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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-09

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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-09
WAR WITHTHEBOERSNEAR?
GREAT BRITAIN,s POSITION TOWARD
THE TRANSVAAL.

To Uso Force the Only Alternative II Kru-
ger Maintains His Present Attitude-His
Plan of Arbitration Not Acceptable
Mr. Joseph Chamberiain's Explanation.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

oil, the rlastering New Acme, ard
mantles of oak. The office, ladies par
lOr and dining rooms are to have BOS-
ton and Philadelphia pressed brick
mantles, store fronts all of plate glass.
Front will be of Chattanooga pressed
brick and Bedford or Bowling Green
stone. A basement will be made I'M
der hotel LOBBY and store room on right
of it. This will have concrete floors
and be finished up nicely.
The opera house will front on Rich
mOnd street. The lobby will be 14x31
with store rooms or offices on either
side 16x23. Bath rooms will be made
back of one of these and ticket Office
in rear of the other. The auditorium
will be 47x55 with seating capacity of
400. The stage is to be 37x4S and Or
cheStra pit 4x26. The dressing rooms,
closets, ETC., will be built under the
stage, and on either side of stage will be
large boxes. The balcony will seat
$50 people and will be fitted up with
the same chairs as the auditorium.
The scenery will be made to draw up
into rigging loft" the latter being
As feet from stage floor to top.
A ninety-barrel-capacity galvanized
iron tank will be located in the build
ing to use in flushing closets and 9TH
er similar purposes. Two immense
furnaces will heat both opera house
and hotel. The entire building will
be lighted by electricity and the COM
pany will put in dynamo of its own.
The contract stipulates that the
buildings are to be completed by oct
tOber l, next,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

For the past week, the Hotc! COM
pany and Mr.. Ryan, the architect,
have had their heads together compile
ting plans and specifications for the
hotel and opera house. The drawings
are made on sheets about four feet
square, and are as neat work as we
ever saw. The accompanying cut is
a fair picture of the new building,
though few small changes have been
made since the cut was cast. Else
where in THE RECORD will be found
articles of incorporation of the hotel
Everything is now COM
plete and as soon as the weather will
permit, work of digging cellars and
foundation will be commenced.
The building will front on the Pub
lie Square 80 feet, on Richmond street
100 feet, on the alley 126 feet and 126
feet next to the livery stable lot. The
first floor on Public Square will con-
tain the hotel office, which will be Ask
81 feet. On the corner will be store
room 3Sx25 feet and another store
room 22Xi4 on the other side of office,
next to McROberts' stOre). The Office
will have rift floor and plate glass
front. In second story of hotel will
be the dining room and ordinary,
which will be, when thrown into one
room 24x47. The ladies parlOr will al
so be located here and is to be. 23x3O.
Bed rooms are also located on this
floor. The third story will have a
large sample room and bed rooms. In
all there will be about twenty-three
bed rooms. The interior finish is to be
Of select Georgia pine, finished in hard
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Business meeting tonight.
Next Sunday afternoon the meeting
will begin promptly at 3:l5.
About 90 or 100 old and young men
were on hand Sunday afternoon.
That's good.
BY all means go to the business
meeting. That is the place to make
suggestions.
All ministers i'm town preached on
the Y. NJ. c. A., Sunday except Prof.
Elicit, who will discuss the subject
next Sunday.
Prof. Ellett's address Sunday after
noon was greatly enjoyed. He is well
posted on matters of this kind and a
hearty supporter of the cause.
All the ministers are expected to be
present next Sunday afternoon and
take part i'm the exercises. They will
also be asked to say something ON the
subject for discussion.
If you want to do something for the
religion you profess to have, lend a
hand to this work. NOw'S the time to
show whether you are ''genuin" OF
''dresS parade" christian.
No regular address will be delivered
next Sabbath afternoon, but members
will be expected to say something on
the subject" How will the Y. NJ. A,
benefit Lancaster" 1t is hoped all
members will be present.
Prospects for the building grow
brighter. Notwithstanding the fact
that no appeal for aid has been made, a
number of citizens have offered sub
stantial assistance. We firmly belive
the building will be erected. There's
one thing certain, the organization
well not last long if the association
hasn't home of its own. Renting
rooms have proven disastrous in many
neighbOring towns.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Now is mighty good time for the
young men to attend the Bryant &
StrattOn Business College in Louis
vile. Boys who expect to learn bust.
ness methods can not accomplish their
object in better way than taking a
term at this school. Learn business
boys, then you have something no one
can take from you. Write Bryant &
StrattOn for particulars and rates.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
New Roller.

The electric light company has
received large, new boiler which will
be placed alongside the present one.
1t is to be used in case of break in
the other boiler. The company is
entitled to much praise for the
excellent service they are rendering
the town. The plant is one Of the
greatest blessings the town has ever
had.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Not I'm the Papers.

A Lexington man advertiseS lot of
good Kentucky whisky to exchange
for business or other property. There
are a number of Lexington people ex-
changing good property for whisky,
but they are not advertising that fact
except through the medium of their
noses. -WincheSter Democrat.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Rev. A. L. Guthrie, the pastor, has
been carrying on series of meetings
at the above named church. Rev. R..
G. Montague, an evangelist, of the
Danville district, is helping in the
meeting, and is a good preacher and a
fine singer. Rev. w. E. Spillman, of
Junction City, has been here helping
in the meeting. He is worthy to hear.
There has been sixteen or seventeen
additions to the church. The meet
ing may close February 18th.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
New Engine.

Engineer Henry hammers, of the K.
c., has been given new engine and is
as proud as a hen with one chicken.
Mr.. hammers is one of the most careful
and capable enginmen ON the road and
seldom has an accident with his train.
Conductor Phil Price says he will soon
have his new coaches and can then pnt
on as much style as hammers does in
his new engine.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
See If They Worked.

The cold weather has been very
severe on some cOlOred people about
town. There are several cases worthy
of help, but, as rule, the ones begging
loaf all through the summer and never
do work of any kind. 1t is good plan
to make inquiries before given money
or other assistance these days.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Col. Walton has changed the time of
issue of the Stanford Journal and that
newsy sheet is now printed Tuesday
and Friday mornings. The clever
publisher enjoys the undivided support
of his entire county, to gether with a
big lift from all over Central Kentuc-
ky. Having learned to read in the
Journal, We delighs in its prosperity.
1t is one of the few country papers
that cover the entire news field.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Exchange.

Potts Bros have established an ex-
change at the residence of Mrs.
Cunningham'S on Depot street, and
will keep on hand flour, meal, shipstuff,
etc; to exchange for wheat. They will
erect large building within the next
few weeks.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The War Department has wired 1t.
w. T. Johnston, recruiting officer at
Lexington, KY, to enlist cOlored ap-
plicants for Cavalry and Infantry SER
vice, sending the former to Fort Grant,
Arizona, and the latter to Fort Doug
lass, Salt Lake City. This is an ex-
cellent opportunity for young cOlOrcd
men to get into the regular Army.
Recruit for white Infantry and Caval-
ry regiments are also wanted. Apply
to LIEUT.. w. T. JOHNSTON.
f-10-tf Main st. Lexington, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Mr.. Ryan yesterday made contract
with Lancaster Planning Mill for one
hundred thousand feet of lumber to be
used i'm the new hotel. The Lancaster
mills are thoroughly equipped to handle
such large orders and will have the
stuff ready when needed. This order,
with others now on hand will keep the
mill machinery humming for some
time to come.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
No Night Services.

Until futher notice, DIR. Mckee will
not preach Sunday night but hold
services for young people (older ones
tOO) at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon.
These services will be concluded in
ample time for those so desiring to
attend the Y. NJ. C. A.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Another Building.

Viewer told ION the quiet" of anoth-
er building to be erected in the spring.
1t will be on the Scott lot and up-tO-
date i'm every way. The parties could
not be seen, but we will tell you about
it i'm next issue, mabe.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The coal dealers have had a harvest
this winter. They have kept plenty
Of black diamonds in stock and little
o. no tronble has been experienced
from Scrcity.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The delivery wagons run by LancaS-
ter grOcerymen are great convent
ence. They deliver anything from a
pound Of soap to barrel of sugar.
Maj. Jim Burnside, who lives in the
outer edge of town about a mile) goes
to store in bad weather, buys box
of matches or cake of soap Is cents
and then rides home i'm the wagon.
Pretty slick trick.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The town clock has Been resting for
several days. Ice forms on the big
hands and it is impossible for Beddow
to get to them. The timepiece Is
greatly missed when not running.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
To Close OIt.

J. B. Jennings has decided to close
ont his stock of goods and retire from
the mercantile business in this city.
He tells in his big ad. on page 4, this
issue, Of the bargains he is Offering.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Improyenent Goes On

Notwithstanding the miserable
weather.. the section men are working
hard fixing up the X. G. track. New
ties and ballast are being worked in
along the entire Rowland branch and
by summer the road will be in first-class
order.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Cure For La Grippe.

Foley's Honey and Tar heals the
lungs and cures the racking Cough U.S.
ual to la grippe and prevent pneu-
monia. 1t is guaranteed. 25c and SOC.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Valentines at THOMPsON,s.
G.. A. n.

Jim Dillon asks The RECORD to say
an important meeting of the G. A. r
will be held Saturday at 20 clock
Business of Importance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Circuit court will be held here again
next month. Clerk Hamilton says. it
promises to be dry picking for the Off
GERS and lawyers.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Valentine day next Tuesday. This
office is usually favored with something
like a carload of the comic kind.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The attendance at the Graded School
has nept up remarkably well during
the extreme weather. The pupils are
working hard and mean business.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Carey Mullins. THE RECORDS engi-
neer, has about recovered from a spell
of pneumonia, but is unable to get
about, on account of the bad weather.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

LOGAN
DRY GOODS
COMPANY.
Notice..

All those indebted to the Graded
School for taxes or tuition, will please
settle same at once. The School can
not run without money to pay for
teachers and fuel. E. w. Harris Tres.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Fancy Dress.

Owing to the inclement weather the
fancy dress carnival at the rink was
postponed until tomorrow, Friday
night,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
For Sale or Rent.

My eight room Dwelling House on
Campbell street, Lancaster, Ky. Pos
session given lst day of January 1899.
Address, 1. C. Rucker, Paint Lick, KY.
iaE-S-tf
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The ladies ARE delighted with Jo-
seph's line \Qf Colored and White
'PiqueS. \
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Bran and ShipstuH.

have on hands a fine lot of bran
and shipstufi. Will deliver at $40 and
$12 per ton. Buy now while it is cheap
JOHN III, PORTS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Everybody ind b ed to G.. s. Gaines
will please cali and get their Now
Years gift.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

AS soon as the weather permits,
work will be commenced on the opera
house and hotel. This will furnish
work for many hands.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Didn't See 1t.

The grounding didn't see his shadow
i'm this section. Some claim he did,
but if SO he must have carried a lantern.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Smith,.

Mrs. Jane Smith died Saturday at
her home on the Danville pike, near
town and was buried in the Fork GEM
etery. She was eighty-four years old
and good, christian woman.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

New stock Of composition books and
tablets at ThOmpSOnS.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

A line Of dump carts filing into the
burned district will be sight that
make every public>spirited citizen feel
good.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

G. S. Gaines will buy all the corn he
can get at $1.25 barrel, payable in
any goods he handles.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Fer Sale

A Cottage Upright Baldwin piano.
Good as new. S. b. Henry. If
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
For Rent,

The store room in the Thompson
block on Richmone street.
J. G.. THOMPSON.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Glover, Timothy & Blue grass seeG
cheap at T. Currey'S.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Following is a SCHEDULE of the prices
at the rink:
General admission 1Oc, States 15c.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Bob Anderson, a colOred man we'll
known about Lancaster, died in Dan
vile and was buried here Monday.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Give Us a Trial.

Come and see our pretty letter heads
and envelopes. We print them neatly
and cheap.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Carpets in the roll.
j. A. Beazley & Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Glad Tidings to Asthma Sufferers.
FOley'S Honey and Tar gives quick
and positive relief i'm all cases.
I'm. c. c. & j. e. StOrmeS,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Roller Skating Tonight.
The rink is growing popular and a
big crowd attends every night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

The City Council met Monday n ht,
cut nothing Of Importance was Gcnc.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

See the Cooking Range to be given
away at JOseph's.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Prettiest Ginghams ever shown in
Lancaster. J. Joseph.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Glover, Timothy. Blu" Grass, Orch
ard GraE.; AMI SEED. 0 is. at 7
q. =. Il AiNES'.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

A fine assortment of Lad, e.;' Muslin
Underwear at Joseph'S.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

We are bett>r prepared than ever t.
sell you carpet. j. 4. Beazley & Co.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
New Orleans and Mobile
QUEEN & CRESCENT

ouu1uUuOu Route limited trains. equip
nm % ped with elegance. running
u9K N on fast time. One fare round
OAuB1V trip tickets from Cincinnati
and the North on sale daily, Feb. 6 to Is, good
until Feb % to return Also to Birmingham
Ala on same Dates. Gras Feb. II and Il. re-
turning Feb II. W. C. RINEARsoN, Gen. Paas
Ast., Cincinnati, O.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Observation-Disclosures m Mirii m m 1X
3 LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
0lIkIAlK AIAA!Y III!

Bargains in Clocks at Thompson's
Fresh oysters daily at q. S. Ga.n9.,
The Masonic lodge meets Monday
night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10

Smo's, the Proctor-Knctt cigar.
Slcighiug ilai been in order this
week.
Not Mu.h -ilmige has been done ~
the sla2i Ea;a.. ,UutS.
A ll,ary Let TIL; wax did muci.
damage 10 telephone Ii G.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
Pretty Hosiery at JOseph's.

A Proctor Knott cigar brings joy to
the smoker.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1899-02-10
EFRINE EQREETE
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
800 per year in Adnarce.

We carry several leading brands, able to
give you good lines to select FROM We have the Short
Medium and Long Lengths. and when it to vause
We Cannnt be Surpassed.
We buy direct from the manufacturers and in that way
get Good, Reliable Goods that will give satisfaction.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
WOODFORDS.

The last meeting of the Ladies' Circle
connected with the Congregational
church, Spring street, Woodfords. W Ill be
held in their chapel on Thursday after
noon and evening. The supper will be
served at $50, and will be under the di-
rection of the young men of the society,
who will provide fried CLAIMS, cold meats
and other good things for the inner man.
A fine musical entertainment will be
offered in the evening and good time Is
expected
The supper and sociable of the Female
Samaritan society viii be held this eve
ming at Lewis hall.
MIR. Charles Jordan Glenwood avenue
has accepted position as conductor on
the Portland Railroad company.
Mr. Walter Hawkes. formerly street
commissioner of Deering, has been ap-
pointed assistant superintendent of streets
In Wards and s.
Mr.. Fred Pettengill. clerk at Senter' q
grocery store, sewers his connection with
the firm today and will enter the employ
Of j. W. Q. Roberts. at his new store.
Hoegg block.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19

There are twenty -four RMethodists in
St. Petersburg, who meet in an upper
hall, and may at any time be doomed to
Siberin for their faith.
Miss Mary K. Brown. practicing at
torney of Boston, Mass. and a graduate
of Cornell University, and Lieut.. Alan
Smith of the British armored coast de-
fence ship Hotspur, guard ship at Bermu-
da, were married Monday. Lieut.. Smith
heir to nm English baronetcy. A de-
tachment of lue-jackets from the Hot.
spur drew the bridal carriage from the
church, and British officers formed a
steel arch with their drawn swords from
the church door to the gate. The United
States consul gave the bride away.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
ENGINE
PROPOSED LOT FOR ENGIN
HOUSE.

"A proposition has been made to the
committee on estimates to purchase lot
in ward nine at the corner of Clark street
and stevens Plains avenue as location for
a new engine house. The price asked for
this lot is $500. 1t is proposed to purchase
this land and sell the lot owned by the
city near by as the proposed lot is better
located for an engine house. Many people
in the Deering district are opposed to
chemical engine being located on the
High school lot and are urging the looa-
ton OF this engine at some 9th er place.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
MORRILLS.

The following honors have been
nounced by President Whitman of West
brook Seminary: Valedictory, Arthur W.
Coolidge, woodfords; saiutatory. Miss
Mary Bartlett, Woodfords. The first and
second honors will be announced at q
later date.
A farmers wagon containing eggs.
milk, etc., was upset Tuesday forenoon
at North Deering. and as result the
street was wells sprinkled with the vari-
Gus articles of merchandise. The eggs of
course were spoiled, and quite quantity
of milk was spilled. The accideutTwas
caused by a broken rein. The driver in
trying to handle the horse with one rein,
drew the animal around too much to one
side. so that the horse managed t. turn
In a circle and tip the team over.
The Monday night whist club was en-
tertaiued at the home Of Mrs. Theodore
Moses. Stevens Plains avenue. Amen
joyable evening was spent by all. Air
and Mrs Frank H. Holding, Stevens
Plains avenue, will entertain the club
at the next meeting. This will be the
last regular meeting of the season. The
club will enjoy a banquet, dancing and
whist at Riverton casino, Monday, May
l.
MIR. Orrin Bailey. residing on the Xiv
Portland Railroad company and is being
instructed in the duties of conductor
by Conductor Cragin of the Rivertop
ltna
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adultsuffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis, throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call ar
F. L. Fickelt's, PIP Danforth, Z. w.
Stevens, 107 Portland, McDonough d.
Sheridan's. p35 Congress, or j. E. Goold,
e. Co. IS, POI Federal St, will be presented
with sample bottle of BOschee's
German eyrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle gwen to one person and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as BOschee's German
syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions OF
bottles were given away, and your drug
gists will tell you Its SUCCESS was marvel
Gus. it is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally endorsed ply
sicians. One 10 cent bottlewill cure or
prove its value. Sold by all druggists in
this city.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-04-19
HOW'S THIS /.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY s. CO.. Props. Toledo o.
We the undersigned. have known r. Cheney
sor the last 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable IN all business transactions and nm
BY their firm
WEsT & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Tole
do o.
WALDINo, kINSAN l. MARVIN WhoIeaale
Druggists, Toledo. o.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces q
the system Price zoe per bottle. Sold BY all
druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls family Pills are the best