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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
METHODIST CHURCHES
PROBABLY will UNITE
NORTHERN BRANCH VOTES TO
ACCEPT PROPOSAL OF
SOUTHERN BODY.

Saratoga Springs, N. Y, May 49,
! The unification OF the Methodist Epis-
copal church and the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, was indorsed al
most unanimously by the Methodist
General Conference to-day. The con-
ference adopted the report Of the Com
mittee on Unification, which provides
for further negotiations with the South
ern Church, paving the way for final
action by the General Conference OF
the Southern Church in 1918, and by
the Northern Church's General Con-
ference in 1920.
The report recommends the amalga-
nation of the branches of American
Methodism. with the General Confer
ence as the supreme governing body
OF the church, and with separate con-
ferences and episcopal supervision for
the negro churches. The report was
adopted amid scenes of unbounded en-
thusiasm.
Only one speech was made in favor
Of the action and none in opposition.
Rev. John F. Goucher, President
Emeritus of Goucher College, Baltimore,
Md, in moving the adoption of the re-
port, emphasized the fact that the pro-
posed amalgamation would be a fed
Grated union that would protect all the
varied interests just as the Federal
Government protects the interests of
the separate states, but in the case Of
Federated Methodism, the world and
not the nation would be under ecum-
enical control.
When DIR. Goucher concluded the
pentup enthusiasm Of the conference
burst its bounds. Every one rose to his
feet and the building shook with ap-
plause and shouts OF 'sVotel Votel"
AT the call for affirmative votes vir-
tually the entire convention rose. and
when the opposition was called for only
one or two scattered delegates stood
up.
Renewed cheering and applause greet
ed the announcement that the. report
had been adopted, and. as Bishop E. r.
Hendrix. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, stepped to the speakers
desk and clasped hands with Bishop
Cranston. the presiding officer, the con-
vention spontaneously began singing
Praise God. From Whom All Bless
+ings Flow" and followed with "Blest
Be the Tie That Binds"
Bishop Cranston was greatly affect
ed by the demonstration. Wiping away
the tears that streamed down his face,
he said:
This is the supreme moment of my
life. You might have continued me in
an effective relation for eight years
longer If you had so wiIled, but you
could not have siven me the gratifica-
ton Of soul feel to-day" Mar
Bishop Hendrix said: las se.rat
Bishop of American Methodism I.tIva
lieve that by our action to-day We lesser
more for the q imnos,
mankind than resulted from tae Whit,
tie OF Saratoga" :. he No.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
STATUS OF EMPLOYER
DEFINED BY CALDWELL.

Frankfort, KY, May THE oft re-
peated question OF the status Of the
employer as TO legal defense in case
both he and his employe had rejected
the Workmen's Compensation Act, has
been answered by r. G. Caldwell, chair
man Of the Compensation Board. Alex
ander Gilmour, OF Louisville, secretary
OF the board, has been asked the ques-
ton so many times by the working
men OF Louisville that he had asked for
a'definite opinion in regard to this mat
ter. Caldwell said:
This is a favorite moot question
suggested by some lawyer or other
person at every discussion of the act
and doubtless has very seriously i'm
pressed slch laginen as have heard 1t.
AS a matter Of fact, however, the hy-
pothetical situation can not possibly
arise for the reason that the law does
not provide for joint and con- current
acceptance or rejection OF its provis-
ions. What the law does provide is
that the employer must make the first
move alone. IL he rejects, then he for
feits his common law defense against
my employe who sues him. No employe
could accept the act II the employer
has rejected 1t.
"On the other hand, IL the employer
accepts the act, then for the first time
the employe can exercise his election.
II he also accepts. then both are under
the act and compensation liability is
accordingly substituted for previously
existing right OF action at law. II,
however, following the employers ac-
ceptance the employe does not accept
and Join with him then such an en-
ploye, IL retained in his employment,
could sue the employer in the event of
injury, but the employer would have
restored to him in such a suit all the
law defenses that he enjoyed
before the passage of this act, and the
status Of both plaintiff and defendant
In court would be exactly what it is
now.
"The above situations are covered
by sections 73 and "a OF the Compen-
sation Act. There is, however, a minor
exception TO this general rule in the
provision of paragraph OF section L
In which a concurrent acceptance OF
the act is authorized for non-subject
employers and their employees. Our
foregoing opinion is intended to apply
TO all other cases."
This opinion is the first to be given
by the Compensation Board.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
INCREASES CONTINUE IN
OIL FIELDS OF KENTUCKY
FOUR MONTHS OF 1916 FAR SUR
PASS DEVELOPMENT OF
LAST YEAR.

|
| Barbourville. KY. May IA greater
showing in Kentucky petroleum opera
tions was made during the first -four
months of this year than the entire
year preceding. During the four months
total of l51 competitions. with a new
production OF nearly 5000 barrels daily.
was shown The year preceding show
ed total OF 1874 competitions and new
daily production OF less than 1000 bar
rels.
The April record OF completed work
shows continued gains. with forty-one
competitions. six failures and new
production of 9Sl barrels. This was a
gain over the figures OF the preceding
month OF three competitions and 200
barrels.
The past week in the Kentucky fields
was featured by no wells Of large ca
pacity. but an unusually large number
OF fair-sized strikes was made. Estin
county heads the list with seven new
strikes, the best making forty five bar
rels daily. Three wells produced TWEEN
ty barrels each. and a number ranged
in size from five to ten barrels. Pro-
duction in this county has grown ny
leaps and bounds. the average weekly
production approximating- $3.50 bar
rels. being the largest since develop
ments We're started. The trunk line con-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
MISS MoLLlE CLAY PASSES
TO THE GREAT BEYOND
FalIsbure.


i Miss Mollie Clay, whose critical ill.,
ness mas been noted in the NEWS for
several weeks, died Tuesday evening at
the home of her father, Mr.. C. w. Clay.
Her last illness had been lingering and
painful in the extreme and death must
nave been TO her welcome visitor.
When the final moment came she was
surrounded by a father, mother and
two brothers, Allen and Fred Clay. The
funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. David Leslie, of Ashland. He was
a preacher of the NJ. E. Church, South.
of which the deceased had been a faith
ful member for twenty-five years. A
very large number of friends of the
dead woman were present.
The solemn exercises were opened by
the singing of Nearer Ny God to
Thee after which prayer was offer
ed by Rev. r. II. Cassidy. Then song
II VIII Meet You in The Morning"
prayer by Bro. Curnutte, song by the
choir and then the body, in charge Of
the pallbearers, six OF Mollie,s girl
friends, Pluma Collinsworth, Myrtle
Queen, Nellie Lambert, Pearl Fugate,
Bessie Collinsworth and Fanny Austin
were taken to the family cemetery over
looking her home to wait until the
Judgment day when her body will ac-
company her spirit to the heavenly
home beyond.
Mollie was born Dec 25, 1874, died
May 8, 1916. She had been afflicted
with paralysis ever since Dec. 20, 1915,
but she has gone to where there is no
paralysis and pains. She called her
father and mother to her bed and told
them she was not uneasy. but believ-
ed they would meet her in heaven. She
said that she would soon be home and
all she wanted to stay here for was on
account of her two brothers. She ask
ed Fred to meet her in heaven and ask
her mother to tell Allen she wanted
him to meet her in heaven. She said
she wanted to see Allen and talk to
him, but he was in bed with the meas
les and could not see her until she was
so near home she didn't recognize him.
Mollie was loved by all who knew her.
She leaves father. mother, three broth
ers and two sisters to mourn her loss.
A FRIEND.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
JORDAN BOY SENT
TO cHlLDREN's HOME

Portsmouth. O.. May 1S.--Georee Tor
dan. aged s. the lad who recently claim
ed that he accidently shot and killed
his mother. Mrs. Pemelia Jordan. whose
dead body was found at her home. Flat
Woods. near Lucasville. a week ago
last Tuesday. has been sent to the
Scioto County children's Home. The
lad will be kept at this institution un-
I'll the county aothoritles complete
their Investigations In the case. Roy
Jordan. the hoy's father II confined at
the county Jail. charged with the muir
der OF Mrs. Jordan.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
BURNED TO DEATH.

Miss Maudes daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Andy Amyx. OF near DeTIart. aged
about rs. was so badly burned Tuesday
morning that she died in the afternoon.
She was working at an incubator when
the lamp exploded and the flaming
kerosene covered her clothing and be-
fore the flames could be extinguished
she was fatally burned. A brother and
sister who went to her assistance were
severely burned about the hands and
arms. but were unable TO extinguish
the flames In time TO save the unfor-
tunate girl.
Miss Maude was lovable and popu-
lar young lady and the news OF her
tragic death will be terrible shock to
her friends.-Licking Valley Courier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
CLOSE ON TRAIL OF BLUE STEEL

G. q o. Special ofiicer L. Y. johnson
has returned from Ohio. where he went
20 get BLUE Steel" whose whereabouts
had been tipped on 90 the officers by
''Roadsport," when he made his con-
fession last week.
When Johnson arrived in the city
named by "Roadsport" BLUE Steel
was found 10 have gone elsewhere. II
is believed. however. that his arrest is
n question OF but few days.
Mr.. Johnson went TO Frankfort this
afternoon 10 have talk with Road
sport and learn from him some fur
ther Information Observation-Disclosures In
dependent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
BABY rs KILLED UNDER PIANO.

To be crushed to death underneath
a piano which toppled of a moving
van. was the fate Wednesday afternoon
at ceredo OF little Maxine Perdue. age
three years. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Arnold Perdue. Mr.. Perdue is a well
known engineer on the Norfolk & wes-
tern railroad. HE was preparing TO
move from ceredo to Portsmouth. o.
workmen were loading the piano in
to the wagon when somehow the heavy
case slipped and before the child was
noticed or jerked tossafety. fell to the
ground. pinning the infant underneath.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
DIVIDEND PAID BY
6ussEYvILLE OIL COMPANY

The Busseyville OIL & Gas company
paid It's first dividend to stockholders
this week. The amount was five per
cent II is expected that each month
will bring this amount or more to the
share holders.
The long deferred dividend was well
coined heartily. The company has had
considerable Indebtedness up to this
time. on account OF wells drilled. and
all proceeds were applied to discharg-
ing the debts before any dividends were
paid. The capital stock is only $4,000
and therefore the dividends are large
when expressed in percentage.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
INJURIES TO CHILD FATAL.

Catlettsburg. KY. May 13.-A 1s-
year-olf daughter Of Spot Malloy. of
Laurel creek. while playing at the home
OF her aunt, Wednesday evening. .stumb-
led and fell across the sill OF door In
1uring herself internally and was
brought to the office OF DR.. Oblinger
yeste.--=y for treatment but died few
hours later at Hardin Hotel. The re-
mains were taken to the undertaking
establishment OF Kilgore and Collier
This is a sad occurrence and much pity
is felt for the bereaved parents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
sUPERINTENDENTs MUST
GIVE ALL TIME TO SCHOOLS.

Frankfort, Ky. May i6.-County SUI
perintendents in the future viii not be
permitted to 'carry any side lines. .
State Superintendent Gilbert said to-
day that II has come to his ears that
some superintendent are not devoting
their whole time and energies to school
affairs. but are engaged in private en-
terprises. He said that Investigations
will be made and those who are not
devoting their entire time to the in
terests OF the schools will be required
to resign or give up their outside bus
mess.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
TABERNACLE SERVICES.

On next Sunday. afternoon. at $3.50
o'clock. the Rev. L. Il. McEldowney.
pastor OF the M. r. Church. South. this
city, will preach at the Bethel Taber-
nacle. This will be good opportunity
for our friends in that part OF the coun-
~ to hear Mr.. Mclldowney. He goes
there at the solicitation of many resi-
dents OF that section. and none should
fail TO hear him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
KILLED BY c. & o. TRAIN.

Newport. KY. May 16.-Geo. Brow
40 years old. employed on the Govern
ment dam at New Richmond. KY. wa.
killed by a c. & o. train to-day. III,
was seen walking along the main tract
carrying a bundle OF rope. Noise of {
freight train prevented his hearing tn,
Maysville accommodation en- rout,
East.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19

Most of the churches Il
had services appropriate
Day" At the NJ. z. Church s"o CT
pastor, the Rev. L E. McE count.
place OF the regular sermc
length on the subject very
lied to Home" II ID to
were very appropriate. The s=to s,
also suitable to The occasion =. +.
evening there were several a. &c:
made upon the subject of "ii. b
Mr.. McEldowney led, followed 4.
eral citizens. viz: G. W. Castle,
Freese. r. T. Burns, R. C. McCIu
II. C. Sullivan.
At the NJ. Z. Church the usuais
vices were held. In the eveninl
pastor. the Rev. N. II. Young pr Z
ed fine sermon to good cong1
ton. using as a text, He that be-
eth need not be ashamed"
In the evening at the Baptist CHI
the pastor. the Rev. w. A Ca
strong and convincing
course on the Divinity OF Christ.
was large and attent
On Sunday afternoon an old IA
ioned love feast conducted by the ]
Jas. A. Abbott was held at the Nj
Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
$4,000 LOSS CAUSED
BY A MAYsvlLLE FIRE

Maysville. KY. May 15.-one of the
most costly fires that has occurred here
in years broke out this evening at six
o'clock in the Day and Night Garage.
run by Allen & CHM. causing loss OF
more than $4,000. partly covered by
insurance. The fire was caused by an
explosion OF gasoline. which spreaU;
quickly all over the frame building. in
which were stored a number OF autos
and trucks.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
MR.. DWIGHT euERIN.

Mr. Dwight Guerin. OF GAINESVILLE, O.,
sang at both services held by the NJ. e
Church. South IN the court house on
Sunday last He is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR of. a beautiful tenor voice which
shows high degree OF Intelligent cul-
tivation. He IN a brother OF Mr. Guer-
In, OF the U, s. Engineer oiIicc.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The funerals OF Finley Thompson
and Fannie Justice win be preached at
the home place OF Richard r. Thomp-
son on Little Blaine Sunday. May rs.
1916, by Rev Copley. Everybody Is
invited TO attend ISADORE FU-
GIFT.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19

:, I abovesnamed bank. do soiemnly swear
= ne best OF my knowledge and belief.
~ NJ. +. CONLEY. Cashier.
\ Correot-Atteat;
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AUGUSTUS SNYDER.
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-05-19
MOTHERS oAY-jRT OF the coNp,Tlon or

Read the adds in the NEWS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-11

Secretary OF the Navy Daniels today
was urged to name the battle cruisers.
to be built under the recent naval bill.
after the famous old frigates which fig
ured so conspicuously in the early his
tory OF the United States.
The suggestion was contained In a let
ter received by him from Joseph ii.
Colt, chairman of the board OF trus-
tees of the American Defense Society.
Heretofore the. practice of the Navy
Department. has been to name battle
boats after cities. and destroyers after
famous men in the naval history Of the
country. .--
In his letter to Mr.. Daniels. Mr.. Colt
contends that by selecting for the new
type OF ships the names of historic yes
sells like the Constitution, Constellation,
Bonhemme sRtchard. and others. he
would do much to revive patriotic In
terest In the Navy.
Mr.. Colts Letter.
OF war which made the United States
with provision made by Congress
for the building of battle-cruisers for
the United States navy-a type OF ship
entirely new to this Countrywide Amer
lean Defense Society believes there Is
the furtherance OF patriotism and the
preservation of the noble traditions OF
the American navy.
I'm accordance with this belief the
American Defense Society respectfully
suggests that the ships Of this new
class be named for these old vessels
of war which made the United States
navy. in the early days of its existence,
known and respected by every country
on the globe.
For the first OF the new battle cru's-
ers to the launched there Is suggested
the Alliance. The first ship of this
name to be built for the American navy
was laid down at Salisbury. Mass, In
IT'S, and 1t was In active service from
that year until 1856, when II was sold
The Alliance at one time was com
manded by Capt. John Barry, who In
1897 was made commander-in-c chief OF
the United States navy. AT the end OF
the Revolutionary war the Alliance, a
thirty-two-gun frigate, was the sole
survivor Of the original Continental
navy.
Host of Famous Names.
I'm the lists OF fighting ships OF the
American navy OF earlier days can be
! found a host OF names. rich In tradi'
tions. for the battle cruisers we arr
about to build. What better names fol
one OF our new battle cruisers than In
| trepid?-the name OF the ship in which
Decatur taught the historic lesson tC
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-11

Mr.. Dyar rose TO the occasion splen-
didly. and the result was a spirited de-
bate which continued until late In the
evening. As consequence discussion
OF the other municipal affairs was de-
ferred.
The ordinance specifically forbids
coasting In wheeled vehicles with metal
tires on the streets.
The protesting delegation OF parents
headed by Mrs. ii. &. Gore, stated that
IL IL practically impossible to obtain any
other sort of vehicle" inasmuch as the
rubber-tired sort have proven unsatis.
factory after test by the Riddles. They
further stated that there are few pro.
tests being made against the coastinS
and that the ordinance is wholly un-
necessary.
No action on the matter was taken by
the council, but Mrs. Gore and her asso.
ciates have not given up. In fact. in the
words of John Paul Jones. they have
mot yet begun to fight"
Those who spoke against the ordinanc,
were Mr.. and Mrs. II. e. Gore. Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Skeels, Mrs. and Mrs. Will
liam +. Wight. and Fred Austin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-11
FLAHERTY Want is
p. 0. CLERKS TO GET
S-HOUR BENEFITS
Puts Question Up to President
Wilson Asking Relief For All
Workers.

Whether the eight-hour principle liz
to be applied to Postoffice clerks OF
the country IL the question put up to
President Wilson by Thomas +. Fla
herty, secretary and treasurer OF the
Association OF Postoffice Clerks.
Though the President in illusions to
the Adamson bill has declared for the
eight-hour day, Mr.. Flaherty has
brought Il to the attention OF the
Administration that Postofhce of
ficials are disregarding II.
Mr.. Flaherty charges that Postofhce
clerks in a number of the big offices
of the country, despite the eight-hour
law OF four years ago, are being COM
PEELED to work ten, eleven. or twelve
hours daily and nightly. He asks the
President to make an investigation.
Issue Is of Especial Interest.
The issue raised is not only one of
much moment for great numbers OF
postoffice clerks In the United states.
but 1t Is Of special interest just at a
time when the President has been lay
ing stress on the pay OF railroad en-
ployes being based on eight hours for
| days work. The President lately de-
clared to a gathering Of New Jersey
business men that the eight-hour day
| Increased n mans efficiency and adds
to his moral and physical vlgor.
August "a. 1912 Congress enacted n
law for an eight-hour day for clerks
In the first and second class postofhces.
Work In excess of eight hours was to
be paid pro rata. Mr.. Flaherty de-
| clared that, after vainly trying to get
| relief from the Postoffice Department
| for excessive overtime. many OF the
larger offices work the clerks ten TO
twelve hours.
Wants Independent Investigation.
1t is asked that the President make
his investigation independent OF the
Postoffice Department. Mr.. Flaherty
says this would disclose a condition 20
which he knows the President Is OPP
posed. He adds that the President Is
| put by the postoffice officials in the
untenable position OF advocating the
eight-hour principle In private employ
ment. which is not In effect In Govern
mcnt employment solely because OF d
| desire for "A greater postal surplus.
! According TO Mr.. Flaherty. in the ef'
! fort OF Postmaster General Burlesor
aud his aides to accumulate a greater
postal surplus. IL has been found cheap
er to work mon overtime than to adhere
TO the letter and spirit of the eight-houi
, day law.