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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

instead OF swelling up like little
white sponge. Then II lqosens from
your toe-and, glory hqlteluiah' the.
corn comes on as though you'd take
q glove OF your hand"
Yes. "Gets-It'' is tho corn discov-
cry OF the age. More "Gets-1t" ie
sold by many times than any other
corn remedy In existence. Try II
and you'n know the reason why. "
takes two seconds 20. apply II, and
experiment-follow the experience
OF millions and use "Gets-1t"
"Gets-It' is sold everywhere, sc q
hottie. or sent on receipt of price by
~. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Ill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
AUGUSTUS SNYDER
FoR GALE.

i, a ma, farm OF over l20o acres, frontins
On Tug river for nearly two mile, n
s,a.,n snoe county, KY, opposite Webb
ha..n. On N d W. r. r. Fine river
~ om: creek AT hill lands, including
~ mineral. Large amount eariiy
1870. 1880 and cultivatabie. title good.
~ nuuress Fred W. WALKER, Woods
~ OF r. z. BURNS. Louisa. Ky. s-,,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
TuEspAY.

Prohibition legislation was APPROX
ed by the Senate Finance Committee
as a new feature % the War Tax Bill
Prohibitivc taxes upon dstillatiou OF
whisky and other spirits for beverage
purposes with ban upon their Inn
portation. were agreed upon by sub :
stantial majority Or the committee.
General suspension Of beverage pro :
ducu6n By dlstillation and use Of lla-
uor now in bonded warehouses prob
ably would be The effect OF The new
tax section II enacted into Jaw. Cur
tailment OF liquor consumption during
the war and conservation OF fooIstuffs
used in manufacturing distilled spiritH.
Chairman Simmons said. constituted
the dual object OF the committee IN
adopting the substitutes for the House
rates. Manufacture OF alcohol for in
dustrial mechanical lor medicinal pur-
poses would not be Infected.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

The Prince Of Udine yesterday read
on the floor OF the Senate a message
from King Emmanuel welcoming the
entry of the United States into the
war and expressing confidence Of ulu-
mate victory.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
ject to draft had they become nntural-
ICED.

ject to draft had they become NATURAL
ized.
Germany's policy Of industrial strang
ulation of occupied territory was car :
ried ont under a eold-blooded plan COM
ceivet IN August, 1914, according 20
statement presented TO the state De-
partment YESTERDAY by Minister de
Cartier OF Belgium.
TWO German submarines made a con ::
certed attack on the American Line
steamship liroqnland on her last out.
ward voyage, and TIVE t9rpedoes hit the
vessel glanclng blows .bdt ard MOI eN-
plQde. according To d report received M
New York
DR. Thomas T.. S5tierwmter famous
surgeon. one time president q the
American Medical Asspciauoni died
Yesterday morning al Bits 'homt Tor
years he was SURGEON for several rail-
roads.
SevegaI archblshqps arid former Llept
Coy. Edward j. Mcpermott Of Ken
lucky. will be amone the speakers az
the celebration Of the Diamond Jubilee
OF Notre Dame uuiyersity, which wan
begin next Monday
Contracts have been awarded 10 an
American firm Tor the construction q
a two.sauadron aviation field ~ France
where American afIny riers will re-
ceive final preparation before nkIng
their place az the front
Eleven Chinese PROVINCES Including
the one n which Ppking the capital
lis located, have reyoltod only those
.remain loyal 10 tie President ana the
military Governors seem 70 have The
upper hand
+ Krunstadt VIII bd nornlly boycottcd
and cut on from the rest ~ THE cms
pire unless II ceases tn defy the Itp-
vistonnl Government according u Mlnt
lister OF Justice l'ereyeizcg
Tire Hgdyo o. Col w e C@ay ycster-
day was pl1eel IN vutlr blasted nom
solid rock On thc top of Lookout Mbun
tain, near Denver More than 10000
persons attended
John Barrett, director general ~ the
Pam American Union, EayS that With
hi a year he expects t0 500 all The Amer
ieas fighting together agunat Ger-
many.
Americans Il Germany are not tclns
molested, according 20 a r. Duuning
secretary Of the american Association
of Trade and Commerce
The Venezuelan Minister yesterday
stated that his country had az idea 9s
granting Germany IA submarine base
on the island 81 Margarita
a Zeppelin route from Hamburg 70
Constantinople TOT both passengers aud
postal service, is contemplated BY Ger
many.
Austria has suggested the exchange
OF war prisoners with i;aly along lines
sttvpesfad hx fha f1ad frr,aa 81
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Germany's policy of industrial strang
ulation of occupied territory was car
ried ont under eold-blooded plan con-
ceived IN August, 1914, according 20
statement presented TO the state De
partment yesterday by Minister de
Cartier, Of Belgium.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

boarding, storage or destruction of
food, fue or other necessities OF life
TO limit supply or affect prices would
be a felony under the terms OF Sem
ate amendment to the Administration
Food Bill
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08


eating 240,779 tons, are restored TO the
worlds carrying trade at time when
they are urgently needed BY a decree
signed Saturday by President Braz, of
Brazil enabling that country to make
use or the German vessels now in Braz-
ilian ports. Thirty-threc OF the Ger
man vessels are Of more than 1000 tons
each and one is OF 1880 tons, This
Brazil after revoking her declaration OF
neutrality in the war.
Emperor William has congratulated
Emperor Charles on the failure OF the
Italian attalks along the Isonzo from
PLAYA to the sea, but Gen. Cadorna's
troops have gained the Vodihe Ridge
and have made important advances on
the Carso. The Italians added TO their
gains on Friday by taking Austrian
positions on front OF one and quar-
ter miles TO depth OF 400 yards, south
of Castagnavizza on one OF the main
roads to Triest.
A marked increase in the number OF
persons seeking to enlist In the First
Kentucky Regiment IS being noted as
the date OF registration for the select
i've draft approaches. The enlistments
since April 13, including those accepted
by the recruiting officers yesterday, to
tai 936.
Reliable reports have reached the
Government that Germany is attempt
ing to gain control of the Island OF
Margarita, off the coast OF Venezuela,
for use as a submarine base. The State
Department has forwarded the infor-
nation received to Venezuela tor the
consideration OF President Gomez
Eight men have been accepted on the
jury to try Mrs. Mooney on a charge
of murder resulting from bomb ex-
plosion in San Francisco last July
which Killed ten persons. Nearly 200l
men have been examined and another
venire Of 100 has been summoned.
More than HOO citizens of Louisville
have enlisted in the Liberty Loan army
which on Thursday will begin its five
day drive to sell $5,000,0O0 worth of
bonds here Final Instructions Will be
given at a banquet to be held at the
armory Wednesday night
War taxation OF publishers adver-
Using receipts rather than increase of
their postage rates was vigorously urg
ed ny representatives of national pub
fishing interests at conference with
senators who are redrafting the War
Tax Bill.
In consequence Of Russian Royallsts
riots in Tiflis, in the Transcaucasian
of Southern Russia. the
Grand Duke Nicholas, formerly Com
mander-in- Chief of the Russian arm
les, is reported to have been arrested.
-
Advices received in Copenhagen from
Germany tell Of growing dissatisfac-
ton among the people az large with the
political results Of the ruthless subma-
rine campaign and the absence Of an
Indications that Il has brought peace |
nearer.
The first Administration Food BIN.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
SATURDAY.

A war license tax schedule on motor
vehicles to raise s41,000,00O in revenue,
to be paid by owners OF cars not used
exclusively for business purposes, was
agreed upon by the Senate Finance
Committee The rates fixed were: Mo-
torcycles. $3.50; automobiles costing UP
TO $500, $3.50; costing between $500 and
$1,000, $40; costing between $1,000 and
$4,000, SIS; costing between $500 and
$4,000, $40, and costing over $4,000, $25.
Exemption of popular price moving pic
ture theaters from the amusement tax
es also was agreed upon. With its task
virtually completed. the committee ad-
journed over to Monday so that Treas
ury experts may spend to-day putting
the redrafting into legal shape.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

The semi-otlieiai publication =,
Count Czerpin's peace views show ~.
peace without annexntionsg annii@.
only To Russia
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

An opinion has been asked OF Judge
Advocate General Crowder as to the
status of Americans living abroad I'M
der the draft registration act
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

More than twenty persons were kill
ed and scores injured in the tornado
which swept Missouri and Southern
Illinois Wednesday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

The Dirigo, sailing ship owned by
c. C. Mengel Brothers Company, of
Louisville, on the way to Africa, via
France. was sunk by a German sub
marine and the third mate lost his life.
The Barbara and Frances NJ, also un-
der the American flag, also have been
sunk, according to the announcement
Of the British Admiralty.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Thirteen persons we're killed and the
business section of Coalgate, Okla, was
virtually destroyed by a tornado that
struck the town late yesterday, accord
ing to a telephone message from there.
Four hundred houses are reported to
have been destroyed. CotfeyviIle. Kans.,
also was swept and 200 homes were
wrecked, 1t is feared the death toll
may be high.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

The Workmen's and Soldiers party
has taken over the great fortress OF
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Plans have been completed for ~.
formal welcome OF the confedera,e
Veterans 10 Washington TO day ana
President Wilson win deliver the ptln
eipal address. ~
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
REAL ESTATE
J. P. GARTIN, Louisa, Ky.
General Dealer.

buy and sell Real Estate OF ali
Nind'. Also. win handle property on
II you want to buy or
sell town or country property. call Cd
me.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

TWO German submarines made con !.
eeried attack on the American Line
steamship l<roqnlard on her last out
ward voyage, aud TIVE l3rpedoes hit the
vessel glinclng blows but ora MOI eA-
plQde. according To d report received M
New York
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Ross and Frank Baker, brothers,
were shot and killed at their home n;
Fernlake mines. near MIddlesboro. KY
yesterday morning. Ed Roe was wouh-
ded and an attempt was made TO kill
a sister OF the Bakers. who, however
escaped. The slayer escaped and ~ be-
lIeved TO be In hiding in the TENNESSEE
mountains
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08


already passed by the House, passed
tile Senate late yesterday The most
important amendments are. those 10
proven, boarding and empowering the
President TO stop trading in gram fu-
lures.
Secretary Redneld announced yes
terday that there were under construd-
ton on May / In the United States
5S7 steel vessels with tonnage Of 2,osg,-
600 and l6T wooden vessels aggregat-
Ing 2l47o0 tons
The State Tax Commission was or
ganized yesterday by the election OF ~,
NJ Logan as chairman and Ben Mar
shall ms secretary The commission
appointed three field men AT ss.lArles
OF $1,000 each.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08
FIRE Insurance

am prepared to write insurance on
any insurable property in Louisa ana
on All good DWELLINGS AND BARNS
nv IHE COUNTRY and a limited mum
per OF stores not too far from Louisa
companies: .o"o"i"s
HENRY CLAY co. OF KY.
NORTH AMERICA OF NEW yoRK
. WEsTcHEsTER OF NEW YORK.
WIN appreciate any business Won
may give me-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

That the civil service be placed on
a war footing was the suggestion made
Yesterday by the National Civil Service
Reform League.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

a Zeppelin route from Hamburg 20
cons;antinople tot both passengers aud
postal service, is contemplated By Ger
many
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Austria has suggested the exchange
OF war prisoners wlih l;aly along Hines
suggested by the Red Cross
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

I. The Administrations fight for war
censorship on newspapers was lost in
Congress when the House refused TO
accept even a modified section for a
censorship in the Espionage Bill. The
Senate already had placed itself on rec
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

The Venezuelan Minister yesterday.
stated that his country had 40 idea o.
granting Germany submarine base
on the island o. Margarita
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Keutucky's annual payroll. exclusive
Of per diem and expense accounts. /:
$1,413,730.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

SevegaI archhishops ard former Llept
GOV. Edward j Mepermott, OF Ken
lucky. will be hnons the speakers az
the celebration Of the Diamond Jubilee
OF Notre Dame University, which wan
begin next Monday
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Eleven Chinese PROVINCES Including
the one IN which lhqking the capital
Is located, haze rGy2itod only those
remain loyal 10 tie President, ana the
military GoycSnors seem 70 have The
-upper hnhd
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Evidence that two complete high
powered wireless installations had been
shipped from New York TO Mexico b,
piecemeal. supposedly FOR use OF Ger
man spy system was uncarth,d yes
terday in connection with arrests OF
three men charged with smuggling mil
itary secrets 10 Germany through
steamres leaving New York The com
missioner. milking bail, gave hlnta OF
the possibility OF a military court mar
ual. In which case the penalty would
be death upon conviction
Field Marshal Haig cleared the Ger
mans from the single post they had
held as a result Of their attack south
east OF Arras. but the Germans are
sun holding the footing they obtained
Sunday on the French line The Ital-
ians. re-enforeed, have driven the In.
yaders from the slopes OF San Marco.
IN the region Of Gorilla a Spanish
steamer has been sunk by d German
submarine
Ten billion dollars that viii be spent
In this country during The coming wear
viii bring unparalleled prosperity, see.
rotary McAdoo told monster audience
IN New York last night only failure OF
the people TO subscribe to the bonds
could stifle business, he said.
The Independent order Of Birth
Abraham IN convention in Atlantic civ
congratulated the strides IL the Rus.
sian Government toward democracy
renewed allegiance to the Zi6nis,s ANA
indorsed the movement for a homeland
in Palestine
America is at war in SELF defense
and because she could not keep OUT
Secretary Lane said in Il speech M
addressing word q those
who have not seen clearly the rehso,,
Tor the country's call upon It's young
men. n"
Member banks Of the reserve systeni
have been warned, at the. redtiesi. az I'M.
state Department that German inter.
ests IN Latin-Amerca are seeking Ia
secure American funds for formentlne
trouble on this hemisphere
The Italian War Missions tour OF
The South and Middle West, which was
postponed because Of the sudden IN.
ness OF Prince udine win not be aban- |
ioned but probably viii be- dSiSyed
about one week.
Chicago Board Of Trade directors
Yesterday fixed a maximum price for
'orn Of Sligo on all contracts Tor ~.
'ure delivery, following lip their 70.
'ent action on wheat.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Authorization for billion dollar
bond issue probably viii be written in
to the War Tax Bill because the 81 500, Z
100000 which the. measure is designed
to bring in will fail by nearly a billion
to provide the money needed in addi-
ton to bond issues already authorized
to finance the first year OF the war.
Final preparations for the regis;ra-
tion OF more than 100000 young
Americans tomorrow for war service
and for the prosecution OF the disloyal
who attempt TO interfere with the reg
istration went forward at the office Of
Brig. Cen Crowder, Provost Marshal
General, and Attorney General Greg
DRY.
A British recruiting office has been
opened in New York, and, according to
Lieut.. Gen. T. NJ. G. Bridges member
OF the British war mission, an effort
will be made TO enlist all Englishmen
of the age that would make them sub
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

americans n Germany are not tclng
molested, according 20 a +, Dunning
secretary Of the american Association
of Trade and Commerce.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

IIrons,adt VIII be nlorauy boycotted
and cut on from the resi- ~ the cus
pire unless IL ceases al defy the Itp-
vistonnl Government. according 81 MIN
lister OF Justice Pereyeizcg
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

john Barrett, director grherdl - the
Pam American Union, nays that With
hi a year he expects t5 sec Rll The Amer
icas fighting together agiunat Ger-
many.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Chicago Board of Trade dlrectors
Yesterday fixed a maximum price far
sorn Of sl.65 on ali contracts Tor ~.
.ure delivery following Up their re-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Reliable reports have reached the
Government that Germany is attempt
ing to gain control of the Island OF
Margarita, off the coast OF Venezuela,
for use as a submarine base. The State
Department has forwarded the infor-
nation received to Venezuela tor the
consideration OF President Gomez.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

THE body of Col Nv. L, C9ay ycs,er-
day was pl1ccl IN a vnt.lr blasted nom
solid rock On tiic top of Lookout A6un
tain. near Denver More than 10000
persons attended
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

A marked increase. in the number OF
persons seeking to enlist In the First
Kentucky Regiment Is being noted as
the date OF registration for the select
i've draft approaches. The eplistments
since April 10, including those accepted
by the recruiting officers yesterday. to-
tai 936.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

Eight men have been accepted on the
jury to try Mrs. Mooney on a charge
of murder resulting from bomb ex.
plosion In San Francisco last JULY
which Killed ten persons. Nearly 2O(
men have been examined and another
venire Of loo has been summoned
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

President Wilson assured farmers OF
the Northwest yesterday that the Gov
eminent intends TO protect farmers in
marketing their crops and that prices
will be guaranteed high enough to slim
llate production.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-06-08

the first Admlnistration Food Rnl.
The evening world., 1917-05-03
NOTHING CHEAP EoR SAM.

Samuel Shipman, the playwright,
believes IN having the good things In
life. no matter what they costl The
other day he took a friend into
cigar store to set 'em up" The
friend selected cent cigar and the
clerk put the box on the showcase.
Mr.. Shipman was engrossed In a
statement concerning his plans for
next season and did not at first notice
the price on the cigar box. When he
had taken three of the smokes out OF
the box and handed his friend one
h. suddenly saw no was buying
cent weeds. II horrifled him. Grab
bling the cigar out OF hIs friends hand
he dumped all three back In the box.
mo" he said. shaking his head
emphatically. mo cheap cigars for
mo. Get out something better"
Tho clerk put another box on the
showcase. Mr.. 6hipmkn took three
cigars and paid for them. Tho three
cos. him a quarter.
The evening world., 1917-05-03
Lucille the Waitress
By c. M. Payne
BY Clifton Meek
By Bidc Dudley

s o.. The New York Eycuiaz Wlril.
tho iire mornings with the Old paper
ones, II We didn't uae 'em We
wouldn't have n fire. most likely.'
1T was such good logick that II
proves too much for his sense Of re-
ouff. He quiets down and orders
milk toast. But when I'm in his
visslnitude a moment later no gets
going again.
Ia advise you to get fresh but
ter, he says.
II give him one look. III We did
we'd lose most OF our victims 1 re-
vertebrate They're so used 10 what
We dish out that the place wouldn'.
seem Ike home N the butter was a.
iicsh as some Of tho new customers
are
THAT proves to be the repellan,
sentence that breaks the Cambellite's
back. He just gives a grunt and Is st
statue est quo for the rest OF his din
ing period. When no goes out he
takes all his money with him away
from the counter, but really. I don't
want a tip from such faulty guy.
anyway" sN'
You don't care for criticlsers, do
your asked the friendly patron,
81 sure don't" said Lucille Thar
taking the patrons fork out Of his
hand she examined 1t and said.
Look at that feed iron, will Won
Gee, that makes me sore! What we
need In this old shop Is a few dish
washers that amt in a hurry TO 20
out turkey -trotting. Guess ri have
to give those wranglors a piece OF ad-
vice"
The evening world., 1917-05-03

Copyright. 1917. by the rrcss Publirl
Hn'D you ever meet one Of those
u advice guys who knows OK
actly how this and that
ought TO be?' asked Lucille. the walt
ress, OF the friendly patron.
"Yes. indeed" he replied.
You know-they're all sort o. un-
placed general managers. Well, | got
one In here to-day. and say, from the
way he went on one might "a thought
no was the Director Of Public Res
taurants, II there is such thing.
First thing he says when l go bye
bye in his direction Is: why don't
you people dust of these stools? I'd
advise you 10 dust em II you want
to restrain your patronage
"Oh. boy. but he got my nanny!
Just ave minutes antedating his
onslauge, Lilly, the towhead at the
pie counter had commented diversely
on my morning complexion, and |
was feeling Ike as II could whip
tho whole Hindenburger line OF
trenches So, as you can guess, little
sweetheart, cloud up.
Listen, stranger | tell him. TN
have TO refer you to the dusting de-
partment. This Is the obligatory
end, where us little ladies' accepts
orders and not advice
"'But, he says. I don't want Ia
set down on a lot OF dust
at won't injure your health none.
say freely and devil may care
Didn't you never hear the old ddagc
about Dust thou arc. to Dust you
Must return|"
THAT'S from n poem ue tells me
It's from Longboy's - IN Of Life.'',
IAN right | says. Let 1t go al
that! Does that make it any less
detrimental to the observance YOU
just nader
We'll, Of course, you know and
know he was wrong. so what could
he say? Nothing much but change
OF the subject. 30 no says: you
ought to have linen napkins here
1--WE got TO have paper ones. ! tell
him.
"why7' he asks.
Because the Roustabout starts
The evening world., 1917-05-03
GOSSIP.

Funeral services for the late Car
roll johnson will be held at the Elks
Club tomorrow at =. NJ.
John Drew. who was TO have closed
IN "Major Pendennis" In Boston, has
gone 70 the Coast with the play and
Is apr caring in Los Angeles.
Margaret Anglln 10 to revive "Sllk
Stoclings." She will open a spring
tour In Salem. Mass, Tomorrow
night and then play in Atlantic City.
The name OF tho Ziegfeld show
atop tho New Amsterdam The
has been changed TO The Ziegfeld
Eleven thirty L. NJ, Frolic."
Dc Wolf Hopper has had news
ticker placed In his dressing room at