The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-05-18

L ''>'--s e-t'c 'Ntt Ftutucth, ana 10 institute
prosecutions where found under the
anti-trust laws OF the State.
Members OF the French and British
war missions were entertained at a bril-
liant banquet last night in New York
CITY Around the table, in addition TO
the distinguished foreign guests. sat
many OF the nations foremost men, in
Guiding two former Presidents of the
United States.
The greeting extended the British war
mission when II reached New York
Yesterday almost equaIed that tender
ed the French earlier in the week.
| Streets through which the foreigners
passed were lined with cheering
throngs.
| Leaders of the American bar enter
| tanned Rene Viviani during the day and
exchanged Fluctuations on the entry OF
the United States into the war.
An appea. TO the peoples of the world
concerning the calling of peace con-
ference in Neutral country will be
published Immediately. by the Council
OF Soldiers and Workmen's Delegates,
! according TO a resolution adopted at a
meeting of the Executive Committee of
the Council in Petrograd. AT a meeting
held in advance Of the assembling of
the Duma the president OF that body
was given an ovation when he declared
loyalty to the Allies.
The Germans. returning 20 the attack
yesterday against the new British POSI-
ton south OF the Sopchez River, forced
the British TO give ground and with
draw from portion Of the front, SAYS
the British official communication is
sued last night Later, however, in !
counter attack the British regained al;
their old positions the Germans suffer-
ing heavy casualties. The allied forces ]
continue their successful advance on
the Macedonian front. |
Details OF the plan of the War De-
partment by which volunteers in Ken
lucky may be assured of fighting in
units composed entirely OF Kentuckians
organizing additional compan-
les OF the National Guard, were obtain
ed yesterday from official sources
The western roads closed their case
N the hearings before the Interstate
Commerce Commission on a proposed
country wide increase of Is per cent. .
n all freight rates, and recess was
AIKEN until May 20, when shippers and $
,thers will present their side OF the 3
question. # y
Trading in May wheat was ordered
topped by directors OF the Chicago
'oard OF Trade 1t is believed that the a
tep was FASTENED by action OF Federal u
authorities recently. but Il was denied g
hat any threats to place curb on tho 3
rading had been made. C.
Louisville was crowded last night
18th visitors from all parts OF the ceun- I,
y, to witness the running OF the Ken. :,
icky Derby today. Eighteen thorough :,
reds are entered to face the barrier u
'r the 2l.400 purse.
A food control bill approved by the -,
and pending in the :,
ouse. was introduced in the United I.
tates Senate yesterday by Senator -
ore. Unpatriotic interests. according
Mr.. Vrooman. are trying to defeat
10 bill n,
An International agreement is being A,
whereby all supplies pur- r,
ased here by the Allies with the
lions loaned By the United States
their own money. would be spent 7.
der the supervision OF purchasing r
ard or even one man. ~
The British Government has issued
grave warning to munition workers
" on strike and gives notice of pun 90,
lment for the meters OF the strikes, ha
ich were not authorized by the trades =
Ions OF England. n.