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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
FOR RENT.

90 acres Of tobacco land at the
mouth OF Deephole Branch. Second
year land. Good for tobacco.
Apply to L. T. SIMPSON.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

The Burnley Tobacco Society will
undertake to pool the tobacco crop
of the current year and meeting
of the district board has been call
ed for March at Lexington to
approve the pledge.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Louis Ostendorf, owner and di-
rector Of the Empire Theater or
chestra, shot and killed an Italian
violinist named Casca at the en-
trance to the theater Casca. who
had been dismissed from the or
chestra, had fired two shots into
the directors abdomen when osten-
dorf wrested the revolver from his
assailant and killed him. 0stendorf
died shortly afterward.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Four Administration measures are
assured of passage at this session
of Congress After conferences with
Senator's and Representatives Pres
ident Taft told callers that he felt
certain the amendments to the in
terstate commerce act, the postal
savings baunk bill, the anti-injunc-
ton propositions and the statehood
bill will go through.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Senator Benjamin r Tlllman. of
South Carolina, is dangerously ill in
Washington and the physicians in
attendance say that no prediction
as to the outcome can be made for
seyenty-two hours. The Senator's
right side is paralyzed and his
speech is impaired.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

The measure increasing the sal
aries of Circuit Judges in Kentucky
$1,000 a year passed the House of
Representatives and will become a
law when signed by Gov. Wilson.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

George Stephens. a railroad engi-
neer. shot and killed three of his
little children, fatally wounded the
colored nurse and then turned the
pistol on himself and ended his own
life at Birmingham, Ala. l
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

road and filling up the creek, Con-
stable Clay Watkins was riding
along at the time, and only missed
being buried alive by margin of
ten yards, The landslide is explain
ed by the fact that the ground has
been undermined by coal miners.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Whitesburg. KY, Feb. 19.-The
little 2-year-old child of Melinda
-Holcomb, a widow, of Turkey Creek,
in the southern section Of the coun-
ty, was burned to death, its clothes
catching fire from an open crate.
1t is the third fatality from burn
ing in the county during the past
few weeks. ...
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

A Mt. Sterling man, who has kept
the weather record for many years,
says there has been less sunshine
this winter than any for forty years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

- = - -
The man who lnsures his NE s
wise for his family.
The man who insures his health
b wise both for his family and
himself.
YOu may insure health by guard
Ing Il. tits worth guarding.
At the first attack Of disease,
which generally approaches
through the LIVER and mani
tests itself In lnnumerabIe ways
Tutt'sPI|s
And save your health.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Nine people were burned to death
in Kentucky during the past thirty
+. days. three of them being children
under five years of age.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

The price of hogs jumped at the
Louisville stockyards from 1925 to
$3.50 hundred pounds.
The second of the Bosworth-
Wyatt good roads measures passed
the Kentucky Senate by a vote of
81 to 10.
Charles Linville, of Nicholas coun-
ty, delivered 16.12o pounds of to-
bacco to the Burley Society, which
graded rs cents,
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
KING GEORGES. ADDRESS.

London May 22-King George to-day issued the following
To my people The voice OF affection and loving devotion to
the memory Of my dear father which has come from every part
the empire the public demonstrations and especially those
In my capital during the two stages OF his passing to his last rest
ing place and the pathetic in which mutudes of his
loving subjects patiently and revereny awaited the opportunity
to pay the last tribute to his memory have profoundly touched me
and my whole family
sorrow 50 sudden and unlocked for might well have been
Overwhelming but the sentiments evoked thereby have made me
realize that it IS loss common to and my people
They share it with me. l do not stand alone
With such thoughts take courage and hopefully look into
the future strong my faith in Cod trusting nv people and
cherisng the laws and constitution Of my beloved country
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
GIRL THRICE SHOT
BY Her OWN HAND
Lover at Inquest Tells of
Bullets and Tears.

Peoria, ILL.,, May 22.-NIiss Minnie All
lers. aged twenty a pretty school-teacher
Of Princeville, was found dead in bed IN
the Metropolitan Hotel here at o'clock
this morning with three bullet holes In
her body. one through the left lung and
her heart pierced by the other two.
S. Easterly. aged twenty-seven. OF
Millcothe. a freight conductor for the
Santa Fe, IS in jail here. but has not
yet been formally charged with the
crime.
Easterly and Miss Ahlers came TO Pc
oria at noon Saturday. According 10
Easterly, the girl spent half Of the night
in tears. He was absent for about If
teen minutes, and upon his return to the
room discovered the girl dead
The prisoner told the coroner, II is
reported. that he came TO Peoria with
the girl upon her promise to leave him
here and 90 10 Wyoming, agreeing to
have nothing further 20 do with him.
He said they had not quarreled. and
that she gave no intimation Of a desire
10 take her life
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
LORIMER is SILENT.
Senator Returns and Begins Work
on Scandal Statement.

Senator Lorimer. OF Illinois. returned
to Washington yesterday, and soon after
his arrival here il was reported among
his friends that the Senator had Just
about made up his mind TO ask the SEN
ate TO investigate the charges OF bribery
that have been made in connection with
his election.
There have been rumors FOR several
days that one or two Democratic Sena-
tors were threatening to introduce such
a resolution. Senator Lorimer was work
ing for several hours after he got here
on the preparation Of a statement. and
the impression is that It is the defense
which he will make when he asks that
the charges be Investigated. The Sena-
tor declined 10 be interviewed.
Mr. Lorimer has been absent from
Washington for several weeks on account
OF the Illinois scandal.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
ITALIAN MURDER A MYSTERY.

New York, May 22.-The mutllated body
OF an Italian was found tonight lying
IN the Paerdegat woods. back Of the
Flatbush water works. He was sixty
years old. He wore no shoes.
The face was badly cut The nose had
been sliced off. and there were stab
wounds In both cheeks, the throat. and
on the abdomen Under the body the
police found long butcher knife. which
had been ground down TO a slender blade
with very sharp edge and sharp point.
This knife was sticking upright in the
ground, and the body was lying over it.
Detective Tony Vachris, as he was en-
tering the woods. met an Italian coming
out and arrested him.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
HONEYMOON FLATS
BOSS SEEKS MATE
Inspired By Others Joy,
He Advertises.

Savannah. Ca, May 22-Unable TO en-
dure a life Of single blessedness while
forced daily 10 observe the happiness Of
the married couples about him. Joseph
Keening. wealthy real estate owner OF
BrOOkline, Mass, has advertised for a
wife to occupy with him the only woman
less apartment IN Honeymoon Flats"
Mr.. keeuing is the owner OF the fats.
which were built two years ago for spec
ulatiye purposes. After their erection
they filed rapidly with newly married
couples. who gave the apartments a dis
tinCtion OF their own and a name.
None Of the apartments has ever been
empty since their erection. and nobody
has lived in them except brides, with the
one exception Of Mr.. Keening
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
TOM TAGGART TALKS.
AVOwS Himself Supporter of Gov.
Marshall for President.

In an interview last night Tom Tag
CART. OF Indiana, avOwed himself a sup
porter Of Gov. Marshall for President.
and predicted the Indiana delegation
would be instructed for him.
Kern will be elected Senator" said
Mr. Taggart I say now, as I said in
the State convention. that John Kern
was the logical candidate FOR Senator,
and no person was better pleased over
his nomination than ! was"
Mr.. Taggart gave a dinner at the New
Willard Hotel last night TO eleven Demo
cratic members OF the House from In
diana. The Indianan explained that his
visit to Washington was Of a purely
social character. and without political
significance.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
REBELS RETALIATE
FOR GUNBOAT LOSS
Capture Supply Train and
BeSiege Rama.

Biuefelds. May 22-It is stated here
that a small force Of insurgents. under
Gen. Jena. made a feint. with slight
loss. in front OF the government force.
commanded by Gen. Chavarias, and by
this means covered operations in the
rear. where. commanded by Gen. Mon
cada. they cut the communication OK the
Madriz columns with Muelle de Los
Buenes, forty miles west OF Rama.
The insurgents captured ammunition
and supply trains and destroyed 10000
rifles and qu.ck-fre cartridges. The en-
tire insurgent force IS now said 10 be
attacking Rama, where there is neither
food nor ammunition The Madrizists
are said 10 be surrounded. Il IS expected
by the insurgent sympathizers that news
OF the surrender OF Rama will be re-
ceived shortly.
Mr.. Mofat the consul al Bluedelds. re-
ports 20 the State Department under date
OF May y that there have been TWO
days fighting near Rama. in which the
Estrada forces lost fourteen killed and
twenty-nine wounded. who have been
brought 70 BluefeIds. Casualties OF the
Nadriz forces are not known Gen. Mona
retired 10 his lntrenchmeuts after the
fight Large quantities Of provisions and
said TO be the entire stores
OF the Madriz forces al this point are
said % have been captured by Gen.
Monoada, also OF the Estrada faction.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
COMMUNE GRAVES DECORATED.
Paris Police Forced 10 Use Clubs Mt
Demonstration

Paris, May 22-Many who played an
active role in the commune Of IS7l went
10 the Mont Parnasso Cemetery this
afternoon TO deposit wreaths on the com
mon grave where hundreds OF the com
munists were buried. They carried red
flags. and some Of their number made
infammatory speeches. eulogizlng the
commune. The police intervene9 and a
scuffie followed, in which a number Of
the demonstrants received broken heads.
Arrests were made
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
TAFT RIDES IN RAIN.
Els Brother and Capt Butt Accom-.
pany Him in Auto.

In spite Of the rain that fairly flooded
the Capital for several hours yesterday
afternoon. President Taft took a long
automobile ride through the streets and
the countryside.
His brother, c. P. Taft. Of Cincinnati.
and Capt A. Butt went with the Presl-
dent
Charles P. TAFT will not be personally
active IN the Ohio campaign this year. He
has made plans 10 sail for Europe a
week from next Saturday. and Will be
away until just before the election. Mr..
Taft will leave for Cincinnati to-day.
Mr.. Taft's absence Is construed by Ohio
Republicans here as rather significant. It
indicates, they believe, that he viii not
enter the race for the Senate TO succeed
Senator Dick.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
RAIN THWARTS DE LESSEPS.

London, May 22.-Owing to a stir wind
and a haze to-day. Jacques de Lessons.
the aviator, who yesterday crossed the
English Channel from Calais to Dover f,
a monOplane. decided not to attemrt IN
make the return flight He went back in
the French torpedo boat, which was de-
tailed 20 accompany him on his flight
to England, leaving his aeroplsNe
TO be packed and shipped home. D.s-
patches from Calais state that when he
arrived there the people gave him an
reception.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
HALLEY'S COMET.
DAILY BULLETIN.

May 23.-HalIey's comet
sets to-day at 1923 p, m, and
tomorrow at 10 "a p. m. Sun
sets at 7:13. Comets speed
to-day is about 1,601 miles a
minute. To-night's total
eclipse Of the moon will COM
mence one hour before the
comet sets, Eastern time; two
hours before, Central time;
three hours before, Mountain
time; four hours before, Pa
cifc time. Comet s degrees
south of where the sun is
July q.
Copyright. 1910. By Frederic Campbell. Sc d.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
SHOOTS UP TRAIN IN SLEEP.
Passenger Is Overpowered After
HaIlucinatiOn.

indianapolis. May William J. MuI-
key. en- route from North Carolina 10
Missouri. was awakened at the Union
Station by the conductor of a PennsyI-
Vania train and told that he would have
to change cars here. MuIkey didn't seem
TO comprehend the situation. and when
the conductor told him he would have
10 leave the car he drew a pistol and
began firing right and left.
Five chambers Of his pistol we're dis
charged before he could be overpowered,
one bullet entering the thigh of a pas
senger making a serious wound. With the
nrst shot the women in the car began
20 scream, men ducked under the seats,
ana several persons went headIong out OF
the window
crowds in the station scampered in
every direction. Mulkey was arrested,
ana said he thought he was being at
tacKed and that his life was in danger.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
CRYSTALS FALL FROM SKY.
Comet Associated with Strange
Shower I'm Iowa

Essex. Iowa, May 22.-Supposedly due
in some manner 10 the comet. g shower
Of small crystals occurred in Essex last
Thursday afternoon. Boxes Of the peb-
bles have been sent TO the State geolo-
gists for examination. The shower came
up late in the afternoon. and appeared
at first as a light mist or rain.
At the time the sky was perfectly
clear. For several minutes particles OF
stone, accompanied by a light ash or
dust. fairly rained down, but not with
force sufficient enough TO cause any dam
age
The little stones are only one-third as
large as pea and perfectly transparent
and water white
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
MUST SUPPORT RICH WIVES.
Court Rules that Husbands Are
Liable, Even II Poorer.

Detroit May 22-Judge stein has ruled
that Fred Stahl who has a salary" Of
s. week, must support his wife. who
has an income Of $500 a month. StahTs
attorneys contention was that the hus-
band did not have 10 support his wife
because she had means OF her own. At
torney Charles z. Benedict, for the WON
an. rid!culed this contention, and Justice
stein observed:
IF I should hold that view I would
have every woman with a little property
Of her own down here. II would be
snap for the lazy husband. indeed. The
woman with property is entitled to the
same protection that her less fortunate
sister enjoys In either case. a husband.
If he is Of sufficient ability. must sup
port his wife according 10 his means"
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
BUYS TEXAS PACIFIC.
R. H. Baker Plans Syndicate for
Lone Star State.

Austin, Tex. May pr. H. Baker. for
mer president OF the Trinity and Brazos
Railroad, who is now IN New York. tele-
graphed his secretary. Roy Taylor. here
to-day that he is the purchaser OF the
Texas Central Railroad, and authorized
him to make public the information.
Mr.. Baker says tina he bought the road
on May Is, and paid FOR Il with checks
upon Texas banks
He will organize a syndicate OF Texas
men TO take over and operate the prop
erty as an independent enterprise.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.

Pages.
l-Observe Sunday School Day.
Clouds TO Obscure Comet.
Spain Eager to Have Maine Raised.
2-Uses Moses as Example
3-Trinity Sunday Observed.
Railway Bill VIII Pass Senate.
4-Editorial
5-Society In Washington.
Tennis and Golf Journeys.
6-News OF Sports.
7-Feminine Notes and Fashions.
9-Wall Street Review.
Ready for Regatta.
10-Dr Goodwin Accepts Call.
Sermon by Bishop Hartzell.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
FAMOUS HORSE PUNCH" DIES.
Flowers from ROoseveltS. Wander
bits, and Others FIJI Grove.

Poughkeepsie, \. y. May 22-What
was probably the oldest horse in the
world. Punch" the petted scion Of a
famous line Of polo horses and himself
the cleverest Of his strain. died Friday
at the farm Of A T. Jones. In Hyde Park
Punch's carcass was inferred to-day with
all the respect and care that could be
accorded a human being IN the front
yard OF N1r. Jones home, where a monu-
ment will be erected
Punch was fOrty-fve years old on MAY
Il. He had not had a bit in his mouth
for twenty-three years. He originally
belonged TO Woodbury. Kane the po!o
player. The grave was half filed with
flowers, which came from the homes OF
the Nanderbilts. Rogerses. and Roose-
velts. and other wealthy residents near
Hyde Park.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
ARRESTED IN FAR WEST.
Marshal on Way Back with Woman
Wanted Here.

FL Paso, Tex. May 22.-In the custody
OF United States Marshal Fletcher. OF
Washington. Mrs. Josephine Dennis. a
woman Of advanced age. was taken
through here tonight. She was arrested
in Washington, d. G.. IN March. charged
with running a gambling house. but for
feited her bond Of $1,000. She was traced
TO Clifton. Ariz.. where she was ar
rested yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
NEGRO GOES COMET CRAZY.
Failure of Earth Destruction Given
as the Cause


Somerville. y. J., May 22.-James Kline.
a negro. formerly a Pullman car porter
is in the Somerset county jail here A
raving maniac as the result Of waiting
in terror for five days for the destruction
Of the world by Halley's comet.
policeman was standing on Main
street early this morning. when Kline in
scant attire, lOomed up out Of the fog
and AN past him, shouting that he was
being pursued by his mother-in-law and
the tail OF Haley's comet. When the
officer shouted. the fleeing negro stopped
suddenly and began TO pray.
Kline was a sober and industrious man
and one OF the pillars Of the A. NJ. 2
Zion Church He began his observations
Of the comet about week ago. after
which he went through the negro colony
warning his cOlored brethren to prepare
for the end Of the world May is.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
Charters Boat and Train
To Catch Mauretania.

London, May 22-W. ]. Chal-
mers, Of the firm OF Harrison &
Chalmers. engineers. received a
cable at Carlsbad Friday, stating
that his daughter was i'll in New
York With his wife he started
for the Mauretania. He chartered
a special turbine steamer from
F1shguard to Rosslare. Ireland.
and there engaged a special train
TO convey him to Queenstown.
where he caught the Mauretania
with three hours 10 spare.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
ROSSELL LEADS MIDDIEs.
Floridian May Prove Best Of New
Years First Class

Annapolis. May 22-UnoficiaI calcula-
uons by members Of the first class Of the
Naval Academy make il almost certain
that the graduating class Of the year will
be led by Midshipman Henry E. RosseH.
Of Florida
Rossel had a comfortable lead for the
first three years, and his standing in
this years work is very near the top
leaving little doubt that his aggregate
for the four years work viii be the
highest. Examinations for the first class
are still going on, but those obtaining
above certain marks are not required TO
take them. so that the ranking students
Of the class have completed their mark.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
SENATOR DICK SUCCESSFUL.
Delegates for state Convention Sc
Iected in Ohio.

Delegates Tor State Convention Se-
lected I'm Ohio.
Columbus, Ohio May 22.-Tabulations
were made to-day by friends Of Senator
Charles Dick showing that he received
the Endorsement OF twenty-one Republican
county conventions yesterday. There were
thirty-nine conventions held. In many OF
them men friendly TO Dick were elected
as delegates TO the State convention,
though without Endorsement.
The effort of Ex-Governor Herrick 10
secure the Endorsement OF his own county
failed II is not likely that Herrick can
make much OF fight for an Endorsement
by the State convention. The latest fig
ures show Dick received 146O0) votes in
the State at the late primary. being 65
per cent Of the vote cast. Dicks friends
claim he VIII have a clear field.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
Slight Quake Shocks Recorded

The seismograph at the Weather Bu-
reauN recorded slight earthquake shocks
between and o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Prof. Potter was unable TO deter
mine from which direction the quake
came, but believes it may have occurred
in South American country.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
CLOUDS TO HIDE
COMET TONIGHT
Only a Possibility of Find
ing Trace OF Tail.
NO HELP BY ECLIPSE
Wanderer to Set Before Shadow
Appears on Moon.
NO HELP BY ECLIPSE

At Twilight Hour of s O'Clock Nu-
cIeus of HaIIey's Pet VIII Be Less
Than Half Distance TO MeridiannI
Line from Setting Point Fifteen
Degrees North OF West on Horizon.
Rainfall only Coincidence.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District Of Columbia
and observation-disclosures to-day
and probably tomorrow; light
easterly winds, becoming variable.
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23

Attempts to find the tanless comet to-
night may be in vain, for the probabili-
ties are there viii be cloudy sky.
Should. however. the night be clear. tho
comet should be seen a little to tho
north Of west, and there is a possibility
Of finding a trace OF the tall streaming
away from the horizon.
The total eclipse Of the moon viii in no
wise add to the view Of the comet. for
the celestial wanderer VIII be out OF
sight some time before the eclipse be-
gins. which is scheduled to 10 at 1o.2
p. m.
The almanac schedule for Eastern time
in general foretells that the moon VIII
first touch the earth's shadow at 1916
tonight; beginning Of totality. at l2:C9
midnight: middle Of totallty. 1884; end
Of totality. 1888. and final exit from
shadow. 2.22 a m.
Eclipse from Washington.
Another time table states the begin
ming Of the partial eclipse from Wash
ington Will be 1923 p. m. beginning OF
totallty. at y midnight; end OF totality.
12.5l, and final exit from shadow. 2l4
a. m.
At the twilight hour OF S O'Clock the
comet nucleus will still be two hours and
twenty-eight minutes from the horizon,
or $3.50 Of the distance TO the meridianal
line from the setting point. Is degrees
north OF west on the horizon.
a chance break in the clouds tonight.
even with a poor weather prospect to-
ward evening might give a better view
Of the comet nucleus and some Of the
streamer than with the slightest haze
over a sky totally free from cloud forma-
tions. II may be recalled that the first
view OF the comet obtained
from Washington without telescope aid
was on May 4. when it was seen between
riffs in the clouds at the end OF a rainy
spell.
The best time at which 10 be on the
outlook is just at the beginning OF dark.
between and $50 .. m. because then
the wanderer is still relatively high IN
the heavens. The part Of the sky to
watch tonight will be toward the west
southwest. about half way between the
horizon and the zenith.
No midday photograph for sun-spot
was obtainable az the Naval
Observatory yesterday, and the thick
rain clouds at sunset and dark last night /
afforded no local opportunity for news OF /
comet developments.
Stretch of Rainfall.
The weather map made on the basis OF /
asst nights s o'clock observations showed /
a stretch Of wet weather to the West /
which will need two more days TO pass /
he seaboard States. The nearest high
barometer and clear sky area was in the
Upper Mississippi region.
What relation 10 the recent period Of
rainfall any comet emana-
ions may have are 20 be considered only
IN Incidental addition to similar inhu-
snces coming In irregularly recurrent
streams from the sun itself. so that a
'lunge through the comet tail would
The Washington herald., 1910-05-23
INQUIRY BY SPAIN
NOT REQUESTED
United States Knows How
Maine Was Blown Up.
FIRST PROBE COMPLETE
More Money Needed TO Raise
Wreck Of Battle Ship.
FIRST PROBE COMPLETE

In Official Report 20 Congress, Brig.
Gen. Marshall Says 100000 made
qunte for Work-Deep-seated Be-
lief Remains that Havana Officials
Z Played Part in Tragedy Which
Caused Spanish War.