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The central record., 1913-02-07
II Reports Are True Lancaster Is In A
Dilemma Over The Construction OF
Her New Filter.

II the reports which are being
generally circulated about town, and
which the Record has heard from very
reliable source, are true, the City Of
Lancaster is Sin bad" with its
recently constructed filter. In fact we
have it from a member of the City
Council that the filter as it now stands
Is absolutely worthless. and is wholly
inadequate to perform the work for
which it was intended and is expected
of it. We have it upon reliable
authority that the City Council has
already paid to the Greer Filter Mfg.
Co. of Pittsburg Pa, who had the con-
tract for the filter, the sum of $1O4O.,
being nearly one half of the contract
price, and the contractors are demanding
the remainder of their money, and
further more that the City HAS NO
BOND for the faithful performance of
this contract. The gentleman who gave
US this information is fully acquainted
with the facts in the case, has been
conversant with the entire transa ction
from start to finish, and can be relied
upon to repeat his statements if neces-
sary. He further states that the filter
as constructed will positively not per-
form the work required of it that when
the proper amount of sand, gravel etc
necessary to filter the water as the con-
tract calls for it, is placed in the filter,
that the water will not pass through it,
that the filter is entirely too small and
wholly inadequate to the necessities
demanded of it.
1t appears to US that this matter
should be carefully looked after, and if
the filter is not according to contract,
bond or no bond, no more of the city's
money should be wasted on it.
1t is our opinion that the State Board
of Health are entitled to a say in the
construction of municipal filters, and
We cannot but think that it would be a
good idea to consult them as to the eff
CAGE OF the plant before it is finally
occepted. We know of our own know
ledge that the State Sanitary Engineer,
Prof. E. H. Mark of Bowling Green, is
an expert on such matters, and he
would gladly and without expense to
the town, come here and give an expert
opinion in the matter.
We do not pretend to attempt to
dictate to the City Council as to what
they shall or shall not do in this matter,
but we do think that the people, the
taxpayers interests should be safe
guarded in this as well as in all other
things.
The central record., 1913-02-07
Hope We viii Go Beyond Contemplation.

Stanford who already has several
miles of splendid concrete sidewalks
expect to have more in the spring, the
Interior Journal says the City Council
contemplates ordering more pavements
in the spring. The City Council of Lam
caster have long been contemplating the
ordering of pavements in Lancaster,
but beyond that put down by progressive
citizens, without the coercion of the
City Council, thew have never reached
further than contemplation. However
We have the promise and are expecting G
great things with the advent of good
weather.
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The Evolution OF The Automobile.

Mr.. Robert l.. Elkin never does any
thing in half hearted way. When he
decided to become the agent of the
Ford automobile, he also decided to be-
gin systematic study of automobiles
The study has proved so delightful he
has decided to publish book entitled;
THE evolution of the Automobile"
which the Record will shortly print. 1t
is about the size of New York tele-
phone book and deals with the develop
ment of the automobile, its effect upon
church goers, the cost of living. the
temper of horse lovers and pedest-
rians. He has let nothing get away
from him, he starts with the four toed
shetland pony of prehistoric times and
traces the equine decent to Pegasus,
the winged horse that turns into Fcrd
automobile. On his way he takes up
the wooden horse of the Trojans, the
hobby horse" as ridden by so many of
our citizens and devotes whole chap
ter to the dark horse in Lancaster poll
tics, even naming soma of them, which
is well worth the price of the book.
The book is illustrated throughout by
our own artist, H. Clay Sutton, and we
have only space to mention one Illus
tration which in the grand finale. The
Land of Now" IS not only represented
as the Land of milk and honey, but
of Automobiles. 1t represents every
citizen of Lancaster seated in some
sort of Ford Automobile, waving ban
ners and starting on tour of the mod
ern coast to coast highway.
The central record., 1913-02-07
A Filter That Filters, Nit.

The town of Lancaster is the proud
posse ssor of filter that filters clear
water when the water is clear, and
muddy water when the water is muddy,
and only cost the small sum of s2260. 90
1t has living wonder in a headless
horse, it having been discovered Mon
day night that it had eaten it's head off
this winter.
We had wondered what the secret
sessions were held for and find out, from
one who is on the inside of such things,
that they are negotiating with Barnum
and Baily to take it off their hands for
$2OOO.00. Now if this goes through it
will reduce the cost of the filter to
$25O.0O, which will bring it down to
about what it should have cost We
are fortunate in having financiers at the
head of these affairs.
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In Memsry OF Abraham Lincoln.

The House has passed bill to erect
a memorial to Abraham Lincoln on
the north bank of the Potomac. II
will cost $1,000, 900, and, it is said,
will be the finest memorial ever erected
to.a human being. Representative Bor-
land, of Mo-, endeavored to pass bill
to construct Lincoln memorial road
from Washington to the spot on which
Lincoln stood when he delivered his Get
tysburg address. He condended that
as Lincoln was plain man he should be
remembered by something useful, but
Ollie James and ether orators came to
the defense of the Greek temple" in
speeches ringing with patriotism.
The central record., 1913-02-07
City Council Holds Regular Monthly Meet
ing And Transacts Routine Business.

The City Council of the City of Lam
caster held its regular monthly meet
ing on Monday night, in the absence of
Mayor Logan, Capt William Herndor.
one of the Council, presided. The reg
ular routine business, which consists of
the hearing of the reports of various
committees and paying of current bills,
was transacted.
Horace K. Herndon was by unanim-
Gus vote elected City Clerk to succeed
the late Logan R. Smith.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the
Council that the Street cleaning De-
partment" which consists of Mr.. Will
liam Poff, cart and horse, were a
superfuity, Mr.. Poff's services were
dispensed with and hereafter the re-
mainder of that department" will be
under the supervision of Chief Heron,
and when it becomes necessary to do
work on the streets or look after the
garbage cans, Mr. Heron will
employ men temporarily to perform
the task.
An ordinance was passed making it
an offense to climb the new Water
Tower, and fixing a penalty of $25. up
on anyone violating that ordinance.
We think it very safe to predict that
this ordinance will not be violated, as
it would be hard matter to hire anv
one to climb the tower.
The report of the Treasurer showed
balance of S225. in the treasury at
the close of business on Feb. lst.
MIR. Moynahan, who did the concrete
work on the filter at the water works,
gave notice of a mechanics lien for
S3S36. 40 for work on same, which in the
event the city finally accepts the filter.
which appears exceedingly doubtful,
will have to be satisfied before any
more money can be paid to the contract
ors who constructed the filter.
Mr.. w. j. Romans made application
for permit to construct fire escape
in the alley adjoining the opera house,
which request was referred to the
Street Committee.
The central record., 1913-02-07

promise or are expecting some favors
if certain candidates are elected, begin
to make great claims and predict easy
success for their man, but the mass of
the voters are not yet committed to
any candidate. The voters are going
to be slow about lining up this time.
Who will get the votes in this county
for any Office is still an open question.
The people are waiting to hear from
the candidates. We car-rertainly pre-
dict better conditions when a majority
of the people are influenced by a de-
sire to have better government and
more efficient officers rather than help
some personal friend or reward some
politician for past party service.
The central record., 1913-02-07

Personal popularity is always good
asset for a candidate. But we think
that it will be worth less in the primary
August 1918 than any election ever
held in Kentucky. The people every
where are learning that the election of
man to Office is simply employing a
public servant and that frequently the
one who has the greatest personal
popularity makes the poorest officer.
The candidate is realizing that the
voter wants to know what he proposes
to do if elected to the office and you
will begin to hear from the. candidate.
While some. in their enthusiastic de-
sire to get the job, may promise more
than he can do, still the people would
like to hear the promises. Now, you
will hear those parties who have the
The central record., 1913-02-07
Listen ChiIdden And You Shall Hear OF
The Ride Of Fair Paul Reyeres.

Four expert horse women who will
lead the parade Of the suffragettes into
Washington on March 8, will be de-
tached from the "petticoat cavalry"
shortly after Baltimore is passed and
at regular intervals will be sent off
on dash to the capitol to carry the
news of the progress of their sisters.
We think they should also stop at
every village and farm and give
the men the alarm to be up to hide
their coats and pants.
The central record., 1913-02-07
We Need One.

1t strikes US very forcibly that Lam
caster stands sadly in need of some
Kind Of commercial organization. 1t
is true that We have the Garrard County
Development Association, and the name
sounds very good and very capable. but
we very much fear the actual organic
alton has gone into Rip Van WinkIe
lethargy, and when it awakens it will
not know the county from whence it
derived its name.
A commercial body is a potent factor
for the good of a community.
The business of a city or county,
while of the utmost Importance, is
sverybodys business, and everybody
knows that "everybodys business is
nobodys business" and there should
therefore be some able and well organic
ed body authorized and ready to act in
behalf of the community when questions
touching the public good arise, and
incidentally if such questions do not
arise, then make them arise.
This necessity is being forcibly
demonstrated right at the present time.
If we had live Commercial organiza-
ton, they could take this matter of a
tobacco market up and push it to a
speedy and successful finish, whereas
We must depend upon a few public
spirited and progressive minded citizens
TO look after the matter, and this is not
right, business men have not the time
to devote to such matters, and it should
not be expected of them, much better
to have an organization with every
business man member, regular dues,
and meetings, and when such questions
arise. the dues paidinto the organization
will provide funds with which to meet
the necessary expense incident to such
occasions.
Other cities in the state, many of
them. no larger than Lancaster have
organized and efficient commercial
organizations, and which have done and
are still doing much good for their
community, then why should not we
have such an organization.
We move the Garrard County
Development Association go into
voluntary liquidation and that her mantle
descend upon the Lancaster & Garrard
County Commercial Club, and that the
latter organization be live one.
The central record., 1913-02-07
Dedication.
OF Lancaster New School Building In
Sight Occasion Will Be Memorable.

The exterior work of the new school
building is now completed. The con-
tractors are pushing with all haste the
interior work and are promising the
building to the Board of Trustees ready
for occupancy by not later than April
18th. The date for the dedication SER
vices has not yet been definitely fixed
by the Board, but plans are already
being talked and arrangements being
made for this suspicious occasion.
Congressman A. o. Stanley has &c
cepted the invitation from the Bosrd
of Trustees to deliver the dedicatory
address. Congressman Stanley is
thoroughly in sympathy with school
work having spent several years of his
life as a teacher. He is known as one
of the most pleasing and brilliant ora
tors to be found and the Board is for
tunate in securing his services for this
occasion. The people of the city and
county rejoice with the Trustees in the
success of this undertaking, for the
building seems to meet with the ap-
proval of every person that has given
the matter any interest. This build
ing will not only be the city's only
white school but will also be the coun-
TVS high school.
On account of the very uncomfortable
quarters occupied by the school await
ing the completion of the new building,
faculty. pupils and parents are fondly
wishing for the day of dedication. 1t
is being planned that all the schools of
the county join with the Lancaster
Graded School and make the day of
dedication one memorable in the history
Of the county.
The central record., 1913-02-07
Stairways In Our Alleys.

In the language of Brer Rabbit,
tear out our eyeballs, pull out our
ears by the roots, fling US in the briar
patch, but please Brer Councilmen,
don't put no stairways in our alleys.
Give US filter, that won't filter, give
US a reservoir that won't held water,
give US streets that are not cleaned,
give US garbage cans that are not emp
tied, but please, just please, "Brer
Councilman, don't put stairways in our
alleys"
The central record., 1913-02-07

The average American very probably
will take the view that the officials of
the American Amateur Athletic Union
made mountain out of a mole-hill"
when they decided that Jim Thorpe,
the greatest athlete of modern times,
is professional because he played
baseball for salary three years ago.
The decision of the officials, forcing
Thorpe to return the trophies, which
he won entirely on his merits, and not
by experience gained from playing
professional baseball, does not materi-
ally effect the standing of the United
States in the Olympics. Indeed it is
hard to draw the line between the
professional and the amateur. How
ever, the stand taken by the A. A. A.
U. is very creditable one, for by the
rules of this organization he is a prof.
essional, and American sportsmanship
has been placed in an admirable light
beforethe world. Most colleges have
solved the professional problem sue
cessfully by appointing COMMITTEES to
investigate the case of every player,
and until all colleges and athletic as
sociations do this, "rowdyism" will
| never be eliminated.
The handsome trophies won by
Thorpe have been returned to the
Swedish Olympic Committee. The
trophies are the Gear of Russia s
challenge prize, awarded to Thorpe for
winning the Decathon, and the King
of Sweden's trophy for winning the
Pentathon. They will be turned over
to the athletes who furnished second to
the Sac and Fox Indian.
The central record., 1913-02-07

John M. Farra and j. R. Mount are
the contending candidates for repre-
sentative of Garrard county. If elect
ed, it is rumored that MIR. Farra will
be candidate for the speakership. -
among The Politicians" In Danville
Advocate.
The central record., 1913-02-07

We are authorized to announce the
following candidates for Democratic
Nominations.
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Bring your Shoulders, Bacon and
Jowls to Curreys. If.
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For State Senator.

CLIFTON RODES ANDERSON.
Of Boyle County.
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For Representative.
JOHN NJ. FARRA.
j. R. MOUNT.
For County Judge.

iui SVuuay soo6Ss
CLAYTON A. ARNOLD.
JAMES A. BEAZLEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-30

ineligible, of which things the kaiser did not
speak to the princess.
The princess-ever a dutiful daughter
finally accepted the wise views of her world
ly pater. Now she rejoices in the emperor's
wisdom, for the right prince has put in an
appearance and all's well along the Rhine.
To the world at large the circumstances
which led up to the betrothal of the Princess
Louise and the Prince Augustus was not def
nitely known, but to those who watch the de-
velopment of European royalty wooings the
announcement of the engagement was inevita-
BILE.
The Potsdam palace of the kaiser was aglow
with myriad soft lights and enthusiasm This
was but few short weeks ago. r'he empress
was giving one of her noted midwinter func-
tions-a ball attended ty one of the most
brilliant and fashionable gatherings to be seen
in all Europe. The orchestra had sighed
through the mazes of waltz The kaiser
smiling graciously. led his wonderful empress
to a palm clustered retreat
There was a slight commotion at the gilded
entrance to the ballroom. flushed and ex-
pectant, the assembled nobility leaned for
ward, the better to see who entered Leaning
on the arm of her brother, Prince Eitel of
Germany, the pallor of her face accentuating
her rare beauty, the Princess Louise came
slowly into the great room. She was, indeed,
a princess, but an unhappy one, since love had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-30

not yet touched responsive chord in her
heart. She walked forward majestically, regal
ly, the admiration and affection of a thousand
eyes lighting her way.
When the Right Prince appeared.
She took off her furs and swayed through
the measures of dance with her brother.
Over her face there fitted an occasional smile,
which, however, failed to conceal the sadness
ever upon her. Her heart yearned for its
mate
Royalty bent forward in expectation Who
would be the fortunate gallant to claim the
next waltz? Royalty's curiosity soon was sat
isfied. With low bow Prince Ernest Augus-
tus the son of the Duke of Cumberland,
crooked his arm and swept the Princess Louise
out among the dancers. Oblivious of their
surroundings they glided over the floor and out
into the palm room. Seated, the princess
blushed and smiled radiantly. Happiness had
found her. The prince flushed and gave back
smile for smile.
The music sifted family through the palms,
lending enchantment to the moment And Jet
the Prince Augustus, son Of the Duke OF Gum
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the Duke of Cumberland fully approves of the

the Duke of Cumberland fully approves of the
betrotha
The kasern is calmly contented. The hap
piness Of her only daughter is assured. For
Princess Louise has confded to her that the
Prince Augustus is the only man in the whole
world who could make her happy.
That the princess will make the prince
good, devoted wife the empress feels certain.
She has instilled In the daughter many of her
own commendable traits-traits which have
endeared her to Kaiser Wilhelm and made
her one Of the bappiest rulers in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-03-30

Liz pIluCeSb ucIbcll hdhcb tulS piedb-
ing announcement.
Who Is Princess Louise7 Why, she Is the
only daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm Of Germany.
The prince-ah, you must know of him tho
son Of the Duke Of Cumberland The mar
riage. 1t II understood, WIN take place In Octo-
ber next
Az result Of the princess declaration,
Berlin social and political circles are much
excited. The Duke Of Cumberland and the
kaiser have not been on the best Of terms
for long, long years. The princes grand
father, George v, It may be remembered, was
dethroned from the kingdom of Hanover be-
cause of his support Of Austria in the Aus
trian-Prus<a war. The Duke OF Cumberland
subsequently has made several Intellectual at
tempts to regain the throne.
The marriage Of Princess Louise and Prince
Augustus, however, It is assumed will be the
frst step toward placing the young prince on
the throne of the duchy Of Brunswick, for, in
becoming the husband Of the kaiser's only
daughter, he will enter the Prussian service
and take the oath Of allegiance to the en-
peror as king of all Prussia.
The love affairs of Princess Louise have been
many. Since making her debut at the age of
IL her hand has been sought by the royalty
of many lands and the knights and rulers of
nations have offered her kingdoms, principali-
ties, and undying devotion. But the princess
has turned a deaf ear to their ardent en-
treaties The right little prince would some
day come along. Until that moment came, the
princess desired, above all things, to remain
heart whole and fancy free.
Kaiser Frowns on King and Duke.
Among her suitors was the distinguished
Manuel of Portugal The kaiser frowned upon
him. His daughter must discountenance any
proposal Manuel should make. He was not to
be considered in the running.
Then there was that ardent and romantic
lover, the Grand Duke Charles Francis of
Austria. The princess, it is thought, was not
wholly averse to union with the grand duke.
But again the kaiser raised dissenting voice.
The grand duke was an inpossibility he
could not support the Princess Louise after
the manner of her kind. And there were
many other things which mad ne grand duke
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berland failed to speak the message In his
heart which was clamoring for utterance.
The princess was the first to break the
silence.
"I am happy tonight, Prince Augustus"
said she simply.
"I, too am overjoyed, your highness," the
prince assured her. It is night that should
have no ending"
"Why, prince" the princess wanted to
know.
Because" he answered fervently, having
entered paradise am loath to depart from it,"
Need your she asked demurely.
The prince caught his breath.
"Your highness cannot mean" he
began
But one thing" she declared.
Welcomes Her Fathers Enemy.
There was no misconstruing the royal dec
laration. A great light dawned upon the
prince whose father coveted the throne Of
Brunswick. For one feet moment he stood
before her motionless, unable to fully realize
the import of the princess challenge Then he
fell upon his knees at her side, seized her hand
and covered it with kisses. And the princess
made no effort to recover her hand She per
mtted it to remain the undisputed possession
of this son of the Duke of Cumberland. her
fathers enemy.
Rank and the political affairs Of nations
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are forgotten at such moments. The conquest
of power and intrigue are as naught to the
conquest of hearts. The princess, unmindful
of the fact that she was the emperor's only
daughter, with her free hand stroked the head
of the Duke of Cumberlands younger son.
The orchestra was playing an irresistible
waltz. The princess rose to her full height,
beaming joyously. She gently beckoned the
right prince to rise.
For third time that night royalty craned
its neck. 1t saw a princess of the blood
swaying across the ballroom floor held uunec-
essarily close in the embrace Of king in the
making.
The kaiser was In his study when a trans
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formed princess glided in and took posses
sion OF his knee. He Immediately forgot his 4
state of affairs and gave her his undivided
attention. Perhaps he had planned different
alliance for the fair Louisa match which
would further his cherished ambitions and
dreams still more than this unsought union
with the Duke of Cumberland. II so, he held
Ms counsel; the daughter whom he always
had looked upon as something more than hui
man should not know that her choice of a
husband was not altogether to her fathers
liking.
1t also may be that the kaiser welcomed
this opportunity of bringing together the
estranged family Of the Duke of Cumberland
and his own. That he sanctioned the union
is apparent, for the Princess Louise has made
the engagement public. Also, 1t Is said that