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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
MAN KILLED At
LIQUOR PLANT
Prohibition Officers Return Fire and
Painter is Slain; Fight In
Nelson County.

Bardstown, KY, Nov. Is. - Marion
Smith, 3S years old, painter, was kill
ed, Tom Brent, 40 years old, was ar
rested, negro escaped and still was
seized here yesterday when Il posse of
nine federal officers raided moon
shine still in thicket on hill In the
Mill Creek neighborhood four miles
southeast Of here and of the Loretta
road.
The officers maintained that the pis-
tol battle in which Smith was shot
was opened by the negro, who escaped
Onl" a half dozen shots were exchang-
ed. Smith was shot through the side
and expired within a few minutes.
None of the government agents were
wounded.
The raiders were led by Prohibition
Officer Fields, Of Louisville 1t had
not been ascertalned who fired the
shot which killed Smith.
The fight occurred in the open. The
still was not located in any building.
According to the officers three men
were operating the still when they
cautiously approached. They declared
that on discovering them the neerc
opened fire.
Smith lived at the edge Of Bards-
town. He leaves a widow and five
children.
Tom Brent, who was taken pisoner
is a brother of Lee Brent, who was
convicted in the court here recently
upon a charge of violation of the pro-
hibition laws, This case is now pend
ing before the court of appeals
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
Coroner MAKES EF.
FORT TO LEARN IDEN.
TITY0F TRAIN VICTIM
Body Of Unknown ColOred Woman
Killed BY c. & D. Train VIII Be
Buried Saturday II Identity Is
Not Then Established,

Thus far Coroner Thomas F. Hig-
gins efforts to establish the identity
Of the colored woman who was killed
by c. G. o. fast train No. 2 Thursday
afternoon at Sulllvan's Curve, Just be-
low the city, have been unavailing.
No one who has viewed the body at
the morgue has been able to throw
any light upon the big question as to
who the women is and the efforts of
the Coroner to get in touch with per-
sons who have women relatives miss
ing at Cynthiana and Cincinnati, of
which towns the woman Is said to
have talked, have been futile.
An inquest as held Friday morn
ing at the Morbue by Coroner Higgins
and jury; and the jury after view
ing the body and hearing what evil
dence was obtainable, reached ver-
dict that she met her death by c. &
o. train, without fixing the blame.
The body will on Saturday be deliv-
cred by Coroner Higgins to Superin-
tendent Rosser, of the County Infirm-
ary, unless by that time the identity
is established. and the body will be
buied as an unknown In the County
Poor Cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
BAND MAKES
BIG HIT AT FAIR.

The Horseshoe Boys Band furnish
ed the music at the Corn and Tobacco
Fair Thursday evening and made
quite hit. Those who have not heard
this younger band for several months
are more than pleased with the pro-
gress they are making. Fair attend
ants will have an opportunity to hear
another Of Mason county's younger
bands on Saturday whe nthe Mays
lick Boys Band will play concert at
the afternoon session.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
ABERDEEN KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS ENTERTAIN.

Gretna Green Lodge No. 80. knights
of Pythias, Aberdeen, had a great get
together meeting Thursday evening
which was attended by about ten
Maysville Knights. Following the
meeting dinner was served and the
evening was greatly enjoyed by the
local visitors. The Aberdeen lodge
Knights of Pythias is a very live or
ganiZation.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
MRS. Joseph ROTH DIES.

Mrs. Joseph Roth, former Aberdeen
resident, died at her home in Dayton,
Ohio. on last Tuesday, relatives here
have been informed. Burial was made
Friday at Dayton. Mrs. Roth was a
sister of Mrs. Nelson Stewart and
Messrs. William and Thomas Davis,
of near Aberdeen.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

Miss Margaret r. Brown will open
day and evening classes in Bookkeep-
ing, Monday, November 81. Phone
either Miss Cartmell, No. 359-R. or
Miss Brown, No, 500, for further in
formation. 17Nov9t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
RIVER RISES RAPIDLY.

The Ohio River at this place is ris-
ing very rapidly and high water is
reported in the up-river district. A
very high river is exnected at this
place but no seriors damage Is ex-
Dected at this DOint
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
SPECIAL

Saturday and Monday. Fancy Bald
win cooking and eating apples. $2.35
per bushel. NJ. MOORE, 2O2 West
third street. lSNoy2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

Regular semimonthly meeting of
the Maysville Chapter Eastern Star
will be held Friday evening at the
Masonic Temple. Business will be
transacted but no work will be con-
ferred.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

Right new 7.room Bungalow with
all modern convenience. No danger
Of high water. Call 2l0-W or at ys6
Forest avenue 1sNOvgt
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
NAMED APPRAISERS.

In the Mason County Court Friday
Messrs. II. c. Curran. Harry Barkley
and w, A. Munzing we're named TO ap-
rraise the personal estate Of Mary
McDous's, deceased
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds,
daughter Mrs. Mary Iona Rees and
Miss Caroline Taylor, Of Augusta, are
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E.
Curran, Of Fourth street, and attend
Ing the Corn and Tobacco Fair,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

MASKED DANCE TONIGHT.
The big Masked Ball will take place
Friday evening ut the Corn and To.
baccO Fair. Prizes will be offered Tor
the best masked dancers. SubScrip-
tiOn will be $1.0O.
LESLIE II. ARTHUR POST
AMERICAN LEGION.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
BIG SPECIAL SALE
Choice Meats Saturday Only.

Fresh Fish, Dressed Chicken. Lamb
Fries, Brains, Sweet Breads and all
kind of Sausage.
SCHWARTZ & HANNAH
sOs Market Street Phone 81
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18
COOK WANTED.

For family OF two, white girl, refer
ence required. Good pay. Call 252 or
inquire at 1876 Market street. 16Novtf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-11-18

Another lot for NEXT SATURDAY tremendous response 70
advertisement for $50 COATS AND DRESSES shows us that the
public appreciates real bargains We lady paid
5000 for dress Ike sold So She city store and
It had pretty gold label In II.
There will be Canton Crepe and TrcoIne
Dresses and Velour Coats with fur Collars price be $1,000
SHOES
Net In five years have offered such SHOE vALUESn
remarkable TO be able to buy we now
offer at $780, There blacks we're 1000 pair
when the sale opened but the lots growing smaller.
table Of Hats for SATURDAY At s95 Including some won
derfu from New York buyer There are Hats
In this LOT worth TO sS0 Come Saturday peep
them.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
MANUAL PLAY IS
WELL RECEIVED
Swords and Scissors Given
First Performance.

The first performance Of Swords and
Scissors" was given by the students Of
Manual Training High School last night
in the school auditorium. During the
first act the players were slightly self
conscious, but the quality Of the singing
and acting soon improved, and in the
second act they showed no lack Of conf
dence.
All Of the participants In the operetts
Nave been ar some time under the in
struction Of Ralph G. Winslow. Credit
for the success Of the production was
given to him and Miss Lola I. Perkins
Claude Pitsenberger, In the role OF
Napoleon. displayed striking re-
semblance 20 that famous warrior. Bar.
nett Brennan, tenor. received a big ova-
ton His robust tenor voice seemed lit
orally TO Ill the auditorium. Miss Mary
Homburg, soprano, showed decided tai
ent. Miss Gertrude Miedema sang well
and her work was especially noticeable
for the manner IN which she filled the
part OF the Empress Of France. Miss
Miedoma. who was eTquisitely gowned
made a truly regal appearance.
The chorus, composed Of about twenty
Eve girls, sang In a manner that brought
commentator from the audience.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
WAKEFIELD PLAN
PLEASES LABOR
Rail Leaders See Step to End
Private Control, Held to
Be Failure.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-Leaders OF
railroad labor, who have long advocated
Government ownership and control Of the
roads, look on the "Wartield plan" as a
big step toward the end Of private con-
troll Of the Nations carriers
The proposals Of Warneld, who is head
Of the Association Of Railroad Security
Holders, virtually would place control
of the roads in the hands of a govern
mental supergoverning body. Labor
leaders view the plan as the first move
on the part Of those in the owning class
to take the operation Of the roads away
from those now in control
Officials of the Plumb Plan League, who
have conducted propaganda in favor of
Government ownership said the Warheld
statement was a frank admission that
private ownership and control have
broken down."
The Association Of Railroad Executives
and Senator Cummins Qowa), Republican,
chairman of the Senate Interstate Com
merce Committee, refused to be brought
into a discussion of the plan
Edward Heating Of the Plumb Plan
League said the deficit in operation &C
cumuIated by the roads during the six
months following Federal control, which
was paid out of the Federal treasury,
was almost as great as the deficit In
operation for the tWenty-six months of
control
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
VIRGIL DECKER
CONFESSION is
REPUDIATED
Attorney Holds Signed State
ment, Claiming Advantage
Was Taken of Prisoner.
EXPECT QUIZ THURSDAY

WARSAW, Ind, March 22.-Both the
prosecution and the defense in the At
wood murder mystery kept their silence
today and sawed wood"
Virgil Decker, 10, confessed slayer of
Leroy Lovett, his youthful chum. re-
fused to talk further on advice of his
attorney and Prosecutor Graham con-
tinued to gather evidence for the spe-
cial grand jury which is expected to meet
Thursday to investigate the murder.
Robert A. BUTLER, Eft. Wayne attorney,
retained by Decker's relatives rs che
boys cOunsee~ attempted to repudiate the
confession Virgil made to Sheriff and Mrs.
c. b. Moon and detectives working on
the case. Butler said his client confessed
the crime when the detectives promised
him leniency, when they told him he
would be sent to prison for -wo years
and that the prison training would be
similar to that a man received IT. the
Army. Butler had signed statement
from the youth to bear this out.
Detectives Stout, Jones and Merrill, of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. named as the
men who promised Virgil Decker leni-
ency, ridiculed the statement BUTLER said
he had from young Decker. They denied
promising the youth a light sentence.
In view Of the alleged reputation,
authorities working on the case aban-
doned hope of obtaining a complete con-
fesson. 1t is planned to give the grand
jury the statement he made, in which
he admitted killing Lovett in a river
cabin and then placing the body along
the Pennsylvania railroad, near Atwood
to allay suspicion of murder.
Mrs. George Walker, of Nappanee, who
sent Virgil a plea in Christ's name to
confess his sins, first to Jesus, and then
to man, visited the boy in his cell late
yesterday. Her letter aided Mrs. Moon
in obtaining the confession. Mrs. Walker
carried her Bible and she prayed with
Decker for more than an hour.
1t Is planned to convene the grand jury
Thursday and to have the Jurors visit
the lonely cabin on the rear Of the Fred
Decker farm, where Virgil said he struck
LOvett over the head with an iron bar.
The grand jury will endeavor to find a
motive for the crime.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
ASKS WOMAN
TO HEAR Gypsy
Abrams Urges Lesson of For
giUeneSS in Court Case.

you should go and hear Gypsy Smith
preach of Gods love and learn to for
give" advised Henry Abrams, judge pro
ten. as he turned to Matilda Hofsr 514
Birch avenue, prosecuting witness against
Ella Meadows, SIG Birch avenue, in city
court today. With this injunction the
court dismissed the case. The Meadows
woman was charged with drawing deadly
weapons and with assault and battery
with intent to use a Ratchet. She sat in
the big witness chat. and held a small
baby in her arms. The court was told
there were three more children at the
Meadows home.
A double house, with only one down
spot from which two women could OBJ
tain their rain water with which to wash
clothes, was the cause of the trouble.
Judge, l won't forgive her." exclaimed
Mrs. Hofer. do you think l could for
give a woman whose children had splat-
tered mud all over my porch and who
held hatchet over my head and threat
ened to kill me? Nc, judge, III never
forgive her"
Judge" exclaimed Mrs. Meadows, 81
won't quarrel, but l viii fight"
Il believe that one woman should use
that dOwnspout to get water one day
when it is raining and on the next day
the other woman should use it," said
Judge Abrams.
won't you make up and be friends
and won't you forgive and forget ?" the
court asked Mrs Hofer, but her answer
left no doubt in the courts mind that
she would not forgive or forget.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
IS. T. MURDOCH
DIES SUDDENLY
WideIy-KnOwn Capitalist Is
Victim of Illness of Only
Nine Days.

Samuel T. Murdoch, one of the most
widely known business man in Indiana,
died Of Bright's disease at his home, 1920
North Meridian street at 10 o'clock last
night, following an Illness Of nine days.
He was 90.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murdoch returned recently
from a trip to Mexico and he seemed to
be In good health until March II, when
he suddenly became i'll while onf train
en- route from Chicago to this city. After
The body will be taken to Lafayette,
Mr. Murdock's old home, for burial and
the funeral services win be held at st.
Mary's Catholic Church, Friday morning,
at either 10 or II o'clock, the hour to be
determined definitely later.
Thursday morning the family will go
to Lafayette on special cars on the II. H,
l. & e. Railroad, and on arrival Mr..
Murdock's body viii be taken to the
home of his brother, Charles NJ. Murdoch.
The pallbearers have not been decided
upon.
being taken home his condition grew
steadily worse. His daughter, Alice, who
has been travelling in Europe with her
cousin, Mary. L. Murdoch, was cabled,
and she is now on her way home, but
will not be able to reach Indianapolis
in time for the funeral.
Mr. Murdoch came to indianapolis five
years ago and established the Indianap-
oils COrdage Company, which he Oper-
ated until 7ast year, when he disposed Of
the bulk of his interest In that concern.
He also was president Of the Capitol
Warehouse Company. Before coming to
indianapolis he spent the greater part Of
his time in Lafayette and was heavily
interested in traction lines, among them
being the Chicago, South Bend 4 North
ern Indiana Traction Company. He also
was the principal stakeholder in the
Indiana Gas Company and was interest
ed in several artificial gas companies In
the State.
Mr.. Murdoch was a son of the late
James Murdoch Of Lafayette, a business
man Of national reputation. He was a
graduate of Notre Dame University and
a member Of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are the widow, Addie G. Muir
dock two sons, James c. Murdoch, 1901
North Meridian street, and Alexander G.
Murdoch. 2S2O North Meridian street, and
a daughter, Alice Murdoch.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Funeral Tomorrow
for Mrs. FL. A. Kahn

Funeral services for Mrs Caroline NJ.
Kahn, A, wife Of Harry A. Kahn, who
died in Cleveland Ohio. last night, fol
lowing an operation, will be held at the
home of Nathan Kahn, 2901 North Penn
sylvania street, tomorrow afternoon at
. 80 o'clock Rabbi NJ. NJ. Feuerlicht
VIII be in charge of the services.
Mrs. Kahn was a member of the board
of governors of the Jewish Federation,
and took an active interest in the es-
adjustment of the Nathan Morris Com
munity House, and was member of the
Jewish temple, Delaware and Tenth
streets.
The burial, will be at the cemetery OF
the indianapolis Hebrew Congregation.
Harry A. Kahn is president of the
National Furniture Company
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Income DelinQuents
Will Be Rounded Up

Now that the force Of the local internal
revenue department has caught Up with
its work followed the eleventh hour rush
Of income taxpayers last week, the field
deputies will turn their attention to
rounding up delinquents, according to
II. NJ. Tebay, chief of division No. 1, IN
which indianapolis is located. Mr.. Tebay
says that this viii be a real task and
viii keep his men busy for some time.
However, 1t Sc not believed that there
will be as many deIinquents this year
as in the past
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Mechanics Lien Does
Not Apply to Sodding

After reading decisions in cases ex-
tending from the Atlantic to the Pacific
coast, Judge T. j. MOL of Superior Court
Room 8, today held that mechanics lien
can not apply to jobs of lawn sodding.
The court made legal history when he
decided that Boyd Randolph, a soldier,
could not take advantage of a mechanics
lien gainst Hannah C. Brown for whom
he sodded a lawn. His bill was $50 and
of that amount $50 has been paid, the
evidence showed.
To collect the remainder, Randolph at
tempted to use a mechanics lien. The
court held that such action could not APP
ply in cases of this nature.
1t required about forty-eight hours OF
Judge MolTs time to prepare this deci-
sion
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Chairmen Selected
for Irish Campaign

The following county chairmen to di-
rect drives for funds for Irish relief have
been announced:
Miss Mary Carney, Wayne County
John J. Davis, Vanderburg; William
Bryant, Posey; C. p Louis. Gibson Lee
Doerr, Warrick; L. n. Savage, Spencer
NJ A. Sweeney, Dubois; the Rev. William
Boldan, Perry.
Among the Protestant ministers who
have Endorsed the drive are the Rev. J, X
Bardelmeier, Connersville; the Rev. ]
Towel. Chesterton; the Rev o. Jones
Roberts, Logansport; the Rev. Ralph
Faubian, Evansville; the Rev. A. B.
Mayhall, Roachdale; the Rev. q. A. Paul
Denham.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Police Find Stolen
Goods; Hold ROOmer

Harry Dodds 20, 1914 North Meridian
street, was arrested today on charges Of
burglary and grand larceny by Detectives
Manning and O'DOnneu. In his room
were found a number of articles belong
ing to Noble Fletcher of the same ad-
dress.
Last night Fletcher reported to the po-
lice that on his return from work he
found that his room had been entered
and clothing and other articles valued
at $3.50 had been stolen.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
ACT TO AVERT
EASTER RISING
British Soldiers Placing
Barbed Wire In Centers
of Sim Fem.

DUBLIN. March 22.-British military
cautionsry measures to cope with an
Easter rising by the Sim Fem on the
anniversary of the Dublin revolt.
Soldiers were ordered to erect barbed
wire entanglements and barbados ct
strategic points in various cities where
the Sim Fem spirit is strong AMI wi
liant.
It is probable q military proclamation
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
TRY SULPHUR ON
AN ECZEMA SKIN
Costs Little and OvercomeS Trou.
bic Almost Over Night.

Any breaking out Of the skin. even
fiery, itching eczema. can be quickly
overcome by applying Mentho- Sulphur,
declares a noted skin specialist Because
Of It's germ destroying properties. this
sulphur preparation instantly brings
ease from skin irritation, soothes and
heals the eczema right up and leaves
the skin clear and smooth.
without delay. Sufferers froEa skin
trouble should obtain small jar OF
Msntho- Sulphur from any geOd dragg,st
and use 1t like cold ereazn.--Adpext1se-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Health Board Acts
to Check SMALLPOX

A rapid increase In the number and
virulence Of smallpox in Indianapolis led
the board Of public health to discuss pre-
ventivc measures at the weekly meet
ing It was decided that more publicity
should be given 10 the disease and the
necessity Of checking II, II was said.
Fifty-two new cases have been reported
this month.
The salary Of ]. r. Dunwoody, city
chemist, was raised from 81, 100 70 81, 100
va va0r
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Judge Robinson
Hears First Cases

Judge Arthur Robinson Of Superior
Court, room 4, who succeeded the late
Judge Vincent G. Clifford, today heard
his first cases when he began consider
ing a number of divorce complaints.
Since assuming the bench last Thursday
the court has been busy in his chambers
famiHartzing himself with the unfinished
official business which was before the late
turlst.
Judge Harry Chamberlin Of the Circuit
Court had several divorce cases set for
trial today.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22


has twenty six frst-class battleships OF
a total tonnage Of els $50; the United
States has sixteen, Of a total tonnage Of
435. I50. and japan has six. totallng 17S,
$50 tens. The United States. however,
has under construction eleven others Of a
total tonnage Of 4219O0, while Japan
is known to be building seven others
htotaling POI, 400 tons.
Including warships of sill classes, Great
Britain now has III vessels, totalins
2,412,148 tons. with thirty six others
building, a combined tonnage Of 7G,S0O ;
the United States has 4i3 ships totaling
1,1s1,Ss4 tons, while Japan has seventy
FIVE ships. totaling 4S6,252 tons with
thlrty-nine under construction Of total
tonnage of e49,0lO, and forty others un-
der construction, the tonnage of which
/ is not known.
/ At the launching Of the Colorado here
I the State Of Colorado was represented by
/ T. A. Dimes Senator S. d. Nicholson,
father Of Mrs. Melville, who christened
the ship, and DIR. Hubert l.. Work OF
/ Pueblo, Colo.
/ Special protection against torpedo at
/ tack is among the new features Of CON
structiOn characteristic OF the Colorado
and her sister ships. AS result Of in
! noyations suggested by experience Of the
world war, the new ships are believed
to be as nearly immune TO torpedo at
/ tack as any afoRt
BOILERS ARE FITTED
/ FOR BURNING OIL.
/ The Colorado's boilers arc fitted for
burning oil exclusively. The main pro
pellng machinery, which is electric as
in the case of other ships under cOnstruc
ton for the United States Navy, con
sists Of two main generators driving
four propeiling motors. The generators
are Of the turbine type, designed to de-
yelop . 900 horsepower, and we're built
by the Westinghouse Electric CompanT
The original contract for the Colorado
was signed Jan. II. 1917, and the keel
was laid May 20. 1917. After the declara-
/ ton Of war, however, work on the Col
orado was suspended to permit Of more
pressing construction work and July IT
1917, supplementary contract was
signed. She was built on the cost plus
basis and figures as to her eventual cost
are not available.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-22
Job Winners Call at
Federal Building

Linus P. Meredith OF Richmond, who
viii be appointed United States marshal
to succeed Mark storen, and NJ Bert
Thurman Of New Albany, who viii sue
coed William L. Elder as collector
of internal revenue, visited the Federal
Building yesterday ard gave the scene
of their future activities the "once over"
They called on Mr.. Elder and MIR Storen
and chatted for a few minutes. They
insisted the visit was wholly of a social
natnre