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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

BY Fuel Administration For G. n O..
and N. g. W. to Send Coal tp(Tlde.
water-Loadlng Not YA Up
to standard

Huntington, w. Va, January %
Yesterday morning the Chesapeake
G Ohio and Norfolk & Western rail-
ways received instructions to load all
coal in the New River and Pocahon-
tas fields, for tidewater.
The order was being carried out
yesterday and 1t will greatly increase
the volume Of coal moving to ports.
The order was issued by the ma
tional fuel administration, and will be
effective again today.
Figures show that the factory sus-
pension ordered by the national fuel
administration has had, as yet, little
effect in improving the Chesapeake G.
Ohio coal situation.
The car supplying for the mines is
below par and the loading is not up
to the maximum by any means.
Better weather will be needed to
speed up the movement Of coal cars,
is the statement of officials. Zero
weather and snow has cut the size
of those trains moving. On yesterday
there were approximately $500 loads
stationary on the Chesapeake and
Ohio. These were 6,375 west loads,
and 2,174 east loads. There should be
no more than 1000 west loads and
one thousand east loads not moving.
On January IS, total of LIPS cars
were supplied to the mines, and a
total of $3.50 tons loaded. On jan
uary 10, a total Of 1,006 cars went to
the mines, and total of 51,S2O tons
was loaded. Yesterday only LIZA cars
were furnished the mines, when
about 5000 cars should have been fur
nished on Monday. There are about
1000 cars in sight for the mines to-
day.
Additional engines have been fur
nished the Chesapeake & Ohio to ex-
pedite the movement of coal. Compul-
sorry loading to tidewater may be con-
tinued on other days Of the week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
DIED IN PORTLAND, OREGON

Mrs. Carrie B. Werline, aged 65
years, died at her home in Portland,
Oregon, on January IA. Her remains
arrived here Monday and were taken
direct to the Porter undertaking es-
tablishment. Burial was made in the
Maysville cemetery this morning at
10 o'clock. Services were held at the
grave by the Rev. John Barbour, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Werline was born on the Atlantic
Ocean on June 8, 1852, as her par
ents we're en- route to this country
from Harve, France.
She Is survived by one son, George
NJ. Werline, Of Oklahoma; four sis
ters, Miss Emma Burgle, Of Portland
Oregon; Mrs. James NJ. Long, Of San
Francisco, Cal, Mrs. John Shafer Of
Ripley, Ohio, and Mrs. Lou Hornback
of this city; also two brothers, An
drew Burgle, of Covington, and James
A. Burgle, of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
MASON COUNTY COURT


In the Mason County Court yester-
day Miss Amy King produced her
commission from the Governor as a
notary public Of Mason county, with
James B. Key as surety on bond
r. X. Hoehlch qualified as notary
public Of Mason county with N. s.
Calhoun as surety on bond.
N. s. Calhoun qualified as notary
public Of Mason county with r. X.
Hoefich as surety on bond.
The sale bill of John E. Bouldin,
deceased, was produced in court, filed
and ordered to be recorded.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
INCIDENTS
Leading to Murder at Flemingsburg
VIII Be PrObed In Divorce Case
Of Cincinnati Woman.

Yesterdays Cincinnati Enquirer
said:
Incidents leading up to a murder at
Flemingsburg, KY, will be investi-
gated by Domestic Relations Court Of
ficials before the suit of Mrs. Willie
Engelbrecht, S45 East Third street,
for a divorce from George Engel-
brecht, Stag Hotel, collector, is de-
cided by Judge Hoffman.
Mrs. Engelbrecht admitted that her
former husband, Edward Gleason, is
charged with the murder Of one
George Courtney. She denied that
the quarrel which caused the murder
concerned her. Probation officers al
so reported that Gleason had called
on her since her marriage to Engel-
brecht, but she denied this.
During the hearing of the case yes
terday Mrs. Engelbrecht testified that
while she was living at 214 West
Ninth street her husband rented a
room in a house on Richmond street
and watched her constantly following
their separation. She also alleged
that her husband engaged an attorney
a few days after their marriage, on
October IA, 1916. She said the attor-
ney was engaged to handle his domes-
tic difficulties. Former Judge Edward
Jones represented Mrs. Engelbrecht.
It was announced that the defendant
would not contest except as to ali
mony.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
APPEAL MADE TO CLERGY
To Assist Government In Collection
Of Income Tax.

Washington, January 22-,Clergy-
men Of every denomination have been
asked to assist In the collection Of
the income tax.
Letters have been sent by the
Treasury to $4,000 ministers asking
them to impress upon their congrega-
tions that It is their duty to pay the
taxes cheerfully and willingly.
"The clergy throughout Germany"
said Daniel c. Roper, Commissioner
Of Internal Revenue, "are exhorting
the people to bend all their energies
and to endure extreme sacrifices to
win the war that the cause Of auto
cracy and military world dominion
may triumph. Shall not the clergy
Of free America sound a ringing call
to the people to help the noble cause
of democracy and freedom?"
Hundreds of letters have been re-
ceived from clergymen promising CO.
operation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
SWDEDEN FEELS HUN IRON FIST

Amsterdam, January 22-Germany
has begun exercise of powerful pres
sure on Sweden, according to infor-
nation received here.
The Cologne Gazette fatty an
nounces that if Sweden permits Amer
lea to use her tonnage, even in coas-
tai traffic, Germany will consider
such action a breach of neutrality"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
PUBLIC WARNED NOT TO EXPECT
HUN COLLAPSE

Washington, January 22 - Ger
many's iron domination, plus politi-
cal reorganization within Austria. " Ill
stem for a time the growing unrest
there government authorities believed
today.
They warned that while the inter
national problem of GERMANY and
Austria as reflected by the best avail
able official reports is grave, Il ere is
yet no reason to feel that collapse IS
at hand.
For that reason they counseled
against the building of false hopes
within this country that sheer physi-
cal and economic exhaustion will alt
the Teuton Just now
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
FIFTH DIVIDEND READY

Paris, KY, January 22-Buckner
Woodford, Deputy State Banking Com
missioner, in charge of the liquida-
tion of the affairs of the George Alex
ander & Co, State Bank, has an
nounced a fifth dividend Of Sb per
cent, amounting to $4,000, payable to
the depositors of the defunct bank.
This makes total of &C 2-3 per cent
of their deposits which the depositors
have received.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
TOBACCO MARKET RE0PENs TO.
DAY

After being closed since Friday on
account Of the Fuel Administrations
order which kept the tobacco redry-
ers from handling tobacco. the Mays
vile tobacco market reopened this
morning.
All the warehouses are filled with
tobacco and It Is thought that II will
not be possible for the buyers to get
around to all the houses.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
EYES OF KENTUCKY MAIL
CARRIERS HORSE FROZEN

Hickman, KY, January 22-ln an
attempt to make his rural route de-
livery few days ago, H. Whipple's
horse practically froze. The animals
breath CONCEALED on the nostrils and
front of the head until the eyelids
were frozen together. After getting
the horses eyes open, he turned
around and came back to town, CIV
ing up delivery of mail that day.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

Miss Ashbrooke Of Lexington, will
give a demonstration on the substi-
tuition Of various foods for meat at the
High School in the Domestic Science
room, Wednesday at 3 p. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
RESUMED OPERATIONS YESTER.
DAY

Under authority Of the National
Fuel Administration the Maysville
Cotton Mills resumed operations yes
terday. The concern is engaged in
war work.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

On account Of the shortage of ccal
the Flemingsburg Light and Ice Com
pany is now running its plant only
from 2 to II p. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

The Liberty Warehouse will receive
tobacco every day and has first sale
Wednesday.
G. M. JONES, President.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

A water pipe bursted in the Bris-
bois Furniture Store yesterday morn
ing, flooding the store. The water
was quick shut off and little damage
was done.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

Butter fat So cents a pound at the
Maysville Model Creamery this week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

To the Women of Mason County:
As most of the women of the coun-
ty are interested in the raising of
poultry, wish to call your attention
to the meeting to be held at the
Chamber of Commerce on next Friday
afternoon, January 25th at 2;SO p. m
when Mr.. Chaplin of Lexington will
be here to address the people of this
county upon the Standardization OF
pure bred poultry.
Here is an opportunity to secure
eggs from the best strains of chick
ems at very reasonable price and tc
those who are interested in the breed
ing and raising of pure bred poultry
the proposition will, no doubt, be very
attractive as its cost will be exceed
ingly small when you take into con-
sideration that If you were going to
purchase these eggs as an individual
they would cost from 50 to SO per set
ting.
The women should not entertain
any hesistancy about attending this
meeting, for they are certainly well
come, as much of the work in the line
Of raising chickens in this county
falls upon the women folks. You are
cordially invited to attend this meet.
ing, as Mr.. Chaplin always likes to ad.
dress a good audience on an occasion
of this sort.
Mr.. Chaplin will be here all of Sat.
urday and Sunday and will be glad
to talk to anyone concerning the new
methods and the new plan of housing
and raising of poultry.
Don't forget the date.
MASON COUNTY POULTRY ASSO-
CITATION.
H. P. PURNELL, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23

Amy King, public stenographer, Of
flee Of County Judge, Court street.
Work done promptly. If
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-23
POULTRY ASSOCIATION
Arranging For Meeting at Chamber
Of Commerce Friday Afternoon
Address to BE Made by Rep.
resentatlve Of Department
Of Agriculture.

AS the time for the big meeting of
the poultry fanciers draws near quite
a bit Of enthusiasm Is being shown.
The fact that eggs are one Of the
principal food commodities It Is real
ly the patriotic duty Of every one who
can possibly raise poultry to at least
make an effort to supply yourself and
others. Every family in this city who
has even a small yard can raise a
dozen or more hens and for the aver
age family this number of hens will
supply the table with eggs, and there
by reduce the high price which will
prevail unless there is greater pro-
duction this yeear than there was
last.
1t is asked by the Food Administra-
tion that the number of hens on ev-
cry farm be doubled this year where
possible, because 1t is well known
that hen may be raised for less on
farm than in backyard as a chick
EN- will pick up most of their neces-
sary food from grains that would or
dinarily 60 to waste.
The Mason County Poultry Asso-
citation have agreed to assist Mr..
Chaplin of the Department of Agri-
culture to distribute these eggs in Ma
son county, and an invitation is here
with extended to all those in Mason
county that may be interested in
poultry. Be sure and come If you
| want to know how it is possible tc
secure eggs when the thermometer is
around zero.
All members of the Mason County
Poultry Association are requested to
be at the Chamber of Commerce al
1:3O Friday. All others interested are
invited to be present at 2:3O o'clock
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
Jack Cooper Writes
To Folks at Home

Somewhere in France, Aug. 10, 1918
Dear Papa:
Will write you few words this
beautiful morning Haven't heard
from you for sometime, but you
know we hardly know when to expect
letter anyway. But you know I'm
hoping and praying you are all in
good health and feeling fine and dan
dy. And how is everybody at home
Truly trust everyone is feeling good
And how is business? Guess you're
pretty busy are you not?
Please write me of everything that
is happening at home. And how is Les
sic, Or do you hear from her often
Oh, we'll, there are lots of things I'd
like to know, you see. OF course, /
can't complain. I'm getting along
nicely, and time passes away pretty
rapidly after all. But yesterday was
Sunday and | first knew it few min
utes ago. So you see how I'm keep
ing up with the times.
Well, papa, write me all the news.
Guess you are still dealing with Lib
erty Bonds Give my best wishes to
all. Excuse this nice stationery, and
remember the old boy the same as
ever. Pray for me dady, and may
God bless you all and keep you ever
from all HARM Lovingly,
JACK COOPER.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
PRESIDENT CoNFERRING
WITH ALLIED PREMIERS

Observation-Disclosures Will
son is comforting with the premiers
OF the entente nations over the form
oi answer 10 be made to Germany
latest peace proposals. The indica-
tons are that it will not be dispatched
for day or two
While there may he some question
as to the form fthc reply, there is no
question whatever as to its nature
1t may not use the short and force
full term unconditional surrender,
which would reflect the sentiment
which has come from the spokesman
Of the nation, but it is sure to convey
to the German government very clear
ly the fact that nothing less than the
terms already laid down can be &C
cepted, and that those terms cannot
be made merely "the basis for nego-
tiations" as to an armistice. Such a
step would be looked upon as suicidal
and not to be thought Of
By this time, Prince Maximilian s
note and that of Baron Burian, the
Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, in
official form, undoubtedly, are in the
foreign office in London, Paris and
Rome, forwarded by President Will
son, as requested by the central pow
ers.
Purpose Two Fold
The exchanges going on have a
two-told purpose:
Obviously, the American govern
ment would not proceed to speak for
the other belligerents on matter OF
such Importance without consultation
among them, and it is purposed to
avoid the mistake of making a curt
and peremptory rejection which could
be used by the central powers, before
their own people, to bolster up the
argument that they are waging de
fensive" war and that tn objects of the
co-bellgerents are to destroy" them.
Lacking official announcement OF
what the president has done, it is
highly probable that he had taken one
of these two courses:
Either he has asked Premiers Lloyd
George, Clemenceau and Orlando to
advise him OF their replies, or more
likely still, the president already has
III HiuidtSu d lCply dHO doNSN tiiS Pr
miers for their acquiescence. The
temper of debate today and the gen.
eral tone of public opinion in the
United States as expressed in the
newspaper comment are a very falr
index of the governments views. The
consensus of opinion in the senate
debate was that the offer should be
rejected; the practically unanimous
public opinion as reflected in news
papers all over the country, was that
no peace terms short of unconditional
surrender could be discussed.
1t is very clear that the reply will
not be only an answer to Germany
and her allies, but statement for the
historical record of the world. 1t is
realized on every hand that reject
ion of peace offer must be a con-
vincing one which will justify the pro-
longing of the war to the ends sought.
1t is realized that it must be convinc-
ing to the people of Great Britain, to
France, Italy and the United States,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM

The passage and enforcement of the resolution by the Mayor
and Council close the churches theatre pool schools
the city purely of prevention and should be
garded by the citizens of Fitzgerald Our administration
be commended for its ready the situation and its
do the only right thing under the circumstances 1t becomes
the duty OF good citizen to heocay with the
thores giving active support this and to abstain from
making demands upon Mayor Jay which in strict conform
ity with the purpose of the resolution.
be that the resolutions brings pecuniary
interests and temporarily interfere with the free action
people assembling for public worship in their
organizations but the motive for this enforced
the entire city against possible spread of disease which other
towns and cities has already exacted alarming toll of victims
10 foresa such calamity the Mayor and Council have
this preventive and
Fitzgerald let everyone enforcement will be
observed in the spirit and to the letter.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
CLUCK, CLUCK

Fowls rations Great Britain ism any old kind
of fowl that qualities that
TO deserve the food allowance fixed government hen
must show record 1t she delivers her quota eggs
the pay oor grain roll But the Stacker case is
even harder than that of Israel in the Egyptian bckfeds she
tails to provide meals she becomes
we do not learn that the principle applied in England to
human sackers but it would be good follow both
there This not plea for cannbasm course Even cannbas
are understood to cook their enemies their unprodctv friends
But there virtue the recently expressed demand that ship
yard workers be compelled week Their wages
are high that of them than four and
Ii these lsury exquises given the option working
pete week going to the trenches they forget lure the
MOVIES Sitting IN picture theatres and cheering the American Flag
displayed on hlms substitute for the needed to
keep that flag flying Shpbulde hardly be in nee
essary occupation if they generally unoccupied
GIVE them riHes-no exemption The Is to As draft law will
soon find men to fill their places.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
STOCK SHARKS ARE ALIVE
Pooling Liberty Bond Holders
Warning is Issued to Public

Atlanta, Ga, Oct. S.-A word of
warning is being offered today to
country people who have bought of
the previous and are buying of the
present Liberty Loan Bond issues.
The fact has been brought to atten-
ton OF certain state house officials
that there have been operating in the
neighboring states a class Of men
commonly called stock sharks" who
have been preying on Liberty Bond
holders.
The method employed is that of
presenting to the holder of a bond
that it pays IL per cent; that this is
good interest for a bond, but more
money can be made by investing in
stocks OF newly created enterprises
Pictures of great advantages are pre-
scented for enterprises in which the
sharks" are themselves interested"
and the alluring proposition is offer
ed of trading" an or 10 per cent
stock for an equal amount of Liberty
Bonds.
In one case, cited at the capitol to-
day, one of these sharks has recently
been operating in South Carolina, and
has been found to have come over
INTO this state, who made $1,000 com
mission for himself in the one month
ne operated in South Carolina.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
Modern Plant For
Georgia Florida Fair
New Buildings for Fair at Valdosta
Now Ready for Opening
October 81

The great buildings for the Geor-
Florida fair are now receiving
the interior touches in preparation
there is every indication that the new
convenient to the thousands of
tall. The new grounds are reached
by street cars and ample car facilities
ties have been provided for the &C
commodation of the visitors There
are also four streets leading from the
center OF the city to the grounds.
The buildings which are now COM
pleted are entirely new, erected ac-
cording to plans especially prepared
to meet the needs of the Georgia
Florida fair. Thy are of the mis-
sion style of architecture, and every
convenience necessary to the success
full conduct of the fair will be found
i'll them. There are large, we'll lighted
domes, making the interior of the
buildings especially suitable for dis
playing exhibits to the best advan-
tage.
The live stock barns are the
largest used for fair purposes in the
state. The Georgia Florida fair ex-
hibits in the live stock line for recent
years have been SO much larger than
such displays at other fairs that these
especially constructed barns were
necessary to meet the growing needs
in this line. In these barns will be
shown the greatest array of live
stock ever seen at one time in Geor-
gia. The pens are all so arranged
that the hogs and cattle will be con-
veyed to the Judging arena in the
center without coming in contact
with the public. The Judging pit is
provided with seats SO that the pro-
cess of Judging may be witnessed by
the visitors without inconvenience
On the spacious new grounds ar
rangements have been made for
parking automobiles which will be a
great convenience to the public. Cars
can be driven into the grounds and
stored i'll safety and the owner can
have access to them at all times with
out leaving the grounds. Perfect
safety is assured the owners.
There is ample room and provi-
sion made for the many tractor de-
monstrations which will be given
during the fair, something that is
rapidly growing in interest among
the people of South Georgia and
North Florida This demonstration
work will be of vast benefit to the
farmers of this section, and no de-
tail has been overlooked in the splen-
did arrangement that has been made
for them.
There will be Joy Avenue for fun
and frolic and the Johnny J. Jones
Exposition Shows will furnish the
amusements. Advance press notices
indicate that these shows are larger
and more varied this year than they
have ever been. They have been
showing this fall at all OF the lar
gest fairs in Canada, Illinois. Ken
lucky and various other states. There
will be many interesting free attrac-|
tons, including government airplane
flights
Especial care has been given To-
the new buildings which will be used
for the women's displays, the home
economics and canning club demon
STATIONS. This building is equipped
with every arrangement and onven-
fence for attractively displaying wo-
mans handiwork, as we'll as the OPP
portunity of actual demonstration
work by the government agents.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-10-09
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULA-
TON, ETC.

OF Leader Enterprise and Press
published thrice-a-week at Fitzgerald
Georgia;
Editor, Isidor Gelders.
Managing Editor, Same.
Business manager, Same
Publisher, Leader Publishing Com
pany, mot incorporated)
Owners:
Isidor Gelders, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Maud Gelders, Fitzgerald, Ga.
w. G. Broadhurst, Fitzgerald, Ga
Known bondholders, mortgages
and other security holders, holding /
per cent or more of total amount of
bonds, mortgages or other securities.
First National Bank, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Mergenthaler Linotype Co, New
York, N. Y.
ISIDOR GELDERS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of October, 1918.
d. A. BRAGG,
Notary Public, Ben Hill County, Ga.
My commission expires May %,
1921.