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The sun., 1917-12-22
QUEBEC'S SECESSION
PROPOSED IN MOTION
Opposition to Draft Mentioned
a. the Cause.

QuEBEc. Dec, 2l.-A proposal that the
Province of Quebec secede from the
confederation Of Canadian provinces was
expressed IN q motion introduced into
the Provincial Legislative Assembly to-
day by J. n. FTancoeur. deputy for Lot
biniere. Quebec is the only province
which voted against conscription at the
recent election.
The motion will be debated on Janu-
ary 3. II follows
THAT this house IL OF the opinion
that the province of Quebec would he
disposed to accept the rupture Of the
Federation pact Of 1887 u. In the opinion
of the other provinces, it is believed
that the said province is an obstacle TO
the union and tho progress and develop
meut of Canada"
The sun., 1917-12-22
MICHIGAN TO CLOSE FACTORIES.
step Necessary R~casse Of short-
age In Fuel,

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2l.-Fuel supplies
in Michigan have reached such a low
ehb that Administrator W. X. Prudden
tonight asked manufacturers In that
state to suspend operations Of Industrial
plants from midnight tomorrow until
midnight Decepber 20, The only exccp-
tons are factories making war munitions
needed for prompt shipment
The sun., 1917-12-22
KALTsCHM1DT CONVICTED.
F"ur Othevs Guilty Of Conspir~cy
-Respa Acquitted.

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 22.-Aibert C.
Kaltschmidt was convicted on all three
counts of an indictment charging con-
spiracy against the United States by a
jury in United States District Court
here early this morning
Four of the five others who have been
on trial with him also were found guilty
on 'one or more counts in the indict-
ment Franz Respa' was acquitted
The sun., 1917-12-22
QUEsTI0NNAREs LAG.
Adjutsnt- Fears ReRis.
trauts Fail to UndersSa

The following statement was given out
last night from the New York draft
ofyfce of Adj. Gen. Sheriff.:
'tQuestionnaires are coming In too
slowly. From information received to-
night II is feared registrants may not
understand that one and all must ill in
Rnd return the questionnaires within
seven days from December IS, the day
OF mailing. -
There are no exceptions to this rule
not even men discharged or exempted
under the first draft"
The sun., 1917-12-22
500 BLINDED AT HALIFAX.
Red Cross OniciaI says 1000 In.
1ured Are SIN IL Hospitals.

BosToN, Dec. 2i.-oJohn r. Moors. head
Of the American Red Cross unit which
went from Boston to Halifax immedi-
ately after the disaster there. December
s, reported on his return here to-day
that neatly 900 wounded persons are
still in hospitals and that the cases Of
total blindness may reach 500
Mr.. Moors said the Halifax authori-
ties had made great hcadway in bring
ing conditions back to normal and IN
providing for the destitute. whose homes
were wrecked and burned by the en-
plosion Of the ammunition ship.
The sun., 1917-12-22
God Bless the Fund.-"
Writes a Soldier Boy

SEVERAL heartfelt messages
- of thanks to THE SUN TO-
BACCO FUND contributors ap-
pear on page 8 this morning.
One soldier writes after receiv-
ing smokes: "All the boys said
God bless the man that sent
those" Says another: "A good
smoke of American tobacco does
wonders for a tired and homesick
soldier"
Have you yet to buy q Christ
mas gift for father, husband,
son, brother, sweetheart? Go to
Lou Freedman's haberdashery,
almost next door TO Rector's.
You are likely to find the very
thing there. And, besides, you
will help the fund, for q percent
age of the gross receipts comes
to the tobacco cause.
II you have cigars, cigarettes,
tobacco to buy, 60 to . United
or Schultz store and when you
have made . purchase deposit
your certificates in the fund box.
Then when you have smoked you
will be helping the soldiers to
smoke; too.
WARMING! THE SUN TO.
BACCO FUND. has no connection
with any other fund. oreanixa-
tion or publication. II employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1917-12-22
Russian Peace ENJOYS
Recalled From Farley
Special Gable Despatch 10 Tus sus from

Special Gable Despatch TO TBs son from
the London Times
Copyright. 1917. all rights resAued.
T .ONDON, Dec. 2l.-Thc Petro-
grad correspondent of the
Times telegraphs that the Rus
sian peace delegation was re-
called from the conference with
the German delegates at Brest-
Litovsk when the Germans re-
fused to accept the Russian
terms.
The sun., 1917-12-22

This statement has had a result pre-
Cisely opposite to its intended purpose
which was to weaken Lloyd George In
the confidence of the British. Instead
1t has strengthened him
The Frdnkfurfrr /euuno, discussing
the peace negotiations. saws.
Field Marshal Won Hiudenburg and
Gen Won LudendorY will use elsewhere
the forces realized III the east Count
C1ernin has assured GERMANY ~ AUS
trta's military assistance against France
and England. We have one hand free
and the will to use IT, The western
Powers are now under the pressure Of
our armies and also Of the peace nego-
tiations.
Both the military pressure and tho
German policy must he strong AZ possi-
BILE II We are to force the western
Powers to negotiate. The task Of the
German statesmen in the coming weeks
will he greater and more critical than
ever before
The sun., 1917-12-22

Continued on Second Page.
The sun., 1917-12-22
KAISER REJECTS
PEACE TERMS OF
THEBOLSHEVIKI
Russ Delegates. Said to Have
left Brest-LitOvsk At.
ter Quarrel. =
MAY NOT END FARLEY
Germany Reported to Have
Demanded Release of
Former Gar.
RUMORED HE Is FREE
Austria to Send Troops tn
West Front. Says "Frank-
furter Zeitung."
RUMORED TIE Is FREE

SoPV''UH'' isl', uH fiDHfs fcsfFteu
LONDON, Dee. 21.---t;ermany has re-
jected the first peace terms proposed BY
the Bolshevik delegates, according t.
reports from Petrograd received here to-
day. and the Russian delegates are re-
ported to have left Brest-Iitoysk Ons
rumor says that there was a quarrel
when tho Russian terms were treated
by the Germans in contemptuous way.
Failure TO agree at what was prac-
tically the first conference Of peace del
egates is not regarded here as par
ticularly significant. Germany obtained
all she wanted at the moment when she
succeeded in getting the twenty-eight
day armistlce and the opportunity to
shift all her At troops to the western
front. The armistice runs until Janu-
ary ~ and extends itself automatically
unless terminated by seven DAYS notice.
Every Method Of Intrigue.
The Germans are employing every
means OF intrigue and corruption to
demoralize the Entente Powers aud in
duce one or more nations besides Russia
and Rumania to join in the armtstice.
hoping thus to insert wedge which
presently will force all the Allies to
enter the peace discussion.
One report received here ba sed on
statement in the Eueuiny Post Of Petro-
grad. asserts that the German dele
gates had demanded the release Il tho
former Emperor Of Russia as one Of
the peace conditions, and that this had
been refused by the Russians. who de-
clared they had no authority to make
such a decision. Still another rumor
was that the former Car and his fam
al hnl -.
The reply Of Imperial chancellor Won
Hertling to Premier Lloyd GEORGES
speech at Grey's Inn is interpreted by
the German press as equivalent to =
declaration that the German Govern.
ment absolutely refuses TO consider
peace negotiations with England SO iors
as Lloyd George Is Great Bri'ainS Pre-.
pnier
The sun., 1917-12-22

Continued on Third Page.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
GEORGE l.. DIENER GETS DE.
SERVED PROMOTION

F.. Mr.. George l.. Diener, for the past
several years in charge of the Amer
ican Tobacco Company's Office here,
left this morning for New York to ac-
cept a position with the company in
the auditors office. This promotion
comes to Mr.. Diener as a recognition
of his ability and shows the high re-
gard the A. T. Company has for his
ability. Mr.. Diener is a Maysville
man and that he will make good in
his new position is certain. His many
friends here are sorry to have him go
but are glad to know that he has re-
ceived this deserved advancement.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
ANNUAL MEETING
Of Chamber Of Commerce to BE Held
Tonght ut Third Street NJ. 4.
Churcll-Blg Banquet TO BE
Seryed-Ofiicers 10 \
he Elected.

All arrangements are complete for
the annual meeting of members Of the
Chamber OF Commerce.
Circumstances have necesstated
the change of place for holding this
meeting and banquet. The official
board of the Third Street M. e.
Church granted the committee in
charge of the arrangements the use
Of their church for the occasion.
Mr.. Charles Rohmiller promises a
treat as far as the banquet Is con-
cerned. While he expects to not dis
obey the government food orders, he
assures us that no such banquet has
been served for some time as he eX-
poets the men to sit down to this
evening.
The girls of the sediment club have
agreed to serve the meal, which
means that the service will be first
class, as they established their repu-
tation> in serving the Y. NJ. c. A.
luncheon.
A great deal of interest Is shown in
the election of officers, which will
occur during the evening.
A fine musical program has been
planned to add to the pleasure of the
evening.
The speaker of the evening, Mr.. L.
T. Palmer, of Middletown, Ohio
comes to us very highly recommend
ed, having serced in the capacity oi
president of the Chamber of Com.
merce.
| We are expecting some very help.
full suggestions along the line of or
ganization work and town building.
The Chamber of Commerce is be-
ing recognized as very active fore,
in working for the advancement o
the welfare of Mason county, and W,
expect them to lend no small amour
of assistance during the next year IL
helping make it better and NOR,
profitable county in which to live.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTICES

The meeting of the Woman's Mis-
sionary society in the Christian
Church tonight will have as a part of
its program play given by some Of
the young people of the church. The
play is called Granny of the Hills"
The public is invited to enjoy this
session of the society. Free admis-
sion.
There will be no prayer meeting
Wednesday eveningfi but instead the
members af the church are asked to
attend the revival meetings at the M.
E. Church, South.
The Teacher Training Class will
meet Thursday evening at 7:15 at the
home of Mrs. Walter Worthington.
424 Forest avenue.
The officers of the church and all
the men who had a part in the Every
Member Canvass will have a business
meeting on Friday at Z D. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
REV. HUNT REPORTS GREAT PRO.
GRESS in BIG CAMPAIGN

Rev. s. X. Hunt, pastor of the Third
Street M. E. Church, left Monday
morning for his work in the All-Ohio
Educational Campaign in the Barnes
VILE District. He will be in this
work now continuously until the cam
paign closes at midnight December
20. Great progress is being made and
the leaders are confident that they
will reach their goal of $2,S00,O00 for
the five Methodist colleges of the
Buckeye state. The Rev. W. R. Hunt
Of Berea, KY, father of the pastor,
will preach at the Third Street church
the next two Sundays, both morning
and evening. The elder Rev. Hunt is
the preacher that Rev. HarroD refer
red to once as the "preachingist man
In Kentucky" Those who attend the
Third Street church may be assured
that they will have good preaching
during the absence Of their pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

Butter fat so cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
TOBACCO MARKET
To Open Here December 10, One
Week In Advance Of Date
Previously Set.

At a meeting of the tobacco ware
housemen and buyers held yesterday
1t was decided to open the Maysville
market on next Monday, December 10,
instead of December II, as had been
previously planned. 1t was thought
that on account of the favorable con-
dition of the weather the tobacco in
this section is in good condition and
that enough will be stripped to make
favorable showing when the market
is opened.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
NOTICE

The Peoples Building Association
has opened its 47th series for sub
scription for stock.
u This Is an opportunity for safe in
vestment also easy payments on
loans See E. A. Robinson, Presi-
dent; J. E. Threlkeld, Secretary, A.
G. Sulser or any Of the directors.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
Prison Guard and received the unani-
nous vote Of the Council.

hoao sVtp Va shO SVuhssss
c. NJ. Phister was nominated
Wharfmaster and he received the
vote OF the Council.
r. c. Carr was nominated for City
Weigher and he received the unani-
nous vote of the Council.
A sealed bid of the State National
Bank for the city depository was
opened and read. The bank offered
to pay .0327 per cent on all funds de-
posted In this bank. On motion, II
was ordered that the matter be laid
over. Mr.. II. G. Sharp, on behalf Of
the bank stated that money would be
loaned the city at s per cent. On mo-
ton, 1t was ordered that the bid Of the
State National Bank be accepted.
Mayor Lee read the appointments
of temporary chairmen Of committees
that had been appointed by Mayor
elect Russell, as followsa
Ways and Means-J. c. Everett.
Laws and Ordinance-W. F.. Thom-
as.
Internal mprovements-W c. Wat
kins.
Aims. B. Orr.
Claims and Accounts. A. Dodson
Sidewalks and Gutters-C. B. Davis
Gas and observation-disclosures Dod-
son.
License-Sherma Arm.
Police. B. Orr.
Wharves and Ferries--Frank Hun
sicker.
Water-W. r. Smith.
Fire Department-Oliver Greenlee.
Turnpikes and Railroads Sherman
Arm.
Greenwood Library-W. F. Thomas
Proposition and Grievance-W. r
Smith.
| Public Building. Allen Dodson.
Member Thomas stated on behal
of Mayor-elect Russell that in orde
to keep the streets clean, all persons
should sweep their dirt from thei
pavements after p. M, and tina
same would be taken care of in tn
proper manner.
The following resolution wa
read by Mr.. Thomas and same wa
ordered recorded:
We, the councilmen-elect, tonigh
have elected four policemen. w
realize our responsibility and we ais
realize that while We elect the police
men, the Chief of Police is held re
sponsible for the law and order @
Maysville. Such being the case, W
hereby pledge ourselves to do every
thing in our power to aid him in tn
administration of his Office, and prom
Use upon charges proven against an
policeman for any misdemeano
worthy of charges, that we will SUI
port the Chief of Police to the limi
GLOWING no sentiment to deter us.
On motion, it was ordered that tn
matter of the bids for the cans an
parts for the sanitary privies be lai
over until the next meeting.
On motion, it was ordered that tn
matter Of placing light near the fel
ry landing be left in the hands of tn
Light Committee with power to &C
On motion, Council adjourned, sui
ject to the call of the Mayor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
HELD TO GRAND JURY

Sarl Zornes, who was arrested at
Rome, Ohio, several weeks ago for
stealing an automobile belonging to
Mr.. Charles Elliott, of this city, and
who has since been in the Adams
county, Ohio, Jail at West Union, was
tried in the local Police Court yester-
day on a charge of grand larceny and
was held over to the grand jury, his
bond being placed at $500.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
APPROVED

Secretary of State Lewis has ap-
proved the following articles of in
corporation:
Cochran Brothers Corporation, Of
this city; capital 100000; incorpor-
ators: H. j. Cochran, r. A. Cochran,
W. d. Cochran, J. H. Cochran and A.
NJ. j. Cochran.
Maysville Central Garage Company
of this city; capital 100000; incorpor-
ators: o. l.. Baretlett, Henry Wood
and w. II. Strobe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
ANOTHER ARTIFICIAL RISE

An artificial rise was started yes
terday from Government Dam No.
in the upper Ohio river. 1t will reach
Point Pleasant, W. Va, this evening.
There is a big feet of loaded coal
barges, which will leave there tomor-
row for Southern points.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

Are Named BY Governor - Stanley
Names Physicians and Lawyers
to Serve-Legal Advisers VIII
Aid Men In Filling Out
Blanks.

Frankfort. KY, November S-Legal
and Medical Advisory Boards for the
selective draft, recommended by Gov
ernor Stanley, have been approved.
The Medical Advisory Boards are
at the service of the local boards for
re-examination of registrants, either
on their own motion, that OF the
board or the agent of the government.
The Lega Advisory Committees
are appointed by counties. 1t is the
purpose of the War Department to
have all lawyers volunteer their SER
vices to men subject to the draft to
assist them In filling out their ques-
tionaries and perfecting their ap-
peals. The Legal Advisory Commit
tee will call upon the local bar in
each county to volunteer and It will
designate lawyer to be present with
the Draft Board each day, and assist
the registrants in understanding the
provisions of the draft law and meet
ing its requirements.
Following is the Medical Advisory
Board for the Nineteenth District
composed of Bracken, Fleming, Lewis
Mason and Robertson counties: Drs
w. s. Yazell, ]. H. Samuel and A. R
Quigley. Meets at Maysville.
The Legal Advisory Boards for Ma.
son and surrounding counties are al
follows:
Mason-W. D. Cochran, Stanley F
Reed and H. W. Cole,
Bracken-M. ]. Hennessey, w. A
Byron and N C. Willis.
Fleming-JOe Pumphrey, F. H. Nc
Cartney and o. B. Bright.
Lewis-Sam J. Pugh, Harvey Park
er and R. d. Wilson.
Robertson-W. ]. Osborne, Rober
Buckler and s. Throckmorton.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

The Mayor reported that he had
collected $72.06 for license during the
past month.
Following was the report of Police
Judge John L. Whitaker:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04
PUBLIC SALE

The John s. Orme sale of stock,
farming implements, hay, fodder,
corn, etc., will be held Saturday, De-
cember 8, at 10 a. m. at the Old Half
Way House on Fleming pike. H. c.
Hawkins, auctioneer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

c. Frank Nash about your Insurance.
c. Frank Nash about your Insurance.
c. Frank Nash about your Insurance.
c. Frank Nash about your Insurance.
c. Frank Nash about your Insurance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

OF CITY COUNCIL TOOK THEIR
SEATS LAST NIGHT.
Russell Announces TEN.
porary Chalrmen Of Committees
Officers Are Elected.

City Council met In regular month
ly session at the Council Chamber
last evening, Mayor ]. Wesley Lee
presiding and all members being
present, except Messrs. Easton and
Harrison.
: Following was the report Of the
Claims and Accounts Committee:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-04

lOtdl ........... ..@oo'SV
Fire Chief Ruliff M. Newell report
ed that the Fire Department had an
swered five alarms Of fire during the
month Of November.
City Treasurer H. c. Curran report
ed a balance in the general fund of
$6,2S6.77.
J. B. Mullikin was granted per-
NIT to erect garage with metal roof
and sidings, on Hall street, Fifth
Ward.
The matter of refunding the erron-
eous tax assessments on property be-
longing to the estate of A. R. Glas-
cock, deceased, ]. Roger Devine and
Mrs. Elizabeth Farrow was brought
up and it was ordered that said taxes
be refunded.
The matter of erroneous tax assess
ments on property belonging to
Thomas ]. Currey, Arthur Dale, Bap-
tist Church, Maysville Model Cream
cry, Maysville Syrup Company, M. F.
Kehoe, C. T. Moore, Mrs. M. ]. Dono-
van, Robert Mattingly, ]. Barbour
Russell, Mrs. M. ]. Collins and James
NJ. Rains was brought before the
Council and was ordered referred tc
the City Attorney, to report at the
next regular meeting.
Twelve thousand dollars worth o.
conceled school bonds and four thou
sand dollars worth of Cancelled sewer
bonds were ordered turned over t
the Ways and Means Committee ant
a recess of ten minutes was allowed
to destroy said bonds.
The following bills were brough
before the Council for consideration
u W. l.. Glazier .$2907 Il
Pittsburg Testing Laboratory 42S.1
Maysville Water Co. ....... 31.5
Indestructible Sign Co. ..... 21.4
C. c. and E. A. Weber ...... $50
On motion, it was ordered that sal
accounts be allowed and order
drawn for the various amounts.
The matter of placing a light il
the lot West of the High School build
ing was ordered referred to the Ligh
Committee.
The matter of raising the sidewal
on the West side of Poplar street wa
ordered referred to the Sidewalk an
Gutter Committee.
On motion the old Council adjourn
ed since die and the new Council too
its seat.
At the call OF the roll all the mem
bers were present except Mr.. Joh
Everett.
On motion, the matter of electin
new city officers was ordered take
up.
Attorney A. d. Cole asked for tn
floor and started speaking on tn
eligibility Of the new Councilme
serving. On motion 1t was ordere
that no one speak on the eligibility {
the new Councilmen serving Cit
Attorney Charles DAILY stated thi
this motion was out of order as
previous motion had already bee
made and seconded.
On motion, II was ordered that II
matter Of nominating patrolmen |
gone into. The following were nom
mated: J. W. Tolle, Martin Drenna
Dudley Bloomhuff and A. @. Stewar
BY the unanimous vote of the Counc
they we're elected.
Charles DAILY was nominated q
City Attorney and received the unan
nous vote OF the Council.
DR.. J. II. Samuel was nominated 4
City Physician and received the unal
lmous vote Of the Council.
Mrs. James Crane was noIninat'
for Matron Or The Almshouss and .
osIssd The unanImous vote Of u
IOnnnclI
New Britain herald., 1917-05-28
Eza u1avTsE HOSPITALS.
HN6ak Firo Cummissi0ner Urxcl
 Glher Preparedness.

XNlk Fifo Cu1nmissiOner Urges
 | ltllAer Preparedness. E ebert Adamson, ire commissioner ow Fork city. z who suggested. to TIT ouig1ey the idea of curtailing <sa strfct ordinance all fireworks 61tions and the sale of fireworks uly I today sent to the mayor TT recommendations for the sof the community. !
 nmfnsi0ner Adamson advocates IT srftiee where hospitals with 1tofies attached are maintained |s1et supervision of all chemicals. EzV0w Yorker calls attention to a TT bomb attempt in the metropo- 4Ehere the miscreants obtained nfanIcAla from hospital labor
 Among other things. Commis- Adxmson, advises a most care-
 kch be kept over any supplies
 following acids. drugs and t6d in hospitals: Picric acid. chlorates, perman- lid nftratas. chronic acid, a and bi-chromates, yellow
 IT. carbon bl-sulphide. nitro M and its compounds. lycopo-
 III mercury.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-28
Advertised Letters

The following is a hist of letters re- maining unclaimed afthe New Britain Conn. post office. May 2s. 1917: Clara Anderson. Mrs. Angelo Benevitti. Charles Carlson, 1SS Cherry St. Mrs. Nathan Dunn. care of The Knoll. Mrs Edna Estabrook. Charles J. Hukust. Frank c. Hanis. May Hart.
 Frank Henderson, 112 No. Main. George c. Ide, 66 Rutland St. ILL Johnson, 31 Madison. John E. Jackson. Fl. Johnson. 362 No. Main. A. J. Johnson. 427 Chestnut. Kaetund Kerr, n Ken avenue. R. F. Kimball Miss Lamna Krah Mrs. Anna Khopatzky.S Til1fe Carlson. 26 Court St. Miss Mattio Martin, sss Walnut. Mrs c. Moon. David T., Macdonald. Miss Esther Miller. Tone Nunie, 12s Church. Mrs. L. D. Payne. Miss Tekea Swanson, 129 Cherry. Jan smzlislki. Kate Shawslsy. 19 Sherman St Joe stupiner. 91 Smalley. Mrs. l.. Walsh. 2S0 Arch. F. weinescus, 4s Seymour. Hasei York. Es Grand St.
 w: F. DELANEY.
 Postmhster.