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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
TRYING TO OPEN ROAD
To Peace BId-More Liberal Proposal
Is Expected From Kaiser, Who
Knows Longer lie Delays the
More Costly VIII BE
tho Price.


Washington, January - Entente
and neutral diplomats here believe
Germany is paving the way for real
definite peace proposals In the next
two months--so much more liberal
than any TO date that they must be
considered seriously by the allies.
At present the German propaganda
Is designed to crate q peace "atmos-
phere," they say, so when the real Of
fer comes the world may be In a more
recipient mood than before. But the
diplomats join with American leaders
now in saying emphatically that from
all indications the offer will not be
broad enough to meet the prime re-
quisite-elimination Of Germany's
kalser-controlled militarism.
A canvass of leading entente and
neutral statesmen reveals a feeling
that Germany is willing to make
great sacrifices rather than face an
other year of war.
Internal conditions plague her and
time is no longer her ally. Despite a
still tremendous offensive power, Ger
many is going down hill, and the
longer the struggle continues, just
that much more certain Is her defeat.
With Russia apparently swaying
away from separate peace, Germanys
peace plans threatend to go askew,
and it is possible the Russian problem
will react to her distinct disadvant-
age.
Germany realizes as never before
she is BEATEN" high entente diplo-
mat said today Even the Russian
peace she sought is proving an illu-
sion.
"Teutonic arms have not attained a
single significant victory in the past
year. Russla's elimination cannot be
credited to German arms, and the
Italian offensive has proved an empty
German victory.
with such a year back of them and
overwhelming odds before them, the
central powers can look forward to
the coming year with nothing but ap-
prehension.
They cannot win, and the longer
the fight is waged the greater will be
the price the loser must pay"
The greatest danger the allies face
according to statemesmen, is that with
an unconditional surrender by Ger
many within their grasp, determine
ton to eliminate Hohenzollernism
may waiver.
Russias reported rejection of the
German peace terms at the Brest-Lit.
Vosk conference aroused suspicion In
entente circles, and led this govern.
ment to pursue policy of absolute
silence, while awaiting definite ant
ofIicial news.
k It, has served temporarily to holC
Eup any official expression here in thu
Eplanned counter-propaganda driv,
Eagainst the German proposals.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
WAR CONDITIONS HERE DELAY
PAPER DELIVERIES

To our Out-of-Town Readers:
Readers of newspapers are to be
reminded that what seems to be un-
necessary delay in delivery, Is un-
avoidable at present, owing to war
conditions.
Late running of trains, missed con-
nection. the withdrawal Of men from
the postal service to work in indus
tries manufacturing war material
heavy snowstorms, are only few
contributing factors making for oc-
casional late deliveries.
The Post-ofiice Department and
publishers are exerting every. effort
to give satisfactory service.
All newspapers realize that delay.
ed delivery is an Inconvenience, but
prevailing conditions should be taken
into consideration.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
DEATH OF BASIL c. POLLITT

Mr.. Basil G. Pollitt. aged SO years,
died at his homo in Tolesboro We'd
nesday after a long illness. Mr.. Pol
lit was one of Lewis county's pioneer
citizens and was well known in this
city. He is survived by several chill
dren. The funeral will be held from
the Tolesboro M. e. Church, South,
this morning at II o'clock and his
body will be inferred in the cemetery
at that place.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

vierra's Royal Hawaiian Quintet
will appear at the Mayslick High
School Saturday, January 5, at 1880 p,
m. They present a musical program
of real merit including, songs Of
Hawaii in native tongue and popular
classical and operatic airs Of this
country. This is the first number Of
,ho Lyceum course. Don't fail to hear
II. Season tickets $50.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
SQUIRE BAUER'S COURT

Elmer Carr, colored, was tried in
Squire Fred w. Bauer's Court yester-
day on charge Of petit larceny and
was given a sentence Of 30 days at
hard labor on the county turnpikes.
Carr was charged with stealing a re-
volver and razor from the home Of
Berkeley Jacoby, in the East End, a
few days ago.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWN.
ING

Mr.. Frank Cebert, who resides just
above Aberdeen, had a narrow escape
from drowning yesterday afternoon
when in attempting to walk across
the Ohio river on the ice he struck a
soft spot and fell into the river. He
managed to hold on to the ice until
rescued by. Mr.. William Rains, of
Aberdeen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
NEW OFFICERS TAKE CHARGE
MONDAY

Thb newly elected county officials
have not yet assumed their duties.
Many people have the idea that they
were all inducted into office on jan
uary 1, but this is not the case. The
law provides that they enter upon
their official duties on the first Mon
day in January which will be next
Monday, January Z.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
B0Ys REAcHING q
Are Wanted For Soldiers Provost
Marshal General Asks for Regis.
tration Of nll Who Reach Ma
yorlty-Affects 100000
Youths.

Washington, January 3-lmmedi-
ate registration for military service
Of all men who have become 81 years
of age since the first army registra-
tlon was urged today by Provost Mar
shall General Crowder In his annual
report to the secretary OF war.
II this is done and similar regis
trntions held each year, 100000 phys
ically flt men Of Glass ], the provost
marshal general stated, will be avail
able for service every ~ months, and
this would not necessitate taking men
from the deferred exemption classes.
"The policy and belief of this is
that in all probability It will be pos
sible to I'll all our military needs
from Cass H. the reported stated.
Skilled labor and farmers will be
taken from the deferred classes
Crowder intimated, Should the situ-
alton demand"
"The situation in these respects is
serious now, particularly in the ship
building industry and in factories
working on war munitions" he add
ed. 1T is probable there will be a
shortage of farm labor In the spring
although the new selective service
regulations have relieved that situa-
lion"
The report was placed before Con-
gress today with the request for an
amendment to the selective service
act which would change the plan OF
alloting quotas.
In the first call the quitas were
based only on the population, but
Crowder asks that the new basis be
rlade the number of men found in
Glass in each district
dissatisfaction was caused in many
districts under the last call because
the large number of aliens, all OF
whom were exempt, caused the quo
.as to be much higher than the aver.
age
The per capita cost of drafting has
been $4.9S, which is about one-fourth
ihe amount it cost the government to
get each volunteer into the army.
The lowest per capita cost was in
Oklahoma, where the average was
si.tI, while Delaware led the list
with SIG for each man.
This includes all expenses neces-
sarv to get the men to the camps,
Twenty-nine per cent of the men
called for physical examination were
found physically deficient, Crowder's
report shows.
The middle west is producing the
most stalwart fighters, the percent
ages of exemptions on account o.
Physical disability being lower thar
the east of Pacific coast.
The fighters of today are superior
to those of the Civil War, the repor
states, for the percentage of phys
ical exemptions in the COS was abou
80 or S3 per cent more than today.
The love Of the foreigner for tn,
land of his adoption is shown by tn,
fast that there are more than 1900
aliens as volunteers in the nationa
larmy.
The married men loom up in tn
lew army in greater force than wa
expected, more than 10000 being II
the service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY NIGHT

The regular meeting of City Coun-
Gil will be held next Monday night, at
which. time Mayor Thomas NJ. Russell
will take his seat. Some important
business is expected to come before
the Council body at that time. Mayor
Russell will name the heads Of the
various committees, as those named
By him at the regular meeting in De-
cember were only temporary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
CLEVELAND LITERALLY THE
SALT OF THE EARTH

Cleveland. Ohio, January Salt
has been found under Cleveland and
prepared for market for many years,
but the city has only recently awaken
ed to the fact that sufficient salt un-
derlies it and the immediate vicinity
to supply the world.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
svery day,
liAYSvILLE RED CROSS CHAPTER
ASKED FOR MORE BANDAGES

The Maysville chapter Of the Amer
lean Red Cross yesterday received the
following telegram:
Iiss Grace Bierbower Director Wo-
mans Work and, Red Cross, Mays
/, willie, Kx>
>-odn y~a furnish $50 five yard rolls
to be delivered in Cleveland January
20?
Ida HAFFORD,
State Supervisor.
Although this request means much
hard work for the local chapter the
ladies' will see that it is complied
with.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
J. s. MAY CONTROL PHONES AND
TELEGRAPHS

Washington, January - Govern
ment control Of telephones and tele-
graphs may be the next step toward
naturalization Of industry. Many
telephone companies. unable to do
business, have asked for rate raises
recently.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
200 MASSACRED IN IDIAN RAID

Mogales. Ariz., January 3-Two
hundred persons were killed, includ-
number injured and dozens of women
, 'aptured and driven into captivity in
4 train raid and massacre late We'd
nesday south of Guaymas by Yaqui
Indians, according to reports. received
lere today.
There are few details. Relief has
been started from here, and a fuller
'eport is expected later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
X. OF P. NOTICE

The regular weekly meeting of
Limestone Lodge No. 36 will be held
at Castle Hall this evening at Z
o'clock. The recently elected officers
will be installed at this time.
C. E. DIETRICH, C. C.
B. H. Greenlee. X. VI r and S.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
TO ENTERTAIN EPWORTH
LEAGUE

The Epworth League Of the Third
Street M. E. Church will be enter
tained this evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
{. H. Richardson at their home on
East Second street. All members and
friends of the League are invited to
be present,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
NEARLY $4,000 AUTO LICENSES
DURING 1917

Frankfort, KY, January 3-During
the year of 1917 the commissioner Of
motor vehicles issued 47,414 automo-
tile licenses, 1,450 motorcycle IL
Ses and 3,0ee chauffeur licenses.
department collected $4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

Mr.. Edward II. sunier, rate clerk at
the local C. G o, freight Office, has
accepted the position as cashier, made
vacant by the resignation Of Mr..
Lowry Orr. Mr.. sunier win be sue
cesded by Mr.. Stanley 'owery- Both
|of these young men b \'sn with the
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Liberty
Amazon
NJ A r R lag ES
Walker.SOister

Miss Anna Walker, aged %, of Tol-
esboro, and Mr.. Lonnie Soister, aged
80, Of Springdale, were granted mar
riage license here yesterday and will
be married Sunday at the home Of the
brides parents.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

Regular meeting of Washington
Fire Company tonight. A full attend
ance is desired. Refreshments will be
served.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

The Ladies Working Society of the
First Presbyterian Church will meet
this afternoon at 2::30 at the church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Chamberlin.Dale

Miss Mae Chamberlain, aged %, and
Mr.. George Dale, aged 20, both of this
city were married here yesterday by
Rev. J. Z. Reed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

Miss Alma Arm, who has been III at
her home on East Third street, has
removed to Haywood Hospital.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

Mrs. Fred Dresel returned to her
ONE on East Second street yesterday
lfter visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Carl Weilman, Of Hamilton, Ohio.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04

Nave been opened for the
OF the sixty-fourth se-
IN the Old Reliable Ma
hiding Association. A
~ -sd q splendid way
Russell, Sec
Nreasursr.
si-1wh
>S:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

On and after January |, 1918, all
sales of ice to be cash.
w. P. NEWDIGATE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Home

Special crops - j. w. Shelton
$29.12; c. II. Kegley, $27.00. Offerings
common. Market good. Best since
the earthquake.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Farmers and Planters

Special crop-Henry and Dan NAH
er, $26.58.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-01-04
Independent. Central

Special crop-ReeS d Catr0n
Offerings medium.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13

$ col touched 112, which was more than
four points above the low of Saturday.
The lowest point today was ITO, the
opening lice. Total sales to noon were
approximately 100000 shares, Of which
steel alone constituted one half, or
some $4,000 shares. The other steels,
especially Bethlehem B, Laekawanna,
Republic and Crueible, also had mo
mems of considerable animation, with
gains ranging from two to three points
Kindred issues. like the equipments,
were likewise in brisk demand at in
terval.
Following IN a mOmentary renewal
Of the upward swing in the first hour
Of the afternoon, prices went irregu-
la-ly lower. Steel reeeded below Ill
and corresponding reactions were gen
eral among DO h irdustria's and rails
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13

Supreme bench and is now trying to make the Republicans
nominate his friend and colleague for United States
Senator. If McNary, the protege of Oswald West, is
nominated then the Republicans can say good night to
the Republican party in Oregon for years to come, for
West will be in power and have his friend at Washington.
Here is the question for you, Mr.. and Mrs. Republican
Voter, to settle. 1t is strictly a party matter in the
primaries. Do you want a genuine, 100 per cent Repub-
lican or a $3.50 Demo Republican, with the latter en-
dorsed and advocated by the self-appointed Democratic
Dictator?
IF YOU WISH TO MAINTAIN H REPUBLICAN
PARTY. vow MUST VOTE FOR STANFIELD.
(Stanfield Senatorial League, 203 Northwestern Bank
Rnilainp. Portland, 0regon)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
Confer With Kaiser.

Berlin, via Amsterdam, Mar. 13.-
Kaiser Wilhelm, Emperor Karl and
members of their respective stats con-
ferred at Grand Headquarters yester-
day, it was officially announced today.
They discussed political, economic
and military questions,' the statement
said, "and were in complete accord on
the present and future relations of the
two monarchies."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
EXTRA SPECIAL

MIKA NECEAL
$3.50 Gun Metal, Button or Butcher, sizes | to 6 49,. S2.65
1925 Tan Chrome Shutters, Butcher, sizes II to 2 $3.50
S3"25 Black Chrome Shutters, Butcher, sizes IL to 2, $3.50
$500 Black Chrome Shutters, button, sizes 9 to IL :. S2.15
Boys Bargains galore in the bins.
Special Agency "Aunt Polly OUTSIDE" Shoes for Stout
Ladies, the only shoe of normal size with extra large
ankle; button or lace.
Did you ever see a Ladies' Shoe size 12EEE? We have
one, come see it. We fit all sizes, big or little.
| n PRICES; CRAB THE WHILE THEY ARE COIN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13

Help!

WE NEEDED MORE HELP IN because this NEED OF MLEPEOPlE we were absolutely unable to
cur Store all week and many were turned away who could not possibly be served also many who
friends to have de advantage Of our wonderfully low prices and an besides these reasons our rd
dhe concern, so we have daudedto
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
England Calls More.

London, May 13.-Teachers from the
first grade will be called up for military
duty and 100000 men will be withdrawn
from the farms, it was learned today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
Stocks Are Higher
In Wall Street Today

...ew York, May 13.--The New York
Evening Sun financial review today
said:
The momentum which the steel buy
ing movement acquired last week again
carried the stock lis to broadly higher
levels in today's session in trading
which we'll exceeded one million shares
in volume.
The stock market was entirely under
the domination of United States Steel
in particular and of the steel group in
general. Twice in the forenoon session
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
BOYS SHOES

Present Value Sale PTICe
$4O0 Calf Button, NeOlin sole, sizes l to ......... 1920
$500 Calf, Button or Lace, leather sOles, sizes l too 1920
$3,75 Calf, Button or Lace, leather sole, sizes 10 to Is $2.95
S3.75 Cali, Button or Lace, NeOlin sole, sizes 10 to IL S2.95
S3.75 Heavy Chrome, double sOes, sizes l to 6 ...... S2.95
$3.50 Gun Metal, hard chrome sOes, sizes | to 6 49,. S285
Button or lace.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
MISSES and CHILDRENS SHOES

Sizes II to 2 s to II to 2 to
Dressy Patent, light soles $2.95 $2.55 $159 $1.3s
Black Kid, white tops :. 1926 $2.55 $179 $14S
Mary James, Gun Metal or Kid .............. 1928, SIS
Mary James, Patent ....... $2.29 1892 $11O S IS
Heavier School and Play Shoes at correspondingly low
prices.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13

foe. sion'v weather in London
No moonlight raids recently.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
R. N. STANFIELD

Republican for United States Senator
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13
PUMPS! PUMPSn PUMPS!n
LESS THAN WHOLESALE COST

Lot of Pumps, 81 to SIS grades, small sizes .......... Csc
Lot OF Pumps, IA to 80 grades, small sizes ......... Sligo
Lot OF Pumps, "a to S. grades, most all sizes ...... .S2.78
Lot OF Pumps, 81 to S. grades, all sizes ........... 1926
S5.OO Patent, 2-strap, low heel ................. 1929
S4.5O Gun Metal, Military Heel ............. $3.45
SIS to Sc Patent Pumps, all kinds, Military or French heels,
all sizes and widths 1895
S5.5O to 10 Patent Pumps, all kinds ............... S4.20
Lots OF others at ......... $685., s. IS, 1878, $3.50, $685.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-13

MEMS SHOES

$3.50 Velour Button, new toe .................. S5.95
$500 Gun Metal Button, round toe ............... $4.95
$500 Gun Metal Button, fibre sole ................ $3.50
$3.50 Velour English Bal, Neolin sole ............. $500
$3.50 Dark Brown English Bal NeOlin sole ...... .$6.48
$500 Gun Metal English Bal, leather sole $2.95
$500 Gun Metal Butcher, round toe, leather sole -. S2.95
$3.50 Heavy Work Shoes, tan Or black ............ S2.95
Other Work Shoes at ............. S469, 1895 and $685.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
ONE OFFSET.

The surgeon generals reports July covered two and one
half million half of them in France route Some
them were nen participating heavy fighting the
Mari seering eating they could All heese men
were away subject novel regimen The death rate
them trte under two year out o
each thousand military civil life the death rate
from disease is three times high.
soldiers subjected to the rgors battene
life and during longer period this death somewhat
But though mupes of destruction it also safe
guards the risks that formerly deadly as
bullets.
from disease at the rate
every In the Civil the rate In 1867
was 60 1000 The
2 1000 In the Rus
20 1000.
This is a greeat offset to battle losses
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
Common Sense, Simple, Never Fails

You can tear out your corns and
suffer, or you can peel off your corns
and smile. The joy-peeling way is
the "Gets-It" way 1t is the only hap
py. painless way in the world. Two
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
No. 636
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETl-
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the County
of Imperial.
In the matter Of the Estate of Ga
len Nichols, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the
petition of Rollin Nichols for the pro
bate of the will of Galen Nichols, de-
ceased, and for the issuance of let
tiers of administration. with will an
nexed thereon. to Rollin Nichols, will
be heard at 2 o'clock p. M, October
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
KEEP DOWN NEEDLESS LEGISLATION.

Sending business and owners to the legs
atre will have reducing the volume of laws
Chicago Judge said whenever the people of IL
nois hear good into new law
This is not peculiar witness the law making wear
of hapins amenabe for deadly
There anexpectoaton laws under which half the men,
who walk the street could be arrested for spit
ting on the walks.
The follows politics for living must make
shong of activity something attract atten
individual responslblc Tor pr1p
ery They have too much to do to be med
dlers triflers.
This when those who active III swelling the vol
w of legislation creating offices increasing public taxes
should be kept 0 of the legislature.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
WILL PRODUCE MORE FOOD PER ACRE IN BEETS THAN


The government increase wheat
in 1919 Bv al means should be done assist protecting
supply
lands the best beet lands
Sugar than wheat Our best irrigated beet land
should be kent the shortage and be-
cause thew food beets than
wheat The should tie lands adapted
for sugar production.
Ever announcement possible should be offered by both state
and national beet production and
industry should have undivided
unport an industry develops land feeds cattle and
furnishes the nation world invaluable food product
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
SAN DIEGO MAYOR JOINS
REGIMENT COAST ARTILLERY

San Diego, Sept. 2S.-Mayor Wilds
hopes soon to be "over there" fighting
the Kaiser. The executive is over
draft age but enrolled today for en-
listment in San Diego regiment of
coast artillery now being organized.
If the mayor is accepted he would
do his first training at Fort Rosecrans
with the rest of the regiment and
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28

then go to Fortress Monroe for the
final training. The regiment being
formed will be solely San Diego men,
some of whom have been closely as
sociated with Wilde in his civil duties
here. Among these are Joseph O'Brien,
secretary of the Civil Service Commits
sion, and the mayors chauffeur, John
Fletcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-28
A NEW EXCUSE FOR IDLING.

Demand regular weekly halfhoday Saturday gives the
boiermakers' a for a strike.
In shpyards Pacific shpbudng center 5000 were
enabled to strike.
It involves the right half day Saturday and
then get double pay for overtime Sunday.
which the Kaiser and fasen the
tentaces of an dictatorship the neck of the goona
tured and helpless American nation
the world and save
oil tho Reoian babe but helpless the bolermaking
autocrats
Well !av the metal workers There long
av reckoning the patriotic people of country
will remember their hours of need-when
boie will be dictators