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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21
ION MLa.

A faFp OF ever ists asrss. frontina
on Tug river fer nearly two miles. u
Lawrence esunty, Ky. opposite Webb
station en- N. q W. n \. Fine rivss
bottom. creek ar hin iAnds. inciudins
all mineral Large amount easiis
cleared and sultisatablA Title Rocd
Address FRED ". WALKER. woods
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

The Aus.ro- German army in North
ern Italy. lespite terrible losses. con-
tinues it's effort 10 bresk through the
Italian line and reach the plains be-
low. BY throwing a terrific forcs
against the Itoiians the Teutons were
able to advance to Caprills H:ll At the
head OF San Lorenzo Valley. which.
leads TO the Venetian p'ains
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21
.INTERNED TEUTS
FARE WELL HERE
United States Sends Photo
graphs to Germany, Show
ing Treatment in Camps.
Aid OUR MEN IN GERMANY
Negotiations Entered Into to Secure
Best Conditions for Americans Cap
tured on the Battle Front-When
Germans Are Held.


Washington.-Th United States has
opened negotiations with Germany for
an agreement to govern the treatment
of prisoners of war taken by either ma
ton. This Is being done with the hope
of securing the best possible conditions
for Americans taken prisoner on the
battle front, and to show Germany how
well German prisoners In the United
States are being treated.
Already, through the Red Cross at
Geneva. the United States has begun
forwarding food and other necessaries
to Americans held IN Germany, OF
wnom Snsrs are now nsrv ihae enc
hundred =
Get Plenty Of Money.
German military prisoners Of war In
the United States, besides receiving ev.
cry necessity and comfort. have the
pay and privileges Of their rank In the
United States army and navy. They
are housed In model sanitary camps.
and recently one OF the prisoners send.
Ing n letter 10 his prospective wife In
Germany wrote that the pay he would
accumulate during his Imprisonment,
would not only permit him TO retire
from the navy. but would set them up
In little business as we'll.
Photographs showing the comfort.
able surroundings of interned Germans
In this country have been forwarded
to Germany by the war department
through the state department and a
neutral agent. They are intended TO
show that informed Germans are well
treated by the United States and 70 70.
veal the expectation OF the United
States that similar consideration win
be shown American soldiers and sail
ors who may be captured by Germany.
Two classes Of German prisoners are
detained In this country. One 10 com
prised OF German sailors taken into
custody whom the United States In
termed various vessels at the beginning
of the war. The other class V com
prised Of enemy aliens. civilians who
have been arrested and are now being
detained under governmental psgula-
lions for various reasons.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

BLANK DEEDS. MORTGAGES. OIL
AND GAS LEASES FOR SALE AT
THIS OFFICE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Former Premier caillaux, defending
himself against suspension from tn.
CT amber OF Deputies. declared plot
was concocted against him by Camille
Barrere. the French Ambassador to
Italy. Cailla1x denied making an I'M
patriotic speech In Italy and declared
forgeries were resorted TO with view
to casting disfavor upon him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

A university has been established be-
hind the Canadian firing line to equip
the Canadians for greater efficiency In
business, the professions, agriculture
and industry when peace 10 restored.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21
FIRE INSURANCE

am prepared to write Insurance. on
any insurabls property In Louisa and
on all good DWELLINGS AND BARNS
IN THE COUNTRY and limited mum
Der OF stores not too far from Louisa
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

,wANTFD,-To rent farm. WIN pay
cash. Good recommended on furnish
ed. w. II. PATRICK. NJ rmal, Ky. q
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Though the Germans claim that they
have taken 1000 Italians prisoners OF
war during the last few days, reports
from Rome say that the enemy has suf-
fered heavily in his attacks between the
Brenfa and thu Piave. German army
headquarters assert that the British
have failed in their attempts to defeat
the German forces on the Flanders
front during the last three months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

REAL EsTATEi-If you think or
buying property in or near Ashland,
write to l. NJ coPLEY. Ashland. Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

The National Fuel Administration.
aroused by reports OK nationwide SUI
fering due to shortage Of coal il re-
doubling its efforts TO release supplies
held on railroad tracks by car conges
ti0n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

vote on dle national pronltItion quvs
ticn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

have the agency for the following
companies;
HENRY CLAY co. oFKY.
NORTH AMERICA OF NEW YORK.
wEsTcHEsTER OF NEW YORK.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

The Federal Shipping Board has lei
contracts for 1000 ships with a carry
ing capacity OF 100000 tons, of which
at least 100000 tons is expected to be
available next year.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

The agreement for ar armistlce be-
tween the Bolshevik government In
Russia and the Teutonic Allies has
been signed 1t will run from today 10
January IA, and then will continue IL
force automatically unless seven days
notice of its discontinuance is given.
Upon the signing of an arnlistice peace
negotiations are TO begin.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

WIN appreciate any business you
may give me
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Harry Fischel, treasurer of the Cen
traI Committee for the relief OF Jews
suffering through the war, proposed a
500. 100000 Liberty Loan for the res
toratlon Of the Jewish State Of Pales-
tine.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

In the rush to push to conc'dsio a 4
domestic legislation before the holi-
days. after which time Congress vii
give Undivided attention t. war prcb-
lens, the House this afternoon VIII
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Two airships of the nonrigid t. pc
{. have been lost by the British one OF
which was sunk by a seaplane in the
North Sea while on patrol duty and
the other being compelled to descend
in Dutch territory because of engine
trouble. The British Admiralty also an
nounces the sinking of a british de-
stroyer through collision all but two
of those on board being saved
Charges made by Claus SpreckelI
president of the Federal Sugar Rein
ing company. that the Food Admins
trstion IS responsible for sugar short
age, drew from Food Administrator
Hoover a vigorous attack on Mr.. Spreck
els. Mr.. Hoover SAID Mr.. Spreckels is
sore because his profits have been cur
down.
Recruiting offices in many cities were
swamped with volunteers for enlist
ment in the Regular Army yesterday,
the last day on which men subject to
the selective draft could volunteer IN
the service of their choice. The total
number of volunteers to the Regular
Army since April. it was announced,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Canadian voters to-day will! be cor
fronted by the selective draft as the
great issue. Sir Robert Borden. leader
of the new Union Govei nment declar-
ed that II his party is defeated Canada
must drop out OF the war for lack OF
men 10 keep her fighting forces up to
the necessary strength
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1917-12-21

Civilian crews OF ships carryir
troops and supplies to France are gi'
ing much trouble, Juarternas;nr Gel
eral Sharpe said in bis annual repor
made public yesterday, and tie rec
concentration u made that all Officer
and men be brought into tie militai
service.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

DO you remember your hrst love af-
fair, your FIRST serious one, OF cOurse7
You were seventeen when II occurred,
and the object OF your affections was
exactly your own age, ciassmate. In
fact.
And you loved with love that kept
you awake all night and caused you to
dream all day. II was an impersonal,
aboYe-the-earth kind OF love. II set
you apart from your family. II en-
feebled you mentally and physically.
You did your tasks so inadequately
that your mother despaired and your
father concluded that he was the par
ent OF q sniyelIng defective. You were
linperyious TO insult. You loved to
hear your name coupled with that Of
your beloved. and yet--the beloved was
70 much too good for you that you
never thought OF letting your love pass
your lips. Never did the loved one
dream OF your Lowell
And when you were eighteen YOU
gazed In wonder at this former object
Of your admiration. How could you
ever have Imagined you loved anyone
as unattractive. as stupid and altogeth-
er uniovable as that So do the years
change Dellneator.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
LEAVE WELL PERSONS ALONE
Physicians Of Opinion That It Does
More Harm Than Good to Set Up
q Cause for Worry.

The question whether doctors should
treat sick men or well men rent the
serenity Of the New York Academy Of
Medicine, says the New York Times.
The debate started over discussion
as to how % doctor up Americans so
as to make this the most efficient Of
uations. The doctors were no nearer a
solution Of the problem when they adj
journed than when the discussion be-
gan.
After a prolonged discussion Of the
proper remedies for the presence OF
inefficient persons In the community.
In which It was prophesied that the
day was coming when 1t would be
fashionable to be examined, physically
and mentally. every now and then.
Doctor Meftzer said 'eThat WIN only
make people sicker--to examine them.
Do you know why a dog doesn't dIe3
I'll tell you-a dog never knows why
be Ii living and that he Is going to
lie; after he's dead, he doesn't know
It; therefore a dog never dies. Peo-
pie go on for years living orderly lives
until somebody, maybe an insurance
doctor, tells them they have something
the matter with them, and, thence
forth, until they reach their grave,
hey are sick. Let the physician treat
the sick and let the well alone. 1t Is
dine more was done for the sick man.
The doctors Job is with the sick man.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
WHITE HOUSE DINNER IN 1902
President Jsfferson's Fare 10 De-
sorlbed IN an Interesting Manner
by Guest at His Table.

Manesseh Cutler. the founder of the
Ohio colony, and father Of the ordi-
nance of17s7, kept diary all through
his public life and 1t is now In the
possession OF Charles g. Dawes. IL
contains an account Of a dinner at the
White House, given by President JEFF
ferson February 9. 1902. to which Mr..
Cutler and sir members Of the house
were invited.
Mr.. Cutler, according 70 the Colum.
bus Dispatch, wrote that there was
''riee soup, round OF beef, turkey, NUT
ton. ham. loln OF veal, outlets OF NUT
ton or veal, fried eggs. fried beef,
pie called macaronl. which appears to
be a rich crust filed with strillions Of
onions or shallots. which I took II to
be; tasted very strong and not agree
able.
Mr.. Lewis told me there was none
IN II II was an Italian dish and what
appeared like onions was made of -four
and butter with a particularly strong
liquor mixed with them; ice cream,
very good; crust wholly dried, crum-
bled Into thin fakes, a dish somewhat
like pudding. inside white as milk or.
cafa. very porous and light. COVERED
riety Of fruit; plenty Of wines aud
good. President social. We drank
tea"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Love WIN fouF
He met Viola there and was at once
smittcn. He was old. penuFions. crafty
and Viola diailked him intensely. II
ans only after several visits that Viola
realized that his snlrkingB and atten-
lions were the advance couriers OF a
proposal of marriage.
"Yonr father Ii dead. perhaps" he
told her one day. Il must have my
money or yoI."
"MeT exclaimed Viola In amaze
ment.
Haven't you suspected that arm In
love with your" grinned the old skin
flint.
"You--you speak OF what Is lmpos-
slblel" faltered Viola, and after that.
whenever he called. she had her aunt.
who was the family housekeeper, meet
him.
One day, however Bayne insisted
that he see Viola personally. He was
ugly to the point OF ferocity when she
received him coldly.
Il shall proceed to foreclose on the
roperty unless my interest Is paid" he
announced.
Il am sorry fiuttered Viola meekly,
s'but unless my father returns"
"He win never return" growled
Bayne brutaliy. HE is dead long since
and you may as well make up your
mind to Il. See here. you haG better
be sensible, unless you want to be a
beggar. I'll give you thirty days to de-
eide to become my wife,"
''rhat will never bel" affirmed Viola
Indignantly.
'sThen ! shall turn you out in the
streets"
And the thirty days were nearly past,
and, but for the faithful love Of Julian,
she would have been crushed utterly.
OF all this Julian was thinking as he
strolled down the village street. He
had a problem to solve, he felt. for he
was not IN condition financially to
care for wife rs he would have liked
70 do.
He paused as he crossed the plat
sorm OF the little railroad station, ami
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
Just Enouah.

Mandy, who was housemaid and
black. arrived late to begin her duties
one morning and her mistress inquired
ms to the cause Of delay.
"I's sorry. Miss Clara; indeed | Isl"
stated Mandy. eBut / Jest natchelly
couldn't got here no sooner'n whit is
got here. l been at the party give by
the Slstern OF the Mysterious Ten at
tb> Guild Odd F'ellers' hail, right up
the street. They started in dancin'
and carryin' on fLst night and they's
stlll In full swing. You never seen so
many folks packed In one little hall In
NIL yore bawn days; and right now, ef
you'll poke yore haid outen yore side
wInder you kin hear them folks whoop-
In and laughin', and hear the orches-
ira playin'."
wasn't II rather tumultuous, Man
dyf" asked the lady OF the house.
ooh, nome" said Mandy. Hit
wuzn't a bit too mulchous-jest about
mulchous enough l"--Saturday Evening
Post.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
In the
War Zone
az=s


Copyright 1917. By w. q. chapman.J
III father we're only herei II / only
knew that he were alive and wen i"
sighed Viola BliEs.
I'VE can only hope, dear. II he.is, I
fear Il VIII be sad homecoming. He
was caught ia the direct war zone IN
Belgium. a. we know. He wrote that
he had made large Investment. TfB0,
It must have been a loss, for the sec
ton he was In has been totally deyas-
tated."
Her loyal fiance, Julian Morse, strove
TO comfort her and partially succeeded.
HIS manner was grave and thoughtful.
however, as he left the Bliss home. He
did not lmpart TO Viola all that he
thought. To his mind, Doctor Bliss had
not only lost his fortune. but hts life,
In the mad whirl Of war.
Once only since the letter arrived an
bouncing a great investment and an In
iention 10 return home. had they heard
from him and then indirectly. A box
had been received bearing many for
eign transit tags. No letter arrived to
explain why Il was sent. When Viola
came to open II she found sin framed
oil paintings They were mere aaubs
and she wondered why her father, a
connoIsseur In matters Of art, had sent
them. They were stored IN the garrett
and a letter expected explaining their
shipment, but none such appeared.
Then there had arisen another com
piicasion. Doctor Blias was a vlrtuoao
10 certain lines lie went abroad regu-
larry, being a man Of comfortable
means and took considerable money
with him, usually returning with an
tiauitIes which he resold TO museums
and individuals AZ a good profit. This
last trip he had mortgaged hia home
for large amount. informing Viola
that he had promising speculation IN
view which required large cash out
lay. The mortgage had been made out
IN favor Of one Andrew Bayne. a
money loaner. When the first Interest
came due, Bayne visited the Blias home.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Priscilla. my friends four-year-old
niece, and her little brother tell tales
about their recent vaccination that
would stir the heart OF a headstone.
To them the daily bandaging and at
tention such affairs receive are sources
Of great mystery with not little touch
Of drama. After Priscilla had ex-
planned how careful one had to be In
putting ON heavy school coats, in sit
ting and standing just so, thought 1t
was time to express a little wonder
ment OF 1t all.
SO said. "Reallyi' with my best In
terest.
Priscilla soberly looked at me-nOt
over pleased. thought.
Don't you know she said, ''thaf
everything we say Is truelp--New
York Evening Post.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Though William De Morgan wrote
some OF the longest novels Of recent
times, his efforts were conclseness it,
self compared with the works Of some
Of the seventeenth century romances.
Mile. De Scudery's once famous story,
lie Grand Cyrus" for instance, ais
five folio volumes of 500 pages each
la the English translation; and her
contemporary, La Calprenede, was
even more diffuse, his cleopatra run
ming into % volumes. The IeIsurely
methods Of the early novelists Is well
illustrated In "Parthenissa,p by Roge
Boyle, earl Of orrery, in which Il,
eight hundredth page finds the tv
chief characters still engaged in 4
process OF introducing themselves
each other, begun on page one.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
orImy Heroes.

II can recall no story that would be
M interesting or appealing as that Of
stoker ON bnttieshlp,p said George j..
Ward. "Just think Of those grimy
heroes, who sweat and grind 90 feet
under the water, without the sight Of
anything except roaring fires. They
never know when the enemy Is near
and is ready to send a torpedo through
the sides of the ship. They never know,
until the report of the explosion comes,
when mine has been hit by the ven
turing man-of-war.
''Much praise has been iavIshed upon
the gunners, the captains and the adj
mirnls, but little has ever come to the
stokers and others who slave and grind
out their very lives that the battleship
may proceed with all dispatch upon its
hazardous course" Birmingham
(Ala.) Age-Herald.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
Neatly count

Before | married you, s
had money" See what onN
lying Puck.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10
WOOL

We ADVISE our FRIENDS, CUSTOM
ERH and ALL GROWERS of WOOL. in
coh4Aqnence OF the extraordinary con
dlvoDs now existing, NOT to SELL
theif Wool TO buyers in the country,
aspriees are likely to change over
night BUT TO SHIP their WOOL 10 Us
70 be SOLD at ONCE or HEI.D as WE
THINK REST. We have first class IA.
|cilltles for handling same as we KEEP
POSTED on market changes and condi-
tons
WE GUARANTEE MARKET QDoTA-
TONS or MORE, less freight. Com
ml'nlcate with US by letter or phone.
Respectfully,
Chipchase Brothers
7zs 8. Charles 81. BALTIMORE. MD
fig-I1-12t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Everybody has some friend whom
they wish to make happy. 1t may
be Mother or Father, Sister or Bro
ther. Itmay be a Wife or it may
be Sweetheart-and often Them
selves.
Our stock of Jewelry and Bric-a-
Brao is complete. Each piece has
been carefully selected and we feel
satisfied that visit from you will
bear us out that we have as fine
selection as can be found anywhere.
ANY article that you may select
will be laid aside and delivered when
wanted.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Beer Is believed to be one q
most ancient Of drinks. Manuscri
written at least 5000 years before d.
Christian era show concluslvely thnl
even at that primitive period the mal'
afacture of an intoxicating liquor faon
barley or other grain was extensiveis
carried On In Europe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

BY careful experiments 1t has been
proved that nolid column subject to
bending strains Il no stronger than 9
hollow one. Consequently all iron
shafts which drive the screws q
steamships have q hole bored down
The center 80 that weight may be 70
ducna. IL
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Il think it's real meant sobbed the
DESSERT Spoon. Hero they're going
to have rice pudding for dinner to-
night. and I've got TO go upstairs to
give Jack his cod-liyer oil. Ughi"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

Cedric Gmeeting Clarence IN the
park Well, old chap. what are you
doing heah7" Clarence .Just admir-.
ing the beauties OF nature Cedric
Jaw. / say. have many gene by7''
New York Globe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1917-05-10

No doubt II we could read the hum,
bier minds we'd find that many
mere sausage thinks itself gay dos.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-20
RULES TO AVOID FLAT FEET
Marine Corps Examining Surgeons Is
sue Some Simple Exercises and
Pointers.

Washington.-Owing to the number
of otherwise splendid applicants re-
jected from the United States Marine
corps for fiat feet, marine corps exam
lining physicians have issued the fol-
lowing simple exercises and pointers,
which If followed, they say, will rem
eddy that ailment:
During exercise at all times, turn
the toes in.
Walk with toes of each foot point
ing to the front; in straight line, If
possible.
Stand with toes turned in; raise
body on toes, slowly, as high as pos,
sible. Rest second, then with weight
of body borne on toes, lower slowly
down to floor, and repeat.
When in the house In stocking feet,
walk on toes; heels not touching the
floor, and toes turned in.
When sitting, cross the legs, the foot
always resting on the outer side.
The wearing Of broad toe shoes,
with the metal "arch supporter" abso-
lutely abandoned, also Is advocated.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1917-11-20
TELLS V0PICKA TO GET WINE
Take Jonescu, Roumanian Statesman,
Almost Forgot Important
Advice.

Zurich, Switzerland. - Statesmen
send queer kilograms, even at critical
times. And while busy foreign offices
are revealing the private intercourse
of kaisers and cars, the Bucharest
Lumina has pried into Roumanian
archives to tell an anxious world what
Take Jonescu telegraphed in terse
midnight telegram to Charles J. Vo-
picka, minister of the United States to
Roumania. 1t was a critical hour for
Roumania, for the German invaders
were marching over the Carpathians
in three columns, and the royal govern
ment had transferred its capital to
Jassy. Whereupon M. Jonescu tele-
graphed:
Jassy 1926, Nov. ~, 1916, 12:4O.-
Urgent.
"Excellency Vopicka, American min
lister, Bucharest: I forgot to tell you
that in the cellar of my house there
are several bottles Of Rhine wine. Even
ii you have to break into the palace. I
beg you, to take the wine and drink 1t
to my health. Again thousand thanks
TAKE JONESCU."