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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Es9aiug the Cellars.

A force of men were pat to work
Monday morning digging out the uc-
bris of the old opera house corner.
The cellars are being cleaned out, and
excavations made for foundations.
Messrs Ryan are getting things in
shape to keep all hands going on the
two buildings, the carpenters and
brick layers alternating between the
two. Work on the hotel is progress
ing nicely and the contractors are con-
fident both buildings will be cOmplet-
ed, ere cold weather sets i'm.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
More Recruits Wanted the PHILIPPINE,

The Recuting officer in Lexington
has just received instruction from the
War Department to enlist number
If white men for Infantry, Cavalry
md Artillery services in the Philip
pines. These men will be sent to San
Francisco at once to connect with
Steam ship sailing the latter part of
this month. Now is the chance for
you to make a trip around the world.
This opportunity will only last a few
days and men wanting to join should
ipply at the Recruiting offices in Lex
ingtOn KY. or in Ashland Ky. or in
Somerset KY. at once.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Serves the News.

The Danville Advocate doubled it's
size in order to give full and complete
reports of the Centre College COM
mencement and many other interest
ing matters in that city last week.
Being tri-weekly, the Advocate as a
half-5rOther to daily, and serves news
while it is hot. 1t would be hard to
find two better newspaper men than
are Bros Voolfolk and Gioyannoli.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

A meeting of the City Council was
held Friday night to hear expressions
from the taxpayers regarding water
works. The feeling was unanimously
in favor Of putting in plant, but
just how to 60 about ascertaining cost,
was a question which required much
discussion. 1t was finally agreed to
advertise for bids, reserving the right
to reject any and all propositions. ].
C. Thompson and j. e. StOrmeS were
appointed to attend to the matter,
and the ad. appears in tOdays RECORD
and win also be sent to leading east
ern paper. 1t has been estimated that
forty to fifty fire plugs will be needed.
These, together with the amount Of
water needed for private consumption
will make plant pay pretty well. 1t
was also decided at this meeting that
the town reserve the right to buy the
plant in, 5, 10 or 20 years, which is a
mighty good idea.
The proposition to put in water
works is meeting opposition, just as
did every other improvement we have
made. The electric lights, telephones,
and, in fact everything else In the Inn
provement line, was drenched with
cold water, but those who hustle have
become used to the kicking and 1t
does not now amount to much. 1t
begins to look like the waterworks
are an assured fact, and the more the
people investigate and think over the
matter the more enthusiastic they be,
come,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

In Dry Goods and Notions, we carry
as complete lines as you can find any
where. We know we can please you
in both quality and price.
J, JOSEPH.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Sl25 to Cincinnati.

The L. & N, will sell round trip
tickets from Lancaster to Cincinnati
Sunday for the low rate of $1,25 The
Lagoon, Zoo, Baseball and many other
attractions in the city. You leave
Lancaster depot at 2:52 A. NJ, arrive
Cincinnati at 100. Returning, leave
Cincinnati 7:3O p. NJ, arrive home at
midnight.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Saxton,s NIfnstrels.

The RECORD received a letter from
Kent Storm, manager of SaxtOn's
Band, saying they would organize a
mammoth minstrels next fall, and
wanted to open the Opera House in
Lancaster. AS nc manager has yet
leased the house, it's impossible to
make a date, but we hope arrange
mentS to this end will be made. Sax
ton has the finest band in the south.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
COlOred Soldiers, Attention.

The cOlOred Regiments of the Regu-
lar Army are filling up very fast, and
there are only few vacancies left.
All able-bOdied cOlOred men who can
read, and all ex-soldiers who desire to
re-enliSt should call at once at the
Recruiting Office in Lexington Bust
College Building, Main Street, near
post office, Lexington, Ky. ma-4-tf
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
A Paint Lick Enterprise.

Adams Fistula Salve, put up by
Adams & Fish, Paint Lick, is meeting
with ready sale every where. Persons
who have used it say it's a marked
success and a sure cure for Fistula.
POlevil, Swinney, Scratches, Enlarge
ment, Greasy Heel, etc. 1t is sold on
a written guarantee, and money re-
funded if not as represented. apis
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Masonic Celebration.

Kirksville lodge, F. and A. NJ, will
celebrate St. Johns day Saturday.
Speeches will be made by Hon. Jas. B.
McCreary, Talbot Jackson, A. J. Pike
and others, a bOuntiful dinner served
and pleasant day generally will be
enjoyed. All Master MasOns have been
invitad
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

All parties holding tickets on the
Cooking Range at JOseph's must hand
in their guesseS on July 3rd. The
range will be given away July 4th and
the tickets must be counted the night
before.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
KSdJy Hurt.

While working on J. C. Thcn:lnson's
new residence, Mr.. Lyman Ryan lost
his footing and fell distance of tif-
teen feet to the ground. His hip and
arm were badly injured and will unfit
him for work for some days.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Decoration Postponed.

FOrseveral good reasons, the Knights
of Pythias decided to postpone the
decoration services until future date.
The ceremonies will probably be held
a week from Sunday, but due notice
will be given through the columns Of
The RECORD.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Republican Convention.

Chairman d. r. Collier has called a
mass convention of Garrard republic
ans to meet in the Court House today
Thursday at 2 o'clock for the purpose
of Stlecting delegates to the Lexing-
ton convention July IL.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Notice..

Not having the time to collect them,
l have left my accounts in the hands
of f. Brown for collection. All those
indebted will please call at his office,
the Police Court room and settle at
once and save cost. w. III. Lackey,
1T. by f. Brown, agent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Taxes Duea

Town taxes are now due, and prop.
erty owners should come forward at
once and settle. This has to be done
and those putting it off too long will
be put to extra expense
6-22-tf. e. NJ. WALKER, Collector.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

will be in my Office, Thursday
Friday, Saturday of every week, and
ON County Court day.
h ELISA J. LUSK Supt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Tickets In July 3.

All guesses on the Cooking Range at
J. JOseph's must bejhanded in by Mon
day, July 3. The, big gourd wi Sc
cut July and the seed counts s}e
sure and bring IN your tickets OWE.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
A Success.

The supper given by the w. G. T. U.
Tuesday night was a big success sOci-
ally and financially.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

Save 33i per cent on your money by
buying drummer's samples at G. ID
Powell's store. Corner Lexington
street
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

1t will not be long until July 4th.
On that day the big cooking range will
be given away at JOSeph'Ss
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
The Best ON the Market.

HOOsier Corn Planters, Brown Gull
tivators, Johnston Roller, Barring Disc
Harrows, Deering Binders and Now.
erS. G.. S. GAINES.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
FOund-kcys.

Chain contains number of keys and
beer bottle opener. Owner can get
same by describing property and pay
ing so cts. for notice. 1t
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
To Trustees.

1t is very important that school
trustees come in and qualify at once.
The limit of time expires i'm few days,
and am compelled by law to appoint
others. ELISA J. LUSK.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

A great Slaughter of prices for next
thirty days R. L. Jennings & Co. Paint
Lick Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

If you want to buy aAice Building
Lot l can sell you one frOnl to 4acres
cheap. L. CVRREY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Teachers Examine tion.

Examinations for white teachers will
be held in my Office June 16 and II.
and for cOlOred teachers the 23rd and
oath. ELISA ]. LUsK, Supt.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Pretty Madras at JOseph's.

A big crowd is expected in town
Monday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

Joseph has the prettiest Ene OF
Hosiery in Central Kentucky.A
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
Money TO bOan.
RuildingAOts.

On good real estate. For particu-
lars apply at THE RECORD office. If.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
See ad for Lexington fair.
Get your Binder Irvine at GAME s.,

New line belt buckles and fancy
goods this week. n
THOMPSON TIE Jeweler.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22
County Court Monday.
Lovely line of Percales at Josepfs

Be sure to attend the Clearing Sale
at r. L. JENNINGS & Co. Paint Lick.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

Ladies, you shosld see the pretty
ParasOls at JOseph's
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-06-22

Lovely Slippers at JOseph,s.

ShOes, Clothing and Summer dress
goods greatly reduced for thirty days.
r. JENNINGS & Co Paint Lick.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CALDW VEIL.
Democrats Generally Favorable and
Populists Divided on the Amend
mlnt

To the Editor:
Yours of the 9TH inst was laid aside
until today Replying to same /
would say | have not heard sufficient ex-
preston upon the Constitutional Amend
ment to be voted on in August, 1900. to
assure me Of the attitude Of the voters
of our county with reference 90 said
amendment. No doubt but some of our
Democratic friends look upon it with
more or less disfayor. 1t is my opinion
the rank and file Of them WI in this
county give the amendment practically
the party vote.
As to the Republicans of our county,
the rank and file of them will in this
as in other matters obey the party die
tum whatever that may be.
The sincere Popuhsts must. as l see
ii ally themselves with the Democrats
in this, us well as on other questions
as there can be no hope of decent, hon
est Anglo-Saxon government in North
Carolina. save in the Democratic party.
And this class of Populists will, as
think, vote with the Democrats.
The above is about the situation i'll our
county as / now see it.
Very truly yours,
j. l.. NELSON,
Chairman Democratic Executive Com
mittee.
Lenoir, July q, 1899
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BLADEN.
The People Are for it And a Good Ma
jority is Assured.

The People Are for it And Good Ma
jority is Assured.
To the Editor: In reply to your favor
Of the 9th inst:
The rank and file of the Democrats
the people of Bladcn county-not
only favor the adoption of the Consti-
tutional Amendment, but they are en-
thusiastic for it.
The Democrats are thoroughly united
in its support. There are very few
Populists in this county Most of them
favor the amendment. The white Re-
publican vote is small in Bladen. Num-
bers Of them voted with us in the last
election on the issue of white suprem-
acy" and W. feel certain that at least
one-third of the white Republican vote
in the county will be cast in favor Of
the amendment. The more intelligent
negroes seem to regard the proposed
amendment as a blessing to their race.
They say it will make the negro vote
more intelligent and will enable the
negroes to get rid of their bad leaders.
IL the voters turn out Bladen will give
ut least three hundred majority for the
amendment G. &C. LYON,
Chairman Co. Dem. Elk Com.
Elizabethtown, n. c., July l..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

So far as it is Understood the Amend
ment is Fayorably Received
To the Editor: IN response to Your en-
curry would say: The voters generally
are not enlightened in regard to the Con
stitutlonal Amendment, excerpts so far as
the literature sent out by the State
Chairman and distributed mas Informed
them
] have not met a Democrat who is OPP
posed to it. II any are opposed / have
not met them.
III there are amy populists in our
County ! do not know them I think
the majority of them have gotten back
into the fold. The Republicans, rs far
as | have talked with them, are divided.
Some of them, however, will vote for
the Amendment. The time has been so
short since ] received your communica-
ton that | have not had time to make a
canvass of the county.
Respectfully,
BEN. T.. GRlGSBY,
Chm. Co. Dem. Elk. Com.
Fig, y. c., July "a, 1899.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Able ARGUMENTS in IT'S FAVOR
Leading Democrats, Republicans and populistS Give
Reasons Why the Constitutional Amendment
Should be Ratified, and Give Legal Opn-
ions That it is Constitutional
ions That it is Constitutional.

The adoption or rejection of the pro-
posed suffrage amendment TO the Con-
stitution of North Carolina is the most
important event that is likely to intiu-
ence the interests Of the citizens of the
State at the beginning of the Twen-
t.eth century. To the end that IT
might be able to Indicate to its readers
the attitude Of the people of the State
toward the proposed amendment at 4
period some months removed from its
formulation by the Legislature of 1899
the snbjoined letter was sent to the
chairmen of the Democratic Executive
Committees in the several counties and
their answers are given below.
Raleigh, Y. c., July ), 80.
Dear Sir: In our great Twentieth
Century edition which will appear short
Is. we desire to print short letter from
the chairman eff the county executive
committee of every county in the State
in answer to these qHestions
/. What is the attitude of the voters OF
your county with reference 10 the Con-
stitutional Amendment which will be
voted on in August OF next year?
= Are the Democrats united in ITS
support? If not, what proportion will
vote against it?
g. What is the attitude of the Po9u-
lists? What proportion will vote for the
amendment?
4. What is the attitude Of the Repub
Leans?
). What majority do You think your
county will give for or against the
amendment?
Thanking yen in advance, ! am
Very truly yours,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BERTHE
Democrats Enthusiastic and the County
VIII Give a Favorable Majority.

Democrats Enthusiastic and the County
VIII Give a Favorable Majority.
the Editor: / answer your questions
briefly in the order in which you ask
them:
!. Two ideas We're uppemoSt in the
minds Of the white people in BERTHE coun-
ty in the late campaign to-wit., elimina-
ton of the negro in politics and the use
Of school taxes of each race for the
schooling of the children of that race.
The first of these proposition will he
accomplished by the pending Constltu
ti0aal Amendment and the white people
in BERTHE county favor the amendment.
They are determined that the negro shall
not gain political or official ascendency in
the State so far as they can help ii.
:. Every Democrat in this county is
unhesitatimgly and vigorously united in
the support Of the proposed amendment.
J. The Populist vote in the county last
year was small. The true Populist will
favor the amendment The attitude of
the Pritehard PCpulist win depend upon
his Republican ally, though his force
is small.
/. The black Republicans in BERTHE
county save about two hundred who are
willing and think ii best for the white
people to govern them will vote against
the amendment. The white Republicans
are now waiting the action OF their party
leaders on the subject. They are all Of
ice-seekers with small EXCEPTIONS and
will trim their sails accordingly. But
they cut small figure here The day
Of the Republican iii Berthe county ended
last November.
). The majority viii he cast for the
amendment.
take the liberty of saying generally
that the white people of BERTHE county
are aroused as never before in their poll
teal history. They are bold determin-
ed and fearless citizenship and are ready
to meet all responsibilities that may be
placed upon them.
Respectfully.
J. 3. STOKES,
Chairman Co. Dem. Elk. Com.
IAtnIo4,p " It1I4y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CIIIATTIAAI.
Vote Will Probably be Close With a
Third of the Populists for it,
Sherrill's Ford, y. g, July ID.

Vote Will Probably be Close. With a
Third of the Populists for it.
TO the Editor: In reply to your series
of questions sent me on the 9th inst,
have to say:
Your first question is answered by the
following opinion as TO the others. As
to the second question, think the Demo
Gratis of this. Chatham county, practi,
cally united in support of the proposed
Constitutional Amendment. While |
think the Populists, or a great many of
them favor it, yet if there should De any
VINO should again see proper to support
a fusion arrangement with the Repuhl-
cans of the county, l think such plnber
would also stand with the Republicans
practically against it. | believe that
more than thirty per cent of the Popu-
lists favor the proposed amendment.
SO far as this county goes, i think the
Republicans will be, as a party, opposed
to ii and that they viii make a vigorous
fight against it. / predict that the vote
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BEAUFORT.
From the Present Outlook Beaufort

From the Present Outlook Beaufort
Will Give 200 For 1t.
TO the Editor: Beaufort county has
a large floating vote, and this vote makes
it always exceedingly hard to predict the
outcome of any election. The county
is generally Democratic, but sometimes
the vote is the other way. The Republi-
cans in private conversation say they
want the Constitutional Amendment car
ried; they will, however, fall in line
with the party organization, and vote
as the leaders dictate. The Democrats
are as a rule favorable to the amend
ment md where ii is Thoroughly under
stood there is comparatively but little
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
IDetnso '1e4~>,9

AS will appear, the reception of the
measure has been even more favorable
than had been expected and shows that
the last Legislature did not oyeresti-
mate the gravity Of the evil nor 60 wide
Of the mark in the recommendation OF
a remedy. The replies to the letter OF
inquiry, and they are written by Level
headed men acquainted with their coun-
ties and accustomed to gauge the flow
of popular sentiment in their respective
communities, Indicate that the majority
for the amendment will not fall below
$4,000 One Of the most notable fea-
lures Of the Symposium is the concensus
that in nearly every county the bulk
Of the Popnhst vote will be cast for the
amendment and that many white Repub-
licans will also support il. The letter Of
inquiry and the replies follow:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
.AI4I.EGIIANY.

The Attitude o. the Majority of the
Voters is Favorable TO 1t.
To the Editor: Answer to question
first: The attitude of a majority OF the
intelligent voters of my county are ia
yorable to the proposed Constitutional
Amendment.
Answer to second question; The Demo
Gratis are almost united in its support.
Answer to third question: We have
no Populists iii this county.
Answer to fourth question: A majori-
ty of the Republicans are opposed to tae
amendment.
Answer TO fifth question: | am Of the
opinion that my county will give a ma
jority in favor of the amendment Of 30.
Respectfully,
w. u. COX,
Chairman Dom Elk. Com.
G4rotfard N o. I1ly IA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
he Voters OF North Carolina in 1893
Will Ratify the Constitutional
Amendment.

opposition to it. The Populists will in
the main follow the lead of the Republi-
can party, as the leaders of that party
are so closely allied to the Republican
party us to be twin brothers. The rank
and file of the Populists long since join
ed the Democrats. From the present out
look Beaufort county will give 200 ma
jority for the amendment.
w. Il. RODMAN,
Chairman Co. Dem. Elk. Com.
Washington, n. c.. July II.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CTIOWAN.

The White People win Vote With
Practical Solidity for the Amend
ment.
To the Editor: Answering your IN
quiries | will say as follows:
The white people of this county viii
vote with practical solidity for the
amendment. The colored voters will be
against it.
No Democratic opposition has asserted
itself and we think most of the Popu-
lists in the county viii be for it. There
are very few white Republicans i'm our
Continued on Page 1860.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAllES I'm NEWS AMID CIRCULATION
TO PURIFY THE SUFFRAGE VHITE SUPREMACY

amendment There are one or two for
mer Democrats who are office hungry,
and heading for the radical party-trust-
ing for Iii Gudger pone of bread-who
are not satisfied with the amendment,
hut the party will be united and give the
amendment a hearty support
Quite few Republicans in this county
are tired Of being used for negro trading,
and they will vote for the amendment.
Buncombe county will give more than
the Democratic strength for the amend
ment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CAMDEN.
Lenoir. July p, 1899.

Appearances Are For Strict Party
Vote With Chances Favorable.
TO the Editor: Yours of inquiry rela-
tive to the Constitutional Amendment
received In reply | win say | have
talked with the people throughout the
county pretty generally and | believe
the vote will be strictly party one.
There are no Populists, rs such, in this
county now, and all those who left
us four years ago, will be with us on
the amendment. This county is very
close generally goes the other way; but
| think that the amendment can be
carried next year.
lit is the only solution of the problem
that has confronted us for thirty years,
and it will certainly be best for both
races. All true patriots who want good
government and who are willing to put
aside partisan prejudice and official
greed to attain it, will certainly support
the the amendment.
c. II. SPENCER,
Chm'n Co. Dem. Elk. Com.
South Mills, N. c., July a.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BRUNSWICK.

There is Opposition But it win Get a
Majority.
Hon. John ID. Belamy, who is well
posted, says there is strong opposition
to the amendment in Brunswick, but
chat the county viii give a safe majority
FOR ii.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The Majority for the Amendment Win
Exceed 500.
''1'he amendment will get a good ma
iority in Anson,' said prominent citizen
/ CHANGED to meet on the train last week.
1T is certain to be 500 and it may reach
1000"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Of their best men that will support it
with their votes l cannot say what
majority we will give in favor of it.
but | am of the opinion that it will
be safe one.
Yours truly,
w. e. WILSON, NJ. d.
Chm. Dem. Elk Com.
Sherrill's Ford, n. c., July IL, 1899.