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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
prohtably.

Therumors Of strained diplomatic rel
ations between the United States and
Japan, followed by the announcement
from Washington that the Atlantic fleet,
consisting Of sixteen battleships, would
be transferred to the Pacific waters, has
caused wild talk in this and other coun-
tries Of a war between the two nations.
Official statements from Washington,
however, deny that serious complications
between the two powers have arisen.
While this is doubtless true, it is never
theless a fact that the Mkado covets
the power conceded to Uncle San in the
waters Of the Pacific and also has his
eye on certain valuable possessions Of
this country across the seas. With the
United States conqu red, the power OF
Japan in Western waters would be su-
preme. These laurels, added TO other
victories in past years upon sea and
land, would doubtless spur the little fell
lows to the task of subjugating the
whole world. Japan has somehow got
the notion into her head that she can
administer a whipping to Uncle Sam
and thus realize her day-dreams, while
Uncle Sam has got the notion that il she
ever attempts it there won't be enough
Japs left to conduct a 'steenth class
laundry establishment or a third-rate
chill Joint.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
EIGHT PAGES,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1907
Il GOOD SUGGE STION.

Farmers, as other business men, are
ready at all times to hear suggestions
that are offered for their welfare, and es-
pecially at this time should the tobacco
growers welcome any suggestion that
tends to the advancement Of their cause,
and in this connection we would refer to
them, for careful consideration, an artic-
lie on the first page which contains what
we think is most valuable suggestion
looking to the advancement Of the tobae-
co interests of this and adjoining eoun-
ties. The article contains the views Of
Mr.. John H. Phelon, an expert tobacoon-
ist Of this city, and who has at all times
shown himself to be a friend of the far
mer. That a tobacco warehouse, built
by the farmers, and owned and con-
trolled by them, with view of estao-
fishing local market for their product
as a whole, and through which better
and more satisfactory prices may be
commanded, would give the farmer
an advantage over his ueighbor who
sells to the rehandler, seems a foregone
conclusion. The plan as outlined by
Mr.. Phelon should be considered well
by tobacco growers to the end that they
may be able to apply it practically and
profitably.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
Subscribe For the News.
Entertained At SkiIlman.

Misses Lenora and Virginia Nc
Gavock were the guests of honor at a
supper party given at the home of their
grandmother, Mrs. Irland, at Skillman,
Sunday evening. Among the guests
were: Mrs. Leon McGavock, and daugh-
tiers, Addie and Mary, Mrs. Forrest
Lightfoot and daughter, Jane, Misses
Susette Sawyer, Blanche Baldwin,
Susie Newton, Elizabeth Skillman,
Eloise Nolte, and Frances Sawyer.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
SUPPLEMENTARY.

Highest amount OF Indebtedness OF
any stakeholder, person, com
pany or firm, including inthe IL
biiity OF the company or firm the
liability OF the individual mem
bers thereof, directly or indirect
ly, II such Indebtedness exceeds
20 per cent OF capital stock act
ually paid in, and actual amount
OF surplus OF the bank. .-........-..
How Is Indebtedness stated inabOVe
item 1 secured .............................
See Sec $50, KENTUCKY Statutes
Highest amount OF Indebtedness or
any director or officer, II amount
OF such Indebtedness exceeds 10
per cent OF paid up capital stoch
OF Bank ............................. ..-..
See Sec $50, Kentucky Statutes
How Is same SecuredI. ..-..-... ..-.----....
Does amount OF Indebtedness OF
any person, company or hrm In
Guiding in the liability of the
company or firm the liability OF
the Individual members thereof,
exceed 30 per cent OF paid up
capital and actual surplus. b..
II so state amount OF such tndebt-
ednesS ....---..-...
Amount OF last dividend.................-
We're all expenses, losses, interest
and taXes deducted therefrOm
before declaring dividend, and
was not less than 10 per cent OF
net profits OF the bank for the
period covered by the dividend
carried to the surplus fund be
fore said dividend was declared
See Sec 500. Kentucky Statutes
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

Anent the talk of a "spat" between
Uncle Sam and the Mikado's subjects
a Japanese admiral is quoted as saying
that the American naval officers are
brilliant social figures but that when it
came to fighting they would in all prob
ability desert their ships. Some more
talk like this and there will be enough
dead Japanese in the Pacific ocean to
make walking good between San Fran
cisco and Manila.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
State OF Kentucky,
County OF Breckenridge

II. H. Kemper, Cashier OF the First State
Bank, . Bank located and doing bus mess at
No. - street in the town OF lrvington,
In said county, being duly sworn, says the
foregoing report is in all respects a true state
ment OF the condition OF the said Bank, at
the close OF business on the 18th day of June,
1907, to the best OF his knowledge and belief;
and further says that the business OF said
Bank has been transacted at the location
named, and not elsewhere; and that the
above report Is made In compliance with an
official notice received from the Secretary OF
State designating the 18th day OF June, 1907
as the day on which such report shall be made.
H. II. KEMPER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me by II. II.
Kemper Cashier, the End day Of July. 1907.
T. n. Midlothian. N. 2.
My commission expires March 10, 1910.
W. ]. Piggott.
Jno. r. Wimp,
Alex Gray.
Directors.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

The busiest man in town these days
is the loafer hunting the cool places
Old Sol doesn't hardly let him get seated
comfortably before he casts sunbeams
upon him. If there is one thing more
than another that a chronic loafer dis
likes it is a sunbeam from Sol in the
good old summer time.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

Mr.. Edison declares that the time is
coming when the air will be used to
fertilize the land II this applies to
"hot air" some of the street corners in
Cloverport should be rich enough to pro-
duce gold dollars.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
warmth that will prevail when the fall
campaign opens in earnest

Give the farmer dollar wheat and you
are giving him only just compensation
for the amount of labor and capital in
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10
Barn Burning In Barren.

Between twenty-five and thirty barns
have been burned within a radius OF
forty miles of Glasgow during the past
four months. The motive for the out
RACES is unknown.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

Giggling in church invariably reminds
the observer of the animal that carried
the Savior into Jerusalem.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

We know the provocation is great, but
keep your shirt on, brother.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1907-07-10

Cheer up, the worst rs yet to come.
This is only the advance agent Of the
real good and genuine atmospheric
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
JOHN SMITH SAYS
He KILLED DR.. COX
CoriesScs That He Did So at the
Order OF Hargis and
Callahan.
RECEIVED S1oo FOR ACT
no Troops to BE Sent, az Trial
Has Been Postponed-Judge
Closely Guarded.

LEXINGTON KY, january il-Judse
James Hargis and his supporters are dis
MAYED. it is said as the result OF John
smith. one OF the men under indictment.
contessing participation in assassinating
Dr. d. B. Cox. as the order of Judge
fares and Sheriff Callahan. Smiths
confession bears out in detail the story
toid by Asbury Spicer. who sworo TO be-
ing employed by Harsis and Callahan
20 hll Cox. Spicers confession was made
last june ilargis declares that Smith
is lying. smith fears for his life. and
is begging for protection against the
wrath Of Hargis and Callahan. Hargis
remains closely in his store AZ Jackson.
state Inspector Hines has just arrived
here from Jackson. and SAYS the situa-
uon does nor warrant sending troops 20
jackson. and ne VIII recommend TO Gov
crnor kecSham that none be sent
Tho confession made by John Smith IS
now m tile hands OF Attorney Jouett.
representing tile Commonwealth. Tn this
confession smith says James Hargis and
ECWaid callahan induced him 10 enter
tho conspiracy against Tor. Cox. making
promises TO S"e that he was acquitted.
and to give him work. He tells about .he
murder in detail and saws that Gala
nau gave him Slo0 after rho killing of
Dr. Cox. saying James na~rIs had sent
The money
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
MOTLEY STAMPS
STICK OF DYNAMITE
Tries Thus TO Put Out Fire
and Is Blown 10
Atoms.
FIND CLOTHES IN TREE TOPS
Part Of Body VIII Never BE
Found-Shoe Floating in
Dan River.
speci1l % The Tinee- Disralehl

uANvILLE, VA. Iserury 11.--Janes
81 Motley. iaborer employed i'm the
blasting being done on the tai race of
the Crystal Ice and Power Company.
met frightful death to-day lsv being
blown up by dynamite The man was
engaged IN thawing several sticks of
dynamite that had become frozen. one
of the sticks caught fire and Motley
most unwiseiy attempted 20 extlnguish
tho blaze hy stamping on st. Another
workman. who realized tho danger.
shouted Al him 20 stop. bug had harli.
gotten the words ont Of his mouth whom
The explosion occurred The arms ana
legs OF the man were torn practically
from the body. and parts Of the victim
Will probably never he found Ou The
tree tops near the spot where the ac.f-
dent occurred were found bits ~ cloth
ing and flesh that had been hurled there
in the middle of Dan River one ~ tho
shoes OF Motley was seen floating
The windows in many buildings around
the place where The accident occurred
were shattered Motley was twenty
seven years Of ago and is survived Dos a
wife and FIVE children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
CAN THEY SELL SOFT
DRINKS ON SUNDAY q?
Crawford Social Club VIII Take
Matter to United States
Supreme Court.
- y - rlm..-n..-..-n-

NORFOLK. VA. january ll-Tho sa-
premc Court of Appeals of Virginia have
ins decided Chat it is against the Sunday
laws ior social club to sell soft drinks
tn .ts members ON tile Sabbath. the Craw
..rd Social Ciub. OF Portsmouth. Will care
pay the question to the Supreme Court OF
tsc United states. II - tho. opinion of
t'e ofhcers ~ tho club that thc Inherent
rights of citizens or tho United states
Hat" been violated The club YVES nr.sa
six doilus and appealed cine g..art ID.
aa the cougts Of The Sfrf
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
The Meeting May Result
in Establishing DEM
OnStrdtiOn Farms.
DIR. WALTER PAGE
TO EDUCATORS
Distinguished Editor Pleads for
Training Of Young to Do Useful
Things-Dr. Knapp Tells
How Farm Lands
Can Be I'M
proved.

After strons Speeches by Dr. Walter 4.
rage. % the worlds sto.1. and Dr. :.
A. Knapp. OF the United states Depart
meme of Asrirulture. before a large au-
dieuce OF educators at the Capitol yes
terday afternoon. a move was started Tor
he early establishment os demonstration
farms in Virginia. plan that It IS
claimed will result in vast benefits TO tho
agricultural interests Of the state.
The meeting wss under the auspices OF
the Cooperative Education Association
of Virginia. and was presided over by
lion. George vs.. koiner. Commissioner
of Agriculture and Immigration.
Governor Swanson was present. and ox-
pressed himself as being i'm hearty sym
pathy with the move. and 10 has tho
earnest endorsement OF both Mr.. Kolner
and Superintendent Eggleston.
Mrs T.. r Dashiell was one Of the NOV
ing spirits in the meeting. and it is un-
derstood that she was instrumental in
getting Dr. Page to address the session.
the distinguished editor being in the cityf
on private business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
SET DEATH-WATCH
OVER CHAS. GOOD
Authorities Fear Condemned Man
VIII Commit Suicide.
SpurnS Food.

LURAY. VA. January Ito prevent
suicide n death watch has already been
placed over Charles Good who IS TO be
hanged iu Luray on March Sh f0r tho
murder Of his sweetheart. Miss Fannie
Sroop. Good is very bitter in his de-
nunciation of every one connected with
his prosecution. and spent nearly an Of
last night ia curSing his fate and court
officials. Vie so far refuses to eat any
thing. AID il is supposed this is his
method Of sclf-dostrucuon Another
watch Will bc placed over him in Few
days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
TWENTY BURNED BY
CELLUL0lD EXPLOSION

STRASBJ NG, GEKMANN. I1nuarv n.
Sixteen girls and four youths. from
sixteen To eighteen veals old. We're burned
90 death at the village of Gclspolspcim.
near here. ln q fire no Hubert Companv-s
factory. at 8 o'clock this morning a has
kct OF cciiuioid straps caught nre from
spark and exploded fu room where
forty persons were working.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
Dickinson Fined

Squire James T- Lewis OF tEpuri.o.
had before him ycsterda, the case of
J. is Dckeusou. white nlc>cusou was
charged with having thrown o. dog from
uIc hi0tciors into tnr hasrnHf park.
thereby breaking tnc animals I.g Judrc
LOWS fined him s. aud costs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
TENNESSEE UPPER HOUSE
ENDORSES ROOSEVELT

NASHVILLE TENN. Jauunrv a..
ra. oppsr -st ,iai 20 any. Leg
>narge. $500 per annum and G..
k according 90 size. Courteous AZ
tentiOn 10 renters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
Warning to Others.

Judge liundlcy immediately sentenced!
notn the prisoners. addressing himself
first 10 RUfin in the following words.
Jesse Rufin. f. is not my purpose
in passing sentence on YOU % say one
word that might unnecessarily harrow
or wound your feelings could not
add to YOUR punishment II would.
and would not n I could Tor YOUR
punishment il heavy enough mas
much. however. as the object OF am
punishment is 10 deter other men from
the commission % crime. as well as
70 punish tho perpetrator OF the crime.
J deem it incumbent on me- To- say
some th'ug in relation to the awful
crime of which Won have been found
guilty by "a jury of your countrvmen.
ON the 5tn day OF last June q Quier
peaceabie and honest citizen Of this
country was alive and well in the pur-
suit or his calling. He was more than
an honest. quiet. peaceabie citizen: he
was servant Of the living God. known
and loved for his Christian character
and good deeds. on the morning Of the
oth Of June. the bones Of this good
man We're found amid the ashes of
his home. lie had been robbed and
murdered i'm his own house and Won
have been convicted OF this awful
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
Reversed Conditions.

uon commission COURTROOM. and a spleu-
old audience greeted the speakers.
Dr. Knapp. rcpres entative OF the United
states Department OF Agriculture. who
has made such "a splendid success with
den"nstration farms. and almost revo-
i"iloh1ed agriculture i'm Louisiana and
Texas. was the first speaker.
He told how he had gone to Texas j.,
tle midst OF the boll-weevil ravages and
when farmers I'm the cotton regions wee
drawing rations from the government.
and through the agency Of these demon
stratiou farms taught them bow TO raise
cotton, Notwithstanding this destroying
insect.
Twenty years ago IN Louisiana. ne
said. lands had been sold for % cents
per acres. and now. as q result or dem
onstrauon farms. those same lands could
NOT be purchased FOR $50 per acre
De address Of Dr. Knapp was fun
~ interest. and it so captivatcd his
hearers that they at once instituted u
move for the establishment or such
farms ia Virginia and it is thought that
several viii De IN operation in a very
short while
The farms. when established. viii
likely be in charge Of Mr.. n. o. sandy
of Burkevilie. and viii bee under tho joint
direction of the State and United states
Departments of Agriculture
DR.. Pages Address.
DR. Page followed. and mis- remarks
We're warmly received The speech Of the
distinguished editor was a strong plea for
the training OF bows and girls for doing
things thorouglly.
lie declared that labor must be digni-
fled through training You have not one
half enough carpenters and bri, <Iayers IN
Richmond. and those YOU have are not
as good as tuey ought to be" he con-
tinued
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
TWO TO DIE FOR
GRUBB MURDER
Find Both Guilty and Sentence
Them All I'm Period OF
Two Hours.
JUDGES TERRIBLE WARNING
Brings % Minds of Condemned
Enormity Of Their Crime.
Brown Set Free.


F'ARMNTLLE VA. January Ill he
adjourned session of the special term OF
the Circuit Court OF Prince h1dward re-
convened this morning az lo o'clock with
Judge George !. Hlndiey on the bench.
and in less than two hours after wards
both William Ruffln and Massie fIiil lad
been arraigned and tried by two separate
Jures. convicted of murder IN the first
degree and sentenced 10 naaS on lae
18TH day az February
Rufin was first brought into eourt
along viii John Brown, whom both Ruf-
On ana Hiu lad falsely accused o. being
their accomplice n the murder Of ar
John Grubh.
Deteotives Robinson and Taylor had re-
fl-ued from West Virginia where they
were sent Moudag after vftnepaea. WHOM
John Brown c.a med could testify in h.s
behalf The officers brou-it barS with
them positive evidence tnct az the time
~ tho killing q Alr. Gr1ab on tho night
of June sth last. Brown ras NJ work ip
West Virginia His employer sent an
aihdavit o. that eNect. and states thar
81 it he necessary he viii come in person
% testify
Judge Hund.cy. after telling Brown tnat
it was the bad company Dee kept which
hroaglt th-s trouble unou him and adj
visine him 10 go 20 work and keep away
from rrlftan companiOn-hir discharged
r.fv from ..I.4srltr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12
Both Plead Guilty.

WILLIAM . fffiu case was tleu 60 led.
Upon h,s arIaignment be- pleaded guilty.
ana only one witness was examined FOR
the Commonwealth. NJ. Harry Prince
who lives near the scene ~ the murder
lie testified 20 having seen the prisoner
~ Tuggles on tho dav of the crime. June
3. 1906. Hufiin was asked II he wished TO
testify. and replied tnat Boo ONLY wanted
20 saw that there was no other person
connected with ttc murder and robbery
bat he and Massie bid The case was
not argued. and the jury considered the.r
verdict only long enough 20 write and
properly sign g.
Massie lti.l. sta lv~art. giant-llke ne
gro was ncXt brought into the court
ROOM araiened. and he pleaded eult,-.
only one witness testified in his case.
the same that gave evidence in RufHu's
Ihe jury returned "a verdict of murder
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-12

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CONTINUED on Third Page.)
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11
YOUNG JOHN DIS
NEW WORK

John D.rROckefeller, Jr., it is re-
ported at New, York. is to take en-
tfrc charge OF his fathers great es-
ate at Tarrytown II is reported
that The Superintendent OF the es-
ate is TO resign next Monday and
that iyouhg Rockefeller will succeed
him. The young mans health has
been poor for some time and the
doctors have told him he must Sc
e'tro- outdoor employment He will
nave charge of 5000 acres of land
and more than 200 italians labor
ers. ,l Itsl
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11

Al the rate OF $50 day per in
spector of ballots it has so far cost
the policylolders OF tine Mutual and
New York life insurance companies
some $4,000 to shaye eonnied ~
the bogus and other votes cast for
old and new boards OF director
But they are so used to this sort of
thing that they will not mind Nor
Will they in the least marvel why
a hfe insurance election inspector Of
an ordinary political election should
receive one tenth or that sum or
less. Everything in due life Insurance
proportion, YOU know
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11

West Virginia
The Land of Prosperity and
Plenty, Has the Greatest
Natural Resources in the
World.
Come 20 the Hills
OF West virginia, Where
Nature Lavishes Her
Greatest
Gifts
ENTERED as second-class matte
Aprr Sth, 1906. at the post Ollie
A. BmedelG. w. va, Under act OF
Congress OF March 3, 1879"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11
WHAT OHIO WILL Do

OHIO likes The thrill and life of
campaign fought on a great moral
Issue. What Ohio will do when the
struggle between the president and
those who stand for his policies on
one side and the enemies he has made
on the other. takes final shape is
not difficult to foresee. When Ohio
speaks the hopes and plots and vain
imaginings OF the captains of politi-
cal unrighteousness will be blown
away like fog in morning gale
Cleveland Leader.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11
THE DAILY LEADER.

Advertising rates made known OF.
application.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11

Frying TO live up TO his good rep.
nia'ion has kept many man moor
Chicago News.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11

Many a mans success in life is
due 10 the accident of birth.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-04-11

Read the Daily Leader.
Arizona republican., 1907-12-22
POPCORN FOR CHRISTMAS

While popcorn is always a delight
full adjunct To Christmas feasting and
decorations. il is particularly welcome
this year. when a little money must
be made To go a long way. 1t is
wholesome. it is appealing. it is de-
corative. Before popping the corn
hold the pepper containing the kerr
nels under the cold water faucet. al
lowing the water to wet il thoroughly
Shake well and set on the back of the
stove or in the oven a few moments
to steam. then pop. and you will be
amazed to see what a difference this
preliminary wetting has made. The
Kernels will almost double in size be
snowy white and have no hard cen
tiers. After the popping. the corn may
be strung i'm snowy festoons for gar
landing the tree: NAV be salted and
used IN place OF sailed nuts as an ap-
petiZer on the dinner table: be used
in the cream soup; be frosted and col
ored ard used for still more gorgeous
decorations. or made into balls or
cakes. To frost the corn. make
srystalliZing syrup as fpllows: Put
two cups grantulated isugar in an
agate saucepan with a half cup water
and n salt spoonful OF tai tar. Stir
until the SUGAR Is dissolved, then with
draw the spoon. Boil without stirring
until the syrup will spin a thread
when a little is dropped from the tip
of the spoon and is brittle when drop
ped into cold water. Take from the
fire and add very carefully "A tea
spoonful vanilla or lemon. If the
syruD IS agitated too much ii will
grain. Have the corn in pan in the
oven where it will have been kept hot,
and pour the syrup over it. stirring
as lightly and rapidly as possible so
as to distribute the syrup evenly with
out breaking the kernels. When all
the hot syrup has been poured over
the corn. sprinkle thickly with grant
ulated sugar, which will cling to the
stick surface OF the hot corn. Now
set in the cold to "set" and string in
a cool place. This crystallized corn
may be tinted pink. yellow or green
by adding a little coloring matter to
the syrup.