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The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
 SAYS BU9LESON
 IS AUIOCRAT

Buffalo, Nov. 23.-Thei conventio of the American Federation of labor in session here, today adopted a resolution declaring Postmaster Gen eTsl bUrleson an autocrat forcing postal employees to endure unusual ly long working hours.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
HE'D CROSS ALLOTS ITALY
 EXTRA $25O, ,OOO FUND

SuDplementing it's offer of aid to Italy made to that Government last Saturday through the United states Ambassador, Thomas Nelson Page, the war council of the American Red Cross has authorized Ambas- sador Page to draw on the Red Cross war fund for any amount up to $250,0O0, the money so drawn to Be used for emergency relief work in Italy. Maj. Grayson NJ. P. Mur- Ohy, head of the Red Cross con- mission to Europe, has sent work CTS to Italy to aid in the relief work. The war councils cablegram to Ambassador Page follows:
 Thoroughly concur in necessity for immediate action. Hope to have commission in Italy promptly. Pending establishment of operating commission, you may draw on Red Cross for any part of $25O,O0O, to ba used in emergency relief. Deep ly appreciate your willingness to help. Are sure We may rely up On you to use this contribution from American people through the Red Cross promptly and effectively in the relief of suffering and the furthering of the great cause in which We are all enlisted. Have asked Paris organization to CO., operate. Red Cross will have rep resentatiYe at Rome promptly to relieve you of this work"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
MOTION PICTURE MEN HOPE
 10 SAVE FUEL IN LIGHTING

Washington, Nov. 22.-Edward Earl and J. H. Hallberg, of New York City, visited Harry A. Gar field, United States Fuel Admins trator, as committee from the war cooperative committee of the mo ion-picture industry.
 This committee is making a study O. the lighting question in connec- tion with the moving-picture in- dustrZ. They believe that a very large amount of electricity is be- ing watsed which could be saved by readjusIments which they suggest ed. The Fuel Administration is obtaining more data with q view to cooperating with this committee if 1t ii found that savings in fuel can be made.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
NEW TAXES
 IN EFFECT

Among the great data regarding taxes we pick out the following that may be of interest to our readers:
 The War Revenue Act passed Oct. 5, 1917 has amended the Income Tax Law in many particulars, chang ing the rate of taxation, and mak- ing the same effective as of Jauu- dry l, 1917. Returns under this Jaw are to be rendered by individual at the close of 1917 and on or be- fore March 1, 1918. Returns will be required of all unmarried persons whose net income is $I,OOO or over, and cf all married persons whose net income is $2,OOO or over. BlaHks will not be sent to tax pay CTS until late in December 1917.
 A war tax of cents has been i'm posed on drafts or checks payable otherwise than at sight or on de- maId, prOmissory notes, except bank notes issued for circulation, and for each renewal of the same, for q sum not exceeding $lOO, and for each additional $1OO or fraction thereof,
 Powers of attorney are taxed 25 cents except papers used in the col lectiors of claims for pensions, back pay or bounty, or for property lost in the military or naval service, or in bankruptcy cases.
 Every pack of playing cards con- tainjng more than 54 cards has an additional tax of five cents.
 Parcel post packages where the postage amounts to 25 cents or more are taxed one cent for each 25 cents or fraction thereof.
 A tRx on cOnveyances, including doe6s, instrument, or writing whereby any lands, tenements, or other realty sold shall be granted, assigned or transferred, etc, is imuosed. Fifty cents is charged when the value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $1OO and does not exceed $500, and for each additional $500 or fraction thereof 50 cents more is charged.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
FOOD COMMITTEE ORGANIZING IN
 SkAGWAY

A number of the representative business men in Skagway have re- ceived communications from F, w. Hebert, secretary of the Juneau Food Saving Committee, in regard to starting q food saving campaign il Skagway.
 F., J. Vandewall, U. s. Customs collector, with tue help of others, has undertaken to start a campaign for the saving of food in Skagway. For this purpose he has asked all fraternal organizations, societies, churches, etc. In the city to ap- point a committee of three persons who are willing to help in the Skag- way campaign, this committee to form the main body in charge. When this body is organized they will meet and form subdivisions and committees for the purpose of canvassing SkagwaY and securing the signature of every housewife and bachelor in the city to observe cer- tain rules requested by Herbert Hoover, food commissioner for the United States.
 Mr. Vandewall says he expects to have the main committee or gauized the last of this week or the first of next week,and then the campaign will start in earnest.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
SEND HIM HIS HOME PAPER

Richard Henry Dana wrote in his famous 1.-TWO Years Before the Mast"
 After all, there is nothing in a strange land like 3 neWspaper from home. Even 8 letter in many re- spects Is nothing in comparison with It. It carries you back to the spot better than anything else."
 It Is well to bear this in mind whne in doubt as to what will be best appreciated by the boys in UnaIe Sam's training camps or who have gone lover there" "A newspaper from home," never in Daxa's peaceful experience, would it ba so much appreciated as now.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
GERMANS SHELL AMERICAN
 FRONT

Pershing's Headquarters, France, Nov. 23.-Enemy artillery today is heavily shelling the American sec tor of the French front, many shells falling on rear areas. It is thought this is proceeding an offensive against American troops.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
CONTRACTS LET FUR 786
 SHIPS

Washington, Nov. 23.-The gov erument announces that contracts have been let for the construction ot TS6 steel, wood and concrete vessels with an aggregate tonnage of four millions. The entire program calls for a tonnage of eight millions.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
IO RESIGN FRON SHIPPING
 BOARD

Washington, Nov. 23.-It is of- !!cislIy announced that Admiral Capps will shortly resign from the general managership of the emer- geucy fleet corporation because of his i'll health.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
HOOVER IS SUING COMPANY AT
 DAWSON

Dawson, Nov. 2S.-Food Dictator Herbert Hoover is party to 8 suit against a gold mine concern near Dawson. Previous to working for the government Hoover was min ing engineer and has interests in the Klondyke country.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
Worth Trying.

Photographer-Whcre is that new of Zee boy?
 ASsistant-He Is up in the dark room.
 PhOtographer-What is he doing up tbere2
 AsSistant-When l saw him a few minutes ago he was holding his pay in front of the enlarglng ma
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23

If the party who took the fish from an eighth avenue residence does not return the same or its equivalent within a reasonable per iod, steps will be taken against them. If you return it no questions will he asked. 11-23-1t.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-11-23
HARD TIME DANCE

The White Pass club announces a hard time dance to be given Wed nesday night, thanksgiving eve,
 11-23-1t,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
WOODEN SHIPS ARE OPPOSED BY
COCKTAILS

New York, May 26-Maj. Gen. Geo.
W. Cocktails, speaking informally last
night at the annual dinner here OF the
Iron and Steel Institute, declared that
the proposal to build one thousand g.
OOO-ton wooden ships in eighteen
months sis simply hopeless" For that
reason, he said, it had become neces-
sary to turn to steel as well as wood.
81 had conference with Mr.. Far
rell and he promised to see the pro-
gramme carried out if we turned to
steel, and he promised also to turn
out three million tons of steel ships in
eighteen months" said Mr.. Cocktails.
"As the shipping built will ultimate
~ go to the merchant marine, If they
escape the submarine, they should be
far as possible of steel construction.
want the institute to get back of Mr..
Farrell and to carry out the promise.
"The shipyards are full. l have
asked for legislation to preIest the
laying down of ships for anysne bat
us, want to enlist the cooperation
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
SOLDIER SHOOTS AT CROWD

Henderson, KY, May GA large
crowd OF pleasure seekers who had
taken refuge from a storm on the To-
cal wharfboat today were thrown in
to panic when fight broke out be-
tween members Of the Indiana Ma
tional Guard and civilians.
A soldier was thrown into the river
by an angered citizen and he fired into
the crowd when rescued.
Charges that soldiers, following the
melee, held rifles at the heads of two
brothers who had figured in the fight,
while other members of the guard beat
them with pistol butts, have been pre-
forred and civil warrants have been
taken out for several members of the
guard.
Sergeant Elmer Conover, accom-
panied by young woman, was stand
ing on the wharfboat when Walter
Gibson, a civilian, bumped into him
when an excursion boat struck the
wharf. When Gibson tried to apollo
gize, 1t is alleged, the soldier struck
him. Gibson hurled Conover into the
Ohio river.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
A NERVOUS WRECK


Texas City, Tex.-ln an interesting
statement, Mrs. @. H. Schill, Of this town,
says: "for three years suffered untold
agony with my head. was unable to
do any Of my work.
| just wanted 10 sleep all the time, for
that was the only ease | could get, when
| was asleep. | became nervous wreck
just from the awful suffering with my
head.
| was so nervous that the least noise
would make me jump out Of my bed. !
had no energy, and was unable to do
anything. My son, a young boy, had 10
do all my household duties.
was not able TO do anything until
took Cardui. took three bottles in all,
and It surely cured me of those awit'
headaches. That has been three year,
ago, and know the cure is permanent,
for have never had any headache since
taking Cardui. :.
Nothing relieved me until ! took Cardui.
II did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-made
from medicinal ingredients recommended
In medical books as being OF benefit IN
female troubles, and 40 years of use has
proven that the books are right, Begig
taking Cardni today. NC-l3A
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
PICTURE OF MAN WHO CANNOT
DRINK WILL BE HUNG IN EV.
cry DARKROOM IN
COUNTY

Sea Side Heights, N. j., May 81
Emery Peck, of this resort, has been
sentenced to stay sober Is years and
to have the Sheriff place his picture
in every barroom in Ocean county.
Peck, who has been a drinker for
many years, was convicted of setting
fire to neighbours house while intoxi-
Gated, and Judge Jecrey gave him his
choice of sentence of Is years in
prison with $1,000 fine, or sentence
to remain sober for Is years. Peck
chose the latter.
This means that he will be required
to report every two weeks for Is years
to the probation officer of the Court
and show that he has not taken any
intoxicating liquor at each time of re-
porting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
WAREHOUSE DESTROYED

Louisville, Ky, May 27-Tobacco
valued at more than 100000 was de-
slroyed at an early hour today when
the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse, COW
Cring quarter of a block on the
northwest corner of Tenth and Main
streets, was leveled by fire. The en-
tire loss is estimated at $250,OO0.
The fire was discovered Is minutes
after an electrical storm. 1t is the
belief of firemen that bolt of lightn-
ing set fire to the building.
The structure was two stories in
front and three stories at the rear.
Various tobacco brokers had offices in
tho building.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
NTERNED GERMANS HOUSED
IN MOUNTAIN RESORT HOTEL

Washington, May 26-Mountain Park
Hotel at Hot Spring, N c., has been
taken by the Government to house
some OF the 1000 informed Germans,
most Of them sailors from the German
merchant ships, All who cannot be
cared for there will be taken to Gov
eminent lands In Western North Caro-
lima as soon as quarters can be made
ready.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
OUR BIG, SLOW CONGRESS

Congress large writes Mississippi letter to
his paper Congress talks much Congress too slow for mod
ern times.
Grip Van Wrinkle slowne in England and France has cost
them much money valuable lives We in America should
profit their mistakes If haven't constitution in this
try that will permit do things needed with ghnngke rapid
ty then let have one and have it quickly.
"We living in the fastest Of the worlds history. We
living times when have enemies by land and the
beneath the We trade
the EARTH and life interviewer with
of all nations We have 0O000O people in America today
where there only few hundred thousand when onsu
ton written
"Too many people too much talk going too
incompetent talking and too slow action doing this country
great harm Reduce congress onor its present size and reduce
the talking to oneh its present length and let things be done in
keeping with the progress of the age"
There's good deal of this Intentionally exaggerated
criticism We have had amentab demonstrations lately of the in
ability of ponderous takatve things done prompt
y in great crisis smaller body would naturally be made
bigger 1t would have stronger leaders, and would be
amendabe leadership 1t could not talk much
subjects, to so little purpose.
But what's the of talking about it, Congress itself is
arbiter of its actions and sole judge of its size When
excellent opportunity after the last adopt better member
cutting down the number After the probably
be depended keep the old ratio population
efficient body for the transaction of the nations business
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
FOR HEROES ONLY

London, May 27-An official ban
has been placed on the wearing of
miniature war medals and decora-
tons unless in the case of such per-
sons to whom they have been actual
ly awarded. A firm which recently
manufactured miniatures of war hon.
ors, such as brooches, bracelets and
lockets, has been informed that they
will not be allowed to sell them. The
idea is to prevent the cheapening of
war hOnOrs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
FISH FELL SAIL LIT Up"

Noblesville, Ind, May 27-Thc fish
OF Stony Creek, one mile south of this
city, availed themselves of an oppor-
tunity today to go spree. They
fluttered around in the water like sum-
mer flies on an August evening, while
the crack of broken glass echoed in the
distance.
Sheriff Woddell empted 5000 bottles
of beer and so gallons of whiskey into
the stream. Every bottle was broken.
The liquor represented an accumu-
lation from blind tiger raids that ex-
tended over period of several
months.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages and
that IL catarrh. Catarsh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
CatarEh Medicine Is taken internally and
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces Of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building up the con.
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith In the curative powers Of Halls
Hundfed Dollars Ter any case that It fails ais
to eyre. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 76c.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
THINK AMERICANS ARE TANGO
LIZARDS

Philadelphia, May EFF Russia
stacks arms and German submarines
continue to litter the ocean with corp
SEES of the merchant marine Uncle Sam
will have to bear the brunt of the
great battle practically alone" de-
clared James W. Gerard, former Am
bassador to Germany, at meeting
here last night.
"The Germans think that the Amer
leans are tango lizards and male
manicures. You're lot of fat peo-
pie who are all for money, German
officers told me before left Germany.
you might lend the Allies lot OF
money, but you couldn't do anything
else. You have no men. Your people
would not 60 to war. You could not
make them fight This is the impress
sion throughout Germany"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
Used Cars!

Here are some redhot bargains in used cars, all
in fine condition, just rebuilt, with new parts where
needed good tires and good tops:
OVERLAND, 5-Passenger, Electric Starter
and Lights; cost $1,100; used very
little and traded in on W||ys.Knight.
OVERLAND, 5.Passenger Touring, just
rebuilt, $295.
OVERLAND, Passenger, 6Cy|inder
Demonstration; good as new.
CENTRAL GARAGE COMPANY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Arm as a candidate for the Of
fee Of City Clerk of the City Of Mays
vile, subject to the action Of tho
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Harry A. Ort as a candidate for the
office of Chief of Police Of the City
Of Maysville, subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For Magistrate, First District

We are authorized to announce Fred
w. Bauer as a candidate for Magis-
trate from the First District subject
TO the action of the Democratic party
nj the August, 1917, urinary,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For Police Judge

The Ledger is authorized to an
nounce Judge ]. L. Whitaker as can
didate for the Office of Police Judge,
subject to the action Of the voters at
the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Thomas NJ. Russell as candidate for
the office of Mayor of the City Of
Naysville, subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Andrew M. January as a candidate for
election to the Office of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action OF
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
James Mackey as a candidate for the
office of Chief of Police Of the City
Of Maysville, subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
Announcements
For City Treasurer

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Fred Cablish as candidate for cleo
ton to the position of City Collector
and Treasurer subject to the action Of
the voters at the November election,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Mr.. r. p. D. Thompson
for Chief Of Police Of the City Of
Maysville subject to the action of the
voters at the November electionl 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For County Judge

We are authorized to announce
Frank H. Clarke as a candidate for
County Judge Of Mason County, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For Chief of Police

We are authorized 10 announce Mr..
Dudley Fizer as candidate for Chief
Of Police of the City Of Maysville, sub
ject to the action of the voters in the
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
A. Clooney as a candidate for Mayor
of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters in November,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For Mayor

The Ledger is authorized to an
lounce Harry C. Curran as candidate
for Mayor of the City of Maysvills,
November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce j.
p. Gather as candidate for County
Judge, subject to the action of the
Democratic party in August Primary,
1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
J. D. Easton as candidate for Mayor
of the City of Maysville, subject to the
action of the voters at the November
election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce w.
G. Booton as a candidate for Jailer of
Mason county, KY, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party at the
August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr.
Samuel McNutt as a candidate for Col
lector and Treasurer subject to the &C.
ton Of the voters at the November
election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
FOR SHERIFF

The Ledger Is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. Mike Brown as candidate
for Sheriff Of Mason county, subject to
the action Of the voters at the Demo-
cratic primary in August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
Henry r. Chllds AS candidate for AS
SCISSOR OF Mason County, subject to the
action OF the Democratic Primary. Au-
gust. 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF COUN.
TY SCHOOLS

We are authorized to announce Mr..
G. d. Wells as a candidate for the Of
Zee of Superintendent Of Schools of
kasen Ceuaty, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary, August, 1917
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For County Assessor

We are authorized to announce
Elmer L. Donovan Of Sardis precinct,
as a candidate for Assessor of Mason
County. Subject to the action Of the
Democratic Primary August, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29
For City Clerk

We are authorized to announce Mr..
R. B. Adair as candidate for the Of
flee of City Clerk Of the City Of Nays
vile subject to the action Of the
voters at the November election, 1917.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-05-29

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George Wood Owens as a candidate
for the office Of City Clerk, subject
to the action of the voters at the No
vember election.