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Evening star., 1917-04-11
MOVE TO INCREASE
ACREAGE OF CROPS
Intensive Agriculture Theme at
St. Louis Meeting of Farm
Journal Publishers.
ACTION TAKEN IN STATES


BY the Associated Press
ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 1l.-Means of
inducing farmers by campaign of
publicity to increase their acreage of
grain and to produce normal crop of
cotton and similar staples by intensi-
fed farming in order to meet the de-
mand that probably would be made in
the United States while a state of war
exists with Germany. will be discussed
by editors and publishers of farm jour
nails, who meet here today
The meeting was called by Secretary
of Agriculture Houston. Delegates
from journals representing more than
10,000,000 readers among farmers have
accepted the invitation to take part in
the conference.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty -four
hours beginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Yes pm. So:
8 pm. 40: 12 midnight. 40; today. 4
a M, 43: am. At: u noon. 5s; pm, Sc.
Maximum. 60, at pm. today; minimum,
AZ. at an today.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum. 65: minimum, 80.
Darometer-Yesterd pm, 1899;
s pm. 1902: IL midnight, 1908: today.
4 a. m... sc. 04; am. 5000: IL noon, 30.03;
. nm '2991
Evening star., 1917-04-11
WEATHER..

For the District of Columbia and
fair tonight and probably to-
morrow: somewhat warmer tonight;
moderate west and southwest winds.
For Virginia. fair tonight and tomor-
row: somewhat warmer tonight; mod
crate westerly winds.
For West Virginia, fair tonight and
probably tomorrow; warmer tonight.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
New Jersey Governors Plan.

TRENTON. n. j.. April 11.-Gov. Edge
announced today that New Jersey was
prepared to accept loan of large es-
tates which would be placed under
cultivation to increase the nations
food supply.
Recruiting is imperative" the gov
ernor said, but SO is enlarged produc-
tion of farm staples. The man who
actually aids the state in increaS sing
the agricultural output this year is per-
forming the same high type of patriotic
service as the soldier in the trenches"
1t is the governors purpose to turn
into food producing areas many of the
estates which have been proffered for
military purposes
Indiana Mayors Meet.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 11.-On
the call of Gov. Goodrich, the mayors
of practically all Indiana cities met
here today to discuss palms for using
all idle land in and adjacent to the
cities of the state. The meeting is part
of the plan of the state officials to use
ton this year.
Suggestions made at the meeting
We're to make two distinct SURVEYS in
each city, one to determine where the
idle land lies and the other to ascer-
tain the men who will not be called to
the country's defense who are willing
to devote an hour a day or their spare
time to the cultivation of the idle land
Tractor owners agreed to use their
machines to plow the larger tracts of
land and agricultural experts agreed to
ourniSh advice and assistance
In his address before the MAYORS Gov.
Goodrich said that thousands of acres
in and around Indiana cities and towns
must be placed under cultivation if the
state is to meet the food situation
Announcement was made that word
had been received from President w. L.
Bryan of Indiana University that plans
were being made to cultivate every
available bit of the campus at the school
at Bloomington
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Tide Tables.

(Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey)
Today-Low tide. 4:S9 am and 5:31
pm; high tide. 1882 am and II pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 5:25 am. and
s.21 pm: high tide. 11:20 am. and
n m
Evening star., 1917-04-11
The Sun and Moon.

Today-Sun rose 5:37 am; sun sets
6:42 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5:36 am; sun
sets 6:43 pm.
Moon rises 1924 pm; sets 7:49 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
Condition of the Treasury.

Condition of the United States Treas
ury at close yesterday showed:
Net balance in general fund. $685.
e31. sos.
Total receipts. s2.S61.6S1
Total payments, $4,445,S45.
The deficit this fiscal year is S174,-
(65.0iS against a deficit of $54,799,739
last year, exclusive of Panama canal
and public debt transactions.
Evening star., 1917-04-11
NEW YORK LEAD MARKET,

'Taken at pm. local time. April 10.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
SCHOOL
7NEN
@zB
School Savings Banks.

Yesterday afternoon, Bankers N. S.
Calhoun, j. N. Kehoe, w. w. Ball, Jr.,
and R. M. Gather representing the
Maysville Banks and w. j. Caplinger
representing the schools, met with
Carlton A. Grier of the U. s. Bank
Note Co. in the rooms of the State
Trust Co. to consider a plan for in
stalling Pupils Saving Banks. Mr..
Caplinger had discussed the matter
previously with some of the bankers
but other plans considered involved
certain Objectionable features which
seem to be eliminated in the System
Bank Way" as presented by Mr.. Grier.
The plan in brief is that the teacher
along with her instruction in the car
dinal virtues of honesty, patriotism,
courtesy, etc., there is to be included
a little more of the Thrift idea as
taught so impressively and effectively
in Colonial days by Benjamin Frank
lin. When a pupil has such control of
his will power that he can deny the
present pleasure for the future gain
he can take his dime go to any one
of our banks and get the System
Bank" outfit. His teacher makes a
record of this on card the boy brings
her. The boy gets button from the
banker to identify him as a member
of the thrift club. As soon as he saves
a dollar he takes this to the banker
that gave him his Systematic Saving
envelope. and then gets his pass book
thus becoming one of the regular de-
positors of that bank.
We want to get the system in good
working order before vacation as one
of the advantages is that the pupils
may continue their school savings
regularly, through vacation - their
most productive time of the year.
Our Bankers said that if the system
would assist the teachers in teaching
habits of thrift and economy, they
would foot the bill. A banker of mar
row vision would not be in favor of
this, but when thoughtful man of
large caliber sees the great possibili-
ties Of character formation through
the teaching Of thrift he is usually
,magnanimous enough to invest his
money in the boy. What is thrift but
the exercise Of the will, the develop
ment Of moral stamina, the steadfast
refusal to yield to temptation.
Statistics show that in the United
States there are only 1OS who save
money out Of every 1000 population.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
R. tADAIR


The announcement Of Mr.. II. b.
Adair appears In today's issue Of the
Ledger, as a candidate for City Clerk,
at the coming November election. II
Is useless for us to dwell upon Mr..
Adairs qualifications for this very.
important position-the fact that he
has been for eleven years--connecte
with the well known law firms of
Sallee G Slattery and Slattery &
Rees-the character Of the work he Is
called upon to do and his close ap-
plication to his duties, especially fits
him for this end Of the city's work.
During the administration Of Mr..
Rees as the City Attorney, covering
a period Of four years, Mr.. Adalr was
closely identified with the city's af-
fairs. Prompt, courteous and thor
ough renders Mr.. Adair At, and having
spent his life in this community and
favorably known to every voter, his
candidacy will prove strong one.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
LUNCHEON BRIDGE

Mrs. Mary Fl. French beautifully en-
tertained at her palatial home on
Edgemont Thursday morning at 1890
o'clock in honor of Mrs. John G.
South, president of the Kentucky Suf-
frage League, with a luncheon bridge
party. There were five tables. Miss
Mary Alter Barbour and Miss Bessie
Johnson were awarded handsome
prizes. Following the party Mrs.
South was taken to Flemingsburg by
automobile, where she spoke last
evening in behalf of woman's suf-
frage. She was rendered reception
in that city by Mr.. and Mrs. Hord
Armstrong.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
ATTORNEYS LEAVE

Attorneys l.eWright Browning al,
J. NJ. Calhoun left yesterday after.
noon, via G. & o. for Cincinnati, er
route to Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind, near Indianapolis, where they
will enter officers training camp
These prominent young men made ap.
plication to enter officers training sew.
eral weeks ago. Yesterday morning
they received their orders to report
at the camp. They will return about
the latter part of August.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
FARM SOLD

The A. p. Gooding farm near Mays
lick was sold yesterday to Mr.. Sam
Rogers of Robertson county. The farm
which consists of 23O acres brought
the fancy price of sl76 per acre, q
total of $4,000. This is one of the
largest land deals in Mason county for
some time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
HOW THEY STAND
National League
POLICE THANKED

Chief of Police James Mackey yes
terday received a letter from FL Hasa
Temple A. A. o. n. Nj. s., of Ashland,
KY, which recently held its spring
ceremonial meeting in this city,
thanking him for the kindnesses
shown the Shrine during their visit
in this city. He was also mailed a
photograph taken at the corner of
Second and market streets of the
Mobiles.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
REPAINTING REDRYING PLANT

Mr.. John Faas, assisted by Messrs.
Frank Hunsicker and J. L. Gault, are
engaged in repainting the exterior of
the Heiser-Tuck Redrying Plant at
the corner of East Third street and
Union street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
4 FINE son

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. T.. w. Wallis
of Lexington Wednesday morning a
fine son. Squire and Mrs. d. L. Bull
lock of East Third street are the par
ents of Mrs. Wallis and Squire is hap
ply as a lark over his new grandson.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

r. F. Pollitt, son OF DR.. Pollitt, of
Minerva, has made application FOR ap-
pointment in the officers reserve
corps and expects to leave within
few days to take the examination at
Cincinnati.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
WANTED

builders, carpenters,
cabinet makers, joiners, caulkers,
first class pipe filters, and men who
know how to install marine engi-
mes. We have clean and we'll venti-
lated shops. Port Clinton is stu
ated on Lake Erie in the center of
the famous fruit growing district,
on the main line of the New York
Central Railroad; a good inexpen-
siye little town to make your home
in, within easy reach Of the Great
Lakes summer resorts, and there is
plenty of fishing, hunting, and boat
ing. No union shop. We offer good
wages and steady work. Transpor-
tation refunded. THE MATTHEWS
BOAT CO., Port Clinton, Ohio. lost
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. William Throckmorton
of Fifth street left yesterday to spend
several days in Cincinnati. They will
locate permanently in that city within
a few weeks.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

American Association
Columbus, 5; Milwaukee, l.
Toledo, 6; st. Paul, 4.
Indianapolis, 3; Minneapolis, 0.
Louisville-Kansas City; rain.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League

National League
Chicago, 3; Brooklyn, 1.
st. Louis, 0; Philadelphia, l.
Cincinnati, Q; New York, s.
Pittsburg, II; Boston, A.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

Compare this with 2SS in Italy, 3O2 in
England, 317 in Germany, 346 in
France, 1856 in Sweden, 397 in Belgium
and 544 in Switzerland. These figures
are for times prior to the war. We
have yet to learn the difference be-
tween prosperity and, progress. We
have spent beautifully and our savings
have been meager. We hear about
this being the most prosperous nation
in the world but we have been deceiv-
ing ourselves. Let the wheels of in
dustry of this nation stop for thirty
days, and the vast majority of our
citizens would be paupers. Did you
know that one person out of every
ten, who dies today in our large cities
is buried in the Potter's Field?.
We must get back to the days of
Franklin. Want and waste, extrava-
gance, debauchery, riotous living, must
cease-the nation needs to be remade
not only by talking thrift but by
teaching 1t as well. The pulpit, press
ard school should work together in
intoxicating such ideals.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
American League

American League
New York, /; Chicago, 0.
Philadelphia, /; st. Louis, 2.
Washington, 3; Cleveland, 4, .
Boston, 3; Detroit. |.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

WANTED-Laundress for a family of
four. Inquire at this Office or 105
Bank street or phone $50. S-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
OUR COLORED CITIZENS

Because of the Exhibition Day at
the C0lored High School the Women's
Home Missionary Society will not
meet today.
Ida NJ. Bradford, the wife of j. Fl.
Bradford, was called to the bedside of
her aunt, Mrs. lack Williams, at
Charlottesville, Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

Try Traxels White Mountain
Cake 12c. 4-8t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

Tonight at 1880 the grade pupils of
the Center Building will have a little
entertainment in connection with Pa
irons Day. The different grade teach
ers of that building have some of the
work of the pupils on exhibition in
their respective rooms. This work
will be left on for several days and
we urgently request that all of the
patrons inspect this work, as it rep
resents a great deal of effort on the
part of the pupils and teachers and
they will appreciate your inspection.
The program in the auditorium will
begin at 1880 and will last about an
hour and half. From 900 on until
1890 the rooms will be lighted, and
teachers and pupils will be anxious to
show you their work.
The P. T. A. of this building will
have charge of the free will offer
ing" that may be given at the door by
the patrons, who have already started
the fund for play ground apparatus.
Everybody is admitted free, but all
who care to give will find two of the
ladies ready to accept. The program
is to consist of songs, debate, recita-
tions and little plays.
Come out and hear the kiddies.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
CUTWORMS VERY BAD

Reports from over the county are
to the effect that cutworms are play
ing havoc with garden truck. One
man reports that they have even start
ed on his onion bed, something that
he had never seen before. After the
cutworms and the English sparrows
and jack frost get through with their
work nothing will be raised to eat
this fall.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

FOR SALE at retail or wholesale
200 bushels sound Yellow Ear Corn
must be sold by May 18th, or price
will be raised-as We have to release
the car. Phone 81 or see
NJ. +. COUGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
FOR SALE

FOR SALE--Jersey Cow. fresh In
few days. Second calf. Call A. NJ.
Casey. Maysvllle line on r. II. 4.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

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reau, Room 1879, Buffalo, N. Y.
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-11

Mr.. Sam Hall of Forest avenue is a
business visitor in Cincinnati.
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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
FIGHTING ON OESEL ISLAND
War Vessels, Occupy Northern
and Eastern Part of Island.

Pctrograd.-Fighting between the
Russians and tho German troops who
landed on Oesel Island, in the Gulf of
Riga, continues, according to the Rus
sian official statement.
The German forces, under the cover
of so war vessels, had occupied up to
10 O'Clock Saturday morning the
whole northern and eastern part of
the island and were within IL versts
of Arensburg, on the southern shore,
the Russian naval general staff an
nounced. The Russians still occupy
Serel Point and the Svorb peninsula,
on the southwestern coast.
Eight dreadnaughts, a dozen light
cruisers, 40 torpedo boats and 80 mine
sweepers participated in the German
landing on Oesel Island. The people
Of Petrograd received the news calm.
ly. The newspapers publish inter
views with some Of the cabinet min
listers and others, who agree that
while the operation seriously affects
Russia's strategic position, it does not
constitute an immediate menace to
the Russian capital.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
RECENT
WATERFRONT FIRE
100000 BUSHELS OF EXPORT
GRAIN BURNS IN BROOK
LyN ELEVATOR.
INcENDIARIsM IS SUSPECTED
Superintendent OF Destroyed Elevator
Believes the Explosion Inside Of
Building Is the Work Of
Bomb Planters.

Brooklyn-Reports of incendiarism
In connection with a disastrous wa
terfront fire, which destroyed an ele-
vator and nearly 100000 bushels of
grain here were revived when Fire
Chief Kenion issued statement say
ing the cause of the blaze would be
rigidly investigated. The property
loss is estimated at more than ST.
200, 900.
"There have been Sc waterfront
fires in New York City lately, and it
is improbable that all resulted from
natural causes" the chief said
The grain consumed was intended
for export, according to officials of
the New York Dock company, owners
of the elevator.
Supt. Tomlins, in charge Of the ele-
vator, declared the fire was caused by
an explosion inside the structure. He
said the nature of this explosion war
ranted the suspicion of bomb
planter being responsible. This
theory was scoffed by Fire Marshal
Brophy, who, after a preliminary In
yestigation, said he believed an ex-
plosion of grain dust" had occurred.
Each said the cause he assigned
would account for the blowing out of
a portion of wall where the fire orig.
mated. When the difficulty of COM
batting the flames became apparent,
every fire boat and every other avail
able piece of apparatus was called
into service.
The fire was one Of the most spec
tacular in the history Of the New
York waterfront.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
The ncat Squadron"

Great Britain was the first naval
power to build the battle cruiser. Close
on her heels came Germany. Russia
and Japan; but all others, including
the United States, have no battle
cruisers in their line of battle. 1t was
In 1907 when the Indomitable, the first
one was begun. One year later she
crossed the Atlantic at a speed Of a
little more than % miles an hour. The
Inflexible and Invincible followed, and,
when the European war came, Great
Britain had squadron that proved
Of immense worth to her. In the Jut-
land battle, however, three of the Brit
ish battle cruisers were sunk, shells
penetrating their armor and explod-
ing their magazines or boilers. The
armor of superintendent would
most probably have proved too strong
for the shells that destroyed these bat
tie cruisers. The famous "Cat Squad
rom" so called because 1t included the
Lion and Tiger, is today the last word
In the battle cruiser; but in a few
years the American battle cruisers
that are now being built will far out
strip the "cats" In every feature
Frank E. Evans, In st. Nicholas Maya
zine.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
ORDERS FOR FILLING GAPS.
Redistribution Of the Forces In the
Southern Army Cantonments.

Washington Redistribution Of the
forces in national army environments
in the South, Middle West and East
was ordered by the war department, in
order to fill up three national guard
divisions In Southern states to war
strength, and to provide for the organi-
cation of an additional national army
division composed Of negro troops.
The national guard divisions to be
filled up are the Thirtieth, Thirty-first
and Thirty-ninth, all composed of
troops from the far Southern states.
Drafted men from the national army
environments at Camp Jackson, Column
bia,. 8. c.; Camp Gordon, Atlanta, and
Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark, will be
transferred to fill the gaps. The re.
naming men at the three camps will
be consolidated at Camp jackson, to
compose one national army division.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, Dr.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, 0yerc0mes Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
rs they control the other organs to re-
markable degree and do tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filteriEg the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex.
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble,
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t
is DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-10-19

Here are few Of d long list Of per
tinent questions propounded by Sena-
tor Kenyon Of Iowa during the debate
in the United States senate on the pro-
hibition amendment:
"Why do we prohibit the boys in the
army and navy from having boozesand
permit those who remain OF home to
have It?
IF liquor is bad thing for the boys
in the trenches, why is it a good thing
for those at home?
"When they are willing to die for us,
should we not be willing to go dry for
them?
"When the food controller asks ev-
eryone in the country to conserve the
food supply, why must the food supply
going into beer be excepted?
IF more foodstuff goes into beer
than into whisky, why do we prevent
foodstuff going into whisky and permit
1t going into beer?
"Sixty per cent of the nation, terri
torially, is dry. Are not the feelings of
the people living in that territory en-
titled to any consideration?
"If the beer drinkers are going to
rebel unless they get their beer, will
the temperance people rebel unless they
get prohibition?
"Why do not the temperance people
claim that they will rebel also? The
temperance people will be for the ma
ton no matter If beer and whisky be
Rforced on them. Their patriotism does
not depend on having their own way.
eff some one were to take as much
foodstuff as goes into booze and dump
1t into the sea, what would the people
of the nation say?
"If someone should advance the ar
gument that this was necessary in or
der to appease certain people who be-
lieved in dumping foodstuffs into the
sea, and that If they did not do it 1t
would arouse riots, would we accede
to their request?"