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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-07-06
ARRANGEMENTS
MADE FOR ANNUAL
RuGGLES CAMP
Privileges Are Let for Annual Camp
Meeting at Ruggles-Blg camp
Is Certain.

The Board of Directors OF Ruggles
Campmeeting Association held a very
important meeting at the campgrouhds
last Saturday. The Board was kept Ill
such continual session that they didh
get 70 enjoy the Old Settlers program
The finishing touches was put Oh Tue
campmeeting program. ? All Is now
ready excepting the engagement Oh all
evangelist. This will be attended 10
next week by District Superintendeh's
Literal and Davenport There are TWO
or three rooms still to rent, those nav
ing them rented surrendeirng them'
ANYONE desiring them should get into
communication with ]. r. Brodt, presi-
dent. Maysville, Ky, First come hrst
served. A set of rules for the guidance
OF campers, was adopted the same
will be printed on large cards ana
posted in prominent places on 'he
campus. The lineup of talent and PRIV
ileges will be about as follows;
superintendent of the Services-W'
H. Davenport, and j, NJ Literal
Choir Director-Thos. B, Rshley'
Pianist. Robert Currey'
Children's Hour-Miss Virginia Mae
Hurdl.
Young Peoples Meetings - c. H.
Fowler, of Columbus, Ohio, and others
A strong probability of Bishop An
der On spending a day of more at the
camp.
Hoel-W. H. Hamrick.
Confestionery-R NJ. Harrison and
Sons.
Barber Shop and Baggage Room -
Nash and Tucker.
Stable and Auto Park - Blame
Tucker.
Sexton-Wm. Sons.
Matron-Mrs. VIM. Sons.
Rates at hotel, barber shon, baggage
room, stables and auto park VIII DIT
the same as last year.
On account of the fact that saw
mill is on the grounds to saw up 10
of timber before campmeeting I'M
hoard decided to use saw dust Tor
covering of the ground under taber
nacle instead of straw as in forme
wears. Persons who have depended
upon campmeting straw to NIL thei
mattresses had better brind their owl
straw this year
The later date set for campmeetih
this year-July goth to August Sth,-
meets with universal favor Farmer
saw that it will enable them to &c
caught up we'll with their work, be
sides it will give the hotel keeper
better opportunity to secure veg'
tables.
After the Fourth of July comes III
Chautauqua, then in few days CAM
meeting. How anxiously will the CAM
ers look forward to the time from no
on. Another successful meeting seen
assured.
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CONVENTIONS OPENING TODAY.

New York National League Of
Masonic Clubs.
Philadelphia - Christian Endeavor
Societies of Pennsylvania.
Mitchell, S. Oak. - United Spanish
War Veterans, Department of South
Dakota.
Kentville, N. S. Association OF
Health Officers of Nova Scotia
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-07-06
day at jamestown

day at jamestown.
A decision regarding the increase in
wages to be demanded by the British
coal miners is expected to be reached
at the annual conference of the Nation
al Federation of Miners, which is to
meet today at bennington, England,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-07-06
"a Gav On Account Of ChautauQua

hung at the main entrance to the
grounds. This, along with the other
features joined in making it the best
meeting the Old Settlers have ever had.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-07-06
Henry Wattenon


Huntsville
Ams IS, 1870.
PARTIES and politicians nay
Non Of the youth OF shs country goes on
Our rural schools dragged
nrs Of local politics. gratifying parties
Joined hands at the passed
which Will long way keeping
political game.
IS
-eQlchoM h " dCtdSd w w.
interested in tho Presidential n'nt November there Is IVA
Wy tho setiq Of strong to the County Boards Of usson
S,aA hkd0ctN. cahA6yG
:SV'a be good, clean board superin
tsndet and keep both him and % schools
l4kei.fo NJ SchtrIS
Xa> Qaaaaus@
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
RFSKED LIVES TO
SAVE u. S. SUPPLIES
American Tells of Red
Threats ia Se50stopol.

Cos sTANrINoPLE, Nov. - (delayed) -
A representative OF the American For
eign Trade Corporation who LETT Sebas-
topol an hour before the Bolshev.ki
'crccs took the city on sunday described
some of the difficulties IN trying TO have
the large auartitics OF American goods
stored at that port
Despite our readiness TO move the
supplies, he said. iii was impossible TO
get tonnage steamers requisitioned by
the Government. II was equally impos-
siblc to charter tugs, which were de-
mandlng fantastic prices. Friday morn
ing we began moving the goods and
gasolene into boats furnished by United
states dtstroyers. The Russian Admiral
in charge Of the evacuation OF the city,
offered ua big lighter. During the
loading operations two Russians came
to arrest me, informing me that the
local Bolshevild would shoot us If we
didn't discontinue loading. They with
drew. however, after they received a
bribe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
High Points of Story of IneEiciency
Revealed by Shipping Board Inquiry

THE revelations made before the Congressional
Select Committee investigating United States Shipping Boarc
operations include the following:
The Government does know to-day whether has lost
made money its maritime
Between $125,000,00o $15000O000 of the Shipping
Boards money is in the hands of operators
OF the 200 firms operating ships 100
garded by experts totally incompetent and inexperienced
Political influence and threats of its have the Gov
large money hndeed efficient operation
force of 1000 employed in Washington on
annual payroll of So straghten the tangled
counts inherited from the Emergency Fleet
In the salvage sales plants and materials the Government
has realized about 49, the dollar.
Reports of conscientious Investigators and officials their
superiors have been repeatedly ignored
Ships turned baby" companies
when old established lines begging.
Commander Abner B. Clements Admiral Bensons assistant,
admitted the stand that charge but said eff
forts being made to eliminate the evils
Honest inspectors subjected treatment when
they refuse to o X repairs
An exconvct occupying high position with the Shipping
Board tried to defraud the Government of $5O000O.
Machinery equipment worth So 100000 months
roting the sand at Savannah
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| l 0 per cent. in excess of cost for over
head and profit. A short time later an
other contract was submitted listing
/ many additional items for which extra
| charges could be made. The last con-
tract bore the same date as the or ginal
be said, ana one Of the witnesses was
Charles Hamilton, a $4,000 a year clerk
| in Blaines Office. Soon afterward Ham
ilton became secretary Of the North
western steel Shipbuilders Association
at a combined salary OF $4,000 a year
In his Investigations at Norfolk
Norton said. he discovered man named
iIomilton Collector of Customs at that
ICrt was Interested to the extent o.
$40 900 In the Marine Equipment Com
pany. which was getting an inordina,e
amount Of Shipping Board business.
Norton said that when one Of mis- as
vcstigators attempted TO look into this
slleged use Of influence he was in
formed by Il. J.. Wood, the local audi
tor, that he had better lay off Hamh-
ton. as he Is the closest man n VIZ
giris TO President Wilson"
Morton further testified that when
Shpp ng Board paymesrer named Stall
ings was sentenced TO the Federp PEN
Ifri tiery at Atlanta Hamilton did ever
thing possible TO prevent his indictment
and trial ard inundated Norfolk news
pa pers TO the extent that they refuse 4
10 pr mt anything about the case until
the threat was made to give the facts -
nov spapers IN Richmond
Many cases Of intimidation Of checi
ere and inspectors were found at Nor
felix. Morton said Ie said that cheek
erc at work on the ships would be b.
spattered with paint and heavy Dol 8
ard rivets We're dropped on their heads
v hen they tr ed to expose the bad work
G. contractors and rep il men. If ia
spc ctors continued 20 crticise the wor<
he said they invariably lost their jobs.
Morton sal that the life Of John T..
Richardson, the assistant clerk OF t.
Walsh committee. had been threatened
while he was investigating conditions
at Charleston. S. G.
The witness said he believed the
friendly relations between Albert f5chu-
bach, president OF tho Grays Harbor
Motor ships Company Of Aberdeen.
Wash ami James French. American and
Canadian manager OF Lloyds, mad re-
suited in fhe Government getting lot of
unstable wooden vcfsels
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
PASTOR AT,S93 A MONTH
IS CRUEL TO FAMILY
Should Gel Better Paying
JOB, Asserts Judge.

CLEVELAND, Nov. 16.--.It is extreme
cruelty for a minister to remain in his
rulpit at 500 month when ne has 3
wife and five children to support Com
non Pleas Judge Frank c. Phil ps d..
cared IN an opinion handed down in a
divorce suit filed by the Rev Benjamin
: Sherwin against his wife.
Judge Philips refused 10 grant a di-
vorce 20 Sherwin and ordered that he
ray $50 n month alimony Custody II
their five children was given to Mrs
Srerwin.
Il consider Il extreme cruelty Tor
man with o wife ard FIVE children h.
remain NJ his job. even though Il be
that OF a minister, which pays only $g3
month. An able bodied man such as
YOU are should have taken up som
ether profession Judge Phillips d,
c,ared.
sherwin now has obtained employ
uent as n machinist.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
PERUVIAN DELEGATE
DISMISSED By CABLE
DR.! CorHejo Removed Because
Of Criticism of Harding.

LIMA. Peru Nov l5.--The Peruvian
Foreign office has b. cable dismissed
DR. Mariana Coruejo. head o. the Peru
viau delegation I'M the Assembly Of the
League OF Nations 30 Geneva.
NAsuNaraS. Nov 16-Statomonts
crticsug the attitude Of President
oiect lI4rdiug toward the League of Ma
tons were said 10 au official report roe
coNcd here to-day 90 have been re-
sponsible for the dianissh Of pr Ma
rano Coruojo Dr. Cornejo IN an inter-
view printed By tho Paris Eci0r at-
tackled the position taken by Senator
Harding on the League OF Nation- issue
during th, merican Presidential cam
palHu
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
BAN IS OFF
IN LONDON EXCHANGE

poses committee % N, stock Exchange
has repealed its temporary regulation
imposed at tho beginning OF the war
prohibiting arbitrage dealings. 10 has
revoked also The regulation which rec
quIrcd a declaration that transaction
was not being made on behalf Of alien
enemies These subjects arc 20 come up
for confirmation At Mondays meeting
81 the Stocl<rNchangc
There is much interest cvinccd N the
market as 20 whether permission will be
given by the Government TO resume arbi-
TRACE dealings which have been dor
mant FOR go long NtImc.
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sc2a, 900 ELL Paid Twice.

Morton said he had received report
from a subordinate who told him that
bidders for repair work would meet lust
outside the door of the contracting
agents office. discuss the ship 10 be re-
paired and agree which bidder was to
get the Job The rest put In bids high
enough 20 make sure the favored one
would get the contract
Reviewing the inefiiciency Of the
Shipping Board maCaGemcnt at Seattle
Morton cited one instance where the
Government paid a bill of s623, 600 for
materials twice solely because there
was a lack of proper communication be-
tween the loc1l agents and the head
office 1T Washington. Morton told Of
another instarce where a contract was
changed. resulting IN an added cost 10
the Government OF 81 az 600 on reftting
the old cruiser Boston INTO cargo car
rior
a men named Blaine the division
agent Of. the Shipping Board in charge
at Seattle, figured in Mortons testimony
Blaine received a salary Of $4,000 In
the twenty-five months OF his service al
Seattle the witness said. and accnmu-
loted more than $4,000 IN the bank
during the same period. In edition 70
The bank account hs bought securities
amounting 70 $4,000 He was later
tried IN the United States District dourt
ana acquitted.
Tho double payment Of $3.50 was
made % the firm Of Skinner & Eddy,
who took W q contract originally ae-
si-ned 70 hc seattle Construction and
Dry Dock Company Another part OF
the contract. Morton said, provided that
he company was TO accept $50. 600 nor
hull instead OF making charges for
overtime work Despite this agreement
Blaire according TO MorrHn, sctuo lily
paid out some $4,000 on such bills. The
local auditors stopped further payment
he said. but when the ships were com
p'etad the company presented a bill for
overtime totalllng s2S7O00 Morton said
the last lac had heard ri this matter was
when the Shipping Board offered 10
allow the cloim for overtime il the ship
builders would refund the S623, 900 which
they should not have received, and which
has not yet been refunded
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
FRANCE PROTECTS
CREEIEAW BEFUGEES
Americans Aid in Feeding
Those on Ships in Bosphorous

CoXsTANT1NOPLE, Nov. 10 (delayed) 49,
The French Admiral OF the Black Sea
forces sent a wireless to the Bo'sheviki
aftorf the evacuation Of Sebastopol
threatening reprisals II the town We're
looted or the population moxsted. A
panic is reported 60 have ocArred at
Yalta during the evacuation and re-
marlSablo scenes 20 have been witnessed
IN Scbastopol ana l'eodosia.
1.-THE French have officially assumed
the protection Of the Crimcan refugees
in Constantinople The refugee ships
anchored in the Bosphorus are awaiting
order from Paris as TO their movements.
Tho Russians are being fed by American
and French soup kitchens.
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gam fSom the division of operations di-
1@eting\he chief at san Francisco to "iet
rhis matter alone, adding that I'VE will
take care of operations" Morton said
that finally the Shipping Board was
compelled 20 take action. and al the de-
vices were torn out Of the ships. He said
that though he could not be exact with
the figures, il must nave cost the Gov
eminent several million dollars.
Questioned about the purchase Of sup
plies Morton said that fresh water
brought from Norfolk at cost OF so
cents a ton to the-contractor was SOLD
TO Tire Shipping Board COR use on ships
for as high az S25 to $50 The Govern
1lcnt was called upon to pay middle
mems prices In the purchase Of nearly
'all supplies, Morton said, allowing some
dealers to make as high as 100000 a
year in commissions.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
GEN. WRANGEL SAFE
IN CONSTANTINOPLE
Reaches City in Russian
Cruiser-2O,OOO Troops
Also Arrive.
Ukrainian Troops
Reheating in Disorder
BIZ he Associated Press.

TARNOPOL, Galicia Nov. 10.
l The Soviet troops have oc-
cupied Kamenetz-Po dolsk and the
Ullrainian forces are retreating
in disorder. The Polish authori-
ties on this side of the Zbrucz
have given orders for the dis
armament of any Ukrainian de-
tachments crossing the river to
escape the Red army. Masses Of
refugees are seeking safety in
Poland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
American Question Withdrawn.
Bp he associated Press.

~ the associated Press.
GENEVA. Nov. 16.--All danger that the
first Assembly OF the League of Nations
may encroach upon the Monroe Doc
trine by considering American questions
IN the absence Of the United states has
been averted by the withdrawal OF n
request bv Bolivia and Peru for re-
vision OF their treaties With chile. II Is
not expected that any other American
questions with dangerous possibilities
viii come before the present session OF
the Assembly.
1t is reported that South American
delegates have agreed the League OK
Nations should do gil Il can 10 get the
United States TO become a member ma
ton.
report on organization OF the COM
mittecs give rise 70 a long and confused
debate. during which President Hymans
found the first occasion 70 make vigor-
Gus use Of his new gavel
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Audit of Rocks Called on.

The firm Of skinner & Eddy. accord
ing TO Morton. never lad their books
audited by the shipping Board. when
an attempt was made nearly two years
AGO. he said, Geographic orders were
received from Washington 70 proceed no
further Morton said that the contract
lei TO the Seattle Construction and Dry
Dock Company FOR the reltting Of the
cruiser Boston was at first made so as
20 allow the company 80 per cent. and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-17
Opinions on New Association.

Again the old practice prevailed, 10.
on motto by Tomasso Tittoni, Italian
representative. it was ruled that the
comm IS .onS cCmme~cc work i'm
1edlately without Instructions Signor
Tittoni said this was necessary II rapil
work was 70 be done, and that otherwse
,he league would discredlt itself
This argument was agreed in by VI.
Viviani. who asked what the commits
siQns were for II not to prepare the
drk II the committees and the as
sembly were obliged q work together it
would Involve endless debate, confusion
and loss Of ti'le and would involve three
separate discussions OF the same sub
jccts. lie pointed out that under the
b0rncs motion all questions would be
discussed once bof."a reference % com
mittee, once IN uittee and once
again after they wen reported on
Altogether II was bad day Cor the
iGcalists. inasmuch rs the principle OF
open covenants openly arrived at had
been badly smashed DURING the morn
ing session.
Regarding the proposal for another
oi nations THE NEW YORK HERALD cor
respondent has obtained these express
slons Of opinion:
Lord Robert Cecil: Personally. OF
course. 7 want 10 see America come into
the league and propose by way Of
amendments and the existing machinery
Of the league whatever changes she de-
sircs."
Wellington Koo OF China "That de-
Ponds on how far the American changes
would 20. II they are very radical In
volying q complete change IN the form
Of the league, Il might be necessary 20
hold new conference"
lgpacc Jan PaderewslSi Of Poland 81
do not think lt would be Practicable
America really started this league let
her propose amendments. but do not
start another
a. Hanotaux of France 1T is impos-
sible to answer yet. or until America
position is definitely known"
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|, LONDON, Eov. l6.-Gen. 5aron Nran-
gel. the anti-Bolshevik leader In south
Russia. has arrived in Constantine le
on board the Russian cruiser Kornilctf
saws a despatch 10 the ETchdn0e 1sle-
0raph from Constantnople.
Wrangel left Sobastopoi on a Russian
cruiser filled with soldiers accompanied
by three transports carrying ZV'VVu
troops and another carrying wounded
men.
The United States destroyers Hum
phreys. Whipple and Edwards arrived at
Constantinople with refugees yesterday.
PARIS. Nov. 16.-The defeat OF Gen
Wrangel. whose South Russian Govern
ment had been recognized by France,
does not mean that France is ready to
consider recognition OF the Russian So
Wet Government, il was said at the
Foreign Office to-day.
The French Government is pessimistic
regarding any further military move
ments in Russia at present. 1t was indi-
Gated. not seeing where any basis can
be found for reorganization of the fruit
less effort against the Moscow Govern
inent made by Gen. Wrangel from the
Crmea.
Basile Maklakoff special envoy in
Paris for Gen. Wrangel declared here
to-day that Wrangel's defeat would not
erd the fight against the Bolsheviki.
we VIII never give up the struggle
against Bolshovlsm,' he said. There
are other ways besides the use of arms
ana munitions in which the Bolshevists
can be put down. and perhaps the fight
will continue along bloodless lines.
Cen. Wrangers Third Army is still
intact in the Ukraine. NJ. Mahakon eN-
planned, and. this could form the basis
Of newNmSitary movement.
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had know OF President-elect
.Hardng's views.
The hope persists, however, that some
ono viii turn up here knowing these
views
Conversations with many delegates
showed a general be ief that the lea-ue
must be largely made over, but it must
be said that a plan FOR a general world
conference has not much support. The
general view Is for "A more practical use
Of the Assembly for this purpose ct a
meeting next spring. The effort Of those
behind this scheme is 10 prevent any
action or even discussion here OF ques-
tons OF real world politics
Premier Lloyd George of Great Brit
ain also has decided TO take q hand in
the proceedings ana win reach Geneva
next Thursday, according to reports re-
ceived here to-day Just what Is bring
ing the British Premier 20 the assembly
meeting IS tho subject OF much specula-
zion, but il is known that b IS regard
ing seriously the attempt ~ Lord Rob
ct Cecil. representing South Africa, TO
pur through here his radical programme.
Not only did Lord Robert try all to-day
60 open all committee room discussion,
but he also prcSeuL q resolution calling
IOF open sessions OF the League Councll
hereafter as well as another resolution,
which would have the League Of Ma
lions take charge Of Armenia.
Tine British delegation IS headed by
Herbert =. L. L sher. who was member
Of the Governments committee on al
j ged German outr, ges N 1915, but
seems 10 be lacking n leadership IN the
face Of Lord Robert Cecus inaaUuvre.
Preliminary Sporting on tn German
question was again seen to-day when
George Nicoll Barnes. ano,her British
4 representative, M ged vigorously that the
( Assembly give Instructions 10 the
various commissions beiote hey retired
20 consider the subjects be ore them
He cited the question or adms ion Of
enemy states and said II was important
that the commissions know the sense OF
Tie Assembly before handling such mat
tiers
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GERMANS SEEKING
PLACE IN LEAGUE

coatinaed 1rop, FIRST Page
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on one job Morton said the company
was paid for 1fty-eight men. The rec
nrds OF that day showed he aid that the
Union Iron Works only had q personnel
OF lfty-two. including office forces This
was durinr last winter and snring over
charges by this company were enormous.
he said. Men would be sent out 10 a
shin on one-day job ana The companv
would forget 20 go after thorn leaving
them on the ship for "A week or more
The men shot craps. had good time
and the Shipping Board allowed tho bills
Tor the entire time.
Morton said he was called on this In
vcstluation and sent TO the Pacific co9st
nnd nothing further was done about IL
While IN Saettle Inst June. he said. he
learned from two men employed on ships
that the Cafe de France IN Yokohama
waa fitted out with linen and silver bear.
ing the mark Of the United States Ship
ping Board TIE said there was no cyi-
dence 10 show this was condemned STUFF
While IN San Francisco, Morton saia.
he saw n prospectus ~ tho Benson-Smith
Telephone Company Of Superior. WIS
which contained a letter from n man
named Montague. who represented him.
seifto be IN az mt 81 the shipping Board
stationed at Chicago Morton said the
letter was q fake. and that he found
later that fifty ships had boon fitted with
8 Benson Smith steering device. by
which e was claimed that the captain
could control tho ship from the bridge
Fifteen captains that he know of he suid.
hed lost contro' Of their vessels because
the device would not work
This fraudulent device Morton said
was responsible Tor damages to the
blades 81 tho steamship city Of Omaha
in passing through the Panama Canal
Repairs cost $4,000. Morton said he
made report on this matter. but. as
WAS usually tho case. received no ac-
acknowledgement Ne said he saw teie-