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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
A ReprOOf.

Old Aunt Dinah was a colored woman,
who had remarkably strong voice and
would sing and cry "glory" with such
vigor as to be heard above all the rest OF
the congregation, but she was of an I'M
pleasantly saving" disposition.
1t was the custom at the missionary
meetings of the church she attended to
take up collection during &he singing
of the hymn, ely Abroad, Thou Mighty
Gospelr' In the midst of which Aunt
Dinah always threw back her head,
closed her eyes and sang away at the top
of her lungs till the plate had passed her
by.
The collector, who was man of plain
speech, observed this habit Of the old
woman's, and one evening when he came
to her seat no stopped short, and survey
ing her rapt countenance said bluntly;
Look a-hoah, yo' Aunt Dinahl What's
de good oh yo a-singin an a-singin, Fly
Abroad, Thou Mighty Gospel eff yo'
doan' glib muffin to make her fiyYp-
Youths Communion,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
THE AMERICAN NAVY.
HOW 1T COMPARES WITH OTHERS
IN THE GREAT REVIEW.

In 1880 the United states Stood Nineteenth
Among Naval Powers-Now the Fifth.
The New Ships Contrasted with British
Boats.
Our reproach is taken away. The
United States now has navy to proudly
compare with that of England in the
coming review at New York. The latest
vessels are from American designs by
native American designers, built entirely
in American yards of American mate
rails. The Newark was the first results
of all these combined, and her sponsors
claim that she is in many respects the
best of the unarmored cruisers in the
navy. And the extraordinary advance
in the science of naval warfare is shown
by the fact that, though the Chicago is
but three years the older, the Newark is
accounted 25 per cent the more efficient
as warship.
For q dozen years after the war the
decline of the American Navy" was the
burden of continued plant and a stand
ing headline in the great city dailies.
The funny photographers assumed that
the climax was reached when President
Hayes appointed the Ancient Mariner
of the Wabash" newspaper Homeric for
Richard w. Thompson, as secretary of
the navy. It was taken for granted that
he was to let the concern die of mani
ton, but he did not. He at least stopped
the decline where it was, and in the next
administration some signs of improve
xytcf Ir1a
William c. Whitney the rebuilding be-
gan in earnest, and Secretary Benjamin
F. Tracy carried it forward to glorious
results.
The so called Roach boats are the Chi
cago, Atlanta, Boston and Dolphin, the
pioneers of the new navy. They were
begun by Secretary Chandler and fin
ished by Secretary Whitney. They were
the subject of much controversy because
they failed to reach the required horse
power. All were accepted finally, and
they have shown abundantly that they
were serviceable and far more efficient
than was originally hoped for. The Dol
phin, over which there was the sharpest
controversy, has made most enviable
record in trip around the world, a
record which no vessel has yet surpassed.
The Chicago has proved herself worthy
in seamanship, and Admiral Walker
preferred her as flagship to some of the
newer vessels. The coming parade in
New York harbor will show all the war
ships at their prettiest.
There will be two squadrons of United
States vessels in the review, each COM
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
The Disappointed Office Seeker.

Gle pickett out choice plum, and
is told that Brown has gobbled it up al
ready. He would fain fill himself with
political pie, when only husks are given
him. He asketh for one place but
would accept another. This other place
he finds has been preempted. He
bawled himself hoarse during the cam
paign and now he is ignored. This rank
eleth deeply in his bosom. He sweareth
off from politics, and declareth that par
ties as well as republics are ungrateful.
His eye hath lost its luster and his step
its elasticity as he walketh the earth a
disappointed man. He draineth the cup
of defeat and swalloweth the dregs
thereof. He loseth confidence in his
kind and refresheth preferred sympathy.
He sendeth on papers with strong en-
dorsements and never heareth from
them. He intimateth that his Congress-
man has gone back on HIM and threaten
eth to knife him at the next election.
With blood in his eye he wheteth his
knife and declareth his intentions Of
getting even. He looketh afar off, and
seeth an Office, but Smith gets to the
tank first. His soul is exceedingly sor-
rowful- h!"-ELIzABETHTowN News.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
Two of Kind.

Training will do many things, but II
has seldom brought together two such
incongruous mates as In this story.
Little Barbara had been sick, but was
convalescent
"Are you my DOCTOR" she said, wax.
ing up suddenly and finding a strange
lady at her bedside.
mo, dear" said the strange lady, "a
am your trained nurse"
"Ah, that's BETTER exclaimed the Lit.
tie girl. II shall like you very much.
Trained nurse" she continued, pointing
to a cage hanging near the window, 'let
me introduce you to my trained canary
st. Paul Globe.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03

Another very Interesting vessel is the
Yorktown, cruiser, of only six guns and
LOO tons displacement, and built ut a
cost of 1904, 410.T9. Two other vessels Of
the same displacement and number of
guns and nearly the same cost are the so
called sisters, Bennington and Concord.
These vessels are gunboats. They are
stocky and sturdy little craft, especially
serviceable for river use. The Yorktown
was launched on the same day with the
Vesuvius, and it was proud day indeed
for Secretary Whitney. Commander
Chadwick first took charge of the vessel.
She was ON one of the evolution squad
ron's junkets to Europe, and then Com
mander Fighting Bob" Evans took her.
Under him she participated in the Gillian
row, and once Fighting Bob" cleared
her decks for action. Since then she has
done duty in the Behring sea in connec-
ton with the seal troubles.
In command of the whole parade will
be Rear Admiral Bancroft Gherardi,
who has been in the naval service of the
United States AZ years and attained the
first rank not only by seniority, but by
brilliant services. Hewas born In Lou
isiana Nov 10, 1882, and entered the
navy as midshipman from Massachu-
sets just before reaching the age of IA
and at the beginning of the Mexican war.
After IL years of active service he en-
tered the naval academy at Annapolis,
reversing the usual process. In 1855 he
was commissioned lieutenant and in
1862 lieutenant commander. He bore
a conspicuous part In the capture of
Mobile as well as in other actions, was
made commander in 1865, captain in
1874 and commandant of the Brooklyn
navy yard in 1884 as commodore. In
1887 he received his present rank.
His flagship is the cruiser Philadel-
phia. She is a twin screw steel vessel
of 1890 tons displacement. The con-
tract was let to the Cramps in October,
1887, and her contract time of construc-
ton was two years, the contract price
being 81 $780, 900 and her contract speed
10 knots an hour, with premium of
$50, 900 for each quarter knot in excess of
that rate of speed.
The logs used on the Baltimore had
recorded a speed of 20 knots, but cal
culations for a "slip" reduced this
somewhat. In July, 1890, tried by the
same logs, the Philadelphia recorded a
fraction over 81 knots. Allowing the
same "slip" as on the Baltimore, the
new cruiser was certainly going at the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03

placement.
She is briefly described as 12 Qbig)
gun, twin screw cruiser, and is verita-
BILE floating battery. She has two maga-
zines for every gun, and every magazine
cased in the finest tempered steel. OBJ
serve the supreme Importance of this
casing over the ordinary war vessels, In
asmuch as If bomb struck the vessel
near any such department the men in
that particular inclosure only would be
killed, whereas if the ship were open, like
an ordinary man-of-war, hundreds might
be killed and immense damage done to
the vessel ~..-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03

manded by an admiral and each headed
by flagship. The commanding officer In
charge of the first squadron will be Rear
Admiral Benham, and his flagship will
be the Newark, protected cruiser with a
tonnage of 4,083 and carrying 10 heavy
guns She was built by the Cramps at a
cost of $1,690,s51.7 and was known as
Cruiser No. for long time, but the
Cramps did not finish her until after
they had turned the Yorktown, Vesu-
vius, Baltimore and Philadelphia over to
the government. By that time this coun.
try could stand alone in naval shipbuild-
ing.
The commanding officer of the second
squadron will be Rear Admiral Walker,
and his flagship will be the Chicago.
which for three years has been the flag
ship of the squadron of evolution, and in
which Admiral Walker has journeyed
from Bar Harbor to the Mediterranean
and thence to South America. She Is
also protected cruiser, of $500 tons,
carrying IA guns, and was built at cost
of 81, 587 ,823.42. Though she has almost
500 tons more displacement than the
Newark, she is four knots slower. They
draw the same amount of water, but the
Chicago is 10 feet longer. In horsepower
the Newark is 40 per cent better than the
Chicago.
By far the best known vessel in the re-
view, because of her experience in the
Gillian waters, is the Baltimore, pro-
tected cruiser of 10 guns and 1900 tons
displacement. Her hull and machinery
are of English design, and she is far from
handsome, being very bare and crowded
with ventilators. American builders crit
icise these as affording good targets for
the enemy. But she is wonderfully
stout and reliable vessel and went into
commission under Captain Schley, who
asked to be reduced from the rank of
commodore to that of captain to take
charge of this vessel. She took Erics-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
FIN DE Steele FUN.

"a fine old gentlemanr'-you know the sort
With courtly air and consequential port;
In dress fastidious to the last degree,
But favoring styles of some past century;
One TO whom all the past might hold was sweet
Old saws, old jokes-he lived on Chestnut
street
All things TO bygone standards he referred,
And "the old school" was his familiar word.
He loved TO gibe at "this degenerate age"
Firing some special volleys at oar stage,
Citing the elder Booth, Macrcady, Kean,
With lesser lights his favored eyes had seen.
Thus at his club-the oldest In the town
Lies daily doings met his nightly frown,
Until his friends, as low their peA,s.nce ran,
Resolved " trap tho "fno old gen. man."
So on night when no was at his worst
And the whole modern universe accursed,
When dinner, served as olden times approved,
Was under way, the soup but Just removed
A well instructed steward brought the fish.
The "fne old gentlemak" essayed the dish,
Then, all disgust at cook and waiter both,
He Hereby launched a fine old fashioned oath,
Whereat the servant, bowling humbly, said,
"The dish for your especial taste was made,
Forthwith a wink at those who chose him
tool
THAT mackerel, sir, was one of tho old
school,"
Loves Perseverance.
Nothing succeeds like success, and a
young man in Detroit is in a fair way to
prove the truth of the axiom If persever-
ance Is any sign Of ducks nest. He
has been in love with a girl for long
time, and there has been no doubt in the
minds of their respective friends that
she has refused him more times than one.
Not long ago he told his roommate that
on that evening he was going to ask her
again. At midnight when he returned
he was so cheerful that his friend hardly
thought it necessary to ask him about
his success, but he did. ~
He shook his head.
What She didn't refuse you. did
she?"
"Yes."
"That's too bad. BY Jove, I'd let her
60"
"It's all right" said the suitor conf
IDENTIFY. Il didn't expect any better luck.
It's the thirteenth time I've asked her,
and of course she wouldn't accept. I've
got an open field now before me, and
you bet I'll have her yet."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
ConIdn,t Say when.

| had occasion to come TO New York
from Chicago one cold winters night a
year ago. The car was wretchedly heat
cd and as drafty rs sleeping cars gene
rally are. In the morning, after a mis-
cradle nights rest, pulled my flask out
of my bag in search Of warmth and COM
fort. AS started TO fill the cup per-
ceived that the eyes Of the porter were
wistfully fixed ON the liquid, and as the
day was so cold could not resist his
pleading gaze. Bring glass;" ! said,
and as he promptly held one up, SAY
when," ] added, pouring the whisky
slowly out. The darby rolled his eyes
toward the roof of the car till the whites
alone were visible. "rze blind, deaf and
dumb. sahI" he exclaimed. -Quips.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03

sons body to Sweden and then particle
pated in the row with Chilli. The Balti-
more has been very fast, and on one
burst Of speed the patent logs, which
have been used as data for speed. but
which are not trustworthy, showed a
record Of more than 20 knots Her real
speed Is about 10 knots. -
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
THE BALTIMORE.

The superiority in fighting end on is a
very important feature in a cruiser which
may be expected to do great deal of her
fighting in pursuit or retreat. In either
position the Blake can discharge 604
pounds of metal. From either broadside
she can send 1884 pounds, and some Of
the guns being equally for side and bow
or side and stern her total all around fire
at the best is l,s0S pounds.
Now for contrast Though 1t is, as afore-
said, not easy to make contrast of diff
ferently classed vessels) take the Column
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Short 4 Haynes,
druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
EXPLAINED.

Mrs. Growler-Now, grocer, you have
charged me for things I've never had.
What do you mean by such items as one
handful of raisins, one pocketful Of
almonds, two mouthfuls of brown sugar
--eh?
Grocer-It means, Mrs. G>owler, that
ladies what will bring their children
with them when they do their marketin
has got to pay for all they gets.-Har-
per's Bazaar
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03

Distinguished Amateur ito manager
have recently inherited 800, 900, and
should like to go on the stage. Can you
place me?
Manager-Oh, yes.
Distinguished Amateur-In an impor-
tant part?
Manager y Very; financial hacker
Trutb
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1893-05-03
Worse and Worse.

Landlord Showing prospective ten
ant through tho fat)-The room across
the hall is worth $40 month. This one
is better ventilated and rents for $50.
Prospective Tenant-Ah, so you've got
down to charging for air. ehS-Chicago
Tribune.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12
Children Cry foI
Pitchers Castoria.

Peddler-Is your mother in? Boy
Yes; but she's got three callers, and
they've got to talking about servant
girls. Guess you'd better come around
next week.
With Ely's Cream Balm child can be treat
ed without pain and with perfect safety. 1t
cures catarl b, hay fever and colds in the head
1t is easily applied into the nostrils and gives
immediate relief. Price so cents.
elbow often does your tailor send in
his bill?'' ''Every week" "Gracious,
you don't get clothes that often, do
you? ''No, and neyther does the tailor
get his money"
"Whad you DOM roun' heah, 'Ras-
tusb" "Nuffin, sab" "Where di dat
chicken cum frum"? ''Why, cum frum
aig. Whar did yo' 'spose chickens
cum frum, anyhow"
Every bottle of Arnica & Oil Eminent sold
is warranted by the proprietors to give salts
faction money will be refunded.
"What has induced Marrawfat to
take up generalogy all of a sudden?"
'He's trying to find some sort of a
relative in Chicago so that he can get
free board at the fair
School teacher-What little boy can
tell me where is the home of the swal-
low? Bobby-I ken, please. Teacher
Well, Bobby. Bobby-The home of
the swallow is the stommick.
More people, adults and children ARE troub
led with costiveness than with any other all
ment. DIR. Henry Bakers Mandrake Bitters
will cure costiveness and prevent the diseases
which result from it.
"Suppose I give you five rabbits
and then another rabbit, how many
rabbits would you have then?" "Sev-
en-" elbow do you make that out?o
because I've a rabbit o. my ain at
home.''
The Chicago Mail notes the fact that
some sentimentalists want Worlds
Fair flower adopted, and remarks that
eff there were any blossom that clos
ed on Sunday, there might be some
sense in it.''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12
ALL SORTS.
A CRATE mistake-Using Kerosene.

CRATE mistake-Using Kerosene.
MURDERED.-The body of Julius Bear was
found by freighters five miles west of here
Tuesday morn, in terribly mangled condi-
ton. His head and face were smashed, so as
to be hardly recognized and numerous wounds
were found on his body. Mr.. Baer was agent
for the great blood medicine, Sulphur Bitters.
Robbery was undoubtedly the motive, as he
was well known to have a large sum of money
on his person. AS we go to press there is no
clew to the perpetrators--CotorGd Press
A chariot race-The early Egyptians.
Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam win stop the cough at once
Draw the line somewhere-Surveyors.
Tapley's Bread Winner''outwears all other
shoes.
OF great help to Indians-Tom A Hawk
Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
e. neuralgia. Entirely vegeta-
BILE. Safe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12
JUST FOR FUN.

Perseverance often OutrunS genius
First Dog Are you going to eat
Second dog-Gnaw.
Time will change everything but &
counterfeit dollar.
The easiest way for man to pack
his trunk is to get his wife to do it.
My catarrh was very bad. For thirty years
1 have been troubled with it, have tried a
number of remedies without relief. drug
gist advised Ely's Cream Balm. I have used
only one bottle and can say feel like new
man. I make this voluntary statement that
others may know of the Balm. J. w. Math-
ewson, (Lawyer), Pawtucket, R. l.
"Blitson, they tell me, is quite an
athlete" eyes; his last feat, hear,
was to run up board bill"
How are you getting on with your
bicycle riding, Dick? Splendid I spend
most of my time getting on.
Kind Party-What are you crying
that way for, little boy? Little Boy
cause it's the only way I know how
to cry.
DR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup was used
for years as prescription by successful
physician. 1t is in all respects the best cough
medicine made to-day. Sold by all dealers on
guarantee of satisfaction.
"They ought to have little girl
show as we'll as chicken show" said
Molly. ST dess there's lots of people
who'd like to see me.''
"Why do you call your twins Cir
cumstances,' Jawkins?" because, my
dear boy, they are something over
which I have no control"
''B. is like Micawber, waiting for
something to turn up. Yes, and he was
rewarded yesterday. How SO? He
stepped on the edge of barrel-hoop.
Mr.. ]. C. Boswell, one of the best known and
most respected citizens of Brownwood, Texas,
suffered with diarrhcea for a long time and
tried many different remedies without bene-
fit, until Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoeea Remedy used that relieved
him at once. For sale by q. c. Pierce.
He-Since you embroidered me that
beautiful pair of slippers I have staid
at home almost every night. She
Let me know when they are worn out.
Husband Why did you invite Mrs.
Instyle to your tea when you dislike
her so? Wife - Because I knew she
wouldn't have time to geta new dress.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12
A Quiet Hour.

You must find somewhere within your
fnicile nook that can be set apart fol-
minutes rest. This is imperative if
Il would preserve your youth and good
Ks. Ihave a coy corner where can,
wish, take surreptitious snooze, en-
quiet think or a little gossip with
latest feminine adorer. This a1cove
|hodestly fitted up. A pair of Jap por-
les curtain my corner from the rest of
room. My couch was never in its
It days anything more elegant than a
fot, but thanks to thin hair mattress
an adorable old blue quilt that I
|ked up in my wanderings it is now
tie an elegant lounging couch.
.ots of downy cushions of Kentucky
|hs," the delicious blues brought out
struggling bouquets of white floss
cad, add to its charm. My bit of man.
|drapery is an antique piece of handi-
tx in satin and silks that found one
by day while rummaging the chests
An old garnet way down in Virginia.
this stand my joss sticks, which on
hpany days smolder in such aromatic
|nion, and a quaint jar which reminds
every time look at it of an odd little
ling hamlet on the Massachusetts
st. 1 keep on hand the latest mag
pes, some articles being my slumber
Pers. They are so prosy that they act
! narcotic.
opposite my couch is deep seated
lzer 1nhO1Stered in denimS T ALWAYS
hage to find few pennies for my ia
lite pinks and a tangle of smilax.
Fse are so effective when placed with
the blue toned jar. A big pane of
led glass overhead gives me when the
is gracious enough to smile on my
her some delightful streaks of tinted
light, completing, to my way of
king, the prettiest tone picture I'M
my rooftree.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12

There was never time when WON
en- appeared more attractive, were
gowned better or were more accom-
plished than the present, yet there is
a freedom and unconventionality in
the manners of the girl of to day per-
haps the outgrowth of the greater
scope of the mind accustomed to
higher education, that is not as
charming in the eyes of outsiders as
the more quiet deneanor of those
who have not quite such advanced
ideas.
1t is no unusual sight to see girl
move back and forth frantica11y in
rocking chair in full view of the pub
lie in hotel corridor, and with every
motion throw her feet out in unison.
Now, the feet may be the prettiest in
the world, but it is quite unnecessary
to put them SO very much in evidence.
They will not escape notice if they
are worth being seen, and unless the
young woman is practlcing for sea-
son of high kicking, in which case her
room would be the more approved
place for rehearsal, it would look
much better, according to old fogy
noUions, to not be quite SO ready to
show her pedal extremities.
Girls also cross their limbs, which,
though nightly comfortable, is not
the attitude of lady. Many man in
the exurbance of the spirits will run
a hotel piazza or the board walk ut
terly regardless of the show she is
making of herself. Loud laughter and
an abundance of slang are points to
be corrected, for no matter how the
men seem to enjoy such behavior,
you may be certain they will select
for wives girls who show none of
these noticeable Tenderness
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-06-12

French statistician, who has been
wing the military and other rec
has found that in 1910 the aver
height of man in Europe was five
nine inches; that in 1890 it was
feet six inches; in 1920 it was five
five inches and fraction. At the
bnt time it is five feet and three
three -fourths inches. 1t is easy
|duce from these figures rate of
lar and gradual decline in human
re. The calculation shows that
be year 1000 A. ID. the stature of
average man will be reduced to
IN inches.