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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Warden Wells OF The Frankfort Peneten
tiary Emerges With Flying Colors
After An Investigation OF
Charges Preferred Against
Him.

In manuscript containing 46 type
written pages, R. L. White, former
Deputy Assistant Warden accuses
Warden Wells of improperly conduct
ing the affairs of the Reformatory at
Frankfort. The charges were handed
to Gov. McCreary, who promptly re-
ferred them to the State Prison Com
mission for investigation. The follow
ing report from that body thoroughly
exonerates Warden Wells, and gives
him in manner the justice which he
so SICILY deserves, that of being one OF
the most efficient and humane War
dens ever in charge of the peneten-
tiary at Frankfort. Following is the
report of the Prison Commission
THE Board of Prison Commission
ers, at their meeting to-day, took up
the charges brought by former Assist
ant Deputy Warden R. L. White
against Warden A. ]. G. Wells, of the
State Reformatory, and made a thor
ough investigation of every accusa-
ton. The affidavits of sixty-one
guards and prison officials were secur-
ed by the board, and, without excep-
ton, Whites charges were shown to
me false.
1.-THE members of the board have
been in close touch with affairs in the
State Reformatory and have had per-
sonal knowledge of Judge Wells work.
They were confirmed in their belief in
the warden's ability and integrity by
the practically unanimous sworn testi-
mony of the prison employees. Even
the convicts themselves have passed
resolutions denouncing White charges
as untrue, and EXPIRE ssing their affec-
ton for Judge Wells and their graft
tude to him for kind treatment.
1.-THE Board of Prison Commissioners
reiterate their faith in the character
and efficiency of Judge Wells. They
approve his intelligent management of
prison affairs. They have abundant
proof of his kindness and mercy. There
is not a scintilla of evidence that re-
fleets on his honesty. The charges
against him are malicious misrepres-
entations, and its author is unworthy
of belief"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
A New Veterinarian For Lancaster.

DIR. C. H. Tiffin of Center Colorado,
a Veterinarian, has located in Lancas-
ter for the practice of his profession
and for the present will have his Office
at w. B. Burton's stable. DIR. Tiffin
is practitioner of many years stand
ing, is graduate of the Cincinnati
College of Veterinary Medicine and
held the chair of Clinic Instructor IN
that institution. He formerly resided
in Hamilton o., where for many years
he was City Veterinarian. DR.. Tifin
comes highly recommended, both as a
gentleman and a practitioner. He
will move his family to Lancaster
early in the new year.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Prather-Creech.

Miss Emma Prather and Mr.. Charles
Creech were united in marriage by
Rev. Beagle at the Baptist parsonage
on Wednesday afternoon. The bride is
the daughter of Mr.. Samuel Prather
of Nina and the groom is the son of
Mr.. Silas Creech of the same place and
is popular young farmer. Both are
popular members of the society circles
in their locality. They will reside in
the home recently purchased by the
groom. midway between Nina and
Hackley.
The Record joins their numerous
friends in we'll wishes and congratula-
tiOns
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
viii Work Christmas Day.

The rural route carriers will cover
their routes on Christmas the same as
other days. This is supposedly for the
purpose of avoiding the congestion in
cident to the visit of "Old Santa.
This is the only holiday in the year
which they do not get. The postoffice
will observe holiday hours.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Our Hurry Up Sale.

Will close Wednesday night Deem
Der oath, $5O2. so in premiums to be
given away December oath, at 2:3O
O'Clock. Each and every one are
valuable, ticket with each dollar
spent with US. H. Logan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Terrill will Doubtless Success Himself.

Hon. Stanley Reed of Mason county
has withdrawn from the race for the
Speakership of the KY House of Rep
resentatives, and Hon. Claude Terrill
will doubtless be renominated and op-
position is improbable. There is no
outlook for any dIssension in the COM
ing session and it is hoped and expect
ed that much business will be transact
ed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
A Young Hustler.

Mr.. BILLY" Miller. of the Lancaster
Record, was here Friday doing some
evangelizing for his good paper. Mr..
Miller is an energetic, trustworthy
young man and making good for his
employers. Messenger.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
For Sale.

My mothers household furniture,
including parlor set. new cooking stove
and all kitchen utensils, iron bed, din
ing table, heating stove, carpets, and
many other articles. Must be disposed
of by January LIST. Will sell at a bar
gain.
Phone 1863 F. Mrs. Bright Herring.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Hauling Water For Light Plant.

The proprietors of the Lancaster
Electric Light Plant are hauling water
to Lancaster by rail in order to keep
the plant in operation. They have rent
ed two large oil tanks from the Stan
dard Oil Co and the L & N R. R. brings
them tank each day. The tanks hold
about 5000 gallons.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Give Us A Call.

Next Monday is County Court day.
Come IN and give US Christmas call,
if you owe US, make US an Xmas pre-
sent of the amount. If you do not owe
make yourself Xmas presenl of a
yeaIs subscription to the Record.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
Bank Stock For Sale.

l will offer for sale to the highest
bidder before the court house door at
2 o'clock P. M. on next county court
day, Monday Dec. % 1918, three shares
of stock in the Citizens National Bank
of Lancaster KY.
Joseph L. Francis.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

See the Beautiful Doll that will be
given away free to the little girl who
sells the greatest number of tickets to
the Home Talent Play, Opera House
Monday night.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Last week was another hog killing
time. Hope we do not hear the
general cry of spoiled meat, as was
the case after the first killing.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
A Plain Business Proposition.

We are overstocked, and must sell
our merchandise regardless of cost.
Each dollar spent with US gives you a
chance at our large premium list.
Hurry H. T. Logan.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

Buy a ticket to the Home Talent
Play, Opera House Monday night,
from one of the children and help some
little girl win beautiful doll.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19
See The Diamond Ring.

On display at Morrow & McRoberts
to be given away by H. T. Logan. De-
cember the oath, 1918.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

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

You will see some fine shows at
Opera House, don't miss them.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-12-19

entered at the Post Office in Lancaster, KY,
as second-Class Mail Matter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
is KNOCKED DOWN
BY AMOTORCYCLE
Albert Olson Has Five Ribs
Broken and Rider Fares
but Little Better.

Hurryilg 70 catch a street car, AL
bert Olson, 1920 Sixteenth street. step
ped directly in front of speeding mo
torcycle al 100 last evening and was
knocked down and badly injured. w
c. Davis. 1902 Second avenue. owner
of the motorcycle. was Knocked un-
conscious. while l.. c. Morton, riding
with him on the rear seat. ESCAPED
with slight bruises. The accident oc
Cured at Sixth avenue and Fifteenth
street.
Olsen. who IS employed as bartender
at the saloon OF Oscar Carlson on Fiji
teenth street. suffered the fracture of
FIVE ribs. He was carried TO the Office
of physician and later was taken
home. He sustained other injuries of
a less serious nature. The machine
PASSED over his body and wound up
by colliding with the curb Davis was
able to stop the engine and then lapsed
into unconsciousness. He suffered con-
cussion of the brain. but is not badly
injured.
Davis and Morton are employees of
the Central Union Telephone company
and both recently came here from
Terre Hsute
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
URGE LOCAL man
FOR HIGH OFFICE
Dozen Delegates Go From Mo-
line to Attend Belgian
American Convention.

Twelve delegates leave Moline this
evening to attend the national conven-
ton of the Belgian-Amer3can Alliance
to be held at Rochester, y. Y, opening
Monday. They will be headed by Ed
ward Coryn, one of the organizers of
the body, and made honorary president
during his lifetime in return for his
services. The Alliance was formed in
this city and its headquarters are here.
Moline delegates viii work for the re-
election of CASTOR Veys as secretary
and of Arthur Wander Vennett, the
present treasurer, as president. Both
are Moline men. Next years meet
ing will go to either Chicago or Kan
sas City.
The three local men who are nation.
al officers will be in the party leaving
tonight and the local Alliance vii
send Edward Andres, Eli Meersman
( Odiel Carton. Emil Welvaert, Sera
phien DeBTouwer and Joseph Var
Lancke. Jerome Vepas. August Schat
terman and Louis Dhondt go as repre-
/ sentatives of the Belgian Working
mems association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
REOPEN CONTEST
ON BRIDGE SITE
Supervisors Will Investigate
Relative Merits of Colona
and Cleveland.
FOR ROCK RIVER CROSSING
Will Go by Auto Some Day Next Week
to Look Over Ground and
Hear Arguments.

Opponents to the Celona site for the
proposed bridge across Rock river
have succeeded in haying the contro-
versy recpened Arguments recently
advanced in favor OF the Cleveland
site have mcved the 10 Moline super
visors to decide to take an auto trip
to go oTer the ground. This will be
done next week They will be accom-
panied b. the TWO supervisors of
Hampton, the member of the board
frCm South Moline, members of the
bridge committee of the Greater Mo
line committe, and representatives OF
the press.
After a detailed inspection of the
two sites those making up the party
will be asked to state their views for
the benefit of the supervisors.
WOULD COST LESS.
l. is claimed that the movement in
favor of Cleveland is growing in
weight, Notwithstanding it had been
supposed that the question of location
had been settled long ago in favor OF
Colola. The former site offers the ad
vantage of cheapness ana the question
new appears TO be whether the saving
would be sufficient to Offset what Is
generally regarded as a sacrifice Of
convenience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
EXAMS FOR PLACE
BEING PLANNED
Applicants for Superintendent
of Highways Must Pass
Test-Law Received.

County Clerk Henry B. Hubbard this
morning received a COPY CT the new
state law, but recently passed, which
creates the office of county superin-
tendent of highways. Applicants are
required to pass examinations which
will be held at the following places:
Chicago, Dixon. Peoria, Springfield,
Champaign, East ST. Louis, Olney and
Carbondale The date set for the ex-
aminations is Oct. IS, 1913 1t is nee
essary that the date for the examina-
lions be postponed until some time
subsequent to Oct. l, within which to
nominate candidates who are to take
the examination for county superin-
tendents of highways All county
clerks will be notified later of the
exact room and building in which ex-
animation will be held
! Rock Island county comes under the
| second group. including all over 10000
population and under 100000. The sub.
jects and weights are as follows
Training and experience, 4; technical,
?; practical, 312; specifications, Y;
making a total of 10.
Candidates shall have had technical
training preferably in some engineer
ing school of high standing and shall
have at least five years practical ex
perience in engineering work, but pre-
ferably in road and pavement work
concrete bridge and culvert construc
ton, including the design and super
vision of the various classes of work
In the examination questions will in
clude descriptions of various types OF
roads and pavements, methods of con
struction involving questions to bria.
out the various features of practica
construction of roads and bridges. Can
didates shall also be resuired to draw
up partial specification for some fea
ture of road and bridge construction
and also to interpret a given clause
from some specification
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
DEMAND
BETTER STREETS
Southeast Bluff Improvement
Association Holds Meeting
to Frame Protest.

Protest and publicity are the means
by which residents of the southeast
ern part of the city plan to combat
conditions which they believe are
holding back the development of their
neighborhood. The protests are to be
directed TO the city commission. board
OF local improvements and Greater
Moline committee, and the publicity
campaign will be waged through the
newspapers
AT a meeting Of the Southeast Bluff
Improvement association Wednesday
evening at Help chapel. 40 members
voiced their dissatisfaction with con-
ditions and named a committee to
draw up resolutions and place them in
the hands of those to whom their ap-
peal is to be directed. Members of
this committee are H. s. Dickinson. II.
A. Whittemore, William Carstens,
Chap Church, Walter Peterson and w.
S. McClurg.
Neglect Of streets and sidewalks is
the principal indictment against tae
city authorities brought by those who
expressed themselves at the meeting.
at present they claim requests for
side"alaG hare been ignored, one sec
ton CT walk on ELEVENTH and a half
. avenue between Twenty-fifth and
Tventy-ninth streets being especially
necessary. At present Twenty-seventh
street Is the main thoroughfare.
Though Twenty-dfth street is paved,
complaint Is made that it has never
! been cleaned and several inches OF
dirt coTeT the roadway. There are few
houses on this street and such walks
as there are are neglected. Weeds
grow up and overhang them so that il
is nearly impossible to use them, es
pecially efter a rain or when the dew
is on. Crossings are nearly impassa
5le when 1t is muddy.
Residents of the community want
side-slks built and streets opened
improved and kept in condition. This
/ is demanded for starter. Other bet
torments will be advocated later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
BENEFITS BODY
FOUND IN RIVER
Coroner's Jury Decides That
East Moline Man Met Death
Accidentally.

After ? search Of two days the body
c! Harry Bennett, WHO was drowned
in the Mississippi river at the foot OF
ScTon.h stree, East Moline, was four
ut 10 o'clock this morning. Car.
Erickson brought the remains to the
surface, An inquest was held at the
SChaefer undertaking rooms in charge
Of Police Magistrate Frank Gus-afson,
who acted in tle absence of Coroner
Meyer. The verdict was accidental
drowning.
William Rathbun was the principal
witness. He testified tina. he was al
work On the river bank at the time OF
the accident and saw the unfortunate
man after ne had fallen ito the river
He put out in boat but was unable to
find any race Of him. The water. he
said was only six or seven feet deer
where the man went down. The
body was taken out fa-.ser down
stream,
Search for the -emains was prose
cuted by members o. the Carpenters
union. of witch Bennett: was a mem
be-, The widow a1d four children sur
VIC, The body win be sent to Joliet
CT to Brimf!old. H.. for burial
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
PROGRAM READY
FOR RECEPTION
Buttons Admit Wearers to Re
ception Marking Close of
Factory League.

Attendance at the reception for the
players and officers of the factory
baseball league at the Y. NJ. c. A.
gymnasium Friday evening will be linn
tied to those having buttons. The but
tons are being distributed by the Off
GERS of the organization. Considerable
interest is being taken in the program,
which has been devised to mark the
close of the first season and the for
NAL presentation of the pennant and
trophy to the winner, the Marseilles
team.
From to 9 O'Clock there will be a
reception, the orchestra playing during
this period At 8 o'clock the follow
ing program will begin, +. E. Pierson,
retiring president, presiding:
THE City's Relationship to the Fac,
tory Baseball League''-Mayor NJ. R,
Carlson.
National Association of Minor
Leagues '-President NJ. II. Sexton.
Music-Orchestra
The Experience of a Major League
Pitcher"-"Doc" White, Chicago White
Sox
Music-Orchestra
Introduction of officers and remarks
by incoming president.
Presentation of pennant and trophy
cup to champions of league-President
| F. E. Pierson.
RESPONSE arseilles team.
Hot Time in Old Town'-Orchestra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
SCHOOL MERCER
WILL Be FOUGHT
Quo Warranto Proceedings by
Old Watertown Beard
Against New Officers.
CITED TO APPEAR SEPT. 8
Propose to Determine if Authority for
Action by Superintendent
Was Sufficient.

Merging of the East Moline and
Watertown school districts under pro-
ceedings instituted by County Super.
intendent 5. J. Ferguson will be fought
in the courts For some time it has
been reported that such action would
be taken by members of the old
Watertown school board who were de-
prived of Office by the proceeding.
Now the members of the new board
have been summoned TO appear in cir.
cult court Wednesday, Sept 3, to show
by what right they have taken charge
Of school affairs in Watertcwn.
Members of the new board are
George w Dick. president; Mrs. Grant
Fair. secretary: Mrs. S. A. Cartwright,
A. B. Dietrich, George s. Schilling,
Joseph Dale and d. B. Ellis. Members
of the old Watertown board making a
fight for the retention of their seats
are Dan McNeal, Joseph Geisler, Henry
c. McNeal and Fred Wenke.
PEOPLE VOTED FOR 1T.
When the districts were consolidated
a month ago the proposition carried
by large majority, Watertown resi-
dents generally voting in favor of it
The quo warranto proceedings were
filed this morning in circuit court b,
Searle & Marshall and States Attor
ney F. E. Thompson The matter viii
be taken up at the September term.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
NO CAME BOOKED
With ISLANDERS
Athletic Director Fairchild of
High School Says It Is
- Impossible.
BOARDS HAVE NOT ACTED
Even If The Ban Were Lifted
Schedules as Now Arranged
Would Interfere.
BOARDS HAVE NOT ACTED

According to the statement of Ray
mond W. Fairchild, instructor in geolo-
gy and director of athletics at the Mo-
line high school, there are but three
games definitely booked for the foot
ball eleven. These are with East Au-
rora at Aurora Oct. 81, with Danville
at Danville Nov. s, and with Davenport
at Davenport Thanksgiving day.
mo date has been arranged with
Rock Island high school and none can
be-" he said. The schedules of the
two schools prohibits, even if the way
were otherwise open, which is not the
case Moline's only open date is Nov.
Is, when Rock Island plays at Rock
ford, the game being the second one in
a two-year contract. Rock Islands
open date is Nov 9, when Moline goes
| to Danville under an arrangement
identical with that between Rock Is
| land and Rockford.
Authorities of the two high schools
| have no power to resume athletic re-
| lations, which were severed two years
ago by action of the boards of educa'
ton. No football games can be book
| ed till the ban is lifted by those who
imposed it. 1t is scarcely proper for
high school pupils or teachers to even
go so far as to bring the matter ur
before the boards. The initiative
| should come from other quarters
| COACH SOON HERE.
Coach William Burroughs is expect
| ed here before the end of the week.
! Practice, however, will not start til
! about two weeks after school con
venes. There will be no alumni game
the first regular contest being played
Sept. 81, when some team from Iowa
either West Liberty or Muscatine, is
expeced to come here. Aledo proba
bly, will come here Oct. Il. Monmouth
and Galesburg are both expected tc
play here during the season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
POLICE ESCORT
NOT FURNISHED
Request of Desaulniers Print
ing Company is Turned
Down by City.
COURSE NOT WARRANTED
Commissioner Eastman Declares That
There Has Been No Violence
And No Threats.

Until such time as a display of au-
thority is deemed necessary, the poll e
force VIII NOT cooperate with the De
saClniers Printing company officers in
their efforts to import nonunion men
with view of permanently filling the
place of pressmen and binders who
quit work because of refusal on the
part Of the firm TO recognize the union.
This is the gist of the reply made
Wednesday afternoon by r l.. East
man. commissioner OF public health
GrIh safe.y, 10 a request fer detail VI
fmen or of special officers TO act IS
tcscort for the nonunion men the firm
Proposes TO bring here from Chicago.
MIR. Eastman's answer was couched IN
the following language:
your request that you be Jiermitted
20 deputize some one who shall be
given special police powers by the
city TO act as an escort for the men
brought here from Chicago TO take the
place OF the striking pressmen for the
purpose Of accompanying them between
printing office and the hotel and also
70 conduct them from the depot to the
Irant upon their arrival in the city,
has been considered by me.
wish TO advise that the city OF No
line does not wish TO give police pow
ers to and assume responsibility for
the acts Of any person to be used for
this purpose As understand ii, there
has been no oy II act on the part OF
the striking pressmen. there have been
no threats made, no disturbance OF
any kind, and IN the absence of this
no action is necessary by this depart
ment"
MEN RESENT INFERENCE.
Charles Reagan, secretary OF the
rressmon's union discussing the appli
cation for a police guard. said:
This Is not fair to the men. We
have committed no violence and
threatened nobody. Our pickets have
kept the best Of order. being especi
ally instructed 20 avoid boisterous con
duct and interfering with people pass
ing where they are stationed. They
have not even argued with men whC
Nahf H'rt W M tl"II pid'ee' II nd'
not been necessa ry SO far. a mere
statement OF the facts has beer
sufficient 20 induce the newcomer q
reconsider any plans he may have haC
20 accer employment. The men VII,
are out are not thugs and they resen
being placed in the light Of law-break
ers"
A report having been circulated tha
c. L. Desauluiers. president of IN
company. who went to Chicago wed
nesdsy, would be back on the
o'clock G.. r. I. g. p train with larg
party Of nonunion men. a number O
the pressmen were AZ the depot Nj
Desaulniers, however. was not on tn
train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-28
CARNEGIE PEACE
Home DEDICATED
Notable Gathering of Diplomats
Present at The Hague
fn1. Ceramnnies
for Ceremonies.

The Hague, Holland. Aug. 2s.-The
capitol was gaily decorated today in
honor of ceremonies incident to the
dedication of the palace of peace, An.
drew Carnegies magnificent gift as
home for permanent court of arbitra-
ton. Many notable men, principally
diplomatists, were here to attend the
ceremonies. Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie
were in attendance.
A garden party has been arranged
for tomorrow to which 1000 invita-
tons have been extended. At this re-
ception the British minister will UNI
veil statue of Edward VIII, and Car
negie will unveil statue of Sir Ran
dali Cremer, a great peace advocate.
The acceptance of the building by
Minister of Foreign Affairs Swinderton
of the diplomatic corps was HIS last Of
fetal act.