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Evening journal., 1921-12-20

BERLIN. Dec. 21 Omitted Press).
The answer OF Chancellor Wirth
10 the note OF the Allied reparations
commission will he dispatched to-
morrow. IL was learned today.
Wirth's reply will state Germany
is able 10 pay 2o0.000,ooo gold
marks on her January installment,
but cannot possibly contribute a
single mark In February, the United
Press Ia informed.
The January insiallment Is Soo,-
900. 600 gold marks and 275,o00. 600
for February.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
IIoNs, c1uR GAINs srEApILY

The weekly luncheon-meetng OF
the Wilmington branch Of the In
ternational Association Of Lions
Clubs. was held this afternoon, In
the grill room OF the Hotel DUPONT.
More than fifty members attended
Herbert n. Ward, Jr., president Of the
local branch. occupied the chair. Re
ports presented showed steady in
crease in membership. The club was
formed on Decembr 1, with thirty
charter members. and Is organized
on lines similar TO lhe Rotary and
lKisanis ciukA
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
ENDEAvoRs no CAROL

Lewis w McCalister will lead
the Christian Endeavor prayer meet
ing in ST. Paurs NJ r. Church to-
night. Final arrangements will be
made for the carol singing on
Christmas morning. This part Of
the church's service is in charge OF
the Christian Endeavor Society and
they are planning to leave the
church about 3 A. m, visit the
homes Of elderly members and shut
ins. return for breakfast about 5
o'clock and have a $50 o'clock
prayer and praise service at the
church
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
R0TARIAN'S BLOOD
SAVES G. M. FISHER

The condition Of George NJ Fish
er. funeral director, and former
mayor OF Wilmington. who under
went an operation for blood trans
fusion on Saturday. was reported "a
be decidedly improved today. Al
though his condition is still serious
it is believed he is out OF danger
william H. Smith, Jr., provided the
blood for the TRANSMISSION. being Sc
lected from fifteen members Of the
Rotary Club Of which Mr.. Fisher Is
member. who volunteered. Mr.
Fisher is confined at his home. 70,
King street.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
p. O. RUSH STARTS

That many people are acting on
the advice OF Postmaster English. to
mail packages early, is evidenced by
the long lines Of patrons in the
postohice corridor, awaiting their
turn at the parcel post windows. At
one time this morning there We're
fully a hundred people. laden with
packages. In line a. the four win
doHA
Evening journal., 1921-12-20


hoped they'd put
them In the hole and cover them up.
/ have watched carts full Of dead
babies drawn through the streets
took the picture OF a baby when
its mother asked me 10 do so, know
ing that in a short time the picture
would be all she would have left
There was no food. The child must
slowly die. The mother knew and
could do nothing but wait.
Samara. the largest city in the
famine area, is city Of skeletons.
Children, those that are still able
to prowl about on the streets search
ing for stray crumbs. melon rinds.
anything from which they can
gnaw a bit OF nourishment. are
nothing more than skin and bones.
Even these little children have
come to the place where they no
longer think OF their naked and
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
WHERE pIp rUEspAY coz

Lewis Carroll" was an em-
inent mathematician as well as
author OF Alice in Wonder
land" He is responsible for the
following problem. entitled,
where does the day begin?"
which. in spite OF its apparent
simplicity, has cast gloom
over many a pleasant party:
II a man could travel so far
round the world that the sun
would be always directly over
his head. and he we're TO start
travelling at midday on Tues
lay. then in twenty-four hours
he would return 10 his original
day Of departure, and would
hnd that the day was now
called Wednesday. At what
point in his journey would the
day change its nameg
Argue this out with your
friends.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
BENNETT DENIES STEALING

When given a hearing in Munic-
ipal Court this morning on a charge
n larceny Of a pair Of trousers from
a store at 900 Market street. will
liam Bennett. Negro. claimed that
he was out of the city at the time
the theft was committed.
The case was referred 20 Detec-
tive Mcdaniel for investigation and
was continued until tomorrow
morning.
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new PLAN FOR
PARATIONS
fconilnned BOON FIrst Pare.l )

Continued From First Page)
ever. as great method Of "replac-
ing the cordiale in the entente cor
dale"
Brands partial recession from
Frances big naval demands scat
tered the atmosphere which threat
ened to hecloud the Lloyd George
conversations. the newspapers here
say In comment on the annonce-
ment that BRAND IL willing to &C.
cent the capital ship ratio Americs
has put forward.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
SCHOOL CHILDREN
SELL XMAS SEALS

Superintendent Of Schools. David
A. Ward. writes to the Christmas
Seal headquarters;
Il am greatly Interested in he
work you are doing through the
Delaware NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. societv
Tuberculosis is one OF the great
menaces OF the country. and any
movement by which one life can be
saved. or the spread OF this disease
checked to any extent. Is well worth
while The purchase Of a few
Christmas seals is a small matter for
an individual. yet II everyone will
buy only few. the sum realized will
be sufficient to do effective work in
Kidding our country OF most dan
gerous enemy.
Il hope that the sale will be large
this year.
with heartiest good wishes FOR
the success OF the excellent work
you are doing. am.
Very sincerely yours,
DAVID A. WARD.
superintendent OF Schools"
For a good many years the school
children OF Wilmington have helped
sell Christmas seals. and added their
bit TO the fund. They are starting
out this week to do what they can
to help their sick little playmates al
sunnybrook Cottage.
They are doing their share. have
YOU done yours?" asks one Of the
committee.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

AhIlNAIlN ANA AiNA .
I have stood be-
side a man and
watched him point
TO a deep hole in
the ground and
heard him say that.
with his own hands
he dug IL, to be n
grave for his wife.
his five children
and himself after
they had starved
TO death.
He knew the
neighbors " o u d
not bother taking
their bodies 10 the
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
WORKERS GET SALARIES

County employees viii receive their
December salaries on December %.
Payment in advance. was allowed by
the Levy Court today. The county
payroll amounted TO ss,269 and that
Of the Public Building Commission
20 3l.Oo6.65.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
LIVERPOOL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL. Dec. 20 CUnited
Press)-There was moderate spot
business at the opening and prices
were steady. Sales Amounted TO
5000 bales. Receipts totaied 5000
bales. none American. Futures OPEN
ed quiet.
American middlings fair. 1870:
good middlings. 1f.s5: fully MID
dlings ll.z5; middlings. 1890; low
middlinss' 80; good ordinary. s.16;
ordinary. 40.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
GOLDEN PARoLEn

Cured Of the drug habit after re-
ceiving treatment at the workhouse.
Bernard Golden was paroled 10 Pro-
hation Officer Handy by Deputy
Judge Lynn in Municipal Court this
morning.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
gn Mfmoriam

IN loving memory OF my dear father
incent Woodcock. who departed thi,
We inree years ago today. December 20
1919. sadly missed BY
Baughter Son and Grandson.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
COLOR

Apples you are cooking to core for
pie or apple sauce can be beauti-
fully tinted and given nice tang
by adding a few red cinnamon drops
while they are cooking.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Gard Of Uhanks

wish 70 thank relatives and
Lerion for the beautiful floral offerin~e
also Kindness extended us during ~
re-interment OF Private r. q Hnvhor
THE FAMILY '
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
DONOVAN HELD UNDER nan,

Charged with improper conduct
toward a girl. Edward Donsvan was
held in $500 bail for a hearing on
April /, 1922, by Deputy Judge
Lynn in Municipal Court this morn
ing
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
CHICAGO GRAIN

CHICAGO. Dec. 20 Omitted Press,
Opening grain:
Wheat Dec. 1oeH: May 11s0
ll6A July fo4nH.
Corn. Dec. 47k May ssxaH;
July SAX.
5sit.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
NEW YORK oornoU

NEW YORK. Dec. 20 Omitted
Press Cotton opened steady 10
uay. December was up at 1870:
January ls.4s, up 8; March 1s.sz.
up Z.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

NEW YORK. Dec. 20 united
Press. demand sterling opened at
Al u francs, .0s12; lire. .o457:
marks. .0057.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
Slnes and Welch
FLORISTS

2t2 WEST EIGHTH STREET
Cut Flowers and Funeral Design,
Specially
D. & A. ss72
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

A book printed in 543 different
languages has been published By the
Bible Society.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
ADD DATES.

Dates will be an excellent addi-
ton TO your custard pie. After the
pie crust is baked put the stoned
dates in and pour the custsrd over
them.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
MAY Vote TODAY
ON IRISH Peace
lContlnued From Pare ono. }

Continued From Page One.)
the Dali recessed al p NJ. Il was
decided a half-hour secret session
will be held when the Parliament
reconvenes at $40 p. NJ Military
matters will be discussed then. It
was said. A final vote is expected
late this afternoon or early tomor-
row morning.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
LOCAL SECURITIES

Laird and Company, dupont Build
tng furnish the following quotations
Of local securities. Bid Asked.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20
lg them easily.

barricaded. taking them easily.
Huge quantities Of ammunition
were seized and tLiry persons were
arresLea.
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

BELFAST. Dec. 20 CUnited Press.
- An attempted renewal Of TIE
reign OF terror in Belfast was
quashed by the military today, after
one man had been killed.
The full strength Of the troops
was called into play to rout the
snipers who had lodged in the Sea-
ford street area. They charged the
houses where ths zunmen Eers
Evening journal., 1921-12-20

NEW YORK; have been TO the
hnnrt nf Rna.la.a famlno country.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-05-27
THIS REMARKABLE SPRING
IN THE SALMON COUNTRY.

Since the heavy rains early and TO
the middle of the month, May has
brought remarkably even ternpera-
tufe4 In the Salmon country. Between
sunrise and sunset almost every day
the thermometers have shown be-
tween so and 65 degrees Fahrenheit,
with no lower falls at night than 40.
There has not been even the slightest
appearance Of frost during the month,
which in itself is something unusual.
Apparently the rains are not yet over,
either, as indicated by the fog-Iike
clouds that every day hang low along
the mountains. Another unusual fea-
ture of the season Is that thunder
storm early in the month, when sharp
lightning was seen darting between
clouds and earth off against. the hills
for an hour or longer, was not follow
ed rs Of old by any sharp change in
the temperature nor indeed by any
marked change at all in the even ten
or Of the weather's way. There are
no winds ut all.
On Friday night, the thirteenth,
northern lights of great brilliancy
flashed upward from the regions Of
the northpole. For all the world
these lights were worked ms II ma
lures electrician were trying out
some sort of gigantic fash-iight sys-
tenn of it, own where great iluminat-
inG bulbs are turned Off and on after
the plan Of electric signs in the big
cities. The hour Of this majestic
spectacle was about 1890 o'clock at
night.
What the aurora horealis has had
to do with this equablc spring we are
enjoying, II anything. IL for the sci
entists 10 tell US. Grass Ii knee high,
grain crops are growing az never be-
fore. cattle are waxing sleek and fat,
lambs are growing pound day,
the range ii better than ever, and
there is plenty Of snow high up on
the mountain tops to keep the water
running down for three months 80
that the valleys may bring forth their
abundance In the harvest time. And
now Ii the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by this mani
festation Of divine blessing and fav-
or.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-05-27
WILL TAXES MEAN
BANKRUPTCY?

II takes hard squeezing to choke off
the tax-eaters and make them break
away. II never was right of course
that hvc persons should be employed
to do for the public what three per-
Sons ought easily 70 accomplish and
not sweat At II, and when at the de-
mand for retrenehmsnt four persons
only are hired for the same job, that
In about all the relief that can be
hoped for NJ once. Special privilege
dies hard. Four persons may now
accomplish in four-ffths If their time
what 1--WE persons worried along with
in three-ffths Of their time.
This In fair example Of the man
ner Of piling up local taxes. In the
broad field of state and national taxes
II has been shown that the federal
revenues from excess profits and in
come taxes has fallen Oft heavily. Re-
ports from various states show that
state tax delinqucncics are getting
new high records, Bankers know that
more money has been withdrawn and
borrowed for tax payments than ever
Letofes This indicates two things.
First. that the abnormal business CON
difions Of the war are past and that
profits nov are on u peace basis and
10 not Justify war taxes. Second that
the fnulticplii,y Of taxes, city. county,
state and national. have increased TO
such an extent that the average cit
lien " hard pressed to make sufficient
profit To meet them and leave the req.
isite capital for operating his busi-
ness.
There Is hope that federal taxation
will he reduced. But in the average
western state taxes for the next two
wears will be increased. due to the
enormously increased amounts de-
handed 10 meet the appropriations Of
Legislative sessions Just closed. New
er before has the average citizen felt
the hand of tax oppression az he
Is feeling IL now and will feel il for
the next two years.
There Is just ont outcome. These
lax burdens will increase SO long as
the people fail 10 demand and enforce
. program for retrenehment In pub
lie expenditures and the expansion OF
cfficislism. These demands, like char.
Iiy, should begin at home.
For five years The Recorder has
been humbly asking for this relief, at
the same time pointing 10 instances
in too many eases where the tax-eat-
ers were drawing money even with
out the forfnality of legal authority
therefor. The average citizen Is row
Numbering the same demand. Down
at Boise the state house swarns over
with political Snpernumeraries, all
holdin. On 10 the public teat and suck
ing the very life out of the taxpayers.
Pretty soon there will come along an.
other Moses Alexander To choke
them Oft, thank goodness, and then
viii come along relief from that quar-
ter until the voters again forge; and
turn loose again the rayenous pack.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-05-27

Only a few days ago the highest
court in the state gave It's sanction 10
a plain plan Of public robbery in val
ldating the proposed fees OF eight or
ten thousand dollars for a fiscal
agent TO sell highway bonds when any
one Of the great horde Of the states
officials might have been pressed into
service 70 sell the bonds without this
onnecessary cost.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1921-05-27

Pesiden; Harding Is having a diff.
hcnit time in his role of the Spartan
youth with the poie-cat Harvey un-
der his tunic. The situation Is only
enjoyable TO those who really like the
poleeat smell.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03

Wisconsin is the leading dairy state
in the Union.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03

rem to the church from babyhood. 1t
was brought out very clearly that the
time to start to bringing the children
to church is in childhood. Many excel
lent plans for the cooperation, or
rather the coordination of the Sunday
school and preaching services. The
chief emphasis must always be placed
on the preaching of the Word. DR.. Fort
is surely an expert at such work. He is
full of plans and suggestions, and ever
ready in every service or meeting he
attends to give the attendants the ben
eft of his experiences.
Rev. W. S. Peters of our Third
Street NJ. E. church, delivered the adj
dress to the young people. He was
heard by the largest afternoon crowd
of the campmeeting with the exception
of Sunday.
Another great service this evening.
DR.. Birney brought a touching mes
sage from the subject "'The Tragedy OF
the Empty House." The evangelist is
holding up well under the strain OF
these services and seems to get better
at each. Friends are asked to remem-
Der the great subjects he has for each
evening reaching the climax with the
two Sunday sermons.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
WOMEN MEN ADMIRE.

Men admire a pretty face, good
figure, but most of all the happy,
healthy contented woman, as beauty
fades and the figure will change.
Women who are troubled with head
aches, backache, those dreadful drag
ging sensations, and nervous irritable
ity connot hope to be popular, and
advancement in either home, business
or social life is impossible The cause
of these troubles, however, yields
quickly to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound, as it is a natural re-
storative for such co1uitions, and dis
pels effectually all those distressing
symptoms.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
EVER HAVE TIT
II You Have, the Statement Of This
Maysvilie Citizen VIII Interest
YOh.

Ever have "low-down" pain in the
back? ff
In the Small right over the hips :?
That's the home Of backache.
II it's caused by weak kidneys.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills.
Maysville people testify to their
worth. Read case of It:
Mrs. R. L. Mattingly, 207 West Sec
ond street, Maysville. says: II was in
a bad condition with my back and kid
neys. I couldn't get my proper rest at
night owing to the dull misery in my
back. l was feeling 30 miserable
often had to let my housework 60 un-
done. was dizzy by spells and also
suffered from rheumatic pains. I have
been SO bad that couldn't walk with
out pushing chair in front Of me and
my lower limbs we're very painful. My
kidneys were in bad condition owing
to their irregular action. My mother
had used Doan's Kidney Pills success
fully and that led me to send to Wood
C Sons Drug Store and get a couple
boxes. After using them / was all
right. I have felt we'll since using
Doan's and recommend them gladly"
Price 60c., at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills - the same that
Mrs. ;Mattingly had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
Murphy's Jewelry Store
is WEST SECOND STREET.

An adjourned session of the District
Conference of the Ashland District is
being held here during the hours be-
tween services. 1t was thought Rug
giles campgrounds would be an ideal
place for such conference as most of
the preachers of the district are pres
ent.
Preachers to arrive during the day
were: Revs. F. w. Harrop, of Somer-
set, W. p. Foley and F. w. Points, of
Vanceburg, ]. d. Haggard, OF Catletts-
burg, and local preachers F. H. Dowdy
of Russell, and Wirts Riley. of Chinn-
vile, Kentucky.
Rev. G. NJ. Ryder, dean of Union Col
lege, Barboursville, arrived this after
noon to represent the college before
the district conference. DR.. Ryder will
also address the young peoples meet
ing tomorrow afternoon.
The census of the camp was taken
this morning-twO days earlier than
usual-in order to get some necessary
information before the Association
meets and for the good of the workers
conference The tabulation will be
made tomorrow and the result given to
the press in the days report.
Miss Margaret Hitt of Maysville, ar
rived today and is a guest at the Sim
ons cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Snead and
boys, and Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Steele
and son, William Duke, visited the
camp today. So pleased were they
that they contemplate camping here
in the future.
Mrs. Foley, of Missouri, mother of
Rev. w. B. Foley, of Vanceburg, ar
rived with her son this afternoon to
spend several days in camp.
Mr.. Richard Seward of near Mays
vile is late addition to the big COM
pany of young men in the camp.
Mr.. John Worthington, of Murphys-
vile, Kentucky, young student for the
ministry, is here for few days en-
joyment of the campmeeting and to
attend the district conference.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
SUNDAY SCHOOL
PROBLEMS ARE Dis.
CUSSED At CAMP
Large Crowds Hear Evangelist De-
spite Hard Ralns-FIye Hun.
dred Campers On
Grounds.
(By ]. H. RICHARDSON

Ruggles Campgrounds, August 2. -
The camp is beng treated to fine
rain this evening which will prove o
great blessing even though the fierce
looking storm clouds no doubt kept
many from the evening service. At
that the crowd was large. With nearly
five hundred campers we can have a
big congregation without any from
the outside. The services Of the day
have been marked with great interest.
At $3.50 we were started on the day
with fine prayer meeting under the
leadership of Rev. Nell H. Young, Of
Paintlick. At 1890 DR.. Fort gave us a
regular institute message on the work
and problems Of the Sunday school.
Opportunity was given for suggestions
and comments from the congregation.
No one could attend such a service
without feeling deeply the great need
Of the Sunday school, for real conse-
Grated teachers, and for parents who
are willing to consecrate their child
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
FLEMING BOY DIES OF LOCK JAW.
The Fleming Gazette SAYS:

Inc F1emlng GaZette says:
DR.. C. R. Carr reported Ben Ishmeal,
49,, in critical condition Friday suf-
fering from lock jaw. Some time ago
the young man fell from horse and
the animal stepped on his foot injur-
ing it. Apparently the wound healed,
but later tetanus developed, DR.. Carr
being called in consultation with other
physicians Thursday. Ishmeal lives in
the West part Of the county.
He died Saturday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
UNCLAIMED MAIL.

Unclaimed letters in the Maysville
postoflice week ending August 3:
Bradford, J. d.
Cartmell, Mrs. Chas.
Dorff, Miss Robin
Graves, J. e.
Clifford, Mrs. Emrine
Mudd, Mrs. Marion
Manning, Walter
>Pondory, Mrs. Bassy
Robinson, Miss Alice
Ray, James.
Wilson, Samuel r.
Watkins, r. w.
Wood, Henry d.
One cent due on above letters; per-
sons ealing for same will please say
Advertised" M. F. KEHOE, P. NJ.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
VETERANS SAIL FOR WAR
SCENES OF OLD WORLD.

New York, August 8. - More than
$50 members of the American Legion
today set sail from this port to visit
the battle fields of the Old World; upon
which their valor turned the course of
history.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
Lime-C mENT-P|aSter r y 4 s6S $
SENTENCED TO ATTEND CHURCH.

Washington, N. c., August g. Five
young men Of this city are under SEN
tence to attend church every week reg
ularly for one year. They wer convict
ed Of stealing automobile supplies, and
Judge Horton gave them their choice
of working on the county roads for a
year., or attending church regularly
for the same length of time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
MASTER BOOMEGGER .
CANNOT BE REACHED.

"The master mind can not be reach
ed" United States District Attorney
Thomas d. Slattery, of Covington. Ky,
said Wednesday. HE sits in his mag
nificent Office or upon the veranda Of
his beautiful home and merely mods
his orders to those under his COM
mand."
Attorney Slattery was discussing
the condition in connection with the
alleged bootleggers' ring, Of which
Cincinnati is reported to be the center.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-08-03
COLORED CITIZENS.

Mrs. Noah Johnson, Of Fifth street,
who has been seriously Ill for the past
five weeks with rheumatism and ap-
pendicitis Is much improved.