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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-10-19

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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
DECLARATION OF war
Likely To Be Made Today BY Argen.
tina Government Intends to
Take Grave and Rapid Meas.
ures, High officials Says. -

Buenos Aires, September 21-The
Chamber Of Deputies late today post
poned discussion until tomorrow of
the crisis with Germany caused by
unfriendly action Of Count Won
Luxburg, the dismissed German min
lister. This postponement was taken
after receipt of statement for For
eign Minister Pueyrredon that the
government has received new infor-
nation which he will present to the
congress tomorrow.
After meeting of the ministry this
afternoon, it was announced that the
government was prepared to take
grave and rapid measures in view OF
certain new developments.
A high government official declared
that these measures probably would
include an immediate declaration OF
war against Germany. to be followed
by the despatch Of troops to Europe
News that Emperor William had ex-
pressed approval Of the loyalty dis
played by Count Won Luxburg, the
dismissed German minister. was re-
ceived here just before the opening OF
debate in the Chamber of Deputies to-
day, on the resolution declaring for a
rupture Of relation between Argen-
tina and Germany This was looked
on in some quarters as likely to has
ten materially the decision in favor
Of break,
Approval of the resolution was pre-
dicted in these quarters. Such action
1t is considered, would virtually as
sure an actual rupture, as the Senate
has already passed the resolution ia.
yoring the break and President
Irigoyen has announced he is willing
to follow the dictates Of the people.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS

Unless bad weather prevents Sun
day morning ut s O'clock the Column
bla Gas & Electric Company, will
start emptying their 2O.inch main
line In order to make necessary re-.
pairs to the large gate valves at Ger
mantOwn pike and the country sta
ton Of the Maysyille branch line.
We are Informed that II will take
about four hours 10 make these re-
pairs and turn gas back on the line.
During this time the natural gas
supply into Maysvllle will be cut off.
While these repairs are being made
and until they are sure that the gas
has been turned on again and the
pressure Is normal, Maysville gas
consumers are cautioned to be care.
full and keep all their gas burners
turned of. DON'T FORGET ANY
PILOT LIGHTS.
There will be some one at gas Of.
fee during Sunday who will answer
eliy inquiries.
MAYSvILLE GAS co.
BY HORACE J. Cochran, President
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
Won BERNsT0RFF
Spent Money To Sway Member Of
COngress-Asked $4,000 ApprO.
priatiOn To Influence
Lawmakers.

Washington, September 21-Secre-
tary Lansing today made public, as an
astounding addition to the series Of
disclosures covering German intri-
CUES in American and elsewhere, a
message sent by Count Won Bernstorff
in January of this year to the Ber-
lin Foreign Office requesting author
ity to pay out $4,000 to influence
Congress through an unnamed organ
ization, apparently known to the Ber-
lin authorities.
Count Won Berntorff indicated in
his message that money had been paid
this organization on former occasions
to perform the same work.
The text of the message: dated jan
uary % and made public without COM
rent, follows:
81 request authority to pay out up
10 $4,000 fifty thousand) dollars in
order, as on former occasions, to in
fluence Congress through the organi-
cation you know Of, which can per-
hops prevent war
81 am beginning in the meantime
t. act accordingly.
"In the above circumstances a pub
lie official German declaration in fa-
vor of Ireland is highly desirable, in
order to ain the support of Irish in
fluence here"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
KAISER AND EMPEROR
Express Hope Pope Can Arrange
;sPeace-Kalser Says He "Cherlsh.
es n lively Desire" That The
vatlcan's Appeal May
Meet With Success.

Amsterdam, September Il - The
replies of Kaiser William and Emperor
Charles to the Pope's recent peace
proposals were made public here to-
day.
In answer to Pope Benedict, the
German and Austro-Hungarian gov
vernments express the hope that the
pontiffs efforts may bring about a
cessation of hostilities. Emperor Will
liam "cherishes lively desire" that
the vatican appeal may meet with sue
cess.
Germany's reply is written by a
member Of the emperor's encourage
while that Of Austro-Hungary is a
personal missive from Emperor
Charles. Both notes to the pope were
made public almost simultaneously
and apparently both follow the same
general trend.
Emperor Charles declares the
Popes's proposals will lead to peace
If the belligerent nations would enter
into negotiations in the sense Of the
pontiffs suggestions, in which he sees
a suitable basis for initiating ex-
tchanges toward just and lasting
peace. He expresses the hope that
the opposing belligerents may be ami
mated by the same idea.
The future arrangement of the
world, the emperor says, must be
based on the elimination of armed
force, the freedom of the seas and
on the rule of international justice
and legality.
Emperor William has been follow.
ing the efforts of Pope Benedict to-
ward peace with high respect ant
sincere gratitude" The German repl,
designates.
| The Austrian emperor admits tha
the future arrangements of the worlt
must be based on the elimination o.
armed force and on the rule of inter
national justice and legality.
| Austria-Hungary's ruler received
the pontiff's note with Thankful
heart and with an expression of hop,
that the pontiff's efforts may lead tt
the realization of the emperor's desire
flor a lasting and honorable peace fol
all parties.
| Freedom Of the seas is one of tht
peace hopes of Emperor Charles il
order that heavy material burdens
could be taken from the nations O.
the earth and new courses of pros
lperity opened to them.
| Austria is prepared, the rulel
states, to enter into negotiations fol
| the submission of international dis
putes to compulsory arbitration.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
NEAL HEART AT PASTINIE TODAY

"Swede Hearts" a special photeplay
featuring the popular star Neal Heart
is one of the splendid photoplays to
be shown at the Pastime today. 9th
ers on the program are that funny
fellow Musty Suffer, and a big 1O1-
Bison western picture entitled Mon
ey and Mystery"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
NO PLACE LIKE NASHVILLE

In card to the Ledger from Louis
vile. Mr.. Harry>C. Curran says.
Kind regards to the groom and to
all the boys. After all, no place or
people like Maysville and her inhabi-
tants. still would rather b, can
die thMe than an arc light in some
other place
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
ARBUCKLE SUGAR REFINERY
CLOSES DOWN

She M. G. Russell Grocery Com
pany received telegram this morn
ing from the Arbuckle Sugar Retin-
cry Company Of New York stating
that its plants had been forced to
close down on account Of a lack Of
raw material.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
AMT 1T THE TRUTH

Sam Stairs says in the Dover News:
If Mr.. Hoover don't "hoove" in sight
pretty soon with that coalprice reu-
lation, we know Of an editor who will
be forced to inaugurate some heatless
days as well as meatless days; and II
he escapes a pantsless and shirtless
period he will count himself in luck.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

In the Mason County Court yester-
day ]. W. Wallingford was appointed
guardian. of Burgess Wallingfori,
Mary E. Landreth, Anna L. Walling-
ford, Grant Wallingford, Bruce Wal
lingford and Ella Wallingford and he
qualified as such with ]. M. Collins as
surety on bond.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

The Parent Teachers Association
Of the Central building met for the
first session Of this year. Miss Grays
room, which is the fourth grade, had
the greatest number Of parents pres
ent and received the P. r. A. picture
for one month. This grade also has
to furnish the entertainment for the
next meeting
Plans we're practically completed
for installing a fine new playground
equipment The association has $124
III its treasury The apparatus will
cost about S163. Plans were discuss
ed for making more money. The pic
ture show, "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook
Farm" will be given in its interest. A
lecture course was discussed and also
few individual entertainments were
put before the session as to their
value of making money for the p. T.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
wEIs CENTRAL MARKET.

Rev. ]. W. Simpson has been ap-
pointed by Rev. J. d. Redd to take
charge Of the East Second Street
Methodist Church for the present. He
win preach tomorrow both morning
and evening All are cordially In
vltsd-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
ON MY HONEYMOON

so hold your INSURANCE for me
until l. get back. I have the esm.
panies to serve you in the best posi-.
bic manner, whether 1t be Fire, Life
or Autamobile-in the city or on the
farm. Come in and let me talk ever
a Life Policy with ysu.
C. FRANK NASH
Ledger Building. Phone 40.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
MRS. DICKEY CRITICALLY ILL.,

The Bourbon News says: Mrs. j.
J. Dickey continues critically Ill at
the Methodist parsonage in Hutchi-
son. On account of her illness, Rev
Dickey, who was recently assigned
charge of the congregation Of the
East Maysville church, has been un.
able to leave her.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
CHILDREN

Come to us and we will give you
System Bank. Ten cents opens an
account and we will pay you per
cent. interest.
FIRST-STANDARD BANK AND
TRUST COMPANY.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

ARE YOU A MOVIE FAN? Get
copy of who's Who in Movie Land,
telling all about the motion picture
actors, with pictures. Ten cents post
paid. Standards Press, 112 Water St.
Boston, Mass.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

There will be no Ice delivery on
Sunday, until further notice so please
give your order on Saturday.
2O-tf w. P. NEWDIGATE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

Miss Garnet Sowards of Greenup,
who has been attending school in Gin
cinnati, came up yesterday afternoon
for a short visit to Miss Dorothy
Hockaday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Christian Church will meet Monday
afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock with Mrs. j.
Ed Parker, 1872 East Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

WHO HAS A SECONDHAND
SMALL GAS HEATER IN GOOD
CONDITION THEY WANT TO SELF
CALL THIS OFFICE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
SATURDAYS SALE

SAIOnDAI>O DALE
Lard-10.ponnd can, s2.S5; 5.pOund
can, s1.35; S.pound can, 80 cents
while they last.
HAMS cents pound.
Bac0n-SS cents pound.
Best Roasts-1S cents, 10 cents and
IA cents pound.
Chuck Steak-17 cents pounds.
Pure Pork Sausage 30 cents pound
Fresh Liver Pudding - 9 for II
cents.
WEIE CENTRAL MARKET.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22

1t was furthermore decided that the
new playground equipment Of swings,
s ides and flying trapeze should have
sold foundations of concrete. The
apparatus will be placed in the yard
Of the house next door and owned by
the school. Temporary rope swings
are going to be placed there until the
new equipment comes.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-22
Mason County's Second Contingent
Left Early This Mornlng-Were
Entertained Last Night-Rob.
erts0n County Boys
Also Leave.

Haydens Carpenter.
William Limerick.
Dimitrious Carambellas.
Bowden H. Cummins.
Carl o. Walthers.
John 8. West.
Elijah Applegate.
Thomas s. Moore.
Harmon H. Adams.
Grover Kidder.
Ben Humphreys.
Charles 8. Weaver.
Charles Kelley.
Henry Mckee.
Albert l.. Thomas
Reason Wallingford.
William Lee Lundrigan.
Everett Poe.
John H. Strausbaugh.
Harold M. .Willett.
Walter Seamond.
James w. Cole.
John Lysle Threlkeld.
John L. Young.
Fred w. Mains,
william L. Ryder.
Lee Porter Ray.
Joseph 8. Hines.
Walter R. Selby.
Frank Joseph Seamon.
James Dwire.
James c. Davis.
Clarence Collins Rees.
Oscar Wallingford.
Theodore Cullen.
Lewis Cont.
John ]. Dice.
Roy M. Snedigar.
Harold Robertson.
John Hillery 0rme,
Charles e. Wells,
Charles Schmidt.
Leslie B. Clifford.
Thomas P. Cooper.
Jesse e. Moran.
Robert A. Means.
Alternates
John d. Grant.
Yancey Tuel.
Albert c. Savage.
Irwin Clifford.
The second increment of the Rob
ertson county men arrived here yes
terday afternoon and took quarter
for the night at the Whitehall Hotel
The party composed the following
young men: Weber w. Wells, Georg
Moran, Grover G. Adkins, Milton Mul
likin, John w. Moreland, Homer N
Stevenson, John r. Poe, Grover {
Henson, Jacob 8. Owsley, Fole
Conner, c. T. Bramel, Nate Massey
John Burns, Millard Moran. The me
were in charge Of Mr.. Joseph W. Lin
willie, of the Robertson county boart
The men composing the second con
tingent of Mason and Robertson coun
ty boys were entertained at the Wash
ington Theater last night by Man
ayers Russell and Watkins. After tn
show the boys were entertained with
light luncheon and q general goo
time. Hon. w. D. Cochran made
short address to the boys which wa
greatly appreciated by all.
Following is short poem con
posed by Jamns W. Cole. one ofsti
Mason county boys who left, TIL
morning:
Over the ocean shd over the wave
We are going to France our countl
to save,
II MY be me or II may be you
That will shed our blood for the Re
White ami Blue
We leave our families. our home, o,
all
To answer our country's patriot
call;
Though the battle be bloody, brave
we'll face.
To Keep our nation free from di
grace.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Scout Notes

A number of the friends and
parents of the Boy Scouts Mt.
teuded their meeting last Friday
evening. Raymond Baker re.
cnived his Second Glass badge
and seven boys received their
TanderfoOt badges. The Boy
Scout Troop now has two patrols
the. Eagle and the Curlew.
Parents and friends are request
ed to come to all of our meetings.
Our next meeting will be- at tho
school building Friday evening,
Jan. II, at $50.
The following boys are mem
bers Of the Curlew Patrol:
Weldon Dyer, Patrol Lender.
Alton Coday, Assistant Patrol
Leader.
LA McCrite.
Edgar Brazeal.
Forest BrentIinger.
Herbert Brentlinger.
Dewey Davis.
Perry Roberts. Candidate.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11

At the meeting of Mansfield
Camp. No. 344s. Modern Wood
men of America. Saturday night,
Frank Hudson was adopted AS a
member, and J. w. Brazeal in.
stalled the officers for the ensu.
ing year, the list being as fol
lows:
j. w. Brazeal, Past Consul.
WA. Black, Venerable Consul.
TIE Lenhart, Worthy Adviser.
James Cuday, Banker.
Henry Dennis, Clerk.
Il. f. Coats, Escort.
Ezra Dennis. Waterman.
Gus BrazeaI. Sentry.
DrS. j. A. Fuson and r. NJ.
Rogers, Camp Physicians.
j. W. Brentlinger. Manager.
The other managers are G. W.
Tripp and l.. b. Johnson.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
The Habit of Taking Cold.

With many people taking cold
is a habit, bnt fortunately one
that is easily broken Take a
cold sponge bath every morning
when yon first q, out of bed
not ice cold, but a temperature
of about AO'F. Also sleep with
your window up. Do this and
you will seldom take cold. When
you do take cold take chamber
lain's Cough l.emedy and get
rid of it as quickly as possible
Obtainable everywhere. adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Stiff, Sore Muscles Relieved

Cramped muscles or soreness
following Il cold or case of grippe
%arr-cased and relieved by an APP
plication of Sloan's Liniment.
Does not stain the skin or clog
tn" pores like musSy ointments
or pIasters and %penetrates quick
l.y without rubbing. Timber UP
your muscles after exercise,
drive out tho pains and aches If
rheumatism, neuralgia. lumhag,,
strains, sprains and bruises with
SlOan'S Liniment. Get q bottle
today. At all Druggists, 25c-A AID
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
!. O. O. F. Note.

The oificerS.el CT of I n several
Odd Follow lodges of Wright
county will be installed on the
following dates:
Jericho, January T..
= Mansfield, January Is.
Mountain Grove, January lS.
Norwood, January -.
Names. January 20.
Grovcspring, January -.
w. A. NEWTON.
District Deputy Grand Master.
The elective officers IF the
Hartville LOO II lodge, recently
installed by D.. d G. NJ. W. A.
Newton, are:
Barney Shropshire, Noble
Grand.
Ray Wood, Vice Grand.
r.. ID. Garner, Secretary.
II. p. Oliver, Treasurer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Christian Endeavor Program
Jan. II, NJ. r. Church.

Jan. II, NJ. r. Church.
Subject: Ought. P.. 20: II.
"a pledge meeting).
Leader Mrs. w. &. COday. .
What are some feelings and
actions 1h't show IA lack of trust
in Christ: Lois Beach.
How can our trust in Christ be
increased: LeOna Hoover.
How can we increase our re.
gard for our promises: j.. G..
Carter. y
How will our striving in good
causes affect our characters:
Mabel Coday.
How can We como to like the
things that Christ like s: w. A.
BLACK.
What are the advantages of
daily prayer? Mrs. j. d. Rcy,
nolds.
What method of Bible reading
do you enjoy m1sI: Mrs. d. w.
Hoover.
What gains come from Bible.
reading. Mamie Is a. h.
What does clurcLrsupport in
cludc? VIC. Coday.
What are some Christian En-.
deavOr duties that are most Of
ten neglected? Lula Riley.
How can we best prepare TO
take part in the meeting: Mrs.
j. &. Carter.
Election Of officers.
Roll call.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Constipation Makes
Dull

That draggy, liStless, Cypress,
ed feeling generally results from
constipation. The intestines arr
clogged and the blood becomes
poisoned. Relieve this condition
at once. with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills; this gentle, non: gripping
laxative is quickly effective. A
dose at bedtime will make you
feel brighter in the morning. Get
a bottle to lay at your Druggist,
Pc. Adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
You Love to- Linger

Over a glass of our ginger ale. 1t
has the snap and go to it that
tickles your palate and fills you
with vim. And there's n reason
for it-there'S a reason why all
our bottled goods are good; and
the reason is-purity. Doctors
prescribe Ginger Ale; nothing
better with that cold. Ask your
dealer or send to us If they won't
supply you.
Electric BOttling Company
Springfield, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Fat Folks Learn How to
Reduce Your Weight
A Simple. Safe. Reliable Way

People who are 0ver-burdened witt
superfuous fat, know only too we'll thu
discomfort and ridicule that over.stnll
people have to bear.
II yon are carrying around 5 or IL
pounds of unhealthy fat yon are unnec.
cessarily weakening yonr vital organs
and are carrying a burden which de.
stroys the beauty Of your figure.
There is no need Of anyone suffering
from supertinous fat. II you want to
reduce your weight in a simple, safe
and reliable way, without starvation,
diet or tiresome exercise, spend as
much time as you can in the open air,
breathe deeply and get from any good
druggist a box of tassco; take n tab
let after each meal aud one before re-
firing at night.
Weigh Yourself once n week so as to
know just how fast yon are losing
weight, and don't leave off the treat.
ment or even skip u single dose until
yOn are down to normal.
Tassco is absolutely harmless, is
pleasant to take, helps digestion and is
designed to consume the excessive fatty
tissue by increasing the oxygen-carrying
power of the blood. Even a few days
treatment should show a noticeable re-
duction in weight, footsteps become
lighter, your work seem easier and
lighter and more buoyant feeling takes
possession of your whole being.
Every person who suffers from super
tnous fat should give this treatment a
trial, there is nothing better. adv.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
George Harris visited relatives
in Douglas county during the
week..

Lrme back may come from
over. work, cold settled in the
muscles Of the back, or from dis
ease, In the two former cases
the right remedy is BALLARD'S
SNOW LINIMENT. 1t should
be rubbed in thoroughly over ths
affected part, the relief will be-
prdmpt and satisfactory. Price
2ac, aoc and Si.0O per hottie.
SOLD by Fuson Drug Co.-ady.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11
Everyone Should Drink
Glass Of. Water To
Clean Kidneys
II Your Back Hurts OF Bladder Boihers
You Drink Lots Of Water

When -your kidneys hurt and yonr
back feels sore, don't get scared and
preceed to load your stomach with a
lot Of drugs that excite the kidneys and
~irritate the entire urinary tract. Keep
your kidneys clean like you keep your
bowels clean, by finishing them with
cold water and kidneco which removes
the body's nrinous waste and stimulates
them to their normal activity. The
function OF the kidneys is Ia filter the
blood. In "a hours they strain from it
500 grains Of acid and waste, SO we can
readily understand the vital Importance
of keeping the kidneys active
Drink lots Of WATERPROOF cant drink
too much; also get from your druggist
about II dozen s grain kidneco tablets,
take one tablet before each meal and at
bedtime with a glass OF water for a few
days and yonr kidneys will act fine.
This famous remedy is made from per-
fectly harmless ingredients and acts
quickly, and has been used for genera
tons to clean and stimulate cIogged
kidneys; also to nentralizs the acids in
urine SO it no longer Is Il source of irri-
%tation, thus ending bladder weakness.
Kidneco is inexpensive, cannot %injure,
Make no mistake, insist on kidncco
which everyone should take now and
then to keep their kidneys clean and
active. Try this, also keep up the wa
ter drinking and no doubt yon will
wonder what became Of your kidney
tronbln nnl hnnk anLa -ndu
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-01-11

A dry, hacking cough is hard
on the lungs, often causing them
TO bleed. BALLARD'S HORE
HOUND SYRUP is u healing
balm that quickly repairs dam
age in the lungs and air pas
sages. Price 2ac, soc and 81 90
per bottle. Sold by Fason Drug
Co.-adv.