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The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
PRISONER ENDS LIFE

After ,scrawling farewell messag es
on the walls Of the national guard ad,
ministratioD building, in PunehbowI
Andrie Nieolaiff, q trusty prisoner,
ended his life by hanging Tuesday aft.
ernoon. Nieolaiff had served four
years of. a twenty-year sentence for
killing his wife. There were seven
notes scrubbed on the walls; some were
farewells to friends and the others di.
Teeted disposition. of his body and men.
toned the death Of his wife,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
JAPANESE OF HAWAII !. +.
TO PUBLISH JOURNAL

An English monthly journal, "The
Boy was brought out yesterday by
local Japanese as the organ Of the
American citizens of Japanese parent
age in the Hawaiian Stands. U. Oku-
mura, B. Tokioka and other japanese
young men are writer's, and Theodore
Richards, Prank scudder, Rev. T. okn.
mura and NJ, Kakehi are advisers of
the Journal. ..'%, Il,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
WITNESSES TELL Of
BUGDlNGSUBMAR|NES
tA..oel...a Pres. BY Federal wIrsls.s1

tAsBoeiated Press by Federal wirelesSJ
SAN FRANCISCO, January 3-Pre-
sident McGregor of the Union Iron
Works was called to Che stand for the
defense today in the trial of FRANK
Bopp, German consulIgeneral, and as
socihtes for alleged "bomb- plotting, "
NeGregor admitted that the Union
Iron Works built submarines for the
Entente Allies in 1914 and 1915. 1t is
Ihe contention of the defense that c. G.
Crowley, Louis J. Smith and other al,
legged agents Of the consulate were EN-.
ployed TO obtain evidences of breaches
Of United States neutrality on the
Coast, not to dynamite ships, munition
plants or railroads.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
LODGE LEADS IN DEBATE

As for the Presidents note, he de-
elared, If the first statement issued in
explanation of Il by Secretary of State
Lansing be the true explanation, the
note was an unnecessary thing. The
secretary, Of state announced that the
object sought was the sounding of the
belligerents as to their actual peace
terms, something which the President
had no authority to ask unless be asked
in the office of mediator. 3
Urges Extra osut4on r.. -.
He urged that the senate move slow.
~ = this matter, combining itself to
Fs<ntly legislative work without at
frnpfing TO voice the position of the
nation on international relations.
nsring the course of his speech the
rs tsFshusetts senator administered a
J. bake TO Count Won Bernstorff, the
rarman ambassador, who had given out
public statement approving the
coarse Of President Wilson in sending
hininote. The voicing of such approval
was going outside of his rights as q
diplomatic representative, said Senator
Lodge. ., r. ..5.... S. "a
Senator Gallinger and Senator Borah
supported Senator Lodge in his conten-
ton that the resolution was one that
shonld not be acted upon hastily. It
mas Senator Borah who refused unani-
NOUS consent to q vote upon the reso-
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
Lower HOUSE PUSHES
RAILROAD MEASURES
Adamson Will Introduce Anti
Strike Bills At Once
tAssocia.ed Press BIZ Fedsral Wirslessl

WASHINGTON, January A. The
railroad legislation, which is insisted
upon by the President, is being pressed
with all possible speed through the
preliminary steps in the lower house Of
congress. Members Of the house yes
terday asserted that the father of the
Adamson Eight -hour Law intends to in
troduce other bills, which win provide
that there shall be no strike on any of
the rail lines of the nation until after
sixty days notice has been given. The
measures will also empower the Presi-
dent to place the railroads under the
charge of the military forces of the
country for protection in cases of
49,. .es-, &c.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
HARDING I
4 cOMMANDSzONE
Nomination Of General Goethal's
Successor Sent To Senate
For Confirmation
tAssoeiatsd Pres. By Federal wirslsI,l

. N@@".NN@@NNN H
WASHINGTON, January 4-The no.
miHation of Lieut.. Col Chester Hard.
ing, Engineer Corps, to be Governor of
the Canal Zone, succeeding Maj..Gen.
Cocktails, was sent to the senate yes
terday by the President. Lieutenant
Colanel Harding has been Acting Gov
ernor of the Zone for some time.
/ Lieutenant Commander Watts IL
nominated as Judge advocate. general
of the Navy.
Secretary of War Baker yesterday
Granted to Brig. Gen. George p. Scri-
ven, chief signal officer, the right TO re.
tire, effective on February IA. It is
probable that Lieut.. Col. George 0.
Sqnier, now in the Office Of the chief
signal officer, win succeed his present
chief. "
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHES

LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE re-
moves the cause. Used the world over
to cure cold in one day. The sigma
.ture Of r. W. GROVE is on each box.
Manufactured by the PARIS MEpI-
CINE CO., St. Louis. u, S, A.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
BRITISH MAY EMPLOY.
=, AMERICAN SURGEONS

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirsIesSI
LONDON, January At was an.
nouneed here last night that the Bri-
fish government is now seriously
contemplating employing American
surgeons as doctors on the war
fronts while her own medicos lay
down the Scappel and take to the
sword. Hundreds of American doe
tors are already IN the British hospi-
tai service and II is understood that
thousands Of others are willing aud
anxious 10 take over the work.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
JOHN BULL IS UNCLE
SAM'SBEa CUSTOMER
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirsisss)

WASHINGTON, January 8-Pur.
chases during the year 1916 aggregat.
ing nearly $4,000, 900, 900 have made
the United Kingdom not only the best
customer Uncle Sam had in the year
just closed, but in any year. The figure
sets new record. Analysis of the
figures in the various commercial
bureaus shows that no other nation has
bought as much by half as the United
Kingdom. The purchases by France
were under billion. Canada . were
something exceeding ha,s a billion.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
SURROUNDS
II" MURDER Or 4 GIRL
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wirsiess)

PHILADELPHIA, January 3---Mys,
terry surrounds the murder here of
Maizie Colbert, known as the "0nyx
Girl" 80 (
The mystery deepened when an.
nOuncement was made that a wealthy
youth under suspicion had cleared him.
self 20 the satisfaction Of the police.
Many lending youths are said TO have
had an acquaintance with the girl and
are being questioned by the police, who
still hold to the theory that degen.
crate killed her. =
They declare she was struck on the
head while trying to raise a window TO
shout for help. @.ss
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05

'iutiOn Whenl ~ WIS originally intro
duced, thus forcing il into the commit
tee on foreign relations. o..
What Senator Borah Said .a- -.
AT that time Senator Borah said:
81 think this is a matter upon which
we, might reflect more than we have
had an opportunity to do. presume
everybody would agree with the Presi.
dent in the great desire to have peace;
nobody would certainly criticize the
President for doing anything that
would have a tendency in his Judge.
ment to bring about peace; but there
is wide difference of opinion az to
how best 10 effeotuate that purpose SO
far as am concerned, l do not want
to be placed in the attitude of endors.
ing a proposition of such tremendous
consequences as this, upon which i have
had no opportunity to reflect, and
about which we have had no facts pre-.
sented by the President and whose note
we have not had an opportunity 70 read
only hurriedly and imperfectly.
In matter Of this kind each indi-
vidual has a responsibility which he
cannot shift, and have no desire to
shift it. This resolution has Just been
presented this minute, has never been
to committee, and do not propose
myself to consent to its consideration
at this time" .,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
WILL FLY HERE
tspeeial cabIsgram % Nippn JiI

especial CAblegram TO hippn JijiD
TOXIC, January 4--Katherine Stin-
son, American noted aviatrix, left for
Osaka yesterday, where she viii make
several flights. After the flights there
she will 90 to Nagoya and several other
large cities. She will return 70 the
United States in February, via Homo
lulu, and she said yesterday she intends
to fly in Honolulu IL permitted.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
ENTENTE REPLY READY
(AssOciated Press by Federal wireless

WASHINGTON, January 4--col. E.
NJ. Honse, the confidential friend and
advisor of the President reached this
city last night just at the time conf.
Dental advices from the Continent
reached here that the Entente Allies
have completed the preparation of the
reply to the President aud are ready
to forward II to Washington. rt"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
TWO SHIPS SUNK

Associated Press BY Federal wireleSs)
. LONDON, January 1.-TWO more yes
sells, one British and one belonging to a
neutral nation, have fallen victims to
the undersea wasps. Lloyds an.
nounces the sinking of the British
steamship Holly branch and the Norwe.
gian steamer Erica. ... ...'
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
BATTLESHlP SUNK
(Associated Prom by Federal Wirslsl

NAssoclAtea rress ny FEDERAL Wtreloss0
BERLIN, January 4--The French
bnttleship Nefite has been torpedo.
ed by a German submarine OF the
island of Malta, according to re.
ports which reached here yesterday
from Zurich, Switzerland. No de.
tails have been received as to the
fate Of the vessels crew. The
Verite was a battleship Of 1865
tons and was launched in 1907.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
THREE FILIPINO FIREMEN
ARE FOUND ASPHYXIATED
(Ass0ciated press By Fedsral wirslsssl

NAs'VNteto" t'oeo " toueiA WHelcsp
|. MANILA, Philippine Islands, Janu-
airy 4--Three Filipino liremen of the
naval collier Ajax, which Is moored at
Cayite, were asphyxiated yesterday In
a room over the boilers of the vessel
where they had been confined in irons
for several hours. They were being
punished for mutinous conduct. The
heat Of the boilers added to that of
the climate and the eloseness of the
enclosure proved too much for their
endurance and they were dead when
discovered.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
KAIsER'S FRIEND KILLED

AMSTERDAM, January The Ber-
In newspapers yesterday announced the
death OF The Prince zu Fuerstenberg,
rne OF the former friends Of the
Kaiser. who was killed on the war
front In Rumania.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
Reply Anglers Germany

the previous 1utteranees of statesmen Of
the Allied countries.
They express the opinion that the
strong declamatory language of the re-
ply shows that it is addressed more to
neutrals than to the Central Powers.
Especially the part of the note refer.
ring to Belgium is regarded as insult
ing,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
LHHuANIANS ASK FOR
I NATIONAL RECOGNITION
Demand Peace Terms Include
Provision For Their Freedom
Associated Pros. BY Federal wireless,

CAssociated Press BY Federal wirelsss)
WASHINGTON, January "a de-
mand endorsed by thousands of mem
bers of the Lithuanian National Coun.
ell of America concerning terms of
European peace recognizing the Lithu-
anians nationally was handed to the
President today. ...:.. D.. s..
The demands are that the peace terms
include provision for '.'ethnographieal
Lithuania united in one political body
and given absolute independence. 1" !;
A A similar statement was handed to
European ambassadors resident here.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
BOMB PLOT TRIAL ON
lAssoelated Press BY FEDERAL WiTelessl

(Assoaated Press BY Federal Wireless)
SAN FRANCISCO, January $-The
trial of II. Mooney, charged with be.
inE one of the "piotters" who set off
~ explosive during the preparedness
parade here a number Of months ago,
killing six persons, was begun today.
Bourke Cochran is MONEYS chief
council. 4".t
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
LEAK" RESOLUTION TO
COME UP IN | TEN DAYS
tAssOciased Press By FEDERAL wireless,

WASHINGTON, January 3-Con-
gresham Wood = resolution, calling for
an investigation of reports of o leak -
in the state department which resulted
in stock market manipulations, was
held privileged by the house today and
referred 10 the rules committee with
instructions to report in ten days.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
REPLY TO WILSON READY
s,tAssociated Press by Federal wireless,

fstAssOciated Press by Federal wireless,
LONDON, January 4-Aecording to
a despatch from the Reuter- News
Agency, the Entente reply to President
Wilson 3 tentative peace proposal is
about finished, but that it is undergo
ing slight modification. IL is positively
announced, however, thai the reply Of
the Entente will not be printed until
twenty-four hours after the note has
reached the President in Washington.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
FINDS COMPANY GUILTY

In the district court yesterday Judge
Monsarrat rendered a decision finding
the Lord Young Engineering Company
guilty of withholding the pay Of v. l..
Ives, an employe. A fine Of $50 was
assessed, Notice Of an appeal was
filed,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
tAssoeiassd Press by Federal wireisss)

tAssoeiated Press by Federal Wireless)
BERLIN, January 3--The reply Of
the Ehtente Allies to the Teuton peace
proposals is widely discussed in the
German morning papers today. The
press is unanimous in declaring that
The answer Of the Entente group is
only what was expected, in view of
The Hawaiian gazette., 1917-01-05
SENATOR'S FIGHT MOVE
TO ENDORSE WILSON'S
NOTE TO BELLICERENTS
Lodge, Massachusetts, Scion Heads Opposition To Res
OhtiOn introduced By Hitchcock; Fears Il Would Prove
Real DangerlTO Safety Of the MunrOe Doctrine and
Afford European Nations Excuse For Interference
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless.)

VXTASINGTON January 4Whether questions OF European
wv politics properly subjects for consideration the Anr-
congress holly debated yesterday
the Hitchcock Resolution expressing the endorsement OF OF
the Presidents the begerents the days order
Of business This resolution which had been
Der 2 says: p, = ...i'a .f'.s @lt@r y. ~.
Resolved That the strongly endorses approves the
action taken by the President in sending diplomatic
der date OF December 18 the engaged
suggesting and recommending the first steps possible negot
atoms arrange the terms Of peace
Resolved That is the Of the this
Of the President the overwhelming public sentiment
and earnest desire of the people of the United States.
| LODGE LEADS IN DEBATE
Senator Lodge led the debate against the the resolution
urging that should congress undertake interfere purely
European question would endanger the Monroe Doctrine setting
the precedent whereby the European Powers might later
date undertake interfere purely American affairs America
he said should take sides officially the European
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
REGISTERED MEN WHO FAIL TO
RESPOND WILL BE CLASSED
AS DESERTERS

Washington, August Unregistered
men who resist the selectlve draft law
face military court martial for de-
sertion and the possibility Of execu-
ton for deserton in the time of war.
The whole military and civil power
of the federal government and the
civil power of the states, cities and
counties, will be employed to bring
them to book
This was announced in formal
statement by Brigadier General L. H.
Crowder, provost marshal general, in
response to reports from North Car
DINA and Oklahoma of anti-draft
disturbances.
In practice under General Crowd
er's construction of the law, register
ed men who do not appear for exami-
nation will be posted to the direct
board as selected for military services
soon as the five day period allowed
them to put in an appearance after
they have been summoned has elaps-
ed. Two more days will elapse af-
ter their names reach the district
board to await action by the indi-
vidual. They will then be posted to
the adjutant general of the state as
selected to fill the quota of their dis
trct
Orders for the mobilization of the
selected men will be given some time
during the present month. II the reg
istrant fails to obey the order, he will
be set down as absent without leave,
and the machinery of the army will
be set in motion to bring him in In
addition, all state and municipal au-
thorities and United States marshals
will be used to apprehend him. When
II is clear that he is wifully absent
ing himself with no intention of re-
porting to the army, charge of de-
sertion will be placed against him.
From that time on. any civil officer
who arrests him will earn q reward
of $50.
If found guilty by court martial of
desertion, the individual may be SEN
fenced to death and only the Presi-
dent can save him from punishment
General Crowder also took action
to reduce the number of applications
for exemption which news reports in
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
FLEMING COUNTY PRIMARY
(Fleming Gazette)

The primary was altogether DEM
ocratic affair Saturday, as the Repub-
lican candidates had no opposition
and were not on the ballot. The day
passed off without much excitement
though some of the races developed
quite a contest. At the clerks Office
in the afternoon some dozen Or so col
ored Democrats voted and in an ar
gument with one of them the sheriff
of election struck him over the head
with cane, causing some stir fer
awhile.
Cunty Judge. w. Fulton.
County Attorney. ID. Humphrey
Sheriff-Frazee Hart.
Superintendent of Schools-Mar>in
Evans.
AssessOr-John Glenn.
Jailer-Ollie Fizer
Coroner-C. c. Maxey.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
THREE BREAK JAIL AT GEORGE.
TOWN, KY.

Georgetown, KY, August 7-Over.
towering the jailer, Jack Lusby, when
he opened the door of a cell in the
Jail here tonight, three prisoners at.
tackled him and escaped.
Charles Douthitt, 20 years old
sentenced to be electrocuted August
II for killing Vernon Simms at Pay
mes Depot January 2, was one OF the
men who escaped. The others were
negroes.
The jailer put up game fight, en-
gaging the men until a creek was
reached in the rear Of the Jail, but he
was disarmed and beaten up badly
Bloodhounds were sent from Lexing-
ton, KY, to help posses in the search
for the three men.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
PROF. BRADNER A BUSY MAN

The Ashland lndenepedent says:
Professor J. w. Bradner was busy
last week conducting a teachers in
stitute at Vanceburg. The attendance
was unusually large and much inter-
est was manifested. throughout the
entire week. Lewis county IS one of
the best counties in the state and a
large number of progressive teachers
always respond nobly to the work OF
good instructor. Mr.. Bradner has
conducted this institute before ant
hence is acquainted with practically
every teacher in the county. His
work is fine and is always appreciate
ed wherever he goes.
Next week Mr.. Bradner will be In
Greenup county and the week follow
ing the Boyd County Fair, he will
conduct the Boyd County Institute OF
Catlettsburg.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY

Following are the nominations
made in the Lewis county primary
Saturday:
Republican Ticket
presentative-Win p. Bowman
County Judge-W. T. Stone.
County Attorney-John p Strother,
County Clerk-Orville Tannian.
Sheriff.. NJ. Bertram.
Superintendent of Schools J. Q.
Adams.
Surveyor-Morton Fannin.
Jailer-T. N. Fearis.
Coroner-Dr. II. M. Bertram.
Assessor-Charles Knapp.
Magistrate-A. R. Campbell.
Democratic Ticket
County Judge-William McElhaney
Representative-Harvey Parker, Jr
County Attorney-T. B. Jameson.
County Clerk-Mat Armstrong.
Sheriff-Richard Isham.
No nominations were made for sur.
veyor, jailer, coroner and assessor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
EAST KENTUCKY MINERS 60 ON
STRIKE SATURDAY

Pineville, KY, August 8-A meeting
OF the miners and operators, called by
the United Mine Workers of America,
District No. 10, to adjust wage scale
for coal mines In the district, was
scheduled here today. Tho operators
failed to attend with the exception of
very few small mine owners.
The result was the adoption of a
resolution for strike to begin at
o'clock Saturday, August II. at all
mines that have not signed up at
that time.
There Is a probability of a tle-up
at many large mines In this section.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
TINE IS THE TEST
The Testimony Of Maysville People
Stands the Test.

The test Of time is what tells the
tale. The public soon finds out when
misrepresentation are made, and
merit alone will stand the test OF
time.
Maysville people appreciate merit
and many months ago local citizens
publicly endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills;
they do so still. Would citizen make
the statement which follows unless
convinced that the article was just as
represented? Below Is testimony such
as the sufferer from kidney ills Is look
ing for.
Fred Dresel, tailor and Justice of the
peace, 1888 L. Second ST., Maysville
says: Il was troubled by inflammation
of the bladder and annoyance from
my kidneys. The kidney secretions
burned in passage and often were re-
tarded. had severe pains across the
small of my back which greatly inter
fered with my work. Doap's Kidney
Pills, which got at Wood & Sons
Drug Store, gave me proTpt relief"
Mr.. Dresel gave the above statement
on February 6, 1908, and on November
IA, 1916, he added: 81 have had the
same faith in Doan's Kidney Pills to-
day as ever, for haven't had any trou-
BILE with my kidneys since last recon.
mended them"
Mr.. Dresel is only one of many Mays
vile people who have gratefully en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. II your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for kidney rem
edy-ask distinctly for D0AN'S KID
NEY PILLS, the came that Mr.. Dresel
has twice publicly recommended-the
remedy backed by home testimony. 6Oc
all stores. Foster-M!.3urn Co., Props
Buffalo, n. Y. when Your Back Ia
Lame-Remembe the Name"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
DEATH SENTENCE AS CAUSE FOR
EXEMPTION

Murray, KY, August S-Lube Mar
tin, negro, confined in the Paducah
Jail under sentence of death for the
killing of Policemtn Guthrie Duiguid
here last December has filed a claim
for exemption from military service
assigning the sentence as the cause
His number was one of the first drawn
in the selective draft. His case Is still
pending in the Court of Appeals.
Why not try Ledger Want Ad?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
STANDARD OIL USES MARBLES
popular Mechanics)


Many millions of marbles are made
annually in the United States. 1t is
estimated that the boys of this coun-
try use no less than 100000, 900 each
year. But there are other users OF
marbles besides youthful players. The
Standard Oil Company is one of the
largest buyers of marbles. Some OF
its purchases are used in oil cans and
others in large sizes are rolled
through graded pipe lines to clean
out the paraffin that gathers on the
inside Of the pipes. The manufacture
ers Of ink, chemicals and powder use
marbles. Other buyers Of these little
spheres are dealers in railway sup
piles, puzzle box makers and salt pro-
ducers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10

dicated are being fled In telegram
to all governors he directed that To-
cal boards be instructed to furnish
to newspapers hereafter from day to
day, names of all registered men who
apply for exemption, the grounds as
serted to support their claim and the
action taken by the board.
In cases of discharge for physical
disqualifcations this does not apply.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
RAILROAD TIME TABLE



No. II departs ) IS Il. H., daily ex-
sept Sunday.
NO. . departs 100 p. m, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. - departs $40 p. m. daily.
No. 10 arrives $3.50 a. M, daily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. Is arrives 2:O5 p. m. daily.
No. IA arrives $3.50 p. m, Gaily ex-
cept Sunday.
No. 211 Sunday only, leave Mays
vile 6 a. m.
No. 214 arrive in Maysville 11:25 D.
m. Sunday only.
Schedule effective Sunday, June II,
subject to change without notice.
H. s. ELLIS, Agent.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-08-10
DRAFTED MEN

Divide Into Five FOrces-Only Fifth
Of First Quota VIII Begin Train
Ing Early In September-En.
tire National Army VIII
Not BE Called Before
Latter Part Of
October.