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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Prussian Frightfulness Denounced at Lusitania
 Memorial Mass Meeting

ness was denounced and the determine ton of America to wipe it out was em- fAasszcd at a Lusitana memorial mass meeting at Carnegie hail tonight. under tie auspices of the American Defense society and the American Rights league. The speakers were Theodore Roosevelt and senator Robert l.. Owen of Okla- homa. Charles s. Fairchild. former Sec retary of the Treasury, presided
 Ostracism from the markets of the civ-
 hzed world until they are ready to ac- cede to the principles of international law aal enter the family of nations as law abiding members was urged by Senator owen as the penalty the world should inflict npen the German, Austrian. Bull garan and Turkish peoples.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Two Marine AviatOrs
 Are Killed at Miami

Miami. Fla, May 7--I.ieut Melvil.o E. sullivan of Richmond, Va. and Ma chine Gunner Calvin E. Cronk of Seattle, Wash, United States marines, were killed at the marine flying station near here late today when the airplane. in which they were flying fell about 800 feet. The motor is believed to have stopped as the ,airplane slipped into a tail spin
 sullivan, who was piloting the machine, dided few minutes after he fell to the earth, while Cronk lived about an hour. Neither regained consciousness
 Lieutenant Sullivan's father. l.. F, Su,- liyan, left here Sunday after visit with his son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Flood in Rio Grande

Brownsville, Tex, May 1-Sevefal thou- sand acres or corn and cotton crops on both the Mexican and American sides of the I.io Grande have been Hooded oy high water in the river and the crest ot the rise has not vet reached the lower section, according to reports received py city officials here today. While the levees are stir holding the water out of this city, much of this construction is new. and fears are entertained that it may give way particularly on the Mex ican side
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e proclamation follows:
 PROCLAMATION.

The reclamation follows:
 PROCLAMATION.
 .1nasyasch as the war fund of 19l1 so generously contributed by the AmerIcon people to the American Red Cross for the administration of relief at home and abroad, has been practi- cally exhausted by appropriations for the welfare of the men in our mir tary ard naval forces. and for those dependent upon them. and for tue more urgent necessities of our allies, military and civilian. who have lorg borne ;ke brunt of war;
 And, inasmuch as the American Red Cross has been recognized 3y law and international convention ds the public instrumentality for war relief;
 And, inasmuch as the year of our own participation in the war has brought Unprecedented demands upon the patriotism and liberality of our people, and made evident the neces- sity of concentrating the work of re- lief in one main organization which can resoond effectively and universai- ly to the needs. of humanity undrr stress of war:
 "AnJ. inasnuch as the duration ct the war and the closer and closer c)-4 operation of the American Red Cross with ocr own army and navy, wflh the governments of our allies. and with foreign relief organization, have resulted in the discovery of new op-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08

was not dealt with by the Versailles war council and he asserts thst the chancellor of the exchequer's statement is incorrect He declares:
 T was at Versailles when the question was decided by the council to which it had been referred
 General Maurice then traverses Premier Lloyd Georges assertion on April g. that the British army in France was con- sderably stronger on January 1. 1918. than it was on January 1917 adding;
 That statement implies that Haig' s fighting strength on the eve of the bat tie beginning March 2l had not been diminished. That Is not correct,''
 General Maurice also denies the truth
 ptsiae !, trvd-fseorge's assertions that there was only one white division in o...sa.. .sna only three white d,- visions in Egypt and Palestine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Heavy Ground Due to Rains Thought to Be Cause of Delay of Enemy Forces to
 Begin Efforts For Channel Ports
AMERICANS ARE TAKING
 NEW POSITIONS ON FRONT
As Indication of Heavy Fighting By Brit ish Is Report of Casualties For Past
 Week, Which Total 38,691

London, May 7"Our and the enemys artillery have been active north of the y other parts of the battlefon says Field Marshal Haigs from British headquarters France tonight There is nothing further report"
 PaTo May 7American troops continuing arrive the front in force Premier Clemenceau Hutin tor of The Echo de Paris returning today days vt to the front The brought back he said feeling of confidence the nvncbty entente forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
.HEFLIN WILL DELAY DECISION UNTIL HE VISITS STATE AGAIN Fifth District Congressman
 Yet Uncertain as to
 Senatorial Race
BANKHEAD WILL NOT
 WORRY OVER CONTEST
Venerable Solon Little Concerned at Opposition-Warrior River Ques- ton to Be Decided by
 McAdoo Soon
By HUGH ". ROBERTS.

Washington, May :. Especially As to whether or not J. Tom Hefiin will emulate the example of Frank '. White and crown his oral campaign by actual entrance into the race Tor the Senate, was as much mystery to- day us fast month.
 The idea grows. however, that the Fifth district representative will cling to the evils that are his rather than fly to others he knows not of.
 1t was reported this afternoon that MT. Heflin would announce tomorrow. When interview ed, he said: q have been so busily engaged in closely ob- serving slackerism and sedition in Washington, in supporting the Presi- dent orally and otherw ise, in enact ing war legislation, ard in rrat5ag patriotic addresses, that %8Se ha4 little time in which to e0ra Ha ay perSGnaI op,ktfiop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Resumption ofDriueExpected
By Associated Press

afed PreSS
 Still another day has passed without the Germans on the western front attempting phase their offensive. Everywhere along the ery dues at points of considerable intensity and the allied armies lying in their positions waiting with ex pectancy with confidence the blow that they realize will fall point Flanders or Picardy Nowhere have there been infantry in raids dans Monday night carried 1enans ana capturing machine
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personal ambition
WILL MAKE ANOTHER
 VISIT TO ALABAMA

Furthermore, I have concluded be- fore making positive announcement again to visit Alabama for the pur- pose of seeing and talking with the people l will leave for Birmingham Monday, and te prepared to make an address on the dedication of the new
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
Red Cross Week" 10 Begin On May 20, According 10
 President s Proclamation

Washington 7Presiden today designating the week beginning May Red the contribute of
 
 fighting populations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08

has arisen in England over charges made by Gen. Frederick E. Mau- rice, former director of military operations at the British war of- flee, who recently was removed from his post and sent to active duty in the field after he had made sta temeufs nIatcEs were. con sidered to be reflection on Gem craI Foch, ccnmnndcs-ir-ch -chief of the allied armies on the western front.
 In letter appearing in the Lor- don newspapers. General Maurice charged Andrew Ronar Law. chan celIOr of the cxchcquer, and Pre- mier Lloyd-George with having made misstatcmcnts in the House of Commons regarding military matters. A special court of in- auiry is to investigate the charges which are denied by Chancellor Bonar Lnw on behalf of the gov ernmcnt.
 Nicaraugn hns declared war against Germany and her allies. The entry of the Central American republic into the war makes the twentieth antagonist nrrayed against the Tcutonic allies.
 The conclusion of pence between Rumania and the central powers finally bas been brought about by the signing of treaty at Bucha- rest Monday. Isolated from her allies by the defection of Russia nothing was left to Rumania but to accept peace from her enemies ut the hard price they imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
American Steamer Ls Victor in Battle
 With Gerr71ara Strb
The Tidewater Encountered Enemy March IF and Commander Reports His Gunners Made Clean
 Hit"-U-Boat Thought to Have Been Sunk

Washington, May "A fight between
  ed and perhaps sunk reported today the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
McAdoo Has Tonsilitis

Washington. May T. Secretary Will liam G. McAdoo developed case of 'on- silitis today and was compelled to do his work at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08
ASQUITH MAKES MOTION

Former Premier Asquith gave notice I that he would move for the appointment | of a committee from the House of Com mons to investigate the Maurice affair, instead of having the inquiry made by
 judges. The motion will be debated on Thursday.
 The letter of General Maurice was writ ten to the morning papers in which it appeared today. It charged Mir Bonar Law and Premier Lloyd George with having made misstatements in the House of Commons with reference 10 military matters, and says they are the latest in series recently made by the government in Parliament STATEMENT OF MAURICE General Maurice recalls that MT. Bonar
 Law. while answering questions in the
 House of Commons. on April 25, said the extension of the British front in France
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-08

Considerable political turmoil
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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
Hpndckson Special Prices on Rugs All This Week Hpndckson
AAUA~A 1Ul0VAO Loan AANAuAANAAoV =

the French foreign minister that
Americans now are fighting in Pic
ardy," nothing definite has been
learned about where General Perch
ing's men are located or what part
they are playing in this battle of bat
ties.
On the American held sectors, near
Verdun east of Luneville, and north
east Of Toul, only ordinary trench ac-
tivities have been reported.
Little has been heard from the It.
allan front. The concentration of
Austrian troops in that theater of the
war is considered warning that ma
ior activities may be looked for there,
probably in the mountainous country,
but there has been no indication that
the Teutons plan to launch.
Turkish troops are reported to be
invading the caucasus, where they
will take possession of the territories
which were given them under the
peace treaty of Brest Litovsk. The
landing of British and Japanese forces
at Vladvostok seems to have been
merely for the purpose of policing
that city. No steps toward ejecting
them have as yet been taken by the
Bolsheviki authorities.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
MASON COUNTY COURT

A paper bearing date of April /,
1918, and purporting to be the last
will and testament of Joseph P. Lar
kin, deceased, was produced in court
and fled. The due execution of said
paper was proven by the testimony OF
Dr. Mahlon E. Pollock and ]. P, Mar
shall attesting witnesses thereto and
admitted to probate.
John j. Larkin, named in the last
will of Joseph P. Larkin, deceased, as
executor, appeared in court and quail
fed as such without surety, as was
requested in said will.
J. p. Marshall, W. H. Wood and r.
c. Durrett were appointed to appraise
the personal estate of Joseph p, Lar
kins, deceased
John ]. Larkin, named in the last
will of Joseph p. Larkin, deceased as
trustee of William B. Larkin, appear
ed in court and qualified as such
Mrs. Gertrude Newdigate was ap-
pointed administratrix of W. p. New
digate, deceased, and she qualified as
such with John F. Coughlin as sure
ty on bond.
NJ. F. Coughln, William Byron and
W. E. Wells were appointed to ap-
praise the personal estate of W. p.
Newdigate, deceased.
The appraisement of the estate of
Paul Tierney, deceased was filed by
Attorney James NJ. Collins. The per-
sonal property amounted to sS,474 and
real estate $780, making a total of
$10,274.
The appraisement of the estate of
John Berry, deceased, was filed by At
torney James NJ. Collins. The per-
sonal property was valued at $23,31S
and real estate at $1,000, making a to-
tai of s25.11S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
FRENCH OFFICER
TO Speak at Mass Meeting ut Wash
ingtOn Opera House Tomorrow
Night ut S:15 O'clock.

The committee in charge of the To-
cal Liberty Loan campaign has re-
ceived a letter from the Director of
the Fourth Federal Reserve District
Campaign calling special attention to
the prominence of Lieutenant de
Wierzbicki.
This officer Is member of the
French High Commission and was Sc
lected to accompany Monsieur Tar
dieu to the United States because Of
his fuency in the English language,
his actual experiences in the great
war and his ability as public speak
er. Lieutenant de Wierzbicki speaks
at Cincinnati just before coming to
Maysville, and will assuredly bring an
interesting and stimulating message
from the front.
The Director of the National Speak
ers Bureau in connection with war
publicity and Liberty Loan work
states that of all speakers sent out
by the Washington Bureau none are
more highly spoken of than Lieuten-
ant de Wierzbicki."
Through the courtesy and patriotic
cooperation of the management of
the Washington Opera House, that
building has been turned over to the
Liberty Loan Committee for Wednes-
day evening. The doors will be open
ed at 7:15.
Circuit Judge c. d. Newell will pre-
side at the meeting.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
THE TORCH FLICKERS

During the last two weeks the Ger
mans have been making their greatest
effort Of the war to break through the
allied lines. Success in this attempt
would have come close to spelling dis
aster for the cause of democracy in
Europe. Certainly 1t would have
meant little else for France and It.
ally. Russias experience would have
been theirs, with added horrors in ap-
peasing a long cherished hatred.
Even yet the danger is not wholly
past. The Prussian war machine has
been slowed up, but it still threatens.
1t has paid terrific price in lives, but
life is cheap under the direction of the
Kaiser's ambitions. The life-wealth
of the empire is being drawn upon as
never before in anticipation of an
other supreme effort to batter through
the allied circle of death.
Meantime the danger clouds are
lowering over the fields of Flanders.
The torch of democracy fllickers; the
hope of humanity wavers.
Uncle Sam is making super-human
efforts to rush every possible charac-
ter of defensive strength to the as
sistance of the Allies. desperately con-
testing every inch of the ground they
hold. American lives will shortly pay
an even greater price for Liberty on
foreign soil than they have ever paid
at home.
And pay it willingly, bravely, un-
finchingly for world freedom.
What are YOU-who are safe for
the present at home-paying?
Are you doing your part to thwart
Prussian ambition?
To perpetuate the land of the free
and the home of the brave?
Are you buying Liberty Bonds?
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Berlin, Via London, April S-The
powerful German pressure along the
Disc is forcing the French back at
the lowehr outskirts Of Coucy Wood,
according to the official report from
general quarters this evening, which
says:
"In continuation Of our attacks on
the southern bank of the Disc, we
drove the enemy out of his strong po-
sitions on the heights east of Coucy-
Le-Chateau."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
THE NAPLES

The beautiful suburban home of r.
X. Hoefich is for sale or rent All
modern conveniences. heated with
gas, lighted by electricity, hot and
cold water. A large garden. Out
buildings, nice barn, garage and
coalhouse combined, also a chicken
house. For information call at the
Bank Of Maysville or at the home of
R. X. Hoeflich.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
HUN DRIVE
ON AMIENS IS ABANDONED-ENE.
MY's EFFORTS TO GAIN RAIL.
WAY CENTER BLOCKED.
Americans, French and British Facing
Germans Along Fighting Line In
Picardy - French Pressed
Back on Oise, Germans
Declare.

London, April S-"EXcept for hos
tile artillery activity on different parts
Of the battle front and especially in
the neighborhood of Bucquoy," says
Field Marshal Haig's statement from
France tonight, there is nothing of
special interest to report"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

One of our carriers has enlisted in
the army and We have a new boy de-
livering papers on East Front, Sec
ond, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets.
If you do not receive your paper
phone 40 and we will correct the mis-
take and see that your paper is de-
livered. ..f'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

mated to the Mason County Red Cross
Chapter and the same amount to the
Bracken County Chapter. The pur-
chase Of $1,000 worth of Liberty
Bonds of the third issue was also au-
lhoriZed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

purchase Of Liberty Bonds OF the
third Issue was made. In order to
buy these bonds II was necessary to
withdraw money from an investment
that was paying a higher rate Of in
terest, but the directors felt that the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Mason county's quota is SAB 400,
almost as much as the four other
counties combined. Its quota is ex-
ceeded by only five of the other fifty
six counties in this district-Camp-
bell, Fayette, Boyd, Kenton and Les
lie.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Miss Agnes Fox of Bridge street,
left Monday evening for Brooksville
to attend the wedding Of her cousin,
Miss Ella Fox to Mr.. E. ]. Doyle of
that place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Rev. John Barbour, Miss Mary Will
son and Miss Mamie Pecor left this
morning for Winchester to attend
Presbytery as representatives of the
First Presbyterian Church this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
Lieut.
OOND! OOND

today. He expects to leave Middle
town Wednesday for Chicago to at
tend the sixth annual convention Of
the United States Chamber Of Com
merce which convenes there Wednes-
day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr.. E. L. Franken, representing The
Potter Shoe Co., Cincinnati, will be in
your city Wednesday, April 10, at
Central Hotel with a full and COM
plete line of new and authoritative
footwear in the prevailing fashions
We would appreciate a most careful
and critical inspection.
Respectfully,
THE POTTER SHOE CO.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
AT MIDDLETOWN, OHIO

Secretary Carl Dodds Of the Mays
vile Chamber Of Commerce left this
morning for Middletown, Ohio, to be
at the bedside of his mother, who will
undergo a serious surgical operation
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Facing American, French and Brit
ish troops strongly entrenched and
well equipped for battle, the German
army has for the moment given up its
direct drive against Amiens. After
utter repulse in his efforts to smash
straight through to his 'objective, tliu
enemy now is attempting a new ma
neuver which is intended to broaden
the field of action and reduce the men,
ace of counter offensive that would
nullify all the gains made by the Teu-
tons since March 81.
Reports from the battle line in Pic
ardy disclose the first stages of this
new German offensive aimed at either
side of the salient in the allied lines
From La Basse Canal, in the north, to
the sectors east of Laon, the great
artillery forces Of the enemy are
laundering, with the bombardment
deepening at places to the intensity
of drumfire.
The length of this front is approx
imately 120 miles. North of Lens,
east of Arras along the new front
running through Bucquoy to Albert,
south to Montdidier and thence east
ward past Lassigny and east to Noyon
to point far beyond Chauny, the
Germans aSe hammering the allied
lines in an attempt to break the de-
fenses and prepare them for the in
fantry assault which may be expected
at any moment.
On the western "elbow" of the sa-
lient of the allied lines the Germans
are forced to fight uphill. Their ad-
vance across the lower ground along
the Somme, Ancre and Luce rivers
has carried them up to a parapet Of
hills which sentinel the road to
Amiens.
Attacks along this natural bulwark
have netted the enemy only insignifi-
cant gains at horrible cost.
At points, the German efforts have
gained, but these gains have resulted
only in the formation of sharp sali-
ents which are swept by rifle and ma
chine gun fire and tempests Of shells
whenever enemy troops are seen
forming for an attack.
| There is wholesome respect by
the German general staff for the al
lied reserve army which as yet ap-
pears to have been drawn upon lightly
to meet the Teutonic attacks. The at
tack on the French lines southeast of
Chauny is for the purpose Of remov-
ing a menacing salient, and the gain
ing of better protection to the Ger
man left flank.
This assault is still going on, and II
has made considerable progress. The
Germans struck through the lower
forest Of Coucy and have reached a
point south of the village Of Folm-
bray. The Berlin official statement
claims that 1000 prisoners have been
taken.
That an attack of large disensions
Is planned for the front Of Arras
northward TO Lens in consideration
probable by military experts. As long
as this front is in its present position.
the Germans can not exert their full
strength on the line before Amiens.
The cannonade In this region may be
the prelude Of mass attack such as
bent the British line during The latter
days Of March.
NotvithstandIng the statement
i uaIo an Friday nv af0uhau pIrLon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
MASON COUNTY'S QUOTA IN SEC
DRAFT Is PUT AT %

Mason county's quota in the first
increment of the second draft will be
%, according to Frankfort dispatch
which gave the quota for every coun-
ty board in the state. Following are
the quotas for Mason and adjoining
COMMITTEES.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Have you had your seats reserved
for the big show at the Opera House
Thursday night? The Garden of AL
lab" and "The Sons of Democracy"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Mr.. j. G. Wadsworth of this city,
spent Monday in Flemingsburg on leg
al business.
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ALAS! POOR DOUGHNUT

ALAS! POOR DOUGHNUT
Oh, friend Of my youth
OF my struggles, forsooth
To gain a small foothold in some
niche of fame.
You've stood by and fed me,
While fortune has led me,
But Hoover has put you far out Of
the game.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Miss Rosine Dickman of the History
Department of the Maysville High
School, is improving from a severe at
tack of tonsilitis.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
GERMANTOWN FAIR COMPANY
MAKES DONATIONS

At meeting OF the stockholders
and directors Of the Germantown Fair
Company held last week $50 was do
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09
MAYSyILLR CEMETERY COMPANY
BUYS BONDS

At q meeting OF the directors OF
the old Maysville Cemetery Company
an appropriation Of $4,000 for the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Bracken county will also furnish
two cOlored men and Lewis county
one as their remainder of the first
quota.
The men will begin moving from
the various counties of the state on
April rs and the last of the contin-
gents is expected to arrive at Camp
Taylor on May 1. Members of the To-
cal board have received no definite in
formation as to the arrangements for
calling the men needed into service
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-04-09

Roman Stripe Double Face Window
Shades at ]. T. Kackley & Co. 9-2t
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HOUSECLEANING TINE Is HERE

Let us clean your carpets and rugs.
Phone 1853.
MODERN LAUNDRY co.