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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
THE WORD "WINTER."
Said to Have Originally Indicated
Wetness, Not Goodness.

There Is a prevailing impression that
there is something In the word win
ter" that signifies cold, and the sea.
son is usually associated with the idea
Of low temperature, but where the
word originated there was little OF
winter as we understand It. while
there was a great deal of moisture at
the time the earth was nearest to the
sun, so that 1t is not the temperature
but the atmospheric condition that has
given US the word.
The word winter" as we use II, is
found with but slight notifications in
all the branches Of the Aryan Ian
ciated with the season was given to 1t
before the Aryan family was divided.
If we go to the root of the word we
find ''wad," with the Specification of to
well, to wash out, to moisten or make
wet. Our Aryan ancestors used that
root to apply to all conditions Of
moisture, and many words besides
winter have grown out of 1t, wet and
water being among them.
This root "wad' Ii In the Sanskrlt as
'udan," water. Anglo-Saxon has ''wae-
ter" and in Latin we have ''unda,"
wave, from which we get our 'inun-
date"
Our Danish and Swedish cousins
changed the "w' into ''v" and have
winter" In Icelandic 1t is "vetir,"
and the old high German has win
tar" aud 1t is winter" In German.
These four words are all from the
Teutonic base "wata," which means
wet. So 1t has been moisture that has
been indicated from the birth Of the
root on which all Of the different words
In dozen languages have grown
New York Herald.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

Herr Hager. a rich and influential
banker. frequently had watches picked
from his pocket At first he had re-
course to all kinds OF safety chains
then one morning he took no precau
ton whatever and quietly allowed
himself to be robbed At night on
returning from his business. be took
up the evening paper be uttered an
exclamation of delight A watch had
exploded In mans hands The vic
TINS hands were shattered and the
left eye destroyed. The crafty bank
or had filed the watch case with dy
Mantle. which exploded In the opera
don of winding.-London Telegraph
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
BIG SPRING.
J. D. MeadOr is Improving
Rapidly.
BUNCH OF LIVE NEWS

Mrs. Julia Clarkson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Kemper, before she
leaves for visit to Mrs. A. NJ. Har-
daway at Minot, N. Oak.
II. Meyer returned from Louisville
Thursday.
Mac Russell after a two weeks visit
to his father at Scottsville, has re-
turned and will be found at his old
stand ready to wait upon you at H.
Meyers.
Mrs. Hynes arrived last week to
visit her daughter-in-law and grand
children, Mrs. Willibie Hynes.
Miss Emma Miller entertained
few friends Wednesday evening tt
meet Mr.. Craycroft.
Mrs. Ada Meador is expecting hel
daughter, Miss Ada, who has had
position with the Stewart Dry Goods
Co., since last fall, for short stay.
J. D. Meador, who was accidently
shot during the holidays, is reported
doing nicely.
j. M. Norman went to Louisville
last week to visit his brother, Ray
mond, who has a position with the
American Tobacco Co.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
THE RIVER NILE.
Ancient Greeks and the Process ~
Sterilixins Water.


The ancient Greeks already recon-
mended the use Of sterilized water
Rufus Of Ephesus, in the fret century
Of this era, taught that "all water
from rivers and ponds is bad except
that from the Nile Water from rivers
which flow through unhealthy soil,
stagnant water and that which flows
near public bathing places is harmful.
The best water is that which has been
boiled In baked earthenware vessels.
cooled and then heated second time
before drinking"
tended both for healthy aud sick peo-
pie, since it was applied to the armies:
During marches and In camps pits
must be dug successfully from the
highest point to the lowest level OF the
place. These holes should be line,l
with clay such as is used for making
pottery and the water should be made
to percolate through it. The water will
leave all its impurities In these pits"
1t may be inquired how the ancient
Greeks. knowing the processes of ster-
ilization and filtration of water which
they applied to that of the most limpid
rivers, should have drunk without pre-
cautions the water of the Nile. which
our microscopes allow us TO declare
Sound" but which is in appearance
the most worthy Of suspicion OF all
and is so muddy. so yellow, that 1t re-
sembles wine. Gazette des Faux.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
A Horrible hoId.up.

about ten years ago my brother was
=" held up sn his work, health and hap
piness by what was believe to be hope
less Consumption" write w. r. Lips
comb, of Washington, N. G. He took
all kinds of remedies and treatment
from several doctors, but found no help
till he used DR.. Kings New Discovery
and was wholly cured by six bottles.
He isa we'll man to-day It's quick TO
relieve and the surest cure for weak or
sore lungs. Hemorrhages, Coughs and
Colds, Bronchitis, LaGrippe, Asthma
and all bronchial affections. soc and
81. 90 Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
Sewers Drug Co.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
An obedient nicer.

How entire remarks the London
Globe. rs the confidence of the native
East Indian in the government may be
gathered from the following anecdote.
which comes from Lahore: A tiger
bad escaped from the geological gar
dens, and It's keeper. hoping to lure 1t
back followed 1t. When all other in
ducements had failed. he lifted up his
voice and solennly adjured 1t In the
name of the British government. to
which'it belonged. to come back to its
cage. The tiger. 1t is needless to add.
obeyed at once"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

A great many people have kidney ami
bladder trouble, mainly due to neglect
of the occasional pains in the back
slight rheumatic pains. urinary dis
orders, etc. Delay in such cases is
dangerous, Take DeWitl's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are for weak
back, backache, rheumatic pains and
all kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth-
ing and antisep &C. and act promptly
Don't fail to get DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. Accept no sub stitute
Regular size. soc Sold.by all druggists
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
How Titles Rise.

Titles have their value. Here,
boyr' said the drummer as he handed
dollar bill to the bellboy at the hotel
In Atlanta. Take a dime out OF this
for bringing up that ice water"
Eyes, capn." answered the boy as
he saluted.
"And, by the way. boy" continued
the drummer, IF you will go down
and get me some more letter paper you
may keep a quarter out of that dol
lar
Fright away, majah. right away!
| III shuah bring you that ah slash
merry" replied the boy as he bowed
low.
"And while think of 1t, boy" re-
marked the knight Of the grip, IF you
can bring out my trousers and hav
them pressed and back here inside Of
an hour you can keep half dollar OF
that dollar"
"Ah suttinly can do dat all same.
colonel-'deed All KIM" quickly replied
the youth as he turned to go toward
the door.
"Walt minute now, boy" Mr.. Sam
pies said as he walked over to his
trunk, "if you can take out this suit
and have 1t pressed and back here In
time for me to go to the Bljou tonight
I'll let you keep every cent of that dol
lar"
General" said the boy, his eyes
bulging out of their sockets, "I'n do
dat shuah. general, or give you all that
money back" Philadelphia North
American.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
Scientific Spanking

consists in punishment only when a
child is actually bad. Some mothers
think that all crying is badness, it's not.
When your baby cries, look for pins OF
or some external cause, if you can't find
them give The baby Whites Cream Yer
mfuge as the chances are it Is suffering
from worms which keep 1t hungry and
cross all the time. Pleasant to take
sure in its action. Price % cents Sold
A. r. TilI-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
The Meanest Man In Town

is the one who always wears frown, is
cross and disagreeable, and is short and
sharp in his answers. Nine cases out OF
ten it's not the poor fellows fault, it's
his liver and digestion that make him
feel SO miserable, he can't help being
disagreeable. Are you in danger Of
getting in that condition. Then start
at once taking Billiards. Herbine for
our liver-the safe, sure and reliable
yable regulator. 80 !,
Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
TOO MUCH FACE.

You feel as if you had one face too
many when you have Neuralgia DOM
you? Save the face, you may need it;
but get rid of the Neuralgia by applying
Billiards. Snow Liniment. Finest thing
in the world for rheumatism, neuralgia
burns, cuts, scalds, lame back and all
pains. Sold by A. R. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

1 and physician In good town surrounded
by good, prosperous farmers This is just
the place for some young physician TO step
intoa good practice and good drug business
An old established physician wants to retire
Is the reason for selling. For further partic-
ulars address JN0. ID. BABBAGE, Clover
port. XIV.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
EVERY nOTnER

is or should be worried when the little
ones have cough or cold. 1t may lead
to Group or pleurisy or pneumonia
then to something more serious. Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup will cure the
trouble at once and prevent any compli-
cation. Sold by A. R. Fisher.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

C<OO-75 acres, situated ~ miles from
QOOO Holt, joins Gabe Pierce. Ridge land
In good shape, good fenciug, one good dwell
lug house, rooms, good cistern, ] barn
This is good tobacco, wheat and corn lana. 20
acres Ia timber. white oak, sugar tree and
beech, balance cleared, Plenty OF good fruit
Good road to Stephensport2h miles and good
road to II oil IL miles, This farm is not worn
out; Il Is good land and In good fix. Just the
farm for q man with small family.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

E-OR SALE-A farm containing $50 acres and
all under fence nice cottage CT five
a store room over 1t, two good stock barns
one tenant house; about $40 apple and peach
trees. also pears. ounces and apricots; most
all kinds OF small fruits, including a nice
vlnyard OF choicest grapes; 200 acres Gle AIRED
balance in woods, l25 acres I'm grass, several
groves OF black locust sufficient for posts &C
wire the whole farm in. IL lies near Ekror
on l.. II. Il st. H. X. II. price IS s., 900 or
long and easy payments.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

G. 4 OEA 1852 acres on Hardinsburg and
.pC, >OO Falls of Sinking road, miles
from Sample. improvements, two one-story
blacksmith. shop, all necessary out-houses.
100 acres under cultivation and pasture, POD
acres in timber, white oak, black oak, beech
and sugar tree, all good size. Plenty of good
water the year round. One-third cash and
good easy terms on balance.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

CQAO 1862 acres miles from Cloverport
VCOO and miles from HardinsburR on
Cloverport and HardInsburg turnpike. Inn
and other out buildings. IL acres In orchard
500 bearing trees and $50 young trees. Az acres
in timber. hickory and oak, 20 acres In grass
never failing 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, 1909-01-20
Real Estate Department

Do want TO buy farm business If you do you
find just what need this department interest
ed of the following propre write for owners
and address, If of these places you write
telling what you want and where you Wantit and let
introduce the who has the very property
looking for.
We recommend the following properties being productive
and fair in price
Do You Want to Sell your farm business? of You
want cash for property send price and description
and let show how bring buyer and seller together
This department conducted solely for the purpose of enabling
buyers and sellers of farms business poprees make quick sales
JnO. ID. Babbage.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

Don't let the baby suffer from eczema,
sores or any itching of the skin. Doan's
Ointment gives instant relief, cures
quickly. Perfectly safe for children.
All druggists sell it.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
Information Wanted.

Mrs. Benham- Before we were mar.
ried you said that life would be one
grand, sweet song. Well.
what Of IT. Mrs Benham-Id like to
know where you do your singing
New York Press.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

CT zEO 1856 acres on Hardinsburg and
VA <CO Falls of Sinking road, 2 miles
from Sample. improvements, dwelling and
good, big barn. 80 acres Ia oak and beech
timber The oak timber is good tie timber.
Beech never been worked. Timber can be
hauled either by water or rail. Limestone
land, both bottom and hill. Suitable for
tobacco and fruit. Plenty good water year
round. Terms, one third cash. balance in
easy payments.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
Az Added Attraction

"Ah. Elsie. It is fine to be married
to an offieer-such beautiful uniform
and so many decorationsl"
"Yss, and, besides that, he'll have a
band at his funeral."-Wahre Jacob.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
II. Dell. NOORMAN,
Attorney at Law,
ftARDlNSBURG, KY.

Will practice his profession IN all of the
Courts of Breckenridge and ad Joining coun
I err. Special attention given TO col. ections.
DAD cases, and criminal practice. License
TO practice inUnlted States DistIi: Courts.
Office over Bank OF Hardinsburg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

For health and happiness-DeWitt's
Little Early Risers mall, gentle, easy
pleasant little liver pills, the best made
Sold by all druggists.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20
FAD OF THE MOMENT.
Tho Interesting and Absorbing New

Tho Interesting and Absorbing New
Fashion Of Silhouette Photography.
Carrots, old chests and out of the
way corners are being ransacked these
days for silhouette pictures of ances-
tors. These relics of other years are
being remounted, touched up and re-
framed in duh silver or mahogany and
given places of honor on the walls of
the living room. But the up to date
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-01-20

Two room cottage on Murray Avenue.
Well located. RenJs for IS per month.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
AN APPEAL FOR CHARITY.

Young woman of education and refinement who
is a competent librarian has incpient tuberculosis
Her former place will be held open for her until
recovery She has means Of paying for sana-
torun care. Her relatives are unable to help her
and her expenses can longer be met by friends
who hyv until now loaned her necessary funds
The Charity Organization Society therefore re
news an appeal for S75 to provide sanatorum treat
ment for this young woman for FIVE months al the
end of which time it is hoped she will be again self
sunnorttng Contributions may be sent to the
(,har.+y Oreanization Society, No. 1o5 East ed
street and will be gratfully acknowledged.
The Charity Organization Society acknowledges
with thanks the following contributions in response
70 previous appeals OF this kind:
stephen W. Carey, 50: T. P Wilson, 50: John F.
p1acr *. Mrs George S. Fraser, So: Mrs. L. Ham.
<1o. Alonzo A Thomas 81; B. D. Traitel. s.; Char
itv," 81: r. So; L. B., 81; In Memory Of L. B. H.
S. Arthur K Kuhn. IS; o. K and E. schwind ";
William J. Walsh IS; Mrs Emile Giosan' 3D.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
PRINCE DE BERN SUES.
Wants $500, 900 from Millionaire
american Father-in-LasC.

Baltimore, Jan. 9.-Prince Henri de Galard de
Bearn ct de Chalais. son-in-law of Ross Wfnans,
millionaire, Of Baltimore and London. has filed in
court suits obtain possession of 100000 which
the prince holds in trust for his two children
He is temporarily attached TO the French Embassy
Washington.
The suits are against Ross Winans and General
F. G. Larrobe, who had in trust this money in the
shape Of bonds for the princess before her oeatn.
The princess was Miss Beatrice Winans.
When the Prince de Bearn married Miss Winans
the father Of the bride gave his daughter sS00OO0
in bonds under a deed of trust signed by himself
and General Latrobe- Shortly after the marriage,
and before any children we're born. the wife made
a deed. under the French law, willing the sS0o,o0o
10 her husband. After this two children were born
A little more than year ago the princess died.
The prince would have got the whole 100000. but
the French law does not allow parent to disre-
gard children in will.
De Bearn, II is said decided TO accept 100000
outright and keep ii in trust, using the interest
himself. and the 5000 coo for the children. after
being informed that the property must be distrib-
uted under the French law. Subsequently the
prince says he learned that the fact that there was
a deed of trust known to the probate court
here and he believes he is entitled TO the whole
Of he
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
STORIES ABOUT WORDS.

During the Presidential campaign sxty5four
wears ago certain Whig newspapers published an
absurd statement derogatoIy to the Democratic
candidate for President James X Polk. under the
CANTON Baron Roorbacks Tour Through the
western and Southern States" The statement was
asily dsproved. and probably did little or harm
To the man it attacked Ever since then, in Amer
lean political parlance. ths roorback has been the
Campaign lie particularly the one uttered so soon
before election to make its answer a matter OF
difficulty. l..
as German in which even medical and scientific
terms expressed by great poIysyla bles instead
Of the far more concise Greek and Latin forms In
current use among other nationalities. At the
FUN of The Austro- Turkish crisis, the word boicot-
tiren'' ir freely used. in addition to the German
verb Captain Boycott is immortalized in the boy
cotter' of the French boycotten" of the Dutch
and .Tboycottirovat'' OF the Russian
AS used nowadays by the newspapers the word
Interview" is said TO have been the invention Of
Joseph ldcCullagh, Of St Louis and. according to
the Encyclopedia Britannica: it became popular in
England In the early eos. But 1t was known be-
fore that A writer on the subject ir THE Ma
ton of 1859 possibly the first TO the word
in its present sense Of talk with representative
of the press.-Chicago News
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10

MACY'S at Broadway and Sixth avenue an
nounces a January sale Of black and colored oress
silks and fancy linens, There will be an extensive
sale of ribbons black and colored dress faorlcs
and trimmings and a continuation OF the sale OF
white goods
RIOOMINGDALES Third avenue and 18th
street. advertises French hand emoToioereo ihseiie'
yUornen's waists In the smartest deeigns cotton
dress fabrics in many designs Housekeeping ma
.ertals and an extensive showing of women's suede
gloves.
HEARN in 1lth street west of Fifth avenue VIII
begin tomorrow the January sale OF musiins ana
household linens. Many models in women's cloaks
in imported designs WIFI also be shown.
A D. MATTHEWlSS SONS, in Fulton street.
Brooklyn. showing extensive stock Of Ak
minister, Brussels and kashmir rugs Japanese and
China mattings and Royal Wilton rugs and carpets.
ARNOLD CONSTABLE & CO. Broadway and
advertise sales OF natural pongee silks.
all linen suitngs I'm the fashionable shades,
piece dresses in light weight woolens OF various
eolorings. and momea's tailored suits and fur coats
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
WILL HELP OWNERS.
Vest Side association also Plans
to Benefit Residents.

o,s of the most progressive realty organizations
in the city is the recently organized west eioe ~
provement Association. which is composed Oh oN"
ers and residents In the section between 9Oth street
ard 11oth. street Central Park West. and River
side Drive It's purpose is TO improve that par
ti,ular section both for the benefit OF properly
owners and residents.
Tho main objects Of the association distinctly
those which tend toward the improvement OF the
section In question and at the same time IL Is oe
signed to provide substantial returns TO indVldua
property owners, by giving them the opportunity
70 unite to accomplish things which they coulo not
do individually. Among other ways os purc.a
ing various supplies in bulk at wholesale prices
and in case of necessity, for the purpose or pro
tecting themselves against unfair treatment from
any source. Already the largest property owners
in the section have allied themselves with this OF
ganization. The dues have been made nominal IN
order TO attract every property owner in the dis-
trict
The meetings of the association are held at the
Hotel Marseille at 1880 street and Broadway. Inc
next meeting will be held on THURSDAY evening
January IL: many matters Of interest VIII ne pre-
sented TO the members. The situation regarding
ianitors in Easements. the management of apart
ment houses of ali kinds and the new title ressta
tion law will discussed by those thoroughly ID
miliar with these particular subjects
At this meeting the matter OF afiliatinS win tle
proposed Taxpayers Congress- which is designed 10
protect the property owners generally In greater
New York and to secure the economical administra-
ton of city affairs. thus tending to reoucton Vi
+ax rates will also be considered The report OF a
committee upon the proposed subway station at
1O4th street and Central Park West will also De
submitted for action and other matters re'atns
70 the establishment of the neighborhood Will be
taken up.
Among those who actively interested In the
association are Philip Braender owner of the
Braender apartment house and prominent build
er: Herman Auerbach. prominent in financial al
fairs and owner OF Elberon Hall and other prop
ortv In The locality; Joseph S. Schwab of the
Schvab Realty Company; Louis Kean. OF Sobel &
xean; Raphael J. Moses ". NJ. Sperry David
Froehlich of Ludwig Baumann & Co; Mrs Lillian
W. Moers, l.. J. Goldsmith, NJ Edward DoWney
and Charles HaasS.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-10
BERKELEY PREP. ALUMNI AT DINNER
Eighteenth Annual Gathering of Association
at the Hotel Astor.

More than hundred alumni Of the Berkeley
Preparatory School at No. 270 West 72d street.
"a thered at the Hotel 'Astor last night for the
eighteenth annual reunion and dinner Of their asso-
ciaIion The reunion was remarkable for the num-
her Of prominent vino gathered TO do honor
70 tie alma mater Of their boyhood-
Tie dinner was held in the college Hail., which
was appropriately decorated with the school csors
blue and old gold Prominent among the decora-
lions was large banner, dating from the founda-
ticn Of the school, which was drapeo at the back
Of The speakers table
The speeches were fnlpromptU. T Clark Read,
the present head master of tie school. devoted the
rster r,arr of his remarks 10 the alumni who have
become prominent
The alumni present included Lewis ". Francis,
50; Rufus r Graves. Sc; William F. Wall $50;
Jacob Wendell, 5r, 81; Thomas Dummy, tr, 'SS;
BrtnclerhcT Tforne, 'eo; Gerard 2. Hallick, 's1;
Frederick NJ Hoyt 'e2: ". NJ. D. De Peyster. 'e3:
p Arthur Ball 'e4, Horace T. Poor, 'sS; Frederick
B. Irvine. 'sS; George d Cabot. '9s; Rover D.