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Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Shot In Night Kills
Merchant Autoing

London, Ky, June 8-George
Jones, young merchant and coal
operator at East Bernstadt, was
shot near London last night and
died a few hours later. Jones was
riding on the running board of an
automobile when a bullet fired
from a distance of more than 1OO
yards, pierced his head
Chris Evans, an old man VINO
lived nearby. was lodged in Jail
here last night charged with the
shooting.
Boys passing Evans cabin irc-
luent!y tormented him with ;i3cs
and it is believed he fired at The
body of the machine 20 give vent
to his anger. Feeling was high
agaisnt him and for time /; "2-
peared that an armed rr0wI tI3n
East Bernstadt worlI try - lake
lim from the officers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Today's Livestock Markets

Cincinnati, June 8-Hogs 25c
higher; Chicago higher; lambs SO
cents lower; fat cattle and calves
steady.
Louisville, June S-Cattle 200;
slow and unchanged; hogs 2,40O;
strong and unchanged; sheep s.
coo; 25c and Soc lower, $3.50 ;
lambs $3.50 and S14.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Snake Eats Snake

Clyde and Ralph Bennett, sons
of r. d. Bennett, of Caldwcll's
farming section. heard noise in
the brush near the roadside. In
vestigating they discovered a
black snake six feet long, hold
ing a copperhead three feet long
between its jaws and shaking it
fercely. Finally killing the cop
perhead the blacl; snake seized it
by the head and swallowed i
gradually. The boys watched
the one-sided fight with great in
terest and being fully in sympa-
thy with the black snake made
no effort to disturb him. -Har-
rodsburg Herald.
DR.. PRYOR Veterinarian phone 9S.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Dominican Republic To
Get Home Rule Soon

Washington, June 8-Amounce-
mcnt was made today at the State
Department that negotiation,
with the Dominican Republic haC
reached the point OF decision anC
that a proclamation would be Is
sued as soon as it was physically
possible to withdraw the military
government OF the United State,
and substituting for it one OF tn
people OF the Republic. This /,
expected to be within eigh,
months.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
RUCKERVILLE, CLARK co.

Miss Pearl Epperson and bro
ther, Brown, delightfully."- enter
tanned about fifty OF their friends
at their home Saturday night
with a social in honor of their
cousin, Miss Clara Epperson, OF
Lexington.
This community is grieved over
the death of Bro. Lunsford. OF
near Berea, pastor of Ruckerville
Christian church.
Mr.. Edgar Ware, of Estill
county. visited friends here Sat
urday night and Sunday,
Mrs. Goldsgoro is visiting Mrs.
Joe Witt for few days.
Mrs. Everett Wells still con-
tinues very low at her home.
Her mother, Mrs. Ben Berger, OF
Winchester, has been with her
the last few lays.
Misses Sadie Bell and Lucille
Brock we're Saturday night visi-
tors of Miss Allie Risen.
Mrs. Elizabeth Risen has re-
turned from weeks stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Edd Gambo
OF Gambo Station
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Luns-
ford and family left Saturday tc
attend the burial of his father
Rnv 11nsfnrd of near Rerea
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Comet May "Near" Earth
By 10000, 900 Miles

Cambridge, Mass. June 3 -
Winnecke's comet, the expected
near approach of which to the
earth this month has caused much
comment, probably will not come
in 100000 miles of us, accord
ing to information received {
the Harvard College Conserva-
tory from astronomers in various
parts-of the world who are study
ing its motion closely.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Frankfort War Hero
Tc Be Buried SUNDAY

Frankfort, Ky, June 8-Thc
body oi Ovid Ficrrick, one Of the
first kcntucEians to fall in the
world war. has reached Frankfort
and will be buried with military
honors Sunday afternoon. Her
rick when 19 years old, enlisted
in the regulars at the outbreak OF
The war and was killed by shrap-
nci, in February. 1918.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Girl Sought Work, Missing

Louisville, Ky, June 8-The
police have been requested to
look for Miss Willie Moran, 1G
years old, who has not been to
her room since 4 o'clock ,Satur-
day afternoon, when She left to
go for walk. She has blue eyes
brown hair ard was wearing a
blue dress with a yellow sash.
She came here from Columbia,
Ky. a week ago, in search of en-
ployment.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Krurnceinnan's Case Set

Covington. Ky, June S-Gcorgc
KIurpelman was released under
$l,500 bond pending trial on Il
charge oi shooting to kill Clifford
Carpenter, when, it is alleged, he
jumped on the running board of
Carpenters car. The hearing OF
the case was set for July II. Car
penter, according to reports. is
recovering.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
DEBRIS STREWN FOR
MILES IN FLOOD AREA
CRy Nssocfa .eG Prcssl

Denver, Colo, June 8-Tcn mil
lion dollars worth of Pueblo
goods and scores of bodies OF Pu-
cblo citizens lie Strcwn in mirc Of
inundated farms for IS miles
south On both sides OF the raging
Arkansas river, below Pueblo, ac-
cording TO dispatches today to the
Denver Times from staff cores
pondents, who were the first to
penetrate that section.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Big Wheat Sale In Boyle

The Danyille Advocate said
this week: One Of the largest
wheat deals ;iat has been CON
summatcd in this city for the
past several months, took place
Yesterday when Messrs. Hudson
& Davis. local factors. purchased
5000 bushels. paving for same
S1.65 per busAcl They bought
the following from Caldwell &
Gentry 2C00 bushels; B. P. Nc
Maxim LOCO bushels; Robert Qui-
senberry 1000 bushels; A. Z.
fTundlcy &, Son 20c0 bushels N.
F. Germann 1900 bushels; c. p.
Cecil and Son. 1000 bushels.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Sweet Potato Plants

Our famous Porto Rico Yam
potato plants set now will pro-
duce potatoes OF extra fine eat
ing and keeping qualities Plants
by express $50 per thousand
Prepaid mail 500 S1.50; LOCO
$3.50. Parker Farms, AIoultrie.
Ga. 136 lot
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
AT. HERT DROPS
DEAD IN WASHINGTON
Stricken With Apoplexy While
Talking With Friends-Fun-
eral In Louisville Friday

Louisville, Ky, June S-The
funeral services of A. T. Hert,
whose body will arrive here to-
night, will be held at his estate
near here, Friday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The cortege will move
directly to Cave Hill Cemetery.
where the body will be deposited
i'll vault. Mrs. Hert particular
ly requests no flowers.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
States Attorney Opens
Probe of Tulsa Riots

Tulsa. Okla, June 8-Attorney
General S. p Freezing arrived
here today and Immediately be-
gan an investigation into the race
fighting and incendiarism of a
week ago.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08

man from Kentucky, who died
suddenly here yesterday, is on its
way to his home in Louisville to-
day in private car. Daniel VIII
lard, president of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, is accompanying
the body. Senator Ernst, and Rep
resentatives Langley and Robson
of Kentucky. and a number OF
others are included in the party
The. body is expected to reach
Louisville tonight.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08

LOST-A gray coat with Odd
Fellows pin on the lapel; be-
tween Speedwcil pike and Crooks
vile. Notify phone 1904 for re-
ward. ltp
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Remains On Way Home

lBy AssOclated PreSs)
Washington. June S-The body
of Alvin 7. Hert, of Louisville
Republican National Committee
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
STATE TROOPS SENT
TO BARBOURVILLE
Formr Army Officer Kills VIII
Lee-No Renewal of Feud
Trouble Expected

Barbourville. Ky, June S-Bart
! S. Reid a former army officer,
VINO yesterday shot and killed
VIII Lee, will be given a prcliin-
mary hearing Thursday. it was
announced today. Reid wouili
make no statement Of his reasons
for killing Lee. State troops from
London are today policing the
courthouse and down town streets
but al is quiet and no further
trouble is expected.
In expectation that the killing
would result in a renewal Of the
Bailey-White feud. members OF
both factions today asserted that
the killing was not in the nature
OF feud fight.
Barbourvillc. Ky, June 8-Statc
troops were called ont here last
night to stop d threatened out
break following an affray yestcr-
lay i'll which William Lee. of up
per Knox county. was shot and
killed by Bart Reid, former army
officer. Lee is said to have
threatened Lee because OF state
mcnts the latter is alleged to have
made in connection with indict
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08

Wosch for the announcement
of the big Piano Contest at
Muncy Bros.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Berea College Starts
Campaign For 100000
Weather For Kentucky

Local showers tonight and
Thursday; somewhat warmer III
northcentral portion tonight.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08

and equipment.
1t is hoped to enlist the cooper
alton of the Alumni on a far wider
scale than ever before IN this eff
fort to finance Berea's ever grow,
ing needs. Ire active campaign
will begin October first
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Viii Fill A Long Felt Want

Frankfort, Ky, June 8-Ar-
ticles of incorporation of the New
Capitol Hotel were filed in the
office of the Secretary of State
Friday Capital stock is fixed at
S250.0O0 More than half of the
stock has been subscribed and
promoters are ready to exercise
their opinion on the old Capitol
Hotel site.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1921-06-08
Today's S Produce Prices

Quoted and paid by the Rem
aker Poultry Company.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
WASHINGTON AND GEM
PROGRAM FOR NEXT WEEK.
Maysvills's Foremost Clothiers.

Management of these popular pic
ture houses announce the following
program for next week.
Monday, afternoon at Gem, evening
at Opera House, 1.-THE Highest Law
and Sel2nick News.
Tuesday, afternoon at Gem, evening
at Opera House, Alice Brady in "Out
OF the Chorus"
Wednesday, afternoon at Gem, eve
ming at Opera House, Red Foam" fea-
turing Zena Keefe.
Thursday, afternoon at Gem, eve
ming at Opera House, Thomas Meig-
ham in 1.-THE Prince Chap"
Friday, afternoon at Gem, evening
at Opera House, Country Fair" and
Current Events.
Saturday, Opera House only, after
noon and evening, Vim. Rogers in
Water, Water Everywhere; Fatt!
Arbuckle in THE Garage"
Saturday, at Gem only. Afternoon
and evening, "The Country Fair"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
RURAL SCHOOLS NOT RECEIVING
SQUARE. DEAL, SAYS SPEAKER

Louisville, KY, April 9. - That
America is becoming city mad" ant
that children in the rural sections o.
Kentucky have not received a square
deal in education, were statements
made by Prof. Robert p. Green, form
erly Of Bowling Green, KY, but now
State Supervisor of High Schools, with
Offices at Frankfort, in an address de.
livered before the alumnae club of the
Girls High School
Professor Green said that until re.
Gently there were four county superin.
tendents in Kentucky receiving as
little as $500 annually, and Offered
this as proof Of his assertion that the
real value OF schools has not been ap
preciated in Kentucky. The speaker
said, however, that he was of the opin
ion that the educational outlook II
Kentucky is improving.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
PASTIME PROGRAM NEXT WEEK

Monday, William Duncan In Flight
ing Fate" serial; Her DOg-gone Wed
ding" comedy; and News
Tuesday, Shirley Mason in Girl o
My Heart"
Wednesday. Mahlon Hamilton ali
Lillian Rich in Half a Chance"
Thursday, Frank Mayor and Lilli;
Tucker in 1.-THE Marriage Pit"
Friday, last episode of Ruth of t
Rockies" serial; "Shoestring' Ry;
in THE Purple Rider" and COMEDY
Saturday, Out of Luck western;
Fire Bugs" and Maids of Counting,
comedies.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
ESTATE OF AL. G. FIELDS
is VALUED AT $l5O.OOO

Columbus, Ohio, April 8. - BY his
WILL probated today AL G. Fields, min
strel, leaves his minstrel show to q
brother, Joseph E. Hatfield, and to
Edward Conard, a relative.
The estate was estimated to be val
ued at s15O,OOO, real and personal
property.
He requested that the minstrel show
be continued.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
CINCINNATI.T0.GULF
RIVER TRAFFIC HALTS.

Cincinnati, April g. - Efforts to re-
vive river traffic between Cincinnati
and New Orleans has been abandoned
for the present at least.
This announcement was made on
the return to Cincinnati Of the steam
er Queen City from her second round
trip to New Orleans.
Manager W. L. Roe announced that
the boat would be withdrawn from
that service until there was sufficient
business In sight. 1t will make tri-
weekly trips to Louisville.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
CONGRESSMAN CANTRlLL'S
son SUED FOR DIVORCE.

Georgetown, KY, April O. James
E. Cantrill, son of Congressman j..
Campbell Cantrill, has been sued for
divorce by Mrs. Carinne Asweil Can
trill, on the grounds of drunkenness
and cruelty.
They were married in Washington
in October, 1919. Mrs. Cantrill is q
Louisiana girl
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
THOMAS j. KNIGHT IN
RACE FOR LEGISLATURE

Owingsville. KY, April 8. Thomas
]. knight, Sharpsburg, has announced
as a candidate for the Legislature in
the district composed of Bath and
Rowan counties. Mr.. Knight, formerly
an attorney in Louisville, and mem
Der of the Board of Trade there, is a
lawyer and was soldier in the
World War
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

We will buy your house and pay you
the cash for it. We will sell you a
house on credit and let you pay US by
the week for IT. So why pay rent to
the other fellow when you can be pay
ing 1t to yourself.
M. 2. & d. B. C0UGHLIN,
No. 200 Market Street. Phone No. 40
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
For Tax Commissioner.

TheNPublic Ledger is authorized tc
announce STANLEY BRADY as cav
didate for the Democratic nominate II
for TAX COMMISSIONER Of Mason
county at the approaching August pr
mary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
FEDERAL JURY DISMISSED.

Local men who were members Of
the Federal petit jury returned home
last night, that jury having been dis
charged for the term. There was lit
tie use for the jury at this term Of
Federal Court as the great majority
Of those indicted entered pleas of
guilty without trial.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
LAWN Fence and yard Gates R. NJ HARRISON & SON
CAST FOR SHOW is
PRACTICALLY COMPLETE.

Director Jean Jordan Of the Elks
Hits and Bits of 1920" announces
that his caft is now practically COM
plete and he expects to have the best
show he has ever yet presented in
Maysville. His talent, he says, is OF
the best sort and he predicts a great
entertainment. Complete rehearsals Of
the show will begin with next week.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

The Public Ledger is authorized -
announce CHAS. B. HOLLSTElN -
a candidate for the Democratic nom
ination for CLERK OF THE CIR
CUT COURT of Mason county at Il g
approaching primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
For Circuit Clerk.

The Public Ledger is authorized TO
announce JAMES B. KEY as car
didate for the Democratic nominate n
for CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
of Mason county at the approaching
Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
CINCINNATI MARKETS.

Saturday, April 9.
Cattle - $50, weak; Bulls, weak
Calves, SO
Hogs-14OO, strong to rs cents high,
err; Heavy, s9.OO@9.50; Mixed, Med
diums and Lights and Pigs, $40
Roughs, $7.OO@725; Stays, $4.D.
Sheep-25. weak.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

The Pubic Ledger is authorized 20
announce W. y. STEELE as a canai-
date for the Democratic nomination
for COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER at
the approaching Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

The Public Ledger is authorized tc
announce MIKE BROWN as a candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF of Mason county at the
approaching August primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff.

The Public Ledger is authorized to
announce CHARLES SLACK as a can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for SHERIFF of Mason County at the
approaching Primary election.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

Mr.. G. s. Kirk is at home after a
business trip to Shreveport, La, in
the interest Of the Maysville Syrup
Company.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

FOR SALE - Three-acre tract in Alb
erdeen; eight-room house, garage,
coal and poultry house, cistern,
abundant fruit. Only $500; or will
trade for Maysville property. See or
write, Omar Boggs, 314 East Fourth
street, Maysville, Ky.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

Crowded for room Talking ma
chimes at greatly reduced prices
Spaniard Piano Co. 22Mch-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward M. Smith ha
returned from a sojourn at Martin
Vile, Ind.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
FER 6AI.6

FOR SALE - American walnut bed
room suite. Like new. Mrs. Fred
Cablsh, phone 546-W. 1Apr-tf
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09
LOFT

FOR SALE - Player Piano and sew
enty records. Cheap. Phone 5S6-R.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

LOST - On Wednesday, April 9th,
gold bow knot breast pin. Reward
paid If left at Ledger office. 9-3t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-04-09

Buy in Maysville u oays
The New York herald., 1921-05-25
ENEMIES OF NAVY BILL
KNOCKED OUT IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The economy
drive against the $495. 900. 900 naval ap-
preparation bill was shattered in the
Senate to-day when many increases
recommended by the Naval Committee
were adopted.
BY vote of 40 to 20, the Senate
adopted a committee amendment pro-
yiding for a personnel of 10000 men
as against 100000 authorized by the
House. Afterward committee amend
ments calling for increases aggregating
about $42,500,000 were approved. The
way also was paved for passage Of the
bill tomorrow or Thursday after pro-
spective adoption of the Borah amend
ment for a disarmament conference
Among the committee Increases
adopted were s15.37700 for pay OF
personnel, $5.S00,000 for reserve forces.
$S,7S3.o00 for provisioning. $500. Doe
for fuel and its transportation and S5.-
0C0. 900 for the Marine Corps quarter
master corps. Nearly all OF these in
creases were bound UP In the decision
for a personnel at 10000 men.
The New York herald., 1921-05-25
POLISH CABINET TO
REMAIN IN OFFICE
Crisis Tided OUer and Efforts
Made to AUoid Clash.
~ ~ Asaocint.d pre.s-

WARSAW. May 23.--The Cabinet met
IN extraordinary session when news was
received that a German offensive had
begun IN Upper Silesia. and there was a
discussion Of the situation. which has
been complicated by the threatened
Cabinet crisis arising from the resigna-
tion Of Foreign Minister sapieha and the
minister's of Labor and Agriculture.
The resignation Of Prince sapieha las
not been accepted, President pilsudski
and Premier Witos having urged him To
remain I'm Office until the sicsian situa-
tlon Is settled.
Great excitement was caused by de-
pdches from Siiesia reporting that
--s-.-i 10000 TO 10000 German regulars
we're concentrating from three directions
upon the Industrial district IN Upper
Silesia in an offensive against the
Polish insurgents.
The Polish Government. according to
reports IN Diplomatic circles. has taken
= strong stand and is doing everythinI
s..rsible to avoid clash with Germany.
II IL admitted that the Paris Govern
fuent has exercised some pressure on
Poland
President Pilsudski V said Ia be de-
tcgnined 10 oppose any violation ~ the
Versailles treaty by Polish arnicd forces
ma to seek settlement or the trouble
by negotiation. S
The New York herald., 1921-05-25

nHame the whole continent with 4 naval
panic. perhaps against Japan. and in
augurate a ship building programme
that will seem TO challenge the British
supremacy at sea.
1--WE know what would folow--the
familiar cry of two keels TO one,' the
frenzy OF the incendiary press In both
countries. the gathering excitement, the
Incidents and the final inevitable
catastrophe. There are insane men in
both countries who would welcome that
final catastrophe to civilization. II they
are to be defeated they must be defeated
now. whan the s;>7 is unclouded and tho
duty clear. They can be defeated In
only one way. by an ironclad agreement
that rules out the possibility OF a naval
competition ever arising between the
two countries.
"The circumstances to-day would die
tate that the lead should come from
London and that Il should come in the
shape Of proposal 10 pool the naval
resources of the two nations and to dedi-
cate them. not 10 any selfish national
interest merely but to the enduring
peace os the world.
The New York herald., 1921-05-25
FLOOD SEEKS INQUIRY
ON HARVEY'S SPEECH

WASHINGTON. May 24.-Amba ssador
Harvey's speech in London came IL
for further Congressional attention
to-day, Representative Flood (Va.)
Democrat. introducing a resolution pro-
posing to ask Secretary Hughes ii cer-
tain statements attributed to the Am
bassador were official utterances" de-
livered by instruction or whether they
had been approved or disapproved by
the Department.
Mr.. Flood wanted TO know partic-
ularly whether Mr.. Harvey was 'voicine
the sentiments and policies of the
United States Government" when he
was quoted as having said that "the de-
claration that a war between England
and the United States has ceased to be
conceivable is no more than an assump-
ton" Or again when he said: Not a
few remain convinced that we sent our
young soldiers acnoss to save this
kingdom. France and Italy. That is not
fact. We sent them solely to save the
United States of America, and most re-
luctantly and laggardly at that"