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The Washington times., 1921-05-07
80 MORE COPS
WANTED HERE
Gessford Makes Plea for Appli-
cants Through Civil Service
Commission.

Confronted with thirty vacancies
IN the rank and file Of the police
department, Major Harry l.. Cess
ford, Superintendent Of Police.
through the United States Civil
Service Commission, has made an
appeal for applicants for the jobs.
1000 IN DEPARTMENT..
The quota, set by Congress. OF the
police department is 934 patrolmen
and officers, not including fifty-six
traffic officers, who are paid by the
railway companies. The entire quota
OF the force. including civilian clerks
and employees, is 1.001.
II Is understood that Major Cess
ford intends to ask Congress to give
the department more men. Frequent
complaints have been received at po-
ice headquarters from residents,
many OF whom have stated that they
see "a policeman but once year
During the war many members OF
the force Joined the army and others
became associated with Industrial in
stitutions, greatly depicting the force.
However, since the close of the war
the department has been gradually
getting back to normal.
COMMISSION MAKES APPEAL.
In its appeal for policemen. the
Civil Service Commission states:
Entrance for membership in the
Police Department in Glass l pays
$1,460 q year. In one year the men
will automatically advance to Class
., salary $3.50. and in three years
to Class 3. salary $3.50. They will
then be eligible for promotion to the
position of sergeant IL they have
shown proficiency. have taken care
OF their health. and have maintained
a good record.
Further promotions depend upon
demonstrated ability and the
needs Of the service"
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
COST
PROBE URGED.
Sen. capper to Start informal
Investigation Into Condi-
tions Here.

An informal investigation Of
building costs in the District Of
Columbia will be undertaken by
the Senate subcommittee on schools
early next week. :
CAPPER URGES PROBE.
Senator Capper has not yet fully de-
veloped his program. but he desires
to ascertain whether alleged profit
eering in the building trades should
operate to cause a postponement OF
school construction at this time.
There is a strong sentiment among
the members of the subcommittee,
particularly Senator King. that build
ing costs in Washington are exorbi-
tant. and Senator Capper desires to
find out whether prices here are much
higher than in other cities of similar
rank and population.
KUTZ FINISHES TESTIMONY.
The testimony OF Col. Charles w.
Kutz. District Engineer Commits
subcommittee, but a number OF sub
ordinate ofncials Of his once. includ-
ing the municipal architect, will be
heard on Monday. Following these,
business men connected with the
building trades will be summoned
before the subcommittee. and in the
meantime Senator Capper will con-
fer with the oficials of a number Of
cities by mail and telegraph In order
to get a comparative survey OF build
ing costs on which to base his rec
concentrations TO the Senate.
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
RELEY NOMINATED FOR
PORTO RICO GOVERNOR

President Harding has named f.
Mont Reilly. OF Kansas City, to be
governor of Porto Rico. Reilly Is an
attorney and was one of the orig
ipal Harding men" in the middle
West.
other nominations sent to the Sem
ate were:
Appraiser OF merchandise at Bos-
tcn-Samuel W. George, of Haver-
hill, Mass.
Collector of customs, District No.
Z, Boston-Wilfred w. Lufkin, OF
Essex, Mass.
Collector of internal revenue, dis
trict of Kentucky-Robert II. Lucas.
or Louisville.
Collector of internal revenue, dis
trict Of Minnesota-Lee NJ. willcuts,
o. Duluth.
United States marshal. Northern
district of Florida-Peter II. Miller.
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
R.R.BLAMESAUTO|ST
IN DOUBLE TRAGEDY
Motor Ran Into Engine Past Five
Warning Devices, GAL
loWay Says.

Blame for the train and automobile
crash on the Baltimore and Ohio rail
road at College Park. Md. on the
night OF April %. was placed today
by the railroad company on the driver
OF the automobile.
In the accident Paul f. Kropp. OF
Bladensburg. and Mary A. Watts. Of
401 East Capitol street. were killed.
According to a statement issued to-
day by the railroad company, c. w
vice president, conducted an
exhaustive investigation OF the
tragedy. He reported that the auto
mobile was driven into the side OF
the train despite warnings given, and
that there was no evidence that the
train had struck the motor car.
A step on the tender of the engine
which was struck was broken on,
the report states. and there was
hole in the front end of the pas
senger coach Immediately behind the
locomotive.
more than the average protection
is afforded traffic at this crossing,
Mr.. Galloway said. Three hundred
feet from the crossing where the
couple was killed, a special warning
sign illuminated at night, notifies
passersby of the proximity OF the
r.ilroad crossing.
"A few feet from the tracks there
is standard sign. the cross arms
warning all to stop, look and listen
before crossing the rails, and also
an electrically operated large gong
The driver of the machine had TO
PASS all these warning devices be-
fore reaching the rails. Shortly ar
ter the accident a second train ap-
preached the crossing and the cleo
trio gong rang out loudly, indicating
that It was in perfect working con-
d.tion."
The whistle also was blown. he
ssid.
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
WOULD AID VETS WITH
INTEREST FROM ALLIES

The Secretary OF the Treasury
would be directed to demand from
Americas associates in the world war
immediate payment OF the 100000
to $500, 900 interest due on the s10.-
900, ,0o0, 900 owed this country by them,
under an amendment to the so-called
soldiers bonus bill offered in the
Senate yesterday by Senator Norris,
Republican, OF Nebraska.
The purpose OF Norris amendment,
he stated, II to make Immediately
available, money to be diverted to
the aid Of American ex-servics men
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
RADIO STUDENTS HERE
TO GET REAL TESTS
IN AIRPLANES
Airplane radio classes have

Airplane radio classes have been
opened in Washington.
Students at these classes, before
their course is completed, will be
taken for three airplane rides so as
to obtain actual experience operat-
ing radio outfits from an airpiane
In flight.
The classes are being conducted
by the National Radio School. which
has made arrangements with the
North American Aerial Transpor-
tation Company, operating the
Washington Airport near the Ar
linston experimental farms. for the
practice flights.
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
GIVE SHOW TO COLLECT
TOYS FOR PALESTINE

An entertainment and toy show will
be given by the Washington Hadas-
sah Chapter Wednesday night In the
auditorium of the Margaret Wilson
Community Center, Eighth and T
streets northwest.
Mrs. NJ. b. Dodek. chairman, an
nounces the toys collected will be
sent to the children Of Palestine
The Washington times., 1921-05-07

AN UNUSUAL COINCIDENCE occurred at the Capt.
n tol yesterday morning when all living Congress
men who have served as chairmen Of the House Ap-
preparations called to see "Uncle Joe" Cannon,
former chairman, who today celebrated his eighty
fifth birthday. Seated, left to right Congressman
James w. Good president chairman, and Uncle Joe"
Cannon Standing: Former Congressman John ].
Fitzgerald and former Congressman Swager Shirley
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
Flight Again
BringsBackLost Voice
OF OUerseas Veteran

H. A. Renz jr the Washington veteran, whose
recovery of voice has been attracting the attention of the medical
experts the country today made another apane flight and
again regained his voice, which failed him April IS.
The Washington times., 1921-05-07
Uncle Joe IS Today,
That's Why Sun Shines

The sunshine today may be blamed various
technical dope by the Weather Bureau but anyone with
gambling instinct would have bet that heaven would smile brightly
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MARCH 81 SELECTED
AS LAST SALE ON
MAYSv|LLE MARKET
nnysVille Tobacco Association Selects
Thursday, March 31st, as
Last Sale For Present
Season.

AT a meeting of the Maysvlle To-
oacco Association held Friday evening
II was finally decided that the last
sale for the present season on the
Maysville loose leaf market will be
held on Thursday, March 31st This
gives all growers who have tobacco
out two weeks notice and there should
be no good reason why growers would
have tobacco on their hands at tbe
close of the season.
For the past several days things
have been very quiet on the local TO-
oacco market and on Friday all of the
warehouses were sold out BY the noon
hour With tobacco coming in so
slowly, it hardly pays the warehouses
10 operate and the warehousemen are
anxious to sell all the tobacco that is
yet left out unsold.
Supervisor William Mitchell reports
today that during the week which
closed with Fridays sales a total of
l'3S6'lSO pounds of tobacco was sold
in the local warehouses at an average
OF SlS,4S. This brings the total sales
for the season up to 1902 $50 pounds
and the average for the season down
to $15.11.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
ALL CITIES IN
KENTUCKY LACK
PROPER SEWERAGE
secretary Of Health Board Says All
Cities In Kentucky Lack Proper
Sewerage and Water
Supply.

Frankfort, KY, March 10. - All
cities and towns in Kentucky are
lacking In adequate water supply and
sewerage, DR.. A, T. Mccormack. sec
retary of the State Board of Health,
disclosed in an address here Friday.
He was addressing the meeting of
the Advisory Committee on Physical
Education.
"kentucky's population is entirely
rural" he said, and then explained
his statement by saying:
u know we have in law cities of
various classes, but in considering
health conditions city means a COM
munity with proper and adequate wa
ter supply and sewage disposal. A
small section Of Louisville and parts
of Ashland and Paducah qualify. A
section Of Louisville has the best
sewerage of any city in the United
olates; Dut everybody in that district
has not taken advantage of it.
For the rest of it, our cities are
truly rural and our smaller towns
worst of all, because, being congested,
they need facilities that scattered
rural population can more safely do
without"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
ADAMS COUNTY
GIRL DROWNED IN
SWOLLEN STREAM
Little Girl Slips From Log Bridge Into
Swollen Stream and Is
Drowned - Was Egg
Hunting.

wearing a pair Of gum boots three
times too large for her, llght-hearted
and happy, Lillian Payne, ten-year-
Old step-daughter Of Delbert Sanders
OF Mt. Hope, five miles east of Otway,
Adams county, Ohio, left her home
Thursday afternoon to gather eggs in
the barn. 1t is located across the
creek near their home, which was
swollen by Thursdays steady rains.
oblivious to all danger, the girl ran
down to the bank of the creek and
started to cross 1t on the frail log
bridge spanning it. She slipped and
fell off into about five feet of water
and was drowned.
When she did not return from the
barn after an hours wait, her parents
Instituted a search. They found no
trace of their child. An all night
search failed to reveal the body,
which the waters in the swollen creek
had concealed.
When the search was renewed Fri
day mornin, c. w. Arnold, farmer.
who lives near the Sanders home, saw
what he thought was hand protrud-
ing from rapidly receding creek. He
investigated and was Mortified to find
that 1t was human hand, the right
hand of poor Lillian Payne, who had
slipped off the log bridge and had met
a tragic death.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING
WAS A DECIDED SUCCESS
seyenty.flve Mason County Sunday
School Workers Sit Down to Ban
quet and Plan for Big Day.

The banquet of Sunday school work.
ers held at noon today at the First
Baptist church was by far the great
est Sunday school meeting ever held
in Mason county. There were seventy
five about the banquet table and the
addresses were inspiring.
One Of the outstanding results of
the meeting was the perfecting Of
district organization. The goal for Co.
MISUNDERSTANDING was set at ten
thousand for the entire county and
the budget for that day was fixed at
$500.
An unusual amount of interest Is
now being shown in Sunday school
work in Mason county and bigger
things are now expected.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
BOY ARRESTED ON CHARGE
OF BURNING BUILDING
Carter County Youth Is Arrested
When Blood Hounds Follow
His Trail.

Charlie Helzy, nineteen-year-old
boy, was arrested at Olive Hill Thurs
day on charge Of houseburning after
bloodhounds from the kennels Of
Captain v. G. Mullikin, of Lexington,
had followed his trail for some dis
tance, losing 1t at point where II was
later found he had boarded a wagon
going into Olive Hill. The boy denies
any knowledge of the burning Of the
house.
A two-story frame house belonging
to Robert Salliers, of near Olive Hill,
was burned early Thursday morning,
and Captain Mullikin was summoned
with his dogs. The residence was un-
occupied and was total loss, no in
surance being carried upon the prop
erty. The exact loss is not known, it
was said, but probably was in the
neighborhood of $4,000 to $4,000.
The dogs picked up a trail near the
burned building and followed 1t
through the fields to Taylor's store
and from the store to the boys home
and then to the point where he board
ed the wagon, 1t was said. Helzy was
at the store when the dogs were set
to work at the scene of the fire, but
left going toward Olive Hill when he
heard the dogs trailing across the
fields, according to Captain Mullikin.
1t was also said that there had been
business differences between Salliers
and the boys mother.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
REVIVAL WILL BEGIN
SUNDAY At FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH
Virginia Evangelist and Tennessee
Singer to Assist Local Pastor in
Special Campaign Which Be.
gins Tomorrow.

A series of evangelistic services will
begin at the First Baptist church Sun
day morning and continue for an in
definite length Of time. Preparations
have been underway for months by
the members Of the local Baptist con-
gregation for this special effort and
they are expecting great meeting.
For the past two weeks prayer serv-
Ices have been held every evening in
all ports of the city and keen interest
has been awakened among the church
membership.
DR.. John F. Vines, pastor of the
First Baptist church of Roanoke, Va,
will be the evangelist and Mr.. H.
Evan Mckinley, of Morristown, Tenn,
will have charge of the music Mr..
Mckinley is scheduled to arrive in
Maysville this evening and will to-
morrow begin the organization of
large chorus choir. DR.. Vines is not
expected here until on Monday and
he will preach his first sermon on
Monday evening"
At both of the services Sunday, the
pastor. Rev. John A. Davis, will
preach and Mr.. Mckinley will lead the
song service. Mr.. Mckinley comes to
Maysville recommended as one of the
best song leaders in the Southern ter
ritory while DR.. Vines has long been
recognized as one of the strongest
evangelistic preachers in the Southern
Baptist denomination.
During these special services, the
congregation of the Baptist church
extends most cordial welcome to
members Of all other denominations to
join with them in the services. The
public will always be welcomed to
every service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
TO Retry WINES IN
HARLAN, STATE SAYS
Commonwealth Attorney Not to Ask
Change Of Venue for Winnes;
Counsel Split.

Harlan, KY, March 10. - Common
wealth's Attorney ]. s. Forester has
announced that he will not ask that
DR.. Fl. c. Winnes' murder case be
sent out of Harlan county, but that It
VIII be tried here again at the April
term of court. The attorney states
no reason for change of venue exists
and that under no circumstances will
1t be transferred.
At the close of the trial in January
when one juror held out for five days
for conviction, preventing a verdict of
acquittal, A. Floyd Byrd, special pros
ecutor employed by the Pine Mountain
Settlement School, announced that the
prosecution would demand a change
OF venue at the second trial.
Commonwealth Attorney Forester is
known to have expressed the opinion
privately that DR.. Winnes could never
be convicted. He Is a candidate for
Circuit Judge.
The fund being raised by the Harlan
Enterprise to aid in the defense of
DR.. WINES now totals nearly $1,000.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
PROFITABLE TURKEY CROP.

There were many profitable turkey
crops produced in the county last sea-
son, and no few Instances the indus
trious and frougal housewife of Rob-
ertson realized more for her crop Of
turkeys than her lord and master"
got for his tobacco. We note one case,
where the bunch Of turkeys brought
the neat sum of S31652, while the to-
bacco crop brought less than $500
to be exact $264,S2. Go where you
Will or may, you will find no people
who can outstrip the good people Of
Robertson in thrift. - Mt. Olivet Tri-
bune-Democrat.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MASON HEALTH DEPARTMENT
STEPS UP A NOTCH.

The Mason County Health Depart
ment, according to reports from head
quarters of the State Health Depart
ment, has stepped up another notch
this week scoring 656, Mason county
is now in fourth place with Daviess
and Muhlenberg county below our
score, Last week Mason county scored
nth and the week previous was on
the bottom. Dr. Reynolds and his as
slstants are to be congratulated upon
the progress their department is maxi
ing.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
COL. ROBINSON
DIED THIS AFTERNOON
after BRlEFILLNESS
Prominent Retired Cigar Manufactur.
er Died at West Second Street
Home Shortly After l
O'clock Today.

Colonel Eugene Algernon Robinson
died at his home in West Second
street at about | o'clock this after
noon.
Mr.. Robinson had been confined to
his home since last Tuesday when he
was taken Ill with indigestion. He
was thought to have been improving
until Friday evening when he became
much worse and since that time he
sank rapidly until the end. Mr.. Rob-
inson was 72 years of age on the
second day Of February and was quite
active, having been at the Robinson
cigar factory on Tuesday, the day he
became i'll.
For many years Mr.. Robinsin was
active head Of the local cigar manu-
featuring plant which bears his name
and took keen interest in its affairs
up until only few months ago when
he retired from active business. He
was regarded as one of the best judges
Of cigar tobacco in the land and built
up a large and flourishing business
whose brands of cigars were known
throughout many states.
Mr.. Robinson was nationally prom
inent as Mason, having attained the
thirty-third degree, the highest de-
gree to be obtained in the Masonic fra
ternity. He was an honorary men,
ber Of all the local Masonic bodies,
having been elected to honorary men,
bership only few months ago. For
many years he has served the local
bodies as Treasurer and he took
great interest In all Masonic affairs.
He was also an honored member of
DeKalb lodge No. IL, l. o. o. F. and
Pisgah Encampment No. 9, I. o. o. F.
In 1897 he was elected Righ Emil
nent Grand Commander of Grand Com
mandery Of Knights Templar of Ken
lucky at Hopkinsville and retired in
1898 at the meeting of the Grand Com
mandery in this city.
Mr.. Robinson is the last member of
the famous 5-15-22 party of Knights
Templars who attended the National
meeting at Cleveland in 1877 and at
tracted national attention.
He Is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Frank Barkley, of this city, and
several grandchildren.
Colonel Robinson carried within
his large body great heart and his
many kindnesses to those in need are
only known by those who were the
recipients of his kindnesses. He leaves
behind scores and hundreds Of friends
who are srieved at his going.
Funeral will be held from the home
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
will be in charge Of Maysville Com
nandery No. 10, Knights Templar. The
services will be conducted by Rev. F.
W. Harrop, of Covington. Burial in
he Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nash, of Dayton,
Ohio, are the parents of fine baby
boy, born recently, and named Jack
Edward. This is the second and their
many local friends send congratula-
tions.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19

Mrs. George W. Hunt, Of East Sec
ond street, has just returned from
New York City, where she has been
visiting her son, George W. Hunt, Jr.,
who, with his wife. hao been III with
dIrhtheria. Mrs. Hunt reports both
he'd son and his wife much improved
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MIR. W. II. JENNINGS DEAD.

Mr.. W. H. Jennings, aged eighty
years, former resident of Dover, died
Friday night at his home at Ports
mouth. Ohio. The body will be taken
to Dover from which place the funeral
will be held Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock. burial being made there. Mr..
Jennings was an uncle of Mr.. W. A.
Munzing Of this city.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Beagle and Mr..
and Mrs. Nate Richie, of Winchester,
Ohio, arrived today to spend Sunday
with their brother, Mr.. Stanley Beagle
and family.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
BIG PICTURE BOOKED FOR
ALL FOOLS DAY.

The managers of the Washington
Theater have booked that great fea-
ture, Passion" for presentation at
the Washington on April 1st and End.
Those who have seen Passion" say
1t is one Of the greatest films released
in recent years and no doubt Its COM
Ing to Maysville will attract many.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
"CLARENCE" IS
PLEASING COMEDY.

Booth Tarkington's latest comedy,
Clarence was presented by a splen-
did cast at the Washington Theater
last night and deserved a much better
audience than it had. The play is full
Of mirth from the rise of the curtain
to the drop in the last act.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MAYSVILLE.MADE CRACKER.
JACK IS THE BEST EVER.

Patrons Of the Washington Theater
were greatly pleased with the de-
lightful Cracker-Jack sold by the
venders in that theater last night.
This is new brand Of Cracker-Jack
manufactured in Maysville by Breeze
Brothers and known as "Crispettes. -
1t is by far the best tasting Cracker
Jack ever sold here.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MANY ATTEND FUNERAL
OF MRS. HICKS

The funeral Of Mrs. Bette Hicks
was held this morning from the For
est Avenue NJ, E. church and there
were many in attendance to pay their
last tribute of respect to this good
woman. Burial was made in the Nays
vile cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
MENTAL INQUEST TO
BE HELD ON MONDAY,

An inquest into the mental condition
of Mr.. ]. c. Kenney, we'll known local
house mover, will be held before
County Judge Purnell and a Jury at
the court house Monday morning.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
SIXTY CASES ON NEW
CIRCUIT COCRT II,

Friday was the last day for filing
suits for the March term Of the Mason
Circuit Court and Circuit Clerk James
B. Key today arranged his docket
which is a large one. There are siN-
ty new cases of which 2S are equity,
20 common law and three appeals.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
ATTRACTIVE NEW STORE
is OPENED TODAY

Arm Brothers very attractive new
store in Market street was opened to
the public today. This is one Of the
most attractive retail stores In the
city and 1t is adding much to the dis
trict in which 1t Is located.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
NOTICE TO KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

All members Of Maysville Comman-
derry, No. 10, Knights Templar are re-
quested to meet at the Asylum Mon
day at 1 o'clock p. m. in full uniform
to attend the funeral of Sir Knight E
A. Robinson.
c. E. DIETRICH, q. c.
G. p. RASP, Recorder.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-03-19
REMOVAL SALE.

While they last we save you from
$4,000 to $4,000. on a Pathe Phono-
graph. Complete line to select from.
A. CLOONEY, Jeweler.