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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16
NOTICE.


U0nmissioner'a Letting Of Real
Estate.
Pursuant to an order of the
Lawrence Circuit Court at its April
1918 term win on Monday the
'26th day OF May 1913 at the front
door of the court house in Louisa,
Ky. offer for rent to the highest
bidder, until March 10. 1914 what
Is known as the Robert Ruggles
home place on Bear creek consist
fne Of 700 acres. excluding parts oc-
cubied by Theodore Ruggles on the
upper end and Robt. Ruggles. Jr.,
on the lower end, being about 200
acres excluded, In their possession.
Lessee will be required TO exc
cute bond with approved security
payable to me. r.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16
Notice 10 members Of Corn club.

have received this week from
khe State Agricultural Department,
two bushels of seed corn for dis
fribution among the boys who be-
dong to the corn club. 1t will be
given out to members of the corn
club. who has not yet planted their
corn, whenever they call at my Of
flee for it. until the supply is ex-
hausted. Each boy will receive
enough to plant one acre.
Cali for 1t at once. First come
first served.
JAY o'DANIEL, supt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

After a conference with President
Wilson Postmaster General Burle-
eon announced that all fourth-class
postmasters now in office, or can
didates for appointment to those Of
fices will be subjected to com
petitive examination.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

State Auditor Bosworth announc-
es that he will issue no more war
rants under the 1912 appropriations
until the courts decide he has no
discretion in the matter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

There is reported to be some con-
fusion about the contract for build
ing the bridge across Big Sandy at
Walbridge, this county. 1t seems
that no announcement has been
made as to the successful bidder,
and there may be considerable de-
lay in starting the work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

West Virginia is to celebate juno
goth the anniversary of its birth.
Wheeling will be the scene Of tho
festivities. An original ''pome" is
70 be sung, and it will be worth go
ing many miles to miss hearing it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

Ben Marshall. the newly appoint
ed Collector of the Seventh district,
Is the father of 13 children. all of
Whom live with him. Ben certainly
needs the place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

In a fiery statement issued from
the Progressive party headquarters
in Washington the Chicago confer
ence of Republicans in an effort to
reunite the party was bitterly de-
uounced.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16
ANYTHING IN A NAME2

A correspondent at Relief. KY.
announces that one Of the good wo-
men of his neighborhood was the
mother of another boy-her 18th"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

The General Mission Board of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
IN session at Dallas, Tex. fapprop-
rated $233.175 for. all departments
OF home mission work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

The $4,000 negroes holding Of
fices under the federal government
draw $13, 900, 900 a year in salaries.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

Rowan county progressives have
decided to put out a full county
ticket.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16

T. s. Thompson was called to
Paintsville Wednesday to look after
some legal business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1913-05-16
DELUsIoN OF THE WEST.

(Continued from page I'D
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
DISCUSS WORLD
TOUR PLANS

NEW YORK, July 14.-Plans for II
tour OF the world by the Giants and
White Sox after the present baseball
season have been perfected with the
exception OF one Important item. The
players Of the teams. II they want 10
ret around the globe. each must put
up. S:.j0n beforehand 10 guarantee ex.
rers"s. or course II tho promoters OF
the -torr mako money out of exhibition
Games IN American aud foreign soil
the players money will be returned to
iacm wien settling time comes. anu
here may be something to boot.
But Just now many Of the New YORK
nd Chicago players do not see VII,
hey should be asked to put up so
much as silver dollar. In fact, some
of them speak plainly. They, will no:
pack their kits and travel around the
earth unless the promoters pay every,
hing. Tradition shows that ballplay.
crs. as Il rule, never have displayed
caGerncss to dig deeply into their ow
pockets for trips OF pleasure or barn.
itorming tours. When A. G. Spaiding
took the Chicagos and All Americans
around the world In 1883 he financed
everything and probably lost some
money. But the players had no cause
fer worry.
Charles A. Comiskey. owner of tho
White Sox; Jimmy Callahan. manager,
and Ted Sullivan. chief booster. 10.
sether with Leader .McGraw of the
Giants. are aware of the unwillingness
CT some OF the players TO put up the
necessary guarantees. but they are not
talking for publication Just now. In
fact McGraw refuses to discuss the
trip until the Giants are sure of the
pennant and a slice of the worlds 81.
rics.
comiskey and Callahan, II is said,
have been sounding players of other
American League teams, with the re-
suit that II all of the White Sox re.
fuse 10 go under the conditions named,
the vacant places may be filed by Ty
Cobb and Sam Crawford Of the Tigers.
iris Speaker OF the Boston Red Son
and other stars who are not afraid to
take n chance. Hal Chase has mott.
fled Callahan that he will make tho
trip and so has Big Ed Walsh. OF the
Giants. Chris,y Mathewson. 1t is Said
Is sure starter, but Chief Meyers is
among those who prefer to remain at
home rather than pay their own ex
penses Professionally. ,dtii
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
RAMPAGE OF PIRATES SETS
EASTERN BASEBALL FANS AGOG

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE Giants
held the center of the baseball stage
during the past week. continuing the
winning streak that has put them far
out in front In the National League
race. but as another week opens they
ifcs' Gic possibility of serious rivaIry
from an old-time foe. Chicago seems
hardly to have an all-around strength
this year to give the champions a hut.
tie, but the baseball world is fast wax.
Ing un to the fact that the Pittsburehs
rave at last started OH n rampage tina,
threatens serious trouble for the clubs
ahead Of them.
Before the season opened the ri
rates on form looked 10 be a team
whose pennant chances were bright.
From one cause or another, however,
largely through ineffective box work,
they Jagged far behind until July 4
found them in fifth position and sev.
eral games short of the 800 mark.
Meanwhile the Giants had fought their
way toa commanding lead rs Philadel.
Eflia and Brooklyn declined.
lstPirates Show Real Class. y.
But the last 10 days have seen a
deridcd change. Clarke's pnen att
now carrying everything before them,
Yesterday marked their eighth
straight victory. They didn't lose a
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

game during the week and are playint
ball Of high order
1t is. OF course. impossible to tel
how long they will keep up this pace
hut an analysis IL the way they have
won their string Of straight victories
gives their friends cause for encour.
aGCmcnt. The pitchers are now ap
parCntly back in the form that causer
the stah TO BIZ clnssed on paper at
about the, best in the league. That tho
cam is batting well is attestcd by tn
q hits made during the week. wiiii
the fielding has been well looked after
AS the race stands today the Pi
rates are but two games behind the
Cubs and five and one.half to the rear
OF the Quakers. Far out In the dis
lance. 1t Is true, stand the Giants, to
whom many have been ready to con.
ccde the flag, The season. however, IS
but trifle more than half over, and
even 10 games advantage is not an
insuperabic barrier for team of the
Corsairs inherent strength. Not even
tfeit. warmest friends, Parhaps, will
claim the pennant for them, at this
stage, but most dispassionate obsc:".
crs viii be wiling 10 conccde them a
chance at least the prospects are for
amore interesting race than appeared
probable before the Pittsburghcrs
struck their July gait.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
RAG TIME SWIMMING BARRED

CLEVELAND, o.. July ll.--''Raps:
2Hd backto-natHre dancing" must so.
So say 1000 Cleveland women, who
have inspected the municipal bathing
beaches. where the bathers splash
their way through such movements. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Detroit Z; Philadelphia ).
Detroit >; Philadelphia 4.
Washington !; Cleveland 4.
Chicago 3: Boston 2,
New York 3: St. Louis 9.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
SPORTS

Kunboat Smith. of California, and
Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, have
been matched to fight 10 rounds a.
Madison Square Garden, New York,
August S. ,as
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
HERE'S THE LATEST.

TARlS, July 1.-THE latest in va.
mems fashionable bathing suits dc.
signed here is Il silk sash wrapped
se"rral times around the waist ana
knottca In front. A broad hrimmcI
straw hat completes the outfit.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

TORTER Ind. July 1.-two tramps
rrcstcd for vasrancy were set free
rhcn the constable learned the lock
IN the town Jail had grown so rusty
lie couldn't open II.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

frankie Russell, of New Orleans.
Knocked johnny Lore. of New York.
through the ropes in the eleventh
round OF their scheduled 29.roHad fight
at McDonoughville. La, Saturday, and
Lore was counted ont before he could
get back into the ring. Russell oil.
c'ally was credited with a knockout.
Lore and Russell are lIshtw6ights.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

Tenants who pay promptly, and who
take almost as good care OF your prop.
erty as though it were their own, are
to be found. It sound like fiction
but it's classified advertising fast"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
Standing Of the Clubs.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Saturdays Results.

Montreal-Toronto. rain.
Toronto. 5: Montreal. 8.
Rochester-BuffaIo. rain.
Buffalo. 4; Rochester. /.
Jersey Cfty.Bafttmcre, called in 9Th
Newark. 6; Providence, 3.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
WHAT'S IN A NAM E?

Shakespeare wrote: 9Th:
choicest treasure mortal times
afford Is sportlcss reputation"
Whether We are In business
or in a profession, whether we
arc large or small. If our sue
cess depend upon our dealings
with the public, a fair and hon.
est reputation Is indeed
choice treasure.
To have no reputation Is al.
most as undesirable as to have
a bad one.
Sometimes an enterprisino
manufacturer oranges to dis
tribute his product through an
equally enterprising retailer. In
t'ts way two substantial repu.
tations unite In a common
--ue". Each Strengthens and
fortifies the other. '-
The retailer who has not yet
enjoyed the benefits Of selling
nationally known article and Of
being helped by the manufae.
turer's "spotless reputation"
tackled onto his own Is overlook.
ing one Of the finer points In
latter day merchandising.
II you are interested in local
advertising for national prod
uc.s write to the Bureau OF Ad-
vertisins, American Newspaper
Publishers Association, World
Building, New York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

Boeston at Chicago.
New York at St. Louis.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Washington at Cleveland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.
No games scheduled.


Todays Games.
Pittsburgh at Boston.
Cincinnati at New York.
St. Louis at Philadelphia.
Chicago al Brooklyn,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

Promoters have killed tic goose that
aid the golden egg as far as Steubcn-
vile is concerned, and no more bouts
VIII be permitted there. Because OF
the bad odour the boxing game bus in
he Ohio city. even among its d6to.
tees, the lid has been put Oh light.
The boxing game exists In Ohio only
on snfierance. as It Is illegal. But
some OF the fights held there have had
the appearance OF not being on, the
i%vel. and so a grand jury Investigation
was started. since which word has
been passed that none will be allow.
cd. Some local boxers were scheduled
10 appear in ,Steubenvjlle Saturday
night, but the situation made It cxpe.
t!eht for the promoters to call it,ofhv
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

The Pirates have been without tile
services OF Wagner and Gibson until
the season Is more than half over and
hearly nj their regulars have occupied
the hospital list at various times
Wheat. Fisher. Stengcl and other
DodGer stars have been benchcd bv-
injuries. Miller Higgins of the Car
cinals Is now 4 bean ball victim. Tn.
fhii!ies are all shot TO pieces. The
Cubs, too. have suffered from casual
tics. Meanwhile the Giants ARE able
TO worry along without any serious
fetbacks on this account. McGraN
could lose couple of infielders. two
or three outilelders and perhaps a
pair OF hatterymen and still not suffer.
New York Is always strong when II
comes to substitutes.
Last year proved poor season for
the national sport, so far as the gate
receipts were concerned. The priaci.
pal reason was that bad weather rid,
died the schedule and held the attend,
ance down. Most OF the clubs this
year are forced TO keep their brighies,
stars on the bench owing TO accidents
aud many of the players slumped in
their work. This also produced a lack
o; interest and much money has been
lost. Minir league teams are lettering
all over the country, and were not the
majors strongly backed In financial
way they. too. would find II hard to
weather the storm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

Game To-day.
y. NJ. e. A. VS.. Watson Building,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14

-, .Hr HgHW AIT
Baseball fans not only In. Pittsburgh,
but all around the National League cir.
cult have suddenly shifted their eyes,
away from the New York Giants, lust
long enough to take one wondering
glance ut the Pirates, who last week,
proved the sensation OF the entire dia,
mond. Eight straight victories Is, al,
ways sufficient to attract the gaze of
buSdom. The buccaneers, since the
breaks are at last going their way.
nave good chance OF coping at least
Two oil the three remaining games In
lhe Hub. and with the Dodgers wob.
bling. Fred Clarke's men will be fac.
ing an excellent outlook in BpoakIyn,
Tor they are 10 tackle Dahlens buncE
Immediately after the latter have fin,
ishcd their engagement with the Cubs.
Cincinnati Is now making a stand at
the Polo grounds and the Reds at pres
chi DO not appear like hard picking Tor
The champions. but they will be follow.
cd by the Cardinals. who frequently
cause some CONSERVATION In Gotham.
From Brooklyn the Corsairs will 20
10 the stronghold Of the Giants. ana
II the present pace Is maintained BY
Cfark's fellows. some sensational
strappins may be looked for. The ri.
rates are still Is games behind tn"
McGrawites, but they are only twn
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
ProvidencssO; Jersey City, 5.
Toronto, 4; Montreal, 9
Toronto. g.; Mcntrealss q

Today's Games,
Toronto at Montreal, Z, (,
Rochester at Buffalo.
Baltimore at Newark.
Providence at Jersey City,
--
Games Tomorrow.
Toronto at Montreal.
Rochester at Buffalo.
Providence at Jersey City.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1913-07-14
CITY LEAGUE.


Mining Machine, II; Jamison. ).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
PHYSICIANS TAKE STAND
Dr Merritt Found Blood Clot on
McCartv's Brain at Autopsy.

Calgary, Alberta, June D.-Testmohy
NJ nersons active in the promotion OF the
prjzenght which resulted In the death
NJ Luther McCarty In the Burns Arena
bore ON May "a was continued when the
hearing Of Arthur Pelkey, who Is charged
Win manslaughter. was resumed to-day
Or Merritt, an expert surgeon VINO as
s,s,od DIR. II II. Moshier at the autopsy
ON the body of McCarty, was the princi-
na, Witness He testified that the clot
~ blood found on the brain was only
toyy hours Old; that it had caused almost
,retantanoous death. and that the only
mari ON the body which could have
caused the clot was the confusion on the
right side OF the jaw
Attorney A. i. Smith, for the deiehoe'
argued that DR.. Merritt was contradlct-
ing evidence given by medicai experts
Yesterday This testimony was read 10
DIR Merritt, who said that not one VI
the cases referred TO is applicable 10 'na'
Of McCarty. ,,.,..
The cross-examination Of DR. MERRITT
nv Attorney Smith was continued uhtii
the afternoon session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
WHAT THE COACHES THINK
All Sanguine, but Look for
Close Races at Poughkeepsie.

Poughkeepsie, y. Y. June 20-The
views Of the coaches on the outcome Of
to-morrow's races We're expressed to-
night as follows:
Charles Courtney, Cornell: Il look for
ward to the greatest races we have ever
seen here. and the foar-oared contest
will be the most exciting of all. My men
are all ready for the fray
Ellis Ward. Il am sure that to-mor-
rows races will be close. Ny men are
all in excellent condition, and my crews
have improved 30 per cent in the last
week"
Jim Rice, Columbia: I'VE are ready
for the battles OF tomorrow. The Column
bia crews are all In good condition and
will give good account Of themselves.
Harry Vail. Wisconsin: My men were
never in better condition, and are going
out tomorrow to win. Il they can. II
We lose or do not get "A place, the other
crews will know they have been racing. "
Hiram COnibear. Washington: We are
newcomers here. and we are going TO
give a good account OF ourselves. My
men are in the pink OF condition and are
going to work their hardest TO win
Jim Ten Fyck. Syract Sc. There Is not
much TO say. only that the Syracuse
crews are ready and in good condition.
! do believe you are going to see ZONE
close races"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
BARBARA / FIRST IN
Little Motor Boat Ends Der.
muda- to-BrookIyn Race.
MET NO ROUGH WEATHER
May Not Be Winner, as the
Tocsam III Has Large Time
Allowance.

In the teeth of a nasty blow from the
Northeast, the motorboat Barbara III. the
property OF W. f. Duncan, of the Staten
Island Yacht Club, finished the 6SO-mile
race from Bermuda at $3.50 o'clock last
night. The finish line was off the country
home of the Crescent Athletic Club, at
Bay Ridge. The yacht was under the
command of Commodore j. G. y. Whit
taker Of the Yachtman's Club of Phila-
delphia. her owner not returning on board
the craft Commodore Whitaker stated
that the Barbara had splendid weather
all the way north until she reached Scot
land lightship. Here she ran into the
squall in which she finished.
The boat left Bermuda at 6.2j o'clock
on Tuesday evening. Bermuda time,
equaling ga o'clock, New York time.
Her actual time for the course is there
fore 10 II 30 Ii is also her corrected time,
as she is the scratch boat. Tocsam III.
her only competitor, Is expected in be-
fore noon tomorrow. She has an allow
ance of a little less than twelve hours.
Commodore Whitaker IS not at all SAN
gune of winning. as Tocsam III is known
10 be exceedingly East in good weather.
Upon her arrival the crew Of the Barbara
was entertained by the Crescent Athletic
club. Others on board the boat were
Harold Campbell. navigator; Fred Thur
Der, Walter Bell and DR.. Eugene Swayne,
all amateur yachtsmen.
\. f. Aldridge and c. A Kelly. OF the
regatta committee Of the Crescent
Athletic Club. will remain on watch dur
ing the remainder Of the night for the
other boat.
BY failing to start on June II the
Dream was automatically eliminated
from the competition for the prize Of
fered by tho Crescent Athletic Club, Of
Brooklyn. for winning the return race.
This left only the Barbara II and the
Tocsam in the Bermuda-to- Brooklyn con-
test.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
CANADA WINS IN DOUBLES
Leads South Africa in Davis
Cup Lawn Tennis Matches.

London, June 20.-Canada scored an
other point in the preliminary series Of
the Davis Cup international matches to-
day on the turf courts of the Queens
Club by winning the doubles against the
South African pair. r.. - Powell. the
captain OF the Canadian team paired
with Bernard p. Schwengers. the cham
pion of the Dominion of Canada, defeat
ed V. r. Gauntlet and r.. F. lie Sueur.
The score vas rs, 6-3, 80. IS
The Canadian team by it's victory in
the doubles to-day brings it's total score
in the series with the South Africans up
TO two matches to one. The singles con-
tests yesterday resulted in victory for
each nation" as Schwengers. upon
whom Canada placed such implicit trust
to pull over the series. met with a re-
versal in being defeated by V. r. Gatnt-
lett the johannesburg player. in straight
sets. In to-days match the Johannes
burg man played brilliantly at all times
Canada must now win another match
out Of the two singles which will be de-
cided tomorrow in order to enter upon
the next round while the South African
team must score victories in both
matches TO continue on in the interim
uonal cup contests
The winners of the series will meet the
Belgian team, which drew a bye in the
first round. in the semi-fnal competi-
uons' While the American team in the
same round will he pitted against the
German team which was victorious over
the French team at Wiesbaden, Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
WINS BACK RIFLE TROPHY
United States Team Beats Eng
land for DeWar Cup.

Washington. June Officiating Great
Britain by forty-one points, the United
States has won the international rife
shooting small bore match, just COM
pleted. and recaptured the Dewar cup.
The scores made public to-day were:
United States, 4.55l; Great Britain, ,i'5lo.
This was the first Of the many interna-
tional rife shooting matches the United
States will compete In during the present
year.
Last wear Great Britain took the DeWSr
c,,n from the United States winning the
small bore match by PSI points. Great
Rritain. 24.54S; United states. 2i2l
This wears rules called for fifty men on
q side using the 22-caliDre rifle and shoot
ing at seventy-fve feet. the size OF the
bulrs-eye being one-hat an men III
diameter Two men on the American
team. members OF the Butte, Mont riile
shooting club. made the possible score OF
IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-06-21
Upton NOW AWAITS RULES
Discusses Terms of New York
Yacht Club for Cup Race.

London. June 2o.-Sir Thomas Upton
met his yachting advisers here to-day
and discussed with them the question Of
accepting the final terms sent by the New
York Yacht club In reply 10 his challenge.
through the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, for
a series Of races for the Americas cup.
1t was decided that acceptance Of the
terms must be deferred until receipt Of
the 1913 rules of the New York Yacht
Club. which were referred 20 constantly
throughout the clubs letter. but which
were not inclosed.
Without these rules Sir Thomas de-
clared It was impossible TO understand
the conditions prescribed for the race.
He has forwarded cable message to
New York requesting that copy Of the
regulations be sent to him, and expects
that II will arrive within a week.