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The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
NEW STAMPING MACHINE.
Chicago Postal Authorities Are Tsss- Jag Q New CaAeellattoA
 Plant.


Anew stamp-cancsling machine is be- ing tried at the Chicago post otfice pre- vious 10 it's adoption or Tt ion by the United States postal depaf tment. It's inventor claims that it is capable or canceling l25,Ooo letters every hour. The machines which are now used in the office have capacity of from 10000 to 10000 letters an hour They all work on the principle of either rub Der or leather band. with pm points to draw the Iettsra under the canceling die.
 This new machine uses the principle of suction to feed in the letters. A large wheel et. regular intervals per forated with holes, under each one of which there is an air pump. revolves rapidly A bundle of letters is laid on this wheel, and each hole as it comes around sucks letter tight to the wheel, where it is carried under the stamper. About 300, GOO letters are can csled in the Chicago pest office daily, and if this machine h 6 success it will be able tS take the place of a large num- bsc sf t4s present machines.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
WANTED BOY, GOT THREE.
Dsoek1ya Latter CeRstsR FiHds HiA Gap of. Blesstng Full RAd
 RwnAin9 Over.

When George Hamlin, letter car Tier of Brooklyn, knew that he was to ba a proud father his agitation was somewhat increased by 8 great desire that the newcomer should be . boy. While he was hanging anxiously around home the doctor came from upstairs and held out his hand. E
 Congratulate you," he said. "It'sa boy" Then the doctor went back to his patient.
 Hamlin, left alone, promptly began to map out the future career of has heir. He was to be model of virtue. His education should leave nothing to be desired, and when be had graduated with more honors than were ever cap tured by any other student he was to be business man or
 The reentrance of the doctor inter rupted his thoughts. --.ss
 More congratulations, Hsmlin. It's another boyi" declared the medico. Hamlin's jaw dropped trife. The news was something in the nature oE an embarrassment of riche8-
 Again the doctor left him to medf- tate over his suddenly increased family, but before the father could collect his thoughts the physician was with him once more.
 There's another. Hamiinl" he Gs- clared.
 The proud parents knees shook. "You don't mean" he began.
 "I do. You've three boys. guess you've got your wish"
 Mrs. Hamlin and all the little Ham Nns are doing exeellently, and the fa- ther is a firm believer in the efficacy of Q wish.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03

 
 Matters.
DENVER BUSINESS MEN.
Want Large Appropriations for Government Irrigation Surveys.

Colorado business men recOg- nize the benefit that attached to their State thru the work of the Government along the lines of ir- rigatiOn Investigation and surveys for reservoir sites. The Denver Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trace last month adopted rig0r- ous resolutions calling attention tD the great develoment possible in Colorado, thru irrigation, and to the generally accepted opinion that only by the storage of flood waters can the future problem affecting successful farming in the arid region be solved. and pledg- ing support to the United States Geological Survey in securing large Congressional appropriations for carrying on their work f"r surveys of resrrvoir sites, and other i're- Iiminary irrigation work #
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
Waste of the Forests.

Many sections of the West are beginning toreap the bitter fruits ef forest destruction "A few Nears ago the snow would drifi, and pile up in tile noun!ain g,Ilches. hick- ly studded with pine and other trees. forming an almos, imp~ne'rnlI'' forest protection, and there gradu- ally melt away, supplying water for the streams until late in the season. This, now, has too often changed. The timber has gradully but surely, been cut and burnt away. until now some of the finest forests of the mountains have disappears ed, and where the snow banks would remain until late in the season. they now disappear months earlier, and instead of melting gradually, the fiood-waters come with rush, and then cease when most needed. There is scarcely anything more important than forest protection and prevention, which means a guiding of the water supply; and every State %and every section should rouse to active local organi zation national apd operation.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03

to thoroly wet the grain. Filing the wheat on a barn floor and sprinkling it with the solutions will not give the desired results. It is better 60 filfa barrel wo-thirds or three-fourths full of wheat and then pour in enough of the solution to more than cover the seed. The barrels can be arranged with plug near the bottom, by means of which the liquids con be drawn off at the proper time and used again in the tteatment of another batch of wheat.
 This method of treatment. with copper sulphate.and lime solutions is the one commonly practiced and usually recommended for the pre- vention of "sLinking smut" Ii handled according to the direction given ahove, there need be no fear from this disease h this work as in all others. hqfsr.n.r s"; re thoughtful ard clean in hIsop~ra lions After the wheat Is treated il should nei be pn hack in -mui' sacks, nor in bins which have had smutty wheat in them, without first destroying the smut. This can be done bv treating both sacks and bin with Il copper sulphate solution of twice the strength quoted above. or by thnrolv soaking with boiling water. The seeder should also he thorolv soakeb, cleaned and ihe box and cups treated with either b0Iling water or strong solution of copper sulphate.
 It must be constantly born in mind that copper sulphate is a poison. Care should, therefor, be taken that chickens and stock he moi allowed to est the treated wheat.
 There is practically no danger in planting in ground which pr''duced a smutty crop the Previ"ns year If clean seed is planted, n" smu will bp raised
 There are many other species uf smut, and doubtless some of ;heus do considerable irjurs in Arizona :: but Ihis Hint iS inter ded lat.ora} the question of "stinking smut" only. Indeed. hotanists reeoguize two species of "stinkiug smut ;' but the treatment given above will destroy both. r
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
Land a nd Water.

Ut las been the experience, not of one country or of one people or of one time, but the experience of all countries and all people and all times, that wherever. is separated the ownership of the land and the water. stagnation of development follows. That whenever you unite the ownership of the land and the water, so that the land owns the water, the man who owns both is an independent freeman, and then you have conditions which create deYlopment and permanent pros perity."-George H. Maxwell in ad- dress at Phoenix, Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
STINKING SMUT OF WHEAT
 AND ITS PREVENTION.

While walking thru q stubble field in the vicinity of Tucson about n month ago. the writer chanced to pluck a few heads of wheat which had escaped the sickle On at tempting to thresh out the grain every kernel was found to be destroyed by what is populariy known stinking smut" Further examination of the straw lying up- on the ground reyealed bn. few un.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
Award. at 1H. P.rl. E1po.itsoz-

Forty-two thousand seven hundred and ninety exhibitors out of Ts,11 have received awards at the Paris sx- position The United States obtained 1,9S1 awards. of these 2s0 were grand prizes. 4s6 gold medals. ss3 silver med als, 422 bronze medalA gro honorable mentions. and long iist of gold. sil- yer and bronze medals of eollahora- tors. Tn the last exposition only 1000 prizes, including thoss for eollabora- tors. were given. The p<izes were ga follows: Grand prizes. ks: gold med als. 114; silver medsls. 3cos bronze medals. 34S; honorable mentions. 2s9. The names of those who received grand prizes or gold medals have been made public.-Sciertftc American. s<
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
A Good Investment.

Every dollar expended by the National Government for the build ing of storage reservoirs and great irrigation works to reclaim the millions of acres of western aridity willreturn to the Federal treasury six to one in the form ofincreased taxes on increased land values and pop ulation. Every Congressman knows this, now that his attention is being called to the subject by eastern manufacturers who want n larger market in the West for their goods, and all that is required for his favorable action is strong and aggressive demand from every western State and Territory and Congressional district.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03

The Philadelphia Public Ledger, an old and conservative Eastern journal. speaking of the arid public lards. argues forcibly, that in order that theyzmay be redeemed, the Nation should assume the task of irrigation.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03

tions where Uncle Sam owns vast sections of arid lands he could we'll afford to develop it by a system of wells. pumping stations. tank. and general reservoirs.-S Louis Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1900-11-03
Would Assist the West.

That Eastern business men are genuinely alive to the importance of Western arid land reciamtion is shown by the continuous press re- ports of the actions of business and commercial organizations endors- ing the national irrigation move ment. and urging the reclamation ofthe arid region, The recent ac ton of the executive committee of the National Business League at Chicago, whose memberships rep- resent tens of millions. is an exam pie. Strong resolutions were adopt ed urging upon Congress the preservation and development of national resources by the construc ton of storage reservoirs by the Federal Government for flood protection and to save for use in aid of navagatim ana irrigation the food waters which now run to waste and cause overfuw and de- struction. and for the reclamation of the arid public lands. Also, the necessity for the preservation of the forests and reforestation of de- Luded forest areas as sources of water supply, the conservation of existing supplies by approved methods of irrigation and distribu- ton, and the increase ofthe resour- ces of the arid regions by the investi- gati0n and development of under ground supplies and the united ownership 6f land and water.
 Appropriations for Surveys.
 The resolutions embodied a specific demand for an annual np- lroprin>i"u If p"t less than $25O, 900 tnrirsig,fl lts, -siFv'sI- and H Ps nt,fYrigaiIir {elift.i sni-. ~iih ntaus ana estimate nf co-t oi resefvnir-. canals and irr'gafion works neces- sarv for their reclamation and inr sinking experimeOttl artesian wells ly the Uniled States Sociological lSnrves, and of noi less iban $lW,- | IOO0 fur irrigatiun Investigations hy the D-Iartmtni "i Az icuiture ot 'hr Unitr $ a1rs.
 Ibs Nnti',ral Business League r. sending copies "I rlIese resolution x ta all the multitude uf comnlrrcial organizations in the Uuitrd States, with !. request for theirind"rsemen' ct the na' i.'nal policy set Orththere in, and asking fpr their co-opera' ltion io secure the support of their Senators and Congressmen for said i policy and for the said appr0pria tiohs to carry the same into effect
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
Question Answered.

Yes, August Flower still has the lsrg-
est sale of any medicine in the civilized
world. Your mothers and grand
mothers, never thought OF using any
thing else for Indigestion or Biliousness.
Doctors we're scarce, and they seldom
heard Of Appendicitis, Nervous Prostra.
ton, Heart failure, etc. They used Au.
gust Flower to clean out the system and
stop fermentation of undigested food.
regulate the action OF the liver, stimu-
late the nervous and organic action OF
the system, and that is all they took
when feeling dull and bad with head
aches and other aches. You only need a
few doses Of Green's August Flower, in
liquid form, to make yousatisfied there is
nothing serious the matter with you.
For sale by-A. r. FISHER.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
GOOD CHEER.
A Delightful Evening Spent By
The Knights OF Pythias And
Their Friends, May
Both.
FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY
AND BENEV0LENCE.

Nothing is more indicative OF towns
activity than the prosperity of it's relig-
ious aud social organizations. Glover
port boasts Of three Furnishing secret
orders, none Of which are more pr 1sperous
than the Knights of Pythias. This body
oicharity and chiyalry holds sway in the
Lall over Mr.. Fishers drugstore, where
its members meet every Monday night and
at other stated intervals to transact BUSH
ness and entertain their friends.
Wednesday night, May Both, was the
occasion Of one Of their open meetings to
which the families and friends of the
knights were hidden, and right royalty
were they entertained. These hosts,
whose lives show forth the results Of
their lodge teachings, should add the
word, hospitality, to their list OF motto
words-friendship, charity and beneyo-
lence.
After a short talk by Rev. 7. V. Joiner
on the origin, OK ject and results Of this
bOCihl luC lhOiCoJ anu fi5-
iting Knights were served with delicious
refreshments, consisting Offices, cake and
strawberries, prefaced by the invocation
Of Gods blessing by Rev. W, B. Rutledge.
The long and beautifully ornsmented
table stretched from one end Of the hall
to the other and the Knights, who serv-
ed their guests daintilv but abundantly,
won the praise Of all present for the per-
feet success OF the entertainment.
When the Knights had in turn been
waited upon by some of the fairer sex,
the party was delightfully."- entertained
with recitations by Miss jessie Schulz.
Miss Schulz was at her best and gained
new lsurels TO add to. her already loug
list Of triumphs wonfwhile a resident
here. She was encored again and again
to which che responded gracefully and
pleasingly.
After the singing in concert OF Old
Kentucky Home, the hosts and guests
dispersed to their homes rejoicing in the
good cheer, as well as the kind deeds, of
this hospitable and benevolent fraternity.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
j. 6. MARTIN
A Former Citizen OF This Town
Succumbs To Death At
Uniontown.
HIS ILLNESS WAS
OF BRIEF DURATION.

Uniontown Telegram.-M John Car
rol Martin, one Of Uniontown's Oldest
and best known citizsns died at his
apartments in THE city Monday evening
at $3.50 o'clock, after brief illness. The
deceased was in the 10Th year OF his age
and has been closely associated with the
business interest of Uniontown since
first locating here in the year of 1876
Although quite an old man, he was re-
markably well preserved and although
he has been troubled with asthma for a
number ofyears, he was thought to be ia
comparatively good health. Last week
he WAS suddenly stricken with COMES.
ton Of the stomach and owing to his sge
he succumbed to the attack, passing
away Monday evening as stated. His
remains were taken to Hawesville Tues
day morning for burial, accompanied by
his two children, Charles Martin, of
Cloverport and Mrs. Victoria Hawkins,
OF Birmingham, Ala. Sterling, another
son, who lives in the west, did not at
tend the burial.
John @. Martin was born in Stuben-
vile, Ohio, on the 2lst day of August,
1921. After gaining an excellent educa-
ton at Augusta College in Brackin
county, Kentucky, he went to Cincin-
natl where he engaged in business. He
remained in Cincinnati till 1889 when
he fitted up trading boat and started
down the Ohio, and on down the Missis-
sippi into the Gulf. He continued in
the store boating business until 1917. He
then settled in Cloverport, KY, and
there engaged in merchandising until
1860. He moved to Hawesville in 1862
and there remained until. 1874, when he
went 20 Newburg, Ind, and remained
there two years. In 1876 he came to
Uniontown where be has since resided,
a respected citizen. The deceased has
been connected in business way with
MANY local enterprises. At the time OF
his death he WAS acting as a pension
agent, for a number u years he has done
quite large amount OF business in this
line. The deceased is survived by a
widow and three children. The children
are all grown and reside elsewhere.
Capt. Martin as he wasiamiliarly known
in Uniontown, will be missed by his
many friends here, and the memory OF
one who has so long been associated
with this community will live on mid
the scenes Of his last days.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
Speaker Reeds Retort.

Growing tired of his chair one after
noon, Speaker Reed surrendered 1t to
another member and sat down beside o
western Democrat.
"My, what large hand you have"
remarked Mr.. Reed, looking lntently at
the enormous paw Of his Democratic
friend, who was writing a letter.
Eyes, sir" said the member, "and 1
am proud of It. l worked on a farm
for so many years that my hands grew
large, as you see them"
The speaker held up his small and
shapely right hand, smooth and white
as q woman's, and said,
"Well, ] thank the Lord never
worked on a farm"
The member replied, you are prob
ably going TO run for the presidency
some time, Mr.. Reed, and II you do Ill
placard that statement all over the
country. And what could you do about
itY'
The big fellow unused awhile and
said:
"Nothing-except to brand you as an
Internal liarP-Sucoess.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
julius SippeI Surprises His Friends.

Mr.. julius Sippel and Miss Emma
Sites, both of this city were married at
New Albany, Ind, last Thursday morn
ing in the st. Charles hotel, by the Rev.
Clokey, pastor Of the Presbyterian
church.
This wedding came as quite a surprise
to the people of this town. Both con-
tracing parties are well-to-do and are
prominently connected in this city.
The News extends congratulations
and wishes their union to be one Of mu-
tual happiness.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
GIVES 1T ALL.
Takes A Position AS Cashier OF The
Spokane Falls And Northern
Railway.

The News is in receipt OF letter from
Mr.. George II. Baker stating that he de-
sires his paper to be forwarded to Nelson,
British Columbia, care of Spokane Falls
and Northern Railway. He has been Civ
en- the responsible and Trustworthy place
of cashier in this concern. Mr. Baker is a
young man endowed with rare business
trlent and is ever on the alert to promote
the welfare Of his employers. This extract
is taken from his letter, which shows the
high appreciation he has for the NEWS II
am anxious to hear from my Kentucky
friends and know your paper will give
II alp
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
A Chilly Pair Drives
Over The Country .

Mr.. C. D. Snow, of Finley, Ohio, was
in town last week representing a paint
establishment OF that city. He took in
Patesville, Pellville and Whltesville and
was driven by Cloverport's popular
young liveryman, Willie Hale. Every
one knows Willie's great admiration for
the feminine sex and Mr.. Snow returned
delighted with his trip. However if
you look at it properly, this combina-
ton, even during the summer months,
makes q chilly couple.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATED.
Mr.. Gardner Hawkins Birthday
Celebrated AT The Home OF
His Daughter, Mrs.
L. R. AtkissOn.
NINE GRAND CHILDREN
WERE PRESENT.

One of the most ENJOYABLE events OF
the season was the dinner given Mr..
Gardner Haw kins by his daughter, Mrs.
L. r. Atkisson, on the fifteenth of the
present month, it being the 74th ami
versary OF his birthday. The party con-
sisted OF his nine grandchildren. The
dinner was made up OF all that goes to
make a meal tempting; good things
enough to tickle the palate Of VandeI-
bilt. The table was artistically arrang-
ed and covers were laid for ten. Two
lovely bouqusts Of flowers were placed at
either end OF the long table. In the CEN
ter was placed the large birthday cake
looking like little mountain OF snow,
around the base of which were the words
"Grandfather's Birthday" composed OF
evergreens, on a white background. At
the plate of each OF the little ones was a
tiny snow white cake, encircled by a
green wreath, the cakes bearing the
initial OF each child. Then there were
candies. NUS fruits, and lemonade.
When dinner was announced, the
Grandfather led the way, followed by as
pretty set OF little ones as is often seen,
Seated at one end of the table was the
Grandfather, next to him on his right
and left were his two Oldest grand child
dren, Lsila Billie Hawkins and Hewitt
Dix. Next came Pauline Hawkins
and Cecil Dix, then Harold Hawkins
and Nancy Lee Hawkins and Gardner
Hawkins Jr. and Marion Dix, At the
other end OF the table seated in his high
chair, like one having authority, was
Sherman Hawkins the ten months old
baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt Hawkins.
1t was happy occasion and only one
thing marred the perfect enjoyment,
that being the absence of one OF the
grand children, Jamie Owen Hawkins,
who was of at school. Each little one
brought his dear grandfather presentin
token Of their great love for him; among
the many little presents, was five dollarh
in gold from one OF the little boys.
Mrs. Atkisson was assisted by her Sis
ter. Mrs. Hewitt Hawkins, in serving.
1t was day of great pleaaure aud will
never be forgotten. think it is 80 nice for
these mile-stones in our lives to be re-
membered and made happy spot to
which memory can turn with pleasant
thoughts.
How often memory will turn to the
dear mother who has long been folded in
her last sleep and how she alwaysremem'
bered our birthdays. The cake might
not have been better than other cakes
but the fact that it was our birthday
cake gave it flavor SURPRISING all others
Years may pass and brothers and sisters
may be scattered and far apart, but the
birthday will always bring sweet re.
menberance and we feel that, though
separated, the old time custom still holds
sway. We should try to mark the birth
days of our parents and Of our children
1t will leave a green spot in our mem,
cries that is refreshing as an oasis in 9
desert. / hope our aged friend may live
to enjoy many more such days as waI
this, Mrs. r. b. L.
Stephensport, Ky.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
W EST VIEW.

A large crop of tobacco was set last
week.
Quite a number went to Louisville
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Smith went to Blu.
ras Thursday.
Mr.. Roscoh Laslie, of Cloverport, Wis.
tied here Friday.
Mr.. Vanon Hunter clerked for S. NJ.
Henninger last week
Rev. NJ. w. Basham and wife visited
his mother Thursday.
A good many of our young people
went to Irvington Sunday.
Mr.. John Allen Of Louisville, came
down Saturday to see his wife.
Mrs. A. A.. Smiley, who has been Wis
iting at Harmed, returned home Thurs
day.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1900-06-06
school Board Meets.

At the meeting Of the School Board
Monday evening, the following teachers
were elected for the coming year; Prof.
w. B. Maple, principal, Mrs. Ella Greg
DRY, first assistant, Miss Mary Norman,
second assistant and Miss Ella Robert
son, primary room.
The success Of our school for 1900
1901 is an assured fact from the begin.
ming, as all of the teachers selected have
taught here in the past and are much
liked by all.