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The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
A Good Time
to Buy Skates

30 pairs of very fine tubular
skates al $3.50. NickeIed steel
blades. aluminium frame The light
est. fastest, stoutert kind OF skates.
built especially for great speed
Sizes Q 90 1lbs.
p pairs of genuine Imperial
skates AZ s.. Best quality steel,
highly finished. Sizes l01s 10 III
26 pairs OF Gold Coin hockey
skates at $3.50. Fine steel. highly
nickeled. Sizes ga TO 1lis.
All skates bought during this Of.
ferina will be fitted 10 shoes with.
out charge.
Hudsss's-rey stsre-
Library Avenue AnneK
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
OuPLICITY
TO
GERMANY
Writer Scores Attempt
To Gloss Over Ger
ards Detention
Gales BERLIN'S
EXCUSE A JOKE

NEW YORK. Feb. i7.-Details Of
Cermany's treatment OF American
Ambassador Gerard and her pub
icity propaganda campaign. hrst
revealed in Carl W. Ackerman's
dispatches 10 the United Press yes.
terday. we're included in cable
printed in the New York Times TO
dAy under the signature o. rs FOR
mer Berlin correspondent, now With
Ambassador Gerard-oscar kins
Davis
Davis statements a. 20 Germany's
publicity campaign coincide with
those summarized IN the United
Press dispatches or GermAny's at
tsmpts to force Gerard into sign
ing a treaty guaranteeing safety Of
German SHIPS In American haroors-
Davis said
II Is utterly idle FOR Germany
or any Of her newspaper or other
defenders 70 attempt 70 deny that
IN the endeavor TO induce Mr..
Gerard 20 sign this agreement Ger.
many employed means smackins
suspiciously OF duress. II Is utterly
idle 20 attempt 10 say that Mr.
Gerard was not held In Berlin.
"He was held there against his
will from Monday 10 Saturday most
OF that time practically incommuni-
czdo in bis house. His mail was
withheld and he was unable TO
communicate successfully with
other oniciAls Of his government or
20 transmit 20 American consular
o@cials In Germany the orders of
his government regarding their &C
ton under the circumstance. The
telephone connection with Gerard
residence and the embassy vas cut
BY the direction OF German or
cials.
When this treatment began 20
show an unfavorabIe effect a minor
OFFICIAL % the foreign once de-
nounced II as an outrage and Ell
planned that II was the work OF
subordinate police onicial. This OK
plstion was laughable. Anyone who
knows anything OF German life
knows that such a thing Is imposst
Die and that the excuse Is fantastic
nonsense. The action was dslib%r-
ate because the German govern
ment hoped Z, might tend 70 drive
Mr. Gerard into helping negotiate
the agreement
The German governments &C
ton toward American corresncr
dents vas in line with It's action 10
ward Gerard. Certain corresp non
dents are marked part sans q Ger
many. Some even side openly with
Germany against their Own coun-
Try
OF Germany maneuverinE thru
the Swiss minister. Davis said n
Is Characteristic OF the double game
Germany is endeavorinE TO play.
that Sitho the entire party 81
Americans now here. including tie
/ embassy and consular officials and
1ugvzpzDET HTEu vzy pr-sFTIt N Err
| In during all last week. when this
scheme received is initiation, none
OF them heard a single word about
/ L until lit was announced from
Washington Ambassador Gerard
was wholly in the dark concerning
g..
The torpedo a. fred from surface
/ rnaa.ln L. I'LL. -. - - .nn
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
If You Are a Real
Fisherman
Would you like TO catch q
tarpon every day?

Would you like 10 catch a
tarpon every day?
Down the west coast OF Florida
about eighty miles south - Tampa
and right in the Gulf are some
wonderfully picturesque islands
semitropical In climate and foliage.
where frost Is never known.
On the very outskirts ~ ciyiilza.
ton. IN the heart nf the greatest
fshing waters Of the continent and
with every possible comfort % an
upto-date hotel ia the Tarpon Inn.
n L. probably the most unique
fshernan's resort IN the world and
II u also attractive 70 any one who
loves out door life
Here one MAY catch The largest
and most spectacular nsh. play golf
and tennis. battle In the salt waters
OF the Gulf and enjoy the juicy ripe
tropical fruits right from The trees
The ASK Mr.. Foster"
Travel Service
Will tell you all about this
or any other resort you are
interested in. II your hobby
is golf or riding or motoring.
they will help you decide on a
trip that will be most enjoy
able.
Reservations will be made
on steamer and train and in
hotels, your tickets purchased
and your trunk checked TO
your hotel.
All this is free of charge.
Had.on's Corridor
Third Ftoor-Main uuiidiag.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
Corduroy Bath Robes

Desirable because they are
not heavy while they possess
the needed wanted warmth.
Smartly pocketed. beauti-
fully made are these Injuries
for the boudoir. which comes
in rose, blue and wistaria-
lovely shades, So and $685..
Third F'loor--Main building
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
Mackinaws 1925.
Juvenile Overcoats $3.50.

The mackinaws and over
coats in this final clearaway
sale are all taken from our
regular higher priced lines.
They are made OF fine de-
pendable fabrics: the tailor
Hud.on's secosd FIoor
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
New Face Yelling


II Is a combination Of vest
and band.
Made double over the chest
and with fastening down the
front so the baby does not
need to be turned on the knee
while he is being dressed.
Finest. softest wool not 20 irrf.
tate a bsby's akin. soc 10 s1.25. SILK
and wool. s175.
Fe.rsA Ft->r-nsl~ BANANA !,
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
Just the Reverse

Of the common policy Of many
businesses we have turned our
whole attention 10 pleasing our
customers before anything else.
Ii is astonishing what a diff
ferent view of things one can
get by looking at the other side
If a question.
Our merchandise. our serv-
ice. our courtesies are all based
on the idea of making the store
so interesting. so useful and in
dispensable that people will
think of il as their own store. !"
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

Famous Anchor brand
wringers at quite unusual
prices. 16 kinds TO choose
from for the last time Satur-
day at 1925 TO $685..
s.veatA YIser--Msia B.iIsias.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

Hudson-Illinois and Hudson
Automatic refrigerators may
be reserved at sale prices for
the last time Saturday Ito
morrow.
Pay a small deposit when
you pick out your refrigerator
tomorrow have it delivered
when you want it in the
spring.
Prices are $3.50 TO $43.25.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

duced shoe designers 90 pro-
duce the most beautiful shoes
this age has seen, and every
season they are improving.
The Triangle Boot
has a short vamp Of kid that
is cut OF by a straight seam.
The rest Of the boot is cas-
tor, which hugs the foot
Hudsss Plos
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

Havana brown kid and ivory
castor, fl7
The same style In taupe gray
vamp and taupe castor top. il2.
Black calf vamp and taupe cas-
tor top. SO.
Black hid vamp and white calf
top. $40.
Patent colt vamp and black
castor top. $40.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

The torpedo a. fred from surface
vessels Is effective UP TO 10000
yards rage.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
SATURDAY

The last day OF two import
ant sales that have attracted
great public comment this
week.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17

The fashionable v'o-
man used 70 think
first Of her hats. but
now it's her shoes
that must be stylish.
The demand for ar
tistic shoes has in
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
The Triangle Is Springs
Newest Shoe Fashion

and ankle tightly. II
has the soft, snappy
finish that is extreme
ly fashionable I h i s
spring, yet it fits so
snugly II is not
bulgy.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
Women Are Coming to See the Spring Styles
New Things Fill the Fashion Salon
Practical Tailored Suits,
Unusually Smart at '35

Some approach the barrel silhouette hesitatngy
Many admire IT but afraid to feeling might
not be particularly becoming their style type-or
else they prefer to be more conservative
These plain wemade tailored at s35 are for women
who prefer the straight silhouette We many many
rabe charming gabardne and serge very smart
The lines slightly different the jackets quite pleaed or
Jared many trimmed with braid and buttons S35
The Detroit times., 1917-02-17
There Are Fe,U Stores in Al America Quite Like This

DY persistent cult
Il walton of modern
ideas of business and
t h e m o sc scientific
study of the needs of a
great public we are de-
veloping a store here
that is different from
any in the coun-
try.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
FREE FLANDERS PROMISED BY
GERMAN CHANCELLOR

London, March 4-The aid Of Ger
! nany in establishing the independence
Of Flanders was promised by DR.. vor
Bethmann-Hollweg, the German I'm
perial Chancellor, to deputation rep
resenting the Activist-Flemish party
which visited him, according to dis
patch from Berlin received at Am.
sterdam and transmitted by Reuters
The independence of Flanders would
De on the basis of Flemish language
md civilization. The Imperial Chan.
,ellor is said to have told the deputa-
lion that the movement had the ap-
prevail of the German Emperor.
Measures are under way" DR.. Won
Bethmann-Hollweg is reported to have
added. (which aim at giving the Flem-
ish nation the opportunity hitherto de-
MED it-free cultural and economic
development thereby laying the
foundation of the independence which
it hopes to gain, but which it can
hardly attain by its own strength.
"The united efforts of the Ger
man authorities and the Flemish
people will succeed in attaining the
desired result"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
EARLY END OF REVOLUTION
IN CUBA Is LOOKED FOR

New York, March 5-Early sus-
ension of hostilities by the Cuban
revolutionists in the province of
Oriente, to be elected by a proclama-
ton signed by Representatives of the
Liberal party and the commander OF
the American Naval squadron at Santi-
ago, and followed by an armistice
throughout the entire republic, is fore
cast in cablegrams received here to-
day by DR.. Orestes Ferrara, represen-
tative of the Liberal party, from r
Fernandez, military commander OF
Oriente. The request for an armistice
the cablegram said, is to be presented
to President Menocal of Cuba through
Washington.
By this turn of events, according to
DR.. Ferraras information, the Liber-
ais will receive a guarantee through
the United States government, or fair
elections in Oriente, the recognition of
Fernandez as military commander of
the province, and an assurance that
the Menocal government shall not in
terfere with liberals in their present
administration of affairs in the terri
tory they hold
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
HEALTH EXPERT
EAGERLY SOUGHT
BY SCORES or
SUFFERERS
CHESTER SPEARING, THE, HyP0P MAN
ANSWERS QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANY
CHARGE FOR CROWDS OF CALL.
ERS FROM MhysWlLE AND
SURROUNDING TERRITORY

Callers on Chester Spearing, the
Hypop Health Expert, are rapidly In
creasing in number. Mr.. Spearing es'
tablished headquarters here only last
Monday, but has already made scores
of friends among the suffering to
many of whom he gave suggestions
that will aid them in the quest fol
better health.
Mr.. Spearing Is receiving all callers
personally at his headquarters at the
drugstore of j. James Wood & Son
1 Second Street Corner Of Markell
Consultation with him is free and
none is placed under obligation
Many callers wanted to know about
Hypop because of what they learned
it has done for many others suffering
from ailments similar to their own.
1t has never been introduced In Mays
lille. Mr.. Spearing, who is Chemist
explains why Hypop is beneficial as a
Spring tonic, just how it aids the
3onvalescent, the way it gives renew
ed strength to the aged and feeble. He
tells of what it has done for sufferers
from nervous disorders, insomnia, loss
OF appetite and chronic weakness. Hy-
pop gives quick relief from pain,
while at the same time building nerve
tissue.
The Hypop headquarters will be
open the remainder of this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
SUPREME COURT ORDERS APPAM
RESTORED TO ENGLISH
OWNERS

Washington, March Elm a unani-
nous opinion the Supreme Court de-
creed restoration to her English own.
ers of the liner Appam and cargo
brought into Hampton Roads more
than a year ago by prize crew from
the German raider Moewe. Ship and
cargo, valued at between 100000
and $4,000,0O0, must be delivered with.
in thirty days as the courts order IL
final.
The decision, written by Justice
Day, affirms DEGREES by Federal Judge
Waddill, of Virginia, and upholds the
original ruling by Secretary Lansing
that prizes coming into American
ports unaccompanied by captor war.
ships have the right to remain only
long enough to make themselves sea
worthy.
American neutrality was violated In
bringing the Appam into Hampton
Roads. the court says, and neither the
ancient treaties relied upon by Lieu.
tenant Berg. the German prize com.
mander. The Hague convention. nor
the declarations of London. entitled
ANY belligerent to make American
ports n place for deposit of prizes and
s"tiIs Of war under such circum.
stances.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
lis COAL FIRMS INDICTED II
QUIZ BY FEDERAL JURY

New York, March 6-The Federal
(Grand Jury, which has been investi-
eating the high cost of food and fuel
returned two indictments today, nam
ling as defendants in the first los cor
porations and IS individuals; in the
second, 10 corporations and 16 indi-
viduals in the business of producing
or selling coal.
The defendants In the first indict-
ments are charged with participating
! in combination among selling agents
and producers of 100000 out of 35.-
100000 tons of coal produced annually
| in certain to fix prices at which this
coal is marketed.
The defendants in the second indict-
| ment ire charged with combining
through nine mining companies, pro-
|ducing 100000 tons of such coal, and
with selling agent, arbitrarily to fix
prices and to pool the proceeds of the
sale of the coal.
The indictments were found under
the Sherman antitrust law.
During the past three years. 1t Is
charged against the defendants in the
first indictment, they have engaged in
a combination to eliminate competl-
ton under plan which has involved
the fixing from time to time of uni.
form prices"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
CEKMAN IN U. 3. ARMY GETS
YEARS by COURT MARTIAL


Minneapolis, March 6--0nlcers OF
the First Minnesota Infantry, return
Ing TO Fort Smelling today from the
Mexican border, announced that Pau
l.. Scharfenberg, Of 81. Paul, a private
IN Company L., First Minnesota In
fnntry, was sentenced to Ave years I'm
prlsonment ut Fort Leayenworth
KANSAS, on February 6, by a court
martial at San Antonio, Tex, for fur.
nishing military information to Ger.
many.
A letter addressed to relatives In
Germany, asserting that 100000
Germans in this country were ready
to rise up against the government In
the event Of war with Germany, was
intercepted by British authorities and
turned over to Washington officials
according to statements by officers
Scharfenberg Is native Of Germany
Colonel Erie L. Luce, commanding
the regiment, and Captain p. L. Nc
Clay, regimental adjutant, In confirm
ing the story Of Scharfenberg's activ-
ity, declared that he had predicted in
his letter that President Wilson would
soon be put out of the way" and had
stated that "the 100000 troops on the
border would not stand up II put
against an efficient force"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE NAVY

The medical corps of the navy has always been less popu
than the department the army for particularly
those with family ties the conditions of active service in the navy
many obvious disadvantages should be the aim of those
in authority therefore offer every possible nducemnt attract
young medical graduates the service refrain
rpelng them Just at this time the United States Senate has
its power to benefit greatly the medical corpssc opportunity
It has had before and possibly it will have aga
If it confirms the Presidents appointment of his relative by
rage and his personal physician young Of hrtynne years
and of slender experience duties service to the position
of medical director with the rank and admiral boosting
him the heads of than hundred ranking officers viii
make the naval medical corps the least desirable of all branches
medical service under the United States If refuses
confirm the nomination will far make of pop
ar by showing that here least kissing does go by
the favor of the commander chief naval the United
States
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
EXEMPTION OF NECESSITIES
FROM ALL EMBARGOES URGED

New York, March 6-Railroads
throughout the country were urged to-
day by the American Railway Associa-
ton to exempt from all freight en-
bargoes, so far as practicable, certain
commodities-chiefy necessities of
life-which, it was asserted, would do
much to relieve the present confusion
Of the railroads themselves and the
shipping public.
"The idea in view," said notice is
sued by the association, lis that ship
pers and railroads in all parts of the
country shall always know that trans
portation of the necessities of life will
not be restricted"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh is blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure 1t You
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surface. Halls Catarrh Cure is
not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians
in this country for years and is a regu-
lar prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonics known. combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination Of the two ingredients IL
what produces such wonderful results
In curing catarrh. Send for testimon-
lals. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
PNEUMONIA CAUSES e,877 DEATHS
IN NEW YORK

New York, March 6--What is de-
scribed by the Department of Health
as a peculiarly virulent form of pneu-
monia has caused 1877 deaths in this
city during the last nine weeks, or 534
more than during the corresponding
period year ago, it was announced
tonight.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
ANYTHING TO ESCAPE PROTECTIVE TARIFF

Those wonderful nance who make up measures for
Congress adopt said have hit the cxpedent OF issuing
$2OOOO0O00 horterm Treasury notes. bearing three per cent
interest to meet deficit which actually exists and pay current
expenses
The deficit is piling up.
And so the
preparedness the remaining Panama Canal bonds amount
ing to 1921 100000 to be Sold That all right enough Pos
terity aeshps and readiness repe invaders
ought share the expense But the utterly reckless aminis
raon preparedness and going for all sorts of taxation ncu
ing and who pose able nance pleased to call
profits made in business of all sorts.
There revolution the fnanciering Of the Nation
bolt from the Republican Party 1912 of Theodore Roose
Welt made the election Woodrow Wilson inevitable When you
come think over do you like it, Protection American
industries has been exchanged for income and taxes of
kndsdrec taxes which virtually unknown under Re
publican government With this of thing put up for
another four years because portions the eemnae West including
emnized California followed the elusive and ridiculous and coward
cry he kept of war; and ignored the vitality practical
fact that he deficiencies the revenue and rather than
admit that protective tariff the proper policy resorted to
system of taxation which be continually enlarged scope
meet financial conditions.
The protective tariff give and defended industry
from the competition cheap goods made by cheap labor But
the eyes the Democratic leaders protection unconstitutional So
they the beginning the administration
free trade law into the books reduce the which
had produced by this of indirect which nobody
felt and replace with income and all kinds of direct
When the the old competition with foregn-madc
goods will begin again What going do then without pro
ecve tariff? Pay taxes presume to keep the spend
thhift administration in funds. Philadelphia Inquirer
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

We are authorized to announce w. G
Booton as candidate for TALLER Of
Mason county, Ky. subject to the &C.
ton Of the Democratic party at the
August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Henry R. Childs as candidate for AS
SCISSOR Of Mason county. subject to the
action Of the Democratic primary, Au-
gust, 1917,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce Mr.. Fred W. Wells as a
candidate for County Assessor, SUBJ
jeot to the action of the Democratic
Primary in August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

We are authorized to announce ].
P. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action Of the
Democratic party in August primary,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, SUBJ
iect to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
For County Jaller

We are authorized to announce Mr..
John B. Furlong, as a candidate for
Jailer Of Mason county. subject to the
action Of the Democratic party at the
August, 1917, primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

The new bridge across the Tiber
nj Rome, having a span Of 32s feet,
Ia the longest reinforced concrete
arch In the world.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

That the United States harvested
more than a billion bushels of grain
last year should be cause for rejoic-
ing to the dairymen who do not pro-
duce grain.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer L. Donovan Of Sardis precinct,
as candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

All white garments should be hung
In the sunlight; colored garments In
the shade.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08
MERIT" PosTMAsTERs

proposed to place all posmasters those largest
cities under the protection of the merit rule
pending legislative executive and judiciary bill Washington
The principle sound enough The postoces post
masters disconnected from politics the better will be for the
service and general public And the will be for senator's
and other statesmen They would doubtless be glad rid of
incessant burden of attention to postal appointments
But why talk about putting posmasers already in office under
the protection of the merit rule without that they
the sort that would have originally gotten in by demonstration
business and administrative ability? If they should be protected
under the merit rule why shouldn't they be chosen the
partisan prnciple?-Chicago Herald
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-08

Objection made the bottle of christening the
battship Mississippi What better be made of bottle
booze. than to smash it ships PROVE