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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
SCREEN ACTRESS TALKS.

Those who enjoy good, wholesome
motion picture plays will welcome the
action of Miss Blanche Bates In de-
clining to appear in any production in
which drunkenness is depicted. "There
are many reasons" she says, "why all
the plays in which I've appeared have
been on the water wagon, and one Of
them is that I would not participate
In a drunken orgy any more on the
stage than off. My managers would
often say to me, But it gets the
laughs, and that's what we want And
I would answer: Drunkenness is one
of the most pitiful and unpleasant
conditions that any man or woman can
descend to, and If the American the
alter audiences laugh at the antics OF
an intoxicated person, firmly believe
that the American sense Of humor
ought to be censored"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
START WITH BEER.

mo youth or young woman begins
the alcoholic drug habit with what you
term THE condensed and highly con-
centrated alcoholic drinks, like whis-
XIV" says Mr.. Samuel Wilson, writing
to william Randolph Hearst in the
American Issue. "In my law enforce
ment work I have visited hundreds of
saloons, cabaret restaurants and dance
halls. Invariably the drink Of the
young men and young women is beer
or wine."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
Copyright 1918, by w. G. Chapman in tho United
States and Great Britain.
SYNOPSIS.

For fifty years the continent of North
America has been isolated from the rest
of the world by Z-rays, the invention OF
Hannibal Prudent, president of the united
government. y message from Count yolt
Werdeustein chancellor of Germany, mat
he has succeeded in penetrating tne rays
hastens the death of Prudent. Dying, ne
warns his daughter Astra tEat ferelgh IN
Vason is now certain Astra succeeds her
father as president Napoleon Edison, a
former pupil of Prudeuts, offers to assist
Astra and hints at new discoveries Whlcil
will make North America lmpregnanle. a
man giving the name of CheValler u.
Leon offers Werdenstein the secret OF
making gold in return for European dis
armament The chevalier is made prls-
oner. Countess Rosny, a spy becomes a
prisoner in the hope of discovering al
Icons secret. She falls IN love WIN MN ~
and agrees to join him in an attempt TO
escape BY the use of rockets ne sum-
mons a curious flying machine. lie es-
capes and sends a message 10 Aslra
which reveals the fact that he Is Napo-
leon Edison. He warns Astra that the
consolidated fleets of Europe nave salieu
to invade America. He calls on Astra the
following night and explains ms plans lol
defense BY the use of aeropianes lldue
of a new substance Whlch Is lhItStI
BILE he expects to annihilate the European
forces. He delivers a note to Won Ner-
denstein on his flagship demanding I'M
mediate withdrawal He is attacked anu;
nv destroying two warshtps ana seNerdI
aeroplanes. forces Won Werdenstein to
agree to universal disarmament. The
countess who has remained in America a
as a guest of Astra, receives an offe one
from Won Werdenstein Of the prlnclpal-
itv Of SChOmburg- LthOw in return lot
Edison's secret. Edison and his assistant:
Santos, go in search of new deposits, OF
the remarkable substance, cirynith, They
find IT on the estate of Schomburg-Lltn-
oW. The countess gets Santos INTO nef
clutches She promises to reveal Edi-
sons on secret as soon as Won Werdenstein
turns over the Schomburg- LithoW, estate
to her On the day Of the wedding OF
Astra and Edison the countess. ana SaItoS
flee the country. Santos perfects ma
chine, is made a count and marries tnf
countess, now princess of Schomburg,
Lithow Edison finds a new deposit o.
cirynith and builds new fleet OF alr
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
Not Like Home.

The bright boy in khaki was dilating
on the woes of army life.
"Yes," he said to his old mother, I'VE
don't get much in the way Of fancy
foods, or anything like that. Our camp
cooks all right on stews and soup, but
he can't go beyond them. The other
day, you know, when / went back,
took a cucumber with me that l was
going to share with one or two Of the
boys. l gave it to the cook and asked
him to get it ready for us, and what
d'you think he did with it? Put it In
the oven and baked it,"
ooh, poor boy !" said the fond moth
err "a pity couldn't have been there
to look after you. I'd have boiled 1t
lovely for you'll"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
IMPORTANT. As oLYMPIAN GAMES
Or BALL CONTESTS.

"Supposing our soldiers were pre-
pairing themselves to uphold the honor
of their country in the Clympian
games" said the Times. "Their friends
would help them and would be filled
with horror if they saw one going
wrong. To encourage him to drink
would be held an act of treachery de-
fiberately intended to injure him and
the national cause. What are the
Olynpian games, or any other contests
whatever, compared with this? They
are play, make-believe. This is the
real thing, the true test of manhood.
Is our manhood, then, to be a shame
or an honor to us?"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION
While You Sleep With cuticura Soap
and Ointment-Trial Free.

On retiring, gently smear the face
with Cuticura Ointment, wash off in
five minutes with Cuticura Soap and
hot water, and continue bathing few
minutes with the Soap. The influence
of this treatment on the pores extends
through the night.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

Edison's movements closer. We have
the aerodromones and why wouldn't
1t be good plan to send out one or
two to spy on him."
What can he do?" was Rositta's
scornfui answer. If he cannot get any
cirynith? Very likely he has been
searching for q new deposit, but can
not find any"
II only hope your supposition Is
true, but / fear him. What do you
think. Count Duprei?"
The count only shrugged his shout
ders and let Rositta answer.
I'VE are not afraid of him, and we
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

w. S. Desmond, carpenter Of
Huntington Lake, CAL, is above the Sc
lective draft age limit, but he wanted
to join the army.
He told his wife. She objected. He
offered to match pennies with her.
She agreed. He suggested heads, stay
at home, tails got to the front.
They matched and tails won. Des-
mond enlisted in the field artillery.
"My wife's a good SPORT" he told the
recruiting officer.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
Love in a COTTAGE.

He-Their engagement is broken off,
/ understand.
She-Oh, yes.
He-What was the reason?
She-Why, both were satisfied that
they could live on love in a cottage,
but when they got to details they dis
covered that each of them contem-
plated supplying nothing but the love.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
Helnl

They tell me that Perks was ar
rested today because he drowned his
dog in the river" said Burns.
"How could they arrest him for
drowning dog in the river?" demand
ed Hunks.
"Why, they claimed that a sunken
bark INSTRUCTED navigation"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

Summer travel Is stimulated In
Wales. During the summer months
one can obtain on the Cambrian rail-
ways ticket which carries cIs any
where he likes as many times as he
likes within prescribed area OF about
70 miles, and, for q fortnight. third
class, the cost 10 less than . 80
creign ($4.S7l.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
BEER STROKE.

"One Of the principal factors in pro-
ducing heat prostration is the drinking
of beer" says DR.. W. A. Evans in the
"How to Keep Well" department Of
the Chicago Tribune. ut has been
proposed" he continues, that the term
heat stroke Ds changed to beer
stroke The use Of beer is
more harmful than the use of whisky
because most people have sense
enough to keep away from distilled
liquors in hot weather, but somehow
they have gottan the idea that beer 10
cooling"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
A Poor Counter

'He's an expert accountant"
II don't believe it. played golf
with him the other day and the score
he handed in convinced me that he
never studied arithmetic"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
A Mean Hint.

Belief had all could do to keep
Mr.. Jims from proposing.
Nell-To some other girl?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
The New-Fashioned Girl.

Oldboy-What's become of the old
fashioned girl who used to say, "Ask
father?"
Newguy-She now has daughter
who says, "Give it more gas, George;
the old man Is gaining on us."-The
Lamb.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

A woman would rather people
thought she was tailor made than self
made.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

According to British figures the
worlds consumption of tea is steadily
Increasing.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

Indigestion produces disagreeable and
sometimes alarming symptoms Wrights
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
tive processes to function naturally Adv.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

Dipping in strong solution Of alum
will give new life to old hair brushes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eve Remedy

No smarting Just Hye Comfort. 80 cents a.
EURiNEEYE kEmEDY CO.. CHliSC1G6
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29

without warning / was draggco to
the brink Of the grave by malignant
kidney trouble" says Robert Wen
gatz, ia Cypress Ave-, Bronx, N. Y.
"My kidneys seemed to stop acting and
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-09-29
|(DeIlpetallCe'
{: Mites 8
I.,A..a,,ntna nv the National Womar,s

Uonducted by the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
Mrs. Doc MiIen,.

Mrs. Ann Reynolds MiIem died at her
home at Gary, w. Va. last Sunday af-
ternoon. following a stroke OF paraly
sis sustained the evening previous. Up
to that time her health had been as
good as usual The body was brought
to the home of her brother, Ed. Rey-
nolds In Fort Gay Monday and the fu-
neral took place Tuesday morning from
the Baptist church. conducted by Rev.
Gaugh, OF Louisa.
Deceased was the Oldest daughter OF
Rev. s. f.. Reynolds and wife, Of this
place, and she Is the first of ten sons
and daughters to die. Her age was 49.
She was first married to Jack Whit
and next to Doc Milem. Three daugh-
ters survive-Mrs. Mona Whit Yonce.
Mrs Elmira Whit Nelson, and Miss
Blanche Milem. age Is. Mrs. Milem
was a consistent member of the Bap-
tist church and was a good wife and
mother.
Mrs. C. M. Crutcher. OF Huntington.
and DIR. ]. II. Reynolds, of Louisa, sis
ter and brother of Mrs. Milem, went to
Gary Immediately upon receipt OF the
news OF her illness. Mrs. Keene Lang
horne and brother Ed. Reynolds start
ed there later and met the family on
their way to Fort Gay with the body.
DR.. ]. f. Reynolds. of Mt. Sterling at
tended the funeral
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
PLANS FOR S. S. WORK IN
LAWRENCE co. FOR YEAR 1917

To the Sunday school workers Of
Lawrence county, greetings.
We want to congratulate you on the
showing made in 1916. Lawrence coun-
ty has been SO accustomed to winning
contests that when we do win it fails
to excite comment. We suppose you
noticed our State paper for January in
which appeared the statement that
Lawrence was one of che few mountain
counties entitled to be numbered as a
and we are Banner County," and all
because of your good work in 1916.
We do not want to rest on our laur-
els, but we want to press forward this
year, and in the language of Paul, Re
member them that are in bonds as
bound with them, and them which suf-
fer adversely" and thus make it pos
sible for every boy and girl in Law
renee county to attend some Sunday
school. We should have two Execut-
i've Committee meetings, a County Con-
vention, and a District Convention in
every district in the county. Then we
should have a thorough campaign for
Go to Sunday School Day, which comes
on May the 9Th this year. Last year
we had about six thousand on Go to
Sunday School Day, and it was a very
disagreeable day. Suppose we begin
right now to invite our friends and
neighbors to visit our Sunday school
May the 9Th. For this is good and
acceptable in the sight Of God our Saw
ior. who will have all men to be saved
and to come into the knowledge of the
truth"
NJ. S. BURNS, President.
W. H. VAUGHAN, Sec.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
WAR between U. 5.
AND germany
Is Believed to be Practically
Unavoidable.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS SEVER.
ED AND ANY OVERT ACT
WILL CAUSE WAR.

On last Saturday President Wilson
severed diplomatic relations with Ger
many as the result OF that country's
announcement that IL would sink neu-
tral vessels entering the war zone.
A declaration OF war between Ger
many and the United States may be
expected at any time. as the submarine
murders OF neutrals will surely lead to
this deplorable extreme Preparations
OF every Kind are being hastily made
In the United States.
When n German submarine murder
cd 1i6 Americans on tho Lusitania Ger
many promised TO not permit a repeti-
ton OF the act. Now she repudintes
that promise and declares that destruc-
tion awaits everybody who goes where
Germany doesn't want them TO go on
the high seas International law has
always said that neutrals had the right
20 20 about their business unmolested
ON tho seas. regardless or war between
other countrieS Afhe United States
could mot honorably submit to this
wnnton breach OF law and rights and
promises Whom Germany commits an
act against the U. s. in violation OF
these features. war will result.
Congress and the entire country. with
very few exceptions. Is raiiying to the
support Of tho President
German Americans are nearly all de-
claring allegiance to the United States,
The naturalization offices in the cities
are overwhelmed by German subjects
who want TO become citizens OF this
country.
The situation looks very serious.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
APPLICATION FOR AN
ELECTRIC LIGHT CHARTER.

The City Council held its regular
monthly session Tuesday evening. The
only business outside of routine work
was the consideration of an applica-
tion for charter for an electric light
ing system for Louisa, presented by
MIR. G. w. Castle. After discussion the
matter was passed over until next Mon
day evening, when a special session
will be held. The Huntington men who
are back of the proposition will have
a representative here at the meeting.
An electric plant would be valuable
addition to Louisa's facilities and we
hope satisfactory basis may be found
upon which the project can be estab-
lished. Cheap natural gas has here
tofore kept out electricity, but the town
is gradually growing to a point where
both systems can and will be support
cd Electricity is coming into such
general use for various purposes that
the demand here will be supplied by
some enterprising firm in the near fu-
ture.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
.sAvAaE sIcoNpr REoIMrNr.

Preparations were In progress at Ft
Thomas Friday to receive the Second
Regiment. kentucky National Guard,
expected 20 detrain from FL Paso. Tex,
tomorrow or Monday.
Although plans have been laid to
muster out the guardsmen, II was be-
lleved In certain quarters yesterday the
order TO disband would DO withheld
pending the settlement OF the difficult
ties with foreign Governments. Should
this country scver diplomatic relations
with Germany or Japan, Il is believed
likely the guardsmen win see further
service.
The Savage Second" is recruited
largely from among mountainem Ken
tuclxiana. who would. Il Is belived. well
come the opportunity for foreign SER
vice Colonel Allen Gullion. who was
promoted from a Captaincy in tho reg
ular army to be Colonel OF the guards
mon, commands tho Second First and
Third Kentucky Regiments have been
mustered out-Cincinnau Enquirer
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
THREE PLEAD GUILTY.

John Sloane. OWE Collins and Artie
Collins were arrested recently at their
homes near Fort Gay. charged with at
tempting to wreck N. & w. trains. The
three were arrested by Special Norfolk
& Western Railway Officers j. +. Webb
and Sam Kinstler following the finding
OF obstructions that had been placed
on the track Just west of Fort Gay.
They were brought to Kenoya and Civ
eli preliminary hearing before Mayor
]. s. Crosseh. acting as ex-ofiicio JUS
tice Of the peace. All three plead guilty
TO the charge and were sent TO jail
without bond to await the action of the
grand jury.--Ceredo Advance
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
LEG BROKEN. BUT He
WILL ATTEND trial
ATTORNEY WAUGH WILL COME
TO LOUISA TO TRY FRAsURE
CASE.

The Grayson Journal says:
| Commemorative Attorney John NJ
Waugh sustained a broken leg last
Thursday afternoon. While he was put
ting good-siZed calf into a barn
against the wishes of the calf, he
chanced to stand on a slippery spot
just as the calf suddenly backed out
and sideswiped him in such way as
to knock his feet from under him. He
fell sidewise on his right leg, break
ing the outside smaller bone just above
the ankle and fracturing the larger
bone obliquely.
] While the injured ankle was still be-
numbed he rendered first aid" by pull
ing the foot and ankle back into al
most their proper position, thus avoid
ing considerable pain that would have
had 10 be endured If he had waited un-
til sensation returned to the injured
parts. He is now at home resting as
easily as could be expected under the
circumstances DIR. J.. Watts Stovall
the attending surgeon, believes that
Mr. Waugh will be able to go about on
crutches in two weeks more.
On account of the accident it will be
practically impossible for him to at
tend the Lawrence Circuit Court at the
opening of the term next Monday. For
this reason Judge Cisco has decided to
have County Attorney G. f. See, Jr., of
Lawrence county, try the penal dock
ct until the felony docket is reached.
Then Judge Cisco will appoint a Com
monwealth's Attorney, pro tenn, to try
the felony docket until all felonies are
disposed of except the Commonwealth
VS.. Robert Frasure, charged with muir
dering his niece, Miss Stella Kinney,
while he was Iescorting her from his
bone in Fleming county to her home
near Olive Hill
On account of the attendant circum-
stances this case has attracted great
deal of attention. It has been tried be-
fore three times and on change OF
venue, is in the Lawrence Circuit Court
to be tried a fourth time. 1t has been
set for Wednesday of the third week
of court, which will be February 2S.
Mr.. Waugh expects to be going about
on crutches by or before that time and
to be able to attend the trial in his Of
ficial capacity as Commonwealth's At
torney. He has conducted the other
three trials and is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with all details of the case.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
ulsA. LAWRENCE COUNTY. KENTUCKY, FEBRUARY . 1917
GAS FLOW is STRUCK
JUST ABOVE RUSSELL.

The Belfont company. which owns
land just east OF Russell. KY, struck a
flow of oil on their property one day
last week, it became known generally
here today, Nothing definite as to the
amount OF the flow or the depth at
which gas was struck can be learned
It :s understood though that the
members of the company are optioning
every foot OF land in and near Russell
and in the vicinity just below Ashland
and are probably waiting until they get
sufficient lands under lease before they
make definite announcement concern
ing their strike-Ashland Independent.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
WIN. AND |. 3. cooksEY.

The NEWS is glad to note the sue
cess OF two natives of Fallsburg, this
county, who have gone out and won
success. They are William and Bert
Cooksey. William was a leading mer-
chant at Grayson for number OF
years. From there he went to Kenova
and now he is putting in fine store at
Ashland and will make his home there.
Bert was merchant at Soldier, Car
ter-co., for quite long time, but now
conducts a large store at Grayson and
is doing we'll These brothers are pop
ular and substantial men who make
friends and hold them by square deal
ing and courteous treatment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
70 VISIT OHIO VALLEY.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The itinerary
OF the first inspection trip OF the board
which is TO recommend sites for the
100000 Government atmor factory
was announced to-day by Secretary
Daniels. The board will leave Wash
ington Februasv and visit Hunting
ton. w Va. February 5; Ironton, Ohio
and Ashland, Ky. February 6; Char
lestcn. w. Va, February 7. and Cum
berland, Md, February 2.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
LOUISVILLE SUPPLIES FOR
FRENCH WOUNDED PRAISED.
Message 10 Received From kentuckian
Working In Paris Depot.

Il am 80 proud of Kentuckyl The
Louisville bags are the best in the lot.
They come better packed than the bags
from any other State. They are better
made and the contents are better by
Ear"
This is the message Just received
from Reuben Taylor. formerly Of La
grange. KY. now one of the most val
ued workers at the Paris depot Of the
American Fund for French Wounded.
Young Mr.. Taylor went to Oxford last
summer, as he held a Rhodes scholar
ship, and recently volunteered for SER
vice with the French Wounded Fund.
Through a fortuitous circumstance
he was intrusted with the task of dis
tributing. among other Louisville sup
plies. the comfort bags prepared by the
volunteer workers OF the local commit
tee Of the fund. and In a letter just re-
ceived he outlines the enthusiastic re-
ception accorded the shipments made
from Louisville.
In his letter Mr. Taylor says: "Ev-
cry distributor begged for the Louis
willie bags. for they were really fine, but
I got the job. Some OF the bags even
had beaded moccasins, made OF good
material--no shoddy leather In them.
Then they have wash rags. tooth
brushes. paste. soap. pipes. cards. DOM
inoes. puzzles. mints. candy. pictures,
post cards and stationery" The Paris
depot of the fund Is now located In the
Alcazar D'Ete. Champs -Elysees, and
Mrs. Isbel Stephens Lathrop. president
of the fund. directs its manifold ac-
tivities from this depot. Workers like
Mr.. Taylor go In motor cars through
the most dangerous zones. distributing
the supplies sent from America to the
various emergency. first-line and tenn
porary hospitals that are served from
this country.
Tho Louisville committee Just sent
forward its sixty-eighth case OF sup
piles. including all manner of hospital
|drossingn. convAicsoent garments. rest
|pfIloVs. comfort bAgs and misoeilAn-
!eous articles
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-09
MRS. E. A. Johnson Ill.

A message from Frank A. johnson at
Lexington "Wednesday stated that he
would bring his wife to Louisa at once
II she Is thought to be able to stand the
trip. Her health has been poor for
quite while, and she has lived in Col
orado for several years on this account.
Tuberculosis is the trouble. Mr.. john
son is Assistant Superintendent OF the
Kentucky Houses OF Reform near Lex
inRton