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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

rolled the first evening. Among
these were not only illiterate farm
ers and their illiterate wives, sons
and daughters, but also Ilterate
merchants, illiterate ministers and
illiterate lumbermen."
After an extended description of
the technical teaching method en-
ployed in Rowan county, the re-
port concluded:
"Illiteracy is much more easy of
eradication than the hook worm. The
experiment in Kentucky showed that
in most cases an adult can learn to
read and write in one month. One
man, 80 years old, after four les
sons, wrote the Superintendent a
legible letter. Another man, TO
years old, wrote a legible letter af-
ter seven nights. A woman, 10
years old, wrote legible letter af-
ter eight nights of study
I'm most cases a few weeks at
tendance at the night schools was
sufficient to enable the adult pupils
to pass over the dark line of illit-
eracy and into the class of literates.
This experiment conclusiyely shows
that it is possible to bring help to
illiterate men and women even un-
der the most adverse Circumstance
es."
THE proportion of the wholly IL
literate adults among the population
of the United States is a national
disgrace, which can be very quickly
eliminated" declared the report.
The bill, which carries no ap-
preparation, authorizes the Commis-
sion of Education to cooperate
with concerted movemnet involv-
ing field and clerical service, with
the states, individuals and associa-
tions, to "obliterate the stain and
reproach of illiteracy."
Commissioner Claxton, of the Fed
eral Bureau of Education, has ex-
pressed the belief that illiteracy
could be cut to a fraction of per
cent, and Representative Towner,
of Iowa, in submitting the commit
tee report, predicted it would be ac-
complished with little delay.
The report shows the number Of
illiterates in the Uniteed States to
be 3,1S4,954. The distribution ranges
from II in every 1000 people in
Iowa to 29O in every 1000 people in
Louisiana. In the South, the report
adds, the percentage is highest in
the rural districts, and in the
North it is highest in the cities.
Boston has 24,46S illiterates.-C Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
X. N. c. RALLY.

There will be rally in the in
terests OF Kentucky Normal College
on Friday evening. Feb. 20. Prof
T. j. Coates will be present and
will give an address. Other speakers
OF prominence are expected and fur
ther announcement will be made
later. The many friends of Prof.
Coates in this section are urged TO
come out and give him full house
that evening. Programme will begi
at p. m. promptly.
Prof. Coates will remain with the
Kentucky Normal College about ten
days and will deliver series of lee
lures to tho students of the Normal
department. He will form teachers
training classes in which all teach
ers who may choose TO attend will
receive practical instruction in the
most approved methods of instruc-
tion. These classes will be taught
In one of the recitation rooms OF the
college. This is rare opportunity
for teachers. one which they cannot
afford to neglect.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
THE PEOPLE VS.. THE GAS 90

Mr.. w. ID. o'Neal went to Frank.
fort Wednesday to argue a case be-
fore the Court Of Appeals. The
case grew out of an action brought
In the Louisa Police Court two OF
three years ago In the name Of
the Commonwealth against the gas
company which serves this city with
its light and fuel. The city passed
an ordinance which In part provides
that rates TO all consumers shall be
uniform, and that the gas company
and others doing business OF pub
Lie service character under city
franchise shall charge uniform rates
and shall not charge or attempt to
collect from one citizen more than
from another greater amount for
a like or equal service.
The city contends that the com
pany has violated this ordinance
and that the five year contracts are
illegal and device by which the
gas company seeks TO get the ex-
elusive business without competition
and 10 create monopoly in viola
tion of the Constitution Of the State
The validity OF the ordinance Is In
question, the gas company holding
that It Is unconstitutional and that
the city council had no right to pass
It. Mr.. o'Neal represents the Com
and Mr.. John II. Hager,
OF Ashland. represents the gas
The case has been tried
in the Police Court and Circuit
Court, the company losing in both
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
AGRICULTURE IN The
NORMAL School
Timely and Thoughtful Article Clearly
Sets Forth Its Importance.

(To the Editor OF the Courier-J Jour
nal)
1t is matter OF much regret that
the legislative committee which re-
Gently Investigated the affairs OF the
Eastern Kentucky State Normal
School recommended that the teach
ing OF agriculture be excluded from
the institute. We are confident
that the men who recommended this
are all honest and have the welfare
of the State at heart. We do not
believe that they would take any
step with a view Of hurting the
cause of education; they are too
public spirited for that. But we do
believe that they have made a SER
ious mistake and that many of them
must have acted without thinking
how much the prosperity OF Ken
tucky in the future will dependon
teaching agriculture in the rural
school.
kentucky Is an agricultural State
75.7 per cent of her population live
In rural territories; S4 of her coun-
ties are strictly rural; 1875 per
cent. of all her land Is in farms,
This means that over four-fifths of
her people depend directly on the
farm for q living. And the number
of people who depend directly on
the farm is increasing every year.
The entire population of the State
increased over 6.5 per cent. during
the last census decade. The urban
increased 14.9 per cent;
the rural population increased Az
per cent. This is for the entire
State.
But while the population is In
creasing the amount OF foodstuff pre-
duced on the farms Is not increas-
ing very rapidly. II IS true that
the amount Of improved land in
farms increased 9.b per cent. dur
Ing the last census decade, but the
average yield OF corn, wheat and
other grain Is not increasing so
much. There Is Limit to the amour
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
ROBERT DIXON TO Be
POSTMASTER AT LOUISA
Decision Announced From Washington
by Those Having the Matter
In Hand.

The name OF Robert Dixon has
been presented to the authorities at
Washington by Congressman Fields
for appointment as postmaster at
Louisa. Senator James will see
that the appointment is confirmed
by the Senate. The present post
masters term will expire April IL.
1914.
This appointment has been re-
ceiyed with general satisfaction.
and Mr.. Dixon will make most
accommodating and acceptable post
master. AS County Court Clerk sew,
eral years ago he was efficient.
courteous. and very attentive, and
the same qualities will meet the
demands OF the public in the ex-
acting position OF postmaster.
II is almost unanimously con-
coded that Mr.. Dtxon's long and
faithful party ,seryice entities him
substantial recognition at the
hands OF the Democratic party. and
that his appointment TO this posi-
ton is a reward well earned. He
has been one OF the most active
aud effective workers the party has
had In all campaigns during the past
twenty-five years, He<swas a sup
porter OF Hon. ". j. Fields from
the beginning Of his candidacy. and
also Of Hon. Ollie NJ. James when
he entered the race for the United
States Senate. In view OF all these
facts. the result as announced is
tho only one that could have been
reasonably expected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
IN THE LATEST STYLES.

Myrtle has a peg-top skirt, slit
up to her knee, made of filmy
crepe de chine, thin as thin can be.
Neck and shoes are very low; you
can plainly see her silk hose are
very sheer-sheer audacity. Myrt
a white fox collar has on her vel
vet coat, but it's only in the back;
quite bare is her throat Myrtle
has the rheumatic in her dimpled
knee, quinsey in her lily throat,
also pleurisy. Myrtle has a hack
ing cough, and her nose is red. She
has influenza, too, stuffy is her
head Through her -blistered
lips still she gaily smiles, for she
knows she's all dressed up in the
latest styles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
MRS. REYNOLDS ENTERTAINED.

A very delightful social function
of the past week was the finch
party given on Friday afternoon by
Mrs. James Reynolds. There were
five tables of players, with a few
others who did not participate in
the favorite game. But there was
none who failed to sit up and take
notice of the elegant refreshments
provided for the occasion. 1t was
a pre-Valentine occasion, with taste
full and appropriate suggestions of
the season. The dominant color note
of the very pleasant entertainment
was happy combination of pink
and white, shown most agreeably in
the wealth of carnations displayed
as decorations and given to guests
$ souviners of the afternoon.
The out-of-town visitors were
Mrs. Barksdale, of Virginia, and
Mrs. James Bromley, of Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
GALLAUDET COLLEGE.

Under the auspices Of the literary
Society, Mr.. G. M. Mcclure, of the
Kentucky Institute for the Deaf,
lectured before a large and appre-
cfative audience, in the Chapel, on
Friday evening, January 23rd, Mr..
Mcclure chose Quentin Durward"
as his subject and treated it in an
exhaustive and entertaining manner.
brought forth favorable comment
from all. At the conclusion of the
above, the students were given an
opportunity of meeting Mr.. Mcclure
who Is SO well known among the
deaf in the East.-Washington Cd.
CO. Post.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
MIR. CASTLE SAILS soMBRERo.

In the proper column of this paper
you will find the formal announce
ment of G. w. Castle, of Louisa,
for the democratic nomination for
Commonwealth Attorney for the
32nd Judicial district, and in an
nouncing the candidacy of the "Old
War Horse" from the Big Sandy it
seems superflous to refer to his rec
ord as fighting democrat. Mr..
Castles work in this county during
the last campaign was too fruitful
to be soon forgotten by our people.
In fact 1t is his friends more than
himself that are responsible for his
entry into the political arena at
this time. The call to service has
been too persistent to go unheeded.
Mr.. Castle Is lawyer of many
ars experience;is a Judge of men
and a student of human nature. He
would bring to the office to which
he aspires, rugged honesty, fearless
ness and loyalty, all these supple
mented by kindly christian spirit
and the genuine, unostentatious old
time religion. He appeals to all
lovers of law and order for their
support, and from this class alone
would he accept a nomination
Licking Valley Courier.
Mr. Castles many friends in his
home county will read with interest
the good things being said about
him in other counties, and the News
is therefore publishing what the
Licking Valley Courier, of Morgan
county, has to say.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
SHOOTING AT MATEwAN.

Dan Adams, of Matewan, is dead
and "Bill" Alderman, also of Mate
wan, is lying at the point of death
as the result OF shooting scrape
that occurred at that place Saturday
II is said the shooting was the re-
suit OF hot quarrel the two men
had In a Matewan saloon. Sharp
words led TO blows, and both men
drew their revolyers and began fir
ing. Adams was struck first, the
bullet piercing his heart. AS he
fell to the floor he sent bullet
through Ackerman's body that is
expected to cause death. Ackerman
is in the Matewan hospital.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
Held FOR MURDER
OF LUTHER FIDLER
John Hall in CabeII County Jail on the
Charge Of Killing Pike
County Man.

John Hall, who was recently ar
rested in Catlettsburg on a charge
OF having killed young Luther Fid-
Ter, of Pike county, in a Hunting
ton resort, and then with the assist
ance of some friends placed the
body along the c. & o. railway
tracks TO make 1t appear that he
had been struck and killed by a
train, was held without bail Satur-
day in Cabell county. Isadore Hat
field, G. 7. Huffman, Marion Hall
John Mitchell and VIM. Hall were
allowed to give bail on a charge OF
being accessories 20 the alleged
, murder.
At the preliminary hearing DR.. L.
I, Vinson, who at the time OF the
Fidler murder was coroner, testified
that he was of the opinion that Fid-
Ter had been killed before being
placed on the railroad track east
OF Guyandotte, where the body was
found last March. Describing the
condition OF Fidler's body, he said
that 1t was badly mangled. The top
OF the head had been caved in and
was missing. There were bruises ant
cuts over the body and cuts on the
head. 1t was partially covered with
gravel, cinders and mud.-Ashland
Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
A "FULL" ATTENDANCE.

On Friday evening last Apperson
Chapter r. A, M. held ite regular
monthly convocation. The H. P. had
sent cards to the Companions, noti-
flying them of the meeting. urging
them to come and to come hungry.
They came, and we're satisfied. 9th
er organizations have also learned
the secret of having a quorum.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
PROPOSED NEW COUNTY.

A bill providing for the formation
Of a now county In Kentucky. to
be cut off from the side OF Pike
county. has been introduced in the
Kentucky legislature. The territory
described In the bill contains 40S
square miles. BY law a county In
Kentucky must contain at least 400
square miles. The new county would
have population of 1874 persons
The county seat. temporarily, at
least. is to be located at South VIII
Hanson, Ky. Just across the river
from Williamson. w. Va.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
A. t. BRYsoN ELECTED.

The special election for Repre-
sentative in Greenup county to sue
ceed James Scott, deceased, was
held February End, and resulted in
the election of A. 7. Bryson, repub-
lican. over ]. G. Prichard, demo-
crat by a majority of 151 votes. A
very small vote was polled.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
RETURNED TO REGULAR WORK

The N. G. w. shop men have re-
turned to their regular work at full
pay and full hours. About 500 men
were involved. The men were laid
off and hours and pay cut about
the middle Of January. Everything
is now back to normal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
ST. VALENTINE.

A display of valentines, senti-
mental and "comic," and large sal
of one cent stamps are about the
only visible evidence of the coming
of the 14th of February. Get your
pictures at Conley's store and your
one centers at the P. o. The banks
will not be closed tomorrow but the
schools will.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

The little son Of J. ]. Ratcliff.
who lives on Mill Creek. not fra,
from Fort Gay. was badly injured
a short time ago. One of his thighs
was broken in twoplaces and the
knee of the same limb was dislocat-
ed. The correspondent failed to
state the cause of the serious ac-
cident.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

Mr.. A. M. Campbell, General Man
ager of the Beaver Greek Branch of
the Elkhorn Fuel Co., visited his
wife and son last week. He made the
trip from Wayland to Allen by rail,
using the nearly completed Beaver
Branch of the G. and o. Travel on
the road is not the acme of comfort
or speed, but it beats horseback
riding at this season.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

T. w, Woods G Sons, seedmen,
of Richmond Va, have issued a
beautiful catalogue containing much
up-to-date information. Farmers and
gardeners can get copy merely for
the asking.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13
NIGHT POLICEMAN.

Allen Wellman has been appoint
ed night policeman for the city OF
Louisa. While his hours of regu-
lar duty are from p. IN. to 6 a.
IN. he has all the authority of a
peace officer and can exercise this
authority day and night when 1t Is
necessary to do so. He also has
charge Of the street lights.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

Because of a break in the big
gas pipe crossing the Ohio river at
Ashland Ironton was without light
and heat 4S hours. The break oc-
Cured shortly afternoon on Thurs
day and repairs were not completed
until late ON Saturday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

On Tuesday evening next, at the
M. u. Church the Rev. j. Howard
Gibbons. Rector. win hold service 70
'the Episcopal Mission of The Saw
Tour OF this city. You are cordially
inyited to attend this service.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

Joseph Smith, from the coal fields
was in Louisa Saturday. He reports
continued dullness in the coal fields,
but is of the opinion that 1t will
only be OF very shortduration. He
visited Fallsburg friends before re-
turning to his work.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

On next Sunday night the Rev.
IL. M. Copley will preach In the
christian church in Louisa, the sub
ject of the sermon being: "The
A0randeur and condescension OF
God" You are cordially invited.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

Arch 8. Neal has been appointed
postmaster at Estep, this county,
and John @. Damron at Trad.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-02-13

CONTINUED on page 50
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-05
SOUR

The king dragged the court Jester
around by the hair of his head.
'Zounds!" cried the jester. His
majesty is at his wits end. IN. Y.
World.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-23
CITY ASKED TO
OFFER BONDSAT
PRIVATE SALE
BOND BUYERS WHO HAVE BEEN
CUSTOMERS OF THIS CITY Be
FORE. IN THE PURCHASE OF
SECURITIES. WRITES.

According 10 a telegram received
by -he ul.yor yesterday. the city
stands a ca,,rre of selling he dock
and belt ure bones At a private sale,
and this is y hat was requested yes
to-day by Il company in Cincinnati
g.. which has IN the past purchased
Pensacola bonds. and which, intInat-
;ug in a telegram received at : o'clock
N the afternoon that they need the
present bonds, asked If 1t was POS
sioIe for the issue to be sold at prj-
waite sale The further information
was volunteered that we might OF
fer % if his can be arranged
Mayor Greenhut and the commits
siOners were pleased at the offer
especially as It comes from firm!
who has in the past purchased the
sum Of $4,000 OF refunding bonds
from this city.
Other inquiries We're received con-
corning the success Of the recent
opening of bids, and the indications
are that there will yet be received an
offer or more than IS.
At the meeting of the city commits
sfoners which was held yesterday
afternoon, a communication was re
ceiv@d from the Comptroller which
firms Of security buyers, with the
sta.ement that they were financial
houses and bond buyers u whom
financial statements, advert
ana blank form OF proposal VAS sent
for the purpose Of giving information
in re sale Of 100000 dock and belt
line bonds" Advertisements were in
serted in bu. two publications, how
ever
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-23
RULE
CLUB SELECTS A
PICNIC DATE
BATTERED BY
THE IRISH PEOPLE OF THIS
CITY WILL TAKE PLACE ON
JULY IA AT THE BEACH.
the most enthusiastic al

At one of the most enthusiastic of
meetings Of the Home Rule Club,
which was held last night. il was de
cided to hold the proposed celebra-
ton Of The Home Rule victory on
July 4, to take place at Palmetto
Beach.
This IS the anniversary of the fall
Of the Bastile." as Mr. LeBaron put
it.
The object of the club is to give the
people Of this place one of the most
enjoyable days that they have ever
had All Of their friends are urged to
keep the date named free from all
other engagements, SO that they may
all attend.
Dancing and music will be features.
It will be a basket picnic affair, and
there will be an attempt to get out
the largest attendance of any like Oc-
Casion Free brass band music all day
will be a feature, and dancing will
he INDUCED in by all who care to so
enjoy them selves
There viii be no charge for adnts-
sion, and only the most objectionable
parties Will be kept from the grounds
Another meeting will be held next
Monday night, and at that time there
is a probability of the several speak
ers for the day to be selected.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-23
NOT IN ISOLATED CASE
Many Similar Cases in Pensacola and
Vicinity.

This Pensacola wonau's story given
here is not an isolated case by any
means; week after week, year after
year. our ncighbors are telling SINH
lar good news.
Mrs. C. F. Lehr. 62S E. Government
St. Pensa cola, Fla, says: One of
the family had to do lot Of heavy
lifting and probably the strain of this
was the direct cause OF kidney trouble.
He often came home at night ali
stopped over from the pain in
his back He couldn't sit down. He
felt all tired out and was losing
strength rapidly. I finally persuaded
him to get box of Doan's Kidneys
Pills at the Crytal Pharmacy and Try
them He had taken The remedy but
a few days when 1 could see he was
much better. He continued and in
short time was cured"
A PERMANENT CURE.
On January Is. 1914. Mrs, Lehr
says. THE statement I gave before
praising Doan's Kidney Pills, still
holds good There has been no oc-
casion to use a kidney remedy in the
family since Doan's Kidney Pills were
PRO Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for q. kidney remedy-get
D0an's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Lear recommends. FCster-Mil
burn Co Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
(Adv)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-23
ADJUSTMENTS
Rorita TodaY-The Brute.

Malcolm Williams. one Of the fore
most character delineators on the
American stage, makes his initial APP
pearance in motion pictures in The
Brute" a R,reat and vital drama Of
today and all the time The Brute"
IS q powerful portrayal of the world
old conflict Of the sexes. as old as
the lis, Yet as new as tomorrow
dawn. II Is a tense drama Of the clash
Of wills between n strong man, and a
ha7IEHty, avaytcious woman. tho eli
max oG which hangs in the balance
uHtil the man, IN righteous inCiEua-
zion, exer,s his suu physical strength
toward tao sUbjugatiOn OF the woman
He who asserts his supremacy, and
eventually CHquers and forEiyeS bis
meroenary and wilIfuI wife is wildly
portrayed in the further deveIopm
and finale Of tais 5-NcitiTgIy realistic
drama A drama that viii reach The
great heart Of the masses
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-23
How to Danish
Wrinkles Quickly

If your face is dishgured with wrinkles
no matter what the cause. you can
quickly dispel every line, even the most
obstinate by using a simple. homemade
wash lotion Merely dissolve an ounce Of
powdered saxOlite in half pint witch
hazel-inexpensive ingredients found IN
an druE store. Battle the face in this.
and prestO!-you scarcely believe your
o,ll eyes wnan you look into your mir
row and behold the marvellous transfer
nation.
The remarkable astringent action of
the saxolte so tightens the skin. wrinkles
are literally pressed out. Best Of all
this result IS not purely temporary, for
zion. which tends TO strengthen and tone
I'D the weakened tissue, and added bene-
fit may be expected with continued use.
Jes this once a day for awhile, It cannot
inJure the most delicate skin, the treat
ment itself leaves no trace-no one
guesses the secret of your increasing
youthful appearance. (adF)