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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Exneoted home Soon.

Mrs. Blanche Minis, who is recuper-
ating from protracted illness at Kess-
Ter hospital Huntington. is much inn
proved and is expected to return home
within the next few days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Hall were in
Huntington last Thursday and Friday
to meet Mrs. Halls brother, Lieut.. w
H. Preece. who was enroute to his
home at Inez after serving more than
a year with the A. E. F. in France.
Lieut.. Preece, who was county attor-
ney for Martin county before entering
the service expects to be mustered out
In the near future and 1t is his inten-
tion to then locate in Williamson for
the practice of law.-News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
To Florida for Winter.

Mrs. Frank p. Hager is on the sick
list again. Her little son. Frank. Or,
is able to be out. Mr.. and Mrs. Hager
will spend the winter in Florida on the
fruit farm of Mrs. Addie Prindible.--
Herald
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
postoffioe Robber captured.

Charged with robbing the postoffices
at Caren and Keyser. KY, VIII Grey.
said to be a member OF band of
Ashland Saturday arid lodged In the
county jail pending his hearing before
u. S. Commissioner Spears,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Happily Married.

Mr.. Walter E. Preston and Miss
Melvin Smith were quietly married in
Williamson, w. Va. The groom is a
well known painter of that city and
his bride is one of Pike county's most
esteemed women. They will make their
future home in Williamson after brief
visit with relatives of the bride in Pike
county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Good Roads.

The good roads tax of 20 cents on
the hundred dollars OF taxable prop
erty of Floyd county carried at the
recent election by a majority of 1856
Owing to the light vote out this is a
good showing for the citizenship of
Floyd county.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
In Norman County.

Jas. w. Turner, cashier OF the Paints
Vile National Bank. and b. B. Fannin,
spent Saturday and Sunday in Morgan
county where they We're looking after
their stave business.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
]. &. Huffman Dead.

j. r. Huffman of Island Creek, died
at his home after an illness lasting
but a few days. He was affected with
complication of diseases and was in
a serious condition from the first at
tack. Mr.. Huffman was. brother to
r. T. Huffman, T. N. Huffman and W.
j. Huffman. He is survived by wife
and one son Claude. The burial will
take place on Island Creek Saturday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Taoky Party.

A "tacky" party for the benefit OF
the church was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry S. Howes Satur-
day evening.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

Everett Duncan. 20. Euclid. and Ruby
Virgin, "a, Harold, KY, were married
here.
Hon. v. B. shortridge. Of Lawrence
county, was a prominent visitor here
Thursday.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

C. B. Carter Changes Position.
G. B. Carter, who has been store
manager for the Elxhorn Coal Cor
poration for the past few months, has
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

Joseph d. Patton was born May rs,
1886, and died August 2. 1919, at the
age of ss years. 2 months and 8 days
He was united in marriage in 1911 to
Malta odel and to the union was born
four children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Good Woman Gone.

Mrs. Shanltin Salyer died at her
home on Hood last Friday A large
crowd attended the funeral on Sunday.
She was one OF the county's best wo-
men.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Evan Hall Returns.

Evan Hall has returned to his home
at Canterbury after two years spent
in the army, being ID months in
France. He attained his 18th birthday
after reaching home and with Merle
Chain divides the distinction of being
the youngest doughboy from Mingo
county-News.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Judge wilkinson Dead.

Judge j. B. Wilkinson, SO, died at
his home in Logan, w. Va, Tuesday
after am illness beginning Sunday with
pneumonia. He was judge of a judic-
ial district several years and was one
of Logans most prominent business
men.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
WAYNE ITEMS
w. Va. University.

Wayne county has four young men
and women getting thorough educa-
tional training at West Virginia uni
versity and Indications point to more
than double that number at Morgan
town this fail when the university
opens up September 2. The neighbor-
ing counties are Cabell with "a, Linz
coin with 4 and Mingo with 8.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

Charleston, w Va.--The state tax
levy for the year ending June 80. 1920,
was fixed by the board Of public works
at fourteen cents for each 500 or
double last years rate. ten cents being
for the bonded rates for the Virginia
debt and four cents to cover the ex-
pense of running the state, the rate
being lowered due to the oil and gas
tax law becoming effective.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

Additional appointments Of super
visors or the census include A. S. Rat
cliff, of Pikeville, for the Tenth Ken
lucky district.
p, L. Walters. cashier OF the First
National bank of jenkins, and Mrs
Walters left for an extended trip east
and win visit Ashland for a few days
on their return.
Miss Lena Brown. the charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
Brown. OF Barboursville, w. Va, is the
guest OF Misses Bessie Riddle, Bertha
McCown, Mabel Cline and other friends
this week.
1t is said that j. NJ Billister, who
was candidate for representative on
the Republican ticket in the recent
primary is contrasting. H. M Hoslxins
was nominated over him by a few
votes. Billister alleges that in some
precincts there were Irregularities ana
on account of these he is seeking to
be declared the nominee.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15
Jas. 8. Layne DIES suddenly.


James 7. Layne, SO, of the Stewards
Insurance Agency, died suddenly from
heart failure at his home here Thurs
day of last week Mr.. Layne had been
suffering from stomach trouble for
some days previous to his death, but
not serious and death was wholly UNI
expected. Mr.. Layne was well known
young man and had spent most of his
life in the occupation of accountacy.
He had been in the service of the
Stewards Insurance Agency in this ca
pacity for a considerable while; prev
ious to that he had been connected
with coal companies on Beaver Creek.
He was an upright young man and a
model Of honesty and industry, being
well known throughout the entire
Sandy Valley. He comes from one of
the best families in Prestonsburg. be-
ing the son of the aged John M. Layne,
and brother of Will H. Lyme, well
known attorney of that city. He leaves
a wife and seven small children besides
a host Of relatives and friends. Burial
took place at Prestonsburg.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

W. x. Ferguson, of Fort Gay, who is
on the grading board at Charleston to
ton. came down to Wayne and att
tended the teachers institute. He re-
turned to Charleston to take up his
duties.
Miss Ruby Burgess has accepted a
position as teacher of music in the
Jno. G. c. Mayo college at Paintsville,
KY. Miss Burgess taught for two
years in the Albermarle college. Al
bermarle, N. c.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1919-08-15

MIR. and Mrs. Wade Curry, OF Hunt
ington, were guests of Dr. and Mrs.
G.. r. Burgess last week.
Fisher Scaggs was in Huntington on
business Friday.
Misses Helen Newman and Nell Por-
ter spent Friday and Saturday with
Ceredo relatives.
DIR. and Mrs. l. w. Taylor motored
to Huntington Friday and spent the
day
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bloss, OF Laval
cite. are visiting relatives here.
Rev. w. N. Frashure of Ceredo, was
Wayne visitor Monday.
Ralph Taylor was in Fort Gay last
Sunday.
Merlin Hardwick, of Huntington, is
visiting his uncle d. B. Hardwick.
Clyde Scaggs was Huntington Wis
itor Saturday.
Miss Doll Stewart, of Ceredo, spent
Tuesday with Wayne friends.
B. J. Prichard was in Huntington on
business the first of the week.
Mrs. Sam Perry and little daughter.
of East Lynn. are guests OF Mrs. e, ].
Wilcox.
Claude Newman was business viB-
itor to Huntington Saturday.
A. G. Brown, of Ceredo. was a Wayne
visitor Tuesday
Miss Willie Smith. Of Huntington,
rpenf Sunday with home folks.
II. Fl. Cyrus was in Kenova ON bus
ineas LAST week.
p. II. Wilson. Of MN Creek. visited
Evening star., 1919-09-22
POLICE UNION TO MEET
NEXT THURSDAY NIGHT
Action May Be Taken on Demand
by Commissioners That Members
Leave Federation Ranks.

A special meeting Of the policemen's
union is scheduled for Thursday night
at the hall of the American Federation
Of Musicians. 1905 E street. Members
Of the organization say some nnal
action will be taken upon the demand
of the District of Columbia Commis-
sioners that they sever their affiliation
with the American Federation Of
Labor.
No member Of the organization could
be found today who would say just
what action the meeting was likely to
take; whether their connection with
the American Federation Of Labor
would be severed or determination
expressed to continue their affiliation
with organized labor in defiance of
the orders Of the Commissioners.
There Is some talk among the mem
bers Of the union that it would be the
best policy to refrain from taking
any action until the matter now in
the courts is finally determined upon.
Others say that movement is on
foot to affiliate the local union with a
national union of policemen not con-
nected with the local labor or ma
tional labor movement that would
give to the membership all the bene-
fits of being connected with the na-
tional and local labor movement.
American Federation of Labor and
the Central Labor Union have ex-
pressed their determination to back
the local policemen's union in it's
effort to maintain its connection with
those bodies.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
U. S. EMPLOYEES LEADER
BACK FROM CONVENTION

Luther Stewart. president of the
National Federation of Federal En-
ployes. reached Washington this
morning from San Francisco, Calf.
where he attended the third annual
session of the federation. He said
that the recent convention of the or
Eanization was one of material con-
structive force and that plans were
laid that will S;i'g about legislation
for the benefit OF every federal en-
ploye.
Among the important measures that
will be advocated by the organization
in the future is a law that will give
to federal employees an equitable re-
tirement plan.
Mr.. Stewart, in all probability. will
issue a statement tomorrow, telling
of the big things accomplished by the
San Francisco convention.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
COURT HEARS ARGUMENT
ON EAGLAN REQUISITI0N

Hearing was commenced this after
noon before Justice Ashley NJ. Gould,
acting chief justice of the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia, for
the extradition to Maryland of Forrest
Eaglan, colored. charged with an. at
tempted criminal assault on Miss
Mary Saunders, near Chevy Chase
Lake July 5 last
William Warren. colored. caddy
of the Chevy Chase Club. testified that
EaRlan, who had been also a caddy
and who was known among the boys
as Woodenhead. was in the vicinity
Of the golf links of the club July S.
Other testimony tending to show
the presence of the accused near the
scene of the alleged assault was Of
fered on behalf of the Maryland au-
thorities. Eaglan denies that he was
in the vicinity, and testimony is ex-
pected to be offered to substantiate
his alibi.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
FOOD BILL WITH RENT
RIDER TO CONFERENCE

BY a vote of 257 to IL the House to-
day sent to conference the bill to
amend the food control act. which
carries the Ball amendment to pro-
hibit profiteering in rents in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The House con-
ferees announced by the Speaker are
Chairman Haugen of the agricultural
committee and Representatives Me-
Laughlin of Michigan and Ruby Of
Missouri
This action was taken after the
House had adopted a special rule from
the rules committee to disagree to all
Senate amendments and to send the
same to conference without interven-
ing motion or debate.
in Representative Treadway Of Mas
sachusetts emphasized his contention
that the rent profiteering amendment
should be considered separately on its
merits by the House. He said that
it had never been brought before the
House, had never been considered by
a House committee. had never been
debated by the House and was in no
way related to the legislation to
which 1t is attached as a rider.
The Senate also voted today to
ference. Senators Gronna, Norris and
Smith of Georgia being named con-
ferees.
Senator Jones of the District COM
mittee asked. in view Of the fact that
the Ball rent prof1teering measure
an amendment, that a member of the
District committee be made one of
the conferees. To this Senator Gron-
ma declined to assent.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
PROPOSED j. STRANGE
TREATY HELD LEGAL

BY unanimous vote of the six mem
bers present, the Senate Judiciary
committee decided today that the
proposed treaty guaranteeing immedi-
ate assistance of this country to
France in the event of an unprovoked
attack by Germany was constitution
al. Twelve members were absent. and
their votes were not cast
Under the working rules of the Sen
ate six members constitute a quorum.
The vote was on a resolution by Sen
ator Walsh, democrat. Montana, call
ing for the committees opinion as to
the constitutionality of the treaty.
subcommittee recently decided that
the pact would be constitutional.
Those voting today were Nelson. Min
nesota, chairman; Sterling, South Da-
kota, and Kellogg, Minnesota. repub-
licans; and Culberson, Texas; Over
man, North Carolina. and Walsh,
democrats.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
CHARLES J. GAWLER DIES,
RESULT OF APOPLEXY
Prominent Business Man Succumbs
Quickly, Following Attack-Was
Member of Masonic Fraternity.

Charles j. Gawler, president of the
Joseph Gawler & Sons. funeral di-
rectors, died this morning at his
home. 1922 44th street, following a
stroke of apoplexy. He became i'll
suddenly last night and failed to
rally.
He was in his sixty-fourth year
and had been in the undertaking
business all his life. On the death of
his father, Joseph Gawler, in 1910, he
became senior member Of the firm,
and upon its incorporation in 1915
was made the president.
Mr.. Gawier was member of
Hiram Lodge, No. 10. F. A. A. NJ !;
Mount Horeb Chapter. No. 2; Wash
ington Comma ndery, No. 1, and the
City Club.
He is survived by his wife. Mary
NJ. Gawler; a brother. Alfred b. Cav
ler; two sisters, Mrs. David NJ. Howe
of Pittsburgh, Pa, and Mrs. Howard
Monroe of Baltimore, Md, and three
sons, Lieut.. Henry C. Gawler, U. s.
N. and Walter A. and Leonard NJ.
Gawler.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at 1870
Pennsylvania avenue. Rev. William
Taylor Snyder of the Church of the
Incarnation will oficiate with the
Washington Commandery of knights
Templar. The body will be Gre
mated and interl ed in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
Three MORE INFLUENZA
CASES MAKE TOTAL 43

The '.f1u" situation is very satisfac-
tory" in this city. according to Health
Officer w. C. Fowler, today.
Three cases were reported since
last night. bringing the total NUM-
ber up to forty-three cases at the
present. So far as is reported no
deaths have occurred.
At this time last year ne compila-
tion was being made of influenza
cases. On October 8. which week
falls three weeks from the present.
$500 cases were in the city. accord
ing to health department statistics.
Eighty-eight deaths occurred on one
day during that week. being the high
est number of deaths for a day during
the epidemic.
At public places where glasses or
utensils are used by more than one
person. strict watch is being kept for
sterilization after every occasion for
use Of the article. Sanitary inspectors
are specialising on soda fountaias and
lunchFeoma.
Evening star., 1919-09-22

not reported for duty at the other
mills today.
Running at Toledo.
TOLEDO. September 22.-Blast fur
naces here were not affected by the
steel workers strike today. En-
ployes at the plants Of the Toledo
Furnace Company, the United States
Malleable Castings Company and the
National Malleable Company are un-
organised and did not strike. No
walkouts on lake freighters here
have been reported.
Working at Massillon.
MASSfLON. September 22.-Four in
dependent steel plants here, employ
ing between 5000 and 1000 men. were
operating as usual today, none of the
employees going on strike.
1000 Working at Dover.
DOVER, September 22.-Four thou
sand employees of steel plants here
and at New Philadelphia owned by
the American Sheet and Tin Plate
Company. q subsidiary of the Steel
Corporation, reported for work this
morning.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL PLANS.
Prof. wilkinson of Dunbar High
Spoaks at West Falls Church.

The Providence Heights Industrial
School, located at West Falls Church,
Va, was filled to it's utmost capacity
yesterday afternoon to listen to an
address on Industrial Training" by
Prot. Garnett c. Wilkinson, principal
Of Dunbar High School, of this city
Short addresses were also made by
Revs. Joseph Matthews and Logan
johnson. members of the board OF di-
Of the institution. who conducted the
meeting. The friends and patrons of
the school responded to the cause BY
making a liberal donation to the
work. The task of completing the
building will commence at once.
school will open In October.
AAetheP public meeting will be held
on the third Sunday In October.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
MEET TO CONSIDER
PLANS
Quartermen and Leading
men of Navy Yards and
Stations in Convention.

The seventh annual convention OF
the National Association of Quarter
men and Leadingmen Of the United
States Navy Yards and Naval Stations.
federal government employees. con-
vened this morning in the main audi
torium Of the Continental Hotel for a
three .day session. R. H. Alcorn.
president of the national association.
with headquarters in Washington, is
presiding, with Clifford T. Moore of
Bryn Mawr. Pa, as secretary.
This organization is made up Of the
supervisory forces Of the navy yards,
naval stations of the United States.
There are in attendance representa-
'tives from these points: Portsmouth,
N. H.; bingham, Mass: Boston, Mass;
Newport. r. l.; Brooklyn, N. Y; Phil
adelphla' Pa; Washington. D: G.;
Charleston. w. Va. and Pensacola, Fla.
Objects of the Convention.
The work to de done by the conyen-
ton this year will largely center in
formulating some pian for a new
wage scale. improved conditions in
the navy yards, the establishment of
the forty-four-hour week. which
means the Saturday half-holiday the
year through: increased production
of the navy yards and the gun fac
tories and the other producing ae-
tivities with which the organization
has to do in the government service.
and plans for the expediting of re-
tirement legislation Of employees of
the government. President Alcorn of
this organization also is chairman Of
the joint civil service retirement COM
mittee that is seeking such legisla-
ton.
The organization also will take
steps to secure aniliation with the
American Federation OF Labor Praeti-
locals, the men Of the trades and
crafts. are members of the various
unions Of the metal trades that are
affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of Labor.
A stag entertainment will be tend
cred the delegates attending the con-
vention by the local members at the
rev Masonic building. at 9Th and r
streets northeast, tomorrow night.
There will be q select vaudeville bill,
with refPeshmente. The sessions of
the convention will continue tomef-
row and Wednesday.
s s1raahiai1xs' Council Meets.
District tsancil. No. ~. Interna-
tionaI Asso639tion of Machinists. made
up of the tsSnhbers Of that organiza-
tfon connected with the navy yards
and arsenaIs of the country. Is in
session today at the Metropolitan Ho-
tel. discussing constructive measures
for the betteFment of their service
and the improvement in wages and
working conditions. N. p. Alias of
the Washington navy yard. president
of the organization, is presiding. The
council will in all probability con-
tinue in session for several days.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
Indiana Harbor Situation.

INDIANA HARBOR, September "a
The principal plants in this steel CEN
ter were laboring under difficulties
today because of the strike of steel
workers Union men were jubilant
and company officials generally silent.
The local plant of the Inland Steel
Company, employing. normally, 5000
men, was practically shut down. The
union leaders claimed that IS per cent
of the force had quit and company
officials would not discuss this claim.
At the Mark Manufacturing Com
pany's plant 1T was said that three of
the ten mills were running. The
American Steel Foundry Company
was practically idle, and union lead
ers claimed that only a skeleton force
had reported at the big plant of the
Universal Portland Cement Company,
a subsidiary of the steel corporation.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
MAI. C. F. COOKS HOUSE
DAMAGED BY FLAMES

The home of Maj. c. Fred Cook.
formerly news editor of The Star, at
3415 34th place, Cleveland Park, was
seriously damaged by fire at noon to-
day. The origin OF the fire is un-
known. The flames had gained con-
siderable headway before engine COM
pany No. Is appeared on the scene
and subdued them.
The entire third floor was gutted by
fire and part of the first and second
floors flooded with water. Maj. Cook
and his wife is at Perryville, Va.
with relatives. Maj. Cook has been
notified of the fire by telegram and
will probably arrive in Washington
tonight.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
NO STRIKE AT W. S. & o. co.
Trouble Not Threatened at Plant in
D. C. Employing Steel Workers.

Ohcials of the Washington Steel
and Ordnance Company. located at
Giesboro Point, at the junction of the
Eastern branch of the Potomac and the
Potomac river, where thousands of
steel workers are employed. the only
institution of the kind in the District,
said this morning that none Of their
steel workers had struck, and that no
fntimation had been given that they
would strike.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
ADVERTISING CONVENTION
URGES PACT ACCEPTANCE

NEW ORLEANS. September az
Delegates to the fifteenth annual con-
vention here of the Associated Ad-
vertising Clubs Of the World today
adopted a resolution pledging their
faith in the peace treaty and league
speedy ratification in the Senate
without amendment or reservation" !"
Evening star., 1919-09-22

Steel and Iron Company Or the Shelf
feid Iron Corporation went out on
strike today. and officials of the com
panies do not anticipate any cessation
Of work.
None Out at Mobile.
MOBILE, September 22.-J. c. Cole
man. general superintendent OF the
Chickasaw Shipbuilding Oompany. a
subsidiary of the United states Steel
Corporation, said today that not one
employe had been affected here by the
steel strike, in so far as he knew. He
said a check of the men would be
employees in the company's yards here
are negroes. and IL Is regarded as an
open shop" with less than 100 union
men l.nong nearly 5000 workmen.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
Americans Buy Silesia Mines,

LONDON. September 22.-Americans
silesia. according to . Berlin dis
patch to the Exchange telegraph
Company quoting Teschen advices.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
A Grieve-Us Error.

From the Leicester Chronicle.
Honor among thieves" is an old say
insg, but the pickppcket who stole
Lieut.. Commander Grieve's watch dug
ing his receptioa vas IN exceptten t.
| The rula.
Evening star., 1919-09-22
REDS ABOUT TO QUIT
PETROGRAD, IS REPORT

COPENHAGEN. September 22-The
bolsheviki have made all prepara
tions for the evacuation of Petrograd,
according to a Helginfors dispatch to
the Central News Agency.