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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
IS YEARS OLD.
Celebration Of Anniversary Of
Judge Z. 7. Burns Birth.

II has been the pleasure OF the
Eews to notice on ncre than one
occasion some important and interest
ing events In the life Of our highly
esteemed. much loved and venerable
fellow citizen, Mr.. r. T. Burrs. It
seems but yesterday that he ard his
equally esteemed and loved wife cele-
brated that rare occurrence in the
lives Of married people, the golden
anniversary OF their wedding. Now
Il becomes our pleasing duty To Chroi
icle the celebration OF the seventy
fifth birthday OF Mr.. Burns.
This happy incident IN the life Of
our friend was remembered ia n
most delightful way on the night
Of Tuesday, March 16. The day. you
will notice, is very near the anniver-
sary OF good old st. Patrick, and
the memory Of R. T. Burns will be
cherished and kept green in the
liearts OF his unnumbered friends even
IS loyal Irishmen love and revere
the memory of their patron paint
The auspicious event was marked
In numerous ways, but the ceowning
feature of the celebration was u feast
OF the material good things of this
life, It was spread at 9 p nj. or
thereabouts, and II the festal
table lacked aught In its array OF
what satisfies the most delicate rr
exacting appetite, 1t war the first
time feast ever lacked any thing in
that hospitable mansion. The
guests were numerous, and II the bea,
tlhil home were large enough all his
friends would have been there. but
a house OF that capacity has not yet
hoen built.
II is well that any and all an
riversaries of r. T. Burns should
lie observed, and that his family
and friends should remember them.
His life during the many years of
his residence in Louisa has been
on open book. Active and useful IN
the work of the Sunday school and
the church, he has been great pow
Ell for great good. AS lay preach
Ct, SO to speak. his sermons taught
only the higher and better things
ci life, and he has practised what
he preached. HIS life among us.
has been without blur, spot Or stain.
All who know Mr.. Burns here and
elsewhere can not do less than con-
hratulats him on having reached the
three quarters Of century mark. and
hope many more milsstones In life's
journey will be passed ere the final
ole Is reached.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Monument 10 Fletcher Golden.

As the Western Virginia Confer
ence Of the M. 3. Church, South,
has erected no monument to the mem
CRY Of Rev. Fletcher Golden, Who
vas for many years an honored men,
ber of that body and died May 30,
1880 while serving as presiding elder
on the Prestonsburg district the
church at Inez, KY, (that being the
home Of his daughter Mrs. L. Demp-
sey) purposes erecting church to
be called Golden Memorial and
hereby give to the public and his
numerous friends an opportunity OF
contributing to the funds necessary
for the erection Of this, the most
fitting monument that could be rear
ed In honor Of a man who gave his
life for the church. Any one desiring
t.. contribute to this worthy enter
prise, will send their contributions
to R. L. Hale, treasurer, Inez, Ky.
Ivy Yoak p. c.
Rev. B. R. Gosling P. z.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19

the State. urging that they recognize
the day by services OF some charac-
ter in the schoolroom and by plant
ing a tree.
Superintendent Crabbe calls his
little volume the First Arbor and
Bird Day Annual. and says that April
must be a great day in Ken
lucky. The book contains many fu,
gestions of exercises for, the day, and
rrges that the boys and girls on that
day vote on a State tree" and ON
G State flower"
The News acknowledges It's indebted
ness to Superintendent Crabbe for
one OF the handsome bulletins.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Accident 10 MS. Wilson.


Gov. Wilson and Mrs. wlllsun.
and their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
M. Lyman, of New York, very narr0w-
iy escaped death when the horses zf-
tached to Gov. Wilson's carriage fnm
away late Sunday afternoon nR
Frankfort. AS a geselt Of he accF-
dent Mrs; Wilson was left unccn-
scious, two of her front teeth were.
broken and her left wrist iracturea.
Gov, Wilson was bruised on mary
parts of his body, Mr.. LymaR's
face was cut and bruised in contusen-
Mrs. Lyman was the only member n
the party not injured.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
DOG TAX
Will be Collected in Kentucky
This Year.

The dog tax law will be cnforc.
cd in this, as well as all other Ken
lucky counties this year. We are in.
formed that the State authorities
have started proceedings to force
the levy and collection of this tax,
which the Court of Appeals has
decided to be constitutional.
The proceeds of the dog tox are
used to pay for sheep killed by
dogs. If any surplus remains at
the end of the year it is paid to
the Superintendent of Schools Of
the county and is used in extend
ing the school term.
Lawrence county has about 1000
dogs listed. The number OF sheen
In the county, as shown BY the AS
SCISSORS book is about twice Ms
great as that of dogs. A conselva-
tive estimate on this basis rhows
that at least $1,000 per year should
be added to the school fund If this
county by the enforcement OF this
law.
The dog tax law has some strong
enemies and also some strong ndvc-
Gates, but as long as it remains on
the statute books Of Kentucky tho
officers are compelled to enforce It
The tax was collected in most
of the counties last Year and a kreat
deal of money was added to the
school fund.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
BER LOUISA. LAWRENCE COUNTY KENTUCKY MARCH 10 ,9o9

a trip to catlettsburg and Ashland.
1t is INTENDED 10 go there IN body
ana make an earnest appeal 10 the
good citizens to vote dry d
While the meeting was in progress
the following telegram was received
from Judge W, ]. Hampton. of Ash
land:
Sickness prevented my meeting
with you as representative temper
ance organization. Your movement
viii prove a master stroke"
1t was not previously known to our
people that Judge Hampton had ex-
pected to be present. but all regret
ted that he was prevented from tom
Ing.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Fiscal Court.

This body will meet as Court Of
Claims on Tuesday, the 9Th day OF
April next. A good deal Of business
will probably be transacted. Speaking
of courts Of claims, do any Of you
remember how things were done in
the time Of the old court which met,
say forty years ago? From start to
finish II resembled free fight more
than anything else. And If you got
fifty cents on the dollar for your
claims you did well.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Big Sandy Against the World.

We have learned indirectly that
Fred vinson, Of this place is leadine
in all his classes at Center College,
nanville, in true Big Sandy style.
To show how well he is doing the
job we have only to mention the fa,t
that on one examination he made
an average OF sS per cent. while
the next man TO him made S5.
The Bluegrass thoroughbreds are
easily dlstanced by this mountain
hoy. The NEWS warned them when
Fred entered last fall. He win fin
ish at Danville this year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Conductor Shelters.

Jack O.. Johnson has decided zoar
to undertake the late Capt. Pans
Blevins' Ashland-PikeWlle rassenser
run on the 0. q B. s., as IL Is eou.
much OF a physical hardship fax-
him. He win retain the pikeufse-
Elkhorn run.
TIE Ashland-Pikeville train 81 ann
IS, is now in charge Of Ed Shelters
an experienced train man, one wh~
will spare no efforts to ensure thz-
comfort ard eafety Of his passeugera-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
The PrOtracted Meeting.

Continuing from the service Of last
Sunday evening a protracted meeting
is now being held at the Southern
Methodist Church, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. G. C. Hutchinson.
There is now both an afternoon and
night service, the afternoon service
having begun Wednesday. The in
terest and the attendance are good.
The meeting will be continued next
week, and the pastor hopes to have
competent assistance by that time.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Killing in Floyd.

The News has information to the
effect that on Sunday morning, Mt
or near the mouth of Beaver creek,
Flyod county, Lands Weddington kill.
ed Newt Frazier Wellington used
a spike pole, welding it with such
force that Fraziers skull was crush
ed like an egg shell, causing his vic
TINS death on the following day.
The assailant is out on bond of
$4,000. We have no particulars con-
corning the homicide.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Death al Fallsburg.

Departed this life March 9. sana-
uel Gaines, of Fallsbufg, aged *,
"ears, Two months and seven dasx-
He was good Industrious nnsn
and win be missed by many. He wu.s
ready to help in time OF neea-
He leaves wife and one little aaugh-
ter aged seven years. Burial toulk
place at the Gaines cemetery at Poe
ters. Quite crowd from Fallsbur,e
and Louisa. attended the innesal
A Frfenua
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
New MaglstetiaI Districts,

BY an order. OF the County Court
made on Monday last the various
voting precincts OF Lawrence coun-
" are now arranged as follows;
No. l. Upper Louisa and Dobhins.
No, 2, Rockcastle, Peach Orchard and
Gambill, No 3. Georges Greek and
Little Blaine, No. 4, Blaine and
Cherokee. No. 6. swetnam and Lyons
No. 8. East Fork. Dry Fork and Cat /;
NO. 2. Bear Greek and Fallsburg.
No. s, Lower Louisa Twin Branch
and BusseyvilIe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Arbor and Bird Day.

One Of the handsomest and most
interesting publications gotten oat
by a stae department has Just been
by a State department has lust been
o@abbe, and win go out this week
to the teachers Of the common
schools throughout the State. 1t Is
called the Kentucky Arbor and Bird
Day Bulletin.
The bulletin was suggested by the
proclamation Of the Governor des-
isnating April 2 Arbor Day. and
bis open letter to the children Of
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Drunk and DisOrderIy.

On last Tuesday morning two
men, e. L. Hamilton and one other
named Sword, both of Johnson coun-
ty, were drunk and disorderly on
train No. SO. They were carried to
Richardson and put on board 81
and brought to Louisa. Here Sher-
itf Stone took charge of them and
they were tried in Police Court.
Each was fined one dollar and costs,
fine and costs amounting to seven
fifty which they paid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Fell in a Fit.

A man named White, who lives IN
the Georges creek country. fen n
an epileptic fit while walking ant
the C. & 0. track near the Three
Mile Bridge last Friday afternousa-
Some men who saw him put him -
a truck car and brought him to thEs
city He was able to go home -
next day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
TO CANDIDATES
And to Democratic committeemen
Of Lawrence County.

All Democratic eommitteemsn
and all candidates for magistrate an
constable are called to meet AZ
Louisa on April LIST to decide upun
the time and manner Of making Deu,-
ocratic nominations sor these e.
fices in the various districts Of Law
renee county.
This win be quite an importanE
meeting on account of certain Gues-
tons that have arisen and fullssE-
tendance is urged.
A. o, Carter, Chairmam-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Rev. Il. 3. Hulett.

There seems to be some confusion
as to which one of the II. B. Huletts
is a candidate for Circuit Clerk. To
clear this up we will state that it Is
Rev. H. B. Hulett He has brother
bearing the same initials and this fact
accounts for the confusion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19

Thos. Webb. of Wenatchee. WASH,
has been in this county visiting reH-
stives for two months, but will 10
turn to Washington In few layR
A numbe Of persons from ElliocR
county will go with him. He thinks
there is no better country anywhouo
than Wenatches.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Continued to Next Term.

BY consent of the counsel on
both sides the cases of Sprouse and
the Kelleys for murder and arson
we're continued in the Carter Circuit
Court until the next term Of the
court. sprouse was taken back 10
the Lexington Jail. ass
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Gone to Kansas,

Mont Rose and family, Of Trad,
left last Monday for HoisIngton,
Kansas which will now be their
home. Mr.. Rose was a prominent cit,
izen Of the Trad section. and their
many friends regret to lose these
GOOD people from their community.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Extension Of Line.

The Tug River Telephone Compan,
has extended its line across 10 Pad
die creek, thence down the road to
Fort Gay. This win greatly facilitate
communication between points in
that section.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1909-03-19
Death Of Aged Woman.

Mrs. Thos chaffin died near Fora
Gay Wednesday at the age Of "a.
Rev. A. H. Miller went over there
yesterday and preached the furerue.
Mr.. chaffin, husband of the decear-
ed. survives at the age Of 81.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
Young Brooklyn Pastor Encouraa.d.

The reception and grand financial
rally which was recently given by
the pastor and members of the st.
Johns A. NJ. E. Zion mission in Brook
lyn was a splendid success. socially as
well as financially. Services were held
on three successive nights and were
largely attended. Visiting clergymer
from in and out of town took an active
part in making the rally success. 1t
is the aim of the members to raise
$1,000 as soon as possible for the bene-
fit Of the mission. Rev. r. C. e. Jones
as pastor is faithful, energetic work
er and has received much encourage
ment from the Right Rev. J. W. Hood.
presiding bishop.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
FISK QUARTET IN new YORK
Noted voealists Sing First at Home Of
Mrs. Clinton 3. Fisk.


For the first time since the days Of
the Original Fisk Jubilee singers
quartet from Fisk university is in
New York for an extended series Of
concerts. The opening one was given
at the home Of Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk,
whose husband founded the school
while In command of the Federal
forces in Nashville. Tenn. in 1866.
Since the success of the first jubilee
singers music. and especially Negro
folk music, has received special en-
phasis at Fisk. and the results are
seen in the work OF the present quar-
tet. The members are all soloists Of
ability. and they sing with remarkable
finish and technique.
Their program consists of Negro folk
songs and readings from Paul Lau-
renee Dunbar and other selections Of
similar character. The quartet spent
two weeks in New England, but re-
turned to New York on Dec. /, and
will sing at the annual meeting Of the
Armstrong association. They will fill
engagements until the holidays. posi-
bly, returning for short supplement
tary series in the latter part Of Feb
ruary and March. 1t is In charge of
Professor w. q. Waterman.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
Mis-. Delaney Lectures For Y. w. c. A.

Miss Delaney Lectures For Y. w. C. A.
The lecture recently given by Miss
E. D. Delaney at the Young Women's
Christian association in West Fifty
third street. New York, was one of the
most helpful Of the fall season. Miss
Delaney has spent several years as
missionary in British Central Africa
among the natives; therefore her lee
ture on Women and Their Customs
In the Heart of Africa" was very
timely. A large audience was pres
ent and manifested keen interest in
the speakers story. Miss Cora B.
Jackson as secretary of the associa-
tion is conducting the work in very
satisfactory manner and as such she
has the assistance Of the officers. heads
Of committees and members.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
Or. Powell Praises Work of Tents.

Or. Fowelt PRAISES work OF Tents.
Members Of the Order of Tents were
out in large numbers Sunday evening.
Nov. %, at Bethany Baptist church.
Brooklyn. where the annual .sermen
was preached to them by tbesRev. DR..
Holland Powell, pastor Of the church.
The order is in a prosperous condi-
ton and has made large additions to
its membership during the year. Rev.
Powelrs discourse abounded in cita-
tions of the good deeds of women Of
the Bible and commended the men,
bers for Loyalty following the exam
pie of those characters which In the
past were potent factors in moral and
fivic Righteousness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
STEADY Advance
Of Cadiz College
Normal and Theological School Established
For the Education Of Afro.American
Youth Has Made Noteworthy Progress
Without Endowment-D and Mrs.
". Il. McRidey's Generous Gift.
By N. B. DODSON.

By N. B. DoDsON.
Among the many schools for the in
dustrial and higher education of Afro
Americans in Kentucky the Cadiz Nor
NAL and Theological college at Cadi
is worthy Of honorable mention.
was established in 1884 by the Rev
DR.. W. Il. McRidley, assisted by +,
board Of directors which consisted O
Messrs. ]. e. Dickerson, Isaac Mercy
nolds. Monroe Miller, P. White, j. W
Rush and Mr. Cunningham. The
institution was started in an old frame
building &c by 30 feet. At that time
there were no visible means at hand
with which to run the school, but DR.
McRidley and his co-workers by Wig.
orous canvasses and appeals to the
people for funds soon secured enough
money to run the school the first year
When the people saw that the institu.
don was an assured reality funds were
more easily secured and the work
which was so much needed for the
moral and intellectual uplift among
our people was given new impetus
The ground upon which the new build
ing stands was donated by DR.. and
Mrs. McRidley. The faculty Is com
posed Of graduates from well known
colleges who have had years of ex.
perience as teachers. They are de.
voted to the work and take great in.
terest in the entire student body DR.
McRidley has been president of the
college from its inception and enjoys
the good will and esteem of faculty
and students and the general public.
There were 900 students in attend
ance In 1908. and much larger mum
ber is expected for the 1909-10 term
In order to meet the demands TO
an educated ministry and competen
teachers teachers training school /.
carried on In connection with the reg
ular school work. From this depart
ment have gone l76 teachers and AZ
ministers who are successfully pastor
ing churches in the different states
The course Of study in the theological
department leads to the bachelors de
gree and is equal to that Of any colleg'
Of similar grade. The faculty, how
ever, in no case confers degrees Of an!
kind except for worth and merit il
scholarship. The faculty and board o
directors feel that other theological
schools will be doing the cause Of edu
cation good turn by refusing to con
fer degrees upon persons for other rea
sons than scholarship. coupled will
meritorious work. where a studen
leaves school before finishing the pre-
scribed course Of study. A colleg
chapel is now in course of completion
Funds are needed for this special pur
pose. AS the school has no endowmen
voluntary contributions are asked o
any and all persons who are interest
ed In the cause Of education amonl
Afro-Americans. The work justly mer
its the support Of the public by virtu
Of the splendid work it is doing to Civ
to the race and to the world trainet
men and women to teach and lead tn
wav for intelligent citizenship. From
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11

a small beginning, by economy ana per-
severance under the leadership of DR..
McRidley, the school property is now
worth S11,50O.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-12-11
We Grew Our Hair
Now Let Us Grow
Yours with
"PORO"
TRADE MARK
Registered)

n
W M
wonderful
tiles all lengths all conditions growing
bale OF the head the idea that such
thing possible; the hundreds rapidly
achieving The OF the
initiated
the further fact that they frequently mentioned
sell their theirs the lust
good) We to
Ro" genuine without it. Prepared MRS
NJ POPE
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17
CHAPTER XII
Miss Haldane Listens TO Declaration

n d some distance the automobile sped onward
iDeIoIe one Of the big wholesale buildings on
s,,. "%eT BIoadwaE now entirely dark, It suddenly
slec II obedience 70 a signal from the tonneau.
- --1 -1 was lald on Gornlv's shoulder and a voice
Ne Nv and 10 which he thrilled spoke to him.
- "OIIIllE- s.1d Miss Haldane. " that was the
-. LAaSIihcent cudid. dramatic scene ! ever
'SSed or participated in "
T,,o4E rose 10 his feet Instantly and faced about.
~Gt you there. Miss Haldane." he exclaimed.
5;s--t D-- YOU see me" asked the girl, note Of
55tGn-,ileTt L. her voice.
o7,o--1- .-a didn't YOU see me-: put in Miss Stewart
o-, Vel girls said Livingstone Haldane, how
'-e YOU gong - keep US stopping here
In, ~ N about 10 suggest" said Miss Stewart,
as-- an M Ior1nly and | change places. l don't
Ees-oo - lalE t. you particularly; but / know that
G0--TII. "o1Cs were not out OF her mouth before
d9C- m laa -eaTed 10 the street and opened the
yss,. ie assisted Miss Stewart 10 the place he had
lean and tool, her place IL the big roony ton
HaldsooAs soon as the exchange had been effected,
starred uI The street again.
sad G. -.se-'lls II YOUR presence. Miss Haldanc,"
Ind 'oliAIE qulerlv. He looked very white and
hey laleEoTn and haggard thought the girl as
-oreTT5 TqssSl I5 under al electric light which for a
aege~ Ill Illuminated his features Il know that
- SPOKE better"
g,eat CO re- a great occasion was the reply and
~Tbs1l blaslSi.S $50 Is, make great speeches"
~. ne through
r;@. .s ls'lt-oert. You played on those people
On . sad GoT1nly softly.
A instrument OF music" continued the
New-York tribune., 1909-01-17

girl L think that Your election is absolutely sure
Il think 50 too was the answer; but | am not
irdulging in auV confidence, and there IS 20 ne no
weakening of effort until the last minute
That's right said Miss Haldane quickly. DO
YOU really think the Mayor meant what ne s'ild.
that he viii do what he said he would do:
Not a doubt Of it, was the answer lie would
not dare to do otherwise. Every paper IN New loTh
viii be filed with the scene Tomorrow. Listen,'
They had by tins time reached I4t1-st- lhpu%h
il was long after the time OT the issuance OF the
latest editions Of the newspapers, ncWsboys were
alreadv CRYING accounts OF the episode III the Streets
and papers were being bought eagerly on every al'-
.' You see" said GOrmlV, " he s bound now 70 90
it He has committed himself
You forced him to do So
Wen. | had some hand in it; but after all the
people forced him
stand their own power better
Yes | think So SAID the man
Mr.. GORMLY,' she turned suddenly full upon
INl him. why have YOU said to my brother that
| must not come TO the store any more 10 consult
YOU on business matters,
nv dear Miss Haldane" said Gormly, " did that
for Your sake
But why"
Il have ascertained that l being shadowed
by practically all the detectives OF the tlty nan
force. that | am watched constantly; that all my
visitors are noted: and | did not wish 10 involve
YOU in anv notoriety whatsoever. therefore, al
though | had no knowledge that YOU would come or
that YOU wanted come, | thought 1t proper l"
advise YOU through Your brother not to do 50.
OF course | wanted to come, S1ld Ile "ollL'lli'
Il have read every scrap pertaining 10 tIlF S"I
paign | have done what | could among such TRENDS
as i could influence to get them TO and YOU 1t was
through me that Livingstone prohered his services
| even tried my father, but have been able to make
no impression upon him; and wanted TO near rom "
YOU directly how things going pt course l-lV-
ingstone tells me; but 1t IS not like hearing from
you" .
You can't imagine, Miss lIaldane how great
de1riyation it was to me to send such q message,
and how hard a course It 70 decide upon.
I made Livingstone bring US both down here
+yII were
to st6T, the passage of that franchise. | counted
on meeting YOU / thought We could take You
away and that / could have an opportunity to
assure YOU now fervently We are al pTl- lts tor