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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
COL. HOUSE BACK;
HEALTH IMP AIRED
Presidents Confidential Adviser
Will Rest Before Going
to Washington
UNCERTAIN AS TO PLANS

New York, Oct. 13.--Suffcring with
an attack Of gall stones. complicated by
a severe cold. Colonel f.. NJ. House
confidential adviser to President vii.
son and member of the American peace
delegation, who arrived here yesterday
from France. remained in seclusion a,
his home today.
Colonel House hoped by a week rest
to regain his health sufficiently to be
able to go to Washington.
In brief interview with newspaper
men before he went to his home, Colonel
House was asked to comment on re-
ports that he planned to sever his con e
ncction with diplomatic affairs. He re-
piled:
That all depends upon my health.
intend to serve as long as | am physi =
cally able"
Colonel House remained in bed to-
day, but statement issued at his hotel
said that he was feeling better and
rested we'll last night
Colonel House was a passenger
aboard the army transport Northern
Pacific. which docked at Hoboken
Saturday afternoon
Reporters long acquainted with him
suggested that he might not feel equal
to answering Il few questions about
conditions in Europe and other mat :
tcrs in which the public is vitality in :
terestcd
The colonel, with characteristic af-
liability and a twinkle in his eye. which
implied that he was to be no more dis =
coursivc than of old, replied; "Not at
all. Ask away. My doctor told me ]
ought not to see the reporters. but |
said no. that | had always tried to
satisfy the boys and that | didn't want
to disappoint them"
The twinkle rejecting secret amuse =
mentor Colonel House, was not toe
sick to enjoy a little jest--came again.
Do YOU know anything about Presi
dent Wilson's real condition--anythine
more than has been given to the pub
lic:" was asked.
Not a thing" he said. ''All tn,
information | have was contained il
the bulletins issued by Doctor Gray
son and wirelesSed to the ship. Mrs
House and ! We're deeply concerned
when we heard that the President wa,
i'll. but we know no more than anybody
else. Under the circumstances, lackin.
precise information | cannot say any
thing of interest about that natter
a report has come from Washing
ton that you are returning to advis
/ the President to abdicate for a time il
favor of the Vice Prcsident?'
Nonsense - said the colonel, spirit
Cdly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
EXPECT SHANTUNG
NOTE THIS WEEK
Leaders Hope That Within Ten
Days All Amendments Will
Be Disposed Of
STRENGTH TEST IMMINENT

washington. Oct. 13 13.--lmminence of
another test Of strength in the Senate
controversy over the German peace
treaty overtops in interest and i'm
nortance all matters likely to come be-
fore Congress this week, Leaders in
the treaty fight regard vote on the
Shantung amendments to the treaty late
this week as assured. and hope that
within ten days all other amendments
"an be disposed of.
Debate on the Shantung amendments
will be continued today by Senator
Lodge, chairman of the foreign relations
committee and author of the pending
amendments. Reading of the treaty text
viii be continued, and by Wednesday 1t
is hoped to conclude the formal reading
and proceed to vote on the Shantung
section.
To expedite treaty considerations. ltc-
publican and Democratic leaders are ne
gotiating for an agreement for an earlier
convcning hour and also for uninter-
ruptcd consideration of the document. 1t
is aimed to introduce this new speed
inoun" program Wednesday.
Following disposal of the Shantung
amendments to the treaty, Senate lead.
ers plan to take up the six to one.
amendment of Senator johnson. who is
expected to return tomorrow from his
western speaking trip. Leaders of both
parties in tho Senate agree that the vote
on Senator Johnsou'S proposal, aimed
to equalizc British and American voting
strength in tho league of nations. will be
very close Several days. it is expected,
will be passed in debate on the amend
ment.
BY the time amendments to the treaty
are disposed of and reservations come
up for action. Democratic leaders hope
President Wilson will have recovered
sufficiently from his illness to allow the
holding of conferences.
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recognizes the seriousness Of the situa
ton, particularly as the extremist forces
are evidently waiting to rush the coun-
try into complete industrial confusion.
1t is not improbable that Mr.. Com
pers and his associates may decide to
accept certain decisions of the confer
ence under protest, with the ultimate
aim of having them reversed or modified
as the work proceeds.
One demand of the labor group upon
which the other groups can unite is
the proposition to halt immigration
for period of years. The prominence
of the unnaturalized agitator and his
TN American followers in recent labor
disturbances is a potential argument
in its favor. Its importance is fur
ther enhanced by statements that mil
lions of Germans, eager to escape con
ditions in their own land, are wait
ing the first opportunity to emigratC
to this country.
Several South American republics
have already barred them through fear
I OF lue NpIlndDS intriguing character,
| Labor's claim is that the United States
should bar all immigration till the
world returns to an approximately
normal condition.
4 consideration that has not been
mentioned is the influence this con 70
! ference will have on the international
| labor conference which meets here on
! October %, Delegations from many
! Of the allied nations are already er
route. England and France have their
| advance guard here. Japan is sending
| delegates and a staff of sixty experts
who are now on the Pacific.
The work of our own conference
will doubtless have marked influence
on the greater conference in view ot
the advanced position which this ma
tion holds before the world.
Play Into Extremists Hands
Another phase of this complex sit
uation presents an anomaly. The en-
ployers' group. and the representative
Of capital have. by their declaration
of principles, advocate the elimination
of unions. Yet in this contention
capital, unthinkingly perhaps, is play
ing into the hands of the radical anC
syndicalist.
These extremists not only hate cap,
itaI but they detest unions. They de
mand revolution. For labor unions a
they exist they would substitut,
soviets; for employers management
and superintendents, irresponsible
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
RAFFLEs WORKS CLUB
With "Mrs. r." He Gets Wraps and
Auto Tires at Dance

Mr. and Mrs. Rafflcs, fashionable
dressed. visited the West Chester Golf
Club late Saturday night, and when
they left three expensive wraps and
eleven automobile tires went with them.
The clubs weekly dance was in prog
ross when a large racing roadster purred
up to the club entrance. \ woman,
handsomely gowncd, and man in eve
ming clothes stepped out.
The woman went into the clubhouse.
Scores of dancers saw her walk up
stairs. but she was accepted Immediately
for what she appeared to be--n guest.
Several minutes later she left the club
carrying three costly wraps.
Meanwhile. it is presumed, her com
panion took spare tires from motorcars
parked near the club. A half hour
later, when the dance ended, the thefts
were discovered
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
STEEL STRIKE IS BIG ROCK
AT INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE

committees of workers. They would,
in other words. RuSsanizc American
labor.
No matter what critics and casual
observers may say this whole contro
verSy. after all, settles around the
question of union or no union or
rather plant unions and the open shop.
Other general issues are subordinate.
even those of wages and hours of
service and the principle Of arbitra
tion.
There has been some criticism of
Judge Gary appearing in the confer .
once as one of the representatives of
ghe people. 1t is not on the score of
his fitness or his right to membership.
1t is that his place rightly is in the
employers group.
Gary May Withdraw
The positions is scarcely tenabp in
view of the other extreme which is
represented by John Spargo, the social e
list. but more conspicuously by Bert NJ.
Jewell, heretofore classed among labor
leaders as a mild radical, who is one
of the officials of tho American Fedora =
! tion Of Labor, yet member of the
peoples group.
It is possible that Judge Gary may
not continue as member of the com 70
mission to the end of its work. There
have been intimations that he has
considered asking the appointment of
an alternate or substitute. This is not
as a result of any criticisms of his
position. but the burden of his re
sponsibility as head of the Steel Cor
poration demands the greater portion
of his time. 1t will not be surprising
if such action be taken by him once
the conference gets thoroughly under
way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
KLINE FROM HARRISBURG
Maynard's Electrician Formerly EN-
pIoyed by BethIehem Steel Co.

Harrisburg. Oct. 13.-Wiliam f.
Kline. master electrician in the United
States air service. Harrisburg resi-
dent shared in the honors won by
Lieutenant r. w. Maynard in his trip
across the continent. Kline. before
entering the air service. was an clectr
clan in the employ of the Bethlehem
Steel Company. His wife has received
the following telegram:
ARRIVED safe in Frisco: first in"
Kline is native of Gettysburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
READING HAS $4,000 FIRE
Bard Hardware Store Blaze Causes
Damage to Adjoining Buildings

Reading, Pa, Oct, 13.-Fire of un-
determined origin Sunday afternoon
burned out part of the Bard Hardware
Company's store, causing loss of about
$4,000. The fire started in the oil.
paint and varnish section and spread
until fire wall checked its progress in
one direction. Ten companies Of FIRE
men managed to subdue it after three
hours hard work.
Meyers four story department estaG-
lishment, next door, was damaged by
smoke and water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
U. S. TO SELL MANY CAMPS
Mills, Shelby, Chattanooga, chleka
mauoa, ooIethorpe Among Them

Washington. Oct. 13.-(By a. PD
Camps Mills. Mineola. l.. l., and
Shelby. Hattosburg, Miss. the can
tonments in Chickamauga and Chatta-
nooga national parks. Fort oglethorpe,
Ga and government improvements at
Newport News. Va. are to be sold by
the War Department.
1t was announced today that sealed
proposals for Camps Mills and shelby
and the Georgia cantonments would be
opened here November 6 and for the
Newport News improvements No
vcmber II.
Separate bids on the water and sewer
systems and electric facilities at CAM
Mills will be- accepted.
Among improvements at Newpor
! News to be sold are Camps Alexander
| Hill and Stuart part of the amman EN-
barkaton depot and the hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
Marion Lawrence Speaks Toniobt

Marion Lawrence of Chicago, secrc
tary Of the International Sunday School
Association. will address the annual
meeting of the Presbyterian Sunday
School Superintchdents Association at
Holland Memorial Presbyterian Church
northeast corner Broad and Federal
streets tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
NATION NEEDS TEACHERS
100000 Positions Vacant or Filled
by Subs, Says National Report


Washington. Oct. l3.-More than
100000. positions in the public schools
are either vacant or filled by teachers
below standard. while attendance at
normal schools Las decreased 20 per
cent since 1916, according TO a report
of the National Education Association
made public today.
This shortage of trained teachers is
greatest in rural districts where sal
aries are lowest, the report said. In
six of the southern states one third of
the schools are reported without stand
ard tenchers. California shows com
bined shortage and below standard of
only 80 per cent, Massachusetts, 4A
per cent and Illinois per cent, as n
result of better salaries and conditions
of work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-13
Chauffeur Held In Daughton Death

Paris, Oct IL. --- Police authorities
have in custody, pending an inquiry,
the chauffeur who was driving the au.
killed Major William +. Daughton. of
Washington. ID. c.. when the latter
attempted to cross the Champs Elysees.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

Officers of the Dixie Highway
Association will make an inspec-
ton trip over the road between
Lexington and Knoxville, start
ing from Lexington Sunday,
May II. President MN. Allison,
of Chattanooga, with Directors
Thomas Taggart, of French Lick,
Car. G. Fisher, of Indianapolis,
and A. F. Sanford, of Knoxville,
will compose the official party
and all good road boosters are
invited to join them and make
this inspection trip. The people
are anxious to rush the uncom.
pleted portion of the Dixie High
way from Lexington to Knoxville
so this route can be used this
summer, and this inspection
party will endeavor to speed Ut
the work. 1t is probable thai
this party may reach Mt. Yer
non Sunday and spend the night
here. Citizens along the way
welcome these men who are
trying 30 push the good thing
along.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09
Closing out sale at Drummonds
stores still going on.
WAR RISK INSURANCE.

Government insurance on lives
of soldiers and sailors will be
continued in effect automatically
for one month after the end OF
the month in which a man is
discharged from service, even, II
the man does not pay his prem.
iums, Henry D. Lindsey, Direc.
tor of the War Risk Insurance
Bureau. announced today. After
that time the policy is consid
cred to have lapsed and will be
lost unless application for rein
statement has been made. A
lapsed policy will be reinstated il
application is made within six
months. Another new ruling ol
the bureau is that physical disa-
bility of a discharged soldier viii
be recognized after his discharge
even though records show b,
was sound on leaving the ser
vice. Many men. anxious to b.
discharged, claim to be SOUND
physically, though they may
partially be disabled and latel
develop ailments which entitl'
them to free treatment in Gov
ernment hospitals,
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

The Reception given by the
Junior Class of Mt. Vernon
Graded and High School in honor
of the Seniors was greatly en-
joyed by those present. All but
a few were present that were
expected. Those present were:
Misses Christine Davis. Marion
Kincaid, Virginia Crawford, Ia,
bitha Hiatt, Marguerite WEIGH,
Hazel johnson, Virginia Bradley,
Anna Baugh, Myrtle Bryant,
Ruth Mullins. Lou Phillips. Mary
Langford, ' Georgia McFerron.
Sydney Crawford. Mary Gibson,
Helen Aultman, Rise Williams,
Ethel Azbill. Messrs. F. L
Thompson Jr.. Ramey Richards,
Arthur Cooper, Robert Fish,
John Albright, jamie Thompson,
Clyde Baker, Louis Miller, Rich
ard Cox, DR.. Owens, Milton
Moore, G. V. Lucy, Ralph Griffin.
Mesdames. Matthew Fenzel, Z.
V. Lucy, W. H. Kruger.
The reception was held at the
home of Mrs w. H. Kreuger
which was beautifully decorated
in the class colors, Green. and
Cream. Refreshments consisted
of cakes and BRICK ice cream.
The Seniors always look forward
to this annual event which must
be provided by the Junior Class.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09
Personal

Prot. ~. II. Lyou' WAS heie
Monday for q few hours.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Fish spent
Sunday with.London relatives.
Little Miss Sadie Neal Parrett
has been very sick for the past
few days.
Mrs. B. J. Bethurum is with
relatives here during the time
the Judge is holding court.
Sallie, the twelve year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Wade
Levisay, fell yesterday and broke
her arm.
Clyde Baker, who has had six
months service in France. ar
rived home yesterday with his
discharge.
T. B. Lair is reported very
sick. He has been unconscious
and il is feared that his trouble,
which has been malaria, will
run into pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Farmer,
of indianapolis, Ind, were with
Mr.. and Mrs. s. F. Bowman
last week. They will return
this afternoon from Mckee for
a few days longer with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bowman before returning
to their home. Mr.. and Mrs
Farmer were married in January
but no aunouncem ent was made
until few weeks ago.
Misses Stewart, Sprowle and
Aultman. Misses Marion Kincaid.
Julia Landrum, Bird Jones. Dixie
Gross, Ruby Cooper, Lucille
Albright, Ruth Mullins and Mr..
Arthur Cooper 60 to Winches-
!, ter to-day as delegates from the
Senior and Junior Christian En-
deavor societies of the Presby'
terrain and Christian churche.
to attend the State Convention
which meets in that city tonight
and holds over until Sunday
night. Other delegates who viii
go tomorrow are: Misses Martha
Napier, Dorothy Albright, Louise
Landrum, Martha Middleton, AND
Mr.. Julia Miller.
IM,Al.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

Rockcastiea had a quota OF $6r,-
I6o in the yietoryrLoan. but up
to date only about $4I.ooo is In
sight and it looks very mnch like
the county is going to finish about
$4,000 to the bad. This is the
first time Rockeasfle has fallen
short in any of the drives. but
many who have helped in former
drives, says the war is over and
that they are done. the result
Rockcastle stands as above stated.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09
COMMENCEMENT !.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The commencement exercise:
of Mt. Vernon Graded and High
School begins Friday afternoon
May rs. The following are the
list of entertainments to be given
which will be well worth your
while to attend Il
Friday afternoon, May I6-Clos
ing exercises-Prlmary.
Friday evening, May I6--Musical
Recital--pupils.
Sunday evening. May I8-Bacca-
laureate-Rev. BrazeltOn.
Monday evening, May 10 9Th
Grade Graduation.
Tuesday evening, May 2oth -
Senior play.
Wednesday morning. May al
Open Chapel.
Wednesday evening, May al
Commencement Address by
Mr.. Hagan, and
Presentation of Diplomas
Doors open at 8 pm. Exercises
begin promptly at $500 p m.
:. Notice The Senior Class on
Tuesday evening May goth will
stage the play: 'In Behalf Of the
Hottentots" written by our local
al fist and playwright, John Lair
This Is an adaptation of the play
written by him especially for
High School in Washington, and
winch was produced last year
with signal success. One of the
features of our play will be the
part which the author takes in
the caste. This community is
aware of the former success of
Mr.. Lair as playwright and com.
edian in eur midst, and also in
the army.
Admission. adults IS cents,
children under IL, IS cents.
Reserved seats at Davis drug
store.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

Misses Ruby Cooper and Hazel
Green and Julian Miller were
baptized Wednesday afternoon
by Rev. H T.. Young 10, Renfro
Greek near the bridge. The
day. the occasion, the foliage,
the beautiful clear stream and
everything connected Herewith
added to the impressiveness OF
the occasion. OF the little band
of faithful followers, who gather.
ed around the waters edge on
that occasion, all agree that they
never before witnessed an coca.
sion of the kind more beautiful.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09
HOP E w e IL

There were services at Mt.
Plsgah last Sunday conducted by
Rev. Grubb.-Mrs. VIM. Barnes
spent Sunday with her mother,
Mrs. VIM. Niceley. - Orville
Sowder was with his sister, Mrs.
Mitchell Norton, near Brodhead
last week.-Robert Fletcher was
the guest of Edd and Joe Cum
Minis Saturday night and Sunday.
Miss Rena Hayes was a guest
of her aunt, Mrs. Charles Fetch
err, Thursday night.-Mr. and
Mrs. Pete Cummins and children,
are visiting in Corbin-The en-
tire fruit crop is killed by the
recent cold SPELL There has
been some corn planted in this
part but the majority of the peo-
pie are not done planting. There
will be services at this place
Saturday and Sunday conducted
by Rev. Noe.-Mrs. Delbert Bull
lock, who has been sick for sew.
eral days is reported better.
Mr.. and MRS. Geo. Niceley, of
Turner Station, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Niceley. Misses
Vina and Marguerite Kirby
spent Sunday with their grand
mother, Mrs. Frank Kirby
Mrs. Robert Fletcher was in Mt.
Vernon Thursday having dental
work done. Mrs. Clara Carmical
and sons. Raleigh and Hughie,
spent Sunday with Mrs. John
Fletcher.-There is great deal
of talk about the reunion which
is to take place at Level Green.
June the Goth. It will be a day
of great pleasure to all that will
have the opportunity to attend,
and especially to the writer, for
it is where we spent twenty
three years of our past life
Master Homer Carmical spent
Sunday with his cousin, Roy
Cummins, at Mt. Vernon.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

Report of Walter D. Hines,
Director General Of the Federal
Railroad Administration, for thu
first three months of 1919, shows
an increasing loss. Mr.. Hines,
while admitting the urgency OF
the situation, blames the low
revenue on poor business condi.
dltions, which he points out are
still on a war basis. Rates can.
not Or should not be increased
further, he asserts.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09

WANTED:-Men or women to
take orders among friends and
ueighbors for the genuine guar
anteed hosiery, full line for men.
women and children. Eliminates
darning. We pay soc an hour
spare time or $24 a week for full
time: Experience unnecessary.
Write, international Stocking
Mill, Norristown, Pa.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-09
WANTED.

Carpenters, Boat Builders,
Joiners. Cabinet Makers. Mill.
wrights. Tinsmiths Plumbers,
Pipe6tters and Painters for work
on high class yachts and phono
graph cabinets Steady work.
Our shops are sanitary, ligh,
and steam heated. The Matthews
Company, Port Clinton, Ohio.