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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02
Two Raids Repulsed.

PARIS, March 1.-TWO German
raids, occurring simultaneously west
OF Scissors yesterday, were repulsed
with loss, today's official statement
today said The French raided a Ger
man trench in the Argonne near
BaQuois and brought back prisoners.
There was an artillery duel in prog
ress today at Avocourt woods.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-02

Snow and colder. Local temp
u p. m. %; Z a. m. o.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
REELECTION
Of Present Board OF Education Means
That MaysylIle Schools VIII BE
Up TO Same High Standard
As In the Past.

The present Board of Education has
been a unit in advocating every i'm
provement In the Public Schools
which the funds at the command Of
the Board could provide. They have
worked diligently and harmoniously
together and, as the public is ad-
vised, without compensation, for the
betterment of the Schools.
The best evidence of what may be
expected Of any men in public office,
is what they have done In the past,
and on their record, the following
gentlemen are asking for reelection:
First Ward-Robert A. Cochran.
Second Ward-C. Ed Geisel, Dar-
lington e. Fee.
Third Ward-Harry T. Miles.
Fourth Ward-Harry M. Clarke.
Fifth Ward-Robert ]. Bissett, VIM.
Houston Hall.
Sixth Ward-Louis Merz.
1t is the determination of the pres
ent Board that the schools of Mays
vile in their future development
may be characterized by that pro-
gressive spirit that has brought them
up from the lowest to the very best
fourth class city schools in the State,
and they will use the best judgment
whenever there Is need for provid-
ing additional school facilities to har-
monize the two elemental factors, the
needs Of the children on the one
hand, and the available funds on the
other. 6-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
POLICE CHIEF OF LEXINGTON
RESIGNS

Lexington, KY, November 5-Po-
lice Chief J. ]. Reagan, for fifteen
years head Of the Lexington police
department and a member of the
force for the past thirty years, hand
ed his resignation to George Land
Commissioner Of Public Safety, after
midnight Sunday. and 1t was accept
ed.
Reagan said that his reason for
quitting his post at this time was be-
cause he had not been accorded full
cooperation from the city admins
tration and that the discord had cul-
minated In Mayor Rogers criticisine
his department and him personally in
speech made at a public meeting
held here several nights ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
NEGRO SEGREGATION ORDINANCE
N HELD INVALID BY COURT

Washington, November 6-Compul-
sorry separation OF the negro and
white races in residential districts Is
violation of the constitution, the su-
preme court held today, in an unani-
nous opinion declaring invalid the
Louisville, KY, segregation ordinance
The measure, which prohibited per-
sons of either race moving into blocks
in which majority of residents were
Of the opposite color, Is similar to or
dinances now in effect in st. Louis,
Baltimore, Richmond and many other
southern cities.
Such laws, the court decided, would
not prevent the amalgamation Of the
races as was claimed by the Louis
vile authorities, or prevent race con-
flicts.
Desirable as this Is and important
as is the preservation of the public
peace" said the opinion, "this aim
can not be accomplished by laws or
ordinances which deny rights created
or protected by the federal constitu-
ton"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
DUCK SEASON GOOD ON THE
OHIO RIVER

An unusually good season for duck
hunting on the Ohio river is reported
by hunters who have been out for
these water fowl. The cold an stormy
days recently drove the ducks off the
Great Lakes, and their course was
southwark, and Of course over water
courses. The Ohio river is logical
route for ducks from the Great Lakes.
The hunters usually go out early in
the morning in motor boats or skiffs,
amply supplied with shotguns and
ammunition. Until few days ago,
canvas backs were about the only
variety killed, but hunters are now
bringing in mallards.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for clerk with
knowledge of stenography or type
writing, for both men and women, on
December Ia. at the above named
place. Vacancies in clerical positions
requiring some knowledge of steno-
graphy or typewriting in the Depart
mental Service at Washington, D. c.,
at entrance salaries ranging from
$500 to $1,000 a year, will be filled
from this examination. Applicants
should at once apply for form 3O4
duplication blank and form 1424,
stating the title of the examination
desired, to the Civil Service Commits
sion, Washington, D. c., or to the
Secretary Sixth Civil Service District
Cincinnati. o.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
SURE DOES WANT HIS TOOLS
INT. Olivet Tribune-Democrat)


Please Return have out of kit
two levels, two squares, two shovels,
two hoes, two saws and wheelbar-
row. Part of these tools have been
loaned to people who have neglected
to return them. This is gentle re-
minder. Part have been left by me
through oversight at places where l
worked. Also have two Diamond
Edge razors-one white handle and
one black handle-missing from my
shop which parties borrowed and
failed to return. Persons having any
of the above in their possession will
confer special favor by returning at
once, as | have use for all of them.
Please give this notice immediate at
tention and greatly oblige.
JAS A. o. POE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
q. s. SOLDIERS ARE VOTING In
FRANCE

With the American Army In France
November 5--Amerlcan soldiers, sail
ors and marines stationed In Paris,
In other French cities, and at the
American general headquarters who
are legal residents OF New York State,
voted today for State, county and
city officers. New York voters with
units In other parts OF France cast
their ballots last week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
WILL PRDDA1ED
Negro Ned, Accused Of Poisoning j.
4. Crosby One Of Beneficiaries In
VIII. Which Was Filed In
Mason County Court
Yesterday.

In the Mason County Court yester-
day paper bearing date of March
81, 1917, purporting to be the last
will and testament of ]. A. Crosby,
deceased, was produced in court, filed
and admitted to probate, the sigma
ture being fully proven by the testi-
mony of W. Fl. Mackoy and ]. E.
Threlkeld. The will provided for the
following bequests:
To the five children of his half
brother Mr.. Crosby left the sum of
$500 and in addition left to his niece,
Mary +. Crosby, the old family clock
to be hers as family relic.
To the black boy, Ned, he left a
$500 bond of the Maysvile Street
Railway and Electric Light Company,
the interest to be resrved for his
benefit, and if for any reason he can
not receive the benefit of said bond,
it shall revert back to the estate. He
directed that H. F. Thomas be ap-
pointed his guardian.
To Martha Crosby of Heyworth,
ILL.,, and namesake of his wife, he be-
queathed $500.
The remainder of the estate is to be
, divided between the four sons of his
sister, Julia F. Thomas-J. Crosby,
Thomas and r. Perrine Thomas, OF
Milford, Mo-; Rulff Lloyd Thomas, OF
Des Moines, Ia, and William F.
Thomas, who resided with Mr.. Cros-
by at the time of his death.
w. f. Thomas was appointed ad-
ministrator, with will annexed of ],
"A. Crosby and qualified as such with
W. H. Mackoy as surety on bond.
W. F. Thomas was appointed ad-
iainistrator, with will annexed, OF
Liza E. Laycock and qualified as
uch with w. Fl. Mackoy as surety on
bond.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
TO THE MOTHERS or AMERICA

Mother o. Mine," a Bluebird pho
toplay of surprising beauty and ex-
cellence, will be presented at the
Pastime theater today when Blue
bird Day" is again in order. Rupert
Julian, who directed the production,
will co-star with dainty Ruth Cliff
ford, and leading the supporting COM
pany, Ruby La Fayette will appear
in the mother role, presenting a most
lovable character with sympathetic
artistry. Bluebirds are coming along
every one better than its predecessor
and Mother o. Mine" is declared to
be the best Of all.
See this picture at the Pastime to-
dav
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
NAY BE WEEKS BEFORE NEW
YORK MAYORALTY RESULT
is KNOWN

New York, November Sunless the
successful candidates at the mayor
atty election here tomorrow receive
large pluralities in the city, the re-
suits may not actually be known for
some weeks on account Of the delay
In counting the votes Of thousands OF
soldiers and sailors, in the opinion OF
many political observers.
It Is estimated that there are 10000
New Workers now under arms In the
army and navy. Registration at the
various camps indicate, II is said, that
about $4,000 of these are entitled to
vote.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Is
BANNED BY BALTIMOREANS

Baltimore, Md, November 5-The
police commissioners of Baltimore to-
day sent an order to the manager of
the Lyric Theater forbidding the per-
formance Of the Boston Symphony Or
chestra Wednesday night on the
ground that the public safety of the
community would be endangered. The
action came at the recommendation
of the grand jury and after plans had
been perfected for huge mass meet
ing tomorrow at which leading men
of the state will denounce the atti-
tude of DR.. Karl Muck toward playing
"The Star Spangled Banner"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
FIRST DISTRICT PIT. A.

The First District PIT. A. will hold
its regular monthly meeting today
at 3 D. IN.
Dr. Townsend will address the
meeting. A large attendance is de-
sired. Let every member come and
bring q friend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
L. Il N. OFFICIALS MUST ANSWER
QUESTIONS ABOUT POLITICAL
ACTIVITIES

Washington, November s - Presi-
dent Milton H. Smith and othe roffic-
ials of the Louisville 6 Nashville rail-
road the Supreme Court decided to-
day must answer questions asked by
the Interstate Commerce Commission
regarding the political activities and
campaign contributions Of that COM
pany.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
MEETS

The Maysville Ministerial Associa-
ton met yesterday morning and de-
cided to hold the Thanksgiving SER
vice this year in the Central Presby-
terian Church. Rev. W. B. Campbell,
pastor Of the First NJ. E. Church,
was chosen to preach the Thanksgiv-
ing sermon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
GOOD FOR RUSSIANS!

Petrograd, November Sin the reg
ion of the Black Sea coast the Rus
slams have driven the Turks from
their first line and advanced in some
places to the third line, the war Of
fee announced. Much booty was cap
tured.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
EXECUTORS NOTICE

All those having claims against the
estate of James C. Thomas, deceased.
are requested to present same to me
fer payment. All those indebted to
said estate please settle 1T once
5-3t JACOB THOMAS, Executor
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

The woman's Club will entertain
with card party next Friday after
noon q 2 o'clock st the club rooms,
Friends are Invited,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

The weather forecast for today is
fair and continued warm," but If you
Judge it from the political angle, it is
i'd hot.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

The board of managers of the City
Mission will meet at the Mission
Home this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
All members of the board are urged
to attend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
CITY COUNCIL
Held Very Short Session Last Night
Only q Few Small Matters At.
tended To Outside VI ROu..
tine Business.

City Council met in regular month
ly session at the Council Chamber
last evening, Mayor J. Wesley Lee
presiding and all members being
present, except Mr.. Easton, who was
out strengthening his fences in his
race for Mayor.
Following was the report of the
Claims and Accounts Cnmmiftpe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

One Of the largest crowds of farm
ers In Maysville for a long time was
here yesterday attending the Court
Day sales and discussing the political
situation. Merchants report a good
days business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Third Street NJ. E. Church will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the church
at the usual meeting hour 2:3O. Ev-
cry member is urged to be present.
Business OF much importance will
come demanding the attention of the
whole membership.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

No. 623 is the lucky number which
wins the ham given away by the Cen
tral Meat Market.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

Butter fat Al cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week. |
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

The Aid Society of the Christian
Church will meet this afternoon at
o'clock at the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

Butter fat AZ cents pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

Last day for payment of November
1st gas bills.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
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GIRLS, HERE'S YOUR
CHANCE

) The Ledger is in receipt of
. the following advertisement
} from a young man in search
> of lifelong companion:
, WANTED-A wife between
. q and "a years old. She can
> be from the country or town.
. She must send her photo in
. first letter. | am % years old
. and have no bad habits. l
. have blue eyes and black hair
. fair complexion.
. WILLIE McGOVERN.
. Zion Station, Ky.
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06

MOTHER O'MINE

II you had Dear Old Mother and
she had Old.fashiOned ways, weuld
you be ashamed to introduce her to
your society friendsi See the an.
swer at the Pastime Tuesday, No.
yenber G. ~ -yE...-a
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
DEATH OF MRS. JOHN GIBBONS

Mrs. John Gibbons, aged AZ years,
died at her home near Dexter yester-
day morn ing after lingering i'll
ness. She is survived by husband
and four children. Funeral Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock. Burial in
Washington Catholic cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-11-06
BABY FITCH

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Fitch,
Of Lewisburg, fine son, on last Sun
day morning This is County Judge
Rice's first grandson.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14
HORSE WILL BE
NOVELTY SOON
Big Tire Man Says Auto
Will Have City Field
Within Five Years.

In five years from now a horse Will
be a curiosity in our cities" was the
declaration Of president ?. A seiber-
ling, OF the Goodyear Tire & Rubber
company. Akron. Ohio. The automo-
bile will be with US forever" he said.
TT is here because It fills an economic
need. There is nothing transitory.
nothing ephemeral about the growth
o. the great automobile industry ana
its companion. the tire industry.
Tt is natural that America cannot
always move a top speed. This coun-
try cannot always be at the peak It
must take a dip sometime. but when
IL does. the rubber industry will be less
affected than great many others.
Two great needs have been empha-
sized by the war. We have been
brought TO realize that our entire SUD
ply OF rubber comes from outside the
United States or her territories. Like
wise our long staple cotton comes from
other shores. We grow plenty of or
binary cotton in America and some
long staple cotton, but not enough OF
the latter to meet our needs.
Our company has already taken
vigorous action toward protecting its
supply Of both crude rubber and cot
ton We are cultivating rubber planta-
LlOUS IN ana are Planning IN
Arizona 10000 acres Of the finest long
staple cotton We could find in the
world In Connecticut we have our
own cotton mills where our cotton is
woven into the fabric that we use in
our products.
These examples illustrate the long
look that we are taking into the future
OF the rubber business. We could grow
enough plantation rubber in the Phil
ippines to supply all the needs OF the
United States. But this Is impossible
since our laws prevent the importation
OF coolie labor into United States terri
tory. The white man cannot endure
the tropical climate OF the rubber
growing countries, and il he could the
cost would be too great The principal
cost in rubber cultivation is labor eI-
pense.
AT present the United Statee con-
sumes 10000 tons Of crude rubber
yearly. On a price basis of $500 a ton.
the United States could gain n bust
ness worth 1925. 900. 900 yearly. by cuI-
tivating rubber in the Philippines"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

the best the kaiser-s mInions have 70
offer.
Big Aviation school.
A trip out TO the big government fly
ing school on Hampstead plains. near
MineOla- l. l. shows a scene OF busting
activity. a beehive Of industry, which
has speeded up cen over its former
strenuous pace in the last few days.
At the entrance TO the field a stall
warr private. an automatic on his nip.
challenges the visitor and scrutinizes
closely Inc papers shown. 4 step
through the gate dlscloses inside the
fence a scene to rejoice the heart OF
the small boy-a vast eNpanse. on
which great mechanical falcons puTr
and skip. now rising into the clouds
and now descending. swiftly and grace
fully. 10 the level turf.
Framing the picture are rows Of air
plane sheds. or hangers. barracks. ma
chine shops. offices and other rough
buildings which have mostly been
knocked into shape in the last few
weeks
Scores OF students and mechauicians
hustle around and over the winged
monsters. oiinE. plying the wrench.
making tests and seeking the slight
PSI flaw. for every flying machine must
always be in the top notch OF condi
ton.
some OF them are CARRIED in the
heavy. blanket-lined leather coats worn
in the intensely cold upper levels OF
the air where one dare not expose
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-14

again passing the ditch and Along the bank
20 the place Of beginning. containing 10
acres and 1915 varas Of land and being the
same tract Of land conveyed 20 ]. ". Lowry
BY Juana Montoya, by deed dated August I.
Issl, and Of record in book l. page IA
or Deed Records in z PasO county. Texas"
beginning at at y. z corner o. a tract
Of land in name OF J. ". Lowry. thence $
S6 degrees W AS varas along said Lowry
land 70 stake. thence 5 Is degrees F.
15o varas 20 a stake and corner: thence y
81 degrees East. SIS varas 70 stake on small
acequia, thence y 10 degrees E 100 varas
70 the place OF beginning; containing 2
acres more or less. and being the same tract
conveyed 70 J. W. Lowry BY Jose. Carols,
1st. and wife. by deed dated May . 1855.
and OF record in Book s. page So Deed
Records Of e. PasO county. Texas
said land being OF the approximate value
OF $40 an acre. Plaintiff is one OF tbs
helrs OF the said J. W Lowry. and Is en-
titled 70 undivided one twentieth G-eol
interest in and to all OF the above described
real and personal property. and the other
defendants are heirs OF the said J W
Lowry and are each entitled 20 certain IN
divided integests IN said real and personal
property. and the defendants B. D. BRAY,
7 s Bray. Johnnie o. Bray. Carrie Akers
Pearl Akers. Laura Akers. Burton Alxers
and Laura Edna Madewell are all minors:
ana Plaintiff asks that guardian ad litem
be appointed 20 represent the interests Il
said minor, and the above named persons
together with the plaintiff constitute all
OF the heirs Of J. ". Lowry. deceased and
no other persons are entitled 10 any interest
n the real or personal properties OF the said
- ~ Lowry licensed And the residence
OF each OF the said defendants are set out
fully IN plaintiffs petition and PLAINTIFF
prays that the defendants be cited. that q
guardian ad Item be appointed TO represent
the interests OF the minor defendants and
that ne have judgment declaring the names
and residences OF the said heirs OF the said
J. ". Lowry and their respective shares and
interests in the real and personal property
OF the said = ". Lowry. for costs OF suit
and for general and special relief-au 81
which allegations are verified by plaintiffs
affidavit.
and the above being a true statement Of
Plaintiffs cause OF action In said suit
HEREIN FAIL NOT. but have before said
court on the LIST day OF the next term
hereof this Writ. with your return thereon.
showing how you have executed the same.
WITNESS ". d. Greet. Clerk OF the
County Court OF FL Paso county.
Given under my hand and seal OF said
court. IN Fl Paso county. this 9Th day OF
April. A D.. 1917.
(SeaL) W n. GREET
Clerk % the County Court Fl Paso county.
BY Girls Amanda. Jr.. Deputy.