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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
WORK ON EXEMPTION CLAIMS
START TODAY

The County Exemption Board was
unable to take up any exemption
claims Saturday on account of having
a lot of clerical work piled up. This
work was finished Saturday afternoon
and the Board is now working with
the claims for exemption.
Saturday the Board certified to the
District Board the names of twenty
seven men who had passed the physi.
cal examination and claimed no ex.
emption, as follows:
Charles Dixon, Thornton Brecken.
ridge, Edward Lewis, Horace V. Horn.
back, Charles w. Griffey, Robert Nc.
Mutt, William E. Foley, Harold II. IT.
vine, Grover c. Lauderback, James S
Hines, Thomas p. Cooper, John j
Ennis, Carl o. Walther, Walter R. Sci.
by, Elijah Applegate, Thomas C
Moore, William Logan, Thomas Bates
Harmon H.. Adams, Ben Moran, Har.
mon II. Adams, Ben Moran, Ben Hum
phreys. Charles Kelly, Sam White
Albert l.. Thomas, Kelly Grandson
Albert Anderson and Henry N. Hell
mer.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
DEATH OF MRS. r. J. HIGGINS

Mrs. r. J. Higgins, aged 81 years,
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Louis A. MAIDEN, on
Lee street, this morning at 4:30
o'clock. She is survived by six chill
dren-Mrs. l.. A. MAIDEN and Mrs. W.
F. Steele Of this city, Mrs. Charles
Snyder of Newtown, Ohio, Mrs. David
Ashmere of. Georgetown, Ohio, Mr. J.
A. Boothby of Topeka, Kas., and Mr.. J.
N. Boothby of Georgetown, Ohio. She
was twice married and both Of her
husbands preceded her to the grave.
The funeral services will be held this
evening at 1880 O'Clock from the home
Of Mrs. MAIDEN on Lee street, with SER
vices by Rev. s. X. Hunt, pastor Of the
Third Street NJ. e. Church. Burial in
Mt. Grab, Ohio. cemetery tomorrow af-
ternoon at 2:SO O'Clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION

On Saturday, August 25th, there will
be held the entrance examination to
the Maysville High School. This ex.
animation will begin at $3.50 a. m. and
will continue until 4 p. m.
The examination will include ques.
tions in Eighth Grade Spelling, Gram.
mar, United States History, Geo.
graphy and Arithmetic.
All pupils who have completed the
Common School subjects but do moi
have either a Common School Di
ploma from the County Superintend
ent or Certificate from the Maysvillt
Public Schools will be required t.
take this examination before entering
the High School,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
FARMERS CANNOT STORE WHEAT
IN ELEVATORS - PROPOSED
PLAN FOR WHEAT CROP

September first the government ex-
poets to start in the wheat business.
Later they will control rye. 1t is not
inteded to touch corn or oats.
Price Commission of nine, appoint.
ed by the President will soon declare
what they consider fair price for
wheat under present conditions.
Commission men will be allowed tt
receive consignments. They cannot
sell the wheat to millers or exporters
Government will attend to that ant
regulate the outgo. All must respec
the price wishes of the government
They expect cooperation by every
body.
Farmers can hoard their wheat a
home They cannot store in city o.
country elevators longer than thirt,
days, the limit for all others.
Government will name the differ
ence in value between Nos. 1, 2, 3,
and grades.
]. C. EVERETT G. co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
HOMER SMITH SINKS
At Plttsburg Thursday When II
Struck q Snag-B0at VIII BE
FlOated S0On--NO One
Drowned.

A dispatch from PI:tsburg says: :
The excursion steamer Homer Smith
struck an obstruction at Pittsburg
Thursday and sank In shoal water.
No passengers were drowned and
the boat will no doubt be fioated soon.
The Homer Smith is owned by the
Security Steamboat Company Of Pt.
Pleasant, w. Va, and Is valued at
over 100000. The Smith is the lar
gest sternwheel excursion boat on the
Ohio river.
Capt. Harry Burnside, Of Pt. Pleas
ant, commands the Homer Smith and
Henry Holloway, also Of Pt. Pleasant
is pilot of the boat.
The Smith has been doing good
business at Pittsburg since June 4
and her owners-had intended to make
a New Orleans trip with an excur.
sion during September.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
$1,000 SUIT FOR DAMAGES

In the Cason Circuit Court Satur-
day Clarence Phillips through Attor-
ney Frank p. O'Donnell filed suit for
damages against the Cincinnati Gas
Transportation Company. He alleges
that damage has been done to his
growing crops, fences and timber on
his farm at Plumville to the extent
Of 5000 year for the past five years
by reason of the fact that the gas
company's telephone and telegraph
lines were on his land
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
THAT DRY QUESTION!

Frankfort, KY, August 1S-Bills to
make Kentucky dry and to prevent
the intercounty shipment Of liquor
from wet to dry territory will be
among the first proposals introduced
at the next session of the Legislature,
in the opinion Of Senator Hiram
Brock. of Harlan. Brock made this
statement here tonight. He said the
Republicans will urge a Legislative
rcdistricting bill.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
APPROPRIATES BOOZE MONEY

John Turkey" Wright was arrest
ed by the police Saturday night on q
warrant charging him with convert
ing the property of another to his own
personal use. 1t Is charged that
Wright was given 80 with which te
purchase whiskey for a man and that
he failed to do no. but kept the money
His bond was placed at $500 and ht
was placed In Jail to await trial In
Police Court this afternoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
NOTICE

All persons indebted to the Mason
Lumber Company will please call at
my residence 522 West Second street
and settle, II settlement is not made
within Is days claims will be placed
in hands Of attorney for immediate
suit. All parties having claims against
the above firm will present them to
me. AMOS A. MCLAUGHLIN.
2O-2WkS.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
LEADERS BELIEVE
CONGRESS MAY GET
REST next MONTH
May Be Able to Get Through With All
Work on Legislative Program BY
September 15-Many Import
ant Measures Before Mem.
bers, However.

Washington, August 19--The legis-
latlve program remaining for the ex-
ira session of congress has assumed
such definite form that leaders to-
night expressed hope for vacation
about September 15, or not later than
October /.
Included In the program for dis
posal within the next three or four
weeks are:
The $2,0OOs,Oo 900 war tax bill.
"A new war budget authorizing
about $7,50O,O00.000 in bonds, proba-
bly, at four per cent, for further loans
to the allies and to retire the $3,0OO,-
100000 Of 31s percent bonds already
authorized and providing for $2,0OO,-
100000 worth Of certificates Of indebt-
edness and q like amount Of small
denomination war savings certificates.
A deficiency appropriation measure
aggregating between $6,0O0,0 900, 900
and $1,000, 100000, now being prepared
by the House Appropriations Commit
tee.
The administration trading with the
enemy bill, which passed the House
July II.
The administration measure for in
surance of soldiers and sailors.
The Webb export trade bill, peace
resolutions in the Senate, extension
Of the espionage act and several mi
nor measures.
Most of these measures, leaders
believe, can be disposed of while the
war tax bill is in conference. Should
obstructive opposition develop agains,
the less important bills, some may be
postponed until congress re-assem.
bles.
Passage by the Senate this week o.
the war tax bill is expected by leaders
Of both parties but many members be-
!; lieve 1t will 60 over into next week
Tomorrow the Senate, having disposed
Of virtually all minor questions, viii
enter upon decisive and vigorous dis
! putes over the income, war profits
/ publishers and consumption tax pro
! visions.
Senator LaFollette plans a length,
i. speech tomorrow in an effort to in
!. crease the income and profits rate
|. with Senate sentiment strongly for
!. higher levy on war profits.
Immediately after passage of tn
/ revenue measure. Senate leaders pla
I to give short time to peace debat
+ on resolutions of Senator LaFollett
Z and others. Administration and som
+ republican leaders expect to over
! whelmingly table paciist proposals
I probably in open session.
T In the House, the gentlemen
+ agreement" under which business ha
I been suspended for several weeks, wi
: expire this week. Next Saturday tn
+ Ways and Means Committee will TAX
up Secretary McAdoo's proposed ne'
I war budget and the House will re
I assemble the following Monday pre-
\ pared to dispose promptly Of both tn
3 bond issue and the new war apprC
d priation measure under preparation
4 Senate committees meet tomorro'
f for action on the trading with the er
3 emy, Webb export and espionae
Il amendment bills.
\ Confirmation Of most of the 200 mi
+ jor and brigadier generals recent
i nominated and of former Represent;
4 tive Victor Murdock of Kansas to III
+ Federal Trade Commission also Is e,
y pested during the week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
LEAVES FOR FRANCE TODAY

Captain Charles w. McClanahan Of
the United States Hospital Corps. who
left several days ago for Washington
City, came in Friday for short visit
to his wife and other relatives. He
will return to Washington tomorrow
and expects to leave for France with
the next contingent Of American
trOOna
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
{. & o. COAL MOVEMENT TO WEST
HALTED

Westward coal movement on the
Chesapeake & Ohio will come practi-
cally to standstill today, according
to local officials yesterday, due to en-
bargoes of connections, who say they
are unable to take more coal.
Todays loading will have to be
eastward, it is declared.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
DIR. CROSSFIELD MADE EXCEL.
LENT ADDRESS

DR.. r. II. Crossfield, president of
Pennsylvania University, Lexington
made most excellent address on
"The Great War and the Future of the
Church" at the Union meeting at the
Central Presbyterian Church last
night. He also preached at the Chris.
tian Church yesterday morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
PICTURES OF RUSSIAN REVOLT.
TION

The official pictures of the Russian
Revolution will be shown at the Pas
time today. See the never to be for.
gotten scenes in Moscow and Petro.
grad photographed in the very thick
of the most amazing Revolution in the
world history. Five-reel feature will
also be shown.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
POLICE COURT

W. H. Sherman of Chicago, was
fined $3.50 in Police Court Friday
night on charge of disorderly con-
duct.
Lucille and Della Jackson were
fined $l0.50 each Saturday afternoon
on charges of lettering.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
PIANO TUNING

Mr.. E. c. Shearer, Piano Tuning TX
pert of Cincinnati, will make a spe-
cial trip for one week beginning Mon
day, August 20. Orders may be left
with Miss Ida Berry or Central Ho-
tel 14-10-18
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

An examination will be held at the
High School building Saturday, Sep
tember 1st, for those desiring to teacf
in the Maysville Public Schools. Tht
examination begins at $3.50 a. m.
W. J. CAPLINGER,
Superintendent City Schools
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
LOST HIS WATCH

Mr.. Clyde McNamer spent the day in
Cincinnati yesterday. He had the mis-
fortune to lose his watch on the way
home and thinks that some one pick
ed his pocket when near this city as
he looked at the watch when just a
Short distance below town.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20

Keith and Keith have sold three new
Oakland Sizes to Mr.. James 3. Daw-
son Of this city. Mr.. IA Phillips Of Or
angsburg and Mr.. Ell Williams Of
hayslick
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
TO JOIN AVIATION CORPS

Mr.. Frank Shea, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry ]. Shea, of East Second street,
left yesterday morning for Atlanta,
Ca, to join the Aviation Corps of the
United States Army.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
PRICES OF ADMISSION

To the Germantown Fair which starts
on Wednesday, the 22nd will be as
follows
Adults ..,................ so cents
Children, under years old. 80. Free
Children, over years and under
IL ................... cents
Season Tickets, not transferable $150
Ladies' and Children, first and sec
ond days .....................Fr Free
Teams admitted free.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Those citizens who will contribute
towards the banquet for our Lieu.
tenants will call at RObinsOn's cigar
store and sign up. This must be done
at once.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-20

Ellsworth Cablish will make two
trips daily to the Germantown Fair.
Reserve your place with him at once.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

 ( STOCK MARKET
 

New York, Feb. 20.-Opening-Oils, metals and sugars were the only note worthy features of tOday's early trad ing at advances of one to 1-2 points. More moderate gains were registered by United States Steel and allied sin- dustrials, such as Crucible Steel and i Colorado Fuel. Industrial Alcohol and Virginia Chemical were better by half a point to a full point. Recessions of about as much were scored by Marine preferred, General Motors, Baldwin Locomotive and American Can Rail- roads were dull and without material change. Dealings were light and lacked the breadth of the previous day.
 Noon-On the early rise trading slackened, the market running toward specialties Texas Co. made an ex- treme gain of 34 points, Cuban American Sugar I, National Lead IA and Kelly Springfield Tire 1-2 Railroads were inclined to yield, standard issues showing fractional declines. Activity was renewed at midday, coppers leading the, entire
 list to higher levels.
 Bonds were irregular with a new low record Nor one of the interna- tional issues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Her Fame.

The Duchess of Westminster has the reputation of being the wittiest woman in society. The duchess tells an excel lent story about an ex-shah of Persia who was very fond of paying compli- ments to English ladies.
 When the Duchess of Westminster was presented he greeted her heartily T have heard much about you,'' he said. "Your worthy name is well known even in my country"
 The duchess was surprised at first, then light dawned upon her. "Gra- cious me, do believe he mistakes me for Westminster abbey!'' she said. What was more, she was right.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
An American Golf Club of 17sA.

< An American Golf Club of 17sA.
 It may come, as surprise to golf players to know how long ago, almost a century and quarter, the royal game was enjoyed by Charlestonians. In making research through the files of the South Carolina Gazette recently I came upon the following notice, which I send as a contribution to our gOlfng records:
 City Gazette and Daily Advertiser.
 Saturday, November 15, 1794.
 Golf Club.
 This being the anniversary of the South Carolina Golf Club, the members are re- Quested to attend at Williams's Coffee House, in lieu of Harleston's Green, on ac- count of the bad weather.
 Dinner on table at o'clock.
 By order of the president.
 EDWIN GARDNER, Secretary. News and Courier.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
BOARD OF RELIEF.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Relief of the City of Bridge port will meet at the Assessors Of flee, City Hall, for the purpose ot hearing appeals made from the find ings of the Board of Assessors. Hear ings will be held on the following dates in February: Thursday, Feb. l, Friday, Feb. 2, Monday. Feb. 5, Tues day, Feb. 6, Wednesday, Feb. z, Fri day, Feb. g, from a. m. to D. m.. and on the evenings of Friday. Feb. 2. Wednesday, Feb. ', Friday, Feb. g, from to D m.
 Dated at Bridgeport this 20th day of January. 1917.
 WILLIAM A. LEWIS,
 THOMAS F. WHITE,
 ISAAC MOOREY,
 JOHN F. RILEY. A 22 tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

WILLIAM WILLIAMS VS. Order of Notice. MARGARET WILLIAMS. STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SUPERIOR COURT. Bridgeport. Feb. 19, A. D., 1917. Upon the complaint of the said William Williams of. said Bridgeport, praying, for reasons therein set forth, , for a divorce and the custody of two minor children, James Howard and Helen, returnable to the Superior Court in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of March, 1917. It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Mar garet Williams the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts unknown--but whose last known residence was in said Bridge port.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed in Bridgeport, Conn.,, three rtimes successively, commencing on or before the goth day of February, A. D., 1917.
 FRED. w. TRACEY, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for Fairfield County.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Lookinu 1t Up.

He was that type of genteel beggar that '.puts up front,' as the fellows say. His face had more tears in it than cemetery, and he was just, get ting ready to tell his down and outer's tale when the man at the desk reached into a drawer and brought forth a dio- tionary, placing it in front of the ap- pealing one.
 "What do you want sympathy" the man at the desk asked.
 "Yes, sympathy" was the half sob bed reply.
 Look in s for it. saw 1t there the other day.
 The sympathy chaser grunted and headed for the door. He wasn't look ing for work, just sympathy-in the form of piece of loose change.-In- dianapolis News.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
INCOME TAX RETURNS.

The last of February is an irkson1e time for many. of our higher ups. They feel unhappy about their for ]. tunes, as they fuss and fret and fume over the job of making a Federal in- 1 come tax return. It calls for the un- tangling of some complicated busi- ness problems in many cases. If an error is made, labyrinth of red tape may have to be unwound to correct it.
 It was commonly predicted before the law went into effect that rich . people would conceal good part of their incomes. As you see the satis- 2 faction that many people take in cheating Uncle Sam at the custom ] house. this seeme quite likely. Many persons who would worry over cheat ing grocer out of 50 cents are highly gratified to get the better of the gov ernment.
 Yet severe penalties are enforced for violation of this tax law, which may well turn back some of our white liars. They would better reflect that the internal revenue men will be comparing one years return with another If there are startling dis crepancies, they may have to show up ] tAclI pIisdIcs dCCOuHtS. 4ucy VIII uo in much better position in this case if they have made up their figures in strict conformity to facts.
 There is nothing smart in cheating the government Temporarily it leaves a little more money in one's pocket. But if any considerable num- Der of people do it, the resources of the government are depleted It be- becomes evident on the face of it that people of wealth are holding themselves above the law.
 That creates anarchists and social ists and foments strikes and all in- fdustrial disorders The man who saves $10 through a false tax return may live to see his property injured thousands of dollars through the so- cial unrest he has helped to create. T-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.
January 26, 1917

HUdIy AO, ISIt. Estate of Andrea Amabile, also known as Antonio Amabile, late of the town of Bridgeport in said dis trict deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the dis trict of Bridgeport, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recov- cry. All persons indebted to said es- tate are requested to make immedi- ate payment to
 ONGIOLINA AMABILE,
 Administrative, Care of Alex. l.. Delaney, Attorney, 515 Security Building,
 Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
LORETTA J. DAVIS,
 VS. Order of Notice PERCY K. DAVIS.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SIPFRTOR COURT.

 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., SUPERIOR COURT.
 Bridgeport, Feb. 19, A. D., 1917
 Upon the complaint of the said Loretta J. Davis of said Bridgeport. praying, for reasons therein set forth, for a divorce and that her name be changed to Loretta J. Moore, return able to the Superior Court in and for Fairfield County, on the first Tuesday of March, '1917.
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Percy R. Davis the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts un- known-but whose last known resi- dence was in said Bridgeport.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Farmer, a newspaper printed IF Bridgeport, Conn, three times successively, commencing on or before the goth day of February, A. D., 1917.
 P FRED w. TRACEY, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for Fairfield County.
 B 19 S"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
The Color Cure.

To cure smallpox was apparently a very simple matter in the good old times. John of Gaddeston, court doc tor to Edward H., has recorded that he got rid of the disease by the simple expedient of wrapping his patients in red cloth. Let scarlet red be taken ; he says, "and les him whc is suffering from smallpox be entirely wrapped in it or in some other red cloth. I did thus when the son of the illustrious king of England suffered from small pox. I took care that all about his bed should be red, and that cure succeeded very well. ."-London Tatler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
w A N T B D Auto Truck Drivers and
 Teamsters.
 THE Wheeler & HOwes Go. STERLING ST. YARD. B If
WANTED

By large manufacturing concern a wide awake man with office experience, op- portunity for advancement. State age, nationality, num- Der of years and kind of ex- perience had as we'll as sal ary expected. Address Wide Awake, care of Farmer.
 B 19s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Something In the FiIIina.

"Do you know you can tell a mans disposition by his teeth:" asked the girl who believes in signs, bumps and palm reading.
 "How interesting !" said her compan- ion, who did not believe in anything. "Then Jack must have golden dispo- sition."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
DISTRICT OF STRATFORD, ss., PROBATE COURT.

DISTRICT OF STRAIFUItD, SS., PROBATE COURT.
 February 19, 1917. Estate of Carl Ludwig Cassel( late of Stratford, in said district, deceased. The court of probate for the district of Stratford hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All per- sons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 BERTHA M. CASSEL,
 EXecutrix. Stratford, Conn.
 B19 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Discretion.

What did yo' do, suh, when big Brudder Hump called yo' liah?"
 'Uh-well, sub" replied small Broth CT Stink, lag de gen'leman am six feet high an weighs mighty nigh a ton, what could I do but move dat we make it noononimous? ?'-Exchange. {.