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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-17
morrow PLEDGES
SUPPORT Of THE
new PLATFORM

VcW TLhITUnN
Pledging to support his party plat
form, enter no political barter an,
practice rigid economy, Edwin P. Nor
lrow, of Somerset, chosen leader Of tn
Republican ticket in the Novembe
election, gave his promise to carry GU
the program adopted at the Republi
can convention last Wednesday.
His address follows:
/ appreciate beyond the power o
words the recommendation and in
dorsement of this convention, and from
the very depths of my heart | thanl
you for it. l know that 1t reflects ant
expresses the overwhelming wish ant
desire of the Republicans of Kentuck!
and l shall gladly, proudly ask them tt
ratify it by their sovereign vote in thu
August primary. To secure this re
commentator l have made no trade
no barter, no pledges, nor have any
been made for me. l am the candidate
of no man or set of men.
I have had no headquarters, no cam
paign manager, and the total sum Of
my expenditures in this behalf is the
pitiful sum of $3.50. want, above al
other things, this nomination, and
when it comes to me by outstretched
hands will be free to take it, and my
heart will be glad because my con-
science will be clear Unfettered,
| will ask this honor-and as your nom
inee pledge that l will not warp my
heart by a single trade; will not tie
my hands by bargains, nor bind my
conscience by the promises of a sim
gle office.
If elected, under God, l will be a
free man-free to seek and strive
alone for the good of Kentucky, and
the welfare of its people. The plat
form pledge you have just adopted is
our partys solemn offer to contract
with the people of Kentucky, and If
they accept it by their suffrage, it be-
comes a covenant, founded in honor
and sealed in faith. In this spirit ]
unhesitatingly accept and indorse it,
and as our declaration of faith and
purpose, I will do battle for it.
"Weeded TO IdOls'
Four years ago there came to close
an administration of the peoples af-
fairs. An administration marked by
broken promises and violated pledges,
characterized by needless waste and
reckless extravaganza, branded by
condemnation and placed the welfare
of the state in the hands of the pres
ent state administration. Under fair
and solemn platform pledges, and by
word of mouth those public servants
promised economy, retrenchment and
reform; the adjustment of useless Of
fees; the removal of the charitable
and penal institutions from political
control; the turning on of the light,
and faithful and efficient service.
For four years this administration
has had the full and absolute control
of every branch and department of the
state government AS it approaches
its wretcbed end these are the known
and admitted facts: No economy, but
increased extravaganza. Six million
dollars more collected from the peo-
pie, while the state debt has grown
greater by million and a half dollars
more burdens to bear and less evil
dence of the benefits of government;
no "beheading" useless officers, but in
creased cost in every department of
state
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-17

Entered at the Post Office, Mays
VILE, KY, Us Second Glass Mall Mat
ter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
BRITISH HOLD
IRISH PORTS

London, April 29-The execu
tive committee Of the Navy Lea
que has adopted resolution call
inc attention to what it describ-
es a 'the necessity Of preserving
in imperial and allied interests,
both in peace and war, absolute
control over Irish ports. harbors
and communications and for main
tanning inviolate the freedom Of
the seas in the British sense Of
the term
A preamble to the resolution
shows that it was prompted by
the fact that the United State
House of Representatives had ad
opted resolution suggesting
that the Peace Conference give
favorable consideration to Ire
land 5 plea for self government.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
TARBOR0 MAN
AMONG LOSSES

Washington, April % Two
casualty lists were issued for
publication today, one by the
war department with 1O7 names
and by the navy department
with Is marines Unidentified.
Brink Thomas. of r. F. D.. Tar
boro, is reported to have died Of
disease, the other North Caro-
llnian> being reported as fol-
lows
Private James F. Williams,
Of Vineland died Of wounds
Private Herman E. Higgins Of
>mithfield died Of disease.
Private John Hicks, of Staley
mas returned to duty, but was
previously reported died.
Private James II. Annette. of
Charlotte was killed in action
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
British Invent
New Field Gun
Bv associated Press

London, April 2o.-A British
field gun. which was tested t.
some extent during the closing
stages Of the war. has now been
perfected to such 4 point that it
is said to be considered the best
of its kind in the world It is
claimed that the new gun will
fire the 1912 pound shell used
in the ordinary quick flrer 4
create. distance and with more
rapidly than has ever been at
tanned with d field-gnn before
The range increase is said to be
more than 5000 wards over the
old field gun and the new weap
on can discharge tWensy eight
rounds 4 minute.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
PANIC REICNS
IN MUNICH
(Bv Associated Press)

London, April 29--Panic pre-
vailed in Munich Monday when
government troops began to mar
ch on that city and three mem
bers Of the communist govern
ment resigned.
A Berlin dispatch says that a
delegation from the communist
government went to the Berlin
government military headquar-
ters on Sunday to discuss the
situation.
The communist leader in Nun
ich is said to be ready to escape
quickly in an alrplane.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
U. CARING
FOR JUCO-SLAVS
(By Associated Press)

Belgrade, Serbia, April %
There has been an American in
vasion of Jugo-Slav territory.
In every city from Durazzo, in
Albania, to Strumitza in Serbia,
and reaching from Belgrade to
Zagreb the jewel Of Jugo-Slavia,
American Red Cross officers,
physicians and nurses, and rep
resentatives Of the Food Admin
istratiOn and Of the army. may
be seen All are engaged in the
big task Of feeding and clothing
the people IN the areas which
have suffered most by the war.
The United States has been lik-
ened to d bountlful mother car
ing for q flock Of small children
the children beng the many
Balkan countries comprising OF
what one day is expected TO be-
come greater Jugo-Slavia
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
PAUL SPEED
BADLY HURT

AT the local baseball game
last evening Mr. Paul Speed had
his jawbone fractured by being
hit with a baseball bat while
catching behind the plate.
The concussion was heard for
twenty yards by the bystanderS
and the blow lifted him off his
feet SO great was the impact.
Friends rushed to his assistan-
ce and he was quickly attended
by Dr.. Clark who directed that
he be taken to Tarboro for all y
Ray taken of his jawbone.
Mr. J. H. Alexander Jr.. ac
cOmpanied by the injured man
his mother and father, and Mr.
Allison Mcdowell rushed him of
to TarbOrO where Dr. Baker gave
him immediate attention and di
covered that his jawbone wa
| fractured. He was immediatel,
put into splints and is expected
to return home this afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
FORESTRY ASSO
OFFERS ADVICE
By Associated Press

Washington. April % May
IS the month when the insects
wake up and get ready to attack
your trees. says d bulletin from
the American Forestry Assocla-
ton. Here is some tree aGVice
from the association for May:
Plant evergreens during the
first part of May. Spray for al!
varieties Of insects. those ts;at
chew. such and bore. Spray
for fungons disease. Commence
clltivating and. watering trees
and shurbs. Complete the re
mOyal Of trees hopelessly lnfe>t-
ed with boring insects such as
the Hickory Bark beetle, 1ht
two-lnied Chestnut borer. FIX
anime trees to see that they are
free from eggs Of the Tussoch
moth, Gypsy moth, etc. and IRON
cocoons such as those OF nc
Bag -W*,l1n.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
ZION s. s. GIVES
ENTERTAINMENT
By Associated Press

Tarbore, y. C.. April 2o.-The
\, ". E. Zion Sunday School, Of
Tarboro. under the direction Of
). r. Erwin. will give musical
and literary entertainments at the
t'ourt House. Tarboro. on Thurs
day. May l., at nine o clock
when some Of the best cOlOred
talent Of Tarboro and nelghbor.
ING towns will participate.
DIR. A. McCulIum, the pastor
and others will furnish the lit
erarr program and Nina Cherry
10 Hreenvillp: Mamie Hines. o
focky Mount: Cora Dancy anC
y. NJ. Newton. Of aTarboro. viii
give the musical selection>.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
WIRES AND CABLES
RETURNED TO OWNERS
PRESIDENT WILSON APPROVES BURLEsoN's REC N
mENDATIoN TO RETU RN TELEGRAPH AND
TELEPHONE LINES =;
ATLANTIC CABLES ALSO BE- REST0RED
BY Associated Press

Washington, April 29-Presi-
I..nt Wilson has approved Post
master General Burleson 5 rec
nmmendation that the telegraph
and telephone systems be return
4d to their owners upon the en-
a,tment Of such legislation as
NAV be deemed necessary: also
that American cable lines be res
tored TO their owners Immediate
iy.
This approval was announced
i rablegram received today by
Burle>on. who yesterday stated
that he hoped to return the ca
bla, by May 10.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
WILSON HOLDS
CONFERENCE

Paris, April 29.-Before the
meetin" of the Council OF
Three" this morning President
Wilson received Baron Making,
head Of the Japanese Mission,
and Niscount Chinda. at a con
ference which lasted nearly an
hour.
Presumably the kiao Chau
question was under discussion.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
American Made
Wooden Legs
By Associated 4 rfess

Belgrade, April 2S.1The mum
elUus crippled soldiers Of Serbia
are to be provided with Ameri-
can-made artificial limbs. accord
ing to an arrangement made by
the American Red Cross mission
to the Balkans. A plant for the
manufacture of artificial limbs
established by the American Red
Gross is now operating IN Bel
grade.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
WEATHER HOLDS
BACK FLIGHT
(By Associated Press)

St Johns, n. F.. April %
Early this morning plans to start
the transatlantic airplane race
today were upheld by tickle
weather although mid-ocean con
ditionS were reported favorable
Clouds gathered off shore dur
ing the forenoon and soon heavy
rain was falling
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
ARRESTS MADE
AS HOSTAGES
By Associated Press

Copenhagen, April 29-Hun-
dreds Of intellectuals are being
arrested in Budapesth, according
to a Berlin dispatch.
1t is reported to have been
explained that they are being
held as hostages and would pay
with blood for every step the Ru
manians take within Hungarian
frontiers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
SPARTACANS IN
EVIDENCE AGAIN
(By Associated Press

Paris, April 9-Renewed a
citation in almost all parts Of
Germany is reported III German
advices.
Railway employees in the Ber
lin district threaten a general
strike on May Z, while in the Rue
hr industrial district the Sparta
cans are again displaying great
activity and endeavoring to or
ganize a general strike
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
GREAT FIRE
AT YOKOHAMA

Yokohama. April 29-The loss
in Yesterdays fire Is estimated at
nearly seven and half million
dollars
Thousands are homeless. two
persons were killed and thirty
injured.
Sixty blocks We're burned and
report, state that it was the most
disastrous fire in the city 5 his
tory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
HOLD OPINION
ON LEAGUE:
By Associated Press

Washington, April 29-Tele
grams have been sent to all re
publican senators today by Sen
ators today by Senator Lodge,
senate floor leader. asking that
public expressions Of opinion on
the League of Nations covenant
be withheld until the republican
conference decides what attitude
should be adopted.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
BRITISH GIRLS
USE MAKEUP
BY Associated Press

i.ondon April 29.--The Brit
l>h land girl of the war. who
y once more town girl, has re-
'Nlhed t" the use of "make up ;"
Ar1fuI makeup. in the opin-
Ioh Of a London business woman
VIII" champions the practice, is
essential. = There is no room, -
she F"Id an interviewer. "fnr the
"a>h-"H, tired-looking woman
'' me business world. Even if
M" Is deiicdte she must not look
'"'lrdte. \ little rouge. very
"'I'IriIN applied. will give he an
appearance Of h, alth and bright
'e>> winch goes a long wal with
all employer.
assure YOU that hundreds
vi @'rIS who are never suspected
W me fact by outsiders habit
"a''F make up. But they do
IL 50 perfectly that they deceive
,he opposite sex. and LARGE mum.
'.'f> Of their own sex, TOO. oh
''oo> makeup is vulgar and
''"' o' of great disadeantag
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
AT
SAN SALVADOR

Washington, April 29.-Thc
state department is advised to-
Gay that severe earthquake
took place yesterday at San
Salvador in which there were
forty deaths and many injured
and very heavy property dam
age.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
COUNCIL MEETS
BELGIAN COM
(By Associated Press)

Paris, April 29.-The Council
at the beginning Of todays ses-
sion received committee from
the Belgian cabinet and gave a
hearing on indemnities.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
CIRc' :, BEASTS
<.G OF HUNGER
(Bv Associated Press)

Berlin, April 29-The Sara
SAM Circus in Dresden has had
to close because nearly all the
animals Of its menagerie have
died Of hunger
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
SAM'L G0MPERS
GETTING BETTER
(By Associated Press)

New York, April 29.-Physi-
clans. said that Samuel Gompers
passed another restful night and
his condition today is considered
satisfactory.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
WILSON CHALLENGED TO
APPEAL TO PEOPLE
DITAL1A, IN THE ROMAN PRESS DAREs PRESIDENT TO
APPEAL TO AMERICANS SUPPORT OF HIS
POLICY
ORLANDO HAS RECEIVED GREAT SUPPORT
(Bv Associated Press0

Rome, April % President
Wilson has been challenged by
by Giornali Ditalia to appeal to
his own parliament as Premier
Orlando has done and show t.
the world that his policy has not
the unanimous support that has
been given the Italian premier
but that Of simply a majority Of
congress.
Rome. April 29.-Ambassador
Page visited Premier Orlando
today in friendly conversation
in which Page expressed regret
at the situation arising
The ambassador said that he
thought the situation was aggre-
waited by italian newspaper criti
clsm based on a wrong lnterpre-
tation Of President Wilson $ at
titude.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29

.41>>F~ $, A. Dunn and Hugh
f.. 4''">"n left here by car this
,''@rh"'n for Wake Forest and
"'U'go Oh a business trip.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-04-29
LITTLE PRAISE
FOR COVENANT

Paris, April 29.-The League
Of Nations covenant arouses lit
lie enthuiasm IN the Paris press,
Many papers abstain from com
ment altogether, but the spokes-
man Of the nationalists, writing
in the Echo de Paris, says the
"League of Nations' is dead, be
fore, its birth.
Paris, April pa proposal
is on foot to hold the first meet
ing Of the League Of Nations in
Washington this year.
Should the assembly meet fir
st in Washington il is said that
doubtless Wilson would be ask
ed to be the first President OF
| the League.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

ttorney. Frederick M. Harris. of 80
West Broadway.
Miss Juneau, whose address is not
given, alleged Mr.. Metcalf promised
to marry her in September, 1918,
and represented himself as a single
man. She gave her consent, she
says, but later learned Mr.. Metcalf
was married
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

said, 1t is partly an advantage and
partly disadvantage to her. the
writer said, adding that the refusal
cannot be taken as ground for
pure joy alone"
The recent refusal of the Senate
to ratify the Versailles pact must
have convinced the Entente that
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26
JESSE METCALF is SUED
by GIRL FOR S1OO.OO0

New York, Nov. 26.-Jease Met
calf, woolen merchant and clubman.
has been named defendant in II
100000 breach of promise suit
brought by Miss Beverly Juneau. The
papers in. the action were filed in the
Supreme Court by the pIaintiffs's at
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

American blood, shed in common
with theirs, has not proved a dur
able cement for every occasion or
that the Entente can absolutely
count upon Americas help in olsen
tangling European chaos the Ger
man editor asserted.
American aid in protecting the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

Itente must figure that the United
States has assumed a position against
mixing in purely European affairs, :"
Theodore Wolff declared in an article
in the Tageblatt to-day.
Germany Should receive the Sen
ates recent refusal to ratify the
Treaty with mixed feelings" Wolff
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

''fantastical structure" erected by the
Peace Conference is by no means
assured, the writer maintained, de-
claring that any guarantees of aid
the United States may give the Allies
cannot be depended upon to apply
in all cases, particularly where purely
European affairs are involved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26
Doctors Recommend
Bon Optic for the Eyes

Physicians and eye specialists pre-
scribe Bon-Opto as safe home remedy
in the treatment of eve troubl es ind ia
strengthen eyesight. Sold under money
refund guarantee by all druggists.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26
Action of U. S. Senate
4 Aids and Hurts Berlin

Berlin, Nov. "a Delayed Even
IT, the American Senate eventually
ratifies the Peace Treaty, the. En-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26
Girls Coats
S17.75

Cheviot cloth full back
coats in Burgundy. reindeer,
navy and brown; sizes 10 to
IA years; button trimmed:
special.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26
Children's Coats
S12.75

Sizes 7 to 9 years. Egyp-
tan plush and cheviots;
some of silvertips, button
trimmed and yoke effects:
brown. navy. green and rein
door
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-26

Silvertip coats in blue,
brown and green: sizes to
6 years. They have beaver
cloth collars; excellent val
ues.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-03-13
ROOSTER BODY
ASKS HOLTVILLE
ROAD Il E PAIR

Receiving protests from travellers
and residents over the highway con-
ditions in the district, the Chamber
of Commerce last night took steps
to secure immediate improvements on
the road connecting Holtville with
the county seat.
1t was represented that the road
was one of the worst in the county,
although one of the most heavily trav-
eled. The directors of the boost body
instructed Secretary Leffingwell to
open negotiations with the supervis-
ors representing the Ell Centre and
Holtville districts for the repair of
the highway.
The outline of the conditions was
presented to the directors by Merrill
Davis, publisher of The Press, at the
instance of property owners in the
district and FL Centro business men.
A resolution was adopted favoring
a decrease in the state inheritance
tax under the belief that much out
side capital is kept from the state
by the heavy taxation. Support was
also given resolution favoring one
cent postage on first class reading
matter and corresponding increase
on magazines.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-03-13
BANQUET SERVED
IN FLU HOSPITAL
IS SUIT CHARGE

Implications that the "flu" hos
pital at Calipaatra was more like
a roadhouse than hospital during
the administration of one of the prin-
cipals as nurse-in- charge were made
by the defense attorneys in the hear
ing of the divorce action of Lorena
Linkletter against A. V. Linkletter
in Superior Court today.
The defense sought to establish in
their crosse examination of the plain
tiff-a young and prepossessing ap-
pearing woman-that he social con-
duct in her spare moments from car
ing fer patients was "scandalous"
and was the immediate cause of the
resignation of the professional nurse
in charge of the day shift.
Although the witness aid not break
in a single instance before the ver-
bal onslaughts of Attorney o. w..
Wilson and denied every charge he
sought to establish, ,3she admitted the
giving of a chicken dinner at the
hospital. She vigorously denied that
the piece de resistance for the feed
were chickens intended for the use
of sick man.
The case is attracting widespread
attention in the North End and prac-
tically half the population of Calipa-
tria was present at the trial, either
as witnesses or interested auditors.
The effort of his wife to obtain her
liberty on charges of extreme cruelty
is being vigorously fought by Mr..
Linkletter, who is well known Cali
patria business man and rancher.
From the long list of witnesses
called on both sides, it is not prob
able that the case will be complet-
ed and submitted to the court for
Judgment until late tomorrow.
Mrs. Linkletter asks for the GUS
tody of her two children and for
money sufficient for their support.
From the questions put by the dW
fense attorneys, together with state
ments that certain persons witnessed
the acts charged, it is very probable
that the case will present some
spicy testimony.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-03-13
VALLEY CHINESE
in LAWS TOLLS

Los Angeles, March 13.-He may
be Chu Leon Jeong, and then again
he may not. Anyway, he will have
to prove it.
Yesterday United States Commits
sioner Long was about to dismiss
Chu, who had been picked up in I'm
perial Valley as possible contra
band, when he happened to notice that
Chu's registration certificate gave his
height as feet and 6 inches. The
man before him topped that mark
by about foot.
Hastily thumbing over Chu's elab
crate exhibit of permits to enter and
leave the United States, Commission
er Long found that the photographs
on the several documents seemed to
alternate between Chu and somebody
else. He asked the Oriental to write
his name. 1t tailed. But Mr.. Long
held Chu for further Investigations.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-03-13
Jury Out For
Twelve Hours

Failing for the second time to OBJ
tain conviction, the district attor-
ney's office late yesterday secured an
order from Judge Franklin Cole set
ting the date for the third prosecu-
ton of Oliver Quick on bootlegging
charge for April 16.
After being out for nearly twelve
hours, the jury empaneled for the
second trial at II o'clock last night
reported it's members could not reach
an agreement and that the vote stood
Z to 5 for conviction. At the first
trial held on Tuesday, the jury vote
was 9 to 3 for conviction.
Quick is charged in the informa-
ton on two couns-selling a bottle
of whisky to A Todd, a rancher of
the Calipatria district, and with Civ
ing Todd drink.
The charge was preferred by Mrs.
Todd.