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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Pretty Evening Dinner.

Miss Felicia Patton entertained at
a sumptuous dinner party last even
ing. her guest of honor being Miss
Lucille Sullivan. very attractive
and popular young lady of Louisa.
who is a guest at the home OF C. f.
Gallup and family at Gallup Knoll.
The table decorations were espe-
eially attractive and a tempting
menu served In courses was partak-
en- of by the guests among whom
were Misses Letia Priehard, Eliza
beth Wittenberg and Lucille Sui
Cor. Ashland
Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Attend The Association.

The Kentucky Educational AS
sociation which win hold its next
annual session at Louisville on June
%, 26, and 81. 1912, was never
more prosperous. There was new
er a time when SO many OF the pro-
gressive teachers of the State vera
interested In its work. 1t has had
a phenomenal growth and now has
"a permanent membership OF more
than 1,200 members. Live education
al topics are discussed by men and
women who know. Aside from the
splendid program, the fine music
and the many other advantages, the
privilege of seeing old friends and
making new ones. and, in fact, the
privilege of being part of such a
meeting stirs the enthusiasm AMI
sends the teacher back to his work
with many new idea and many
resolution that the stay-at-home
never feels.
The fact that an opportunity for
attending the Association is present.
ed on very attractive terms should
appeal to every teacher in Lawrence
county The successful teacher Is
he or she who keeps up with the
procession: keeps abreast of the
lines. and up-to-now in all that's
new and good in the calling OF
eaching. You can attain and keep
his position only by mixing with
he lights Of the profession and
aking part, in your mind, at least.
n the discussions usual in these
nnual meetings. The knowledge
hus derived is one of the tools 4
our vocation, and good tools are +,
ssential to good workmanship. Be
in to arrange now to go to Louis
lille.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31

and easing curves and grades so as
to permit the hauling OF longer and
heavier trains. The most direct
route between the two cities is over
the Southern to Columbia, and
thence over the Coast Line via Sum-
ter and Lane. Between Charleston
and Lane, on its main route, the
Atlantic Coast line is already do
ing extensive reconstruction, includ-
ig double-tracking and bridging. AS
yet the Southern has not undertake
en- any Improvement work between
Spartanburg and Charleston, but
report from Augusta, Ca, says that
the Charleston and Western Caro-
lima Railway of the Atlantic Coast
Line is laying heavier rails for the
Clinchfield business.
There are manifold possibilities
which may follow the building of
this new line by the Clinchfield. 1t
will provide means of transportation
available for two mammoth coal re-
gions, the Clinchfield and the Elk
horn. Every railroad in the South
Atlantic States is therefore inte..-
ested in the new conditions which
will be created by its completion.
To the seaboard system the clinch-
'ield already means much. because
t can provide it with supplies of
'oal for its engines over direct
quite controlled by financiers. some
If whom are also in the Seaboaci,
While the same coal used to reach
he Ssaboard over other lines and
Continued on page four.) /
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Death Calls Good Woman.

Mrs Willie vinson died at her
late residence on Tug river rev
miles from this place Of Friday lssf
and was buried the following sun
day. The funeral was Conducted BY
the Rev. John vinsonf OF the Libcr-
~ street Southern Methodist church.
Parkersburg. and the Rev Mr..
Thornsbury, OF the M. L. Church
South, Russell, Ky. VI
Mrs. vinson's death, caused lby
is regretted by la5ge
circle of relatives and friends
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Watch The Dynamitsrs.

The NEWS has reliable informa-
ton that fish in large quantities
have recently been killed in some
of the creeks of this county. Blaine
has suffered more than the Others.
One man was seen coming across
the Fort Gay bridge with his sad
die pockets full of sticks Of dyna-
mite. Having possession of dyna-
mite should be held as prima facie
evidence of unlawful use unless the
holder was engaged in business
which required it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Lawrence Co. CONVENTION
Democrats Instruct for Clark, Vansant,
MCCTeary. Carter and Mayo.

Pursuant to the call of the Couu.
" Chairman A. o. Carter, the Dem.
oerats of Lawrence county met in
convention at che court house on
Saturday, May 25th The conven-
tion was called to order by Mr.. Car
ter who, in neat speech, stated
the object of the meeting. The con
vention was organized by the cleo
ton of Mr. John NJ. Rice chairman
and J. L. Carey secretary.
Upon motion committee of nine
was appointed on resolutions. After
short absence the committee re-
ported series of resolutions APP
proving of the call for the conyen-
tion and instrueting for Champ
Clark for President, for A. o. Car
ter, of Louisa, for District delegate
to tho National Convention, for
Rufus vansant for Chairman of the
State Executive Committee, for Gov
ernor McCreary for chairman of
the State Convention at Louisville
and for John G. G. Mayo as delegate
Tor the State at large to the Demo-
cratic National Convention.
After an amendment making all
good Democrats in Lawrence county
delegates to the State Convention ut
louisville, the report of the com
nittee was adopted and the conveA-
ion adjourned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
NCCREARY Wins.
Made Temporary Chairman Of
State Convention.
Rufus Vansant Chosen Chairman Of the
State Committee by an Over
Whelming Majority.

James d, Mecreary, before thu
State Democratic Convention. op
posing Senator-elect Ollie NJ James
for temporary chairman, won hls
fight by a vote OF 65S TO 557. WheI
the vote was announced Mr.. James
moved TO make election by acclama'
ton and escorted Gov. Mccreary TO
the chair on his arm.
Mr.. James made short speech
introducing him. Gov McCreary said
he regarded his election as vim
dlcation and a recognition that the
people felt satisfied in his ad-
ministration. He said he had no II
will for those who worked and voted
against him, He said II was up TO
Kentucky TO do her part In the elec-
tson OF d Democratic President and
predicted that Champ Clark would
be the successful candidate. Gov.
Mccreary said he did not want 10
get into the fight but felt that his
administration was at stake, and
that. through the urging OF friends.
he decided to enter the contest.
Gov McCreary was nominated by
Commissioner OF Agriculture James
Newman. MIR, Newman spoke OF the
unfair attacks on Gov McCreary
and the administration. He review
ed the life and political career OF
Gov. Mecreary, and said he had !
faithfully executed every public
trust The supporters OF Gov. Me-
Creary gave him an ovation after
his name had been placed in nom
nation
At the conclusion OF Mr.. New
mans speech ollie James appeared
on the platform Everybody thought I
he had recognized the fact that he
was defeated and that he was going
to withdraw from the fight and go
Ing to move to make the Governors
election unanimous lnstepd OF do
Ing this graceful act. however. he
put himself in nomination. thing
unprecedented in the political his
Tory OF Kentucky. The big Senator
,lect had the opportunity of hisAidfe
'or covering himself all over With
ylory. but he failed to embrace IL.
Rufus vausant, for State Chair
nan, won out by a big majority
Mr.. James campaign and its close
ire fittingly described in four words
Doom.
\Flume.
~ Doom.
Gloom! =
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
One Of the Oldsn Time.

An old time. old fashioned class
meeting was held at the NJ n
Church last Sunday afternoon, con
Quoted by Capt Frank Freese. 1t
was largely attended. and the inter-
est and feeling manifested was
great. At the South Methodist SUN
day school the captain spoke enter
tainingly OF his work among the
miners and in the sunday school at
Camel city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Ice Cream Supper.
)D'qpaassn pasn.
Gloom!

The Young Peoples Missionary
Society of the NJ. u. Church South
will give an ice cream supper Sat
nrday evening on Mrs. Guy Atkln-
|lon's porch. Japanese decorations
viii be used and the young ladies
|rho serve win be dressed in Japan,
Use costume. Ice cream and cake,
|herbet and fruit drinks will be
u Every penny you spend Sat
ffday evening will go to the most
Eorthy cause of church the
|pread of the gospel. Come and
hing your friends. The serving viii
iegin nj o'clock In the afternoon
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
BIC SANDY HONORED
JohnC. c. Mayo, OfPaintsYille. Elected
National Committeeman.

BY wire received at noon Thurs
day the NEWS learned that j, c. G..
Mayo was elected National Commit
teeman. The eight delegates at
large are Mayo. Gov. Mccreary. for
mer Governor J. .C. w. Beckhhm,
Ollie James. A. o. Stanley. Ollie
Young, Justis Goebel, brother OF
the late Gov. William Goebel, and
Congressman Ben johnson, The con-
yention adjourned at one O'Clock
Thursday morning.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
HOMICIDE At WILLIAMSON.
Edward Huff Shot and Killed by
Compton Stafford.

| Williamson was startled Thurs
fday evening by homicide commit
ted r. the heart of town, shortly
after Z o'clock Compton Stafford
assistant mine foreman at the Will
hanson Coal comany, and Edward
HUFF, contractor in the mines, were
the actors in the tragedy and Huff
was almost instantly killed.
Huff, who was known as dam
gerous man, had threatened to kill
Stafford for several days. He had
been drinking and for some reason
discharged one of the motormen in
the mines. Stafford had the motor
man reinstated and this angered
Huff.
After this incident it is alleged
that Huff continually threaten I'd
Stafford. Huff had pistol at the
home of Mr.. Kelley and several days
ago demanded it and carried the
weapon in his pocket. Thursday
evening both were in the companys
store and Huff called Stafford out
side.
The two went around the corner
of the building and Huff at once
began shooting. He fired only once,
the ball grazing Stafford's abdomen,
when Stafford got his own gun IN
action. Evidently Staffords first
shot was fatal as Huff fell to the
ground. Stafford fired several times
more. Sidney Huff son of Edward,
took his fathers pistol but later
turned 1t over to the police.
Huff's body was carried into the
company store, where it was ex-
imined by DR.. William Burgess. He
lad been shot three times, once
through the left breast, through
he left arm and through the head
he latter ball entering on the right
'ide of the face and coming out st
he back of the neck.
Stafford gave himself up toSquire
Ohm B. Maynard and was taken to
all. He made no effort to escape
nd as the witnesses all state that 4
e was compelled to act in self de- d
ense It is probable that he will be i
omitted to bail pending action OF /,
he grand Jury.
There were several eye witness IS I
the shooting and all agree that n
luff was the aggressor and fired I
rst shot Stafford bears an excel r
mt reputation for quiet. peace a
Bile. industrious man. Huff was /,
arried and leaves wife and a ii
lmber OF children. n
About three years ago Huff sh 4 e,
r. Ed Tabor at Chattaroy and was Il
mt to the penitentiary for two n
'ars.
Stafford was given a preliminary O,
'aring Friday before Magistrate w
aynard. All OF the eye Witness IS o,
sre examined and the evidence Of in
II defense that Stafford was ac- m
lifted. He was represented by At al
rney James Damron while Assis- al
Mt Prosecutor Stafford looked af- nj
: the interests Of the state.--Min- he
Republican, K,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
c. W. B. M.

The NEWS has been requested 10
say that the first session OF the
Christian womans Board OF Mis-
sions will be held in the Christian
Church Friday evening beginning at
7'So o'clock, The subsequent SEES
sions will be held in the Court
House.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31

There are some premonitory symp-
toms indicating an early meeting Of
the Dependent Order Sons of Rest.
uhe lodge room has been moved.
and several of the resident mem
bers have told their wives where to
find the hoe.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION.

On sunday last DR.. L. II. York
ent to Little East Fork, this coun-
!, and operated upon Mrs. Ed.
|ieen, widow. for the relief of a
Iinful and serious trouble. 1t was
|used by an inflammation OF the
|riosteum or covering of the left
Inporal bone. Mrs, Queen had
EN- Ill for nearly three weeks and
"a suffered great pain. Drs. Prich-
d and Hall were present and as
tied In the. operation.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Hour Changed.

The various churches in thls citr
nave changed the time of beginning
the evening services from I O'Clock
TO 1880. The change applies 10
preaching, prayer meeting and choir
practice.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
childen's Day. Next sunday.

The children of the NJ. Il Church
South have prepared an interesting
and appropriate programme for the
celebration of Children's Day next
Sunday evening The exercises viii
begin at 1880
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
Miss Margaret LaGkey a Member oI
1912 Glass Of Wells College.
The Trustees and FacuIty
of
Wells College
Request the honour Of your presence
at the
Exercises Of Commencement week
June Ninth to June Twelfth
Nineteen Hundred and Twelve
Aurora-on-C Cayuga
The Trustees and Faculty

Many invitations like the forego-
ing have been received in Louisa
accompanied by the card of Miss
Margaret Moore Lackey, of this city
Wells College is one OF the most
noted Of the schools OF the East
famous as places where young wo-
men receive a mental and moral
training of the highest type. JThe
requirements OF Wells are very ex-
acting. and the NEWS is glad to
know that the Louisa member Of
the graduating class Of 1912 ha.
met every demand OF the school and
comes from its classic walls a credls
to herself and an honor to her AIN
Mater.
Miss Lackey had been so thor
oughly prepared for college that she
was able to enter the senior class
OF Wells. and to complete its exact
Ing curriculum In two years. For
this ability Miss Lackey modestly
any extraordinary perso,
Al merit but acknowledges with
phasis her debt OF gratitude Il
home instructor, Professor II
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31

A heavy rain. accompanied BY
much thunder and lightning and
rain, visited this section MONDAY
afternoon. In about two hours an
inch of rain fell.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31

Unless the city council does some
ling to regulate or stop the OBJ
ruction OF the sidewalks by chill
ems wagons somebody is going
get hurt Several persons have
'rrowly escaped injury by the reck-
81 way some OF these vehicles are
IN. They are an unmitigsted nuis-
zee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
GALLUP QUARTERLY MEETING

Quarterly Meeting June End. ard.
az Gallup NJ Il. Church. A sordiaI
Invitation Is extended TO one and
all. "a ewon e
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-05-31
NEW DEPUTY.

At special session of the Law
renee County Court last Monday
D, d. Mcclure. of webbvilIa, was
appointed a deputy sheriff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
DIX To GREET DELEGATES
CONGRESS OF Association of
Testing Materials Opens To-day
STEEL RAILS BIG TOPIC
Complete Revolution in Usual
Factors Of Safety Provides
Serious Problems.

The arst session - the sixth trlennial
congress OF the international association
for Testing Materials vii 10 called 20
order ~ 20 o'clock this morning by Henry
~ Howe president % the international
association in tho biz reception hall 4
tho EuSineering Societies Building In
preparation for the opening. delegates
from an parts ~ America aud from prac-
ucally every country IN Europe presented
their credentials yesterday 20 tho cr-den-
tails committee o. tine association
II was expected that President TAFT
would attend the opening session and de-
liver an address Of welcome 10 the dele
gates. bat YESTERDAY word was received
that he would boz unable 10 attend. and
that General William 81. Blxhy. chief Of
engineers OF tho United states Army.
would represent him. Governor Dix. with
his stan Will be present AZ tho opening
session Tho Governor win extend wei
come 10 the delegates The cts govern
ment Will he represented hy Controller
Prendersast
yesterday was busy IA ,or the dele
gates. Besides presenting their credsn-
tials several COMMITTEES meetings we're
held on the main floor OF the Engineering
societies Building AZ Z o'clock In the
evening a formal reception for the mem
beTs OF the congress and the women &C
compsnying them was given in the En.l-
necrinS Societies Building under the au-
spices OF the American Society FOR Test
INK Materials. the American Institute OF
Electrical Engineers. the American So
ciety OF Mechanical Engineers and The
American Institute OF Mining Engineers.
Tho purpose OF thu association is 20 dis
cuss the serious problems OF structural
safety that have beer thrust upon the
engineers by tho tremendous advance in
industry and commerce within the las
few years. II is declared by the con-
gress that complete revolution Is taking
place IN the usual factors OF safety be-
cause of the advent OF the modern mon
ster skyscraper. the heavier bridges over
which 20 haul tho heavier trains and the
general increase In massiveness and
strength OF all engineering structures.
one Of the most important topics 10 be
discussed viii De the manufacture of steel
rsit Defects In the manufacture OF steel
rails have resulted IN so many disastrous
railroad accidents that both the railroad
managers and the steel rail manufacturer
have become alarmed over the situation.
Mucn time VIII be devoted to discussing.
methods for improving the quality OF rails
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
SALESMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
Writes to Wife. Advising Her to
Prove Legality of Marriage at Once.

Charles Nichols, sixty-ive years old a
salesman for publishing house. tried 10
XIII himself yesterday morning by CASH
Ing his throat and temple with a safety
razor blade in his home, No lsi West
lo2d street. Ills wife found him I'm the
parlor. with a farewell letter on chair
near by. The letter, addressed to Mrs.
Emma A. Nichols, read as follows:
~ once show YOU are my legal. legiti-
mare VIE as YOU are, and sister and
brother know this. Neither the children
nor yourself must suffer because | am a
suicide. though insane. NJ and n know
al about this. II. &. Scoheld, who is pur-
SUING me, thinks that | have only been
married once You know better and have
the proof Show the marriage certificate.
GOodby.
When artaigned before Magistrate
House. In the West Side court. Nichols
refused TO say anything beyond asking
for an adjournment until to-day. lie APP
peared In court with his face and head
swsthed in bandagks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
BOYS HAD COLER LOOT
Found II. They Say: Stole Il,
According to Police.
RANSACK BROOKLYN HOME
Elk Borough President Returns
from Auto Trip in Time to
Identify Property.

Two bows who. according - the police.
broke into the home OF Bird 6 tolc-.
former borough president % BROOKLYN.
snd got away With yslua5l.s amounting
70 about SD including trinkets belong
ing To the servants. were arrested a. they
were displaying their booty 20 "A man ~
tho Myrtle old Curiosity Shop. ~ 80.
u Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn. yssterday.
Patroimsn John r. Solan who mad"
the arrest. saw them showing bag and
a number OF piece ~ siivervare 20 inc
man behind tho counter. re entered.
and az he did tho man dropped the nag
10 the hoor
solsn took possession OF tho siivervarc
and the bag on which was = tag marked
Bird s Coler'
At the Adams street station. tho boys
said they were jane Smith. seventeen.
and Walter McCabe. nineteen.
They ernphsticany denied that th"v had
entered NJ Coiers home and stolen the
stuff. They said that while walking
along Prospect place they noticed tall
man drop the bundle and hIrriediy make
his departure Then they walked over
and picked Il up.
Mr.. Colers house - ~ New York ave-
nue. and Prospect place, and is one OF the
Oldest houses IN that section OF Brooklyn.
Al seven O'Clock last night. NJ. Coier,
who uas returning IN his automobile from
A trip 70 Croton Falls, with Mrs. Coler.
saw q light in the upper story OF his
house.
lie rushed upstairs and found the place
had been ransacked from top 20 bottom
Most OF the fsrnily's vsluaDles had been
placed In storage for the summer and
all that the thieves had taken away were
odd pieces OF silverWare and several UNI
brellas
Al the Adams street police station last
night. Mr.. Coler identified all Of the
things which had been found In posses
sion OF the boys a his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
AEROPLANE HONEYMOON
Captain Murphy and Bride to
Fly 10 Portland, Me.

Aeronlinc honevuoons arc surely p"
coming the vogue. n there - 10 sip
rvfvt now and Monday. those who hap
pcn 90 no iu tho right locality IN Manhat-
fan may -, trim little plane skim
over the skyscrapers With strong pair
- glasses they NAV discern inc ngures
~ two fur clad persons in the frai.
machine with face turned toward the
north and eyes or the shimmertng SKY
the honeymoon trail
Francis a. Murphy. captain % Com
nany 4 % the ON Regiment, vino lives
az No 80 East 18Th street Will oe ir
the drivers seat so his friends say and
with him will be the girl who az present
q, Miss Agnes O'Donneu. 81 No 10 Wesi
s5,h street. but who vii become the cap
tsiu's bride SUNDAY 40 the Church OF -
huthonv. in Sullivan street
Captain Murphy. who II an electrical
engineer. has been working for Ions
,ir,. ~ r. understood perfecfing an sero-
plane. and according go his friends u Is
a dandy Tn captain proposed 10 ms
lride-to-he that they take their hone
moon trip iu q Without tho slighte''
hesitation sine accepted The trip VIII be
,o Portland. Me. and the captain ~
poets 20 make his destination In twenty
hours
Tho evening ~ tho Wedding day the
bridal party vin be entertained az one
az the uptown hotels 90 an aeropian'
supper Amos, every edible bird thai
flies viii oe seen on the table and even
tho tables wiz be svung in the sif OF
invisible wires The souvenirs VIII os
miniature seroplanes
captain Murphy intends 70 leave Ne"
York with his bride early In the morn
inr Monday. carrying nothing hut hgh'
Jaggagc and Hight luncheon The cou-
PIE viii drop down at different places
and call on friends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-03
INTERBoRo LAWYER REBUKED
Court Declines TO Change Charge
Aeains. Man Accused by Employer.

John sherman Moulton. lawyer Was
rcbuked hy Magistrate Herbert YESTERDAY
IN the Morrisania court, when me onered
10 substitute q plea Of disorderly conduc'
against Joseph Frank. who Originally had
been charged with assaultinH Ed"sra
Flvnn. a special policeman IN the employ
~ the Interborough Rapid Transit Com
pauv. Moulton appears frequently ~ no
lice courts when marlborough employ eS
ere concerned.
II want YOU 10 understand that yoH
cant ran this court" said the magistrate
as he giared al Mouton. The lawyer be
cannc apologize and endssvored to explain
that the change in the complaint had
been made merely To facilitate matters
Make the charge assault ssid the
magistrate. and when the complaint hau
been filed out Frank was hello IN 500 LOT
further examination this morning. II ap-
peared from the. testimony that Frank
who lives at No. i2i West llsth street
fell asleep in a subway train and when
Flynn awakened him Frank struck the
special policeman in the eye