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

The little son of A. ]. Sexton is
very sick with fever,
Sanford Peters, who has posi-
ton at Portsmouth, has been visit
ing home folks,
Mrs. Viola Copley was visiting
Rose Ferguson Sunday.
Robert Peters, who has been Wis
iting his aunt in Indiana, has re:
turned home.
The family of Mr.. Peck, who
have been in Oklahoma for quite a
while, have returned to West Yir-
ginia.
Lena Copley, who has been visit
ing at Ceredo, returned home last
Sunday.
Lula Pauley has been visiting her
sister at Chattaroy, w. Va.
Mamie Lynch passed through he'll;
en- route to Burrell Lynch's.
A. ]. Sexton, who has been at
Williamson, is at home.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
N. a W. Fireman Killed.

Dave Maynard, fireman on the
N. & W., was killed early Thursday
morning week ago at Borderland.
His train had stopped there for
coal. and he stepped down out of
the cab on to the east bound track,
only to be run down by an east
bound freight Both OF his legs we're
cut off. He was taken at once to
the Y, NJ. c. A. hospital at East
Williamson, and hal medical atten-
dance, but the shock had been too
great and he died within a short
time after reaching there. His re-
mains were taken TO mis- nome al
Dunlow for burial
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25


The Lawrence County Fiscal
Court recently ordered the sale Of
the two span of mules used in OPP
Grating the road machine. The rea-
son for disposing OF them was that
It would be cheaper to hire teams
to use on the machines than it was
to feed them.
The sale occurred on Monday
last, and was by auction to the
highest bidder. Willis Roberts
bought the larger span. paying for
them $25s.50. The small span
brought $4,000. VIII Young being
the purchaser.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
PERSONAL Mention.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


DR.. jerks was in Ashland Thurs
day
J. c. Hatcher, of Kilgore, is in
Louisa
I F. II. Yates was in Washington
City last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Rice were
in Louisa on Monday
George sehmauch, Of Huntington,
was in Louisa Monday,
Elliott Arnett, of spaulding, W.
Va, was here recently
DR., John swetnam, Of whitehouse
was in Louisa on Monday
n Miss Edith Marcum. of ceredo, is
the guest Of Louisa relatives.
Hiram Herr was here from Lex
lington Sunday to visit relatives.
Lucien and c. S. Kirk, of Inez,
| were here several days recently
James Johns, OF Williamson, was
visiting in this section recently.
4 Miss LARA Crutcher, of Central
city, is visiting Louisa relatives.
4 Lon wellman came down from
FPikeyille Sunday and spent the day.
Mrs. w. f. .shipman, of Ashland,
spent Sunday with Louisa relatives
Judge J. II. o'Brien has returned
from Holden where he visited his
daughter, Mrs, David Bird.
Herbert Summons, of the B. G. o
railway, spent Sunday with home
folks,
j. w M. Stewart, Of Ashland
spent the night of Wednesday Will
Louisa relatives.
~ Fred Moore, of Cincinnati, wa
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Hannal
r Iackey, this week.
Miss Mate Wallace, who is teach
ing in Charleston, was home 70
, W@shington's birthday.
Miss Florence Curnutte, of Cat
lettsburg, was the guest of Mrs. w
: L. Reid over Sunday.
1 John G. Burns and w. ]. Vaughan
: went to Frankfort Tuesday to at
tend late meeting of the farmers
Mr.. and Mrs. George Yinson an
Miss Helen have returned from
visit to relatives in Huntington an
Holden.
Joe Edwards, of Welch, and W
r. Beckwith, big stave man 0
! Princeton, W. Va, were in this cit
on Sunday.
T Miss Sylvia Parks and little niece
/ Vivian Garrett, who have bee
guests of Mrs. e. S. Dickey sewers
u weeks, returned to Scottsburg, Ind
on Tuesday. Mrs. Dickey accom-
Y panied them as far as Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
CHARLEY.

We are sorry to hear of the death
of uncle Owen o'Brien.
Rev. Albert Ratcliff has been
holding protracted meeting at this
place, and much good has been done
They have had 10 conventions. The
baptizing was conducted Il by Rev.
Ratcliff Sunday.
Mrs. William vanhoose is on the
sick list
Married, on the 18th inst, Mr..
Cleveland Hays, Of Wilbur, to Miss
Belle Pack, of Charley.
Bertha Pack is visiting Luther
Laynes, Of Ulysses.
Julie Smith fell and hurt herself
the other day, but is improving.
Somebody's Sweetheart.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
LOUISA.

Miss Jessie Stewart, of Ashland,
is visiting friends here.
Miss Lizzie Hatten returned home
Saturday after spending several days
with her sister Mrs. F. T. D. Wal
lace, Jr., of Louisa. y
Miss Emma Lambert, of Estep,
spent Sunday with friends here,
Miss Dot York, OF Ashland, has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. 0. H.
Kinner.
Several Odd Fellows from here
attended the funeral of Uric Miller,
at Adeline, Saturday.
Misses Mary Patrick and Goldie
Bellomy. of Adeline, we're visitors
her Sunday. DOT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
Hopclessly Blind.

Miss Dockie See, daughter of Fee
lix See, of this neighborhood, has
been told by an eminent Cincinnati
specialist that she can not recover
her sight. She lost it several years
ago, and hearing OF some remark
able cures by this occulist she, with
Arbie Wilson, a relative of this
place, went to Cincinnati last week
for consultation. After a thorough
examination the doctor was forced
to tell Miss See that nothing could
be done for her. The parties re
turned to Louisa last Monday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
Night Riders in Cabell.

A report reached Huntington that
the tobacco barn OF man by the
name OF Bryan. relative of Police
Judge Bryan. of that city, had been
destroyed by fire. The barns we're
located on spurlock creek, short
distance south of the Greenbottom.
The opinion was expressed that it
was the work of incendiarism. 1t is
said that might riders have done
some work in the adjoining county
OF Mason and some believe that the
burning OF Bryau's barns was some
more Of their work.
The loss sustained by Bryan is
approximately $4,000. and there was
no insurance on the building or
contents,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
Buys Business House.

Mr.. d, Brown, one OF williamson
leading merchants, recently made a
deal whereby he becomes the owner
OF the handsome brick building on
Third avenue, which he has occu-
pied with his department store for
the past several months. The build
ing is new and was erected by DR..
Sidney j. Tabor, now a resident of
Virginia.
Mr.. Brown has let a contract for
some improvements in the interior
of the building and the floor will
be lowered to the level of the side
walk. -Mingo Republican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
BUCHANAN,

Rev. Ball is very i'll with lagrippe.
Mrs. Alex Stump, of Walbridge,
was a visitor here several days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs, " C. Layne and
children, of Ashland, spent a few
days with parents here.
Mrs. John Fletcher has returned
home latter spending several days
with her daughter, Mrs. Dan Kinner,
of Garner.
Bud Hatten, of Louisa, was a
business visitor here Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Jesse, of Prich-
ard, were visiting parents here last
week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
DO You spen wei?

II SO, or IL not, go to the Spelling
Bee TO be held at the court house
Friday night and try for the prize.
A fine quilt viii be the reward Of
the successful contestant. II will
cost only dime, and the proceeds
go to the Christian Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
KENTUCKY.

John Ferguson, who is firing on
the N, & W., paid home home folks
a short visit recently.
Sarah Marcum was visiting home
folks last week.
Ivory See was visiting on Paddle
Creek recently.
Molly See was visiting her cou-
sin, Ida Bartram, recently.
Molly Meek is visiting at Find
ley, Ohio. An Old Maid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

c. 7. Rule has been selected as
trustee OF the jury fund for john
son county He is president Of the
Paintsyille Grocery Company and
one OF the leading business men in
this section. His appointment meets
with hearty approval
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

DR.. 2. A. Thompson. Of Pikeyllle,
was here last week, having brought
Floyd Burchett, OF Johns Creek, to
Riyerview for treatment III appen-
dicitis. Mr. Burchett is doing we'll
and will recover without an opera
ton
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
Tom Bosgs Died in Louisville.

Following an operation for appen-
dicltis the untimely death of Tom
Boggs, a prominent merchant Of
Blaine, occurred in Louisville on
Monday last. MIR. Boggs was an ex-
cellent citizen, and his death is
greatly deplored He left a widow
but no children He was Al years
old.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

The jury that is trying the dam
age suit of Sam J Crum against the
Louisa G Fort Gay Bridge Company
was brought here from Wayne on
Tuesday TO view the grounds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

The latest weekly to make its
bow to the people Of this section is
the salyersville Leader. published
every Thursday by r. G. Mink and
warren NJ. Meek. 1t is newsy and
looks wen, and 1t has the good
wishes OF the NEWS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

chane Gillespie. a well known and
lrespected colored woman OF Fort
tGay. died at Williamson on Monday
OF typhoid fever. The body was
bsOaght home for interment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Chauncy Ward sought to obtain
entrance into the house OF Mrs.
James Bocock and received a charge
a shot In the shoulder. Mrs. Bocock
used the gun. All in the town OF
catIettsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Boys Suits for Spring and sum
nier wear are now on display at our
store. All styles, all sizes, and al
prices from $3.50 to $500.
LoAR & BURKE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Our line OF Ladies', Misses and
chIIdren's Shoes are up to the min
nte In style. quality and price. Let
% show you. LoAR & BURKE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

y Augustus snyder, DR.. L. II. York,
Bob Dixon, NJ, S, Burns and W. d.
o'Neal we're In Wayne this week
attending court in the bridge case.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Ulysses Fitzpatrick, OF Webb, W.
Va. was brought TO the hospital on
Wednesday to be treated for rheu-
matism and liver trouble.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Miss Matte Wallace, who is teach
Ing in Charleston, passed through
here today en- route to Louisa to
rnend Sunday with home folks She
"a the guest OF Mrs G. F. Gallup
Nor dinner today. -catlettsburg Tri-
hume.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Mrs. ella Hays has broken up
housekeeping here and will go 70
Nahan. W. Va, and assume charge
OF the Club House in that place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Ray 9dtler, formerly of Louisa,
Is agAn a c. q o, fireman,
havdB run on the Lexington diyi-
ak For the past two years he
Z : been on the Big Four railroad,
!, Is in fine health and is doing
weIL
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

His Fannie skeeHs. the profess
ionai nurse at catlettsburg, has
gone 10 her home in this county to
rest.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

SirG c. I. Vaughan. who has
been dangerously III with pneumon-
IA. Is reported little better today.
Kanova Enterprise
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Last week Mrs. S. J. Justice was
hostess for the Finch Club, Yes
lerday Mrs, A. n, Hughes was en-
teriainer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

John Wilson has been appointed
postmaster at Ratcliff, this county,
yiee ] Reeves. resigned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

ms Q. & o. railway will double
track the Cincinnati division OF It's
line this season. Big improvements
win be made at Russell
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Tho latest from Mrs. b, p. Cas-
sady, who is at Robbins hospital,
Salt Lick. is that she is getting
alOug nicely.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
puRRs FoR SALE.

A pair OF 22-inch burrs, Southern
queen. in good condition.
YIN. Holbrook. Hicksyille, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Rpring and Summer Clothing
shoes and Furnishings arriving daily
~ Lear a Bnrke's
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

shsafe with Wallace. Life. Fire,
Accident, etc office near depot,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Having received our Spring Goods
we are now ready to show you the
finest line ever brought to Louisa.
Call and see them.
LoAR & BURKE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25

Mrs. cara Johnson has been quite
sick for few days with asthma.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
Big Sandy News
psiday. February Is, 1910,
Tho New Baby.

Thoy say be has
His Grandpa'a head:
He has his Grandma's chin;
Ho has the blue eyes
or his Dad.
Hia Mothers pretty skin.
II sll OF this be true, aiack'
II Is beyond belief
ilov all the family dote upon
This wicked little Thief.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1910-02-25
FOE SALE.

White Wyandotte Eggs. 10 for
$3.50. MRS. J. J. FAGG.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17

from a hastily built shed far down
the field and gazed at some nearby
trees. His sharp eye detected the
slight vibration OF a leaf as II was
kissed by n gentle zephyr, and he
waved his hand indicating that there
would be no fight.
At Belmont Park. Long Island, a
few weeks ago. 40-mile wind was
blowing across the aerodrome, chill
ing the few spectators who had not
deserted the field rather than stand
before tho piercing gale. Yet FIVE
aeroplanes including the largest and
smallest, the "Antoinette and the
"Demoiselle, essayed TO fly In the
face OF what was literally a gale and
planes built by the same men who had
refused TO fly two years before while
leaf stirred, climbed thousands OF
feet into the air.
The contrast was made possible by
tho wonderful development OF the
aeroplane which has marked the last
two years-James r. Quirk, In Pop
ular Mechanics for December.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
He TRIED
To STEAL
THE TRAIN
MONTESANO, WASH, BOY IL
YEARS OLD. JUMPS ENGINE
AND UNDERTAKES TO RUN
AWAY WITH A PASSENGER
TRAIN.


Montesano, Wash, Nov. 17.-Rob-
ert Stubbs, a youth oil II years, is in
jail here today chargedwith having
attempted to steal a passenger train
passengers, cars and all.
When Northern Pacific train No.
322 pulled into the station last night
stubbs jumped aboard the engine
while the fireman and engineer were
underneath 1t inspecting a leaking
valve. without warning the locomo-
tive started, and the trainmen jumped
from their perilous positions just in
time % escape death.
AS soon as the train was in motion,
Stubbs fed and the engineer brought
the train to a standstill. A few min
utes later Stubs was arrested.
Several passengers were thrown to
their knees and bruised. by the sud
den starting of the train.
Steps will be takento have Stubbs
examined by insanity experts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
CHINKS AND
JAPANESE
MAY FIGHT
CHINESE IN NIANCHURIA ARE
VERY BITTER AND TAKE EV-
ERY OPPORTUNITY OF NAL
TREATING THEIR LITTLE
BROWN BROTHERS.

Victoria, b. c.. Nov. 17.-Friction
between Japanese and Chinese in Man
churia continues to increase. accord.
ing to mail advices just received
here from the Orient.
Recently several Japanese were
injured by party of 80 Chinese po-
lice at Chintao, on the Korean Dor.
der. The Japanese were carouslne
at an inn, when the police opened
fire upon them.
Another Instance Indicative OF the
Chinese temper toward the Nippon
ese took place at Tonkon, where a
Japanese postman was overpowered
and his mail taken from him.
According TO the japanese consul
general at Mukden the Chinese vice
roy refused TO answer his letters pro-
testing against the Chinese attitude
toward the Japanese.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
THE ORGANIZATION oFTHE LEGISLATURE.

At least of the Mutnomah senatorial can be
inasmuch Senator's Malarkey Selling Abee
Keaher Locke and Joseph have indicated their desire to
for the selection of local
reached should OF elect
Munomah be It probable that
will and speakerhip the house of
representatives
Abbott A. Rushight that and 1t
Abbott of Of the
the speakers chair is
be difficult predicted nasmuch there are
number active candidates the field The list includes
Mahoney Morrow w Lair Thompson of Lake, w. H.
Mckinney Baker, Rusk of
Wallowa and Allen H. Eaton of Lane.
The above is the estimate of the Oregonan Thursday on the
proposed organization of the legislature.
While possible get the president of the senate for
Munomah county, the speakershp icH go to the couaG
The Republicans of the state little slow to defer to
of the political leadership emanating from Portland
1t has landed the Republican party in the ditch many times
country Republicans eery to fOLOl0 its ddUce.
may be that the country members will take both jobs in their
own hands-bossing the senate and house.
Above ALL country Republicans unwilling to hand the
speakership to the predatory grating class
Those who into the legislature to make jobs for friends and
relatives UiH for be asked TO take back
The Republican party faces charge of high taxes with
little reluctance and is shy of still higher taxes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
PACKERS
FOOL|NG
The PUBLIC
so SAY THE BUTCHERS WHO AL
so ADD THAT THE REDUCED
PRICES OF MEATS Is TOMMY
ROT AND INTENDED FOR USE
IN THEIR TRIALS.
LrNIrrn rnrsa lnAsnp w1Rn. l

UNITED PRESS LEASED wIRE.1
Chlago, Nov. 17l-Master butchers
of Chicago, explaining statements at
tributed TO ] Ogden Armour and 9th
er packers, asserted that all talk OF
reduced meat prices was tommyrot
and totally unfounded on fact. The
meat may be cheaper, but the de-
crease In price will never reach the
consumer, they said
One butcher explained the reduc-
tion talk as a move to divert attention
from Indictments. and curry favor for
the packers in the impending prose-
cuitons.
1.-The packers want to make the re-
taller the goat said this butcher.
I'VE are assured only by packers in
terviews that they will reduce the
price of meats. Let them sign a con-
tract, and agree to keep 1t for three
months, and see how quick the cut
will be felt by the consumer"
The butchers assembled in a regu-
lar meeting of their association here
today, and the cut In prices was the
chief topic OF discussion. The re-
tailers appeared angry at what they
termed was an attempt by the packers
to shift responsibility,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
NO MORE GRAY HAIR

1t is easier to preserve the color Of the
hair than to restore it, although 1t Is
possible to do both. Our grandmother
understood the secret. They made ana
used sage tea" and their dark, glossy
hair long after middle life was due to this
fact Our mothers have gray hairs be-
fore they are fifty, but they are begin
ming TO appreciate the wisdom of OUT
grandmothers in using "sage tea" for
their hair. and are fast following suit.
The present generation has the advan
tage Of the past in thar 1t can get a
ready to use. preparation called Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur. AS scalp tonic and
color restorer, this preparation is vastly
superior to the ordinary sage tea made
by our grandmothers, and it can be
bought for 90 cents and 81 a bottle at
almost any first-class drug store, or will
be sent direct by the Wyeth Chemical
Company, "A Cortlandt St., New Hors
City, upon receipt Of price.
.. O. PERRY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
ain the Hole He Goes"

A little Atlantic City girl was al
awe-struck but attentive witness al
the baptism of her baby brother
Not long afterward there was an
other birth in the house. Her big
maltese cat was the proud mamma
of a kitten. So little Ethel though
II the latest arrival was to have a
name, 1t ought to be given officiallv
and with all due ceremony.
Without consulting the rest of the
family Ethel carried the kitten to
the beach one sunny afternoon and
holding 1t under one arm scooped
UP a hole in the sand, which soor
filled with water. Ethel poised the
kitten soiemnly over the little pool
your names Fuzzy" " she pro-
nounced slowly. The Father, the
Son, and in the hole he goes
And in the hole he went.-Phila'
delphia Times.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
THE FINANCIAL OUTLOOK.

Indications that prices of products going down. and
that the will get little relief
Prospects that fancy for labor will suffer and the
prices of labor WiU not be so high.
The had unusual prosperity for the past ten
years, but Democratic congress boosts prices
Money will not be harder to get but the market for
curties will steader and bonds for railroads easier
Western Oregon going have larger expenditure for rail-
road construction than before.
Eastern and Central Oregon will have year. and
volume of settlers will go into that region.
On the whole Oregon expect splendid with drg
acreage of grain out than before
The fruit industry will not suffer from the general
shnage of values of products because the market is growing
faster than fruit can be produced.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
AMERICAN TARS
THROW MONEY
TO STREET KIDS
GuSIrrp PRESS LEASED WIRE ]

London, Nov. 17.-Sailors from
the American battleship Mississippi
were feted on shore here today,
Crowds of jackies chartered rubber
neck" cars. and. passing through the
streets, tossed coins to the throngs
OF unemployed that lined certain sec
tions OF the route.
Reaching the Strand. the crowds
became so dense that Fleet street was
blocked. while pedestrians were in
imminent danger of injury from
Agamins that scrambled for the coins
Finally the tars were asked by the
police TO desist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-11-17
TOLSTOI is
LOVED BY
RUSSIANS
NEWS OF HIS DEATH CAUSED
UNIVERSAL MOURNING, AND
THERE Is REJOICING TODAY
OVER THE NEWS THAT HE Is
STILL ALIVE.

UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE
st. Petersburg, Nov. 17.-Count
Leo Tolstoi is still alive, despite re-
ports of his death that threw pail
over Russia later yesterday. Ad-
vices to that effect from authorita-
tive sources were received today,
and draperies that were hung on
public doors were hastily taken
down
In the laborer's hut at Astapova.
which has been Tolstois sickroom
since his breakdown at Astapova sta
ton, the count passed restless
night. according to the dispatches
that reached here early today. Lat
er advices said that his temperature
had receded to 100, and that there
were hopes that he might again get
well.
The first dispatches telling OF
Tolstoi's death were received from
Prince OHensky, and were credited
generally. Theaters closed their
NSN
celled, and messages of condolences
from all sides were sent to the coun-
tess Tolstoi.
Messages that followed that of
the prince said that Tolstoi in his
dying moments had refused a recon-
ciIiation with his wife, and that she
h, oh "a m
These messages brought an express
sion of grief even from the enemies
of Tolstoi.
The announcement that Count
Tolstoi is still alive is causing kind
lier feelings toward him on all sides,
and It is highly probable that his
sworn enemies will forgive him COM
pletely should he regain his health