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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
JENNY LIMOS Plsno is SOLD
White and Gold instrument That Cost
p. T. Barnum $1,000 Is Treated
as Junk.

Middletown. COMMON n big plat
form truck. with Its legs in the air,
the white and gold Crystal Palace pi-
AFRO specially built by L. 4. Bnrnum for
the concerts of Jennie Lind in 1850
was carted eff few days ago by Il
New Haven collector who had pur-
chased IT from Thomas T.. Smith. n
local dealer in antiques.
When Barnum contracted with the
Swedish Nightingale for n concert tour
of the United States. for which he
paid her the then magnificent sum Of
S303,000, he had Fox Il Co. of New
York construct a mammoth square
piano for the concerts, the price Of
which was over $1,000. While this p.
ano was used no duplicate WAS to be
made. Its case and legs were Of San
Domingo mahogany, enameled in ivory
and einbelllshed in gold.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
PLAN TO STOP
1HEFTS OF CARS
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL AID
THE STATES IN FIGHT ON
AUTOMOBILE STEALING.
PRESENT LAWS INADEQUATE
Proposed Legislation by Congress viii
Be Framed to Suppress Crime in In
terstate ommerce-Fioures That
Are Startling.
BY JAMES p. HoRNADAY.

Washlngton.--The federal govern
ment proposes to reinforce the states
In their efforts to put stop to lie
theft OF automobiles. Congress. the
committee on judiciary of the house
OF representatives says. is the only
power competent to legislate on this
rapidly growing evil and has reported
n bill which, it is believed, will get
through each house uncontested. The
proposed legislation is based on the
principle that congress has the right
TO exercise any kind Of power over an.
tOmobles in Interstate commerce. that
Is TO say automobiles that move from
oAp state 10 another.
Thieves steal automobiles and take
them from one state TO another and
ofttimes have associates In this crime
who receive ana sell the stolen cars.
Every state hSs law on the subject.
according To this house committee on
judiciary. ihes laws have proved in
adequate TO meet the evil. large
percentage OF the thieves escape, and
thousands of stolen machines are
never recovered besause. so It Is as
serted, the stolen machines are rushed
from the state in which they are
stolen into another state. The advo-
Gates of federal legislation on the sub
1ect point out that the loss to the peo-
pie OF the United States by reason Of
this stealing amounts to hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars every wear and
Is getting worse.
Theft Insurance Up 100 Fer Cent.
II is also asserted In support of the
proposed legislation that il Is get
ting so now 1t Is difficult for the own
ers Of the cheaper ears TO obtain theft
insurance due to the great loss that in
surance companies have sustained.
The judiciary committee points out
that during the last year automobile
theft insurance on the cheaper classes
Of cars has Increased 100 per cent.
The committee says that automobile
thieves who make speciality OF this
crime do not steal many Of the higher
priced cars. the reason being. Of
course. that they are not SO easily sold.
DGrfne the calendar year 131s. 22.a73
cars were reported stolen In is west
ern and middle western cities. The
city OF Detroit. Mich, headed the list
with 2.G37 ears stolen; Chicago came
second with 2,611, and st. Louis third
with 2.241. Kansas City led in cars
stolen and not recovered. 46 per cent.
st. Louis was second with 40 per
cent OF stolen cars lost absolutely.
The judiciary committee Of the
house says its inquiries into the stu
alton reveal that thieves have found
the automobile field one in which they
can reap huge harvests due to the fact
that there are so many automobiles
now In the United States. on July l.
1919. the number of automobiles and
trucks registered in the United States
totaled 6.353, 233. July and August are
always heavy selling months. II is
therefore reasonable to assume that
the number of automobiles now in use
has Increased TO 6.500000 cars. with
an average estimated value of 81 200
each, giving total value for all cars
now In use at sT,S00.000 900.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
DESERTER is FOUND IN CAVE
Navy Man Living in Blue Rid. e Noun.
tains Escapes FROM
Police.

Reading, Pa.-Berks county was
thrilled recently by the discovery that
Charles Strausser, former Hamburg
soldier and navy deserter. was living
as cave dweller deep in the Blue
mountains north of Hamburg. He was
trapped in his cave high in the virgin
timberland by state police, but escaped
after an exchange of shots.
Strausser. who has been sought by
navy officials for months, fed deeper
into the seclusion of the wild noun
tain land after he eluded the police
net. He had been discovered when
campers caught sight of wild man.
haggard and scantily clad. fleeing
through the hills. The state police. led
by Constable Wilson Leware of Ham
burg, have returned to the chase with
reinforcements.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
Federal Legislative Plan.

The purpose of the federal automo-
bile law Is to suppress crime in inter-
state commerce. The house committee
on judiciary holds that automobiles
admittedly are tangible property,
capable of being transmitted in inter-
state commerce. According to the COM
mlttee, no good reason exists why con-
gress, invested with the power to regu-
late commerce among the several
states, should not provide that such
commerce should not be polluted by
the carrying Of stolen property from
one state to another.
The governors of several states and
the police authorities of a large num-
Der OF cities have advised the commit
tee on the judiciary of the house of
representatives that federal legislation
dealing with stolen automobiles would
be welcome. The item OF cost con-
nected with the running down of au-
tomobile thieves has increased in many
OF the cities until 1t is giving the au-
thorities much concern. Nearly every
city DOW has force of detectives en-
gagged exclusively in running down
automobile thieves and trying to re-
cover automobiles.
There IL, so the house committee
was informed, close cooperation be-
tween the various states and the larger
cities, but in spite of this the num-
Der Of automobiles stolen continues TO
increase, while the number recovered
continues to decrease.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
Offered His Friend
Choice OF Nice JaiIs.


Kansas Clty.-A certain sa-
loonkeeper entered the office of
Sam Hargus, assistant United
States district attorney, here,
and explained that he wanted to
know If he could sell some liquor
with his 2.75 per cent beer. 9th
ers We're getting away with it, he
declared, and he wanted to know
If he could.
How far would I getp he
asked.
Well replied Mr.. Hargus.
seeing that you are an old
friend | think l can fix you up
so you could get your choice Of
any Jail in the Western district
of Missouri. We have some pref
ty fine ones; some say they have
never seen better"
iii stick TO my near per cent
beer" replied the saloonkeeper
as he hurriedly left.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
90, SHE TAKES AIR FLIGHT
Atlantic City Widow Goes Up 5000
Feet as Aviator Does
Stunt.

Atlantic City, y. J.-Mrs. Ida C..
Wilcox. who is eighty, the widow of an
army colonel. lives in a little cottage
near the field where airmen have been
doing during exhibition performances
The fascination tempted her until she
could stand 1t no longer and recently
she gave the most experienced aviation
fans at the air port thrill by taking
a ride with Eddie Stinson, who ascend
ed 5000 feet.
II want you TO so as high as you
can," she said to the daring flyer, "and
do all the stunts l have seen you do
with others
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06

It is told that one day shortly before
the armistlce, tired, hungry-looking
Young man turned up at British
camp and asked If he might have
something to eat.
"Certainly," said the officer, noting
the khaki suit "But may ! ask who
you are?' .
A weary smile stole over the young
fellows face as he replied. "Oh, I'm
the Prince of Wales--but for heavens
asks forget it"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
Farmer Gets 5000 Pearl.

Vincennes, Ind.-While digging mus
sells in the Wabash river recently
Martin Straw, farmer, found n pearl
which he sold to Mt Carmel. Ill.,,
jeweler for 5000. Mr.. Straw had only
dug one pound of shells when he
started cooking them and made the
find.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-12-06
BREAK NELL GWYNN suNDIAL
English Workmen Destroy Interesting
Relic Of Times Of
=, Charles II.

London.-A sundial known as Nell
Gwynn's Sundial," which for years has
been in position on the terrace at
Lauderdale house, Highgate, was bro
ken beyond repair while workmen we're
trying to change its position. There is
still in the house Nell Gwynn's original
bath, which is much older than tile
sundial and was placed there when
she was installed in the palace by
Charles ii.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
DISTRICT MEETING.
Federation OF Women's
Club COnvenes To-day.

The District meeting of the FEEDER
alton of tie " omen's Club convenes
mere today, the meeting being held at
the 'Iigh Sehoo, Building.
i'he district Is composed o; the
counties Of Lincoln, Mercer, Boyle,
Madison and Rockcastle.
rnere are many delegates from
each Of these counties and the pro-
gram as arranged will be an inteies,-
ing one. The session viii only last
for the day ahd the publie is cordially
invited to be present.
We hope to give in detail the entire
program in cur next issue and a list
Of the delegates attending, something
We were unable to give al this time
before going TO press.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22

Mr.. and Mrs. W X. Cook were in
Danville. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Ross were in
Lexington. Wednesday
Mr.. Walter Cox has been spending
few days in ouisville.
Miss Elizabeth Gibbs attended the
Beta Theta Phi dance in Danville
Lieut. Carl Acton is a, home for
visit to his father. DR.. J NJ. Acton.
Mrs {. NJ Norris Of Frankfort,
has been visiting her neice, Mrs. Edd
I Ross.
Little Miss Marjory BrmyfeId. is
visiting her aunt. Mrs. Kennedy in
Carlisle.
Mrs. Ellen Owsley has returned
from a visit to Mrs. Dave Dunn in
naEyille.
Editor W. q. Mcintyre. of Dan
VILE, was in Lancaster, Monday on
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Sutton have re-
turned from a few days shopping in
Louisville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Moore have
returned from visit at West Point,
Mississippi
Mrs. Harold Oldham, of Rich
mond. is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Georgia Arnold.
Mr.. Cabell Arnold has been visit
ing friends in Danville and attended
the Beta dance.
Mrs. Mary Folger Hemphill, of
kicholasville, has been a recent visi-
tor Of Mrs. Rella Arnold Francis.
Mr. Gayle Doty gave an elegant,
dinner Sunday in honor of Messrs,
Jake, George and j, Fleece Robinson.
Mrs. w. Fox Logan, Of Wilkesbarre
Penn, is expected for visit to her
mother, Mrs. W. b. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy of CHrlislc,
were weekend guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brayheld, at the iullcy House
Mrs. Fannie Farra, Mrs. Lizzie
Denny. MIR. and Mrs. Cabell pehny
motored to Nicholasyille, Sunday.
Miss Margaret Cook, Of X. c. W.
Danville. spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. X. Cook.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Centenary Drive.

The Lancaster Methodist Church
went cover the top" on its quota of
$4,000 in the Centenary of Missions
Drive for s35,000,0o0 from the
Southern Methodist Church. The
teams were organized and ready for
work at the close of the morning ser.
vice Sunday. They went on the
drive Sunday afternoon and by p.
NJ. the quota was subscribed. Sever
al Of the members are to be seen yet
1t is hoped that the subscription for
this great cause will be considerably
increased
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
School Dedication.

The High School Building at
Buckeye will be dedicated with APP
propriate services next Saturday.
Arrangements have been made to en-
terrain large delegation from every
section of the county and big din
ner will be served on the ground.
A program of the dedicatory SER
vices will be found in this issue of
the Record.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Notice To Public.

have bought the practice and
goodwill of nr. T. J. Hood. as he il
leaving town. will appreciate the
patronage Of his clientele and will
endeavor. as near as is possible, to
give them the same good services
which h. gave them. am located
over Stormes' Drug Store. My Office
phone is 229.
5-22-tf. W. A. WHEELER, Dentist.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Red Cross Notes.

-, - .,
i"e 'aii"'" Iou"'s Neu Ofoss
'""p'e' i''''s,'e' 'as, "eeh' ''e spring
q'o'" Vi SEWING WV ''','u,e"s pe'''
'o",S ~" '"ese s"'",ei,'s nav oee''
l''ue III zen "eeNs anu 'ne Ne' Oross
WISHES " ,i,"'N every "o'i'ah VINO as
's'e' III 'iiiS rush o'uei' DUN AuMi-
No. ''i' Liz" anu nis"h'S' i''e
r'u men II, p"i' as 'ies Always nave
uU''e' ne "o''ra ,io'' ar 'ie"'
e"s""' 'io'e' nu'Nese anu nue''a
VS." gave sp'e''ui' aSS's'"''ee aiso'
GO e"' menus "",e oee, Shippeo
seven s"''''e'''S nave "o' !e' oeen
,.'' 'u' VIC 'ope " ie.e''e '"ei''
ICY ""u WI, ~, maj, ''e''' AZ
o'''',i'.ee
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22

Miss Della Rice Hughes has re.
turned from a visit TO friends in
Louisville.
Mrs. Anna Hubble and laughter
Matte Mae, ha.e returned from =
VISIT to relatives IN Stanford
Mrs. Joe Francis. Miss Mamie
S,ormes Dunn and Mr.. Allen John
son motorei to Lexington. Monday
Mr.. Clay Kaufman, who has been
attending Federal Court in London.
is at home looking after his legal pro-
fcsyion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Broaddus and chill
dron, q Wilmore, have been recent
visitors o. Mrs. Broaddu5' sister. Mrs.
u. Gulley
Mrs Charles Denman, who has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Henley
Basin. has returned to her home in
Nicholasville
Miss Florence johnson. a student
at State College. Lexington, spent
the weekend with her mother, Mrs.
Lula Johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Rankin left
Monday for Somerset to attend the
burial Of Mrs. Rankins brother, Mr.
Erred Hamm. who died in Arizona.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Edwards and
pretty little daughters, Of Maysville,
have been recent guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Forrest Calico, at McCreary.
Mr. J. Len Bruce. Mrs Fife Drake,
Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Baughman, of
Danville. and Miss Clara Hayden. Of
Nicholasville, were visitors in Lam
caster, Tuesday.
Mrs. +. l.. Owsley leaves Friday
fer Martinsvillc, Ind. where she will
spend two weeks. She will be ac-
companied by Mrs. n. l.. Bronaugh,
Of Nicholasville.
Mrs. O'Sullivan. of Lebanon, Miss
Virginia Goodioe, of Colorado, and
Mr.. Duke Goodloe, Of Springfield,
have been recent guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ". @. Goodloe.
Mr. and Mrs. William W. White,
and little daughter, Winnifred Eileen,
of indianapolis, Indiana, will arrive
Sunday for visit to Mrs. Whites
sisters. Misses Mary and Carrie Reid,
Nj. Jane, Preston, a young farmer
of Garrard county, and Miss Dome
Peel, Of Jessamine county, were uni
ed in marriage at the Danville resi-
dence Of DR.. II. G. Turner, who per-
formed the ceremony
Mrs, Luther y. Bridgers and little
son, Luther, Jr, Of Gainesville, Ga,
are guests Of Mrs. Walton f.. Moss.
Rev. Bridgers is holding very sue
cessful meeting at the Court House
in Jackson, Ky.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Public Sale.

Having decided to move to Ashe
vile, n. c., ! will on
SATURDAY MAY 2ith, 1919,
at 2:30, sell the following:
One bed and springs; cooking
stove, chairs; dishes: old fashioned
wardrobe; garden tools and many
other things too numerous TO men
ton. Terms Cash.
H. X. HERND0N,
Capt. Am Bourne, Auctioneer.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Having Fine Trip.

4 card from Mr. Ed C. Gaines tells
us he and Mrs. Gaines are having a
delightful trip, all at the expense of
the Penn Mutual. The Company has
chartered a boat for trip up the
Delaware and will take their agents
TO Hog Island ship yards. The card
was written from Philadelphia.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Scientifically Fitted.

Our Scientifically fitted glasses
made to individual requirements will
give The clearest vision that Science
can produce.
The Byrne Optical Service,
at kengarlan Hotel, Lancaster, May
Goth to 31st.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22

There are seven garments out that
the Red Cross wishes TO be brought
/ in at once.
Mr.. and Warren Kennedy. Of Car
Isle. have been recent guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Brayfeld '!r,. Ken
nedy is sister Of Mrs. Brdyfeld.
| Col. George Balm, noted temper
ance speaker, Of Lexington, will lee
ture at the Christian Church Sunday
night at $ o'clock.
Mr. William Beazley, Of the Navy.
is visiting the family Of his uncle,
Mr. James Beazley before going TO his
home in Los Angeles, California.
Lieut.. Carl Acton, VINO has been
spending few days at home, has re-
turned to New York. He expects to
receive his honorable discharge in a
few weeks.
Mr.. J. VI. Back, prominent young
farmer, Of Carrard county, and Miss
Mable Mcclure. daughter of Mr.. c.
X. Mcclure. Of Somerset, were united
in marriage IN ''ncinnati. Saturday
night and after few days stay will
return TO Marccllus where they will
20 to housekeeping.
Mr. and Mrs. William Dickerson
entertained at lovely course din
ner Wednesday in honcr of Rev. and
Mrs. Luther Bri igers, Of Gainesville,
Georgia, who are guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Walton +. Moss. The affair
was greatly enjoyed by the many
guests present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oppie Brown, and
interesting little daughter. Virginia
Lynn, of Stanford. were welcome
visitors in our city, Monday. Mr.. |
Brown is well known here where he
was an efficient clerk at McRoberts
Drug Store for some time, and has /
numerous friends here who are al !
ways glad to see him and estimable
wife.
Lieut. John NJ. Casey, with four
other officers. were selected from the /
A. +. +. to represent the Allied Army |
at the big horse parade in Paris,
France, June LIST. This is distinct |
honor and we wish to congratulate |
Lieut.. Casey.-Danville Advocate.
Mrs. Casey is with her parents, Mr.. |
and Mrs. X. B. Wilkinson during the |
absence of her husband.
Misses Kate and Lillian Kinnaird
entertained Saturday evening at .
their home on Danville avenue, in |
honor of their nephew. Mr.. William
Kinnaird, who is a member Of the
graduating class of the Graded and .
High School. For the occasion the
home was decorated with many love
ly spring flowers, plants and ferns /
Delicious refreshments Of perfect APP
pointments was served Those pre-
sent were the Senior class and few
other friends, The affair proved a
most enjoyable one.
Lieutenant John A. Dotson, Of
and Miss Matte Adams, Of /
Sharpsburg, came to Lexington Fri
day and were quietly married at the
residence Of the Rev. j. W. Porter on
East Main street at o'clock in the
afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev, Clarence Walker.
The bride wore travelling suit of
dark blue and her flowers were cor
sage of pink sweet peas and roses
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and groom left for a short trip
through Kentucky and thence TO
make their home in Louisville.
The only attendants at the wedding
were MIR. Elmer Wood and his sister,
Miss Nancy Wood, Of Sharpsburg,-
Lexington Herald.
The bride is well known in Lancas-
ter having frequently visited her
Mrs. N. McGrath.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
Preaching at Paint Lick.

There will be preaching at the
Paint Lick church, Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. by DR.. Tellford, Of
Richmond. All are cordially invited.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
MAKE THIS YOUR BIGGEST HOG
PROFIT YEAR

Take the profits of your corn crop
ard bigger profits on your hogs by
developing and conditioning them for
market with B. A. THOMAS HOG
POWDER. Lessons the chance of
disease. Removing worms-General
tonic. W. A. Dickerson.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22
T & D

The undersigned hereby give warn
ing to all persons not to trespass upon
pur lands for any purpose whatever
Is we will prosecute all offenders to
the fullest extent of the law. Hunt
ers and fishermen especially take
notice.
Mrs. Cora Phillips, R. L. Elkin.
Mrs. Emma Daniels,
r. l.. Arnold.
Mrs. Sarah j. p. Hackley,
Mrs. Emma Higginbotham,
Edd and n. B. Price.
S. C. Rigsby.
d. NJ. Anderson.
r. L. Barker
B. L. Kelley.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-22

FOR SALE:-Two splendid milk
cows. Both fresh with calves by side
5-22-3t. J. W. Elmore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-04-13

and the predictions are that the east
ward flood will be the greatest in the
history of the nation. 1t was some
time after the armistice that the gov
eminent permitted ocean travel. Yet
during that month 1886 persons left
New York. Of the alien travellers 80
per cent were Italians and the other
10 per cent Greeks and other south
ern Europeans. But statistics for the
following months show that migra-
ton is strongly Italian. The flow of
Greeks is just about normal now.
December ended with the country
alien population 10000 less, for that
was the number which left here dur
ing that month. Sailings since the
first of the year, according to the sta
tistics kept by the local customs au-
thorities, who have been placed in
charge of the movement, are as fol-
lows:
January. 1928; February, 1854;
March, 21,774; April ODD, 1876.
The heaviest day was January 30
when the number of applicants for
passports was 1856. Custom guards
are demanding income tax receipts be-
fore permitting aliens to leave Amer
lea. From those who have not paid
passports are withheld. The total col
lected between April l and April was
S52,424.
Movement Is Countrywide
The movement is from every section
of the country. Most of the travellers
might be called dodgers" because
they came to this country just about
the time that the turmoil was getting
we'll under way in Europe.
These aliens engaged in work most
profitable from the wage standpoint,
because the average wealth of the re-
turning sons of Europe is about $500.
They worked in munition plants, ship
yards, mines, steel mills and other like
industries in which high wages pre-
vailed. They are returning to the old
country for a number OF reasons A
lot of them have been left property
through deaths, directly or indirectly
due to the war Valuable farms have
been inherited, and they are returning
to take possession of them. Old folks
have been badly distressed by the war
and the younger folks are going back
to care for them. Some said that they
were attracted to America by the high
wage and are leaving because of high
price levels.
In their own countries their savings
will place many beyond want for the
remainder of their lives. They are
through with America, and will spend
their time cultivating the soil of Eu-
rope. They are through with Canada
where many came from to sail from
New York
Italy Calling Her Sons
Italy is understood to be calling her
sons home to take advantage of the
fruits of war. With the movement of
aliens on the increase it means short
age In the common labor market
There is great shortage in this field
at this time with so many of the sub
way builders and foundation workers
in the Italian army. These men who
wormed through galleries under the
surface of New York through which
are travelling The high-spced trains OF
our new rapid transit system have
done wonderful construction work ir
Italy building roads and tunnels and
the like, which had great military
value.