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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
A DEMOCRAT ON
THE SENATORIAL RACE
Appeals to The Party to Nominate tho
Nan Who Can Win.

The time is near at hand when the
people will be required to select a can
didate for election for United States
Senator. Remember we should be Sc
lecting one who can secure the full
Democratic vote in the November elec-
tion. The question arises in the mind
of all patriotic Democrats, who can
do this?" To answer this question, we
must see the condition of the present
campaign. Beckham and Stanley are
abusing each other to such an extent
that this would of itself imperil the
election of either of them if either
should secure the nomination.
| Are either of them abusing Nc
Creary? Is McCreary saying anything
against either ofthem? The answer is,
mot a word; nor could either of them
say q word against McCreary. Then
what is the logical conclusion about
the result in November? 1t is that
McCreary can secure the united sup
port of all the Democrats at the Nov
ember election.
The only thing that is said against
Governor McCreary is that he has held
office often. Has 1t ever occurred to
you that many of his races have been
made upon the persistent opportunities
of the Democracy to save the day in
times when It appeared that there was
no hope to win with any other leader?
He has so often been used as Moses
to lead them out OF the wilderness"
Did he ever lose out in such times? The
answer is Never" Nor will he this
time II he is given the nomination.
1t appears to the careful observers
of the trend of the campaign that we
are facing grave condition, and 1t
behooves all real patriotic Democrats
to rally to the man who can win out in
November 1t is time that we should
be honest with each other and disre-
gard personal preferences and vote for
the man who can surely win. We have
had enough of defeats and we want to
avoid the election of a Republics to
serve us in the United States Senate
from Democratic State, as Kentucky
is Democratic when we act patriotical--
ly. We cry aloud to all that desire
success at the final election to forget
all else and vote for the man who can
finally win the race, and to do this you
will surely vote for McCreary.
DEMOCRAT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
county SUNDAY
/ School CONVENTION.
Annual Meeting in Session at Louisa
Wednesday and Thursday.

What at this moment promises to be
the best meeting of the Lawrence
County Sunday School Association
ever held is in session at the M. e.
Church. 1t began Wednesday morn
ing, with large attendance Of dele
gates from every part Of the county,
and will continue two days. The de-
liberations are directed by the presi-
dent, M. s. Burns, while the onerous
duties of secretary are admirably per-
formed by Miss Emma Thompson, Of
Webbville. Field Workers Miss Maude
L. Dance, of Louisville, d. w.
Stone, of Grayson, and w. j. Vaughan
are present and are tive in their par
ticipation in the proceedings of the
convention. The programme already
published in the NEWS is being close
ly followed, with many interesting
added features.
On Tuesday evening Miss Dance
spoke to an audience which filled and
overfiowed the church. In lieu of an
address she told in most delightful
fashion, "The Story of Livingstone" 1t
began with his birth seven miles from
Glasgow, and covered comprehensively
the life work of the great missionary
explorer. Miss Dance is a most at
tractive speaker, in person and in all
other ways which render a speaker
worth both seeing and hearing. She
has delightful voice which she uses
most effectively, and while she has
some pretty. feminine ways on the
rostrum she has no mannerisms what
ever. Miss Dance is closely and earn
y
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
c. { 0. Coal RECORDS
BROKEN last Year.
Large Increase in Coal Tonnage for
Fiscal Year Just Closed.

After breaking all records for coal
loading In the West Virginia and Ken
lucky coal fields in the fiscal year
which ended June 30, the Chesapeake
q Ohio railroad continues to keep up
the high daily loading average main
tained last year which enabled the
road to load 2O.7S2.54O tons. The pre-
vious record was 19,o87,65O loaded In
1919.
During the first ten days this month
579.920 tons OF coal has been loaded in
the West Virginia and Kentucky fields,
this includes II, 200 tons loaded on the
Sandy Valley and Ellthorn railroad.
This is an increase OF 16e.220 tons
compared with the 410.70o tons in
cluding $4,000 tons on the Sandy VAL
ley and Elkhorn railroad loaded during
the same period last year.
The Sandy Valley and Ellxhorn rail-
road is a branch line OF the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad, located In the KEN
lucky coal fields. The coal loaded on
this line Is handled from Jenkins. Ky
70 Cincinnati, over the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad.
II the present daily average is main
tpined during the rest OF this month
the total loading for the month will
reach about 100000 tons, which is
good loading for this season OF the
year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
ILLITERACY IN THE
COUNTY OF Lawrence
Report Shows 2625 Men and Women
Who Can Not Read.

Kentucky has 208,0S4 men and wo-
men, according to the last report OF
the United States Census Bureau who
cannot read and write-valuable ma
terial going to waste-good people, but
in state OF mental darkness. Law
renee county has 1926 OF these unfor-
tunates. A movement is on foot to give
these people a chance like the grown
PEOPLE of Rowan county had in their
Moonlight Schools. In that county
men and women past eighty learned in
a few weeks to read and write. Only
twenty three illiterates were left In
that county though there were 1852
when the Moonlight Schools began,
three years ago. A number Of Ken
tacky teachers have taken up the
movement, and Moonlight Schols arc
being conducted in a number of conn :
ties in the State.
The Kentucky Illiteracy Commission
has opened headquarters in the new
State capital at Frankfort, and will
gladly give information or lend as
sistance to any who are Interested In
stamping out illiteracy from Kentucky
either in Moonlight Schools or by in
structing individuals In their homes.
The Commission Is composed OF Mrs.
Cora Wilson Stewart. President; DR..
j. q. Crabbe, Secretary and Treasurer;
Hon. Barksdale Hamlet. President II.
n. Cherry, and Miss Ella Lewis. None
OF these men and women are TO be paid
for their services. Can we not lend
them a hand? II Ia our Kentucky as
well as their Kentucky. Let US wipe
illiteracy out OF Kentucky by 1920,
when the next census II taken.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
DIED lM wILLIAMsoN.

Mrs. Talitha Blackburn, wife of G.
r. Blackburn, of this city, died at her
home on Second avenue July 18th. She
was born In Pike county. KY, and was
73 years old. She had been confined
to her bed for nearly three months.
She leaves a husband and seven chill
dren to mourn her loss. She was the
mother Of eleven children, but three
had preceded her to the great beyond.
She was a good wife and mother and
a good woman. She was member
Of the old Primitive Baptist Church.
This church has lost a good, faithful
member in her death. She will be
missed by all who knew William
son Daily News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
ROBERT Dixon
APPOINTED ?. N.
The President Names 4 Democrat foI
The Post Office at Louisa.

Just before going to press the news
reached Louisa that the President has
appointed Robert Dixon postmaster at
Louisa and that his appointment was
sent TO the Senate on Wednesday for
confirmation. ~
Mr. Dixon was recommended for ap-
pointmant several weeks ago by the
officials having these matters>in charge
and the announcement OF his appoint
ment does not come as surprise.
Mr.. Dixon is president OF the whole
sale grocery firm Of Dixon, Moore a
Co, and has been active in politics all
his life. He will make a careful, ef-
ficient postmaster.
The once pays $500 per year at
present and the business is increasing
steadily.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
ARLINGTON coRpELL a..

The cutting affray between si.. ~
Arlington and Blaine Cordle was n&
as serious as was first reported. Corr
die has been released from the hospital
and is now In Kentucky. Arlington
gave bond at once and has gone TO
work. The evidence for the defendant
has been taken by an attorney and
stenographer, and according to the
evidence Arlington has a clear case OF
self-defense. The trouble occurred at
Arrington's house In which Arlington
was knocked down twice--once with a
heavy chair before he cut Cordle.
w. A. A.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
A DANGEROUS BEvERAcE.

Big Sandy river water in its raw, un-
filtered state is undoubtedly an ex-
ceedingly dangerous beverage. AS an
article for human consumption it is
becoming more hazardous every year
receiving as 1t does the sewage OF
towns and settlements and the drain
age of many hundreds of square miles
OF thickly settled territory Typhoid
fever is inevitable where the water
supply is contaminated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
RAILROAD THROUGH ABREAks.p

The track on the c., c. & o. railroad
is laid to Nora, Va, and the last span
Of the bridge will be put in today,
June 2sth, after which the track viii
be laid to within one mile Of the Sandy
Ridge tunnel by July 3rd. Track lay
ing will be suspended after that time
until after the completion of the tun-
mel, which will probably be aboutk
ember 1st, when the road win be CO..
pleted into Dante about Ontobes 1st.'
The company's camp calg are on the
Dyer siding now and Fork will be
rushed on the road andJit is thought
that it will be ballastedtsnd ready for
traffic about the first Of October
Dickinson (Va.) Moon.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
CORRECT VIEW OF
| SENATORIAL race
AS Set Forth bya Democrat from
| NeighboTing County.
vanceburg, Ky.

1
lnai,or r,g SANDY News.
In TRAVELLING over n few ~ the East.
arm Kent,clfy counties And sentiment
IN tho cho,ce for the ,1ong tarn,n sen :
ator ranid,v changing from Rec,sba m
20 McCrearv The eybt on hetwean
pacrhan, and congras,n,an Stan,av
bas hrongh, to the knowledge of me
neonla facts IN Tho i,fa ~ aacb that ire
NOT 20 the lnxinp of soher thin,xinp
Democrats STANLEY chargas Recl.ba m
NTH haIng n cornoratjon 10 auvar ana
soI,c,,or ,or tba I.onIsv,,,. q Nash-
vIlls railroad which IN the mast has
nroyan the mos, stubborn aIamant in
the s,a,a 70 the ann ctr,snt 81 any 10 NOS
or the advancamant IN any indiy,dual
who doea not nandar 10 thair svs,e,n
or intareat Even 10 this va,.,, ,,,on,ant
the state ja M Iau with this yinerons q
cornoration irving to comnai ,han, ~
nov ,hair .haro ,ou,ards a.. s,,nna,, ~
our state govarnrant Iook a. tbe
M p, n,ayad by this ya,.v cor,,,ra,i ,io, a.,
tha ,rocic and,ng ~ ~ Iata yviIIia -,
GoeheI ana then sunnose n mar IN
their Confidence and emnIov renresant-
ing the great common naonIa ~ Ken.
tuckv IN the MINER branch ~ our na
tional Conqress9
Mr.. Beokbam EXPLAINS HIS connection
,,,,t ,his cs,,,ora a., h,, ~ s,,,I,,
received IAN average ~ about seoo mar
year salary" Gollv darni Does the
smallness Of the fee mitigate the
crime? Or does II indicate thai the
ex- Governors services are only worth
the price OF n "student Iawver9.
on the other hand Mr. Recxbam
charges Mr.. Stanley with being the
candidate OF the wbiskev trust the
next most powerfuI element an our
state. To this charge Mr. stanley
saws neither "vea. yea I. nor "nav nav"
Mr.. Stanley does not claim IN he rnn-
ming on the probibition Ticket They
each seem to have gotten into mood
OF saving uncomplimentarv things of
each other. which II nominated would
take the whole time In q canyass 10 ev-
plain away: instead of fgbting tho
enemy. NAV the Lord deliver the Dam
ocratic party at this hour from q can
didate who has been afore-condemned
by his own people. Fnrtbermora tha
election Of Mr.. Stanley would give the
western end of the state both Senator's
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
CRIMSON CLOVER, ETC.

County Agent Kegley is anxious to
give crimson clover demonstrations in
every part of the county. He wants
people to write to him 80 he can work
and travel while the roads are good.
Says plots should be broken for it and
prepared for seeding in September. 1t
is not too late for cowpeas. He urges
the raising Of cover crops, also the
building of silos. Mr.. Kegley is visit
ing various parts Of the county and
looking into the raising Of crops, and
later will hold meetings.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
GOVERNOR CONFIDENT
ON HIS 10th BIRTHDAY

Frankfort. KY. July S.--Reaching
the seventy sixth anniversary of his
birth today. Governor Mccreary said
he never felt better nor more certain
of victory. No special entertainment
Office as usual attending to his execu-
tive duties. He said tonight. however,
that the outlook for his nomination for
United States Senator was getting
brighter each day; that 1t had i'm
proved during the last FIVE weeks and
that he felt certain Of the nomination.
His health is apparently perfect.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
INTO NEW QUARTERS.

wv. l.. Ferguson. Up-to-Date Cloth
ier." This Is the legend on a sign
board across the sidewalk in front OF
the Burgess building opposite the
court house, II means that Ferguson
has moved from Main street 70 the
commodious quarters recently occu-
pied by Jake the Jew. He'll tell you
an about II later.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
CHARGED WITH RossERy.

Jay Kelley was arrested in Catletts-
burg on Monday last and was brought
to Louisa by Sheriff Stone and lodged
In Jail to await an examining trial.
Kelley is charged with stealing two
watches and lot OF whiskey from
Nose vanhoose, OF Zelda. He is from
the Bear Greek country.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
PIONEER WOMAN DEAD.

The widow Of Harmon Loar died at
the home Of her son-in-law, Doc
Frazier, near Fort Gay, on Saturday
last. She was 80 years old and is sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. Frazier,
and four sons, two of whom, oliver, of
Fullers, and Benton.
The funeral occurred on Sunday,
July IL, with services conducted by
the Rev. S. F. Reynolds. Death was
the result OF the infirmity of age.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
MR.. SHANNON AT THE
Baptist CHURCH

On Sunday night next the Rev. +. F.
shannon will preach at the Louisa
Baptist Church. Our people are to be
congratulated upon having another
opportunity for hearing this eminent
preacher. In the morning the pastor.
the Rev. Olus Hamilton, win speak OF
Jesus and Forgiveness IL being the
fourth in his series OF Jesus Talks"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
SHOWER.

Although not refreshing shower of
rain, II was a miscellaneous shower OF
useful articles for Miss Emma Marcum
now Mrs. Fisher Scaggs. A number
OF young ladies' met at the home OF
Miss Alberta Wright on Monday even
ing Of last week where refreshments
were served and many lovely gifts
showered on the one who had her name
changed on the following day.-Ceredo
Advance
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
A LYcEUM NUMBER.

Herbert w. Ross. who is in advance
OF a Lyceum feature, was in Louisa on
Thursday last. The entertainment will
be given at Eldorado about the middle
OF September and be presented by a
reader. Miss Bessie Leigh, and a vio-
linist. Mrs. Ellen Anderson. and her
piano accompanist. The entertainers
are said to be very fine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
REcoRp pREAkINo HEAr.

The heat OF last Sunday win long be
remembered In Louisa Several good
thermometers registered IO2 degrees In
the shade This Is awfully hot. but
what II was In the sun II ID wen 10
forget. The suffering was reat. On
Monday a delightful >hroozt brought
much much relief and AZ iht came tho
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17

j. N. Holbrook Mae Foster
u. w. Moore Fay Adams
j. N. Boggs Clarence Stewart
Hughie Boggs Sarah Brainard
A. w. Osborne Drew Adams
Lunda Evans j. NJ. Dalton
Willie Holbrook w. l.. Webb
Oscar Bailey Lizzie Thompson
Alfred Hay Mary Adams
J. p. Skaggs r. N. Boggs
Elva Skaggs Wade Blevins
z. L. johnson III. G. Thompson
w. s. Boggs Goldie Horton
j. w. Clarke Essie Sparks
Mrs. Blaine Meade Matte Webb
Harvey Hardin Curtis Queen
ID. l.. Thompson Anna Waddell
olive Shannon Earl Thompson
Allen Miller Myrtle Queen
Harry Roberts Maud Smith
Baz Wellman Ottie Bowling
Bessie Bradley Jay Compton
Lige Rice Goldie Bellomy
G. M. Copiey Add Skeens
George Bishop Ethel Layne
David Adams June Adkins
Agnes Dale j. L. Moore
Harmon O'Daniel Josie Rice
Isaac Cunningham Sam Diamond
Not Teaching;
j. b. Mcclure Shirley Hensley
Il. e. Wheeler Laura Carter
H. X. Skaggs Sarah Martin
Emmet Sparks Nora Sammons
Sarah Hillman Maggie Wilson
Oscar Vinson G. G. Burgess
Estell Barker Nancy O'Daniel
Goldie M. Price Blanche Preston
HOWE Pinkerton Don Belcher
Bertha Webb Mac Sammons
Fannie Austin Nora Roberts
Emma Thompson Daisy Bishop
Rebecca CARED Nora Thompson
Eleanor Meloy Fred Steele
Edison Boggs Stanton Miller
Pearl Compton A. l.. Spencer
Robt. O'Daniel Gypsy Estep
Gussie O'Daniel Bascom Boyd
Hence vanhorn Estella Miller
Kline Bolt Marie Gearhart
Pearl Bolt Bertha Prose
Mary Justice j. III. Thompson
Lydia Morris Grace Williamson
John Burke s. w. Burton
w M. Bylngton Amos Cordle
Il. M. Kennison s. M. Chandler
Dock Jordan Jina Mcclure
Sallie Gearhart Rachel Wheeler
Virgie Hale Carl Moore
Alice Smith Arthur Morris
Coda Byington Nancy Roberts
Snda Stansbury David Morris
Levi Htreitenberger Eskel Adams
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17

Blackberries are In the local market
but the supply 10 not very large and
the quality not up to the standard.
The price 10 high enough TO limit the
consumption somewhat ranging from
80 10 40 cents bucketful.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-07-17
COUNTY teachers IN
annual INSTITUTE.
Sessions Well Attended and Much
Interest Manifested by Teachers.

The Lawrence County Teachers In
stitute was held at the court house
this week, beginning Monday morning.
After the usual preliminary exercises
the Rev. L. M. Copley, Of this city,
made the address Of welcome which
was responded to in behalf of the
teachers by Isaac Cunningham. Mr..
Copley's address is spoken OF as a
model of it's kind. 1t was practical,
scholarly and appropriate. He dealt
in no gh-sounding phrases, but he
held the close attention of his very in
telligent hearers from the beginning to
the end Of his well delivered address.
Miss Elizabeth Lester, Of this city,
was made secretary, and II would be a
difficult matter TO find one more capa-
bic for the trying position.
The Institute is under the general
conduct OF County Superintendent
Ekers, who, as chairman, keeps things
going in a business like way.
The Institute is very ably taught by
Mr.. j. A. Sharon, OF Newport, Ky. The
has done in Lawrence county. but IL
ceived count for anything he will be
heard here again. He has had many
years of practical school work as
teacher, as superintendent and as in
stitute conductor. He is a clear, for
chile speaker, without frills or foolish
ness, as an old school men expressed 1t,
but he has up-to- date ideas of school
teaching and voices them in way
which is sure to bring conviction to
the minds of his hearers.
The work of the Institute is moving
along smoothly and rapidly. Pertinent
topics are introduced and very general
ly discussed, In fact, the teachers, as
a body, seem to be taking more part In
the proceedings this year than ever
before. This speaks we'll for them and
for their future work in the school
room.
The enrolment is large and COM
prises very many intelligent young men
and women. In fact the teacher body
of Lawrence county has been steadily
Improving for several years until IL
compares very favorably with any in
the State.
On Tuesday evening at the court
house Mr.. Sharon addressed large
and intelligent audience, having for his
subject "A Kentuckian." He spoke OF
the possibilities OF Kentucky as pro-
ducer OF stock. Of men. of crops, claim
ing that the best Of these products
were found here in plenty. Mr.. Sharon
is a pleasing speaker. of much original
ity OF conception, has fine vocabulary
which he uses forcibly and well.
The Rev. Mr.. Plummer has charge of
the singing. and his good work in this
field is seen in. the great Improvement
along this line. The Institute will
close Friday.
Through the kindness of the secre-
tary the NEWS is able to publish the
names of the teachers in attendance:
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-15
Governors Have Not
Sufficient Firing
Power, Their Wall

MADISON, wis, Nov. lt-Complalnt
that governors as a rule do not have SUI
ficient power to remove subordinate state
officers and wero therefore subject to
adverse criticism because OF the acts OF
underllngs was voiced today at the gov
errors conference by Governor Elias A.
Ammons OF Colorado and other state
executives.
Governor Ammons declared that recent
Industrial difficulties IN Colorado ran the
state deeply In debt. destroyed much
property and cost moro than 800 lives
ell because other state officers were not
amenable 20 the desires OF the governor
and defied his orders,
In a general discussion OF the subject
II was the consensus OF opinion that
executive limitations hnpeded efficiency
and tended TO create situations that EN-
barrassed the state as TO its reputation
In sister commonwealth.
Governors Joseph M. Carey OF wyom-
ing. William spFy Of Utah and s. "
Stewart OF Montana protested against
what they termed lax methods OF reg.
ulating shipments Of tuberculosis cattle
Governor Carey specifically attacked
Illinois on this SCORE. Governor Il. y
Dunno OF Illinois said that every effort
was made by his state 20 prevent en-.
portation OF diseased animals. the vet.
Urinary inspectors being under civil
| service.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-15

bodies and must endure and go through
life horribly manned. They are doing the
work OF men everywhere now-tilling
fields, working in shops, doing every
thing" F'er
Censorship OF mails prevented Green
wald from giving his relative any in
formation about the war, except to tell
OF the hardships imposed upon everyone.
Henry, all my life have been a man
OF peace. My life has always been de-
void OF violence.
NOW ! must stand up with others Ike
me and shoot death at men just like me
on the other side. My God. It's awful to
see a man stand UP in the prime of life.
vigorous, healthy, superb, and then sud
denly crumple to earth, his head shot off
or terrible red hole in his body Did
you ever see man killed. ! do not mean
to ask II YOU ever saw a dead man. What
mean is, did you ever see a human
being actually receive a death wounI7
II is awful"
The letter concludes with few bits OF
information about other relatives OF the
Omaha man who are engaged in the war,
fighting with tho Hungarian troops. So
far, none of Mr.. Pollock's relatives have
been killed. although several Of his neph-
ews are now and for several weeks have
been under fire.