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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
CITY OFFICIALS
PLEDGE SUPPORT TO
CLEANUP drive
Settlement Club Committees Have As.
surance Of Officers That All As.
sistance Will Be Given Them.

Assurances Of cooperation were
given the Cleanup Committee by
Mayor Russell and Mr.. w. C. Watkins,
Chairman of the Internal Improve
ment Committee, this morning.
The Committee explained to these
gentlemen their intention of following
the same plan as that of last year
when the first ward rubbish was haul
ed away on Monday, the second on
Tuesday, third ward on Wednesday,
fourth ward on Thursday, fifth ward
on Friday and sixth ward on Saturday.
The Mayor and Mr.. Watkins assured
the committee that the city would
haul the rubbish away from the front
of the houses free of cost to the resi-
dents, providing, it was piled out on
the street. The committee was in
structed to inform the citizens that no
rubbish would be hauled from any
ward on any other day, by the city
wagons, except that which was as
signed to it and those failing to have
their rubbish out in front on the day
set forth for the collection, in that
ward, would have to make other ar
rangements for the removal of same.
Street Commissioner Ben Smith has
been appointed by the City Admins
tration to have full charge of the COL
lection and disposal of the rubbish
which is ample assurance that the
work will be done in a very satisfac-
tory manner.
Chief Newell of the Fire Depart
ment and Chief Ort of the Police De-
partment also assured the committee
that they would be glad to render any
service that the committee might de- .
sire.
The girls Of the Settlement Club
feel very much encouraged with the
fine response they have met and all in
.dications point to most satisfactory
and efficient Clean Up Campaign for
the week of May 26th to June 1st.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
CITy'S SYSTEM OF
Street LIGHTING
MAY Be CHANGED
New Contract With Maysvllle Gas
Company May Provide For Boule'
yard lights In Some Sections
Of the City-Committee
To Meet Tonight.

The first meeting of the Gas and
Electricity Committee of the City
Council and the officials Of the Mays
Vile Gas Company on the new con-
tract which the city must make with
the company this year will be held
this evening and at that time matters
will be discussed generally and the
first steps toward recommending
contract to the city officials will be
taken.
Probably the most important matter
to the taxpayers in general and the
users Of gas and electricity will be the
matter Of price to be agreed upon for
another year or period Of years but
another matter that will also likely
come up for consideration Is the mat
ter Of changing the street lighting
system.
For many years the business men
ON Second and Market streets have
been discussing among themselves
Great White Way" and If such a
thing is ever a reality this seems the
opportune time to take the matter up.
Members of the special council
matte committee, however, will more
than likely talk over with the Gas
Company representatives the matter
Of changing lights in certain parts of
the city from the old fashioned street
arc now used to the Boulevard drop
light. At the suggestion Of the Gas
Company this plan was tried by the
city on East Second and Bridge
streets and has proven most satisfac-
tory. The plan gives more lights Of
less power than the large lights
and distributes the light much better.
The experiment along the Limestone
bridge section has proven most satis-
factory and II these lights were stag
gered on both sides of the street
through the resident sections the
lighting system would prove much
more satisfactory.
Some months ago the Gas Company
was interested in seeing this change
made in some sections and 1t is un-
derstood that they are still willing to
make the change.
While the matter of price on gas
and electricity will be the most i'm
portant matter for the committee to
consider, this matter will also be a
very important one and the commit
tees recommendation on this matter
will be awaited with much interest by
the public in general.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
CENTENARY drive
SUBSCRIPTIONS HIGH
Second Day Closes With Big Add.
tlOns TO Total Pledged by
MethOdlsts

At the end of the second day Of the
Centenary Missionary drive Of the
northern and southern branches Of the
Methodist church for $115,OOO,OOO in
the nation, Kentucky members Of the
Methodist church, south, has sub
scribed $237,OOO, not including Louis
vile, whose total subscriptions were
$146,O00 Monday night. Reports from
Virginia to W. W. Ball, conference
campaign director for Kentucky, were
that that state had $97S,O0O. The quo
ia of the southern church is $35,000,-
900.
At meeting at Epworth Methodist
church, south, Lexington, Sunday 22O
contributors gave $4,000 against a
quota of only $500. More than $9,-
900 was raised at the morning service,
and the canvassing committee obtain
ed the remainder before the evening
service.
The quota of the northern branch of
the church in Kentucky is $565,OOO
which includes the 100000 asked for
Union College DR.. H. P. Dudley, Sec
retary, of the Centenary Movement for
the northern church in this state, said
that the response has been good, and
that several very large sums had been
received from individuals. The cam
paign will end Sunday, May 25.
Mr.. w. w. Ball, who arrived in
Maysville today from Lexington, this
afternoon announced that yesterday
the Kentucky Conference subscribed
$14S,195 bringing the total subscrip-
tion up to $3S5,655 and leaving bal
ance of $234,S45 to reach the quota
The Maysville Conference on Sunday
subscribed a total of $56,O91OO and
yesterday $19,694 or a total to date OF
$24,275 on their 100000 quota. On
Sunday the entire Methodist church
subscribed $6,233,664 Mr.. Ball says.
The First Mr. E. Church, South, OF
Maysville, has raised approximately
81 900 on their quota $4,000 and the
Little Brick" church has raised ST.
015 and will soon reach their quota.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
NC.4 HOPS OFF
ON ANOTHER LEG
American Seaplane Leaves For Last
Azores POlnt--Hawker Stlll
Missing.

Washington, May 2O.-The Ameri-
can seaplane NC-4 has left Horta for
Ponta Delgada, the Navy Department
was advised today. There she will
wait for favorable weather for the
fight to Lisbon, 1t was stated.
Commander A. c. Read took the air
at $40 a. m. Washington time.
The despatch filed by Admiral Jack
son at Ponta Delgada at 9:45 a. m,
Washington time, is:
INCA leaving Horta 12.4O G. M. T..
$40 Washington time-for Ponta
Delgada."
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
c. OF c. LEGISLATIVE
DEPARTMENT MEETS

The Legislative and Taxation Divis-
ion, consisting of Chairman w. H..
Rees, j. Ed Parker and c. w. Traxel,
met with Judge Purnell, Director of
the State and Federal Affairs Depart
ment at the Chamber of Commerce,
yesterday afternoon to consider sever
al legislative matters referred to the
local organization by the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
CARNIVAL SETTING UP

The equipment Of the Liberty Shows
which are holding forth at the base
ball park this week arrived here over
the L. & N. Monday evening and has
been unloaded. The crew worked all
day today setting up and the show
will be on In full force from now un-
til the close of the week. Threaten
ing weather will probably cut the
crowds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
DETAINED BY POLICE ON
CHARGE FROM ARMY CAMP

Richard Rice, former Mason coun-
ty man, was detained by the police here
this morning and is being held pend
ing receipt of information from Camp
Dodge, Iowa. Several days ago the
local police had a request from the
army officers at Camp Dodge to hold
Rice as he was wanted at Camp Dodge
on a charge Of being absent without
leave. Rice has been visiting rela-
tives in the county and claims to have
been honorably discharged. Chief of
Police Ort has wired army officials at
Camp Dodge for later advice as to
whether Rice is wanted there or not.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
ADAMS.HEDGES

Mr.. Floyd B. Hedges. aged 3S, and
Miss Leona Adams, aged 2S, both of
Mason county were granted marriage
license in the County Clerks office
here today and were married this af-
ternoon at the brides parents country
home. Miss Nora Adams and w. R..
Adamson stood UP with the young
couple during the ceremony which was
performed by Rev. A. F. Stahl in the
presence of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Adams,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Beckett and Rush
Adams. Mr.. and Mrs. Hedges left on
the l.. & n train for short wedding
trip.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
X. OF {. INITIATION HERE
on SUNDAY, JUNE Is

1t is announced that there will be a
big Knights of Columbus initiation in
this city on Sunday, June Is. The
Maysville Knights will use the Elks
rooms in the State National Bank
building for the initiation which will
last all day. Some fifty men will be ini-
tiated and a large number of out-of-
town visitors are expected.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

London, May 20 - Another night
has passed without word of Harry
Hawker and Mackenzie Grieve, British
aviators, who left Newfoundland Sun
day in Sopwith biplane in an effort
to fly across the Atlantic. In many
quarters hope was giving way to grave
fears that the men have perished. 1t
was pointed out, however, that they
might have been picked up by some
small vessel that has not been able to
communicate the news.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
FLEMINGBURG'S NEW FIRE
FIGHTING MACHINE HERE

A new fire fighting machine on a
Ford truck was received over c. & o.
here today and will be moved during
the day to Flemingsburg. This ma
chine was purchased by the Flemings-
burg city council several months ago.
With this latest equipment Flemings-
burg will have fire department first
class in every respect.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
COLONEL WILSON WILL
NOT BE CANDIDATE

In an address before the Democratic
Club of Kentucky State University at
Lexington Monday night Col. Sam M.
Wilson, of Lexington, announced that
he would not be a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for governor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
JACKSON LAWYER WANTS
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION

Ryland C. Musick, Jackosn editor
and lawyer. has announced his candi-
dacy for the Democratic nomination
for Attorney General. Musick has
been prominent in Democratic politi-
cal circles in Kentucky for the past
several years.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

All members of the Epworth Glass
are especially urged to attend the
class meeting at the church tomor-
row, Wednesday night at 1880. I'm
portant and urgent business to be
transacted. Don't fail to come.
MRS. ]. H. DODSON, President.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
EXCURSION STEAMER
COMING FRIDAY

The new excursion steamer Verne
Swain which will run a moonlight ex-
cursiOn out of this city on Friday
evening will arrive here from Ports
mouth about Friday noon. This steam
er will take a big excursion out of
Portsmouth Thursday night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
PLANNING FOR CLEAN.uP

Committees of the Maysville Settle
ment Club are getting things lined up
for the big city-wide cleanup cam
paign which will be on all of next
week The campaign has been thor
oughly organized.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
TEN NEGRO BOYS ESCAPE
STATE REFORM SCHOOL

After making a rope of their bed
sheets ten colored boys escaped from
the Kentucky School of Reform,
Greendale, last night. A few more
nights and there will be no one left
in the school.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
WAITING ON MACHINERY
TO START PLANT

The Reynolds Tobacco Company's
stemmery here has not yet been start
ed because the company is waiting on
the receipt of some of the machinery
for the plant. Part of the machinery
has been received and the balance is
expected daily.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

The funeral of Mr.. William Neeper
Ellsberry, Ohio, man who was killed
in an automobile accident Sunday af-
ternoon, was held at Enon church
Tuesday morning and burial was
made at Hiett's Chapel.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
NOTICE ODD FELLOWS

Regular weekly meeting of DeKalb
Lodge of Odd Fellows tonight at 1880
o'clock. Members and officers urged
to be present.
II. l.. WALSH, n. G.
]. W. Thompson, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

Mrs. Elwood Davidson. who has
been visiting here left this afternoon
for Cincinnati to visit her mother
Mrs. Robert Davis. She will leave on
Friday for her home in Welsh. W. Va.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

NOT1CE-Harry Barnes, General
House Cleaner and Wood Washer and
Window Cleaner. You have tried the
rest, try the best PIG Grave Street,
Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
AT HOME FROM CAMP

Cleon Dresel. youngest son of
Squire and Mrs. Fred Dresel. OF East
Second street, has returned home hav-
Ing received his discharge from the U.
s. Army. Mr.. Dresel has been located
at TT. Crook. Neb., during the war.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the First NJ, E. Church, South, will
meet at the church Wednesday after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
GARRHTT.wALLISGpORD

Psorcs W. wsllinsford. aged II. AID
Miss Pearl n. Garrett, ased ~, both
Of Epworth. we're msrria6 q the
County Clerks once ~ a1|srnoon.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-20
COME EARLY TO GET CHOICE
SELECTIONS

2l Small Oriental Administer Rugs.
assorted colors. Genuine bargain "a.
{. y. ADAMS co.
Household Specialties. Debold's Groc-
cry Store West Second Street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
CHILDREN WILL
SEE TANK WORK
Rock Island Arsenal To Be Host
to Rock Island and Davenport
Students Saturday.

Rock Island school children are
to see one of Uncle Sammie's tanks
work just as it did against the
Germans overseas. Saturday al
ternoon every Rock Island school
student is invited to be a guest
Of the Rock Island arsenal
The exhibition is to start at
o'clock and will be staged at the
west end Of the arsenal. Daven-
port children will also be present
This afternoon at $50 children of
Moline enjoyed a like exhibition at
the east end Of the island.
Colonel H. B. Jordan, arsenal
commandant, promises to have the
tank, a mark VIII, go through
some regular stunts" The
ground submarine" will tackle
several trees and proceed to knock
them over, Colonel jordan prom
ises. 1t will also show IT'S power
at hill climbing and will climb the
railroad embankment, tutn around
and then descend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
1000 EMPLOYEES
NOW ON ISLAND
War Time Personnel Of Employees
Totaled 1880 Before Ending
Of Hostflit1es.

Rock Island arsenal has today on
It's payroll the names Of 1000 en-
ployes. Prior to the ending of
fighting overseas, a total of 1880
was recorded. Ordnance officers
on duty on the island total So; off,
GERS Of other departments number
IL, making a grand total of 46. The
war personnel of officers reached
as high as 90.
The reduction Of the number of
employees in the federal shops has
been carried on in a satisfactory
way, the process having been so
planned as to cause at no one time
the discharge of q great number of
workers.
Continued rumors to the effect
that workers in the harness shop
are being discharged promiscuous-
ly and in large numbers were
branded false by Colonel Harry B.
Jordan, commandant, yesterday,
who said that the majority of the
harness shop employees left of their
own free will after Nov. II, and
that discharge in that department
have been few.
The following changes In duties
of arsenal employees listed are an
nounced:
c. NJ. Dollerhide to be transfer
red from the disbursing office to in
charge of the time division.
Russell West from the main Of
flee division to IN charge Of Rock
Island arsenal museum.
George D. Brinkerhof from as
sistant to Mr.. West in property d.
vision to in charge Of property di-
vision, main office.
Clark Whitcomb from in charge
Of time division to assistant to Mr..
in property division,
main office.
D. W. Jacques from assistant to
Mr.. Dollarhtde to IN charge of dis
bursting office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19

avenue and Sixth street. church
Third precinct-900 Third ave
nue., store.
nue., city barn.
Fifth precinct-1100 Seventh
avenue, Burris print shop.
Sixth precinct = 11zO TWeiItE
street, church
Seventh precinct-160o Twelfth
street, Miller's store.
Eighth precinct-Court house
Ninth precinct Fourteenth
street and Sixth avenue, church
Tenth precinct-819 Fourteenth
and-a-half street, Kramer's store.
Eleventh precinct - 1901 Fiji
teenth street, Ullemeyer's drug
store.
Twelfth precinct-S31 Nine
teenth street, Sala building.
Thirteenth precinct-Nfneteenth
street, Sixth avenue, church
Fourteenth precinct-2016 Ninth
avenue, Cassilly's store.
Fifteenth precfnct-527 Twenty
second street, hose hose.
Sixteenth precinct-S2l TWEEN
tieth street, Schmid's store.
Seventeenth precinct-Rear 2529
Fffth-and-a-half avenue.
Eighteenth precinct-2700 Sew
enth avenue, Schneider's drug
store, rear.
Nineteenth precinct-172s Tween
ty-sixth street, Hasting & Pewe's
store.
Twentieth precinct-5:95 Sew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
ATTEMPT MADE ON
CLEMENCEAU'SLIFE

Continued From Page Cne.)
under considerable Roadway at the
time. and it was while he was thus
engaged that the bullet hit him.
His chauffeur, Brabant, also was
slightly wounded. Thus three Of
the assassin's bullets, it appears,
took effect, one upon the premier,
another upon the chauffeur, and
tie third upon Policeman GouTsat,
who is one Of the police agents
who guard the premier.
It was in the struggle with the
assassin after he had shot into the
automobile, that the police officer
was wounded. Meanwhile, the
premier had stepped out Of his
Automobile and walked into his
house.
Physicians Locate Bullet.
Professors Laubri, GOsset and
Cuissier examined the wound in
Premier CIemenceau's shoulder
According to their diagnosis the
premier was struck in the post
erior part of the right shoulder
blade The bullet penetrated with
out a visceraI lesion. The doctors
reported general and local condi-
lions as perfect.
Long a French Leader.
Georges Clemenceau has been
one of the leading statesmen of
France for decades. but it was not
until the critical stages of the
great war came and he took the
reins and guided the country
through to the end of the struggle
that he became the world removed
figure that he is today.
With the war, or at least, the
actual fighting ended. M. Clemen-
~ceau has continued at TIE head Of
tifc French government during the
trying peace making period. Head
OF the French delegation in the
Te-ce conference, he has been an
Cut-t- ding figure in the delibera-
tons Of that body. over whose SEES
siors he presides.
OF an extremely vigorous and
aggressive personality, Premier
Clemenceau, while attracting to
himself a large and warmly loyal
following. has as well determined
and outspoken opponents At every
turn Of affairs in the parliament.
however, he has been able to wear
down the opposition to him. and
Just before the opening of the
ministration were given a striking
vote Of confidence by the chamber
of deputies.
Is Called Imperialist.
Premier Clemenceau, while for
merly classed as a radical, has
come to be known in later years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19

as a representative of the more
moderate, in French BODY polite,
and it is in this phase of his &C
tivity that he has been opposed by
more extreme elements in the
French political world. who have
accused him of giving his policies
too much of an imperialistic
trend. He was credited at first
of being opposed to the plan of a
league Of nations in its broader
phases, expressing a preference
for a balance of power secured by
France, Great Britain, the United
States and Italy. His representa-
tives have Joined freely in the
work OF framing the covenant Of
the league and with some reserva-
tons expressed approval Of 1t as
1t was laid before the peace con-
ference.
Notwithstanding his advanced
years-he is 76 years OF age-M.
C1emenceau has continued in re-
cent months to Justify the sobri-
quet of The Tiger" which long
has been applied TO him, going
through the trying work of the
peace conference, with its many
long consultations, without often
showing signs OF fatigue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
SETTLE ESTATE
JOHN BENCSTON
Over Half Million Dollars Is Dis
tributed Among Eleven Heirs
of Late Druggist.
PROPERTY VALUE Is ss7s,Ooo
Stocks and Bonds Aggregating
total of 100000 Completes
Large Total

John Bengston, Rock Island
business man, who died Dec. u,
1917, left an estate valued at ap-
Droximntely half million dollars,
according TO figures made public
in distribution Of the estate by Pro-
bate Judge Frank ]. Landee.
Tho deceased left no will, his
property reverting therefore to a
brother and sister. =. F. Bengston,
and Anna G. Peterson, and de-
ceased brother, Gustavus Bengston.
The latter's one-third share, &C
cording to law, was divided equally
betweorl nine children, nieces aud
nephewg of John Bengston.
<Inventory of the estate disclosed
1880 900 was invested in govern
ment bonds, $50, 900 in second issue
Liberty bonds and 100000 in gov
eminent bonds of the 1895-1925 is
sue. Other stocks and bonds to
the value Of $4,000 and real es-
tate appraised at 1915, 900, all 10
Gated IN Rock Island county, COM
pleted the residue of the estate of
the deceased.
OF this amount a brother, B. F.
Bengston. receives 68 shares OF
hank stock, total value, $500, and
cash to the amount OF $11, 051.70. A
sister, Anna G. Peterson, received
similar allotments. OF the total
value Of the real estate, brother
and sister received equal one-third
shares OF 1925, 900 each.
The one-third share Of the de-
ceased brother, Gustus Bengston,
was divided equally between nine
children, Esther Johnson, Ella
Hawkinson, Anna Johnson, Frank
Bengston, Charles Bengston, Mar
tin L. Bengston, Amelia Johnson,
/ each receiving one-twenty-seventh
the estate total. Included in
this total is 60 shares of bank stock,
par value, $500, and 81 shares of
American Telephone and Tele-
graph stock valued at $500, plus
also a one-third of the real estate
value. S125, 900.
Take Over Real Estate.
B. F. Bengston and Anna G. Pet
erson took over the other heirs
share of the real estate, the con-
sideration being $50, 900 in Liberty
bonds, market value $46,76665 and
cash amounting to $7S,072 80, max
ing a total of approximately $685.
900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
PRIMARY ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday, the 18th day of March.
A. D. 1919, in the city Of Rock Is
land, in the county of Rock Island,
state of Illinois, primary election
will be held for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the
Offices of mayor, commissioners
and police magistrate OF The city Of
Rock Island, III.
The polling places for this cleo
ton will be as follows:
First precinct-413 Fourth ave
nue., Yoh's barber shop.
Second precinct Thirteenth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-02-19
WE'LL, WHILE SHE'S
AT IT SHE MIGHT
MAKE TT SHORTER

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Mrs. Nellie
Netcher Neuberger, owner of the
Boston store of this city, and one
Of its richest women, petitioned to-
day to change her name to Mrs.
Nellie Netcher Newbury. It is all
because, as a business woman, her
attorney says, she has to write the
name so often, a hundred or more
times a day, and a shorter name
would be easier.