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New-York tribune., 1919-03-22
Books for Real Readers
The English Language
By Willis Fletcher Johnson

"The Scarlet Letter" "Pendennis, "
and similar works, in fiction, philoso-
ply, essays and other departments of
literature are classics which must be
read by all who aspire to knowledge
of English literature or to anything
like culture in letters. The service
that is rendered to the public by pro
ducing editions of such works in con-
venent, beautiful, authoritative and
vet inexpensive form, is simply in
calculable, and is indicative of the
highest of purposes in the publishing
trade and of an inspiring confidence
which we must expect to see richly
justified in the appreciative judgme mt
of the reading world.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22
The Fast Set

THE SEE by Sophie Kerr With colored
frontspece. l2mo. 2p. 800. Doubleday Page
& Co.
Here we have another new story on
an old theme. In the younger set
of fashionable and somewhat rapid
society husband takes to too much
drink and filtration, with the result
that he and his lovely wife are pres
emily divorced. The wife never can
feel that she is not still married to
him, and so rejects the advances Of
all other men. He marries the woman
who was the cause of the divorce, who
leads him an uncomfortable exist
ence until she in turn divorces him
so that she can marry another man.
Then he. chastened and repentant,
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22
The Artifce of Mystery

THE DIAMOND PIN. BY Carolyn Wells. With
ire ronSpeee 9s5 IN n c9lorS by Gayle ioshins l2mo
This new "Flcming Stone" story Dy
one of the most entertaining writers OF
the day is filed with mystery piled
upon mystery, bewildering and battling
and the reader who begins it will b.
reluctant to lay it down until the last
puzzle is solved. There is in it much
of the deft craftsmanship and the
whimsical humor that have made its
author so we'll deserved favorite with
the appreciative public. Yet we must
regard its artitice as somewhat too APP
parent and overdrawn The practical
Jokes of the aged spinster too greatly
tax credulity. The result is that the
whole story is made to seem unreal
and IMPOSSIBLE
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22
Lies Comedy and Tragedy---
Literary News and Miscellany

goes back to his first wife, who loves
him still and welcomes him.
1t is q tale as trite as human life
itself, but it is told with deftness and
charm and unfailing human interest
Nothing is artificially crowded into
the book just for the sake of ex-
ploitation. but every detail is subor-
dinated to the purpose of telling an, in
teresting story. The result is wholly
admirable We have watched Miss
Kerr's progress in fiction with keen
interest and have found much to
commend in her former writings; but
IN The See-Saw' she surpasses her.
self and enriches current literature
with really noteworthy book.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22

ure, the dramatic element and the
humorous. The scene is laid in India
and some OF the principal actors arc
represented r. p sent d as indians. an But it is
atmosphere of India: we might say
devoid of local color" if that phrase
were not already too much overworked
The actors seem too much like puppets
and the scenery is that of the painted
stage That in spite of these defects
of style the story is of absorbing in
terest is the high commendation which
il deserves
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22

the old school actor had to be mur-
dered SO early in the plot. But some
one had to be murdered or there would
have been no plot. He is we'll drawn
character and very interesting. There
is a charming little dancer. Nurel-Din.
and there are plenty of spies and cs-
citing villains, over whom, of course.
Captain Okewood always triumphs.
Barbara Mackwayte is an attractive
person, and we like the suggestion that
perhaps she and Captain Okewood may
work together in a closer relation
through life.
This is a book which will make you
forget that you ever had a trouble in
the world; make you believe that life
has romance, and that things really
happen sometimes witt tremendous
rapidity. 1t is thoroughly clean and
pleasant reading, and IS TO pe com.
mended to those who seek to forget
dull care in the happy land of make
believe G.. CO.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-22
India. but Not Indian

TIN COwRIE DAss BY Henry Miller Rideout.
l2no, pp lGS DuNieii IL Go.
We are not quite sure whether we
should designate Mr.. Rideout's enter
tanning story as India but not Indian
or as Indian but not India. Of its in
genulty and interest there can be no
doubt. 1t contains mystery and advent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

Always their study is to be impartial and self
effacing vet they leave their expert mark every
thing that they handle, for they are all proved
experts each in his particular field, whether it be
politics. art, science, religion letters or what not
They give YOU of their best, seeking for acclaim,
but constantly striving to present for your consider
alton all the news in all its bearings Their quiet
work gives THE DIGEST its acknowledged unique
distinction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
TARD|EU ADMITS
TREATY IS FAULTY

BEAUNE, France. May 3o.-The
closing exercises of the Beaune Uni
versity, where 10000 members OF the
American expeditionary force have
been studying. were held yesterday.
Capt. Andre Tardieu, member of the
French peace delegation; Louis Laf-
ferre, minister of instruction; Albert
CIaveille. minister of public works,
and a number of French professors
and army officers participated.
ITO you who with your blood
gained the peace and sealed this
friendship" said Captain Tardieu, 81
say with a full realization of my
RESPONSIBILITIES, beware. Take care
and do not permit malicious distor-
ticns of facts and idle gossip to dis
turb the Franco-American friend
ship"
The speaker warned against Ger
man Vaccinations and against in
ternal partisan attacks, both in
France and America, tending to dis
turb the good relations between the
countries. Concerning the treaty of
peace, Captain Tardieu admitted il
was not perfect because it was hu-
man handiwork, but added:
1T stands for what, France went
to war for and for our conception
OF international life. 1t is, more
over; efricacious, because it places
Germany in a position where she
can do no further harm and compeIs
her to pay what she can and ought
to pay"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
VISITING NURSES
AREKEPTBU

To show the work Of the Instructive
Visiting Nurse Society, which is now
conducting a membership drive here.
the April report OF the society was
released yesterday.
During that month. says the re-
port. the society had under its care
521 patients, 21s of whom were new.
In the same period, nurses OF the
society made 2.74s visits. this number
being 321 more than in March. 3d.
Patients to the number Of .204 were
dismissal in April, Free treatment
was given to ninety-seven Of these.
1t is estimated that the total number
of cases treated gratis by the society
was approximately 500. including
those patients dimissed and those still
under the care Of the society.
In March, 225 patients were dis
missed. twenty-five Of whom were
free patients. and in February the
number of dismissed patients was
eos. with 1O4 receiving free treat
ment
Fifty practical nurses are now en-
rolled in the society's supervised
nursing service. In April there were
ninety-seven calls for such nurses.
forty.four OF which calls had to be
left unanswered. The society points
out that this proves concIusively the
demand for the service.
Membership fees are 81. 50, s., or
SO annually, and may be paid to
Mrs. A. P. Gardner. treasurer. In.
structive Visiting Nurse Society, 1413
G street northwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
ASK SENATEPROBE
Of HOUSING PLAN

With the intention Of investigating
conditions relative to the construction
of the Government dormitories located
between the Union Station and the
Capitol, Senator New of Indiana to-
day offered a resolution directing the
United States Housing Corporation to
furnish the Senate with detailed in
formation on that subject.
Senator New particularly wants %
know what percentage of the build
ings were ready for occupancy by
November IL. 1918. He also wants 20
know what money has been spent IN
their construction since then, The
number Of workmen employed TO com
plete their construction, and the total
revenue that was obtained from
rentals on May LIST, last.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
FIRST MEN ABROAD TO
BE SENT HOME FIRST

The War Department policy as re-
CARDS rehabilitation Of the American
forces now in France is outlined in a
letter from General March to Con-
gresham King of Illinois. The letter
was read into the Congressional Rec
ord yesterday. 1t says that General
Pershing has. entire control of the
movement of men homeward. and that
where possible men who first saw
service at the front are the first to
be returned.
Plans are being made, General
March wrote, to substitute volunteers
for troops now in Siberia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

The editors of most publications come into personal
touch with the reading public through special ar
ticles editorials, and so FORTH in which they voice
their individual views. Not so with THE LIT
ERARY DIGEST, whose editorial policy is strictly
impersonal, not hint of the opinions of its staff
on any question appearing in its columns. Never
theless the editors of THE DIGEST are very real
and powerful influence in the community, because
they determine the subject matter of the magazine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
D. C.FIRST OVER THE
|. TOP IN" SAL" DRIVE

Thirty-fve hundred dollars from
public school children and $1,000 from
the United States Shipping Board
brought Washington's Salvation
Army contribution to 100000 today,
$4,000 ahead of its quota, and elected
long congratulatory telegram from
Governor whitman of New York, ma
tional chairman.
A telegram from Commander Evan
seline Booth informed Chairman Earl
Goodwin of the local committee that
the National Capital had been the first
city to go over the top and that its
record in percentage exceeded the en-
tire country.
a. D. Fairbairn, executive commit
tee member in charge of the organi-
zation OF Government departments.
predicted today that the total sub
scription would be $4,000, basing
his figure on the promises of Govern
ment departments not yet heard from.
Although the drive officially closed
last night. the Government depart
ments will not close their efforts
until after the next pay checks are
distributed.
One of the interesting contributions
Yesterday was from Miss Alice An
derton, Miss Catherine Wittner, Miss
Hope shannon and twelve other
young ladies who held carnival on
Lamont street. near Georgia ave-
nue. and turned in a box full of money
yet to be. counted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

designated as Ambassador to France.
having declined two years previously
an offer OF a similar diplomatic post
at Berlin. In 1912 he rendered his
resignation to devote his energies to
his college as a fellow of the Har-
ward University Corporation.
Mr.. Bacon married Miss Martha W.
Cowdin, of New York city, in 1888.
Three of their sons were noted as
college athletes.
When the United States entered the
lists against Germany, he was COM
missioncd a major in May, 1917. Co
ing to France az a liaison officer with
the French army, he later served on
the staff of General Pershing. Re-
turning TO America after the signing
OF the armistice, he re-engaged him
self in the war relief work in which
he was active before going overseas.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
COSTA RICAN PLANS
WAR ON NICARAGUA

Cen. Joaquin Tinoco, brother OF the
OF war in the Costa Rican cabinet, is
waiting to cross the Nicaraguan
boundary with 5000 meE on word from
san Jose that congress has declared
war on the neighboring state.
Washington officials learned yes
terday from confidential sources that
Tinoco has enlisted the support Of
President Carranza by pointing out
that Mexico and Costa Rica are the
only countries on the American hem
isphere excluded from the League of
Nations. He is said 10 have blamed
President Wilson
Nicaragua has an army OF only 500
men and relies upon the United States
to protect her from her external foes.
SAN JOSE, Costa RIGA. May 60
Confirmation has been received here
Of the total rout Of the Costa RIcan
revoIutionists near the Jobo farm in
the vicinity Of the Nicara guan-Costa
RICan frontier Monday.
The Would-be invaders OF NiCara-
guam territory left number Of
wounded behind them. who are beng
carefully attended by the Costa Rican
Red Cross The Mexican general,
Chao, was in command of the inva-
derS.
He is said TO have killed with his
own hands two Costa Rican prisoners.
Carmen and Ramon Nallejos. The al
legged killing Of the two men has
aroused great Indignation in Costa
RICa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
KEPPEL TO QUIT WAR
JOB TO JOIN RED CROSS

DR.. Frederick T. Keppel, Third As
sistant Secretary OF War, Will rclin-
quish that position on June so to take
up the duties OF director of foreign
operations Of the American Red
Cross. DR.. Keppel. at ono time secrc-
taTy of Columbia University and later
dean OF Columbia College. put aside
his educational work to enter the
War Department soon after the United
states entered the war.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
HIS PRAYER is ANSWERED.

OkYAHOMA CITY. Okla. Ma 50
Elijah Ellison. "oIorsd. PRAYED hi
skin would turn white. II did-foi-
lowing fall into a packing plant
acid vat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30
COL. ROBERT BACON
DIES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. May 3O.-Col. Robert
Bacon, former ambassador to France.
died at 1880 o'clock last night. at
he Eye and Ear Hospital, where he
underwent an operation Saturday for
msstoiditis. Colonel Bacon did not
ally well from the operation and so
great were the fears entertained by
mis- family, that six specialists were
summoned to attend him. Dr.. ". F..
Phsir. OF Johns Hopkins University,
arrived on a special train from Balti-
more.
Efforts to save the former ambas-
Eador failed, however, because of a
sudden setback suffered when blood
poisoning developed in his neck. Mrs.
Bacon. her three sons and her daugh-
ter were at Colonel Bacon's bedside
when the end came.
Mr.. Bacon was born in Boston, July
.. 1850. After a preparatory course
at Groton School he entered Harvard
University in 1876, and was graduated
four years later in the class of which
Theodore Roosevelt was a member.
He captained the Harvard football
eleven in 1879 and the University
crew in 1880.
Upon leaving college he spent a
year in foreign travel, returning to
enter the banking business in Bos-
ton, where he remained until 1896,
when he came to New York and en-
tered the firm OF J. P. Morgan &
Co In 1905 Mr.. Bacon was ap
pointed Assistant Secretary OF State
by President Roosevelt. In 1909, he
became Secretary of State for a brief
In December, 1909, Mr.. Bacon was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

Saving Is not a dull duty. II is a
ticket TO tho land OF prosperity. Bury
W. s. s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

Saving IL net a dull duty. II Is n
ticket to the land Of prosperity. Buy
w. 8, 8.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

Don't save fer a .ralny day. Save,
and there will be no "ralny days.
Buy ". 8. 8.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-05-30

II you cant save the hrst dollar
you can't save the last. Invest every
pay day in W. $. 8.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS
fine EVENING At SCHOOL
Annual Banquet Of the Maysyille High
School Alumni Association Held
on Friday Evening Proves
Great Event.

The various events of Commence
ment Week came to close Friday
evening with the big Alumni Banquet,
which proved one of the most delight
full events of the entire season. The
banquet was a real feast and the var
ious toasts were quite interesting.
Superintendent Caplinger as toast
master proved his ability in such ar
important post and the speakers were
all very interesting. Mr.. Ben II.
Greenlee, Miss Scottie Stevenson and
Major Charles McClanahan, all gave
quite interesting talks.
Fred Bassett, travelling salesman,
was present and put the finishing
touches on the affair by telling num-
ber of his immensely interesting af-
ter dinner stories which brought hear
ty laughs from all,
School teachers living in other cities
begin today leaving for their homes
and the vacation period which began
Friday at noon will last until the first
of September. Superintendent Cap.
linger expects to take some University
work during the holidays and WILL as
usual, spend much time in the country
in the interest of bringing out-of-towr
students to the Maysville schools.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
BAPTIST EDITOR WILL PREACH
At FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
DIR. L. B. Hatcher, Editor of the Bap.
tlst World, VIII Preach Here Sun.
day Morning and Evening
One Of S0uth's Most
Gifted Men.

The people of Maysville will be
privileged to hear one of the Southern
Baptist Conventions most gifted men
at the First Baptist church Sunday
both morning and evening. DR.. E. B.
Hatcher, editor of the Baptist World
Of Louisville, is recognized as one of
the leaders in the Baptist churches of
the Southern States.
For many years DIR. Hatcher was
pastor of Baptist churches in the lar
gest cities Of the state of Virginia and
since his becoming editor of the Bap-
tist World he has made that denomina-
tional paper one Of the best in the
country. DR.. Hatcher is a splendid
speaker and man of strong person
ality. This will be his first visit tc
Maysville and he should be greeted
by large audience.
The public in general is invited tC
hear this prominent speaker.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
ABERDEEN man, !
BECOMING PRIEST, Y
SAYS FIRST MASS
Rev. Louis O'Harron, Native Of Aber.
deem, Raised to the Office Of Priest
In the Catholic Church, Says
First Mass Here Sunday.

Sunday is very eventful day at st.
Patrick's church for Rev. Father
Louis O'Harron, who was raised to the
priesthood at st. Mary's Cathedral,
Covington, this morning will say his
first mass and 1t is expected there
will be an unusually large audience
present. Father O'Harron was a men,
ber Of st. Patrick's and this is the first
time in the history Of the church that
one of its own sons said his first mass
as priest within its walls.
Father OHarron was educated at
st. Meinard's Seminary, Ind, ami at
Mount st. Mary's Seminary, Cincin-
natl. On Thursday of this week at q
beautiful ceremony he was raised to
the rank of sub-deacon and on Friday
he was made deacon with Bishop
Brossart officiating. At seven o'clock
Saturday morning the beautiful and
impressive ceremonies elevating him
to the high rank Of priest were held.
Plans have been made for very i'm
pressive ceremony Sunday morning.
There will be large professional Of
children and Rev. Father P. M. Jones,
pastor of st. Patrick's will officate at
the ceremonies. DR.. John LaMott,
Rev. Father Kinsel and Rev. McVey.
all of the faculty Of st. Mary's Semi
nary, are here and will assist in the
ceremony Sunday morning.
Father O'Harron is the son of Mrs.
John O'Harron, of Aberdeen. He is a
most splendid young man, highly cul-
tured and talented and one Of whom
the people of this community are in
deed proud,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
''' '''iyIH! LIMESTONE SS BRIDGE
Roy Porter Has Narrow Escape From
Plunglng Into Limestone Creek
On Friday Evening When He
Lost Control Of Machine.

One OF the most narrow escapes In
this section for some time,was that OF
Friday evening when Mr.. Roy Porters
automobile got from under his con-
troll when about half way across Lime
stone bridge and headed for the creek
below catching on the walk way and
hanging with front wheels over the
edge of the bridge.
Mr.. Porter was moving East over
the bridge and Mr.. Elmer Thompson,
of the Maysville Buick Company was
driving West over the bridge. They
met about half way across the bridge
and Mr.. Porter's left front wheel
struck Mr.. Thompson's fender only
slightly, threw the automobile out of
Mr.. Porter's control and 1t turned
around the back of the Thompson ma
chine and headed between the iron
girders Of the bridge and across the
Northern walkway An entire section
of the railing along the walkway was
torn out and pushed over the edge full
ly three or four feet The engine on
the Porter machine hung on the walk
way and this probably saved Mr.. Por-
ter his life and the machine.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
MRS. ROSENHAMI IS
SAVED FROM DROWN.
ING BY TWO men
Well Known Local Woman While Suf.
fering From Nervous Attack Jumps
Into Ohio River But
Is Rescued.

Mrs. Lena Rosenham, widow Of the
late Colonel C. l.. Rosenham, was
saved from drowning at the foot Of
Short street Saturday morning at
about $3.50 o'clock by Thomas Brewer
and Elmer Workman, two young men
who were near the Gable Brothers
coal float when Mrs. Rosenham step
ped off the float into the Ohio river.
For some time Mrs. Rosenham has
suffered from very severe form of
nervousness. She has been treated
by many physicians in various parts
of the country but has been able to
get little relief. It was in a very high
nervous state that she left her rooms
at the Hill House Saturday morning
and wen: to the river bank She walk
ed down the bank until she reached
the Gable coal float at the foot of
Short street and those who saw her
say that she walked onto the float very
carefully and out to the edge of the
float where she walked into the river
as if stepping into a boat.
Several men happened to be in that
section and Tom Brewer and Elmer
Workman jumped into the river with
their clothes on and soon brought her
safely to shore. She was removed to
the home of her son, DR.. A. R. Quigley
in East Second street where she was
reported as being in a very nervous
state.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
FARMERS FEAR 100000
LOSS FROM WHEAT SMUT

Lexington, KY, June 14.-Approxi-
mately 100000 will be lost to the
farmers of Kentucky this year be-
cause Of the prevalence of wheat smut
it was stated today by Frank T. Nc
Farlana, assistant professor of botany
in the University of Kentucky, who is
assisting in conducting survey of
the State.
Fou: representatives from the De-
partmcrt of Agriculture are making
survey in the western part Of the
State. AS ston as L has bean de-
termiae6 whore the smut is the most
prevalent a series Of lectures 4 d
demop,;r iicns as to preventing will.
be given
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-14
FLEMING COUNTY MERCHANT
FOUND DEAD SATURDAY
Mr.. Joseph NJ. Plummer, Prominent
Merchant Of Goddard, Fleming
County, Drops Dead at Early
Hour Saturday Morning.

Mr.. Joseph Plummer, one Of the
Oldest and highest respected citizens
of Fleming county, was found dead
near the wood shed at his home in
the village Of Goddard at an early
hour Saturday morning.
Mr.. Plummer had arisen as usual
and had probably gone to the wood
shed to cut some wood as was his usual
custom, when he fell over. When he
was found by relatives life had gone.
Mr.. Plummer conducted general
store at Goddard for many years and
was well known in Maysville where
he had transacted much business.
Miss Hattie Stages, who makes her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. George Royse,
of East Second street, was a grand
daughter and left this afternoon for
her grandfather's home to be present
at the funeral.