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The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
U. S. Will Exhibit Apparatus
For Conserving Human Life
Most Unique Exposition Of Its Kind Ever Held Planned for
Smithsonian Institution With Many Departments join
ing-Cty School Children to Attend in Groups.

Health Service, War Department C. II.
Fitch, Reclamation Service. Department
Of the Interior; C. p. Hauke. Indian Of
fee. Department Of the Interior, and
Maj. Pullman, Washington police de-
partment, all said their bureaus would
be represented.
Those present were: Department Of
Commerce, H. s. Phelps, Bureau OF
Standards; W. r. Peabody. Coast and
Geodetic Survey; II. B. Bowerman, Bu-
reau Of Lighthouses; c. G. J. Norris,
Steamboat Inspection Service: W. d.
Terrell, Bureau Of Navigation: T. J.
Fitzgerald. assistant chief clerk Of the
department.
Navy Department: Surgeon Chss. @.
Smith, Bureau Of Medicine bnd Sur
gerry; Commander r. II. Leigh. Bureau
Of Steam Engineering; Lieut. s. C
Rowan, Bureau Of Ordnance: Naval
Constructor S. n. Henry, Bureau Of
Construction and Repair.
Department Of Agriculture: BENJAMIN
c. ksdsl Weather Bureau; c. A L1n-
storm Forest Service.
Department Of Labor: Lucian W.
Chaney. Bureau OF Labor Statistics Miss
II. Summer. 'Chiloren's Bureau.
Department OF the Interior: Van u.
Manning. director of the Bureau OF
Mines; Morton r. Leopold. Bureau OF
Mines, secretary OF the committee: ".
$. Def1enbaugh, Bureau OF Education; Z.
r. Hsuke Indian once; c. H Fitch,
Reclamation Service; r. B. Dole, GeoIoa-
cal Survey.
War Department: Maj. William Lystsr,
Army Medical Corps. chairman Of the
committee.
Treasury Department: DIT. z. A.
Sweet, Public Health Service: Assistant
Surgeon General W. c. R1cker, Public
Health Service; Lieut.. H. II. Wolf. Coast
Guard Service
Ristrict Government: Mai. Raymond
Pullman, superintendent Of police. Wssh-
ington-
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
COTTON CROP IS LARGE.
1 1b,eO5,s4o Bales Produced During
Year, Says Cepsus Bulletin.

A bulletin issued by Director Sam L.
Rogers, OF the Bureau Of the Census,
Department of Commerce, and prepared
under the supervision of William M
Steuart, chief statistcian in charge of
the inquiry, will show. for the American
crop Of 1914, a production of Is, 9O5 $40
running bales equivalent to 1874 $50
bales of 500 pounds each, gross weight.
worth s591 600. and OF 71s6,O00 tons Of
cotton seed, with S1eS, $4,000; and for
the cotton year" ended July 81. 1915, a
consumption of 5597,962 bales exclusive
of 'hnters), exports of S322,6SS bales, net
imports of 363, ,595 bales. a supply on hand
at the beginning Of the year OF 1,365, S64
bales, and at the end of the year of
S,936,1 1O4 bales, and cotton spindles active
at some time during the year to the num-
Der of 81. .9s4, ,2s5
The production of linters from the crop
of 1914 was s32,4o1 running bales; the
quantity consumed during the year, IL, ,s45
bales; and the quantity exported, 221 S75
bales. For the entire world the produc-
ton of lint cotton destined for factory
use was 24,764,OOO and the mill consump-
ton 1s761 900 net bOO-pound bales The
production botn in the United States and
in the world was the greatest in the his
tory of the industry.
Texas alone produced 4.592. .112 equiva-
lent 5OO-pound bales, or more than one
fourth of the total American crop of 1914;
while seven States-Texas, Georgia, Ala
bama, South Carolina, Oklahoma, Missis-
sippi. and Arkansas each with an output
of more than l000.oo0 bales-together pro-
duced seyen-eighths Of the crop.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Modern Woodmen Of
America.

At the regular meeting of Central Camp
No. 160l5, held Friday night in the Per.
petual Building Association Hall, two
andidates-Frederic B. Ridenour and
VIM. R. Gallaher-were initiated. par
aphernalis committee, consisting of H. c.
Long, chairman; Jas. A. Moody, and C
A. Casey. was named.
Next Friday night the camp will be
entertained by the Georgetown Minstrels
and dancing will follow. This affair will
be joint meeting OF Central Camp and
Maple Camp, Royal Neighbors of Amer
lea, who will hold open house for their
friends. The entertainment committed
of Central Camp is arranging a series OF
socials for the third Friday in each
month and much interest already has
been aroused in these events
w. II. B. AIeitch, of Central Camp, was
elected president of the newly organized
club Of employees of the State, War and
Navy Departments.
Benjamin Lust was initiated Monday
night at the session of West End Camp,
No. l20SS. District Deputy H. H. Millard
officiated. Short addresses were made
by Banker G. A. Casey. Of Central Camp.
and District Deputy II. H. Millard.
A. R. Talbot Camp, No. 1882, met in
the National Capitol Bank Building on
Thursday evening. Two applications for
membership were reported by Clerk Dun
can, and both were elected to member
ship. H. ]. Huebsch and A. l. Duncan
were adopted into full membership.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Royal Arcanum Councils.

National Council will celebrate St VAL
entine's Day in Pythian Temple tomor-
row evening. Regular meetings will be
held on Wednesday evening by Municipal
Council in New Masonic Hall and by
Francs Scott Key Council in Potomac
Bank Building, Georgetown.
Ouray Council at its meeting Monday
evening last in Pythian Temple passed
resolutions Of sympathy on the death of
the wife of Treasurer Charles F. Mitchell
Short addresses were made by Past
Grand Regent II. g. Lenz, Deputy Grand
Regent A. B. Keefer and Past Regent
Charles F. Morrison.
On Tuesday evening, Oriental Council
elected Melville D. Hensey to member
ship and received four additional appli-
cations. Regent ]. NJ Hammerly ad-
dressed the council on the Regent S
Class night" scheduled for March a.
and Orator J. II. Grubb presented at
tendance prizSs to F. T. johnson, B. A.
Downey and Walter A. Turner. Short
talks were made by Past Grand Regent
W. W. Chase, Grand Regent Edwin A.
Mess, and Past Regents Charles j.
James, Henry G. Tegeler and R. E.
Logan.
Capital Council, No. 25, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
met Monday evening in the Masonic
leHlple. me IrsI annual dance VIII be
held at the Pythian Temple, 1O12 Ninth
street.
Columbia Lodge, No. 81, Shield of
Honor, met Monday evening. The fol-
lowing officers were installed by the
grand lodge: William Robey senior mas
ter; ]. T. Skinner. worthy master; G.. 8.
Davis, Junior master; F. NJ. Skinner,
recording and financial secretary; E.
Hoffman, treasurer; James 8. Stone,
chaplain; ]. H. Summers, conductor; J.
H. Daddysman, inside guardian; H. A.
Sands, outside. Brother NJ Gutenberg,
the retiring secretary, and Brother ]. T.
Skinner, worthy master. have been ap-
pointed members OF the press committee,
and the members can expect interesting
items OF the lodge through the medium
of The Washington Herald.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

These standing committees were ap-
pointed: By-laws-Mark F. Finley,
Charles z. Baldwin, Horace P. Mcintosh.
Grievances-Alex. Mckenzie. Charles f.
Roberts, William E. Holt. Correspon-
dence-Roe Fulkerson, William II. Nc
Cray. Philip NJ. Ashford. Work and lee
tues-George E. Corson, William J. Nay
lor, Charles C. Coombs. Accounts-Lur-
tin r. CHM, E. st. Clair Thompson, r,
r. Bond, Henry X Simpson, Matthew
Trimble.
he rTetiring grand high priest was pre-
sented by the Grand Chapter with a jewel
Of his rank through Past Grand High
Priest Henry K. Simpson, and with a
grafonola by the constituent chapters
through Past High Priest Harry X.
Pfmper.
Junior Warden James strIngfeIlow will
head the official line in Hiram Lodge
next Thursday evening, when the f. Z.
fdegree Will be conferred. A cordial in
vita ton to be present is extended to the
fraternity.
At a recent meeting Of the directors
of the twenty teams comprising the Ma
sonic Duckptn League. held at the home
OF President Albert Haas, the report of
the, committee on prizes was adopted.
The first grand prize is an award of S200
to the endowment fund of the Masonic
and Eastern Star Home. To the team
finishing first a prize of SIS is awarded;
second, SIS; third, $780, fourth, SIS; fifth.
$40; sixth, $l9; seventh, SIS; eighth, ST;
ninth, S6; tenth, SIS; eleventh. twelfth,
thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth, SIC
each; sixteenth. seventeenth, eighteenth,
nineteenth and twentieth, IS each. High
individual average, s.; second, third and
fourth high Individual average, IS, 81 and
s., respectively; high individual game, IS;
second high Individual game, s.; high
individual set, IS; second high individual
set, Sc; high team game, 81; second high
team game, IS; high team set, 81: second
high team, IS; greatest number Of strikes,
IS; high man on each team, 81; second
high man on each team. 81. An appro-
piration Of $40 was made to purchase a
suitable gift for the official scorer and
secretary. With the exception of the
first grand prize, no award will be paid
in cash. "A committee was appointed, OF
which James II. Ricards, jr., Is chair
man, to arrange for a theater party for
the purpose of raising funds to enter the
entire twenty teams in the A. c. B. A.
tournament which is to be held in Wash
ington in April
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
THE REBEKAH DECREE.

Monday-Esther Rebekah Lodge. No. S. degree.
Tuesday-Fidelity Rebekah, No. 7, degree.
Friday-Miriam Rsbekah Lodge, No. 7, degree.
Degree Director W. I. Humphrey re-
quests every member of the degree team
OF Ruth Lodge, No. 2, to be present at
the rehearsal tomorrow evening. The de-
gree will be conferred in full form.
At the last meeting, Past Noble Grand
Eva Phillips extended an invitation to
all members to join in the theater party
at Polls on Tuesday evening, March q.
President Annie E. Grigsby attended
the meeting of Friendship Lodge, No. Il,
on Friday evening and delivered an ad-
dress on the work and accomplishments
of the Rebekah lodges in this jurisdiction.
The Assembly Home Circle, composed
of the representatives from each Rebekah
lodge to the Odd Fellows Home Associa-
ton and three other representatives from
each Rebekah lodge, held their regular
monthly meeting in Odd Fellows Hall
on Wednesday evening and received the
reports from the several committees.
Past Noble Grand Ida NJ. Brimer sub
mitted the program for the parcel post
sale and colonial reception on February
q in Naomi Lodge room. An o1d-fashian
George Washington birthday party will
be given by the ladies of the several
Rebekah lodges representing in costumes
the ladies' of 1776. Past Grands Harry L.
Anderson, George B. Johnson and Frank
e. Rapp will compete for the prize Of
fered for the best auctioneer Of the sale.
Naomia Lodge, No. l, will hold a short
session on Monday evening, February q,
in order to surrender their room to the
use Of the Rebekah Home Circle for
their parcel post sale.
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge, No. 7, will
hold its regular meeting on Tuesday
evening, at which time the degree will be
conferred by the degree team under the
direction of Degree Director Irving R.
Schwinger
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Daughters of Scotia.

On Tuesday evening charter list was
signed by Scots women forming a lodge
Of Daughters of Scotia. social meet
Ing followed the business. Refreshments
were served "a la Scotia" which means
good cup of tea made by a Scotch
housewife with 3-cones and cakes all
home made. On Washington's birthday
the charter list will close and be for
warded to Grand Lodge, d. o. s. All
Scots women, all women of Scots descent
and wives OF Scotsmen are invited to
come and max yersef at hams.''
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Eastern Star.

Announcement has been made by the
worthy matron. Mrs. Minnie Metz, and
Worthy Patron William H. Murray, of
ArenG Chapter. No. 10, that the con-
ferring of the degrees and an interesting
program followed by dancing I'm 'the
banquet hall will be the features Of the
meeting Wednesday evening Rrefresh-
ments will be seryed at tbs conclusion of
the program. The chapter will have a
theater party at Polls on February q.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Activities Of knights of Co.
lumbus.

The first half of the intercity duckpln
series between the Knights of Columbus
Of Baltimore and of Washington was
rolled here last night After the match
a banquet Of, 100 plates was served at
the National Hotel. The following local
knights were the hosts: William p. Nor
moyle, ]. B. Mccain, G. A. Daddy, NJ.
E. OConnor, William M. Walsh, c. r.
Murray. NJ. f. Meyere. J. C. Merkling,
A. w. Brand, l. A. Rover, f. S. Mullin,
]. NJ. Hassett, e. v. Carr. F. J. Dunn,
DR.. W. E. Pairo, w. s. Gaeng. C. NJ.
Betz, c. J. o'Neil, F. NJ. Mclaughlin, e.
P. L. Moran, S. Leo MCCARTHY, c. sulIi-
van, ]. N. Kiley. NJ Mccormick. William
d. willcoxon. William J. Howard. DIR.
j. R. Biggs, ]. Sullivan, w. e. burst r.
p. whitty, T. J. Murtaugh, z. ]. Cum
ningham, L. P. Grady, F. J. p. cleary
and DR.. e. B. Horen.
The meeting of the, Columbus Country
Club Boosters will be held this morning
tr, Z = I.ls - 4 - n IT,
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

The reports of the New York police
department show that 1881 persons out
side the city and foS5 living in the city
were reported missing last year. Nearly
all of them were found by the police or
returned home of their own accord.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
Improved Order of Red Men.

Beginning tomorrow night and con-
tiuing each succeeding night until all
business is finished, the Great Coun-
District will hold its seventy an
nual session at the Northeast Temple,
Twelfth and H streets northeast. The
great sachem's report will recommend
that this great council take the initia-
tive in forming a fraternal day among
the sister fraternal organizations of
this city. Among other things to be
considered Is taking measures toward
honorable membership in the order,
which has never existed heretofore.
and to further provide for the orphans
by legislation.
The Degree of Pocahontas reports
show that they are in a flourishing con.
dltion, both numerically and financially
The sessions are to last for three even.
ings. On Wednesday evening a public
meeting is to be held at the temple One
OF the District Commissioners and sew.
eral members OF the Chamber of Com.
merce are to make addresses, to be con.
cluded by one from the Great Incohonee
Brother Frederick o. Downes, of Bos.
ton.
A special meeting has been called by
the good-of-the-order committee of Idaho
Tribe, No. Is. this afternoon at o'clock
to make arrangements for the reception
to be rendered the members of the sreat
council. On account of the meeting OF
the great council. degree work has beer
postponed until later date,
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13
How to Care for Babies.

The Children's Bureau. Department OF
Labor. will also have an exhibit show
ing its work for the care and safety Of
babies. r. b. Dole, Geological Survey,
Department of the Interior: Mai. Will
liam Lyster, Army Medical Corps, War
Department; DR.. z. a. Sweet, Public
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons of the
District of Columbia was held Wednes-
day evening. Grand High Priest Lem
Towers, ira made a report OF his Of
fetal acts 1 Ad the principal events in
capituIar Masonry during the year.
General Grand High Priest George E.
Corson was welcomed with the honors
appropriate to his rank and congratu-
lated upon. his elevation to the highest
office In the gift OF capitular Masonry
at the last triennial convocation Of the
General Grand Chapter of the United
States. Past Grand High Priest E. st.
Clair Thompson presented a tentative
plan, which was accepted, for the enter
tainment Of the General Grand Chapter.
which will hold its next triennial con-
vocation in this city in 1913. Among the
visitors welcomed were Past Grand High
Priest Levi c. Goodale and Frank l..
Beggs, grand master Of the second vail.
Of the Grand Chapter Of Ohio; and Past
Grand High Priests Milton J. Hull and
Samuel P. Davidson, of the Grand Chap
ter OF Nebraska.
The following officers were elected for
the present year and installed by Cen
,raI Grand High Priest Corson:
DIR. William c. Fowler, grand high
riest; William W. Jermane, deputy
.rand high priest; Arthur c.. Shaw, grand
king; DR.. Emmett N. Carter, grand
scribe; Arvine W. Johnston. grand secre-
AIRY; John A. Colborn, grand treasurer;
lrville DroVs. grand visitor and lee
.urer: Rev. Walter r. Smith, grand
shaplain; Frank F. Major. grand captain
u the host: Joseph II. Milans. grand
principal sojourner; Guy w. A. Camp,
grand royal arch captain; Delos w.
Thayer, grand master third vail; Roe
FuIkerson, grand master second vail:
Simon Bube. grand master first vail;
Cu1nrnins c. Helmick. grand sentinel;
Albert T. Fox, trustee for three years.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

Century Lodge, No. 80 at a largely at
tended convention Monday night, list
ened to an address by Supreme Repre-
sentative Mark stearman. who urged
activity along all lines for the advance
ment OF the Pythian order
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

Lebanon Lodge. No. I, will on Fri
day of this week, confer the entered
apprentices degree with Senior War
den Lester ]. Kelley in the East
The Washington herald., 1916-02-13

Ascalon Temple. No. 81, Dramatic
Order Knights OF Khorsssan, at its reg
ular monthly meeting tomorrow night,
will discuss plans for increasing the
of this branch OF the Pyth-
ian order. 1t is announced, and a large
is requested.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
RIVER AND HAReoRs BILL

Washington. May s.-Although TAX
Ing the position that not more than
half of the $42.000.O00 carried in the
pending river and harbor bill can be
justified. the minority OF the Senate
Committee on Commerce. which today
filed report on the bill. champions the
appropriations for the Ohio River. The
Ohio River project is regarded by the
minority as one of the few in the bill
which can be defended.
"On nearly all the streams there has
been a constantly decreasing COM
merce. The Ohio and Monongaheia
perhaps are the only ones showing an
increase in commerce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
LET'S AN JOIN IN TAE CHORUS.

Don't stop my paper. printer:
Don't strike my name or yet;
You know the times are stringent
And dollars hard to get;
But tug a little harder
Is what mean to do,
And scrape enough together
Enough for me and you.
I can't AFFORD TO drop II.
And I find II doesn't pay
To do without a paper,
However others may;
hate to ask my neighbors
To give me theirs on loan:
They don't Just say. but mean II.
why don't you have your ovn?"
You can't tell how We miss It.
II It by any fate.
Should happen not to reach US.
Or come little late:
Then all is in a hubbub
And things 60 all awry;
And, printer. II you're married.
You'll know the reason why.
The children want the features,
And wife 10 anxious. too.
At first to glance II over
And then to read II through:
And I read the editorials
And scan the local views,
And read the correspondence
And every bit OF news.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
GEORGES CREEK.

The party given wednesday evening
by Mrs. Charley Maynard In honor OF
her little daughter. Gretls Gertrude's
third birthday. was very much enjoy
ed by those present. Dinner was serv-
cd ut six o'clock. When the guest en-
tered the dining room they found the
table beautifully decorated with a
floral center piece and simply groan-
ing with the many good things 10 eat.
Games were played and plenty OF good
music furnished by the graphophone.
and later In the evening ice cream and
cake were served. Little Miss Gretis
received many nice presents. includ-
ing lockets. bracelets and rings.
The guests departed at a late hour.
all agreeing that they had never spent
a more delightful evening.
ONE WHO WAS THERE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
MATTE.

A large crowd attended the baptiz-
ing at this place Sunday.
Lula Moore. who has been visiting
relatives at Charley. has returned home
Mrs. w. A. Hays and little son spent
the day Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
d. Ball.
DIR. j. o. Moore and family were Wis
iting c. c. Hays and wife Sunday.
Mrs. Thornton Moore is on the sick
list.
Tom and Stella Wheeler OF Blaine
were visiting their grandparents at
this place Saturday and Sunday.
MoilIe McKinster was visiting her
sister. Mrs. Jane Mead recently.
Gertrude Pigg OF Busseyville. Is
spending few days with her cousins
Alma and Jettie Hays.
Thomps Berry and wife. OF Ellen at
tended church at this place Sunday.
Dewey Moore and Jesse Cordle Of
Cordell were on our creek Sunday.
Minnie Moore spent Sunday night
with Alma, Jettie Hays and Gertrude
Pigg.
Bert Ball. who is attending the X.
N. c. ia expected home soon.
Esta Moore was visiting Mrs. ]. w.
Moore. Jr, Saturday.
Gus and Tossie Hickman OF Meads
Branch were here Sunday.
Mrs. ]. d. Moore and little daughter
have returned home from Glen Alum.
w, Va.
Walter and Eslie Saiyers were on
our creek recently.
Fonnie Daniels passed up our creek
enroute TO Paintsville.
Mrs. Monroe Adams and daughter.
ara Visiting relatives at this place.
Fred Moore has returned homo nom
overdA. ,',, rs. \. x.
Ella Motook n expected hero soon.
Lyns Thompson wna Waiting Martha
Moore Sunday. TANGO BILL
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
Morris.

The farmers of this vicinity are busy
planting their crops.
Charley Miller, who has been attend
ing the X. N. c., has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs. u. S. McGranahan were
Sunday.
Misses Mollie. Dove and Alva Spen-
Ger attended Sunday school at Little
Blaine Sunday.
Misses Lunerna Thompson was Wis
iting Audrey McGranahan Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Thompson were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Blackburn
Sunday.
Mrs. Eva Hays was visiting Mrs.
Erna Miller Wednesday.
Misses Luverna Thompson attend
ed church at Matte Sunday.
Mrs. Jas Thompson was visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Hes Miller Sunday.
Mrs. Bertha Thompson was visiting
her mother Jane Spencer Monday.
Misses Audrey McGranahan was Wis
iting Iulxa Laney Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Miller was calling on
Mrs. Erna Miller Thursday.
Mrs. Julia Wallace. who has been
returned home.
Mrs. Mart Laney will visit friends
and relatives at Richardson soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Thompson were
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Hes Miller re-
Gently.
John Estep. OF Georges creek passed
down our creek Sunday.
l. b. Spencer was visiting Mr.. and
Mrs Jarvie Wallace Sunday.
Ellis Motook was on our creek re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arba Wallace were Wis
ting Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Spencer Sum
day.
Mrs. L. B. Spencer was visiting Mrs.
Erna Miller wednesday,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
have YOU WEAK LUNGS?

Dc colds settle on your chest or In your
bronchial tnbcsf Do coughs hang on, or
are you subject TO throat troublesf
Such troubles should have immediate
treatment with the strengthening powers
Of 6cott's Emulsion 70 guard against
consumption which 20 easily followa.
Scots f;mulslon contains pure cod liver
oil which peculiarly. strengthens the res
pluiory tract aud Improves the quality ol
The blood; the giycerine n 4 eoothea and
heals The tender ticmbfenes Of the throat.
eooti's q prescribed b. The best special
1,s. You can gct 4 1t any drug store.
1ooll 4 BOVINE. n,oonacld. Nj.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
Colonel Johnson
Called BY Death.

Shepherdstown. w. Va. May 1S.-
Colonel l. v. johnson. aged so. died
here this morning. Colonel johnson
served as auditor OF West Virginia from
1893 TO 1897 and was clerk OF tho cir
cult court OF Arbour- CO, for eleven sue
cessive years. from 1873 TO 1891. He
was a lieutenant under Stonewall Jack
son in the Civil War. Two daughters.
Mrs. NJ c. Trice. OF Atlanta, Ga. Miss
Virginia. OF Shepherdstown and one
son. Frank. OF Shepherdstown. survive.
Funeral services were held at Shep-
herdstown Monday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
WEST VIRGINIA
ITEMS OF NEWS.
Shamrock Mine
Foreman Killed.

Charleston. w. Va. May 15.--Dennia
BowIes. a miner shot and instantly
killed Thomas Goodman. assistant fore
man Of the Shamrock mine at Kay
ford at O'Clock this afternoon. The
slayer then made his escape to the hills
and IL still at large
No cause for the shooting is known.
Bowles worked In the mine until noon
today when he left. cleaned himself up
and then returned TO the mine shaft.
When Goodman same up he directed
two bullets into his body.