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New Britain herald., 1917-07-12
Hard Task for Argentina.

Baltimore American) Argentina demands reparation from Germany for torpedoing of Argentine vessels. If she gets it the other na- tions will be curious to know how she did it.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

The Germans are now talking about peace with honor'', but who is going to supply them with the honor?- Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12
He Explains.
G. H. G.. S65 Stanley St

Louisville Courier-J ournal) How did you get rid of all your money?'
 Some of it I was touched for and some of it was tagged for.'
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

Our national excursion into prohl- bition will cost us some $6iO, 00O,O Ooo this year in lost revenues. But that S the least important phase of the ques- tion.-PaSsaic News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

The House of Hohenzollern is com- ing in for its Spring cleaning-long neglected
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

When American manufacturers be- gin taking over German patents they will find lots of them that sound mighty nkeefied-9oston Transcript
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

As far as the time element is con. cerned, China may be called a very limited monarchy.-Water Re- publican.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

The college graduates have all gone out to harvest the crops, equipped with mandolins, banjos and baseball masks-Meriden Journal.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

Motto of the Order of Gam brinus Cheer up! The thirst is yet to come Life
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

The submarine that turned out to be an oyster stake should offer an ,n- spirin4 theme to MT. Creel.-NeT York Evening Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

And the Boston Journal calls him Charles Chaplin Creel.-MeridenR Rec ord.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Anyhow, George Creel is not too proud to fake.-Berkshire Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12
ERZBERGER SON OF
 INDUSTRIOUS TAILOR
Leader of Centerist Party in Reich- stag Won Fame Though
 of Humble Birth

Matthias Erzberger. one of the leading personalities in the present German crisis. is a schoolmaster. He Is the son of a poor tailor, and to this fact he largely owes his sudden rise to popularity from among the members of the Clerical party in the
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

A Massa achusetts joy rider, female persuasion, stole the star from the COD who halted her. Thus does bu- collie authority suffer another jolt at the hands of progress.-Paterson Press-Guardian.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

A gentleman of alert business per- captions informs us that he has sold his Liberty bond to buy barrel Of whisl1ey, which he hopes to sell for enough to enable ,him to pay his sub- scripton to the Red Cross-New York Slln.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-12

Chinese history today, with it's revo- lution, publications, revolts and count CT revolutions, can be adequately re- corded only by the motion picture camera-New York Sum-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Mr.. Simon Crowell, who was strick-
en- with paralysis several months ago
and who has been improving slowly
ever since, was suddenly seized with
convulsions at his home at Front and
Walnut streets Sunday night and up to
this morning had not regained con-
sciousness. Mr.. Crowell has made a
remarkable fight against his terrible
affliction, and it was thought and
hoped that his strong constitution
would enable him to come out con-
queror, but the sudden turn for the
worse in his condition makes it ex-
tremely doubtful of his recovery. How
ever, his many friends hope for the
best. :
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
MANY SEE PICTURE

A large crowd was present at the
Washington Opera House last evening
to see Mary Pickford in "The Pride OF
the Clan" This picture was said by
many to be one Of the best pictures OF
this famous star ever seen on Local
screen and 1t certainly was good
one. The proceeds of the evening was
turned over to the ladies' of the Chris.
tian Church. A very neat sum was
realized as there was crowded house
ut every performance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
A GOOD MOVE

In the Chamber Of Commerce Bulle-
tin issued this morning we find the fol-
lowing:
The Chamber of Commerce proposes
to give a great deal Of attention to ex-
panding and intensifying our present
rural trade area. This is very i'm
portant matter and any pertinent sug-
gestions which members have would
be gladly received. Our rural trade at
present is only a small percentage OF
what is possible through proper meth
eds of development.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
WILL GO TO MISSOURI

Mr. Hermann Calvert has resigned
his position with A. G. Sulser Co., and
in company with Mr.. Clyde Ingram
will, in a few days, leave for st.
Joseph, Mo-, where they will locate.
Maysville will certainly lose two of her
most prominent young men. We wish
them a great deal of success in their
new field.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
LIBRARY REOPENED

The Public Library opened yester-
day after being closed for the past
month. An accident to the boiler of
the furnace was the cause of the IL
brary being compelled to close. A
number Of visitors were present all
day yesterday. The library is one OF
the most popular public institutions
In the city and great many people
depend on it for their reading.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
BUSY DAY
Was Had In Squire Bauer's Court Yes.
terday, A Large Number Of Cases
Being Tried by the Justice
Two Held to Grand
Jury.

On account of the illness Of Police
Judge John l.. Whitaker yesterday, the
cases that would have been tried in
Police Court were turned over to
Squire Fred w. Bauer. The Justice
had very large docket for the day.
Elsie Lewis, Frank Brown and Dem
ny Conners were fined $5.15 apiece for
being drunk.
veach Anderson was fined $25 and
costs for breach of the peace. His
brother, Jerry Anderson, was sent to
Jail for contempt to court when he re-
fused to testify against him.
Pat Minor and John Breckinridge,
who were arrested by the police on
Saturday night for having liquor in
their possession for the purpose of
sale, were held over to the March
term of the Mason County Grand Jury,
their bonds being placed at $1O0 each.
The latter gave bond and was re-
leased.
Following the cases tried before
Squire Bauer, County Judge w. H.
Rice held court in order to try Robert
Beckett for grand larceny and Robert
Outten for appropriating money for his
own use. The Beckett case was tried
first.
The young negro was arrested on
Saturday night when seen coming
from the cellar of the l.. M. Cavendisll
Five and Ten Cent Store. On the stand
he said that he had stolers from the
cash registers of the store on several
occasions, having visited there twice
last week.
Mr.. Cavendish, the owner of the
store, said that on Friday morning his
registers were short about $11,50 ant
on Saturday morning $3.50. The loss
of the money on the first night hat
made the gentleman suspicious and hi
conferred with Chief Mackey regard
ing his loss. He was advised to mari
the money. He took the numbers o
the paper money. Later when the Of
ficers went to the home of Amanda
Barnes, with whom the boy makes hi
home, they found some money which
Mr.. Cavendish identified by the mum
bers.
The boy was held to the Grand Jur!
as the lower court did not have juris
diction. Amanda Barnes was also'hel
over for receiving stolen goods know
ingly but she was allowed to go OF
her own recognizance.
RobertOutten was released on ;
charge of converting another's proper
ty to his own use. A farmer claimed
he had given Outten a dollar to ge
him some whiskey and that the latte
4 failed to produce. The testimony wa,
not strong enough to secure convic
tion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
NEW AUTO OUT

The new Health League auto was
seen on the streets yesterday. 1t is a
very attractive machine and has the
emblem of the Red Cross Service
painted on it in a very conspicuous
position. The auto will be used ef-
fectively by Miss Casey in the cam
paign to raise the money for the
sanitary survey of the county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
SUCCESSFUL SALE

The sale of George w. Hook at his
farm near Springdale yesterday was
very successful. A very large crowd
was present and the bidding was rath-
er spirited. A number of Maysville
people attended the sale.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
HAS MOVED GROCERY

Mr.. Marion Moore, the groceryman
has removed his store to the Duley
property just across the street from
his former location. Mr.. Moore has
been planning to move for some sew.
eral weeks. He will soon be complete.
ly installed in his new store.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Linville, the four year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Austin, of East Second
street. continues very i'll. In order to
relieve his condition an operation will
be performed this morning, which We
hope will be the means Of restoring the
bright little fellow to health.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
SOLD SEVERAL PIANOS

Mcllvain, Knox & Diener have sold a
number of Starr pianos since the in
stallation of this line about a week
ago. This piano is one of the leading
makes and will doubtless prove very
popular In this section of the country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Wyandotte Tribe No. 3 |. o. r. NJ
Will have three candidates for the
Adoption degree tonight and large
crowd is expected to turn out to sec
Capt. Richardson's excellent degree
team confer this degree, All members
requested to be present. All visiting
brothers welcome.
F. G. HUNSICKER, Sachem.
Duke White, X. of r.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Mrs. Neal Hubbard returned to her
home on upper Short street yesterday
after a two weeks visit with
Judge and Mrs. G. D. Edmonds of Cow
ington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
LYKINS.THOROUGHMAN

Mr.. William w. Thoroughman OF
this city and Miss Ruth Lykins OF
Tolesboro were granted a license to
wed yesterday by County Clerk ]. J.
Owens. They were later married at
the home of the bride.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Third
Street M. E. Church will meet at the
church Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock. A full attendance of the men,
bership Is desired.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Mr.. hevi Coburn Of the Stone Lick
neighborhood. and one of the Ledgers
valued friends. was a visitor In this
city Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
DE KALB LODGE l. 9. 0. F.

The regular weekly meeting of De
Kalb Lodge No. 70 I. o. o. F. tonight
at o'clock. All members urged
to be present.
John W. Thompson, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
FIRST DISTRICT p. I. A.

The First District P. T. A. will hold
a called meeting at the school building
tomorrow at 8 p. IN. Business Of i'm
portance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
SALE TOMORROW

The Morris Kirk Sale will take
place tomorrow morning, Wednesday
at 10 o'clock, on his farm two miles
from Fern Leaf. See notice on page
four of todays Ledger.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Mrs. John Bramel, who has been
quite III at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Fannie Geisel, on West Front
street, Is improving nicely.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
BARGAINS

The Mason Lumber Company having
equipped their plant for manufacturing
furniture, offer in today's Ledger their
entire stock Of building material at
cost See ad in another column.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
APPOINTED ADMINISTRATOR

In the Mason County Court yester-
day ordered that Thomas Watson be
appointed administrator of Margaret
Watson, deceased, and he qualified as
such with Eneas Myall and John Cole
as sureties on bond.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
WANTED

Two experienced automobile
repair men. Apply at Central
Garage.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Mr.. Crowell died at 1915 this morn.
ing without regaining consciousness.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

On account of having our factory
equipped for Manufacturing Furniture
we have decided to discontinue our
Retail Lumber and Planning Mill Busi-
ness and will offer our entire retail
stock for sale at cost price. This
stock consists OF
ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER
WINDOWS, DOORS,
MOULDINGS, CEILING,
WEATHERBOARDING
and a number of other items too num-
erous to mention.
We will sell in this sale one Team of
Mules, one Set Double Harness. one
Set Single Harness, one 31s Thornhill,
one 3A Weber Wagons, one Small De-
livery Wagon. Beginning today we
will discontinue free delivery, and will
sell for cash only. If in need of any
thing in the building line you can not
afford to miss this sale,
And to those knowing themselves in.
debted to us we will insist upon
prompt settlement.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
SPECIAL BARGAIN RATE

Courier-Journal by mail one year
$4.O0. Good only this month. Sub
scribe at once. DE NUZIE, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27

Rev. P. M. Jones is confined to his
home threatened with pneumonia.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
MASON LUMBER COMPANY,
DAMAGED GOODS

Return engagement by popular re-
quest. Pastime Theater Tuesday
March 6. Children under 16 years
OF age not admitted. Admission only
Is cents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-27
WANTED

A copy Of the Ledger dated jan
uary 20.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
YOUTH DRINKS
HALF OUNCE OF
CARbOLIC ACID
Drains Bottle in Foundry
After Workmen Kid" Him
About Draft.

William F. Waterman. 20 years old,
Wednesday drank an ounce of car
| bolic acid in an attempt to end his
lift, crazed. it is said, by fear he would
be conscripted.
I'll not do it again." he said as
DR.. c. P. Colburn and M. ]. Quigley,
druggist, worked on him to save his
life, shortly after he drank the poison
in the foundry of the Swayne- Robin
son company.
An antidote was given him by Quig-
ley. Two hours later, at his rooming
house, 213 North c street, he had
fully recovered, although he was very
weak.
His Second Attempt
According to police it is the second
unsuccessful attempt he has made dur
ing the last year to end his life.
I'm tired of living and have moth
ing to live for. l wish / were dead"
he told DR.. Colburn.
Waterman was employed at the
Lontz foundry as a moulder, but was
not working Wednesday. He went to
the Swayne-Robinson company to see
friends and claimed they "kidded"
him into the belief that he would be
conscripted for military service, de-
spite the fact that he is under the
age and ineligible on the first draft
He's Hard to Kill
Although half ounce of acid is a
sufficient quantity to kill person,
Waterman at no time lapsed into I'M
consciousness.
Several weeks ago, Waterman left
his home at PIT North Second street.
and went to rooming house at 213
North G street According to his
uncle, John Klingman, AL North D
street. Walterman's mother had up
braided aim because of his drinking.
Klingman said he had been drink
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
Farmers Advised To
Stack Their Wheat

Advice to farmers to stack and hold
their wheat on the farm for the pres
ent. has been received by farmers in
Wayne county from Harry e. Barnard,
OF Indianapolis, who is acting in Ind
lana for Herbert Hoover, national food
administrator.
1t is pointed out that II the advice
is not followed elevators throughout
the country will be overtaxed, and
farmers are asked to cooperate with
the United States government in its
plan to handle the country's food sup
ply Systematically in the present war
crisis
Barnard regards 1t better to stack
the wheat as long as possible, rather
than store it in granaries, causing the
loss of much through ordinary wastage
in handling.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
INDIANA WOMEN
TO BE ENROLLED

INDIANAPOLIS, July 1S.-Endorse-
ment of a campaign to enroll. on Aug
ust Is. every housewife in Indiana, in
the Hoover Food Conservation Move
ment, was given by the state council
Of defense today after hearing Of the
plan worked out by DR.. Harry E. Barn
ard, volunteer representative of the
national food director In Indiana, at
the regular session of the council to-
day.
The council also gave its approval
of the plan of Prof G. l. Christie to
hold practical demonstrations of eff
fective and successful methods of
conserving fruit and vegetables In
every county in Indiana.
Prof Christian reported great losses
Of food stuff due, he said to the failure
of many producers to realize the posi-
bilities of modern methods as applies
to the preservation of vegetables.
Mrs. Carl Fisher, Of Indianapolis,
will assist Dr. Barnard in directing the
enrolment Of Indiana women in the
food conservation organization ordered
by Mr.. Hoover.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
Draft Army Will
Take EN-, Says Hayes

Men who have been turned down
for the regular army because of physic-
al defects will be taken in the draft
army, unless something serious is the
matter with them, says Recruiting
Sergeant Hayes.
Since Hayes has been in the Rich
mond station he has accepted just four
out of sixteen men who applied, but
many more than this will be taken in
the draft
Many men who come into the office
know they won't be taken, but they
think that the rejection for the regu.
lars will keep them from being taken
in the draft army. This is a mistake,
says the sergeant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18

ing heavy and often spent $40 or $50
on one spree.
Waterman at his rooming house,
said he got sick and got crazy ideas
in his head when they kidded him,
when seen by a Palladium reporter.
"a fellows liable to do most any,
thing when he gets crazy ideas in his
head" he said
Been In Good Health
Asked what those "crazy ideas"
were he said he didn't know Accord
ing to his uncle and Mrs. Bailey, who
operates the rooming house, he has
been in good health and has not ap-
peared to be respondent.
He denied that he was afraid to go
to war and said that he tried to en-
list several times but had been re-
jected. According to his uncle he has
shown fears of having to go to the
trenches in France.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18

LONDON, July 1S.-The new cabi-
net appointments get mixed recep-
ton in the morning newspapers. The
majority, however, are indulgent and
express the willingness to give the ap-
pointees a chance and to judge them
by results.
The selection of Sir Erie Campbell
Geddes, who has been director-general
of the munitions supply, to head the
British admiralty arrests large
share of the editorial attention. 1t Is
described as startling, original and
bold, but his record in other posts is
amply recognized as a great one.
The Tory press deplores the re-
moval of Sir Edward Carson from the
admiralty where it declares he has
been a great success, while the radi-
Gals to whom Sir Edward is a peren-
NAL object of their displeasure, were
disgruntled at his admission into the
innermost ministerial sanctum.
Churchill Greeted CoIdIy
The reception to Winston Spencer
Churchill who succeeds DR.. Christie
pher Addison as minister of munitions
is nowhere enthusiastic. The Morn
Ing POSL aIIer luho-WdIIu IeleiSllSc
to Sir Eric Campbell Geddes and a
vitriolic attack on Edwin Samuel Mon
tagu, the new secretary for India,
says of Churchill:
although we have as yet not In
vented an unsuitable ship, we have
discovered an unsuitable politician"
and refers to his colossal plumbers
and overweening conceit."
The newspaper fully expects he will
repeat his plumbers and says his ap-
pointment shows our politicians have
an open contempt for all sound prin-
ciples of administration"
Energy Recognized
Winston Spencer ChurchilFs enthu-
siasm, push and ingenuity are recog-
nized by writer's, who, nevertheless,
doubt his suitability as minister of
where the thorny task of
dealing with labor. in the production
of munitions complexities the duties
of the post in manner for which 1t
is feared Churchill is unequipped.
Among these. the Times says the
country is not in mood to tolerate
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
SETBACK IS GIVEN.
TO CORN MARKET

CHICAGO, July 1S-Assertions that
the Missouri crop Of corn this season
would exceed the bumper crop Of 1902
and that there would also be a big
yield in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska
and Illinois led to sharp setback in
the corn market today after an early
advance. The initial bulge was due to
opinions of some experts that the
weather In general was too cold, and
that the crop was not making season
able gains. Bearish reports which
were given attention later seemed to
be more specific and comprehensive
than the advfces which had been a
stimulus to the bulls. Opening prices,
which ranged from Nc OF to &c UP,
with September at 1904 to 1904 ),
and December at112B to lib, were
followed by a material bulge all
around and then a general descent
which carried new crop months to
well below yesterdays finish.
Wheat developed frmness on &C
count of the prospect Of the speedy
enactment Of legislation fixing mini
mum price. Trade. however. was of
very limited proportions. After open
ing &c higher at 1876 September, the
market reacted to 1861.
Oats were governed by the action of
corn. Holders showed a disposition
to realize whenever the market adj
vanced. Talk of labor trouble at the
stock yards here weakened provisions.
pAvrAnt,IM WANT arc oAv
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
MAIN STREET MERCHANTS
WOULD RESTRAIN BELL
ON BASEBALL MACHINE

A petition to city officials to stop the
changing automobile advertising base
ball is being considered by Main
street merchants.
Most Of their clerks haven't learned
to tell the bell on the advertising ma
chine from that of an ambulance, and
work has to stop several times a day
to let the clerks find out that no one
has been hurt.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18
DRAFT QUOTA
PROBE CALLED

WASHINGTON, July IA resolu-
ton declaring that the secretaries OF
war and commerce in fixing the quota
OF the state and territories on the
basis Of registration and not on the
basis Of population have acted illegal
ly and calling upon them to furnish
the house with their reasons for 80
ignoring the express provision OF the
CONSUMPTION law was introduced to-
Gay by Representative McCulloch. OF
Ohio.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18

1t was one time stated that there
were in Holland at least $500 large
windmills, Of which the sails ranged
from 80 to 100 feet long. At that time
their yearly cost was reported to be
nearly $1O,0O0,000. The mills are
used for many purposes-their prin-
cipal use has always been to pump
water from the lowlands into the
canals, and to protect the little coun-
try from being inundated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-07-18

BILE But l never learned to use one
of those things myself, added the
general, referring to thimbles.
Advice to trust the Y. M. c. A. and
Red Cross in providing diversion for
the soldiers also was given by General
Glenn.