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The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
"DRYS" INQUIRE
WHAT is BOOZE
Senator Sheppard Declares
Congress Must Define
Intoxicating Liquors"

Senator Sheppard announced yes
terday that the "drys" propose to
have Congress officially define I'm
toxicating liquors" within the
meaning OF the prohibition amend
ment before the present session
passes into history.
So far as the prohibitionists are
concerned, the Senator from Texas
declared that they will fight TO
place the label. Intoxicating" upon
any and every beverage that con-
tains alcohol regardless OF the per
centage by volume.
Opposes State Law.
Incidentally, the father OF the
prohibition amendment takes direct
issue with the New York assembly
in any assumption that the nation
will proceed to let the various States
make their own definition of what
constitutes intoxicating liquor"
The ire of Senator Sheppard was
aroused by the published announce
ment that the New York legislature
proposed to adopt beer and light
wines measure in the enactment Of
legislation permitting the manufacture
of beverages containing less than
I31-2 per cent of alcohol by volume.
Such action was based upon a belief
that the nation would not fix a stan
dard to govern the separate states.
"It would be manifestIy absurd 10
aI'r many and conflicting interpre-
tarf~ Of what constitutes an intoxi-
csrl said Senator Sheppard.
oeyer assume the responsible
is 9 saying that those who hsye
-rrEz end sEciIg51 for this lsCisl'E-
- q II not have a national standard
.s u,r xe the amendment effective
= without authority" he added.
Yea may say that We propose 20
70 G run distance and define as in
t5xica z any beverage that contains
eA-Ufca 1t would certainly tend 10
rrl5F ae amendment and defeat its
H1rac=a 70 permit any such latitude
b. s-s expectation as I learn Unof-
Ggfaft- being discussed in New
= TJrs-'
Seu-. Sheppard said that he did
rol ,rr... e to delay the introduction
- i... on that would forestall any
cor r..sr ' as to what constitutes
intoxicating liquor within the
meaning Of the amendment The
bill fixing a national standard and
specifically defining the word will be
put in during the present session, 90
he said.
Expect New Legislation.
The general impression at the Cap
itol is that the "drys" VIII endeavor
to have supporting legislation for the
prohibition amendment slipped over
as a rider" on one of the appropria-
ton bills.
Such a course will bring about heal
thy opposition from the "wets" ana
possibly a filibuster since they are I'M
alterably opposed to having riders
similar to that which will soon ma he
the District of Columbia bone dry at
taChed to general legislation.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18

it was learned on high authority to-
day. The French already had ap-
proved the covenant as it was read
by President Wilson before the gem
eral Peace Conference Friday.
The point made by Senator Bour-
geois is that France is the most, men
aced nation in the world, and that
the Germans are figuratively still at
the very door of the French capital.
AS a result of this, France, with a
small population. is forced to main
tain a larger army than her less
threatened associates. Therefore, he
contends. the league ought to make
some provision to even up this eco
nomic strain. Bourgeois does not
favor an international army stationed
permanently in France, but he does
want proportional naval forces, scat
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
SHORT CORN
CROP FEARED
Southern Farmers Urged
to Plant More.

New Orleans, La, Feb. ia corn
shortage next year was predicted to-
day by Assistant Secretary of Agricul-
ture Clarence Ousley. addressing a.
conference of planters, merchants and
bankers from cotton growing states.
He urged farmers to plant less cot
ton and more, corn and other food
crops.
r. d. Bowen. Texas delegate, in
making public correspondence with
the U. S. Shopping Board regarding
Inadequate shipping facilities, decIar-
ed that while American ships are car
ring food to England and other
European countries. English ships
are carrying trade cargoes at higher
rates.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
.KANSANS KILLED
BY OWN CANNON.
ALLEN ASSERTS
Governor of Sunnower State
Flags Officers Who Ma
neuvered 35th Div.
REGIMENTS DECIMATED
Casualties Were 40 Per
Cent; Wounded Without
Medical Attention.

The Thirty-nfth division was insufs-
cienuy equipped. improperly support
ed and suffered heavily from the nre
OF its own artillery in the battle OF
Arsonne Forest
Such was the substance Of charge.
made before the House Rules Com
mittee. yesterday. by Governor Henry
J. Allen, OF Kansas.
Our own artillery was more de-
structve to our men than to the
enemy" an officer OF the division
wrote in report on the k11ue, Gov
ernor Allen told the committee.
Eyewitness of Battle.
The Thirty-fuh division is com
posed OF Kansas troops. Governor
Allen was in charge Of the Y. NJ. c. A
work for the division in France and
was an eyewitness at the battle.
The Rules Committee summoned
the governor to appear before e dur
ing consideration OF a resolution by
Representative Campbell. Of Kansas,
directing an investigation Of charges
originally made by Governor Allen in
a speech in his home State.
You may be assured that this fiEht
will be investigated" Chairman Pou
told Governor Allen after the com
mittec had heard his statement.
Charges made by Governor Allen.
summed up, were:
There was insufficient aircraft
ais haV 70
or to direct the divisions artillery
fire.
That the artillery barraEe Zen
short. woundinE and killing many in
fantrymen in the division. due 70
failure to provide sufficient aircraft
support.
That the infantry was also without
proper artillery support because OF a
shortage OF horses.
That because there were no tels,-
phones, flares or other means OF sig
mailing and that the advance vainty
sent back runners in an effort TO hsy.
the artillery range increz9 sd
That Wont led men lay Forty-eight
hours S-ithout attention and thar there
was a lack Of IittcrS, ambulsnces and
blankets.
That the infantry was ordered for
ward TO capture machine guns and ar
tIilery. involving needless sacrifice or
life, instead or employing trench
mortars, machine guns tanks. artil-
lery. etc. for the purpose
Governor Allen also said that on the
day before the battle opened two of
the divisions general officers were re-
moved One Of them BriEadier Gcner-
al ]. .. Martin. wha has been dis
charged, was at the hearing yesterday
and will appear before the committee
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
ASK EUROPE AID
IN U. S. STRIKE
Federation of Labor Lead
ers Would Make Walk
out International.

New York, Feb. 17.-American labor
leaders today made the first attempt
in the history Of American unionism
to launch an international strike. Fol-
lowing an all-day conference, Ameri-
can Federation of Labor officials sent
a message to President Gompers, who
is in Paris. urging him to ask labor
in Europe to withdraw from construc-
tion work there c attracted for by
employers in America involved in the
strike.
The cablegram was signed by Frank
Morrison. secretary of the American
Federation OF Labor. and by John II.
DonIin, president of the Building
Trades branches Of the labor organi-
zatiOn.
General strike Called.
The general strike Of carpenters and
affiliated building trades in this coun-
try was called for today. Members
OF the carpenters union also resumed
their strike. taking out with them
members of several other unions. IN
cluding elevator engineers.
The general committee OF the strik-
ing textile workers at Lawrence.
Mass. announced today that the tex
tile workers of Lowell are organ
izinE a general committee, and that a
strike may be called in that city. Ap-
proxinately 5000 operatives are en-
ploycd In Lowell mills.
Chicago movers. teamsters. book
binders and milk wagon drivers today
were among union councils voting to
ioiu the general labor holiday called
by the Chicago Federation of Labor
for April l, municipal election day.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
France and Belgium
Must Arm to Check
Foe, Expert View

London, Feb. 1.-THE
principle Of disarmament; has
died a natural DEATH" writes
"Commandant D." military ex-
pert Of the Exchange Tele-
graph Company from Paris.
"Inasmuch as the proposal
for an international army has
been scotched, France and Bel
gium are obliged TO take neces-
sary steps TO protect them
selves against possible, if not
probable, attack"
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
British-French ENJOYS
Arrive in Victoria, B. e.

Victoria, e. c.. Feb. 1T-Gen.
Paul Pau. veteran of the Franco
Prussian and the great war, ar
rived here yesterday from Austria
lia- with members of the French
commission.
The visitors are inquiring into
relations between France, the Brit
ish Dominions and the United
states.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
HUNS REFUSE
USE OF FLEET
Will Not Place Merchant
Vessels at Disposal Of
Allies, Report.

Amsterdam. Feb. l7.-GCrmany will
refuse 10 place her merchant fleet
at the disposal of the allies until
the German food supply is assured.
\ document setting forth this dec
laration is said to have been handed
Marshal Foch At Trevcs by DR.. Ma
thias ErzberEer head OF the German
armistiCe commission.
This report tends to cast doubt
on previous dispatches saying tho ar
mistice renewal was signed uncop-
ditionat by the Germans
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
GREET NEGRO
WAR HEROES
Chicago Citizens Hail Fight
ers Returning with Honors.

Chicago. Feb. lI.-Chicago's most en-
thusiastic welcome TO returning SOL
diers was accorded today to the S70th
Infantry-Chicago negroes. White and
colored citizens Joined in the uproar
attending the first homecoming Of
Chicago troops, who have been under
fire.
The troopers displayed siXty-seven
CroiN de Guerre. twenty-eiEht Dis
tinguished Service Medals. and 80
citations
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
British Plan Conference
to Avert Labor Trouble

London, Feb. IA national indus
trial conference will be held here on
February q, the labor ministry an
nounced tonight.
The purpose of the conference is to
seek ways and means to avert strikes
and find a solution of the menacing
labor troubles in Great Britain. Prem
Ter Lloyd George is expected to ad-
dress the conference.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
Socialists Capture
Majority in Assembly
of German Austria

Vienna, Feb. 1.-THE Socialists
have won a majority in the assem-
bly, of German Austria in the cleo
tions. The Socialist Democrat lead
ers in Vienna were elected. while
other cities and towns were almost
solidly Socialistic.
In the country districts delegates
were divided between Socialists and
the Christian party. There were no
disorders.
Delegates elected were: Social
lists, 100; Christian Socialists, so;
Liberals, 20.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
Quakes Hit California,

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb. 17.-Light
earthquake shocks which visited
Los Angeles and vicinity were en-
tireiy local in character, according
to the Weather Bureau today.
The shocks were heaviest at
Venice. No serious damage was re-
ported.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
SHIP SHORTAGE
HITS U. S. TRADE
Chairman Hurley Says Next
Three Months VIII Be
Critical Period.

America is facing a shipping shorts
age OF tremendous proportions. ac-
cordinC 10 the statement yesterday oc
Edward y. Hurley, chairman Of Tho
Shipping Board
He said:
The shortage of ships Is seriously
interfering with American trade. Tho
next three months will bc the critical
period in our shipping and our com
merce. and VIC have not enough ships
to haul freight now lying on the
docks
Exports On Docks.
Mr Hurley declared that American
products worth 10000 On were Oh the
docks at the larger ports for lack OF
ships to haul them 10 foreign markets
which are hunErily cryinE for them.
The situation has become SO serious
at New York that the Railroad Nd
ministration is refusing 10 deliver
freight 10 certain terminals because ot
the congestion resulting from lack oc
vessels to carry IL away iu
Meanwhile. information iS in the
hands OF the Shipping Board and The
War Trade Board that British ships
are leaving New York with half car
goes or in ballast. apparently rather
than transport American products 10
foreign markets" according 10 a re-
port from one government agent.
Mr.. Hurley. in an effort TO relievs
the shipping tie-Up, went into con-
ference yesterday afternoon with
Secretary of tho Navy Daniels and
Gen. Pcyton c. March. Chief OF
Stan OF the army.
He asked the War Deps rtmcnt to
return some OF the cargo vessels
now carrying food to American SOL
diers overseas to the Shipping
Board.
II was stated after the conference
that the War Department would
give Mr. Hurley an answer as soon
as its schedules could be examined
and il could be determined what
ships, II any. could be dispensed
with.
England Promises Aid.
II is pointed out that England at
ready has promised 10 aid in the
Belgian relief but has failed TO
supply any ships yet while Italy
is operating some $50. 900 tons OF
seized Austrian vessels. Mr.. Hur-
ley expressed the belief that Eng
land would put the ships promised
into the work and that Italy would
be glad TO operate some OF the
Austrian vessels in the relief.
Some relief will be afforded by the
sOO. 600 tons or German ships to he
turned over to this country, it was
said. Three Of these ships will be
ready to sail from German ports
within the week.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
RUSSIAN TANCLE.
MAY Be SOLVED
Conference on Prince S
Island Expected to Bring
Order Out of Chaos.

The American delegation to the
Peace Conference will not support
the reported plan of Winston Churchill
for reaching solution to the Rus
sian muddle, according to administra-
tion leaders.
The Lloyd-George-W Wilson plan-a
conference on Princes lsland-will be
carried out Already tn" Lenine fac
tion, the Don Cossacks and the Ukra-
inc leaders. have accepted, and the
State Department is assured unoffl-
cially that agreement to the plan by
the Omsk government is to be ex-
pected. The only element of Russia
which apparently will not enter the
conference, is the small faction in
control at ArchangeI. 1t was made
clear today by officials that n solu-
ton to the problem can be reached
without their support.
Beginning to Sec Light.
Discussing the situation, a promi-
nent official said:
Events i'll Russia have taken such
turn in the last two months that
we are beginning to see light again.
conference on Princes Island will
bring together men who are convinced
the only salvation for their country
is agreement upon a form of govern
ment which will rehabilitate their
country and make it eligible for mem
bership in the league of nations"
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
Thieves Crack Safe; Get
Jewels Valued at $4,000

Detroit, Feb. 17.-Between SIC. 900
and $4,000 worth of jewelry was
stolen from Burr Patterson and
Company Offices here, II was dis
covered today.
Safe crackers pTied open the COM
pany's vault with crowbars.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
Allies May Aid Germans
in East, Berlin Paper Says

Berlin, via London, Feb 1T.-"If the
Boisheviki do not cease 60 advance"
saws the Berliner Zeitung, entente
troops will cooperate with the Ger
mans ON the Eastern 'front.'"
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
Vice Admiral Wilson Better.

Vice Admiral Wilson is recover
ing from his recent illness and is
aboard the New Mexico, the Presi-
Dental convoy, said a. Navy Depart
ment message yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
FRANCE TO BEGIN
REBUILDING NOW;
DEPENDS ON u. s.

Decision to Commence Immediately Recon-
struction of Devastated Districts Over
shadows Discussions of Peace Conference.
Will Require Millions of Dollars Worth of
Raw Materials, Machinery, Etc.-lmport
Bars to Be Let Down-Reparation Com
mission Meets.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18
TO CONGRESS:

VIII you give n living salary TO
washington's public school teach
ers. in whose hands lies the educa-
ton OF our youth?
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18

CONTINUED ON PAGE -FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1919-02-18

CONTINUED o. PAGE THREE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
AGRICULTURE EXPERT WILL
ADDRESS MASON TEACHERS
State Department Of Agriculture VIII
Furnish Expert to Speak to Mason
Teachers at Annual In.
stitute in August.

County School Superintendent Geo.
H. Turnipseed has been assured by
Prof. ]. w. Ireland, Superintendent of
the Frankfort City Schools, and Prof.
S. L. Turnipseed. principal Of the Ohio
State School for Boys at Lancaster,
Ohio, that they will both be In Mays
vile the last week in August to act as
instructors in this years annual
Teachers Institute.
AS an added feature to the institute
program, Prof. Turnipseed has been
assured by the State Department of
Agriculture that they will furnish an
expert on agriculture to address the
county teachers one day of the insti-
tute. As the study of agriculture is
being ;tressed in the schools of Ken
lucky tn h1 year mo 20 than ever before
1t is quite treat for the teachers te
be given this opportunity Of hearing
an expert on the subject.
Arrangements for the institute are
now being completed. The meetings
will be held IN the Third Street M. E
Church and the public will be invited
to attend all of the sessions.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
MASON COUNTY BOY
may GET PLACE ON
STATE JUDGING team
International Stock Show at Chicago
VIII HayV Judging Team Of Three
Boys From Each State-Ma-
son County Boys May
Enter Contest.

At the International Stock Show to
be held this year in Chicago, there will
be judging teams Of three school boys
from each state in the union. All of
the expenses of the members of these
teams will be paid by the managers of
the exposition and only boys under 10
years of age who have been students
in agricultural high schools will be
permitted to become a member of the
teams. Students in agricultural col
leges are barred from the contest.
The method of determining who
shall represent the state of Kentucky
on the team from this state has not
as yet been decided upon but it is more
than likely that judging contest will
be held at the State Fair and the best
boys in that contest will be appointed
| to represent Kentucky at the Interna-
tional Show as members of the Ken
tucky team.
There are several good agricultural
high schools in Mason county and
County Agent George Kirk is very
anxious that Mason county be repre-
sented on this team. An effort will be
made to interest Mason county boys in
the contest so that we may win the
honor of being represented on the
state team.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
new GROCERY TO Be OPENED
IN A VERY few DAYS
Mr.. Jacob Thomas VIII Operate a
Wholesale and Retail Grocery
Store In Thomas Building In
Lower Market Street.

For several days workmen have
been engaged in making ready for the
opening of a first class grocery store
in the Thomas building in lower Mar
ket street and today the stock Of goods
Is being received and stored in the
building.
The firm operating the store will be
known as the Thomas Grocery Com
pany and 1t is the purpose Of the
management to operate a strictly cash
store selling goods on short margins
and endeavoring to turn over the
stock rapidly.
Mr.. Thomas is one of our most pro
gressive business men and 1t is knowr
that he will meet with quite degree
of success as he will conduct his bust.
ness on high plane. The store will
sell both at wholesale and retail
The exact date of the opening will
be announced later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
Mr.. R. A. COCHRAN RESIGNS
FROM BOARD OF EDUCATION
Oldest Member of City School Board,
From Point of Service, Resigns
Mr.. Rees Kirk Selected TO
Succeed r. A. Cochran.

At the July meeting of the City
Board of Education held at the High
School building Monday evening, the
resignation of Mr.. Robert A. Cochran,
member from the First ward, was pre-
sented and accepted by the members
with deep regret. Mr.. Cochran was
the Oldest member of the board in
point of service having first been
elected as a member in 1896 and hav-
ing served the board as Treasurer for
many years.
Mr.. Rees Kirk, progressive young
man of the First ward, was unani-
mously chosen to succeed Mr.. Coch-
ran and will enter upon his duties al
once.
Besides this the other important
business attended to by the board was
the election of teacher for the Eng
lish department of the High Schoo
and the election of History teacher
Miss Rosaline Cant, of DePau Uni
versity, Indiana, was chosen for thu
chair Of English and Miss Elizabeth
Stacey, of Fort Thomas, KY, was cho
sen to teach history for the next year
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
HOTEL OWNER
KILLED BY BROTHER
NEAR BATAVIA
Newport Hotel Manager and Brother
in Argument Over Chickens on
Farm Near Batavia.

Il wish l we're dead instead Of my
brother. My temper got the best of
me and l shot him before / came to
my senses. l am heartbroken over
the affair"
This statement was made Tuesday
morning by Wallace Barker, 3S, in
jail at Batavia, Ohio, charged with the
first degree murder of his brother,
Edward d. Barker, proprietor Of the
Barker hotel, Ninth and Monmouth
streets, Newport. The shooting took
place on Edward Barker's farm near
Batavia, Monday, after a flfteen-min-
ute argument over the proper way to
raise chickens. The wives of both
men witnessed the shooting. Both
told Sheriff Bert Swing they had en-
deavored to quiet their husbands dur
ing the argument, but without avail.
Coroner Mott and Sheriff Swing
learned that Edward Barker visited
the farm, which was being operated
NY NdlldCS bdThel, MOuudy, u SCI
how the incubator Matching of $50
| eggs had turned out. Edward Barker
had urged buying small chickens and
raising them for the market, while
his brother had favored the use Of an
incubator. When Edward Barker
learned only Is of the $50 eggs had
hatched from the incubator setting a
controversy started, which resulted
in the younger brother saying he
would leave the farm. He went up
stairs and when he came down pick
ed up a small gun, Sheriff Swing said,
and fired at his brother. The bullet
entered the right breast. Wallace
Barker called a physician for his
brother Immediately and sat on the
front porch waiting for the sheriff to
place him under arrest. The dead man
is survived by widow, one son and
two daughters. Wallace Barker has
two children.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-07-22
BEAUTIFUL EAST END HOME
CHANGES ownership
Beautiful Bungalow Home on "The
Point" Near Limestone Bridge Is
Purchased by Ohio Family
Moving to Maysyille.

Through the Thomas L. Evan &
Company, Real Estate Agency, the
beautiful new bungalow home of Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Huh on "The Point"
near Limestone bridge, Fifth ward,
was sold this morning to Mr.. and Mrs
]. Hillery Orme, of Morrow, Ohio, who
will move here in the near future to
make this city their home.
This is one of the prettiest homes
in the East end of the city and Is
practically new having been built only
short time ago by Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Burgoyne, who sold the home to
Mr.. and Mrs. Hull.
The exact purchase price was moi
made known but it is known that the
price paid was considerable The home
is modern in every way and is located
In one of the most select neighbor.
hoods in the city.