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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
HELD TO GRAND JURY
ON ROBBERY CHARGE
"Sheep' White, COlored Man Just Back
From the Army, Must Go Before
Grand Jury to Face Highway
Robbery Charge.

In the local police court this after
noon William sheep" White was
given an examining trial on charge
Of highway robbery and was held to
the next session of the Mason County
Grand Jury under a five hundred dol
lar bond which he was unable to give
1t will be remembered that in Au-
gust, 1917, Mr.. William Slack was
struck in the head by some one in
Graves Alley and badly wounded. The
man who struck him is said to have
taken from his pockets sum OF
money in excess of $12.
On the night of the robbery officer
brennan saw White and Mr.. Slack go
into Graves alley in twenty-five min
utes he found Mr.. Slack wounded on
the street. Since that time White has
been away from Maysville, returning
hare once but keeping away from the
police, who searched the town for him.
He later joined the army and only two
weeks ago was discharged having just
returned from France where he serv-
ed.
White was convicted once before, 1t
will be remembered, in the Mason Cir
cult Court for robbing an aged man of
large sum of money after he had
knocked him in the head in the Cen
trail Tobacco Warehouse.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
ALABAMA BELLE LEADING
WOMAN FOR TOM MOORE

in Thirty a Week" Tom Moore's
second Goldwyn Vehicle, he has a
leading woman new to Goldwyn pic
lures. She is Tallulah Bankhead
granddaughter of United States Sen
ator John H. Bankhead of Alabama
and daughter of Representative Bank
head, of the same state, both serving
together in the same congress See
Thirty Week" at the Pastime We'd
nesday, August g.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

found relief from pain and feel SO much
better than | use to. When I hear of
any girl suffering as / did l tell them
how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound helped me. - DELINA
MARTIN, 20 Bowers ST.. Nashua, NH.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, therefore is perfectly safe rem
edy to give your daughter, who suffers
from such painful periods as did Miss
Martin.
The reason so many girls write
Lydia E. Pin.ham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for advice, is because from their
40 years experience they have store of
knowledge which is invariably helpful.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
GOVERNOR WINSOvER
CARROLL BY A Big
MAJORITY IN PRIMARY
Nine Of the Eleven Congressional Dis
tricts in State Carried by Black
In Election Which Is Surprise
Even to Black Forces Over
State-Early Defeats
POllitt.


Governor James D. Black, of Bar
bourville, won the Democratic nomi-
nation for governor in the statewide
primary Saturday by approximately
$4,000 majority over Judge John D.
Carroll, Chief Justice Of the Kentucky
Court of Appeals in very surprising
election. Even the Governors warm
est supporters were not expecting
anything like the majority which he
rolled up. Nine of the eleven con-
gressional districts in the state were
carried by Black and early Saturday
evening Judge Carroll conceded his
defeat and congratulated Governor
Black.
Other winners were: Lieutenant
Governor, W. H. Shanks; Secretary of
State, Mat. s. Cohen; Auditor, Henry
NJ. Bosworth; Attorney General, Frank
E. Daugherty; Clerk Court of Appeals,
John A. Goodman; Commissioner of
Agriculture, John w. Newman; Super
intendent of Public instruction close
between Rice Eubank, of Lexington
and Lee Foster, of Hopkinsville, Prof.
w. P. King, native Mason countian.
Election I'm Mason
Judge Carol carried Mason county
by small majority receiving 531
votes to Governor Blacks 1854. Early
in the race 1t was generally conceded
that Carroll would carry Mason coun-
ty by near 500 votes.
Mason county remembered her ia
vorite son on the ticket and Prof. w.
P. King received 622 votes to Eubank's
1O7 and Fosters 81. King received
more votes than any man on the tick
ct.
Calvert Early ran away with Ber-
nard Pollitt in the Representative race
receiving SIS votes to Pollitts 997,
This was really the only race in which
any interest was taken in the city of
Maysville.
Republican Congressman Chosen
The most sensational happening on
election day was the election of King
Swope, of Danville, over Judge Chas
A Hardin, veteran Democratic politi-
clan, to Congress in the Eighth dis
trict which never before elected a Re
publican Congressman but once
Swope carried Harrodsburg, Hardin S
own town, by q votes Swope's ma
jority will be between 1900 and 400
votes.
Although there was little interest
in the Republican primary race, it APP
pears that Charles l. Dawson has won
the nomination for Attorney General
ard that e. c. Kash, of the Ninth Con
gressional District, has won the Rail-
road Commissioners race. Both OF
these men were big favorites in Mason
county receiving practically the en-
tire Republican vote here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
MURPHYSyILLE CASE RESULTS
IN DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANTS

Basil Stevenson and William Mid
dleton were tried this morning before
, SQUIRE Fred w. Bauer and jury on
charges of disturbing public gather
ing This case grew out of the al
leged disturbance of a church fete al
Murphysville several days ago. After
hearing all the evidence the jury dis
missed both defendants.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
APPEAL FILED

Appeal was taken today from the
Judgment of the Mason Quarterly
Court to the Masin Circuit Court in
the case of Wheatley VS.. the Sardis
Milling Company. This case has beer
twice before tried and in each trial
the result was practically the same.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
SCHOOL. GIRL
Tells OTHERS
How They Can Find Relief
From Periodic Sufferings.
Nashua, N. H" / am nineteen years
old and every month for two years /

had Such pains that
l would often faint
and have to leave
school. / had such
pain l did not know
what to do with my
self and trie d 80
many remedies that
We're of no use. !
read about Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
t a b lie Compound
in the newspapers
and decided to try it,
and that ia how I
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Misses Allilee King, Frances Tug
gle and Wallihgford Of Mason county
are camping at Bowman Springs for
q few days.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Some five or six trials under the fish
and game laws Of the state in Squire
Fred w. Bauer's court this afternoon
are attracting much attention. Most
all the men of the Murphysville neigh
borhood are attending court today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
ONLY FAIR COURT DAY CROWD

There was only fair sized court
day crowd in Maysville today but bust
ness was good with the merchants.
The usual number of trading horses
were in the city but there was little
cattle offered. Prices for the offerings
were said to have been good.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

The Ice Company has refused to
recognize any appeals for ice from out
OF this city, except in the case of Au-
gusta, where a small amount was
shipped on account of an unusual con-
diiion there, due to an epidemic of
typhoid fever.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
BOY Run. OVER BY AUTO

The young son of Mr.. Charles Fields,
OF the county was run over by an auto
az Second and Market streets late this
afternoon but was not seriously in
jured.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

The Maysville Boys Band played a
concert on the streets Monday after
noon and also furnished music at the
Washington Opera House where the
Maysville Fourth Of July picture was
shown for the first time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

There will be meeting Of the Chau-
taIqua committee of the Maysville
Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber
OF Commerce building this evening
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Mrs. T. Neal Hubbard and son
Charles, have returned to their hone
in this city after spending several
weeks with her parents in Covington.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Mr.. E. 8. Montgomery has been ap-
pointed special policeman and is on
guard duty at the Maysville Water
Works
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Mr.. A. l.. Merz Of Merz Bros, left
Sunday morning for Eastern points on
business.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

turned this afternoon from a trip to
Mineral Wells, Texas.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
Your OPPORTUNITY

Our special lot of summer coats
and trousers at $8.7b are most all
gon'. Very few left,
Cute a range of the $3.50 lot
on hand, but going rapidly.
The $15 lot is keeping pace with
the rest.
These values will not again be
brought to your attention. If you
want one of these bargains, come
in as soon as you can.
All of our straw hats greatly re-
duced.
Get ready for the big MAYS
WILLIE CHAUTAUQUA, the
Fairs and Campmeetings.
Keep cool and be pleasant these
warm days. Our merchandise will
help.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04

Ledger Service-Efficiency
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-08-04
LOST

LCST-On Saturday afternoon in the
down town business district, pock-
etbook containing about S23 in pa
per money and some small change.
Finder will please leave at the Ledg-
er office or with Mrs. Frances Smith,
R. D. and receive reward. 4-3t
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
CONGRESSIONAL. APPROVAL
 OF PRESIDENTS ACTION

Washington. Dec. 24.-Leadefs in congress generally expressed approval of the presidents action in postponfng return of the railroads
 T think the president has done the right thing" said Senator Cummins of Iowa, chairman Of the senate inter- state commerce committee and chair man of the subcommittee which framed the legislation known as the Cummins bill. Tt would have been very unfnr4i-1'>- -a f t1|o ',eqds had been turned back before necessary legisla ten was enacted. LeSis!ation to meet conditions in connection with the re- version of the properties undoubtedly will be sent to the president within the next month. It may be possible to complete the legislation before the end of January"
 Favorable Comment.
 Roanoke, Va, Dec. 24-N. D. Maher. president of the Norfolk and Western railway and director of the Pocahcr- tas region of the railroad administra- ton, tonight praised President Will sons decision not to return the raii- roads to private control until March l.
 St. Louis. Mo, Dec. 24-B. F. Bush southwest regional railroad director and corporate president of the Mis- souri Pacific, tonight asserted Pres ident Wilson acted wisely in not re- turning the railroads to private own ershiD before March l.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
93,OOO Fur Coat For a Christmas Gift

New York, Dec. 24-An American woman, the wife, sister, mother, or daughter of as postwar Croesus Cher identity is the secret of big Brook lyn fJirrier), received on Christmas dolman, a garment of rare 1oveliness, consisting of 93 skins from animals trapped in the interior of the Burgesin region of wild Siberia.
 This extraordinary price, paid for a luxury weighing a little more than five pounds was at the rate of s1,062 an ounce. The coat was valued ap- proximately at 52> times it's weight in gold. And yet, this Brooklyn firm, which has trading posts in Alaska, Russia and ether good and forbidding regions of the world, says that sa- bles this year are mot the most ex- pensive furs." An advance of 50 to 75 per cent. has been made in these gifts for the rich since last spring.
 The palm for the highest priced furs, however, must be awarded to the f1n- est natural black foxes which, at pres ent, are bringing $7,500 a pair. enough to make a "set" consisting of scarf or neckpiece and huff. Last year the price was s5,000. Natural silver lures come next at s1,5e0 to s6,000 a pair and it was said that there has been a bigger demand for them this winter than ever before. The numer- ous fox ranches" new industry which sprang from a successful breed- ing on Prince Edward Island, it was stated. had no effect on the market price of the wild belts.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

ment and appurtenances commonly used upon or operated as a part of such railroads and systems of trans portation; and
 Whereas, I now deem it needful and desirable that all railroads, s'-s- tems of transportation and property now under such fedora lcontrol~be relinatished therefron; now. there fore, under authority of Section IA of the federal control act approved March 21, 1918, and of all other puw- CTS and. provisions of law thereto me enabling I, Woodrow Wilson, presi- dent of the United States, do hereby relinquish from federal control effec- tive the first day of March, 1920. at 1201 o'clock d. r1.. all railroads. sys- tems of transportation and property, of whatever kind taken or held under such federal control and not hereto fore relinquished, and restore the same to the possession and control of their respective owners.
 Walker. D. Hines. director general of railroads, or His success or i'll office, is hereby authorized and directed, through such agent and agencies as he may deterfflire in any manner not inconsistent with the provisions of said act of March 21, 1918; to ad1ust.
 
 the making of agreements for com pensation, and all duestions and dis putes of whatsoever nature arising out of or incident to federal control, until otherwise provided by proclamation of the president or bv act of congress. and generally to do and perform as fully in an respects as the president is authorized to do. all and singular the acts and things necessary or proper in order to carry into effect this nroc- lamatior and the relinauishmerit of said railroads, systems of transporta ton and property.
 For the purposes of accounting and for all other purposes; this pr6eiama tion shall become effective on the first day of March. 1920 at 12.0' a. m.
 "In witness whereof. I have here unto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed. Done by. the president, through l Newton D. Baker. secretary of war in the District of Columbia. this 24tf day of December. the year Of oiir Lord one thousand nine hundred and nine teen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the one |
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
TO ADMINISTER ESTATE or
 "EMPERoR OF THE SAHARA

New York, Dec. 24-Tswo adfnfnis- trators were appointed here today to gather up the assets of the estate of Jacques Lebaudy. Emperor of the Sahara" who was shot and killed by his wife last January. One of them will represent Countess Marie Theresa Jeanne Lebaudy De Se1s, sister of the wealthy eccentric, and the other the widow.
 The confess began contest, con- tending that Mrs. Lebaudy never was Ieg1A married to. her brother. but an agreement has been reached whereby the sister and Mrs. Lebaudy will di- vide the estate. The administrators filed bonds of S5,Oo0,oOo, ,00o. They will leave soon for Paris to catalogue the assets of the estate in Trance.
 It was estimated that the value of the estate was $6,000, ,ooa. Lebaudy owned the controlling interest in a mining property in the Transvaal and a large share in what is said to be the richest silver mine in Bolivia. The surrogate was told that the Bolivian interests would be lost unless imne diate action was taken to protect the estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

J. ". Argenbright, a local fur ir1- porter with a firm nearly a century old, explained that the war had help ed to make America ''the greatest fur producing country in the world, both for variety, oiiality and dressing" He
 said that while there was a duty of 90, per cent. on manufactured furs and 35 per cent. on dressed skins, at pres e1lt there is ilo duty on raw pelts en-
 tering the United States and this en- abled New York to equal if not surpass
 Paris and other European fur centers
 Fur prices were as high, he said, if not higher, abroad
 Mf. Argehbfight said the sea otter, of which not more than 15 had been
 marketed throughout the world the past year, is perhaps the rarest fur. It is coarser and heavier than sable or fox, pelt weighs about ten pounds and would bring about $5.00o It is used for collars, cuffs or capes, Tn color 1t is dark brown, tinged. with silver.
 The only cheap" furs in the New York retail market at present, it was said, are Russian pony and Australian coney tor rabbit). Coats of these ma terials, trimmed in beaver Or nutrfa are selling for from $300 to s400. A
 year ago they brought half the money | The abundance of money in America another dealer pointed out, had stim-
 ulated a revival in Hddson Bay and i Alaska seal. Coats of this fur which some years ago could be purchased for l $500 to s400, are now bringing $S5C to s1;e00.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
ASSISTANCE FOR GERMANY
 IS ESSENTIAL FOR EUROPE

WashAgton, Dec. 24-The fate of Europe is so closely interwoven with that of Germany that the other Euro, pean nations should lend her every as- sistance in the organization and maintenance of stable government, General Tasker H. Bliss. American representative on the supreme 2 war conucil, said today in talk with newspaper men.
 Present unrest in Europe is due all most entirely to Jnfavorable economic conditions; General Bliss said but this could be rapidly and wholly corrected if all Europe combined resources in the effort.
 General Bliss suggested the pooling of necessities and raw materials uh- der one man who would be designated director general of supplies" and who would have associated with him a director general of distribution" to see that supplies were aRportioned where most urgently needed
 Declaring that food production in Europe this year would be from 30 to S3 per cent. of normal, General Bliss expressed the conviction that there would be enough for all if properly distributed and that therefore there was no real reason for famine in any part of Europe.
 General Bliss said the fear of a re- vival of German militarism had been greatly exaggerated that no reports which had reached him indicated the return of Junker domination and moreover under the terms Of the peace treaty, the German army. and muni- ton facilities were so reduced as to make her come back as a coInbatant hopeless.
 Discussing the quotations of the war council, General Bliss expressed the opinion that the successful out come of the war was directly attrib- | utable to the adoption of a unified command If this had been in 1914, he said, the war would have been ma terially shortened the Russian revo- lution probably prevented and mill lions Of lives saved in unsuccessful military operations undertaken by each of the allies acting alone,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
COUNTY Y" PROJECTS FOR 1920

Community work has been organized and promoted for the people in Cen ter Groton. A successful tri-county camp was conducted last July for three weks and "A boys and two laders were enrolled frem ten communities in the county.
 Other activities of the past-year fol- low: Five boys attended the life train ing conference for high school boys at Camp Beckett, Mass. Twenty two boys and three leaders were enrolled from ten communities of the county field in the Bridgeport conference, Oe- tober A, 1919 Seven of these boys dave joined the church.
 Many men are being, developed in various capacities of leaF ership. Eibh- teen .codnty committeeman, 42 local committeeman and eight leaders of To- cal groups. County Secretary Keller has been appointed superintendent of the s boys work department of. the County Sunday School Association.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

"a a4 A & 4 a5 ;
 An annual older boys conference to be held in Groton in February, fath- CT and son banquets to be held in the various communities of the county in February, promotion of summer camp for the month of July and. or ganization of additional local Y. M. C.. A. units in new communities are a few of the projects which the county Y. M. c. A. ssecretaries will carry out in New London county during the year 1920.
 Two secretaries are now giving their full time to the development of the work in this county. Group work is now reaching 12e boys with a fourfofd programme under Christian leaders in communities as follows:
 Oakdale, H. G. Dart. Palmertown, W. W. Lyman; Colchester, H. w. Webb; Fitchville, O. S. Naples; Jew ct City, John P. Post; Old Lyme, H, Applebey; Flanders, s. A. Kidd; Old Mystic, F.. Sterlings
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
EXPORTING HIS WINE TO
 PREVENT ITS SEIZURE

New York. Dec. 24.-Ffteen years ago Miguel s. Alvarez imported many casks of wines bequeathed him by his father from Spain, and transported them across the American continent to his home at Pasadena, Calf. STo- day he aecompanied 4S of those same casks-containing vintages from twen- ty to thirty-five years old-on the steamer Antonio Lopez, bound "fback home" from these prohibition shores.
 Senor Alvarez said he was taking. the casks home to guard against pos sible chance of losing them through legal action" in the United States,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
TROUBLE OVER COMPULSORY
 VACCINATION IN TORONTO

Toronto. Ont. Dec 24-Justiee Su- therland refused today the application of the provincial board Of health for an order to compel the city of Toronto to carry cut the compulsory vaccina- tion order. In his judgment he holds that the Ontario board of health can not enforce such an order but if the Ontario attorney general consents to be added to the application, he will give it further hearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
NEW YORK POLICEMEN ARE
 GUARDING HOMES OF WEALTHY

New York, Dec. 24.-A reminder that even the spirit of Christmas has no influence on the spirit of anarchy was given New York tonight when orders were issued for special police details to guard the homes Of wealthy and prominent citizens tomorrow. Members of the ''bomb squad" have been assigned to watch radical head quarters throughout the city in order to forestall a possible demonstration by friends of the Reds" deported on the stransport sRufora
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
CHRISTMAS EVE WAS
 QUIET IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec 24-For the first time in many years, Christmas eve in downtown Chicago was drab affair, with only the. theatres ministering to crowds. Hotel managers called their realm a desert" and said prohibition did it.
 Empty tables and deserted pron1e nades in hotels and some cafes made dining halls and corridors seem sepulchral. s5....
 Early in the evening the shopping throngs were homeward bound and shopgirls in stores remaining open late had little to do. While travel on the railroads was heavy, Chicago s population had prepared for an old fashioned Christmas at, home. the overstocked Christmas tree market providing thousands free and many more thousands at a few cents apiece.