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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
UP" DAYS IN
THE MINING TOWNS.

Charleston, w. Va, May 4.-People
living in those cities and large towns
Of West Virginia, where plans are be-
ing made for a Cleanup Day." will
have no reason, when it is all over,
to think they are bit more progress
i've, or have any finer civic spirit and
pride than the residents Of many of
the mining villages of the State, be-
cause Cleanup Day. will be observ-
ed in the smaller communities, as well
as in the cities
Operators and miners have taken
up the idea which was intended pri-
marily for the big cities. AS matter
of fact, the Indications are that
Cleanup Day" will be observed bet
ter in the mining villages than in any
of the cities, because in the mining
villages everybody is entering into
the spirit of the occasion, while in
the cities, alas, everybody is not in
terested.
Then, too, the fact that the miners
live in smaller communities makes it
possible to do the work more thor
oughly, and when Cleanup Day" is
over it will be found that those min
ing villages, where it has been observ-
ed will shine like new pins, and will
be object lessons to the more preten-
tious cities.
Both miners and operators are TAX
ing up the idea, and are entering
heartily into the spirit of the occasion
just as quickly as the matter is
brought to their attention. Rivalry
among several of the camps in a given
locality will do much in making the
observance of the day a decided sue
cess
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
SAYS VILLA is A NEGRO.

General Francisco Villa has been
identified as native of Maryland and
a sergeant in the Tenth U. S. cavalry
until 15 years ago, when his enlistment
expired, by Trumpeter Frederick Har-
rison, of Co. e, 9Th regiment, Mary
land National Guard. Mr., Harrison,
for many years was a member of the
Second regiment coast artillery, sta
toned along the Texas border.
villa was born in Maryland, and is
a negro" said Harrison. "As soldier,
he was a good one, and brave under
fire, but he dreaded, and still breads,
poisoning. He would never eat food
prepared especially for him, but when
meal time rolled around he would
walk into the soldiers mess and eat
their food, giving the men his own.
Why this is the case l could never
learn"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
DEATH OF HENRY Rlees.

Henry Biggs died at his home on Big
Hurricane, Wayne county, on Friday
last after long illness caused by
consumption. He was buried on the
following day near the Wellman Gap,
two and one-half miles from Fort
Gay. The funeral was conducted by
the l. o. o. f. lodge of Fallsburg and
the lodge of Redmen of this city. The
deceased was, for many years, cook
on the camp car of the C. & o. bridge
force under the direction of Henry
Gaines and was a quiet, sober man,
much respected by his friends.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
BIC SANDIANS TO
HEAR Billie SUNDAY
Special Excursion Train Next Thus
day to Big Huntington Meeting.

1t is reported that Big Sandy ex-
cursion to Huntington has been ar
ranged for Thursday, May 14th, to
enable the people up this way to hear
Rev. Billie Sunday. Rev. Fannin, Of
Pikeville, sent an inquiry to Louisa to
know about how many people would
want to make the trip. We are in
formed that an estimate Of fifty was
given.
The train will leave Pikeville about
g a. M, and will reach Huntington
about noon, and the return trip will
start as soon after the night ervices
as possible. This special train will
follow not far behind the regular
train. The fare from Pikeville for the
round trip will be $4,30. From Louisa
about SLIPS.
1t is said that seats will be reserved
in the tabernacle for the Big Sandy
people. This will be known as Big
Sandy day in the meeting.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
FIELDS FIRST CANDIDATE
TO FILE PETITION

Congressman w. j. Fields, Of the
Ninth District, Tuesday filed the first
petition received by Assistant Secre-
tary OF the State Cecil Vansant in the
August primary, Mr.. Fields is candi-
date for the Democratic nomination
for another term in his district
The new primary law requires no
petition signed by the voters, and all
the candidate has to do is to file his
personal petition to get his name on
the ballot, and the affidavit of two
persons as to qualifications under the
primary law.
Candidates for Congress and United
States Senator are to be nominated
in the August primary.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
BIC day FOR
| SUNDAY schools.
All Records for Attendance Broken
in Louisa and the State.

The proclamation of Governor Nc
Creary calling on the people of this
to observe May 3rd as
GO TO Sunday School Sunday was
very generally observed throughout
the State. One million was the atten-
dance asked for, and while complete
returns have not been made it is be-
lieved that the attendance exceeded
this large number.
Weather conditions in Louisa We're
ideal last Sunday and the Sunday
School attendance. generally large,
was much increased. The grand total
was 622, made up as follows: From
the NJ. e. South, Augustus Snyder,
Supt., 26S; from NJ. E., r. c. Mcclure,
Supt, $50; from the Baptist, Fred
See Supt., 1875; and from the Christ
ian, C. b. Wellman, Supt., 79.
So far as the NEWS can learn there
was no special programme of eXer-
cises observed at any one of the
schools. At the South Methodist
Prof. Kennison. the teacher of the
Mems Bible Glass, occupied the time
usually taken by the classes by CIV
ing a splendid exposition of the lesson
for the day, the parable, or, as the
Professor calls it, the allegory Of the
Prodigal Son, with the accent on the
word prodigal. The subjects treated
of in the allegory--sin, conviction, be-
lief, repentance, obedience were
handled in excellent style by Prof.
Kennison, making his exposition a
ermon in itself.
Louisa is proud of its Sunday
Schools. Everyone of them is doing
a splendid work and is a useful auxil-
iary to the church of which it is a
mart .r
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
A YOUNG MAN
BURNED TO Death.
Building Destroyed by Fire Over in
Wayne County, ". Va.

Kenna Fry, the l7-year- old son Of
Mr., and Mrs Cumberland Fry, of East
Lynn, was burned to death Friday
night in fire which destroyed the
hall built by the knights OF the Col
den Rule, but now owned by G. M.
Fraley. The second floor was occupied
by the Fry family. Mrs. Fry was
awakened by the roar Of the fire but
at this time the flames had broken in
to the room of Kenna who was suf-
focated in his sleep. The family with
the exception of Kenna escaped.
The first floor was occupied by the
store Of Mink Justice and was covered
by $4,000 insurance.
j. NJ (MatD Napier, of East Lynn,
has been arrested and lodged in jail
accused of the burning Of the store
house and dwelling.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
LUKE MoLukE &ys.

Every now and then yd will run up
against the sort of man who will short
change a newsboy out of a nickel and
drop the nickel in the collection plate
on Sunday and imagine that he has
paid his fare to Heaven.
When a married couple dear" and
pet" one another when they are out
in company 1t is sign that they will
start cussing one another as soon as
the door closes when they get home.
They fall in love at first sight. Then
they get married, take a second look.
and fall out.
new metal can stand a strain OF
1000 tons to the square inch. Shucks!
Any fat woman's straight front can
beat that.
When the second baby comes along,
Paw has to buy new baby buggy be-
cause the old one doesn't match the
new babys complexion.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
A BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Thursday afternoon, from to 5, al
the home of Mrs. John Crutcher, was
devoted to the observance Of the 18th
anniversary of the birth of Mrs
Cynthia Castle, the venerable mother
OF Mrs. d. c. Spencer and Mrs. John
B. Crutcher, the daughters who in
this pleasant manner showed their
love for their aged parent. Good things
to eat abounded, and the worthy old
lady has great reason for remember
ing her birthday party
Mrs. Castle is the widow of ''uncle
Billy Castle, once well known as a
highly respected citizen of this county.
The days festivities were continued
later with a young folks party for a
grandson of Mrs. Castle. Malcolm
Crutcher.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
DIDN'T GET FAR.

Arthur Price, aged 16, and Forrest
Brown, one-fourth less in years but
not so much in size, both of the Graves
Shoals vicinity, left their homes last
Friday, bound for some port where
life was more exciting. Marshal Ross
was wired to look out for them and
found both in Fort Gay. He brought
them to louisa, locked them up and
reported to their anxious friends.
On Saturday the paternal progeni-
tors Of the embryo Buffalo Bills came
down and gathered them to the paren-
tai fold. If the proper medicine was
duly applied cure for this sort Of
trouble is easily effected. Both boys
had some money, and one Of them a
pistol half as long as himself
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
HAS A BROKEN LEG.

Mckinley Maynard, of Warfield, is
in Riverview hospital suffering with a
broken leg. He is a big, husky lad
OF II, and when he was hurt he was
acting as brakeman on motor en-
gine running ON the Pond Creek rail-
way. A collision of some kind oc-
Cured April 10th and one result was
the accident to Maynard's left leg. He
was treated In the Pond Creek hospi-
tai for some time, but was brought to
Louisa few days ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
kEeLEY AND cARMoDY.

Mr.. Carmody, the orchardist, arriv-
ed Thursday from Lexington and he
and Mr.. Kegley, the County Agricul-
tural Agent, left Immediately for Mat
tie, where they held meeting and had
a demonstration Of tree spraying as
was announced in the NEWS last
week. These gentlemen will be In
Louisa Friday when they would be
glad to meet all who are interested in
fruit and farming. They will prob
ably be at the court house about one
p. M, and hold an informal meeting.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
PRISON LABOR CONTRACT LAW.

Frankfort, KY, May 2.-Prisoners
in the Kentucky penitentiary may re-
ceive back pay for their services un-
der the prison labor contract law from
June 15, 1910, when the law allowing
them compensation became operative.
until August l, 1912. when they were
first allowed compensation. Judge
Stout, in the Franklin Circuit Court,
today decided in favor of the prison
ers in suit brought in their behalf
against the board.
The amount involved is about
100000, estimating on the present
basis of pay, which aggregates about
$4,000 per year.
The case will go to the Court Of APP
peals,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
FIRST TO ASK STATE AID
UNDER NEW ROAD LAW.

Frankfort, KY, May Lawrence
county is the first to qualify and ask
for State aid under the new law, levy
ing a 5-cent State tax for road i'm
provements. State Commissioner of
Roads r. C. Terrell today received
notice from the Fiscal Court of Law
renee county that 1t has appropriated
$4,000 out Of the 1915 levy for recon
truction of the roads leading from the
county seat to the county line, and
asking that the State contribute an
equal amount to the fund.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
TAKE $4,000 TREES FROM RIVER

Frankfort, KY, May 4.-The govern
ment snag boats during the last year
have removed from the Kentucky riv-
er over 1000 trees, not counting the
mall ones, which would bring the
number closer to $4,000, according to
Engineer b. F. Thomas, in charge of
the Kentucky river improvements.
This was the first year in which the
snag and dredge boats We're kept in
commission throughout the winter but
the floods last spring caused so many
big landslides it was necessary to keep
the boats continually at work in order
to clear the channel before the log
ging tides began. The snags are prac-
tically all removed excepting in the
Frankfort pool.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
s6 BODIES REMOVED
FROM EccLEs MINE.

The bodies of So Of the 172 miners
entombed in the Eccles, W. Va, mine
wrecked by an explosion last Tues
day. had been brought to the surface
at dark last Sunday. A score of ad-
ditional bodies have been found anG
will be taken out Of the mine as soon
as possible, Thousands of persons
visited the mine Sunday. They watc :
ed the removal of bodies in silence,
and from where they stood could see
numerous funeral parties making their
way up the hillside to the cemetery.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
mr.. mayo SUFFERS
| A SLIGHT RELAPSE.
After Continued Improvement. a Change
| for the Worse Occurs.

New York, May 6-John C. C.,Mayo.
wealthy Kentucky mine owner, suf-
fered relapse in his apartments at
the Waldorf-Astoria tonight For n
time his condition appeared to be quite
serious to the physicians in attendance
Later tonight he had recovered suf-
ficiently to cause the physicians to
say that all immediate danger had
passed.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
BEST FRIENDS.

Luke McLuke; of the Enquirer is
much in the spotlight, but this from
the Atehisen, tKans.) Globe is equal
to''LukeTs best:
II has been said that boys best
friend Is his mother and a woman's
best friend is her good reputation;
and II is dead sure cinch that a mans
best friend is his job.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
THE REASON.

The, funereal gloom which envelopes
them as a garment, the sorrowful look
and the occasional tear in the eye are
signs of the deep grief felt and man
ifested by the school children Just
now. They realize that on Friday they
must say good-by TO their kind teach
ers and turn their backs upon the dear
old schoolhouse until next fall. Hence
this deep emotion. Poor thingsl We
know exactly how they feel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
FAST RIDING AND DRIVING.

1t is a violation OF the statute law
and a breach of a city ordinance to
ride or drive beyond a certain limit
Of speed on the public highway or on
the streets of Louisa. 1t is well enough
to call attention to this fact before
somebody Is run over and crippled or
killed. Streets are for the use Of pc
destrians as well as for riders and
drivers of horses, and their rights
should be respected. @
A few days ago child narrowly
escaped being run over near the pas
senger depot by man who turned
the corner riding at q. fast lope. SINH
lar instances occur frequently.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
THE BIBLE CLASS.

Prof. Kennison, always excellent as
conductor of the Bible Glass, is now
at his best on an exposition of Jesus
as teacher. This has been the sub
ject for several weeks, and the lessons
have been most interesting and in
structive. The amount of information
impaired to the class by Prof. Ken
nison is imply amazing. It is also
amazing to those who attend regular
ly that the class room is not crowded
every Thursday night.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
ACCIDENTALLY DROWNED.

While fishing near his home at Kill
gore last Thursday, James Collins.
aged Is, son of Isaac Collins, fell into
the creek and was drowned. 1t is
thought that the unfortunate youth
suffered an attack of vertigo, which
caused him to fall into the water The
body was recovered hortly after the
accident.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
ORIGINAL RAILROAD FARE
MINUS ENAcTING CLAUSE

Frankfort, KY, May ]. House Clerk
Eli Berry has been looking up the
original 2h-cent fare BILL which lack
ed an enacting clause as enrolled, and
stated today that the original act,
which passed through both houses of
the General Assembly and was referr-
ed to committees, never had an enact
ing clause.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
A PEN Picture
OF INEZ, Ky.
Described BY a Traveller From the
East as a Very Unique Village.
a sane.Itisd Town Of k.n.uoky-Ins..

A sanctifed Town Of kentuoky-lnez
Under this caption the NEWS pub
fishes n very readable article from The
Kentuckian, an illustrated monthly. II
originally appeared in Travel Maya
zine, In July 1913. Inez was spoken OF
as the only village in the mountain
county OF Martin, and where religion
Is the dominant interest Of life. The
article as II appeared .n The Ken
tuckian Is well Illustrated with pic
lures OF fnez and its streets, made
from original photographs. The
author OF the sketch. Albert Buell.
was a close observer and evidently
speaks OF things as no saw them, but
his deductions made from his obser-
vations are another matter.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
CALLED TO PAsToRATE.

Elder Dials, formerly of Williamson,
has been called to the pastorate of the
Christian Church here and at Paints
Vile, dividing his time between the
two places. He will reside here, hav-
ing rented the w. d. Pierce property
near the lock and dam. Mr.. Dials
preached at the Louisa Christian
Church Wednesday evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
DIED OF BURNS.

Thos. Whitlocls. OF Hitcpins. who
was so seriously burned last week
when a Ian OF powder which he was
opening exploded. killing his TX year
old child who was watching him, died
In Ashland. His remains were taken
home for burial
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1914-05-08
DEATH OF JUDGE 3. F. BENNETT

Judge b. f. Bennett, the venerable
father OF former Congressman Joe b..
Bennett, died at his home In Greenup
last week, aged s4 years. The Judge
had retired from the law, but was one
OF the best known practitioners In the
State.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-06
WASHBURN WINS.


Washburn defeated the College Of
Emporia in the state championship
basketball game Thursday night by a
score Of 81 to %. This gives the
Sons Of Ichabod an undisputed claim
on the basketball championship of
the state. The game started of
made field goal in less than one
minute. All during the first half the
playing was fast and furious.
:. Early in the game it developed that
the defense of the College Of Emporia
was poor. They also missed more
free throws than did Washburn. The
defense of Washburn during both
halves Of the game was strong and
the teamwork was good. Russell
proved to be the College of Emporia's
strongest man during the first half.
He made three field goals and two
free throws. -...
Washburn and CLANCY were the
Washburn stars. Washburn played
the game better than did CLANCY dur
ing the first half. At the end of the
favor Of Washburn.
The playing during the cecond half
was slower than that of the first and
both teams showed that they were a
little stale. However, the playing
was more even. Washburn made ID
points and the College Of Emporia
made IL points.
Elwood Washburn also proved
himself to be Washburn's high man
during the second half. He played a
snappy and intelligent game. CLANCY
and d. Ream both played the game
we'll for Washburn.
Russell and Altman were the high
men for the College Of Emporia-
The result Of tho game was as fol-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-06
JAkE'S JUNK.

The baseball fans Of Topeka win be
asked to invest in q book Of baseball
booster tickets. These books win DO sold
for $40 each and contain 20 admissions
Tho advance sales viii be handled by
members of the Booster club. The
Boosters will canvass the town through
out and they expect to sell enough to net
the Kaws about $500 or more to begin the
season with. George Godfrey Moore and
T. Will Kelley are among the leaders OF
the Booster club These two, with others.
viii assume the responsibility OF this ad-
vance ticket sale. The merchants of the
city. other members of the Commercial
club and fans Of the city will be asked
to invest in these tickets. Tho sale will
be attempted before the regular schedule
on hand for the opening contest More
than this amount was collected through
the sale OF advance tickets last year.
Ben Harris, the big Denver pitcher, who
Il under contract to play with the Pack
erx has received letters from James NC
Gill. owner of the Denver club. and Jack
Corey, the new manager of the Grizzlies.
Asking him to come back to the Western
League. Harris says that he would stay
with the Federals.
Tho sale of box seats for the coming
season is brisk Practically an Of last
years box holders and number OF new
ones have filed applications for tho COM
ing season and others who desire boxes.
viii do well to file their applications with
8. J. Bear. A row of new boxes Will be
built to extend from the press box to the
north end Of The GEandStand. The man
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-06

training trips The others win train ct
home unless bad weather drives them
south
Manager Dale Gear does not think there
will be q. baseball financial war: In
speaking. of the invasion Of the Federals
he said that IL the new circuit showed
strength. that peace would be declared.
fixed na up s to take them under s the shield
not show strength. the handicap viii
the fieid e He cannot see how this viii
1njure the future Of the minor leagues. II
the Federal League continues to exist. the
minors will have one more aggregation
to sell promising players to and 4 the
Feds cease to exist conditions win re-
American League peace pact was made.
Bill Fox. an oufielder who was with
the DeS MOines club last year, Will be
with the st. Joe club this season He was
but was loaned to Des Moinea- The Des
Hahn. Joe Breen and Hunter.
Hugh Jones Is having troubles in sseur-
nE sas ss saa e Sn ts
that. he is in California within easy
Sox Of Chicago and expects to get q few
PROMISING recruits from Comiskey.
Louis Barbour, 1t third with the Ian
trip with The chicago white. sox. he
e1pect t 70 sticR on account Of competiticn
Of other recruits. Lincoln will welcome
his return but first, the American Assoc
may decide to pay the price demanded
Jones hasn't closed deal for Qunlen yet
ssu ree csn 81 e z
Frank Isbell has set aeids one day this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-06
NPOP' ANsON AN AMATEUR
Is Reinstatcd by Golf Association
Not in Baseball

"Pop' Arson, famous 20 years ago as
manager of the Chicago National
League club, has been reinstated as
an amateur by the United States Golf
association. About q year ago the
veteran diamond star became q golf
player and it has become his favorite
pastime.- However, having been q pro-
fessional ball player he was not eligi-
BILE to compete as an amateur golfer
and 1t was necessary for him to be
reinstated az such before he could
compete in the regular competitions.
Arson claimed that he had the
right to amateur privileges and con-
sent was readily given by a mail vote
of the executive committee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-03-06
POCKET BILLIARDS.
G. A. Kari Challenges Fred G0shorn-
Play Begins Monday at Dome.

One of the most interesting con-
tests in pocket billiards will be staged
at the Dome at 615 Kansas avenue be-
ginning Monday night between Fred
Goshorn and the challenger. g. A..
Karr The men will play ten blocks
of 100 points each. One block will be
played Monday night and the remain
der will follow each evening.
These participants are the winners
of former Journeys which have been
played at the Dome this winter. Fred
Goshorn won first place in ten-man
contest which was played in Novem-
Der. Carl Anderson, who was second
in the November contest. challenged
Goshorn and the latter won. Another
contest was staged in January and
Goshorn was ineligible. Karr defeat
ed Anderson in this event and now has
challenged Goshorn for a champion
ship match.
On account of the three cornered
claim of ability, the result of this
match will be watched with consid-
cradle interest. Play will begin at
o'clock Monday night.