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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-02

The State assessors held their
monthly meeting at their office Nester-
day. All Of the members Of the board
We're pr sent. There Wer" no hearings
ana only matters of routine business
connected with the department came
up for considerations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-02

The following new corporation fled
It's certificate of organization at the
office of the Secretary of State. yester-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

aggregated than oneha that expended in the Mckinley
campaign four This most gratifying announcement
coupled with the fact that the Republican campaign has been
Quoted with absolutely clean hands, occasion for national
graduation.
There question whatever that the employment of
of political campaigning has become serious
evil this country 1t that the cost of campaigns necessarily
with the growth of the country and when it remembered
that presidential campaign extends territory continental its
and involves the presentation of issues the
of printing travelling getting upmeengs raising
and other legitimate methods of campaigning take
deal of money But this fact does Justify the collection and
distribution than these
of campaigning Some time other the American people
decide take this question practical
limit the money elections might be practicable for the
itself the cost of conducting campaigns 1t
the expense of holding these elections and in it
has adopted the policy providing the money for the primary cleo
tons 1t will be bu step further for it to defray in large
the of the campaigns Surely the presentation of issues
people important of the election the casting of the
ballots the close of every campaign there clear definite
and detailed statement of how all the money collected by political
committees expended that would be powerful check the
rupt use of money in eecons.-Wall Street Journal
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1904
THE MN WHO CHEATS HIS W'ORK.

pensation required. They object to
what they believe would be extra Val =
ues. The old man shan mt get more
than he's paving for, +" is the verna-
cular.
Possibly it never strikes these TRIM
mers that in cheating their work they
are doing double damage they are in
iuring their employers much but
they are robbing themselves; they
are, in fact, losing everything in life
that is worth while. They fare worse
than if they did nothing at all, for
time with all its precious values slips
entirely from them and leaves no sub
stance or satisfaction. Half doing soon
brings undoing. 1t is the nine-tenths
doing or the ninety one. hundred
this doing that bleeds business and
saps character. Saturday Evening
Post.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
HARDlNSBURG.

Miss AllIene Murray was at the
World s Fair last week
Bethel Tucker, of jacksonville, was
In town last Monday.
Henry Deli. Norman went to Glen
deane Monday.
Jesse R. Eskridge, of Owensboro,
came home 10 vote.
Frank Dean, of Rockville, was in
town last Monday.
The Rev. G. L. King and family
have moved into the parsonage.
/ BE Beard is visiting his daughter,
Mrs A s Edelen, at Burgin, KY.
DIR, Milton Board and Charles Miller
returned to Hopklnsville Tuesday.
= Claude Mercer spent Sunday ana
Monday at Holt the guest of friends.
Poul Compton and family have
moved into his residence on Third
street.
Mrs John P Haswell, who has been
seriously ill for the past ten days, IL
improving.
Miss Minnie Murray has returned
home from a visit to relatives at Clo-
verport.
Joseph Ball, of Birmingham, Ala,
is here visiting his mother, Mrs. R.
F. Notary.
T. j. Moore went to his home at
McDanlels to cast his vote tor Parker
and Davis.
Henry DeHaven Norman returned
home Sunday from visit to the Fair
at ST. Louis.
Miss Nell Norman, OF Glendeane,
was the guest OF Gen and Mrs David
R Murray last week.
= Miss Bette Haswell. OF st. Louis. is
visiting her grandparents, MIR. and
Mrs. John p Haswell
Lloyd Cox and family who have been
living near Shepherdsville, for some
time, have returned here. Mr.. Cox
says Bullitt can not compare with
Breckenridge.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

An employer of thousands OF men
was asked what thing in all his large
operations gave him the most concern.
THE man who does little less than
is expected OF him, was the reply.
"He is the dangerous factor in all
business. The absolute failures we
readily discover and discharge, but
the 'almosts escape detection tor
months and often for years, and they
make our losses as we'll as our fears, -
and with a very serious smile he add
ed, The drip IN business Is verse
than the leak
Thousands of men fancy they are
fulfilling their duty to their employ
ers and to their tasks by keeping
hours and performing just enough to
hold on to their positions They have
an idea that to do more would be to
give larger service than their COM
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
OUR INDUSTRIES.

rlachine Shops of L. h. 6 st. L. R.R.
Machine Shops and Foundry.
Canning Factory.
Tile Roofing Factory.
Two planning Mills.
Saw hill,
FIGURING Mil.
Two Banks, combined capital, Sos, 100
Combined Deposits, $223,S5O.oS.
Real Estate & Improvement Co.
American Tobacco Factory.
GaIlaher Tobacco Co., Limited.
rlonument Works.
The best country print shop In Ken
lucky. Equipped with natural gas,
electric lights, type-setting ma
chine, fast presses and all modern
improvements.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
WORLDS FAIR VISITORS

The following people left yesterday
morning with j. G. Crutcher Tor the
st. Louis fair:
Misses Maud Polk, Ethel Oelze, Rec
and Matte Willis, Lula Owen, Halle
Moorman, Ruey Ballman, Lizzie Fish
er, Mrs. R. N. Hudson and daughter,
Virginia, Mrs. j. D. Gregory, Mrs.
Mary Oelze, Cloverport; ], j. Tilford
and family, louisville; J J Gannane
and wife, John Mnsselman. Overton
Blanford, Irvintgon ;Chsrles and Willie
French, Mystic
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
Hardin's SchOOl-HOuse.

Nelson Miller will move in the near
future to his farm at Hites Run
Clyde Allen. OF Cannelton, Ind.
visited Nath Shafer and family Friday
Norbin Miller has purchased Louis
Miller's farm near here. The purchase
price was 5000
Nobe Pate passed here with two fine
sheep, which he says he would offer at
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
EXCELLENT RESULT.

A burn of many thousand of clay
shingles at the Murray Roofing Tile
Co.'S factory in kiln last month was
about eighty per cent perfect. II was
the first time the kiln was fired and
the result is considered an excellent
one for the first burning.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
HERE FROM COLORADO.

Jno. Gleason came in last week from
Teller, Col, where he is working in a
silver mine. Mr.. Gleason had a posi-
ton at the camel coal mines at VIC
toria when they were in operation,
and he is we'll known here.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
WITH MR.. HUDSON.

q. W. Norman, Jr., has the posi-
tion with r. N Hudson which was
recently held by b. NJ. McCarty, who
went to LewIsport to take charge OF
the L. H. & st. l.. depot, as stated In
the News last week. Mr.. Norman
was formerly pook-keeper for the
firm of F. Fraize.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
ALSO AT ROME.

The Hon. George W. Jolly, of
Owensboro, spoke at Stephensport
Saturday afternoon in the interest of
the Republican party and at Rome,
IND. Saturday evening. He was
greeted by good crowds at both places.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

burnt offering If Parker should be
elected president.
Our teacher has the finest school
we have had for several years past,
with about forty scholars In attend
ance. The teacher is Heber Roberts.
Old Coon.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

Mr. j. WATINGToN, of Stephenport returned from the
Worlds Fair Tuesday He visited relatives Alexis Ill., while
his trip He home delighted and says he enjoyed any
thing more Crops fine he says Illinois and everything
lively and prosperous but it not like old Kentucky where the
purer and the hills gander than other state He says farmers
do not know how well off they home until they
how it is in the big cities.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

AND that the election is let attention to
Thanksgiving and Santa Claus j. c. Noe his ship being
loaded and will make port in few days with many handsome
things for old Santa He's repecer peons you don't have
register and show your certificate get into his
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

Tue all this country who got this campaign
COL Harvey editor of IIaper Weekly. The many bright and wit
ty things he got all sides will live in history While his crit
cm sharp and keen they offensive malignant
did they appeal the pu1ced ignorant They along
high broad lines Mr. Harvey will not have word regret take
back. matter what the result.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

WE call attention letter published in another column from
Mr. c. f. Shepard of Louisville who to buy small farm
this any readers have what Mr. Shepard
please write him. Mr. Shepard likes Coverport and like Mr.
Shepard and should be glad have him and locate with
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

Here the exact of New York school boy the
tons What the meaning of the word hall how other words
there that sound like hail. and what their meanngs
Hall where you open the door and in; hail. hawking along
boy that kOo what the shoemaker
cents for to au all all everybody the
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

Mrs. s. D. Lloyd and little son,
ray Douglas, left Monday for their
nome at Columbus, O. after a visit
to her mother, Mrs Frances Sawyer.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

little sunshine the other fellow will make you money and
make good You mustn't wait for the other fellow smile
smile yourself and maybe will be returned Smiling like the
whoopng cough is catching and won't hurt you catch right
good case of it and keep it tap
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

SALT river mghtyow and boats running but there good
supply of k Comius McCothan who stands the mouth
ready and willing do the handsome thing by the defeated candidates
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

Miss LULA OWEN returned last week from visit relatives
friends out on Long Lick Says she had the trip of her life tay
ing all day and night with the eghbors And the things
eat they the country and such bounu supply
an overland trip of go miles to Sacramento buggy
the night to avoid the dust Says this delightful trip and she
enjoyed it, Her cousin Mrs Stun Sacramento Inu
health was very much improved by her trip.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

STEPENsPORT certainly enjoying good trade and her mer-
chants are doing better business than they years.
There peasaner sight than town. especially
of county towns and the all happy
and buying things wear and spending their
money freely sight of this kind what call good
certainly good times in Stephenspor Saturday
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

WHERE is the Democratic pod of PsPeace, Prosperity Pro
gress Prudence and Parker The poor overloaded
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
COST or CAMPAIGNS.

Mr. Elihu Root quoted saying that the money
pended by the National Republican this campaign has
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
For STATE SENATOR.

WE are authorized TO announce R W.
w owen, Of Hancock county, a candidate
for State Senator from this. the 10th district,
composed OF the counties OF Hancock
Breckenridge and Meade, subject to the
action of the Democratic party,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

SQUIRE c. c. MARTIN, Big Spring in Louisville last week
selling his purchase of tobacco lie says we'll satisfied with his
sales and out a little ahead
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR COUNTY JuDGE.

WE are authorized TO announce Henry
w DeHaven Norman as a candidate for
County Judge of Breckenridge county, SUBJ
Ject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1904-11-09

DID you lose your vOtel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Negroes Attempt Lynching.

dispatch from Chattanooga, Tenn,
says: A special to the Times from
Bristol. Tenn, says mob tried to get pos
session of Finley Preston, the negro who
murdered Lillian Shaw. colored. In John
son county, and who is new In Jail at
Mountain City. The mob almost had the
man in their possession when their courage
failed them and they scampered away.
The lynchers are said to have been negroes.
This Is the second attempt to lynch Preston
by people of his own race. Preston was
recently convicted of murder and sentenced
to be hanged. but his case was appealed
to the supreme court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Attacks Pope's Music Plan.

A dispatch from Philadelphia says: IAN
enforced return to nothing but Gregorian
music in the Catholic Church means a
great step backward in music-almost, one
might say, musical crime" declared
Henry Gordon Thunder when asked to ex-
plain in simple terms what variety of music
Is now demanded by Pope Plus X.
1T seems strange that the Catholic
Church should now contemplate such a
backward step. All the greatest of the old
masters have contributed their best efforts
In various masses. The Catholic Church to-
day has a wealth of music specially writ
ten for 1t. such as Is possessed by no other
church"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

$o,ooo-Renting for $500 per
months comparatively new press
brick dwellings, each six rooms and
bath with porcelain tub range, gas,
nicely papered concrete sidewalks.
The present rental is low and could
be increased.
SO, 5OO-An exceptional Opportu-
nifty. Lettered St, west of 18th. new;
stories, cellar under entire house.
Parlor, reception hall, dining room,
kitchen on 1st floor; bed rooms.
BEAUTIFUL TILED BATH; open
fireplace. HOT WATER HEAT;
laundry; SOUTH FRONT.
$6,25o for a residence worth So, SOC
Near 10Th and r NV. Three
stories, ten rooms, four rooms deep,
tiled bath room, HOT-WATER
HEAT, cabinet mantels, electric gas
lighting, speaking tubes; this house
was built to sell for $500: owner
took 1t for debt A chance to locate
jim this fine location, at a low figure,
and buy a home that will surely en-
nance in value. Surrounded by man
sions on all sides.
$4,2oo for houses worth So, 200.
Two houses to be sacrificed. Nearly
new 3-story, bay-window brick, on L
st. NV; one of the BEST I'M
PROVED SQUARES ON THIS
81 REEL. soma req Dflck fronts, IS
stories; cellar; full 3-story bay win
dows; CEMENT CELLARS; parlor,
reception hall, dining room, pantry
and kitchen on 1st floor; 3 large cheer
full bed rooms MODERN BATH.
PORCELAIN TUB; electric lighting;
first-class range; each lot 19x110. A
FIRST-CLASS INVESTMENT; A
CHEAP HOME. $500 or more cash.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM.
THEY LOOK AS WELL AS ANY
$500 HOUSE.
81, 500 for a fine house. Well
built by the owner for his home,
two-story, seven rooms, tiled bath,
stone porches and steps; the mater
ials used in the construction of this
house are first-class; the house is
heated by an economical hot-water
heating plant, which requires but five
tons of coal throughout the entire
winter. On lettered street north
west, near two car lines. See US at
once about 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

S., 5oo-Renting for $4,000 per
month; a welIbuilt two,story and
basement and bay-window brick
dwelling, with seven rooms and bath;
lot 100 feet deep, on a lettered street
a. west Of 9th This house has been oc-
cupied by one tenant for nine years.
$3,6oo-Renting for $1,000 per
80 month: near, 22d and K SITS.
e$3,8oo-Renting for $1,000 per
month; seven-Teom brick; n feet
front, ON lettered street west OF
9th
$4,Ioo-Renting for $1,000 per
S-.s month; three stories, ten rooms; re-
ception hall; porcelain bath tub; Gel
lar; furnace; lot 19x100:: on a lettered
street northwest; 5000 house.
$4,25o-Renting for $32.oo per
month; g. three-stoFy, bay-window,
nine-room brick dwelling on s. st.
NV. a particularly nice location.
&,35o-Renting for $1,000 per
three-story, bay-window brick dwell
ings on lettered street northwest;
each house has reception hall, tiled
bath. cabinet mantels. gas lighting,
splendid furnace; room for stable
on the lot.
A5OO-Rentlng tor 1880 per
month; 20 feet front on N. ]. avenue
near F st. NV.
81, 5oo-Renting for $1,000 per
month; three little brick houses on q
st. near ed st.
$4,ooo-Renting for $1,000 per
month: three-story, nine-room
brick dwelling on H ST. NV. between
4th and 5th q location that will keep
the house constantly rented.
$3.50 Renting for $500 per
month; N Y. ave. NV. between 9TH
and 7th; valuable for business pur-
poses.
$4,8oo-Rented for $1,000 per
month; a new, two-story, bay-win-
dow brick; near 18th and Park sts.,
Mt. Pleasant; tiled bath; furnace
heat; cabinet mantels; electric gas
Lighting; speaking tubes: finished in
oaks rear porches; very nice little
house to own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Business Property.

Good business properties for sale
are hard to find-but there's
one sure way to get in touch
with them. Consult us. You'll
find our list is made UP of
properties that are not only
well located, but can be bought
at the bottom figure that can
be quoted on them.
Price, $Io,ooo-Renting for $40
per month: nearly new three-story
building on 14th ST.; large store
room and two rooms in the rear.
with two apartments above. The en-
tire building is occupied all the time.
SIo,oOo-G st. between 9TH and
Sth-A large office building, renting
for $40 per month.
Sci ,ooo-Renting for 5000 per
year; a valuable store and office
property on 18th st. near It ST.; three
stories; first-class condition; lot 100
feet deep. running back to a wide
alley. This property continues well
rented and pays over so on the pur-
chase price.
SCI 1904 chance to secure
bargain. speculation, a permanent
investment. A very choice piece OF
DuSlHeSS store property Is OIeFeO IOr
sale at a low price to settle an estate;
7th st. near F, renting for sl3S per
month. VIII sell for 81, 800. $500
less than the property has formerly
been held at AS the time is drawing
near to settle this estate. the prop
erty must be disposed of. A wide
frontage. Investigate.
SIS, 5oo-7th st. near H, west
side; rents $40.
$6o,ooo-Most desirable F st.
property, renting yearly at $1,000;
comparatively new; west of 9th; 80
feet front.
$45,ooo-Pa. ave. near 10th; wide
frontage, about 80 feet; renting for
$500 per month.
$62, ooo-On Pa. ave. near 9TH;
four-story building. renting for $3N
per month, under lease.
So, 5oo-Near the Raleigh Hotel;
over 20 feet front; good location
for most any line of business.
$o,25o-Rented for 500 per
month; 18th st. near G; cempara-
lively new building; the present
owners had the building erected by
days work at a cost of $1,000. This
is a safe speculation; a building as
modern and as large as this would
sell for more money in a section /
where ground was not worth one
third of what it is here. The pur-
chaser will surely realize a profit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

&,85o-Renting for $4,000 per
month; nine-room dwelling; lot
2Ox1O0; on lettered street west OF
9th St; convenient to two car lines
and within walking distance of the
business section of the city.
! $6,ooo-Renting for 5000 per
month; near Conn. ave. and 8; ten
rooms, two baths; lot 20x100.
Sc, 2oo-Renting for 5000 per
month; not far from the British En-
bassy; well constructed; ten rooms;
two baths; lot 20x120.
$6,4oo-Renting for 5000 per
month; press-brick dwellings, west
of 7th street Lot 50x11".
Sc, GOA splendid new house on
Princeton street, Columbia Heights,
renting for 100 per month; finished
throughout in oak; steam heat; two
stairways Large lot.
$7,ooo-Renting for $500 per
month; lot 48x115; 9th street NV.
near r.
$7,ooo-Renting for 10000 per
buildings near 7th street NV; nice
location; steady renters; modern; at
tractive.
$7,ooo-Renting for 5000 per
month"; new house in Washington
Heights, containing twelve rooms,
two baths, rear stairways; good size
lot. This house could not be dupH-
Gated under 5000.
$8,25o-Renting for 5000 per
month = Several two story brick
buildings near Goth and K streets
NV.
So, 5oo-Leased for 10000 per
month"; 14-room dwelling, with lot
about 19x10O, near the patent office.
The house alone could not be con-
structed under 1900, and at the price
of ground in this section the lot is
worth between 5000 and $1,000. The
property is valuable for business pur-
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09
Many Acres Swept by Fire.

A dispatch from Tampa, Fla, says: The
West Tampa fire swept twenty-five acres
and rendered 1000 people homeless The
loss is estimated at $3.50. 1000. with insurance
of about 100000. The heaviest individual
losers are the McFarlane Investment Com
pany, $4,000, no insurance. Santaella &
Co., s65, eco. insurance, $4,000: ]. NJ. Marte-
nize, $25, COO; insurance, $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

pen.
Cleveland Park is today relatively as
Dupont Circle WAS fifteen years ago. Dis
lance today is minimized by the improved
methods OF street car transportation. which
have worked a revolution In city life and
done more to make possible the modern sub
urb and to popularize the suburban idea
than all other forces combined.
While in every way the handsomest and
most desirable residence section Of the
most beautiful city in America it's home
possibilities not limited TO those only
OF large means. Although among the prop
critics for sale in Cleveland Park are some
ranging In price as high as S25, 600 II is
possible to own pretty home there costing
not more than $4,000 for both house and
lot. Lots can be had low as 81 600
500 cash and $50 a month. For cash
per cent discount Will he allowed. Lots
In one of the most desirable sections of the
park-50x130 feet-with 15-foOt alley, with
ample room for a stable. can be pur-
Connecticut avenue to be had at about
81, 200. At these prices II will be
that II Is possible to a home In the
park at very moderate outlay and on
terms that are most attractive In no
other section In the District can lots be
purchased at lower prices or on easier
terms.
From a speculative point OF view no. In
vestment in real estate promises safer and
surer returns than does a lot in Cleveland
Park, directly in the line OF the capitals
greatest growth. built up with residences
of the best character.
Handsome and artistic houses for sale
at very reasonable prices and on very easy
terms.
Apply for list of and plat showing prices
and sizes of lots
WE'RE THE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-09

From Printers Ink.
1.-THE Washington Evening
Star is generally considered one
of the ten or twelve choicest
advertising mediums that can
be named among all the
dailies published throughout the
United States"