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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14

Regarding the physical condition
of the road President Cox says:
during the year the following
improvements nave been made:
Fourteen hundred and fifty five
tons of new seventy pound steel rails
laid in main. track thirtY-eight and
one-half miles of track reballasted ;
one and eighty-six hundredtns miles
of new sidetracks constructed; 1O5, 033
crossties renewed; thIrty-two sets of
switch ties renewed /, 365, $50 feet B.
Nj. of timber used in renewal of
bridges and trestles AZ, 3O2 lineal feet
Of piles driven in foundations; twen-
ty-three and seventy-seven hundredths
miles of new fences built along the
right of way.
lone new water tank aud two new
turntables have been constructed.
The grade of the main track through
the city of Owensboro WAS lowered
for distance of 3, 600 feet.
I'm addition to the above general
repairs have been made to the track,
bridges and buildings, and the road
is in much better physical conditl IN
than ever before.
'All improvements to the property
have been charged to income account
The motive power equipment has
been increased during the year by
two new locomotives purchased.
THE motive power is all in good
condition to run from one to three
years without extensive repairs except
three locomotives, two of which are
now In the shops undergoing repairs,
and the other will shortly need over
hauling
The passenger equipment has been
increased by two frst-class passenger
coachts purchased during the year.
The passenger and baggage cars
are nearly all old, and considering
their age, are in fairy good condi-
tion, all necessary repairs, painting,
etc, having been done.
During the year three hundred
and forty-six freight cars have been
repaired at the shops, twelve of which
have been rebuilt Also two cabooses
have been rebuilt. A large portion
of the freight equipment Is old.
"The shop buildings and fixtures are
all in good condition During the
year a small electric light plant has
been installed In the shops.
The statement shows only two
months of the World Fair business.
July, August, September, October and
November will be included in the
report of the current fiscal year.
However, to offset this Will be the
various claims and damages growing
out of the recent wreck at Spottsville,
KY.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14
HERE FROM CANADA.

Louis Young, of British Columbia
Canada, was in the city visiting his
sister, Mrs Con. Sippel, and at Ger
man Ridge, Ind, visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Young,
last week. Mr.. Young has position
at smelter In British Columbia and
this is MS first visit In seven years
to German Ridge, which was form
erly his home.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14
HENDERSON ROUTE
HAS A GOOD YEAR.
Annual Report Of President Cox
Places The Net Earnings at
S256,O0O.27.
IMPROVEMENTS ARE EXTENSIVE.

The annual report of the Louis
VILE, Henderson & St Louis Railway
Company for the fiscal year ending
June 30, shows an increase In gross
earnings OF $S7, 429, 80; operating ex-
penses increased 500. 81, 75O; net earn
ings increased $25, 2O4. so.
Owing to an increase of $76, Ssl. "a
In Improvement in consequence of the
World s FAIR, the net increase for the
year shows decrease of SOL, 676. A +;
surplus also shows decrease of
$54, l76 Al.
The statement in detail, as submit
ted by President Attilla Cox, follows /.
1904 1Q0Q
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14

kharan, who proved to be a young
handsome fellow and seemed inclined
TO be friendly.
GLOW do we call them?" asked Har.
vey as they reached the iron gate.
"There is a rope. Pull it, and bell
will ring"
Harvey pulled a rope that dangled
from above, and inside a bell tolled
twice. Immediately the wicket of the
gate was opened.
"Who thus disturbs the peace of this
holy city, asked a voice.
The hooded face of a monk peered
out at them.
"a wounded soldier Of the ameer who
seeks thy help" answered the young
Bokharan.
Enter"
The gate was opened, and the monk
walked away, leaving the three at the
edge of large pool. Soon other monks
in their peculiar garb, wearing hoods
that hid their faces, came toward them,
and the wounded soldier was laid up
on bed brought from the interior
Another wall could be seen, and in
side of this was a large building.
HE shall be bathed in the pool by
our brothers." said one of the priests
"The living waters of BatoOla will
surely heal his wounds"
The gatekeeper went to lock the gate.
NAY, good father" said Harvey; "do
not lock the gate. When we learn of
the effect of the bathing on our friend,
we will proceed upon our way"
An aged priest was coming toward
them, followed by several others. The
face Of the old priest was kindly, and
as he examined the wounded man
Harvey watched him closely.
Hes my man." he said.
The old lama gave several orders,
which his interiors put into execution,
and then turned away. Harvey inter.
cepted him.
Holy one" he said as he walked by
the old priests side, "may one who
knows but little of thy race and reli-
gion ask a BOOM"
"All men may come to us aud learn"
1T is not to learn, for there is not
time. / wish to do that which perhaps
IS not according to your laws. Not
far from here are wicked men, hun
dreds of them. who have stolen two
young women and will perhaps harm
them If we cannot rescue them. Two
of us against so many are powerless.
but we could do something by strategy
if we wore the garb of your order.
have gold, and here-here is a watch
from faro6 America, here is a dia-
mond ring from Paris; these will |
give to enrich thy temple for the use
Of two such outfits of clothing as thy
people wear"
The old priest looked at him curl
ously.
"This request never has been made
before / do not understand. Wouldst
thou seek TO harm us by a wrongful
act?"
'Is it wrongful TO rescue young wo-
men from robbers:"
NAY, but the robe of a holy man
must not be soiled with blood"
Il promise that no stain of crime
shall rest upon it, If blood there is,
it shall Doe our own"
The cleaning diamond attracted the
old priest He listened to the ticking
of the watch.
"Thcy are wonderful and beauti-
full. And wouldst thou give both for
the use of two of these garbs|
Yes gladly
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14
GOES TO LOUISVILLE.

Harry Board son of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Board, of Holt, went to Louis
vile last week to take position wi tn
the Southern railway as ticket agent.
Mr. Board rs popular and rising
young railroad man, having held
positions with the Henderson Route
and other railway companies.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-09-14
A Close Shave

Often causes a burning, singing
sensation, makes the face red and
sore. Paracamph will relieve such
troubles instantly. Keeps the face
smooth and healthy, and prevents
inflammation.
Moral; Use Paracamph after shaw
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
HUNT SvILLE.

Huntsville, December 24-(Special. DIR.
and Mrs. Fraser L. Adams celebrated
their tenth anniversary or tin wedding.
Monday evening and entertained a large
party of friends at their home on Adams
avenue. The host and hostess received
many pretty and useful presents of tin
articles. The evening was spent In play
ing the game of finch, after which re-
freshments were served
The SILK Stocking club was entertained
Saturday afternoon by Miss Bessie Muir
phree.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs James
c. Greenway was christened Sunday in
the Episcopal church by DR.. John NJ
Banister in the presence Of the great
grand parents. Gen. and Mrs. Addison
White and a small number of witnesses
The sponsors were Miss Lawter, Mrs
Greenways sister and John and Gilbert
Greenway, uncles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matt F. Steele of Avon
dale are visiting relatives in Huntsville
Mr. Eugene Gill and bride have arrived
from Farmvile. Va, to spend the hol-
idays
Miss Barnes Richardson has returned
from visit in Nashville.
Misses Lucille and Lillian White have re-
turned to Memphis after visiting Hunts
willie friends.
Misses Mary and Dagma Cayce have re-
turned from Hopkinsvile Ky.
Miss Miriam Wellman has returned from
Cleveland, Texas.
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INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES.

The marriage on last Wednesday of
Miss Elizabeth Glover of Washington to
NJ. Won Swinderen, minister from the
Netherlands to be followed six days
later by that of Miss Daisy Letter to the
Earl of Suffolk, says the Washington
Post, brings the International marriage.
especially as regards Washington brides
very much to the fore In the case of
Miss Glover and M. van Swinderen there
l.; every reason to believe in a long and
happy future, as the annals of Washing
ton society show that the many alliances
of local bellies and diplomats of almost
every known nation have resulted in hap
pness and distinction. Where the foreign
sutton is, to borrow the language of the
old hymn. "a stranger and a Pilgrim
usually in search of substantial coat
ing of American gold for a discredited
title which has failed to find a market
in London, Paris. ST. Petersburg, or VI
emma. is another story.
The members of the diplomatic service,
who under all circumstances are cred
table members of society at home be-
fore being sent abroad, may be said to
come to Washington for business and
marry for love- which undoubtedly ac-
counts for the high percentage of happi-
ness attending the long line of unions
of this kind.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
MISS RlVES' FAMOUS
EMOTIONAL GOWNS.

Miss Halle Erminle Rives, the author
of THE Castaway" and Hearts Cour-
ageous" has brought to this country the
first of the famous emotional gowns that
have reached America
They are the creations of the same
titled Englishwoman who designed and
completed the emotional gowns which
Mrs James Brown Potter produced in
her unsuccessful play. 1.-THE Golden
Light"
The newspaper writer's IN one of the
Chicago papers who believed in the spy
cology colors is responsible for the fol-
lowing interview now going the rounds
of the press.
MY first one" said she, us called by
the designer Loves Last Question: Its
frozen blue velvet represents fear, while
the dawn colored velvet represents hope
THE dawn velvet underlies the white
lace which forms the epauettes over the
shoulders, the revers in the front and
the yoke and tabs upon the skirt. | told
the lady | thought 1t should be the place
OF the man to wear gown that symbol
lied loves last question but she insisted
that she was right in her conception
These people are so very serious in their
art
Then she made for me a lily OF the
valley gown. Its foundation Is two-toned
green chiffon. Over this is white net
upon which are embroidered lilies of the
valley. This gives them the effect of
reposing upon their own sheaths.
There are lights and shadows In the
green that appear like sunlight and
shade in a garden. This symbolizes the
poetry of the sprlngtime.
'The third gown that / have brought
is a realization of my own idea. took
to her Lord Byrons description of an
italian night written at the time when
he was so madly in love in Italy. The
line that I selected as the theme is this
'Hues that have words and speak to you
of heaven
"Over pink chiffon she has placed NOUS
seine de sole, upon which have been
painted wreaths of anemone buds and
harebels You know the anemone is so
very common In Italy. Its delicate pink
shading contrasts with the dainty blue
of the harebells. These wreaths are so
arranged that they impart the effect of
clambering from the bottom of the floun-
ces upward.
1.-THE sleeves are In pink and over the
shoulder Is a wreath of anemones en-
broidered, giving an epaulette effect. The
yoke is of Chantilly lace and the entire
effect adequately carries out the line
which I suggested to the artist, for ar
list she Is.
This titled dressmaker has, as you
know, raised platform lighted by cleo
tricity on which the models come IL you
wish to purchase a gown already made.
These models are beautiful girls and
the picture they make is lovely.
you know the same woman who made
my gowns made Mrs Potters. Mrs, Pot
ters gowns In The Golden Light were
wonderful. The play failed because II
was not great enough for her. London
idollzes Mrs. Potter and It had no pa
thence with any play that was made
quate for her talents.
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cocKE-BRoWDER.

recent wedding of much interest to
many Birmingham people was that of
Miss Bessie Browder and Dr. William
Cooke, which took place at Chessland,
the country home Of the bride, on We'd
nesday DR.. and Mrs. Cooke are both
well known in Birmingham and have
many friends here. The wedding was an
old-fashioned country affair, Mrs. Brow
der making an ideal hostess. Quite a
large house party of relatives and inti-
mate friends gathered on Monday to
remain till the last of the week
The house was decorated in holly bam-
DO and misletoe, the diningroom in
holly and ivy. The table and buffets
We're massed with fruit of all kinds
The bride and bridegroom entered to-
gether to the strains of Lohengrin,
played by Miss Maud Gowdy of Living
stone. Mrs. Cookies gown was Of dark
blue Goth with touches of green, her
hat matching. She carried a bouquet
of brides roses and maiden-hair fern.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
j. CAVITY Johnson of this city.
DIR. and Mrs. Cooke were the recipi-
onts of over a hundred beautiful gifts.
Among others a cut glass bowl, which
the bridegroom's great-grand-father, Mr..
William Walton received as a wedding
present over a hundred years ago i'll
grandmother Mrs. James Webb.
An elaborate luncheon was served in
the dningroom after the ceremony Miss
Louise Browder of Galleon, wearing a
white wolfe gown, served the coffee, and
Misses Lucie Taylor and Louise CARRIER
of Demopolis presided at the punch
bowl.
The house party included: Col. Alex
ander CARRIER of Taladega; from De-
mopolis, Mr.. Joseph CARRIER, Mrs Kate
CARRIER, Miss Kate CARRIER. Misses Lucie
Taylor Louise CARRIER, Saddle CARRIER
Mrs. CARRIER, Messrs Al CARRIER Browder
CARRIER, Jim CARRIER; Miss Lou Browder
from Galleon; DIR. and Mrs Charles
Whelan, Mrs Jane Whelan Miss Amy
Ward, Mr.. Ivy Lewis from Birmingham.
Other guests were: Mr., and Mrs John
Clacke. Mrs. Webb, Miss Webb, Miss
,innie Cooke, Mr. and Mrs. Carrot En-
mis-, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Emith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Tartt Mrs. Annie Tart, Mr..
ard Mrs Patton, Mrs. Joe Little, DR.. and
Mrs H. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. r. Wallace,
Mrs. Steve Smith, Misses Gertrude Tart,
Maud Gowdy, Mabel Smith Wallace,
Messrs John Cooke, Webb Cooke, Young
Cooke Borden. Julian Ennis, James
Browder Joe Browder, Winsett
DR.. and Mrs. Cooke will make their
home at Piper, Ala.
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on Saturday week ago, has been the
subject of admiring comment by Mont
gomery hostesses quick to appreciate any
new element of the socially artistic and
elegant in the daughters of the old
regime, and 1t has set little higher the
standards of morning functions in the
capital city.
Many announcements and invitations
are out for holiday week. a great num-
Der of which are entertainments in honor
of the Misses Semple of New York, the
lovely and accomplished daughters of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Semple
Among the college students at home
for the holidayse are Messrs Frank p.
Glass, Jro and Purnell Glass, sons of the
business manager of the Advertiser from
Princeton; Misses Hilda and Minnie
Beach, from Montevallo; Miss Tillie
Norwood. from the Judson Miss Fannie
marks, from the Chicago Conservatory
OF Music; Miss Della Mohr, from the
Sophie Newcomb. and Mr. E. W. Stone,
from Asheyille, N. C.
Among the out of town Montgomerians
are: Mr.. and Mrs. L. Bloom, with Mrs.
j. Openheimer of Eufaula for the holi-
days; Mrs. Charles Simmons, with rel
atives In Atlanta; Miss Bessie Whitehead
with relatives in Murfreesboro; Miss Pei
zer, with Miss Fannie Dunn of Birming-
Man, Mr. ana MIS-. T1nSley and Miss LII
Tinsley, in Louisville for the Christmas
and New Year holidays, and Mrs. l.. e.
Swegart, with her parents in Louisville.
Among the visitors to the city are:
Lieutenant and Mrs. Noble Wiley and
Noble Wiley Jr.. an infant, with Senator
and Mrs. Wiley; Miss Leonora Swift Of
Columbus Ca, with her uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. G. q. Abercrombie Miss
Eva Conner and Mrs. J. NJ. Conner, with
their sister, Mrs. J. Craig Smith; Miss
Shirley Hartwell with Miss Mary An
drews; Miss Selma Messing of Peoria
ILL.,. with Rabbi and Mrs Messing; Miss
Edna Howell Of Washington. with Miss
Virginia Burton; Miss Rankin of North
Carolina, with Mrs. Donald Mcdonald;
Miss Wheeler of Washington, with Miss
Coralette Metcalf; Miss Lider of Mem
pills. with Mss Lottie Grail; Mrs L.
Sinsom of Waycross, Ga, with Mrs. j. H.
Achor; Miss Sarah Backrow of Louisville
with Miss Rosa Strauss; Miss Bernard
Dickson of Birmingham, with Mrs. c. G.
Stoveall; Miss Jewel Huspin, with Mr..
and Mrs. II. r. Walker.
A most brilliant church wedding was
that of the popular and charming Miss
Nell Williams, daughter of City Treas
urer Richard Williams, to Mr. Ralph
Quisenberry on Thursday evening in the
Court Street Methodist church. which
was decorated lavishly and in exquisite
taste for the occasion. A concourse OF
interested friends filled the auditorium.
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ADMISSION.

Admission, December 4.-(SpeciaD Miss
H.ffle Wagner has returned after a visit
to friends in Calera.
Miss Amy Scarborough, of White Plains
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Virgil
Howle on Wilmer avenue.
Miss Mamie Whitesides of White Plains
is with friends in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Coleman have re-
turned from a week visit to friends in
Atlanta and will remain here during the
winter.
Col and Mrs John B. Knox will spend
the holiday season in New Orleans. leav-
ing for that city Friday.
Mrs. Charlie Witt returned this morning
for her home In Atlanta. For several
days, she was here as the guest of Mrs.
john Carson.
Mrs. VIII Carson will spend the holi-
days with her people in Shelbyvile, Tenn.
She left for that place Thursday.
Miss Nan Kelly has returned from a
several months visit to her sister, Mrs.
William Parker, In New York
Mrs A. A. Green is out again after
an illness of two weeks, to the pleasure
of her many friends.
Miss Agnes Couch has returned from
Sylacauga, and will spend the holidays
with Mrs. Sydney ]. Bowie.
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lon on Friday evening. He is a very
graceful and popular leader.
Mrs. John P. Fletcher Jr.. and Mrs
Fletcher of Columbus, Ca, are spending
the holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Harris.
Miss Robertson has arrived from the
Agnes Scott institute and is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Robertson.
Miss Amy Ward has returned from
Chesland.
Mr. Ivy Lewis has returned to the city.
-
Mr. and Mrs. William harrington Adj
rich will arrive from Rajah Lodge early
in the week to spend a few days in
Birmingham.
Mr. w. A. chenoweth and Mr.. Arthur
Chenoweth. the latter arriving from
Philadelphia, are passing the holidays in
Birmingham
Mr.. Erslsine Ramsay is passing the holi-
days out of town.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley are
spending the holidays with their par
ents, Capt. and Mrs. Frank P. O'Brien,
on the South Highlands.
Miss Claudia Bloom of Columbus Miss,
will arrive Monday, to be the guest OF
Mrs. E Solomon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Ginsburger Of Gre
NADIA, Miss, will arrive Tuesday to be
guests of Mrs Lilly S. Frost.
Misses Lena and Kate Hurry of Column
bus. Miss, are spending the holidays
with their brothers. Officer II. r. Hurry
on North Twenty-frst street, and ]. s.
Hurry, Twelfth avenue and Twenty-fourth
street. They will remain all the week,
returning home next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lftwich of Florence are
passing the holidays with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. S. c. HanlSinson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-25
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mr., and Mrs. Edmond Taylor Taliaf-
ferro are passing the holidays at the
University of Mississippi, the guests of
DIR. and Mrs. Chiles Clifton Terrell.
Mr.. Norman Brooks and Mr.. Russell
Brooks arrived during the week from the
University of the South to pass the holi-
days with their mother, Mrs. j. Norman
Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hamilton, Jr,
have arrived in St. Louis.
Mr. Leroy Percy is passing the holt
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Percy. He is now attending a
Princeton preparatory school and spent
a year iii Europe.
Mr.. Edward Cabaniss and Mr.. Jelks
Cabaniss are spending the holidays with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward III.
Cabaniss.
Mr. John Yeatman is still suffering
from the inconvenience of sprained
ankle and has been unable to lead any of
the Christmas cotillon. He expected to
lead the favor cotillon at the Country
club on last Friday evening and Mrs.
Gray had invited him to lead her cotil-
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MONTEXALLO.

Montevallo, December 24-(Special.)-
DIR. and Mrs. d. L. Wilkinson and
children will spend Christmas in Pratt
willie with DIR. Wilknson's parents The
remainder of Christmas week Will be
spent in Montgomery
Mrs Mary Morrison Babb left Friday
for Kossutti. Miss.
Woodfn and Harry Shirers arrived Fri
day from Marion where they have been
attending the Military institute.
Miss Mary Skeggs Of Chicago who is
attending school in the wesleyan college
in Macon, Ga, will be the holiday guest
of her aunt, Mrs. j. L. McConaughy.
Miss Irma Ellis is visiting relatives in
Montgomery.
Miss Maud Hayes will spend the holi-
days in Nashville.
Miss Mary Brewer went to Admission
Friday for two weeks visit.
Miss Lallie Hardaway will be in Selma
next week. Her sister, Miss Jennie Hard
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away, who has been attending the wo-
mans college in Baltimore will join her
there.
Miss Kate sampey is the guest of rel
atives in Evergreen.
H. V. Thetford of Montgomery was
the guest of Monteyallo friends this
week
Miss Pearl Wilson has gone to Mobile
for brief stay.
R. v Creogh was the guest of his cous-
in, Alex Creogh this week.
Miss Maragret Boardman, Miss Eliza
beth Winston, Miss Alice Pettus, and Miss
Alice Grote will spend next week in
Greensboro.
Miss Maude Allen went to Macon, Ga,
Friday to attend a Christmas reunion or
her class at Wesleyan college.
Harry Reynolds will come home Satur-
day for a few days.
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DECATUR.

Decatur. December 24-(Special.) -Miss
Belle Bloodworth is visiting in Cherokee,
Mrs. Mamie Falk, of Birmingham, WIS.,
tied Decatur relatives the past week.
Miss Elise Johnson is at home from
North Carolina.
Miss Cora Brown is in Nashville.
Miss Lillian Spight of Ripley, Tenn.
visited relatives in the Decaturs the past
week
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Skeggs Jr.. of
Nashville, are visiting relatives
Mrs. w. e. Skeggs visited in Nashville
the past week.
Miss Edyth Reed of Huntsville, is Wis
iting Mrs. II. B. Scott.
Miss Olive Skeggs has returned from
Holm, w. Va.