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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
ALUMNI TO HAVE OUTING.

Final arrangements for q Joint ex-
cursion OF the Eastern and Mckinley
Manual Training School Alumni As
sociations to Marshall Hall on June
s were completed at a meeting of
representatives OF the two associa-
lions last night A program of en-
tertainment was decided upon to in
clude athletic events and other fea-
lures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
Coercion, Say. Townsend.

In the open Senate. after the embargo
section giving broad powers was
adopted. Senator Townsend in a bitter
speech. saying he was opposed to the
provision, declared its purpose was to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08

coerce neutral nations and force them
into war on the side Of the United
States.
Senator La Toilette proposed an
amendment which would not permit en-
barge where exports are intended for
consumption by a neutral. and which
would also forbid coercion of neu-
trails. 1t was left over until today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
ACCIDENT UNAVOIDABLE
Motorman Held 5IaInlIess In Death
Of Mrs. kruII.

Hah nelo 6iaimless IN DeatH
Of Mrs. kruIl.
A verdict OF unavoidable accident
was returned by a Coroner's jury to.
day in the case OF Mrs. Honorah
Krull, seventy-nine years old. OF 3o15
Sixteenth street northeast, who was
knocked down and killed by q car Of
the Maryland line at Eighteenth street
and Rhode Island avenue northeast
yesterday evening.
Mrs. Krull was walking with Mrs.
]. d. Leonard, of 1907 Rhode Island
avenue northeast, when the accident
occurred. The motorman of the car
thought the women had heard his
gong, and when Mrs. Krull started
across the tracks II was too late for
him to stop his car.
The aged woman was rushed TO
Emergency Hospital, where II was
found her skull had been fractured.
She died an hour later. Mrs. Krull
was the widow of Joseph Krull.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
TWO NORWEGIAN SHIPS SUNK.

LONDON, May s.-According to a
Central News dispatch FROM Copen-
hagen, the Norwegian foreign office
has announced the sinking by Ger
man submarines Of the steamships
Capto and Natuna- The crews were
rescued.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-08
COERCION CHARGED
J in EMBARGO PLAN
Wilson Trying to Force Neu-
trails Hands, Senator's Say.

By reason Of strong pressure on
Senators from the White House, Presi-
dent Wilson has been given sweeping
powers to embargo goods in a provis-
ion put into the espionage bill.
This action was taken last evening,
after a lengthy secret legislative ses-
sion. Bitter protest was made against
the provision sought by the President,
some OF the Democrats being foremost
in obiectinE.
In the course Of the secret session.
Senators on both sides OF the cham
Der gave vent TO their feelings to-
ward the President Sharp criticism
of the Executive marked the discus
sion. II was directed at the fact that
the White House does not advise the
Senate of the facts in its possession
with respect to legislative matters OF
moment and other matters proper for
the Senate to consider.
Senate Proves BaIky.
The Senate last week, in dealing
with the embargo question, refused
20 give the President sweeping power
TO embargo exports at will, and adopt
ed an amendment by Senator Hoke
Smith restricting embargoes to goods
going directly or indirectly to an
enemy country.
When President Wilson heard OF
this he got into touch with Senator
Martin, Democratic leader, and insist
ed on the original broad provision
being restored. Senator Martin set
out to comply and the unusual course
was taken OF holding q five-hour
secret legislative session. In this ses-
sion, Senator Martin advised the Sen
ate that the President feared he would
be unable TO accomplish what he
wanted to unless the original pro-
vision was put back into the measure.
Data was laid before the secret ses-
sion showing how goods from neu-
trails were reaching Germany, and
how, in some cases, neutrals were
Withholding from the allies goods
needed by them.
Feared Leak, Is Claim.
Senators Lodge, Knox, and Fall
criticised the Administration for not
submitting in the first place Its rea-
sons for wanting sweeping embargo
authority. Some Of the Democrats
also complained. Senator John Sharp
Williams, leading spokesman for the
President in the Senate, replied that
the President had taken Republican
Senators into his confidence on Mexi-
can matters and on shipping, and
later 1t was found the newspapers
revealed what occurred.
The fact that the President had not
consulted Senator Chamberlain on army
matters, that he had not thanked Rep
rssentative Kahn for winning the con-
scription fight in the House. and that
no member Of either house had been in
vited to the White House functions in
honor Of the British. and French mis-
sions was :, ought out in the discussion.
Coercion, Says Townsend.
In the open Senate. after the embargo
section giving broad powers was
adopted. Senator Townsend in a bitter
speech. saying he was opposed to the
provision, declared its purpose was to
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
ANOTHER CHECK WORKER

On last Thursday telephone call
was heard in one of the local business
houses and the head of the firm was
informed that a certain prominent
farmer was at the other end of the
wire. The man said that a negro was
coming to the place with check and
to cash it for him. A few moments
later the negro arrived gave a check
signed by Frank Reynolds after buy
ing some merchandise. On Friday he
gave check and received $12 in
money. Saturday the checks came
back from the bank marked no funds
It developed that the fellow had given
bad checks and that later it was
learned that the farmer had not called
the store, tho trick having been work.
ed by the negro to get the money. He
has not been apprehended.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
READ PAPER

The Contra College Cento, the oflic-
ial paper of Centre College at Dan
vile, KY, says the following concern
ing Maysville boy:
Ye Rounde Table held its regular
meeting in the apartments of the Pres
ident, Mr.. Rogers, where Mr.. d. l.
Wood gave the paper of the evening
on Jack London, his Life and Works.
Mr.. Wood gave an able and interest
ing presentation of this remarkable
man and his criticism of his works
was excellent. He dwelt quite al
length on Mr.. Londons THE Call oil
the Wild and was of the opinion that
this was his best work. After quite a
discussion in which some humor was
INDUCED in concerning Mr.. London's
domestic relations, the club adjourn.
ed to the tea-room where refresh.
ments were served.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
Ptr,pl's,,;,z}

Mr.. Evans Davidson of East Fifth
street spent Sunday in Cincinnati.
Mr.. Cecil Sharp of this city, has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Ross OF
Lexington, Ky.
Mrs. Frank Keith and children of
; East Second street spent the day in
lexington Saturday
Ny. and Mrs. Charles Rosenstein of
East Third street were visitors in
Cincinnati yesterday.
Miss Sallie Pecor of Cincinnati,
spent Sunday with her brothers and
sisters on West Second street.
Mrs. Ida Carpenter of Pelham street
is spending a few days with her sis
ter, Mrs. Hattie Moore of Mt. Carmel.
go
Miss Frances Thomas has returned
to her home on Walnut street after a
visit with relatives and friends in
Manchester.
Miss Catherine Staab returned to her
home in Ironton, Ohio, Saturday after
spending several days with Mrs. Lot
tie Sproemberg of Commerce street.
Miss Gladys Walker of Murphysville
returned yesterday after short visit
with her brother in Cincinnati She
will spend some time here with her
sister, Mrs. J. l.. Gault of Walnut
street.
Miss Nell Sutherland, former head
of the History Department of the
Maysville High School, stopped in this
city yesterday between trains to see
few of her many friends. Miss Suth-
erland was one of the best teachers
Maysville High School ever had.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
THAT STAR ROUTE

Concerning the star route to be es-
tablished between Maysville and Mt.
Olvet the Tribune Democrat of the
latter place last week said:
The daily route between Mayslick
and Mt. Olivet is to be discontinued
on the establishment of the route from
Maysville to Mt. Olivet, notwithstand-
ing the fact that fOur-year contract
exists between the PostofIice Depart
ment and the mail contractor on that
route, the latter, on being awarded the
contract for carrying the mails for a
period Of four years, executing bond
in good faith and Investing several
hundred dollars in an automobile and
equipment or use in the service. The
adjustment of the route within less
than year after its establishment
means direct loss instead of profit
to the carrier.
While the law requires a private in
dividual to fulfill his contract to the
letter, and the Postoffice Department
fines him for a dereliction of duty, the
Department reserves as its right the
power to abrogate a contract at Its
own sweet will regardless of any loss
or Inconvenience that may be inflicted
on the contractor To say the least,
this is arbitrary, automatic, with q
vengeance
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

AS yet no action has been taken by
the Board of the Central Presbyterian
Church toward securing a minister to
fill the pulpit of that church. Plans
were being made to call one minister
but before final action could be taken
he notified the church that he would
not accept a call If the same was eX-
tended to him.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
HAD BEEN STEALING

Saturday night Officer Bremen
caught Arthur Beckett, negro boy
commonly known as Beck" coming
out of the basement of the |. M. Caven-
dish Five and Ten Cent Store. Mr..
Cavendish has for some time been
missing small sums from the cash
registers at night and it is not un-
likely thought the negro is the thief.
He Is known.in police circles having
been tried once before for stealing
money from the McNamer Bakery on
West Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
NEW INDUSTRY
That Promises Much and That VIII
Take the Place Of the Driven.
Out-By.Law Fish Nets.

1t isn't always the sky-scraping
buildings filled with whirring wheels
on myriads Of machines that I'LL all
the long-felt want of humanity.
Ever since the law that forbade
fishing In the river with nets and seins
went into effect, knocking so many
of us out of our fresh river fish, de-
prlving us of SO much pleasure and
drawing true blll' against the
State Game Warden from Mason
County Grand Jury, men have been
burning midnight Juice" off the wires
trying to devise some means Of get
ting even with the guys who passed
the statoote and to. slip one over on
the flnny family by inducing 1t to come
across; and 1t has remained for an
humble citizen, a high-class tonsorlal
artist, kind-hearted dog-feeder, to
turn the trick-Col. Zene Flaugher,
who Yields the "scraper" at Second
and Commerce at Mr.. Frank Taylor's
whisker Joint He has perfected an ar
tificial minnow that is a marvel, in
that all you have to do with 1t is to
tabe 1t and lay 1t about three inches
from the edge of the river, pond or
creek where you desire to ply your
sport, secure good, stout dogwood
club and knock the fish in the head as
they come out to get the bait; and this
Is no dream, either. The only thing
lacking to make this 60 is the wood
to make the minnows. 1t takes only
one kind, red cedar, and If anyone has
any or knows where it can be gotten
handy just get it to Zene, who will pay
the highest market price for all he can
get. as the demand for the artificial
minnows is already so great that II
he can fill the orders there will be a
continuous string of fishermen along
the banks of the Ohio when the season
opens.
But get him the cedar as soon as
possible; he'll DO the rest.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
MEETING SATURDAY AFTERNOON

A meeting was held on Saturday af-
ternoon of the Board of Directors and
those Interested in good roads in the
offices of the Chamber of Commerce in
the First-Standard Bank building.
Those present were very enthusiastic
over the prospect of getting the Mid
land Trail to go through this county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

Grace: Pimples, blotches, rough,
shiny, skin are from the blood and
stomach. Take simple and never
falling remedy-one that makes clear
healthy compilations, pure blood,
good digestion. Try HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. We feel sure 1t will
do the business. Tea or Tablets, 35c.
]. ]. Wood e Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
BENEFIT SHOW TONIGHT

Tonight a benefit show for the
ladies' of Christian Church. will be
given In the Washington Opera House.
The show to DO given will be Mary
Plckford In "The Pride of the Clam"
A large humber Of tickets have been
sold for this show. The picture is one
of the late Mary Plckford releases and
Is said to be one Of her best.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
DIED OF ASPHYXIATIOR

Mr.. William p. Clarke, aged 32
years, died at his home In Chicago
of accidental gas asphyxiation. The
body was brought to this county and
will be buried this afternoon at
o'clock In the Mayslick cemetery, fol.
lowing survives In the Mayslick Bap.
fist Church by Rev. N. F. Jones Of
Maysville. Mr. Clarke has very
large number Of relatives In this coun.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

The Baraca Contest between Paris
and Maysville is growing more inter.
esting. Yesterday the Maysville class
came out way in the lead, the score be.
ing "a to Sc. This puts Maysville In
the lead by 81 points. The Maysville
men are determined to keep on work.
ing and they will not let the margin
get any more narrow If they work
together.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

Mr.. Locke White of Richmond, Va.
preached at the morning and even
ing services at the Central Presby-
terrain Church yesterday. Mr.. White
gave two very interesting addresses
which pleased his audience.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

The Rev. s. X. Hunt, pastor of the
Third Street NJ. e. Church, last night
preached on social sin to his congrega-
ton and a large number of visitors
Mr.. Hunt handled his sermon in mas
terful style and greatly pleased his
audience. His series of sermons on
Sin is attracting a good deal of at
tcntion.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

The converts at the revival meet
ings In the Aberdeen Baptist Church,
were baptized in the First Baptist
Church in this city yesterday morn
1ng. The revival in the church across
the river closed on last Thursday
night after a very successful series of
meetings.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

The Revival at the Forest Avenue
NJ e. Church closed last evening af.
ter three weeks of very successful
services. A large number of per-
sons were converted The preaching
was done by the Rev. W. Fl. Morris OF
Ashland, KY, and the Rev. j. +. Rug
giles, pastor of the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

The cantata to be given by the choir
of the Episcopal Church on Easter
Sunday is being practlced regularly
by the choir. Those who have heard
the practices say that 1t is very beau
tiful.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

You feel dull, poor color, heavy
feeling all over. That's winters i'm
purities in the system. Clean them
out. drive them away with HOLSTER
Rocky Mountain Tea. Do 1t tonight
You'll be better tomorrow. ]. j
Wood & Son.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
NOTICE

To the public: Having retired from
the firm Of M. F. Coughlin & Co.,
beg to take this opportunity Of thank
ing my many friends and patrons for
the patronage, and the many favors
which they extended me during my
business activities in said firm, and to
request persons owing me or the said
firm to kindly call at my Offices. suite
Nos. 6 and Z, over the Farmers G.
Traders Bank, and settle their &C.
counts, and any persons having
claims against said firm Of M. #.
Coughlin & Co.. will kindly present
same for payment.
f15-tf M. F. COUGHLIN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
SNAPP.GAUNCE

Mr. Roy Gaunce and Miss Delsie T.
Snapp. both Of Paris, KY, were mar
ried in this city Saturday by County
Judge w. H. Rice.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

A contest between the mems and
womens classes Of the Christian
Church is proving very interesting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
SPECIAL BARGAIN RATE

Courier-Journal by mail one year
$500. Good only this month. Sub
scribe at once. DE NUZIE, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
OUR CoLORED CITIZENS

All members belonging to the Mays
Vile Star Lodge No. 194S. are request
ed to be at their hall Monday night
February 26.
II. D. SYKES, N. G.
q. w. Middleton, p, s.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

Several Of the churches are plan
ming to hold revivals during the
spring months.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26

Easily detached casters have been
patented to aid in moving washing
machines.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
CLASSIFIED Advertising
All items under this head X cent
word. Minimum charge 10 cents.
WANTED

Observation-Disclosures to do house
work. Apply in care of Alice CHM,
East Second street.
WANTED-Coal cook stove. Apply to
this office. 22-3t
WANTED-A cook. Good wages. APP
ply to Thomas Boarding House,
Bridge street. 22-6t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-02-26
FOR SALE
FOR RENT
LOST

se~~~~>ss~~>~--~~-->--~-
LOST-A watch bracelet upon which
are the initials A. M. r. between st.
johns Hall and home of Mr. Jake
Ring OH Tolesboro Pike. Reward il
returned to this office. f23-1wk
LOST-An automobile skid chain in
the city, on the Fleming Pike or on
the road to Edgemont. Please return
to the office Of ]. W. Elsin. f21-3t
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. about C. e. o. de-
pot Sunday afternoon containing
railroad ticket and Sc in money,
Finder please return to 20 East
Fifth street and receive reward.
Mrs. Lutte Hayes. f19-3t
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
A Caddy Story.

The gentleman was learning to play
golf and it had been too much for the
composure of his caddy. The caddy
had made valiant efforts at first, but
by the third hole he was helpless with
mirth. The gentleman fixed him with
a cold eye and said:
''What do you think I'll give you on
your card if you are so silly and gig
gle all the time? Do you think you'll
get a good'?"
NO" replied the chortling caddy
Sill get V. G."
"v. G.! I suppose that stands for
very good" snapped the Infatuated gen
tleman.
mo, sir. V. G., very giggly," said
the abandoned little caddy, rolling on
the ground.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
RELIABLE REMEDY
RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder rem
edy.
1t is physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. Dr. Kilmer used it for years in his
private practice 1t helps the kidneys,
liver and bladder do the work nature in
tended they should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on its merit and
it will help you. No other remedy can
successfully take its place.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
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.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
WILL KNIT IN KHAKI LATER
Pretty Girl Working in Blue to First
Try on Herself She Advises
Inquistive Commuter.

On Long Island suburban train a
marvelously pretty blonde girl lowered
exquisite golden lashes over large,
blue eyes while size worked knitting
needles over some sky blue yarn,
muses. the New York World.
An elderly male commuter, one who
had sporty touch of gold color to his
morning attire, leaned over from a
seat on the other side of the aisle and
said in all respectfulness:
my dear child, they couldn't pos
sibly wear anything of that color-sky
blue, you know. You should knit in
brown-khaki color, may suggest?'
She took no offense. -
"Of course" the girl answered, with
out looking up from her work, "but
I'm just learning knitting and I'd eX-
plain to you about some of these
stitches if you could possibly under
stand. The idea is that I'm first knit
ing something that I'll try on myself
Then, sir, if there is not too much
knottery to my knitting I'll go to work
in khaki for-for all the soldiers"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
Least of TWO Evils.

An employee in the Office of noisy
munition plant was absent from work
one morning. After luncheon, how
ever, he presented himself. He looked
pretty bad, but he claimed that he was
ready for work.
"Why, what are you doing down
here?" cried the boss. "Your wife tel
ephoned that you probably wouldn't
be able to work for several days. She
said you were on the verge of nerv-
Gus prostration, and that the least
noise was bad for you. Why didn't
you stay at homer
"Well," answered the wage slave
raising his voice to be heard above the
distracting din. IL did get through
with the morning at home. But my
wife had s. bridge party this afternoon
SO I thought I'd be better off down
here"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
You're Flirting With Death:
Step Kidney-IIls Now
Thousands Die Yearly From Ravagen
Of Kidney Troubles for Which
DOdd's pills Give quick Relief.

Take heed! Never disregard natures
Warnings of that great destroyer-RId-
hey Trouble. You know the signs
eackache, shooting pains through the
IONS stiffness in STOPPING or lifting.
spots before the eyes, dizziness. rheu-
matte pains, swollen joints, bed-wee-
ing, nightly arising.
AT the first sign of Kidney derange-
meats, get in your preventive work
With DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS. Take
no chances. Stop thinking '1'll be all
light in a day or two" That's the road
10 dreaded Bright's disease.
Every druggist has DODD'S KIDNEY
ILLS. Remember-the name with the
uFee DIS. You don't have to take box
a. S,'er box, and wait weeks for results.
me first box is guaranteed to help
YOU If it doesn't, your druggist Will
sadly refund your money.
But, to get results, you must refuse
substitutes and accept no remedy OF
similar name. DODD'S do the work
Suo It's DODD'S you want.
To-day, get DODD'S PILLS and start
"a the road to Kidney-health. Your
rug store has the genuine-youy
druggist guarantees them. ADV.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-11-14
e. pauI,s Gold Cross a Mark.

There is a feeling growing IN city
circles that steps should be taken 10
deaden the CLEAN of the cross ana peii
IN ST. Paurs cathedral, says the Lon
don Globe. 1t is pointed out that these
were regilded shortly before the war;
and that when the sun is SHINING
brightly they afford a magnihcent
landmark for enemy airmen to lndl-
cate the whereabouts of the very cen
ter of the city of London.
1t is stated that the shining cross
can be seen many miles away with the
naked eye.