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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
DYNAMITE BOX IS FOUND UNDER
OHIO RIVER BRIDGE

Charleston, w. Va, March 28-The
finding Of box such as Is used in
discharging dynamite and other ex-
plosives under the West Virginia end
of the Ohio River bridge at Point
Pleasant, was today reported to the
United States district attorneys Office
here. An investigation Is being made
by Federal authorities. The bridge
connects Point Pleasant with CALI
polls, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
RUSH FOR CITIZENSHIP

Chicago, March 29-Nearly 1900
aliens, so per cent of them OF German
or Austrian birth, have applied fol-
first citizenship papers since Febru.
airy !. according to Court records com.
piled today. During the same period
nearly 1000 aliens were granted iinaI
papers admitting them to citizenship
Tho totals for the whole year OF 1915
were, first papersa 1896, and second
papers, 1870.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
Chamberlain HOpcfuJ

After leaving the White House the
Senator said he was "still hopeful of
administration endorsement of his
measure, and also expressed increased
optimism over prospects Of passage
by the Senate of some form of univer-
sal training measure. Several Sena-
tors, he said who formerly opposed
the plan, now favor It.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
PLANS FOR INCREASE OF ARMED
FORCES OF NATION MAPPED
OFT IN CONFERENCE

Washington, March 29-Plans to
forward further preparedness meas
res for the army today began to as
sumo definite form.
How an increased armed force may
be promptly secured for the present
emergency as well as universal train
ing as national policy were discuss.
ID by President Wilson with Senator
Chamberlain, of Oregon, chairman OF
the Senate Military Committee. Al
the same time Secretary Baker and
administration leaders in Congress
considered legislation needed imme.
diately for the military establish
ment.
Senator Chamberlain told the Presi.
dent that he believed the executive
row has authority without further
action by Congress to raise at once
an army of more than 100000 by
increasing the regular army to war
strength and calling out all of the
national guard, at war strength, with
cooperation from state executives.
Entire Situation Discussed
There was no intimation that the
President was considering such a
step Immediately, but the whole field
IT measures necessary TO secure a
larger force was discussed.
For present needs, the War De-
artment, Secretary Baker said, has
lecided to submit to Congress a bud
ct containing virtually the same
,iCNisions as the regular army ap-
rcrriation bills. which failed at the
last session.
Estimates for the expense in con-
nection with an enlarged army for
IN emergency activity will be pre-
anted later. This decision comedies
With the House plan to re-enact the
appropriation bill without change and
send it at once to the Senate
Senator Chamberlain also agreed
70 expedite the bill in the Senate.
To this end he said he would not
again offer his universal training bill
as a rider if it would delay prompt
lction on the supply measure.
The conference between the Pres
dent and Senator Chamberlain at the
latter's request, was primarily to dis
russ the Senator's universal training
plan. He asked the President to en-
force the general principles of CON-
pulsory training in his Forthcoming
message to Congress. The President,
II was said, gave no indication of his
probable course. He was said to ia
vor some plan for providing military
training but was non-committal re-
sardng the Chamberlain plan, to
which he is understood to have some
objections.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
WHY MEN TURN GRAY

Washington, March 29-The annual
food bill of the average family has
grown from $339.3O in 1918 to $425.54
at present, the Department of Labor
announced today in a review of food
prices. In ten years, the department
experts estimate, the advance in the
cost of food has so far outstripped
wage increases that the workmen who
drew SO day in 1917 now find them.
selves just SO cents a day worse off
The heaviest increase in food sup.
plies during the last four years is
shown in potatoes. the cost of which
has risen from $1S.96 to $44.69. 9th.
er large increases are eggs, some
$33O1 to $43O7; -four, $l5.12 to $25.4O;
butter, $45.72 to $547S. OF the whole
list of foods only sirloin and round
stakes are cheaper than five years ago
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Assessor

TUT CVUuty HsseSSUr
We are authorized to announce
Elmer l.. Donovan of Sardis precinct,
as Il candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to the action of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce Mr.. Fred w. Wells as q
candidate for County Assessor, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
Primary In August.
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, 1917-03-31

In reviewing all the tmeconsumng of the days
Of Congress- will do lose sight of the that the Democrat,
used four days in debating the oeo amendment the
the effect Of which would have been deprive the
lection which genuine butter now has against its nitator
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank II. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
We are authorized to announce j.
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, 1917-03-31
MARKETS..

NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET
Following are this mornings quota
lions on country produce telephoned a,
3 o'clock by the L. L. Manchester Pro
duce COmpany:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
For County Jailer

We are authorized to announce Mr.
John B. Furlopg, as candidate for
Jailer of Mason County, subject 10 the
action of the Democratic party at the
August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31

We are authorized to announce W.
c. Booton as candidate for Jailer of
Mason county. KY, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party at the
August Primary
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31
CINCINNATI MARKET

CINCINNATI MARKET
GRAIN
Wheat-S2.15@2.16.
Corn-$1.2261.24.
Rye-$1.66@1.6S.
Oats-71@71hc.
Hay-$17.5O@1S.OO.
CATTLE
Shippers-$9.00611.25.
Butcher Steers-s1O.25@1O.75.
Heifers-$10.00@10.25.
Cows-sS.75@9.OO.
CALVES
Extra-s13.5O@13.75.
Fair to good-$11.5O@13.50.
Common and large-$6.00@1O.5O.
HOGS
Choice Packers and Butchers -
$15.25.
Stags-$S.OO@11.5O.
Common to choice sows - $500
$14.O0.
Light shippers-$13.OO@13.75.
Pigs-$7OO@11.25.
SHEEP
Sheep-$11.OO@11.5O.
Lambs-$1450@14.75.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-31

If the weather favors a man in his
business ne think it's because he's sc
smart at it.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

Lechloffen, east of Roclincourt, dis
abled his 25th aeroplane and Lieut..
Schaefer, north of Lens, his seventh.
The Germans lost one aeroplane east
of Goldfngen.
With British Armies Afield.-Cap-
ture of Irles by British forces brings
England's fighting men to main Ger
man defense line between LOupart
wood and Achiet lie Petit.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12

Labor, who addressed the delegates
representing every national and
international labor organization-On
the duties of the American working
man toward the government in time
of strife.
Peace" was the key of the meet
ing-not the kind Of peace to pro-
hibit war, but peace between labor
and government if hostilities come.
The sessions are being held behind
closed doors in the Federation of La
Dor building.
The Gompers speech, which was
eXtemporaneOus, was not made
public.
The railway brotherhood heads are
due here tomorrow morning. It is
expected the conference will adopt
resolutions appointing a committee
with authority to map out labor's
course in the event of war.
MoSUL NEXT OBJECTIVE OF
BRITISH IN MESOPOTAMIA
London, March 12.-Mosul is the
next objective of Gen. Maude's vic
tOr1OuS British forces IN MeSOpOta-
mia. While details Of the occupation
of the ancient city of Bagdad were
lacking, it was known the British
forces do not intend to rest on their
arms.
Mesopotamia is now eneircled by
three great forces Of entente troops,
whose lines are tightening and driv-
+ ing the Turks further toward the tip
Sof Asia embraced in Anatolia..
Paris.-Further gains reported by
French forces in region Of MaisOns
Champagne.
Berlin, via SayviIIe Wireless
German forces Friday, north Of Ar
ras, shot down four Of squadron Of
seven British aeroplanes. Lieut.. Won
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-12
WARNED

Wlfe-WeI, JOhn, III have 70 do
the cooking now. Bridget left with
out warning.
Hubby-Not exactly without warn
ing. She said this morning that I'd
better bring home some dyspepsia
tablets tonight, but I didn't quite
catch on to what she meant.
A colony of bees in summer con-
sists Of from $4,000 to 100000 indi-
viduals. Each colony contains one
queen, several hundred drones and
the balance workers. The latter are
undeveloped females and they do all
the work.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
JOBS Hang IN BALANCE
after WILSON'S CALL
Deserving Democrat" at Capitol Fear
Ousting by Republicans.

An extra session Of Congress leaves the
Jobs Of more than 800 Capitol employees
In an extremely precarious condition.
With the organization Of the Sixty
NTH Congress apparently "up in the air."
with reference to the political complex
ion Of the House, indications last night
were that some compromise would be
affected and Republicans given 50 per
cent OF the Jobs now held by deserving
Democrats"
When the next Congress convenes,
there is evrey indication that the Re-
publicans will be able to organize the
House by a majority Of two votes Lines
are very tightly drawn. and the dve in
dependents in the lower branch plainly
hold the balance of power.
The clerk of the House, sergeant-at-
arms. doorkeeper. and hundreds OF
subordinate positions are determined by
the party in control Of the House. II the
Republicans have the upper hand they
will oust the Democratic incumbents and
replace them with employees Of their own
political faith Effort is made to give
at least one of the these Jobs. paying
from $500 to $500 to each member OF
the majority party in the house.
Democrats found a little ray Of com
fort in the fact that 1t was Speaker
Clark who forced an expression from the
President that resulted in the calling o.
the extra session. They asserted he
would never have asked for this unless
he was reasonably certain Of the
Speakership in the next Congress-ir
other words that his party will be in
control.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
CAPITAL Will HAVE
PLATTSBURG" CAMP
Young Men Will Be Trained Here
This Summer for Reserve CORPS.

A military training camp-smilar to
Plattsburg-will be held in the District
this summer
1t will be used by the War Department
to train men to become members Of the
Oficers' Reserve Corps Of the Army, and
it will be open to all men between IS and
So who have the equivalent of a high
school education.
The organization is known as the Ma
tional Capital Military College, and the
idea Of 1t Is to give men who are pre-
vented by business or other reasons from
attending military schools, q military
training that will fit them to become OFF,
GERS.
Preliminary meetings are being held at
the Home Club, and 1t was at one Of these
meetings last night that 1t was announced
that the War Department would send the
members of the organization into camp
this summer.
The members will 60 on weekend trips
this summer. probably to their camp, and
they will also have studying to do at
home.
About 1000 men can be accommodated
in the organization and all equipment will
be furnished by the War Department
Spencer E. Bomar, Of the Indian once,
is major Of the organization. and one of
the organizers.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
SEEK $4,000 FOR FETE
IN HONOR OF GUARDS
Herald Will Receive Contribution. to
Finance Celebration.


You who remained at home, more than
5000 miles away from the Mexican border,
while $500 District Guardsmen went to
the front ready to sacrifice all, even life.
are now given an opportunity to do your
part, which viii be very small in COM
partson with that of the militiamen.
Through your financial support Of the
reception and celebration in honor of the
troops on Wednesday evening, March q,
you can show your appreciation Of the
patriotic services rendered by the citizen
soldiers.
At meeting Of more than 100 Of WASH
ington's leading citizens in the rooms Of
the Board Of Trade, The Washington
tons for the event This paper gladly
consented to be Of such service and viii
turn over all money that IL received to
Henry Lansburgh, chairman Of the
finance committee for the reception.
The committee arranging the affair de-
sires to raise 5000. Any money left over
will be distributed to the needy families
Of the Guardsmen.
All the District units Of the National
Guard which served on the border Will
participate In the parade that 10 to pre-
cede the program to be given IN Conven-
ton Hall.
The THIRD Regiment Band. led by Karl
Schaner, will lead the parade, which
will move along Pennsylvania avenue
from the Treasury, thence to Convention
Hall amid a shower of Roman candles
ana other fireworks displayA
At the hall there will be speeches BY
prominent officials. An invitation viii be
sent to President Wilson. Secretary Of
War Baker has already expressed his In
tention of being present
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
POLICEMAN J. A. HEBREW
DIES In HIS 65TH YEAR

Policeman John A. Hebrew. s years Of
age, Of the Sixth precinct, died at his
home, 13 Tenth street northeast, last
night after several months illness.
Policeman Hebrew had been a member
Of the Metropolitan police department
for nearly twenty-seven years, having
Joined the force in September. 1890 before
which time he served two enlistments in
the United States navy. At one time he
was detailed as a policeman at the White
House.
Policeman Hebrew was q native Of
Philadelphia. He served at various pre-
cincts here and was known and highly
esteemed by every member of the police
department.
He is survived by a wife and family
OF grown children. He was a member
Of Porter Garrison, Army and Navy
Union; Capital Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
and the Policeman's Relief Association.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
White-Legged Lola Runs OFF
With Fish-Loving Dos, Eustace

Another scandal may confront the po-
lice as a result Of the strange. simultane-
Gus disappearance of Lola and Eustace.
Lola is years old, and she has nice
white hind legs. When she is home she
lives with the General Livery Company.
in the rear Of 3S7 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest.
Eustace is much younger. but can sing
much better, according to Arthur Duvall,
OF Anacostia road, who wants him back.
He also is said to be noted for an ability
to dive for fish.
The police are inclined to believe Lola
may have followed somebody with a
couple Of oats In his pocket.
Eustace, they think, probably followed
a man with whiskers. whom he mistook
for a rabbit.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
DEATH RECORD.


Mary B. Belt, O. =ears. o2 Irving St NV.
Martin Rangoal. %. st. Eizabeths Hospital
Nhomas W. Smillie "A. Homeopathic Hospital.
A:thur b. Wall. q. 9ols 18th st. NV
Mary Hollohan, s.. los st. NV.
Michael Cunsa -. T2 Florida ave. NV.
Ethel L. Jones, II, 3ue3 NJ st. NV.
william Knight, g. Ffeedmen's Hospital.
Adel samaha, e I2ls l1th st. NV.
Horatio N. Taplin, 90. The Champlain.
Alice D. Stott u, 15D East CAPITOL IT.
Oorda whftham, y, 15S st. ne.
Thomas II. Igiehsrt, g. SIS 9th st. ne.
Thomas Wells e. Providence Hospital.
William T. Mahorneg. GO. 1890 X st. se.
John Bernhari., Y. Washington Asylum Hospital.
John M. Cunningham. 2. SIS Third st. ne.
john B. Hill. II. Benninss road.
Olive n Edelin,. ., 1z0 o st. NV.
Annie A. Kaiser. IS. $50 5th st. o..
James r. waddeI. rs. SOD st. g.
Annie N. johnson. 50. f2 sd st. NV.
Eliza h Ballenecr, 81, n r. /. ave. ne.
Francis F1eiskel. n. Casualty Hospital.
Julia A. H. Greer. n 81 Nd. ave. ne.
Martha A.. Taylor. 6. Io4z Blyadensburg road.
COLORED.
James +. Jackson. % years. 13lf4 Wallach pl.
nj Robinson. a. Tubeculosis Hospital
Susan Johnson. 50 Frccdmen's Hospital
Molly Hawkins. n Homeopathic Hospital.
Jose2h D. Bsackett. Is. 1871 It NV.
Charles Plummer. l. Wis ave. asd Pierce Mill I'd.
Thomas Snovden. "a. Freedmen's Hospital.
Alice Winston, 81, 5ce 18Th st. ne.
JrNn cambridge. 81, n llth St. ne.
Inss ing "a Tuberc1loss Hospital
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
LOCAL TEMPERATURES.

Relative numidity-s a. m. 81; p m. q; s =.
m y Hours Of R1nshina a.. Per cent Of pos
able sunshine, s.
lowest 8
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
COAL DEALER CANCELS
DISTRICT CONTRACT
Failure of Congress Places Authorizes
IN Dilemma,

Because of the failure Of Congress to
pass the general deficiency bill, contain
ing an item Of $4,000 for coal for the Dis
trict Of Columbia, a contract made for
the purchase of the fuel Is void, the con-
'ractor not being willing to wait for pay
ment Of the bill
NJ c. Hargrove, purchasing officer Of
the District. yesterday advertised for 752
tons of anthracite coal and $500 tons OF
bituminous coal. The contract for btu
minous coal was cancelled on December
20 because Of the inability OF the con-
tractors to secure the coal.
Mr.. Hargrove has sent a letter to coal
dealers explaining the situation and stst-
ing that money will in all probability Be
available II Congress meets in extra ses-
sion.
The local dealers see no change in the
coal situation at the present time. On ac-
count Of the recent mild weather the
demand has not been SO great, but II
Washington should experience a cold
spell. the dealers say. coal will be ex-
ceedingly scarce. One dealer held out
slight hope for a drop Of 80 cents a ton
by April 1. but all admit that nothing
definite can be said as to the future.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
SPRING FOR few DAYS,
BUT WINTER NOT over
The Weather Man Says Cold Snap
l. Dine ater.

Today is to be another fair day, prom
Using to rival the balmy air and spring
like atmosphere of yesterday.
But spring is not yet here. According to
the calendar March p Is still nearly two
weeks in the future. and according to the
Weather Man the Inauguration of spring
Is still farther off.
end of winter will be severe and may
hang around until the end of this month.
The forecast for tomorrow is cloudy and
warmer. The present delightful weather
Is to continue for several days, when the
temperature is expected to drop and win
ter will be with us for another and fare
well spell.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10

The island Of Curacao contains the
worlds richest phosphate mine.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
BIRTH RECORD.
WHITE.


George J. and Anna G. Young boy.
John W. and Lillian L. Warning, boy.
William and Agnes Sayers. girl.
Edward A. and Mary c. Sweeney. grl.
Arthur B. and Thelma Sweeney. boy.
Joseph K. and Florence g. Shafer. girl
Edward r. and Elizabeth B. Parsons. 1ri
Pietro and Paolina Petrone. boy.
Edward O. and Tnnis G. OIley. boy.
Leo A. and Elizabeth Maassen. boy
James O. and Julia n. Miller. girl.
william B. and Matte NJ. King. nrl.
John R.. f., and May r. Henderson. boy.
Walter q. and Julia R. Hancock. girl.
Lloyd B. and Mary Hudson. boy.
william and Sccy Alice Hughes. girl.
Edward K. and Marie ]. Granger. boy.
Harry NJ. and Ella l. Garrigues. boy.
Anthoyn T. and Emma NJ. Geraci. boy
Mublrn ]. and Katherine DonOhue, boy.
Gsorse B. and Louise Clum. girl.
wilford and Fredericka H. Chamberlain, boy
Joseph and Francis Belerdent. girl
John H. and Elhel Buckley. nrl
Glen ". and Catherine E. Ashley. boy.
COLORED.
Walter T. ard Maud + Johnson. boy.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columbia and Maryand-Fair
Saturday. Sunday partly cloudy and warner;
variable winds becoming southeast and south and
moderate
For VrEuia-Far Saturday. Sunday fair.
warmG; noderats winds becoming east and south
eask
e1ally fair Saturday and Sunday. TempHatres
will rule hiEhsr and above the seasonal aTersre
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
LOCAL MENTION.

MEDAL % oats. % TIC: eis Perfeetion rect % Tea, % Sc:
Wagner's catsup, 10c; macaroni or
spaghetti 7hc pkg; lbs. head rice,
25c; lbs. buckwheat, 22c: peanut but
asparagus, 15c; fish roe, 15c: n. o. mo-
Iasses, 15c: Go 70. INC; puddine. 71kc:
grape juice. quarts, 22c; seeded
raisins, 1Oc; 3 loaves bread, 10c; pure
pepper, 29c. The ]. T. d. Pyles storeA
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
MARRIAGE LICENSES

A L. Bergh, a and Ethel NJ. Thomas, 20 Rev
J. MacMursy
R. E. Herbert, q, and Ebie N. Ball, % Rev.
Samuel +. Nichols
W. F. Nciuire. II, and Sslhe A. Reed =. both
Of White Sulphur Spunga Rev. O. W Van
Fossen.
COLORED
Grant 3. Brown, 70, OF Wichita Klaus. and
Daisie NJ. Ball. 3. Rev. David ID. Riyer.
MIXED.
c. T Staples. white. S. and Ida Campbell, col
oTed G. Rev. AQulla Sayles
The Washington herald., 1917-03-10
MAsoNs CONFER DEGREES.
Most Excellent High Priest w. w
Jermane Delivers Address,

Mark masters degree was conferred
by Eureka Chapter, No. 4, Royal
Arch Masons, in Masonic Temple last
night Friday evening, March g. pas.
and most excellent masters degrees will
be conferred.
Capital Chapter, No. II, Royal Arch
Masons, held its regular convocation Lass
night. Most Excellent Grand High Priest
w. w, Jermane delivered an address.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-29

has fully matured. Good velVet-bean
pasturage with corn or some similar
feed will finish animals very cheaply.
There is also large and growing mar
ket for velvet-bean meal, prepared by
grinding the entire pods and seeds.
The yield per acre of these ranges from
20 to so bushels, being greater when
vines are we'll supported above ground.
When good prices can be obtained, it
is often profitable to harvest the beans
an dto pasture the remainder of the
crop. AS feed, experiments have
shown that velvet beans in the pod pro-
duce milk much more cheaply than
cottonseed meal. AS feed for hogs.
velvet beans result in good gains, but
when fed alone they appear to result
in a disagreeable taste in the fat. This
difficulty, however, can be readily
overcome by combining them with
some other feed,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-29
New Varieties of The VelOet
Beans Helps a Big Wide Area

the Alabama Experiment Station, for
example, after velvet beans had been
plowed under, crop of sorghum hay
was obtained nearly double that of a
crop grown after fallow. Again, the
blowing under of velvet beans result
ed in a yield of oats four times as high
as a crop that followed crab grass and
millet In Arkansas, oats, after vel
vet beans plowed under, yielded 50
bushels of grain as against SO bushels
after oat stubble. Other estimates
show than an ordinary crop of velvet
beans adds about 80 pounds of nitrogen
per acre to the soil, or about as much
as is contained in 140O pounds Of cot
tonseedmeal. Even if the beans are
pastured, most of this nitrogen is re-
turned
The most common method OF neutral
izing the crop is to pasture it after it