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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
WATERWORKS,
Hon. Clarence E. Woods. who Passed
Through Here Writes Intesest-
ingly on the Above Subject.

Write something for the Record"
The foregoing was the request 1 re.
ceived from the editor of the Record
Monday upon my arrival down town,
wearing an air, l suppose, of nothing
to dO-a state Of being 1 have not en-
joyed since 1 was sixteen years Of
age.
"What shall it be? 1 enquired."
"Of" said the editor, anything at
all just write something on the JAP
aneSe war, for instance"
"N0," said /, II shall write upon
a subject of more vital interest to your
citizens than such foreign subject;
let me talk 'WaterwOrks. >"
So here goes.
1t is with almost selfish interest and
delight that find Lancaster has at
last supplied herself with fire prOtec.
tiOn. No place Of twice her size has
suffered more from the fire tiend than
has this little city. nor has any city
recovered so rapidly from the fiery de.
vaStatiOnS than has this remarkable
town. The NEUROLOGICAL phoenix is
recorded to have risen from her ashes
but once, while to my personal knowl
edge Lancaster has almost been wiped
off the map by flames half dOzer
times. 1t has taken long time fol
your citizens to realize that it is the
falsest economy to do without sys
tenn of waterwOrks while your bust
ness houses are reduced to ruins ant
your industries stagnated until thu
burnt districts can be rebuilt. Incl
dentally, it is a GOd-send that 20,
have such public spirited and enter
orising citizens as to replace, as fas
as the fire fiend finishes his work, tn
handsome buildings that mark Ian
caster as one Of the fairest cities of it
size In the entire United States. Blu
to the main questionable waterwork
and how to preserve their benefits t
Lancaster, l speak particularly {
your honorable Board of Council.
Through you and in the hands Q
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
A Big Fake.

Energetic "specIal" correspondents
in Danville sent a windy and hair
raising story to the dailies last week
to the effect that ten-year old girl,
named Collett, had disappeared near
Lancaster, and only torn bonnet
could be found near a field gave any
trace of her. 1t further stated that
the police in all nearby towns had
been notified, and citizens of Lancas-
ter were organizing searching parties,
great excitement prevailed, etc. if
any such thing happened the people
i'm this section have never heard of it..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Begins This Week.

The prOtracted meeting at Presby.
terrain church begins with prayer ser.
vices every night this week, conducted
by the pastor, Rev c NJ Chumbley. The
pastor and session urge all members
to attend these services. The preach.
ing services will begin Sunday, when
Uucle Joe Hopper will arrive. The
public is cordially invited to be pres
ent at each of these services.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Stenography and TYpaWritinR.

Miss Margaret Mount, an expert
stenOgrapher. will be in Lancaster for
some time, and those wishing work in
short hand or typewriting will have
an opportunity of getting the very
best services. Miss Mount has done
great deal of court work during the
present session, the attorneys speak
ing in highest terms of her ability.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
TateS Creek Association.

The Ta!es Creek Baptist AssOcia-
tion. composed Of the counties of Gar
rard, Madison, Boyle, Lincoln and
JesSamine, is in session at Buckeye
this week, and very large crowd of
delegates and church people are pres
ent. Many prominent ministers were
present and very profitable meeting
held. The people of Buckeye are far
famed as entertainers, and many were
the compliments passed upon the de-
lightful reception given the visitors.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
In Meeting At Grove.

Ed F NJ finder is i'm meeting with
Ed ii G Garrison at the Grove church
services being held each night and a
special service on Friday at 10 o'clock
a. m. Mr. finder will preach at Lam
caster as usual Sunday morning, but
returns to the Grove for the evening
service,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

Examination for Teachers desiring
an Appointment to the Normal De-
partment of the State College of Ken
tncky to be held on Saturday Sept.
Bird, at County Superintent's Office.
These scholarships are given on COM
petitive examination, and Garrard
county is given four scholarships of
one year each to the Normal Depart
ment
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
One or The Successful.

Mr. j A Beazley showed us his Ger
tificate, or official notification of his
having successfully passed examina.
ton before the State Board of EN-
balming, which was in session at
Louisville. Considering the fact that
a large per cent Of applicants were or.
dered back for re examination, MIR B.
is very happy over his success.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
CoonS Lose Pensions.

Quite number of negroes in this
section who have been drawing pen
sionS, have been dropped from the
rolls, the department making a recent
ruling that where man enlisted af.
ter peace had been declared was not
entitled to pay for disabilities incur
red. In other words, he enlisted
after the war was over Quite mum
Der have been left out in the cold, as
Uncle Samuel's quarterly remittance
was their chief and only support.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Meeting at Christian Chu.ch.

w Il Brooks, one of the leading
evangelistS Of the United States, who
is to conduct the meeting of the Ian
caster Chritian church writes Bro Tin
der that he has secured the services of
one of the best musicians and choir
directors in the country to assist in
the meeting. The meetings will open
Saturday night, Sept. "a, with a fell
lOwShip service.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

The editor acknowledges receipt Of
cOurtesies from the FOrepaugh and
Sells Bros main office in New York
City. This great show exhibits at
II chmOnd, KY, Sept. 81, and we will
give further particulars in next issue.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

The hdieS of New Antioch church
will give an ice cream and basket sup
per at residence of Mr. j b Bourne,
Saturday evening, the 3rd Of Sept.
Cream and cake 10 cts. The girls are
expected to bring baskets. A nice
time and a good supper awaits you.
A II cordially invited. I'd
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Waters.

Many Lancaster friends etxend SYM
pathy to Joe f. Waters, of Stanford,
on the death of his mother, which &C.
CURED near Ddnville last week. She
is survived by five children. Joe +. Wa
tiers, Mrs. Coleman, of HarrOdsburg,
Mrs. Kirtley, of Texas, Mrs Thomas
Helm. of Danville, and Mrs John Wa
Iers. The burial took place at STAN
ford Sunday afternoon. Mrs Waters
was life long member of the Baptist
church, and a lovely christian woman.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
In primary held at Danville Mon
day. Reed S Nichols defeated Homer
Baughman for democratic nomination
for county judge by 1855 majority.

The district convention of the Chris
tian church, to be held i'm Stanford, is
joint work of the G. w. B. M. and Sum-
day Schools, G. W. B. M. day the 8th
and Sunday School the 9th.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

Col Billy Burton, the best-known
horseman in Central Kentucky, attend
ed the London fair, buying a lot of
horses and mule while there. Mr. Bur
TONS condition is much improved, and
his host of friends trust that he NAV
soon be fully restored to permanent
health
Stanford Interior Journal: = Miss
Angie Kinnaird, of Lancaster, is with
Miss Clara Cooper. Miss Katharine
Huffman is visiting friends in Lencas
ter. Miss Nellie Dillon, Of Lancas.
ter. was the guest Of Miss Halle Ne.
vius.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Penitentiapy For Life.

The jury trying the case of Metcalfe
for killing his brother, rendered ver-
dict Saturday afternoon, fixing the
punishment at confinement in the pen
itentiary for life. The case was stub.
bornly fought by the array of lawyers
whose names were printed in last is
sue of The Record, except Gov. Brad
ley. who was sick and sent Mr. II w.
BatsOn in his place. We understand
eleven jurors were for the death pen
atty. The usual motion for new trial
will be made, and the case go to the
Court OF Appeals. The speeches by
The attorneys consumed much time
aud were all good.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
w. C.. 7. u.

The WOmen's Christian Temper
arce Union has rented the StormeS
flats, and an important meeting and
election of officers will be held Satur-
day afternoon. All members urged to
be present.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

The union meetings closed last Sun
day night with the services at Metho-
dist church. The meetings were of
great benefit and enjoyment to the
church going people.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

T. J. Hatcher requests The Record
to say that his Danville stage leaves
Lancaster at 7:45 O'Clock, sharp every
morning. The law requires to leave
at this time. so please remember.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Notice to TAXPAYERS.

| am now ready to collect taxes, and
you Will save money by calling and
settling before the penalty is added
which will be done i'm a few DAYS.
Please call and settle at once.
w l. Lawson, S. &C.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

The meeting at the Hubble Christian
church closed Sunday, with about
twenty additions. The largest CT, wd
ever seen on the river attended tie
baptiSing Sunday afternoon.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

Next Sunday will be the last i'm I'll e
fiscal year for Missions, at the Chris
tian church. The church is now clos
ing the most successful mission year
in its history.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
Mrs T w Reid has our thanks for a
basket of delicious grapes. The bunch
es are unusually large and the fruit
without the least blemiSh.

Red ticket, No l407, gets the china
ware given by the Joseph Mercantile
Co, this time, and holder of that
number will please call and get the
handsome set.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

Uncle Joe Hopper'S meeting begins
at The Presbyterian church next Su. :
day, and The Record is asked to e,.
tend most cordial invitation to all
to attend
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

The l. and n. continues to put in
new ties on the Rowland branch, and
Is now putting screenings in many
places. The road bed vii! soon he in
good shape
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02

Kentucky owners continue their vic
tOriouS career at the Worlds Fair Live
Stock show, capturing the lions share
of the prizes every day.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1904-09-02
==Of Local Interest,"
No real hot weather yet.

The small boy is getting his school
books together.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
NO ACTION TO BE- TAKEN
In Holins Habeas Corpus Case Till
Judge Grace Returns.

Attorney w B. Sorrells Tuesd day
morning applied for a writ of habeas
corpus for the release Of Will Hollins,
a negro arrested by the police last
Sunday. supposed to be wanted in Ala
bama Mr. Sorrells did not get the
writ and said he would g. to Little
Rock last night and lay his case before
the supreme court, but he did not go.
During the absence OF Circuit Judge
Grace the application was made before
Chancellor Elliott who refused to
take action in the case and referred
the whole matter to County Judge Phil
lips, who also refused to act, saying
that the case did not come under his
jurisdiction Consequently the negro
remains in jail A telegram from Ala
bama notifies the local police that a
deputy sheriff is on his way here t."
take the negro into custody and by con
sent there will be no further action i'll
the matter till Judge Grace arrives
and gives the habeas corpus proceed
ings a hearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
klRBY-M'r.1ILLIN.

Mr and Mrs. John H. McMillin an
nounce the approaching marriage Of
their daughter Jca Ella, and Mr. vii
liam Rice Kirby Of Douglas. Ark. The
wedding will take place at their home,
1907 Hawkins street. on the evening of
January 20, at $50 o'clock. The
brides sister, Miss Elizabeth McMillin,
will serve as maid Of honor, and Judge
Samuel B. Kirby of Louisville will be
his brothers best man The marriage,
though quietly celebrated, will be an
event of unusual social interest. The
bride-elect is niece of Ex-Governor
Benton McMillin and and pretty and
attractive young woman. After a
wedding reception the bride and groom
will leave for a western tour and after
wards go to the home of the groom in
Arkansas. Tenn, Banner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
WITH AUTHORITY
Graphic Printed Its Statements as to
Assault on West

There has been some criticism Of
the Graphic on what has been printed
with reference to the assault on Off
Ger West, il being alleged that it mis-
stated facts when it said that Vests
watch was taken. The Graphic re-
porter had his information as to that
statement from Mayor White, and
when it's statement was questioned the
Graphic asked Mayor White for state
ment which he made as follows:
TO the Graphic: On the original re-
port going out concerning the assault
upon Policeman Vest by Darby,
Thompson and others, I heard that
West had been robbed cf his pistol,
watch, money, etc, and probaly told
your reporter, but since have learned
that as to the watch. money, etc, was
mistake. as I now understand that
West does not claim to have lost his
watch and other valuables, only his
pistol, and hope you will correct the
same tc. that extent.
Fl. KING WHITE Mayor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
CRAS. M'NALLY DEAD.
Was One Of County's Most Highly Re-
spected Citizens.

Chas- McNally died at 3 a. m. today
at the home Of Mrs, G.. F. Moore, West
Second avenue. He was siXty-three
years of age, and for thirty-fiye years
was resident of Jefferson county. He
was a native of Balyconnell, Ireland.
For fifteen years or more he had resid-
ed On his plantation at Fairfield He
was i'll for about two weeks, and death
was due to an attack of grip. He was
an uncle of the late Capt. ]. p Murphy
His surviving relatives are Messrs.
George and Frank McNally and Miss
Rosa McNally, He was a highly re-
spected citizen, and had many friends.
The funeral will occur from ST. jose
ph's Catholic church at p. N. tomor-
row, Rt. Dew. Monsgr. Lucey conduct.
ing the services. The pail bearers
are: NJ. S. Trulock, L. F. Head, G. E.
Bluthenthal, F. A. Jarvis, H. A. Mccoy
and S. Y. T. Knox. Interment at st.
Joseph's cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06

For several days representatives of
the Memphis Commercial Appeal have
been in the city for the purpose Of CIV
ing Pine Bluff free write up in that
paper, and t. aid in securing
the matter for the proposed write
up the have asked the assistance
of the Commercial league. There was
a meeting Of the executive board of
the league last night to consider the
matter, but as the Commercial Appeal
representatives say tl.ey will need the
assistance of about twenty persons, the
executive board alone could not rem
der that much assistance, hence the
meeting adjourned and Secretary Rus
sell was instructed to call meeting
of the entire membership of the league
at the courthouse tonight, which he
does as follows:
The members of the Commercial
league and sAe citizens Of Pine Bluff
ferson county courthouse this evening
at 7:30 clock for the purpose of con
sidering proposl,4cn from the staff
representatives of the Commercial Ap-
peal, Messrs. Diggs and Childress, to
present Pine Bluff to the public in an
illustrated writeup of her commercial
and manufacturing interests and her
natural wealth and resources All per-
sons interested in the future growth of
our city are invited to be present.
E. D. RUSSELL, Secretary.
1t will be observed that Mr. Russell's
call Is not confined to the members of
the Commercial league alone. but to
all citizens.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
GUN CLUB SHOOT JANUARY 7.

The Pine Bluff Gun club will give a
practice shoot at Jones park on Thurs
day, January I The U. NJ c. South
ern squad will be the guests Of the
club and will shoot for targets only
The members of the squad which trav-
els over the country representing the
U. NJ. C. cartridge company are T. f.
Hubby, Texas F. f. Butler, New Jer
sey; ]. l.. Head, Indiana; J. r. Anth-
ony, North Carolina; c. w. Budd,
Iowa; T. A. Marshall, Illinois, r. o,
Hicks, Ohio; w. II. Heer, Kansas. All
witness the sports.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
RUN OVER BY TRAIN.

Hamburg. Ark, Jan. G.---Arthur 4.
Arlington, a citizen of Ashley coun.
ty. was run over by the train al Mont,
rose Friday afternoon and died from
the effect on Saturday The train oa
the NJ. K. H. and W. railroad was back.
ing and Mr.. Arlington was struck bg a
boXcar. nearly sevaring his arm ami
receiving internal injuries thai caused
his death. He had recently married
and was returning home with his VIE
from Ala bama
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
Large crowdd flears the euberoator.al
Candidates at Stephens
ae2
DAVIS SPOKE AND LEFT HAL

Stephens. 5aa. 6.-Tae candidate
for governor spofa Ears yesterday ia
large crowd Governor Bavis Ice oa
in speech 5f az hour and haf in
which h4 criticised tie supreme court
for lis deeist=a II the antitrust cases.
and excoriated the legislature. He de-
Tended himself against the so-called i'm.
peachmeat charges, and begged the old
guard to stand by him. He scarcely re.
ferred to his pardon record, and was
very tame on all other questions thai
he has heretofore laid great stress UP
on After he had finished he left the
hall, taking few of the crowd with
him.
Judge Wood defended the supreme
court to- the apparent satisfaction OF
all, and severely criticised the Cover
vict farm purchase. He took up the
pardon record Of the governor, and
sang a song with reference to the par
don of the negro Pomp Brown, that
brought the house down
Many ladies were present, and every
thing moved off smoothly
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
SEVERAL SITES TO SELECT FROM

Commercial league held called meet
ing last night in Mr. E. D. Russell's Of
flee and considered bids for the selec-
ton of a site on which to locate the
hardwood plant. 1t was decided t.
accept the proposition for the league
to furnish the site. and representatives
from the hardwood firm are expects.
to arrive in the city III a few days to
deaermine upon the exact location.
The Commercial league will raise the
money t. buy the site and the hard
wood plant is assured. There are sew
eral sites to select from.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
DELEGATES TO JERUSALEM.

Rev. Ben Cox and wife of Little Rock
among the Arkansans who will go to
Jerusalem to attend the worlds Sunday
school convention. The time of de-
parture for the great worlds fourth
Sunday school convention at Jerusalem
is March 8; 1904, at which time about
500 American delegates will sail on the
specially chartered steamer "Grosser
kurfurst."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
1900 EMPLOYEES LAID OFF.
Railroads Making Efforts to Decrease
Expenditures.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Fifteen railroads in
the General Managers association cf
this city report the laying off of nearly
$4,000 employees during the last three
months.
Twenty-Five roads in all sections of
the country report that, while their
gross earnings for November last were
$1,233,469 over those of November,
1902, their expenses showed an in
crease of $2,312,9O making a decrease
of $1,O79,432 in net earnings.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
Gratis to vote at the primaries.

ocrats to vote at the primaries.
Owing to his candidacy for treasurer
Mr.. J. H. Shelby offered his resigna-
ton as one of the committeeman to sc
lect judges but the convention refused
t. accept the same.
Some farewell speeches We're made
and, at 2 O'Clock, the committee ad-
journed.
The committee meets on February 6
to campare the returns and declare
the results
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06
SUB COMMITTEES APPOINTED

The jefferson county Democratic
central committee met this morning at
the county courthouse In the absence
of Chairman J. F. Rutherford, Chan
cellor J. NJ. Elliott was chosen to pre-
side J. D. Crockett was elected secre-
tary pro tenn Roll call showed the fol.
lowing delegates present, either in per-
son or by proxy: w. T. Woodbridge, E.
A. Howell, Jno M. Elliott. Pine Bluff
A. Kaufman, Boliver; J. NJ. Reynolds,
Barraque; L. V. Bogy, Dudley Lake;
W. j. Shelby, Huntington; Mr. Dick,
Jefferson; J. D. Crockett Bogy; w
L. Toney, proxy, Melton E. Brewster,
proxy, Niven; Ben F. Davis, proxy
Pastoria; c. M. Philpot, proxy, Old
River; ]. S. Barraque. proxy, Plum
Bayou; w. B. Alexander, proxy, Rich
mond; c. NJ Acklin, Roberts; j. B.
King, proxy, Spring; W. B. Alexander
proxy, Talledga; ]. W. Bates, proxy
Washington; H. M. Dial, Whiteville;
VIM. Nichol, proxy, Victoria; W. D.
Jones, proxy, Villemonte; F. H. Wal
ker, Vaugine. =
The following resolution was intro
duced and passed:
"Whereas, the basis Of representa-
tion to the county convention has here
tofore ben fixed by the vote for COVER
( nor at the previous general election,
Y, BE it resolved by the central com
Ahittee, That this basis shall now be
changed and based upcn the vote as
cast for sheriff at the primary election
next preceding the election Of dele
gates to the county convention; that
each township and ward Of the county
shall be entitled to one vote for each
twenty five votes or fraction thereof as
cast fer sheriff at the preceding pr-
mary election.
"Be it further resolved, That the
delegates to said convention shall be
nominated by the respective wards
and townships in this county on the
same day that the primary election
may be held for the nomination of
county officers Said election shall be
made by mass meeting which meet\'g
shall be some time during the day of
said election, not later than o'clock
on said day and upon the same date
and in the same manner there shall be
elected one committeeman from each
township and ward to serve as commit
teeman for two years.
BE it further resolved, That a pri-
mary election shall be held in this
county on February for the purpose
OF nominating township, county Off
GERS, state senator and prosecuting at
torney, which election shall be held
as legalized primary"
There was some opposition to the
resolution because it sought to hold
seperate elections for county and state
cffices, but the resolution was adopted
and the county primaries set for Feb
ruary A.
Messrs. J. H. Shelby, Joe Clements,
}. W. Crawford, B. F. Hooker and V.
Bogy were delegated subcommittee
to appoint the judges of election.
A resolution fixing and ratifying
NMarch 26 as the primaries for election
e. state offices was adopted ]. w.
Crawford, M. A. Hudson and Ben
Franklin were appointed a subcommit-
tee to select the judges of the elec-
tion.
A resolution declaring the primaries
strictly for white Democrats on ac-
count OF the trouble with the negro
vote was put and carried, as was a
resolution allowing only known Dem
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-01-06

be an aFowed Davis supporter There
are ways Of doing things and then
there are ways of doing things. II
will be of interest t county candi-
dates to keep good eye on this move.