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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-02
HARRY THAW IS
TO STAND TRIAL
INSANITY PLEA WILL NOT BE
OFFERED
Man Accused of Numbering Stanford
White Induces His Mother
to Dismiss Attorneys En-
gagged to Defend Him
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-Yielding to the
persuasion Of her son Harry Thaw,
Mrs. William Thaw today dispensed
with the service of the firm of Black,
Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge, whom she
had retained to conduct the defense of
the young man on the charge of muir
dering Stanford White.
Following family council held last
night at the residence of her daughter.
Mrs. Carnegie, at Roslyn, L. l., and at
which Mrs. Harry Thaw was present,
Mrs. William Thaw this evening sent
the following letter to her COUNSEL:
"Gentlemen-After fully considering
the question L have decided that my
sons opinion is the right one
"Will you therefore kindly deliver to
Messrs. Hartridge and Peabody, 149
Broadway, all documents letters, notes,
memoranda, data and all papers you
have for me- and full statement of
your account?
Thanking you for your courteous
attention to my wishes during the past
two weeks, 1 remain, very truly yours,
am n TIL " -
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-02
Disagreement Arises

The firm referred to was engaged by
Harry Thaw to take charge of his de-
fense few days after the tragedy. A
disagreement occurred between the
prisoner and Mr.. Olcott on the question
of the line of defense to be adopted, Mr..
Olcott insisting on the plea Of insanity,
to which Thaw was opposed. A day or
two before his mothers arrival from
Europe Thaw dismissed his counsel and
placed his case in the hands of his per-
sonal attorney, Clifford w. Hartridge.
Mrs. Thaw's first act on landing was
to re-engage Black, Olcott Gruber e
Bonygne. Since then Mrs Thaw has
been unremitting in her efforts to per-
Suade her son to acquiesce in her views
and permit her to dictate his defense.
mean that his plea of mot guilty. will
stand and that emotional insanity and
evidence going to show justification
under the "unwritten law" will be re-
lied upon to secure acquittal.
Mr. Olcott declined to make any COM
ment on Mrs. Thaw's action.
1t is understood that Mr. Hartridge
does not intend to conduct the case sin
gle handed. He has been in daily COM
munication for a week with several
prominent criminal lawyers. A number
of these lawyers have already been re-
tanned to assist in the defense and are
now at work on different ends of the
case. One of the most noted lawyers
in the United States will conduct the
trial in court.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-02
AMusEMEM1S
ELAsco THEATER
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-02

A group of agitators who went over
to Cronstadt in the same boat with the
correspondent of the Associated Press
attempted hold meetings and COM
municate news of the Sveaborg hap
penings. They were dispersed, how
ever, and fled before the leveled rifles
of the soldiers.
The officers of the navy department
at Cronstadt are besieged by the wives
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
Death of D. W. Muncey.

Mr. Wade Muncey, aged rs years,
died ut his home near Louisa last
Sunday after lingering illness.
lie had dropsy. with some compllca-
lions He leaves wife. his sec
oud, and two grown sons, Gus and
Hampton. Another son, Tunis, was
drowned some years ago
Mr. Muncey was good citizen.
He was member OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church and had been for
many years. He was man Of
quiet. Industrious habits, an advo-
cate for the right and lover of
his home lie came 10 this county
from Virginia many years ago and
lived here up to the day OF his
death. lie was buried near his old
home with the honos OF Odd Fell
lowshIp Monday afternoon. in the
presence OF large concourse Of peo-
ple
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
Death of Henry J. Burgess.

Another old and valued citizen Of
Lawrence county passed TO his re-
ward Wednesday morning. Henry
J. Burgess, OF Graves Shoals. died
after several months Of painful III
ness and was buried near his home
Thursday MIR. Burgess was son
Of Ned Burgess, long deceased. and
was 70 years old. He was married
twice, the first time TO Miss Pres
ton and again TO Miss Price who
survives him To these unions six
children were born. Mrs. A. j.
Conley is a sister and Mrs. A. o.
Carter daughter OF Mr. Burgess,
and they and MIR Carter attended
the burial.
Mr Burgess was In every respect
good man and citizen. He was
sober, moral and Industrious, and
devoted member Of the NJ. Il.
Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
Louisville Conference and Politics.
Editor Big sandy News

Editor Big Sandy News
In your last issue you say:
Politics was introduced into the
session of the Methodist conference
at Central City when resolution
was offered indorsing Gov. Beckham.
Spirited debate followed, several of
the leading minister opposing any
expression by the conference in a
political race, but on a vote the
resolution was adopted without
change"
To show you and your readers
Just what the Louisville Conference
said. In their endorsement of the
work Of Gov Beckham. quote
from the Report on Louisville:
We desire, without any political
purpose, except to approve righteous
ness, to commend the course of
Gov J. c. w. Beckham, before the
last session Of our Legislature, in
his hearty support of the temperance
measures that were before that body.
We also desire to express our appre-
citation OF the sincere and earnest
effort he is making to enforce the
laws enacted for the regulation and
suppression of the liquor tratnc
aud the Sunday closing law in the
city Of Louisville"
Commenting on this action. the
editor Of the Central Methodist, who
was present when the report was
presented and adopted, says:
"The reference to Gov. Beckham
In the Report on Temperance, made
no such stir on the Conference floor
as the daily papers represented.
There was no hot discussion what
ever, though some doubted the pro-
priety OF mentioning the matter,
In view Of the senatorial race now
on. The sentiment OF the Con-
ference, however, is a unit in favor of
everything the Governor has done
that tends to elevate or benefit our
State"
From all these facts II will be seen
there was no partisan politics involv-
ed In the question, and even If there
was. when a Methodist Conference,
for fear OF touching the question
Of politics fails to speak out in hear
~ endorse Of public servant, who
is endeavoring to secure righteous
ness. and their proper enforcement,
1t deserves. and ought to receive. Sc
we're condemnation. Zephaniah Meek
Catlettsburg. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
M. F. CONLEY, PubIisher
Odd Fellows at Harrodsburg.

The Kentucky Grand Lodge, I. O.
., r., convened in Harrodsburg with
4SO delegates present. A class Of
800 had the Grand Lodge degree
conferred upon then.
The Grand Masters report showed
the institution of thirty new lodges
during the year and that the order
Is In a most prosperous condition.
Grand Secretary Elliot, made
splendid report. The report Of the
Grand Treasurer, George w. Morris.
showed balance on hand 0f$S, ,006,-
80. The disbursements during the
year were $l3,SS14O Grand Repre-
sentative J. Whit Potter and Claude
Buckley made their annual report
and were applauded. Mr.. Buckley
announced that he will not offer for
reelection, as Grand Representative
and the tip is out that Hon. B. NJ.
Arnett, of Nicholasville, will be elect
ed to succeed him The report Of
tine w. and o. Home was received
with enthusiasm. The delegates
showing great interest and pride in
this branch of the work.
James Picklesimer represents the
Louisa lodge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
FIRST ASSISTANT
Mr.. John Ekers is a Very Sue
cesSfuI Teacher.

This word teacher assumes and
implies great deal There are
smart men, educated men, brilliant
men, who can not teach little bit;
and conversely there are good teach
ers who are neither brilliant nor
very highly educated. Mr.. John
Ekers. who is the responsible head
OF the Dlg room on the top floor Of
the high school building second on
ly to Prof Byington. the principal.
Is both well educated man and
most successful ftacher. His work
Of last season was entirely satisfae-
tory 70 the board Of education, so
they secured his valuable services
for this year, much to the gratifica-
ton Of all concerned
Mr.. Ekers is very much at home
in the schol-room, seemingly native
and 10 the manner born" A friend
to the school and to scholars spent
considerable time in his room recent
ly, and the observation therein made
confirmed the impression made on
the visitors mind by what he had
heard OF this successful teacher.
You can tell yiolinist from a fiddler
the moment he draws the bow
across the strings. A teacher Is
known from pedagogue by the way
he handles class. and the instant
Mr.. Ekers took hold of one OF his
classes In the presence of News
man he showed himself teacher In
terest doesn't flag on part OF pupil
or teacher during the entire reel
tation. BY timely suggestion. By
something told, not In the lesson,
but hearing upon ii, and by numer-
Gus other ways the pupil is made
To feel that he is being taught
that he is really learning something
Every child is quick 10 know wheth-
er the teacher himself is interested.
and he responds accordingly, And
the teacher who arouses and holds
this interest is the true teacher. the
real educator.
There seems sort of pleasant
comradeshlp between Mr. Ekers and
his pupils. and this goodfellowship
is certainly a stimulus 10 greater
and renewed effort ON part OF the
scholar.
As the visitor listened TO varions
recitauons, 80 well rendered and 30
we'll conducted he felt glad for the
young and rising generation OF his
town tnat the youth of both sexes
had right at home such ample means
for moral and mental Improvement
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
A Dinner Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. D. Wallace had
as their guests at dinner Saturday
evening Rev. o. F. Williams, Mr..
and Mrs. F. T. d. Wallace, Jr.. Mrs,
viii Pence, of Williamson, w. Va,
Misses Jean Mcclure, Matilda Wal
lace, Lizzie Hatten and Mrs. Fannie
Wade. The evening was spent very
pleasantly. Mrs. Pence, who is a
skilled pianist, rendered some very
beautiful selections. Another very
pleasant feature of interest was
guessing contest THE Common Cents
in which Rev. Williams won the prize
a beautiful bunch of roses.
The hosts are ideal entertainers,
and their guests should and did deem
themselves fortunate to be present
ON the evening named.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
A Delightful Affair.

Among the many pleasant events
of the social whirl during the past
few days none eclipsed In genuine
hospitality and elegance the dinner
given last Thursday evening by Mr.
and Mrs, Frank Wallace, Jr Those
who rejoice in the know
ledge that they were guests
OF these nice people tes-
tify, with many a sigh Of delightful
remembrance, that in no wise was
the feast lacking How could II be?
With good taste. means, and most
generous inclination Mr.. and Mrs
Wallace set out TO do justice IN
their invited friends. and they sue
ceeded And that these friends did
ample justice TO the feast of good
things goes without saying
Those present were; Mr.. and Mrs.
F. T. d. Wallace, Sr., Miss Jean Nc
Clure. Mrs, Pence. of Williamson.
Miss Lizzie Hatten, Mr. aud Mrs,
Mac Turner, Miss Matte Wallace and
Miss Stella Conley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
BUCHANAN.

Miss Lizzie Hatten returned Tues
day from pleasant visit with her
sister, Mrs. Frank Wallace, at Lou
isa
Mrs Belle Prichard and daughter,
Reba, of Kavanaugh, spent Sunday
with ]. C. Buckley's family.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Pangburn
have returned home from few
days visit with Durbin friends.
Mrs. Helen Smith, OF Round Bot
tom, was a Buchanan visitor last
week.
Mrs. Cora Falkner and children,
of Catlettsburg, We're guests at G.
S. Bromfield's part of last week,
returning home Sunday.
Miss Neva Davis and niece. Ethel
of Raund Bottom, were here Tues
day en- route to Huntington. where
little Miss Ethel is taking treatment
under DR.. Moore
H. NJ Runyon, of Catlettsburg.
was a business visitor here Monday.
Mrs. B. p. Wright and Miss Nc
Cloud, of Kavanaugh. We're here Tues
day shopping and visiting with Chas.
Warran's family.
Mrs. Sam McSorley and children
have gone TO Catlettsburg to spend
some time with her husband, who
has employment with the Baker
Contract Co., there.
Fred J. Friel, the popular Young
operator here has gone TO his home
at Victoria, Ky, for a 10 days Wis
it.
Ezra Hatten has accepted posi-.
ton with Patton Bros, Catletsburg,
as their travelling salesman.
Conductor and Mrs. J. G. Gooden,.
the Misses Thompson, Miss Webb and
John and Laura Compton formed
a merry party of chestnut hunters
over the N. and w. R'y.. to Hew-
lett Saturday, returning by boat in
the evening, heavy laden with chest
nuts and grapes
Mrs. Sarah Black is recovering from
an attack of fever.
Rev. C. Dean, Of Zelda, has few
er.
Alanford Turnan and VIII Powell.
the old time chums. were up from
Kavanaugh Monday, mingling with
friends here
Mrs. Stanaard Smith is expected
home from Lynchbufg this week for
a visit with her parents
Miss Beatrice NJ. Finney, of Kav-
anaugh. who has been quite sick.
was able to be present at the Sun
day morning services.
A new organ has recently been
purchased for Buchanan Chapel.
Dot
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
Dutchman's Display at the Fair.
Der Big Sandy News,
Louisa. KY,


Tear Zlr: As ! Ifs In der goun-
dy uf Lawrence und der goundy vair
yot iss coming here vonce pooty
zoone, ! asks by minezelfs uf der
NEWS vedeer / iss TO early yet yor
70 make Won exhibition uf mine
zelfs py zomeding vot ! likes to let
beebles look adj / hafuf made
blenty inquiries OF ZONE mems und
yot dey zays. Won mems Gays dot
viii zee der headt Ut ter IMPROVE
ment committee vot CLEANS der titches
und makes der sthreets CLEAN und
vot does dlngs vot lss alice in der
town. pezldes blay croquet mid a
pail und mallet Now yot Il iss
yot | llafuf yor 20 look adt und to
zamble iss swanzy bounds uf Linn
burger Sheeze, Won haluf panel uf
zourkront, mid blenty uf ylavor. und
Won panel Of hretzels, und swelve
tozzen pottles uf vine rich und
sparkling peer, und swy pottles uf
Rhine vine. vot ! wants to puId on
exhibition mid mlnezelf und ! would
ask der NEWS II der zanidary depart
ment uf der goundy viii haluf any
dings yet vot viii brevent me vrom
makings uf dis goot dIsblay al
retty. und as der NEWS iss wise
asks uf minezelf der abote Queves-
tions Youis,
Herr Aeklesplel,
Der Ridge py Louyisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
Mrs. Ben Thomas Entertained.

Mrs. Ben Thomas entertained ell
gantly with a six O'Clock dinner Tues
day evening. The function was
given for Lieut.. and Mrs. p. S.
Bond and Miss Matie">Wallace. The
dinner was all that the most fasti-
dious could desire; perfect in
menu and complete in every detail.
In the evening whist was the di-
version. the number of guests being
increased by DR.. and Mrs. G. w.
Wroten and Senator NJ. G. Watson.
A most toothsome chicken salad,
properly garnished, and delicious
peach cream and cake and cafe noir
were served.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
We viii Have a Park.

The park proposition is taking
shape and II seems that Louisa is
now TO have park. George |,
Neal, OF Huntington. W. Va, and
W. d. oNeal. Jr., and y, b. Lynch,
Of koulsa, have secured a thirty
acre tract Of land ON the Point,
ana fronting on Levia fork. The
rfeater portion will be converted In
10 n park, the remainder is laid off
n lots fronting the park on two
s|dos. Streets are being made,and
also walk from the property down
10 the bridge The lots are being
sold at private sale. II is a fine
property.
A better description Of the prop
&rly and places OF Improvement
vnI be given next week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
v here Had II Beenl

Corporal Farris Nixon, of the re-
cruiting station, was recently in
formed by a relative that letter
written 10 her by the Corporal
while he WIS In the Philippines six
yours aso had just been received.
The story of this wandering epis-
tie would doubtless make an inter
esting book II Il could be told. That
the letter should finally reach the
person for whom It was intended
speaks volumes for the efficiency Of
the postal service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
LOckliayen.

The I.ockhaven people have sold
to Lace Hardwick .le valuable tract
OF land with It's improvements known
AS the Fred Moore homestead. Mr.
Hardwick is one OF the best men
In this section, and his purchase of
this property means that he will be
valued addition to the community
He is son-in-law of John Y, York
and by birth and marriage related
to many of our best people.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

Patrons OF the rural routes will be
interested in learning OF new
ruling recently made by the Post
master General
It sets forth that unless special
ly packed In accordance with
postal laws and regulations, IL
Quors, medicines etc, packed in
bottles can not be transmitted
through the mails, but that car
riers may transport such mat
ter outside the mails for hire, Or
free Ql charge. upon request OF
patrons Of their routes, fee for
service to be paid by the parties
for whom the service Is performed
and not by the merchant from whom
the goods are purchased,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

John Stump and family are occu-
pying the residence belong TO Mrs
Vic Prichard.
Mr.. Stump was formerly in bust
ness at Chapman. but since the COM
pletion of the lock there he has
gune into the tie business, with
headquarters here He is good
citizen and he and his family are
heartily welcomed to Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

The Hospital Association has amend
ed its articles OF Incorporation and
increased its catital stock to s12,-
900 50 as TO provide for the increas-
ed cost OF construction 1t will al
SO erect a two story residence
on the south side of Franklin street.
Important and beneficial changes in
the plans OF the hospital building
have been made. making It better
flt for the use for which such build
lnge are intended.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

An arrangement has been enter
ed into between the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway company and Bald
win Detective Agency, by which
the latter corporation will have
charge of all the guard and watch
mans station of the system.
The order transferring these du-
ties became effective Oct. /, and a
majority OF those doing guard or
watchman duty have been notifi-
ed OF the change and will hereaft-
er look TO the Baldwin agency as
their employer,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
The Beautiful (l) Snow,

Did you ever? Well, hardly ever.
October only fairly begun, and one
inch of untimely, unwelcomed and
totally unwalranted snow on the
ground. 1t did look pretty, that's
a fact, but who wanted the chilly
stuff? Right at Fair time, too,
badly nipped and mems straws are
badly frozen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

MIR. Delbert johnson, Of Wayne
county, w. Va. we'll known in Lou-
lisa. has gone to Baltimore 10 take
a medical course In a good college.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
PERT PARAGRAPHS
Picked Up At Pike, Paint and
PrestOnsburg.

Mrs. James Sturgill, of Cliffe, aft
er a long and painful illness, died
Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. :.
Mrs. Thomas Stanley is critically
i'll, at her home at Bonanza.
William H. Ratcliffe has been ap-
pointed postmaster at. Ash-Camp, Pike
county.
In the Court of Appeals the case
of Dortherty against Bozell was re-
yersed.
Wesley Duty, of Coon Creek, who
is very low, was taken to Matewan,
W. Va. where he will be treated
by DR.. Tom Burgess.
r. H. Leete, the dentist, broke
the record to-day for at p. m. he
had extracted so teeth. How's
that for a tooth story?
Well, 1t is not tooth in, for they
seem be really out. But a does
sound Leetle big.
VIII Press Dyer and Nose Phipps,
the two men that were brought to
Paintsville from Magoffln county for
safe keeping, on the charge of
murder, were taken back to Magof
fin for trial, Thursday. Dyer is ac-
cused of killing Warren Arnett, on
Middle Fork, and his trial is set for
Friday. Phipps is accused of being
an accessory before the fact of the
murder of one Montgomery, on lit
tie Mine Fork.
The first brick was laid on Court
street last Thursday afternoon. We
arc Sidu W see tne WIN 6Oin5 vi
at last Hope the weather will con-
tinue favorable, in order that we
may have nice streets before the
winter sets in.
The Herald failed to come out
this week, on account of additions
being made to the office.-Herald.
Let US hope that among the"addi-
tions" will be nice winter suit
for the twins at the head of the
local page.
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Clay
brooke, Sr., of Springfield, KY,
announce the angagemenl Of their
daughter, Anna Garland. to Mr.. John
Darbin Turner, of Lexington, the
marriarge to be solmnized in 0ctob-
er. Miss Claybrook, the daughter
of Hon. James A. Claybrooke, of
Washington county, and a sister OF
Hon. w, D. Claybrooke, is young
woman of exceeding charm and man
ner, and is remembered by many
friends in Lexington who will be
deeply interested in the approach
ing marriage.
Mr.. Turner formerly lived in
Prestonsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
HAPPY CREEK.

Sorghum making is all the go now.
People in our town are hustling
around to get their corn cut.
n. J. Burton is visiting his sister
at Portsmouth
Mrs. Susan Moore will leave soon
for Portsmouth. We are sorry to
see her leave.
Bilne Moore has sold his store TO
William II. Berry. We are sorry tc
lose him as he is a good merchant.
Miss Martha Moore was calling on
Miss Stella Cunningham Sunday,
Mrs. Martina Moore and son Tom,
are calling on home folks at Blaine
this week
Miss Madge Rise was visiting home
folks Saturday.
John Kitchen was calling on friends
Sunds'
Ida Cooksey and little daughter,
Hazel, visited Mrs. Rolen Hutchin-
son Sunday. ]. B. d.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

Couldn't we have that gutter drain
ed aud those old barrels removed
from upper Main streetg ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12
IN MEMORY.

Saturday, October 9th death reach
ed forth its icy hands and touched
the form of little Ruth, and took
from the arms of Mr.. and Mrs. Harve
Workman their precious baby
Ruth was a bright flower indeed.
The little one was loved by all who
knew her. 1t seems hard. dear be-
reaved parents, for us to submit to
the will Of God when he calls away
one of our dearest ones OF this world,
The Lord knew little Ruth was too
pure a flower to ever bloom amid
the thorns of this world; 50 dear
father, mother, sister and brothers,
think not Of little Ruth being dead.
She is only sleeping in the arms Of
Jesus, Cheer up dear ones, you will
meet little Ruth in the home Of the
blest. A Friend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

Mrs. James sturgill, of Cliffe, aft
er a long and painful illness, died
Tuesday and was buried Wednesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-10-12

William H. Ratcliffe has been ap-
pointed postmaster at. Ash Camp, Pike
county.