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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Generally Observed Here Last Night
Youthful vandals Did Not Do
Much Damage As Police
Kept q Watch.
full Eye.

All Halloween, or Halloween, the
name popularity given to the festival
OF All Saints, was generally observed
In Maysville last night, regardless Of
the war, though that fact probably
cast a damper at least upon the more
frivolous features that usually mark
the celebration.
In olden times the custom Of duck
ing for apples In a tub OF water, and
other harmless flreside revelries were
practiced at Halloween gatherings
and even ceremonies of a more su-
perstitious character, such as sundry
charms to discover the future hus-
band or wife of the inquisitive per-
son, and these diversities were still
found on the programs Of modern
Halloween parties. Mischievious
small boys, who have made the an
cient festival in modern days on oc-
caslon for masquerading in grotes-
que attire and wreakiing impish veng-
ence upon front gates, signs and 9TH
ed movable property, came under the
watchful eye Of the police force,
which was supplemented by ten ex-
ira men, who were instructed to see
that the tendency to hoodlumism be
suppressed.
The Halloween and Birthday par
ty at the Mission Home was we'll at
tended and much enjoyed by all.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

Butter fat AZ cents d pound at the
Maysyille Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01
THOMAS VI. RUSSELL for Mayor
CAN'T GO HOME TO VOTE

Washington, October 31-Soldiers
at the army camps will not be permit
ted to go to their homes to vote at
the November election. The War De-
partment will provide every facility,
including booths, to enable soldiers
to vote at their camps where the laws
of the states from which the soldiers
come permit of absent voting, but 1t
points out the impracticability of
granting furloughs to soldiers to en-
able them to return home and vote,
which would lead to congestion of
railroad passenger traffic.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

FOR SALE-Two horses, harness and
road wagon. Reason for selling
poor health. Apply to R. B. Chain.
Phone 212-R. 29-1wk
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

COME in and let us show you our
White Rotary Sewing Machine, on
easy payments. White Sewing
Machine Co., 121 Market street. Ct
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-01

FOR SALE-A few strictly big Bone
Type Male Poland China Hogs. APP
ply to C. M. DEvORE, Dover. 29-2w
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-03-20
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
UP AND READY

The motorcycle riders ot Ae lnued
States do not intend Is be lem behind
in any preparedness eamnaiea that
may result from the nres5n inter
national crisis.
Already there is a we'll oreaW q
movement on foot to start a compa Il
Of motorcycle volunteers in every
community in which 25 Or more riders
can be gathered into Il company
The promoters OF the plan have g
ceived an unqualified endorsement of
the value of the motorcycle in mlit
organization form the war deparlmet
Ralph A Hayes, private secretary
Secretary of War Baker. in an aus
to a letter written Secretary la
outlining the plan for tho
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
depil viii anpear on the Earth.

devil will appear on the earth.
On August It'll, after forty days
warning. the temple will be rebuilt al
Jerusalem.
On September 10th, at Hos, New
York time, every child will be caught
away, as well as every saint, after
which a world confederacy will begin
it's sway.
The book contains fifty-one pages,
and is composed in the main OF quota
tions from the Old and New Tesla
mentS.
One Of the New Testament writer's
saws: Brethren, be not many mas
tiers teachersl, for thereby we IN
cur the greater condemnation. An
other warns us in the following words:
"If any man speak, let him speak as
the oracle of God" It would be well
for some enthusiastic disciples to
read both these passages and ponder
them we'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
ELLYsON FOR GOVERNOR

On August It'll, the voters will
have their last chance to vote for
Confederate veteran. A vote for
j. Taylor Ellyson is not only a vote
for Mr.. Ellyson himself but it is a
vote of respect to those glorious war
riors of fifty years ago who fought
and bled for cause they believed
to be right. Today in this world war
there is no north and no south. We
are one people, united for democracy
and for freedom of the word. The
sentiment of admiration and love 0!
those who fought for the south and
the north is an inspiration OF our
young men who are going forth TO-
day to fight and conquer imperialism
and autocracy.
In the next place ]. Taylor ELY
son is an ideal democrat. For thirty
years he has been the chairman Of
the state democratic party and dur
ing all of that time he has 0een The
standard bearer Of the democratic
party and not once did democracy 20
down in defeat. His Wor!; has been
unselfish and unstinted. The demo,
Gratis of Virginia owe Mr.. EllysOn Il
vote of gratitude and the only way
to pay that immense debt is to vote
Cor him for governor on August It'll
Alexandria County Monitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

world mower aims. II was treated 20
the style of German insolence ana
barbarity in the sinking Of the Lusl-
tania becauses the United States re-
fused to make itself a satrapy OF the
bloated militaristic state that de-
manaed it should regulate It's own
commerce and ocean travel accord /
ING to German interests ana demahus'
II was shown the depth OF German
chicanery by the progress Of the notes
between the two countries: 1t Wit
messed the arch dUplicity of Germany
in welding submarine warfare, WIN
Bethman-Icllweg, upon the resump-
ton Of the same, coolly saying that
Germany had never, in fact, given II
IN, but used the time Of negotlatior
with this country to prepare a lieet OF
submarines to undertake new chap
fer of the nefarious warfare IN abso'
lutely ruthless fashion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
VAR TO THE END.

n. .ho,, determination 10 fight I'M
81, the end the Allies have thrown
dawn The gauge afresh to the German
homnSstic miltarists. As the balti-
more American observes. this coun-
2rv entered The war with the declara-
ton oc purpose 70 make no separate
pcace. but 50 continue fighting until
the world was nadc safe Tor dcmoc-
Iacy.
The United States IS lighting IN
defense Of the real independence OF
The ration. This independence VAS
n.cnaced In 4 sinister manner long
.ncfore the present war and it was
,nty !. matter OF time before the aims
OF Germany upon the Western Hemis-
ohere would have brought about a
bloody contest between the Teutoa
and the American. After the war
was Begin and prosecuted the United
States had the entire field OF Ger
l,,asay:.=seht!e and appalling prepare
TORS f7r world conquest laid : before
i. i listened to the blatant and
bl;:nt confessions Of the German 70
fessors ara Tie Gar,-.2.a:., rci!jtarisFs Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
PLETHORA OF "PROpHETS.' =

As has ever been the case. when
great wars, famines or pcstilences are
raging many would-be prophets rush
TO the front Certain persons who
pore over the sacred writings for
years imagine important transitions
are imminent at every rustic of Il
leaf.
We notice that prophetic wave is
spreading fast in The twentieth CEN
ury. We received pamphlet from
New Jersey town this week, which,
if the deductions of the writer are
correct, would render the selec:ive
draft and the expenditure of billions
Of dollars by the United States I'M
necessary. as this great war will be
brought to a sudden termination one
week from today. Saturday. August
4th. Our Alexandria boys. therefore.
viii never see France.
But the writer tells rs fearful
scenes viii accompany this great de-
Sideratum. He says Oil August 4th the
heavens will be en- fire. the agonies
of hadeS will he made manifest, death
will prevail everywhere (this has
been in evidence during the past six
thousand years., all business will be
brought TO a standstill, rivers Will dry
up, all crops will be ;desErcyed,s as
well AS everything else three days of
darkness will set in, earthquakes vii!
prevail everywhere, the resurrecHo.
Of the saints will take place and the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
AUSTRIA'S DILEMMA

If the young Kaiser of Austria
should be asked which he would pre-
fer to win the war, the central en-
pires or the entente group, does any
one for a moment doubt what would
be his private answer? This IS the
query put by the Richmond Times
Dispatch. He knows that if his DOM
inant partner succeeds, Austria Will
be dismembered and absorbed along
with the Balkans and Turkey in the
nav Of Germany. Documents have
recently been uncovered at Potsdam
showing that Kaiser Wilhelm had IN
dorsed the policy of Frederick the
Great, who in a state paper eX-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

when it developed that, under the
War Department construction OF the
draft law, the Government is au~
tborized to continue drawing men
from the drafted list to maintain an
army of 100000 at maximum
strength.
It was officially announced that
on,v one more increment of 5oo,ooO
will be called cut under the present
law That is to say that after the
first 687, 1000 men are obtained from
The list of men now under call, there
gill be only a second call.
# this were the only demand to De
made on the list of drafted men,
probably not more than half the list
r reg;sfrants would be called for
examination.
Rnt the decision to continue to
Utilize the daft to maintain the ar
MOS 1T strength after the first NIL
lion are called to the colors Dflhgs
heavy new demands.
There will be an army OIL i'2oo'
ono ii the field September ! when the
G,st 100000 conscripts follow the
1873. 900 national guard ana 'o0'00'
regulars to camps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
VESSELS TO CARRY MEN
Men VIII be Sent Across as Soon
AS They Are Trained-Fo be in .Ac-
t:nn LIZ January First

Men VIII be Sent Across as Soon
As They Are Trained-To be in Ac-
San by January First.
Washington, July 2S.--From high
est official sources it was learned to-
day that the United States fighting
forces will begin to take a major part
in the military operations on the
western from. before January L.
Gloomy semi-oflicial forecasts Of
few days ago that the United
States could not place more than
100000 men Oh the fighting line by
January. nor more than 100000 IN
France by September l, 1913. were
held by high army official today
to be wholly erroneous.
The details Of the plans for moving
the American armies TO Europe mani
testify cannot De told. But this much
NAV be told-there will be shipping
facilities sufficient to transport every
unit of American soldiers to France
as fast as THAI unit can be trained.
There will be a million and q quar-
ter fighting men under training IN
little more than month. There will
be 100000 men under arms in the
spring.
# has been officially stated That al
this force will be sent to France as
fast as it can be trained and trans
portation facilities are provided.
These transportation facilities now
are assured.
Heavy artillery will be used on a
huge scale OIL the American fighting
fronts in France, including the larg-
est siege guns. 1t is officially an
nounced that .he item of $4,000, 000.-
900 in The emergency appropriation
Just submitted to Congress under the
heading of armament of fortifca-
tions" is to be used exclusively 10
manufacture artillery for use OF
American troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

pressed his intention of taking from
the Empress Maria Theresa all OF her
Austrian territory. At the end Of the
Seven Years War Frederick was too
exhausted to carry out this policy,
but it is now known that Frederick's
idea was, and still is, one of the lead
ing features IN William lis scheme
for world dominion. Germany now
has complete possession of AustrIa's
army, and the Austrians are rs help
less as babes in the hands Of Fred
erick's heirs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
THE STAR OF HOPE.

While CHANGING over the headlines
Of the morning papers telling OF the
results of the ruthless submarine
warfare. the terrible sacrifices OF
men by the .German Crown Prince
the humiliation of a Russian dl"ls-
ion for INSTRUMENTATION. the deaths or
thousands from starvation and dIs-
ease. as wei! as the many horrors IN
our own land. one of the most serious
being race riots, together with strikes
and contemplated strikes, we mVolun-
tarily began to hum an old and soeth-
ing hymn Waterman, Tell Us OF
the Night" This production, breath
ing inspiration, is seldom heard now
it like many others which were IN evil
dence Years ago, having given place
70 modern so-called Gospel hymns set
to "Ragtime' tunes.
The reference made by the writer
Of this ancient spiritual song IS m
seresting. or should be, tc every be
lever in the sacred scriptures. The
prophet Isaiah utters this earnest
uuerv: "Watchman, what of the
night" The Waterman said, "Fhe
morning cometh and also the night!
\ close study OF this prophet Is
/ helpful at al times. but more so at
this particular time in the world 5
history We are passing through the
darkest night which ever settled upon
This terrestrial sphere, and while
there ARE ut present no indications Of
, the immediate appearance OF the
morning star, we watch the heavens
for this messenger of hope ana listen
with eager ears for the rustic of the
wings of the angel of peace.
This evangelical seer, as Isaiah Is
often called. assures us that the time
is coming when the whole earth will
| he at rest and quiet, and will break
forth in singinsn'
1t is not clear to Us to whom the
prophet refers in the following. but
it is suitable reading in our day, and
may he applied to one who would
| crush every nation under his iron
heel in order to secure his coveted po-
Sition in the sun:
"Ilcw are thou fallen from heaven,
0, IMcifor (day starr, son of the
morning, how art thou cut down to
! the ground. which didst weaken the
nations. They that see thee shall
narrowly look upon thee and consider
thee, saying, Is this the man that made
the earth to trcmble. thar did shake
Kingdoms; that n ode the world AS a
! wilderness. and destroyed the cities
thereof? All the kings of the ma
tons, even all OF them, lie i'll glory
every one in his own house. But thou
art cast out of thy grave an ahomi
nabc branch. and as the raiment OF
those that are slain, thrust through
with a sword that 90 down to the
stones CT the pit; as a carcass trod-
den under foot Thou shalt not be
Joined unto them in the burial. be-
cause thou hast destroyed thy land
and slain thy people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
PEsSIMISTIC AMERICANS

A prominent Alexandra ph9Si1is'il
rnon meeting representative VI
The Gazette upon the street yester-
dav asked him his opinion OF GER
tain paper published in the capital
IF the United States. This publication
contains daily pessimistlc articies
concerning tie prospects of the al
lies as we'll as the result OF the
Tinted State; entering the conflict
While the charge pro-German shou'a
not be applied to the paper reterre''
70 ;ts nroductions are liable to cause
depression in the ranks of the thou:
sands of young Americans who nave
50 nobly responded to the call OF
their country.
We are not ready for rigid cen
sorship of the press, but certain
journalists should have their atten-
tion called a5 this time to the ht-
ness of things, from an American
standpoint.
!: A PHILADELPHIA contemporary IN
referring to the pesslrnism mani
tested by some who should know pet
ter very apply says it seems TO
good many persons, both in this eoun,
irv and in England, that the wlseS'
thing to do IS to scare hoth eou''-
tries as much as possible. The pos
sibilities of food shortage are eN
aggerated. fhe ravages OF the sup
marines are made as much OF as pos
sible. and no information IS glVel
of the progress of the worlds snip
yards in replacing the lost Vessels
The German lire in France and Bel
rum is declared impregnable. Ihe:e
are no signs OF political discomfort
or economic exhaustion in Germany
We are only at the beginning OF
the war. We cans GET our troop:
70 France. IL short, all the new;
"made in Germany IS solemn!
commended to Americans and tn'
British public.
The facts must be faced, but look
;rr steadfastly at bugaEoos is ne
hol, 10 either country. Most OF these
zsanressinm statements are not true
M thew are largely offset by other
things which arc ignored. Secretas!
P.ker has promptly refuted the pes
simistic statements attributed 10
proum of cur officers who have Jus
returned frorl France It IS not like
" that they made them IN the Torn
in which they have been 2rlh'e"
What is attributed to them ma! p'
=, Inference from some things theS
lid saw. or it .nay be mere invention
American officers returning from
France are not likely to talk YER!
freely. ).
The German line in the west !:
not imrrecpshle; the French an'
rr,+ish have proved that. Sh'pbull"'
mo in this country. England, Canada
lap,o and Norway is being pushed az
!, ,.ato that renders the success OF inc
Submarines impossible. unless we as
sumo war of many years, ana tha'
i ;,,posS;blc. The German papers
controlled as they are by the censorS
and the police, contain abundant ev''
derye that The political and econom-
IT, conditions of Germany are lar
from happy ard are growing worse
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
THE CALL TO WAR

All of 9.600.6GD Draft Rcgistrants
May Expect Summons
Every one Of the $500 GEO mca who
registered for the draft will be call
ed within the year to present HIM
self to be examined for military SER
Vice. is the belief of many War De-
partment officials.
This disclosure was made today
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
oUANTICO LOTS AT ACUTION-

TO satisfy a deed of trust, ! will
sell at auction in front Of the
premises ct Quantico, Va, at noon
August 18th, 1917. two lots each
25x110 feet, fronting on the north
side of Potomac Avenue, just west
of the Railroad crossing, in the
best business section Of Quantico.
Terms, one half cash, balance IN
six and twelve months. G.. B. WAL
LACE, Trustee. 179-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Gov. Henry {. Stuart announced
Yesterday yhat the employment Of
LEGAL assistance in exemption matters
in connection with the selection Of
men for the new national army would
not be countcnanced il Virginia. IN
structicns to this effect we're sent to
every section Of The State last night
by she Governor This action fol-
lowed the receipt o. information that
in one county Of Virginia the attor-
ncys have agreed upon 4 price Of SO
for preparing claims FOR exemption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
i Message From the Red Cross

~. Belmont Tiffany has written
Coz Tho Apcast issue Of Harpers pa
,,r !, Very interesting article on y
Message from the American &c"
C-.o.s 10 The Women Of America. ohe
a,,ariaIlv mentions the part thaV
women Of society are taking N 'h'S
Great work, and also tells Of the or
san;zation's rapid growth since the
war began in 1914.
Mrs. Tiffany explains very clearly
the different functions OF the ked
Cross. for instance. this is what she
savs about the Department OF Clvil-
ian Relief:
perhaps it is not generally known
~ ,,ersons not familiar with the work
that The Rcd Cross has Department
ar Civilian Relief, with which the
Derartment OF Military Relief coordi-
mates and cooperates. In o'hef
words. the Red Cross is responsible Tor
relief Of all kinds for our own army
and navy aud is chartered to take
care not onlv Of the sick and wounded
soldiers. but Of all who need aid OF
any sort. Ii is also required to take
care Of and look after the dependent
families and children Of the members
lcG the United States Army and
! Navy. MI over the country we are
iIoino. civilian relief work"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

I.OST-A sweater magenta color
between Washington and Yelling
ton Station, Va. Return to Mrs.
Hare Lippmcott, 1744 n street,
Washington, D. c., and get re-
ward. l79-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

FOR RENT-Two connecting. fur
nished rooms, cool and comfor-
table, bath. Apply ". Nj. Priest
300 north Patrick street 17S-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
Classified Advertising

FOR RENT-Dwelling NO. 2O2 north
Columbus street, complete with
al. modern conveniences. Location
one of the best in the city. lnspec-
ton and possession given after
August /. Apply at Aliens drug
store. King and Washington streets
lG3-2W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
WANTED

WANTED - twenty-five girls to
learn winding, doubling and spin-
ming, wages $500 per week while
learning, advanced in a few weeks.
Steady work guaranteed. Apply at
kots Silk Mill. Pitt and Wilkes
street, Alexandria l67-30t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

FOR SAL.E-To close an estate,
three story brick store and dwell
ing No. 1O6 South Fairfax street.
Always rented. A good eight per
cent investment. Further particu-
lars of John D. Normoyle, Cor.
King and Royal Streets. 179-6t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

MARRY IF LONELI-i'or results
try me; be5. and most successful;
hundreds rich wish marriage soon;
strictly confidential; most reliable
years of experience: descriptions
free. THE Successful Club" Mrs.
Purdia, Box $50, Oakland, Calf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
GET OUR PRICES ON PAPER

GET OUR PRICES ON PAPER
HANGING. New 1917 samples now
in stock at very low prices. BY plac-
ing your order for papering now,
Won will make q substantial saw
ing in prices and avoid having to
: wait during the busy season. Spec
cial low prices for July and Au-
gust. Drop a postal or telephone
TIC and {. / will GALL WINDOW
SHADES MADE TO ORDER. H.
g. WEBB, 200 south Fairfax street,
o. leave orders at 1877 sorth Fair
fax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

Local Firm Gets Contract Mr.. Geo.
". Elliott, u the Elliott Sign Co..
has been awarded the contract For
the mammoth sign for the Cen
trail Automobile Co. l!9-It.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28
35c 40-Inch
WHITE WOLFE
At Csc I'd.

The real French kind, fine,
soft, mercerized quality made
of two-ply yarn with wide tape
edge. Real worth 35c yard.
Special at, yard 80. :. ..23c
25c percale, 15c yard. &c
inch linen-finish percale, soft
grade for waists, suits and uni
forms. Retail price according
to cost today Csc yard. QUIZ
price, yard, 15c.
Specially Priced, Sl.oU
Misses blouses, in fine voiles;
lace and embroidery trimmed;
sizes IA, 16 and 1S years.
MILDLY blouses, in Lonsdale
jean; large variety of style:
in shocked, regulation and
belted models; sizes 6 to "
years.
MILDLY skirts, in galatea
cloth with. waists attached.
Come in white or navy. Sizes
6 10 IA years.
Chiidren,s Dresses. in lawns
and ginghaaxtssin plaids or
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-07-28

FOR SALE-Cheap, two large fire.
proof safes for delivery about
July 1st w. A. Smoot & Co. Inc.
l4l-tf.
FOR RENT-One Desirable Apart
ment-Ihe Jefferson, 3O5 south St.
Asaph. splendidly appointed, con-
veniently arranged and comfortable
with every modern convenience.
$50 per month. Graham and Og-
den, Alexandria. Va. lift.
An intelligent person may earn S100
monthly corresponding for news
papers; $40 to $50 monthly in spare
time; experience unnecessary; no
canvassing; subjects suggested.
Send for particulars. National Press
Bureau, Room 1924, Buffalo, N. VI
LIST.