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The Washington times., 1917-11-16

are always having unkind things
said to them or about them, for
which they feel compelled to de-
mand an explanation. They are
so afraid of being imposed upon
that they think it necessary to
assert themselves on every pos
sible occasion. They are so ap-
prehensive that some one else may
get a fraction of what belongs to
them that they spend all their
time in guarding their sacred
rights and privileges.
1t never seems to strike them
that they are paying too high a
price for the preservation of their
tuppenny-ha'penny dignity.
Gray Hairs No Excuse For Very
Bad Manners.
Only once in blue moon do any
of US meet with deliberate discour-
tesy. The impulses of almost
every one are toward civility and
kindness. The oil which keeps
the wheels of this creaking, rusty
old world going smoothly are
smiles and pleasant words.
| got this letter this morning:
Dear Madam: While waiting
for an elevated train yesterday
evening at the rush hour | sud
denly heard a commotion behind
me and, turning, saw an elderly
woman pushing her way through
the crowd. She tried to push me
out OF the way and | was forced
10 throw out my hand against the
SIDE of the car to steady myself.
She managed, though, to shove
me to one side. jostling her way
past me into the car. Then when
she had taken her seat she began
to express her feelings to the
woman next her. pointing me out
and complaining in a loud voice
that no respect was paid to her
gray hairs. The story as she told
- was any Iulus Dul COhlpAAiiCheeh
to me, and, as | am very sensitive
l felt dreadfully humiliated. Are
gray hairs any excuse for bad man
ners?"
Gray hairs are certainly no ex-
cuse for bad manners. II this old
lady had devoted the same energy
to preserving her pOise and seren-
ity that she did to getting herself
into an apoplectic state of furry
and fury, she might have gained
her seat in the car just as easily
and without the risk Of breaking
a blood vessel and thereby short
enlng her life.
Just consider her attitude to-
ward the world. She imagines
that she can't get anything not
even a seat in a car, without haV-
ing to fight for II.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

WAS one Of long line wait
ing to buy a ticket the other
day, when a girl pushed
roughly in between me and the
person ahead of me, violating all
the rules of line etiquette. l looked
up in surprise, and then touched
her on the shoulder.
You've taken my place" / said.
yours is at the end of the line"
"Well, what are you going to do
about it," she asked coolly.
What was I going to do about
it? l certainly did not intend to
engage in a hand-to-hand encoun-
ter with her. l thought for a mo-
ment of pelting her with singing
word-icicles, but reflected that she
might be better at invective than
myself.
l looked at her again. She was
as pugnacious as an English spar
row. Her shoulders were hunched
up, and she regarded me with
such an impudent, aggressive ex-
preston that / began TO laugh.
Something in the whole scene
touched my sense of humor. On
some occasions / might have deep
ly resented he raction, but today
l was in such a lazy, good-natured
mood that it would have taken a
lot to ruffle my spirits. The sheer
cheek she showed, her defiance Of
the code of fair dealing, not to
mention courtesy and civility,
amused me.
So l merely said: "oh, all right
If you're going to act like a saw
age, I'll make you a present OF
my place; and all you have to do
is to say, Thank you.
She twisted her shoulders and
jerked her head and said nothing.
But just before we reached the
window she hesitated a moment
and then stepped aside, saying in
a gruff voice: "It's your place"
VERY WELL" l accepted the
amende. "But let me have your
money, and l will buy tickets for
both of u.s."
The Soft Answer
Turneth Away Wrath.
She did so, taking the ticket
which handed her q moment later
in silence. But hard hardly turn
ei away before she overlook me.
She told me that she knew she had
been horrid. but that she was going
on a disagreeable errand and had
been so cross about 1t that she
wanted to take 1t out on some one.
So when aha RSE ms standing
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

G. M. CARSON, of 4Os Second
street northwest, wants to know
what to do about the beggars who
approach him. In answer, | have
the word of MAJOR PULLMAN
that most of the street beggars are
professional panhandlers. The As
sociated Charities, and several other
organizations listed with the Cham
Der of Commerce, will take care OF
all deserving cases.
DUDLEY HARMON says that all
1 have to do to get anything done
out Connecticut avenue way is to
tell the Connecticut Avenue Citi-
zens' Association about it. All right.
Smooth down that bump in front
of COMMISSIONER GARDENERS
house
RAY LOOMS has named the war.
In his official Congressional resume
of the recent session he has coined
the term transatlantic war"
]. P. CRAWFORD, chairman of
the public utilities committee of the
Connecticut Avenue Citizens Asso-
cation, reports he has arranged with
the Capital Traction Company for
lights on that dangerous southern
most trolley pole on Connecticut av-
enue, just north of the bridge. The
pole will be painted white. Con-
oratulations. l have been warning
the company that few lights there
are much cheaper than human lives.
EDGAR c. SNYDER, uncom-
promising champion of suffrage for
the District, writes to me:
81 hope to be able in the not dis
tant future to join with you in fit
tingly celebrating the granting of
franchise to the citizens Of Wash
ington."
It's bad enough to pay a tax on
theater passes. but when the Govern
ment makes you pay a tax for not
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

Here is the only picture in the world of Mister Johnny
Ferris and the back step of his justly famous Capitol Hill ice
wagon Mister Johnny has been delivering ice Capitol
Hill since the Battle of Bull Rum thereabous He aspred
be the besknown ice in the city, and he has become
almost the best-known ice man in the world.
Thousands of kids have ridden the famous back step
of this famous ice s famous wagon The Mister Johnny
chants and bankers.
Mister Johnny Ferris has found the secret of perpetual
youth the picture will show Moreover Mister Johnny is
entitled to stand before kings he is dgent in his
business.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
HEARD AND SEEN

going to the theater l must ask
where will we end.
WILLIAM A. SCHLOB0M, Of
1908 Crittenden street, bought two
theater tickets, and paid the revenue
tax at the box window. Then he re-
turned the tickets and got his money
back, but the theater would not re-
fund the tax.
He then wrote to DANIEL C.
ROPER, Commissioner of Internal
Revenue:
"The manager of the theater was
well within his rights" he wrote.
"The tax is imposed when the
tickets are purchased, and whether
or not they are afterward used
would not affect their taxability."
The old press agent gag about "the
theater being taxed to its utmost
capacity" takes on a new meaning.
GUS KARGER has a friend who is
in Washington advocating the
slaughter of horses SO that the meat
can be shipped abroad. Hippophagy
is not popular in this country, but
they don't mind it abroad, so why not
keep our own beef and send a few
horse steaks to Europe?
Git ap.
And now, / suppose, some one will
be asking me what is hippophagy?
MACHINE GUNNER JOSEPH
P. AMIN, who trust will be as
we'll established in the army ds he
is in the hearts of his friends in
Washington, is soliciting bound
books for the 312th machine gun
company at Camp Meade.
| wrote to ask him what sort Of
books the men want.
Fiction and war experiences pre-
ferred," is his answer.
Sam Hart says that green hat is
a little old last years model.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

It's bad enough to pay a tax on
theater passes. but when the Govern
ment makes you pay a tax for not
The Washington times., 1917-11-16
Please Read This

Was Never More in Earnest Have Given All Can Afford AID
Little More, and Wish You Would, %.
The Washington times., 1917-11-16

Sam Hart says that green hat is
a little old last years model.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
FOR CASH

A useful gift with school books at
J. T. KACKLEY e co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meets In Regular Session Last Even.
lng-ReslgnatIOn Of Two Members
Of Board Accepted and Two
Others Are Elected.

The Board of Education met last
evening in regular session. In addi-
tion to the usual reports the resigna-
tions OF members George T. Barbour
of the First Ward and w. Holton Key
of the Fifth Ward were presented
Mr.. Barbour resigns because Of his in
tention to move out Of the Ward, and
Mr.. Key because of his connection
with county affairs. Mr.. Darlington
f. Fee was elected to fill the vacancy
In the Second Ward and Mr.. w. Hous-
ton Hall in the Fifth Ward Miss
Collins who was elected at the last
meeting as teacher in the High School
failed to accept and Mr.. II. s. Calkins
of Augusta was elected teacher Of
mathematics. Mr. Calkins comes with
strong recommendation The prop
erty and Sanitation Committees re-
ported the buildings in good condi-
tion for the opening of the schools
next Tuesday. Superintendent Cap
linger in his report said that the High
School attendance of nonresident pu-
pills would be as large as last year In
spite of the fact that two new county
high schools will be in force.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
First PRESBYTERIAN Church n m Dr

First Presbyterian Church, a. m., DR..
G. W. Barnes; p m, 4. b. Roberts.
First Methodist Church, South, a. m.,
l.. o. Carder.
Baptist, q. m, j. N. Eason; D. m,
Thomas Grenfel.
Chrlstion, a. M, II. w. Harrop.
Central Presbyterian, a. m, o. J.
Carder.
Secaond Methodist Church, South, a.
M, W. b. Dunkum; p. m, J. A. Phil
lips.
Forest Avenu Church, a. M, Il. T.
Franklin.
Scots Chapel Colored NJ. T.. Church,
a. m, l.. r. Godbey, p. m; w. p. Greg
ory.
Everyone in the city should hear
some one Of these visiting ministers
on the Sabbath.
Mr.. Carl D0dds Is announced to sing
a solo at the morning service at the
Third Street Church.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety had charge Of the afternoon SER
vice. Mr.. c. A. Berry presided and
addresses were made by Mrs. B. ii.
kaign for the general work, and Mrs.
Madison Swadener in the interest of
the Industrial school at Olive Hill.
The evening service was in the in
terest of the Conference Preachers
Relief Society. The speaker was DR..
E. c. Wareing, editor of the Western
Christion Advocate. 1t was one of
the strongest sermons on the great
work Of the minister we have heard.
An offering of nearly $500 was made
for the society. Captain J. A. John
! ston reported for the Society a fund
invested of $40,6O3. Receipts for the
year of $2,541. Invested during the
year. $2,759.35. The interest on in
vestments for the year amounted to
$2,4306S. This will be prorated to
the worn out preachers of the Confer
ence.
Drs. Paul Barnhart and Ernest
Byschee of New York, representing the
Foreign Mission Board, attended the
evening session of the Conference.
They are out launching a great cam
paign in the interest of the war Or
phans in France and Italy. 1t will be
the part of Kentucky Methodists to
look after ltaliys Methodist orphans
DR.. Barnhart has been a great work.
er in Latin America and was a leading
figure in the great campaign in Porto
Rico in which the island was voted
dry.
The feature of todays program will
be the address of DR.. Dan Brummitt,
editor of the Epworth Herald, at the
evening service. In view of the fact
that Maysville has one of the largest
and best Leagues in Methodism great
interest is manifested in a man who
has done SO much to make the League
movement CO.
Following is the program for the re-
naming Conference sessions:
Saturday, September 1
$3.50 a. m,-Devotional service, con-
Quoted by Bishop William F. An
derson.
900 a. m.-Conference business.
1900 m.-Adjournment.
| Afternoon
4. 90 p. m.-Evangelism; for minis
ters only.
Evening
| 7:SO p. m.-Anniversary of the Ep.
worth League, Rev. L. o. CardeI
presiding. Address by Rev. Dan
B. Brummitt, d. D.. Editor OF The
Epworth Herald.
S:l5 p. m.-Anniversary of the Soart
of Foreign Missions, Rev. G. N
Jolly, d. d., presiding. Address
by Rev. Thomas Arch O'Farrall
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
d. d., missionary to Africa.
Sunday. Senfpmher =

$3.50 a. m.-Conference love feast,
leader, Rev. William Jones.
1O:45 a. m.-Public worship; sermon
by Bishop William F.. Anderson,
ID. d., LII. ID.
Afternoon
300 p. m.-Annual Missionary Ser
mon, Rev. Thomas Grenfell pre-
siding. Sermon by Rev. y NJ
Anderson.
400 D. m.-Ordination service.
Evening
1880 D. m.-Anniversary of the Board
of Education, Rev. o. j. Carder
presiding. Address by Rev. DR..
Hancher, of New York City.
Monday, September 3
$3.50 a. m.-Devotional service, con-
Quoted by Bishop William F, An
dersOn.
900 a. m.-Report of Committee on
Education
$3.50 a. m.-Conference business and
probably final adjournment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
MAYSYILLE WIN NOW

The Mems Class of the Christian
Church now have two out of three of
the points But as there Is still an
other for September, Maysville has
equal chance to win it. Every man is
needed now as one mans presence or
absence may win or lose the contest.
The men plan for good attendance
for Sunday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01

Deliah Jackson, colored, was fined
$SO.50 in Police Court yesterday on a
charge Of resisting an officer She
will serve her fine out on the city rock
pile on East Second street in the rear
of the city building.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
de NUZlE'S ADVERTISEMENT

In another section of today's Ledg-
er will be found the display Of De
Nuzie, Maysvilles popular store. This
firm now has all the school books that
will be used in the Maysville public
schools as well as the country schools.
1t also has complete line of tablets,
pencils fountain pens, note books and
all other school accessories. Before
buying elsewhere it will pay you to
give this firm trial.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
A. T. SILER NAMED on ELECTION
BOARD

Frankfort, Ky, August 31-A. It.
Siler, Of Williamsburg, leader in Re-
publican politics in his section, was
today named by Governor Stanley to
fill the vacancy on the State Board of
Election Commissioners. He was for
merly State Railroad Commissioner.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01

The Kings Daughters of the Epis-
copal Church will meet with Mrs.
Louise Bendel on Monday afternoon
at half past three o'clock. Mrs. Ben
del is charter member of this ex-
cellent organization and greatly ap-
preciated for her conservation in the
Masters service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01
WANTED

300 Stemmers, white or cOlOred at
once, separate accommodations. Guar
antee s. per week while learning to
stem. II We can secure sufficient Ia
Dor we expect to make the stemmery
permanent which will give employ.
ment the year round.
THE AMERICAN TOBACCO co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01

All Union Barbershops will close at
nosn Labor Day.
PARKER GRIMES. Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-01

Mrs. M. +. Williams of Market street
Is visiting at Helena.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17

iroit'S development has been along
ubStantial and conservative Anes
This fact was especially noticeable
when this city. like other oosmop0,t
Tan centers. was called upon 10 rally
% the aid of the nation. Problems
ara being solved patriotism wa
never more paramount, while. az the
same time. the city's growth con.
tinues. Local bankers express tho
opinion that Detroit is entering a
penod OF unparalleled industrial &C
tiyity- Many new industrial enter
prises have been launched with in.
niyiduai capital IA excess 90 s. u0O.
900. new plants are IN course OF con.
Sfructicn. and new orders FOR pro-
duets aggregate $3.50. GOO 900. Ac-
cogd,ng 20 The last monthly report
0f the Detroit real estate board.
from which these facts are obtained.
A large part OF the new industry Is
conceived from channels exclusive
% the war and its attendant CONT
tons. One industrial factor that
comes rs the result OF the war. and
which IS glyin- impetus 20 business
conditions In local circles. h. the
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17
BY JAMES scEERMERHoRN
Publisher OF The Detroit Times
An Address Before the Portlsnc

Ihe Foundatonln carving The ior
have awarded me for the forty shall
from me example fh builders
onabet
fsrins The impression that and
We have period built
their gatnfa houses
O
Originally uttered Justification hear eztenuatlon
once proverb 3 a apology
Business business
politics and phrase
DO sibHancy protests
samen detau'ed lamentations
Of sdesmen dpoid through he
plundeFing corporations
crushed b competition
of
The thirty Of silver which Judas Of betrayal the
unspakab Ahsb and the Nboh wicked Jez
bel conpd Nboth death Of he
calls
ra Dax4A
emf
vested bad goods delivered psbue
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17
l. HOUSES BOOST LIBERTY LOAN AND WIN PRAISE
Extraordinary Wartime Demands Being Met With
Facility and Promptness Without Affecting
Requirements of City's Unparalleled
Industrial Growth

they have fostered new enterprises
and commentator rs equally notice
able 10 all sections for the unswerV'
ing loyalty these institutions are
displaying 20 the country today and
their broad and patriotic position on
an questions that have 90 Co With
ne well.being OF the e4sS. state and
nation
An analytical resume shows mat
Detroit continues 10 90 onward as
one OF the mRrvels of industrial cen
tiers that hope and cheer are being
radiated from this city constantly 70
the great throngs OF young men who
have Joined the colors 20 make the
world safe for democracy. and lead
ers in local financial circles, stand.
inS shoulder 20 shoulder with those
In other lines OF activity IN their
determination 90 give every conceF-
able aid 10 the nation IN the present
war. are winning praise FOR the conn
mendable manner In which they are
supporting President Wilson and. ar
he same time. guiding the city's
business destinies along safe and
progressive lines
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17
Industrial Growth

construction OF a $4,000 600 sirplsne
motor plant Ot1er factories are
turning 20 tAis new industry. too.
20 handle the sirplane business.
which is estimated AZ 100000 GOO
consequently. Detroit Is attract
ing vide attention in time OF var.
as it DID, when peace reigned thru
TIE lana. Conservatism has always
been an important feature OF the
city- basic existence. Detroit's man
ufactures are IN demand every DAY
in an parts % he world and locs.
ur9bs hold the strategic elements IN
control OF The production az these
Fundamentals Old.estahhshcc plants
have expanded 90 meet increasing
demands for their products. new rs.
Adjustments have become part OF
the cly's business life. thousands
have answered the call 10 Join the
ranks OF the city's contented wors
ing class and all these things have
contributed @ build a rugged foun-
cation upon which Detroit is resting
a. the present time. Much credit rs
given go The local financial institu
ions for fhe readiness with which
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17
THE MEANING OF COOPERATION

j, tt. all Meeting Chicago
7oon have gotten
The rorus-upou up forms o. 20
and social justice that shaped the inner legislative
written ,hou els.n, business, II;
warned hln business he would ian by
Rsre eas 9; g let .a not . d'f ss
Or Of being CLASSIFIED as an Undesirable
have had reckless win the
or granting rebates favored shippers
he Tho Label intended Tor the cu
sa % aa ss a ss ssa s 5 keep out Of
space no more 70 sos sovsrpTsnt exposed
were INVOKED to max me few yer, rich
very A son @% there drastic government Intervention 70 make The rich
For maintain ,ha ne cali national and md ogal morality s
5eAesa a fer nan
but ths business bsuefactioa that
rnsa. Counting The -ost q unto aea,h realized there
Tor eoapetofs vel IS tor eegsr IN tlnens W
IN The .qirpe. inclined toward ruth
sgs ne HS'qf % ny N ~, n sa AND psckerea
invading friendly sinking usanias noezns
ana such a. you han 9gsa NAPIER way Ne @ .s
confusion OF
%oyerne is no, yn n xa for The ws6as5 are snsGs aney
And your dyer,ng is unanimous great
Of hat make Tor he senshnns aud enduring quality Of our
what tho Portland Cement
for promoting furthering
war England There
significant developments Of the suPendou' conflict which Great
Trade been formed which sm1Qye. have
ION ' 9nser Which hey shSi labor "
wien our cien soldiers return from Tho overseas mission OF making
se Tofa s i9 Of @ sy are sss sps as 's5s
a. sro.9e- ,,-sssior han ever before '' " ''N "
goznmsnt for capital and
England viii be realizing o. tho
the Of spPersGtuIs We from Tho
ni1srsh " al IKE that goulsn'
You add 20 he s9.t The Garth The Vr bst rns y, ,b sea n
senal - construction h rot symbol Of all nc humble and
FAR sometime and dig deep bring tho povd
qus you
OF road building concrete
,ss after aqf " o s 9s al; to The TOP
10. ro down on lbs mission of sodtr and svner
Thu. you 'ImP ssaa the 1ecors truth .ea great disclosure
distilled linden shaded Monticello
From o y2a pow The
encomper enre nation ~ coordinate. all q rs
enl-snE The etest
ao barr 4 nc n 5Ss ~ a free peoO eyns g, u p
~coaersto ~ p, s va o dn s work reveals
building bru mn,ua and concord and
being proclaimed in the bbne the batteries the
m Ee ss.s M so2s s sg s ' s be ss as an 'n
n ,sni. aea sonsihine ike hst IN spirit seem. Tsvisbs
may nor build cpo save n e9nsea ana keeping
supplying the ansHne md anaseIed material iha goes into o.
embszon he word COOPERATION" which il say
The Detroit times., 1917-10-17

Fall the Blackstone Hotel cheas
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-04
Neu Worthwhile Peace Offer
to be Made BY 7eutor1s
Next One viii be Aimed Particularly Russafin Effort
to Stem Tide of Defeat

United ePrms Leased
ApH4 "A
hash formation
atinthe
in previous eaer
would particularly to
eworkof ofwaro o the worko
PEACE
AuHro.H .Hung1ia Teuonic generals
Kart in
pinci ally to the American situation
make world the
ira
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-04
BURN LAFOLLETTE IN EFFIGY
WITH INDIAN WAR DANCE

Toilette, tagged it that all might
know it was -LaFollette and then on
the edge OF the Charles river basin,
where it could be seen for miles, set
it on fire. Long lines of students
executed an Indian war dance about
the burning La Toilette, meanwhile
singing and jeering.
A lone pacifist, the only one in the
dormitory, pleaded the burning mans
cause. The students gathered about
him and endeavored to change his
views by argument. The endeavor
faild. and the pacifist was held un-
der a cold shower bath until he be-
came belligerent.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-04
S SPEECH RANKS
WITH LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON

United States is especially welcomed
by Englishmen who are fighting side
by side with the heroic French.
We regard the coming in OF Uncle
Sam as the help of another big broth.
er in Frances fight against the Prus
sian bully.
We will be able to take care OF
our own part of the war on land, on
sea. in munitions plants and in tho
treasury, but the territories of Franco
and Belgium have been chosen by ths
Hohenzcllerns as their battle ground
for the conquest Of the world and IL
is fitting that we of the free English
speaking natiOns-America Brit
ish, Canadians. Australians, New
ZeaIanders. South Africans-should
combine with Russia and with Italy
to rid the world of kaiserism-just as
the Russian people united against
their domination of czardom.
The intervention of the United
States is the greatest event in this
history of the war since August. 1914