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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
The Record Now Being Printed On Our
Big New Miehle Press.

Our new quarters in the Thomp-
son block are not yet entirely
ready for occupancy. However the
big new Miehle cylinder press is
in plcae and is running in apple
pie order, and both this and last weeks
issue were printed on it. How do you
like it? From this time the new press
will be used for the publication of the
| Record and our readers NAV expect a
clearer, brighter paper than ever be-
fore. Our foreman. Mr.. l.. N. Miller,
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ed the intricacies of the new machinery,
and we are pretty certain not to be
troubled with the break downs and
other mishaps which have beset US in
the past, causing us no end of annoy
ance and delay.
We expect during the year 1914 to do
just exactly what we have heretofore
said we would endeavor to do, namely,
give to our patrons the best newspaper
ever published in Lancaster. In order
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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Crap Game Raided.

Chief Heron raided crap game On
the Chute last week and lanes Adams,
Fred Emerson, Fatty Anderson, Frank
Anderson, Glib Perkins, Geo Figg and
Allen Stewart, all coIored, were Caught
with the goods on them" and were
brought before Judge Harris and fined
$50. each with the exception of Adams
who succeeded in making his getaway.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
One Day Early Next Week.

1t seems that all the holidays of the
year fall on Thursday this year, and
in order to allow the Record force to
enjoy their short but we'll earned va
cation it becomes necessary for US to go
to press a day earlier than usual. Next
week, Christmas week, we will be glad
if our correspondents will have their
letters in not later than Monday after
noon, and we will also request that
our advertisers give US copy for chang
es at the earliest possible moment.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Judge Ford Ties Nuptial Knot.

On Monday at the court house Judge
A. D. Ford in a very impressive man.
ner said the words which made James
H. Pointer and Sarah E. Speaks man
and wife. The groom is As years of
age and is a farmer of the Buena
Vista section, the bride is 81 and re-
sides in Conway, Rockcastle county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Mail Your Xmas Packages Early.

A great rush is anticipated by the
post office authorities this year, and if
you would have your offering reach a
distant friend by Xmas, mail it early"
Tie your packages carefully and
securely, direct plainly and see that
the address of the sender is in the up-
per left hand corner.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Address Plainly.

Address the box plainly, so there can
be no danger of its going astray. Print
ing is better than script. Unless some
dreadful catastrophe happens, the gift
is sure to reach its destination in per-
feet condition,
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Big Policy.

Mr.. Ed Gaines. the hustling insur-
ance man, of Lancaster, was in this
city on business yesterday. While here
he sold $50, 200 fire insurance policy.
Advocate.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

The tobacco markets were "off" a
little last week. This is usually the
case just preceding the holidays and
the fellow who rushes his crop to mar
ket to get Christmas money usual
ly gets it at sacrifice
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

If you are tired after a hard days
work come to the opera house, and see
the high class pictures and other at
fractions, it will rest your mind and
body.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

You really ought to do your Christ
mas shopping early. You owe it to
tired clerks and delivery boys, and you
also owe it to yourself and to those for
whom the presents are intended.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry.

Twelve valuable premiums to be
given away free December oath, at
2:30. A ticket with each dollar pur-
chased. H. T. Logan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Prof. Ben Evans held the lucky
coupon which drew the turkey at the
Opera House last Friday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Secure your ticket for the Home Tai
ent Play, Monday night Dec. 22nd. 35c
down stairs, 25cts up stairs children
Is cents.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

One pair of Roll Paper Portiers, for
sale. Apply to Miss Lena Bright or
Anne Reid.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Our foreman L. N. Miller has taken
the fiat over DIR. Kinnaird's Office until
he can build in the spring.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

The Baptist Ladies Aid Society will
have Bazaar and Exchange in Judge
Harris office Saturday December Goth.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Pay your account and get tickets OF
our drawing. H. 7. Logan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Carlton Elkin entered on his duties
as carrier on Rural Route 10. Tues
day morning.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

There will be Xmas tree at New
Antioch church Dec. oath at 2::30 P. M.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Mail your Xmas presents this week
intended for friends at distance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Notice.

All the Banks will be closed January
1st 1914.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Have You Bought Your Christmas
Presents?
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Last Notice To Tax Payers.

Under the new Revenue law | will
be compelled to advertise your property
for sale if taxes are not paid at once.
This means you.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Next week is Christmas.

Hang up the babys stocking.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Respectfully
G. 7. Ballard.
Sheriff of Garrard county. 12-l9-tf.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Is cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
HOnors for Actors


England is ahead of us in honoring it's
actors, perhaps for tine reason that in the
bestowal of titles she has a convenient
means OF recognizing the deserts OF those
who exemplify the best traditions OF
the stage America can do little more
III the way of rewardng their efforts than
confer popular approval upon them
Booth, Mansfield and others have been as
worthy of distinction as Sir Henry Irvine.
or Sir jonathan Forbes Robertson, but
pubic applause ands-a good share OF
wealth from box office receipts have been
practically their only recompense.
The honorary educational degree is
however, open to bestowal upon such 81 :
nave been conspicious1y identified with
the intellectual life of the stage. In the
case of E. II. Sothern, who has been sin
gled out for this distinction by George
washington university 1t Is well nerited.
Apart from his studies, Sothern has
stood year after year for the interpreta-
tion of the classic in stage are In ar
cofoance With its hest traditions. nm
moved by the avalanche of problem PLAYS
musical comedies and studies in debauch-
cry winch nave seemed to open a shorter
road TO material success. He has abun-
dantly proved that shakespeare pavs
when well done" but 1t has required both
courage and devotion to make the dem
onstration effective. This season the
Shakespearean revival is the talk of the
Ioyers, and the way has been paved for
IL by few resolute actors and actresses
OIL whom Sothern is a shining exampe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
The Other Mans Fault

The newly published life of Lord North
contains many stories Of that statesman's
powers of sleep. He was bassed or af-
filcted, with an infinite capacity for
sleep, and he was generally sunk in
profound slumber-or, at the least, half
asleep-whie on the treasury bench in
the House of Commons" says pearson's
Weekly.
In one one exciting debate, an angry
member, who in a speech demanded Lord
Norths Impeachment and execution, pro-
tested against the minister's slumber.
Lord North reused himself to reply.
why" he asked, should | be denied
the solaee allowed to every criminal on
TIE eve of execution?' Then as an after
thought, he added, Anyway, the honor
able member who has reproached me for
being asleep has been making a very
lengthy speech, so he has the least right
to complaint
on at least one occasion Lord North
was not asleep.
A long winded speaker who was attack
ing him exclaimed: Even now. when
voices of warning and protestation are
raised against him, the noble lord is
asleep"
Il wish to heaven I wercl' North an
swered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
Easier To Write IL

Prior to the epoch-malxing moment
when his love triumphed over his native
bashfulpess youn Mr.. Askam would have
maintained against any odds that the
hardest thing in life was to propose TO
the girl you worshipped says Tit Bits
Afterwards however, be decided that the
proposal was simply childs play, COM
pared to asking the consent of his faith
er-1n-law elect although that estimahle
old gentleman was a great friend
Flushed with success with the daugh-
ter, he felt filled with the spirit Of a hun
dred conquerors, and recl1lessly insisted
upon seeing the father at once But upon
reaching the library the spirit of the
hundred conquerors suddenly evaporated
and left him with pale face and trem-
bling knees and chaotic mind
1-er-er-- he stammered insufh-
GENTLY.
Indeed" observed the old gentleman,
ehuckling. Then you're no more than
human"
''Ah, ha' gasped Mr.. Askam, hysteri-
cally pretendink a hlarity he was far.
far from feeling
How is your mother?" asked the old
gentleman, after an awkward pause.
with the kindly intention of setting his
caller at rest.
Il love her. II passionately adore
her. She-she has promised to marry
me If you consent" announced Mr. As
KAN, in wild burst of eloquence.
What! Your mother?' cried the old
gentleman. aghast
mo, no." explained the thoroughly con-
fused Mr., Askam. Yours"
My mother! Are you crazy?" demand
ed the old gentleman. excitedly.
81 shall be in minute" moaned the
wretched Mr. Askam. Sir" he contin-
ued the words falling slowly and cau-
tiously from his agitated lipe "I--eame
thereto ask-your-consert-to marry
me-"
'Eh2" cried the old gentleman.
IH write it," shouted the unhappy
Mr.. Askam struck by a happy thought
as he burst madly out of the room. And
In that way matters we're at last straight
ened to eNeryone,s satisfaction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
DECLINE IN WHEAT
WAS NOT LASTING
Selling Pressure Does Not
Seriously Affect the
Market

Chicago December 27.-Selling pres
sure due to continued favorable wealth
er throughout the winter crop belt
failed to cause a lasting decline today
in wheat The market wound up firm
at the same as last night to 1sc off.
other speculative articles all showed
a net decline, corn ss a &c, oats q %
1ac, and provisions DC to ~ @221sc.
Wheat bears found it next to i'm
possible to break prices more than a
trifle below soc for May. Resting or
ders to buy at any further setback
held the market stubbornly, notwith
standing reports that Russia as well
as the United States was now well pro-
tected with snow. Cable dispatches
telling of increased offerings of new
wheat from south of the equator We're
also without result despite pronounced
weakness at Buenos Aires.
Diminishing receipts of wheat north
acy of the bulls. On each side of the
Canadian border arrivals totalled only
about half those of one year ago.
Quotations hardened noticeably after
kilograms came from Minneapolis say
ing that a still greater lessening of
supplies might be expected as many
more country elevators than usual
would be closed January l.
Corn today went below any price
touched here since october. The mar
lket was heavy from the first With
the stock here amounting to 77,000,-
600 bushels and piling up fast the en-
tire trade seemed bent upon a switch
to the selling side. Demand was checked
by the difficulty of getting any addi-
tional grain into store in time for de-
livery on December contracts
Business in oats gained in volume but
prices gave way with corn. Many spec
ulators bought corn against the sale of
oats.
Discouraged holders let go of provi-
sions freely. The sellers were chiefly
dealers who had been spectators in
coarse grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New Ork, December 21.--( (SpeclaI)
The market showed a decided improve
ment in tone due to the hopefulness
in financial circles and to the belief
that business will be relieved from
the recent uncertainty and be allowed
to adjust itself to the new conditions.
A greater confidence in general trade
is reported and good hope for the com
ing year. This sentiment brought COW
ering orders to our market; started
a good advance, and the close was at
the highest figures of the day. With
the opening of Liverpool on Monday a
steadier tone is expected. 1t is rumorcd
that the ginning figures hereafter will
be small, bearing out the crop esti-
mates of 1fA millions. The market
lacked feature beyond the better feel
ing, the covering demand and the lack
of sellers though at the higher prices
offerings increased. With the issuing
of notices on Tuesday heavy tenders
are expected but will be cared for The
demand today has been from the south
and Liverpool and from Wall street
sources.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
Live Stock Market

Chicago, December 9.-Hogs: Receipts,
10000; market strong; average shade
higher, others unchanged. Bulk, $1,000
7.9O; light, 81 .5O@7 So; mixed, S.6oq7 95;
heavy, s7.6O@s; rough, S7.6oa7.7o; pigs,
Sc. .500D7.5O.
Cattle: Receipts, 800; market slow and
steady. Beeves, s6.75Gl9 20: Texas steers,
81. .S5aD7 30; western steers. &C. 15d7 .s5; stock
ers, $5q7 .55 cows and heifers, s3.50@S. &C.
calves. s7@11.
sheep: Receipts, 1900; market steady
Native, S4.6096 western, $4.60@6; year.
lings, IS 70a7; lambs, native, s6.6OqS. 25;
western, Sc. 60QS.25.
Kansas City, December 27-Hogs: Re-
ceipts, 1900; market steady, 8 cents low
er. Bulk. s76o@7. so; heavy, S.75@7 so:
packers and butchers. s7.65@7.s0; light.
S7.55G7 so; pigs, s6.75@7. 25.
Cattle and sheep unchanged; quotations
of day remaining unchanged.
ST. Louis, December 27.-Hogs: Receipts
4500 market lower. Pigs and lights, $3.50
as; good heavy, s7.95Grs.1 10.
Cattle: Receipts, 1850. including 200 Tex
ans; market steady. Native beef steers,
81 .50G9. 10; cows and heifers, 4.27dS 80:
Texas and Indian steers, $575M7: cows
and heifers, s4@6; native calves. SEAL.
Sheep: Receipts, 100; market steady.
Native muttons, s3.75@5; lambs, s5.25
@S.25
Louisville, Ky, December 27.-Cattle:
Receipts. 50; market slow; 81 .50dS.
Hogs: Receipts, 400; market steady to
10915c higher; s4.5o4S. 10.
Sheep: Receipts, 20; market steady.
Lambs, &c decline: sheep, 21ac decline.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
More Statues for India

From the Nottingham Guardian,
II British prestige in India depends cn
the number Of statues erected in honor
or Britain's great men-a hypothesis. by
the way, which is open to considerable
doubt-it ought to stand high in 1911.
Early IN the new year three new statues
VIII reach India: One of General Sir Alex
ander Taylor destined for Delhi, and an
other of Lord Kitchener of Calcutta, and
a third of King Edward VII for Rangoor.
The one of Lord Kitchener is n colos-
sal equestrian statue by Sidney March.
and is to be set mp in Calcutta. that Is,
If 1t ever gets there, for so far his lord
ship and his charger have shown a dis
tinct disinclination for the trip AT first
they refused to be taken to the docks.
and all the Kings horses and all the
Kings men couldn't get them there.
Eventually they consented to embark lust
before the date of sailing, though whether
recourse was had to Noah's traditional
plan for getting the donkey to enter the
ark did not transpire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
MARKET UNUSUALLY
ACTIVE ON SATURDAY
Prices Advance Rather
Sharply on Covering and
Fresh Buying

New York, December 27.--The cotton
market was more than ordinarily ae-
tive for a Saturday and prices ad-
vanced rather sharply on covering and
fresh buying which was accompanied
by predictions of very small ginning
returns for the present period. Clos
ing prices were very steady and from
IL to Is points net higher. A few over
night selling orders caused opening ir-
regularity. But after starting steady at
a decline of points to an advance of
points, the market quickly firmed up
and during the first few minutes sold
about 8 to II points net higher. Real
izing was sufficiently active to cause
reactions of or points during the
middle of the morning. but the mar
and made new high ground for the
day on the late trading on an active
demand from Wall street, and other
local southern sources.
There was considerable buying of
January and March by leading today S
interest and while most of the support
was attributed to covering of shorts or
the operations of reactionists, the talk
around the ring reflected rather a more
favorable sentiment among some of the
local brokers. This seemed to be based
upon an idea that recent dras site liqui-
dation had left the market In a strong
er technical position. There We're also
numerous reports from the south claim
ing that very little cotton remained TO
be picked or ginned, and part of the
demand may have been in anticipation
of bullish private ginning returns next
week.
on the other hand, the falling off In
the amount of cotton on ship board
awaiting clearance, appeared to em-
phasize reports of depression in tho
ocean freight circles, and some of the
local statisticians are talking a sharp
falling off in spinners' takings within
the next few weeks.
Nav York Cation Eutures
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
New York Cotton Futures
Port Cotton Movement

Galveston: Steady; middlng, 12%c; net
receipts, 6S14 gross receipts, 6Sl4; sales,
900. stock, 230,950; coastwise, 11S9.
New Orleans: Steady; middling
II 11-16c; net receipts, 95l1; gross receipts,
9541; sales, 665; stock, 2SS, i09 continent,
5S24 coastwise, $50.
Mobile: Steady; middling, u 7-16c; net
receipts 29S2; gross receipts, 29s2; stock,
81 ,453; coastwise, 25
Savannah: Steady; middling, u 7-16c; /;
net receipts, 1853; gross receipts, 1868;
sal les, 1900; stock, 165, ,)55; coastwise, 900.
Charleston: Quiet middling, 12c; net
receipts, 51S; gross receipts, SIS; sales, i;
stock, 72, 466; coastwise, 29l.
Wilnington Nominal; net receipts, 925;
gross receipts, 925; stock, S3,019.
Norfolk: Steady: niddling, 12Ac; net
receipts 1922; gross receipts, 1922; sales,
1867; stock, 63, 140; Great Britain, 1883;
eoastwise, 1880.
Baltimore: Nominal; middling, 12ssc;
stoch, S572.
New York: Quiet; niddling, 12.60c;
ret receipts, $780, gross receipts, 6346;
stock, 9l,546; coastwise, 3012.
Boston,: Quiet; middlinS, 1850; gross
receipts, 457; stock, 1896.
Philadelphia: Steady; mddling, R.S5c;
gross receipts, 100; stock, 1925.
Texas City: Net receipts, 1885; gross re-
ceipts. 1885; stock, 1885,
Brunswick: Stock, 1857; continent
1o,064
Aransas Pass: Net receipts, 1o4; gross
receipts, 104; stock, 1888.
Jacksonvile: Net receipts, 1900; gross
receipts, 1900; stock, 2600; ooa stwise, 1645
Total today at all ports: Net, A,S10;
Great Britain, 1888; continent. $685. stock,
061, TAG.
Consolidated at all ports; Net, A,Sl0;
Great Britain, 1888; continent, 26,099.
Total since September l at all ports:
Net 6665, ,6i2: Great Britain, 1882, 740;
France, 752193; continent. 2,23S,7lS; Japan,
1939O0; Mexico, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
Unintentional Frankness

The bishop of London recently told a
story of visit he paid to Buckingham
palace to see King Edward, says Pear
sons Weekly.
AS he was going in be passed the late
Lord Salisbury coming out, but the states
mar did not seem oknow him.
In the course of conversation he men,
toned the meeting of King EDWARD.
"Oh, Lord Salisbury never recognizes
any body" replied the King. and going to
a bureau he took out new photograph
of himself and handed 1t to TIE bishop.
"What do you think of that?" he asked.
"a very excellent likeness, sir," replied
the bishop.
s'Well," said the King, when 1 showed
1t to Salisbury he looked hard at it for
a minute and then said:
:" Poor Butler! I wonder if he is really
as stupid as he looks!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-12-28
STOCK MARKET
HOLDS Up WELL
President Wilson's Talk
Upon Signing of Cur
rency Bill Helps

New York, December 27.-The stock
market gave a striking demonstration
of sustained strength this week. As
the preceding depression In stocks her
aided contraction in trade the present
revival arouses hopes Of Improvement
In business conditions.
President Wilson's remarks on sign
Ing the currency bill and his letter
on the American Telephone agreement
gave the financial world distinct en-
eouragement. Rumors of compromises
of antitrust suits figures in the stock
market speculation. Voluntary conf
pliance by corporations with the gov
ernments requirements is giving
strength to the market where threat
ening reforms of the same terms for
merly weakened IL.
Prospect of Improvement In the
money and investments markets Is n
strong underlying factor. A sharp re-
eovery in British consols Is a symptom.
Paris expects the governments per-
mission to fund bankers loans to the
Balkans and looks for resulting relief
from tension. Anxiety over yearly set
tlement has passed. The financial world
accepts the new currency act with con-
fldence. Relief from periodical deple-
ton Of reserves and increase of credit
facilities are looked for. This countrys s
strong position in international ex-
change is favorite element.
Meanwhile holiday shutdowns or Iron
and steel works are on an unprece-
dented scale. November net earnings of
railroads disclose heavy shrinkage, Idle
freight cars are piling up and current
traffic still shows severe loss In ton
mage. Nevertheless. drafts upon stocks
n hnt fnI,1 4
steel and copper are reported. Cambria.
steel for the first time declared an
extra dividend and Central Leather an
initial dividend on the common stock