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The Washington herald., 1917-12-09

George Fitzgerald. Of the "Misalli-
ance' company, at the Belasco Thea
Ter last year acted Reggie In Bernard
shaWs Getting Married." In which
he scored a notable success
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09
Harry Lauder to Appear
Here Dec. Fl and u

Harry Lauder, who is making his
farewell tour Of this country and who
appears at the Belasco Theater FRI
day and Saturday night and Satur-
day matinee, December p and %
has attacked the proud honor Of
writing some Of his country's songs,
and "Tipperary' Is by no means
the only, air that has spurred men
on in action or helped them forget
the fatigue of long tramps to the front
1t appears that most Of the Scot
tish regiments, and even some OF the
English ones as well, have gone
into action to the strains Of LADDERS
homely ballads, and throughout the
recruiting period when the regiments
were being formed and sent to the
front and were marching through the
streets of Edinboro and Glasgow and
other towns to take their places on
the firing line in far-away' France
and the Dardanelles, they SWINE
along to the lifting strains OF 81 Love
Lassie." She's Ma Daisy and
when 1 Get Back to Bonnie Scot
land -
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09
"Misalliance" at the Belasco;
"Once Upon a Time" National

-Four. Frances Kennedy. the cheer
lest comedienne." should sing and
smile her way into immediate favor
The pipe organ recitsls and the
Hesrst-Pathe news pictorial and real
war films will wind-up the weeka
jollifcation.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09
Gayety-Burlesque-

Promise is given that the program 10
be presented at the Gayety TheateT
during the current week will be quite
as prolific in novelties and entertain
ment Of q high character ss any that
have preceded it Two new bur
lesQues, especially written for this
company by a well-known author. with
music OF the catchy" tuneful va
riety that fingers long in the mem
ory. will afford the twoscors or more
OF talented performers who make up
the organization ample opportunity OF
displaying their individual and coli
lective abilities. The cast OF principals
includes several popular comedians
who have distinction. Foremost among
these are Harry h. Morton and Danny
Murphy. Other well-known members
OF the organization are Julia De
Kolety, Zella Russell, Flossie Everette.
Roy Peck and Harry O'Neal. Among
the song "hits" provided are Down
Where the Sweet Potatoes Grow"
I'm Going to Go" and Bad Little
Girls"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09
Waits Until Finish.

the close of the rehearsal
lw would return to the
ID with the emphasis char
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09

Philip Leigh is playing the difficult
role of Bentley in Shaw's "Misalli-
anee" at the Belasco Theater. He
mas been engaged to appear as the
Jockey In the all-star productions of
Lord and Lady Algy' In New York
this spring.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09

In private life Katharine Kaelred,
of the "Misa alliance" company, at the
Belasco, Theater is the wife Of BEN
rimo. author of ''The Yellow jacket
and "The WILLOW Tree"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-09

CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
FREIGHT RATES

The railroads joining again request for rate raise
There feeling among the eastern lines particularly that they
fairly the advances granted the last few
years. Despite the big increase the volume OF transportation they
say despite the they have nauguraed they still
making enough take of their obligations keep up
equipment and make extensions and improvements
Whether they shall be allowed rate increase and how much 1t
be- for expert determination The Interstate Com
Commission doubtless be depended to render justice
public concerned however, there is disposition
be sngy with the railroads They have dhe good opinion
Since entered the they have been consea
for their patriotic cooperation with the and Their
give the efficient service possible They have
good example every other industry the countryan ex
ample which important industries that might be
toned have fallen far short.
As plain token appreciation therefore, most people would
rather like the railroads treated not merely with justice but
with lberality.
The present moreover time for parmoniou policy ii
figure perhaps shOudn t.
practical policy demand that the roads be assured enough add
on income enlarge their carrying The supreme indus
trial need in this country transportation Better give them
much than little they will to use the money povd
ing the freight facilities that the nation sorey needs
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET
THE FIRST VICTIMS

nation spirit daunted by disaster only aroused
greater effort has been all through American history 1t is
the first blow of Importance struck by Germany
since entered the
The sinking transport Antilles by German torpedo could
not any designated tragedy is tragic enough
families and friends of the Immediately nvoved but the
human small losses and the damage to our fleet
is trivial.
But small relatively must reckon this disaster hao an
immediate and notable effect precisely opposite to that which Ger
ghfuness always anticipates The that 10 American
soldiers sailors had gone down. first scacrifca offering our
fight human freedom felt instantly quickened subscrp
the Liberty Loa greater activity throughout our busy
shpyad greater the hundreds OF thousands
army navy recruits effective work in every branch
preparations and in the depned determination OF the
nation a whole to it through at all costs.
Thus though the death of those first victims without chance to
strike back might the moment total military o amen
sacrifice without results not Those lives lost pay rich
dividends power for the American Every man
his death the immediate and inspiration
hundred times the fighting power he represented will be so
with subsequent victims
They are really victims at ALL these dying for
their country They or they the baz
ing the way victory.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
CATERPILLAR FINANCE

Anybody who thinks he can't buy Liberty Bonds regularly is
New York World writer consider the caterpillar If
noticed how that creature gets ahead it's
worth the trouble hunt and watch him for minute It's
rather the season. but parts of the country the variety
known popularity wooy bear still be seen busy heading
for a snug place to pass the winter.
The caterpillar the Void naturalist points out reaches out
for good hold pulls himself and reaches out again. Why
shoudnt people follow the tactics in their thrift pans
Buy bond after the caterpillar fashion Pay little down and
nsamnt weekly monthly until you have caught then
for another There better road independence Or
make the parallel complete might say there's better
road to a snug place for the winter of old age
There will be issue after issue of Liberty Loans while the war
lasts They may be coming pretty fast but they won't come
together family ordinary income and decent thrift
afford to buy at least bond for every issue.
may be fydolar bond; may be hoHssad dollar
The stands ready the investment to that size Of the
buyers Buy the biggest bond afford and then keep
right Form the habit. Be financial caterpillar.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

table Compound Is the best medicine
have ever taken and / can recommend
It to all suffering women. Mrs. PERCY
PREsTlDGE, Aberdeen, Idaho.
Women who suffer from those dis
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
uasigItD Complexion

This is very frequently caused by
coap and other matter remaining on
the face to clog the pores. Hard wat
er makes it almost impossible to
wash the face properly to preserve a
beautiful complexion.
The skin needs an occasional an
tiseptic to remove Impurities and over
come the effects of hard water and
questionable soap. A solution Of 20
Mule Team Boric will do this. The
expense is trifle and the result is
wonder.
You will find 20 Mule Team Powd-
cred Boric o splendid antiseptic and
its effect on the skin is very healing
indeed. Buy 1t from your druggist.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
RIpLRY,s RIDDLE

In this weeks Issue Of the Ripley
Bee there appears a copy Of the po-
lice census made by the marshal OF
Ripley on June s, 1915. This list was
examined formally accepted and
attested by the city administration,
Mayor Williams and the entire City
Council being present. The Execu-
tive Committee of the Citizens and
Taxpayers Protective League found
In the list 269 non-resldents, persons
unknown, dead and infants unborn.
II you can beat this, bring your list.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
SOLDIERS VACATIONS

There's respect in which French soldiers have the advantage
of the Americans They get vacations Every pou has three
weeks off year. The vacaoners taken home in special trains
and their time doesn't begin until they with their relatives and
friends.
But handicap The French soldier hasn't much money
spend his vacation The American troops half their
wages their families and still have left more than three times
much as the French get.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

Probably the worlds marrying rec
ord for men was created by George
Witzoff, whose bigamies astounded
the world some years ago. His mar
riages were variOusly estimated at
from 200 to 800, and 1t was reported
that In the space of single week he
went through marriage ceremonies
With ten different women.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
THE PUBLIC LEDGER
a,79c WHITE DRAFTED MEN NOT
CALLED INTO SERVICE

Kentucky's net quota Of 1926 Of
the conscripted army is comprised of
12,02S whites and 2,20S negroes. OF
the net quota 1886 whites have not as
yet been called into service. One hun
dred and three of the 120 counties
have certified to Adjutant General Ell
lis enough men to fill their quota. To
date 1890 names have been certified
TO by district exemption boards.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

One of the most remarkable Of
freak newspapers was one printed
with non-poisonous ink on thin sheets
Of dough, which could be eaten, thus
furnishinfi nourishment for body as
we'll as mind
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
MIC COMBINATION OFFER
I'VE call the attention Of our req

We call the attention Of our read.
ers to Some Very Extraordinary
Combination Offers" In another COL
umn. The Public Ledger has been
successful In making arrangements
with the Cincinnati Post to offer their
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receive the paper by mail. Look over
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

. iuo euu p1CAs "a
friend asked me T.
try Lydia 2. Pink
ham g Vegetable
Compound and ! did
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

Price-axing by the Government is
not modern innovation. In the time
Of Edward III. the price of food in
England became SO high that his Ma
jesty fixed a table of prices at which
ell meats were to be sold.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL. APPLICATIONS. a. they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
6uenced BY constitutionuI Condition., and
In order TO cure II yon must take an
internal remedy. Ilai q, Catarrh Medi-
cine Is to- N internally ana acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
In this country for years, Il y com
combined with come of the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination OF
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cine is what produces such wonderful
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Halls Family pills for constipation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

Nicholas Romanof is said have asked permission from
his city home in oboak monastery the suburbs because he
wanted work in the garden be But Friend Nick Is
doing gardening this time the year. we've been fed lot Of
fslse information about the Siberian alimale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
GERMAN CHANCELLOR QUITS

London, October 24-Dr. George
Michaelis, the German Imperial Chan
cellor, has placed his portfolio in the
hands Of Emperor Williams, accord
ing to an Amsterdam dispatch given
out by the Wireless Press.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
Announcements

Announcements
CITY TICKET
For Mayor
A. ICLOoNEY.
HARRY c. CURRAN.
j. d. EASTON.
THOMAS M. RUSSELL.
For Chief Of Police
DUDLEY FIZER.
JAMES MACKEY.
HARRY A. ORT.
R. P. D. THOMPSON.
For City Clerk
R. B. ADAIR.
FRED Arm.
GEORGE WOOD OWENS.
For Police Judge
J. WESLEY LEE.
JOHN L. WHITAKER.
For Collector and Treasurer
FRED CABLISH.
A. M. JANUARY.
S. M. McNUTT.
For Assessor
|. N. CHILDS.
CHARLES ]. HAUCKE.
WALKER HARVEY
For Councilman, Third Ward
GEORGE DODSON.
For Councilman, Fourth Ward
THOMAS LALLEY.
CHARLES ROSENSTEIN.
WILLIAM C. WATKINS.
= For Councilman, Fifth Ward
o. L. BARTLETT.
CHARLES B. DAVIS.
JOHN B. ORR.
For Councilman, Sixth Ward
CHARLES W. COBB,
CHARLES W. CONRAD.
W. HALL STROBE,
SHERMAN Arm,
Board Of Education
DIR. J. H. SAMUEL.
REPUBLICAN TICKET
For County Judge
HARRY PURNELL.
For Sheriff
CHARLES E. GALBREATH.
For Jailer
A. G. WATSON.
For Assessor
FRED C. GROVER.
For County Clerk
]. C. RAINS.
For Superintendent Of County Schools
W. T. BERRY.
For Representative
ADDISON BALDWIN.
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
For Representative
JOHN R. COCHRAN.
For County Judge
W. w. McIvAIN.
For Sheriff
MIKE BROWN.
For Jailer
JOHN EITEL.
For County Clerk
J. J. OWENS.
FOR Superintendent Of County Schools
GEORGE II. TURNIPSEED.
For Magistrate, First District
FRED W. BAUER.
For Magistrate, SECOND District
FRED DRHGEL
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26
IDAHO WOMAN
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-26

Probably the Emperor Charles of
Austria has more titles than any 9TH
CT sovereign. He Is eight times a
king This kingdoms ranging from
Hungary to Jerusalem), an archduke,
a double grand-duke, sixteen times
duke, grand prince. four times a
margrave, and several times a count.
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14
WHEAT SITUATION TAKES NEW
LEASE ON LIFE, THANKS TO
RAIN AND SNOW!

Snow and rain Monday and Tues
day through the winter wheat belt
saved the winter wheat crop from
what seemed certain ruin. A drought
which had lasted nearly all winter
was broken. 1t means millions to
the American farmer. Precipitation
was general throughout the Missis-
sippi and Missouri valleys.
The North American continent
must provide the world with the ma
jOr part of it's bread in 1918, and
the good wheat news comes at a
valuable time. A general shortage
Of wheat had been predicted for the
whole world.
Wires from Nebraska, Missouri,
Minnesota and other big wheat sec
tons are very encouraging. Not only
has the recent rain and light snow
put new life into the present crop,
but it will put soil into fine shape for
spring planting.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14
DUKE 0FWORF0Lk,

dining room, and all other dukes and
earis, no matter how much older or
more experienced, would bow to him.
Little Lord Howard now is owner
of a 15,00O-acTe Yorkshire estate, an
imposing mansion. in st. James SO.
and a Norman castle in Arundel
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY

City Club of Chicago luncheon.
E. ]. Davis, Chicago district sUp't of
Anti-SalOOn league, and Fletcher
DObyns, member headquarters COM
mittee, Anti-SaloOn leagues speak on
''The Pending Referendum PrOhibi-
ton Bill Should Pass" aElta.i
DR.. Anna E. Blount lectures before
Lawndale Civic center on Birth
Control at HerzI school, Douglas
blvd. and Lawndale av., at night.
33d Ward Woman's Study club
meets at 42O1 ATmitage av., at 2:30
p. m. J. W. JOslyn speaks.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-14

p JUNE Al RNE VI y BlAGES
LITTLE MAN IN ENGLAND
London, March 14.-BeTnard Mar
maduke Fitzalan Howard is the
greatest little boy in England! He is
going to be 9 years of age in May and
is already weighed down with the
staggering duties of his father, the
late Duke of Norfolk.
Before his fathers death, Lord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
MARKET FOR COTTON
 GOODS IS VERY FIRM
Large Volume of Government Orders Is Feature of Recent
 Trading

New York May 12.-Cotton goods mar large volume of government orders being the chief feature of the recent trading.
 Mills have again advanced wages 10 per cent, and other costs of production con
 have all the business they can take care
 of, especially mills that can produce duck,
 drills, twills, wide sheetings and hos
 pital supply fabrics. Quiet continues in
 print cloth markets and some realizing sales are being made.
 Trade is still rather light, though mills
 are well supplied with business for three
 or four months to come Wash goods
 linens in second hands and at retail are
 to be had at prices much under the cost of replacement, especially any styled fab rics that will not be reproduced for an- other season in war time. The sharp ad- vances in bleached cotton have continued and colored goods are very firm. Many | lines of ready-to-wear- cotton goods are quiet, particularly anything savoring of luxuries and there is a readjustment of production going on, the tendency being | toward staple and serviceable garments 1 Prices are nominal in many cases and are on very high basis: Print cloths, l 2S-inch 64x64s, 63sc; 64x60s, 61sc; 3S1a-inch 64x64s, Sc; brown sheetings, southern standards, 12%c and 13c; denims, 2.20s, indigo. 211sc; tickings, 25c: prints, 91ac; staple ginghams, 101ac; dress ginghams, 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
Reserve Board Statement

Washington, May 12.-Total re- sources of the federal reserve banks
 have reached the record total of s1,209- |162,0oo, an increase of $134,O00,o00 dur ing the week, the boards statement shows today. Condition of banks May Il is shown as follows:
 Resources: Gold coin and certificates in vault, s336,S41,000. Gold settlement
 fund, s221,7590oo. Gold redemption fund with United States treasury, 1867 .000 Total gold reserve, $561 ,2S7,- 900. Legal tender notes, silver, etc., s36, 149,000 Total reserve, $597, ,436, ,000. Five per cent redemption fund against
 federal reserve bank notes, s400,000 Bills discounted, members, S39,534 900. Bills bought in open market, $97,155,- 1000. United States bonds, S36,222, 900. One year treasury notes, $23,450,000.
 United States certificates of indebt- edness, s5S,0s9,O00. Municipal warrants, 14,6SS, ,000. Total earning assets. $269,- 100000. Federal reserve notes, net, s24.oS0,o0o. Due from other federal re- serve banks, net, S1,345,0 900. Uncol- !lected items $310,6S5,O0o. All other re-
 sources. s6,07S,000. Total resources,
 $1 POS, ,162,000
 Liabilities: Capital paid in, s56.959,- 900. Government deposits, $242,421, GOO.
 Due to members, reserve account. STl,
 726,000. Collection items, s134,447.000.
 Federal reserve notes. net. S23,?75.000.
 All other liabilities. s1o.T31.HGO. Total liabilities, $1,209, 9,162,oo0 Gold reserve
 against net deposit. l.9 per cent Cash reserve against net deposit and note
 liabilities, 712 per cent.
 Cash reserve against net deposit lia- bilities after setting aside 40 per cent
 gold reserve against net liabilities on
 federal reserve notes in circulation, 7.7 ptr cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-13
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, May 12-Pronounced strength was shown by cotton on this market today, prices rising, after mo- mentary hesitation around the open ing, to a net advance of $1.50 a bale on heavy trading for week end ses- sion. Toward the close realizing of profits by recent buyers appeared and last prices were Il to IS points above yesterdays close.
 The advance was inspired by con tinued peace talk from Europe. con tinued accounts of crop damage in the south, the announcement of the placing of huge orders for cloths by the United States government and sudden revival in the spot demand which. 1t was claimed by bullish traders, about swept the market bare of offerings after hours Friday. Spot sales officially returned today tota!ed 5533 bales. and prices were raised 19 points to 1969c for middling.
 Around the first call contracts lost to points. but the market was soon on the uptrend and before the first hour active months scored rise of 29 to 80 points over yesterdays finals More outside business was seen than for a long time past and it was the gossip of the ring that wheat traders were taking an interest on the long side of cotton.