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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Lackey.BGrnSide.

The friends of Miss Addie Burnside
and Mr.. William III. Lackey were
greatly surprised Thursday to learn
the couple had gone to Danville to be
married. They kept their intentions
from their closest friends, and while
many believed they would marry soon,
yet no one, save the brides parents,
knew the event was so near at hand.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
LapSley Mckee, rear relative of the
bride, at his residence in Danville,
after which the newly welded pair
returned to the grooln's fathers near
McCreary. The bride is the eldest
daughter of Judge R. A. Burnside and
a grand child of the late Gen1. w. j.
Landram. The groom was proprietor
of the livery stable on Public Square
until few Gays ago, when he sold the
business and rented farm near Nc
Creary. He is steady, sober and
reliable young man and has the respect
and confidence of all who are acquaint-
| ed with him. Mr.. and Mrs. Lackey
will reside on the farm he has rented.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Tempest I'm u TeapOt.

We notice in our exchanges that
grand juries in several counties have
returned indictments against inSur-
ance companies, for forming cOnSpir-
acieS to raise rates." We have taken
occasion to make an investigation of
this matter and come to the conclusion
that the movement against the COM
panieS is very much on the order of a
tempest in a teapot. The companies
have what is called the Kentucky and
Tennessee Board of Fire Underwriters,
whose duties it is to investigate and
estimate rates. The location of
all buildings, the facilities of a
town to fight fire, the dangerous local
ity of property, ETC., is, of course, to
be considered before the companies
can possibly fix the rate. A brick
house with metal roof should certainly
not be taken at as large figures as a
frame house probably half a mile from
water. This proposition is as plain as
the nose on a mans face. The COM
paineS can not, as matter of course,
know the exact surroundings of every
piece of property in the state, and, in
order to arrive at what are reasonable
and equitable figures, the companies
have this association Tor what may
more properly be called a committed
to help them make their estimates.
>In many towns in Kentucky Ian
caster prominently among the number)
the companies have paid out a great
deal more in losses than they have col
lected in premiums. Several have with
drawn, but the old reliable ones still
hold on. WhenyOu consider the fact
that we are almost totally without
means for fighting fire, the people
should consider-themselves fortunate
in finding companies who will take
risks here. If they should withdraw,
which they can do without much in
convenience to themselves, our town
would be in a sweet predicament. 1t
| is much more serious matter than
most people think.
THE RECORD does not believe such
steps will be taken in this county as
some of our neighbOrS have done. OuI
people know what a predicament we
would be placed in, and will not cut
of their noses to spite their faces
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
THE RAILROAD
Promoters of the Scheme Meetins
With Much Encouragement.

Those looking after the proposed
new railroad are meeting with much
encouragement. Every man. through
whose premises it will run, will be
seen, and it is believed that all will
readily see the advantage and agree
to give the right of way. Eight OF
the land owners (all who have been
seen so far readily consented and said
they were only too anxious to give the
right, as they see the many ways in
which it would enhance the value Of
their property.
AS stated in last issue, every county
save Garrard has already guaranteed
the right of way. As soon as this
question is settled, committee will be
sent to New York City to lay the plan
before the president of the Southern.
This committee will call attention to
the short and direct line, the rich and
extensive coal and timber lands
through which it will pass and give a
General and full statement of the re-
sources of each county. The more it
is studied, the more feasible the plan
appears, and, as stated before, if this
county will donate the right of way,
we firmly believe the road will be
constructed. OF course there will be
a few DIRECTORS, but you. find them bob
b:ng up against every enterprise
that may be undertaken. There are
so many benefits to be derived from
the road that we have not the spacetO
name them, but there is one very great
one to the farmers and merchants
which we wish to call attention to and
that is if this road is built it will give
them two competing freight lines to
Cincinnati and Louisville. By ship
ping to Burgin, only few miles, you
get the benefit of the Queen&C Crescent
into Cincinnati, and, as you know, the
Southern will be a direct line t.
Louisville.
The road will be Ofinestimablev value
to the people of Lower Garrard, as a
depot will be built at Bryantsville.
this saving the people of that section
many dollars on freight, coal and on ship
ping their stock to the city markets. 1t
will be the same benefit to those in the
upper end of the county also. 1t will
put us on trunk line to StLOuis, the
East and South. The Southern is
about the largest system in the Uuited
States. We hope to be able to say in
next issue that the right Ofsway is
secured and publish list of names of
the donors.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Evening with Ian NIcLaren.

DIR. Donald Mcdonald has consented
to give his reading from the Bonnie
Brier Bush in Lancaster, and Sat-
urday night, March %, is the time
decided upon. DR.. Mcdonald has
given this reading with much success
in number of places. 1t is spoken of
as a might with Ian McLaren" and
consists of selections from DR.. Watson
book, given in the Scottish dialect and
also showing the difference between
the highland and the lOwland dialects.
The reading will be given in the
Presbyterian church and an admission
of % cents charged. The entire pro-
ceeds will be used in completing a
little mission chapel at Laurel Fork,
OwSley county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Adjusted.

1t will be great pleasure to the
friends of Capt. Mike Salter to know
that his trouble with the Louisville
Legion has been amicablv adjusted and
the captain completely exOnerated in
issuing the clothing at Chickamauga
It will be RENE mbered Capt. Salter
was appointed by Gov. Bradley to fill
the vacancy in the Legion made by
the rejection of their pet quartermas-
ter and the Legion men Immediately
set up howl. They set about to 'hot
foot" Salter and were succeeding when
he called for Board of Survey. The
Board met at Louisville, Salter laid
the facts before it and the verdict
given above was found,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Mrs. JnO. Z. Patrick

The remains of Mrs. Rosa Patrick,
wife of Jno. E. Patrick, were inferred
in the Lancaster Cemetery Tuesday
morning. Mrs. Patrick was daugh-
ter of Capt. ThOs Richards, now pro-
prietOr of the Clemens Hotel, Danville.
She was in her And year and, beside
her husband, leaves two small children,
one five years and the other four
weeks old. Capt. Richards and family
have many warm friends in Lancaster
and Garrard county who deeply SYM
pathize with them i'm their great loss
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Line Extended.

There is a town ordinance which
prevents the erection of any building
save of brick and metal between the
Public Square and first alley. The
Council has now extended that limit
to the first cross street, and any
building erected must be constructed
of the above named materials. This is
agoOd law and we hope to see it enforced
to the letter. There are a number
of excellent buildings in town and it is
the heighth of fOOlishness to permit
people to erect fire-traps near them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
New House.

J. r. Hill, the lightning contractor
and builder, has just completed two
story house for A. B. Brown, Jr., on
Lexington pike, below toll gate. Mr..
Hill is fine builder. He has just
made arrangements with his brother
who owns sawmill in Knox county
to get out 10000 feet Of best poplar
which he will use in filling his contracts
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Miserable.

The turnpikeS in Garrard are in
miserable condition. The winter has
been the worst on the roads for many
years. In some places they are almost
impossible. The other day a wagon
stalled in town and six horses
could not move it, so deep were the
wheels sunken i'm the mud. AS con-
tracts for repairs have been let, it is
hoped the roads will soon be put in
decent shape.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Gives Us the Shake.

The Stanford Journal man sticks to
his green's and says: 1--WE have always
entertained high regard for Editor
Landram, of The LANCASTER RECORD
out our faith is shaken i'm him and we
must i'm future give him the shake.
What do you think, dear reader, Of a
man admitting that he loves pie better
than turnip green's, as Landram does?
Isn't he fit for treasOns, strate gems
and spOils?"
OF course Bro. Walton loves green's.
They can't raise anything on those
Lincoln county hills but green's and
tanbark.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

The "Back on the Farm" troupe
wired here for a date this week, but
those who billed them before tore W
the telegram and remarked that the
troup could seek a warmer climate.
Landlord Simpson lost two meals and
this Office $3.50 by the visit of the
Ic0mpany's advance man.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Good Work.

The foundation for the hotel and
opera house is now being laid and is a
splendid piece of work. The rock is
being laid in a solid bed of cement ard
will be allowed to dry thoroughly be-
fore the bricks are laid. The cellars
are almost completed, nOtwithstand
the interference by bad weather.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Contracts Awarded

The Fiscal Court met Saturday to
open bids recently advertised for
putting metal on turnpikes. 1t was
moved and carried that each magis-
trate name the successful bidder in
his respective district and this Was
done. Contracts were awarded for all
roads in the county and it is hoped the
work will be pushed with the utmost
raDidity.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
The Y. M. G.. A.

Let those who are really interested
in the Y. NJ. c. A., and who are ready
to stand by and see the organization
through, be present Sunday afternoon.
There is some question if the young
men really want the Y. NJ. G. A. If
you do, come and say so. 4. F. Postle,
Vice-PreSident.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
PayYOur School Tax.

The Garrard Circuit Court has de
cided that the Lancaster Graded Com
mon School is on legal basis and that
the school tax must be paid and un
less paid at once levieS and sales viii
be made. BY order of the Board o.
Trustees. F.. w. Harris, Coll'r.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Good Outlook

Prospects for a fine spring trade
were never brighter, and the mer-
chants are preparing 10 bring on the
best lines of goods they have ever
carried. Watch the advertising col
umnS of THE RECORD and you will
keep posted as to when, where and
what to buy.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

BY request from numerous customers
have decided not to put old accounts
in hands of attorney till April 1st
Come and settle with me.
j. c. Thompson,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Building.

Architect J. r. Ryan, has completed
plans for pretty residence for Mr. H..
NJ. Ballou. Dirt has been broken and
work commenced. Mr.. BallOu'S lot
lies next to that of Mr.. T. w. Reid,
on Richmond avenue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Sentence Reduced.

Acting-Goyernor WOrthington has
reduced the sentence of Jas. Tudor to
five years. Tudor figured in the kill
ing of Marion Sebastian and strong
effort has been made to have him par
doned. He was sent up for twenty
one years.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
GOODS co
CircuitCOurf.
NUN BER5o
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTI
800 per year in Adndrce.

The March term of the Garrard cir
cult court convened Monday morning
promptly at nine o'clock. Judge Sau-
fey was i'll and sent Hon. r. C.. War
rem to open and conduct the court.
The first thing in order was selecting
the grand jury, which consumed very
little time. Judge Warren then gave
The jury an outline of the duty deyolv-
ing upon the members and what was
expected of them. Not much trouble
was encountered in getting a petit
jury, very few having excuses for not
serving. The business to be disposed
of is unusually light and it is believed
not more than half the three weeks
time allowed will be taken up. Fol-
lowing is list of the
GRAND JURY.
j. W. Dunn, foreman, S. B.zHenry
Joe w. Adams, VIM. Wall,
Roy Arnold, WI. Rolston,
c. w. Anderson, Ben SwOpe,
Lafayette Brown, Chas. BallOu,
Jno. Bolton, Jno. W. King.
PETIT JURY.
J. n. Denny, VIM. Woods,
A. ID. Leavell, W. l.. Allen,
Isaac Hamilton, Nick Perkins,
ChaS. Burdett, JAS. Hill,
Frank Pearce, A ID. Ford,
Jas. Mitchell, Woods Walker,
Alex Layton, j. E. Ballard,
|. n. Dunn, j. G.. Burnside,
VIM. Tudor, ID. G. Pullins,
l.. o. Hill, Jas. A. Scott,
A. B. Brown Jr., Jno. Merriman
L. Cole Gulley, w. ID. GoOch.
George Smith, colOred. was given
two years in the penitentiary for for
gerry.
Lot Smith, colored, was sent up two
years for perjury.
The case against Mccoy for killing
his step-father about ten years ago, is
set for tomorrow
Elmira Fry, cOlOred. was sent to Jail
forten days, convicted of petit larce-
ny.
TOl. Gill was acquitted Of the charge
of carrying concealed weapons.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Kay Peas.

There will be work in the first degree
at the X. p, lodge tonight. The new
costumes and other paraphenalia make
the degree one of the prettieSt lodge
can confer. All Knights should at
tend the lodge, as it is in tip-top shape
now and working to queens taste.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Barred PlymOthrccks.

1 have fine pen of the above chick
ems, and will sell eggs at so cents pei
setting of ID. They are medium size,
splendid layers and mature early.
Leave orders at McROberts Drug Store.
IF r. w. NcRObertS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Hemp Wanted.

will be at Mr.. lobe Leavels Office
every day. Will pay market price in
CASH. Also have a few cultivated
Hemp Seed, So crop, for sale.
t-ap-14 BANKS HUDSON.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

If every fellow will get move on
him and work for Improvements we
will soon have the best business town
in the state. Hustle, or move out.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Pictures Pictures Pictures.

We find we can stay here only 30
days, so, if you want Pictures made
come at once Is for 25centS 6 positions.
Cabinets S1.25 for ] doZ. Crouch &
Mattern, over Blue Grass Grocery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
II. and A. M.

The first degree was conferred at
the Masonic lodge Monday night.
There are now three candidates duly
elected and work is to be done at each
meeting for some time to come.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Social Club,

The Social Club will meet i'm Mason
ic Hall Saturday evening. An inter-
esting program has been arranged and
an ENJOYABLE evening is anticipated.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Wanted.

Eggs and Chickens. Good price paid.
Bring them in before prices drop.
III. B. NOrthcOtt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Eddie Earl Hagan.

MIR. and Mrs. r. L. Hagan were call
ed to Richmond Saturday by the death
of Eddie EarLHagan, who died on the
10th. The remains were laid to rest
in the Richmond cemetery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Have you cough? A dose of CouS
sens Honey of Tar will relieve it
Price, % cents and so cents.
I'm c.. c.. & J. E. StOrmeS,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Preached Sunday.

Rev. James Lapsley, of Danville,
filled the pulpit at the Presbyterian
church Sunday. DIR. Mckee will re-
sumo charge next Sunday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Try Potts Whole Wheat Flour or
Graham, Nutritious and Digestable.
Nothing like it. II. c. Potts, Buck
ava Nv
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
FOrKent.

The large Lodge Room over Post
office call on w. T. West or w. McC
Johnston for particulars.
w. o. Bradley
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Spring School.

Miss Dixie Kemper will begin a
spring school at Herring's school-house
on the new Danville pike, Monday,
March 10Th.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
For Rent.

% acres of sod land already plOwed,
for Hemp. Terms on application to
c.. w. Anderson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Mean I'm,

Any man who will throw cold water
on movement to benefit his town is
mean enough to Craze goats on his
grandmOther'S grave.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Orch
ard Grass and Seed Oats, at
G.. S. GAINES.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Dix river has been on tear recently
and washed away much fencing and
loose dirt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

New stock friendship hearts. En-
craving free. "
Thompson, the Jeweler.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Spring STYLES IN MEMS HATS.
The Hats for Spring Wear are here. The styles
are as interesting as the prices we name OUR
Hats come from the best ENGLISH and AMERI-
CAN MAKERS. No store in this town ever did
or ever will showas big line as we have, and no
store in this section HAS THE GRIT TO MATCH
THESE PRICES:
" an" sT z1rT HATS 81. LEO, z. 2.m and 800
Full Line 1T J0HN q. 5TET51N HATS
direct Hnm faEtnry, at 81 >>v sd.
GENTS Now is your chance to buy pair of
shoes atless than Manufacturers cost. Wehave
just put on sale rs pairs Of SAMPLE SHOES.
Choice of the lot $780, Those who have worn
our Sample Shoes know what they are. Come
early and get first choice.
New line Spring Neckwear. New Goods
coming in every day
LOGAN AND ROBINSON.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
For Sale

A Cottage Upright Baldwin piano.
Good as new. S. b. HENRY, II.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Fancy Glover and Timothy Hay
sold and delivered anywhere i'm town
by G.. S. Gaines
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
Wanted.

Choice flower seeds i'm bulk at very
low prices. j. G. Thompson,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

We are better prepared than ever to
sell you carpets. J. A. Beazley & Co..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Clover, Timothy & Blue grass seed
cheap at Il. Curreys.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Car Iron and Bones. H. B. North
colt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

A Proctor Knott cigar brings joy to
the smoker.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16

Smoke the Proctor-Knott cigar.
Carpets i'm the roll.
J. A. Beazley & Co.
Maple trees for Spring planting
j. @. Thompson. =
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-03-16
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1890.
TEN PAGES TODAY.
BROADENING rHE TAX SYSTEM.

In the closing hours OF the late session
Of the New York Legislature bill was
passed which. is an innovation in tax legis-
lation. II is known as the franchise tax
act and was enacted IN spite Of the efforts
of powerful lobby which represented the
character Of corporations to be affected by
the measure.
The bill had the earnest support OF Gov
ernor Roosevelt. He sent two special mes
sages 10 the assembly urging affirmative
action on the matter before tine ogisla-
ture should adjourn. and one of the New
York papers says that this insistence on
the governors part undoubtedly secured
the passage of the act over the most
formidable opposition The bill provides
for the assessment and taxation Of street
railway telephone telegraph and other
franchises in the isme way that real es-
tate is taxed, the valuation in each case
to be determined with due regard 10 the
earning capacity Of the franchises based
on the actual investment. 1t will be ted
that this is about the sans idea Of valua-
ton adopted by the railway commission Of
Texas and against which the railroads
have been so vigorously protesting.
There We're but thirty-eight votes
against this franchise act in the New
York assembly and the majority CT these
were explained as in opposition because
broader bill taxing the steam railway
franchises in the State was preferred!
1t is gratifying to find New York be-
coming the pioneer in this matter If Il
Southern or Western State should de-
termine to adopt the New York statute,
the friends Of capital, who are always
SO quick 90 criticise such legislation In
this section, would be estopped from
charging any special or sectional hostility
on our part toward investments. That
other States will follow New Yorks lead
in this matter can hardly be doubted not
because OF enmity toward the class OF
corporations affected but because now
and perfectly legitimate field for taxation
has been pointed out.
The fault with our American tax systems
is that they have practically placed the
WnVle puruen OF taxation on real estate.
When deficits have had to be met the rate
has gone up on real estate. rather than
fading new kinds Of values to be taxed.
In the case of corporations the franchise
has been left alone and only such visible.
material properly as could he discovered
has been taxed, when as a matter Of fact
the franchise was the most valuable pos
session Of the company and the one on
which the largest portion of the corpora
tons capitalization was based,
1t is estimated that this new field will
yield at least sl5OoOOoo additional taxes
in Now York, When personally and public
franchises pay their just proportion of
taxation, citizens viii not be punished so
heavily for daring to become real estate
holders,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-04

Is sought By the ambitious youth Of this
day and time. 1t is economy to prepare
the way for giving that higher instruc-
ton here at home rather than see thou
sands OF the young men and women OF
Texas driven to other educational centers.
That silly and denagogic cry that these
higher educational institutions are in
contemptible to notice further than to say
that 1t is refuted by the actual facts ex-
listing at the university and the other
State schools. n we are going to allow
ignorant prejudice TO stand in the way Of
these great schools we ought to close
them at once. II the state of Texas Is
incapable Of feeling pride in great uni.
versity, or approaching It's surprising
utility to the youth OF Texas. the sooner
we cease to sustain 1t the better.
Let us hope that the legislators will
not allow themselves to be misled by false
reasoning, by mistaken ideas OF economy,
by prejudice or because the institutions
arc not run Just to their peculiar lasts,
intc forgetfulness of the fact that no
subject should so appeal to their intelli-
gence and generosity as the steady i'm
provement OF the higher educational
facilities of Texas. AS 1t was the boast
OF the fathers that they had laid the
foundations for great seats Of learning, it
should be the object and pride OF the sons
to make these institutions second to none
IN the land,