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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
MANY WORKMEN ARE CLAIMED BY
TUBERCULOSIS

Washington, D. C.-Tuberculosi!
causes about 20.5 per cent of the
deaths of male industrial workers ant
about 144 per cent of the deaths oil
female workers, according to mortal.
ity figures made public by the bureau
of labor statistics.
The report, based upon the 94,269
deaths of male and the 1O2,467 deaths
Of female industrial policy holders OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany, shows the average age of men
dying from tuberculosis was 81 years
women 34.1.
T. B. Gets % Per Cent.
OF the total deaths among clerks,
bookkeepers and office assistants, So
per cent were from tuberculosis
Among printers, steamfitters, long
shoremen, teamsters, chauffeurs, bar
tenders and machinists more than rs
per cent of deaths are shown by the
report to be from tuberculosis causes.
The figures further show:
Organic diseases Of the heart cause
the largest number of deaths among
farmers and farm laborers.
Accidental violence, responsible for
the largest number Of deaths among
railway trainmen and enginemen,
track and yard laborers and coal
miners.
Heart Troubles Women
Among women organic diseases Of
the heart caused the largest number
Of deaths of housewives and house
keepers.
OF the deaths among textile work
ers 1855 per cent are caused by tu-
berculosis.
The highest average age at death
among farmers and farm laborers,
58.6 years.
The lowest average age at death Is
among bookkeepers and Office assist
ants, ass.
Bakers Often Suicides
Where the Industrial workers are
exposed to colds, drafts and damp
ness. q among bricklayers, or violent
clan ,es of temperature. as among
transfers and chauifeurs, respiratory
diseases are prominent.
Suicide Is frequent where depres-
sing Influences are present, as among
bakers and clgarmakers.
Where questionable water supplies
ara ussd. M among engnemen, farm.
ers, and laborers, typhoid fever II
high.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
500 Reward, 500

The readers Of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood ON the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease giving the
patient strength by building up the con.
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith In the curative powers OF Halls
Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails
to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist, 76c.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr.
James Mackey as a candidate for the
office Of Chief Of Police Of the City
Of Maysville, subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
LINCOLN REPLACES NICHOLAS

There proud pedestal in public of Peograd that
bear of Emperor Nicholas That statue taken
down and away the day when the Russian people and
threw off the of the ROmanos bare and meaningless
like the big throne which the last degenerate scion of the ancient
Romanoff dynasty used to sit in state
But it to be vacant long of Americans have
bought of Abraham Lincoln and presented it the Rus
sian republic and the figure of the great gaunt Emancipation will
look down from the pmy ears pedestal.
Abe Lincoln the place place 1t incredible But it
just where Lincoln belongs The democrat crowds out the
great autocrat. It's symbol of the time live in.
And homey old Abe will be quite at home that marble
dea in the Russian capital His sad furrowed face and wrnked
garb will suit the better than arsoc enames and royal
droppngs The spirit of democracy which the spirit of rock
bottom humanity is the everywhere and the Russian
will see in Lincoln of their kind
Another why the of living lower good
old times because the store of oafng place
than a boarding place.
We all realize the delights of anticipation but don't tell you
troubles before they happen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. l.. Whitaker as can
didate for the Office of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr.. r. p. d. Thompson
for Chief of Police of the City Of
Maysville subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For Magistrate, First District

We are authorized to announce Fred
W. Bauer as q candidate for Magis-
trate from tho First District subject
10 the action OF the Democratic party
At the August, 1917, primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
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and costs less. Try this and
be convinced.
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may take the place of those who are
now of military age, and exhibit the
vigor and alertness which we are
proud to believe to be characteristic
of our young men,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas M. Russell as candidate for
the Office Of Mayor Of the City Of
Maysville, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For City Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton to the position of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For Chief OF Police

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Dudley Fizer as candidate for Chief
OF Police of the City of Maysville, sub
ject to the action of the voters in the
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Henry r. Childs as candidate for As
SCISSOR Of Mason County, subject to the
action OF the Democratic Primary, Au-
gust, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as q candidate for Mayor
Of the City Of Maysville, subject to the
action Of the voters In November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Andrew NJ. January as candidate for
election to the office of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
FOR SHERIFF

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff of Mason county, subject to
the action of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary in August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer L. Donovan Of Sardis precinct,
as 4 candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce Mr.. Fred w. Wells as O
candidate for County Assessor, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
Primary in August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce J.
P. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in August Primary,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce
John W. Eitel as a candidate for the
nomination for County Jailer, subject
to the action of the Democratic party
in the August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For County Taller

We are authorized to announce Mr.
John B. Furlong, as a candidate for
Jailer Of Mason County, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party at the
August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, SUBJ
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce W
c. Booton as a candidate for Jailer OF
Mason county, KY, subject to the &C.
ton Of the Democratic party at the
August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. d. Easton as a candidate for Mayor
Of the City Of Maysville, subject to the
action Of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Samuel McNutt as candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the &C.
ton of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
For CITY Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
r. B. Adair as a candidate for the Of
fee of City Clerk of the City of Mays
vile subject to the action of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George Wood Owens as a candidate
for the Office of City Clerk, subject
to the action Of the voters at the No.
vember election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
Announcement
For Mayor

The Ledger Is authorized to an
nounce Harry G. Curran as candidate
for Mayor Of the City OF Maysville,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF COUN.
TY SCHOOLS

We are authorized to announce Mr.
c. d. Wells as a candidate for the Of
fee of Superintendent Of Schools Of
Mason County, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24
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Here are some red-.ot bargains in used cars all
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OVERLAND, 5.Passenger, Electric Starter
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OVERLAND, 5.Passeager Touring, just
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-24

We all realize the delights of anticipation don't tell you
troubles before they happen
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

warm reception Will await IT, The
opening bill was The Firefy" which
Has presented the week OF May 28,
After The Firefiy" came the follow
ing plays; The Red MIL" The Gin
ferhread Man" The Red Rose"
Naughty Marietta" The Tender
foot" Let's Co" and The Spring
Maid The principals were found
10 be the possessors of more than the
ordinary amount of SKIN as singers
end actors, and tho large chorus Of
girls became ore Of the outstanding
features from the very start The sea =
success and promises to wind up in a
blaze Of glory this week with The
Man Who owns Broadway"
There are many catchy song num-
hers in the farewell weeks bill,
among the most melodlous and at
tractive Of the lot being the following:
III Go the Route for You" ala :
hama" Il Lost Another Chance to
he Hero" "A Good Old Sport IS
when Servant Learns a Secret. ="
He is the Man Who Owns Broad
way and I'm in Love With One of
the stars" Resides the song numbers
already mentioned there will be a
number Of others. interpolated tunes
Exceptionally good roles are pro-
'ided for all of the favorites in the
cast in The Man Who Owns Broad
way" Alice Hills. the capital come
ifnne and Contralto. will be seen as
Miss Curtis, and Edward Basse will
play opposite her in the role OF Rich
arc Burnham, Miss Curtis and Burn
ham are an oily pair OF New York
confidence folks. Their nefarlous
$, hemes seem to he progressing
smoothly until sydney Lyons gets
wind Of their operations and exposes
them, This exposure supplies one Of
the big dramatic moments OF the
play.
Charming Billie Bush the principal
feminine dancer will appear in the
role Of Ethel Wilson. who has love
affair with Tom BridweN The last
named part will be played by George
Bogues. the tenor. who is one of the
best liked of the principals. Matt
Henley, one of the most dependa bic
laugh getters in the organization. and
"a character actor Of much skill VIII be
seen as the multimillionaire, Anthony
III dwell a prominent figure IN the
piece Norma Brown. the pretty and
21Hacious ingenue. whose first appear
ance was made last week with re-
suits that were most favorable, has
been cast FOR the part of Anna. Royal
Gutter Will he seen - a detective and
a butler and Ernest Geyer. as a
theatrical manager.
New York is the scene of THE Man
Who Owns Broadway" big novel;
~, Il is said, will be introduced in the
trlrd net when the scene will disclose
the stage Of the Frivolity theater with
performance in progress. 1t Is not
often that an audience is given an OPP
Fortunity 70 see a stage upon a stage
Lively dancing numbers are promised
under the able direction OF Lew Nor
ton, the competent director who be-
came associated with the organiza-
ton last week. He bears the reputa-
ton Of being one Of the best directors
~ the country In the orchestra pit
NH he Antoine Bafunpo. whose ex-
ctl!ent work has contributed In large
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22
FAMOUS TWILIGHT SLEEP FILMS AND
LECTURE At THE NEW THEATRE
COMMENCING TOMORROW

Of showing, etc, It is evident that
thousands of men and women are
looking forward TO seeing the unique
production.
DR., Arthur II. Rollnick. the famous
German Orator who arrived here to
lecture with the films, emphasizes the
fact that the subject is of vital i'm
portance TO womankind and that 1t
would be mistake for any woman
to miss it According 10 mothers who
have taken the treatment. it is a God
send to motherhood.
Mrs. Mary sumner Boyd one of
the pioneer Twilight Sleep mothers.
before the University Club, New York
City said. Il awoke from n ten-hour
sleep thinking there must he some
thing wrong. for | felt no pain. The
nurse smiled and brought my baby
to me. l was eblivious to what had
taken place in those hours. I thought
my labor was still before me"
Mrs Friend Hoar. another Twi-
light Sleep mother, whose hahv was
born In the Jewish Maternity Hospi-
tai. says: Il went TO sleep that night
and awoke next morning at the usual
hour | knew nothing unusual had
happened until they told me my baby
was born. Twilight Sleep is a Won
derful thing
Mrs. c. Temple Emmett, great
great granddaughter of the first John
Jacob Aston. and first Twilight Sleep
mother OF the United States. saws:
TT seems incredulods that anybody
could doubt the benefit of Twilight
Sleep. The trouble is with the doc
tors. their technique and their equip
nent, Mrs. Emmett is the mother
OF three Twilight Sleep ba bies. all
born at Frieberg, Germany. where
she went each time for the treatment.
There are Hundreds OF Just such
expressions of approval by mothers
all over the country. Space here
does not permit OF the use of more.
The hours OF performances will be
as follows: Women only daily, at
las, 2:15. 3:l5, AIS and 5:l5. Men
only (every night. at e:l5, 7:I5, s.15
and 9:l5. No children will be ad.
mitted.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22
HABEAS CORPUS IS
DISMISSED BY JUDGE
While Lawyers Petitioned Client Go,
Himself Bailed in Proceedings
in Goode Case.

Counsel for Thomas E Goode. pro-
nounced insane by lunacy commits
sion, will petition Judge r. Carter
Scott. of the city circuit court. TO or
der Goodies release from custody and
70 revoke the verdict pronouncing
their client insane.
The case, which is attracting good
deal Of attention took A peculiar turn
Sa Ilrday, when Goodies lawyers. ].
w. Easnn and Gii+"ert K. Pollock, Pc
titioned Judge Richardson. of the
hustings court, for writ of habeas
corpus for their client. It developed
that Goode had been released on bail
in the custody OF Justice Of the Peace
2. j. Mccarthy, move his counsel
knew nothing about. The lawyers had
started their argument before Judge
Richardson. when the Judge was ad-
vised by Sergeant Sa~erfefd. who had
been ordered TO produce the prisoner,
that the man was not In his custody.
Mrs. Goode. who declares her hus-
band insane is represented by Attor-
ney Harry NJ. Smith.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22
The Man Who
Owns Broadway
Will Close Run

For the ninth and last week If the
Comic Opera Players summer run
! at the Academy Of Music beginning
With tomorrow nights performance
1T $50 o'clock. the sensational must
cal comedy success The Man who
Owns Broadway viii be- the bill
George NJ Cohan is responsible for
The Man Who Owns Broadway" ~
many playgoers Will readily recall the
enormous success scored by RAYMOND
Hitchcock. for whom II was written.
when he starred in the piece. 1t
abounds In comedy situations tune
ful music and attractive daucinc The
management decided 10 present Il az
the farewell weeks attraction after
considering long. HIST Of musical
piaye. The Man who Owns Broad,
way was finally decided upon he
reAge the ms ragen4e vt 2~e N"ved hat
no other play would prove as ac-
ceptahle upon such an occasion Iuck-
fly the com pany has principal
coroedian who will and 1t easy 10 o..
snueiv into the part created by Nr
Hitchcock. Harry Shor. IS the 1layf
er. He made his initial appearance
with tbs company last week. and
scored a tremendous hit in the role
Of Roland. in The Spring maid He
Is naturally funny. and while Roland
offered him numerous opportunities
TO provoke mirth his part in this
weeks bill is regarded as even better.
Mr.. Short will portray the part Of
Sydney Lyons. a theatrical star at
the height OF his fame in New York.
He is called the man who owns
Broadway because he virtually has
the playgoing populace in the palm
OF his hand, In IA manner Of speak
ing. II is a role that VIII afford Mr.
Short many chances to prove that he
% a fun maker Of 8 Very high order
and will enable him 10 demonstrate
that he can carry Off p moment of
seriousness with all the skill! that
such an incident requires Opposite
Mr., Short, in the role ri sylvia BTld-
we'll will be Florence Mackie. tho
Comic Opera Players prim~ donna.
Miss Mackie is ore Of the most popu-
lar mem bers Of the Broadway or
gerfzation. being the possesscr Of
Eeli-trained soprano voice, and hav-
ing a personality THAT is most pleas
lEg She is expected to give one Of
her best performances OF tho season
In the part allotted 10 her this week
When the curtain fell on the last
performance Of The Spring Maid
Saturday night the company mad
FOUNDED out its eighth week during
which time they have given sixty three
performan The season has been
marked by uneommonly pretenfious
PRODUCTIONS, and an ail-arouud excel
3ence that was scarcely to he expected
OF permanent organization. The
newspaper reviewers and the theater-
Eoers heared praise upon the COM
rany from tho very start and it is
more than. likely that should the or
gant2ation ever return 20 Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22
Bluebird Plays
Quality Features

Another of the cyc;e of the charm
ing DO Children Count" plays. witt
little Mary McAlister, starts off the
quality bill for the Bluebird for the
week. The title of this subject is
The Yellow Umbrella and is a shor,
feature that will interest you fully
with it's humanness. Another attrac--
ton for the day is Cleo Madison, in an
underworld drama, with an unusual
finish. The Web" which offers the
star great opportunity for her art
A story of love and keen competi-
tton is announced in the Butterfly,
Like Wildfre." for Tuesday. This
story featuring Herbert Rawlinson
and Neva Gerber. tells of a million
aires son who is sent to a small town
to report of the advisability OF open
ing a five and ten cent" store in OPP
position to the one there. A pretty
girl is the manager OF the opposition,
from which many delightful situations
result. which combine to form a screen
plan of excellent entertainment In
addition there is the eleventh episode
of The Voice on the Wire" with Ben
Wilson entitled The Thought Ma
chine
Franklin Farnun. with fascinating
Brownie Vernon: are the stars of The
Clock" the Bluebird for Wedn esday.
This tells another unusual story OF a
youth who was always late in his en-
who was bequeathed a
large clock TO remind him, until he
sees II was only the prank of his
sweetheart and then there is a big
surprise ending. The Sign of the Gu
cumber" is the L-ko comedy for that
day.
For Thursday Louise Glaum will
be seen in "A Strange Transgression."
A Triangle-Ince play of mother love.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22
DELIGHTFUL RECITAL
HELD AT BOYDTON

Special to The Richmond virginian.)
Boydton. Va, July pa most de-
lightful organ recital Was held here
in ST. James p. r. church Thursday
night in the interest 81 the American
Red Cross Mr.. Pinckney Powers,
organist of Grace Episcopal church.
Richmond, Va. presided at the or
gan. and in addition several vocal
numbers were given by Mrs. r. W
Hudgins and Mrs. c. ]. Faulkner, Jr..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

early
in 10
Of
not
expression o
This
Comic Opera Players and eed Of
eary
English
Not
Miss Florence Of who with
swee Base
not forget capvated
Y1eIo
a right andth
an
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

of Chase City, and Miss Lillian Moore,
OF Lynchburg. All are musicians or
well recognized ability and their sew
eral contributions were thoroughly
enjoyed by the large audience that
filled the church. Mr.. Powers selec-
lions were we'll chosen and varied.
but nothing gave more pleasure than
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

duces is Troubles OF Broadway
Show Girl" in which she scored a ire
mendous hit on the big time" this
season.
| New motion pictures accompany
each OF the vaudeville bills, as usual
including the newest war Aims of the
Pathe- Hearst series.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

his highly descriptive rendering Of
"A Desert Song" by Sheppard
Rev, DR.. H E. Johnson made
powerful appeal for the Red Cross,
in RESPONSE 10 which upwards OF 5000
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

was realized. and 1t is thought other
subscriptions will follow. A Meek
lenburg chapter Of the Red Cross has
been formed. and branches IN every
town are in process of organization
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

Never before have the people of
Richmond shown so much interest in
a hlm and. in fact. never before was
there Aim like Twilight Sleep shown
Judging by the numerous telephone
and personal inquiries regarding hours
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-22

measure to the seasons success
Farewell week, from all indications
promises to attract capacity audiences
to the Academy.