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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18

ck00-75 acres, situated ~ miles from
pOOO Holt, joins Gabe Pierce Ridge land
In good shape, good fencing, one good dwell
lug house, 3 rooms, / good cistern, / barn
This is good tobacco, wheat and corn land 20
acres in timber. white oak, sugar tree and
beech, balance cleared, Plenty of good fruit.
Good road to Stephensport ~ miles and good
road to Holt ~ miles, This farm is not worn
out; it is good land and In good fix. Just the
farm for man with a small family.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18

tender. But they
were no longer
his IN Othe err 5
grave gray eyes.
After the sec
ond pipe he re-
IN m bered his
letter. 1t gave
him something
to do, so he
opened it and
tried to read it,
but for a long
while, in his
confused physic-
al and mental
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18
$500

C2OO 1872 acres 6 miles from Cloverport
pOOO and 4 miles from Hardinsburg on
Cloverport and Hardinsburg turnpike. Inn
provementS, 6-room dwelling, barn 2Sx36 feet
and other out buildings, IL acres I'm orchard
500 bearing trees and $50 young trees. Az acres
In timber, hickory and oak, 20 acres in grass
balance in state OF good cultivation. Two
never falling springs and good well. Good
limestone land suitable for tobacco, corn and
wheat. Well located for market. One third
cash balance on easy terms.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18

and physician in good town surrounded
by good, prosperous farmers. This Is lust
the place for some young physician to step
into good practice and good drug business
An old established physician wants TO retire
is the reason for selling. For further partic-
ulars address JNO. ID. BABBAGE, CLOVER
mort, XIV.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18
$3.50

CQEO ~ acre farm, AZ miles FROM Clo-
VOOO verport, on Cloverport and Bow
ling Green road, well improved, small
dwellings, 3 good barns. smoke house, hen
house and corn crib. One good cistern, and
fresh water 5 rings, / tar and sulphur
spring. 80 acres cleared land, balance in
pounds of tobacco i'm 1906, sold il at IS. Is. and
%. On six acres of the wood land there are
3l5 merchantable trees. 1t is a splendid farm
for tobacco, corn and wheat. The uncut
timber valued at $3.50. 10 acres I'm wheat. This
is a good bargain for some man who wants
small farm.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18
Good For Everybody.

Mr.. Norman R. Coulter, a prominent
architect, in the Delbert Building San
FIR ncisco, says: Il fully endorse all
that has been said of Electric Bitters as
a tonic medicine. 1t is good for every
body. 1t corrects stomach, liver and
kidney disorders in prompt and effioi-
ent manner and builds up the system. "
Electric Bitters is the best spring medi-
cine ever sold over druggists count
err; as a bloods..purifier it is unequaled,
soc at Sewers Drug Co.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18

Charles" said Coleridge one day to
Lamb, did you ever hear me preachT'
81 never heard you do anything else"
said Lamb.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18
A Reliable Remedy
FOR
CATARRH
Ely'S Cream Balm
Is quickly absorbed.
Gives Relief al Once.
It cleanses, soothes,
heals and protects
the diseased MEM

brane resulting from Catarrh and drives
away a Cold in the Head quickly. Restores
the Senses of Taste and Smell. Full size
so cts. at Druggists or by mail. Liquid
Cream Balm for use in atomizers rs cts.
Ely Brothers, So Warren Street, New York.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-03-18

First Boatnan to Second Ditto-'E's
got more brains in is 'ead than you
and me as got in the rest Of our bod
ies.-London Taller.
The state herald., 1908-05-01

This woman says that after
months of suffering Lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made her as well as ever.
Maude +. Forgic, of Jeesburg, Va,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 want other suffering women to
know what Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound has done for me. For
months l suffered from feminine ills
80 that thought i could not live. !
wrote you, and after taking Lydia Il.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
using the treatment you prescribed
felt like new woman. 1 am now
strong. and well rs ever, and thank you
for the good you have done me-"
The state herald., 1908-05-01
Old Lifting Machine That Iona AGO
Proved a Health preserver.

The secret Of perpetual youth. which
has permitted Uncle Joe" Cannon 10
be as young M he Is at 72. has lust
been rcdiscoycrcd here by a former
senator from New Hampshire. says
the Washington correspondent of th.
losion Herald. Henry W. Blair. who
IL no youngH,cr himself. having been
born In 1884, and the present speaker
were fellow members of the house 90
years ago. Both at that time were In
poor health They suffered from In.
digestion and were 10 frail and puny.
looking that each anticipated III. ne.
coHal,y of purchasing bouquet to
place with roycronl hands upon M.
grave of the other. They lived In the
same boarding house In those data
and, ,o prolons their lives. entered
Into partnership for the purchase NJ u
lifting machine. which they erected .r
n hallway outside NJ their rooms and
upon which they practiccd diligently
night and morning with n view 10 the
Improvement Of their physical beings.
The state herald., 1908-05-01
WHAT SAVED JUNGLE JOE"

The other day Mr. Blair. In rum
masing around his house. stumbled
In an \niilc upon the lifting apparatu.
lunr sine" discarded, II reminded him
OF the DAYS when he and Cannon were
un the verge Of the grave and do
SPARED ri attaining old age. In great
excitement he went down TO N. capt
tnl, hunted up Uncle Joe" and broke
tho news Ia him.
Joe" said he. do you remember
wny back yonder when you and
didn't think W. would live more than
a week."
= ccr,alnly do. said Uncle Joe " II
think you were the ,hinnoat. slclost
man IN The world and lived In con.
stnnt fear that would have 10 buy n
pair oi black gloves and walk SLOW be.
hand your hoafae. Member that old
llfling machine We used 10 hayog"
You bet do" said Senator Blair.
"nnd ! found II this morning. Just a.
good 40 new. too"
I'm be over 10 try my muscle In u
day or two" laughed the speaker 1T
certainly was health proscrycr. all
right"
The state herald., 1908-05-01
rIllInn Of ctsnh. IN Mnnd.

White Tissue paper In stepped and
perfectly Aoftenod In water by thor.
oushly hnoadlng with glue. trans
formed Into paste. aud by means Of
Dchcrs toafth colofnl. colofcd NJ near
~ M possible 10 the shade Of the
wood, To this paste calrlned mag,
noaia Ia then added aud II IL forced
Into tho cracks or holes This cement
attaches Itself VERY nrmly 10 the
wood and after drying retains lia
lmooth surface. .-scicntlnc Ameflcsa.
The state herald., 1908-05-01
The Ms.n Man AaaIn.

Come on, son." said the old farmer.
after the daybreak breakfast. and
well get out in the nelds and start
plowing."
But can't plow to-day" protested
the youngster, Il have chills. Why.
dad. l am shaking all over"
The old farmer grinned and took
fresh chew.
"All the better. my son. II you can't
plow you can scatter the seed. All
you have to do Is to hold them In your
hand and every time you shake 1t will
send them in all directions, Better
than n patent seeder. begosh."
The state herald., 1908-05-01
500 Reward. 500.

Tho readers Of this paper will be pleased 70 learn
that there at dreaded disease that science
has been able 10 cure In all It's stages aud that 10
CAtArrh. Halls CAtArrh Cure 10 tho only positive
known to tho medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease. requires constitu'
tionAl traatmont. Halls CAtarrh Cure 10 taken In
teruAy, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of tho system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of tho disease, aud giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist
Ing nature In doing It's work. The propristors have
80 much faith In Its curative powers that they oar
One Hundred Dollars for any case that Il falls 10
cure. send for list OF Testimonials
Address =. J. CHENEY CO., rolsdo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 7,o.
Take aAlls Family Pulls for constipation
The state herald., 1908-05-01
A Great Difference.

Yeast-lsnt the baby like its moth.
or?
Crlmsonbeak-No. I don't think SO.
1t don't talk yet.-Yonksrs States
man.
The state herald., 1908-05-01

tured by cheers by the malcontents IN
the delegates seats, but the strong
arm" contingent governed by the
bosses" sits quietly until he fires his
broadside. Then possibly boss"
gets up, or the chairman gets in 4
happy remark or two and there is a
thunder-roll of applause from the
bosses gang. The respectable gen.
tleman has simply talked for the
pleasure Of having his cerebellum VI
brate. He might as well have recited
Mary had a little lamb"
Our ward stood eight to seven in one
convention. and our chairman an
nounced IL correctly. lie was an op-
ponent of mine. but he did not try to
change the vote But when the vote
was announced from the stage II was
Is for the other side. Several OF us
yelled bloody murder" at the steal.
but. bless you, that convention went
right ahead with its business as easily
as II seven men standing upright In
their seats and bowling Mister Chair
man: Mister Chairman" was mere
tablcau and nothing that concerned
the convention In the remotest de
gree.
The state herald., 1908-05-01

BY the way. convention oratory is
divided into two kinds. the turned
loose" and the "squelched. The
bosses" and the chairman have their
eyes on their own orators. and very
little latitude is allowed the opposition
'Iaw.smlths II is laughable 10
watch the frantic gyrations of some
silyer.tongued word.jugglcr. especially
II he be a young man. who Is trying To
get the chairman's eye In order TO let
on n philippe against the ohairman's 9
tyranny His companions may hoist
him high on chair. where he bal.
anccs himself precariously while he
shrieks "Meestalr Chairmannnn. and
froths like something stricken with
hydrophobia. but the chairman goes
plaoldly on. "Twcnty.second ward. rs
for Smith" Is the announcement. when
In fact the announcement was Just the
other way. This raises oounter.lrri.
tant and the Twenty,scoond ward dele.
cation goes ON the war.path hut.
tush. what's the uses The game goes
merrlly on aud at last the youthful
The state herald., 1908-05-01
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female illn
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
Ing down feeling, fiatulency, indiges'
tion, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try itr
Mrs. Pinkhnm invites NIL sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided Thousands to
health. Address, Lynn. Mass.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
A CINGALESE DAINTY.
cevIon White Ants and Their Numer'
GUS Natural Enemies.

It is estimated that two-thirds OF the
island Of Ceylon IS undermined by
white ants. The number Of these IN
sects is certainly quite incalculable, but
it is fortunate that their natural enc
mics are almost as numerous.
The workers are preyed upon by true
ants and many other insects; by spl-
ders. lizards and centlpeds; by rats,
mice and palm squirrels. But 1t Is
the adult winged insects that are espe-
cially vlctlmzed. 1t is probable that
scarcely per cent Of the mature IN
sects survive the dangers Of the Pc
rlodic fights.
They run the gantlet of nearly ey-
cry other animal Birds, bats, squir'
rels. rats. toads and lizards all flock
TO the feast. Dogs and cats eat the
winged ants with ayidity.
Even man himself does not disdain
TO participate" says E. E. Green. "Ihe
Tamil cody looks upon a mess OF
fried termltes as a great dainty, and L
have several European acquaintances
who consider that termites on toast
form q dish worthy Of more general
inclusion in the menu. They are said
to taste not unlike mushrooms. '-Agri-
cultural Journal Of Ceylon Botanic
Gardens
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
Circular Storms.

ATcfeorologists are now agreed that
what arc called circular storms are not
circular in the proper sense OF the
word There is not merely flow OF
air round, but also convergence TO-
ward a central area. There is also a
large uphow over and near the central
area and also an outflow above and a
descent probably in the outskirts OF the
storm area; hence the motion is sue
ressively complicated. 1t Is also very
variable, as squalls and gusts OF the
most violent character may alternate
Nth strong but less destructive winds;
also in the cyclonic storms Of the tenn
perate regions of the northern hemi-
sphere the winds IN the same quadrant
Of cyclonic storm and from the same
general direction differ largely In their
meteorological character.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
HONEST AMERICANS.
Incidents That Greatly Surprised
Visitor From Germany.


On his first visit to the United
States a German manufacturer was
the guest Of a kinsman In New YORK.
He expressed surprise when, tew
days after his arrival, he saw a num-
ber of men help themselves to papers
at an unattended newsstand, where
some men laid down the exact price
of their purchase, others made change
for themselves and still Others walked
away without paying. He was toid
that the last named group were custom
ers who paid only once n w--k, but
that no one ever failed to pay.
To demonstrate his contention that
"most people are honest In this coun
try" the Americanized German TOOK
his visitor that day to a restaurant
where both were unknown, and when
thev had finished their luncheon the
host went to the cashiers desk with
his check and said he had no money
with him. but would pay the next
day.
The cashier gave the couple a hasty
glance and said. "All right; I'll take
chance" and the men started for the
street At the door a right about face
movement was executed, the check was
paid. good cigar was handed to the
cashier to whom the plot was re-
vealed, and the German exclaimed
"Grossartigw (magnihcenO. - Chicago
| News
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
FOES OF THE LEVEES.
Sources Of Danger to the Artificial
Banks Along the Mississippi.

"People who know little about our
system of levees, the artificial banks
built to confne the food waters that
pour into the Mississippi no doubt
imagine that the heavy rains are the
only enemy with which the levees have
TO contend" said Baton Rouge man.
"On the contrary, the leyees, both
during times Of flood and low water,
are subject to the incessant attacks or
living foes. the destructive work. Or
which costs millions Of dollars. These
foes are alllgators, turtles, muskrais,
field rats. fresh water terrapin and
crawfish. Of all these burrowers thar
prey on the leyees, excayating within
them goodly chambers or tunnels, the
crawfish do the most damage, with the
turtles and tcrrapins a good second
The harm done by the alligators II
comparatively small.
"In repairing the banks crawnsh
holes are often found Of immense size.
1t is these hollow spaces that In time
of freshets cause a caving in and break
of the levees, which Of course bring
on an inundation of all the adjacent
country. The worst part Of the busi-
ness Is that no way Of externinatlng
these pest; has Set S5eeh. feand,, a1c
the only. thing to be done IS to try TO
keep them away from the banks as
much as possible. ."-Baltimore Amerl-
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
FISH SUPERSTITIONS.
Queer Old Time Notions, Some OF
Which Still Survive.

THE one fish medicine of which mod
crn science thoroughly approves is cod
liver oil. and this, though in far less
nauseous form than formerly, is swal'
lowed in tons every year.
In old days much wider use was
made of fish as cures for various evils,
and some of these practices have sur
yived to the present day. Some little
time ago a boy died Of epilepsy in
north Wales parish. The doctor, called
In too late. inquired If the deceased had
been given any medicine. "Oh, yes"
was the answer. "We caught a trout,
drowned it in new milk and gave 1t to
the boy"
Eels are supposed to possess all kinds
Of virtues. In the dark ages OF medl-
cine a powder made Of eels' liver was
considered an absolute specific for deaf
ness and was also employed In cases OF
ague or fever. A decoctlon of eels' fat
is still used by Dutch peasants as q
remedy for falling hair.
BQL llc ulOSI NdludDiC PoAt NA SA> ~~-i
according to popular superstition, IS its
skin. Many an old farmer wears a
belt Of eelskin as q preventive against
rheumatism, and some believe that a
garter made of the skin Of this snake
like fish worn next to the human skin
as a preventive not only against rheu-
matism. but also against sprains or
similar injuries.
Another cure for rheumatism, which
finds favor with salt water fishermen
Is a red herring The herring being the
most plentiful Of all the sea fish, q
number Of superstitions have attached
[ themselves to it. For luck through the
ensuing year one must be sure TO ea'
n herring on New Years day.
Fishermen believe that each shoal Is
headed by a king herring, which Ii
more than double as large as any Of 1t:
followers. They believe that when one
Of the "kings" comes up in the net
should be thrown overheard; otherwise
the next days fishing will be failure
-Pittsburg Gazette-Times.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
WINNING A COAT.
The Clever Scheme That Was Worked
by a French Thief.

A Frenchman had been attending the
Comedie Franchise, and after the per-
formance he took a gloomy byway IN
order to make a short cut 70 the Bou-
levard Montmartre. He noticed as he
FASTENED through the dark a slight tug
on his coattail, but to this he paid no
attention. When he reached the bright
boulevard. however, he found, to his
great modification, that one tail or MS
clawhammer coat had been cut OH.
He notified journalist Of his loss, and
the next morning an account of the
odd theft appeared in the Figaro. That
afternoon a man in a blue uniform
called on him.
81 come, monsieur" the man said,
"from the bureau Of police. We have
captured a suspicious character who
had in his pocket a piece Of fine black
cloth. Let me have your mutilated
coat. sir. If the piece fits it, we VIII
know that we have apprehended the
man who robbed you"
The other surrendered his coat, and
from that day TO this he heard no more
about it. The pretended official was,
of course. the thief, who had adopted
that aduacious means Of getting the
coat in order to attach to it the pur'
loined tail
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
A WOMAN'S TACT.
And the Way She Explained Her Di-
pIomacy to Her Husband.


It being a holiday, the laundering
man made calls with his wife. The
first place they went the hostess said,
Julia is engaged"
as she, indeedy said the mans wife
radiantly. (Which one did she finally
acceptW
The next place they were Informed
that Margaret was engage, and again
the mans wife beamed sympathetical-
ly and murmured: "Is she, indeedf
Which one did she accept?" At the
third place it was the news Of Jessie's
engagement that was broken to them.
AS before, the mans wife put the ques-
ton. (Which one did she finally take"
On their way home the man said:
"Why did you ask which one every
time a new engagement was sprung
on us? Are those girls so attractive
that men were falling over each other
in the scramble to get them for their
wiyesY
Not at ALL" said his wife. II don't
suppose either Of them ever had but
one offer, and 1t is a wonder she got
that. I shouldn't be surprised If the
men back out even now before the
wedding day. But you see, dear. / had
to be diplomatic. Those people can do
me many favors. The surest way TO
make myself solid with them IS to pre-
tend TO think their girls so popular that
| every man in town was crazy to marry
them"
with my opportunities downtown -
groaned the man, "if had your genius
we'd be millionaires inside Of six
months. New York Sun.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
Strictly a home institution.
We Pay Interest ON Iinme
Real Estate al Private Sale.

No. MY house and lot in Onley,
one hundred TT. front, three
hundred back, with good eight
room dwelling and necessary
outbuildings.
No. 1.-Two acres of land in Onley
within two hundred yards OF
r. r. Station.
No 3-Fifteen acres of land on Rail
road between Onley and Tas-
lev Stations with two room
dwelling.
No farm on Church road, con-
tanning 81 acres, with two
room dwelling with necessary
outbuildings. This farm Is IN
GOOD state of cultivation, one
mile from Onley or Tasley
Stations.
No. 5-Thirty-nine acres of land, one
mile from Onley, about live
acres of cleared, balance III
timber.
No 6-Five shares of Eastern Life
Assurance Company of Vir-
ginia, Inc, and five shares OF
Farmers and Merchants Nat.
Bank of Onley, seven shares
Peninsula Fair Association
Tasley, Va.
Will sell all or any part. II lhUer-
ested write me at ONLEY, VA.
- = q RX
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
THE HEADSMAN.
He Used the Sword and Not the Ak
Prior to 1483

He Used the Sword and Not the Ak
Prior to 1883.
I am inclined to think that prior to
1883 the sword and not the AK was
usually employed as the weapon tor
judicial decapitation and that block
was dispensed with, the victims receiy-
ing their doom "meekly kneeling upon
their knees" and in this opinion l am
fortified by the concurrence of an emil
nent clerical historian. This learned
writer agreed with me that the AK did
not become the regulation lethal I'M
nlement until after the rough and ready
'heading" Of Lord Hastings on the
Tower green, when he was summary
dispatched by order Of the protector,
Gloucester.
In this instance, according to the
chroniclets the Yictinl's neck was
stretched upon a piece of timber then
in use for the repair Of the adjacent
church of st. Peter ad Vincula, PROB
ably "putlog," part Of the scanolding
which. we read, conveniently lay III
the way Contemporary accounts
seem to indicate that the executioner
straddled over the prone body, and
from this position l infer that the de-
capitation was effected by the tool
known as an adj, the cutting edge OF
which is at a right angle to and not IN
a plane with the haft.
may add that the only contempt,
rary reference I have come across ol
the use or proposed use of an Ak and
block for inhlcting capital punishment
prior to this tragedy is in one OF the
Pastor series of letters describing the
neril Of an unfortunate captive of JACK
Cade's rebels @. D. 145O, generation
before Lord Hastings was SO clumsliy
hacked TO death.-London Notes anc
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12

How many people know that the
clouds have definite forms, says Ar
thur W. Clayden in Harper's Maga
zine. The short curling wisps that lie
in punches or long parallels, extremely
beautiful. but delicate. are called cir
rus clouds. Alto clouds are densel
and dim the sun or hide it, brilliant
and solid clouds that are never rides.
cent but are the most splendid OF all
in the sky when sunset colors fall upon
them. Mackerel sky is a familiar kino
ue cloud and actually does presage un
settled weather The towering yapor
GUS white pyramids. those that we
watch oftenest as tney cross the SKY
are known as cumulus. Thunder CLOUDS
TO the observant eye look like anVn'
at the crest. and when they SINK do"i
into fat tops the storm is over.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12

Mrs X. while ,elling her children
about Adam and Eve and the beauties
Of the garden Of Eden, was interrupted
by one Of the tiny tots saying, "Oh'
mamma. when those Adamses move
away let us get that place to live In"
-Delineator.
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1908-09-12
An Easy Way.

an orler- to succeed in life" said the
eyper ced person, you must not be
afraid to make enemies"
"Then," answered the tractaoie
youth. you would probably advise me
70 nut in some time as a baseball UNI
pire."- Washington Star.