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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
GERMANY AST0NISHED
WHEN U. S. QUITS
THOUGHT WILSON WAS AFRAID
OF eERMAN-AMERIcAN up
RISING.
BY Carl w. Ackerman.

Rerne, Switzerland, Feb. 13.-Berlin
was astonished, officials and public
alike, when President Wilson broke re-
latioDs with Germany. That astonish-
ment came because officials had re-
Gently been assured by German Amer
leans in the United States that Will
son would not sever relations for fear
OF a German American uprising. The
same belief was held by the German
people When the American Embassy
train left Berlin, the Imperial Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- Holweg was ad-
mittedly downcast over the situation
and believed America wanted war with
Germany.
1t was noticeable also when Foreign
Secretary Zimmerman received the
American correspondent shortly before
their departure. He was plainly ner-
vous. He likewise insisted Wilson
wants war" and then denied that Ger
many made any irrevocable promises
in the Sussex note.
Germany's public and aficialdom did
not believe entrance Of America into
the war would have the slightest effect
on the outcome. AS matter of fact,
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg be-
lieves with preparations now under
way, the war will be won by Germany
before America can enter, II she does
enter. Though the German army and
navy is prepared, and anxious, for war
with America, German newspapers
have been urging Americans to work
for peace and have been beseeching the
German admiralty not to torpedo ships
carrying American passengers. Their
efforts, however, do not appear to be
successful.
Writing now from neutral Swiss soil,
it is impossible for the first time to tell
the developments which led Germany
to her decision of relentless subsea
warfare.
Determination to use the submarine
in unlimited warfare dates back to Mo-
vember. 1t was then that Germanys
internal affairs were in the greatest
crisis Of the war.
The Socialists warned the Kaiser
that unless he moved Immediately for
peace, Dr. Phillip Scheidemann. So
cialist leader is the Reichstag, and 9TH
Ter Socialist leaders would head a mill
tant movement to bring about peace.
This movement came at time when the
Nf0i Alhhh POopiO Woio 0CotAluto dnu oC~
spondent.
simultaneously the powerful con-
servative land owners controlling the
food and equally powerful club of in
dustrial leaders controlling the muni-
ton manufacturers told the govern
ment the only way to end the war was
by unlimited submarine warfare
These interests have always been
anti American. They succeeded in con-.
vincing quartermaster general Won
Ludenorff. Meanwhile the national lib
erals who would welcome war with
America won over Foreign Secretary
Zimmerman to the submarine policy.
Finally the Kaiser's birthday con-
ference at the German headquarters
March Z, did not include in its confer
ence such officials as the Minister OF
the Interior. Minister of Colonies and
the Imperial Treasurer. known to be
opposed to inoiting American interven-
ton. M
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
DEATH TAKES BIG.
TOLL THIS WEEK
UNUSUALLY LARGE NUMBER,
BOTH OLD AND YOUNG,
PASS AWAY.
Mrs. r. A. johnson.

Mrs. F. A. Johnson, age 81, died at
the home Of her mother. Mrs Wylie
q. Prater, near Louisa, on last Satur-
day evening. Her health had been
failing rapidly for some time Up un-
til few months ago she had been in
Colorado for quite awhile, hoping that
in that climate her health would i'm
prove, ker trouble being pulmonary tu-
berculosis. She was brought 10 Lou
lisa on last Thursday and was taken TO
the homo of Mr.. Johnson's mother, Mrs.
Zara johnson. and on the following
day to her mothers home Death came
on Saturday.
Mrs. Johnson was Miss Inez Meek, a
beautiful young woman Of this place.
and daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Meek. When quite young she was
married to Frank A. Johnson, young
est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. f. John
son. She Is survived by her husband
and grown son, Jay Johnson.
In meeting held at Busseyville In
1901 she was converted and became a
member OF the church.
Her funeral was conducted on Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock by the
Rev. II. B. Hewlett, burial following at
the old home place. The funeral was
largely attended by relatives and friends
Mr.. Johnson is Assistant Superinten-
dent Of the Kentucky Houses OF Re-
form at Greendale. near Lexington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
r. o. coNLEY ACQUITTED.

r. o. Conley. former employe of the
Singer Sewing Machine company hero,
who has been ON trial in the criminal
court for the past two days, was de-
clared mot guilty" by a verdict of a
Jury yesterday afternoon shortly after
four o'clock The jury deliberated but
fifteen minutes This was the second
time Conley has been acquitted. He
was tried at previous term OF GRIM
inal court on charge of embezzlement
and was declared not guilty Of that
charge. A third indictment against
him will be nollied II the court grants
a request which Conley's attorneys will
make within the next few days.
Following an admonition by Judge
Taylor. there was no demonstration
when the verdict was brought in. Sher-
IN Love was In the court room to cnrry
out the judges order in case dem
onstration occurred.
The court room was crowded during
the trial yesterday. Conley and two
small daughters were In the court room
to await the verdict
Conley was arrested In Canada and
brought to Huntington by police de-
tectives after the first international
ertradition process ever instituted on
behalf of local authorities. He will re-
turn to Canada and resume his old po-
sition with the Hudson Bay company.
Herald Dispatch.
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Grand Jury.
REN. vAuaAI DEAD.

News Of the death OF the Rev. J. O
A vaught. formerly OF winchester,was
received In a message from Los Ange-
les. Cal. where he had gone for his
health. He recently suffered stroke
OF paralysis.
The Rev. Mr.. vaught In survived by
his widow. ono son. $. X. vaught OF
Winchester and five daughters. Mrs
william Collins. OF Danville; Mrs, Dor
sey Ray and Misses Sarah Vaught
Matte Miller vaught and Elizabeth
Vaught He was brother OF Dr.J. C.
vaueht. of Winchester. He recently
resigned his pastorate at Carlisle be-
cause OF failing health. He was for
some time presiding elder Of the Cow
ington and Franklin districts OF the
Kentucky conference OF tho Methodist
church and formerly vas pastor Of the
First Methodist church In Winchester
He has had charges In several cities OF
Central Kentucky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
THE NATIONAL FARM
LOAN ASSOCIATION
LAWRENCE COUNTY oRGANIZA-
TIoN WILL BE MADE VERY
SOON.

A considerable number of applica-
tions for loans on farm lands have
come in since we announced two weeks
ago that we would help to organize a
Farm Loan Association for Lawrence
county farmers. We will hold the
proposition open another week, at least,
before calling a meeting to organize the
association. Let all who want to bor-
row money on farm land security write
or call and let us know at once how
much they want to borrow. Do not
exceed half the value of the land. The
details will be fully explained and all
questions answered at the meeting. The
application which we are suggesting
that you send in is not binding If you
find upon investigation that the plan
does not suit your case.
For the benefit of those who do not
seem to understand it we will say that
the United States government is op-
Grating the Farm Loan banks, and not
private persons. Therefore, it is abso-
lutely safe. The government will not
take any profit, but only running ex-
penses. The net profits go to the bor-
rowers in proportion to the stock they
hold
We are doing this purely as an ac-
commodation. The farmers will or
ganize the association and elect the
officers from amongst themselves.
LOUISA NATIONAL BANK,
M. F. Conley,, Cashier.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
GERMANS RENouNcINo
ALLEGIANCE TO KAISER.

New York, February 1.-THE rush
Of German and Austrian subjects to
obtain American citizenship papers is
expected to continue tomorrow. AL
though It is Lincoln's birthday, legal
holiday, the office OF the Clerk Of the
United States District Court will be
kept open.
More than 10000 persons of foreign
parentage have applied for citizenship
in New York city since the severance
OF diplomatic relations with Germany.
OF this number 7,149 were Germans and
Austrians. Those who have renounced
allegiance to Emperor William and
Emperor Charles have come from ev-
cry walk Of life. Many of them have
been in business in this country many
years.
The rush Of Germans and Austrians
for citizenship has been by no means
confined to New York city. There have
been similar manifestations in pract-
cally all other large cities.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
KENTUCKY NORMAL
COLLEGE RALLY
ANNUAL EVENT WILL BE HELD
ON FRIDAY OF NEXT
WEEK.

On the night of Friday, October 23. a
rally win be held at the courthouse In
the interest OF the Kentucky Normal
College. An interesting program is be-
ing arranged and an invitation is ex-
tended TO the public TO attend.
We have not at hand a complete pro-
gram. Some OF the numbers are yet to
be supplied. Among the speakers will
be Judge A. N. Cisco and Rev. j. II.
Stambaugh. who are we'll known for
their ability to fulfil the demands OF
any occasion.
Tho K. N C. has n large attendance
this year. II Is stronger in some de-
partments than ever before. The fac
ulty is complete and competent and
good work Is being done
Come out Friday night of next week.
You will find It interesting and help
full.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
FROM
SHORTAGE OF CARS
COAL MINES IN THIS SECTION
ARE BADLY HANDICAP
PED.

The shortage of cars and the en-
bargoes of railroads on account of con-
gested conditions at terminals is play
ing havoc with the coal operators In
this section. The demand for coal Is
very strong and prices are high. but
nlines are running only two or three
days q week at most points because
the coal can not be shipped. A num-
Der of lines connecting with the c. and
o. are refusing to receive shipments
a. all yards and sidings are full Of
loaded cars. Some of the roads in the
west are blockaded by snow and this
adds to the troubles. Many places are
suffering from coal shortage which can
not be relieved The situation created
by Germans submarine warfare makes
II impossible to induce ships to venture
out with export coal So althogether
the coal mon are having their troubles.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
|BAPTISTS HOLDING
BIBLE INSTITUTE
PROGRAM IS VERY STRONG AND
BEING CARRIED OUT
FULLY.

The Bible Institute is In session at
the local Baptist church. 1t began last
Monday and win close Friday night. DR..
]. w. Porter, Of Lexington. was a big
attraction Monday. He spoke at the
court house to a large crowd early In
the day on making a Happy Home
1t was a very fine lecture and fully ap-
preciated by the large audience. This
was not on the program, but was by
request after he got here. His addresses
at the church were among the most
enjoyable ever heard here. He Is one
Of the strongest ministers In the South
w. ]. Vaughan sustained his reppta-
ton In the numbers given him on the
program. as did all the other speakers
The program for Friday is good one
The meeting is success and those
who have attended have derived much
benefit.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
TROLLEY LrNEMAN
ELEcTRocUTED.

Jesse Mayo, age 30, veteran line
man employed by the Consolidated
Light Heat e. Power company, was
electrocuted yesterday morning on u
pole at Twenty second street and
Third avenue, Mayo, who is single,
came here from Richmond Va, about
six months ago,
officials OF the light company are
puzzled as TO how he was killed. AL
though he wore protective gloves, both
hands were b. " burned. Lon Cassidy.
who was on the pole with Mayo. cut
the wire away fcm his body, and the
fire department was called to remove
the body. Ecorts at resuscitation fail
ed.-Huntington Herald.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
ASHLAND sALEsMEN Die.

The death last Sunday night Of Geo.
w. Wilson in an Ashland hotel il the
third death to occur in tho force of
travelling salesmen OF the Consolidated
Grocery company within the past nine
months and each death was sudden.
Last May. ]. b. williams, Of Ash
land died following an operation for
appendicitis In September NJ G.
Thornsburg, who lived in Pike-co., died
in the Kings Daughters hospital from
the effects OF blood clot on the brain.
and last Sunday Mr.. Wilson, whose
home was in Grayson, died from heart
failure in Ashland hotel
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
THREE IN ONE FAMILY
LOSE RIGHT EYE.

Portsmouth, Feb 9.-George Mitchell
OF Bertha. ON the west side is slowly
recovering from burns he suffered when
he met with an accident while at work
in tho plant OF the Whitaker Glessner
company several weeks ago. He was
burned about the arms. face and back
and the flames destroyed the sight OF
his right eye.
Fate has been particularly unkind TO
this family as three members are now
minus their right eye.
Charles, aged IL, lost the use OF his
right eye when he was hit by rock; ;
Harold. aged 6, lost his right eye, the
result OF an attack OF spinal meningitis.
and Mr.. Mitchell the father. now loses
his right eye In an unfortunate accl-
dent in the steel plant
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
LAWRENCE AkERs HAS
SPINAL MENINGITIS.

j. w. Akers, OF Richardson, returned
Monday from Maybee, Mich, where he
went to see his brother Lawrence, who
is dangerously i'll with spinal menin-
gifts He is at the home of his father
law. q L. Burke. When stricken
with this terrible disease he was en-
ployed as street car conductor in To-
ledo. Ohio. His suffering is indiscrib-
able. He is a son OF Mr.. and Mrs John
Akers. who live on Lick creek. four
miles from Louisa, and Is an excellent
young man.
The latest news is that he has no
chance to recover
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
HEIR 70 BIG FORTUNE.

The Lexington Leader says:
Mrs. ]. E. Walters, of this city. who
was Miss Pearl Curry. Of Lebanon. be-
fore her marriage is one 'of the bene-
fciaries Of the estate left by her uncle.
|J. e. Taylor, of Marion-co.. which is
said to be worth approximately s1.oo0.-
900. Mrs Walters was in Winchester
tho past week to confer with relatives
and attorneys relative to the estate.
which is to be equally divided among
the fourteen nieces OF the deceased. Mrs.
walters being one Of them. Her hus-
band, ]. e. walters. II q son Of DR.. W.
II. Walters. OF Ciark-co. DR.. Walters
now lives In Ashland. He married Mrs.
Noiiis Muncey Moore. widow Of d. 4.
n. Moore.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
CIRCUIT COURT IS
NOW IN SESSION
NEGRO FoRoER SENTENCED TO
PENlTENTlARY TWO TO
FIVE YEARS.

The Lawrence Circuit Court convened
Monday. Judge Cisco delivered a strong
charge TO the grand jury, after that
body was empaneled. and the grind
started.
Commonwealth's Attorney John NJ.
Waugh IL not present. because OF n
broken leg. r. c. Mcclure was appoint
Cd in his stead.
Misdemeanors have occupied the
time OF the court. except the case OF
Arthur Fleming, Carter county ne
gro charged with forgery. Lewis Hat
field was appointed by the court 10 de-
fend Fleming. When the case was call
cd he pleaded guilty and was given a
sentence OF two to five years In the
ponitentiary. Nearly two years ago he
forged the name OF Mrs. Ella Hays 10
check for s25 and cashed IL. lie was
traced 10 MayBville and then TO Day
ton, Ohio. where he was under arrest
for a similar offense, He was sentenc-
Cd TO one year in the Ohio penitentiary
and AZ tho expiration Of his term two
months ago he was brought to Lou
isa and placed In Jail. It Is said he
served term at Frankfort several
years ago.
The case against Robert Frazier,
charged with killing his niece in Car.
ter-c CO.. liz set for February 2S. Mr.,
Waugh viii be present TO prosecute
Following are the jurles:
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
WOMEN'S MEETING TO
BE AT HUNTINGTON
W. M. s., MARCH 1920, CHANGED
FROM FAIRMoNT, WEST
I VIRGINIA.
The Herald Dispatch says:

Inc fttfRiu-DibBhbCh nays
The West Virginia Conference OF the
Woman's Missionary Society OF tho
Methodist Episcopal church. south. will
be held In Huntington March 1920.
This conference was to have been held
In Fairmont but was transferred TO
Huntington because of the prevalence
OF infantile paralysis In that section
of the state. The sessions will be hold
at johnson Memorial church.
The executive committee OF the con-
ference met yesterday afternoon In tho
stewards room at Johnson Memorial to
make plans for the March meeting and
10 consider the years work.
Those In attendance were as follows:
Mira ]. l. vinson, second-vice pres
ident. Pikeville. KY. Mrs. w. L. Reid.
superintendent of supplies. Prestons-
burg, KY; Mrs. Davis Meek. Paints
Vile KY, superintendent of litera-
fure: Mrs. @. w. Atkinson. Pikeville,
conference corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Robert e. Thornburg. Hunting
ton. treasurer; Mrs j. w. Hagen.
Huntington, superintendent of public
jty: Mise Addie Thornburg. Hunting
ton. secretary Huntington district
These officers keenly regretted the
fact that the Illness Of the president.
MRS. @. r. Armstrong. Of Logan. pre-
vented her from attending.
The reports showed q favorable in
creass over last years wyrk. The funds
for missionary work and causes out
aide OF the conference exceeded by more
than one hundred dollars the fixed
budeet Of $4,000 while the funds gath
cred for various uses within the con-
ference total ts.796.57.
The conference IL expected to bring
,,rty delegates and probably twenty
additional visitors. These ladies VIII
~ entertained IN tho homes OF the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
HE WANTED A AcHAW.-

Evansville. Ind. February 10--Char-
les Brooks. living in the mountains of
Eastern Kentucky. ond who says he L.
los years old, came here to-day In
search of his son, and being unable to
finl him. was given lodging at the DO
lice station. The first thing he asked
for was "a chav Of terbaoco. Gin,
dinnati ENQUIRER. M
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
J. N. xeHog,s SON INJURED.

The efforts OF Representative Fields,
OF Kentucky. to have william Kehoe,
son of former Representative Kehoe,
OF the Ninth Kentucky District, placed
on the retired list because OF injuries
suffered from a fall from a horse after
serving more than half his time at
West Point. failed to-day because OF a
refusal OF unanimous consent for con-
sideraton OF the bill.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
A. J. LoAR q CO, RETIRING.

A. J. Loar haa sold his clothing and
furnishings stock and will retire from
business In Louisa. The stock was
purchased by w. l. Ferguson. #. Il.
Bussey and othors. Mr.. Loar-s record
as business man In Louisa has been
one of tho longest and most honorable
and successful In the history OF the
town. We regret TO So him retire He
has been suoocssfuL ve are glad to sAy.
In his present honna at Huntington. ".
va Our bet vinhss 20 vim him end
nia usnfni 80 chs1feH
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
HEAVILY INSURED.

F. B. Enslow. Huntington lawyer and
banker who died In Charleston We'd
nesday night of last week. carried more
life insurance than any other resident
of Huntington. a well-informed insur-
ance man said yesterday. He esti-
mated Mr.. Enslow's total polices at
5000. 900. NgT
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
is SUBJECT TO CALL.

The Ironton, (o.,) Register says:
Harry C. Corns, brother of John B.
Corns of the Register as member of
the American Society of Engineers is
subject to call for army duty at any
time, for the members of the society
have pledged their services to the army
engineers to man in time of war. Mr..
Corns was formerly in the government
work.
Mr.. Corns is the son-in-law of Mr..
and Mrs. ]. Q. Lackey. OF this city.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
The christian CHURCH.

Rev. ]. H. Stambaugh arrived Mon
day and that evening preached the OPP
ening sermon Of a series Of meetings
now being held in the Christian church
at this place. The services are being
well attended Prof. W. c. Hunter has
charge of the music With Miss Daisy
Wilson at the piano.
Rev. Stambaugh. who now resides In
Charleston. W. Va. In native OF
Blaine. this county. and II considered
one of the strongest preachers In the
Christian church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
FIRE Ar WHICH. WEST va.

Welch, West Va, was visited by a
disastrous fire when the blaze started
In the department store of c. d. Brews-
ter & Company and swept to nearby
buildings The damage was estimated
tonight at $75, 900, with this partly COW
cred by insurance. 1t is thought the
fire started in the millinery depart
ment OF the Brewster establishment.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
WEIGH MERCHANT
SLAIN WITH AXE.

Word OF the death of Louie DeBarry,
merchant. OF Welch. w. Va. was re-
ceived in Huntington yesterday De-
Barry 10 known to a number of Hunt
ington business men He was slain,
according to reports here, by an Ital-
ian who threw a meat axe at him. No
other particulars were received here.
DeBarry had recently taken out a
$4,000 life insurance policy with the
Home Life Insurance Company. Of
which r. A. Bickel, OF Huntington, Is
district manager.-Herald-D Dispatch.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
WALpRIpeE SCHOOL CLOSES.

Misses Lucy Nunnery, Eleanor Me-
10y, Daisy Wilson. Marie Hale and Mr..
Pearley Copley went to Walbridgo
to attend the closing exer-
cises Of the public school at that place.
The school was taught by Mr.. Doc
F'rasher. one of the successful teachers
Of Lawrence county who lives In this
city,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
MoFFArT MENTIONED.

The Huntington Herald says:
Col. ]. A. Moffatt, the widely known
hotel man. is being mentioned as
among those to whom the appointment
of state hotel inspector may be accord
ed by Governor elect Cornwell Col.
F'lorentine hotel AMI also managed
hotel at Beckley.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
POPULAR PREACHER WILL
CLOSE BIBLE INSTITUTE.

The Rev. w. C. Reeves. OF Ashland,
who recently held meeting in the
Baptist church at this place. will be
the speaker at the Friday sessions OF
the Baptist Isstitute now being held
here, He will speak at two O'Clock ON
Friday afternoon and at $3.50 at night.
Rev. Reeves Is an able and pleasing
speaker AMI everybody should hear him
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16

A little child Of Sterling Gussler's
died at his home just below Louisa last
Saturday morning. after an illness of
only a few days. The child was one
year old. The body was taken to the
former home Of the family. on Little
Blaine, and was buried Sunday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
southern Methodist families Of Hunt

Southern Methodist families of Hunt
ingtop.
II is expected that at least two IN
dies from the Woman's Missionary
Council of the Southern Methodist
church will take part in the program,
these being Mrs. Luke Johnson and
Mrs w. A. Albright Of Columbus. 1t
is hoped too, that the president OF the
general council. Mrs. Belle Bennett,
who is now in the Orient but will soon
return home, will be present.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-02-16
TWO NEW CANDIDATES.

Jim Sparks, of Yatesville, and Mar
tin L. Wright. Of Gladys were in the
NEWS office Monday and left their an
nouncements for office. Both are good
men and quite popular. You will find
their announcements in the announce
ment column in this paper.