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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01


and Kentucky. For o number Of
years he was IN the mercantile bust
ness at the mouth of Pond Creek,
the store building standing close to
his residence Numbers OF men in
Williamson can be found who pur-
chased at the store when prices were
so high as to seem ridiculous today.
In those days things had to be push
boated from the Ohio river and a
dollars worth of bacon could be car
ried in the vest pocket Common
prints sold for 90 and 20 cents a yard
and two days work would not buy
coffee enough to last an ordinary
family throughout the week.
1t is said that some Of the goods
purchased by Mr. Smith still remain
in his store. When the railroad
came and merchants began cutting
prices, or selling their goods at some
what reasonable figures, MIR, Smith
refused to let his goods go at less
price than he had been accustomed
to sell them and preferred that they
remain on the shelves rather than
sell them at a sacrifice. He could
net forget the expense of getting his
/ goods boated and seemingly wanted
TO preserve the pioneer prices rs d
matter Of respect for them. While
he has accumulated wealth he has
done Il honestly, No one can bt
found Of his acqualntances but whc
have good word for Uncle Jake
He Is typical business man OF
the Big Sandy Valley. -Mlngo Repub
lican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
SACRED WIND.

The farmers are hustlipg In tneir
crops since Their ain.
Sarah Sparks. our new postmisiress,
was Il the office last week all smiles.
Dick sturglll hazgone 10 Weobyllle
to meet his wife.
Crops look flne. Considering ,he
wtnther.
James Roggs is no better.
George Hall has returned frcm
Washington.
mrs slral -rF~ ls wds> do5r NE
creek Saturday
Con Gan.J,li ald LATE Gritfirh had
some trouble Saturday. and would
have been blood shed II 1t had not
been for the timely Interference Of
Sarah Sparks and Gambill's wife.
Uncle Dow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
FEEL IMPENpING NOON

The feeling OF Impending DOOM IA
the minds Of many Victims Of Brlgina
disease and diabetes has been changoe
to thankfulness by the benefit deriv-
ed from taking Foley's kidney cura
II will cure inclpleat Brighrs disease
and diabetes and even N the woud
cuaes gives comfort and relief sligha
disorders are cured n few dayk
II had diabetes "a is worst form
writes Marion lee. Of Dunreath. Ind.
= tried eight physicians without ~
lief Only three bottles u FoleyS
kiaaey Cure made me a well ma1.-
Sold by Louisa Drug Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

odd Pet" hen that belonged.
10 Miss Ida Ru;ledse died the othor
day az the age q Il years she
Pas brought in a shoe box from
Nicholas county IN August. 1899. with
some other chickens. and has beee
a faithful hen. ror many years she
raised three and four broods elch
year. and was one OF the most knopi-
Ing hens and the gredies,pe, the
.lmily ever had. Grgyson Bugle.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
LOOK OUT FOR PAINT,

BE sure that you don't get stu0 ,
on it There are many Inferior kiads
on the market Use only root
quality in painting your house. Il
Is economy to do 80. We guarantee,
what We sell to be Just as We ten
you. See us before buying else
where. Snyder Hardware Co. LOUIS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
Pansy.

When you put your advertisement
in the NEWS we put it into the hand
of more people than your can posi-
bly, reach for like amount of money
expended anywhere else. The re-
suits from your advertising are nee
essarily proportionate with the num-
Der of people who read It. You are
welcome to examine our subscrip-
ton list.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
WATCH REpAIRING.

Mr.. weIse. OF Minnesota. is now in
charge Of the watch repairing ut
Conley's store. He is a graduate
Of flrst-class school Of watch-mak-
ing and has also had considerable OK
perience. Bring in your work and
have It done promptly and properly.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
WANTED.

To contract the cutting, hauling,
saving and putting TO r. II. the
timber off 200 acres land, Is miles
South Of Louisa KY, on n. & w.
r. 4 In w. Va. will furnish new
mn to do this saving.
Il MONT HOLT, Louisa, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01
WAGONS AND BuGolEs.

The famous Birdsen wagons arr
sold by Snyder Hardware Company
and they have large stock. Alss
have Weber wagons at less price
Busgios of various kinds at the low
est prices for which they can be sofa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

o. B. Graham, near Sunset, Elem
ing county, several days ago killed
eight young wolves found in a hol-
low log on his place. They are OF
the coyote species, and are becom-
ing more numerous a number o.
sheep have been killed through that
section. ostensibly by wolves Their
bowls can frequently be heard
through that section at night.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Mt. Sterling, KY, May 2S.-An un-
known man threw large stoae
through a window on the westbound
Chesapeake & Ohio passenger train,
glass falling over passengers. One
passenger. whose name could not DO
ascertained, was struck in the face
by the stone and badly cnt. The
stone thrower. who WIS seen near
the lighthouse, escaped while a search
was being made. The train carried
mail. and the Federal authorities
may take the matter in band.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Representative Bennett of Ken
lucky, has introduced bill author
izlng Thomas J. Ewing and George
B. Patton, of Catlettsburg; Otto Bur
ger, of Cincinnati Herbert Hayward,
Of Kenova, w. Va, to construct a
wagon and railroad bridge across he
Tug fork of the Big Sandy at War
field
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Morehead, KY, May 2S.-W. j. Rice
cashier of the Bank Of Morehea1, re-
signed today and VIII leave imme-
diately for Porto Rico to organize
several banks. Hiram bradley ex-
County Judge, was elected cashier
to succeed Rice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

wANTED-lbO men to work in the
narrows below Louisa. Wages sl.50
per day. Apply 10 Kinner q Co.,
Louisa. or at works. swks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

AT his home inst a little WAYS east
of Williamson, on the Kentucky side
Jacob Smith. enc OF the wealthlest
men In the Sandy Valley. is patiently
awaiting the call which will take him
from So years OF successful and hoa-
orable earthly existence. Mr.. sn'th
is suffering from an attack of pnsd-
monla and owing TO his age me
physi clans say he cannot live but n
short time
Mr.. Smith has been conscious
throughout his illness and realized
few days ago that his time here was
but short lie accordingly seat Tor
49, attorneys, and mede his vii,
BY this instrument win NJ. smhA
the only beir. comes into fortune
of perhaps one million dollars or
over. The amount OF wealth accum-
INFLATED by the elder Smith caa
hardly be estimated. He cwnz
thousands Of acres Of coal and tim
Der lands in Pike county and has
been offered as much as one hundred
thousand dollars for the mineral
RIGHTS on one single tract alone.
Jacob Smith is known 10 every M
tive Of this section Of West Virginia
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Charlie Helvie, Of Joc's creek, Pike
county, had his shoulder disleeated
Wednesday by a horse rearing up
suddenly and jerking the bride,
which was hanging on his arm.-Pike-
Vile Plaindealer.
Roy Whitaker, living near SOM
erset, Ky, was killed by unknown
parties as he was returning from
church Sunday night Two young
men of the nelghborhood are sus-
pected but no arrests have been made
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Deputy Attorney General Chase, OF
Michigan, has brought to the atten-
ton Of the Attorney General that
the laws Of Michigan provide for de-
portation OF nonresident Insane per-
sons. Walter Woods. of Greenup, Ky,
a lumbarman. who had been In M,ch-
igan but sixty days. was adiadged
insane. He is native Of Kentucky,
and there is no law providing 81
the return Of such persons. An
official opinion will be certified ne
officers Of Michigan after confer
ence with Gov. Beckham.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Judge A. ]. Kirk had to vocate
the bench Tuesday on account Of
injuries received in jumping from a
hack near Crab Orchard on the nth.
He went to Ashland TO have his
ribs. Csome OF which he believed were
bl oken) examined by the X-rays. In
his absence ]. W. NJ. Stewart IS pre-
siding as judge. Judge Kirk win not
return during this term Of the court.
and Judge Stewart. we understand.
will not preside after this week; 50
II the court continues there will be
another Judge on the bench. Judge
Stewart presides with. becoming dig
nifty, and his rulings are said TO De
correct. -Pikeyille Plaindealer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-06-01

Canpton, KY, May H. News has
been received here Of crir.e cln-
mitted at Hazel Green. whore 'rr.s
Moore was ordered from his home by
two ermed men and Mrs. Moore WIS
subjected to criminal assault II Is
reported that at about . o'clock TWO
men awakened Moore and asked for
drink Of water When he opened
the door to give them the water one
OF the men placed bis pistol against
Moore's breast. Moore was then or
dered TO leave the place. He went
at cace for assistance. and when he
returned Il was To find his wife Ia
an unconscious condition.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
LOUBET'S SUCCESSOR.

Seven years ago. when Emile president
France he the presiding officer deputies
Yesterday when Armand Fales elected president
presiding officer the From point of view would
that both elections the result of desire
spicuous public service by promotion but in neither would this
view be fully justified Loube chosen 1899 largely because
OF his skill political manipulation and Faieres yeste
day due much to his fnesse politician than
demonstrated fitness for the high Office which
However the transition from president of the
president of the French republic
ably the slightest disturbance
national life France has justly been regarded both radical
volatile yet has frequently shown its capacity for
The who supported and elected M Faeres
socialists of the but in today
enjoying and will doubt continue
prosperity The spirit of revolution dangerous
by the spirit of patriotism change
valid reason to be devoutly thankful
The president of the republic not familiar
with the history of that nation will readily very poten
forced by the weight public opinion of
his cabinet which supported by the majority
bers of the chamber deputies attempt by any
president to exercise the governing function
laon direct political Presidents have
become little than gurehead They elected by
and chamber deputies sitting national assembly Versailles
and during their they themselves pro-
mitigating laws choosing ministers graa
appointing civil and military positions actually
ministry receiving representatives of foreign nations
ing other purely perfunctory and duties.
With the experience he has had eminenty quail
fed to discharge the oveexacng duties of his
satisfactory the people and honorable himself
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
A Smile or Two

Wigg-You ought 10 join our club. II
offers an the comforts OF homo.
wagg- That isn't the kind I'm looking
FOR I'm married. YOU know w.-Philadelphia
Record
You ought not 90 work such long
hours Surely your boss can get along
without YOU part Of tho time"
sure he can. But 7 don't want him 20
find IL t."-Clevcland Leader.
There arc lot Of statesmen I'm this
country who ought 90 bc shelved
wen. let's agitatc for the adoption ~
the ufe-insurance plan-having six 20
eight vice presidents Louisville Cour-
icr-Journal
II sec thcy arc talking about importing
spaniards 10 dig tho Panama Canal"
What's tn use a. goin' 80 FAR from
homer why don't they hire tribe a
digger Tndlans7'-. Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Hc tried % work a big deal
What stopped him -
The other fellows caught him when
he was stacking the cards. Cleveland
ffss;sidSncf. 81 rauntou avenus resreru-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
u. S. LEADS
IN MILEAGE
And GROWTH

Washington. Jan. 1s.-The United States
leads the world, both In the present
mileage and the recent growth OF its rail-
ways.
This is shown I'm a report on 1.-THE
Transportation Routes and Systems OF
the World" issued by the bureau Of
statistics OF the department of commerce
and labor. 1t points out that OF the total
railway mileage of the world. aggregating
on 1904 $4,000 miles. there were Nl,U4
miles I'm the United States, 30, 1923 miles In
European Russia. g, 967 miles I'm Germany
2S,l02 I'm France, 26,960 In India 2i,l2O In
Austria Hungary, 226A In the United
Kingdom, 1851 I'm Canada, 1850 In Africa
A.1l3 In Australia 1859 In Argentine, TO-
356 In Mexico. 1861 in Italy, 1868 In Brazil
7e97 In Sweden, 1922 i'm Siberia, Manchuria
and the other former Asiatic possessions
of Russia. 4495 in Japan and ll76 In CHINA
The total tonnage OF vessels flying the
American nag increased from b,2l2,Wl tons
in 1856 to 6,456643 tons in 1905.
The increase is in the tonnage or yes
sells engaged In the coastwise trade. The
tonnage OF vessels engaged I'm the foreign
trade fell from 2,S4S,S5s in 1866 to 94S. $50
tons In 1906.
Freight rates on both land and sea have
decreased The rate per buShel OF wheat
from New York to Liverpool was about
1895. 10 - 1910 "''' '' '
The amount Of passengers and freight
During the last year the railways trans
ported 7l9.654y5l passengers and l,300O OO0,-
900 tons OF freight. In 1885 the number of
passengers carried was %l,4276SS and
freight 437 10000
The influence OF the Improvement OF
means OF transportation on land and
water, has on the trade of the world is
discussed
Under "The newly created transporta-
tion sytem OF the country which have de-
veloped the interior OF continents and
made mercantile many commodities which
formerly would not bear the cost OF trans
portation," he report says: THE inter-
national commerce OF the world is today
about 10 times as much as at the begin
ming Of the last century, while the world s
population is but two and one-half times
as much as that time, the commerce or
the worlds population as a whole. having
thus grown from less than $3.50 per capita
in 1900 to nearly sl4 per capita at the pres
ent time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
ANNUAL
BALL or
COMPANY A

Company A. +. L. l., held it's third an
'nual ball last night at the Trocadero. An
informal reception was held from until
$3.50 o'clock. Dancing began at $3.50 o'clock.
There were 16 numbers on the dance
program, which was enjoyed by nearly 200
couples. Light refreshments were served
during intermission.
The Boston Fusilier Veteran association
was represented by it's retired command
er, Maj william e. Martin. and personal
staff, consisting OF Capt. II. j. Green.
Capt Everett II. Hill, Capt +. $. Walker
and Capt. T. j. Johnson. The United
Train OF Artillery OF this city was repre-
sented by Col Sumner B. Hunt and his
entire stafr. including Lieut.. Ha$vey
Keith. Lieut.. Col. Irving T. French. Cant.
John Prior and Lieut. Robert Bane.
The New York old Guards were repre-
sented by Capt. George T.. Thomas, and
the Kentish Guards OF East Greenwich by
Capt Walter /. Nichols
The First Light Infantry regiment was
represented by Mai Frank w. Peabody
and the following members OF the regl-
mental STAFF: Capt. T.. Tudor Gross, adJu-
tant: Lieut.. II. ID. Wilcox, quartermaster;
Sergt Mai Walter NJ Baker and Hospi-
tai Steward Fred Doty Of the non-con-
missloned stan.
Company D. Il. l.. T.. had all its officers
present. They were Capt. II. ID. knight,
Lieut. J.. Maitland Minsher and Lieut.
Frank Hunter. Company T. of the Infan-
try sent number Of men. Other officers
were Capt. Frank King Of the Newport
Artillery, Lieut.. r. f. Washburn Of Com
pany B. b. r. l. NJ, and Capt John j.
Richards OF Troop B, Cavalry.
The committee were as follows: Com
mittee of arrangements-Capt George r.
Hebden chairman. Sergt. t. E. Lenau,
Sergt ]. III. Bourck, Corp. c. A. Lenau,
Corp. c. S. Hood. Sergt. r.. c. Northcott
Serg. Frank Kelly, Corp c.. +. Atkinson
Corp. Cosmo Mainelli and Private +. H.
Corey secretary and treasureD; chief
marshal--Lieut. c. f. Nicholas; floor d.
rector-Sergt r. c. Northcott; assistant
floor director-Sergt j. II. Brouck aids
Sergt Frank Kelly Corp. c. $. Hood, Phi
vate p. u. Hebden, Sergt. T.. B. Hebden
Corp. T. B. Mclaughlin and Private r. H.
Corey: reception committee-Sergt Mai
Walter NJ Baker. Sergt T.. Il. Lenau,
Sergt. Il. II. Hebden, Corp c. 5. Hood
Private r. ID. Hebden. Private n. j. wal
lace. Sergt. Frank Kelly, Sergt. j. H.
Bourck. Corp G. A. Lenau. Private ]. NJ
Selonek. Private Harry Taylor and @. NJ
S. Walter L. Hogg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
SEARCH FOR
MURDER
VICTIMS

Pembroke, y H., Jan. 1s.-rhe authori-
ties of Merrimack county, and of the town
of Pembroke early today resumed the in
vestigation of the grim tragedy in which
seven persons were victims and an eigth
took his own life yesterday.
After daylight many of the townspeople
visited the ruins Of the farm house at
had been occupie~ by Charles F. Aver.
his immediate family, and mis- mother-in-
law, Mrs. Isaac Lakeman. Following the
murder Of Nrs Lakeman, Mrs. Aver and
the five children of the latter, the farm
buildings burned and the bodies inciner-
ated
Before the fire was discovered b ythe
neighbors Aver left home for the resi-
dence OF his sister. Mrs George Bailey,
In the town OF Chicester. six miles distant.
where he shot himself yesterday after
noon after being informed Of the destruc-
ton of the property
Aver died last night without having
made any statement which would have
assisted the authorities TO ascertain the
exact manner In which his seven relatives
met their deaths.
Aver acted I'm strange manner after
his arrival at the Bailey home and the
county officials concluded early i'm the
evening, after a hasty investigation that
he had mudeed all seven members OF his
family, 5ts-tf tfttt-iay- In bt-tis-futu
Tuesday night or early yesterday morn
ing
Two charred trunks. one Of which Is
supposed TO be that OF Mrs. Lakeman
and the other that OF a child. were found
I'm the debris on the site OF the ell OF the
house yesterday
Mrs. Lal1eman usually slept i'm a room
Of the ell The main portion OF the house
stood over the cellar and IL was among
the ruins there that the search was di-
rected.
For store news read The News. Il uIves
the official announcement from seller TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
CHICAGO TRADES UNIONS
ARE WORKING FOR PEACE

Chicago. Jan 1s-The first move or tho
building trades unions IN 1896 was for
peace. Tho steam filters yesterday Joined
their employers in arranging a friendly
three years
other building trades unions II is OK
pected. will be Influenced by the attitude
assumed by the steam ntters
Tho carpenters are asking for an In
crease I'm wages and the iron workers arr
seeking new conditions.
The new scale provides that the pay OF
journeymcn steam filters shall be lnCreas-
cd ten cents q day beginning August first
and an additional ten cents on April !.
1901.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
FEATURES OF THE ENGLISH ELECTION

There features of the parliamentary
Great Britain that will attract special attenonthe reelection
Joseph Chamberlain from rmngha and of John
Baersea division of London In the
OF particular significance that he given
when the last which he elected there
neither candidate against him The claim put
his reelection endorsement of his fiscal policy obviously
untenabe, yesterday he had fight hard
while before he promulgated that policy he had only walk
Against John Burns the Unonists marshad all their
and called upon all their His defeat they regarded
justhabe Tor his aper hrus often puncurcd the
inflated bubble OF their ncapacy Nevertheless,
Burns was reelected and his continuance member the Camp
belBannenan cabinet is assured The significance of Burns
tory greater than the significance OF Baus defeat by his
chester constituency The premier represents high politics.
he claims Burns stands for the intelligent and militant toer
Burns public has been picturesque time
brilliant and effective For years the acknowledged
leader in advancing the OF labor Great Britain promot-
ing that he has served prison we'll parliament
has made that well himself respected only
government but by the great body OF the English people
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
Washington.
The CarOlinaS.
Georgia.
Florida.

Having just returned from tour OF
the principal winter resorts OF the South
ern states. I shall be glad to give free in-
formation about these places. their de-
STABILITY as to health. recreation. en-
vironments. places in which to hunt and
fish. cost of hotels and their accommoda-
tions. expense of travel by rail or
steamer, etc. Look for announcements
of winter tours later, personally
Quoted.
Apply In person or by letter 10 News
Resort Bureau, Cor. Mathewson and
washington streets, Providence.
J. d HALL. Manager
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

Most omnibus and significant OF ALL
however, is the silence maintained by the
Republican senators when the admnistra-
ton has been under fire in the senate. II
is n strange condition, and not theory.
which seems to confront the president.
What is tho cause OF this indifference ana
apparent hostility OF congress? Does Mr..
Roosevelt know?"-Baltmore Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
What Others
Are Saying

I'VE are now regularly installed In the
colonial. or provincial, or dependency line
and we can do better to take care of our
wards I'm n practical. material way, than
TO hurriedly bedeck them I'm frills OF citi-
zenship. ."-Cincinnau Enquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18
ELECT. DIRECTORS
Annual Nesting Of The Warwick Club Held
Last nlht

The annual meeting Of the Warwick
club was held last night President John
II. Good presiding The reports OF the
officers were gratifying ones.
The following directors were elected !.
George w Williams. Michael W. Norton.
Bartholomew II. Dodge. William L. Far
rngton. William r.. Wall. III. A. War
burton and John T.. Good.
Following the election dinner was
served
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

president Roosevelt should sec 70 1t
that ladies visiting the White House here
after are not required To wear armor. -
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

forgotten that in the early days had inn
portan Africa True, did the business alone but
it in the and the progress
OF the world
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

Happily, there IS no dangeh that this
country and France will be brought into
collision The Paris government will take
no step without consulting Washington.
and II need be, the United states would
not he sorry 10 see castro taught lesson.
His international manners require correc'
n."-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

what Is needed is a law that will give
the federal government not only the
rights It now possesses 60 regulate cor
poratlons. but also 10 look into the books
OF those corporations for evidence of un-
lawful practices "-Kausas City Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-18

quiet who believed that long he resided
New York Newport he might be the Democratic cand
Col Honey however deserves to
pleasantly gratefully remembered by the Democracy OF
Rhode Island.