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The Washington times., 1914-09-09
TALE OF AIR FIGHT
READS LIKE Fiction
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were so high the rifle did not reach US.
"On this trip to locate the enemy
We few directly south from Mons fol-
lowing a broad and plainly mark ed
road. En- route we passed over the
edge of a magnificent forest In which
more than 10000 inha abitants OF the
surrounding country had taken
refuge. After flying for more than
English headquarters and l was able
to locate the positions of the COM
mander-in-chief and his STAFF.
We accurately mapped this position
and then swept across the French
position. paying especial attention to
the locations of their artillery much
OF which was masked in pieces OF
woods and behind buildings and hedges.
Lieutenant Won Heidsen made rough
sketches OF every thing. I was intently
lieutenant pressed my arm. He pointed
upward. At that time we were nearly
5000 feet in the air. I looked in the di-
rection in which he was pointing. and
there, fully 1.0O0 feet higher than We
were. and coming at full speed directly
toward us. was a big Bristol bipIane.
1T was evident from the start that
he was far speedier than we were.
tried TO climb upward. realizing that
when he got over me. he would drop
pieces But the effort was vain. The
Bristol held me for speed. I could not
get on level with him.
Directly Overhead.
soon the Bristol was directly over
but this was a moment of suspense that
took years out of my life. l was sure
the bomb was coming.
The Bristol had reduced her speed
until she was keeping pace with US.
She was also slowly coming down.
Swooping lower and lower. the Bristol
came. At laS knew how bird feels
down upon it. ! thought every minGte
was to be our las,. / was certain
that what the British were trying TO do
vas to get so close that their bomb
could not miss. My nerves were en-
tirely unstrung. AID it was all that
could do to keep my monoplane on
an even keel.
Suddenly | saw a hash alonside Of
me. For a moment I thought that the
expected bomb had struck Then
ing with his automatic pistol. The
Englishmen had their propeller in front.
and so they could not shoot from
that position. II was now certain they
some 5oo feet to the side. at the same
time keeping LEO feet above US.
Hit BY One Shot.
All this time VIC were headed north
ward again toward the German lines
The plunginr of the aeroplanes made
accurate shooting difficult, although
one shot struck my plane. II was very
evident that the EnElishmen were
shooting to disable our motor. ond We
we're doing the same thing on our part.
Tho noise OF tho discharge Of the auto
matics was drowned in the whilr of our
p-upcllcrE.
There was a feeling Of utter help
The Washington times., 1914-09-09
Senate Gives $1,000, 900
For Diplomats in Europe

The resolution appropriating 81. 900, ,o0c
to defray the additional expenses thrust
upon American embassies and Legations
throughout the belligerent countries in
Europe was passed by the Senate to-
day without dissenting vote. Senator
Martin. chairman Of the Appropriations
Committee, denied that any OF this
money would be used for the relief of
American citizens abroad. He said Sec
retary Bryan had told him that the en-
tire 100000 would be refunded by
those foreign countries whose diplo-
matte business the United States was
handling.
The Washington times., 1914-09-09
Z idle. of Refugees
Floods Bordeaux
University and Public Buildings Used for Homeless
Relief Work Unable to Keep Up With Demands
and Much Suffering Is Reported.
Bv WARRINGTON DAWSON.

BORDEAUX, Sept. 9.-This city, the temporary
ital of France is filled with refugees from the north,
hose care is seriously troubling the government The
eparment of the INTERIOR which is in general charge of
relief work. is congesed that there is much suffering
nong the refugees and little chance of speedy reliet The
3lux continues. Every Partisan who has felt compelled
leave his home, insists on accompanying the govern
1ent here. The result has been that all buildings are
owded the university buildings and other public struc-
have been fitted up lodging houses, and even then
haze is NOT enough rnnm
The Washington times., 1914-09-09
German Attack Upon
Antwerp Is Imminent

ANTWERP, Sept. Am attack by
ne Germans upon this city is imminent.
il was announced yesterday that tho
enemy had attacked the Belgian army
h.ong the southwest front, but were
epulsed
Antwerp is cut off from the re-
l1sincer Of Belgium. with the exception
~ the extreme north. TcImonde is r.
Torted to haIe been burned by tho
Germans as a reprisaI for the opening
Nv the Belg!ans Of the dykes. which re-
llted in the drowning of many German
ss.6SNG
The Washington times., 1914-09-09
Five Styles

For boys Of 8 to 7 and 7 to II
years are FIVE best styles for
junior and senior boys. For
school Suits are wear-resisting
worsteds and cheviots, in dark
blues, browns and grays. Norfolk
the styles-English for the big
ger boys; Russian for the little
fellows.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
CONGRESSMAN STAN
LEY'S FATHER
A Minister Still In The Service.

1t may not be generally known that
the father of Congressman A. o. STAN
ley, one of the three candidates for the
Democratic Senatorial nomination, is
minister of the gospel, but he is. His
name is Rev. DIR. William Stanley, and
he is leading light of the Christian
church at Burkesville, Cumberland
county KY. DIR. Stanley, who came to
Louisville few days ago to see his
son, who was there for a political
speech, although SO years old, is active
ly engaged in the ministry. and told a
newspaper reporter who interviewed
him that he can still ride horseback or
bicycle with almost the same ease he
did as young man. He has served in
various pulpits throughout Kentucky
for nearly fifty years and personally
knew Alexander Campbell, the founder
of the denomination, which now num-
bers such large membership in this
State. DIR. Stanley takes most lively
interest in the Senatorial candidacy of
his distinguished son and is confident
he will win the toga Lexington Lead
err.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
AS OTHERS SEE Us.

Editor Henry Thomas of the Casey
County News has the following COM
notice of the visit of the
Lancaster Masons to Liberty recently
Saturday at high noon, a dozen
select Masons from Lancaster Chapter
landed in Liberty and as soon as refresh
ments could be served at the Bell Hotel
which, was ready upon their arrival,
the happy party repairad to the Masonic
Hall where some splendid gentlemen
were introduced and took all the de-
grees including the Royal Arch.
There are four lengthy degrees be-
longing to the order and this Lancas-
ter degree team seemed to know every
word and knew how to make it dramatic.
At 5 O'Clock P. M. recess was taken
for supper, and at seven the Chapel
was again in action putting on the
work, making Undressing, instructive
and dramatic every step of the way and
keptit up until the midnight hour. ar.
rived, closing the work with instalIa.
ton Of new officers for the Liberty
Chapter. ~ -, 80. -.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
NEPHEW OF LOCAL PEOPLE

Mr.. R. E. McRoberts and Mrs. ]. R.
Mount have the sympathy of the entire
community because of the death of
their nephew Charles McRoberts Jr.,
which occurred at Lagrange on last
Thursday. Young McRoberts who was
but sixteen years CT age was at work
on his fathers farm a few miles out of
Lagrange, driving a binder, when a
severe thunder storm came up. and the
Young man fell victim to a bolt of
lightning. Seeing him fall from the
machine his parents rushed to him, but
were unwilling to believe he was dead
and placing him in buggy hurried him
to LaGrange, but physicians pronounc-
ed his death instantaneous.
Heswas son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
McRoberts, the former a brother of
Mr.. r. E. McRoberts and Mrs. J. R.
Mount of Lancaster.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
USEFUL HARR0DS-
BURG CITIZEN
and INTELLECTUAL
GENTLEMAN DEAD.

The Harrodsburg Herald of July 10th
gives an interesting account of meet
ing of the Harrodsburg Historical
Society, at which it's president, Hon.
w. w. Stephenson presided. An extra
edition of the same paper gives an ac-
count of the sudden death of this
worthy gentleman.
Mr.. Stephenson was taken suddenly
ill in the office of attorney c. E. Ran
kin; medical assistance was summoned,
but he died before he could be suf-
ficiently revived to be removed from
the office.
Mr.. Stephenson was one of the lead
ing citizens in Central Kentucky, a
striking figure in democratic politics,
he had served IN both houses of the
Kentucky legislature, being a member
of the Senate at the time of the death
of Gov. Gobel. and a leader among the
advocates of peace in those troublous
times. Prominent in church circles,
for many years a deacon in the Chris
tian church, and at the time of his
dealh teacher of the largest bible
class in his church: noted historian,
more. conversant perhaps with Kentucky
history than any citizen of the state.
philanthropist and elegant gentleman.
Mr.. Stephenson was 81 years of age.
He was never married but lived with
his sisters Misses Mary and Martha
Stephenson in Harrodsburg.
Mr.. Stephenson was well known in
Lancaster and Garrard county, where
he has both as an attorney and socially
made many visits. and has many warm
friends who grieve to here of his sudden
| taking.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
JUST HOW MANY MORE
BLOWS WILL DAN
WILLIE STAND.

And now the Danvile Fair. usually
one of the best in the state, has been
called off. giving as the reasons, the
severe drought and the absence of no.
tel accommodations. Poor old Danville
just how much more degradation we
wonder will she suffer before her
wealthy citizens come to their own
senses and her rescue and put up some
kind of hostelry in keeping with the
needs of the town. Surely, surely ere
long the light will break in upon them,
they will come to their senses, will
realize the fact, readily apparent to
her neighbors, that the good old town
is on the rapid decline, and will do
something to restore her to her former
standing of one of the best and most
progressive towns in Kentucky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
GARRARD COUNTY HAS HER
QUOTO ACCORDING TO
LAST CENSUS.

Kentucky has 208, O84 men and women,
according to the last report of the
United States Census Bureau, who can
not read and write-valuabl material
going to waste-good people, but in a
state of mental darkness. Garrard
County has 1874 of these unfortunates.
A movement is on foot to give these
people chance like the grown people
of Rowan County had in their Moon
light Schools. In that county men and
women past eighty learned in a few
weeks to read and write. Only twenty
three illiterates were left in that
county. though there were 1852 when
the Moonlight Schools began, three
years ago. A number of Kentucky
teachers have taken up the movement,
and Moonlight Schools are being cor
Quoted in number of counties in the
State.
The Kentucky Illiteracy Commission
has opened headquarters in the new
State capital at Frankfort, end will
gladly give information or lend as
sistance to any who are interested in
stamping out illiteracy from Kentucky
either in Moonlight Schools or by in
structing individuals in their homes.
The Commission is composed of Mrs.
Cora Wilson Stewart, President; DR..
J. G. Grabbe, Secretary and Treasurer,
Hon. Barksdale Hamlet, President H.
H. Cherry, and Miss Ella Lewis. None
of these men and women are to be paid
for their services. Can we not lend
them hand? 1t is our Kentucky as
we'll as their Kentucky. Let US wipe
illiteracy out of Kentucky by 1920
when the next census is taken.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
SALE OF FARM.

Hughes and Swinebroad the real
estate men sold for j. w. Vanarsdall
his farm of 1863 acres near Bryants-
vile to Jas |. Hamilton. Price not
given.
Mrs. Vanarsdall and his excellent
family will return to their old home in
Indiana. They have made many friends
here and we are sorry to have them
leave the county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
MIGHTY BATTLES
FOR TEMPERANCE
To Be Fought In Kentucky.

Before the coming of frost fourteen
counties within the Commonwealth will
have voted as to whether or not whis-
key shall be banished from their con-
fines. They are Daviess, Henderson,
Christian, McCracken, Bell. Mason,
Montgomery, Clark, Bourbon, Fayette,
Anderson, Shelby, Franklin and Scott.
In some of these counties the contest
will be doubtful, and the race will be
spirited, while in others the issue is one
sided, but the battle against rum will
be relentless, every argument will be
brought TO bear. the ablest advocates
the cause obtainable will be engaged
in the work, and battle for temper
ance such as was never waged before
will be fought for the Punishment of
strong drink. Mrs. Frances E. Beau
champ, president of the State W. C..
L. U. and herself a, speaker in the
cause of temperance of no mean abili-
ty. will make a personal canvass of
each of the counties, and victories
which will surely be won by the dry
forces, will be due in no small measure
to her efforts.
We are to be thankful that our
troubles along this line are long since
passed, whiskey was banished from
Lancaster by means of the ballot more
than 25 years ago. The campaign is
well to be remembered and was a
warmly contested one, friend was ar
rayed against friend, breaches of
friendship were made, which we are
glad to say are long since healed, and
we are living in dry county, perhaps
as dry as can be had under the present
laws which permit interstate shipment,
and beyond doubt, we are living much
more comfortably and happily than if
we had open saloons. But the casting
out of the saloon is not by any means
the end of the battle, at least this was
our experience, for with the debarment
of the legal sale, the ''blind tiger
reared his ugly head. But We long
since succeeded in downing this beast,
and by the aid of efficient officers whose
actions are backed up by strong public
sentiment. he stays downed, or atleast
as soon as he seeks to again rear his
head, well directed blow brushes that
ambition,
But eternal vigilance and that alone
excludes liquor from a community, the
successful outcome of a local option
election by no means that the district
where the election was held is to be
thenceforward actually dry. The tenn.
perance people will not then be enabled
to fold their hands and rest in peace,
the battle has but commenced, and I'M
less they are up and doing, their recent
won victory will prove but farce.
Be on your guard: do not stop with
the winning of the election, see that
the law is enfor ced, see that you have
efficient officers who will enfore the
law, and if necessary give them you
physical as well as moral support il
their by no means easy undertaking.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
who CAN SUGGEST A
REMEDY FOR THIS EVIL?

The tomato crop is being destroyed
by new enemy. A worm, evidently
a borer of some description. very much
resembling the ordinary tobacco worm,
but varying in length from one to two
inches in length, is destroying the crop,
The worm enters the tomato which
Immediately begins to rot and is of
course rendered useless. They evident
ly attack only ripe fruit or those about
to ripen, but they are here IN large
numbers and unless something is done
to check, their ravages, the already
drought curtailed crop will be damaged
at least fifty per cent.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
RARE BARGAINS.

Purchasers get the benefit of Our 10
years experience in the business.
Look for other bargains listed in next
issue. Owners of farms who want to
sell should see US at once.
Three cottages at the low prices.
$780,, $4,000. andS21OO.
sc acres, on pike, very fertile land,
high class improvements, beautiful To-
cation. Everything considered, it IS a
bargain at $140.
200 acres good land, near Bryantsville
well improved, large tobacco barn. If
you want a money maker see this farm.
$40. per acre.
Four hundred acres of as fertile land
as there is in Kentucky, near famous
Camp Dick Robinson section. tobacco
barns, silo. tenant houses. stock barn,
large, attractive room residence. You
must see this to appreciate it. Good
investment and good home, half cash,
balance l to 10 years time. Cheap at
500. per acre.
In order to settle the business of a
partnership, selling $4,000 worth of
goods annually, we will sell the large
lot, store room, warehouse, mill. light
plant, stock of General Merchandise,
Farming Implements, Buggies ETC..
belonging to Becker, Ballard & Co., in
the thriving town of Bryantsville.
This is the only store of the kind in 10
miles of that place, and it is surrounded
by thickly settled, rich farming lands.
Let US show this property, and prove
by the Bryantsville Bank the amount
of business they are doing.
No 49l. 1S5 acres of high class land,
2 miles out. 2 large tobecco barns, per
acre, $12O.
493. Cottage and Sc acres of fertile
land, large tobacco BARN, all but
acres in grass. on pike in one mile of
Lancaster. Price Sl20. per acre.
No 494. Several pieces of splendid
city property for sale.
496. 100 acres of land, mile from
Lancaster & Lexington pike, miles
from Lancaster, good improvements,
large tobacco barn, well worth the
price of 500. per acre.
497. 222 acres of fine land near Lam
caster & Lexington pike, splendid i'm
provements, at $50. per acre,
49S. SO acres, improved, near Paint
Lick Graded School at $95. per acre.
499. 73a acres of rich land, right on
pike, well improved, 2 miles of Lancas-
! ter, priced at $120. per acre and is
worth it.
No SOL. As acres, new house on pike,
near Bryantsville. 500. per acre.
No SOP. 80 acres, ITO yards from
town limits of Lancaster on Lexington
Avenue. unimproved. beautiful build.
ing sites, bargain at $3.50. per acre.
SOB. PAS acres. on good road, l mile
from pike, fertile land, highly improved
lies well, splendid water, susceptible Of
division into two or three farms. $95
per acre.
5O4. 124 acres, on pike mile from
Lancaster, large tobacco barn, one othel
beautiful level building site fronting
pike. $110. per acre.
i For further particulars write or cal
! on Hughes & Swinebroad, the real es
; tate men. Lancaster, KY.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
GIVE THE METHODIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL THE VOTES

The Methodist Sunday School of Lam
caster wants the Piano to be given
away at R. S. Browns. We need it
and will appreciate the assistance of
our friends and the friends of the
Church. Vote your coupons for our
Sunday School. Don't delay, the con-
test does not last long.
Walton E. Moss, Supt.
Mrs J. w. Hamilton, Mrs J. NJ.
Mount, Mrs S. w. Moss, Mrs w. E.
Moss. Miss Marie Ballard, Miss Jennie
Lackey and Miss Elizabeth Ford, Com.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
HACKLEY POSTOFFICE
TO Be DISCONTINUED

The postoffice at Hackley is to be
discontinued on July 31st. Patrons of
the office will be supplied by a rural
route to be established out on Paint
Lick, and some of the people who haue
been accustomed to get their mail at
Hackiey will doubtless patronize rural
route No. out of Lancaster which
also travels in that vicinity. Hackley
is near the home of Mr.. Joe Burnside
on theKirksville pike and Mr.. S, R.
Foley was the postmaster.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
LET'S Have A STOP TO IT.

The officers cannot as a matter of
course stay up all night to enforce the
stray pen ordinance. and some of our
citizens seem to be taking advantage
of this fact to turn their stock out to
Craze after the shades of evening fall
and on Sundays. Several nice lawns
have been severely damaged through
this practice, and it appears to us that
if some of these people who are accus-
toned to turn their stock out to annoy
their neighbors were fined for the Of
Tense. 1T would put a stop. to this very
annoying nd damaging practice.an': !; {
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
WELCOME rain.

Rain began falling at 10 o'clock Mo-
day night and fell for several hours.
and again on Tuesday a regular
soaker" fell. which was general through
out the county. AS a result crops are
looking much better, stock water is
again plentiful and the spirits of the
farmers are again soaring with
prospect of good corn and tobacco
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
MIGHT Be WORKED TO
ADVANTAGE HERE.

If you see the police slipping around
late at night with a gum shoe step,
they are not looking for dynamiters
and seiners who are violating the fish
laws, but are trying TO see whose sprink-
Ter or hose is turned on. -Harrodsburg
Leader.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
BROWNS Big SALE
CREATES MUCH EXCITEMENT
II Contestants Are After The Piano.

The following is the standing of the
on Wednesday July 18th.
l. Lancaster M. E. Church.
2. Marie Comely,
3. Katherine Bourne,
a. Odd Fellsws,
5. Masonic Lodge Room,
6. Ludella Peace,
z. Lille Jones,
s. Willie Macy Gastineau,
9. Myrtle Pointer.
10. Paint Lick School,
IL. Woman's Club,
IL. K. P. Lodge,
ID. Buena Vista School,
IA. Anne Reid,
Is. Union School District,
16. Iva B. Montgomery,
II. Jim House Jr. 1855
Contest Closes July 25th. Double
Piano Votes will be given on Mems and
Boys Suits and on Shoes and Ladies
Ready to Wear Clothing, Commencing
Friday morning July 18th. : -'.''fss'.',
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

If all the splendid threats and pros
poets of rain which we have had in the
past ten days had materialized, what
splendid condition of affairs would
have prevailed in this vicinity.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
LOST

A dark brown HAIR braid. Think it
was lost on Lexington street. close tc
Square. Finder please return to this
office. e. -, =.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
NOTICE.

The date of the expiration of your
subscription is printed on this paper
opposite your name. The price is
dollar year in advance. We need the
money and need it bad.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16
auto SERVICE TO
CRAB ORCHARD

Mr.. j. S. Haselden's auto will carry
parties of seven or more to Crab
Orchard every Friday and Saturday
night, for Sl.O0 for the round trip.
7-9-4t.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

The man with the hay bailer is tind-
robustness exceedingly good. Farmers
are very wisely having every wisp of
hnth straw and hay bailed.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

The Assistant Editor of the Record
has been confined to his bed the past
week with a virulent attack of "pizen
oak" contracted while on the recent
Masonic trip to Liberty.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

Blackberries, small in size, inferior
in quality and high in price, but black
berries just the same, are on the
market.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

Much complaint is heard of stock
being allowed to roam at large at night,
much to the detriment of many nice
lawns.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

The oil placed upon the streets is
proving great blessing. But for 1t
the dust during the recent dry hot
weather would have been well nigh
unbearable
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

Garden truck is literally burned to a
crisp. Vegetables are high and hardly
obtainable and he who has even a
.smess of beans" in his garden is indeed
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

Mint is about the greenest vegeta-
ton to be seen those days. Mint, what
a mockery: with nothing to go with it
in a dry territory.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1914-07-16

Lancaster people are finding Crab
Orchard Springs cool and welcome
retreat these days.