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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-06
Refuses to Give Up Right
to Sink Enemy Mer-
chantmen" but Does Not
Include Neutral Ships in
Her Specifications.
NO ACTION UNLESS
THERE rs OVERT ACT
American Government Elk
pected to Continue on
Friendly Terms With the
Dual Monarchy for the
Present at Least.

Washington, March g.
Austria cannot give up her
right to sink "enemy mer-
chantmen," she declares in
her reply to the American
aide memoire received at the
state department.
Austria does not, however,
include neutral merchant
ships under this right.
Hence, authorities are in
clined to feel that she has
stretched a point in order to
meet the American effort to
avoid a break.
The government, upon first reading
Of the reply, was inclined to wait for
acts by Austria. Her words. officials
said, indicated . desire on Austria's
part to avoid q break with the United
States, even though she supports the
theory Of Germanys unlimited sub
marine warfare.
More significant still Ia the fact that
Austria apparently has no submarines
Of her own wherewith to carry out ev-
en- her threat against enemy merchant
men.
Authorities feel that In view Of Aus
tria's effort to prevent q break. It
would be advisable at this time to
await developments to see II she carries
out submarine warfare against vessels
other than enemy merchantmen.
The government Is not inclined to
break over Endorsement Of theory"
Austria's reply is far less conclusive
than her original note sent shortly af-
ter Germanys barred sone decree, and
in which she upheld strongly the Ger
man intentions.
TENDS TO GIVE CONCESSIONS.
The reply is the most lengthy dip
lomatic note received at the state de-
partment in a long time. II covers
about 20 typewriter pages.
Officials who had made a brief study
of 1t this forenoon all agreed that II
tended to give concessions to the
American position and all felt Il
would serve to avert break.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-06

NO ADAMSoN LAW DECISION.
Washington, March 6.-The supreme
court failed to give decision in the
Adamson eight hour case today. Prom
inent railway attorneys had crowded
the courtroom to hear the opinion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-06
Understood Legal Authori-
ties Have Advised That
Executive Has the Power
to Furnish Guns to Ship
Owners.
FORMAL RULING ALL
THAT rs AWAITED
Scores Of kilograms Re-
ceived at the White House
Urge That President Go
Ahead = Senate Leaders
Consider Cloture Rule.

Washington, March g.
President Wilson probably
will announce his decision
today on arming American
merchantmen.
There were strong intima-
tions that the decision of his
legal advisers will give him
the power of furnishing guns
to shipowners.
The president is represented as
waiting only for such a formal ruling
on his authority TO act promptly and
arm fhe ships and thereby establish y
state of armed neutrality for the
United States.
PRESIDENT URGED TO ACT.
Out of scores of kilograms received
at the White House today from all
parts of the country, 1t develops that
an overwhelming majority suggest
that the president go ahead with the
approves.
out of all the kilograms received to-
day only one attempted to uphold thu
hands of the little group of wilful
men" in the senate who prevented a
formal vote In favor of the armed neu-
trality measure.
CLoTURE RULE CONSIDERED.
If some reform, of the ancient hide
bound rules of the senate can be OBJ
tanned, the president will undoubtedly
call an extra session and try to put
over the armed neutrality measure
anew There is no question as to it's
passage-with the rules altered to
check filibustering.
But there is grave doubt that the
senate rules can be remolded
At any rate, the senate cloture fight
promises to be spectacular
Senator Owen, now engineering the
move, claims 33 senators will support
a rule he plans to introduce. But
some senators have said that they are
unswervingly opposed to a change
Such men, under the very unlimited
debate rules the president seeks to
amend, could check the revision plan.
President Wilson, However, hopes
public sentiment will force the senate
into line.
FOR MODIFIED PLAN.
Perhaps, If broad cloture plan can
not be wrung from the senate, some
modified clotIre can be forced where
by bills torching upon a national emer-
gency cannot be talked to death.
Tile Democrats planned to caucus
today, Some of the southerners par
ticularly are strong against the cloture
plan for fear a force bill' might be
used against them Iater-that Repub-
licans might pass a measure providing
use of federal troops at southern bal
lating places. The single weapon
against this measure. touching the
black and white question, has been in
past times a filibuster
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-03-06

Continued on Page Two.l
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
FINED FOR ADULTRY

Jake Knight of this city was fined
$3.50 in Police Court yesterday af-
ternoon for adultry. He and a young
girl from Fleming county were regis
tered at one of the local hotels on
Wednesday night as man and wife
they being arrested by Officer A. G.
Stewart. The girl had formerly been
In Maysville and had been sent home
She returned to the city and the police
were instructed to find her.
The girl was turned over to Mrs
Cora A. Peddicord. Superintendent OF
the City Mission. who will keep her
until word is received from the girls
parents near Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
A SPLENDID DOG FOR RAFFLE

Hats off to two Maysville men for
original raffles. Messrs. John B. Che
nault and William Lindsay have fine
an extra fine-dog, one that must
be seen to be appreciated, and the
more one sees of him-the dog-the
more likely will he come across with
his 10 cents for chance, and when
he goes out and gets to thinking about
the dogs pedigree, he will 60 right
back and take another chance. The
pedigree is too heavy" to print, but If
you will telephone either one of the
above-named gentlemen they will eth
ed send you one or read 1t to you over
the phone. From the CANNES descrip-
tion we are fully prepared to say that
the last line Of the pedigree fits him
exactly. Better call them up for a
chance while the calling-up is good.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
MRS. HENRY 7. DERSCH
Dies nj Her Home on West Second
Street at an Early Hour This
Morning Following q Llnger.
Ing Illness Of Four
Months.

Mrs. Henry T. Dersch, aged "a, died
at her home on West Second street this
morning at 3:15 o'clock following an
illness Of over four months Of heart
trouble. Mrs. Dersch was taken III
during the latter part Of the winter
and since that time had been sinking
slowly until the hour named above.
Mrs. Augusta Bierley Dersch was Of
German parentage, being born in the
city Of Wittenburg, Germany, March O.,
1S43. At the age Of five she came to
America, soon after her arrival in the
United States she came to Mason coun-
ty, where she spent the remainder Of
her life.
In May, 1863, she married Mr.. Henry
T. Dersch Of this city, who preceded
her to the grave on March l, 1913. or
this union three children survive, Miss
hdlle DeTbCu, MTo. ItOucil DdWooh anu
Mr.. William Dersch, all Of this city.
Mrs. Dersch also leaves three broth
ers and two sisters, Messrs. George
and Emil Bierley Of the county and
Henry Bierley of this city; Mrs. Katie
Ham of Portsmouth, Ohio, and Misses
Maggie and Katie Bierley of this city.
Mrs. Dersch was member Of the
German Lutheran Church. She was a
thorough Christian woman and she
loved her neighbors as herself. In
every way she exemplified the Chris
tian teachings and none were her ene-
mics. During her long illness she
bore her suffering with great forti-
tude and Christian spirit. Truly, a
good woman has passed to her re-
ward.
The funeral arrangements have not
been made as yet, but will be an
nounced in tomorrow's Ledger.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
FROM LACK OF CARE
Reason Given by Coroner Charles
Slack for the Death Of Infant
Child Of Fannie Malone.

An application at the local hospital
yesterday morning for medical aid for
a sick child disclosed that the three
weeks old baby of Fannie Malone, no.
ted street character, had died. The
case is very pitiful one.
Several months ago the mother of
the child came to this city. She be-
came street character and it was
learned that she had come from Adams
county, Ohio.
About a month ago she went to a
houseboat on the river bank and told
the inmates that she was i'll. She was
admitted to the home and on May T.
a child was born. She was found there
by Mrs. Cora A. Peddicord, Superin-
tendent of the City Mission, and taken
TO the City Aims House.
Several days ago the woman left
that institution and has since been
living on the streets. Yesterday morn
ing about 10 o'clock she applied to the
hospital for aid for her child, which
she said was sick. Upon unwrappine
the bundle in which she carried the
child it was found to be dead.
Coroner Charles Slack was summon.
ed and gave verdict of that child dy.
ing from lack of care. He ordered the
body removed to the morgue. The
child was very small one, weighing
only pound and a half The remains
will be inferred today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
Wall Paper
Rugs Paint
HendricksOn's
TO INSTITUTE ENCAMPMENT

Mr.. James Childs, Grand Patriarch
of the Grand Encampment of Ken
lucky Oddfellows, and the Hon. Will
liam II. Cox, Grand Treasurer Of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Oddfellows,
left this morning for Russellville,
where they will institute an Encamp-
ment. Before returning they will
visit number Of encampments
throughout the state.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
MRS. GEORGE NOLDER DIES

Mrs. George Nolder, formerly Miss
Lutte Brodt of this city, died at her
home in Hillsboro, Ohio, on Tuesday
afternoon of this week. Mrs. Nolder
leaves number of relatives here, Mrs.
B. p. McClanahan, Mrs. John DeBold
and Mrs. Anna Schatzman of this city
being sisters and Mr.. Henry Brodt of
the county being a brother. The bur-
ial will be made this afternoon at
O'Clock in Hillsboro. Mrs. McClana-
han is attending the funeral.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31

Mr.. IN. Russell is In Cincinnati to-
day on business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
|. CHEVROLET
Wins 25O.Mlle Observation-Disclosures
Better Than lO2 Miles an Hour on
SharonyllIe Speedway-BrOth.
er Is Second.

Cincinnati, May 30-Louls Chevro-
let, travelling at an average rate OF
slightly better than 102 miles an hour,
captured the 250-mlle International
sweepstakes automobile race at the
Sharonville speedway today, but he
was only few seconds in front of his
brother, CASTOR Chevrolet. Ira Vail
was less than a sixteenth of a mile
behind the second man but the remain
der fthe field was well strung out.
For just moment while the racers
were on their 236th mile 1t appeared
as though CASTOR Chevrolet would
carry off the prize, but tire trouble at
the last moment forced him into the
pit and he had to capitulate to his
brother, who has the distinction of
going through the entire race without
a single stop at the pit.
Ralph De Palma looked like strong
contender for more than half the jour-
ney when he allowed Louis Chevrolet
to set the pace while he followed a
close second. However, soon after
passing the 150-mile mark De Palma
developed engine trouble and was
forced out of it. Earl Cooper likewise
ran into hard luck with tire trouble
but managed to continue in the race
and finished seventh. Tom Milton
who had been hanging fithin mile or
two of the leaders during the entire
race came strong toward the end and
captured the fourth position.
Otto Henning was fifth and Eddie
Hearns sixth. The race was remark
ably free from serious accident, one
car catching fire on the back stretch,
but doing little damage outside of
destroying the car. Another machine
went into a fence on the far turn of
The track but did no damage. EN-
gine trouble accounted for several
dropping out early in the race Bar
ney Oldfield finished eighth in the race,
Ralph milford ninth, A. H. Patterson,
tenth and Joe Thomas eleventh.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTA-.
TIVE

Lee ii. McGohan, the wide-awake
head OF the Inquirer published at Ew-
Ing, has entered the political area and
announced his candidacy for the DEM
ocratic nomination for Representative
OF Fleming county. In making a Sc
lection for this most important Office,
the good people Of Fleming could
make no mistake in showing their
preference for this well known, sue
cessful young business man.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
FATTY ARBUCKLES AT PASTIME

If you don't want to laugh don't go
to the Pastime today, If you do, 60 see
Fatty Arbuckles in THE Knockout"
Also great big 1O1 Bison feature,
John Osbornes Triumph, western
drama with thrill every moment.
Some show from start to finish.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31

Partisan Ivory Toilet and Manicure
Sets, Iron Clocks, Jewel Cases. Mani
cure pieces, Sterling Silver Toilet and
Manicure Sets, all 60 to make accept
able presents for the graduates. No
charge for engraving and enameling,
Ivory or Silver.
MURPHY. The Jeweler
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
PLACED AWNING on BANK

Mr.. Robert Toup, local awning ar
tist, was yesterday engaged in placing
a large awning in front of the First
Standard Bank. The bankers believe
in preparedness against the intense
rays of the sun during this summer,
If the sun ever shines again.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31

The Maysville Model Creamery is
paying 43c pound for butterfat this
week. off
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31

Handsome line of Diamonds, Gold
Watches, Jewelry, all suitable for the
graduates. Call and see them.
MURPHY, The Jeweler.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
RIVER FALLING

The river started falling at an early
hour this morning and at o'clock the
fall had been one-tcnth of foot, the
guage being 3S.7. The river rose very
rapidly from the rains of Saturday
night and Sunday. A great amount of
damage was done throughout the en-
tire valley, many gardens on the river
bank being destroyed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AND
MATERIAL MEN

Plans for fire hall are filed in May
or's Office. You will please make esti-
mates on same and file bids with
Mayor Lee. 24-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-31
FUNERAL OF MIR. BOULDIN

The funeral of Mr.. John e. Bouldin,
who died at Haywood Hospital on
Tuesday morning, will be held this af-
ternoon at o'clock from the home of
his son, Mr.. Pickett Bouldin at the
corner of East Second Lexington
streets, Burial will be made in the
Maysville cemetery. The services will
be conducted by the Rev. A. f. Stanl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
STILL RETAIN POSITIONS.

Although the Austrians apparently
still retain a precarious hold upon
Monte San Gabrielle, thei. last re-
naming mountain stronghold north
east of Gorilla, the end is in sight for
them in this region, according to
Italian belief. General Cadorna's
report today shows the Austrians still
resisting desperately, but staggering
under the heavy losses which the in
cessant Italian pressure of the last
few days has inflicted upon them.
This pressure is being maintained and
is becoming decisive, the commander
of the attacking forces announces.
The Italian reports are invariably
conservative and it has been noted
that General Cadorna has a habit of
withholding an announcement until he
is sure of his ground. The confident
tone of today's communique from
Rome therefore ois considered signi-
ficant.
According to the strategical ex-
perts. General Cadorna has only to
obtain a sure hold on Monte San Ga
briele to give him complete domin-
ance of the Bainsizza plateau and the
country far to to the south, making
it possible to push his way into the
Chlapovano valley and drive a wedge
between the two Austrian armies,
virtually isolating the Southern army
which directly bars his way to Trieste
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
HEAVY LOSSES
BY AUSTR|ANS
PRESENT OFFENSIVE HAS NET
TED ITALIANS ABOUT 10000
PRISONERS, AND 10000 AUS
TRAN DEAD.
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS

Udine, Italy, Sept. About 10000
prisoners have been taken by the
Italians in their present offensive,
while the total losses of the Austrians
are estimated at 10000.
The Austrian plan now seems to be
to abandon counter attacks and re-
main on the defensive along the east
ern ridge of the Bainsizza plateau,
where their positions, such as Ceroek,
Draga and Volnlk, about 1000 feet
high, dominate those occupied by the
Italians by several hundred feet, at
the same time centering the efforts of
their best troops on the Carso in the
hope of checking the slow but deter
mined march of the Italians towards
Triest.
The Brestovizza valley, north of
the Hermada, has been transformed
into an Inferno, with thousands of
guns pouring shells fhow all direc-
tions while the Austrian infantry in
cessantly in attacking. The Italians
have withstood their no less than
nine rushes of the infantry from the
opposite lines. Sometimes their forces
have had to withdraw slightly, but
Immediately have recovered the lost
ground.
From the Hermada south to the
sea, the Austrian infantry is attack
ing with the same fierceness and the
battle is raging uninterruptedly. The
present effort is considered the max
inum one of which the Austrian5 are
capable.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
ARE BADLY
NEEDED IN NEW ARMY

Engineers are needed at once in
many departments of the national
army and an appeal was sent out to
all recruiting stations yesterday to
Immediately exert efforts to enlist
the necessary number of men for this
service.
Those enlisting may select service
in railway construction battanons.
railway operation battalions, forestry
battalions, road building battalions,
construction and supply battalions.
surveying and map reproduction bat
talions, truck companies, wagon COM
panies, and pioneer regiments.
Enlistment in any of the branches
mentioned is open to men between
the ages of rs and 40 years, both in
elusive, provided they are physically
qualified for the work. They also
must have special qualifications as
engineer or demonstrate an aptness
for engineering which would warrant
their enlistment
All enlist as privates. and the
chanches for promotion are equal.
Those who prove their ability to be
made officers, will be promoted.
Further information may be secured
from the recruiting officer, Fisher
building.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
burke ON TAX MALONE QUITS.
C0M MISSION |AS COLLECTOR
T ENDERS RESIGNATION TO
PRESID ENT IN PROTEST
AGAINST FAILURE MR.. VIII
SON TO PRESS SUFFRAGE
BY AssocIATED PRESS


Washington, Sept. s-Dudley Field
Malone, collector for she port of New
York, rendered his resignation to
President Wilson in protest against
the failure of the president to advo-
cate the passage of federal suffrage
amendment, and also because the
president permitted the Imprisonment
of women who had been picketing the
White House.
In his letter of resignation, Ma
lone said In part: 81 promised the
women to spend all my energy to get
the present administration to pass a
suffrage amendment. But the policy
of the administration in permitting
women to be sent to iail on a charge
of obstructing traffic,;-s a denial of
even their constitutional right Un-
less the government taos at least the
first step towards ranchising the
them aea1' to give give thas and 'il happiness sss
to the war for = 2 .Sracy in Europe"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
]. p. ROBERTS, JR.. is
APPOINTED ON BOARD

Tallahassee, Sept. u. P. Roberts,
Jr., registration officer of Escambia
county, was today appointed by Gov
ernor Cats as member of the dis
trict exemption board for the north
ern district of Florida, succeeding
Bryan Mack, who was too busy with
the work of the board of control and
state plant board to attend the dis
trict board meetings that must be
held weekly or oftener. The district
board position pays four dollars a
day for expenses.
AS there are now three members
of the district board from Escambia
county, the headquarters will be
changed from Chipley to Pensacola.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
ITALIANS ARE
FIGHTING NOW
IN AN INFERNO
Artillery Battle Wages I'm
abated and Losses Are
Reported Frightful.
AUSTRIA LOSES
10000 KILLED
Canadians Around Lens
Have Again Engaged
Enemy in Hard Fight.
ASSOCIATED FREss SUMMARY.

ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY
Heavy fighting for the possession
OF None San Garriele and other i'm
portant positions northeast of Gorilla
are stiA progressing, but the Italians
are pressing home their attacks. On
the CARGO, Austrians have stopped
their unsuccessful attacks, but the ar
tillery battle wages unabated, and the
region likened to an inferno. In the
present drive the Italians are said to
have taken thirty thousand prisoners,
while the total losses of the Austrians
are reported to be 10000.
German cavalry has engaged the
Russians rear guard forty miles east
of Riga. But it is apparent the Ger
man advance has slacksned, and there
is continued pause of infantry ac-
tivity on large scale on the western
front.
Around Lens the Canadians have
engaged the enemy in hard fighting.
No infantry activity is reported
from the French front, while along
the Aisne and both banks of the
Meuse, opposing artillery continues
active.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
FORMER SECRETARY TO Gcy-
ERNOR SWAPS POSITION S
WITH MR.. BLITCH, WHO RE
SIGNED THE DAY BEFORE.
Tallahassee Burea /,
The Pensacola Journal

Tallahassee, Ser. 8.-Just before
the office of the Secretary of State
closed this afternoon, a commission
as a member Of the state tax COM
mission was issued to j. v. Burke,
who yesterday resigned as private
secretary to the governor. The COM
mission is for the unexpired fou. year
term of Mr.. Bitch, and the appoint
ment' does not have to be confirmed
by the senate.
1t is understood here Mr.. Bitch
filled the unexpired term of Commits
sioner Edwards, but was reappoint-
ed in May last.
Governor Cats today received the
formal resignation of Bitch as a
member of the tax commission. Mr..
Burke is expected to leave tomorrow
for Jacksonville for eye treatment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-09-08
PEAK CHANGES HANDS.

Several times the San Gabrielle
peak has been in Italian hands, but
the Austrians have battled desperate
ly for this vital position and each
time surged back again. There has
been no let up in the Italian pressure,
however, and it now seems as if the
decisive phase of the battle had been
reached.
The continued retreat of the Rus
sian armies has not yet caused the
Russian anthorities to fear seriously
for Petrograd, according to current
advices, but apparently has had the
effect of awakening most of the radi-
cal elements in the capital to the ne
cessity of strengthening Russia's
power of resistance. Their newspa-
pers are now urging the dropping of
internal political quarrels, enforcing
discipline and presenting a united
front to the enemy.