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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
We Do NOT KNOW
IT May Be So.

On Monday afternoon last. as j. |.
Hamilton was walking across an old
meadow. where he had gone to drive
up his cows for the night. he was as
tonished suddenly to see large num-
bers of grasshoppers jumping out Of
his path as he proceeded through the
field. They were Of various sizes and
of every hue Of the rainbow. but none
had wings. Mr.. Hamilton could
scarcely believe his eyes. Here, in
mid-winter, was distinct anomaly in
the realm of entomology. He was
puzzled.
After recovering from his surprise,
however, he set about to capture few
specimens, and presently succeeded in
doing so, but only after much quick
and agile work. These he enclosed in a
paper carton and brought to town.
where they have been accepted as con-
crete evidence Of his veracity. They
have since succumbed to the cold.
Only once before in the history of
this country has phenomenon of this
sort been seen in winter, and that was
when Josh Kemper noticed on his farm
similar spectacle early in February
1888. In that case. as in this, the in
sects were observed Immediately after
heavy SHOWS had been melted by hot
sun after they had been lying on the
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
West.

Willie Belle West. youngest son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. West. died at the
family home on Danville street at 4;3C
O'Clock Sunday morning, and with hi,
passing Lancaster loses one Of hei
model young men.
The young man had been long suf.
ferer, and last September his parents
took him to Asheville n c., where the
change of climate seemed to benefit
him; he returned home in November
for visit, intending to return to Ashe-
vile. but the long siege of severe
weather, together with his rapidly de-
clining health prevented.
Throughout his long illness he was
never heard to utter word Of COM
plant, and during the last few days his
efforts were exerted to be as little
trouble to his friends and loved ones AS
possible. trait which characterized
his entire life.
Willie Belle West was born IN Lam
caster On the 3lst day Of March 1900.
and his entire life had been spent here.
After attending the Lancaster school.
he went to Millersburg Military In
stitute for one term. and it was his
intention. and he was very anxious to
complete his education at that school.
but the condition Of his health pre-
vented.
Everyone knew him. and to know
him was to love him, for he had many
traits which attracted people to him.
chief of which was his afability, al
ways a pleasant smile and a cheerful
greeting for everyone, and even when
in wretched health and undergoing
severe suffering his answer to the
many solIcitous inquiries Of his friends
was that "he was feeling fine. His
popularity among his associates and
friends was attested to by the silent
grief Of his former schoolmates of the
High school. who attended in a body
the funeral of their one time school
fellow. The esteem in which he was
held in the community. the town and
the county, was attested to by the
vast crowd Of people who followed his
remains to their last resting place, and
by the great mass Of beautiful flowers
which banked his grave.
When twelve years of age he united
with the Christian church and the habit
Of regular and punctual attendance
formed in his Sunday school going days,
was continued as long as his health
would permit.
Funeral services at the grave at two
thirty O'Clock Monday afternoon were
conducted by Rev.'s Norman and
Hudson.
Besides his mother and father, he is
survived by one brother, Joe West. of
this city, one half brother. Burnam T.
Vest Of Iowa, and three half sisters,
Miss Bette West Of this place, Mrs.
Ethel West Darnold of Winnipeg Can
ada, and Mrs. Robert Embry of Lex
ington.
The deep sympathy Of the entire
community for the bereaved ones is
shared by the Record.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
RICHARDSON

After lingering illness Of Bight's
Disease, Mr.. William Richardson. died
at his home on the Danville road last
night He was 3s years old and mem
Der of the Holiness church. He is sur
vived by his wife and two children. He
will be buried in the Lancaster ceme-
terry tomorrow afternoon.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
Taking OIL Stains From Concrete,

II has been found that oil stains on
concrete floors may be removed by
using a mixture OF one pound OF oxalic
acid In three gallons Of water, with
enough wheat -four added TO make n
paste that can be applied with brush.
Allow the application TO remain for
two days, and then remove II with
clean water and a scrubbing brush. A
second application may be necessary
In stubborn cases.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28
WANTED. MEN! MEM! MEN!M

The teaching service of the church
will begin 9:45 a. m. the hour of wor-
ship begins 1856 a. m. For those who
atterd the churches services we as
sure a most cordial welcome.
The sermon theme for Sunday morn
ing will be The Lords Day..
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28

follow. and. since we have already ex-
perienced another very cold snap, there
is no longer any trace Of the insects
which caused Mr.. Hamilton such a
lively surprise.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28

just word to parents, teachers and
officers in the Bible school:-Were you
or your child among those who left the
Bible school and neglect the hour of
worship. Listen, point is this. the
worship does not need YOU, YOU need
the worship. Our children should be
trained to attend the hour of worship
with becoming reverence, else some
day YOU will ask Yourself the question.
why is it that my son or daughter.
seems Indifferent toward the worship. +"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28

The Bible school was little short on
attendance last Sunday, only l64 were
present. If YOU want to be better
christian. attend the Bible school and
receive training for service. You
never outgrow the Bible school. 1t
may be that you are so NEAR sighted"
that it appears small at distance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-28

For the benefit of the boys and girls
who attend the morning worship next
Sunday, will tell story.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
| ALLIES MAY RESTORE
RUSSIA AS WAR FACTOR
Belief Found in Washington
That Opportunity Is Not
All Lost

washington, May 2O.--With inCreas-
Ink forcefulness the. belief is taking
Kround in quarters best qualified to
Judge that the Russian situation pre-
sef1fs opportunity for action that Will
Firing Russia back as potent factor on
the side of the Allies. 1t is realized in
these quarters. however, that II any
thing is to be done TO aid Russia, and
incidentally the allied cause, 1t must he
done soon. Delay, il is contended. VIII
Z Be AL TO the advantage of Germany.
Tho growing desire that an effort he
made to put Russia on her feet as a
national entity has no connection with
!. the treaty entered into between Japan
and China to combat German agrees
3 sion in the Far East and Bolshevist ag-
Krepsion under German guidance. y
PRrfs press dispatch saying that Japan
and China had been informed by the
allied governments that they have ar
( ranged for Entente military co-orpera
Z tion to meet the dangers threatening
the peace of the Far East is not cred
tied here. 1t does not accord with any
Of the Intimate information that has
reached Washington At the same time
Il Is conceded that the report probably
has a basis in the knowledge that
France, like Great Britain and Japan,
Is keen for assisting Russia in a mill
tary way to withstand German aggres-
sion and through this means give aid
TO the cause of the Allies generally.
A. strong feeling exists among some
& Ok the men who have studied the Rus
sian situation that nothing is to be
gained now by furnishing military as
Efstance to the seeming de faCto author
= lty In the former dominionS of the Gear
n In these circumstances consideration
/. Is directed to the necessity of adopting
+ q plan OF Allied corporation that will
bring results favorable to Russian ma
tionhI aspirations and Coincidentally to
the success of the governments arrayed
AGAINST the Central Powers. There is
( ineiatence that whatever action is con-
sfempIated should be planned at once and
! beginning made to carry the plan into
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
LABOR BOARD HEARS
BETHLEHEM DISPI TE
Speculation as to Reception of Decision
by Both Sides Mills Employed
on War Work

Washington, May 2o.--Hcarng Of the
dispute between union maChinists and
the Bethlehem Steel Company by tie
National War Labor Board today Will
establish a precedent for the recognize.
by the steel companies Of the employees
right to bargain collectively, should tn.
Bethlehem Company agree TO the deCl-
sion Of the board.
The case was being heard bN a sub.
committee composed of Thomas Saw
age. of the International Association 0f
Machinists. and Herbert II Rice. Of III,
General Motors Company. for the board
and Eugene Grace. president Of the
Bethlehem Steel Company. for the en-
ployers, together with group of union
leaders representing the employees
One element entering the situation
is the fact that virtually all the stoaI
mills are employed on war contracts
and fat refusal on the part Of employers
would create an unusual situation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Dl)O,OoO,OOO ARMY
BILL TO BE RUSHED
1se Ready to Vote Ire
<i1cndous Sum With Lit.
tie Debate


4 & AFTER months of passing war measures
l V8ryine Importance, the House made
Z i<&8y today to put through a real war
txariire 1t was the Sil.0OO,O ,O00
Army appropriation bill providing for an
arr11y Of 100000 men and a 6eet of
!, ,eeventyShve aero squadrons to he put
Into action during the next twelve
months.
PartisanshIp was set aside for the
{if1e being and the decks were cleared
z Tor sauick action as soon as the bill is
Z presented by the House Military Affairs
q 1<7onffaittee. The estimates of cNpendi-
fure submitted by Secretary Of War
4 Baker and his assistants totaled SILL
si{I1.666.84T. These are expected to he
InQorporated in the bill with only slight
ch&nees. and the measure is expected
10 pass the House in record time, with
VIRTUALLY no change.
~ On many of the items the House will
be asked to vote blindly and with a min
iTr,um of debate. The fact that secrecy
must surround the use TO which many
of the appropriations are to he put was
.rocoRnized by the House membership.
< The Military Affairs Committee has
spent nearly six months working on the
h Dill IT KNOWS FOR what purpose every
K dollar is to be expended That being
/ the case, the House was prepared to
vote for lump-sum appropriations in
faith.
The knowledge gained by Secretary
Baker IN his trip abroad led to the add
ing OF nearly $4,000 100000 to the hill.
Y The original estimates. submitted by the
Secretary before his tour of the war
zone totaled 7.732,9l3.56l.
The new items added were $l5.762 600
4 for maintenance of the Provost Marshal
Generals office; sl43,603.037. storage
and shipping facilities, and $500,0GO.oON.
authorizations for ordnance supplies.
Many of the appropriations were greatly
Increased, notably that for tanks which
Twas Jumped nearly 500 per cent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20
Ho,u Sdlaried Men
May Aid Var Chest

Thousands of men in Philadelphia
and vicinity earn $4,000 a year, If
they each give the War Chest $40
per month. according TO the war
Chest scale of giving, they will be
patriots in the fullest sense Of the
word. and they can truly feel that
they have given their full share of
war relief.
The War Chest directors cannot
insist on this scale Of giving, but
they hope and expect that every
man will give the suggested per-
centages. otherwise. the War Chest
cannot give its quota to all the war
relief agencies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

The War Chest takes their place
Once a year you pledge: once a
month you pay All approved war
reliefs come to the War Chest. You
are saved constant appeals. Your
money goes where it is most needed,
worked out on business plan by
business men. Fill the War Chest
to the brim and you fill our boys
with hope and strength.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-05-20

Observation-Disclosures.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01

Ban johnson is not the most popu-
lar guy in the American League. Ty
Cobb made 225 hits this year.
Harry Gerrmsnn viii not be a can
didate for chairman OF the National I
Commission in 1850
Take in a wrestling tourney II you
don't believe 40 pounds OF cheese
can make an awful fuss.
Looks as though the international
League will have a plsyless season
in 1918.
Since the Frswley law cashed in.
New York fight promoters are OBJ
serving many eatless days.
Jess Willard has some 9o0-odd
pounds Of proof that he is the heavy
weight champion.
Alexander deal was unpopular with
National League batters.
Cleveland has not traded Iris
Speaker for Ping Bodie. And that Is
only half the story.
Phnly phans will present Willie
Baker with a box OF outdoor smokes
for Christmas.
Peanut vendors will Hooverize next
season. but that won't keep 'em OF
your toes.
Fred Fulton lost a fight on a foul
the other night. Some day Fred is
going TO foul some big husky and
he'll get sore about IL and IL may
be tough on Fred
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01

idealism of other things, but IL is the
challenge OF one strong man to an
other and that always brings some
thing akin to thrill, especially when
those who leave to accept the chal-
lenge know the battle is for every
thing worth while.
Speaking Of snap.
A certain sergeant Of a colored COM
pany was giving his command.
First" he said, when i says right
dress I'm going to shoot down the
line. and l want YOU TO dress on The
smoke"
Then, when says eggs right ]
wanta hear them eyes click
The Selling Centre.
Philadelphia now takes its place as
the selling center OF the realm IN 9
baseball way. To Eddie Collins, Jack
Barry, Frank Baker, Joe Bush and
Wally Schang is now added Grovei
Alexander and Ref KiIlifer. The sell.
ing and trading ren0wn that was once
Cincinnatis is now in possession OF
the Pennsylvania metropolis.
Nineteen eighteen. in a number OF
ways, gives promise of being a stir.
ring year. But up 10 the festive mo.
ment OF dashiHg TO press Jess VIII.
ards contribution to the stir hasn't
shaken the nation OF its feet. Jess
will very likely fight again on the
same day the Kaiser starts a new wal
when this one is finished.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
NEW ORLEANS ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-The Insugurzl Hsndissp;
5-year-olds and upward: purse. SO; sI fur
longs Emden 1l4: Bringhurst I'D; Phccion,
los; Berlin, lO6: Favour. lO4: Bob Heusley, los
Rsslius l0: John, Ir., no: St. lSdor. II :
Bradley's Choice. l24: Water LADY, los: The
MasqueraSar l0s: Gordon Russell. 100; old
Broom, IL Phocion and Bob Hensley, PerfiEs
entry.
SECOND RACE-Clalming: Turse. So;
year-olds and upward; siN furlones Tliots1Et.
lI2: Eeymsr, li2: Ftcd T.. IL: Blue BannorA,
10; Velvet. lOi: -Brishouse. ~; Brando. II;
Garlan IL; Fsf,cifad. 10: Frsnces G., lG /;
-CInlicue, IL: sRey Oakwood. l0-.
THIRD RACE-Purse, 500; 3-yesr-olds and
upward one mile. Turco. l0s; PleAsureyIlle, lin
LADY Rotha lO7; Jork Scot. loS; PorOmA. lis;
Buford. lO6 Hch6o, lOs Producer limp.l. &c.
FOURTH RACE-Purse, S.s0 sdded; the
New Years HandioAp: 3-year-Oids and upward .
one mile Sssin. ll2: nick Williams. lli; Cher
Leader, III: woodstone. no: Harry Shaw. l0i
Polroms Cimp) u.s. Iangden. 50; J. J. Bllis
80; Bob Hensl,y ls: Hsubert. IL: Lad
Rotha, lOe; Assume lO; Whirling Dun. g:
CraoOW. IS: LIbyau Sands, 100. SAstn and J.
Iillis. Btlstou entry; Dic& Williams and Bob
HcnAey. Perkins entry.
FIFTH RACE-Purse, 500; claiming; +yesr~
olds and upward; one mile and seventy yards
GrImpy, ne. Trscti0n. Ile; Nine. Hermann.
l0; Iibyan Sands. us; Brother Jonathan. n5
Yenghee 10: Amslgsmarsr, llo: 1essie LoSrises
los; -Rrynlimal,r. IL: The Duke, 100
SIXTH RACE-Ptuse. $50; claiming: iyear-
olds and UPWARD; one and oneouarter miles.
Mikifula. ING: Stir Up. lO4: Bun Around, lW;
Leah Cochran. %; .F1euron II. "; Thankzgi'-
inG. III: Muc1os dmp.l. lo2; 'HiBohy. tmpl.
%: Reno. -
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
1'The Best Have All Cone"
That's the Only Answer
Rice Sport Features
Three Times a Week

Friends OF The Washington
Herald who have followed
Grantland Rice's striking pen
pictures OF sports. as portrayed
in lyric and prose poetry in The
Spotlight for several years, will
be pleased to be reminded on
this opening day of a New Year
that the soul Of the poet has ris-
en- to the poetic heights of pa
triotic. action. Somewhere, this
New Year, Mr.. Rice is biyouack-
ed with his company. preparing
for the sterner game that lies
beyond the great waters. He is
with the field artillery of the
United States army.
We sare pleased to extend. as
New Year greetings. the glad It'd
. ings that, the genius of Grant
land Rice is not to be lost to this
sporting page. The stern reali-
ties of war will not permit to
Mr.. Rice the time necessary to
produce his customary daily fea-
ture. But Mr.. Rice will be heard
from in these columns three
times a week, and If his songs
are less frequent their charm
should be all the sweeter. For
to his verse and sporting COM
ment par excellence will be ad-
ded the flavor Of the old camp
FIRE. He will furnish gossip of
the camp in, preference to gener-
al sporting news, as heretofore.
Sporting Editors Note.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
May BE
HEAD OF INTS
Former Red Sox Magnate,
Owner of Providence Club,
Offered Barrow's S Job.

New York. Dec. S1.-Joseph Lannin,
former owner of the Boston Ameri-
cans and majority stockhoIder in the
Providence Club. is likely to be named
president OF the international League
to succeed Edward Grant Barrow. re-
signed. This became known here to-
day when, from one Of the leagues
clubowners. it wes learned that the
Ints will positively open the 1918 sea-
son. The plans for a schedule, re-
adjustment of the circuit and other
details will be completed at a meet
ing Of the league in this city Febr-
uary L.
The Internationals will not cut
down to a six-club circuit. They will
go along on the old scale even should
1t become necessary to take in an
other city. Sammy Lichtenheim.
owner Of the Montreal Clnb. has been
wavering and may quit, but even this
is doubtful. Sammy. should the league
decide to continue. would hardly run
the rick of losing his territorial rights.
Lannin, the man who is mentioned
as the next president of the league.
was one of those in favor of throwing
up the sponge. 1t is said. however,
that he has been won around. and as
the chief executive will stick UP for
the desires of Ais clubowners.
Pat Powers, who was also men,
toned for the presidency, Is said TO
have refused the position. Pat was
thrown out for Barrow when in his
prime and doesn't like the idea OF
playing second fidfs now. Besides.
the salary is said to be unsatisfactory
TO him
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
HAVANA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Fire and uoehAn fnriansS
Napper Tandy. lE iBshl. TO !. ) to ], 5 to 2
won; Du Floss, lG lMoTTisseyl. n to /. even,
to 2 second; Lady Matchmaker, lis iCrumpl.
) To !, even, / to third. Time, ia Mar
NallA, Tiger Jim. Feather DtIster, Bill Willy.
and MSlGbSr also ran.
SECOND RACE-Fiye and one-haH furIongs.
PariOr Boy, lis tGsugel. to 5. to 70. l TO ;.
won; Brown Baby. lie Pietzl. S to /. ? TO /.
even, second; James Oakley. is collins, 81
to l. 4 to 5. . TO S. third. Tune. i:52S No
TrImps, Gamer, Hattie Burton, Salvanity, and
Beaumont Belle alsp ran.
THIRD RACE-FiEe-eighths Of a mile. MisS
Gore, 100 Murphy. TO l. "a TO l. to S,
won: Queen Nsrpot lO3 lBullmAni. 5 To 1, 20
/, even. EeSsuod: RockawEy, lis tHou ari). even,
to out, third. nmer Ns I% kale. Plheoo-
den, Ukalele, kinde. and Sweet MSrguerits
also ran
FOURTH RACE-Five and oue-haR furlonzs
King StAlWart- lis CTGrliu, z TO l, even, 10 .
won; BuHirS is iCumpl, : to l. even. l 20 =
sscond; Twinkle Toes. Gnnsforil. S TO /. .
to l, even thIrd. Tine. l:l2 IS. Sol Minta,
Golden Last. Sslhe O'DGy. Bulser. and World $
Wonder also nan
FIFTH RACE-Threequartr nile: selling
Lady RoWenA, los smith, s 10 s q. 10. 20
). won; Rhyme, los Hulk. 4 20 /. S to s, ( 20 5
second: vAszbond, los Howard. 10 l. ~ to
!. even. third Time. In MeSmer, Scylla,
Nashville, Victr0ls, and Rockpo7 also ran.
SIXTH RACE-ODe mile and hfty ysrds
Seminole, l5 CWingSeld). TO l, ~ to !. even.
won; Doe Thrush (RunEordl, to !. S TO :. G
to S, sscnnd: Jack Hanover. 100 Howard, 5 q
!, 6 to s. , to s. third. Time. l 81. safe and
Sane. Charmeuse, Easter Greetings, kDeelet
and S. Il. Meyer also ran.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
FAILS TO EXCITE
! BOXING FOLLOWERS

Fight fans have refused to become
excited over Jess WilIard's recent an.
nouncement that he will box for the
Red Cross. ST.
Jess has made threats before and
forgotten all about them. He has
caused the fistic public to lose inter.
est In what he says or does, and the
boxing fan doesn't care a rap for any
plans Jess may be making for next
summer.
The boxing fan will sit up and take
some notice when Willard actually
crawls through the ropes to defend
his title. and the chances are that he
will be roofing for WiTlard's opponent
to win. The public wants an active
champion like Benny Leonard. 1t has
no time for big, peaceful fellow like
Willard. who uses the title to make
profits ont of circus.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
Uncle Sam Comes
First" /" Saws Leonard

New York, Dec. 31.-Benny Leonard
the worlds lightweight champion, IS
going to desert the ring. This doesn'l
mean that the popular champion hes
bid the canvas, ropes and bell fare
well. Far from that. Simply that hes
going to work his young head of whip
ping recruits into shape at Camp Ur
ton. And while he's doing this wor
he will pay little attention to the eb
and flow Of the pugilistic ocean.
Benny's announcement was as mod.
est as the champion himself. Just 8
postal reading as follows:
Just a line to say hello. Back in
good shape out here. And, believe me
won't box for long time, as Uncle
Sam Comes first"
Leonard is to receive $500 per an
mum as instructor, but that money
win be turned over to the athletic
fund at his camp.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-01
BAT MEETS SAM FOR
THE FIRST TIME ?

Chicago, Dec d.-Few fight fans
there are who do not know Battling
Nelson Or Sam Langford. The for
mer has been fighting for twenty-one
years and a prominent figure for
more than half that time Langfor6
has welded the padded mitt sixteen
years. One would believe that fight
ers of this prominence would know
each other. yet 1t is fact that
neither knew the other until yester-
day. Standing in one corner of Kid
Howard's Arcade gym was Langford.
Nelson was twenty feet away. WHO'S
the colored person." spoke Bat to
some friends The words came as
a surprise. Bot Nelson was in ear
nest. why, that's Sam Langford," :"
spoke Howard. TT is. hey?" from
the much-surprised Dane. Langford
approached the group and was asked
IL he knew this battered knight of the
ring-Nelson. mo. chief! 1. don't
know this here person. Who is hep
aSked the colored demon Of the ring,
That's Battling Nelson" came the
reply. We'll. well. Bat. I'm glad
to meet you," and they shook hands
warmly.