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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
GREAT WAR FUND
drive IS SET IN
MOTION AT MEET
Kentucky WIN Raise S1,77O,OOO in
Combined Drive Of Great Organi-
zatiOns During Week Of
November 18th

Louisville, KY, September 14-Hun-
dreds of Kentucky men and women at
the Allied War Fund Campaign lunch
con at the Seelbach Hotel yesterday
pledged themselves to concentrate ev-
cry energy toward one united cam
paign for funds for keeping up the
morale and caring for the needs of
Americas soldiers, here and "over
there"
For that cause, the seven national
organizations have decided upon an
allied drive for funds for maintaining
the morale of the soldiers, supplying
their needs and furnishing comforts
to them. Representatives from Ken~
lucky of the Y. NJ. C. A, and Y. w. c,
A, the American Liberty Association,
the Young Mems Hebrew Association,
the Knights of Columbus, the Saliva
ton Army and the War Camp Com
munity Service met with ma
tional workers at a great conference
held in the form Of lunchean in the
ball room of the Seelbach Hotel at
1915 o'clock.
Nearly a thousand of the guests
were served in the ballroom. Others
who could not be seated in the crowd
ed room were given buffet luncheon,
and the remaining were compelled to
stand in the hall way without being
served at all, so large and unexpected
was the crowd which came to the
conference.
Led by Sherwood Eddy, who told in
cidents revealed to him of the life trag-
edy of France during his recent tour
"over there" men and women from all
parts of the State answered that they
would "carry on" to make things cas-
Ter for the defenders of France.
The patriotic pocketbook of Ken
lucky will be put to an acid test of
loyalty, the leaders present voicing
the confidence that thousands of their
co-workers back home would unite in
the vast war activity fund drive.
Expressions of confidence in the
success of the campaign in the State
to raise $1,77O,OOO the week of Novem-
Der IL, were greeted with applause
which reflected the knowledge of the
campaigners that lines of faith will
be eliminated in the unity Of. spirit
and endeavor for the morale and COM
fort of "our boys" as never before in
the history of Kentucky.
Judge Edward w. Hines, Kentucky
chairman of the allied war drive who
presided at the meeting, announced
the men and women of the national
and the Kentucky executive commit
tee who as he said would stand "be-
meath" the campaign. They are as
follows:
c. A. Tevebaugh, State campaign d.
rector, and the members of the execu-
tive committee; William Hepburn
Young Mems Christian Association
Col P. H, Callahan, National Catholic
War Council; Benjamin S. Washer
Jewish Welfare Board; Mrs. Cassel-
berry Dunkerson, Young Women's
Christian Association; DR.. Ben l.
Bruner, Salvation Army; Col. Marion
f. Taylor, American Library Associa-
ton; S. Thurston Ballard, War Camp
Community Service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
LEWIS COUNTY
MIDDLE IS NOW
CLEARED UP
Road Squabble in Lewis County
WhlchHas Kept the County In An
UprOar For Several Years is
Gained BY the Decision
Of Mason County Jury
In the Rand Case.

The decision OF the jury in the Ma
son Circuit Court last Friday finding
Ed Rand, prominent young Vance
burg contractor, not guilty under an
indictment charging him with con-
spiracy to fraud, will, in measure,
clear up the great road muddle which
has kept Lewis county in an uproar
for the past FIVE years.
When the State Road proposition
was first announced Lewis county was
one of the first counties in the state
to vote a $150000 bond issue for the
improvement of their roads. Since
the voting of the bonds and the be-
ginning of the road construction the
county has been torn up considerably
by the cry of fraud.
The matter became an investigation
on the part of the state officials and
a special report was made covering
the whole situation which was print
ed and spread broad cast over the
state A grand jury in Lewis county
then returned indictments against
several county officials and against
Mr.. Rand and 1t has been in the courts
ever since causing considerable in
terest among the taxpayers Of Lewis
county.
The case against Rand had two
trials here. The first trial resulted in
a hung jury with ten members for ac-
quittal and two for conviction. The
second trial of the case which ended
Friday resulted in an acquittal and
1t is expected that the Commonwealth
will move the court to dismiss the re-
naming indictment against the Coun-
ty Engineer, Ivan Sanders and the
whole road squabble in Lewis county
will be brought to an end.
The whole case as tried here rest
ed on a slight change in contract
between Fielding Jones, who was the
chief contractor and the Lewis coun-
ty Fiscal Court. Under the original
contract for the reconstruction OF
the Concord Hill road, 1t would have
been necessary to build one large
bridge over creek but the contract
pike was changed and two small cul-
verts were constructed instead Of thu
one large bridge. Written in pen ant
ink on the typewriter contract was
a provision that the contractor was tc
receive the same money for the
changed route or the construction o.
the two small culverts as he woult
have originally received for the con-
struction of the large bridge.
Ed. Rand was the sub-contractol
under Fielding Jones, who had
charge of the concreting and it was
charged that he changed the contract
without the consent of the Fiscal
Court. Several members Of the Fisca
Court swore that the change was
made when they signed the contract
and others swore that they did moi
know whether it had been made wher
they signed it or not.
AS the burden of the proof was or
the Commonwealth and they failed tc
prove the defendant guilty beyond q
reasonable doubt, the jury found him
not guilty and thus wrote an end tc
the long squabble which has kept oul
neighbor county torn up for severa
years.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
WHO KNOWS LEWIS T. ROBINSON

A communication has been received
from w. E. Moses, prominent atjor-
ney of Washington City, asking tie
whereabouts of Lewis T. Robin son,
Union army veteran or his widow.
This old soldier is recorded as livir 9
in Maysville but. letters mailed TO
him here have been returned marked
mot found" This Washington attor-
ney has matter in hand that may he
of financial interest to Mr.. Robinson
or his widow and any one knowing
their whereabouts will confer a favor
on them by phoning this office.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14

There is more Catarrh In this section
OF the country than all other diseaI. )
put together. and for years It was sup
posed to be lncurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
to cure with loccl treatment. pronounc ed
1t incurable. Catarrh is q local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine. manufactured by + j. Cheney &
Co.. Toledo, Ohio. is a constitutional
remedy. is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
OF the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials.
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills Tor constipation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14

DOUBLE TAX ON WHIsKEY

Frankfort, KY, September 1.-THE
State Tax Commission has tentative
ly assessed whiskey at $45 barrel.
This assessment is an increase from
$21 barrel last year Thirty days is
given for the owners of whiskey to
protest.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR
PEACH SEEDS

Everyone is urged to remember to
save his peach seeds for the Ameri-
can Red Cross. Plans for the collec-
ton of these seeds in Maysville are
going forward and the committee in
charge hopes to have the containers
ready by the first of the week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
First VI. E. Chndch, South.

Let us start the new conference
year with every member present. So
much depends on our being at the
Sunday services. Tomorrow morning
the pastor will preach and hold the
Communion service Will you not help
us to start the new year well by be-
ing in your place-on time?
We want to make this a great year
in the history of our church. We can
only do this by beginning it well, and
increasing through the whole year.
And we can not do our best If your
place is vacant. Evening service at
1880 Good music, Bring your
friends.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
STATE FAIR IS BIG SUCCESS

The local people who have been
attending the Kentucky State Fair
this week at Louisville report it the
best in recent years. All had fine
time and Mason county people were
prominent in the distribution of the
premiums.
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First Baptist Church.

Bible School, GAS a. m, Prof. w. j..
Caplinger, Superintendent.
Preaching 10:45 a. m. and 1880 p.
nj. Morning: "The Distinctive Badge
of Christianity" Evening: "a Study
of Duty in It's Three Degrees"
Prayer meeting Thursday 1880 p. m.
A cordial welcome awaits you. In
vitation extended to all.
B.. B BAILEY, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14

Christian Church.

Bible School begins at $3.50 with as
sistant Superintendent George IL.
Scott presiding. A string illustration
will be given before the lesson study.
The communion and sermon will fol-
low the study. Special invitation to
attend this service is given to the
young people who go away to college.
The evening service is at 1880. A
good audience was present last week
at this service, better one is expect
ed this time. Strangers and visitors
especially welcome.
A f. STAHL, Minister.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
Anostolia Holiness Church.

Sunday School Sunday at p. M
Earl C. Dryden, superintendent.
Preaching at p. m. and 7:1b p m
by the pastor, Rev. o. N. Reos.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
COLORED NEWS

Notice to all officers and members
of Pride of Mason Lodge X. of p. No.
70 are requested to be at hall Monday
night at o'clock. Business OF i'm
portance TO be discussed.
II. FIELDS. c. c,
A. parkar. v
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
WILL SUIT NEXT ON CALENDAR

Circuit Court will not convene
again until Tuesday morning when
the case of Jennie d. Osborne vs.. Rob
ert Osborne and others, is set for trial.
This is an attempt to break the will
of the late T. d. Osborne but 1t ia
understood that the case may not be
tried this term.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
Church of Nativity.

Church OF NauVlty'
Pursuant to a written request from
the Vestry and Communicates. the
Bishop of the Diocese has appointed a
Lay Reader, ad interim; and hence
the service Of the church will thus be
conducted until further notice.
Morning Prayer and sermon at
10:45 a. m.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
The public is cordially invited to
attend.
OMAR DODSON, Senior Warden
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ST. PatrIck,a Church.

Until differently announced, the SER
vices will accord with this schedule:
Sunday: First mass at A. m. Sec
ond mass at 10 a. m. Benediction OF
the Most Blessed Sacrament at 3 p. m.
Week Days: Masses at $50 and
a. m.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
First Presbyterian Church.

Sunday School $3.50 a. M, j. b.
Wood, Superintendent.
Preaching by pastor, 1O:45 a. m''
1.-THE SAVIOR of Christian Character;
1880 D. m, Prospects of Church I'm
ion"
Christian Endeavor GAS p. m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday 1880 p. m.
All most cordially invited to all ser
vices. j. BARBOUR, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
FOR SALE

40 acres of land near this city, has two
good houses and other necessary out
buildings. Apply to
REESE WALLINGFoRD,
sep1-1m Maysville, KY
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14

Mayor Thomas M. Russell return ID
Friday night from a trip through the
South.
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FOR RENT

Building formerly occupied by the
Chenoweth Drug Co., Second and SUIT
ton streets Apply to Mrs. ]. C. Rog-
ers. 5-1mo
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-09-14
MAYSVHLE'S CHURCHES
Where the Religious Exercises WIN
Be Held on the Sabbath.
ChristIan scIence ChurcA.

Christian Science Church sunday
morning 10:45 G. A. r. Hall, Cox
Building.
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WANTED

100 horses with with influenza to
treat while awaiting my call to the
U. S. Army.
c. LEE CHOLLAR, Veterinarian.
Office at Residence. Phone 489-R
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sep1-1m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
TEXT OF GERMAN NOTE

21The In started from the assumption that the procedure
 
 of both sides the field has form the basis for f guarding and guar this standard to opportunity should be brought about for fixing the details that the P a of justice
 of 
 people the
 
  iation the ability spite further denies the the facts be cleared up by neutral commissions anything commanders preudng the torpcdong of ships without for technical being able that these orders will fundamental condition President prescibe of arbitrary that separately secretly. choice disturb the world
 
 did provide of of the people in decision of These conditions formed complete accordance with the wishes of the based equal. universal direct franchise in without the confidence of majority of the Rechg
  has been before the Rehstas bill of The i of tands behind and demand their energetic eontnu.ncs h. offer whslmins majo of the German people. SOLE"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
WHAT GERMANY
 OWES BELGIUM

London, October 21.--(via Mon treaI.)-Some of the items which figure on Germany's bill in Bel gium are given as follows from an official Belgian source;
 Local contributions and fines levied by Germany on Belgium in 1914, fs.OOO,OOO.
 War contributions from NOvem- Der. 1914, to October, 1918, f3s.- 100000.
 War contributions, seven months, to May, 1917, f14,OO0,O00.
 War contributions from May, 1917, to May, 1918, f2s.sOO,0OO.
 War contributions from June to October of the current year, fI5,- OO0,OOO.
 Raw materials and machinery taken by the Germans were reck- oned by them in January, 1915, at fsO.0OO. GOO. The damage to De- cember, 1914. estimated by the North German Gazette, amounted to f2OO. .OO0, 900. This makes n grand total of f3s4 200, 900.
 These items do not Include ma- terial and constructions, since Jam uary, 1915, which alone must be reckoned at several hundred miI- lion pounds.
 During the winter of 1918 Bell xian working men to the number of 1.75O,OOO were depOrted to Germany. The future production of these men was thus totally lost to their coun- try.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
Summary of the News

1-Germany sends another cvasivc note to President. Allies within two miles of Valen- ciennes. Total amount of oversubscripticn not yet known.
 Influenxa spread reported in 27 states yesterday. 2-Press comment on latest German note. 1Cnsualty list. 4-EditOrial. rBelieved now Jefferson will go 30 per cent over quota. Grade of coke inferior. local mnk- CTS told. 6-Society news. 7-Rumor current that Dixie division will go to Siberia. 0-Matthews holds it duty of demo- erat to vote straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
Claims Destruction Is Carried Out According
 To International LaU
Agrees That Conditions for Armstice Shall Be Left to Military Advisers, Standard of Power on Both Sides to Form Basis
 for Arrangements

Washington October 21Germany has replied to President Wilson with note which though prepared to will lead the President continue exchanges the sub ect of armistice least bring conviction here that the people of Germany actually taking the rens of and sincerely desire terms the United States and the allies willing give
 There official ntmaton here tonight of the attitude of the President and probably there will be until the of fcla of the German communication has The President conference all evening with Secretary Lansing discussing the note received by wireless late the day Like the reply to the Presidents inquiries ago. this note sent out from the German wireless stations and picked the allied countries hours before the official text could by cable The official version probably will come tomorrow through the Swiss legation here.
 AS received by wireless the believed slightly garbed in the important sentences regarding conditions the evacuation of invaded territory armstice theess it regarded awkward attempt the con- dtons laid down by President Wilson consideration an armstice
 And makes the significant declaration that n Berlin no longer responsible single arbitrary influence the Kaiserbu supported by overwhelming majority of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
INFLUENZA SPREAD !. REPORTED IN q STATES YESTERDAY Improvement in Situation Is Shown in Only Six States
 by Late Reports
ANOTHER DECREASE
 IN CAMPS SHOWN
With Only 3007 New Cases Reported in Camps Yesterday, Lowest Fig ures Since Epidemic Began, Gen.
 eral Improvement Hoped For

Washington, October 21.-Improvement in the influenza situation in six states was shown by reports received today by the public health service, but 2 other states reported the disease stili spreading with many additional cities and rural dis tricts affected. Conditions apparently were worse in Pennsylvania, where 1t is estimated 360,0o0 cases have occurred with probably 150,0o0 in Philadelphia. For the first IS days of October 14,so5 deaths were reported in the state
 In army camps slight increase in both influenza and pneumonia cases were reported Sunday. but a decrease was shown today with 9oO7 influenza cases and 76S pneumonia cases the lowest fig ures reported since the epidemic became general In the camps. For the AS hours ending today at noon new influenza cases totalIed 6s6s; pneumonia 2o79. and deaths, SIP.
 These figures brought the total of in- fluenza cases since September 1s, to 20. AT; pneumonia cases to 46,05s, and deaths from all causes to 15,072
 STATES REPORT IMPROVEMENT States reporting improved conditions to-
 
 Delaware. Georgia, Maine Massachusetts. South Carolina and Tennessee. New cases in all these states are decreas- ing, according to reports received at the bureau. It was estimated that 1SO.0t cases had occurred in Connecticut up to yesterday, with 2625 deaths reported. In New York 37 cities out of 6i, exclusive of New York city have registered lsll deaths from October 1 to IS, while in New York city there were 64s deaths yesterday reported in vital statistics.
 In California 65 900 cases had been re- ported to October 19; Nebraska reported 275s cases and 66 deaths in 66 towns on Saturday, while many new cases were reported in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri. New Mex ico, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Ore gon, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Utah and Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22

The note is regarded as conciiiatory ana anxious in it's desire for "honora- ble peace,p but as containing nothing out of which peace satisfactory to the United States and its allies might come. It is anticipated that the Pres ident will reply in such manner that Germany will in the future make no other statement until Germany is pte- pared to surrender to General Foch.
 The German note states the German constitution has been amended in s such wise that the people will be given opportunity to declare war and peace, Sand that orders have been issued to enbmertne commanders tc scr@sc their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
Fourteen Vessels Delivered
 Week Ending October IS

Washington, October q. - Fourteen steel and wood vessels of 77.i50 dead weight tons, were delivered to the ship ping board during the week ended Octo- Der 1s Nine of 59,i5o deadweight tons were steel and five of 1S.00o tons were wood.
 the delivery of the Il. .000-ton steel freight CT Invincible, completed at the Bethle- hem plant at Alameda. Cal. in 1o5 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22
CAUSE OF DELAY IN
 PAPER DELIVERY

Many of the newsboys and car- rier boys of Birminxhnm have been stricken with the infIuenss, s0 that the delivery system of The Age Herald has been far from the nor mai standard fer several days. Readers of this newspaper are as- sured. however. that every e0ort is being made to insuFe prompt de- livery. Special messengcrs are en- gagged constantly h delivering pa pers missed by boys Inexperienced with routes and such deliveries VIII be made each day m quickly n pcs- sible folIowinG telephone come plninty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22

boats when filled with women and children.
 President took the position that his last answer was his decision" It enters denials whereas the President charges do not warrant the element of doubt. It is stated there will be no discussion of the note until tho answer is prepared, and intimated that the answer will be short and crisp will, in effect. refer the German chan cellor to the mouth of the cannon which smokes in France and Fland- CTS
 In congressional circles. the new note has caused only minor interest, and certainly no speculation or alarm. It is construed as patent declaration t'tzt Is seeking . soft spot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22

This declaration Is supported by the statement that constitutional reforms are in progress In accord with the de- termination of the people under which no government can take or hold office without the confidence of the majority of Reichstag elected by universal SC . cret suffrage.
 RESOLVED TO HAVE PEACE It is accorded more consideration here because of confidential advices received only today indicating that the German middle classes have resolved to have peace at any price, and if neces- sary are prepared to get rid of the Elm control
 Thus the belief is strengthened
 that the present note and those
 that have gone before are genuine enOrts to obtain peace, and are fn- conclusive merely because the Ger
 mans conducting the exchanges arc
 seeking to bargain for something
 better than the unconditional sur
 render they are prepared to give If
 pushed to the wall. It is assumed
 also that they want to prepare
 gradually the German public for a
 realization of what has happened
 to their military machine and the
 war lords dream of power, so as to
 avoid complete collapse of gov
 ernment.
 MAY AWAIT DEVELOPMENTS
 Diplomatic observers point out that the President is at liberty with perfect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-22

he Disc canal has been crossed wide front from Etreux
 inward againsthe heaviest re-
 ance. Here, as elsewhere all ig this part of the battle area, h Germans are fighting with the
 lxation that every foot of
 md lost increases the menace
 heir comrades for many miles s,s :. he north and south.
 nerican troops participating in s&ss action crossed the canal under ae~sy fire. They and the British
 sea . great number of Germans were attempting to hold the east bank and fought to stop them after they had gained it.
 The River Sellc has been crsosed ali along its course from n point north of LeCateau to the Scheldt and is being rapidly left behind.
 In this region the River Ecaillion has been reached and probably crossed. The Germans have de- livered . number of counter att tacks, but i'm every case they have broken down under the hot fire of the allied troops. The German dead are on the battlefield in great numbers. In scores of the towns which have been won from the enemy, Germans have been found hiding in cellars waiting to sur- render. 1t h reported that not n few of them have taken ad- vantage of the proximity of the Dutch frontier to cross to the oth- CT side, where they have been in- termed.
 RESISTANCE STEPHENS