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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
INDICTMENTS EXPECTED J
IN the COAL INQUIRY
Federal Grand Jury at COvington Ex'
amlning Coal Companies Books
Expected to Act Soon.

The Federal grand jury reconvened
yesterday in Covington to investigate
coal p" fiteering. The manner in which
that body is proceeding with its in
quiry indicates that indictments will
be returned within few days.
One hundred and eighty-two coal op-
orators, mainly from Eastern Ken
lucky, were examined yesterday. Many
of the operators were accompanied by
their attorneys. Hundreds of account
books and records were brought along
and left with the grand jury.
Charles Finnell, Assistant District
Attorney, is the councillor for the jury
The books and records also will be
examined by Thomas ID. Slattery, Dis
trict Attorney, on his return from Lon
don, KY, where he is attending a spe
cial session of court. The grand jury
it was said, may adjourn today unit
next week when final report will b'
submitted to the court.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
SEPTEMBER SERIES LIMESTONE
BUILDING ASSOCIATION OPENS.

The 63rd series of the Limestone
Building Association opens Saturday,
September 4th. To the person who
would like to own home we have the
money to loan. To those, who would
own few shares as saving invest
ment come and take some stock with
US. 25 Cents pays for a share. Divi-
dends paid March of each year. Call
on j. W. Lee, President; H. c. Sharp.
Secretary; ]. e. Klrwin Treasurer, or
any of the directors. 3Sep7t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
SCORE KILLED
IN EARTHQUAKES
THROUGH italy
Many Killed and Hundreds Injured In
Yesterdays Quakes - Tower
of Pisa Threatened.

Rome, Sept. S.-Scores of persons
were killed and hundreds injured in
an earthquake which shook northern
Italy yesterday, according to scattered
reports received here today.
Property damage was said to be
enormous.
Owing to Interruptions of communi-
cation details were slow in coming in.
First advices indicated only slight
damage and few casualties. AS COM
munication partially was restored,
however, it was learned two towns,
Villa Collemandia and Fiflzzano, were
destroyed. The former, located in the
province of Massacarrara had 1000
population. In Fifzzano 20 were
known to be dead and scores injured.
Fifty-seven bodies were said to have
been recovered from ruins in Pisa
where the famous leaning tower was
reported to nave been shaken so badly
it was in imminent danger of falling
Troops and volunteer workers have
been sent to the stricken area, carry
ing medical and food supplies.
The shock, which centered in the
province of Massacarrara, lasted
about 20 seconds, and was the most Sc
we're ever felt in that'zon
Serious damages and several casual
ties were reported from Pietro, Fos-
ciano, Vagli, Camorgiano, San DON
nino, Piazzo, Alserchio, Poggio, Cas-
tagnola, Fosciandera. Cagigiano, Gal
lianara and Soliera Monte.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
FALL PRESBYTERY
DATES ANNOUNCED.

The regular fall meetings of the six
presbyteries of the Kentucky synod,
Southern Presbyterian church, will be
held as follows: Louisville presbytery,
at Lewisport, September 81 to 20;
Transylvania presbytery, at Harrods-
burg, September to 9; Ebenezer pres
bytery, at Mayslick church, Mason
county, September IA to 16: Mullen
berg presbytery, at McHenry, Septem-
ber 2S to 30; Paducah presbytery. at
Marion, September 21 to 90; West
Lexington presbytery. at Boyers
church, Boyd county, October 5 to Z.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
SCHOOL KIDS GET DOWN
TO REAL WORK TODAY.

Students in the city and county and
parochial schools got down to real
work this morning, having purchased
their books and having been assigned
to their work yesterday. The school
authorities are expecting year of
good work this year and all of the
teachers are determined to do their
best to make the year an unusual sue
cess ...
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
GARBAGE DISPOSAL TO BE
INVESTIGATED THOROUGHLY,

The special committee named by
Mayor Russell on Monday evening to
investigate garbage disposal in the
city of Maysville expects to make a
very careful investigation into the sit
uation and to offer some solution OF
the local problem in the form of rec
ommendation. Every system of garb-
age disposal will-be looked into care
fully by the committe before they
make a final recommendation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
BOOK STORES EXPERIENCE
THEIR USUAL RUSH.

Although the local book stores had
extra statesmen and salesladies on the
job Tuesday, the usual rush was ex-
perienced and the stores were filled
all day long. The book dealers had
good supply of school needs on hand
and there was no delay in furnishing
the students with>their needs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
HEALTH NURSE ACCEPTS.

Miss Wettlaufer, of Louisville, who
some time ago was elected County
Health Nurse of Mason county, has ac-
cepted and begins her duties at once
Miss Wettlaufer comes highly recon-
mended having had much experience
in county health work both in Amer
lea and Europe.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mr.. Howell Richardson, student In
Ohio Wesleyan University, who has
been. employed during the vacation
period by the Redpath chautauqua Bu-
reau with one OF their crews operating
In the East, Is spending few days
here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. y
Ilarrg Richardson, before returning to
university for the next term.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
PROF. c. s. DALE
GRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITY

Prof. c. S. Dale, who last year re-
signed as Principal of the Maysville
High School, graduated from the Uni
ersity of Illinois this summer and is
now teaching in the University and
taking post graduate work leading to
his masters degree. Prof. Dale's many
local friends will be very glad to know
that he is doing we'll in Illinois.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mrs. Fl. e. Schatzmann, Of Dayton
KY, and sister-in law, Mrs. Susie En-.
mis- and daughter, Anna Elsie, have ar.
rived home after a veFy pleasant visi
of several weeks at Washington, d. G.
Philadelphia, New Jersey and New
York, Mrs. Schatzman will spend {
week or two with her mother-in-law
Mrs. Geo. schatzmann Of Lexington
street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
PURCHASES BEAUTIFUL
BUILDING LOTS

Through the Cullen-Gillespie Real
Estate Agency, Mr.. Sam Middleman
has purchased from Mr.. D. H. Harri-
son his two beautiful building lots on
the north side of East Second street
near Poplar known as the Collins lots
and expects to erect thereon in the
near future an attractive home.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
BALL GAME CALLED OFF.

The game of baseball with the First
Division team from Camp Taylor has
been cancelled because the team has
been called into camp in order to pre-
pare for the move to Camp Dix from
Camp Taylor. The cancellation of the
game causes quite a bit of disappoint-
ment here as many wanted to see the
soldiers play.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
PRIZE POULTRY ON
DISPLAY HERE.

Some of the prize poultry owned by
members of the Mason County Poultry
Association which will be shown at
the Kentucky State Fair this week, are
now on display at Myall & Calvert's
livery barn in Sutton street. The
prize fowls have attracted much at
tention.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
WANTS MORE MASON
COUNTY CHICKENS.

County Agent George Kirk has re-
ceived a letter from Mr.. Il. T. McBrin-
ey, of Newport, who is now connected
with large firm of expert account
ants in Cincinnati, inquiring about
some pure bred chickens. Mr., Brin-
ey, while secretary of the Ashland
Chamber of Commerce last year pur.
chased some pure bred fowls from this
county with which he was much
pleased and he wants to purchase
quite a number this fall.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
BAND GOES TO ADAMS
COUNTY FAIR.

The Maysville Boys Band left this
morning for West Union, Ohio, where
they will furnish music for the big
Adams County Fair. The local band
furnished music for this fair last year
and greatly pleased the people. Sever
al local people took the trip to West
Union with the band.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
DEATH AT GLEN SPRINGS.

Mrs. Myrtle, Authus. the only daugh-
ter of Mr.. A. ]. Grigson, died Monday
morning at Glen Springs, after lin
gering illness; age 27 years, months
and days. She was niece of Mrs. l..
H. Cooper, Germantown pike.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

s DR.. George P. Lambert is at home
after attending the big Shriner cere-
monial at Winchester when 1856 nov
ices were taken for trip over the hot
sands. ltI
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
WHO WINS CEDAR CHEsTg

No 1885 is the lucky number which
wins the cedar chest given away by
Merz Brothers. The holder of the
ticket should present it at once. Hold
ers of other tickets should not destroy
them until the winner is announced as
another drawing might become neces-
sary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
"WHISTLE cop DOES
THE JOB RIGHT

Mr.. Harry L. Walsh, special "Whis-
tie Cop" who went on the job in the
local G. 4 o. yards Tuesday evening,
delivered the goods and the people in
the western section of the city report
that they we're not annoyed by useless
whistling of engines during the night.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
LOCAL BANKER HEADS
RESOLUTION COMMITTEE

Hon. James N Kehoe, president of
the Bank of Maysville, was elected
chairman of the Resolutions Commit
tee at the meeting of the Kentucky
Bankers Association at Louisville yes
terday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
POLICE COURT.

In city Police Court Tuesday after
noon late Fleming Guy was tried on a
charge Of breach of the peace and was
fined $5 and costs.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
FIRE DESTROYS TOBACCO
WAREHOUSE AT FRANKFORT

Frankfort. KY, Sept. Fire of un
known origin tonight destroyed tn,
Congelton Tobacco Warehouse ant
thousands of pounds of green tobacco
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mrs. Ned Piper has been employed
to teach the Fourth and Fifth grades
at the Forest avenue school building
until permanent teacher for these
grades can be employed.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
CRIMINAL CASES-ARE
SET FOR NEXT WEEK.

In Circuit Court this morning the
criminal cases, indictments for which
were returned by the grand jury yes
terday, were set for trial on next
Thursday, September 18th.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
NOTICE.

Maysville, KY, September Z, 1920.
I will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by my wife, Kather-
inc FAIRIES, after this date.
7Sept3t FITHIAN FAIRIES. ,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mr.. Alex Martin leaves today for
visit with relatives and friends in
Neoba and Champaign, IN, and st.
Louis, Mo. Mr.. Martin will return
about the first of November.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Miss Cartmell's Commercial School
will open as usual, Monday, Septem-
ber 18th, at the old quarters in the
bank building. 3Septtf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mr.. Charles Spencer and son, Lu-
ther, of Springfield, Ohio, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Clark of East
Front street.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Clark and son,
Clarence, of Cincinnati, Ohio, have re-
turned home after short visit with
relatives and friends hera.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

Miss Minnie Sproemberg returned
last night from trip to Detroit and
points in Canada.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08

G. c. Browning, of East Second
street. is improving very slowly.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-09-08
FOR SALE

An extra strong, medium size office
safe. Apply at Ledger Office. If
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
BIPARTISAN
COMMITTEE TO
HELP PHELAN

A statewide campaign for the re-
election of United States Senator
James ID. Phelan is to be waged by
the Phelan Non Partisan Central COM
mittee, formed at San Francisco by
100 prominent men and women, both
republicans and democrats.
Angelo j. Rossi, republican, and
president of the downtown association
of San Francisco, was elected chair
man of the committee, County Clerk
Harry l. Mulcrevy, vice chairman, and
Charles A. Koenig, secretary. The
plan adopted calls for an extensive
campaign to place before the voters
the legislative record of Senator Phe-
Ian whose reelection is considered by
his supporters imperative to the sue
cessful completion of the fight for
ananese exclusion.
Among the speakers at the meeting
called to organize the committee was
Mrs. Edward +. Scanlon, chairman of
the housewives league and member of
the republican state central committee
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
TRUNK VICTIM
IS NOT BOWDEN

That B. D. Bowden. who myster-
iously diappeared from Imperial
early in September, was not the vic
tim of the trunk murder mystery
which stirred Mexicai about the
same time, is the conclusion reached
yesterday by Mrs .Bowden after an
interview with Mexican officials who
saw the body of the man found in
the trunk. Their description of the
man, Mrs. Bowden said last nigrt,
did not in the least tally with that
of Mr.. Bowden.
AS near as can be ascertained from
friends who saw Mr.. Bowden, he dis
appeared from Imperial on the 9th,
and was last seen in Calipatria on
Admission Day, Thursday, the 9th,
by stage driver and Clarence w.
Hinderks, formerly resident of I'M
perial. The stage driver knew Mr..
Bowden to have left Imperial by
stage but saw him at Calipatria in
a private car. 1t is generally under
stood that Mr.. Bowden had something
like $500 in cash on his person and
had gone to the north end city pre-
sumably on land or cotton deal.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
EXCLUSION Of
JAPANESE IS
DEMANDED
BY LEGION
After Story Discussion, the
Convention Adopts Dras-
tic Report on Japanese;
Desire Cancellation of the
"Gentlemen's Agreement"
(By Associated Press)


CLEVELAND, Sept. 29.-The re-
port of the committee on American
izatiOn of the American Legion Sec
Ond annual convention, read here to-
day recommended the cancellation of
the socalled "Gentlemens agree
ment" with Japan; exclusion for
picture brides, and vigorous exclu-
SIGN of Japanese as immigrants.
The report recommended that 1--WE
enter vigorous protest against the de-
mands of Japan that naturalization
rights be granted it's nationals now in
the United States AID earnestly re-
quest the state department not to con-
slider any proposition which grants the
rights of naturalization to this unas-
similable people"
Discussion that followed the reading
was the stormiest of the convention,
but the report was adopted as read.
On motion of the Americanism COM
tnittee the convention agreed that the
national Americanism commission be
adequately financed and its offices
moved from New York to Indianapolis
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
MAY PULL Up PIPE
OF Gas COMPANY
ON BRAWLEY LINE
RumOrs of Widespread Plots
Permeate London, England; );
Fear Death of Hunger Strik-
erS: irish City Raided and
Sacked by Lancers.

That the IA miles of pipe between
this city and Brawley, the property of
he Imperial Valley Gas Company may
be pulled up and used in the construc-
ton of Imperial Valleys new high
ways was brought to light today when
it was learned that w. F. Holt has
offered the pipe to H. H. Peterson,
CaleXico contractor, and the latter is
considering the offer.
Al some places the pipe is laid on
Mr.. Peterson will use the pipe, if
n good condition it is believed. The
pipe underneath the ground has been
giving the company trouble through
leakage and it is doubtful if it is in
fine shape.
Mr.. Peterson will use the pipe, is
We accepts the offer to pipe water to
construction gangs. He is in the mar
ket for pipe for this purpose.
Work will be commenced just as
quick as the necessary machinery is
secured, and some machinery is ar
riving daily, Mr.. Peterson said.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
ARMY CONVOY REACHES CITY
Here's Program, Committee

Following the program for this evening for the
Army Convoy:
63O 30Banque to the officers of the party citizens
of the valley. stated number Of tickets will be allotted
CITY,
730 to 8:30Band concert and program the city park
speaking by the officers of the Inspection Of
$3.50 till mdnghStreet dance under the auspices of the
department Main street between Fifth and Sixth An
ceent orchestra has been secured and the Ell
Centre is being polished in anticipation of the rppers of the
light fantastic.
Free theater tickets to either of the local payhouses all
members of the who desire them, we'll am
sion to the Ell Centre plunge.
This is the official committee charge of the entertainment
tonight L. Travers being general chairman and appointing
his aides:
General chairman. J. L. Travers.
Ell Centre plunge, F. c. Dyer.
Ell Centre Parks, l. A. Thomas.
Advertising, E. w. Judy
Banquet, O. l.. Davis.
Dancing, c. F. Ferguson
Theater Mayor Otto Ohmstede
Entertainment of visiting ladies' Mrs. Paul Black
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29

Notwithstanding the dusty roads
over which the convoy had made its
way today, for inland was left at 10
o'clock this morning, and the two
months of hardships just behind them,
every private looked as if he had
stepped from bandbox; each truck
was remarkably clean and we'll kept
and the convoy gave but little evi-
dence of the hard roads over which it
has just passed. Some Of the trucks
are as large as any ever seen in this
city and on parking at the city park
were Immediately the center of small
lunches of curious citizens.
The first action of the convoy after
its arrival was to prepare foc to-
night.
1t was expected that Colonel Round
tree ND Major Franklin will be the
principal speakers at the open air
meeting in the park tonight. Frank
Hevener, president of the Associated
Chambers of Commerce will act as
chairman of the meeting. Mr.. Hey-
ener will be introduced by Clifford
'Coggins cf the local Chamber Of Com
n:erce.
A novel form of entertainment for
the privates with the convoy was an
'lounced today when it was arranged
70 give them free theatre tickets TO
aither the Topic or the Palace theatres.
Mayor OhMstede will have charge of
'the distribution. The expense will be
horne jointly by the theatres and the
chambers. o., -
Colonel ]. A. Roundtree, Director
al
highway, arrived in Ell Centre last
evening in advance of the 56 trucks,
tractors and automobiles blazing a
trail across the continent for the war
department.
In the interview given the Imperial
Valley Press this morning Colonel
Roundtree made public the object of
the national higway and the ultimate
results coming from the building OF
such road across the southern part
of the country.
Explains Convoy
He said, "the convoy of motor trucks
left Washington, D. c. at the instance
Of the war department and at the sug-
gestion Of the governments foremost
engineers. The route was outlined by
a party of engineers year ago. The
object being to make report to the
government en- the feasibility Of the
plan, of motor operation across the
country in time of war. Whether large
numbers of troops could be economi-
cally transported in time Of need"
In answer to his own question he
said, 81 have no doubt and in fact |
have been informed bv the engineers
now travelling with the party. that
when they are summoned back to
Washington to make a report of the
proposed highway, it will be of the
most favorable kind. Every recon-
."endation will be given and sugges-
ton that aid be extended the counties
Continued ON Page q
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
IRISH QUESTION
At FEVER PITCH
RAIDERS RUN WILD
Fl. II. Peterson Receives Offer
from ". f. Holt and Pipe
May Be Used in Construction
of C0untu HighWayS.
(By Associated FreSso

LONDON, Sept, 29.-Rumors Of
widespread plots which ranged from
corspiracies to assassinate X G
George to the blowing up Of public
buildings have been current n London
during the past few days. These re-
ports have been caused by fear that
the lives of public men would be jeop-
ardized should any if the Irish hunger
strikers die, particularly now that the
"black and tan" police have made re-
prisals on several Irish towns. In
vestigation Of these rumors obtained
CnlY negative results.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
MARINE RECRUITING
TRUCK REACHES CITY

The Rowing Reo," United States
Marine recruiting truck. arrived in Ell
Centre last night for two days stay.
Sergeants Baker and Hooper and
Corporal Christensen are plotting the
car.
Sgt. Hooper will remain in Ell Centre
and open permanent recruiting sta
ton within the next few davs. He
was recently transferred from the Sc
attic station to Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
Bit Ear Offs
Charge In Court

Information in the ease OF the
people versus w. G. Alexander,
colored, charging him with mayhem,
was filed with County Clerk Cock
today. Alexander, who is the jani-
ter of the court house is alleged to
have bitten the ear of DIR. Oscar w
DeVaugh, colored physician off,
following fight between the two
gentlemen. The case has attracted
attention over the entire colored sec
ton Of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
INFLOW SACKED BY
SEVENTEENTH LANCERS
(By Associated Press)

CORK, Sept. 29.-Sacking of the
town of Millow, in the county OF Cork,
was reported last night. 1t promptly
followed the Sim Fein coup of yes
+erday, in which the military barracks
were raided and sergeant killed.
Not the "Black and Tans" but the
Seventeenth Lancers are said to have
exacted the reprisals.
They burned the town hall and some
40 buildings, including the creamery
and principal shops. There was much
promiscuous shooting, it was said, by
soldiers but no casualties reported The
fire was still burning this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29

Twentyfour mammoth trucks of them rating as large
II all covered with dab weather beaten tarpauns which
testimony the hardshps which they have been
subjected rolled slowly and somewhat majescay into Ell Cen
ro late this afternoon amidst the honkng of automobile horns
and the enthusiastic welcome of large numbers Of citizens The
United States for which Ell Centre has been
ousy waiting for the week. had arrived The remainder
the caravan will reach the city tor:cr~sw
With long line of Imperial Valley acting escorts the
this city took the appearance of rumpha
the convoy passed down Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
SALAzAR TO 60?

According to reports reaching this
city today from Mexico City, Luis M.
Salazar, Governor of Lower California
is soon to be removed from office and
will be replaced by an engineer named
Balarezo, of Mexico City. What has
led to the change of plans, President
Huerta has not made public. The an
'ouncement wac made unofficially
from the offices G. Huerta to a repre-
entative of the President in Nogaler,
Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-09-29
Old Roman With
His Team Purged
"FeeLs Better"
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
CHICAGO, Sept. 29.-When Chas.
CCmiskey, owner of the White SOx,
reached his office tiday he found
enough letters and kilograms from
friends and sympathizers waiting
for him to fill two good sized
barrels.
IT'S been tough, but l feel better
this morning" Comiskey remarked
after reading some of the MESA ges.
81 am glad the worst is over. The
boys who were left are clean. They
never sold a ball game and never
will"
COmsikey, Kid Gleason, White Sox
manager and Harry Grabiner, club
secretary, began working out new
batting order today, assisting re-
serve men to fill the seven vacant
places On the regular lineup.