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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-10-06

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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
HEM0RRHACE FATAL
TO JAMES BARTRAM
GOOD CITIZEN OF FORT GAY
DIES AT AGE rs. AFTER
BRIEF ILLNESS.

James Bartram. age rs, died at his
homo in Fort Gay Wednesday evening.
after an Illness of only three days He
was In fair state OF health up to Sun
day afternoon for a man OF his advanc-
ed age. At that time he sustained a
hemorrhage OF the brain and gradually
grew worse until the end. The funeral
took place Thursday afternoon and the
body was laid to rest in tho Frazier
burial grounds.
Mr.. Bartram was good man and
had the respect and good will of his
neighbors. He had been a consistent
member OF the NJ. u Church for many
years, Also. he was worthy member
OF tht Masonic fraternity and was bur-
led with the honors OF that order.
A wife and several sons and daugh-
ters survive him. The daughters are
Mrs. NJ. Il. Bryan, OF Fort Gay, Mrs. J.
w. Wriston, OF Maine, Mrs. L. A. Cath
ers. OF Oregon. Mrs. Stanley. OF Chat
taroi. w. Va. The sons are VIM. Bart
ram, OF Cleveland Ed Bartram. of
Omega, Ohio, Henry Bartram. OF Mis-
souri,. and Sam Bartram. OF Louisa.
Most OF them live too far away TO reach
here in time for the funeral.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
KENTUCKY CROP REPORT.

Generally speaking the corn crop bids
fair to be a good one, in fact, the best
in years in some localities, although
much damage is reported by recent
storms The condition OF corn as a
state average is given at 92 per cent.
The condition OF COW peas Is given at
Sc per cent while soy beans show at
sS per cent. II is worth while to- note
what an increased acreage in these two
crops is shown in some counties while
in other counties no report is made at
all as these crops are raised there. Pas
ture conditions are good, showing much
Improvement since the late rains. At
present Blue Grass shows an average
OF 81 per cent, clover at 81 per cent.
orchard grass at 81 per cent and alfalfa
81 per cent. The third cutting of alfalfa
is estimated to yield two tons per acre
and the prospects for the fourth good
Much complaint is fade Of garden
conditions generally throughout the
State The average condition is given
at so per cent. The condition of Irish
potatoes is given at 10 per cent The
outlook for fruit Is very unsatisfactory
Apples ara falling OF badly and their
average condition Is given at So per
cent. Peaches are very scarce and faul-
ty and show n condition OF 79 per cent.
Pears are given at 5s per cent and
grapes at 81 per cent.
There seems to be q scarcity of live
stock reported in many places, but the
condition OF all live stock is splendid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
GOV. PARpoNs MeoLoNE
OF CARTER COUNTY.

J. L. McGlone, former Circuit Clerk
OF carter-co.. indicted IN the Franklin
Circuit Court on charge OF collecting
monet from tho State on fraudulent
claims for witness fees in Common
wealth cases. pleaded guilty this morn-
Ing and was pardoned By Gov. Stanley
on recommendation OF State officers.
McGlone admitted his guilt to Treas
urer Sherman Goodpaster. then Inspec-
tor and Examiner who inspected his
ONCE. and paid back the $4,000 he Sc
cured on false claims for two terms OF
court. All the indictments hut one were
dismissed, when he pleaded guilty. and
he WAS sentenced TO serve from one
year 10 a year and day. He went un-
der custody TO Gov. Stanley's office and
received his pardon.
McGlone is residing in Missouri. He
had been Circuit Clerk for several years
and had good record. He is Re-
publican.-Courter Journal.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
OUTPUT OF COAL
Greatest IN HISTORY
ESTIMATES INDICATE INCREASE
OF ABOUT THIRTY-FivE
PER CENT.

| WaShington.--The output OF bitumin-
GUS coal in the United States during
the first six months of 1916 was the
greatest ever recorded In any half-Year
period. Estimates made day by c. e.
Lesher, of the Geological Survey, bas-
ed on returns from over 100 railroads
originating coal and coke shipments,
Indicate that the production during .nis
period was 26l 900. 900 tons, an increase
OF 35 per cent over the first six months
OF 1915, and Of per cent over the last
six months of the same year. and great
er by several million tons than the
record established in the last half Of
1918. Compared with the first half Of
1915 the exports from the Atlantic sea-
board during the last six months have
increased about 10 per cent. and the
coal used in coking has increased near
ly one-half. Increased consumption by
railroads and by the iron and steel and
nearly all other Industries has been q
large factor in establishing this rec
ord. From April, 1915. to January Of
the present year the production OF
bituminous coal increased at a rapid
rate, with but temporary slackening In
November and December due to car
shortage. The output in January. 1915,
was more than so per cent. greater
than in April. 1915. and the production
in February and March, 1916. was near
ly as great Many large users Of coal
laid in stocks of fuel In anticipation Of
a possible shutdown at the mines In
April because of labor troubles. and,
though there was no general strike, the
production in April declined greatly as
a result of decreased buying on the
part OF those having stored coal to use.
May and June, however, showed sue
cessiYe increases, and there Is every in
dication that the production during the
coming six months will equal IL not ex-
ceed the six months just past, and that
the output in the calendar year 1916
will exceed 5O0,000,00O tons. establish
ing a new record for bituminous coal.
Every coal-producing State from
Washington to the Atlantic Coast has
shared in this general increase.
The output of beehive coke has in
creased from about 11,250.000 tons in
the first half of 1915 and 16,250.000 tons
in the second half of 1915 to more than
IS, 100000 tons during the last six
months The manufacture of coke In
by-product ovens has also increased as
new ovens have been completed and
put in commission.
The production of Pennsylvania
anthracite increased about 8 per cent.
over the corresponding period in 1915.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
DRILLING OPERATIONS
ARE UNUSUALLY ACTIVE
kentucky Petroleum Fieids Little Af-
feeted BY General Decrease
In Prices.

Barbourville. KY. Sept. 17.-Drilling
operations are being carried on in Ken
tucky's petroleum fields with more en-
thusiasm at the present time than ever
before. The decline in prices has had
no effect in lessening the number of
drilling rigs, of which there are IFS.
Estill county is the most active east
OF the Mississippi. Within the week this
field turned out twenty-four new wells,
having an aggregate daily yield of ss5
barrels.
Estill county is a comparatively new
district. The unprecedented showing
made In this county has caused wide
spread search for new production in
many other counties.
After two failures in Rockcastle-co.
that district came into the limelight
last week with a producer showing up
for twenty barrels. This territory Is
seventy miles southwest of Estill-co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
ASHLAND MILL NOT
SUITABLE FOR U. S. PLANT
Hearings On Location For PROPOSED
Armor Factory Brought
To Close. .l

Washington. Sept. 14.-Hearings be-
fore Secretary Daniels and the General
Board of the navy on the question Of
suitable location for the projected
s11. 100000 Government armor factory
closed to-day with approximately 125
cities and rural districts asking for the
plant. A selection probably will not be
made for more than two months
All possibility Of purchasing ready
built plant was disposed of during the
hearings. OF the factories making arm
or or engaged in similar activities only
two were mentioned as possible pur-
ehases. The General Board considers
neither satisfactory They are the prop
critics of the Washington Steel & Or
dinance Company and of an unnamed
corporation which is constructing a
factory at Ashland. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
CHAIN OF LOCKS SOON COMPLETE

Lexington. KY. Sept. 16-Noyember
Will see the completion OF LOCK- No. "a,
the last OF fourteen 10 be built In the
Kentucky river by the United States
Government to permit waterline tap
ping OF the rich Eastern Kentucky coal
fields. The lock Is located at Heidel-
berg. Lee-co. The original specifica-
tions called for its completion on De-
cember 81. 1918. nearly three years ago,
but series OF misfortunes, including
the failure OF large New York con-
Germ on Its contract, and washouts due
10 high water. the last OF which occur
red August OF this year. interfered
Plans are under way for the open
ing OF mines in the vicinity OF Beatty
Vile and other Lee-co. towns. near
which the boat traffic will have its
head.
The construction work on the lock Is
under the general charge of Major w.
T.. Stokey, major OF the corps OF en-
gineers OF the United States Army in
the Second Cincinnati district. ii. G..
Mccormick. United States assistant en-
gineer. is in direct charge OF the work.
Mr.. Mccormick, with his fourteen years
OF practical experience. is meeting the
engineering problems that arise daily
with the same forutude that he faced
the engineering problems OF the Nor
folk * Western railroad. with which
he was connected for seven years prior
10 his government position in 1909. Mr..
Mccormick was in charge OF the con-
struction work OF Lock No. IS, which
was finished last year. His assistants
are A. NJ. Kennedy. w. T. Hayes and
John f. Kennedy. inspectors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
WILL NOT RETIRE.

Charles M. Schwab says In the oc-
tober American Magazine:
II always pity the man who says.
When 1 get so much money. am eo-
ing to retire and enjoy life The great
est thrill that can come to any man is
the thrill of successful achievement. In
the last year have had opportunity to
sell out Bethlehem Steel for almost
fabulous sums. They did not even in
terest me. If gave up my business
would be resigning my greatest inter-
est in life"
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
CONfESSES TO PART IN
WEST VA. TRAIN ROBBERY
Texan Gives Story Of Daring Hold. Up
and Fight Of Three Men
Last Fall.

Martlnsburg. w. Va, Sept. I3.-Char
les Jefferson Harrison. OF San Antonio,
Tex, made n full confession OF the train
robbery with which he was charged In
the United States Court here to-day
before Judge Dayton. Sentence OF IL
years Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary at Atlanta. Ga, was Immediately
imposed.
Harrison presented pathetic figure
when he advanced TO the bar to con-
fess. after pleading not guilty yester-
day 70 the nine indictments. Weak and
cmaciated by tuberculosis, from which
he is suffering. his voice was scarcely
audible
The crime was the robbery OF n Bal
tlmore & Ohio train near Central Sta
tlon, w Va, on October s, 1915. With
Harrison was implicated Eugene Dies.
who will be placed on trial next, and
II. Grady Webb. who never has been
arrested. Tho robbers took from the
express car Of the train more than
800, 900 in unsigned bank notes, much
OF which has been recovered.
Harrison for tho first time since his
arrest talked freely with United States
Marshal Smith after being sentenced.
He told OF climbing into the cab and
at the point of a revolver compelling
Engineer Grant Helms. after the en-
gine and mail cars had been detached
from the rest OF the train, to run the
locomotive two miles down the track,
where the mail cars were relied. Har-
rison and his companions then fled to
the woods, where they divided their
loot and remained few days. They
then separated.
Harrison said he returned to his
home In San Antonio. Tex. where he
reopened his machine shop after bury
ing $3.50 under the floor. This was
recovered when the Federal authorities
searched the shop after his arrest He
said he had never killed man, but
was present when his gang murdered
a postal clerk In Alabama several years
ago. For his part in the crime he was
sentenced to life imprisonment but
President Mckinley commuted It to ten
years and President Roosevelt pardon
ed him after he had served seven years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
N. r. coNLEY. Publishes.
BY-PRoDUcr COKE
PLANT AT PORTSMOUTH.

Portsmouth, Ohio, September ia
$4,000, 900 y-product coke plant, 70 en-
ploy 500 men, is to be built here by the
Whitaker Glessner Company, according
to this firms announcement today. It's
daily capacity of $1,000 tons will be
jointly used at the blast furnace now
under construction by this company
here and by the Columbus Iron and
Steel Company and the Cement Sol
way Company, Syracuse, N. Y.
Two additional open-hearth furnaces
are being built naming total of nine
at the local plant. With completion Of
its extensions an outlay OF nearly $5,-
100000 will have been made by the
Whitaker Glessner Company at its To-
cal mills. and employment will be CIV
EN- to 5000 men in all.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
ELAINE.

S. D. Wellman, who has been sick
with typhoid, is now able to walk about
the house.
C. r. Holbrook spent Sunday with
home folks.
Earl Berry our obliging assistant
postmaster. left Saturday for Charles
ton where he will attend school
H. F.. Williams was a business caller
here Monday.
Mrs. H. II. and ]. ]. Gambill spent
Sunday with their father-in-la law, Lee
Gambill of Martha.
Charles Edwards was home Monday
from Louisa to see his sister. who is
sick with typhoid.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Dean. of Trad.
were here Sunday visiting Mrs. Deans
sister. Mrs. Wayne Osborn.
A. J. Holton is now our accommodate
ing mail carrier from Blaine to Georges
creek. having bought the route from
S. d. Wellman.
George Swetnam and wife from will
bur were visiting DR.. H. H. Gambiil
Sunday.
Willie Swetnam Is attending school
here and there seems to be some at
traction for Billie too.
Sunday to Chas. Morris and
WY iri. SMOKEY ooKUMS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22

CIarksburg. w. Va. Sept. 10. 1915.
Mr.. M. F. Conley, Editor
Big Sandy News, Louisa, Ky.
My dear sir
AS Secretary OF the Ministers Union.
OF Clarksburg, w. Va. / have been In
structed to submit the following TO you
for publication in the NEWS, n you
care so TO do:
"The members of the Ministers I'm
ion OF Clarksburg, w Va, desire by
this minute to testify severally and
collectively to their high appreciation
OF and strong affection for Reverend w
II. Foglesong, who for three years past
has labored earnestly and faithfully in
this Association. In the Spring OF 1916
he was elected President. and his act
i've and untiring zeal in carrying out the
best interests of the Union was 30 APP
parent that he was again elected Pres
ident in the Spring Of this year. and
now leaves us TO assume work in Lou
lisa,
Always abreast of the times, public
spirited, a man Of clear. discriminating
and world wide vision. his loss will be
keenly felt by this Union. But, our
prayers for his success in the new field
OF labor shall follow him; and with
gratitude for our past fellowship in
the cause OF Christ. we commend him
to God. and TO the earnest and hearty
CO. operation OF the Methodist church
OF Louisa, with the loving desire that
the peace OF God, which passes all un-
derstanding. may ever unite our hearts
in the same bonds OF Christian fellow
ship which have ever existed during his
stay among us.
Respectfully submitted.
HERBERT JUSTIN ALLSUP.
Thanking you for any courtesy shown
to either Rev. Foglesong or the Union
in this matter. I am.
Sincerely yours.
HERBERT JUSTIN ALISUP,
Pastor Presbyterian Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
JArrIE AND TuscoLA.

Rev. Harvey preached a very inter-
esdng sermon at Baker chapel Sun
day night.
Boston Hammond's smiling face was
seen at Polly's chapel Sunday as usual.
Ward Womack made his usual trip to
". B. Shortridges Sunday.
Emma Hutchison and Dosha Ham
mond were calling on Mrs. Sophia
Webb Tuesday afternoon.
Chester Webb passed down our creek
Tuesday evening enroute to Louisa. He
has set the people to wondering by
so sudden a trip. returning the same
evening. The girls are all broken heart
ed.
Hobart Brainard was calling on Miss
Laura Vanhorn Sunday
Ruby Brainard was calling on Virgie
Jordan Friday.
Miss Opal Irene Webb. of Overda, is
spending few days with Mrs. Morton
Hammond at Jattie
Mrs James Jordan was calling on
Mrs. M. F. Jordan Sunday.
VIM. Hammond had the misfortune
of losing fine calf last week.
This place seems very lonesome since
Sylvester Woods has moved away.
especially for the girls.
Fred Thompson has returned from
Cincinnati where he has been spending
q few days.
There will be church at Brammer
Gap Saturday night and Sunday at the
Holiness church by Rev. Leonard Bow
ling.
We would be glad to read letter In
the NEWS from Matte again. as we
always like to hear fsom there.
TWO BLUE ~ ED KoDDo's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
BECOMES EVANGELIST
WITH HONEYWELL PARTY

Rev, o. @. Ragan, for the last three
years superintendent OF the Lexington
district OF the Methodist Episcopal
church. which corresponds to the posi-
tion OF presiding elder. with larger
scope of duties. and who recently re-
tired to accept the appointment Of
evangelist at large, made by Bishop
Anderson at the Berea conference, left
Friday afternoon for Muskegon, Mich.
where he goes to join the Honeywell
evangelical party for its first campaign
of the season.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Ragan,
who goes to Chicago to enter the
Moody Institute to pursue a course OF
study qualifying herself for evange-
lical work after which she win Join her
husband.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
FABULOUS INCREASE,

Paris. KY. Sept. 20.--About six years
ago Samuel Biven. n farmer living near
Plum. this county. bought forty acres
OF land near Clay City from friend
who was moving 10 Oklahoma TO reside.
paying for the same 50 per acre. Re-
Gently the oil boom has struck that ter
ri;ory. and Eastern capitalists have Sc
cured leases on all the land surround
Ing and adjoining that Of MIR. Biyen
Last week n company drilled a well on
the tract owned by MIR Biven under
tho Impression that II belonged TO them.
A gusher was struck. and Saturday Mr..
Blven was offered $4,000 for his land.
He rcfused-th offer and says he will
not part with It for less than $4,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
AT THE CHURCHES.

In the absence OF the pastor OF the
Baptist church Rev. C. C. Hill preach
ed to fair-sized audience. No an
nouncement had been made and it was
not generally known that he would
preach.
BY request Rev. N. II. Young preach
ed at the NJ Il. Church Sunday morn
ing and evening. the new pastor not
having arrived.
No services were held at the M. E..
Church South.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
THE SAVOY HOTEL.

Rev E. v. Cole and wife ara now in
terested in the management OF the new
Savoy hotel. with DR.. Wellman. The
transient trade will be taken good care
of at one dollar per day. When the X.
N. c. rush of students comes in Janu-
airy the Savoy will take quite num-
ber of them. The management extends
an invitation to the public to try the
service this hotel Is Offering.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
MOVED TO ASHLAND.

A real estate deal was closed yes
t.rday whereby Mr.. ]; +. ward OF
p,aIne Lawrence CO.. KY. becomes the
owner Of the store room and dwelling
s,,uated on Greenup-av. near 32nd
strset. which he purchased of Mrs. julia
- Allan Mr.. Ward Is one OF the wen
tnown farmers and merchants OF the
p,s Rlalne country. and will be most
aard,aIly welcomed to Ashland. For
~. nrrsent he will be engaged In the
rat.il Z grocery business.--Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
DIED OF TYPHOID.

James Jones, whose Illness was men
toned In the NEWS last week, died at
his home on Lick creek last Friday
morning. of typhoid. He contracted
the disease at Williamson, w. Va. and
lived only few days after his arrival
at home. He was about 55 years old
and leaves wife and children. He was
a quiet, good citizen.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
MRS. asr VAUGHAN DEAD.

Mrs w H. Vaughan died at Paints
Vile Monday. She had been in Ill
health for quite a while. but her death
was unexpected. Heart disease Is said
10 have been the trouble that brought
tho cnd so suddenly. The burial took
place Wednesday. Rev. Carder was
called from Newport TO conduct the
services. Mrs Vaughan was a faith
full member OF the VI. e. Church and
Rev carder had been her pastor for
four years.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
RUSSIAN INJURED
BY FALLING SLATE.

Mike Schotsld, a Russian miner, was
seriously. and it is thought. fatally in
jured Saturday afternoon, when near :
ly two tons Of slate fell on him while
he was at work in a mine at Van Lear.
The injured man was taken to Ashland
to the Kings Daughters hospital But
little hopes were held for his recovery. ]
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
MAsoNs ELEcr oEEIcERs.

The following officers were elected
by the Louisa Chapter No. 95:
George r. Lewis, II. p.
b. ]. Chaffin, King.
A. ]. Cared. Scribe.
G. r. Burgess. c. Of H.
Dock Jordan. p. s.
C. C. Hill. Secretary.
Augustus Snyder. Treasurer.
N. D. Waldeck. Sentinel.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

Examination of applicants for teach
ers certificates was held Friday and
Saturday. Five made first class, five
second, and ten failed. Chas. Miller,
David Morris. Gypsy Miller and Levi
Streitenberger received first class. We
did not learn the name of the other
first class winner.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
RIGID DOG LAW.

Louisa's dog law has been so strength
ened by the council that the only way
to legally control dog Is to lead him
around with a string. Unless you want
to play blind man you'd better dispose
of the dog. The law goes into effect
Sept. 2Sth. 1t prohibits dogs running
at large on the streets. The muzzle law
recently passed seems not to have been
effective, either In its provisions or Its
execution.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
CAR LOAD OF FoRDs
SOLD OUT RAPIDLY.

A car load OF Ford automobiles was
received Monday by the local agent,
Augustus Snyder, and all except one
were sold before they could be set up.
Another car load has been ordered.
The new price of 1850 land freight has
made the Ford more popular than ever
and it Is difficult to get the machines
fast enough. The factory is turning
out machine every minute. but the
demand is far in excess of that.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
REWARD OF 5000 FOR
KNOTT COUNTY MAN.

Frankfort. KY. Sept 15.--An offer Of
5000 reward for the arrest OF Robert
Combs. sought In Knott-co., where he
Is charged with abduction OF the daugh
ter OF Rev. Robert Combs, was made to-
day by Governor Stanley. The girl is
under Is years OF age. Combs is sup
posed 10 be I'm West Virginia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
MRS. HORTON ACCEPTS.

Mrs. Mary B. Horton has finally con-
sented to again take charge of the wo-
mans department of the Lawrence
County Fair. Oct. IL, IL and Is. She
urges not only the ladies' OF the town,
but those of the country. to help her to
make this department success.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Allen Ross. 2s. to zada Turman, 2i.
OF Adeline
Proctor Cassell. 20. to Blanche Hinkle
20. of Richardson. married in Clerks
office.
VIII Austin. rs. to Tiny Fitch. IS.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-09-22
GREEN VALLEY.

There will be free entertainment
and pie social at Green Valley Satur-
day. Sept. %. 700 p. m. Proceeds to
go toward purchasing a library for the
school. EDGAR RIFE. Teacher