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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18

week.
Mr.: and Mrs. Hayes Philips. Of
Deskins. KY, spent last Saturday
in town.
w. ]. Smith and S. r. Hurley. OF
clintwood. Va. were here Sunday.
Howard L. Burpo. OF the B. and
o. road. at jenkins. spent Sunday
In this city.
Walter w. Reynolds returned
Sunday evening from a professional
visit to Prestonsburg.
The Letcher Circuit Court is in
session this week. with Judge J,
r. Butler. OF Pikevllie. on the
bench.
Mr., and Mrs. Sam Coda. OF Hunt
ington. who have recently been In
volved in an intrigue in which the
Sneed brothers. contractors. were
also concerned. were formerly citi-
gems OF Pikeyille. Frederick and N.
X. Sneed. the two principals in the
case. are sub-contractors for a rec
lion Of the grade work through the
Breaks. and also spend much OF
their time here.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18

The office OF Jailer IL the first
l have ever asked az the hands OF
the good and loyal people OF Law
renee county. ask your vote only
Tor one term OF four years I do
not believe In n life tenure in Of
flee. believe II Is repugnant 10 the
principles Of all parties. There are
others who are entitled to recogni-
ton, and my idea is a four year
term is sufficient for any man for
jaiier. II you nominate and elect
me assure you that my acts as
jailer will be such that you will
never be ashamed that you voted fol
me. II elected-I assure you Will
keep the Jail and premises In a
clean and sanitary condition.
G. =. HENSLEY.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
PIKE COUNTY NEWS
Murder at Mouth of Beaver--Eiouse
Burned--Dead Man Revived.

ed their properties for taxation last
September. the very modest figures
set by the companies as a fair val
nation OF their holdings appeared
inconsistent with their enormous
loufputs and earnings; and seeking
proper adjustment of this matter.
Judge Stallard ordered the appoint
ment of a board of supervisors to
make a proper revision OF the fig
ures. The companies were greatly
dissatisfied with their findings and
appealed the case TO the county
court. In trying this case Judge
Stallard personally canvassed the
record as shown by the Assessors
books, and found that in some Ia
stances an improper adjustment had
resulted from the work OF the board
In rendering his judgment he
sought 70 strike a middle course
between both OF these extremes.
guided by a careful compilation Of
facts and figures. and thus satisfy.
in some degree. all parties concern
ed The companies, however. are
not at all satisfied with his efforts
At justice. and appealed the case
TO the circuit court. Judge Butler
of that court would have nothing to
do with it. saying that the statutes
confer upon him no power OF fix
ing taxable vaiuatiyes OF property.
1t was then appealed TO the SUI
pren,e court OF the state for final
adjudication. and II now awaits the
action of that body. which win take
place this fall.
Following are the assessments of
several OF the companies, accord
ing to their own figures. together
with the valuation placed upon
them by the supervisors and the
county courts final decision:
The Kentland Coal Co.: Assess
ed at s22s.645. raised by supervis-
ors to s4s2.s37. fixed by the court
at s4o5,ss7.
Chesapeake Mining Co.: Assess
ed $4,000. raised to s10s.o0o. ad-
judged TO $4,000.
Northern coals & Coke Co.: As
sessed s75.ol4. raised to ss2.s21
adjudged $4,000.
Mason Coal & Coke Co.: As
sessed at s1s.s5O. raised to $685.
SIC.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
FARMERS HOME BURNED.

The hand Of fate fell heavily up
on Hartman Robinson. farmer liy-
ing on Greasy creek. near the forks
Of The river Monday night, when
flames from an unknown origin
burst ont of his little cottage at
midnight and destroyed the last
dollars worth OF his earthly posses
sions. except his wife and several
children, and these barely escaped
with their lives
Mr. Robinson Is. a Woodworking
farmer. and by utmost diligence and
saving he had managed 10 carve out
a modest little home for his fam
ily. and this misfortune would have
been much lighter load upon the
shoulders of any -other man
A number OF the good people Of
Shelbiana have expressed the in
feufion Of doing something TO les
sen the great burden of the loss.
and we are asked by Mrs. Richard
Ratliff. ofGthat place. to say that
anyone who wishes 10 contribute
something toward such n beneficent
cause may reach Mr. Robinson at
Millard. Ky
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
F00LE-rHoMrsoN WEDDING.

Miss Pearl Thompson, the pretty
step-daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake
p Morris. was united in marriage
TO Mr. Arthur Poole. a young paint
er Of this city. last Saturday even
ing az The home OF the brides par
ents near the c. and O. tracks. The
wedding ceremony, which was per
formed by Rev T. J. Rigg. OF the
Baptist church, was OF simple but
impressive character. and only wit
messed by very few friends
This was the elimination Of 4
pleasant courtship extending over a
year. and. while Arthur was an ar
dent lover yet no one expected that
1t would ripen into matrimony. and
the fimid young man neglected to
ask the parents OF the young lady
for her hand until 5 O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon. The wedding took
place two hours afterwards.
They win make their home in
PikeVille.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
WHITES CREEK.

w. S. Kelly. OF Portsmouth. Ohio
is visiting home folks this week.
Mss Lizzie Mills. OF Tomahawk
is spending q few days with mel
cousins OF this place.
Eustice Fuller. who Is working IN
Ohio. spent Saturday and Sunday
with home folks.
Miss Mabel vanhoose and hel
cousin. Miss Lizzie Mills were vis.
ting friends and relatives in Kenov
Saturday and Sunday.
sherman Kelly was calling on
friends here Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Williamson. OF
buchanan was visiting her cousins
Maggie and Emma Fuller last week
Mrs. Jas. Lett. OF Kenova, w. Va.
was visiting friends and relatives
a. this place last week.
Mrs. Martha Fish, OF Hulette ID
visiting Mrs. w. N. vanhoose this
week.
W. N. vanhoose. OF this place
was transacting business in Cat
lettsburg Friday.
Miss Martha Howard. OF this
place attended church at shiloh
Sunday.
Morton Gilkerson. or Kenoya
came mp Friday morning and re-
turned Friday evening.
Mrs verna Hooser. OF Hubbards-
town was visiting her sister-in-law.
Mrs. Edna Hooser last week.
o YOU COUNTRY KIDS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
|HEAVYWEIERT BOZ
DIES. IS REVIVED.

Arthur Minis. the stxfeen-year-old
son Of Martin Minis. OF stone Coal.
this county, died from the effects
Of 0Eerheating Monday mornings and
was placed on the cooling board by
the undertaken where he remain
ed for two hours But RediviEus
seemed TO be the word he had in
mind an the time he was laying
on that hard, uncomfortable bed to
which -he undertaken had confined
him. and he suddenly raised up and
told his dear ones TO dry their
tears. because he wasan't going
anywhere. and meant all the time
10 stay right at home
Minis won the heavyweight prize
here on July Fourth as the heav-
lest boy under IS in the county.
he weighs 27s pounds
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

The train arriving here from She
biana Wednesday afternoon brought
several Pikevilie people who had
been to Jenkins. Among them were:
Attornies Alex Ratliff, Adam Chill
dress, w. N. Bowling. George W.
Pinson. Jr.. and John Adkins; Mes
srs- John and Willie johnson. ].
Mart Potter. W. S. vanoyer, James
Hoskins. Jere Robinson and 9TH
ers-
j. C. Jones and Howard Bower,
Of Shelbiana. were taken to a Hunt
ington hospital recently. where
they have undergone an internal op-
Grafton.
Francis D. McClelland, OF the Y.
n. c. A. printery at Jenkins, was
here attending to the shipment OF
some household furniture belonging
to his father, Monday.
Mrs. John Adkins. wife of one OF
Pikeville's carpenters. died last Mon
day morning after an illness Of sew
era months from complication Of
maladies.
G B. Helm. of Paintsyille was
here last Monday on business.
Some Of our teamsters seem to
think that our spick-and-span new
payements are ready for use. but
supt Myers doesn't think so; and
TO protect them while they are yet
green" the council has passed at
his request special protective or
d,nance imposing a fine upon the
use OF any Of the streets so far
paved until they have sufficiently
dried. and guard has been posted
night and day to protect them a.
gairst trespassers. But II Is the
intention Of the manager to open a
part OF the new pavement for pub
lie use to-day. These viii be in
West Pikeville.
Squire G. W. Elliott. Of Beaver
creek, the largest independent tele-
phone promoter in Eastern Ken
lucky. spent several days here last
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
FIKETILLE FLAWS
FREsrONsBURG AGAIN.

The PikeFiIle ball team went to
Prestonsburg last Saturday 10 play
another match game with the local
team OF that city. which has held
the undisputed championship among
the Big Sandy river teams for years
The playing showed wen for Pike
vile, and the score stood TO 5 in
favor Of the invincibie Presfonsburg
team
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
SOCIETY.

SOCIETY.
Miss George Phelps entertained
Miss Sallie Hurt to five O'Clock din
ner last Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hays have
gone 10 Jellico. KY. where they
viii be the guests OF friends for a
few days during Mr.. Hays vaca-
ton.
Mrs. w. J. Christopher and two
pretty little daughters. the Misses
Gertrude and Margaret. OF jenkins.
we're stopping at the Pike hotel
for several days this week.
4 Miss Leona Policy. OF EIkhorn
City. was the guest of friends here
last Saturday and Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18

1st NJ RsEs- 1safe Walter. Charles
Whesler znn Therman Ferguson
1acfsnn Dnhinz. snf Martha Is NJ
me hume IN n s Ross n this writ
iug Hnn win stay in orr nsigsher-
nnnn ssEsral days and visit friends
ann RELATIVES
Lewis 1ssmaster made q business
HID I'D Brusily End other parts of
IsaNr=nre county the first OF the
Eznninatas were patting the EO-
1sH m this creek ON the back last
week SCOOT-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-07-18
MURDER AT
MOUTH OF BEAVER

Miles Salisbury. a merchant OF
Mouth OF Beaver. was shot and in
srzlsfly killed in his store AT eight
O'Clock Wednesday night by Yves
Cambs- The canse Of the trouble is
sid TO be an old grudge that has
been standing fer Eears-
Combs came into the store few
mirutes before the tragedy in a
drunken condition and started a
rough house. according TO the re-
port Salisbury tried 10 persuade him
outside of the store He refused
10 go, and loudly threatened 10
shoot up the house Salisbury. it is
said then undertook 10 force him
ont. and he drew q revolver and
fired several shots. all Of which
took effect in the victims head.
producing instant death
Combs is yet AZ large
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
TIME WILL TELL

in the destroying of the great Gam boa dike. the construction of which was such a necessary part of the Panama canal construction. President Wilson in pressing the electric button brought so much nearer to completion the great engineering task which has been underway by this country for the past nine and a half years. The canal is not completed, though snlaI. vessels could safely make the trip for considerable more work in putting on the finishing touches remains ta. be done The separation of North and South America by q narrow strip of water has however, been accomplish cd and the great benefit swhich it will bring is only to be restricted for a short time
 However enthusiastic our 7nticiDa- ton of the results of the successful undertaking may be. it does in no way eclipse those of Phi1ipe Bunau--Narfi- la engineer of the French company which undertook it's construction He sees the importance of it when ne de- clares that it will be but two or three decades before the business which will be passing through the canal will demand that it be cut to sea fcvel. Such may be the conviction of ~sle who is committed to that type of a canal but even in his opinion it will he the volume of business which will demand it. Just what has been ac- complished or is about to be completed is probably for less appreciated today than it will be a decade or two hence. Then. will be best understood what was meant by the greatest engineering feat of the period.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Most Wretohed Part of 1t.

MT. Editor: The report of the re- celVer of the Thames Loan and Trust company is amazing when one of the bank commissioners, twice. over his own signature stated that the bank was solvent simply showing if he knew his business he was not exposing that state of the bank
 But the part of the report stating the amount of the school children s deposits, which averaged less than one dollar per capita, saved a penny or a nickel at a time, which must be scaled down perhaps 50 per cent or more
 What kind of an impression does this operation make upon the minds of the hundreds of little folks who, having followed as they have been taught, safe ways to save money. to wake up and find it was the way to lose it. Their very first experience at banking must impress them it is q fraud, and first impressions are lasting. It is a wretched condition which Heeces children and destroys their confidence in public institutions.
 1t is to be presumed that there is no legal way to prevent their sharing the loss equally with the other cred itors, but if 1 was the cashier it would give me pain to put 15 cents in the hand of a child owed 30 cents and tell him that was what men called jus tice.
 These children. somehow. ought to be paid in full. It is a shame to Nor Wich to have them lose
 Norwich, Oct 12, 1913.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
BLACK VELVET BRACELET

It has now become fashionable in Paris to wear broad bracelet of black velvet on the left arm. It fits the wrist snugly and is held in place by large monogram of small diamonds bedded in platinum.
 Everywhere one sees this one orna- ment worn on the arm with an evening costume. It IS far more conspicuous than a jeweIed bracelet and serves to cover the ugliest part of a woman's arm. which is the bone at the wrist.
 By the way, black ornaments are becoming more fashionable each day. The huge black velvet chrysanthen1u for evening gowns, the black oilcloth rose for afternoon gowns and morning hats, the black velvet bracelet at din- ners and theater and now Callot is using large pieces of black onyx jewell ry set with seed pearls of brilliants to fasten the front of a tulle bodice.
 One can buy these ornaments in Paris and attach them to the gown as one would rose. The effect is, inn mensely good when the gown is of white tulle or white satin, with drapery of silver lace. Too much black must not be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
CIRCULATION
FIGHT AGAINST PROFANITY.

In keeping with the demon stratious which have been made throughout the country in behalf of the movement against profanity. the parade of the Holy Name societies of this city and towns in this end of the state showed a powerful and healthy influence at work in an excellent cause. There is nothing more impressive than many hundred in parade in behalf of some worthy effort, or in opposition to an unholy and degrading practice. The movement is one which is widely ex- tended under the influence of many orSaniza lions. and this end of Connect rcut. in keeping with other sections of tho state and country has taken a74 admirable stand Such a parade means public acknowledgemen that a large number of men and boys have pledged themselves never to taka the name Of the Lord in vain and do all in their power. both by example and by influence to abolish all forms of pro- fanity-
 What can be better for any comnu- nity than to have such a movement under way. It is of course realized that they have entered upon an under taking which affords plenty of or Atf4 t4t-At- AtA to--atel-4tr IlIele-AiLlS CT fort but one with a most desirable purpose in view. It is aimed at a better individual life and therefore better community, and what is so well conceived is deserving of the greatest encouragement Such an army en- listed in the movement against the forces of profanity, through their sincerity of self control and example are bound to win magnificent victory.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
THE RAG RUG.

Somehow a bathroom rug is a more or less unsatisfactory proposition. It is very likely because water will splash upon it and damp towels and unslippered feet insist upon seeking it's soft surface. And so. from sheer san- itary necessity, the bathroom rug must be washable and from sheer Contranness a washable rug will slip and wriggle-at least nine out of ten do.
 But there is one kind that is more quietly inclined than most, because it is heavier-the old rag rug of our grandmothers' days. Cut an oval from some heavy washable material the size you desire the rug finished. Denim would answer the purpose. Then from strips of some heavy, soft, washable goods make an even braid being careful to fold in the rough edges neatly while plating the strips.
 The braid may be as wide or as narrow as you wish. and the strips cut and white, have one strip of white and two of blue, so that the rug will not show the soil too easily Do not have the strips too long. and have one shorter than the other This is to prevent them from becoming tangled in the plating, another strip can be attached to it neatly and the joining will be scarely perceptible.
 Braid only a short length at a time, sewing them to the oval piece of denim, which forms the founda- tion, as they are finished. Use strong linen thread and sew along each edge of the braid, concealing the stitches under the loose parts of the braid
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
MEXlCO,s PLIGHT

Much uncertainty is faced in the re public of Mexico at the present lime. There has developed a concerted op- position to Provisional President Hu- e-ta among the legislators. Coming at this time it is a situation which indi- cates little faith in the intentions of the head Of the government to con- duct a fair and free election The arrest and imprisonment of the leg islators. though subsequently, re- leased. the attitude of the unpaid sol diers and the success which is again attending the forces of the Corstitu- tionalists give the federal government little assurance of the good results which were expected to attend the election
 There fs a weakening Of the Huerta regime which shows how much out of sympathy is the provisional president and the legislative branches of the government It foreteus grave sit uation the consequences Of which are as uncertain as the entire course Of events fn that country. Not only must Huerta beat back the fast on coming tide gf insurrecti0n in the states in revolt but he has the addi- tional task of trying to bring order out of chaotic condition in the caDi- rai itself That a new crisis is pend ing in the Mexican republic is not difficult of belief and with matters going from bad 10 worse with such occurances. fl Is a matter If much anxiety not only to Mexico but 10 the outside world The republic needed peace and readjustment long ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
THE VALUE OF wlRELEss.

The wireless equipment required of all ocean going steamships has again justified all that has been claimed for It The service which has been rendered has shown the value oe the strict regulations which it was found necessary to apply to it. Tine saw ing of the great number of lives from the steamer Vo1turno, burning in midocean during a terrific gale is but an instance of the great protec- tion which wireless is throwing about ocean travel. It was but Q few years ago that steamship in such plight might never have been heard from, when rockets or the reflection from it's fire were depended upon to secure aid. It is only since the Ti tanic disaster that the importance of wireless service at all hours and on all vessels, passenger and freight, has been fully realized. It is the meet- ing of this demand which made it possible for the Volturno to summons aid and surround itself with a fleet of liners, which rendered all possible aid. The fury of the storm drivfa ocean has not been abated but all that man could do was rendered through the power of wireless.
 The Volturno disaster is only anoth- CT evidence of the great danger which fire is to navigation, and emphasizes the need which ez<sts for fire proof construction and the importance of prevention. Wireless removes much of the terror of the seas but there is plenty of opportunity for directing at tentiOn to the elimination of fire. During the calm weather the entire list of passengers and crew would have been saved but just what it means to have fire break out during a storm has been too vividly illustrated
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
The School Questions.


 MT. Editor: Please permit me space In the valuable columns of your paper on the same matter which MT. Cos grove touched on In the columns of the Evening Record-the increased cost to the people by consolidation of schools. In a recent conversation with one of the school officials he pointed out where the cost had not increased
 but had decreased; that the school tax levied in the various school districts did mott a,ke the whole cost, at it now appears. This is true, but with the por- tion which was added Tn town tax to that with the school tax there is an in crease to most of the districts of from one to three mills. The cost is noth- ing if we get value. But let us view the work of consolidation for it's first years work. The first step under con- soidation was to reduce the number of principals which was done in the Broadway, Falls, West Town, Bridge district, Taftville and Occum, also the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
usEIEss AS A sIIRslnv

Representative Underwood. who has been the house leader in the passage of the new democratic tarfff bill is not inclined to favor the repeating of the clause which concerns the granting of an additional reduction of five per cent on goods which are imported in American vessels. He opposes it be- cause he considers # is an attempt to do some thing for the shipping of the country.
 IL is the feeble effort which has been made in that direction which is the cause of the desire for the re- movai Of the provision. Jus+ how much of bungling j0D has been done on this part of the new bill is indi- cated by the fact that the putting i'm 10 force of this subsidy clause virtual lv means the granting of an additional five Ter cent reduction in duty on all goods Mir Underwood has stood for the adoption of the bill as fl left the house and for low rates, but it Is strange attitude which would provide an cpen-aF for lowering the rates on all goocS without obtaining the de- sired ala 10 shipping
 When # was hoped to appesse the demands of the subsidy advocates by admitting goods in American ships at a reduced duty there was no mention made of countries protecteI by treaties. Tn its final passage. how ever fl was amended so that ID roun- try having a treaty would be affected. T1asrnuch ns practically all countries have treaties or can claim exemption under favored nation treatment" t,.s intent If the clause to heir ahiprfn2 is lost. n Is situation whicn even sFr. Underwood should desire to rerne- 6v-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
FOR THE SCHOOL LUNCH.

Here is something the children will be sure to like with their school lunches next winter. Pare half peck of soft but sound peaches and mash them through a colander. Spread this as thinly as possible on a clean, hard board, or on large dishes, and place in the sun. Cover with netting to keep away insects, but do not allow the netting to touch the fruit. Examine every day. and when stiff enough turn. Do this several times until it is dry and p1iable; then sprinkle thoroughly with granulated sugar, cut in strips and sprinkle again with sugar as you roll it like jelly cake. Put in air tight jars. It will retain the real peach flavor.