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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
SOLDIERS RETURN TO FARMS,
DEPARTMENT REPORTS SHOW
Christie Describes Employment Work
to Emergency Committee.

That large numbers Of returning
soldiers and sailors are seeking work
on farms is the statement made by
Assistant Secretary G. |. Christie, rep
resentatiye of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture on the Coun-
Gil Of, the Emergency Committee on
Employment for Soldiers and Sailors,
before the first meeting of the council
March II. He told how department
representatives in the rehabilitation
camps are aiding returning soldiers
and sailors to find jobs.
The creation of the emergency COM
mittee was made necessary because |
the United States Employment Ser
vice, lacking funds, was forced to cur
tail its machinery to about 15 per
cent of normal and to close most OF its
+, branch Offices. To meet the need, and
/, with the concurrence of the Secre-
taries of War and Labor, Grosvenor b.
Clarkson, Director of the Council OF
National Defense. appointed a COM
mittee under the craftsmanship to Col
Arthur Woods. formerly police COM
missioner of New York City, and now
special assistant to the Secretary OF
War.
Other members OF the committee
are: Franklin d. Roosevelt, Assistant
Secretary of the Navy; E. N. Hurley,
chairman fthe United States Ship
ping Board; Nathan d. Smyth, De-
partment of Labor; G. l. Christie, AS
sistant Secretary of Agriculture; B. S
Cutler, Chief of the Bureau of For
eign and Domestic Commerce; Mat
thew Woll, American Federation o.
Labor; Elliot Goodwin, general secre
tary of the Chamber of Commerce o
the United States; S. P. Bush, Indus
trial Board of the Department of Com
merce; E. ]. Ayers, Department OF tn
Interior; John H. Hollowell, Of Bos
ton; and Grosvenor B. Clarkson, d
rector of the Council of National d.
tense.
Approximately 100000 men wei
from the farms into military and nav
service. With at least that many job
therefore, on the farms Of the COUNT
to be filled, the question Of the rea
justment of soldier and sailor farme
to farm jobs is one Of the large pr
blems before the committee. In di
cussing it before the committee, A
sistant Secretary Christie said:
Reports from the farm-help 81
cialists of the United States Depa
ment of Agriculture indicate II
large numbers of retNning soldit
and sailors are taking Ip work on,
farms. During the last two years
labor shortage on the farms has be
such that these young men are W
coined by the agricultural people a
are given every opportunity and
c0uragement 10 take up agricui'u
work.
Through the States Relations S
vice of the Department Of Agricultu
and the extension service of the az
cultural colleges, agricultural rep
sentatives have been placed in the
mobilization camps, where they
comforting with the soldiers and
ing them needed information as
openings and opportunities in agr
ture. This is resulting in many tn
sands Of young men returning to
land to follow the occupation in wi
they are interested and for which t
have been trained.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
Merely Microscopic

Kentucky is to follow New York
example and will brew 2h per cent.
beer, which the laws of that State
declare mountaineering Kentucky
chemists probably would refer to such
percentage as "a trace."-New YORK
Herald,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
Feeble old People
Vinol is What You Need

because it contains the very elements needed 70 re-
place weakness with strength, viz: Beer ana zoo
Liver Peptones, Iron and Manganese feP.ona! ss
and Glycerophosphates, with mild tonic VIM n4s
This is splendid combination to restore s're, .
vitality and vigor. 1t has given Ninety Pe,ee"'
satisfaction for sixteen years. HERE Is PROOF:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09

hibiS
awful weakness in
my back. The doc
tor gave me diff
erent medicines but
they did me no good.
|Afriend asked me to
try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
compound and ]
| found It to be the
best medicine ! ever
tried because II
lmade me well, ant
u can now do my
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus Knight OF
Sharpsburg, were the guests OF DR.
and Mrs. w. II. Taulbee. Monday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
Winchester We.

al am q farmers wife, 75 years OF
age, and pneumonia leftme in weak,
rundown condition, 80 could hardly
keep about and do my work. "A
neighbor brought me Vinol and It has
built up my strength 50 fast that l
think it is the best medicine l nave
ever taken. MRS. Jennie Chapman.
weak women, overwcrked men,
lreu. there Is NO remedy ike Vinol
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
Malone, NY.

Malone. NY.
"Iam "a years Of age and got into
q feeble, weak and nervous condition
90 | could not sleep. Vinol has not
only built up my strength but 1t has
given me q good appetite and l sleep
all right now. Without doubt Vinol
: IL the greatest strengthener for old
people obtainable. Mrs s. B. Wells
For an rundown, nsrvous, anesmio co
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-04-09
she SUFFERED
five YEARS
Finally Restored to Health
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Key West, Fla" For five years /
suffered from irregularities, with ter
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
KLEIN HELD IN
 MURDER CASE
Gov. Holcomb Offers Re ward of $5,00O in Man
 chester Murder.

Hartford, Feb 3-On request of Holcomb offers on behalf of the state reward of S3,000 for the apprehen- sion and conviction of the person or persons who shot and killed Captain William r. Madden, the Cheney mills watchman in Manchester, Thursday night. Up to this afternoon mons of the several agencies-state and To- cal police and Pinkertc ns-had learn ed anything new in connection with the case.
 Fred Klein, driver of the so-calied murder car, was taken to Manchester for hearing OF charge of murder this forenoon. The Hartford police say 1t has been established that Kleir has no criminal record.
 Frederick l.. Klein, driver of the passenger automobile used by men who intended to rob inc silkware house of Cheney Bros, here. Thurs day night, was brought from Hartford under guard today, and arraigned or a charge of murder of Captain Mad den, the concerns night watchman The defendant pleaded not guilty The state requested and obtained g weeks postponement.
 It has been learned that the motor in carrying away silk had come from across the Massachusetts line and bore markers of that state.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
ILLNESS AT HOME GETS DISCHARGE
For Any Drafted or Enlist ed Man If Evidence Is
 Conclusive.

Washington Feb. 8 - General Pershing has been authorized by the War Department to. send home for immediate discharge from the army any drafted or enlisted man who pre- sents convincing evidence of sickness or other distress in his family.
 The department announced today that men may make their own re- quests for discharge, or the. request may be made direct to General Persh- ing by letter or cable by a member of the soldiers family or other inter ested and responsible persons, accom- panied by sufficient testimony that sickness or other distress exists.
 General Pershing also has been au- thorized to discharge in Europe or their own application men who have good reasons for leaving the army and who waive any claim for sea travel allowances from Europe to the United States. Men so discharged will be paid travel allowances from their station in Europe to the port of embarkation and from Hoboken N. J., to the place of enlistment or in- duction into the service.
 These instructions apply to enlisted or drafted men who entered the ser vice after April i, 1917. Men whC entered the service before that date may be furloughed to the United States when sickness or distress in the soldiers family is clearly indicated.
 Tt must be understood" says the department's announcement "that discharges or furloughs of this kind will be given only in exceptional cases"
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

Senor Crespie, who said his propos- al for a single Allied financial front had been we'll received by Allied min isters, decelared that his great point was that the Central Empires as a whole must be forced to compensate the Allies for the war damages they have suffered. Responsibility was collective, he said, and all the enemy states would have to pay in propor- ton to their wealth.
 "On the other hand, all the Allies have suffered immense losses and they must all benefit from the indem- mites which the enemy is to pay. Each one should receive in propor- ton to the effort it has made. Thus, smaller states that~tave spent more than larger ones in comparison to their wealth ought to receive larger indemnities in proportion. Absolute fairness ought to be preserved in the division of indemnities.
 The simplest way to effect an ac- tual distribution would be to put the entire fund into a common pool which could be periodically apportioned among the different nations. The fund should be augmented by taxes of universal character levied or all states, enemy, Allied or neutral, the last named having benefited from the sacrifices made by the Allies Such taxes might be levied on exports and imports and also on coal and ra" materials. It seems to me only that countries which have benefited, and even grown rich, through the suffer ing and the sacrifice of the Allies should be made to help compensate the Allies. Such g. tax would not weigh more heavily on one state than on another, since it would be uni versal. It would merely have the ef- feet of raising prices on some certain particular products in all countries alike.
 The enemy should be forced te pay off as soon as possible the Allies debts. The international tax would
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
WORKING WEEK
 CUT 6 HOURS Textile Mill Operatives in New England on New
 Basis.

Boston, Feb. 3-Operatives in tex tile mills in many section of New Eng land were working today on a basis of IS hours a week, reduction of six hours over the schedule which had long been into effect. In most cases the reduction in working hours had been agreed to by the manufac- turers with stipulation that the op- erattves should receive AS hours pay and time and a half for overtime work. In centers where the request for the shorter hours had not been granted workers generally had been instructed by their leaders to report as usual but to quit after they had completed eight hours work and to continue this plan day by day.
 In only one city, Lawrence, did the operatives hold out for the same scale of wages for the shorter week as had prevailed under the former 54 hour schedule.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
PLUME OUTLINES
 HER SITUATION
Memorandum Sent to Presi- dent Wilson and Peace
 Conference.

Paris, Sunday, Feb. 2-(By The Associated Press)-President Wilson and other members of the Peace President of the National Council at Plume, the mayor of the city and members of the House of Deputies a memorandum concerning the situ- ation in that town, which expects its fate to be decided this week. The memorandum maintains that upon the dissolution of Austria, Fiume be- came an independent state, exercis- ing all state functions, as it had noti- fled all governments of Europe and America.
 The state of Plume, using its rights Of self-determination decided to join Italy for national and econon- ic reasons" the memorandum says. The nationality of Plume is proven by the fact that all mayors and depu- ties of the city have always been Italian, and the same holds true as to members Of the municipal coun- cils. All schools in Plume are Italian. The number of children attending Creation schools at Susak. the neigh boring Slav village, Is hardly one per cent. of the total number of school children in Plume.
 The Jugo-Slav commerce passing through Plume Is only seven per cent. of the whole traffic of the port. Out of the total Jugo-Slav exportation and importation. thirteen per cent passes through Plume, while eighty seven goes through Dalmatian ports which Italy has proposed shall be as- signed to the Jugo-Slavs."
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
DOWACER EMPRESS MARIE
 BELIEVES SONS STILL LIVE

Although her optimism has pos- sibly been based on the fact that much unfavorable news has been con- cealed from her, lieutenant Colonel Boyle says her hopefulness is con- vincing.
 Heutenant-Colonel Boyle says that a report Of an investigation made by Czech officers on the murder of the former emperor's family, which is the the only reliable source of informa- ton, established that buttons and jewels belonging to, the former em- peror's family were found in the asAes where the bodies Of the entire Romanon family were supposed to have been burned. In Lieutenant Colonel Boyle's opinion, this is not conclusive evidence.
 Crimea now is comparatively quiet and the dowager empress has an ade. quate guard of old officers to protect her against local Bolshevist demon. strations. Since the Allied fleets en- tered the Black Sea there have been no disturbances at Yalta, and food is plentiful there. x.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
COLGATE CHEMIST DIES FROM BURNS
Explosion in Company's
 Laboratory at Jersey City This Morning.

Jersey City, Feb. 3-Dr. George Peirce. research chemist for the soap manufacturing plant of Colgate and company, died today from burns re- ceived in an explosion in the con- pany's laboratory where he was con- ducting experiments. Walter Schweis- CT. another employe, was dead when taken out of the basement under the room in which the explosion occurred. Robert Goedert, Dr. Pierce's assist ant, was blown through q window and may die. Several other persons, in cluding fireman, also were injured Damage by fire was done to three buildings, but the loss was compara- lively small.
 Continuing explosions in the labora- tory made the blaze so difficult to fight. Ambulances were called when It was reported that there had been a number of victims of the explosions.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

furnish interest on the rest and a sinking fund for paying 1t of even tually. In my opinion they should be allowed to pay, not only in gold. but in raw materials and finished products. Part of their debt might be covered by bonds which they for goods delivered to the Allies,
 for goods delivered to the llies.
 The supply of raw materials is an- other important question to be con- sidered. If they are furnished to enemy countries at the same time and at the same prices as to the Allies, the Austrians and Germans, whose industrial plants have not been de- stroyed and who are ready to return to a peace basis in their production more rapidly than the Allies, would reach foreign markets quicker and under better conditions than would be possible for the Allies.
 This we must avoid at all costs. I therefore, propose that distribution of raw materials be internationally controlled in such a way that Allied countries may be served before ene- my countries.
 Another important question i'm volved is that of the length of the working day. A days labor in Ger many before the war was very long. If 1t continues 50 now, they will be able to produce more cheaply than we can. Therefore. international laws on this question have become essential.
 Another problem is that of ex- changes between different nations To cite an example, my own country, when peace is re-established, will have to import very largely to re- plenish depleted stocks. This will have a disastrous effect on our money unless the states control exchanges I, therefore, consider that the pres ent state control of import and export trade must continue for some time"
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
May Abolish U-B0atS
 Forever As War Ships
Probably Be One of First Planks of League of Ma
 tions Platform. ONE OF SEVERAL
 UNDERSTANDINGS All Naval Opinion Was Carefully Sounded on This
 Particular Point.

London, Feb. 3-The aboli- ton of submarines as warships may be decided upon by the League of Nations committee during the coming week, ac- cording to the Paris correspon- dent of the Mail. It is said that this was one of several under standings reached during the conference Friday between President Wilson and Colonel House, General Shuts and Lord Robert Cecil, and will probably be proposed among the first blanks of the platform at the sessions this week, during which it is hoped the Leagues constitution may be definitely formed.
 QGlGEateS- representing the biggest naval pow CTS. are said to have sounded all na- val opinion on this point It was suggested that the submarine might be used defensive1y between the three-n1ile limit of territorial waters, but the overwhelming sentiment was that the U-boat must be abolished outright.
 After scrapping the submarine, ''the correspondent said, '1t Is understood that recommendation will be made that the economic weapon take the, place of all other weapons in future wars. Respecting disarmament, the League will endeavor to work out 8 scheme by which the armaments of all nations will be gradually curtailed to & point decided upon as being necessary for defense. The League will try to arrange this early enough to insure that the financial savings thus gained will pay the interest on the worlds war debt.''
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

Paris, Feb. 3.--Dowager Empress Feodorovna of Russia has ciung firm ly to her belief that her sons, the for mer Russian emperor and Grand Duke Michael, are not dead, that many of her friends have been won over to that view and rumors in the European press concerning Nicholas RonanoI s alleged whereabouts are attracting much attention.
 The aged empress resofutely refuses to leave Russia until she learns posi- lively of the fate of her sons. She continues to live simply at Yalta, Cri- mea, declining invitations to visit the King and Queen of Rumania and even her sister, Queen Mother Alexandra Of Great Britain.
 Lieutenant Colonel J. W. Boyle, Ior- merly of the Canadian militia, who was commissioned by King Ferdinand of Rumania to visit Yalta with 8 ship to induce the dowager empress to seek saGety in Rumania, recently arrived in Pari~ and told The Associated Press that the dowager empress de- clination was most affecting.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
COMMONS AS
 NATIONAL UNITS
Much Discussed Question is
 Settled Favorably For Great Britain.

Paris, Feb. 3-The much h-discussed question whether the British domin- ions shall have separate representation as national unts in a society of na- tions is understood to have been set tied favorably as far as Great Britain is concerned.
 Numerous conferences have been held between representatives of the dominions and the British government and, 1t is said, a complete agreement has been reached that the self-gov- erning dominions are entitled to places in the society as entities, hav- ing the same status as any other na- ton. The final decision rests with the Peace Conference, but the repre- sentatives of the dominions anticipate no objections there inasmuch as Great Britain s supporting them.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

l believe there can be a form of
 radically reconstructed private own
 ership with such close government
 supervision, including government
 representation on the board of direc-
 tors, as will give the public and labor
 all the benefits of government owner ship and at the same time will pre-
 serve the benefits of private and
 self-interestad initiative and will avoid the political difficulties which are, perhaps, inseparable from govern ment ownership.
 [ 'T believe that all the objects i which I think must be achieved in order to obtain a permanent solution
 can be accomplished through the | creation of a comparatively few rail- road companies which will have cap italization equal only to the real value of the property and which will have moderate guaranteed return with the right to participate moder- ately in any additional profits" To permit development of a com prehensive and permanent solution,
 Mir. Hines renewed Mir. McAdoos recommendation for five year exten- sion of government control, and ex- f plained that if this were not done he believed it would be best for all interests concerned to relinquish gov ernment control without waiting for expiration of the twenty-one- month period provided by existing | law.
 Discussing the reasons for taking more time for considering legislation 1 he said:
 "A very strong feeling prevails that this question is pushed now by the
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07
CL AIM ROyALISTS
 MADE TO RETIRE
Had to Retreat Perceptions ly to Avoid Envelop- ment.

Paris, Feb. 3-Portuguese monar- chist troops are retiring toward Es- tarreja. with the intention of falling back to Oporto, following their de- feat at Agueda. in the province of Beira. The royalists are reported to have been forced to retreat precipi- tously to avoid envelopment and lost heavily, according to advices receiv- ed here.
 Machado Santos has introduced e bill in the Portuguese Senate eXclud- ing monarchist senators and deputies. At Oporto public officials have been given three days to adhere to rn~ monarchy. Such travellers as have succeeded in getting from Oporto to Lisbon are said to tell contradictory stories, some maintaining that the monarchists III are making headway and others being equally convinced they are losing ground and compare the present situation at Oporto with the time of the siege of 1S40.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

"The ultimate goal of the league is the abolishment of war and the creation, of institutions suited to maintain international cooperation
 "All civilized nations have a right to become members of the league and to participate in the foundation and deliberations leading to the foundation.
 "AlI international conflicts must be solved by mediation, joint arbitration of judgment.
 National conscription must be abolished The disarmament of all nations must take place subject to the control of the league.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

is the only coal within the boundaries Of either Poland or Czecho- Slovakia indispensable to the manufacturing interests of each state.
 The Czechs' claims rests on suzer- afnty exercised over the country by the kings of Bohemia in the four teenth century and the fact that the coke and coal is more essential to them than to the Poles. They point out that the railroad running through the district is the only connecting link between two sections of Czecho-Slo- vakia.
 The Poles, on the other hand, hold that the section should be divided along ethnological lines. This system would give them control.
Republican farmer., 1919-02-07

The arrangement prescribes the sections where the Poles and Czechs to exercise civil administration and military occupation and regulation and the operation ana disposition of the output of the mines. As soon as pos- sibe after it's arrival, the commission vii go to Teschen to examine the matter at issue. This, although almost unknown to the outside world, has been a very important and dangerous factor affecting relations between the newly created states.
 Title to the Duchy of Teschen is in- volved in the controversy. This duchy was formerly a part of the crown lands of Austrian Silesia and has a population of less than 500,000. It is about the size of Rhode Island. It is valuable because the coal it produces