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The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24
JAY o'DANrEL, SUIT.

webbyille school, division I, dis
trict IL, Goldie Pennington teach
err. The following is the result
Of fourth months examination;
Grade /, James Woods Sc, Estell
Jordan s5, Garnet Jordan S2;grade
III. Oscar Combs So, Iona Adams 50.
Liny queen 81; grade Ill, Dola Jor-
dan s6. Vivian Jordan 50, grade ~
Rose Smith Ss, frankie Wells 9S;
grade v. Wesley Combs So; grade
vi, Ward Womack Sc, Lizzie Combs
S6. grade VII. Chas. Woods 50 Ray
mond womack IS; grade VIII. Liz
zie Woods 80, virgie Jordan ~
Grace Jordan 81, vesse Woods 80
Hazel Graham So.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

This is the day OF little things,
A corporation has been formed
that will merge under one head
all the five and ten cent stores in
the country, and have a capital
stock of sixty-five million dollars.
That doesn't look like very lit
tie thing, but it is making a big
thing out of the little things
Twenty years ago there were
hardly any stores OF this kind.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24
OUR SCHOOL Department.
- Tp,CuERs AND PATRONS.

Examination questions will he
sent out from my office for the
9Th months examination, 10 be
held Friday, December sth, i0li.
These questions viii he prepai-
ea strictly ON the ftfth months work
as outlined In the Graded Course of
study and must he used by the
teachers and no other questions
may he substituted,
Teachers should consult the
Course OF study and assign each
months work accordingly. IL is
the only way to put your schools
on n graded basis as required by
law.
The attention of trustees, pat
runs and teachers is called TO the
law relating to enforced attendance
and suggestions sent out TINS
week by the County Board.
Neglect of duty either by trns-
tees or teachers will not be over
looked by Board.
In answer 10 numerous inquiries
from persons throughout the conn
ties having claims against the Couh-
ty Board of Education as To why
their pay has not been sent l viii
say again. that just as soon as the
sheriff pays over the taxes TO
the fund, the checks are sent out
IN claims that have been allowed
/ cannot pay off claims without
money. We had hoped that suifici-
snt funds would be turned over ia
pay off all repairing and Incident
al claims by Nov. ist, but for some
cause this was not done. so at the
last meeting Of the Board Noy. 20
we borrowed sufficient money tc
pay claims already allowed nnt
checks are being sent out Oh
same this week.
4
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Merely asserting that among
those who are available for the Det'
ocratic nomination Tor President
none suits him better ihap otliea
NJ, James, of Kentucky, William
Jennings Bryan. who spenf q ~
hours in Louisville, recently, de-
cline to discuss the relative abl'..
ty of prospective candidates Tor tbs
hi,b honor
I'VE have number of prosreF
sive Democrats who are available
he said, but no one ls aVahabl'
who is not a progressive, and "
mong the available none SUITS IN
better than Mr. James
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

j. N. Elliott, OF Wilbur has
sold his possessions at that place
and, with his family. has gone TO
Lander, wyo. Mr.. Elliott is a
good man and he and his family
viii be missed Regret over his
leaving is iessened by the fact
that in all probability his stay 'n
the. far West win not be very long
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Glenwood School. division I, dis
trict lO-fourth months examina-
ton
Grade VIII Matte Webb sS, Ed
gar Meadows 81 ~, Myrtle Queen
97 l-2; grade VII Minnie Webb 81
Arthur queen SO IA; grade vi
Mary Burks 92, Nora Hirman 81;
grade V Amanda Burks SS, Ollie
queen 80; grade ~, Clyde Sparks
.95, Mary J.. Queen 80.
The questions furnished by tbs
superintendent were very much ap
preciated. ]. f, REEVES,
Teacher.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

If Governor Mann. of Virginia,
does not weaken at the last moment
and yield to the demands of a
few wild eyed sentimentalists, Beat
tie, who brutally murdered his
young wife for the smiles of wan
ton, will have been justly put to
death before noon Friday.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24
BAZAAR DEC, 80.

The ladies' Of the NJ. L. Church,
south. will conduct a bazaar on Fri
day and Saturday, Dec. Sth ana
9th. The room in which 1t will be
held will be announced later.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

You can't keep country newspa-
per down. The Galloway County
Times. not having suitable roost-
er to USE this week, found cut OF
Maude Adams as she appeared in
Chanticleer. and used 1t. 1t answer
ed every purpose.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

GOV. Harmon has carried Ohio
twice in succession, the second
time by over 100000, largely in
creased majority. He can repeat
next year as nominee foe freS-
ident. He is probably the best e
quipped man for President that has
been mentioned. AS member OF
3 sCleveland's cabinet he learnd an
about the affairs of this govern
ment. AS Governor, as a business
man, and as lawyer he has gath
cred experience that gives him a
broad view of all sides of the
great people whose destinies are
largely in the hands of the l'rcsi-
dent.
~ underwood, of Alabama, and
Champ Clark, of Missouri, are also
good timber, but Harmon Is bet
ter located for making winning
race. Wilson or New Jersey, Il
not SO prominent since the recent
result in his own State. He Ii
also lacking in the practical eS'
perience needed by president. ~
a college professor he gained promi
nence and he is regarded as al
able man, but lacks the elemrnti
!, that will win in national race.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

& we may now begin to estimate
gle effeerethe elections of last
tuesday will have on the campaign
,baf next year.
The situation ip Ohio clearly
Jshows that with COY Harmon as
the partys candidate next year, ono
will be carried with its great elect
oral vote for the Democratic party
inevitably defeating Mr., TAFT.
Gov. Harmon has by his wise anl
able administration, not only gain
ed the confidence of the people OF
Ohio, but he has united all phases
and factions or the Democratic paf-
sty.
If continued. practical success
lis an assurance of further success
es along the same line, and VIZ
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Now all attention is directed 70
the next national conventions ci
the two great parties The Repub
lican committee meets IN Washins4
ton December II, and the Democrat
ic committee in the same city jan
uary s, to name tho time and plac-
es for these great gatherings
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

generally eoncede that the Democrat
ic hope for next year now appears
to be Judson ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of
the state of Ohio. From The Miami
tFlorida) Herald.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Resolutions commencing the clas-
slfied tax instead Of the uniform tax
State aid and convict labor for road
building in Kentucky, and larger
for the State Fair
were adopted at the closing ses-
sion of the Greater Kentucky Con
vantinn
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

The big gas well recently drill
ed in near Ashland Is causing con
siderable excitement II Is said
the united Fuel or standard on
Company has made a good offer for
the well.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

O. 4. stump has RESIGNED. as
postmaster at Pikeyllle and h. b.
Triyetie succeeds him. From
stump to three-legged stool Is
quite a change.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

As political prognosticator, Mr
Rufus II. Vansant is about the
surest one that ever came along
We were inclined to laugh at many
of his forecasts, especially in re-
gard to the Eleventh; but it seems
he knew what he was talking a.
bout.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Bessie shannon So "a. Peggie See
s4 IA.
The school has purchased 2s
volumes for library Division p,
sub district 2.
NORA ROBERTS. teacher.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

KENTUCKY NEIGHBORS.
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Edgar. son OF j. b Hopkins, OF
Huntington, age s. stumbled and
fell on railroad track and was
killed by train
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Louisa r. d. 4. Following is the
result Of examination for the fourth
school month;
Grade /, Mary Shannon rs, Rexie
Branham 75; grade II, Audrey
Fletcher 81, Gertrude Fletcher 81
s-4; grade III. Fay Shannon 50 IL,
Madgle See SO; grade Nv, Lou Isaac
|Ss-ll2, Gladys Shannon SO; grade
|VI, Leo Branham 7a IL; grade yII
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

All kinds OF Fresh Groceries AZ
Sullivan Mdse. Co.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Hieksylle school am having
great suscoss in my school. All my
pupils are greatly interested |
have had good attendance; held the
exaIxination last month The gem
eral averages are as fellews:
Bolyia Mckinney 96 5-ll Mae
esaffin 95 Ill, Stella Dalton 81
10. Dosha Hanmond "a l-3, jay
Chaffia SS 2-s Roscoe Holbrook 81,
Charlie HolDrook so. They are
working harder for the next exam
lnation.
MRS. DELLA DIAMOND.
Teacher.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24

Cordell School the questions
sent by the Supt. for our last exam
nation we're certainly welcomed
by all the pupils; they are all
saying. "Mr Supt. make ready for
our next examination.
Those making the best grades IN
the seventh and eighth grades were
jamie Moore. Hettie Swan and Rea-
son Swan Those of the fifth and
sixth grades were Lille Steel Susie
Cordle, Pearl Morris. Sidney Swan
and Dewey Moore. Those of the
lower grades were Virginia AIRING
ton. Mamie Steel. Phoeba Cordle
Alonzo Arlington and Lucy Morris.
Having the report cards. recon
mended by the Sapt. all grades VIII
be found on record by the succeed
ing teacher. There is no greater
incentive to excel nor greater time
ecsnomized for the coming teacher.
1 S. w. BUXTON Teacher.
The Big Sandy news., 1911-11-24
Established in 1000.
BIG BLAINE PRODUCE co.
II. }. PACK. Manager.
n.aia, In
HIDES. WOOL. FURS, RUBBER,
BRsss. COPPER AND ALL
KINDS OF PRoDuCE AMP
GROCERIES,.

We are exporters in raw tv--
pclls. We win give any trAs =
trader or hunter more for his
than he can get by shipping. sal
know how to prepare for London
sales. We are connected with tho
long distance phoc. Call us up hy
phone. We arv connected with five
different lines. Postofficc box ~.
blaine, KENTUCKY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
GLASS Will. SPEAK !.
NEXT IN FLUVANNA
Zones Booked for Fairfax-Dcm-
I ocratic League Sends Out
Circulars.

Announcement was made Yesterday
from the headquarters In this city or
the Virginia Democratic League that
representative Carter Glass will de-
liver his next speech of The campo Sn
foE United States Senator at Palmyra
on next Monday. This is the date of
the beginning Of the term Of the Cir
cult Court OF l'luvanna county.
Representative William a Jones will
sneak in mis- own interest at Fairfax
Courthouse on April %, FIN
The league Is sending out thousands
Of copies of the address o the Demo
Gratis Of Virginia, recently issued ana
signed by 100 citizens 10 voters an
over The state On tic back is print
cd All Hppeai 10 voters 10 pay their poll
taxes before May Z.
4 In addition, on tic front of the pam
rhlet is q quotation from II speech said
70 have been made by Senator Thoms;
$; Martin before the court clerks al
Ocean View last August and also a
recent cfitoria quotation from !,
Richmond afternoon PAPER saying thai
Martha swanson Byrd ana Flood "anl
their Intimate friends and supporters.
lpra ctically control tile Offices and pa
tronage Of his state
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
GENERAL EXHIBIT
is now ASSURED
Manufacturers Display Will
Soon Be Begun, Probably on
3g Main Street. Il.

Z Unofficially. it is reported that
enough subscribing members repre-
eenting the various manufacturing
companies here, have been obtained to
practically insure The establishment
of the manufacturers exhibit. w *.
Bache, who is working for the exhibit
along with a committee from the
Chamber of Commerce. is canvnssing
the manufacturers. and states that
with few exceptions he has met with
great encouragement.
M Within the next few days a meet
jnG of the committee will be held in
tho Office of Business Manager Dabncy,
of the chamber. at which time 1T is
expected that the amount OF snbscrip-
-tions will be large enough 10 begin the
actual work OF establishing the en-
hibit. Several suitable places In the
business portion of the city arc already
TN view. The location probably Will be
on Main street somewhere between
Eighth and Twelfth streets.
The exhibit will be modelled after
The Chattanooga institution, which is
understood 10 have proved Very sue
cessful il is proposed that manufac-
turers shall Keep their wares on eXhi-
billion In the building so that buyers
mny transact all their business under
one roof, thus saving tho time ana
trouble going from one establishment
TO the other. There will he no prorts.
the rental for floor space being pro-
portionate to the cost of maintenance
according TO the size desired
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
sTAUNT0N LIKES PLAN
system Gcncrnuy Approved, hut Man
nScr's Work Criticized.

Especial TO The Times -Dispatchil
Staunton. Va. April 2o.--Stnunton
has accomplished moro In tho way OF
public improvements under the system
Of q general manager Than ever be-
fore in her history. except when a
bond issue was made for such improve
ments. No bonds have been sold for
general improvements, and Set II great
deal OF street improving has been done.
Sewers have bee. laid and cNtendcd
and other improvements 81. various de-
partmcnts made, all at lower cost IN
Il period OF high pri- rs than over bc-
fore. The press and public opinion
here have approved the experiment
and regard the plan as cmincntiy pr;lc-
teal and economical. There has been
strenuous opposition from some
sources. but II has been In 4 very small
minority. t
This strong approval OF the system.
however, must be differentiated from
Mr. Ashburncrs administration OF the
office. Many who approve the system
and the results accomplished do not
altogether approve his methods and
it was growing opposition to these that
induced his resignation.
The plan was inauSurated three
years ago, and. so far as can he learn
ed at this time. there Is no likelihood
of abolIshing - office Unless the CON
tingcncy should arise that d man for
the position satisfactory TO the two
bodies OF Council could not be found.
The leaders In the Council have been
men who have all along strongly
favored a concentration OF the bus
mess Of the city and the disa pnoint-
nents felt by these in the develop
mcnts of the past few months seem
not to have cooled their ardor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
CITY'S MANAGER
RESIGNS POSITION
Ashburner Found Work Too
Strenuous and Wires Resigna-
ton to Staunton.

worn out by three years OF abor ,r:
inc unique position OF general man
asef or the city of Staunton. Charles
y. Ashhurner last night wired his 10
siehetlon from Richmond to the prc
sidinS officers OF both branches of The
city Council. effective Immediately. MIR
Ashburner. suffering from nervous
prost ration and failing eycsight, was
IN this city on his way TO re-enter a
hospital in Washing ton. where he ro-
Gently spent a few5 weeks.
Since Stanton determined TO nut
NIL OF Its executive affairs In the hand,
OF general manager, tho situation
there has attracted attention ali over
The country. The position has been
the subject of innumera BILE newspaper
md magazine comments. The Vir-
ginia city has been held UP In many
quarters as an example for other
municipalities, and, while the plan hax
not been recommended for larger
places. It has been regarded as sort
OF advanced step In what has been
called a commission form OF govern
ment.
II i84 WINS Uverworkcd.
Mr.. Ashburncr last night told The
Times Dispatch that he had been
working 800 days in the year. and
twentyfour hours a day. and that lie
could stand 1t no longer. It Was be-
yond one mans mower to do the work
he had been attempting TO do. and 10
do II satisfactorily. aud that he would
try II no longer. His personal rcia
tons with The officials of the city he
described as satisfactory and pleasant
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
LARS GIVEN
. HEARTY WELCOME
Visitors From Springfield, Mass,
H Come Up James and Are
. Entertained Here.

AFTER an all-day trip UP the historic
:! mes River. when they viewed win
interest numerous evidences OF thc
WORK OF their forefathers In cstab-
members of Springfield. Mass. Com
mandery. No. 6. knights Tcmpiar. ac-
comranied by their wives and families
arrived In Richmond last night ana
were the guests of Richmond Com
nhndcry, No >, and ST Andrews Com
mandrry, No. Il. lat reception in
Inc Masonic Temple.
ne Visitors We're accompanied to
Ilehmond by a delegation OF local
Tcmp!nrs. including Iimlncn, Com
nlandcr George g. l'rccdlcy. Of ST. An
drew'S Comnihndcry: Eminent sir j. r.
M&t,crn, OF Gommandcry No .; Very
Eminent lcnry Nj i;oykin. Eminent
Commander !. J. English Eminent Il.
= sutton, ST.. and SRA. ~. Baker.
Thc local Masons met the Aassachus-
cts larty ~ Ne IMPORT News and joined
theni ON the "Trip up the river.
Glrrn Hearty Welcome,
The sew Englnnders, Numbering
nearly 30 people. were escorted TO the
iiicilnond Hotel. where they will make
their Headquarters during tic stay In
this city.
rhe rcception at the temple las,
night. though Informal was ncverthc-
less impressive. The visitors we're
welcomed il! behalf Of the Richmond
Tenlrlars BY - G. Kennedy pas,
eminent commander Of Conmandery
10. 2. ana former Governor Andrew
Jackson Montague. past eminent com
iiiniidcr oi 81 Andrews Commanders.
\ huMc, iuncheon followed the recep-
iion
THIS morning the visitors viii take an
automobile sight seeing tour Of Rich
mont ana vicinity and they viii re-
turn - their hotel i'll timo 10 depart
for WASHINGTON. y. c.,at. o'clock
thia afternoon
The excursion TO Richmond is In
rident 10 an annual event Of the
Springfield Commanders. They have
| .isited Philadelphia. Baltimore and
other cities, and are now on The re
'urn journey home. They have never
before come to Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
ADOPT SCHEDULE
FOR PARK MUSIC
Committee Rejects Proposition
for Police Court Opposite
High School.

schedule for park music was
adopted by the Council Committee on
Grounds and Buildings last night. the
concerts to begin With the first week
in June, and continue for twelve
weeks. The schedule follows:
Observation-Disclosures and Libby Hill
Parks. to alternate. Tuesdny-Monroe
Park. Wedncsday-Ga Hill
Park. MISUNDERSTANDING Square.
friday-Jefferson Park. saturday ar
tcrnoon-Willlam Byrd Park
The night concerts are to begin at
$50 and close at 1890. and that on
Saturday afternoon TO open at 4:3O
and close at 6:30.
The report OF the subcommittee In
cluded concerts at Riverside Park. to
alternate with Monroe. but partly be-
cause Of cost of band stands and tho
confusion resulting from so many al
tcrnating places. 1t was eliminated, and
Monroe Park Will have concert each
week.
The ordinance transferring the care
of the Clark's Spring property to the
care of the Committee on Cemeteries
was tabled
No Court Ncnr School.
resolution transferring John
Smith School, formerly the old High
School on Marshall Street. between
EiSntl ana Ninth Streets. from the
School Board TO the Police Department.
TO he used as headquarters for Po-
lice Court was returned with the
recommendation that II he rejected II
being argued that It was not desirable
TO have nolicc headquarters and n
Police Court opposite the new John
Marshall High School.
/ Chairman Hutzler. of the School
hoard. and Councilman Fuller. OF
Madison Ward spoke In opposition Ia
the resolution. F
resolution was sent to the Council
asking authority to spend $4,000 or
the fund for Bryan Park. IN erection
Of keepers house. and the city E.n-
Eincer was Instructed to prepare plans
and secure bids for n reinforced con
crete dam for tho Bryan PARK lake
lie old stone dam having given way
In !, storm last year
the use OF the City Auditorium by
the school Board for High School com
inencemcnts on the nights OF June ii
ana 10 was authorized, tho John Mar
shall High School commencement 10
come now on juno Il. and thatFof the
coiored High and Normal school on
June is.
Bids for mechanical stokers for the
city Hall boilers were opened and re-
ferred to the Building Inspector for
report Bids for furnishing the once
Of the clerk Of the Hastings Court
Part 2. were also opened. and tho
Building Inspector ordered to award
the contract To the lowest responsibIc
bidder. i'7 N
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
LIMIT FOR WOMEN
HAS BEEN REACHED
Country Club Will Receive No
More Except to Fill Future
Vacancies.

No more women members will be re-
ceived by the Country Club OF Virginia.
except as vacancies in the existing
roll may occur at the meeting of the
directors of the club. held last night
1t was found that the limit of women
members. fixed by the bylaws at COO,
has been reached.
The opinion was expressed that I'M
der no circumstances would there be "A
change in the bylaws to permit any
extension OF this membership The
directors believe that the limit should
stand
There will be a waiting list from
this time, upon which Will be placed
all applications for membership. As
vacancies from the 600 now on the list
may occur, they will be filled by cleo
tlon from the waiting list in the order
OF the priority in which the applica-
lions were fled. This rule will not be
deviated from.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
WILL TREAT With
WEST vIRG INIA
State Debt Commission Ex-
presses Willingness to Discuss
Payment Of Interest.

ADOPTING the suggestion OF The
United states Supreme Court in its
recent decision OF the Virginia West
Virginia state debt case, tile Debt
Commission OF This State yesterday, in
session at the Jefferson Hotel expressed
lis Willingness to meet an official body
from West Virginia for the purpose
of entering into an adjustment of the
payment Of interest Beyond the con
slderation and passage OF resolution
10 this effect nothing was done By
the commission
II is evident. however. that no fur.
Their proceedings along this line can
he had for about two years, or until
after the next meeting of the West
Virginia Legislature True, that body
mas been called in extra session on
May lG but Governor GlasscoclS did
not include mention or the State debt
in his call. West Virginia papers say
this precludes the possibility of con-
sideration of the matter at the extra
session, and are upbralding lie GOV
ernor for not embracing this among
The matters to be acted upon
Attorneys May Confer. M
II may be, however, that ...e attor-
neys of West Virginia will feel called
unon 10 confer with tho Virginia COM
mission, with the idea Of having some
N'tts tHiSIhic 70 present to the CIT
l%cns OF their State when the lcgisln-
ture meets in regular session in 1918.
The United states Supreme Court.
when It gave judgment a few weeks
ago Tor Virginia for principal amount
ing 10 about s7.o0o.00o. said that the
question or interest was one which
might well be the subject Of nerotin-
lions between the two states Tho in
preston left By the decision was that
NE court desired the States to decide
ne matter of interest to be paid. and
70 relieve II from this burden. How
ever no doubt is expressed that in The
event OF the failure OF negotiations.
me court would proceed to render liz
Judgment on the proposition.
While Virginia is disposed TO ncccnt
me adImlonition Of the court. there can
he no doubt that She will hold on, Tor
a good slice OF the possible s3o non ono
interest. for West Virginia for a gener.
ation disdainfuliy refused TO treat wifi
inns state and drove the Thought of
compromise from the minds ar tho ~ :.
izens of Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-21
GENERAL SALE RETURNS
Did Not Visit Goshen, md Site Is Not
Yet Selected

Adjutant General William W. Sale
returned to Richmond yesterday after
noon after Il visit to his home in Rock
bridge county. General Sale did not
so 10 Goshen yesterday, as he had an
ticipatcd, 10 INSPECT proposed site
for this summers encampment of the
Virginia Volunteers. He said last
night that no location had yet been
decided upon for the annual manoeu-
vres OF the State troops. except for the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues Bat
talon. which will go 10 Basic CITY. as
announced in this paper yesterday