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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
A. I. Smith Meets Death By Live Wire In
Middlesboro.

The Middlesboro Thousandfticks has
the following account of the death of
Mr.. Alexander T. Smith, which &C.
Cured in that city on the 18th inst
through coming in contact with a live
wire. That Mr.. Smith was a man of
prominence in his home town and was
held in high esteem is evidenced by
the proclamation issued by Mayor Hell
burn, and which we published here
with. Mr.. Smiths parents reside in
this county having purchased the o. T.
Wallace farm near Paint Leavell:-
"A. I. Smith was instantly killed at
1870 O'Clock Saturday night by con-
tact with an overcharged electric wire.
He was preparing to close his drng
store for the night when a customer
called for some medicine which was
kept in the rear part of the store. In
order to see the medicine Mr.. Smith
carried the swinging light to the back
with him and while still holding the
light stepped on a part of the floor
that was wet, thus Strengthening the
current which threw him to the floor.
The waiting customer becoming
alarmed at his continued absence went
to investigate. He was found in a
sitting position by the wall. Efforts
were made to free him but were I'M
awaiting until the current was cut off
at the power house.
Mr.. Smith was Immediately taken
to the Evans Sanitarium where arti-
fetal respiration was induced for about
four hours but he was beyond human
help.
The deceased is survived by his wife
four sons, Eugene, Harry. Will and
David; two daughters, Misses Lillian
and Elizabeth; his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M, Smith, six sisters, Mrs.
Ellen Mcdonald, of Barboursville, Mrs.
H. P. Kincaid, of Corbin; Mrs. John
Henson, st. Petersburg, Fla; Mrs.
Henry Mills, of Flat Lick; Miss Flora
Smith, Flat Lick; and Miss Belle Smith
of Lancaster; one brother, G. M. Smith,
who is druggist at Corbin.''
Mayor Helburn issued the following
proclamation upon ..the death of Mr..
Smith,
Owing to the unfortunate and sud-
den taking away-of one of our best and
progressive citizens and member of
my official family, deem it but right
and proper in consideration of the ser
vices rendered the city by Hon. A. T.
Smith in the last twelve years he has
served so faithfully as a member of
Board of Council; that all business be
suspended between the hours of ten
and twelve on Tuesday, May 18th, that
the city buildings and offices be closed
and all work and business of every
character be suspended during this
period, as mark of respect and love
for our distinguished fellow-citizen Sc
recently removed from our midst
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We believe that the people have long
since had enough of nominating conven
tons. 1t will doubtless be many years
before another democratic mass conven
ton will be seen in this county after
the adjourning of the convention which
will be held in the Court house Satur-
day at one o'clock. There have been
many good reasons suggested for per
manent abandonment of the convention
way of rejecting party nominees.
A convention at one O'Clock is the
most inconvenient hour in the day for
farmers who live some distance to at
tend. In fact any hour named makes
great inconvenience for a majority of
the voters to attend. In this way a
majority of the members of a party
have selected the party nominees.
1t also gives those who make politics
a profession an opportunity to WELD
their influence and use their skill in
controlling the party affairs. In con-
vention the voter must be on the spot
at the appointed moment. While in a
primary election the voter is not requir
ed to travel such long distance and he
can vote any time during the entire day
Public sentiment in almost every
state has compelled some kind of a
mandatory primary system and we be-
lieve when the general assembly meets
again the presidential primary will be
added to our mandtory law passed by
the last legislature.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

"a public Office is public trust" is
time worn phrase, but is none the less
true. When man is either elected or
appointed to any Office, whether it he
an officer of bank or lodge, to the
presidency, congress, state, county, or
even as a member of the city council,
he is so selected because it is thought
that he will bestrepresent the interests
of those who select him. That man is
supposed to have mind and will of his
own, to be capable of handling in log
ical manner all matters that may come
before him for his consideration, and to
handle them to the very best advantage
of those who have placed confidence in
him. He is supposed to reason for him
self, not to advocate some measure
just because someone else favors that
measure, to vote for or against some
proposition merely because he is re-
quested to do so by some one of his con
temporaries. Too many of our public
servants in these days, especially those
who occupy minor offices, are prone to
vote with their colleagues simply in or
der that they may be rid of the meas
ure which confronts them, when, prob
ably if they had given the proposition
the proper amount of consideration and
thought, they would have voted in an
entirely different manner. A good rule
to apply to the handling of business
connected with the office of a public
official is to treat the matter as if it
was your own personal concern. Es-
pecially is this good rule in the hand
ling and distribution of funds over
which you in common with other men
occupying like office, have control. If
when a matter comes up that requires
the disbursement of funds over which
you have partial control, you will stop
and ask yourself the question eff this
were personal matter with me, what
would do?'', Then if you are good
business man, the decision which you
reach, will not fall far short of right.
In any event, if you do this you will
have the approval of your own consci-
ence, which is far more to be desired
than the approval of your fellow man.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

The following tabulation taken from
a summary made including all returns
up to May 18th gives the presidential
outlook in both the Democratic and
Republican ranks. The figures as
given show as compared with all fig
ures heretofore tabulated that Speaker
Clark is big gamer over all other
democratic aspirants; that the Taft
boom seems to be on the wane and that
Roosevelt is making dangerous gains.
Tab may easily be kept on the situa-
ton by adding to or taking from the
standing of the respective candidates
the results as they are obtained from
the various states, as they hold cleo
tons or convention from now until the
national conventions.
Total number delegates in Republican
National Convention. ....... !, 078
Needed to nominate Ia majority. $40
Needed to give Mr.. Taft majority. Sc
Needed to give Mr.. Roosevelt ma
Jorlty.. ............ 80. ......l6U
Elected to date ........... 1854
Yet to be chosen ..124
Total number delegates in Democratic
National Convention, 1,094.
Needed to nominate 1.-TWO thirds), 729
Number elected to date, 1873.
Yet to be elected, 356.
Needed to give Mr. Clark two. thirds,
APT.
Needed to give Gov. Wilson two
thirds, 532.
Needed to give Mr.. Underwood two
thirds, GA,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
Train Will Be Held.

For the accommodation of the citizens
who live between Lancaster and Paint
Lick who may wish to attend the Dem
ocratic convention to be held in Lancas
ter tomorrow Saturday afternoon,
train No. 70 will be held in Lancaster
until 2:3O O'Clock, which will afford
ample time to attend the convention
and then return home on the train.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
Boys Sheep In CrockettsviIIe.

Mr.. w. S. Carrier returned home on
Tuesday from Crockettsville, noted as
being the home of the late Ed. Gala
han, located in Breathitt county in
sight of where Perry, Owsley and
Breathitt counties corner. Mr.. Carrier
purchased while there ninety head of
sheep for which he paid, counting lambs
and all, $3.50. He also purchased about
a dozen goats which will form nucleus
for Jim Hamilton's goat farm herd.
Mr.. Carrier drove his purchase home, a
distance of eighty miles, consuming an
entire week in making the journey.
The sheep were coupled together like
oxen, with Jokes, until they reached
the bottom of the big Hill'' in Madi-
son county, when they We're released.
He only lost two sheep on the trip, one
was gored to death by COW, and in
crossing South Fork of Kentucky river,
where he was compelled to bring them
over few at time in skiffs, two
were drowned. Mr.. James Roberts ac-
companied Mr.. Carrier.
Mr.. Carrier says there is state of
suppressed excitement existing in and
around Crockettsville over the recent
death of Ed. Callahan at the hands OF
an assassin, and that further trouble is
imminent. He says all work is sus.
pended among the men, and about al
you can get out of them is to ''watct
the papers. Mr.. Carrier snapped
bosses" with one of Callahan's fol.
lowers, but fearing he might be mis-
taken for an enemy, he required the
man to bring the horse south of the
river before he would accept it.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

Under the recently enacted Pension
Law the following table of rates will
be effective, and any pensioner who
has reached the age of 81 years may
make application for the benefits of the
law; the Commissioner of Pensions will
prescribe the manner of making this
application and provide the necessary
blanks. No pension agent or attorney
will be entitled to any fee for procuring
this increase under the new law.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
seems that he is up against hard pro.
position just at present.

Judge Homer w. Batson and Mr.. G
C. Stoll have been appointed a COM
mittee to endeavor to bring peace and
harmony to the warning factions of the
republican party in jefferson county.
What success they will have in their
efforts to pour oil upon the troubled
waters is yet to be seen.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

when the astounding claims were first
made for Bucklen's Arnica Salve, but
forty years of wonderful cures have
proved them true, and everywhere it is
now known as the best salve on earth
for Burns, Boils, Scalds, Sores, Cuts,
Bruises, Sprains, Swellings, Eczema,
Chapped hands, Fever Sores and Piles.
Only 25c at R. E. McRoberts & Son.
I'm
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress-.

We are authorized to announce Jack
Chinn candidate for Congress in the
eighth district, subject to the action of
the Democratic Primary to be held
August, Bird, 1912.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

The Record Is authorized to announce
w. S. Burch, of Lincoln, as a candi-
date for the nomination for Common
wealth's Attorney, subject to the
Democratic primary, August 8, 1912.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For School Superintendent.

We are authorized to announce Miss
Jennie Higgins as a candidate for
School Superintendent for Garrard
county, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce Hon.
J. A. Sullivan candidate for Congress
in the eighth district, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary to be
held August Bird, 1912.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
party.

We are authorized to announce ]. B.
Collier as candidate for the nomina-
ton for assessor of Garrard county,
subject to the action of the democratic
party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce Mr..
E. B. Ray as candidate for the Nomi-
nation of Assessor of Garrard County,
subject to the action of the democratic
narfV
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For Commonwealth Attorney.

We are authorized to announce Emmett
Puryear as a candidate for Common
wealth's attorney, subject to the action
of the Democratic party,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For Magistrate.

We. are authorized to announce
John N. White as a candidate for
Magistrate, in the first district of Gar
rard county, subject to the action of
the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce Ship
ton H. Estes as a candidate for Mag
strate, in the first district of Garrard
county. subject to the action of the
democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce c. A..
Robinson as a candidate for Sheriff of
Garrard County, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce Dave
Ross as candidate Cor Jailer of Gar
rard county, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce
James A. Beazley as a candidate for
County Judge of Garrard county, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce Tay-
lor T. Burdett as a candidate for Mag
istrate in the second district of Gar
rard county, subject to the action of
the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce
Ashby Arnold as a candidate for sheriff
of Garrard county, subject to the &C.
ton of the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For Assessor.

We are authorized to announce Dave
c. Sanders as candidate for Assessor
of Garrard county subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For County Judge.

We are authorized to announce Clay
ton A. Arnold as a candidate for Coun-
ty Judge of Garrard County subject to
the action of the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce w.
L. Lawson for sheriff of Garrard
county, subject to the action of the
democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce w.
l.. Huffman for candidate for assess
or of Garrard county subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce
WaltonE. Moss as a candidate for Mag
istrate in the first district Of Garrard
County, subject to the action of the
democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
For Jailer.

We are authorized to announce Jack
Adams as candidate for Jailer of Gar
rard county, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24

We are authorized to announce
Charles C. Becker as a candidate for
Magistrate in the second district of
Garrard county, subject to the action
of the democratic party.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1912-05-24
Rates For Political Announcements

Rates For Political Announcements
For Precinct and City Offices IS 500
For County Offices ......... 1000
For State and District Offices. -. 1900
For Calls, per line. 10
For Cards, per line .... ..... 10
For all publications in the inter-
est of individuals or express
sion of individual views, per
line -................ III
Obituaries, per line .......... .05
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
NEGRO COLLEGES" By PROF.
McCRORY.
President of BiddIe University.

Rev. II. L. McCrory, of Biddle Uni
versity, addressed the delegates OF
the National Negro Educational Con.
gress on Friday night. He spoke on
Negro Colleges" Prof. McCrory
said: THAT Character and Efficiency
should be the motto of the Negro
race" that the college student should
be as familiar with the writings of
Isiah as Of Shakespeare. The man.
hood Of every race should be the
highest result of any race. AS to
constructive education there could be
no race or nation building without
thought, which we can
not have without we have been
trained in books" Prof. McCrory
thought that the Congress should
adopt resolutions to standardize col
leges. AS to professional require
ments, he advocated no limited form
of Education. Many of our promi-
nent Educators norraw down to the
CuuSutioh duNoCutCu III tuCll ICbpCC
tive schools. He does not advocate
the industrial training to the exclu-
sion Of the intellectual or vice versa,
but both are very necessary. Negro
Colleges should be standardized. Ma
ny are colleges in name only. Our
schools should not be called colleges
unless they measure up to the stand
ard set as to the curriculi and facul-
ties. Rev. McCrory filled the pulpit
of several Presbyterian churches dur
ing his visit. His dignified bearing
and sound judgement commanded the
respect and attention of all, and he
was in every way the leading edu-
cational character of the Congress,
and a credit to his Alma Mater, Bid
die University of which he is now
President
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS.

J. Silas Harris, Kansas, President.
Rev. J. J. Smallwood, Claremont, Vice
President at large. Mrs. Julia Embry,
Colorado Springs, Colo, Recording
Secretary. H. r. Graham, Kansas
City. Corresponding Secretary. T. H.
Lyles, st. Paul, Treasurer. Drs. o.
d. Howard and Waldo Turner, Medi-
cal Directors. Rev. j. w. Robinson,
st. Adams, W. ", Statistician. w. H.
Harrison, Oklahoma City. Chairman
Executive Committee Rev. j. c. Tay-
lor, Toledo, Ohio, Musical Director.
Miss Marie Burgette, Milwaukee, Wis,
Official Stenographer. Claremont,
Va. was selected as the place for
holding the Congress next year.
The following are excerpts from his
columns.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
en- to the Congress.

en- to the Congress.
Chas. Sumner Smith presided. Sew
eral young ladies served at the punch
bowl, Mesdames. Ophelia Rice, John
8. Wright, l. E. Gibbs, Miss SELMA
Newman, DR.. jos. l.. Titus, Will NJ.
Smith, Philip F. Hale, and Benz. F.
Bullock, ably assisted by many whose
names, space will not permit of men
ton. The piano used, was from the
Cable Piano Co. The large Assembly
Hall was packed with one Of the most
appreciative audiences ever assem-
bled in our city. Minneapolis did her,
self proud and many visitors from
st. Paul were present and they were
outspoken in their praise, and 1t was
voted the Educational Program or
the Congress.
NEXT MEETING AT cLAREMoNT.
VA.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
AFR0-AMERICAN MUSIC.
Damroseh Pays High Tribute to ItS
Originality and Beauty.

Damroseh Pays High Tribute to ItS
Originality and Beauty.
Artists and musicians who have won
fame in their profession are constant
ly giving encouragement to colored
men and women who are striving to
make themselves proficient with the
paint brush and the musical instru-
ment Speaking Of the possibilities Of
the Afro-American in music, Mr.. Wal
ter Damrosch recently paid the race
this compliment:
But II proof positive Of soul In the
Negro people should be demanded 1t
can be given, for they have brought
over from Africa and developed In
this country, even under all the un-
favorable conditions of slavery,
music 50 wonderful, 50 beautiful and
yet 50 strange that, like the gypsy
music Of Hungary, 1t is at once the
admiration and despair of educated
musicians of our race.
Unique and inlmitable, 1t IL the only
music Of this country, except that Of
the Indians. which can claim to be
folk music. In 1t the Negroes pour
out their Joy and their sorrows In
naive but wonderful moving fashion.
Therefore. in the face Of such testi-
mony Of emotional and aesthetical beau
ty, who dare deny their wider future
possibilities in the great work Of lib
Grafton of mind and soul which is now
going on?
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
Biennial Meeting Of Odd Fellows.

The members Of various lodges Of the
Grand United Order Of Odd Fellows
are selecting their delegates to the ses-
sion of the biennial movable commit.
tee Of the order, which takes place in
Atlanta In September. From present
Indications Ben Davis. editor of the
Atlanta Independent. will be elected
grand master. Grand Secretary James
r. Needham will be opposed for re-
election by Past Grand Master VIII
liam l.. Houston. julius 9. Johnson
Of Baltimore has many assurances
from various sections Of the country
pf support In his campaign for re-eiec
Hon as grand Treasurer
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
Keen Out Of Politics.

"A man with law practice had bet
ter keep out of politics." is the con-
clusion Of T. H. Devine, who held q
proxy u The national committee for
Hsisssss, and was delegate from that
state. Nearly every man that goes in
for politics to the extent of getting
and holding Office is sure to lose his
business and in the end comes out
disappointed man."
At the same time many men like to
leave a record of honorable service in
important positions. Then there are
others who think there is money in Of
fice, but are often mistaken.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
WANTED.

Reliable. live. honest. hustlins
agents for the Twin City Star. You
can make good living with this work
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Portland, Ore. Seattle. Denver. Des
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terms to The Twin CITY Star. Mime
polls. MINI.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
Scholarship For Layton J. Wheaton.

Scholarship For Layton J. Wheaton.
In the recent competitive examination
at Storer college for free scholarship
In Lincoln university Layton J. Whea-
ton, son Of Attorney J. Frank Wheaton
Of New York, was the victor. Young
Wheaton Is fond of outdoor sports
and has carried first honors many
times in the great athletic contests Of
the school during his student residence
at Harpers Ferry. the seat Of Storer
college. Mr.. Wheaton will enter upon
his studies at Lincoln university when
the school opens next fall.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
"BILLY" RECEIVES AN OVATION.

bIIIy WIIIdWS, IHe BUVeTHUT
messenger, received the delegation in
the Governors office, last Thursday
He had guided them through the
Capitol and after they had returned,
they assembled in the Governors
private office and sang America"
Addresses were made by Mrs. Laura
Hickman who spoke in endearing
terms of the ability Of Mr.. Williams
and his service to the people Of Min
nesota. Remarks by Thos. H. Lyles
and Chas. 8. Smith. The vault whose
fixtures were designed by Billy, was
shown to the visitors.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
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The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
THE n. n. E.
CONGRESS

Hold Third Annual Session at Old
State Capitol. Successful Meeting.
Delegates Pleased With Twin CT
ties. Many Able Negroes Present.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1912-07-20
So. 8.
taxation OF

NO. 8.
taxation OF
| tiyes of the
ng, that the
eby directed
| cal and per-
knies of this
ad valorum
ce thereto at
r 1918.
| |nnesota Tax
all real and
banies in this
be assessed
tive districts
innesota Tax
property has
use the same
hck taxes, as
ted property.