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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Interesting letter
From Miss Margaret CTuikshanks in re-
gard to the Story Recently Pub
IiShed in the News.
Job, Ky Aug. %, 1909.

Job, Ky, Aug. %, 1909,
Editor Big Sandy News,
Dear Sir;-I'm reading that story
in the NEWS and what was said
about it. | got the address of Miss
Margaret A. Cruikshanks, who was
said to have been the writer of it.
Aud as | was one of her pupils at
Old Peach Orchard" | wrote to her.
She was acquainted with a great
many people on Sandy river, and as
a great many readers Of this paper
would like to hear from her | send
sou the reply to be published. You
will please publish and reutrn the
letter to me- Yours truly,
Miah Brown.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Hair Raising Sight.

Lest you think the following Incl
dent occurred in Breathitt county We
hasten to say II was a Pikeville hap
penng. 1t is thus told to the Ash
land Independent by its Pikeyille
correspondent: =
"A novel but hair raising sight was
that of two drunken negroes fleeing
down Division street, one in close
pursuit of the other, letting out blood
clrdling yells like unto those of the
Comanche Indian, that so often
struck terror to the ear of the white
settler. When Sid Mullins, the pur-
SIZED, reached the corner of Second
and Division streets, he stumbled and
fell, when Dick Dosier, the pursuer,
was Immediately upon him with a
Wild yell, digging his long bladed
knife into his breast three times and
back three times, when the wounded
man Immediately jumped to his feet,
rNclaiming that he wanted to reach
home before he died. He was over
taken and brought to the office of DR..
z, A. Thompson, where his wounds
were dressed, and he was carried
home on cot, where they say he
cannot possibly recover, and Dosier
was arrested at once and placed in
Jail Mullins has u wife and chill
dren."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Baptist Board.

The Baptist Board meeting, held
at Glenwood, this county, has just
closed one of the most interesting
meetings ever held in the history
OF the Greenup Baptist Association.
tho fact that dur
Ing a good part OF the session the
weather was very unfavorable, hav-
ing a heavy rain Saturday evening,
ard again Sunday morning, there
were a large number in attendance.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Sorghum Barrels For Sale.

New oak sorghum barrels, iron
hoops, for sale, price $3.50, t. o. b.
cars Greenup, KY. Barrels shipped
same day order is received. Send
money by registered letter or money
order. In all cases money must ac-
company the order. 1917
Little Sandy 6ooperage Co,
Greenup, Kentucky,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Sudden Death in Fort Gay.

On Saturday night last a woman
named Burnett died of apoplexy, liv-
ing but a few hours after the seiz-
ure. She was a widow and the
of John Burnett, who former
ly lived in this place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Baptist Association.

The Greenup Baptist Association
will convene at Willard, Carter coun-
Is, on September Sth, for a two days
session The Association comprises
the churches in the counties Of Boyd,
Lawrence, Carter and Greenup,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
JeffeTSOnian Barbecue.

The Jetfersoninn Barbecue, to be
given to the Democrats of Kentucky
by the Democrats of Louisville, will
Do the biggest and happiest gath
eripg Of the kind ever seen in Ken
lucky, and X is predicted that fully
sevtnty-fiye thousand people will at
tend both days festivities The big
meet will be pulled off August 81 and
September at the State Fair grounds
III Louisville. Every prominent Dem
oe'at in Kentucky, as wen as many
Democrats " National prominence,
will be present, and 1t is safe to
predict that speeches will be made
upon this occasion that will live in
the memory OF man for many years.
The committee announces that 1t
v III be able to feed one hundred
thousand people. Burgoo, and bar
ne,ued meat, will be made under the
supervision OF Mr.. Gus Jaubert, bar
b, cue man Of national reputation.
All the railroads In the State have
made a rate OF one fare plus %
cents.
Remember the days August 81 anC
September /.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Kage Cheek, age 26, Of Ashland,
.rd Miss Nora Hardwick, age "a, of
kzrh Creek, were married by Rev,
H.Eiett few days ago. The bride
. pretty daughter of Oliver lard
wR.k and Is an estimable young lady.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Mss Williams, who had been book
arxser for the Singer Sewing Ma
xsae Co, this city, has resigned
ma gone TO Lynchburg, Va. Mrs,
I.e Rice, of this place, fills the
uaancy caused by the departure OF
MS williams.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

RSone Williamson and wife and
shHe son were guests of P. H..
SEaghan and family this, week. They
ms live at Brazil, Ind. \ Boone was
. sopular conductor on Big Sandy
aims for several years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

laster y. Harris, superintendent Of
ahe Gaffrcy-Simons OH Co. will leave
shrrtiy for Trail Run, Ohio, where
hIs company is drilling two wells.
Pom there he will go to his home
IN Bradford, Penn, returning to
apaisa in about six weeks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Hrs. Eubank, wife of the editor
a lhe Southern School Journal at
darlington, is here attending the in
uaute in the interest Of that publ
sasanu. She Is the guest of Prof.
aaa Mrs. Z. NJ. Kennison.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Master Burgess Thompson, who
,-A-s been a sufferer from fever, has
a5.Ssr recovered as to be able TO &C
nU.qany his grandmother, Mrs. Jeff
asaEess, to her home at Gallup,
EA.re he will remain for some time.
-TAeyille item.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
Farm for Sale.

40 acres in West Virginia, one mile
from Louisa bridge, Good water,
orchard, grass. fences and good
Apply to W. D. o'Neal,
Jr.. Louisa. Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
County Farmers Institutes.

Institutes will be held at the fol-
lowing times and places:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2O-2i.
Notwithstanding September %
%
Johnson-Paintsville September 81
Is.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 27-2S.
Fallsburg September 90
On
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

gllliAm Patton, president of the
Gskttsburg Water Co. was arrested
q Ashland last Sunday night His
nusase was starting the engine OF
sur Ashland water plant contrary to
nm orders OF the Mayor,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

a force Of men are engaged In
uuspAsng the Chesapeake and Ohio
n.AAxe across the Sandy river, and
nEking all necessary repairs upon
ma structure Local paper,
Are" the force large?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Ffxe applicants took the teachers
sznaination last week; Miss Sallie
Rmheart Charles Johnson, Lille
Rrton, Mr. skaggs and Hannah Mel
IN All but Mr.. skaggs were sue
anHrui.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
The End Came Suddenly.

While talking to ends immedi-
ately after finishingS upper on Mon
day last, John vsnters, 81 YEARS old,
died suddenlg of heart failure rs
whitesburg. He was one of the most
prominent citizens Of Letcher county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

IN Fannie Webb and daughter,
nm.sAy, OF webbyille, visited Mrs,
q. Hudglns last week, returning
ANN Wednesday. Olive Hill Times,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

n. A. II. Moore, formerly Of this
u1nty. but now OF Ashland, is a can
diluae for the Republican nomination
Mr. Mayor OF that city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

An ice cream festival will be given
= xorchllght school house Saturday
arulng. Aug. rs, for the benefit OF
M church. Everybody invited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

mrs. Edgell, OF Lock avenue, who
HaB been quite sick for some time,
IN. Eoue 10 Rlyerview hospital for
Anztment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

D d. Spencer has a lot of fine
B,spes for sale at his place near
9pudsa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

hsnre with WALLACE Life, Fire,
ansdent. etc, office near depot.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

ArN Frank skeAe has been quite
IA recently with malaria
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Dart Shannon was quite sick last
eek but is NOW better
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

Asrn, Sunday, TO Malcolm Burgess
"a wife, fine daughter,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

y you want good grapes, get them
Aou j. u. spencers farm, near
nmnsa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

1uhn Vaughan was visiting in Cat,
hnsburg last week. -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27

srice Southbend watches at Conley's
ame and elsewhere and compare.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-08-27
THE QUESTION.

Aere, oh. where has my waist-line
gone;
Where, oh, where can Il be?
aaaA the waist cut short and the
waist cut long $685.. Is.
and now it's down to my kneel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
MORAN DIES IN ARIZONA.
Fearless Boston Attorney Succumbs
to Tuberculosis.

PHOENIX. Ariz.. February S.-John 3.
Moran. district attorney Of Boston, died
in the ST. Luke's Home here from tuber-
culosis of the throat. Mr. Moran came
here about two weeks ago, after spending
some time IN the Adirondacks and at
Denver. He seemed to be improving until
three days ago, but was suddenly taken
worse and sank rapidly. He was cheer
full to the end, Joking and telling humor-
Gus stories until overcome by weakness.
BOSTON. February Sin 1905 John B.
Moran ran for governor on four tickets,
as democrat, prohibitionist, independence
Lacquer and citizen, and lost the election
to Gov. Guild, republican, only by a mar
row margin. In the campaign for gov
ernor he summary discharged his three
managers and conducted his campaign
alone.
Fearless. energetic and Industrious, Dis
trict Attorney Moran made various spec
tacular Investigations of alleged irregu-
larities In the county. At one time he
summoned the entire Massachusetts, legis-
lature before the grand jury to give evil
dence as to alleged bribery in the ''anti-
bucket shop bill" 1t was found the
members were immune as previously they
had given evidence before a legislative
committee. Eventually one member of
the legislature was expelled on charges
OF having received a bride
Although nominally a. democrat, Mr.
Moran refused to support Bryan In the re-
cent presidential campaign and allied him.
self with the Independence League. He
was fifty years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
OPPOSE PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS
Commissioners Object, to Plan Of
Commitment for Minor Crimes.

Adverse action was recommended on
the bill providing for the commitment OF
persons convicted Of minor crimes to pri-
vate rescue homes on probation or pa
role by the Commissioners today in a re-
port to Chairman Smith of the House Dis
trct committee.
The bill provides that the Supreme
Court, the Juvenile Court and Police
Court of the District shall have power
lin any case except cases involving
treason murder, rape. arson or kidnap-
ing, after conviction or the entry OF
plea of guilty to a charge of felony or
misdemeanor, and the imposition Of a
prisonment. or both, to suspend execution
to the court may seem best, and to COM
NIT the defendant or defendants to any
institution incorporated to carry on re-
formatory or rescue work in the District
of Columbia.
In recommending adverse action on the
bill the Commissioners say:
The bill provides for an extension OF
the system of paying public funds to pri-
vate agencies engaged in charitable and
reformatory work, which should be linn
tied as far as possible, and government
funds appropriated only for the mainte-
nance of distinctly governmental tnstitu.
tons The matter of Suspending SEN
tence, for which the proposed law pro-
vides, should be dealt with in the moro
comprehensive legislation now pending
dealing with the subject Of probation and
parole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
BATTLEsHIP MAINTENANCE.
Annual Cost Is 500, $50, Secretary
Newberry Tells Senate.

Responding to a resolution introduced
by Senator Clay, report was sent to
the Senate today by Secretary of the
Navy Newberry saying that it costs
3lOe.s56 to keep a frstclass battleship
in repair and good condition for one year
This figure was obtained by taking the
average Of the cost Of keeping seventeen
battleships in repair for the fiscal year
1908 1t does not include extraordinary
repairs incident to taking a ship out OF
commission, remodeling or reconstructine
1t.
The cost Of coal used on battle ships
for the fiscal year 1908 was $3,163, 800
This amount was increased by transpor-
tation and storage charges to $5,544.945
The coal was bought from sixteen com.
panies at prices varying from $3.50 to
1915 per ton, the variation being due
to the state of the market. the number OF
tons per contract and the distance OF
delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
FAvoRs CHEAPER GAS.
Chairman Of House District Com
mittee Gives His Views

Representative Samuel w. Smith of
Michigan, chairman Of the House District
committee, today announced himself as
emphatically in favor of reduction in
the price of gas from 81 to 80 cents a
thousand cubic feet and of a change in
the illuminating product of Washington
from water gas. or rather, a mixed gas,
to straight coal gas.
Mr.. Smith told a Star reporter that in
his opinion the people Of the District Of
Columbia want coal gas and not water
gas, and are entitled to what they desire.
He is also convinced, as result Of the
investigation made by the District COM
mittee and by himself personally. that the
price of gas should certainly not be higher
than so cents a thousand cubic feet
Mr.. Smith said he had been very anX-
ious to get the gas matter before the
House at today'S session, but that there
were so many legislative propositions
which had prior right to consideration
that it seemed impossible to do so. He
was confident. however. he said. that a
gas bill providing for purer and cheaper
gas for the people of the District will
pass the House before the 4th of March,
and he said he will do everything in his
power to have the House measure enacted
into law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
FLOWER CAUSE OF STABBING.
Milici Used Knife When Bolia Took
Carnation From Buttonhole.

Charged with an assault with a danger
Gus weapon, Giuseppe Milici an Italian
was committed to jail by Judge Kimball
this morning to await the result OF
wounds he is alleged to have inflicted
upon Samuel Bolia also an Italian.
1t is charged that Bolia was stabbed in
the neck and back by Milici because he
took a carnation from the lapel of the
latter's coat. The trouble occurred at
iS7 G street southwest about II O'Clock
Saturday night.
The accused was caught at an early
hour yesterday morning by Policemen
Orani, FittOn and Boyle. He was traced
to Northeast Washington, where. it is
believed. he was waiting to catch an early
train on the electric line.
Bolia is under treatment in the Emer-
gency Hospital. When he reached the
hospital Saturday night he was weak
from loss OF blood. 1t was feared he
would die.
He was much better this morning how
ever. Attending surgeons think he will
recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
DASHED INTO OPEN SWITCH
ILLINOIS CENTRAL FLYER IS
BADLY WRECKED.
One Man Dead and Others Fatally
Hurt at Coldwater, Miss.
Cars Turn Turtle.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. February S.-One
man was killed and score Of persons
injured. several probably fatally. today,
when the Chicago flyer on the Illinois
Central railroad. running at high speed.
plunged into an open switch at Cold
water, Miss.
The dead man is Martin Stanton, Mem
phis. Others may be dead in the wreck.
but their bodies have not been found. 1t
is reported that three or four are still
under the debris.
Among the more seriously injured are:
George B. Matthes, express messenger,
legs broken.
Musco Victoria, stealing a ride, badly
bruised and cut
Gus Barnett. Memphis. engineer: badly
scalded. cut about the head.
L. +. Leber. postal clerk; cut about
the head and shoulders.
Hugh Wickley, Memphis: badly hurt.
j. F. Stevens Memphis: bruised and in
ternally injured.
]. G. Neudorfer, superintendent of the
Mississippi division of the Illinois Cen
trail; knocked senseless and cut about the
face and head.
E: D. Cameron, baggage man; legs
broken.
c. l.. Harbert, Brownsville. Tenn; arm
and face cut and teeth knocked out.
Unknown Italian. may die
The accident happened Immediately in
front OF the post Office at Coldwater
Every car turned over except the la st
sleeper. Relief trains were rushed from
Memphis and Water Valley
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
BIG BLAZE At new LONDON
BURNING OF NORWICH LINE
WHARF ILLUMES HARBOR.
Sound Steamer Maine Damaged, But
Saved From Destruction by
Efforts of Its Crew.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
NEW YONDON, Conn, February S. -
Fire at 100 o'clock this morning de-
stroyed the superstructure of the Norwich
line wharf at the foot of the parade
and damaged the starboard side Of the
sound steamboat Maine, which was tied
up at the wharf. The damage is esti-
mated at $4,000.
When the firemen arrived at l 40 I'M, a
few minutes after the first alarm sounded.
the structure was doomed. and all efforts
were directed by Chief Stanners TO saving
the steamboat Maine. There apparently
was no steam up aboard the steamer. for
it was not until 30 that the lines We're
cut and the vessel moved slowly away.
dropping down the stream few hundred
feet. where her own crew fought the
flames successfully
On the wharf the firemen were fighting
as best they could, with streams that
had hardly any force to them.
When the fire was at its height. just
ten minutes after it had been discovered.
the yard crew hustled with the switching
engine for all the men were worth. and
they dragged the cars to places of safety.
Only one car. far known. was
badly damaged. and this was an express
car belonging to the Clara Turner Theat-
rical Company, which played at the Ly-
ceum Theater here last week. Gilmore
Hammond. husband of Miss Turner was
in the thick of the crowd at work on this
car. and by the hardest kind of work
saved the baggage. though il was dam
aged by water. The ponies which Miss
Turner drives were also I'm the car, but
were saved.
The superstructure of the wharf. wholly
built of yellow pine, was the finest sort
of fuel for the flames. and there were
some barrels of oil stored on the inside
platform which added brillance to the
blaze.
The harbor was Illuminated to the very
mouth, and every editice in range of the
bright rays stood out on the background
of night with richness of reddish yell
low such those who saw will remember
for many a day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
SCOUTS IDEA OF WAR.
Admiral Evans Regards Japanese
Agitation Absurd.

CHICAGO. February s.-Anchored in
Chicago for brief stop In a land cruise
across the continent. Admiral Robley D.
Evans dismissed the possibility of war
with Japan as a result OF the agitation
In California as absurd
Admiral Evans Is on a tour which is
expected to last several months. He will
go from Chicago to Milwaukee. and
thence through the western states to Cali
fornia.
There can't be any trouble between
the United States and Japan" he said,
because the people OF both nations are
too intelligent to let the sQuabble In the
California legislature become an interna-
tional affair. The fact is this country
brought japan out in 1852 and made her
what she Is
"Of course. it is a little strange that
almost Immediately after our feet left
japan with the friendliest feeling pre-
vailing anything should happen to disturb
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
BLAMEs HIS CouNTRYMEN.
Japanese Consul Says They Are
Partly Responsible for .Aeitation.

NEW YORK, February S.-The members
Of the ''Goichi kwai," a club of Japanese
students in this city, met last night and
listened to speeches by several of their
older and more experienced compatriots
Consul General kokichi Midzuno. the
principal speaker. talked on The Future
of the Japanese in the United States
Before his turn came to speak Mr.. Mid
zuno wrote on a card for the newspaper
men this message:
Il will have nothing to say of news In
terest except to tell my countrymen how
to behave in the United States in view of
the anti-Japanese agitation in the west.
There will be no politics.
kaju Nakamura translated the address.
which was delivered In Japanese. The
consul general showed not the least re-
sentiment over the agitation on the Pa
cif1c coast. In fact. he placed on his
countrymen part of the blame for the
misunderstanding there. The Japanese,
he said, have not aSSimilated as they
should.
He expressed his strong opposition to
segregation of the Japanese in certain
districts. and gave as his opinion that
they would be better off If they were scat
tered. He did say that he believed the
people OF the east fairer than those OF
the west.
He declared also that Japan had an an
dent civilization Of her own and need not
wait for the western civilization to come
to Japan from America. Mr.. Midzuno de-
Tended his government against the criti-
cism Of the Japanese policy in Manchuria,
which complaints he laid to the ignorance
of foreigners. He also took occasion to
note that Japanese Buddhist and S.,.nto
missionaries are prevented from owning
property in China, while this privilege is
accorded Christian missionaries.
Before Mr.. Midzuno spoke there were
speeches by Tomeo Tonic. president of
the Goichi Kwai; Y. kishida and DR..
Yejiro Ono.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08

thing.
"California has a perfect right to pass
any laws II desires with regard to aliens
provided they don't conflict with any OF
the treaties of the nation, and II they
do conflict they are null, that's all. Cali
fornia can pass laws with regard to
aliens. provided they apply to all aliens
alike.
I'm the south they have separate schools
FOR negroes and whites. but this AFFAIR
differs in that the race against which
there Is prejudice is represented by q
sovereign power"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-08
WORLD TEMPERANCE MOVE.
Bill Directs President to Invite Ma
tions to a Conference.

A world temperance conference, to be
held within a year. and possibly in Wash
ington, Is provided for in a bill intro
duced by Representative Shepard OF
Texas.
The measure directs the President to in
vite the various nations now represented
at The Hague peace conference to send
not fewer than twelve delegates to the
proposed conference, the purpose of which
would be to devise and recommend meth
DDS by which these nations could cooper
the international traffic in intoxicating
liquors, narcotics and harmful drugs.
The President is empowered to name
one hundred delegates to represent the
United States.