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The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
SAY MAN coUEsELLED
MURDER OF E. e. CARTER

Bluefield. w. Va, Aug. 13.-J. H.
Printz, aged S5, was brought here to
day from Nashville, Tenn. on war
rant charging his with "counseling and
instigating Mrs. Mildred Young and
her daughter Miss Bessie May Young,
to lnurder Il. e. Carter. Mayor of Blue
field" 1t is said that Printz roomed
at the Young home here two years and
II is alleged that he and Mayor Carter
had trouble at various times
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
RURcHErr FAMILY REUNION

Mr. and Mrs. @, +. Vinson and daugh-
Ter Miss Helen. and Mr.. and Mrs d. j.
Bprckett, lr.. anG son. Wayne were in
Huntington to attend a reunion OF the
Burchett family which occasion was
to honor Major d. ]. Burchctt on his
The gathering was at the
foine OF Major Burchetts daughter, Mrs
J. f., Ratchft who brings the family
together each year for this happy cell
ebration.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
". S. ENGINEER CLERK
TO CINCINNATI OFFICE

Mr. G NJ. Guerin, clerk in the u. S.
Engineers office TT this place the pas
few years has been transferred to the
Cincinnati office, He was called there
10 take the place of one of the oliicc
force ,wfo recently went to France
Mr. and Mrs. Guerin left on Monday
m,ri ing. H. the few years spent III
Louisa MIR and Mrs. Guerin have made
many friends who regret to have them
leave Louisa, but are glad to know
the change of positions brings with
it promotion.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
The County Fair at LOnisa

The Lawrence County Fair Com
mittee has given us the premium list
for the fair to be held at Louisa Sept.
goth, 2ist and 22rd. We are unsble TO
publish Il this week because of troubles
with the machinery in Tire NEWS office
during the past few days The list il
quite long and viii be published next
week This will be in ample time any
way.
The secretary of the Fair committee
W. Il. Queen, will devote all the time
possible to the arrangements for this
event, between now and the dates mem
toned above.
In the meantime let everybody pre-
pare any kind Of products worth show
ing and get ready TO display them hero
at the fair.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
COMMISSION AS CAPTAIN
WON BY w. w. JOHNS

Wallace W. Johns who has been In
the Fort Benjamin Harrison training
Camp the past few months. received
his commission last week as Captain in
tho regular army. He is the son OF
Jas. C. Johns, of this place and. for O.
few years had been in business IN Col
umbus and Huntington, w. Va.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
U. S. SERVICE GOES
THROUGH GRAYSoh

With horn blowing, motor humming
and colors flying f H Phipps went
through town yesterday morning at
about nire o'clock with the despatch
pc ck"d that is being sent from Wash
ington. d. c, to California over the
trail route, says the Grayson
Journal
Mr., Phipps made 10 halt but kept
his horn blowing continually to warn
folks to keep out OF the way and not
to delay the packet for one minute.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
SH0RTRIDGE Wins FOR
The State Senate
Plurality Of 81 Shown by Returns from
The -Four Counties.

In the race for the Democratic nom
ination for State Senator the returns
from Elliott county were received last
Fridi y and showed majority of S9S
for Prichard. Lawrence gave Short
ridge 677 and Boyd 335. Grsenup gave
Prichard a email majority, leaving
ST orl idge the winn,r by so pllrality.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
MRS DEMPSEY in HOSPITAL

Mrs. Lewis Dempsey. of Inez, is in
the hospital in Louisa where she un-
derwent an operation last Saturday.
She is daughter of the Rev. Golden
who was preacher in the NJ. E. Church
South Her husband and daughters,
Mrs. Frank Cooper, of Paintsville and
Miss Dempsey of Inez came to Louisa
with her.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
HOWE DEMONSTRATION
IN MARTIN COUNTY

Miss Ella Hinkle. OF Richardson, is
very ably filling tie place OF Home
Demonstration Agent in Martin County
She Is giving demonstrations in drying
and otherwise conserving the fruit and
vegetables grown In Martin County.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
MISS LILLIAN ROBINSON
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

Mrs. Mont Holt and children were
called to Paintsville Monday evening
to see Mrs. Hollis sister, Miss Lillian
Robinson, WHO was dangerously liz
jured few evenings ago when size was
thrown from an automobile, her head
striking on the pavement. She remain
ed unconscious for several hours and
it is thought her recovery is doubtful.
Miss Robinson recently visited Mrs.
Holt and Miss Bess Hulett in this
city
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
BOYD COUNTY AGENT VISITS
LAWRENCE COUNT

Miss Rheda Wadlingten., Horne Dem
onstration Agent of Boyd County. was
here Thursday in conference with Miss
Pairlee Davis and to visit one Of Miss
Davis clubs. They went to Cadmus to
The club meeting.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
300 MORE men
ARE Being EXAMINED
LAWRENCE COUNTY BOARD NOW
AT WORK ON The
SECOND CALL

Tho Lawrence County draft board
found II necessary TO call for eNhmlna-
lion 500 men IN addition 10 tic s44 al,
ready examined. Tho large number OF
physical failures and exemption claims
encountered in the first examination
made the second call necessary 100
each for Thursday. Friday and sat
.nrdny OF this week called. Enough
oh, ,sicians 10 handle this number have
responded and ara working ai'hfully
Following is the lis, OF men called for
each day;
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
.IINcLe SAM" HIS
ONLY DEPENDENT

Maysville Ky. Aug, 1.-THE Mason
County Exemption Board Friday ex-
amincd thirtytwo men with seven re-
ections. One applicant, who was asked
IL he had any exemption, answered by
saying that he had on one dependent on
him but his Uncle Sam.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
REV. F. +. SHANNON IN COLORADO

The Rev. +. f. shannon left Mon
day morning for Estes Park, Colorado.
where he is spending this week filling
engagements of Rev Newell Dwight
Hills, of New York. Rev. Hills hay-
ing been called to Europe on business
mission.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
REV. r. r. sHANNoN

Rev. F, F, Shannon preached at tlte
M. L. Church. South. last Sunday
night to a Lar ge audience. The conl
eregations of The other churches Of the
town Joined in The services. This is
his last sermon here this year as he will
soon return to his Brooklyn church.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
Noon Recess
Afternoon Session

Devotional Service.
Five minute talks by Supaiintend
ents In the Districts.
sunday school Address by w J.
Vaughan.
-oling Backward County Presiden,
NJ $ Burns
Temperance Teaching Tor all Ages
Rev. French Rice and ]. = Hatten
Music--Its Power in the School
Rev, l.. p. Kirk
Rev l.. r. Kirk
The $. S. az an Flvangelizing Force
Rev W. n, Foglesong.
Report Of Comnittees,
Benediction
We especially desire the Superlnten-
dents OF various Sunday Schools of
District together with all available
members OF their Sunday School 10 at
tend the convention Also urge the
presence of all IKE teachers of county
to heln us make this a glorious con-
veution.
Everybody invited to come with well
filled baskets and participate in pic
lnic dinner.
Plenty of music will intersperse above
program aand talks viii be limited.
ZACH BELI.oMY, Pres.
ELIZABETH HATTEN Sec'S
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
REV. DARLINGTON WILL
PREACH AT LOUISA SUNDAY

Re, U. V Darlington, d. d Pres.
of Norris Hsrvy College. Barbours :
willie, w. Va, will preach in the Metho-
DIST Episc pal Church. South, Sunday
inorninl tie 10Th. The public is cor
,ially invited to hear him. The pasto..
viii pree ch in the evening.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

Rev. A. c. Bostwick gave an illus
traed lecture on South America at the
M. E. Church last Tuesday evening.
A large number of people saw 1t and
learned many things they had not
known before.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17

On last Sunday the following party
motored TO Ardell, near Wayne, W. Va
and spent the day very pleasantly at
the home of Mr.. ana Mrs. Jonn Bur-
CESS: Mr. and Mrs. A. Snyde M s.
A. NJ Hughes, Misses Pairlee Davis
and Julia Snyder, Mr.. G. l. Burgess
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Comfy.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
DR.. C. 3. WLTERs EXPECTING
CALL TO ARMY SERVICE

DIR C. E. Walters. dentist, has taken
the examination for service in the army
and expects 20 be called OF any time
He therefore urges everybody who
owes him TO call and settle at once
Please do not delay.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
TO MlcHleAr BY AUTOMOBILE

DR. and Mrs. Fettcr Mrs. Fetter's
son, John Mayo and her private sec
retary. Miss Anna Mary Kelley anl
chauffeur Del Castle lasc week left for
a months visai in Mich.gan. They are
making the trip in automobile a
roadster and large touring car,
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
QUARTERLY MEETING

Rev A A. Hcllister will preach IN
TIE NJ. E Church. South Tuesday
evening. august 21st, at 1880 Follow.
ing the sermon he will hold the fourtn
quarterly conference Church officials
urged 70 be present.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
pLo1TERs ARRESTED ASHLAND

Three men, claiming TO be from st.
Louis, are in custody at Ashland,
charged with plotting TO blow up the
SolvaS plant at that place. The men
have confessed to certain parts of the
charge,
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
Moved TO ARIZONA

Mr. and Mrs. Encd Cox who have
been at Flat GAP since disposing Of
their fine farm at Lockwood have left
for Arizona To make their future home
They are making the trip IN their
touring car
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
ENTERTAINED WITH
PORCH PARTY

Miss Julia Dorcas Snyder gave 6.
delightful sewing party on last Thurs
day afternoon. at her home. The out
of town guests We're Mrs. Fl. G. Snyder
of Oklahoma City Okla, and Mrs. A
c. Met lure of Terre Haute, Ind. ;.
lovely salad course was strved.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
FORMER LOUISA BOY MARRIED

Claude Gaujot, Ir., formerly OF Lou
lisa. recently married Miss Jessie
Spangler. q Pagetcn, w, Va Gaujo.
is member OF the 2nd w Va, infantry
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
LOUISA SCHOOLS

The Louisa Graded School and louisa
High Schol will begin the Fall Term on
Monday. August "a tc continue till
December gust. There win be ten or
twelve to begin on the Senior year in
the High School. Kentucky Normal
College win open on the same 1ate2i
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
MISS YANcY RESIGNS

Miss Jessie Yancy has resigned as
Superintendent Of Schools Of Mason
County to become member of the
State Tuberculosis Commission.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
EXEMPTION BLANKS FOR
DRAFTED MEN ON SALE HERE

The Big Sandy News has printed a
lot OF the four page blanks No. 1870,
required By those who desire TO file
claims for exemption from army
service AZ account Of derAndents TIN
has quit supplying them
The prbA% ch cents for ihcse blanks.
and 4 Ne y sale al this office.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

Fallsburg and Bear Creek District
TO be held at Tyree Church, Adeline
Ky. Saturday September the LIST
beginning ct 1910 a. m.
Morning
Devotional services by Rev. Cleve
land.
Welcome address, by Chas. Miller
Supt Response, Robert Ruggles.
Tht organized Class aand sunday
School Work by Rev j. II. Dawson
Round Table. Rev. A. G. Bostwic,i
Making the Sunday School Efficient
Prof f. NJ Kennison.
Making lawrence a Gold Star Coun
~. County Secretary, w. d. Vaughn
appointment OF Committees. Offer
ing
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Levi Hayton 19, 10 Beulah Pfost 81
dim Graves 20, to Elizabeth Rowe 10
Nint Walters 2s, to Goldie Preston
l9.
S. b. Riggs 80, to Myrtle Taylor IG.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17

Rollen Moore. Fallsburg
VIM. II. Lambert. Zelda
Geo. Sparks Clifford.
Fred Gussler. Ellen.
Wesley Cordele, Wilbur
Mniit Preston. Patrick IA
Nick Damron. Henrietta. m
Issac +. Mcclure, Blaine. "
Earl Stockvoll Peters, Louisa.
Arthur Foster, Gallup.
Forrest Redman Fannln Henrietta
Alvin Gordon, Trad.
Dennis Coffee, Vcssic.
David Adams, Louisu,
Thns, llylion, Cherokee.
Norman BoTgs. Sncredwlnd.
John Wylo Splllman. Christmas.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
Wreck OF c { 0.
PASSENGER train
TWENTY PERSONS INJURED ON The
LEXINGTON DIVISION WEDNES-
day AFTERNOON

The c, & o. passenger train which
was due to arrive at Ashland from.
Louisville at $3.50 p. m, "Wednesday was
wrecked near Olive Hill and about
twenty persons were injured. Engi-
neer Burns who has been on that run
for mary years, is so badly hurt that
bis recovery is net expected Some
passengers We're severely injured. We
rave not been able to obtain the names
Of these people.
The wreck was caused by a coal ca.
running from ore Of the mines onto
the main track and the engine struck
the car at almost full speed
LATER:--The accident occurred at
Meads's station, seven miles from
ashland Among the injured are:-
VIM. Wellman, Hubbardstown. W. Va.
Callie Beatty. Holden. W. Va. Ard
ella King and q. S Venable, Logan,
w. Va; j. w. FIaughter, Willard, KY:
Miss Nora Stevens Auxier; Mrs. W.
c. Holcomb. Grayson; Mrs. Ton,
Vaughan, Catlettsburg. None of these
was dangerously hurt.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
Thursday. Aug. 10th.

ach day;
Thursday. Aug. 10th.
Luther A. Burton. Blaine.
Dennis Chafin. Christmas
Wnl ThomaE Campbell Cherokee.
Archie Morris. Cordell.
Ed George, Ulysses.
HAYDEN Stapleton. Lowmansyille
Andrew jackson Webb. Louisa X.
Thurman Short, Yatesville.
Ernest Fraicy Ledocio.
Clyde Carter, Ellen.
Tip Wheeler. Blaine
hen r. Bentley, Yatesville.
Howard Bryan. Adeline
RoBcoe Mckinley Fugitt. Adams.
Roberf Fulton vanhorn. Zelda
Scott Thompson. Louiaa, II X. 1.
Harrison Moore. Louisa, X. X. ].
por g 13elcher. Gallup.
Eugene Thos. Mcclure Gallup.
Hughie l. Boggs, Mako.
Emit M Sparks. Martha
Carson Elswick. Estep.
David Mics. Jean.
wade vanhorn. Adellne
Charlie Jones. Louisa, r.. r. !,
Thurmon Roscoe Boggs Terryyilles
worth Church, LowmanHville.
Join WefIe Clark. Yatosville.
Jarvie Wallace. Norris
Gus Hays. Georges Greek.
Franklin Preston. Patrick.
J. Loo Thompson. Jean.
John hughes. Yatesville.
Harrison Scargerry. Georges Creek.
Roi.t. wiIiiapson. Ulysses.
ThoH. Chambers. Estop.
Kcsther Chapman. Louisa. r. X.
Monroe Booth. Henrietta.
Leroy Austin, Ulysses
Ahnma Thompson Norris
Jn0. Mccleilen Vaughan, Richardson
Rafa Cheek. Sarah.
holbcrt scarberry. Gallup,
Jas Marion ffnrdwick. Louisa, R.Ri
Henry ". Higgins Bstep,
Richard Hay. Mazie.
Andrew jackson Ward, Louisa.
Riley shannon. Madee.
Sol May, Madge.
Hunter SkngTe, Tcrrvyille.
Kirk Queen. G'nnwood.
Tony Chafiin. Zelda.
Rhpuid Bncieher, Louisa,
Willie Sylas Nootcn, Gallup.
WiDe Pierce turnels, Ml~e, MISE
Chesier Frnzier' Shttoru.
Thos. Webb Mccowfi hisseSNliio'
Wn. Henderson smith, Peachoreharn
Riley Fapnin. Christmas,
Andy New, Jr.. TorchliRht.
VIM. Lewis Tfllon. webb, w. va.
Eskel Adnns Oslo.
Charley Thompson, Sor1eil.
Wil.ord cooltsey, pennis.
Monroe Sparks, Hliehins
Nillard Nanhoose, Louisa - H.
Howard Hishberger, i-ouisa'
Jerry Miles. Cletwood.
Daniel Edmond stewart zelda'
Ray w. Lester, Blaine.
Theron Rowe. GEORGES creek.
Jas. William Iali' Louisa,
f,a,I aes,on louisa
rs,a,.,ta rr,1,lti. cherokee
49, rcgg. e.herohee
tfs,,s,, soinn,an Ncoowe, Martha
80 900 Ias,ar Garden
,,on p,,,i5 Potter
xrst,..a,, e,i,as,,. -rorr, villa
Ernrv n Wheeler. oslo.
ril,,, Ntcc,o,nnek, GIenwood.
rn'cr, sl..ya sl,.qrs
ora perry Giadya
Noab Trtn,ett. Hicksyille.
Andrew IIioltman TorehlIght.
Aih.r, p,ninett Torchlight
water w-ellmon. Ionisa.
Wa,han ceorge van Lear
fsoht wells Rievlna.
ser,,o, wcNeu Jenn
ISrdsev Eitzna,rick clifford
Ias Ar,h,r <itchen Orr
ynorsrd " rang webbyille.
Mart,n pnt,er Zelda
Art.v short CordeII
rtndsov Thomnson I,edocio
Iiex Tnclsev Erozier. I,ouisa.
carson PIeyins. orr.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17

Charley +. Burgess, Richardson.
william Mckinney. Jgttie.
VIM. r Fitzpatrick, Richardson.
Webb Cunningham. Tuscola.
julius NJ. Rankin, Louisa.
Ran ~ HceEs. Bleviss.
Chit A. Osborn, Blaine.
Herbert II. Sparks Blaine.
Bert Higgins. Estep,
Jaret Psny hughes, Busseyville
Oscar Hunlcy. Orr.
Ford k Skaggs Martha.
Lee Moore. Gallup
Lonnie Wells. Blaine.
hamilton A Wilson. Louisa.
John Pack. Louisa.
Jesse Varho re Henrietta.
Clyde Burgess. Richardson.
julius Vance. Torchll2ht.
Ben BUrk. Potter.
Sarry Lee Mulkey. orr.
LeRnder Il Jordan, Charley.
Garfield Mcdowell Sacredv'ind.
RoY Judd, Charley.
Charley n. Yousg Lowmnnsyille. Il
Richard Land. Wcbbvillt.
Sherman 4 irier. Catlettsburg,
Fred Nicl;les. Estep.
Ernest Theodore westlake, Louisa.
Lawrence Washington Kazee, Ulysses
John jeff DobbIns. Gallup,
Geo Ernest Snyder, Louisa.
Anthony Clark. Louisa
Mont Ellis. Estep.
Geo. Holbrook. Hicksville.
Chorley Stewart. Estep.
B Danicls, Stidham s'.'
David Morris. Cordell
Sherman Fbnnin, Christmas.
Saturday. Aug, 18th.
Oscar Williamson. Ulysses.
Reck Childers, Richardson.
Charley Biitcn Lowmansville.
Walter Cheek, Torchlight.
Fred r. Cain. Louisa
Frederick NJ Vinsbn. Louisa
Jas Freeing Woods, Trad.
Lindsey Thompson, Wilbur.
Kelley Rotinct Torchlight,
Charles McReynolds clifford
Lee Hays. Adams
l3oh fIllSirs latesVille.
Willie Cordl2. Cordell
Wm Neal, Clonwood
Joshua Nlckels Maize.
Monroe Travis, Wilbur.
Samuel y. Moore. Fallsburg,
John Tomlir. Adedne
las, Harvey Moore. Louisa
Ion Wheater, Blaine
Ira Hall. Lpaisa
Mm Louis Hatfield, Lowmansvilie.
Levi Cordle Matte.
Cyrus Webb Derms.
Harry Bryant. Cordell.
Charfo Gariin, elaine.
John S. Osborn, Blaine.
Chas Lambert, Estep.
Wm David Raatcliff. Clifford
Kenis Hatfield Lowmassville,
Brit Make Maizie
Bert Cooksey Fallsburg
John Martin Sparks, Maizie
John u. Gibson. Busseyy!'ie.
Mart Robinet, Louisa
Iaal $ Holbrook. Maizie
clyde Stewart, Webbvillc
Willie Frazier, Louisa
Sylves.e er lobe. Osie
Henry Lambert Portsmouth, o.
l.tsl..i Judd, Charley.
solomon Crabtree. Louisa.
Fred Frazer, Louisa.
Rem Berry. Trad.
Henry II. Young. Cwerada
Fred laoFson. Estep.
Walter Preston. Georges Creek.
Fred Dasldr Zelda. t
Charles Warren Hickman. Zelda.
Evcrt Yours, Louisa.
Arrcld Stewart, Zelda,
Bert Scrberry. Charley
Thomas May. Cherokee
Carscn Thomson Gallup
Henry Borders Ulysses
John NJ. Moore. Louisa
Richard Adams, Busseyville,
JEFF Bryan, Adeline.
FRI X Freeze Bevins Georges Creek
Estill Boggs Blaine.
Charley r. Johnson, Blevins.
Albert Guy, Cherokee,
JAS NJ. Adams, Louisa
Joseph RILEY, Richardson.
Monroe Daniels. Charley.
Joseph pharc Evans. Sarah
Willard CARNEY Peters, Clifford
Daniel Halcom Fox. Louisa,
Roht II. Corrow. Buchanan
Evert Stevens Thompson, Louisa
John Clinton Eldridge, Terryville.
Sank Hall, Dennis.
Prince Hammond, Clffinainetaiiooo
Prince Hammond, clifford.
Frank Garrett Harmon. Tuscola
Chiffon Hewlett Cadmus.
Hen Church, Adeline,
Arnold q, Chliders. Gallup,
Llthcr Thos Peters, Louisa.
Celuus c, Weheler Blaine.
Lewis Allen Reeves, Joap.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17

Every KentuclsIan must be fighter
or giver.
The Big Sandy news., 1917-08-17
Ticket Nominated io Primary
CITY OF LOUISA

Democrat,
Mayor-Augustus Snyder.
Police Judge H. b. Hewlett
Republicans
Police Judge-G. w. Hale.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
Crazy cnlnuIntInn-

Edgar II. Bruton Of Moultrie, Ca.
who until recently regarded himself
as a mathematical genius. has consult
ed specialists ia Atlanta 20 determine
II he cannot stop calculating. He SUI.
fcrs from an ailmeut which he refers
to rs acute and chronic calculation,
and as result Of which his head hurts.
he talks constantly 10 himself and hle
nervousness increases daily.
Mr.. Bruton became so mathematical
that he counted how many steps be
took IN amy direction, how many times
be opened and closed his eyes Ia "a
given time and how many strokes he
took when shaving. a. first be required
SOS strokes 81 the razor o. do the last
mentioned performance. aud when b.
cut the strokes down 20 300 md whit
tied his chin down 10 nothing he hcgun
investigating himself with the aid Of
physicians. lie now estimates that he
viii be cured by spring, during which
time be will open ana shut his eyes is,
7s97S, G7S 0s7, 654. 5G7 .G5S, 1873 times.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
IN THE CRISIS OF BATTLE
Awful Strain Upon the Nerves Of Sol
diers Before an Assault ls
Made on Enemy.

In modern warfare the ten min
utes preceding an infantry attack hold
for both sides the most intense strain
human nerves can withstand. To
crouch in shelters through hours OF In.
tense bombardment, to be fully con-
scious during that suspense of what is
coming, and finally, when the shells are
falling like hailstones before the bar
rage Is lifted further back, to wait for
the appalling cry from the lookout
"Here they Gomez" all these expert
ences are likely to torture exceedingly
and stupefy defending force. But for
the attacking soldier there is, perhaps,
more trying experience, writes a cor
respondent to the London Globe.
The morning of the attack dawns
and preparations are made. Yet the
strain Is not apparent. Only when the
last buckle is fastened, the last bayo-
net fixed, and the sergeant major mods
meaningly to the company commander,
do the nerves tighten. Each man
stands close against the parapet, bur
dened with his weighty equipment and
grasping a rifle. Despite the clamOr
Of guns, the awful silence of waiting
inactive is unbearable. Here and there
a man is nervously lingering the am
munition pouches on his belt, another
with his eyes fixed on the trench wall,
runs trembling finger over the bayo-
net edge. There is no conversation
except for an anxious, whispered col
loquy between two officers who are
comparing watches. Then they, too.
turn TO face the sandbags, silent.
You feel that something must snap
unless you speak; but the man by
your side Is looking up at the alrplanc
that swims high up in the blue sky
Madly and more madly shrek the
shells. No enemy can be alive I'm those
tortured trenches opposite; the dead
lie I'm the trench bottoms, lncernted and
enthusiastically twisted. And now. You
are lowering on the brink between the
movable and the Unknowable. There
is hereafter-you are quite certain Of
TINT. II is wonderfully comforting. . F.. d.
The company commander Is speak
Ing, and his words seem strangely nun
dane and inconsequent but their mean.
ing penetratcs to the material under
standing. With a final, unbelievable
crash, the Smelling ceases. A whistle
shrleks and the charge IL on.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
shueksl

pedestrian on the Circle saw n
glittering object on the sidewalk and
stopped 10 pick It up.
"Shucks" he exclaimed MS he OK.
nmlned the piece Of 1ewelry he had
found; ST isn't worth a dollar"
well, what did you expect TO findT"
asked a passerby.
"Oh, was just commenting on
my luck. I've found hundreds Of
things In the course Of time, but moth.
ing very valuable. was hoping my
luck would turn"
The passerby. after taking few
steps toward the gutter, slipped dla-
mond ring on his finger. stopped and
held up the ring pretending TO have
found II.
what do you think OF thati" said
the astonished finder OF things. "Say,
mister, I'll give you a hundred for H."
mot for sale" and the passerby put
the ring back on his finger and walked
awoy.-Indlanapolis News.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-03-08
New oroundn for Divorce

There have recently been furnished
by an English novelist new grounds for
divorce, namely, ''lncompatnbllity Of
furniture" This Is not so slight as Il
seems, for, though the day has gone by
when woman can torment her hus-
hand with the tidy" the lambrc.
gum and the "antimacassar," there
are other means to the same end.
There Is, for instance, the futurlsi
footstool--a small affair Of gnudy tint
that leers aggresslyely upward II he
looks thoughtfully down; That has, n
be should be Wild enough 70 desire 90
rest his slippered foot upon II, mhss
If hard, silk, wOuld-be fruit sewed just
where II will interfere on the top.
Ever this footstool Is placed where he
will be sure 10 stumble over II ia the
lark. Then there " the hand painted
IN oils Chinese bed Of wood. or the
photo Of the mutual friend he emit en-
Iure, or for his dresser drawer the
silk tie case she made him when she
knows be likes 20 hang his tie up--but
look around little for yourself--and
charity begins az home.