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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
She Changed Hcr Mind.

ROCKVILLE, ISD.. March "A marriage
with romance was solemnize at the county
clerks office. Ell Warner. young farm
or, procured n license February % to mar
ry Susie Il. Linebarger a vivacious bru-
nette. Saturday. The girl changed her
mind and came here with John Doyle got n
license and was united In marriage to him.
She is the daugh hter OF David Linebarger, a
well-known stockman, and had been keep
ing company with Warner for a long time,
while Doyle had lavishei his affections
and captured her at the last minute. She
would not give any reason for her change
of decision, but has left her old lover with
a memento in the form Of marriage Ii :
cense.
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MARY wAsHINoToN's GRAVE.
An Earnest Appeal to the Patriotic Women
of America.

An Earnest Appeal to the Patriotic Women
of America.
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, March 2-Withln
the precincts of the city is the grave Of
the mother OF George Washington. The
site OF the old farm house in which she
died Is also In this vicinity, and the ground
Is everywhere sacred with historic mem
cries Hither Washington came on his
way to his first inauguration as President
TO bid his mother a last farewell just be-
fore her death. Pilgrim tourists have
come here to view the spot, and the
propriety of erecting suitable monuments
over the ruins OF the old homestead and
the grave has again and again been
discussed, but thus far without prac-
tical results. 1t will shock the whole
country TO learn that the grave of WASH
ington's mother is likely to be sold at auc-
tion next week. During the administra-
tion Of President jackson the cornerstone
OF monument was laid, but it was never
completed. Messrs. Colbert g. Kirtley,
real estate agents of this city, will offer
for sale at Washington, on March 3, at
public auction, twelve acres OF land, on
which is the tomb of Mary. the mother Of
Washington. VIII the patriotic women Of
America save this sacred spot, and keep
it from falling into the hands of specula-
torsf
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
SOFT SNAP FOR LAWYERS.
A vIrginian's Child by n CoIored Woman
Claims His Fstate.


RICHMOND, VA, March 4-Some time
ago w. A. Thomas, an old citizen Of X CHI
mond, died, leaving property amounting
TO quarter Of million dollars. He left
ono child by a colored woman, who claims
the entire estate, but her claims were dis
puted by Thomas cousins. The case has
gone into court and has been turned over
10 curators. subsequently an administra-
tor was appointed by the Richmond Cham
Gerry Court, and later the daughter asked
for the appointment Of receiver,
which was refused. In the mean
while about ten OF the highest
priced lawyers have been retained, and
to-day the curators ask the protection Of
the courts against further expensive liti-
CATION. Altogether the case Is novel
one, and will inevitably show how easily
Virginia lawyers and courts can get away
with large sum Of money and teach Mrs.
Betty Lewis, the daughter Of Thomas.
what justice Is where the claimant Is coll
cred. Thomas left all OF his keys with his
daughter but made no will. The case ex-
cites great interest with the lawyers and
the colored people. Tho curators refuse
TO give up the estate TO the administrator
without the assurance that they will not
DO subjected TO loss from litigation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

Phelps, ex-senator b. K. Bruce, of Mis-.
sissippi; Governor Atwood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen B. Elkins and Messrs. McDougall
and Knapp of New York, who are here In
the interest of Mr. Platt Vice President
elect Morton also called on the President
elect about the time the New Workers were
with him. MIR. Blaine came over from the
Normandie and spent few minutes with
General Harrison. Speaker Carlisle called
TO pay his respects, and Chief Justice Full
Ter, 10 inquire as to the President-eects
wishes in regard to the ceremonies on the
day Of Inauguration. In the afternoon a
large number of distinguished personages
called and paid their respects to the Gem
eral. In the evening Senator Sherman
met Harrison by special engagement,
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however, thank the tickle goddess"
Fringe is fast coming into favor and the
beaded rain" fringe formerly so popular is
set in large crescents at intervals on the
petticoat fronts of evening dresses and also
decorates in fancy designs cloth gowns,
overdresses and wraps
The toque is the rival of the princesse
bonnet in popularity. Collars in military
style are still in high vogue, but the fronts
now turn back in natty revers. Beads are
still worn in profusion that would delight
the untutored squaw, and the gold and sill
yer passementeries are still in demand
Bonnets and hats present a curious MKT
ure of high and low crowned styles, but
with no radical departure in the matter of
trimming. Stylish effects are introduced
In the plating of fancy braids and in
straight and diagonal puffs and tucks on
Greek toques Garnitures are still massed
in front, and the dainty flower montures
are beautiful beyond the production of
even nature itself Superb Persian nets,
richly colored, ribbons of every sort, gold
ornaments and half wreaths of flowers are
used upon novel straws that are fine, flexible
and extremely stylish G. d. +.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
LOST WEALTH FOUND.
Twelve Thousand Dollars In Bonds Dis
covered In AN Old Trunk.

Twelve Thousand Dollars In Bonds Dis,
covered In AN Old Trunk.
coNNERsvILLE, IND, March Mrs.
Hattie l.. Chaplin, school-teacher and
widow of DIR. Solomon Chaplin, who moved
to this city from Boston Mass, about ten
years age, dying soon afterward, met with
the favor Of fortune yesterday in finding
a lot OF municipal bonds upon Oakland and
Amboy, Ill, which had been purchased
by her husband and have been mysteri-
ously missing since. Her little girl, play
ing with nn old trunk formerly used by
DIR. Chaplin in keeping his papers, had nc
cidentally found the bonds between the
side of the trunk and the lining. The
bonds are valued at 81, 600. and the family
had long since given them up as lost
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
SLIPS on IHE ToNeUE.

A CERTAIN preacher, discoursing upon
Bunyan and his works, caused litter
among his hearers by exclaiming; "ln
these days, my brethren, we want more
Bunyans."-
Still moro curious was another clerical
slip. A gentleman said TO the minister: !:
"When do you expect to see Deacon s.
againin Never said the reverend gentle
man, solemnly; "the deacon Is In Heaven"
A LEcTuRER said: II must beg you TO
give me your undivided attention; indeed,
Il il absolutely impossible that you could
form q true idea Of the hideous animal, Of
which we are about TO speak, unless you
keep your eyes on me-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
ODD OCCUPATIONS.

IT is said that couple of ladies' in Pitts
field, Mass, earned 5000 by teaching the
art and mystery of whist playing.
A CHICAGO woman has taken out q mum,
ber Of patents for building furniture into
the walls of flats; she utilizes the space
within the walls to a great extent.
THERE is man in Los Angeles whose
business il is to travel East with the
corpses OF people who go TO Southern Cali
fornia 10 find health, and who dieinstead.
AMAN in New York has fitted himself for
an expert witness on chirography, and
once having seen mans signature he can
identity IL again II simply shown one single
letter OF the name.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
YELLOW FEVER.
A New York Physician Thinks II Threat
ems the south Next Summer.

New York Physician Thinks 1t Threat
ems the South Next Summer.
NEW YoBK, March AIT the meeting
OF the Academy OF Medicine DrW. L. For
est spoke on the cost Of the yellow fever
epidemic. He said that the epidemic in the
South In 1878 cost $4,000 lives and 5000.
600 900. He claimed that the mild win
ter augured Ill for the South this
summer and 1873 might be equaled. DIR.
For est claimed that yellow fever was one
Of the easiest epidemlcs to stamp out, pro-
yided the necessary authority and funds
were allowed, because 1t only Travelled on
the surface Of the earth and nt the rate OF
ffty feet per day. He recommended that
the Government take hold OF the matter at
once and that Congress appropriate at
least si,OOOOOO for necessary tents and
parapheInalia. enss.s
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
PIaaorTs SUICIDE
Considered n Disaster For the Englisl
Government.

Considered n Disaster For the English
Government.
LONDON, March 4-The Standard says;
'Piggotps suicide is disaster for the
Government He alone could have ex-
planned much that must now remain in
obscurity regarding the imputations
Of conspiracy which ought to be
sifted TO the bottom. Now that he
is out OF the way the country will be
flooded with calumnies against the Minis
try. For the rest we think that the
original object OF the Commission has been
attained. Except for what would virtual
ly be fresh inquiry, II is difficult to find
a reason for keeping the court open. The
judges could give decision on the eyi-
dence already given" "a
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

RECENT statistics show that while
crime is diminishing In England it is
rapidly increasing in the United States.
During the past few years American
crime has increased by not less than
one-third, and the growth OF the prison
population has, unfortunately, been
steadily progressing since the year 1850
II is Stalled there are now criminal de-
linquents, as shown by convictions in
courts, In the proportion of one to 7l5
population. In England the proportion
is much smaller.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

GEoGRApHERs ought TO set about
making new division OF the States.
Tho terms Eastern, Middle, Southern
and Western are misleading. To call
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and Delaware the Middle States is not
very definite. These States were once
middle, but they are way in the East
now. They were middle when Ohio
was remotely west when weeks in
stead Of few hours were required to
reach II from the Atlantic.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

The four new States will bring an
area about equal to that OF Maine. New
Hampshire, Vermont. Massachusetts.
Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York.
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware.
Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia,
Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana combined.
II is an area three times as great as the
British Islands, more than three times
as great as Italy, more than hundred
and fifty thousand square miles In ex-
cess OF Germany. A very thriving area
II all is, too, and has great future be-
fore it
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pilnrims for Ilormondom.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 4.-one
hundred and fifty men, women and chill
dren passed through this city last night
from Georgia and Alabama bound for
Utah. in charge of three Mormon elders.
They go to join the Mormon Church.
The party is composed of an Ignorant and
destitute class OF people, who claim they
have been promised homes and plenty of
work. They are to be followed by an
other deputation Of one hundred tonight.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
PIGGoTT FOUND,
But It is Only Corpse the Police
Have in Posse ssion.
He is Captured In Madrid Hotel and
Forthwith Shoots Himself

.
MADRID, March Am Englishman, sup
posed to be Richard Piggott was arrested
at the Hotel Des Ambassadeurs to-day
under the name OF Roland Ponsonby.
The man afterward committed suicide
with a revolver. The description of the
suicide corresponds with that OF Piggott-
The man spoke English only. A small
amount Of silver was found in his pock-
cts The police have taken possession Of
the papers and other articles found upon
him.
LONDON, March 2-There seems to be no
doubt that the ''Reginald Ponsonby" who
committed suicide In hotel in Madrid was
Plggott In assuming an alias he evidently
chose n name whose initials would corre-
spond with those on his baggage. No pa
pers were found upon his person, but his
description is identical with that of a man
who called at the Hotel Deux Mondes. in
Paris and left suddenly. The Standards
Madrid dispatch says that when Piggott
was arrested he took the matter calmly,
and asked permis 'ion to return to an ante
room to obtain his cloak. A moment
later the sound of pistol shot was
heard, and on entering the room the OIL
GERS found Piggott dead He had shot
himself in the mouth, dying instantly.
Later news from Madrid states there Is
now no longer any doubt Of the identity Of
the prisoner. have just received official
confirmation Of the fact that the arrested
man was Richard Piggott. The seizure
was effected by the Spanish authorities at
the request OF the English Embassy, who
had received telegram Of instructions
from the foreign office. The head OF the
wretched man was horribly disfigured by
the shot, and the doctor said that death
must hnYa been inatantaneoua
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Rumnrs Of a Conflict.

KIEI, March A rumor is current In
naval circles here that conflict has taken
place in Samoan waters between an Amer
lean man-of-war and the German corvette
Olga 1t is alleged that the American ves-
sci fired the first shot.
LONDON. March 4.-Advices have been
received from Samoa to the effect that a
truce has been declared between the Ger
man Consul and Mataafa until after tho
Berlin conference. Mstaafa agrees to pre-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Tornedoes ror ihe NAVY.

WASHINGTON, March 1.-The Secretary
Of the Navy has entered into contract
with j. N. II, Patrick, OF College Point,
Long Island, to furnish three controllable
auto mobile torpedoes, Patrick patent, for
use in the navy, at 10 total cost of s55 90.
Each torpedo is to carry four
hundred pounds of dynamite, and
is guaranteed to run one statute
mile at the rate Of twenty
knots an hour. The first is to be deliv-
cred within i've months, and the other two
within ven months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

SrRIKERs at Brooklyn, N. Y, arrested
for causing the death OF man because he
refused to strike. but exonerated by the
coroner's jury, have been rearrested on a
charge of manslaughter In tho second de-
gree.
GENERAL GEORGE B. WILLIAMS Of In
diana, has been dec 1n.ted by the Emperor
Of Japan with the Order OF the Rising Sun.
General Williams was at one time United
States Minister TO Japan, and later organ
ized financial system for that country.
JOHN RUIZ. of Philadelphia, an ex-
councilman, has been sentenced to three
years, imprisonment for embszzlcmsnt-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Iowa Won't Have Bccr.

Iowa CITY, IA, March latter an ex-
animation to-day, and arguments, the
justice Of the peace hero ordered the re-.
turn to the two brewing companies of the
fve hundred kegs of beer sent here from
other States and seized by the Temperance
Alliance. There cin be no appeal by the
State, and the beer will be returned to the
cars from whence taken.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

TnE Halifax. On. S. Herald argues
vigorously in favor OF sending back
American criminal refugees. with or
without nm cxtradition treaty TO govern
their cases. II urgrs that tho timo
has come TO decide whether Canada is
TO become dumpIng-ground for Amer
can criminals or whether those men
shall be sent back TO have justice meted
out 10 them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

SIR CHAs. RUSSELL ter the Commission
has finished its work, and will bring suit
for large sum for damages. A writ will
be obtained before the Commission to make
the ground for proceedings sure, and the
suit will be carried to the bitter end
against the Times. In the event Of the
Times counsel asking to be allowed to pro-
ceed with the inquiry, Sir Charles Russell
will press the judges to adjourn until an
interim report on the letters has been re-
porI ed 10 Parliament.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The Cabinet is
made with the exception of Secretary of
Agriculture, and stands as follows:
B'aine, Secretary of State; Window, Sec
rotary OF the Treasury; Noble, Secretary
OF the Interior; Proctor, Secretary of War;
Tracy, Secretary of the Navy; Wana-
maker, Postmaster General; W. II. II.
Miller, Attorney General.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

A physician warns people against exam
lining the naked arc of the electric light
with the naked eye lest they be attacked
by blepharospasni, central scotomata or
chromatopsia.n When man wants to ex-
anime the naked arc of the electric light
with the naked eye he should first ascertain
that there are none Of these ferocious
animals above named prowling about
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Ano,b,r CbIcaoo Child kidnapped.

CHICAGO, March david Speckler, a
three year. old child, was stolen from in
front OF his mothers residence, on State
street. at 0 o'clock last night by two un-
known men, who boarded a passing cable
car with the child and fled southwark. The
police arc in pursuit, but have failed to
discover the whereabouts of the boy or his
captors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Tnr King of ofwurtumburp hns 4 fop

THE King Of wurtumburg has a fancy
TO ascertain whether the moon is in
habited by causing photographs TO be
taken OF that lumInary. and then mag
niiying tho negatives hundred thou
sand-fold. The pictures produced by
this process show nebuln with little
dots, and tho King declares the dots to
be men and women. He hopes even
tually TO get some OF them into distinct
shana
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

Ir cost four smart young men OF
Washington, d. G., just - piece In n
police court for questioning each other
Where's tho white horse when an
auburn-haired girl was passing, Tho
ago OF the joke probably more than the
joke itself had something to do with
tna Hna
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

WHILE man at Carlisle. Pa, was
running a planer his coat tall got tan
gled and was fortunately torn on. A
bit OF wood in his pocket blocked cog
wheel and saved his life. The wood
was piece OF John Browns scatfold.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

THERE is said TO DO no falling off In
the love Tor Burns in Scotland. Din
ners. concerts and club meetings held
in more than fifty towns and villages in
Scotland Mt tho recent Burns annlycr-
sary showed the warmth OF the nation
Al fee!lnr.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

The little German Crown Prince has
very scant allowance OF toys The
Emperor holds that many and costly
toys neither increase child's happiness
nor allow those qualities TO bc dcyel-
opod which arc brought out when n
child hhs TO turn to It's own resources
for filling up Its leisure hours.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

WEALTH commands tho luxuries.
MrR Cornelius Vanderbilt, when she
gives dinner parties, uses n solid gold
dinner service set with uncut gems
and with some courses Dresden and
sevrcs plates worth moro than 800
anieca.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

TnE lato General Henry J. Hunt, after
forty-four years of conspicuously able
service, died poor. His special profess
sional skill kept him from rising
through the ordinary grades OF promo
tion in the army While dying he said
TO those gathered ut his bedside; ASK
my friends and country TO save my wife
and children from starving, have
tried In vain could only serve my
cnunt.vn
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
10 Guard Government BulIdings.

CHICAGO March Captain Port r. OF
the U. S. Sc ret Service. has left here for
Wa Arlington. where he is detaile {, take
caarge OF tho Western men, who will act
as special officers to guard the u S. Treas
ury and other Government property dur
ing the great inflax of strangers into ths
capital 4
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Rlohpsi Gold discoveries on the Coast

SAN Francisco, March News OF gold
discoveries in the mines near Ensenada is
becoming more satisfactory and great
excitement prevails. Toe town is desert
ed by the people, who have gone to the
mines. old miners say the find" is prob
ably the richest ever discovered on the
Pacific Coast
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

New YoRK is now discussing a
scheme TO include within its bounds the
whole OF Kings County. the towns OF
Flushing. Ncwtown and jamaica, all OF
Richmond County and tho town OF
West Chester. Its population with that
OF the places named would be $500, 900
and tho area 800 square miles, and in
population II would be half that OF
London and in area less than half that
of London.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Double Suicide.

AUBURN N. Y, March 1.-Asbury Riggs
and his wife were both found dead in bed
at their residence, five miles west of here
yesterday morning. They had committed
'uicide. The couple left letter saying
that since the loss of their only child, a
,on of eighteen, life was unbearable.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
you,o adv Drowned.

RocHEsTKR, N. ", March A son and
daughter of p. T Adams, Of Llvonia,
while crossing Conesus Lake in sleigh on
Friday night drove into hole where the
ice had been removed. The young man
jumped and was saved, but the young
lady and the horse were drowned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Entanglcd in Ropes aud Dead.

AMERIcus, GA, March 2.-Lee Allen, the
seven year-old son of w. 2. Allen, of
Knoxville, Crawford County, while swing
ing. fell out and in grasping at the ropes
became entangled in such way that he
was choked to death. His mother found
him hanging.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

The weather is so mild on tho coast
Of South Wales that primroses, yiolets.
snow-drops. chrysanthemums and roses
are growing in tho open air. Tho
songs OF the thrush and blackbird are
heard daily
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

TnE Bank OF England is said TO DO
the most extensive banking institution
In the world. II employees over 1000
clerks and It's buildings cover more
than elRht acrcA
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Tho Car scnndalIzed.

ST PErERsRuRo March Alt Is re-
ported that the Gar Is scandalized by tho
Irregular life OF his brothers. and has
ordered Grand Duke Vladimir to resign
the comman dership Of the Guards.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07
Parcel Post Convention with Hawaii,

Parcel Post Convention with Hawaii.
WASHINGTON, March la parcel post
convention has recently been concluded
between the United States and the
Hawaiian Kingdom, which is similar
in its provisions to the convention con-
cluded with Jamaica. 1t gees into effect
To-day, and will continue in force until
terminated by mutual agreement
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

and without revers braided or cmbroid-
cred, very elaborate la militaire, or very
unpretentious, according to the material
composing it and the character of its
garniture New models of mantelets and
pelerines appear daily, also combinations
of both. Braces and bretelles again appear
upon the small wraps of Victoria silk and
Jet This is manner of trimming that is al
most universally becoming to the figure, to
which it imparts an appearance of length
and slenderness Sea-wrack' green
velvet is much used for dressy wraps, to be
worn with a costume that is partly of this
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-03-07

WASHINGTON, March 2.-The President
held his last public reception yesterday
afternoon. Over 1000 persons called. most
of whom were ladies, and the reception
lasted more than an hour.