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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
CARS CHIEF CONCERN SAFETY
OF SELF AND FAMILY, BAN.
ISHMENT PROBABLE

London, March 18-What most per-
turbed Emperor Nicholas, says the
Petrograd correspondent of the Times,
was that sufficient guarantees should
be given that his life and those of his
family be spared. 1t is said he was
treasured by General Russky, who
vouched in the name of the whole
army under his command that nc
harm would befall any member Of the
family.
The first request made by the EN-
peror was that he be allowed to see
his wife, but this was refused point
blank There are reports that he even
contemplated suicide, but eventually
was induced by his concessor to &C.
cept his fortune calmly and submit to
the inevitable. His last words as En-.
peror are said to have been that he
had been betrayed by those he trust.
ed most.
The Times correspondent says he
has been told the former ruler will
have to reside in the Taurus Palace
in Crimea with his family, but event
ually will be allowed to go abroad to
some Entente allied country, probably
Italy.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
PUBLIC SALE

Having decided to quite farming,
will on Saturday, March the 18th, at
o'clock, sun time, sell to the highest
bidder without reserve or by bid my
farm containing 1864 acres, located
on the Valley Pike eight miles West
of Maysville, Ky.
This farm is in high state of cul-
tivation, and has on it an eight room
house, tenant house, two tobacco
barns, stable, corn crib, and other out
buildings, cistern, wells and pools of
never failing water. l will offer this
farm in two tracts, one of about 65
acres, with barn, and tenant house,
and the remainder with the dwelling
house, tobacco barn, and all of the,
outbuildings. Then I will offer it as
a whole, and which ever way it brings
the most money it will be sold that
way. Here is chance to get either
a large or small farm. Terms will be
announced on day of sale.
Prospective buyers will be shown
over the farm any day before sale.
For further particulars see Mr.. Boul-
den on the farm or the undersigned.
]. PICKETT BOULDEN, Owner.
THOS. L. EVAN s. CO., Agents
Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
COAST PATROL PLANS RUSHED
FLEET OF 1000 WITHIN FOUR
MONTHS ASSURED AFTER
EXTENSIVE SURVEY


Washington, March 19-Prepara-
tons for aggressive action by the navy
against the German submarine men,
ace began today at the direction Of
President Wilson.
The President authorized the ex-
penditure of the $115,000,OOO emer-
gency fund, provided by Congress to
speed up naval construction and pay
for special additional war craft and
the suspension of the eight-hour labor
law in plants engaged on navy work.
Immediately afterward Secretary
Daniels ordered the New York Navy
Yard to begin building sixty subma-
rine chasers of the 11O-foot type, to be
completed in from sixty to eighty
days.
Building to BE Speeded Up
With the Presidents approval, the
Secretary also ordered the graduation
of the first and second classes at
the Naval Academy. The first class
will 90 out March 20, releasing 172
junior officers to fill existing vacancies
and the second in September. furnish
ing 202 more, a full year before they
otherwise would be available.
While the energies of the navy will
be concentrated for the present on eff
forts to get into commission craft de-
signed particularly to destroy subma-
rines and guard the coast, all ship
building generally will be speeded uE
under the recent agreement with pri.
vate builders and with the funds now
made available.
The announcement from the depart.
ment followed an hours conference
between Secretary Daniels and the
President, who walked over from the
White House to the State, War ant
Navy buildings for the purpose.
| MOnOpOlize Market, Plan
! Engines for the "chasers" to be
turned out by the New York plant will
be bought from private manufactur.
ers in time to have them installed
promptly upon completion of the hulls
Bids for 200 or more additional Graf
Of the same type, coast patrol boats,
as they are to be designated, will BIZ
opened next Wednesday. Mr.. Daniels
has called upon the entire small boat
industry to submit figures as to the
number that could be turned out a
high speed. He plans to monopolizt
the market with government orders.
A large number of privately-ownet
motor craft available for navy use
may be drawn on at any time. Retired
naval officers have been at work alons
the entire Atlantic coast surveying
boats for a month. Contracts have
been made for their purchase and {
telegraphic order will make them gov
eminent property over night. Volun
teer crews for the boats have been EN-
rolled among yachtmen and Others
along the coast. Commanders of nava
districts are ready to call them on
and begin patrol work with virtual.
no delay.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
POLITICAL CENSORSHIP IN RUS.
STA IS ABOLISHED

Stockholm, Sweden, March 19-(Via
London, 2:S0 p. m.)-Swedish Social.
lists have telegraphed greetings oil
their party to the Socialists of Rus
STA, and also have sent their congratu.
lations on the quick and complete
success of the political revolution,
which denoes "a gain for the Russian
people and all humanity"
The telegram of the Swedish Social
lists declares that not since the French
revolution has such a crushing blow
been given to reaction.
The local representative of the Pc
trograd Telegram Bureau (the of.
fetal Russian news agency has been
advised to pay no attention hereafter
when sending news, to the former GEN.
sorship rules. This is taken to mean
that political censorship in Russia has
been abolished.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
Correspondence
Downing Pike

Mr.. John Stanton and son of Wash
ington, visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Stanton.
Dan Connors and family of Ger
mantown, spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives here.
John Reety and family have moved
to their newly purchased home on the
Fleming pike.
Mr.. Marcus Campbell of Moransburg
has moved to the house vacated by
Reety.
Mr.. Gill has moved from Minerva tt
this vicinity.
Some few from here attended the
ball in Maysville Saturday night
Mr.. Albert Prather of Pleasan
Ridge, visited Edgar Dice Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
TINE Is THE TEST
The Testimony Of Maysvllle People
Stands tho Test.

The test of time is what tells the
tale The public soon finds out when
misrepresentation are made, and
merit alone will stand the test of
time.
Maysville people appreciate merit,
and many months ago local citizens
publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills !;
they do so still. Would citizen make
the statement which follows unless
convinced that the article was Just as
represented? Below is testimony such
as the sufferer from kidney ills is look
ling for.
Fred Dresel, tailor and justice of the
peace, 1898 e. Second St., Maysville,
says: 81 was troubled by inflammation
of the bladder and annoyance from
my kidneys. The kidney secretions
burned in passage and often were re-
tarded. | had severe pains across the
small of my back which greatly inter-
fered with my work. Doan's Kidney
Pills, which l. got at Wood C Sons
Drug Store, gave me prompt relief"
Mr.. Dresel gave the above statement
on February 6, 1908, and on November
IA, 1916, he added: 81 have had the
same faith in Doan's Kidney Pills to-
day as ever, for haven't had any trou-
BILE with my kidneys since last recon-
mended them"
Mr.. Dresel is only one of many Mays
vile people who have gratefully en-.
dorsed DOan's Kidney Pills. If your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for a kidney rem
edy-ask distinctly for DOAN'S KID
NEY PILLS, the same that Mr.. Drese
has twice publicly recommended-the
remedy backed by home testimony. soc
all stores. Foster-Milburn Co., Props
Buffalo, N. Y. When Your Back Is
Lame-Remember the Name"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
Even the man who is on the level
may have his ups and downs.
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure 1t you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surface. Halls Catarrh Cure Is
not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physicians
in this country for years and is regu-
lar prescription. 1t is composed Of
the best tonics known. combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly
on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients Is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing catarrh. Send for testimon-
ials, free.
F ]. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
FARMERS CONGRESS TO DEVELOP
NATIONAL FOOD SUPPLY
POLICY

New York, March ia national
congress of farmers, producers and
growers will meet here late in Msy
or early in June, it was announced to-
day by Mayor Mitchell. 1t is planned
to have the governor Of each state
send three delegates, representing
grain producers. food animal indus
tries and vegetable and fruit growers.
Production, transportation and dis
tribution will be considered and the
delegates will be given opportunity to
study New York's market with a view
to establishment of better relations be-
tween producer and receiver. 1t alse
is planned to develop national food
supply policy
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21

The Island Of Macao Is on the west
side OF tho entrance to the Canton Riv-
er, seventy miles southwest OF Canton
and thirty-fve miles west Of Hong
Kong. Although It has lost much OF
its former great Importance since the
acquisition Of Hong Kong by the brit
Ish. II still has a large trade with
some nslghborIng small Islands Macao
forms . province, with a population Of
about $4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
JAPAN PURCHASES ISLAND OF
MACAO FROM PORTUGAL

Berlin, March 19--(By wireless to
Sayville)--The purchase Of Japan
from Portugal of the Island of Macao
Is reported in the Portuguese press,
says the Overseas News Agency.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-03-21
RAILROAD Time TABLES
JIM '||H3|||I '|E|E71a

No. II departs 5:s5 q. m, daily sx-
ept Sunday.
No. . departs 100 p. m, daily en-
cept Sunday.
No. 10 departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $50 q. M, daily ~
cept Sunday.
No. IS arrives 2:Q5 p. m. daiiD
No. II arrives $50 p. m daily q.
cept Sunday.
No. ls aFriyaa a.so q. M. daily -
cept Sunday
No. u departs 7:6Q q. m. daily e.
cept Sunday.
Schedule effective Sunday, Nay -,
subject to change without notj0A
H. 8. ELLlh, Agent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
DOGS ARE REAL DEMOCRATIC
They Share With the Small Boy Entire
Freedom From Snob-
bshness.

With the real boy dog is very
much at home and entirely ut its ease.
Perhaps it is happieSt with q crowd
of boys at their play, or starting off
on q holiday tramp. That man must
indeed be q "grouch" who has not
many times envied both boys and dog.
His envy is sharpened by the ref1ec-
ton that the dog knows and under
stands the boys better than he himself
could hope to do.
The dog must be a bit of tramp,
perhaps even q rOwdy, taking joy in
the rough and tumble Of life. FOrtu-
nately few dogs are the worse for
their breeding or capable of being
spoiled by education. They are never
snobs 1t has often been observed
and here is a point for the considera-
ton of the students of the canine ma
ture and social Ordcr-that dogs seem
to prefer what is worn and shabby to
the SDic1 and span. 1t is the sam"
with boys. who have Il natural repug-
nance to anything in the way of fur
niture and carpets that is too fine to
be used. There is no better teacher
of democracy than the dog, if he has
but half Il chance. And boys are apt
pupils.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
OWL is DAYLIGHT COWARD
But He Is One of the Most Dangerous
of Birds to Be Encountered at
Niqht.

There are about two hume red kinds
of owls. Some are tiny owls; some are
big eagle owls, % inches in length,
very fierce and strong, ready to attack
q man who goes near, able to kill
fawns and large game birds and to do
battle with the golden eagle. The cour-
age of one of these golden owls de-
serts it in the daytime, and then little
birds. led by crow, may find it and
drive it into the open and tease and
worry it without danger to themselves.
But when night comes, and the bird
can see, only mighty eagle dare do
battle with il.
The hawk owl is one of the owls
which work by day. 1t is big and
strong and savage. There are owls
with great ear tufts of feathers and
owls with none ut all. Some are snowy
white; others arc notified. Some live
in holes in the ground with prairie
dogs and such animals, some make bur-
rows for themselves. But most owls
live in hollow trees or in church bel
fries or other high towers. Among so
many kinds of owls there are some of
course that do more good for men than
evil.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
PLEASANT VALLEY,

Quite an interest was aroused
among the residents of our village
last Saturday when Mr.. Harbaugh's
taxi, bearing Mr.. Norman C. Myers,
sped to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
&c. Yingling and bore away Miss
Margaret. 1t was a surprise to all
when the news spread to the effect
that Mr.. Myers and Miss Yingling
later took the train at Westminster,
for Baltimore, where on the same ev-
en1ng they were married at Faith Re-
formed Church, by Rev. A. S. Weber.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom left Baltimore for a trip to
New York City. The bride has a
host of friends in the community, who
congratulate her and the groom, and
wish them safe and prosperous
journey on the sea of life A recep-
ton will be held this Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. Ralph Koontz had rather a wet
experience on Monday, when his
horse, which he was riding got
scared at the high and muddy water,
and jumped down over the breast of
the old mill dam, which is about 10
feet high, fortunately neither horse
acle how they escaped.
Miss Lottie Lee Geiman, of near
Westminster, spent a few days with
Miss Mildred Devilbiss.
Miss Margaret Lippy, Of New Wind
sor, spent few days with Mrs. A. l..
Wagner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
1rs. William Eckenrode on Thursday

Mrs. William Eckenrode on Thursday.
Mr.. Ezra Caylor has had electric
lights installed in his residence.
Mrs. Bernard Pinning and son,
Bernard, of Baltimore, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Price.
Mrs. Alice Brough is spending
some time with relatives in Fairfield,
having been called there by the ill
ness of her brother-in-laW, Mr.. J. j.
Reindollar.
The sick of the town are improv-
ing
Mrs. Harry Fowler is spending the
week with Mrs CORTLAND Hoy, of
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Yingling
and son, of Pleasant Valley, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.. Cook
son.
Mr.. George Harner and bride, of
Illinois, were the guests of their aunt.
Mrs. Urbanus Bowersox, and family
on Thursday. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Har-
ner and son, Donald, of Trevanion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Nusbaum and
Mrs. Jesse Nusbaum and son, of
Avondale, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Hollenberry.
Mr.. William Rodkey was called to
Baltimore on Saturday on account of
the serious illness of his sister, Miss
Catherine Hyder, of Emmitsburg, who
was taken i'll while visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Vanse, of
Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
SOME FACTS ABOUT AFREC@
Every Eighth Person Of the PopuIG-
ton of the World Lives i'm the
Dark Continent.

Nearly One-fOurth of the earth'S
land surface is comprised within the
continent of Africa. II is as far around
world. Every eighth person Of tn
worlds population lives in the pH.'l
Continent. The blacks double their
number every 10 years and the whites
every so years. There are S4;i Ian
gliageS and dialects in use among th"
blacks of Africa. Only Il few OF t:te
languages have been reduced to writ
ing Thrty-five years ago the export
of cocoa from the Gold Coast amount
cd to $50. To-day is is over $S00O,GOO.
The coal fields Of Africa aggregate
100000 square miles; its copper fields
equal those of North America and Eu-
rope combined, and it has undevelOped
iron ore amounting to five times that
of North America. Africa has 10000
miles of river and lake navigation, and
water powers aggrcgating 80 times
those of Niagara Falls.
If Africa had the same proportion
of railroad mileage as the United
States according to its size, it would
have a million miles of track instead
of the $4,000 miles now in operation.
One area in Africa unoccupied by mis-
siOnariCS is three times the size of
New England. a second would make
four states like New York, third
would cover eight IOWas, and fourth
il IS times the size of Ohio. Through
out Africa there is one missionary Tor
every $4,000 souls.
Almost the entire continent is now
under European flags. France has q
colony in Africa 20 times the size of
France itself. The British flag flies
over a territory as large as the United
States, and extends almost without in
terruption from the Cape to Cairo, a
distance of 5000 miles.-WOrld Out,
look.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02

1 llllllI4lls
mis- E2GE2&
SANDYVILLE.

Preaching this Sunday morning at
Sandy Mount at 1890. Decision Day
services will be held. Theme of ser
mon, "Drifting." Decision Day ser
vices at night by the C. E. Society
Mrs. Westaway will be the leader
Topic, "Visions and Tasks" All are
/ cordially invited to attend.
| Christian Endeavor was held last
! Sunday night, led by Wilson Zepp
Topic, Fruits of the Christian En-
deavor Tree" 1t was the Both ami
versary of Christian Endeavor, which
was organized in Portland, Me-, Feb
| ruarv >, 1881, by DR.. Francis Z. Clark.
| Don't forget the Mite Society, which
will meet this Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Henry Meckley. All
members invited.
! The Sandyville Willard W. G.. T. |.
met last Thursday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Oscar Taylor with Q
large attendance and a very interest,"
ing and helpful meeting. After tn
business session, Mrs Flossie Taylor
and Mrs. Bertha Shipley rendered
temperance solos. The title of one
being, I'VE Want a Temperance [. :.
A" Several persons gave readings.
The Union decided to send Miss Lily
I.ockard post cards and flowers. She
has been a patient at the hospital
several weeks The Union voted to
held public meeting at Bethel a
couple of months later and secure
Miss Christine Tingling. National
Speaker, to give the address. Mrs.
Taylor served cake, ice cream and
candy to all present. The Union is
in a splendid condition at present.
The Loyal Temperance Legion was
held at Sandy Mount last Sunday al
ternoon. The meeting was very in
structive. Mrs. Magee gave a lesson
and children answered questions
readily. She will have a Bible story
read by some person each month, and
the child who answers most questions
correctly at the close will be given a
book at the end of the year. The next
Bible lesson will be "Ishmael." All
children are requested to read and
study about that Bible character until
the next meeting Mrs. BertOn Ship
ley will be the reader. 1t will be in
teresting for older persons also.
Mrs. Edward Heagy was given a
surprise party last Thursday night.
About fifty persons were present and
had a very pleasant evening in social
conversation, games and music. Re-
freshments were served and at a late
hour all departed for home express
ing themselves as having had an en-
jOyable time.
Miss Carrie Koons, of Linwood, is
spending a week with Myrtle Caple.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Englar and
daughter, Thclma, of Westminster,
spent Sunday with l.. w. Caple and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berlin Caple spent the
weeks end with the latters sister,
Mrs. John Eyler, at MedfoTd. Mrs.
Caple spent the past week with rela-
tiveS.
Mr.. Guy Flater left Tuesday for his
home in iowa, after a very pleasant
trip East
Mr.. Emory Zepp attended the fu-
neral of DR.. Howell Billingslea on
Tuesday.
Preaching was held at Pleasant
Grove last Sunday morning. An in
teresting program was rendeded by
the Sundey school.
Mrs. Guy w. Caple suffered the past
week with a very sore finger, caused
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
SHU0TiN2 FISH IN GUIANA
Native Indians Gill Adhere to Use OF
Bows and Arrows in This
Sport.

Although the Guiana Indians all use
guns for hunting game, they still adj
here to bows and arrows for killing
fish, and employ blow-guns and Wour-
ali-pOiSOned darts - for securing
birds and small animals. The bows
are usually of letterwOOd, about five
feet in length, and very powerful.
The arrows vary according to the nllr-
pose for which they are designed; bu.
all are lOng-frOm five to six feet
with shafts Of arrOw-cane and a shank
of hardwood fitted at one end. This
piece is tipped Ivy a steel point or
head which is fixed immOvably if the
arrow Is for shooting birds or small
fish; or, if used for killing turtle and
large fish, is equipped with a Socketel
head, attached to a long, strong, cot
ton line. When a large fish is struck,
the shaft floats free from the sock
etpd head, which acts as a tOggle, and
turns at right angles when Il strain
is put on the line. BY means of this
harDOon-like arrangement the fish or
turtle is hauled in. Neither fish nor
turtle arrows are ledIlcTeu DuL ill''>''
used in hunting birds are provided
with two feathers which seem far toe
small to serve any useful purpose.
With these simple weapons the In
dams creep along the rocky edges OF
the streams and eddieS and with mar
vel0us deXterity shoot the fish which
only their haWklike eyes can discern
deep beneath the surface. Naked.
save for lap, or lotn-clOth, the hunt
er stands mOtiOnleSs as a statue, with
drawn bow and poised arrow, and If
no fish are visible within range, he
SEALS them" by peculiar reckoning
motion of his hand and low whistle.
Whether or not the fish actually re-
spond to this command I cannot say,
but the Indians affirm that they do,
and, when this method fails, the saw
ages resort to attracting the fish with
in range by throwing certain pods and
seeds into the water.-A. Hyatt Yer
rill in Harper's Magazine.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
UNIONTOWN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oden Snader, of iowa,
visited Mr. Snader's sister, Mrs. Mil
ton Zollickoffer, and family, this
week.
Mrs. Fannie Michaels moved to
town the past week.
Mrs Perla McMaster is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Dr. Hawkins, and family,
OF Fawn Grove, Pa.
A number of our citizens attended
the automobile show in Baltimore,
the past week.
Miss Lucille Weaver returned on
Friday from a visit to friends in
Union Bridge.
Mrs. Ivan Smith moved to her hus-
bands home, at Bark Hill, the past
week.
The Methodist Protestant pulpit
has been filled every two weeks by
students from the Theological Semi
nary, Westminster, and for the pres
ent will continue to be supplied from
the Seminary. Service at 1870 a. m.
Mrs. M. H. ZollickOffer and Mrs.
Edward FormWalt were guests of
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-02
Had Confidence in George.

LIOyd-GeOrgP first financed the war
as chancellor. Them as munitions
minister, he made up the she'll
shortage. Recently he settled the
Irish question. Then he was the
head of the war department. Now he
is premier.
A convict came out of Jail recently.
A friend met him at the gate. The
convict. rs he shook hands, said:
"Well, mate, wOt's happened since
I got tucked away twenty years ago.?
"Theres war been declared" said
he friend.
eyes, what elseY"
"We've got a new king"
$50 Edwards gone, eh? Who's took
his job?"
George"
The convict gave a chuckle of pleas
ure.
Good old Lloydy," he continued. 81
allus knowed he'd come out on top
in the end"