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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Great britain Declines.

London, Dec. 2S.-Lord Salisbury, the
premier, has written to United States
Ambassador Hay in response TO Amer
ica's latest proposals in the Boring sea
controversy that Great Britain enter
into an agreement with the United
States. Russia and japan 70 stop seal
ing. Great Britain declines to enter
into such an agreement.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

Frankfort. KY. Jan. s.-Twenty-
sherIffs failed to make final settlements
with the state auditor, as required by
law. and will have to pay 6 per cent
penalty on all they owe 20 the state.
The total amount due. however. will
not exceed $4,000.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
An Opera House turned.

Brainard, Mimi, Jan. 3.-Fire burn
ed the Sleeper Opera House and store
of G. D. O'Brien, with large part of
the contents. The opera house was
built in loo by the late Judge G. b.
Sleeper at a cost of $4,000. 1t will not
be rebuilt.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Eaoh Acoussd one Othsr.

Detroit, Dec. 29.-Edmund Traver. a
pressman, and his paramour, Myrtle
Dreamer. were taken to Emergency
hospital. each with a bullet in the tenn
pie Doctors think the young man
will die. Their stories diner. each ac-
cusing the other Of doing the shooting
after a quarrel.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Another Flag Incldent.

New York, Jan. 3-British stewards
on the American line steamship st.
Louis burned the stars and stripes
aboard on Christmas and they are to
be discharged.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Bread Riots In Sicily.

Rome, Jan. 3.-Bread riots have oc-
currd in the province of Girgenti, Sici-
ly. The rioters have fred upon and
looted the municipal building. The
troops have been called out.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Presbyterian Churoh Burned.

Saginaw, Mich, Jan. 3.-Fire origi-
mating in the furnace room destroyed
the Warren Avenue Presbyterian
church. Loss estimated at $4,000; in
surance, $4,000.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

found In the stomach OF Charles Zano-
lis fourth wife in New York.
Commander Booth-Tucker has gone
ito California to complete the estab-
gishxnent of a Salvation army colony
there.
J. w. Harris, a North Carolina negro,
was sent TO the workhouse In New
York for sending threatening letters to
w. X. Vanderbilt.
Moaday.
Two 1Nen fell down a mine shaft and
were killed at Wilkesbarre. Pa.
William Schweizer, a pal of "Blinky"
Morgan, was arrested in Detroit
In New York three house-movers
drank pure rye whisky" and died.
Robbers beat Mrs. M. s. Kimball
nearly to death at Mitchellville, la.
A pet dog on which oil was spilled
caused the fire In the Coliseum In Chi
cago.
Apoplexy has been cured in New
York by removing a clot of blood from
the brain.
General Rivera, who was arrested in
Cuba, has been sent to a prison at
Cadiz, Spain.
The United States will not allow
China to be dismemhered until salts
factory terms are madA
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

Ex-Member OF Parliament Drowned.
Peterboro, Ont, Dec. 30.-John
Burnham, @. c., ex-member of parlia-
ment, was drowned in the Ottenabee
ri ver
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Newspaper Man Dead.

Steubenville, o., Jan. 3.-William r.
Allison, 81, pioneer newspaper man, is
dead.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Kicked by a Horse,

Waverly, o., Jan. "a. e. Porter Of
Chicago was kicked by horse and his
leg will have to be amputated.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you wAntI- Short 4 Hay
mes.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

Cattle-choice, "a sO@5 co. good, "a 65@
4 10; tidy butchers, 81 1904 go; fair 81 10
a %; common, SO 25d3 90; helfers, 81 90
IA so; bulls, stays and cows, 81 OOQ3 20;
fresh cows, $20Q50.
HOgs-YOrkers, So 60d3 62i1; mediums.
SO 60Q3 So; fair SO 80; grasseTs, SO 4O13 40;
heavy, SO 50d3 50; rough, SO 2OGD3 so;
pigs, SO 6063 65
Sheep--ChOice, 81 80Gl4 So: good, 81 4061
4 80; fair, 81 1904 30; common, SO OO0l
60; choice lambs, IS 90d6 10.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05
Chicago.

Cattle-Beeves, 81 sOd6 90: cows and
helfers, SO 9Ofl4 90; Texas steers, SO GOA
4 35; Westerns, So sOGI4 80; stockers and
feeders, So 100 25.
Hogs-Light, SO sO@s 60; mediums. So SO
@S So; heavy, SO 1908 80; rOughs, So 30@
3 35.
Sheep and Lambs-ChoIce sheep, "a 5Oa
10; fair, 81 2004 40; common. So GOA
4 10; exports, SO 90; choice lambs, 50 76@
90.
wheat-05c cOrn-2eEc. oats-22hc.
'Rye-46Ac.
Cattle-Butchers', "a 2504 60; shipping,
"a 65Gi4 IS; best steers, 81 S5Q0 10; good
COWS and heifers. SO 50a4 90; stockers and
feeders, 50 4OQ4 20.
Hogs. Workers, So eOas 10; roughs. COM
mon 70 good So OOGp3 25; mediums and
heavles. SO 90; pigs, So 65G3 20.
sheep and LamDs-sheep, extra, "a TbGl
90; good prime. 50 40G5 90; common.
SO O0Q3 20; choice lambs, 50 20.
Cleveland.
Hogs-Yorkers and lights. IS 52h: medI-
ums and heayies, So an; stays and
foughs, 81 b06i2 90.
Sheep anS Lambs-sheep. So OOa4 80;
caftls-steers, s. eoa4 10, heIfers, 50 90
a 20; cows and bulls, 50 00d3 25.
! Cincinnati.
, wheat--No. red. ossse. corn--No. 2
mixed, SOC. oats-No. ? mixed, 24hc.
Lard-s4 oaH- Bulk 80 as Bacon
SO 90
Hogs-sa oo@s 90 cattle-s2 2504 50.
sheep-s2 1904 90.
Boston.
Wool-Ohio fleece. X aud above. 2sc;
Xxx and above. 29Q80ci delalne, 800; No.
eombing, 3oc; No. combins, 2eQ3oc-
Toledo. 80
wheat -os,lc Germ CSC. oats-23c Rye
Acc. cieyesssea. IS 20
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

Among the first bills to be introduced
will be one by representative Morgan
Chinn, Of Mercer, 10 regulate the prices
Of the combine known as the American
School Book concern. The measure pro-
viding for non partisan board Of prison
commissioners, will be one OF the most
important matters for consideration.
The prison muddle, 1t is claimed, will be
done away with by the passage Of such a
bill. Then the bill to consolidate the
officers Of sheriff and ]ailer Of Jefferson
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1898-01-05

Beckham's clear track, since the with
drawal of Mr.. Mocquot, of Paducah,
makes all interest center tonight in the
insubordinate offices which are to be
filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
BRINGING BACK WOUNDED.
The Olivette Landed arg Soldiers Mt
Quarantine, New York Another
Patty at Old Point.

New York, July 1.-THE United States
transport Olivette, Go. III arrived at
Quarantine at 1853 p. M, bringing ri sick
and wounded soldiers from the scene of wa r
OF this number IS are convalescent and
ready to rejoin their regiments. When
the Olivette anchored in quarantine she
was boarded by health officer Doty, Sur
geon- Gen. Sterberg and Majors Bushnell
and Hail, surgeons. Major Apple sur
geon in charge of the Ollvette, reported
the health of the sick and wounded very
satisfactory. The Olivette will proceed to
Brooklyn tomorrow morning, whore the
sick and wounded will be removed to the
Long Island college hospital and st. Pc
ter's hospital.
Shortly after the Olivette dropped an
Choir the Staten Island ferry boat Vest
field went alongside and took off about 100
of those most seriously sick and wounded
and landed them at Stapleton, ambu-
lances removing them to the United
States marine hospital. The decks Of the
steamer were crowded with wounded and
convaescent soldiers. All seemed to be
in the best of spirits and although many
were badly injured all seemed to forget
their sufferings and were elated to learn
of the surrender of the Spanish army al
Santiago. Many said they were only sor.
ry that they were not able to be at the
surrender and wished themselves back a,
Santiago.
Edward Marshal, the correspondent who
was shot in the spine was aboard and Is
improving He said he felt as comforta bic
as could be expected. lie telegraphed his
wife to expect him home at O'Clock to.
morrow morning.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
sum OF $1,2OO,0O0,O0O
SUBSCRIBED TO RAISE A WAR LOAN
OF 5000, 100000.
Six Times the Amount Requircd-Jndi-
vidual Bids will Secure tho Whole
For over $4,000 VIII be Filled.

Washington, July 14.-Thc subscriptions
to the new three per cent. war loan OF
1000 which closed at 8 O'Clock this
afternoon, including the offers made by
syndicates, will amount to S,200,UD,O00 or
six times the amount of tho issue. The
subscriptions represented by checks or
other forms of payment, 1t Is estimated,
will aggregate about 100000 coo.
Early this week Assistant Secretary
Nandcrlip, who has had Immediate super
vision of the work in connection with the
loan became convinced that the subscrip-
tons of individuals would be far more
than sufficient to wholly absorb the loan
and gave instructions that checks repre-
sonting all subscriptions of corporations
he prepared and returned to the sendcrJ
tonight 1t is thought at the treasury
that no individual subscriptions as high
as $4,000 will receive an allotment Of
bonds During the month the DEPART
ment has received about $4,000 subscrip-
! tionS and nearly the last one opened WAS
! from u New York bank for $l0,VCJGo, in
closing a check for 100000.
1t was Secretary Cages intention TO
| make the payments on account of the
bonds as easy to people as possible and
all forms Of payment were to be received.
/ These included cash, checks. bank drafts,
postofice money orders, express money
orders, certificates of deposit. aud during
the last day or two the department has
received money by telegraph.
| During the entire month there has been
an average of 1900 subscriptions received
daily and some days the number has cX-
ceeded 5000.
Assistant Secretary Vandcrlip, who for
SO days has managed the work of plac-
! ing the bonds Of the new war loan. an
nounced tonight that the bonds had been
I closed upon the most successful loan
ever foated by the government"
! He said: 1T IL of course impossible to
give final figures at this hour. The de-
partment received to-day just under 5000
letters and yesterday 2i,3O. Ny estimate
at this hour is that the line which allot-
ments will be made will be around $500
this is to say that all applications for a
smaller amount than that figure will DO
allotted in full while al applications FOR
larger amounts will receive nothing. At
this hour there has actually been listed
$4,000, 0OO of the 500. and S~.sl'e. subscrip-
lions and the amount now on the tables
Will carry that probably just above $50
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
LONG FOR PORTO RICO.
Vermont Regiment Hopes to be Equipped
in Time to be Sent on the First Expe-
dition to That Island.

Chickamauga Park, Ga, July 16.-The
long march planned for to-day was post
poncd and instead there was held Il bri-
gadc review at p. m. The review OF
ticers were Gen. Wade and Gen. Frank.
The men were ordered out in light march
ing order with blouses and leg9ings. those
not having them being left In the streets
The brigade presented very good APP
pearance The regular weekly inspection
took place this morning at ii O'Clock by
companies. The board of survey on quar-
termaster's stores spent the day in look
ing over the shoes issued to the boys,
which have proved very unserviceable.
Lieut.. Brock and Lieut.. Robbins have
obtained passes to spend Sunday in CHAT
tanooga. Col. Nimms attended the BAN
quet of the Tennessee Bar Associate in
Chattanooga last evening and to-day four
prominent members of the Tennessee bar
took dinner at the regiment mess at the
colonefs invitation
| Ordnance stores are being issued as fast
| as they arrive. 1t is very hard to get ell
Their quartermaster or ordnance supplies
now until the first cops Is fully equipped
and no officers from this corps can buy of
the quartermaster anything such asg.oves
hats. leggins, etc. for the same reason. If
we should be transferred to the first corps
for the Porto Rico expedition as Is ruinor-
ed the regiment would be equipped quickly
All are anxious for this. In ordnance tho
men have full equipment of guns. bay
onets, bayonet sea bbards, canteens, havcr-
sacks, knives, forks and meat tins. but
only about half of the men have belts
No ammunition has been issued. although
they have expected to go to the rang,
soon for practice. In quartermaster's sup
plies they have not Jared as well owing
largely 10 the fact that they have Deer
waiting for the property from the State
to wear out
The men have not been fully supplied
with any articles of clothing except shoes
and Undertaking and many of the shoes
have proved worthless even with the
State property which is now in very bat
shape.
The men are not fully equipped will
blouses or leggns and many lack trouser,
and hats. 1t Is hoped that recent orders
to send In a list of all needed clothes viii
bring good results so that the Vernon
boys can soon show their blue uniforms
with pride to the L. S. soldiers. Tn,
boys take the condition very phllosophi
cally however, and are the best behaved
of any at Chickamauga, Ga.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
CONGRATULATIONS TO SKATER
The President and Secretary Alger Praise
Him and His Men.

Washington, July 16.-The following
messages were sent to-day by President
Mckinley and Secretary Alger: ITO GEN
eral Shafter Commanding, front near
Santiago, Playa
president of United States sends to you
and your brave army profound thanks of
American people for brilliant achieve
ments near Santiago, resulting in surren.
der OF city and all Spanish troops and ter
ritory under General Toral. Your splen-
did command has endured not only hard
ships and sacrifices incident to campaign
but in stress of heat and weather has
triumphed over obstacles which would
have overcome men less brave and deter
mined. One and all displayed courage,
gallantry and earned the gratitude of the
nation. Hearts of people turn with tender
sympathy to sick and wounded. May Fa-
Their of meroles protect and comfort them,
(Signed) William Mckinley"
Washington, July Ito Maj. Shafter,
front near Santiago, Playa" I cannot
express in words my gratitude to you and
your heroic men. Your work has been
we'll done. God bless you all"
(Sisned) r. A. Algcr, Sec'y War.
SHAFTER'S REPLY.
Washington, July 16,-9I5 p. m,--The fol-
lowing message has just been received al
the White House:
Playa Del Este July 16-Via Hayti
40 the President:
| Camp Near Santiago, July 1G-Thank
YOU, and my army thank you, for your
Icongratulatory telegram OF to-day. I an
proud to say every one in 1t performed his
duty calamity. Your message will be reat
to every regiment in the army at noon to-
morrow.
| (Signedp SKATER,
| Maior Eanprol ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
WERED H HONESTLY.
Arc the Opinions of Burlington citi.
zens Not More Reliable Than Those
Of Utter Strangers.

The above is a vital question.
1t is fraught with interest to Burlington
1t permits of only one answer,
1t can't be evaded or ignored.
a Burlington citizen speaks here.
Speaks for the welfare of Burlington.
citizens opinion is reliable.
An utter strangers doubtful.
The impression created is lasting.
Curiosity is at once aroused,
Read what follows and acknowledge
these facts
Mr.. J. l.. Fuller. of $40 North WlnoosN
Ave, says: Il have been resident II
Burlington for II years and for three ot
them an affection OF the kidneys gradually
worked its way slowly into them. Pain
centred in the loins and over the hips
dull aching pain sometmes-and some-
times sharp and acute. On more than ons
occasion | have had to give up wofN and
even when | did work. my sleep was
broken by my aching back. and too free
quent action of the kidneys and with limits
I'd results highly colored and sedimentary.
What 10 do | hardly knew Medicine, II
least all that | had taken, seemed power
less to help me and was constantly on tho
lookout for some remedy or prescription to
give me ease. In my endeavors I tried
noan's Kidney Pills, getting them at the
drug store of r. b. Stearns & Co. on
Washington's birthday. 1896. l never
would have believed it possible for any
medicine to help me quickly. am liv-
ing witness of the effects Of Doans Kid
ney Pills They helped me right from tho
first. Anything | can do to help along
Duan's Kidney Pills seems Insignificant
compared to what they have done for me.
am glad to tell how | managed TO part
company with my backache."
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all
dealers. Price 20 cents per box, or sent by
mail on receipt OF price by Foster-Milburn
So. fl,a.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
NO MORE FAVORS.
Continued from 10th page.)

precincts of the United States naval acad-
envy.
The auxiliary cruiser st. Louis brought
the foreign visitors up by Chesapeake
bay this afternoon. Soon after she came
to anchor the government tug Standish
tied up alongside the st. Louis and for
nearly an hour there was transfer OF
baggage and bundles. Then three wound
cd Spanish officers were removed to the
Standish in swings. Admiral Cervera
took courteous leave Of the officers of the
st. Louis and marched down the gang
way of the ship with a stately tread.
Immediately following him were the re-
cent governors OF Santiago: Capt. Eulatc,
late of the Vizcaya and the others of the
Spanish ofiicers A few of them were
dressed in the Spanish uniforms, but
most OF them were rugged In duck uni
forms that had been furnished them by
the Americans.
Chairs had been provided in the rear OF
the tug for the prisoners and here they
sat while the tug steamed UP to the
quaint old city of Annapolis At the
wharf Commander Edwin White with a
detachment OF T.. s. Marines was await
ing their coming. lie received the Ad-
miral in person and escorted him imme-
diately to the superintendent carriage
and drove to the residence of Admiral Nc
Nalr the Supt. of the Naval Academy. A
brief formal call made there at which
courtesies were exchanged, and Admira
McNair explained to the visitors the ar
rangements that had been made for theiI
comfort. Admiral Cervera was then es
corted to his quarters plain brick struc
| ture of three stories in what Is known Il!
| Buchanan Row. The other officers signed
the parole and were conducted to quar-
tiers in Striblng Row, which Is used by
the cadets in term time for dormitories
They spent the evening after dinner IL
stroling about the grounds. All will at
tend st. Mary's Catholic church to-mor
| row morning. The Naval Academy yar'
where the officers are quartered. is care
fully guarded and but few civilians ar
| allQNtnl q nnfer
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21

miles around consider them objects of
curiosity and we'll worth going to see. Ac-
cordingly the officers OF the guard are
bcsieged with applications for permission
to visit the camp. But orders are prohi-
btory, something a majority of the APP
picants fail to understand, Indirectly,
also, the city is benefited by having the
prisoners here as visitors are Hooking
here in considerable numbers.
Col. Forneyg, U. S. M c., being rcspon-
sble for the guarding of the prisoners, is
obliged to enforce the orders, which have
their origin in n military rule governing
the guarding of prisoners of war.
The camp life at Seavey's Island Is now
practically fcatureess. orders have been
placed for 1000 scrubbing brushes and
these will be furnished to the prisoners.
More than half the prisoners have been
slightly Ill since the landing as result
Of the change OF food and water. All Of
those who were Ill when landed are on
the road to rapid recovery.
Col. Gorney has issued an order for his
guards to keep a sharp lookout for work
mon who have been selling articles to the
prisoners at exorbitant prices. On Thurs
day two workmen from York, Me, were
| sent from the yard under u marine guard
| because they had sold cigarettes to the
| Spaniards at ten times their real value.
| There was n story current among The
| prlsoners that one of the ships guards hat
| ri1ed Il safe before the surrender, ant
there seems to be something to it, else the
| Spanish prisoners have been literally sup
piled with gold for the majority of then
| appear to have their pockets filled will
the yellow metal, and are spending i
quite freely when the opportunity present.
| itself.
Plans have been drawn looking to tn
construction of an immense mess hall ca
pable of accommodating 1900 men. who cal
all dine at once. this change being mad
necessary to allow the regular sleeping
quarters to be properly attended to.
| A large additional hospital is now be
ing erected In front of the regular nava
hospital, and will be ready for occupanc
Saturday morning. Many of the Span
iards. including the ships cooks, maze
request that they be allowed to work.
l At mess the prisoners are served wit
meat, vegetables. canned goods rice
beans. bacon and bread and there has no
been word of complaint.
The men gather around the mess table
much the same as on board ship, eaC
mess having a separate cook, and the be S
of order prevails.
The clothing purchased for the prison
ers has cost the government about $4,000.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
William E. Aliens Estate.

STATE OF VERMONT. District OF Chit
tenden.
The Honorable, the Probate Court. for
the District of Chittenden. To the heirs
and all persons interested in the estate OF
William L. Allen, late of Colchester in
said district, deceased
Greetings:
Whereas, application hath been made
to this Court in writing, by the adminis-
said estate, praying for license
and authority to sell the whole of the real
estate of said deceased, for the payment
of debts and charges of administration,
setting forth therein the amount of debts
due from said deceased, the charges of
administration, the amount of personal
estate and the situation of the zeal estate.
Whereupon the said court appointed
and assigned the 23d day OF July, 1898,
at the Probate Court Rooms, in said
district to hear and decide upon said APP
piication and petition. and ordered public
notices thereof to be given to all persons
interested therein, by publishing said or
der together with the time and place OF
hearing three weeks successfully in the
Burlington Free Press. a newspaper which
persons interested in said estate, all which
publications shall be previous to the day
assigned for hearing
| Therefore, You are hereby notihed TO
appear before said Court at the time and
place assigned, then and there in said
| Court to make your objection to tho
granting OF such license II you see cause.
| Given under my hand, al the Probate
| CouHt Rooms, this LIST day of July, 1893.
| JENNIE STACY.
| 1.w3t ,t,,, Registep
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-21
DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
The famous little pills.
Elhanan w. Prior's Estate.

We. the subscribers. having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable the Probate
mssioners to receive. examine and adjust
the claims and demands or all persons
against the estate of Elhanan w, Prior,
late of Jericho in said district, deceased,
and also all claims and demands exhibited
In Offset thereto, and six months from the
day of the date hereof being allowed by
fore hereby give notice that we will attend
to the business of our appointment at the
drug store In the village of Jericho Cor
ners, VT, In said district, on the fourth
Fridays of July and December next, at Il
O'Clock a. m. on each of said days,
Dated this 2Sth day Of June, 1893,
Il. h. WILLIAMS,
NJ. H. PACKARD,
1,w3t Commissioners