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Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Seize American vice consuI

Amsterdam, April 0.-.Mlius Van
Hee, American vice consul ut Client
aud recently connected with the Rel
glan relief commission, has been ur-
rcSt0d by the Germans md sent to
Germany, says u frontier correspond.
ent. ......-,
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Lexington.-After Lady Walnut
Hills had laid her eighty-seventh
consecutive egg at the Kentucky Ex-
pertinent Station Referee T. ]. Mill.
gan said: Every condition indicates
continuation of the cycle, and | now
believe 1t will reach 100. This pullet
doesn't show symptom of exhaustion.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Carlisle.-The residence district of
the little town Of Parks Ferry, six
miles from here, was wiped out by fire
recently, which caused total loss of
about 100000. The local fire depart.
ment was appealed to for help and
steam engine was sent, but on its ar.
rival most of the damage had been
done.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Secure 10000 Coolies.

Pekin.-The British and French
Governments have just contracted for
10000 coolies to be employed on bel
ligerent transports carrying troops
and supplies through the barred zones
to France.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Georgetown.-At the prohibition
league contest held at Georgetown Col
lege, Joe Clint jenkins, Of Owensboro,
YVES chosen to represent the institute
at the state contest to be held April
2S at Georgetown.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

covington.-The ,Ebenezer Presby-
terry convened here last week with a
large attendance from 21 counties in
Kentucky. The Rev. F. d. Thomas,
OF Carlisle, KY, was elected modera.
tor, and the Rev. H. A. Love temper
ary secretary. An address was deliv-
cred by the Rev. A. S. Venable, of
Millersburg.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Mayfield.-A verdict OF guilty was
returned in the case of the common.
wealth VS.. G. B. Allen, charged with
barn burning The penalty is from
one to six years in the penitentiary.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Villa Followers Hanged.

More than 200 Villa sympa-
thisers were expecuted in Chihua-
hua City by order of Gen. Fran
cisco Margui a following the
battle between the Constitution
alist and the bandits. Fifty
were hanged on one bridge,
seventeen were seen hanging
on one tree and seven were
hanged in the Cathedral Plaza
opposite the State palace.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Lexington-Walnut Hill deposited
her eighty'ninth consecutive egg and
1t weighed 1.9 ounces, one-tenth of an
ounce more than the egg of the pre-
vious day.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Lexington.-Company c, Kentucky
National Guard, OF this city, has been
ordered out by Adjt. Gen. ]. Tandy
Ellis for patrol. Gen. Ellis came to
Lexington to direct the mobilization
and movement OF the soldiers from
this point.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Guthrie.-Commencement exercises
of the Guthrie graded and high schools
will be held from May 13 to IS. The
Rev. H. H. Jones, pastor of the Guthrie
and Trenton NJ. E. churches, will de-
liver the baccalaureate sermon.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville.-Patrick H. Callahan,
president of the Louisville Varnish
Co., has declared his patriotism by
offering his services and means to the
United States, and says that he is
willing to start to work raising a
brigade in Kentucky and to accom-
pany 1t himself.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
Anxious to Serve their Country

G. c. Taulbee and H. C. Cox,
left Tuesday morning for Frank
fort to consult Governor Staple,,
and Adjutant General J. Tand
Ellis in regard to organizin.
battalion of soldiers from NJ
gan, Magoffin and Wolfe coua
ties to fight under "Old GLORY"
in the war against Germany.
The Courier wishes the b
God-speed. If volunteer org-i
cations will be accepted hr
will be no trouble in taiSl
battalion in these three rou je. .
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville.--A case that has at
tracted wide interest among distillers
OF the country was decided in federal
court recently when a jury returned q
verdict for S4O,2O3.S4, the full amount
asked, in favor of Albert B. Casey,
administrator of the estate Of w. j.
OTIearn, for the use and benefit OF
the Kentucky Distilleries and Ware
house company, against T, Scott
Mayes, collector of internal revenue
In this district.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Covington.-0ne Kentuckian was on
the freight steamer Crispin which was
reported torpedoed. He is r. l.. Hayes,
Jr., 2S years old, of 1888 Watson ave-
nue., Latonia, Ky According to press
dispatches he was among 10 survivors,
Hayes wrote to his mother about five
weeks ago that he would leave New
port News for Liverpool on the Girls
pin. He has been Soldier OF for
tune" having been in all parts of the
world.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Elizabethtown.-A supposed tramp
OF German descent was seen to hide
package near the L. & N. bridge,
across Nolin. river and eon investiea.
Ation It was found to be five sticks OF
dynamite. Local officers tried to ap-
prehend him, but so far he has eluded
them. 1t is not known what his in
tentions were.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

ankfort.-Kentucky will have four
young men among the 1873 members OF
the class OF 1917, of the Naval
Academy, at Annapolis, who, by spe'
cial order of the navy department, on
account OF the serious relations with
Germany, will graduate two months
in advance OF the regular period.
Secretary Daniels was at Annapolis
and delivered the diplomas, The four
Kentucky boys who gain their CON-
missions are: Thomas F. Harris, Yer
sailles; Andrew |. Mckee, Lawrence
burg; John c. Tyler, Louisville, and
Ben II. Wyatt, Williamsburg.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
U. S. INFLUENCE
NOW WORLDWIDE
Americas Entry Into War L
Making Itself Felt in
Every Direction.
MORAL EFFECT IN CONFLICT
Declared in Official Circles That Ac-
tion of President Wilson May Open
Way for Him to Lead in
Peace League.

Washington, April 9.-GOvernment
reports from every part Of the United
States indicate that the nation is meet
ing the war conditions with grim conf
dence. Everywhere the authorities
are in complete control of the situa-
ton. Germans, German sympathizers
and aliens generally are adopting the
advice of Attorney General Gregory
to "Obey the law-keep your mouth
shutw
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville. Stockholders OF the
Citizens Oil company, incensed be-
cause the company has passed divi-
derds for the past four years, not
withstanding an annual profit of ap-
proximately 100000, voted to oust all
It's officers and elect new ones. It was
also decided to cut the company's
capitalization from S725,O00 to $780,
600. Anton Diebold was named to
succeed w. II. Taylor as president.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Hopkinsville.-The work of raising
funds in Christian county for the build.
ing OF an obelisk in the Jefferson Davis
Park at Fairview was started with
great enthusiasm at a dinner at the
Avalon, which was attended by num-
Der OF business men, members OF the
u. d. c. committee appointed for the
purpose, being the hosts. Nearly $500
was pledged.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12
GERMAN RISK
COMPANIES To !
keep BUSINESS
Insurance Companies Organized
Under Laws of Imperial
Empire to Continue.
PRESIDENT IN PROCLAMATION
Funds Of Such Establishments Must
Not Be Transmitted outside the
United States or Used for
Benefit of Enemy.

companies organized under the laws
Of the imperial German empire and do
ing business within the United States
and Its insular possessions are allowed
to continue business under the terms
of proclamation issued by President
Wilson. The proclamation was as fol-
lows:
"By the President of the United
States.
"a PROCLAMATION:
whereas, certain insurance COM
panies incorporated under the laws Of
the German empire have been admit
ted to transact the business of insur-
ance In various states Of the United
States, by means of separate United
States branches established pursuant
to the laws Of such states, and are
now engaged In business under the
supervision of the insurance depart
ments thereof, with assets in the Unit
ed States deposited with insurance de-
partments all In the hands of resident
trustees, citizens Of the United States,
for the protection of all pollcyholders
in the United States;
Interests Are Great.
"And, whereas, the interests of the
citizens Of the United States In the
protection afforded by such insurance
are Of great magnitude, so that II is
deemed TO be important that the agen-
cies Of such companies in the United
States be permitted to continue In
business;
,2.'Now, therefore, l, Woodrow Will
son. president of the United States
By virtue af the power invested IN. M
as such, hereby declare and proclaim
that such branch establishments OF
German insurance companies now en-
gagged I'm the transaction of business
In the United States pursuant TO the
laws Of the several states are hereby
authorized and permitted to continue
the transaction Of their business in
accordance with the laws Of such
states In the same manner and to the
same extent as though state Of wal
did not now exist;
Under Government Supervision.
provided, however, that all funds
of such establishments now In the pos
session of their managers or agents
or which shall hereafter come into
their possession, shall be subject {,
such rules and regulations regarding
the payment and disposition thereof
as shall be prescribed by the lnsuranc,
supervising officials Of the state II
which the principal office of such al
establishment In the United States 4
located but in no event shall any
funds belonging TO or held for III,
benefit of such companies he trans
mltted outside the United States. moi
he used as n basis for the establish
ment directly or indirectly of any
credit within or outside of the United
States to or for benefit or use Of The
enemy or any Of his allies without tn,
permission OF this government.
"In witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the sea
Of the United States to be affixed.
"Done Mt the city Of Washington
this sixth day of April, in the year ot
our Lord One Thousand Nine Hun
dred and Seventeen, and of the lnde
pendence Of the United States, the
One Hundred and Forty-hrst.
"tSlgned) WOODROW WILSON.
by the President
ROBERT LANSING,
MSnrrntnrr nf SfnfnM
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

shelbyville.-The Fiscal Court met
in adjourned session and completed
the business Of the March term. The
tax rate for the ensuing year was fixed
at 10 cents on the 500, divided as fol-
lows: Roads, 25 cents; schools, 20
cents; county levy, 16k cents; court
house bonds, $4,000 issue. 4 cents;
court house bonds, $4,000 issue, 2
cents, refunding bonds, $4,000 issue,
2h cents. T
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Whitesburg.-Among the latest com.
panles organized for development in
the Beaver Creek coal fields north of
here is the Duncan.Elkhorn Coal Co.
That territory is rapidly becoming one
OF the leading Industrial sections OF
the Eastern Kentucky coal field.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville.-Kentucky's fourth 60
to-Sunday-school day" will be May 6,
and plans are under way to pass the
attendance mark of former years. The
day is set aside by the Kentucky Sun
day-school Association, and when first
inaugurated the slogan was Get one
million persons in Kentucky to attend" :"
This year, however, the attendance is
expected to be above that number.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Winchester,-After carefully plan.
ming all details to follow his death,
Colonel Robert r. Fox, prominent citi.
zen OF this county, and uncle of John
Fox, Jr., noted novelist, committed sui.
eide. He had already arranged and
paid, prior to his death, the under.
taker, the monument man, the coroner,
the minister who was asked to pre-.
side at the funeral, and the cemetery
officials.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Guthrie.-The regular quarterly
meeting OF the Hopkinsville M. h,
district was held at the First Meth.
odist church in this city last week,
with the Rev. T l.. Hulse, presiding
elder and the Rev. II. II. Jones, pastor,
in charge.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville.-Net earnings. of the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. for
the year ending December 81, 1916,
were s16,s62,S1O, which compares with
SS,136,901 for the previous year, ac-
cording to the report of the Board of
Directors, made at the stockholders
annual meeting here. The showing,
II was stated, was the best in the his.
tory OF the system.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Louisville.-The Kentucky State
BeaIt OF fnaith, has offered the War
Department 'its organization, personal
equipment and the active service Of
its trained health officers" Resolu-
rtions submitted by DR.. A. T. McCor
mack. member Of the board from Bowl
ing Green, embodying the offer, were
unanimously adopted and sent to the
President:
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

London, April 9.-The tremendous
influence Of Americas entry into the
war is making itself felt in every
direction.
The military situation, worldwide
politics, economics and international
finance all feel the powerful touch of
the great republic across the Atlantic.
The expression was heard in official
circles that the action of President
Wilson may open the way for him to
take the lead for the organization of
an international peace and arbitration
league at the conclusion Of the pres
ent conflict.
"The vast moral effect Of the en-
trance of America in the war is so Inn
mense that it can be no more estimat-
ed than the ultimate result Of the rev.
Olution in Russia" said the Morning
Post. "The practical affect can be
more easily measured-it insures vic
tory for the allies added the paper.
Troops Buoyed Up.
Dispatches from the front dwell on
the effect of the news from Washing
ton upon the allied soldiers in the
trenches. 1t bnoyed up their spirits
and insured assistance Of such magni-
tude as no other neutral country in
the world could fhraishstod day. sss ;
In France and Belgium, in the snow
capped Alps, in faraway Mesopotamia
and amidst the black mountains of
Macedonia, in the forests Of northern
ROumanla and all the way across Rus
sla cheers and shouts Of Joy were the
answer of the soldiers In the trenches
to the announcement:
america is now with u.s."
1t was further reported that Count
Tarnowski, Austro-Hungarian ambas-
sador-designate to the United States,
has been instructed to ask for guar
anty of safe-conduct home.
Advices from Berlin, telling of a
'mOment0uS conference at GerInnn
Great Headquarters gave ground for
the belief that 1t had to do with Aus
tria-Hungary's attitude toward the
United States, in the event of war be-
tween America and Germany.
Many of the papers in their com
ment follow the same lead as the
Morning Post In declaring that 1t Is
impossible to say at this time to what
American intervention will lead. II |:
accepted as a certainty, however, thai
II will stimulate the reform move
ment In Germany and inspire to great
er efforts the German socialists ant
liberals who are working for politlca
| freedom.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Lexington.-John Estin Keller rs
years old, Confederate veteran, who
says he "can walk mile in 15 min.
utes, can ride horse as Of old, has
perfect eyesiEht and good health" has
made application to President Wilson
for a commission to raise 100 sons
and grandsons of .Confederates,
thoroughbred Kentuckians, to 20 into
the service OF the United States.
mounted on Kentucky thoroughbred
horses" provided there is war.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Shepherdsville. orders to
halt as he approached railroad bridge
here, Jack Curier, SS years old, was
shot by sentinel-a member OF the
First Kentucky Regiment Curier was
rushed to Louisville on the first train
and died several hours later.
Licking Valley courier., 1917-04-12

Observation-Disclosures live stock
breeders met here under the auspices
Of the Kentucky Agricultural Expert
ment Station and organized state
live stock growers association which
includes in It's membership breeders
OF both beef and dairy cattle hogs and
sheep One of the principal objects Of
this organization is to furnish cen.
tral selling agency for breeders who
pursue the policy Of developing fine
individuals, but who do not maintain
herds OF sufficient size to attract the
attention OF important buyers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
CAMBRIDGEPORT.
Child Died as Result of Fall.

Alton Wilder, 6, youngest child of
Mr.. and Mrs VIII Wilder, died Sat
urday evening at the Rockingham hos
pital. The Wednesday before while
playing with other children in barn
he fell nine feet and struck on his
head. He soon became unconscious and
remained so until Saturday when he
was taken to the hospital where an
operation was performed to remove a
piece of bone pressing on the brain.
II was found that his skull was frac-
turcd and he lived only a few hours.
lie was a bright, handsome, little fell
low and always with a smile upon
his face he was a very attractive
child and favorite with every one.
Ills parents and two brothers have the
sympathy of the whole community in
their bereavement.
The funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon in the church, Rev II. T.
Sweet conducting the services.
! School was closed for the afternoon
so Miss Kelly and her pupils could at
| tend. The bearers were three school
mates, Clarence Walker, Harold Law
i renee. Francis Moore and a frienJ
from Saxtons River.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Death of Mrs. Scion Pendleton.

Mrs Emily (Trask) Pendleton, wife
of Scion Pendleton, died at her home
on Main street Thursday night of last
week after a lingering illness of sever
al months at the advanced age of %
years. She had been long time resi-
dent in town living on a farm about
two miles from the village until last
fall when she and Mr.. Pendleton
moved to the village. She was n mem
Der Of the Methodist church and a
constant attendant as long as her health
would permit. SnC leaves beside her
husband one son, Frank of New York
city and one. daughter, Mrs. ii. J.
Yearly of Brattleboro, both of whom
We're present at the funeral which was
held at the residence Sunday. Rev. 4
Il. Enwright offciated and the burial
was in the village cemetery. There
was profusion of beautiful flowers
Among those present from out of towr
in addition to her son and daughter
were II. 7. Yearly and daughter. Mrs
Blanche Crosby Of Somerville, Mass.
and George Wood and Mrs. J. b. Brown
of Peru.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
VERNON.

Thomas Owens, who has been i'll, is
able to resume his work
There will be a regular meeting of
Vernon Grange Saturday evening, Feb.
IS.
Rev d. Z. Trout viii give free IL
Illustrated lecture at Union church Fri
day evening, Feb. 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Staten spent
Wednesday in Brattlehoro, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Richardson
The Ladies' Circle will meet Friday
instead of Wednesday as reported A
quilt will be tied. All please bring
luncheon.
The annual mid winter fair and fes
tival of the Vernon Ladies circle will
be held Friday, Feb. Q. A sale OF
aprons, fancy articles, homemade can
| dy, etc. will be conducted and a hot
chicken pie supper will be served from
) to s p. m. Good music will be fur
nished for dancing from $ TO l. All are
| invited
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

There are a few eases of measles in
town.
Mrs. Lucy Hosley of Brookline is Wis
iting in town.
Mrs. Ellen Jaquith and II. c. Benson
are on the sick list.
Miss Amy Davis of Grafton is Z
guest at J. 5. McAllister s.
Mrs. Richard Cobb of Winehendon
Mass. is q visitor at J. McKenna's.
Scion Pcndlcton went TO Brattleborc
Monday to live with his daughter, Mrs
il. p. Yearly.
Mrs. J. NJ. Thurston returned last
week from visit to her sister il
Nashua, y. II.
Mrs. Annie C. Melendy returned
Monday from a several weeks visit il
Swampscott, Mass.
Several from here attended the fu
neral of Mrs. l.. p. Sheldon at the norti
village Wednesday of last week.
w. A. Shattuck and H. A. Dude,
from Hooper Post attended the funera
of their comrade, J. f. Wilder. in Per-
last Friday.
Among those from out of town VIII
were present at ID. 4. Shattuck s funer
al were Joshua Shattuck of Athens
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Shattuck of West
minister. O. l.. Lewis of East Arlington
Ernest Capen, Mrs. Clarence Wade, MI
and Mrs. Nelson Reed, Mr.. and Mrs
Ii. Fleming. Fred Hall and c. Boyntol
Of Manchester.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03

the total amount of British tonnage.
which is estimated at 100000 to 49,
U00,ooO of tons, says a despatch from
the German capital This is believed
to be the gross registered tonnage, up
on which England can count for the
import of necessary supplies, wheat,
ores, munitions, etc, and for the exportl
of coal to her allies.
Statistics are cited showing that the
actual, not theoretical, traffic in British
ports from July to September, amount
ed to $4,000 tons, carried in Brit
ishe vessels. In addition, it is reported
that the neutral and entente vessels
other than British entering British
ports during that period brought the
total tonnage up to approximately TO-
100 900 tons
1t is asserted that grain shipments
from Australia to England are MAX
ing steadily increased demands upon
| this tonnage, which also must transport
from Denmark 60 per cent of Eng
! land s butter supply and from Holland
| virtually all of her margarine supply.
| Any considerable reduction of this ton
| mage. it is claimed, would limit Eng
land g supply of breadstuffs SO criti-
cally as to force peace within few
months.
On the other hand, if the United
States should be drawn into the war
these unofficial critics foresee a prolon
cation of the war and, as conclusion
Europe completely exhausted and
America weakened, while Japan $ mill
tary strength, they assert, virtually
would be unimpaired and her fnancia
resources vastly increased
Capt. Persius, writing in the Berlin
Tageblatt, throws a dash of cold wa
ter upon such reasoners, who inelud
some of his colleagues, among the ma
5 val writers, by declaring undoubtedl,
that British tonnage undoubtedly will
be greatly increased during the war b,
t the building of new bottoms. He ais
! warns them against making too opt
! mistic estimates of the prosperity
4 achievements Of German submarine
and against regarding too lightly tn
J. probable counter measures upon Whic
/ he asserts the British admiralty III
E doubtedly is seriously working.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
OUCH! PAIN, PAIN.
RUB RHEUMATIC,
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain right out with small trial
bottle of old, penetrating
''St Jacobs OIL

Rheumatism is pain OILY Not
one case in fifty requires internal treat
ment. Stop dragging. Rub soothing,
penetrating est. Jacob s OIL right
into your sore, stiff. aching joints and
muscles, and relief comes instantly.
I'' ST. Jacob S Oil is harmless, rheu-
matism cure which never disappoints and
can not burn the skin.
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
small trial bottle of old, honest St
Jacob s Oil = at any drug store, and in
Just moment you II be free from rheu
matte pain, soreness, stiffness and swell
ing. Don't suffer! Relief awaits you
- st. Jacob s Oil' has cured millions
of rheumatism sufferers in the last halt
century, and is just as good for sciatica
neuralgia, lumbago, backache, sprains
I-Advt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-02-03
DUMMERSTON.
SIS Alice Halliday is i'll.

Miss Alice Halliday is ILL.,
John Sheldon of Greenfield was al
his farm Wednesday.
John Sheldon and Myron Dutton
each lost work horse recently
Miss Emma Bunting has returned t.
her home in Northampton after spend
ing 10 weeks at Log Cabin farm.
A number from Dummerston center
attended the concert by the Mount
Hermon Glee club in Brattleboro Mon
day night.
Mr.. Bennett Curtiss of Boston will
preach Sunday in the Congregations
church. Mr. Curtiss comes as a eandi
date and it is hoped that there viii
be large attendance. Sunday schoo
viii be held as usual. Christian En-
deavor service at 80.