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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28

NJ. f. Kehoe, land as the new prices
are not effective until October LIST, the
certificates can be purchased until
September 3Oth at the present prices
of $500 for the $1,000 certificates, $50
for the 500 certificates and $40 for
tho $25 certificates, at which prices
the yield is Az per cent. compounded
semi-annually," the postmaster de-
clared. 1t was also pointed out that
the certificates are exempt from all
local and state taxes and the normal
Federal income tax, and that any in
dividual or corporation can own $4,000
worth of the present issue.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
PRICE OF GOVERNMENT
CERTIFICATES GOING UP.

Postamtser NJ. F. Kehoe calls at
tention TO the fact that tho issue prices
OF Treasury Savings Certificates will
be increased on October LIST to $4,000
for the $1,000 certificates, $500 for
the 500 certificates and s20.5O for the
$25 certificates.
These certificates appeal to people
who are seeking an absolutely safe
form OF investment" said Postmaster
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
Phone ESQ Residence IL
R. c. KNOX & co.
Incorporated
FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND
EMBALMERS.
20 and % East Second st.
NASHVILLE, KY.
Have added 7.passenger Sedan to our
equipment
Lady Attendant.
COLORED CITIZENS.

Mr.. T. Sheridan Warner has return
ed home after few days in Cincinnati
on business.
Miss Emma p. Moorehead left
Thursday for Holly Spring, Miss,
where she will enter school.
Mesdames BERTHE Yates and Lizzie
P. Lewis have returned from New
York having been called there by the
death Of their brother, Charles Lewis.
The c. 1. c. will meet with Mrs.
Anna Clayton, Thursday.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28

ments for taking the appeal of George
Remus and those convicted with him
from sentences given Tor violations Of
the prohibition act in their operations
at Death Valley farm and in the
whisky fraud conspiracy.
A months more time is granted
Remus for having the case in readi-
ness for the Circuit Court OF Appeals.
1t will be given hearing next February
or March
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
THIRD STORE ROBBERY IN
THREE WEEKS is MYSTERY

Bowling Green. - After following
trail in three counties, bloodhounds
lost the scent of person who entered
the general store of Luther Cox at
Three Forks, making the third rob-
berry of the establishment within three
weeks. The trail crossed the Barren
river and stopped at a point where
horse tracks were seen
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
SEEKING ARMY DESERTER,
FIND STILL, M00NSHINE.

Elizabethtown, Searching for
soldier named Bright, charged with
deserton from the army at Camp Knox
officers found still and five gallons
of moonshine in a tent in which they
arrested Bright and the wife of John
L. Kirby, who escaped after receiving
a wound in his leg.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
GOES AGROUND,
BOATS TAKE OFF PASSENGERS

Louisville. The lives of large
number of passenger on the steamer
George w. Hill were endangered for
several hours when, the boat went
aground two miles below West Point.
The passengers were taken ashore in
small boats.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28

Murray - A reunion of the U. C. v.
Of Galloway county, Kentucky, and
Henry county Tennessee, was held at
Hazel Several thousand people at
tended The principal address was
made by Prof. ]. II. Hutchinson, of
Murray.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
CHILD FALLS FROM WINDOW
AND DEATH MAY RESULT.

Paducah. - Clifton Wells, aged two,
was possibly fatally hurt when he fell
from tho second-story window of his
home to the ground and injured his
head. The child had gone to an I'M
screened window. and, peeping out,
lost his balance
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
RAILROAD RESISTs NEW
GRAVEL RATES IN SUIT

Frankfort. - Suit to enjoin the state
Railroad Commission from enforcing
its order reducing rates on sand and
gravel from Paducah TO Hopkinsyille
was filed In the United States district
court by the Illinois Central
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
FRAN DEALER TO BE
TRIED FOR KILLING NEGRO.

Paducah. - The September term OF
the McCracken county circuit court
opened here. Paul Jones, grain dealer
CT Keval, is scheduled to go on trial
for the killing of Barton Murray,
Negro
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
REMUS GIVEN MONTH
TO HAVE CASE READY

Attorney Elijah Zoline of New York
Monday came TO final agreement with
District Attorney Morrow and Captain
Dickerson at Cincinnati over arrange
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
MEMBER NEW HIGHWAY
COMMISSION SUCCUMBS.

Louisa. - Martain l.. Conley, SO, a
member of the new state highway
commission, died suddenly in Cincin-
natl, according to information receiv-
ed here by his brother, M. F. Conley.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28

Refinement creates beauty every
y here. 1t is the grossness of the spec
tator that discovers anything like
grossness in the object.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-09-28
Executors Sale
/ will offer at public sale
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th
At 9 2. NJ. the

RESIDENCE OF THE LATE MRS. c.
C. ARTHUR
Located at 400 East Second street.
This is one of the most desirable resi-
dences in the city, consisting Of an
eight-room house with all modern con-
veniences, having just been over
hauled, papered, and painted both in
side and outside.
Not only does the lot afford nice
garden with fruit, but a large garage
with space for two cars with an up
stairs storage.
Any person desiring to look this
property over in the meantime may
call.
NJ. G. KIRK,
Executor OF Mrs. Phoebe II. Arthur
ii. c. Hawkins, Auctionosr.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
TAKOMA PARK HUSBAND
FREED BY HUNG JURY
Butted Wife in Dodging After
Pepper Shower, He Testifies, Ex-
planning Assault Charge.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

SpecIal plSpdtcu 10 he StaE.
ROCKVILLE. Md. November %
After trial which consumed virtual
ly the entire day a jury in the CIR
cuit court here failed to agree IN the
case of Lawrence F. Blundon OF
TakOma Park this county, who was
charged by his wife. Mrs. Mabel A.
Blundon, with assault. The defend
ant was discharged.
The testimony showed that Blum
don and his wife had not been living
together and that the evening of the
alleged assault Rlundon was an un-
welcome visitor at the home of Mrs.
Rlndon'S mother. Takoma Park, where
the wife was making her home. When
Rlundon declined to leave Mrs Blum
don. SO the testimony showed, threw
some red pepper at him. which had
the desired effect. She followed him
some distance down the road. and
charged that he turned on her and
knocked her down. Blundon swore,
however. that he did not strike his
wife hut that he did butt her. think
! ing she was about to give him an
other dose of pepper.
The case was stubbornly fought
States Attorney Thomas l.. Dawson
and John A. Garrett conducted the
prosecution. and Blundon was de-
Tended by Walter +. Plumley and Al
bert II. Bouic. Blundon was tried
several weeks ago before Judge Sam
uel Riggs in the police court and
found guilty. He was fined 500 and
. costs. The case in the circuit court
I was an appeal from that decision.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY LAW
SCHOOL.

The National University Law School
Post. No. 4, of the Disabled American
Veterans of the World War held It's
monthly meeting Friday. November
10. at which time officers for the en-
suing year were elected. Capt. w.
A. Ross was chosen commander; Ed
gar w. Pumphrey. vice commander;
w. F. Cheek, post adjutant; c. d.
Demarest, jr.. corresponding secre-
tary and dntreasurer; c. Z. Spalding'
sergean1sat arms, and c. b. McCullar.
chairman of the executive committee.
The office of historian for the post
was held open until the next monthly
meeting. at which time this place Will
be filled.
Comrades Ross. Humphrey, McCul-
lar, Demarest, King and Hewett were
named on the delegation to represent
the post at the placing of wreath
on the tomb of the unknown soldier
at Arlington. which took place No
vember II.
! The regular monthly meetings will
be held on the first Friday in each
| month hereafter. Comrades McCul-
lar. King, Mccarthy. Spalding and
Pumphrey will represent the post at
the national conferences.
The annual smoker and dinner of the
Evening star., 1922-11-26
B|GBROTHER AND SISTER
DRIVE STARTS THIS WEEK
Juvenile Protective Association
Wants New Members and
More Funds.

The Juvenile Protective Association
plans to recruit its force of big
brothers" and big sisters this week
in connection with the drive for funds
being conducted by the organization.
Temporary Headquarters will be
opened tomorrow morning at 1908 F
street. where members OF the budget
COMMITTEES will be in charge, to re-
ceive contributions and to register
recruits for volunteer service and for
training as big brothers and big
sisters Miss Louise King, secre-
tary of the budget committee, and
Mrs. Bertha Taylor Voorhorst, finan-
cial secretary, will be in charge of
the headquarters tomorrow forenoon:
Mrs. Edna X. Bushee and Mrs. Fred
Volland, representing the patriotic
group. will take the afternoon shift J;
Tuesday, Miss Martha Birnie of the
social group anad Mrs. ketchum OF
the religious group will be on duty;
Wednesday, Mrs. o. l.. Veerhoof, vice
chairman of the educational group,
and Mrs. w. d. Bigelow, vice chair
man Of the religious group, will be
in charge, and during the afternoon
the entire budget committee will hold
a meeting at the temporary head
Evening star., 1922-11-26
FREED in THEFT
AFTER CONFESS|NG
MARYLAND Youth Also
Escapes Trial on Charge
of Killing Father.

Special Dispatch to The Star
CUMBERLAND, Md. November 25.
In spite OF the fact that the state
held a signed and sworn confession
that he had stolen the money, Ray
mond Norris, twenty, tried on a
charge of stealing $3.50 from his
father. George w. Norris. at Little
orleans. was found not guilty by a
jury in the circuit court.
1t was claimed by several men,
hrrS of the jury after they had been
discharged that there was no proof
that Norris had taken the money. and
therefore they had to acquit him. The
jury was out over an hour.
states Attorney Fuller Barnard.
jr.. dismissed the murder charge
against young Norris. after his ac-
quittal on the larceny charge. He was
indicted for the murder of his father.
whose body was found along the road
near the farm gate May is The
father had been shot in the breast
with a shotgun at close range.
1t was shown by the state that
prior to his death the elder Norris
had accumulate ted $351 and placed it in
a trunk in the home, intending to
bring il to Cumberland and place it
in bank. The money was taken April
30. The state had built up purely
circumStantial case against the ac-
cused. in that Raymond Norris had
quarreled with his father previous to
the latter's death, and had left home.
also that later he purchas an auto
mobile and had a bank account. The
confession was obtained by repre-
sentatives of the Burns detective
agency of Baltimore, employed by
the county authorities.
In the closing argument OF the
states attorney his scathing de-
nunciation of the young man as a
thief who had stolen his fathers
hard-earned money brought tears to
the eyes of the defendant.
After his acquittal neighbors and
relatives who had attended the trial
congratulated Norris.
Evening star., 1922-11-26

Woodrow Wilson Club was held at the
Marlea, 719 18th street northwest. sat-
urday evening. November 1S. Prot. Con-
rad Syme acted as toastmaster. Justice
Frederick L. Siddons Of the District
Supreme Court and Col. John Temple
Graves, author and lecturer, were the
principal speakers, with short talks
by Prof. Turin b. Boone Of the fac
ulty and Hugh Frampton of the
graduating class. Henry P. Thoma!
president Of the club, briefly outlined
the purpose Of the club and its large
increase In membership recently.
Prof. Syme was unanimously elected
permanent toastmaster and Col. John
Temple Graves an honorary life men,
Der. Emmette l.. Moseley, is vice
president; George D. Lee. secretary,
and c. B. McCullar, treasurer.
Much interest is being shown in the
proposed debate between the Wilson
and Roosevelt clubs Immediately
after Christmas.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
WOUNDED IN FIGHT.
Colored Man Taken to Hospital
Neighbor Is Held.

During an alteration yesterday aft
ernoon at 3213 Cherry Hill road.
Henry Gilbert, colored. of Halls Hill.
Va. suffered serious injuries, for
which he was treated last night at
Georgetown University Hospital. Will
liam Carter, alias Bee Bee also
colored. twenty-seven years old, of
1927 Cherry Hill road. is being held
at No. precinct station.
Gilbert was found unconscious at
the Cherry Hill address by Officer
c. H. Ford. answering a call from
neighbors. He was rushed to the
hospital in the patrol Of the seventh
precinct He sustained probable
broken skull. a fractured jaw and
cuts about the left shoulder. left side
of the neck and on the forehead. DR..
Yesco of the Georgetown hospital
treated him. He is expected to re-
cover.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
SMUGGLERS SENTENCED
IN LIQUOR-ALIEN CASE
Four Go to Jail for Sixty Days,
Two Paying Fines Besides.
Fifth Fined $500.
Bx the Associated Dress

BY the Associated Yress.
PENSACOLA. Fla, November 25-
Five persons who pleaded guilty in
tho Chinese and liquor smuggling
cases before the federal court here
were today sentenced by Judge Will
liam B. Sheppard and the smuggling
cases for this term of court were
ended.
c. +. Moore, purported leader of the
alleged conspiracy and owner Of the
schooner Success and who admitted
smuggling aliens and liquor, was sen :
fenced to serve sixty days in Jail and
to pay fine of $500.
Charlie Suey, a Chinese of Apala-
chicola, was sentenced to six days
and a fine of $500. while William
Lindsey and Isom Underwood. negro
members of the crew of the Success.
We're sentenced to serve sixty days each.
Dorsey NJ. Rice, Pensacola, who also
pleaded guilty. was not arralgned
for sentence. Capt. Benjamin Ed
mundson, acquitted last night OF the
charge of smuggling aliens, went on
trial today on the Indictment charg-
ing conspiracy to import liquor. He
pleaded guilty to the charges of con-
spiracy to import liquor from Cuba
and was sentenced to pay a fine of
$500.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
Wife Seeks Annulment "a
Years after Mans Conviction

, cials and frequenters of the clerks
Office.
Crone was married to Clara v. Pof-
| fenberger by Rev. George Diehl Of
the Lutheran Church. Frederick, on
October Is, 1881. and two years later,
while his first wife was still living.
he went to Hagerstown, 1t is said, and
obtained license to marry Miss
Sherfey The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. NJ. s. Maysilles. Ha-
gerstown. the application for annul-
ment says.
Four years later a charge of big
amy was brought against Crone and
on August IS. 1887, he was convicted
and sentenced to eighteen months.
After serving his prison term he
returned to Frederick and has been
living with his second wife. The first
wife brought no action against her
husband and nothing was heard Of
her until her death q few years ago
Evening star., 1922-11-26

quarters to report progress. at which
time the schedule for the remainder
of the week will be arranged.
Mrs. Whitman Cross, general chair
man of the budget committee, assisted
by Mrs Wallace Radcliffe, vice chair
man for the social group. with Mrs.
Loren Johnson. Mrs. Ernest Bickneil,
Miss Martha Birnie and Miss Louise
King as subchairman, are perfect
ing plans for a large card party to
be given during the week.
Tables can be reserved by teie-
phoning the office of the Juvenile
Protective Association, Main 2514, or
calling at the temporary headquar-
ters, 1908 F street. The exact date
announced later.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
GATES HEfRESS' FIANCE
GETS BLACKHAND. SHOCK
"Will Marry Her Myself" Says
Anonymous Letter Turned Over
to Postal Authorities.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. November 25.-A let
ter mailed in Cincinnati several
days ago. but sent anonymously to Les
ter Norris of St. Charles. ILL.,, flance Of
Miss Dellora Angel, nineteen years old.
heiress to the S35,000.o00 estate Of the
late John w. Gates, whose engagement
recently was announced. has been
turned over to the postal inspection de-
partment, it was learned today.
The letter. alleged to have been signed
by a blackhand, is said to have informed
young Norris that the writer proposes
to marry Miss Angel himself. The let
ter was described by the inspectors as
full Of nonsense. but without impropeI
matter or threats.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
BENEFIT FOR ORPHANS.
Catholic Knights in Charge of Do
nation Party Wednesday.

The annual sociable and donation
party for the benefit of ST. Joseph's
Male Orphan Asylum is to be held
Wednesday night at Convention Hall,
5th and l. street northwest. under
auspices of the Catholic knights of
America.
A concert will be given at o'clock.
followed by an exhibition of calls
.henics and fancy drills by the boys.
Refreshments and flower booths will
be in charge Of the Daughters of
America.
P A. Tobin is chairman of the eX-
ecutive committee In charge. with
George j. Nolte, vice chairman:
Ewynn Gardiner. secretary. and John
Shugrue. treasurer. Other charmen
are p. A. Tobin, reception: Henry j.
Buscher. floor; William H. DeLacy,
publicity, and Michael A. Keane, do
nation.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
GASTRITIS CAUSES DEATH.
Coroner Gives Verdict After Au-
topsy on Woman's Body.

Autopsy performed on the body of
Miss Ladd Brooks. thirty years old
found in her room yesterday in
, government hotel revealed that death
was due to acute gaStritiS. officials AT
the District morgue announced last
night. The autopsy was conducted
by Coroner ]. Ramsay hewitt.
Miss Brooks body was discovered
yesterday morning in NO building.
1t was learned by the officer that she
had been in i'll health recently.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
PARISH PLAYERS DATED.
St. Patrick's Cast to Open Third
Season Monday Night.

The third season of st. Patrick $
Players. the largest parish theatrical
organization in the country. will open
in Carroll Hall tomorrow night, when
You Take It." a musical comedy. will
be presented. The show is an original
production and will be presented
Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday nights, as well as tomor-
row night.
More than 100 persons, including
eighty pretty girls, are in the cast.
Rev. Francis J. Hurney Of st.
Patrick's Church is the director. This
afternoon the players will present
the play before delegates of the Ma
tional Council of Catholic Women
convention.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
SHIVERS, STEALS FURS.

Prospects Of cold Sunday probably
played a part in the theft yesterday
afternoon from wagon of the !tmeri-
can Railway Express Company at 9TH
and n streets northwest of two wom-
ems coats with fur collars.
The disappearance of the coats. val
ued together at $50. was reported to
the police of the second precinct by
Patrick J. Lynch. special agent of the
express company. The coats were of
black cloth. full length, with black
satin Innings.
Evening star., 1922-11-26

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, November 25.-
Thirty-four years after Silas w.
Crone, this city, served eighteen
months in the Maryland penitentiary
for bigamy, Mrs. susan E. Sherfey-
Crone filed suit for an annulment of
her marriage to Crone. She has been
living with Crone for more than thirty
years. ever since he completed his
sentence in the Maryland peniten-
tiary.
1t has been but few weeks since
Mrs Crone realized that she was not
Crone's legal wife and that because
Of his conviction Of bigamy thirty
four years ago she was entitled to an
annulment of the ceremony.
Her application for annulment filed
in the court here this week created
8 Augxy of comment among the off,
Evening star., 1922-11-26
RAIL COMBINE GIVEN
SUPPORT OF CITIZENS
Court Order to Dissolve Southern
Pacific Opposed.

Citizens of Utah, California and
Oregan succeeded railroad officials
yesterday on the stand before the In
terstate Commerce Commission, where
the Southern Pacific's application to
retain control of the Central Pacific.
even after the Supreme Court decision
has ordered separation. is being heard.
All the public representatives called
yesterday supported the application
and expressed the opinion that local
and general interests in their terri
tory would be benefited if the COM
mission used its power Of consolidat-
ing railroads to prevent the court de-
cision from becoming effective.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
.'FORTY-NINER" DIES AT 92
Special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch 10 The Star
CUMBERLAND. Md. November %.
Henry +. Weber. who was forty
miner" died at his home near Bed
ford, aged ninety-two He was a
native of Germany, coming to this
country when nine years old and
locating at New Baltimore, Pa. In
1s49 he went to California in search
of gold, keeping on into Mexico and
Central America, where he spent sew
eral years.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
CUTS PURSE FROM WRIST
OF WOMAN AND ESCAPES
Thief Works at Crowded Street
Corner-Gets $45 and Pow
der Puff.

and F streets as a scene Of operations,
a thief, about 8 o'clock last night, cut
from its straps a purse carried on
the wrist Of Mrs. Edward e. Lipphard
of 1924 18th street and was lost
among pedestrians before the robbery
was discovered.
The purse contained $45 in bills.
some small change and a powder puff,
Mrs. Lipphard told the police.
Evening star., 1922-11-26
SIX YEARS IN MAIL.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va. Novem-
Der 25.-On December IS, 1916. during
the world war, Mrs. H. B. Lane of
this city sent post Office money
order for $40 as a gift to a relative
in Germany.
on November %. 1922, about six
years later, Mrs. Lane received a
notice from the Fredericksburg post
office to call and get the $40, as it
would be refunded, owing to inability
to find the party to whom it was
sent
Evening star., 1922-11-26
FACE CUT WITH AK.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
CULPEPER, Va, November 2J.--
An unusual accident befell Charlie
Morris, a farmer of Greene county,
while cutting wood last week. In
making the upward stroke his ak
hung on a clothesline. and in falling
it cut the left side of his face so
severely that a number of stitches
had to be taken
Evening star., 1922-11-26
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
CONTINUED from Twenty second Page,

law at the university, was chairman
Of this special committee. There Is
good reason to believe that the bill
will be advanced at least to the hear
ing stage on the calendar during the
present session of Congress.
Evening star., 1922-11-26

The Greek Church employs two rings
in the marriage ceremony, one gold,
the other silver
Evening star., 1922-11-26

A fly walks. in proportion to its size
thirteen times as fast as a man can
run