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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01
General Crop Summary.

The weather has been generally
cooler than the normal, with very
little rain in many southern and
southwestern counties, but with
heavy rain and severe local storms
in northern. Considerable damage
was done by high winds to crops,
fruit trees, buildings and fences in
some sections, and some fatalities
are reported. The hail storms were
very severe on the 10th and 18th, and
there was considerable loss by light
ming. The storms were apparently
most severe along an area extending
from Williams to Columbiana count
les, but covering wider territory
on the eastern than on the western
side of the state.
Fruit conditions are less promis-
ing than heretofore. Some corre-
spondents report excellent prospects
for most varieties, but many state
that apples, pears, plums and
cherries are dropping badly.
There has been a general improve
ment in meadows and grass fields,
except where the rainfall has been
slight. Young clover is doing well.
Pastures are good and stock is gen.
orally in good condition. Oats, bar
ley, flax and rye are doing well in
most places, though some corre-
spondents report that prospect for
oats is not promising. Potatoes are
mostly in a favorable condition.
There are many fields of the late
varieties yet to be planted. The to-
bacco plants continue in good con-
dition.
The wheat prospect is much less
promising in many sections. Where
the rain has been light and on dry
uplands, the stalks are heading very
short, and number of correspond
ents state that the crop is not up to
former expectations. Rust is report
ed from several places, and a large
number of corresp ondents in central
and southwestern counties report
damage from the Hessian fly; few
state that this damage is serious,
and is growing worse every day. One
report from Gallia county states that
wheat is blossoming.
There is still some plowing to be
done for, corn, and planting was
somewhat delayed in northern
counties by heavy rain, but general
ly the bulk of the crop has been put
in. That recently planted is coming
very poorly, and considerable re-
planting has been necessary. The
early crop is growing well in few
places, but generally it has been re-
tarded by cool weather, and has a
poor color.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01

CI.EP

We are authOri2. announce the name
of ID, NJ, OH AREis, .andiuate for "A second
term as Clerk OF GO f Hooking, subject to
the decision of the Jcratic Primary cleo
tiOn, June II.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01
Wise and just Judge.


AT the Democratic judicial conven-
ton, last week, Judge o. w. III.
ated. He has proven himself both
wise and just, and has won many
friends by decisions and treatment
of the people while on the bench.
BY the way, the Judge is native OF
Reading township, being born in
the western part of~It.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01
Ohio Republican Convention COlum-
bus, June J., and Cad.

For this occasion the Hooking
Valley Ry., and its connections will
sell round trip tickets from all points
in Ohio on May 81 and June lst,
good returning until June 4th at half
rate. With the ample and salts
factory train service of this line, it
is undoubtedly the best route to the
State Capital. Be sure your tickets
read via the Hooking Valley Ry.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01

b"p Nhh AlOOhiuE III thV hOaN' AhO
dashing uniforms and the general
babble were just the same, and my
enthusiasm rose to It's old fashioned
pitch, because live on the Puentes
side of the street and naturally es-
poused the cause of our sturdy rep
reseDtatyes.
The first inning developed fav-
orite, and he was ours. He played
at third base, and he played like
professional. He batted hard and
captured everything that came his
way, but his name wasn't Casey.
"Ramon Perez" is too much poetry
for unpoetical base ball. II belongs
to the toreadOr who cuts dash in
IA striped shirt and crimson scarf.
But Ramon Perez entered the dia.
mond as he would have entered the
bull ring, and he meant business
from the word go.
There was no slang slung from
the rooters row. Spanish is an ele-
CANT tongue, and even base ball
diction emanated from the purest
Latin roots. But there was no
lack of cat calls, cheers, and a
mingled uproar of derision and
applause.
In the fifth inning Ceiba scored
two runs ahead. A Ceiba champion
snatched up the Ceiba flag and
flung it triumphantly to greet the
chaos of rejoicing. When the
cheering died away, yell of mock
cry went up from the throats of the
Puentes contingent, and the small
boys jeer assailed the flag together
with dirt and stones.
4 The excitement Of the sixth
inning stilled the rebellion, for
with three men or bases and two
men already out, Ramon Perez
came to the bat and scored a glori-
Gus sensation. His was the most
brilliant play of the game for he
knocked the ball somewhere near
the vicinity of Key West and made
a clean home run with time to
spare. Ceiba's flag was no where
to be seen, and the big bad man
joined the small bad boy in saying
naughty things in Spanish about
her counting unmatched chickens"
In the meantime our hero was be-
ing hugged to death when they
weren't choking him on beer.
Puentes kept up her good lcks
until an overwhelming wave of
glory declared the game off in her
favor. Ceiba was not far behind
and the battle had been hotly
fought.
AS the illstarred team came in
from the field of its defeat, El Capt.
tan Felix Ventua rushed for his
banner. and snatching machete
from the belt of a Cuban manica
dancing on the home plate, made a
dash for the center of the diamond.
There he held his colors high and
in vehement accents dared any one
to insult hem upon the penalty of
sudden death. The scoffeis fell
back amazed, and not & single
handful of dirt was cast toward the
shining satin. Then Ramon Perez
marched forth, covered with sweat
and glory, and grasping his rivals
hand, lowered the staff and placed
his Yictor's cap upon the top Of it
Again the flag went up and every
! Cuban recognized the symbol.
Ceiba rushed to shake the hands of
her conquerors, the respective bat
teries fell on each others necks and
wept, and the whole affair closed
in one ecstatic dream of harmony.
Both teams marched off the field of
battle as reunited friends, and the
band played "Cuba Librew
"In the meantime they will
practice up to make next Sundays
game scorcher."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01

Democratic Senatorial Convention.

The members of the Democratic Senatorial
Committees of this the Ninth Fourteenth
joint Senatorial District, composed of the
counties of Athens Fairfield Hooking, Nor
gan, Washington, part of Monroe and part of
Noble, have called the Democratic Senatorial
Convention of this the Ninth Fourteenth
joint Senatorial District to meet in the City
of Athens, Ohio,
Thursday, June 22nd, 1899,
at 1890 A. NJ. for the purpose of placing in
nomination a candidate for the Office of State
Senator for said District.
The basis of representation to said conven-
tion will be one delegate for every 100 votes
cast for Horace l.. Chapman, for Governor at
the November Election 1897, and one delegate
for each fraction of 30 or over of such votes.
Upon this basis the counties comprising said
district are each hereby entitled to the follow
ing number of dclegat to said convention:
Athens ........ ....-.. ..................... %
Fairfield ... ........ ................ ..... ~
Hooking ..-......... O.. ..................... ~
.IOISdH ''...,..f...s. ............... y
Monroe (part) ....... ....................-.. ?
SOple lparI' .....-,..,.. ~
Washington ..-...... ~
Total number OF votes . ... ........ lS2
JAMES w. MILLER, ~ec'y.
Lancaster, o FRANK BRYsoN, Chr'm.
May 10th, 1889 Glouster, O.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01

We are authorized to announce the name
of j. b. DOLLISON as a candidate for Dele
gale 10 state Convention, subject to the de-
clsion OF the Democratic Primary election,
June II.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1899-06-01
INFIRMARY DIRECTOR.

We are authorized to announce the name
OF ISAAC WRIGHT as candida for In
Urinary Director subject to the decision of
the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name
OF LEWIS RUFF rs candidate for Inflrm-
ary Director subject TO the decision of the
Democratic primary election
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
WHERE THE FAULTL LIES.

THE bad condition of some of the roads
in the county is giving rise to consider
able adverse criticism. Taxpayers be-
lieve that the amount of money spent on
road improvement this year should have
been productive of more lasting results.
They are right. Were the same amount
of money judiciousy spent, the results
would have been more satisfactory. The
fault does not lie so much with the roads
as with the road makers Too many OF
our magistrates we're anxious to accom-
plish too much. They spent money in
the superficial improvement Of large Geo
tions Of roadway. If they had devoted
the funds to making permanent repairs
on the worst places in the roads this year
and followed it up with the same charac
ter Of work next year their efforts in the
course of few years would result in a
splendid highway system. Road i'm
provement in this county is experimental
as yet and those who have the work in
charge should learn from experience.
The magistrates we're too enthusiastic.
They tried to do too much. Here is
where the fault lies. Let them be more
conservative next year. Let them cover
less ground and do their work thorough
ly. Then we will sure enough have good
roads in Breckenridge.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
TIE FARMERS INSTITUTE.

THE Farmers Institute which was
held at Irvington yesterday and today
was OF profit to every tiller OF the soil
who attended, The great questions
that relate to profitable farming were
discussed by practical farmers The time
has come when the American farmer
must look to every detail, both in pro-
duction and in waste on the farm, il he
would keep abreast Of his enterprising
neighbors. The day has passed when
there is a good living in the soil
alike for the shiftless and the energetic.
Careless methods which obtained on
some farms fifty years ago will not now
stand the severe competition OF improY-
ed machinery and intelligent manage
ment. Those who would know how to
keep up with modern methods and ideas
should avail themselves OF every oppor.
tunity to acquire technical knowledge
Of their industry.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
CUSTOM.

Mrs. Cook, mother of Mrs. E. d Pick
erel, is on the sick list.
Mrs. Will Basket is very i'll at the
home OF her father, Joe g. Anderson.
Miss Myrtle Norman, who is teaching
the Bald Knob school, went home to
Sirocco to spend Xmas.
Miss Partridge, the music teacher in
Prof. Crabbe's school, at IrYington, is
visiting Misses Ermine and Ellen Mum
ford.
Doctor Warner Shacklett is q now
conner to our town, but he is one Of the
most Jealous workers in our Christian
Endeavor society.
On the evening of December 30 Miss
Helen Pollock gave a cotillion party in
honor of her guest, Miss Villa Flanagan,
of Lebanon, Ky.
On December 80, 1898, Miss Nettie
Sbumate, daughter Of Mr.. Mike Shumate,
died OF the effects OF a severe and pro-
tracted spell Of typhoid fever.
Henry Constantine, one OF the most
highly respected colored men Of this
county, has returned from Chicago,
where he has been for the past two years
in the employ of Evan 4 Pusey.
Geo. ]. Neff says it will only be short
time until his store house and dwelling
will be lighted with electricity. Just
think OF our town having electric lights !
II we only had q town marshal and a
"caaboose," we would be most up"
with our sister town, Irvington.
Say, that piece OF poetry in last weeks
issue, from Frank Miller, is the tirst
piece OF poetry from this town since the
illustrious Fred Bush left. But there Is
no telling what undeveloped resources
this place does contain even II we have
not found the largest ear of corn here yet,
not withstanding We keep up q mighty
heap of counting the grains on every big
ear.
Well, our neighbCr, Charley Biantord,
was defeated, but want 10 toll you what
i heard a man say at the close Of Mr..
Blanford's speech here last Fall. He said:
~ have read after Carlisle, Lindsay.
Watterson, Bryan, and other writers on
the money question, but BlaniOrd has
put this question before me In palmer
way than l ever heard It put before"
This is quite compliment 10 Mr, Blan-
ford, As IL was as intelligent and good
business man as there 10 In Meade coun-
ty who made the remark.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
A QUESTION OF PRIORITY.

THE New York Sun, the New York
Journal and the BROOKLYN Eagle claim
to be the first advocates Of the policy Of
expansion in this country. The BROCK
ENRIDaE News is a country weekly, but
It claims priority. In the issue of May
18th it said:
1.-THE brilliant victory of Dewey at
Manila has advanced this country an
hundred years. A policy of isolation
such as pursued by our country in the
past Is selfish and has tendency to pro-
duce an insular narTowness that will, If
followed up. in time dwarf the national
character. In this age OF commerce it is
supremely selfish and handicaps our
energies"
The BRECKENRIDGE News. il not the
frat, was one Of the first papers in the
United States to see the significance Of
Dewey's victory as leading to policy Of
national expansion.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
A FINE PUBLICATION.

In plain English, the Courier-J Journal
Almanac for 1899, 10 "much in little" 1t
Is an encyclopedia OF information and an
epitome Of events. 1t contains a full
history Of the Spanish war, a record OF
the political events OF the year and the
pages Of information on the war revenue
bill alone makes it invaluable. The
Couher-Journal Almanac is the best
publication Of its kind within our ken.
1t Is q book that no man should be with
out. Failure to get 1t almost amounts TO
criminal negligence.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
PLEA FOR A UNITED CHURCH

PLEA FOR A UNITED CHURCH..
REV. DR.. ], l. VANCE, of Nashville,
Tenn, in his Christmas day sermon
urged the wiping out of the terms
"North" and "South" as applied to the
Presbyterian church. He said:
81 wonder if the time is not at hand
for the efacement of geographical marks
from the name Of our beloved Presby-
terrain Church in America. She should
be the first to put into practice the Cos
pei she proclaims And yet it must be
admitted that, while Mason and Dixon's
line has disappeared from the geography
of citizenship, it survives in the geogra.
ply OF the church, speak today for the
Presbyterianism that shall no more be
marked North or South but whose
territorial boundaries shall be cotermi-
nus with the uttermost limits of the
republican American Presbyterian
Church"
What DR.. Vance says OF Presbyterian.
ism is true OF Methodism. A union OF
separated denominations is consuma-
ton devoutly to be wished for. 1t would
result in concentration of forces that
would bring about greater and more
enthusiastic era Of Christian endeavor.
Reunited churches would be a sacred
benediction pronounced upon a reunited
country.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
NICELY INTERPRETED.
"UnCIe Josh Interpreted With Profession
al Ability

The play "Uncle Josh" rendered by
the members OF the local lodge OF the A.
o. U. w., at MattinEly's hall last Tues
day night, brought forth a world of COM
pliments from the two large audiences
that witnessed it.
The characters were all finely inter-
preted and the play Was given with al
most professional smoothness.
A lack OF space prevents an extended
criticism OF the play, but in justice to
the actors we must say that all acquitted
themselves in very creditable manner.
The drama was q success from an ar
tistic and financial standpoint.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
CUBA is AMERICANSOIL.

THE sovereignty over Cuba has passed
from Spain to the United States and with
the official ceremonies of the transfer on
New Years day, Spain ceased to be a
power in the western world. The United
States should see to it that her rule of
the islands OF Porto Rico and Cuba
should be 30 beni6Cent that their inhabi-
tants shall never rejoice at the departure
Of the Americans as they did at the leav-
ing Of the Spaniards. Let "old glory" in
our new possessions be as much flag of
the free as it is at home.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
DON'T SWEAR; FIGHT.

IT is the fad to make New Year resolu-
tons. Most persons swear off at this
season of the year. They resolve to
quit smoking. drinking, gambling and
other things not good for the body and
soul. AS rule they make their resolu-
tons only to break them. At the bat
tie OF San Juan hill, Col. Wood, OF the
Rough riders, said to his men: Don't
swear; fight" His famous remark could
be appropriately paraphrased during the
New Year resolution season. "Don't
swear of; fight your vices"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
WELL NIGH FAULTLE SS.

The Rockport Journal, one of the best
county papers in Indiana, has the follow
ing to say of the News:
"The BRECKENRIDGE (Ky.) News is a
model county paper, all-home. print, con-
tanning eight pages OF seven columns each,
and printed ON excellent paper with
now, clear type. The ads are set in the
most attractive style and the makeup of
the paper is we'll nigh faultles."
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

Bro Bighsm announced last Sunday
night that the opening sermon would be
preached by Rev. Mr.. Moore, pastor of
the Baptist church, if he could get here.
He is now in Louisville. He also an
nounced that he was expecting a number
of visiting ministers here during the pro-
gress of the meeting, as several had been
invited and had signifed Willingness to
attend,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
GLEND EANE.

Hale Dean spent his holidays at his
home in Greensboro.
Tom Mcclure came down on Mondays
train to see relatives here.
Miss Ester Lewis, of Hardinsburg, is
visiting Miss Alma Mattingly.
Miss Arrie Robertson visited Miss
Allie Witt, Of Bardinsburg, last week.
Miss Alma Mattingly visited at Mr..
Billy Rhodes at McDaniels. last week.
John H. Kennedy, Of Grsyson county,
was at Mr.. Perry Hoskins' Saturday and
Sunday.
Get to hustlinG, or 1899 will be to far
along for you to keep mp with the pro-
cession.
Miss Georgia B. Robertson was the
guest of Miss Eva Hensley, Hardinsburg,
last week.
ice MattiDg,y went to Hardinsburg
Monday to purchase tract Of timber on
JEWELS creek.
Owen Hunter accompanied his sister
to Buras Sunday. Miss Hunter has five
weeks more teaching.
Miss Ella Robertson has returned from
a very pleasant visit to Miss Jennie
Green, Falls Of Rough.
Rob't Norman, after two weeks of
holiday returned Monday TO the A. and
M. College at Lexington. l
Instead Of returning to GEORGETOWN
Paul Dempster goes to Louisville this
week to enter Medical College.
Jimmy Reeves, Centralis, Ills, is VISIT
ing at his uncle's, F. L. Curtis. He has
accepted aposition in the post and freight
Office.
Bro. Miller, besides knowing the
soldier and his likings, knows the spirit
Of poetry. His pen should not be an
idle one.
Mr.. Jesse L. Owen has returned from
Lewisport, where he had been for some
time directing the feeding Of his herd
Of cattle.
W. R. Norman and son Henry, our
boy in blue, went 10 Greensboro Friday
TO visit friends and relatives. They re-
turned Sunday.
All praise to Kentucky girls They
are not only the fairest but the noblest
the world contains. No HobsOn kissing
craze for them, and we are proud of
them.
An. d. @. MoormAn and little daugh-
ters, Louise and Betsie visited Mrs
Frank Peyton and attended the protract-
ed meeting at the Falls Of Rough for two
days.
Glendeane deported herself nicely
through the holidays. No trouble of
any sort. The few jugs shipped In were
private and drunkenness was a rarity.
These things were as they should be,
aud our citizens are models.
It's said that those Fordsvills people
think Of coming up Saturday and giving
their plays and farce at Utopia Hall Sat-
urday night 4 Hope they will do so. A
great big welcome and full house shall
he theirs II they'll let US know In time
and the weather Is good.
Miss Mary Norman, Miss Fannie
Fisher, Mias Mamie Board, and Messrs.
Henry MoormAp, 6r.. and Paul Demp-
stsT went 10 Fordsyills Saturday. They
returned Sunday afternoon, delighted
with their visis and "A advertisement J
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

A SooTcH doctor says that out OF 1OO,-
600 men between 30 and SO, 1854 single
men die, while only 500 married men
depart this life. This would indicate
that the state Of matnmony is a health
resort.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
NORTH TILE PRICE.

THE late war with Spain taught the
North that the South is patriotic. 1t
cost $3.50, 900, coo to trounCe the Spaniards.
1t was worth that alone to whip the
dons and we should be doubly grateful
that it also covered the cost OF burying
the "bloody shirt"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

HARTFORD, KY, has what is called an
Entree Nous club. We do not know
what entree nous means, but we have
seen the word entree on the hotel bills
OF fare. The club must be sort Of eat
ing affair for the Hartford papers tell us
it discussed choice repast."
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

his targets. There is law against
carrying pistols in Kentucky and IL rs as
rigidlY enforced AZ the officers Of the law
find IL in their power TO enforce IL. The
thing that battles them is the hip pocket.
Abolish the hip pocket and long step
is taken toward the Encouragement Of
pistol toting.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

FIFTEEN thousand people are suffering
with the grip in Louisville and the bal
ance OF the state is at the mercy of the
disease. One oftwo things is true, The
"colonels" are all becoming prohibition
lists or Kentucky whisky is not the in
fallible cure for grip that our own John
Vest says it is.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
given Saturday night by Fordsyills tai.


wilI often cause horrible Burn, scald,
Out or Bruise. Bucklen's ArnicA Salve.
the best In the world, win kill the pain.
and promptly heal Il. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Roils, FsIons, Oorns,
all Skin ETupdons. Best' Pile Oure on
earth. Only 10 cents q box. Cure RUsF-
anteed Sold BY Short A Haynes, Drug
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04
A SIMPLE REMEDY.

A. w. GALLOWAY, who Is now In ths
city prison, serving sentence for carry
ing concealed weapons, is a type Of the
class that Is covering Kentucky with
odium and Is making the soil Of this fair
state, in truth. dark and bloody ground.
He IL an habitusl pistol tOtsr. In a
drunken ireDsy he reached TO his hip
pocket for bis revolver and shot At an In
Offensive boy and the city marshal. Il
vas miracle that he did mot kill both
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

IT is as difficult to locate the man who
raised the largest ear Of corn in Brecken-
ridge county last year as it is to define
the exact boundaries of the United
States. Truly this is an era of expan-
aion
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

PLEAS COIN, a mountain tough, was
shot and killed the other day. 1t must
be pleasing to his neighbOrs to know
that join haO gone.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

II HENRY WATTERsoN's nominations
were like angels visits, few and between,
they would be more appreciated by the
victims OF his newly acquired nominat-
inc habit
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-01-04

JUDGING from the number of weddings
that are taking place, Breckenridge coun-
ty clergymen are getting lots of practice
in tying the true lovers knot.