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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
AlRSHIPS BROKE UP
CHURCH MEETING


1t is related that on Sunday morn
ing last, at Crane Greek Church. Just
as the pastor had said; Let us pray"
some one who was looking out at the
window saw two aeroplanes passing
over. He made break for the door
after telling in stage whisper what
he had seen, and they say that the
whole congregation, including the
preacher, followed him to the open to
see the unusual sight 1t is supposed
the planes were on their way to Mt.
Sterling, where they had an engage
ment in the interest of the Victory
Loan. - Flemngs5urg Times-D Demo-
crat.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
NINE GRADUATES AT HIGH
SCHOOL IN ABERDEEN

There will be nine graduates at the
Aberdeen High School this year, First
exercise of graduation week will be
held at the Aberdeen Baptist church
Sunday night when the pastor, Rev.
Ben Miller, delivers the annual SER
mon. The graduates this year are all
young ladies. They are Misses Enid
Covert, Bessie Catron, Lana Dameron
Grace Maddox, Ermine Gray, Emma
Glascock, Mammie Porter Hazel Scott
and Bessie Glenn Campbell
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
BARKSDALE HAMLETT
DIES IN LOUISVILLE

Louisville, KY, May S.-Barksdale
Hamlet former State Superintendent
of Schools. died at S:45 o'clock last
night at Beechurst Sanitarium after a
short illness.
Mr.. Hamlet was the only Demo-
cratic candidate beaten when the Stan
ley administration went into Office.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
TANK PERFORMS WON.
DERS AT ABERDEEN

From reports reaching Maysville
this morning it seems that the army
Whippet tank which was in Aberdeen
late Wednesday was more of success
than the tank which gave a demonstra-
ton here last week. The Ohio tank
reached Aberdeen late in the afternoon
and after uprooting some large trees
along the river front, went over the
river bank in many places and climbed
back opening its machine guns upon
the river. The tank and crew spent
last night in Aberdeen and left early
this morning for Manchester where it
gives demonstration today.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
ONE OF THE BEST FEATURE
PICTURES SEEN HERE

THE Heart of Humanity" the great
feature picture which closed a three
day engagement at the Pastime We'd
nesday night, was one of the best mic
lures ever seen here. 1t was an I'M
usual war picture and those who fail
ed to see it certainly missed one of
the best opportunities ever offered a
Maysville audience to see some of the
closeup views Of the great world war
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
REPUBLICAN COUN.
TY CONVENTION

The Republicans of Mason County
are called to meet in Convention at
the Court House in Maysville Satur-
day, May 10, 1919, at / o'clock p. m.
Standard Time, for the purpose of Sc
lecting delegates to attend the State
Convention which meets in Lexing
ton on Wednesday. May 14th. All Re-
publicans of the county are urged to
attend this meeting.
CLARENCE MATHEWS,
Chairman.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
55,S16,15O POUNDS OF
TOBACCO SOLD AT LEXINGTON

E. w. Spears, supervisor of sales, of
Lexington loose leaf tobacco ware
houses, stated that more than 325,OOO,-
900 pounds of tobacco had been sold
on the tobacco markets of the State
this season. No official report has
been received as yet. II.
Tobacco sales for the week amount
ed to 1850 pounds, which brought
s943.7S, an average of $12.S4.
Mr.. Spears reports 55,S16,15O pounds
sold on the Lexington markets for the
season for $21, 2,S33.OS, averaging
S3S.4O.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
FOREST AVENUE CHURCH
TO OBSERVE MOTHERS DAY

The Forest Avenue M. e. Church
will observe Mothers Day next Sun
day with a special program which will
be announced in the Public Ledger
later in the week. 1t is expected that
an unusually attractive program will
ha raDdorpd
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
PURCHASES FOREST
AVENUE HOME

Through the firm of Thomas l..
Evan & Co., local real estate dealers,
Squire ]. J. Thompson today pur-
chased from Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. Will
son, their home in Forest avenue at
the head of Poplar street. Squire
Thompson, who recently moved to
Maysville from his farm in the Fern
Leaf neighborhood, expects to make
extensive improvements in his newly
acquired home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
nOLSTE|N SHOW WILL
Ne HELD HERE DUR.
ing next week
Arrangements Made BY Breeders OF
Pure Bred Cattle In Mason County
to Give Free Show Here Dur
Ing Next Week-Attrac.
tive Displays Received.

Some time ago, 1t will be remember
ed, that the National Holstein Breed
ers Association offered to lend to the
Mason County Association certain ex-
hibits for free show In which the
people of the community can become
more acquainted with the Holstein
COW and her attainments and qualities.
As the Holstein has been selected as
the standard COW in Mason county, the
local organization accepted this offer
of the National Association and ar
rangements have been made to hold
the show here at Mike Browns big
store next Monday afternoon.
In regard to the big show County
Agent George Kirk this morning made
the following announcement:
The supplies for the Holstein Ex-
hibit have arrived and the big show
window in Mike Browns store will be
full Of dope next Monday afternoon.
Everything will be to the point and
you will be able to learn about cows
which give rs quarts Of milk in one
day, and almost 81 pounds of butter In
one week.
What is more important to you,
however, is the portion Of the display
which illustrates the cost Of milk.
The cost of feed, the cost Of labor, and
the cost of marketing will be shown,
and you can tell where your IA cents
goes to, and who gets it.
There will be displays which show
the relative value Of milk and other
foods-and no guess work about it.
You can tell how much food value
there is in pound of cheese, and how
much in a pound of butter. Did you
know that children who have plenty of
good milk never have ricketts,? Do you
know why? Come and find out.
There will be no charge for admis-
sion. The Mason County Holstein
Breeders Association are cooperating
with the Holstein- -Friesian Association
Of America in giving this show, and 1t
Is educational solely in its purpose.
4.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
BEN MIDDLEMAN IN
THE GOOD OLD L, s. A,

Mrs. Ben Middleman this morning
received telegram from her husband,
who has been in Europe for several
months with the A. E. F., announcing
his safe arrival in this country yester-
day. He will be sent to cantonment
for early discharge
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
WOMEN'S CLUB
MEETS TOMORROW

The regular meeting of the Mason
County Woman's Club will be held at
the club rooms Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08
FOREST AVENUE PIT A

Inc Forest Avenue Parent-Teacher
will meet Friday after
noon at three o'clock. Every member
is requested to attend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1919-05-08

Mrs. Lamuel Purnell is i'll at her
home on East Fifth street.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
EUROPE At a Glance
By the Associated Press

Latest adviceS from Berlin are to the effect that the German cabinet has resigned but that temporary President Ebert is to retain office.
 Friday passed with various conflict ing reports as to the situation in Ger many surrounding the intentions of those in high offices to sign or to leave unsigned the peace treaty of the allied and associated governments. The pre- pondering opinions expressed in the numerous dispatches, however. indi- cated that, notwithstanding the fact that there was much opposition to them, the terms of the allies finally would be met, even if the signature of the treaty necessitated the resignation or even removal of those at present in the high councils.
 So confused is the situation it is i'm possible to obtain even a fair idea of conditions in Germany as they really exist, but there seems basis for the belief it is the intention of the Germans finally to acquiesce in the allied de- mands.
 President Wilson has returned to Paris from his trip to Belgium, and, Friday, with Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau, discussed both the Italian cabinet crisis and the German situation.
 It is reported from Rome that the Italian government has instructed it's peace delegation in ParIs to accept a 1 solution of the Dalmatian controversy arrived at by President Wilson and 1 Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd l George.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
Nobody Wants Job

BERLIN, June 20-President Ebert will remain in office pending the for nation of a cabinet, which is a diff cult task, because nobody or any party wants to shoulder the responsibility of signing the peace treaty.
 It is understood the national assem- L,y tomorrow nav vote a referendum of the entire people for Sunday, June %, at which signature of the terms will be submitted for ratification. It is claimed this would result in huge vote of approval, since the people are sick of war and want peace on any terms.
 Opposition to Gustav Noske, minister of national defense, as the successor ol Chancellor Scheidemann, is increasing while pr. Mueller is on record as de- chning the premiership, pleading ill- ress. There is talk of q temporary di- rectorate of five persons to rule Ger many in case Presidetn Eberts fails tC form a cabinet, but this plan is un- popular and is not likely to be adopted as an emergency measure.
 The cabinet is to meet at Il o'clocl today to consider the question of z new ministry. it's members having promised to serve until new ministers are chosen.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
Americans Are Pleased

PARIS, June 20.-The news of the political changes in Germany was made known to the American delegation while it was meeting with President Wilson. It caused considerable satis- faction and was interpreted as an in dication that Germany will accept the treaty.
 The selection of Herr Noske to head the new cabinet, if the report is con- firmed, is a surprising factor, as he had been regarded as en opponent of signing. It is known, however, there has been a considerable shift in the attitude of the various politicians, par ties and newspapers lately and experts here on the German situation think that Noslle as the strong man" of the administration may, perhaps, bring a favorable change in the German gov ernment.
 The greatest difficulty is to realize how Herr Noske, the chief exponent of force toward the independent socialists and the spartacans can work with the independents, who at present are the strongest advocates of signing the treaty. It is possible, however. that Hugo Haase, leader of the independent socialists, and his party will place the necessity of peace for Germany above their hatred and distrust of the min ister of the national defense.
 The possibility must, however, be borne in mind that Minister Noske may have been called to head the govern ment as the strongest man in a moment of national crisis. not necessarily to sign unpopular conditions of peace but tC
 (Continued on Page TWo)
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
QUOTE FORD' $ OWN SAYINGS TO PROVE
 HIM AN ANARCHIST

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich, June 20 Henry Ford's s1,OOO,00O libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune which the plaintiff asserts has wan dered far afield since it started six weeks go, returned squarely to the sub ject matter today
 Jesse $. Reeves, professor of political science at the University of Michigan, called by the defense, testified that many of MT. Ford's utterances as quoted in a magazine article by Ed ward Marshall, expressed the same be- liefs as witness had seen in the writ ings of well-recognized anarchists.
 Among leading anarchists named by Professor Reeves were Goodwin, Prud- haun, Bakenin, Benjamin R. Tucker and Tolstoy. He said that these writ CTS lay down the principle that no one state is of paramount importance and oppose all wars. The witness then quoted the following utterances cred tied to Mr. Ford as being anarchistic:
 The trouble is we are talking about this country this state, this city, this factory, as if one country, one state, one city, one factory, could be of para mount importance"
 We boast of independence. There is no such thing-there is only interde- pepdence.
 World citizenship-that's the thing for us to teach, world patriotism that's the thing we want to glorify"
 why do vast numbers of mankind allow themselves to be marched off to the slaughter, merely to satisfy the ambition of some greedy individual
 q don't blame any man for avoiding military service
 "To my mind the word murderer should be embroidered in large letters across the breast of every soldier"
 Two classes benefit by war-the mil itarist and the money lenders" | If l had my way. I'd throw every ounce of the powder of war into the 1 sea. strip the uniforms of soldiers ano sailors of their senseless insignia and make all of them apparel fit for ilones toil. I would beach every warship ant dissemble every rifle and gun and con vert the salvage into commercial i'm. plements for the benefit and upbuildint of mankind
 T don't believe any man is a patriot
 Patriotism is the last resort of { scoundrel."
 Cross examination of Professo Reeves was deferred until next week.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
SHOW bOLSHEVkI AT NORk IN THE WINNIPEG STRIKE

WINNIPEG, June 20.-After striking union leaders announced late today they were considering calling off the general strike, since six of their im- prisoned leaders were released today, city, provincial and federal officials engaged in presenting to them evil dences of bolshevism which they said had been traced to members of the central strike committee.
 G. D. Robertson, Canadian minister of labor, Mayor Charles F. Gray, Com missioner w. H. Perry of the Royal Northwest mounted police, and Crown Prosecutor A. J. Andrews met five union leaders and showed then letters seized in Tuesdays raid on the labor temple.
 Three of the letters made public, said by government officials, were sent to and by R. B. Russell, who has been considered one of the chief foreigners in the strike committee, and who before the city council openly avowed himself dissatisfied with the present govern ment
 T just got in a shipment of bolshe- vik funds for this purpose" (propa- ganda work), said one letter to Russell dated March "A, from a western man NuOSe udIiIt WdS WAillHClu' W ' di getting out a One Big Union bulletin and I will send you few. Let me know if you will have anything more out on the One Big Union movement"
 To this letter MT. Russell replied March 31
 "I note the substantial financial aie you are receiving and no doubt it vii all be needed to carry on our propa- ganda.
 "The eastern end of the country is where we should put in a lot of work I have arranged with the central strike committee to distribute 10000 copies 1 (of the Western Labor News) in tho | three western provinces. This papel contains all kinds of matter such al One Big Union.' Yours for the change 1 R. B. Russell"
 Four aliens of the eleven strike lead 1 CTS arrested Tuesday still are in Stone! Mountain penitentiary and their case: have not been decided upon. Thos, | released on $2,000 bail today are to b, 1 placed on trial in local courts ol charges of seditious utterances, govern ment officials said They promise ', take no further part in the strike
 Acceptatnce by strike leaders of tn collective bargaining plan recently of fered publicly by the employers nov appears probable, according to stril1 leaders. Alderman Ernest Robinson secretary of the trades and labor coun cil, in a conciliatory statement todd, said the strike leaders had not beel formally notified regarding the employ CTS offer of settlement.
 The committee is considering the em ployers' offers, it was said.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
SENATE STILL
 THRESHES OUT
 LEAGUE ISSUES
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, June 20.-While the senate was threshing over issues of the league of nations controversy today in four hours of running debate, league opponents started a revival of senti- ment for some definite action on the subject
 The debate, which several times ran into bitter passages, turned up a new issue when it was charged that the league would have a majority of Ro- man Catholic members who might be influenced to bring the whole civilized world under the domination of the Vatican
 The discussion outside the senate l chamber regarding the course of league | opponents developed considerable diff | ference of opinion among the leaders and failed to produce any definite plans Of action.
 l In these discussions Elihu Root, for mer secretary of state, was a central 1 figure, talking over the situation with l Senator Knox, republican, Pennsyl- vania, and other opposition leaders Tonight Chairman Lodge of the foreign relations committee returned to the capitol to take part in the conference. l Some senators thought the opposi- l llOll WUl1u DiluS lllt pldA lb Lut punt of action tomorrow so the senate could go on record before the peace negoti- ations end at Versailles Monday. The more general prediction however, was the subject would go over into next week.
 i IL was Senator Sherman, republican Illinois, who introduced the religious feature. Recalling the traditional papal claims to temporal power, he warned that the 24 delegates representing Catholic nations in the league assembly would hold in their hands a dangerous power to reunite church and state.
 Senator Ashurst, democrat. Arizona replied, declaring the differences drawr were -'monstrous' and would not be taken seriously by any sensible man Senator Sheppard, democrat, Texas eulogized the league of nations as of fering the firmest barrier to war nu. I manity has yet known
 Consideration of opposition plan: centered during the day around Sena
 tor Knoxs resolution by which the sen
 ate would ask that it be permitted tt
 pass on the peace terms without ac
 cepting or rejecting for the present tn,
 league of nations. At first it had beer
 hoped to get action on this proposa before Monday, but the best it's sup porters now believe possible is a tes
 vote.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
REAFF|RM DECISION
 FUR 100000 ARMY
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

WASHINGTON, June 20.-Decision of the senate military subcommittee to provide for an army of 100000 for the next fiscal year was upheld by the full committee tonight in considering the army appropriation bill.
 With but minor changes in the more important appropriations as fixed by the sub committee, the full committee virtually completed tonight considera- ton of the entire bill. Chairman Wads- worth plans to report the measure 10 the senate tomorrow.
 As the bill stands it will provide for the appropriation of approximately s9o0 900, 900 for military purposes, com pared to s731,000,00O carried in the house bill. House appropriations for bringing home bodies of Americans in France were eliminated.
 The house provision prohibiting the war department from purchasing real estate was modified so as to enable it to adjust existing contracts for land and acquire land previously leased upon which buildings for war purpos- es have been constructed. This provi- sion affects about 1000 contracts in- volving millions of dollars.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
h Throes cf Reorganization

PARIS, June 90.-The latest reports received over the military wire from Weimar indicate that at 9 o'clock this evening (Friday) Germany is still in the throes of a reconstruction of the administration in an endeavor to get O. government that is capable of sign irg the peace treaty.
 It is expected in Paris an extension of time will be asked by the Germans if they are unable to agree in the time accorded. A member of the American delegation said a short extension of time might be granted under the con urgency.
 The American representatives accept as a fact only the retirement of Philipp Scheidemann, the German chancellor from his position. They still are in doubt regarding the possible make uI of the new government. A Noslxe-Er berger combination is most prominently mentioned, but the names of the so- cialists, Dr. Mueller and Dr. Edouard David, also have been referred to as possibilities for the chancellorship.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
GERMAN SENTIMENT SWINGS TO SIGNING
 THE PEACE TREATY

PARIS, June 20.-(By the Associated Press)-Indications that a psychologi- cal swing in favor of signing the peace treaty had set in in Germany and that all politcial parties were affected was received in despatches from Germany to the peace conference today.
 Last night before the Scheidemann government handed in it's resignation, a small majority of the cabinet op- posed signing and a small majority of the national assembly was in favor of it.
 All parties except the Independent socialist, apparently have split on the question and the old lines of cleavage have disappeared.
 The centrists, democrats and major ity socialists are said to favor signing.
 The general change in opinion is re- flected in the newspapers. The con- servative press is declaring it-is wrong to sign and is inveighing against the cowardice of the government
 The extreme radical papers declare the working people want peace at any price, while the middle group admit there is nothing left but sign. Conference circles are cheeful over the outlook. It is believed that the signing of the treaty by Germany now IS assured.
Arizona republican., 1919-06-21
Federals Guard Agua Prieta

DOUGLAS, June 20.-General Fran cisco Martinez, in command Of $50 federal cavalry and infantrymen, IS expected to reach Agua Prieta, tomor- row afternoon from Hermosillo, via Nogales, to establish headquarters, ac- cording to an official message received in Agua Prieta today. The arrival of this force and the establishment of garrisons in Fl Tigre, Nacozari and Colonia Morelos will do much to re- lieve the uneasiness growing out of anticipation of possible Villa raids through the passes of the Sierra Madre mountains into the Bavispe river dis trict. Citizen volunteers from Bavispe and Baserac who have been keeping watch in Pulpito pass will be relieved by the regulars, it is understood.