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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
LOCAL POLICE LOOK FOR MEN
ESCAPING The NEWPORT JAIL
-Four Prisoners Saw Their Way to
Freedom In Newport Jail at Early
Hour. Thursday-First jail
Delivery at Newport.

Maysville police and all other Of
ficers along the Ohio River are today
keeping close look out for four pris-
oners who escaped from the Newport
Jail at very early hour this morning
and got away before they were missed
by the Jail turnkey.
The fugitives are Charles Rick, Of
Cincinnati, who soon was to serve nine
months in Frankfort prison for
breaking a railroad car seal; Stanley
Hudson, no home, also under nine
months sentence at Frankfort for au-
tomobile theft, and John Hoover and
Harold Clark, homeless men, who have
been fined 81 and costs for trespassing
on railroad property. Hoover and
Clark were serving out their fine and
costs and had but two more days of
their five to remain In Jail.
Because of the hot weather Jailer
Mcnamara, taking pity on the men,
had allowed the prisoners the free
dom of "the boat" as the corridor d.
rectly In the rear of the northern
first floor tier is called.
The four plotters waited till all
the prisoners were supposed to re-
tire and then made their way into an
unoccupied cell instead of to their
proper cells. They had saws which
evidently had been smuggled in by
visitors and began work on two bars.
Lacking oil they used soap to silence
the work of the saws. Through an
aperture one foot square they wrig-
gled to freedom.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
REYNOLDS PLANT F|NEPLACE
FOR CHILDREN TO WORK
Superintendent Capllnger Reports to
State Labor Board on His Invest'
cation Of Local Plant and Re.
commends Children Work
There.

Superintendent VI. ]. Caplinger,
who is in charge Of the enforcement
Of the Federal and State Child Labor
laws in Maysville, a few days ago at
the request Of the local courts and the
parents OF many children, made a
careful investigation of the R. ]. Rey-
nolds Company's stemmery plant in
this city and wrote the State Labor
Board asking for direct ruling as to
whether or not children between the
ages of IA and 16 will be permitted to
work In the plant during the vacation
period.
Prof. Caplinger found the Reynolds
plant first-class in every respect. 1t
was one of the most sanitary plants he
had visited in Maysville with all ac-
commodations for women and chill
dren. He also discovered that the
children were not required to work
with or near any kind Of machinery In
their work and these facts we're set
out in his report to the State Labor
Board.
Accompanying his report on the in
vestigation sent to the State Labor
Board was a Recommendation that
children between the ages. Of IA and
16 years be permitted to work in this
plant during the vacation period and
it is expected that reply from these
communication will be received in a
very short time. F @-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
BETTER LIGHT THOSE
TAIL LIGHTS ON YOUR CAR

Automobile drivers have been given
plenty of warning about not properly
lighting their machines and yet there
were many out Wednesday evening
without their tail lights burning. The
police have thus far been very lenient
with the public but Chief Ort says this
law will be enforced in Maysvlle and
its taking long chance to go out on
the streets without all lights working
properly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
MT. OLIvET.MAYSvILLE
DAILY BUS SERVICE

Having been awarded the Mt. Olivet-
Maysville mail route, I will make daily
automobile trips between these towns
and will be prepared to haul freight
and passengers. Bus leaves Maysville
promptly at II a. m. each day return
ing at night Call Phone 22S.
BEN MIDDLEMAN.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
COLLEGE STUDENTS
GETTING HOME

Many Maysville young men and
young women are reaching home this
week from the colleges and universi-
ties of the country to spend their vaca-
ton period here with relatives. Mays
vile has many sons and daughters in
the institutions of higher learning in
this and other states.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
BOOSTING EUBANK'S CANDIDACY

Friends of Prof. r. s. Eubanks, of
Lexington. were in Maysville Wednes-
day and Thursday in the interest of
Prof. Eubank's candidacy for the
Democratic nomination fer Superin-
tendent of Schools. While the editor
educator has many friends in Mason
county, it is expected that he will have
to look elsewhere for his vote as the
Democrats of Mason county will stand
solidly behind Prof. W. p. King, Ma
son county man.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19

cessories taken are given officers who
are making search of a great scope
of country, They are calling upon
people who have missed machines or
parts thereof to report them, and have
the names of higher ups who are
implicated in this transaction. Wheth-
er they reach them or not no state
ment is made. The officials are as
founded at the extent of the operations
discovered throughout the country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
GAS CONTRACT ORDI.
NANCE PUBLISHED

In another part Of this issue will
be found published the city ordinance
embodying the contract with the
Maysville Gas Company for gas and
electricity. for another year All citi-
zens interested in the contract should
read this ordinance carefully.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE
FROM HUSBAND

Mrs. Ella Mitchell filed suit in the
Mason Circuit Court Thursday after
noon from her husband, Charles H.
Mitchell. In her petition she sets out
as grounds for the divorce, cruel treat
ment and drunkenness accompanied
by wasting of his estate The couple
was married in this city on September
4, 1913, and have no children. She
asks for an absolute divorce from the
bonds of matrimony, restoration to
her maiden name, Ella Shane, and all
proper and special relief.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
MAYSyILLE Is NOW
QUITE AN OIL TOWN

Maysville continues to be quite an
oil town and 1t is understood that
much oil business is being transacted
here every day. Oil leases are being
sold and traded by the wholesale most
every day. The establishment OF an
oil exchange here has been suggested
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
REMEMBER BAND CONCERT
Is TO BE ON FRIDAY

Remember the weekly band concert
in the band stand has been changed
from Saturday evening to Friday even
ing. At first the time was changed to
Thursday but it has now been moved
to Friday and the public is urged to
bear this In mind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19

Miss Allie Wells arrived last night
from Portland. Oregon. TO be the sum
mer guest Of her parents. Mr.. and MIRA
Robsrt Wells. 'ei East Second street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
STATE CLUB HEAD
HOLDS CONFERENCES

Mrs. Lafoon Riker, Of Harrodsburg
president Of the Kentucky Federation
of Women's Clubs was In Maysville
Wednesday and held several confer
ences with local club women on the
plans of the Federation for the year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
INVESTIGATION NEEDED

If reports are true on conditions
of nights on the Hill City pike, 1t
seems as though officials should make
an investigation of behavior In that
neighborhood. If necessary some ar
rests should be made to break up what
may prove serious nuisance.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
MANY HOGS NOW
GOING TO MARKET

Quite number OF hogs are now 60
ing to market through Market. They
are all fine ones and the price is now
said to be at q record breaking figure
Many Of the animals are being ship
ped by river.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
OKLAHOMA TO VIR.
GINIA BY AUTOMOBILE

Mr.. Joseph Campbell and family.
consisting of his wife, four daughters
and two sons passed through Mays
vile today in their large touring car
en- route from their home in Tulsa,
Okla, to Stanton, Va, to spend the
summer with relatives.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
FUNERAL FRIDAY MORNING

The funeral of Mr.. Patrick Walton,
who died at his home near Washing
ton late Wednesday will be held from
the late home on Friday morning at
10 o'clock and burial will be made in
St. Patrick's cemetery at Washington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Beckett have
returned to Maysville after a very en-
joyable bridal trip and are receiving
the hearty congratulations of their
many friends.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19

Mrs. Robert Newell and son, Robert,
left this afternoon for New Orleans,
La, called there by the death of Mrs.
Newell's son-in-law, Mr.. John jan
vier
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
PROF. KING FILES
DECLARATION PAPERS

Prof. w. P. King, native Of Mason
county. Superintendent Of the City
Schools of Newport, filed with Secre-
tary Of State Lewis, on Wednesday af-
ternoon declaration papers for the
race for the Democratic nomination
for Superintendent of Public Instruc-
.tion of Kentucky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
BOWLING.DANIEL

Mr. John W. Mcdaniel, aged 20, and
Miss Clara Bowling, aged %, both of
Ewing, were married at the parlors
of the Central Hotel this afternoon by
Rev. A. F. Stahl.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
CANDIDATE FOR LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR NOMINATION HERE

Hon. W. H. Shanks, of Lincoln coun-
ty, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Lieutenant Governor
of the state, was in the city today
in the interest of his race.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
PRAYER MEETING

Regular weekly prayer meeting SER
vice will be held at the First Baptist
church this evening at the usual hour
The public is cordially invited to at
tend this service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19
MASONIC NOTICE

Special communication of Maysville
Lodge No. 81 F. & A. M. this evening
at 1880. Work in E. A. degree.
L. H. VEALE, W. NJ.
c. P. Rasp, Secretary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-06-19

Messrs. Donald and Clarence Wood,
who have been attending college, are
home for the summer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
HINES VISITS CHICAGO
Railway Director General Speaks
Before Press Club.
Asserts Some Form of Private Man.
agement Will Follow End Of
Government Control.

Chicago, March 31.-Walker ID.
Hines, who made his first official visit
to Chicago as director general of rail
roads, speaking at a Press club din.
ner, said the time now is propitious
for solving the railroads problems
with the public more nearly apprecia.
tive OF the service of the lines than
ever before
Also he said, the expenditures re-
quired of the government for operation
of the roads would not show as great
a loss as many people suppose.
Observing how "the conflict has
made things happen more quickly"
While the world has been moving
rapidly toward the eight-hour day.
said Mr.. Hines, the issue came more
quickly with the war. The govern
ment had to follow a policy of uni
formity with respect to wages and
hours. Higher wages and improve
ments would have come anyway, bu,
the war made them come quicker.
In speaking of "a permanent solu
ton of the railroad question" the di
rector-general concluded by saying he
believed some form of private man
agement would follow the termina
ton of government control" But he
asserted the old plan of private opera
tion by some 10 companies would
never again be successful.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
Australian Peace Delegates 0p.
pose Wording of Monroe
Doctrine Amendment.
INSTANCES ARE CITED
Opposition Which Has Developed on
This Account May Result In
American Proposal Meet
ina With Defeat.

Paris, March 31.-The proposed
amendment to the league of nations
covenant regarding the Monroe doc
trine, the Australian peace delegates
have pointed out, providing for recog-
milton of the binding force of the poll
cies heretofore applied. would validate
and confirm Japanese claims to pre-
ponderance in China and the Orient.
Fear is expressed that the opposi-
tion which has developed on this ac-
count may jeopardize the amendment.
Experts are trying to find formula
that will overcome this objection, and
meanwhile the amendment has been
withheld from insertion in the cove
nant.
Premiers Discuss Poland.
The conditions of a preliminary
peace with Germany are still being
considered by President Wilson and
the premiers of Great Britain, France
and Italy. The four government heads
deliherated on the question OF the
Polish frontier, according to the news
papers, which believe that there will
be some difficulty In reaching an agree
meut on the principle Of the annexa-
tion to Poland of territory containing
two to three million Germans.
The papers believe that the council
will reach a decision sooner on the
question of reparations than on the
Polish question.
French Demand Saar Basin.
The council of four continued its ex-
animation into the question of the
German frontier. France claimed all
her 1914 frontier and the Saar Basin,
leaving to the German population not
included In the frontier political auton
omy.
1t was demanded by the French del
egate that the Rhine serve France az
neutral frontier, Germany having the
left bank of the stream without forti
fed works, troops or railways.
Increased precautions have been
taken to safeguard President Wilson
and the premiers with whom he is iI
daily conference. So carefully have
the plans been made that not even the
chief of the American secret service
squad is informed as to when the meet
fngs will take place.
Up to the present some OF the news
papers have carried schedules of tn,
movements of the President with thu
result that crowds invariably hav,
gathered to witness the arrival o
President Wilson and his conferees.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
War Department will Ask for
Volunteers to Join the
Army Overseas.
VETERANS WAY ENLIST
Those Desiring to See Service Abroad
viii Be Offered Opportunity in
Order to Relieve Men Wish
ing to Come Home.

Washington, March 31-The war
department has prepared an immedi-
ate call for $4,000 volunteers for SER
vice in Europe.
AS an incentive to enlistment, the
men will be offered early duty in
France as a relief for men In the Ex-
peditionary forces who wish to return
home.
Enlistment in this special force will
be for three years. The men will be
concentrated at Camp Meade, Mary
land, and probably will be sent over
seas in contingents of 1000.
Many Veterans Expected.
War department officials expressed
confidence that no trouble would be
experienced in raising the $4,000 men
or an even greater number If it should
be found that additional lncre4ueA.y
were necessary The bulk of the men
are expected TO come from recently
discharged troops, who after short
vacation" as civilians, desire to re-
turn to army life.
Another incentive expected to have
a decided effect on tho recruiting cam
paign is looked for among the men
who, after having been drafted and
trained, were prevented from going
overseas by the PRONUNCIATION of the
armistice. Opportunity to see service
in Germany it is thought, will cad
many of these 20 enlist
Would Be Trained Abroad.
A number of officers, probably 10 or
II, will be sent overseas with each In
crement of 1000 men leaving Camp
Meade. These will be used at the con-
centration camp to give the training
necessary to whip the men into organ
iZations and make the required ex-
.aminations. On arrival in Europe they
will take the place of officers who are
eligible for discharge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
RELIEF FOR AUSTRIA
Allies Are PerfeCting Plans to
Raise Blockade.
Council of Foreign Ministers Framing
Safeguards to Prevent Re-Export
of Supplies.

Paris, March 31.-At a council OF
the foreign ministers of the powers
held here it was decided to lift the
blockade OF German Austria as soon
as measures can be perfected for pre-
venting imports into that territory be-
ing exported to Germany.
The council named commission to
inquire into the Moroccan question and
then took up the question of the from
tiers of Schleswig.
These announcements were made in
an official communique given out as
follows:
"A meeting at which Mr. Lansing,
Mr.. Balfour, Mr. Pichon, Baron Sou.
nino and Baron Maxine were present
took place.
In regard to the blockade of Ger
man-Austria it was agreed that all re-
strictionS on commerce should be
raised in that region as soon as the
necessary machinery had been estab-
lished in order to prevent re-export to
Germany"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
Firm in Attitude That Polish
Troops Must Not DiSembark
at Danzig.
MAY HALT ARMISTICE
German Government Moving Up
Troops and Guns Following Refusal
--sulgarians Mobiiizing on Serbi-
an Front According to Report.

Berlin, March 31.-The lokal
Anzeiger publishes a statement
that it understands a suspension
of the arnistice with the Entente
Allies is possible.
Copenhagen, March 31.-The
German goVernme nt's reply to the
Allied demand that Polish troops
be allowed to land at Danzig, de-
clared the armistice requires that
only the Allies be permitted free
dom in crossing the Vistula river,
according to advices from Bcfitf..
Paris. March, 31.-Serbian peace
delegates are reported to have received
information that Bulgarian troops are
mobilizing on the Serbian frontier
General Pechitch, assistant chief Of
the Serbian general staff, is under
stood to have left Paris for Belgrade.
The Polish situation, which has be-
come highly important through Ger
many's apparent defiance regarding
Danzig, was discussed by the Allied
leaders.
Huns Moving Up Troops.
Information has been received by
the French government that, follow
ing Germanys refusal to allow Polish
divisions from France to land at Dan
zig, the Germans have begun to move
new troops and heavy guns into that
region.
The big four" was expected to ar
rive at some definite decision as to
how this new crisis will be met. 1t
was believed the delegates feel that
the situation demands immediate and
firm pressure be brought to bear on
the Germans
The recent note sent by the Allies
to the German armistice commission
at Spa regarding the landing of Cen
eral Hallers Polish forces at DarZig
did net take the form of an ultimatum
as stated by the Berlin newspapers,
according to Marcel Hutin in the Echo
de Paris.
The big four" and the foreign min
listers, in their present conferences,
are covering the vast territory extend
ing from the Rhine to the Nistula and
from the Adriatic to the Baltic. In
addition there is the ever present ques-
ton of reparation.
Red Peril uppermost.
The Bolsheviki, however, continue to
form the principal subject for informal
discussion among the delegates. A
military policy regarding the bolshe'
Wiki, apparently, is taking more def.
mite form and the summoning of Gen
eral Mangin to Paris is regarded as
significant, in connection with plans
advanced by the French. These plans
anticipate establishment of firm line
from the Black sea to the Baltic to
hold back the tide of bolshevism
Whether such plan will remain de.
fensive or would assume the offensive
as the best means OF defense, is prob
lematical
1t is now revealed that William Bul
lit, special investigator for the Ameri
can delegation, saw Premier Lenine
while in PetrogTad. When his report
is made public it is expected to reveal
much interesting information covering
points that hitherto have been hazy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
Life for Murder PIotter.

st. Louis, March 31.-Leroy N.
Bundy, East st. Louis negro dentist,
was sentenced to life imprisonment in
the penitentiary, in the circuit court at
Waterloo, H. Bundy has been on trial
since March Is for conspiracy to muir
der in connection with the deaths of
Detectives Samuel Coppedge and
Frank Wodley. July l, 1917, which in
cited the massacre of negroes the fol
lowing day. Immediately following the
reading of the verdict. attorneys for
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
Poisons Son and Self.

Milwaukee, March 31.-Mrs. Emma
La Chapelle, 26 years old, OF Puritan,
Mich, and her son, Francis, 6, were
found unconscious on a street on the
upper East side, suffering from poison
ing. The woman died before reaching
the hospital and small hopes are en-
tertained for the boys recovery. The
police say the woman gave poison to
her son and then took some herself.
Mrs. La Chapelle was visiting relatives
here. They could give no reason for
her act.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31

Washington, Mach 31.-Advances
by the War Finance corporation to
keep the rail transportation system OF
the country in operation until Con-
gress can make necessary appropria-
tions reached total OF nearly s135.-
100000. Eleven more loans were an
nounced, amounting to $12.549,z ,z00. The
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific re-
ceived the largest sum today, $780,
600. The Lehigh Valley was supplied
$2,400,000. the New York Central S..
100000, and the Chicago. Milwaukee
& st. Paul, S1,6OO,O0O.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
ENTIRE GARRISON is SLAIN

Indian Uprising Occurs in Formosa
Province, Argentine.
Buenos Aires, March 31.-A general
Indian uprising in Formosa province
Is reported and it is said that one tribe
has sacked the fort at Yunka, killing
the garrison of two noncommissioned
officers and Is soldiers. The Indians
escaped, taking horses, munitions and
supplies from the fort. according to
reports.
National troops are being hurried to
the province, where many settlements
are said to have been attacked by the
outlaws.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
POLICE oUELL DISORDERS
Election Returns Precipitate Riots at
Buenos Aires.

Buenos Aires, March 31-Mounted
gendarmes, armed with rifles, patrolled
the Avenida de Mayo after two threat
ened clashes between Socialist and
Radical party supporters watching the
newspaper bulletin boards on which
the returns from last Sundays elec-
tions were being posted.
When the last returns were posted,
showing additions to the big lead Of
the Socialists, the Radicals, support
ers of President Irigoyen, set up a
shout of long live the president" !"
Members of the two groups attempted
to charge each other and were pre-
vented only by strong police guards.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
PALMER DESIRES NEW LAW
Attorney General Will Urge Act to
Punish Sedition.

Washington, March 31.-Congress
will be asked for a new law by At
torney General Palmer if the Depart
ment of Justice finds it impossible to
deal with lawless agitation after the
proclamation of peace and the attend.
ant expiration of the espionage act
under which prosecutions for seditiou
are now brought.
Anyone who is counting upon be-
ing able to advocate sedition in this
country with impunity after the ex-
piration Of the espionage act, will find
himself sadly mistaken" said the at
torney general.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-03-31
ORDERED TO SELL STOCKS
Wealthy Germans Must Dispose of
Them to Obtain Food.

Berlin, March 3l.-All foreign in
terest-bearing securities except Aus
trian. Hungarian, Bulgarian, Turkish
and Russian in the possession of Ger
mans or residents of Germany must
be surrendered to the banks for the
government from April 2 to IL, in or
der to help pay for food delivered to
Germany, according to a decree of
DR.. Schiller, the minister of finance
The list includes American railroad
stocks, Steel trust obligations and New
York city loans. The price to be paid
will be the local stock excange rate
on Dec 80, 1918, or the nearest ad-
jacent date if the stocks were unlisted
that day