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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Mrs. Florence Bernstein was found
not guilty of numbering her hus-
band at Chicago, alter the jury had
been out twenty-five hours.
Returns from the State Democrat
ic primary in Georgia indicate that
John NJ. Slaton. President OF the
Senate, has won sweeping victory
for Governor.
Six hundred babies in go-carts
doll coaches and miniature floats
passed in review yesterday beforS
Gov. woodrow Wilson in the annual
baby parade at Asbury Park,
Speaker Champ Clark will soor
take the stump in Maine fol- the
Democratic ticket, according to al
announcement made last night q
Gov. wilson by National Committee
man Goltra. of Missouri. The Speak
err will come to Kentucky for the
opening of the campaign.
Bramwell Booth was formally APP
pointed commander-in-chief of the
Salvation Army to succeed his faith
err, the late Gen. William Booth,
when a testament of the latter was
read at meeting OF Army officials
II London.
after passing the legislative ex-
ecutive and judicial appropriation
bill lhs third time over the PresI-
dents veto the Hoase amended the
measure to provide a continuing APP
preparation for the Commerce Court
until March 4. 1913. and it is be-
lieved the Senate will indorse the
change.
Last week we published an item
about a bottle of whisky owned by
Mr.. Wells Johnson being forty-fivc
years old, and stating that possibly
it was the Oldest whisky in this sec
ton of the State. However, Prof. NJ.
j. Goodwin informs us that he has
a bottle of whisky that is fifty-eight
years Didn't Sterling Advocate.
Admitting the receipt OF $4,000
from John D. Archbold. OF the Stan
-dard Oil Company. in 1904, Senator
Penrose declared in the Senate that
1t was part of contribution of
S125.000 made to the Republican
national campaign with the knowl-
edge of President Roosevelt. Will
lam Finn, Roosevelt leader in Pen
nsylvania, was also flayed by Pen
rose, who charged that Finn had
offered 100000 for seat in the
United States Senate and has re-
quested Archbold's aid in securing
the place.
Pr-~,- ~.
The farmer who grows three ears
of corn where two grew before may
net be altogether public benefac-
tor. but he is doing a profitable
piece of work for himself. The news
from the cornfields is that three
tat, well-developed ears cn one
stalk is a very common sight. In
somo gardens the stalks have grown
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30


need them. Why shouldn't have
them? He has lost his right to live
the law says, and why, then. not
give me his perfect physical vision,
SO that | may live as other men,
not as dependent
Cashin has been disappointed
once. The execution originally was
set for July.
Or. Phinzy Calhoun is to have
charge OF the operation II Clay dies.
Here is the plan;
Clay's eyes will be removed Inn
medlately after he has paid the pen
atty. They will be placed in warm
saline solution and hurried 70 hos.
pital, where Cashin viii be waiting,
The cornea, the seeing part OF
the eye. will then be put In place OF
Cashin's useless cornea Then, DR.,
Calhoun says, the optic nerve. long
unused, will exercise its function,
and Cashin will see
II is announced that no successor
to the late Or. NJ. A. Seovell as
head OF the Kentucky Experiment
Station viii not be elected for the
present, its affairs to be conducted
by council instead
A Washington dispatch TO the
New YORK sun announces that Robt.
u. Henry. OF Texas asplres TO the
office OF Speaker. and win oppose
Champ Clark II the next House Is
Democratic
Kentuckians in Congress. with
one exception. win be at home with
in week after sine die adjourn
ment. according to present inten-
tions. Representative Johnson Will
be detained in Washington by Dis
trict OF Columbia affairs
II was announced that GOV. VIII
son will make a limited number OF
speeches during the campaign W.
j. Bryan has arranged to speak IN
the Middle West, while Speaker
Clark and Majority Leader Under
wood will make a number OF speech
es In the Southwest
Nov York. Aug. 22.-AlI world's
record for shorthand speed was
broken here to-day. when Nathan
Behrln. official stenographer OF the
New York Supreme Court. and form
erly official reporter at police head
quarters. wrote on an average Of
2Ts words a minute The previous
worlds record was 269 words a
Mr.. Behriu also made new
worlds record for accuracy. having
a percentage OF % $40. He was
awarded a silver cup. John d. Car
son. OF Chicago. was second, and
Charles l. Sven. OF New York.
third
Z Twenty-one writer's entered the
contest but the test was so severe
that only five qualified The dIcta-
ton matter consisted of lecture,
a charge to a jury. and court testi-
mony, the rate OF speed being re-
speetiyely 2Dn, 24o and $50 words
A small penalty was i'm
posed for each material error In the
final transcript. Behrins percen.-
age OF accuracy on the ESQ words
the minute matter was 9s 7-l0, ~
new record. The contest was con-
Quoted under the direction OF the
National Shorthand Reporters AS
sociatioh. whose annual convention
is being held here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

SO ;all that it is impossible for q
person OF ordinary height while
standing ON the ground to reach
the ears without bending own the
stalk. There will be no discount on
the corn crop in the vicinity by
Georgetown, -Georgetown Times.
The Prison Commissioners drop
ped ten guards. six at Frankfort an'
four at Eddyville, Their successors
were appointed.
The affidavit telling of an alleged
plot to assassinate Congressman
Ben Johnson was made public
names being withheld.
orozco. is entrapped by the Next
can Federals, according to dispatch
es last night, and the troops viii be
gin to close in on him.
Ohio candidates on the Republi-
can State ticket. after a conference
lasting all Afternoon. declined to
run as declared Taft men.
Capt. II. B. Grant, grand secretary
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in
Kentucky for many years. is so i'll
that it is feared he cannot recover.
Senator Bradley announced that
all clerks in the Louisville pension
agency, soon to be abolished, would
be rendered positions in Washing
ton.
Officers of the Burley Tobacco
Society deny that there was any dis
elimination against three Franklin
county members of the 1909 pool
who are threatening suit,
Thousands of mourners were turn
ed away from Congress Hall in
London unable to view the body o:
the late leader of the Salvation
Army, Gen. William Booth.
Gov Hiram Johnson. of California
vice presidential candidate on the
Progressive ticket with Roosevelt.
started out Saturday on a thirty
five days stamping tour of the
East
London, Saturday night was cut
off from the rest OF Great Britain
and the Continent and, for some
time, with America, because OF
fire which devastated the Central
office.
On the eve of adjournment by
the House, Speaker Clark felciated
The Democratic majority on the
work done by it, and predicted au
Endorsement by the country at the
November election.
President Taft signed the canal
bill, and sent brief message 10
Congress suggesting a resolution
which would declare that the meas
ure was not considered by this Gov
eminent a violation of the treaty
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 23.---John Cas-
hin. blind newsboy. is awaiting for a
condemned murderer TO die so he
can get the dead mans eyes.
But Cashin may be disappointed,
as Robert L. Clay. from whose
warm body surgeons expect to graft
the seeing eyes, is fighting for a
new trial on the charge that he kill
ed his wife.
Cashin submitted the plan him
self, and specialists declared It feas-
lble. When he heard Cashin was 10
die, Cashin said to doctor:
why can't You take his eyes and
put them In place,of mine?He won't
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Senator Pemose charged In the
Senate yesterday that George W.
Perkins. the New York financier,
had raised $3.OOo,OOo to aid col.
Roosevelt in the attempt to secure
the regular Republican nomination
for President over President Taft
at the Chicago convention. and that
attempts had been made to buy off
Taft negro delegates at $4,000 each.
A bitter debate was Joined with
Senator Poindexter. who defended
Roosevelt. John d. Archbold will
give testimony to the Senate com
mittee to-day concerning alleged
Standard Oil contributions to the
Republican campaign in 1904.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

have confessed that he was Killed
there.
A negro awaiting execution Mt
Lawreuceyille, Ga, stood in his cof-
Tin to deliver sermon to a crowd
OF a thousand people gathered to
see him hanged.
John j. Blaine, OF Wisconsin,
former supporter Of Senator Robert
NJ. La Toilette, announce that they
win organize the Wilson National
Progressive League,
Gov Woodrow Wilson has ac-
| cepted eonditionaliy an invitation to
attend the convention of the Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress
at Memphis, September 1925,
The Relief Committee OF Natchey,
Miss, wired Red Cross headquarters
at Washington urging that $4,000
be Immediately sent to that city for
the relief sufferers from the recent
floods.
1t has been determined that the
late Geronimos band OF Apaches at
Fort sill win be turned over TO the
Secretary of war with an appropria-
ton of s25o,ooO for such DISPOSE
ton as he may choose to make.
The State Department IL deter
mined 10 extend the fullest measure
OF protection to American ~, and
property in Nicaragua. and win soon
have landed under command of Adj
miral Switzerland the largest force
1t ever had there in time of peace.
Representatives sherley. Of Ken
lucky. and Fitzgerald, OF New York,
were congratulated on the floor Of
the House by Minority Leader Mann
as having saved TO the Government
$4,000, 0OO in the sundry civil APP
preparation bill
An affidavit was made yesterday
in the office Of Speaker Clark by a
reputable resident OF washington
that he had overheard plot 70 as
sassinate Congressman Ben 'onn-
son, OF Kentucky one morning
while riding on street car,
The blame for lack OF construl-
tive legislation by the sihty-seeona
dent Iatt, que 10 nus having Netotu
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

An affidavit was made yesterday
in the office OF Speaker Clark by a
reputable resident OF Washington
that he had overheard plot 10 as
sassinate Congressman Ben john
son, OF Kentucky. one morning
while riding on street car.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

The blame for a lack of construe-
tive legislation by the Slxty-second
Congress has been placed on Presi-
dent Taft, due to his having yetopd
several bills, which. Democratic
leaders claim. had they become law
would have relieved the burden Ct
the people.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

On the eve of adjournment by
the House, Speaker Clark felciated
the Democratic majority on the
work done by it. and predicted au
Endorsement by the country at the
November election.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Louisville. Aug. 24.-Sidney Par
IRISH. a foarteen-year-old negro boy,
confessed to-day that he murdered
his sister al their home in Jeffer-
son county two weeks ago, saturas-
ed her body with coal oil and set
fire to the house to hide the eyi--
dence OF his crime.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

II is announced that no successor
to the late DR.. NJ. a. scovell as
head of the Kentucky Experiment
Station viii not be elected for the
present, it's affairs to be conducted
by council instead
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

whitesburg, KY. Aug. ..--After
not more than three minutes de-
liberation the jury in the case Of
John Miles. charged with criminal
assault in the Letcher Circuit
Court, returned verdict of guilty.
His victim was a 7-year-old girl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Representatives sherley. Of Ken
lucky. and Fitzgerald, OF New York,
were congratulated on the floor Of
the House by Minority Leader Mann
as having saved to the Government
SSO,0OO,OOO in the sundry civil ap-
preparation bill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Kentuckians in Congress, with
one exception. win be at home with
in week after sine die adjourn
ment. according to present inten-
lions. Representative Johnson will
be detained in Washington by Dis
trict OF Columbia affairs
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

It was announced that GOV VII
son will make limited number OF
speeches during the campaign W
~ Bryan has arranged to speak N
the Middle West, while Speaker
Clark and Majority Leader unde--
wood will make number OF speech
es In the Southwest
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

A Washington dispatch to the
New YORK sun announces that Robt.
l.. Henry. OF Texas, aspires TO the
office OF Speaker, and will oppose
Champ Clark Il the next House Is
Democratic.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

London, Saturday night was cut
off from the rest OF Great Britain
and the Continent and, for some
time, with America, because OF a
fire which devastated the Central
Telegraph office.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Gov. Hiram Johnson. of California
vice presidential candidate on the
Progressive ticket with Roosevelt,
started out Saturday on a thirty
five days stamping tour OF the
East.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Thousands of mourners were turn
ed away from Congress Hall in
London unable to view the body o.:
the late leader of the Salvation
Army. Gen. William Booth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

The State Department Is deter
mined 10 extend the fullest measure
OF protection to American IL, and
property in Nicaragua. and win soon
have landed under command OF Ad-
miral Switzerland the largest force
it ever had there in time of peace.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

1t has been determined that the
late Geronimo's band of Apaches at
Fort sill win be turned over to the
Secretary of War with an appropria-
ton of s250.OoO for such dlsposi-
ton as he may choose to make.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Officers of the Burley Tobacco
Society deny that there was any dis
elimination against three Franklin
county members of the 1909 pool
who are threatening suit
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Bramwell Booth was formally APP
pointed commander-in-chief of the
Salvation Army to succeed his faith
err, the late Gen. William Booth,
when testament of the latter was
read at meeting of Army officials
il London,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

Six hundred babies in go-carts
doll coaches and miniature floats
passed in review yesterday beforS
Gov. Woodrow Wilson in the annual
baby parade at Asbury Park
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-08-30

The Relief Committee Of Natchey.
Miss, wired Red Cross headquarters
at Washington urging that $4,000
be Immediately sent to that city for
the relief sufferers from the recent
floods.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
2IO ARE DEAD IN
MEXICAN MASSACRE
Jefe PoiitiCo Takes RepriSaIS on
Raids by Rebels.
BUTCHERY BEGUN In JAIL
Secretary of Interior Promises Prompt
Punishment for All Who Took
Hand in the Atrocious
Slaughter.
3UTCHERY BEGUN IN JAIL

City of Mexico, Aug. 1.-two hun
dred and ten residents Of the little
town of Puruandiro, Michoacan, at
least half of whom were boys, were
slaughtered at the behest of the jefe
politico in June, according to a story
Just brought to the City Of Mexico by
a commission which called upon the
minister of the interior asking for
guarantees.
Members of the commission de-
clared the jefe politico caused to be
posted on the gate of the town ceme-
terry a list of the dead, which was
added to from time to time
Price for Soaking Town.
The sacrifice was the price exacted
by the jefe politico for the. sacking of
the town which had occurred several
weeks before by rebels.
The jefe politico was powerless to
resist the attack and, in retaliation,
ordered the slaughter, protesting to
believe that in killing the people he
was Furnishing the rebels.
Butchery Began in Jail.
The butchery began in the jail,
where all the prisoners were killed by
the guards Then citizens were
butchered The people became so ter
ror-stricken they refused to discuss
it and for this reason it was not
called to the attention Of the federal
authorities until now
The minister of the interior de-
clared the slaughter the most afro
cious in the history of the republic,
and those responsible will be severe
ly punished"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14

Scores of Sundays Games.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
No games scheduled
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 6; Philadelphia, 8 (first camel.
Chicago, 1; Philadelphia, 2 Second
game)
Washington, 8; St. Louis, g.
Cleveland, s; New York. 3.
Detroit, 4; Boston, 2.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Kansas City, ); Indianapolis, first
game); Kansas City, 2; Indianapolis. 1
Second game).
Louisville, L. st. Paul, Second game).
Minneapolis, 3; Columbus, 1.
Toledo, 0; Milwaukee, l (6 innings).
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Omaha, 5; Lincoln, o.
st. Joe, 10; Denver, Z.
Topeka, 5; Des Moines, (first game) !;
Topeka, 2; Des Moines, 2 Second game,
nine innings; called, darkness).
Wichita, Z; Sioux City. (irst game);
Wichita. 5; Sioux City. 4 Second game).
THREE EYE LEAGUE.
Quincy, 5; Bloomington. ..
Dubuque, 2; Springfield, 1 (frst game);
Dubuque, 3; Springfield, 4 Second game).
Davenport, 4; Decatur. (f1rst game); ;
Davenport 4; Decatur, Second game)
Peoria, s. Danville, 8 (irst game); Pc
oria. 1; Danville, Second game).
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
Grand Rapids, 5; GAINESVILLE, l.
Wheeling, 6; Springfield (ffrst game);
Wheeling, 3; Springfield. Is Second
game)
Terre Haute. 6; Canton, (first game) !;
Terre Haute, 10; Canton, Second game)
Dayton, 3; Erie, 4 (f1rst game, II in
nfhgs); Dayton, o; Erie, 2 Second garne).
South Bend, 2; Youngstown (frst
game; South Bend, l; youngstown, z
Second game).
Akron, q Fort Wayne, (f1rst game) !;
Akron, /; Fort Wayne, 3 Second game).
WISCONSIN ILLINOIS LEAGUE.
Madison, g.; Wausau. g.
Green Bay, 0; Racine, 1 (first game) !:
Green Bay, 2; Racine, Second game).
Rockford. A. Appleton, 2 (first game) !;
Rockford, 8; Appleton, Second game).
Aurora. 1; Oshkosh, (first camel !;
Aurora, z; Oshkosh, 0 Second game).
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Keokuk, 3; Burlington, l.
Hannibal, 13; Monmouth, q
Kewanee, 1; Muscatine, first camel:
Kewanee, 8; Muscatine I Second gamel.
Galesburg, 1; Ottumwa, ID (irst game) F:
Galesburg. 8; Ottumwa, 2 Second game)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
TEXAS AROUSED BY RAIDERS
Mexicans Pending Plea for
Federal Protection.

Austin, Tex, Aug. 12.-The secre-
tary of war has sent no reply to the
message of Governor Colquitt OF
Texas, which reported raiding by
Mexican rebels along the Texas Dor
der. The governor had declared that
if the United States did not offer aid
to protect the people of Texas state
troops would be ordered out to inferno
the maurauders or drive them back
across the border.
Sheriff Edwards of FL Paso county,
who headed posse to Sierra Blanca,
telegraphed the governor that several
bands Of Mexicans had crossed the
border and that mounted men would
be required to control them.
Four troops of state cavalry are at
New Braunfels awaiting the COVER
nor's orders.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
THREE CONFESS TN DETROIT
Two Aldermen and Another Official
Reported to Have Admitted
Charges of Grating.

Detroit, Aug. 12.-Tt was admitted
that Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd
has confessions of three of the eigh-
teen city officials under arrest in the
aldermanic graft scandal. Two con-
LESSONS are said to have been made
by aldermen and the third is accred-
tied to Edward Schreiter, secretary of
common councils committees and also
secretary of the American League of
Municipalities.
Schreiter was arrested several
weeks ago on evidence obtained by
Detective w. ]. Burns, charging him
with conspiracy to obtain money for
city officials in granting the Wabash
railroad certain street property.
Reports that the sixteen aldermen
arrested would waive police court ex-
animation and the cases be disposed
of In record time are in circulation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
AlRMAN IN 75-MILE GALE
Aviator Brown and Passenger Battle
Strong Wind Fifty-SeVen Minutes
But Land Safely.

New York, Aug. 12.-Fighting a sew
enty-five-mile an hour gale, with their
aeroplane dipping and swaying until
1T seemed likely at any minute to turn
turtle, Harry Bingham Brown and j..
Jordan Wilson, the latter a passenger,
and managed to make safe landing.
Flying against the wind, the aeroplane
stood still; going with the wind Brown
declares they made $50 miles an hour.
AT short periods the machine was
even driven backwards.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
Wisconsin Merchants at Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac, Wis, Aug. t2.-H. D.
Hill, president of the local grocers' as
ISOLATION, called to order this morn
ing the twelfth annual convention Of
the wisconsin Retail Grocers and Gen
eral Merchants association. Mayor
Wolf and E. J. Perry, head of the To-
cal business mems association, well
coined the visitors and responses were
made by J. H. Hellweg of Hayward
and A. D. Hermes of Racine, presi-
dent of the state organization Mr..
Hermes then took charge and the rest
Of the session was devoted to business.
Tomorrow afternoon, following adj
journment, there will be a boat ride
on Lake Winnebago and big picnic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1912-08-14
Retail Druqqists at Milwaukee,.

Milwaukee, Aug. 12.-The National
Association of Retail Druggists opened
it's annual meeting here today with a
large representation of the LOO af-
filiated local and state associations.
President H. c.. Shuptrine Of Savan-
nah, Ga, is in the chair and the dele
gates are busy handling questions re-
lating to legislation, organization and
price protection. The meeting will ad
journ Friday.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-05-31
JURORS
tcOntinusd from PAGE one,


the nexf morning 10 receive the first
payment Of the money.
~ reported "a Mr. BARROW the next
morning az his office. continued the
witness. fHud asked him for the
money MI, DaFfOW said that he
didn't have 80, but would ring Job
up ana see Whef thine he would be
al the office with lt.
IN "A few minutes Mf Hartman
came 81 and walked with barrow into
tpe next room. Sir Derrow then
came out, handed me d small roll If
Bills ard said nothing.
~ left the office, went 60 the eie.
Ynior and counted the money There
was 50 Gao iu currency one 81 ,O00
and aiX $500 hllia"
Franklin said he met White hand
"a Min tne snuncy a. they stood IN
SALOON and instructed him t. pay
Lockwood $500 and hold the BALANCE,
$40 said bc saw Campbell of the dis
trict attorneys office and Holm "a
detective, Watching as White loft
him.
White ana Lockwood chen came Up.
franklin said
After 40 had walked half block
north 90 Main street" hc continued,
Dctcctiyc samuel /. browne ape
preached sand placed me under AZ.
''Did you see me defendant there
az that emee' asked Ford,
Yes. ! aaw Mr. barrow crossing
the street towards us" was the reply
Did you speak la The defendant"
ne. ! dld not bat barrow said 90
me. Bert, they're onto gs That .
thc way ] rcculioct it"
Court adjourned at this time for
the noon recess.