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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

ness of his narrative. His description of a..
minister's wooing and of the mixins ~ ~
politics ana religion are delightful Evs,s
with student preachers as he descrhs.
and there is in most Of them such a heyss-
hunter as the old man who always sat -
the front pew and listened intently for ~ ~
indication that the preacher was unsounS d,
the faith. The book will bring a s,ov ~
pleasant recollection to the minds OF Ia.
OF thousands of mature men and wo,r.s
In the cities who spent their youth in .,,su
a church, and It will likewise remind ,hc..
still in the country OF many incidents In
attend And. best of all. It will lesvs
pleasant taste in the mouth, for Mr., yon..
writes as one who is fond Of his s.I,.-
men and can look with amused tolsr.r~.
on their foibles.
FAIRHoPE. The annals Of q country cbursA =.
Edgar Dewitt Jones. New Yorf; Ths ~
milan Company. $1.3S. ao-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

AS one reads ". @. Wells's fctional
treatment of his discovery Of God one re-
celves the impression that he has discov-
cred the folly of going of balf-cocked. In
The Soul of a Bishop" he takes back by
implication much that he said in God, the
Invisible King" His bishop makes the
discovery of God which MIR. Wells made
in 'Mr. Britling Sees II Through" and ex-
planned in God, the Invisible King" When
that discovery is projected against the
background of English social and religious
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-15

vivid and gripping description OF the life
OF the common German soldier, and II shows
him not as a rational, thinking human be-
ing, but, instead, as a virtual slave, denied
even the right to think or to ask the why"
OF the carnage. From the authors detailed
description of the various battles, and par
ticulsrly OF the retreat of the Teutonio
armies after the battle OF the Marine, there
can be no doubt of the authenticity Of the
book.
A GERMAN DEsERTER's WAR ExPER-
IENCE. New York; y. W. Huebsch. 81.
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!, H. G. WELLS is STILL STRUGGLING WITH II

but not a Prussisn poet. Then there is
clear Interpretation Of the American mooe
in the story of tho youth who goes oVe,
there that Columbia may be represented III
the battle for freedom by one more M n'an
since the nation Is not engaged; the eo ~,
acute,v sizes up a pre-war feeling on THIS
side of the Atlantic that stirred many
ardent young souls.
THE FIGHTING MEN. BY Alden Brooks
New York: Harper and Brothers. sl'So'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
RUSSIA Is IN THE THROES OF A
BITTER HOME RULE FIGHT

Petrograd, July 18-Russia is in the
throes of home rule" fight which to-
day has assumed important second
only to the war. 1t was the direct
cause of Russia's cabinet split. Ukra-
mia, Finland and Kronstadt are all
seeking home rule-not independence.
The cabinet resignation of cadet
members followed revelations that
Foreign Minister Tereschenko and
Minister of Communications, Tsereteli
had gone to Ukrania and signed an
agreement that Ukranian officials
should be responsible only to the Uka-
ranian congress- The cabinet crisis
causes excitement here. All Monday
night there were crowds on the streets
and there was the greatest display of
fire arms since the revolution. At mid
night automobiles carrying rapid fire
guns and armed soldiers dashed up
and down the Nevski Prospect, dis
persing the crowds.
NJ. Tscheidze, president of the SOL
diers' and workmens' council was in
Helsingfors, Finland today, endeavor-
ing to adjust the home rule" fight
there.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
RUGGLES CAMPMEETING

July Goth to August 25th. A Camp
meeting that gets bigger and better
with age. Revs. E. r. Overley and W.
Fl. Davenport, District Superinten-
dents will have charge of all services.
The big Sunday preachers Will be
Bishop Anderson of Cincinnati the first
Sunday, and Bishop Hartzel, late
bishop of Africa, the second Sunday
Kentucky Methodlsms best preachers
will be heard during the meetings.
Musical director, Rev. o. G. Ragan, a
noted baritone soloist and chorister'
Howard Trent will be the accompanist.
The demand for cottages Is great. II
you want to attend get busy and see
or call the president, l. M. Lane at
once. He can supply all information.
Privileges will be let on the Fourth OF
July. Come TO the Old Settlers Re-
union. The Board will meet at that
time to receive all bids. Send all in
Quiries to /. M. LANE, ZIG East Sec
ond street, Maysville, Ky. 2S-l2t
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MICHAELIS WILL MAKE MAIDEN
SPEECH TODAY

With interest diverted for the mo-
ment from the fighting fronts, where
there has been a noticeable slacken-
ing in hostilities, attention is focused
on the converting Thursday afternoon
of the German Reichstag.
At the opening session will be heard
the first utterance of the new imper-
ial chancellor, DR.. Michaelis, concern
ing his stand on the war-utterances
that naturally will be momentous, in
asmuch as they will indicate whether,
with the recent changes in the German
government, Germany is to continue
her warfare without abatement, or
whether the desires for peace that
have been heard 80 often in Germany,
and especially in the Reichstag, are
anything but empty expressions.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
ARRANGE TO REINSURE

New York, July 17-Announcement
was made today by the State Insur-
ance Department that arrangements
have been completed whereby the Met
ropolitan Life Insurance Company will
take over all outstanding policies Of
the Pittsburg Life and Trust Company,
of Pittsburg. The Metropolitan Life
also taken over the outstanding poll
cies of the Washington Life Insurance
Company, of New York, which were
reinsured by the Pittsburg company
about eight years ago. The reinsur-
ance contract has met with the ap-
proval of the New York and Penn
sylvania insurance authorities as the
best way of protecting the policy hold
ers of both companies against any
great loss If any loss at all.
The Pittsburg Life and Trust tom
pany had quite a few policy holders in
this city when it went to the wall sew
eral months ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
ELECTION OFFICERS
For August Primary Appointed by the
Mason County Election Board
Yesterday Afternoon.

The Mason County Election Board
met yesterday afternoon In the Coun-
ty Clerks office in special session. The
Election Commissioners, II. c. Sharp,
James b. Key and Gus Schwartz,
named the following officers of cleo
ton to serve at the primary to be held
on August 4, 1917:
First Ward-Joe Gable and Elmer
Bridges, judges; M. G. Kirk, clerk;
Clint Calvert, sheriff.
Second Ward-Pat Bresln and Will
liam Gibson, judges; j. M. Cochran,
clerk; b. p. McClanahan, sheriff.
Third Ward-Gordon Gilmore and
William Daugherty, judges; John
Walsh, clerk; James Frost, sheriff.
Fourth Ward-William Murphy and
William Outten, judges; Fl. NJ. Clark,
clerk; Pat O'Neal, sheriff.
Fifth Ward-George w. Crowell and
r. ]. Bissett, judges; G. ]. Haucke,
clerk; Con Flanagan, sheriff.
Sixth Ward-Frank Bierley and ].
II. Bryant, judges; W. B. FULLY, clerk;
Frank Jacobs, sheriff.
Plugtown-J. ID. Perrine and Joseph
Richardson, judges; Herbert Wilson,
clerk; Charles Conlon, sheriff.
Dover-James Manner and G. M.
Devore, judges; ]. j. Mcmillan, clerk;
l.. T. Fox, sheriff.
Fernleaf-Lucien Norris and John
Ginger, judges; J. P. Graybill, clerk
Gordon Asbury, sheriff.
Germantown-James Browning and
Ira Guy, judges; Charles X. Hill
clerk; Thomas Coughlin, sheriff.
Murphysville - Holman Crawford
and Scott Stevenson, judges; Ed Ken
nard, clerk Thomas Worthington
sheriff
Sardis-W. S. Wheatley and David
Douglass, judges; T. p. Ray, clerk; j
W. Sullivan, sheriff.
West Mayslick-Eli Williams and
Willis Weaver, judges; p. W. Cracraft
clerk; Russell Robertson, sheriff.
East Mayslick - Gather Hutchinson
and d. A. Williams, judges; Ohio Benz
clerk; A. p. Lukins, sheriff.
Hilltop-Thomas Mackey and Clar.
ence Foster, judges; Baldwin Cart,
nell, clerk; Ed Rubenacker, sheriff.
Neutrality-suspicious. Parry and C.
]. Hunter, judges; Clarence Tucker
clerk; Ew Maher, sheriff.
Helena-Thomas Collins and Mike
Walton, judges; Robert Cook, clerk
Frank Peed, sheriff.
Lewisburg-Uriah Mcdowell and c.
E. Ingram, judges; R. M. Grimes
clerk; A. K. Marshall, sheriff
Dieterich-Ed Hutchinson and Ben
Sweet, judges; W. N. Fristoe, clerk
A. ID. Rains, sheriff.
Plumville-J. H. Elliott and T. j.
Winder, judges; w. II. Hook, clerk
Fred Ring, sheriff.
Orangeburg-A. c. Coryell and e.
F. Frame, judges; 7. p. Bullock, clerk !;
Harry Wallingford, sheriff.
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American Association
DRYS WIN IN PORTO RICO ELEC.
TION

San Juan, p. R., July 17--Por,o Rico
voted for prohibition by biz majority
at yesterdays election With four I'M
important towns missing, the returns
today showed 99,775 votes for prohi-
bition and 61,295 against.
Fifty-onc municipalities voted for
the prohibition measure as compared
with 81 opposed to it. San Juan's vote
for prohibition was 5,117 and 2,245
against, and all the other large cities
were strongly on the dry side.
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YESTERDAYS RESULTS

National League
Cincinnati, /; Philadelphia, 3.
Chicago, 2; New York, 4.
st. Louis, /; Brooklyn, s.
Pittsburg, S-3; Boston, 60.
American League
Philadelphia, Ia; Detroit, 4-3.
New York, 70; Cleveland, Z; 10 in
ings.
Washington, 0-4; Chicago, Al.
Boston, 1; st. Louis, 0.
American Association
Milwaukee, S; Louisville, 6.
st. Paul, 0; Columbus, 3.
Minneapolis, 4; Toledo, 8; 5 innings
rain.
Kansas City, 4; Indianapolis, 6.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

DR.. b. Kahn, the optometrist, accom-
panied by his wife, left Cincinnati Fri
day for vacation to be spent at At
lantic City and French Lick, Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Attorney Charles L. DAILY informs us
that about fifteen from this section had
applied for appointments to go in
training for the Officers Reserve Corps
at FIT. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
CINCINNATI MARKET

CINCINNATI MARKET
GRAIN
Wheat-$2.2O0235.
Corn-$2O2@2.OS.
Oats-79c.
Rye-$2.4O@25O.
Hay-$17.50.
HOGS
Choice Packers and Butchers -
Sl5.50@15.60.
Common to choice sows - 10000
14.25.
Light Shippers-s1475@15.25.
Pigs-$120O@145C.
SHEEP
Sheep-$SO0.
Lambs-$15.50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

John Morgan, the young fellow who
was placed in Jail as a deserter from
the Kentucky National Guards, was re-
leased yesterday by order of GeEer,
Robert Williams, Lexington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Aaron Stokes, colored, will be tried
in Police Court this afternoon on
charge Of violating the local option
laws.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Mrs. r. A. Davis returned to her
home in New Richmond, Ohio, Tuesday
after short visit with her nephew,
Mr.. d. Z. Fee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

A car load of United States soldiers
passed East ON C. & o. train No. 2
yesterday afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19
NASHVILLE PRODUCE MARKET

Following are this mornings quota
lions on country produce telephoned at
3 o'clock BY the e. L. Manchester Pro-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Mr.. Robert L. Manwaring of Cincin-
natl, formerly of this city, is here for
a few days in the interest of the piano
business of Steinway & Sons.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Lottie Cox of Germantown has filed
suit in Circuit Court for divorce from
John Cox
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L00kf0R|1 bERE

AgOOd way to win the war would
be to elect certain members Of Con.
gress to talk the enemy to death-tbey
can do il with ease.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

When man volunteers give him a
medal for bravery. II he marries give
him two medals.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

FOR RENT-The old Daulton home,
on Riverside Terrace. This home is
modern throughout. Apply to Thos
l.. Evan e Co. 20-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-07-19

Mems "Bostonans" Low Shoes in Tan, Pat
ent, Wei Kid and Gun Metal $500 and
$3.50 values, now ......................$4 a.,
Belding banner., 1917-02-14

THE RETURN OF PERsHING

In the stress of more important
happenings the recrossing of the bor-
der by Major General Pershing at the
head of the punitive expedition re-
Gently attracted but slight notice.
1t is we'll, however, to consider Per-
shing's return and what it signifies
in connection with the latest inter-
national crisis.
AS to Major General Pershing and
his men, they have performed diff
ficult and trying service most admir-
ably. They have faced real dangers
unfinchingly, but, what is more, they
have conducted themselves in such a
manner that they have won the re-
spect of the Mexicans with whom they
came in contact, as proved by the
fact that thousands have followed
the American troops back to the
United States. We salute Pershing
and his men, and congratulate our
selves upon having such soldiers at
the call of the Nation.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
DRY LEGISLATION AT
LANSING PROGRESSING
All Parties Concerned in Drafting
Suitable Law Are Working
Harmoniously

"The story that a breach has oc-
Cured between Representative Wiley
and the Anti-Saloon League is abb
solutely without foundation" declar-
ed Grant M. Hudson, superintendent
Of the league, today. "There has not
been even a disagreement about de-
tails for dry legislation"
"Talk of split in the dry forces
of the legislature us positively silly"
said a member of the House Liquor
committee, to which the dry bills
have been referred. He added: "The
committeeman are studying the bills
by sections, and collecting all pos
sible information, preparatory to the
public hearings, which will take
place before a report is made. The
dry majority in the House is trying
to determine upon the best possible
bill, and that is the kind of a bill that
will be passed"
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
RECALLING A CERTAIN VISIT

Just at this time, says the Brooklyn
Eagle, when there is so much specu-
lation as to how we can get at Ger
many in case of war, there is a mark
ed tendency toward overemphasizing
our remoteness from the conflict. 1t
should not be forgotten that Germany
has declared her intention of bring
ing the war to close by submarine
operations. This suggests that Ger
many may not consider America so
far removed as to preclude her strik-
ing directly at us.
In this connection it is we'll to re-
call the visit not so long ago of one
Captain Rose, commanding German
subamrine of the latest type. The
U-53 made quite a stir around New
port, where she made friendly call,
and subsequently kept large num-
ber of our naval vessels busy picking
up survivors from ships sent to the
bottom off these shores. No one has
ever advanced a better theory as to
the purpose of the U-53's visit than
that it was engaged in giving dem
onstration. AS such, the exploit
should be recalled at this time by the
navy department, for it is important
to remember that Captain Koenig of
the Deutschland is not the only under
seas commander in Germany who
knows American waters.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14

Elizabeth Allen Hayes Northway
was born June %, 1887 at Eldersley,
Scotland and passed from earth life
February 4, 1917. When about six
wears Of age she with her fathers
family came to America. making the
trip across the Atlantic in sail boat.
She coud well remember the long
voyage, as they were seven days out
Of sight of land.
The family settled first at Mount
Forest, Canada, where they endured
the hardships Of pioneer life. After
few years they moved to lonia
county.
In the year 1856 Miss Allen met
and married Hugh Hayes. To this
union one daughter was born, Mrs.
Janet Belle Knapp, Of Belding. Mr..
Hayes died soon after, leaving the
young wife to many hardships, which
she bravely endured. In the year of
1861 she was again married to Chas.
Northway, who preceded her to the
other side eleven years hence. To
this union three children were born
born-Mrs. l.. r. Tuttle, Mrs. Ber-
nice Daniels of Sand Lake, and Mrs.
Fannie Brooks of Casnovia; also q
step-son, George Northway, of Low
ell.
Grandma Northway will be great
ly missed by all who knew her, es-
pecially her little grandchildren of
whom she was very fond. She was
friend to all and very kind and
loving mother.
The funeral services were in
charge of Rev. A. j. Blair music was
rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sim
mons. The interment was in the
Smvrna cemetery
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
SPAIN MAY BE MEDIATOR

Spain is the largest neutral now
absolutely free from ENHANCEMENT in
the world war, and is by far the best
equipped automatically to serve as an
Intermediary between the belligerent
groups. The practical certainty that
an American break with Austria also
cannot be avoided makes it more de-
sirable than ever that Spain should
remain outside the struggle.
King Alfonso has been officially
stated on several occasions to be
waiting for an opportunity that may
present itself to further moves to-
ward peace, and now that the use
fulness of the United States has been
impaired, stands as the most likely
mediator.
Spanish Ambassador Riano init
mated it was doubtful if Spain would
formally reply to President Wilson's
note to neutrals, as her taking over
of American interests in Germany
indicated that no matter how serious
ly she might protect Germany's ac-
tion, she would not as yet sever dip
lomatic relations.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
10000 Fires from a New Form of
Carelessness

A new form of fire peril is coming
into prominence as cause of much
destruction, and its fires are so dir
ectly associated with carelessness
that it has been deemed necessary to
issue a special warning to the people
of the United States. Because of
their convenience, small electric de-
vises, such as pressing irons, curling
irons, toasters, electric plate warm
ers, and electric sterilizers or heat
ers are now to be found in almost
every community. If these were US
ed with proper care the danger would
be negligible. but, unfortunately, a
proportion of their users does not
realize the peril of leaving them in
circuit when not in use. In such
cases these devices tend to become
overheated, whereupon they are like
ly to set fire to any thing combust-
ible with which they are in contact.
Most of these fires are small, but
the aggregate loss is large, and occa-
sional instances show extensive dam
age, as in the case of the $3.50,
fire in the Boston residence of Ex-
Governor DraperJ this was traced to
an electric plate warmer in the but
ler's pantry.
Fires of this class furnish a special
peril to life, being most frequent in
dwellings, and often breaking out at
night. A characteristic example is
that in which an electric pressing
iron is left upon the ironing board,
with the current turned on, and then
forgotten. In such a case the fire
may not occur until some hours lat
er. The burning of the residence of
John Wanamaker, several years ago,
was due to an electric pressing iron.
That this form of hazard is already
assuming large proportions appears
from the statistics. For example, the
Actuarial Bureau of the National
Board Of Fire Underwriters in one
day noted approximately one hum
dred reports of fires from this cause,
out of a total of two thousand losses
in days reports, and it estimated
that small electrical devices are caus-
ing fires at the rate of 10000 or more
in the course Of a year.
1t is safe to say that most of these
fires are entirely preventable, and can
be charged to nothing but careless
ness on the part of the user. Various
safety" devices have been added by
certain manufacturers of these ar
ticles, and among them are some that
are fairly effective, but there is one
absolute percaution which should be
borne in mind at all times by every
user, namely, that of shutting off the
current when not personally and con-
tinuously supervising the use.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
Z Smyrna School Notes

Well, we enjoyed out sleigh ride
to Belding one night last week. The
cold weather didn't matter-the show
was finel
Edward Talbot received the prize
for the spelling contest, but we start
ed another and all are working hard.
The eighth grade had test on the
Civil war. Markings were as fol-
lows: Harold Woodruff 90; Alburtie
Harris 96; Margaret Talbot 90; and
Edith Doying 80.
The fifth, sixth and eighth grades
are studying the Hundred Spelling
Demons" for spelling this week.
There was no school Tuesday and
Wednesday as Miss Byrne attended
the teachers institute at Ionia.
Since the extreme cold weather has
come we have given up coasting and
enjoyed ourselves with indoor games.
Edward and Willie Talbot were alb
sent Monday on account of illness.
We are going to have a valentine
box Wednesday and everyone will be
remembered as we drew names Fri
day.
One of the beginners in oral class.
"a hare is small snake"
The eighth grade are now studying
"Evangeline."
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
Obituary

county. e New n, York. YT M November eD i 5. 1892
and died at his home in Orleans Feb,
ruary 8, 1917. He was married to
she having died January II, 1892
To this union three children were
born-Alice L., William T., and John
M. York. On August he was mar
ried to Sarah Woodwork, whom with
the three children, and two sisters,
Mrs. w. r. Cutler of Ionia and Mrs.
/. Chamberlain of Buffalo, New York,
remain to mourn the loss of loving
husband. father and brother.
Mr.. York was one of the early
Free Methodists of Orleans. in which
church he was a faithful member
until his death.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14

(Ihls weeks Lettef1
We are having a grammar box at
our school now. All the pupils are
trying to nse better grammar.
We are to have a valentine box
Wednesday.
Each Of the pupils told something
about Lincoln Monday.
Since the weather has been so cold
the boys and girls have been playing
games in the schoolhouse.
Norma Tuthill has been absent
from school for three weeks.
Frank Stevens is able to attend
school again.
Helen Pierson and Leone Tuthill
are the editors this week.
Ethel M. Bowler, Teacher.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
Children Need Coats

Information is received that many
children of the city are in dire need
of overcoats to keep them warm
through the rest of the winter. If
anyone has a small garment that is
of no further use it will be appreciat-
ed if the owner will take it to the
child welfare room in the city hall
or deliver to CITY Clerk Conant.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
Cooled Him OFF

booze one of Belongs citizens was
placed in the lookup at the city hall
Saturday night by Nightwatchman
Wilson. The inmate became too hot
in the quarters and knocked out three
of the window lights. When found
Sunday morning he had cooled off
considerably.
Belding banner., 1917-02-14
Ashley School Notes
last Weeks Letter)

Norma Tuthill, Norma Pierson,
Frank Stevens and Leo Wittenbach
have been unable to attend school on
account of sickness.
We are having tests this week.
Ethel Tuthill has begun to read in
the third reader now.
The eighth grade pupils have COM
pleted the civil government of the
State of Michigan.
Our teacher is reading "Anne of
Green Gables" to us.