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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
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CAMP SHERMAN REPORTS
81 CASES or PTOMAINI.

Chillicothe. Ohio, Jan. a. TWAIN
V-tiVe cases OF ptomaine poisoning
reported yesterday among students
and officials OF the United States yo-
eational School at Camp Sherman
nave grown to thirty-seven today. In
Guiding wives Of four instructors and
Two school officers. None OF the cases
" serious and officials believe the
crest has passed.
Medical investigation has narrowed
down to three articles OF the Sunday
noon mess. officials say, but which
caused tho illness has not been do
termined.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
CINCINNATI MARKETS.

Tuesday, January "a.
Cattle - Steady, Steers, good to
choice. s6.50d7.5O; Heifers, good to
choice. s650G7.5O; Cows, good to
choice. s4.5Od5.5O; Calves. strong, so
cents higher, good to choice $4,000
1880.
Hogs-25 cents higher; Heavy. $3.50
9s.25; Packers and Butchers, s9.509
1915: Stays. $4.0OG4.75; Pigs, $500
ss.75.
Sheep-Strong good to choice. $500
@5.5O; Lahmbs, strong. good TO choice
$13OO91350.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
MIR. GEORGE EWING DIES,

Mr.. George Ewing died Monday
morning after long illness of COM
plication Of diseases. He is survived
by his wife and great legion OF
friends.
The funeral will be held from the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Slack in
West Second street Wednesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock and burial will be In
the Maysville cemetery.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
COOLEST WEATHER
Is BEING EXPERIENCED.

This section is now experiencing
the coolest weather in two years. The
parks in neighboring towns are
crowded with ice skaters. This sport,
which was SO popular in Maysville,
ten years ago, has almost passed here.
There are no large ponds within or
near the city.
The government thermometer at
this place Tuesday morning registered
10 degrees above zero, the coolest of
the year.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
NINE DAYS FUNERAL
CEREMONIES FOR POPE.

Rome, Jan. "a. The traditional
nine days funeral ceremonies for the
late Pope Benedict XIV. began at $3.50
o'clock this morning, when mass was
celebrated by the senior canon Of st.
Peters cathedral. A similar ceremony
will be conducted each morning for
the succeeding eight days.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
FIRE THREATENS HEART OF
MONTREAL FINANCIAL DISTRICT.

Mntreal, Jan. "a. All available
fire-fighting apparatus In the city was
called out late last night to fight fire
in a large Office building at IS st. Xav-
Ter street, In the heart of the financial
district, Nearby buildings were
threatened with destruction.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
KENTUCKY NEGROES OWN
426,775 ACRES OF LAND.

Washington. Jan. "a. - Negro farm
ers in Kentucky own farm lands and
buildings valued at $36.000,000, the
Census Bureau announced today.
Their farms comprise 426,775 acres,
of which 334,396 acres are improved.
or the 1854 negro farmers in Ken
lucky 5,318 are owners, 1921 tenants
and thirty-five managers.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO
TAKE MID.YEAR EXAMS.

County Superintendent Turnipseed
announces that there will be a class OF
more than twenty-five county school
students to take the common school
diploma examination this week. Stu
dents passing this examination are en-
titled to entrance to any Of the county
high schools. The mid-year test will
be held at the court house on Friday
and Saturday Of this week
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
$50 AUTOS ON ONE TRAIN.

Mntreal. - A special train carrying
$50 automobiles left on journey
across Canada to the Pacific coast re-
Gently. this being the first occasion Of
q solid train shipment across the con-
tinent. and occupying 80 freight cars.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
NOTICE ODD FELLOWS.

Regular weekly meeting of DeKalb
Lodge No. II /. o. o. F. will be held
Tuesday evening at O'Clock at the
hall in Second street All members are
urged to attend.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
FLEMING COURT RE.OPENED.

Circuit Judge c. d. Newell went to
Flemingsburg Tuesday morning to re-
open the January term of the Fleming
Circuit Court. Considerable business
remains to be completed at Flemings-
burg during the present term.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
PUBLIC SALE

Having decided to quit farming will offer my located
between Washington and Murphysve the pike auction
the high dollar ,I. 4
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
At 10 o'clock containing ia all good strong
land and practically all Bluegrass IA bottoms
plenty failing water all well fenced plenty good strong
tobacco land
The buildings consist of dwelling in good condi
on good stock better in the county, tobacco
barn and all necessary outbudngs This located we'll
being market Washington School district and
school wagons pass pass by the door.
Place will be sold liberal which will be made known on
date of sale. Possession March l. 1922
will also offer the following for sale fouryear-old Cow
fresh in the spring; AA Harrow Harrow Disc Harrow;
Large Land Plow Single Shovel Pow Double Shovel Flows
Five Shovel Cuivator; Iron Wheel Wagon Sets Hip Strap
Harness; Forks shovels, Hoes and other Farm Tools
AP HILL. Owner
H. O. HAWKINS, Auctoneer. SHERMAN Arm Sales Agent
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
FOR SALE!

ONE OF THE MOST PICTURE SQUE HOMELKE LITTLE
FARMS IN MASON COUNTY
OVERLOOKING THE CITY OF NASHVILLE RIVER AND
MANY MILES OF HER BEAUTIFUL VALLEYS.
GOOD PIKE ON TWO VERY FERTILE LAND.
SPLENDID IMPROVEMENTS. ABU NDANCE GOOD WATER.
THIS HOME WILL PLEASE TIL MOST EXACTING.
YOU WILL HAVE TO SEE TIL S PLACE TO APPRECITE IT.
r. p. MOOdv
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
OCOCCOOO0 Ooooooo<,c
HISTORICAL CALENDAR

January "a. Sam. F. n,
Morse first exhibited and
demonstrated his code OF
dots and dashes." known as
Morse code, 1888.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24

Islands on the Corsican coast were
recently offered for sale at Sc 900 eacb
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24

Budapest embraces the historic
town Of Ofen, once Roman colony.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-01-24
QU0 IN nADu OATS Horse and Mule Feed r. NJ HARRISON &
Hn1kh19 0VnW Dairy Feed and Clover Hay SON

In Hanover Square, New York City,
there stands house in which Captain
Kidd, the famous pirate, once lived.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17
ST. PATRICK's DAY

This is st. Patrick's day which for
centuries has been observed by the
Irish race in honor Of the memory
of the good saint who brought Chris
tianity to that land. All people
with drop of Irish blood in their
veins enter into the celebration Of
the day with much the same enthusi-
asm which the citizens of the United
States manifest on the Fourth of
July.
This year the day will doubtless
be celebrated with more feryor than
usual because at last Ireland has
won the long and bitter fight for
self government and the hearts Of
her sons and daughters in all parts
of the world are filled with Joy.
One of the most notable racial
characteristics of the Irish is their
love for and devotion to their native
land They regard it as the most
beautiful country in the world and
are IGdA1 W ll6hI any Oh1b thIS NOW
at any time who speaks disparaging-
ly of the Emerald isle. Their ready
wit, impulsive generosity, droll
good humor and reckless courage,
combined with the we'll defined vein
of sentiment in their makeup, have a
decided charm and an educated Irish
man is one of the most agreeable
companions imaginable.
The Irish have contributed much
to the development of this nation
and have always proved ready to
fight Loyalty for their adopted land,
and therefore it is but natural that
our people should take a friendly in
terest in the celebration of ST. Pat
rick's day.
VIM. GOODYEAR
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17

for distribution of said estate, ask
ing the Court to settle said report,
distribute the property to the heirs
'or persons entitled to the same, and
discharge said executor, and that
Friday, the 14th day of April, 1922,
at 1000 o'clock a. m, at the court
room of our said Superior Court, in
the City of Colfax, in said Whitman
County, has been duly fixed by said
Superior Court for the hearing and
settlement of said final report and
petition for distribution, at which
time and place any person interested
in said estate may appear and file OBJ
jections thereto and contest the same.
Witness, the Hon. r. l.. McCros-
key, judge of said Superior Court,
and the seal of said Court affixed
this 18th day of March,. 1922.
JOHN H. NEWMAN,
(seal) Clerk of Said Court.
mar17apr7
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17
THE COUNTY AGENT
AND THE FARM BUREAU

Since the Whitman county farm
bureau has been making up pools of
sacks, Irvine, coal and cedar posts,
many farmers are asking why they
cannot take part in these pools when
they are not members of the bureau.
E. J. Doneen, president of the county
farm bureau, makes an explanation
of the matter:
THE county agent, Mr.. Lodge, is
cooperating with the farm bureau in
carrying on extension work such as
mixing and distributing squirrel poi
son, seed treatment work and dress
form making for the women. The
county agent is the representative of
the State College and the United
States department of agriculture and
is partly paid from public funds.
Consequently his work is available
to everyone in Whitman county. The
farm bureau pays the larger part of
the county agents salary and some of
his expenses, Whitman county con-
tributing the other part
con the other hand, the Whitman
county farm bureau is making these
pools on their own responsibility;
it is strictly one of the farm bureau
functions and not the county agents
1t can readily be seen that this is
one of the benefits which the farm
bureau member gets as a return for
his membership fee
The extension service of the State
College absolutely believes that the
county agent needs an organization
to reach the greatest number Of farm
ers. The farm bureau likewise needs
the cooperation of the county agent
and each is able to get greater re-
suits when working with the other
R. M. TURNER,
Extension Service, Pullman.
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LOSES OUT IN
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNEY
CONTINUED from first page)

the lead during the whole game, al
though Latah fought desperately in
the second half.
The Yakima valley team played a
fast game and passed accurately, the
shooting of Coleman and Ferrin,
Toppenish forwards, being a feature
of the game. The winners seemed
unable to locate the basket in foul
shooting, however, converting only
one out of nine free throws.
Latah Works Floor Well
The Latah quintet worked the
floor well. but could not cage the
ball. With score of 1910 against
them at the opening of the second
half they staged comeback which
nearly swept their opponents off their
feet. Poore starred for the losers,
making ten of their IT points.
Toppenish (25) Latah (17
Ferrln. ......F .... Poore
Coleman. ...... F ....... Knobel
lies. ...........C &c. Shepherd
Trimble. .......G .... Gersberger
Yost ..........G .... E. Shepherd
Field goals: Ferrin 5,
Coleman ;, lies .. Latah-Poore 8,
p, Shepherd 1.
Free throws: Toppenish-Coleman
! in 7, Trimble in 2. Latah-C.
Shepherd in 5.
Referee-M Rockey.
Walla Walla Goes First
In the first game of the tourna-
ment Friday afternoon the Latah
team defeated the Walla Walla quin-
tet 26-20. c. Shepherd starred for
the yictors, while Yenney was the
star Of the Walla Walla team.
Almira sprung a surprise by de-
feating Yakima, 24-21, in the second
game. Both teams played fast ball,
and the result was in doubt until
the final gun The shooting OF
Llvasy and Sanford of Almira went
far towards defeating the Yakima
team
Pullman Beats Ephrata
In the first game OF the evening
Pullman defeated Ephrata 20-15
The vietors took the lead early in
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17

the game and held it until the end.
The score at the end of the first half
stood 14-7 in favor of Pullman. The
feature of the game was the floor
work of Brobst, Ephrata forward.
Lamphear. at guard, made IL of 10
points for the losers, while w. Maui
rer starred for the victors with seven
baskets.
The last game Friday was one
sided, Toppenish winning from
Sprague 35-12. The first half ended
14-S for the victors, and Sprague
seemed unable to locate the hoop
in the second half. Nelson made 10
of the losers 10 points, while Cole
man starred for Toppenish
Latah Gets Almira
In the first game Saturday after
noon Latah easily defeated Almira
34-15 Almira seemed unable to lc-
cate the basket. c. Nichols played
good ball for the losers while e.
Shepherd and c. Shepherd starred
for the victors.
The second game of the afternoon
was hard fought from beginning to
end, Toppenish winning over Pull
man, 1917. Both teams played good
ball while the stars were McCully,
Pullman and Coleman and lies, Top
penish.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17

administration is committed to the
policy of refunding, rather than pay
ing, the unbonded public debt as
these obligations mature. 1t is a
policy irresistibly suggestive of Mr..
wilkins Micawber paying one note
by giving another and thanking God
that debt was paid!
While MIR Melons advocacy or
opposition to this or that measure
of taxation is important, it is not
conclusive. Congress and the people
have the last say in regard to tax
measures. 1t is otherwise with the
present treasury policy of rediscount-
ing, instead of paying, the short
term public debt as it becomes due.
In this matter, the secretary has au-
thority to act without consulting
Congress, and he is acting straight
ahead day by day.
All the more reason that public
opinion should be informed of what
is going on. Since the war started,
and up to October 81, 1921, the
United States treasury has issued
$51,327,777,903 in short-term obli-
cations of one sort or another. The
total is a staggering one, but it is
verified by official data 1t is to be
taken into account, however, that
most of this total has gone into re-
newals or new securities to take the
place of maturing unbonded debt
Instead of paying off these tempo
rary loans, the treasury borrowed
again and again It's method has
| been that of the man having a 60
| day note at the bank and who in
| stead of paying it when it becomes
! due renews, that is, rediscounts it,
and keeps up that process indefinite
| ly. AS every business man knows
1t is very extravagant way of fl
nancing any business. In the case
of great and wealthy government,
| there is even less excuse for it than
in that of the small or large mer-
chant.
At the close of the fiscal year,
ending June 80, 1921, a total of
about seven and half billion dollars
Gin total of 100000 in
round numbers) of public debt was
represented in short-term obligations
that might be likened to the mer-
cant's 60-day notes at the bank. We
are constantly renewing at heavy
cost our unbonded debt as it becomes
due. AT present the interest charges
cost the taxpayers more than billion
dollars year-a sum equal to the
total budget a few years ago. If
even one-half the floating debt that
will mature and should be paid in
the next 80 months were included
in the budget for the coming year.
it would total nearly seven billion
dollars. That may be one reason for
sliding it along into the future Then
again, the marketing of these short
term treasury certificates of indebt-
edness is very profitable for the big
banks. That may be another reason.
The Dearborn Independent.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17
WELL WORTH THE COST

An attempt is being made to initi-
ate a measure to repeal the facilitat-
ing act for the operation of the
initiative and referendum law. One
of the chief arguments advanced in
favor of the proposed measure is
that the operation of the initiative
and referendum in this state has en-
tailed too heavy burden of expense
upon the taxpayers
Secretary of State ]. Grant Hinkle
has prepared statistics showing that
for the eight years the initiative and
referendum law has been in effect
1t has cost $15S,405.65. This is a
little less than $4,000 a year. AS
Stunning that the population of the
state has averaged one million peo-
pie during those eight years. the per
capita expense has reached the alarm
ing total of two cents per year.
1t is true that during this period
of eight years but two initiative bills
have been approved by the voters
One of them was the first statewide
prohibition law and the other was
a measure abolishing private en-
ployment agencies. The prohibition
law alone was worth many times
more than $40, 1000, year to the peo-
pie of the state. The abolition of
private employment agencies has
probably saved much more than $20,-
600 a year to the wage earners, who
were formerly the victims of UNI
scrupulous agents, whose only idea
regardless of whether jobs were pro-
vided in return.
But while these two initiative
measures have been worth more than
the total cost of the operation of the
law, the right of the people to secure
a referendum of unpopular laws
passed by the legislature has also
been of tremendous value. At the
election of 1916 several bills which
had been passed by the legislature
were kept out of the statute books
by vote of the people One of
these measures was aimed to impede
the operation of the initiative and
referendum system by requiring that
all petitions be signed at registration
offices Another attempted to weak
en- the direct primary law. Another
was aimed to take the control of
the port of Seattle away from the
people of that city The knowledge
that the people have a means of hold
ing up and referring to a popular
vote measures passed by the legisla-
ture has also had a very wholesome
effect in lettering that body from
trying to put through laws demand
ed by big business interests but not
conducive to the welfare of the
voters.
To abolish the initiative and refer
endum law would be as dangerous
as to eliminate the emergency brake
from an automobile 1t is the only
safeguard which the people have
with which to protect themselves
against vicious and unjust legisla-
ton and is certainly worth a good
deal more than two cents a year per
capita
VIM. GOODYEAR.
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17
No. 1858
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL RE
PORT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION

In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, in and for the
County of Whitman.
In the Matter of the Esate of Emma
Mitchell, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Mat
thew B. Mitchell, the executor of the
estate of Emma Mitchell deceased,
has filed in the office of the Clerk
of said Court his final report as such
executor, together with his petition
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-03-17
RENEWING OUR DEBTS

One thing that stands out in the
latest annual report of the secretary
OF the treasury is that the present
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-07
FREE Covering IN
EARLY DEALINGS
Rebound Was Again More Pro-
nounced in the Industrial
Specialties

New York, Dec. There was a re-
sumption Of nctivc covering operations
on the part of the short iterest In the
early dealings bringing substantial cx-
tensions of Yesterdays violent rallies.
SpeclIntivc sentiment still benefited by
the bullish construction placed upon
Secretary Melons remarks In his an
nunl report and taxation recommendu-
tiOns. The market. however, retained
the same professional = fcolOring and
after the more urgent requirements of
the shorts were fulfilled a certain degree
of hesitancy developed. ...
Early gains ranged from 1 to 3 points
with wider advances in several Of the
closely held pool speciulties and others
known to bn under complete domination
OF speculative combinations. The re-
cOvcry movement was more pronounced
In the industrial division. which was to
be expected because this quarter of the
list had been subjected to the more
severe pressure in the recent reaction,
and 1t was naturally here the short
interest was found the more extended.
In addition to Secretary MELONS, en- :
c0uraging remarks concerning taxation
the early market was strengthened by
other constructive elements. Among
these was the further rise in sterling
exchange to n new. top quotation at
].6lH the more hopeful Developments s
at the Lausanne peace conference: the
increasing output of pig iron and olso
he publication of more favorable earn
ing reports, particularly by industrial
corporations. -
The rising tendency of prices in the
first hour extended to- groups In which
previously there had been comparative
ly little activity, but the line Of clcav-
age between the rail and industrial di-
visions was ut all tmies definitely
drawn. High priced dividend paying
stocks among the latter groups were
especially strong. but there were also
II number of advances Of to 3 points
in less desirable investment issues.
Mackay Companies was pushed over q
points to new high record for the year.
Mexican Petroleum gave one of its fa- =
nous spectacular stunts, rising over G
points.
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STORAGE BATTERY
MELON DISCOUNTED
General Asphalt Mystery Likely
to Be Cleared Up on
Mr.. Sewall's Return

As Is off cn the case. the generous
hand ont of the Electric Storage Bat.
tcry directors. announced after the clos
ing yesterday. proved to have been worry
generally discounted. Evidently thoS"
who had bought the stock not for keeps
felt il was the psychological moment TO
cash in profits. oven If it would be NO.
ccssary to return part of II later on
TO nclc Sans tax collectors.
The action of tn" directors in plac.
ing the stock on n 81 annual dividend
bnsiS with an extra scvcnty-fivc cents
was much more liberal than had boon
anticipated in more conservative" civ
rlcs. II was equivalent TO SIG Il share
for the oil stock. The stock. however,
at the opening price Of JSii only
showed an over night advance of fifty
cents. which was still twenty-five cents
n share under the years record price.
Profit taking sales caused subsequent
reaction to 573i. These offerings were
well absorbed.
While T.. G. T.. was firmly held at
the dividend increase talk took some
Of the high lights ont of this gaudy
PAINTED picture "f the preceding ses-
sion. II is not II question of ability
ut the company paying Il higher rate.
but simply on" in which the wisdom Of
such n policy il questioned under tho
peculiar circumstances and conditions
attending he controversy over the lease
Of the city's gas plant. There was very
little done in the stock and also np-
pnrcntly little stock in sight. Tho
latter condition WIS not strange in view
of the systematic and scientific ac-
cumulation process Of the last six
months.
Although the impression prevails
there is little remaining local spec,la-
tive or investment ventures in the Gen.
cral Asphalt shares. there is neverthe-
less great deal Of interest centered in
the affairs of that company. In cOnsc-
qucncc the return Of Arthur Sewal!.
the president, from abroad is awaited
with more than passing interest. AT
least, he Is expected TO clear uD more
or less of the mystery concerning the
recent marked depreciation in the com.
pany's securities. Heretofore Mr..
Sewall has been very frank in all his
statements regarding operations and po-
sition of the corporation which he d.
rects, If there is anything to be told,
he will give it without misleading en-
bellishments az usually accompany such
statements.