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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

A GREAT deal OF unnecessary and I'm.
Just comment is being made by some
members Of the State Press over Ken,
tucky's exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
The exhibit is not what it might have
been certainly. Because the state might
have seen proper to have expended five
hundred thousand dollars on her dis
play ii the object had been 10 have Law
ishly spent the peoples money and
sought TO out rival some OF the great
western states in an exhibit. But this
was not the intention and il would have
been waste of means for her TO have
tried to come into competition with Cal
ifOrnia, Idaho, North and South Dakota,
Iowa and some others. These States or
some OF them at least are far ahead of us
in soil and climate, and as grain and
fruit producing sections. This is evident
and they are at the Chicago Worlds Fair
for the purpose Of showing TO the world
what their soil will produce, their pro-
ducts &c. Their object is to attract
more people and more capital into their
states. In order to do this they have
expended large amounts OF money TO
make display. In so doing they have
succeeded admirably for some Of the DIS
plays are truly magnificent. Kentucky
is one OF the oldest states in the Union
and her people never have believed that
a large expenditure to show up her re-
sources at the Fair would have been pro-
fitable. Our products are pretty we'll
understood, we are not hard 10 locate,
and we don't like rush. We got into |
the Worlds Fair with a very creditable
state building, number Of our products
are very neatly displayed and this is
about as much as could have been ex-
pected.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
A Personal Triumph.

The appointment OF Col. Joshua ID
Powers as Collector OF the Second district
is personal triumph for most capable
man and sterling Democrat. Col. Powers
was appointed because he was the spon
taneous choice of the business classes res
ident in his district. lie was probably
the best indorsed man that ever applied
for Kentucky Collectorship. Without
Congressional Endorsement, and with pos
tive Congressional antagonism, Col. Pow.
ers was chosen because of his eminent
fitness for the position. 1t is distinctive.
ly Mr.. Cleveland's personal selection, and
the compliment is the more valuable be-
cause it is more evident that it gave the
President much pain to go contrary TO
the wishes of the Congressman urging
Mr.. Dempsey and Judge Randle. Those
who know Col. Powers are convinced
that his administration will give satisfac-
ton, both to those who opposed and
those who supported him.-Louisville
Times.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

The Washington Evening News pays
this handsome and deserved compliment
to one Of Kentucky's bright sons:
"One of the brightest young men who
stepped upon the stage of the Academy
OF Music Tuesday and carried away a
portion of the honors conferred at the
commencement of the law department
of the Columbian University was Mr..
Robert Emmett Woods, well known
clerk in the State Department. Mr.
Woods not only received the degree of
Master of Law, but also gained half
share in one of the principal prizes. A
year ago when the degree of Bachelor of
Laws was conferred upon him he also
took two or three OF the highest prizes
offered. Among his associate law stu
dents he was well liked and generally
admired for the ability he displayed.
Mr.. Woods came from Kentucky four
years ago and took the civil service
examination, and so high a percentage
did he attain that within forty-eight
hours he was appointed to a position in
the State Department. In Kentucky he
filed a number Of important positions in
educational circles"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
THE WINNER.

Joshua ID. Powers was born in Halves
vile, KY, October IL, 1874. He resided
in that town until manhood, being adj
mitted TO the bar in 1873. He removed
to Greensboro in 1876, forming law
partnership with the late Judge G. w.
Williams. In 1874 he was member OF
the Legislature from Hancock county
and in 1875 was Assistant State Elector
at Large, on the Tilden and Hendricks
ticket He has for many years been
prominently identified with Owensboro's
banking interests, being successfully
Vice President and president OF the First
National Bank, still holding the latter
position. He is Director OF the l.. st.
l.. x I. Railroad Company and is inter-
ested in many other business and com
mercal undertakings at home and
abroad. He is known as progressive
and public spirited citizen, in every
sense Of the word. His race for the Col
lectorship was characteristic. of the man.
He goes in TO win always, and allows no
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THE NEWS predicted some weeks age
that the Capital would not be removed
from Frankfort. A vote in the House
last Thursday settled the question in
favor of Frankfort for the present and
probably for all time to come. There
was never any desire among the people
nor really among the members of the
Legislature that the State Capital should
be moved to Louisville or any other
point. The question grew out OF the
minds of some over jealous young lads
about Louisville who had not well stud
led the situation. They put it through
for all it was worth, however, but from
the start there was no show for Louis
vile.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
Free to Reward His Own Friends,

In anticipation OF the appointment of
Col. Powers to the collectorship people
who are expecting, or who are expected
to have, places under him are coming in
for some notice. If he wins he will be
peculiarly fortunate in being under no
obligations to the senators and congress-
men-unless it be to Stone, who is sus-
pected of slyly pulling for Powers after
seeing his district man, Randle, had but
little chance-and free to reward his own
friends. Collectors have usually been
placed under obligations, also, to their
bondsmen. A bond of 500, 900 is requir-
ed and the bondsmen must make oath
that they are worth double the amount
they stand for 1t is said, However, Col.
Powers will not ask his friends to sign
his bond, but will buy it from an indem-
nifty company at cost of 5000 or $500
year. This would leave him still unem-
barrassed in choosing his force of subordi-
mates. II seems to be secret no longer,
Col Powers himself having told il, that
Mr.. Henry c. Boyd, of Hawesville, If he
will take it, will be his chief deputy at
$1,000 year. Joe Lee has also been mem
toned for this place. Some of Mr.. 10.
ID. Brashear's friends sought for him the
place Of cashier, which pays 81 800 a year.
1t is said he will not get this, but that he
may have field place, such as he had
under Hunter Wood. Gen. Jack Gross,
OF Breckenridge, will do doubt have much
to say in the distribution of the patron
age, as he has been in Washington for
weeks working for Powers. Greensboro
Messenger.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
CHARGED UP TO JACK, "

Mr.. o. o. Steady, Washington Cores.
pondent of the Courier-Journal, SAYS OF
the appointment: "The fight in the
Second district was red hot from start to
finish. Adjt Gen. Gross took no small
part in the contest. He came here three
weeks ago, and when the President learn
ed that he was in town he sent for him
to come to the White House. The Presi-
dent has great admiration for Capt.
Gross, and has frequently alluded to him
as plain, honest man with head full
OF common sense" After greeting Gross
warmly the President requested him to
tell him about the candidates for Inter
nal Revenue Collector in the Second
District, and what he thought of the
situation. This Mr.. Gross did in his
usual earnest, If not impressive, manner.
He said nothing to the discredit of Mr..
Randle or Mr.. Dempsey, but told the
President that Mr.. Powers was not only
the best qualified man for the place, but
that he was the choice of tremendous
majority of the Democrats of the district
The President thanked Capt. Gross Tor
his information and said: "Gross, /
always rely upon you to keep me posted
about matters within your knowledge,
for know that you would not deceive
me-" Since his interview with the
President Capt. Gross has been here
closely watching the fight and aiding his
friend Powers in many ways. 1t was
really hard to tell which one of the two
men was the candidate, Jack" or Gosh"
While GOSH" is appointed, the appoint
ment is charged up to Jack"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
A HONEST "HERE,s TO Ynr. y

~ 'IVNH'I IIhhh TO IUUs
" tly after the news of Col. Powers
appointment arrived this morning, sew
eral prominent gentlemen were invited
in to the Directors room of the First
National Bank to celebrate the event in
appropriate Kentucky style. Capt.
Ellis, who was passing, was invited in,
and also Dr. g. b. Tyler. The doctor
held the ingredients" up to the light
and tuning to Capt. Ellis, in his unique
style, said; captain, allow me to say
sir, that I'm d-n glad, sir, that you
were beat, sir" Capt. Ellis enjoyed the
Doctors candor as much as the specta-
tors did.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
HOLT.

Mrs Holt and daughters, Misses Mary
and Rose started TO Chicago last Monday
TO attend the Worlds Fair.
Mr. Malcombe Sterrette, OF Hawesville,
visited Miss Brook Stephens last Sunday
Mr.. j. A. Heston and wife visited rela.
tives in Meade county last week.
Miss Preston Vineyard left for Nun
fordsvilIe Monday to visit relatives few
weeks.
Mr.. oryille skillman visited Holt last
Sunday afternoon.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
IT is JOSH B'GOSH (!

grass TO grow under his own feet, nor
under those of his opponents. Col.
Powers was married in October 1875 to
Miss Clara Halves, daughter of Hon. A.
G. Halves, OF this city They reside in a
handsome home on Frederick street.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

Ex-PREsIDENT Harrison has been at
Chicago several days, taking in the great
show as plain American citizen. lie
was there several days before the dedica-
ton OF the Indiana state building, on
which occasion it was said the Ex-Presi-
dent was to deliver the principal address.
But much like the Ex-President's style
has always been, he made no great
parade and no big speech as it was sup
posed he was preparing for the great
event. He in a simple matter of fact
way, spoke Of the industrial resources OF
Indiana and complimented the people
of his state upon the creditable exhibit
they had made at the fair. This was all,
and this was enough. Unlike the Ken
tuckians, who went there and made a
"big fuss" Indiana prides herself, upon
what she has to show in her state build.
ing, which is a magnificent structure,
and many other points that out-strip us.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

IT is rumored here that Mr. James f..
Stone will likely be candidate from
this district for the State senate. Mr..
Stone has been out Of the district for
sometime but he still claims this as his
home. Another of the prospectives h
the Hon. Gus w. Richardson, of Meade.
A good many persons are also suggesting
the name of Hon. X. X. Pierce of this
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
To the Democratic Committeemen
Of Breckenridge County.

You are hereby called TO meet at the
Law Office of w. X. Barnes in Hardins
burg, at 2 o'clock p. M, on Friday, June
30th, 1893, for the transaction Of bust
ness OF importance to the Democratic
party in this county.
Respectfully, w. X. BARNES,
Chairman County Com.
llardinsburg, KY, June 10Th, 1893.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
THEY WILL MEET HIM.

lhEf WILL MEET HIM.
Col. Powers friends have arranged a
program for his reception on his return.
If 1t can be definitely ascertained when
he will arrive he will be met with brass
band and escorted to his home in car
riage. Otherwise he will be serenaded
after his arrival.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

POSTMASTER General Bissell gives it
out now, that the appointment of fourth
class pOstmasters will be increased from
now on. He has adopted the rule ito
the victors belong the spoils," and Re-
pnbIiCans will have 70 git.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

SINCE the arrival of Princess Eulalia
TO this country over five hundred babies
have been born but not one of them
named for her. Well the only thing
about this as likely to strike the Princess
as important, is the fact that these
Americans are hustling set"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

The appointment OF Hon. J. d. Powers
as Collector in the Second District is
gratifying to the Democrats OF this coun-
ty. Mr.. Powers is personally known to
many OF cur citizens who will heartily
congratulate him on his appointment.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

SOME newspapers make the statement
that the Worlds Fair is failure in a
financial sense. But the officials of the
institution, who are evidently in a posi-
ton to know, say that the receipts are
larger than they expected at this time
and that the increased Attendance looked
for during the fall months, will bring the
great show through all right.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

PRESIDENT Cleveland has directed the
Superintendent Of Public Buildings to
examine every building in Washington
occupied for public purposes and report
its condition as to safety.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
THE FIRST NEWS.

The first news of the appointment of
Col. j.. ID. Powers as Collector, was sent
to the Inquirer office this morning short
ly after 10 o'clock. 1t was from Gen. A.
j. Gross to Mrs. Powers, as follows:
Washington, ID. c., June 10, 1913.
Mrs. !. ID. Powers, Greensboro, KY;
Your good husband has been appoint.
ed. A. j. GROSS.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THE friends OF Mr.. 10. d. Brashear
in this city have sent in strong petition
to Col, Powers asking place in his office
for Mr. Brashear. He couldn't reward a
more capable or excellent gentleman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THE women are making hard fight
10 close the saloons in Owensboro. The
stir which Sam Jones made there seems
slow 10 subside.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
STATE OF ONO, Cry OF TOLEDO, I

I
Lucas COUNTY. 49,
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner OF the firm of F. J..
CHENEY Il Co., doing business in the City
Of Toledo, County and State aforesaid,
and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
4. ID. 1886.
-
Jorrl A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testi-
mOnials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
BSis Sold by Druggists, zoe.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
HAPPY YET, You BET

HAPPY YET, You BET.
As we remarked before:
Owensboro wanted the Collectorship
Owensboro ought to have the Collec
torship.
owensboro has the Collectorship.
We're happy yet
You bet.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

Hon. J. Proctor Knott spent an hour
with President Cleveland few days ago.
Mr.. Knott was for Powers for Collector
in the Second District.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

The Indiana Supreme Court has decid-
ed that women may be admitted to prac-
tice law in that state.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

ALL honor TO Mr.. Carlisle lie stood
by Powers, and his appointment we
understand was due entirely to him.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

IT is said that Jack Gross was the power
behind the throne that secured Col.
Powers appointment.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
TILE nEEICIAL NEMs.

Washington, June l0.-The President
to-day sent in the name OF Hon. j. ID.
Powers, of Greensboro, to be Collector Of
the Second District.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

CHAIRMAN Barnes has called meeting
of the Democratic County Committee for
June 30th.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

CAPT. A. J. Gross has secured the prom
Use of 81 900 clerkship in Washington
for Mort Skillman, OF Webster
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

A CORRESPONDENT says it as hot as
Hades at the Worlds Fair.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

GENERAL Gross has been in Washing
ton several weeks helping Powers to
secure the Collectors place in the Second
District.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

Now let go your petitions to the Pow.
ers that be.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THINGS are warming up already in the
Hardinsburg district over the local option
election. 1t promises to be pretty hot
fight.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

TAMMANY was "biling" over at Har-
dinsburg Monday. 1t was that trip to
Louisville last week that did the work.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

OVER 5000 Kentuckians have already
registered at the Worlds Fair.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THE Ohio Democratic Convention to
nominate state ticket will be held in
August.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

THE proper thing to do when you visit
the Worlds Fair is to kiss the Barney
Stone. II is there.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

An Ohio man has stepped into the
place Henry Boyd was after. Josh will
now take care of Henry.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21

A PIECE of banana is good thing to
shine up your tan shoes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
oil. sTEALY's CONGRATULATIONS.
Washington, June 10, 1893

| Mrs. Clara Powers, ST Frederick street, Owens
bOro.Ky.
Your husbands good friends, with the
aid of Secretary Carlisle have triumphcd
over the political combine. lie is APP
pointed. Accept my sincere and hearty
congratulations. o. O. STEALY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
EIGHT PAGES.

JOSH Powers troubles have justbegun
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
HARoINsBuRG.
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GOING WEST.
Passenger Daily arr. Hardinsburg. .12:42 pm.
GOING EAST.
Passenger Daily arr. Hardinsburg.. 1850 am
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-06-21
THE GREENSBORO MECHANICS BAND
Will Furnish Music for the Occasion.
FIRST DAY..-Monday, July 3D..

Three to enter and three to start. Entrance
free.
All races to be run under the American Rae
ing Rules, except Novelty Race, which will be
ca oh weights.
All moneys will be hung up in purse on the
wire
Feed for sale on the grounds
Stalls, good water, nlenty of shade, and the
use of the track-which will be kept In good con-
diton-free of charge for two weeks previous to
the races
All entries to close 20 minutes after the races
of each day for the following day.
Pools sold on the grounds, and in the city at
night.
Railroad and River Connections. &
NJ, l.. st. l.. x H., and Owensboro and Falls of
Rough, and Ohio River. Through connections
to all points North, South, East and West.
Electric Street Cars to the grounds Popu-
lation of the city 5000. Good hotels.
]. w. SMITH,
Sec,y and Treas
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-12-30
HAD rRAvELED 5000 MILES.

A Tramp BottIe Recently Picl1ed" Cpr
in the Gulf OF Mexico.
Joseph Altman runs a small sail boak
attached to the mosquito feet reserve,
and dis Mr.. Altman is n OF those who
60 down to the sea in ships he is on
the lookout for flotsam and jetsam at
all times. So when one morning re-
Gently he noticed o bottle on the beach
at Boliver, about thirty miles northeast
from Galveston, he took 1t in his net,
fguratively speaking, says the News
It was just a common old glass bottle,
the ane as many others which have
done duty as holders Of whisky, but
this bottle held no whisky, nor did the
cork show marks of teeth-a sailor al
ways uncorks a bottle with his teeth.
The bottle wa covered with barnacles
and contained q circular printed in Ger
man, which stated that two. bottles
were set afoat from the p. and o.
steamer Petropolis of Hamburg, Capt.
TIL. Albert, at 6 o'clock a. M, on the
18th day Of May, 1891, in south lati-
tude, 2 degrees 46 minutes, west longi-
tude from Greenwich, 81 degrees 46
minutes. The Petropolis was then en-
route from Lisbon to Bahai. The finder
of the bottle was requested to forward
the circular to the German hydro
graphic bureau at Hamburg, or to the
nearest German consul, together with
the time Of its finding and whether the
bottle contained no sand. The point at
which this bottle was cast into the sea
is about 1900 miles east Of Para and
about $50 miles northeast Of Bahai.
Here the equatorial current sweeps
along, following the trend of the coast
Of northern South America, the 18TH
mus of Panama, Mexico and the gulf
states. And along with it went the bot
tie, f1outed and jeered at by google
eyed fishes, until it was stranded on
Bolivar beach. The waif had been $40
days on the trip, provided 1t had just
landed when MI. Altman found it. As
the distance travelled is something over
5000 miles, and as the bottle was
picked up $40 days after it was set
afioat, it must have loafed along the
way somewhat. .,. y
The Bottineau pioneer. (Bottineau, N.D.) 1885-1895, 1893-12-30
A Mining Opportuaity Missed.

Speaking of gold excitements," said
George w. Beal in the presence of a
little social gathering in West Park
street q few evenings since, 'reminds
me OF q chance I once had to purchase
q placer claim In Confederate gulch.
The men who owned the bar offered
It to ma for $500 cash, and were anx-
ious to seq it at that figure, but I hest
tated. Finally I told them I would
have an expert examine and test the
ground and if it was what they repre-
nonted ~ ~ Ss1--a5 ess.ohe--
This was satisfactory, and my expert
made the test and reported unfavorably
upon It. That settled the deal, and I
went on my way In search Of Other
fields. About two months later I re-
turned to Confederate gulch end found
q six-mule team and a wagon behind 1t
containing two tons Of gold taken from
q portion Of the bar those men wanted
TO sell me for 500. The team was
ready to start for Fort Benton with the
gold, and was surrounded by, thirty
armed men, who were to guard the
metal on the way. After I refused to
purchase the ground the men concluded
TO work 1t themselves, and from a space
OF 100 feet square had taken the two
tons Of gold. I have not seen the 'ex-
pert since then."-Butte Miner.