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The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Obstinate FreckIes

Dear MIS- SEIleS-
VIII you kindly give re a formula which
makes obstinate fTcckies disaDDear2 II
possible. give me something that Il VIII only
be necessary 10 put on al night. as ! ind
i impossible 70 spare the tine IN the morn
-lg 70 Do THIS. as go 20 work very early.
L
The following recipe VIII make a 10
ten which you may use at night to re-
move the freckles:
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
To Remove Dandruf.

Sfix ali together with six ounces OF rose
v-stsr Rub the scalp thoroughly EElIh lle
r--sosTation until the candrua entirely ols-
appears
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

TOO constantly. Il is better 10 keep the
skin clear and let It 90 its own work.
although rubbing with the Chamois
makes powder less harmful
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

Ny Dear Mrs Symes-
VIII you please tell ne What 70 % for
my haEcs2 Ihev are always cold even
when am comfortably warm
Is there any wav Of forming 6innies7
How can I Improve nv eyeIashcs7
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Whitening the Skin
LIQUID Powder.

SIT the zinc dissoiyiag i IN fusr enough
of the Tosewater 20 cover g; then add the
water
shake vel and apply with q soft sponge
Ct an antiSeDtlc game The face must bs
well wiped or before the r17id s-.es ~ =
VIII bc streake6
Wherever there is an fnconvenient hol-
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25

ing the finger tips deep into the cheek
they viii in time appear The only way
TO prove the truth OF the statement IS
10 Try IL and see
To improve your eyelashes. rub good
quality Of vaseiine into them
The following is a recipe tor
splendid cold cream
Witch Hazel Cold Cream.
White wsX...--........-. ounce
Suermacett ----.-.--.-.--.- ounce
OIL OF almonds- ---.----.--------- = pinL
Melt pour INTO a mortar which mas been
h-4ted bv being immersed some line n
boiling water. Very gradually add inIes
witch hazel and assiduousiy str the nix
ture t;utN an emulsion y formed dld
afrerWsrd until the mixture IS ne4rty cold
mis- cream Is PARTICULARLY useful o heal
sore Cr stretched skin
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Jr. Vaucaire's Remedy for the Bust,
Cream for PimpIeE
Red Nose

DfdT MIS-. NrF1eS-
I read some tiTus sEo II 4 preparation tor
4 red nose VII yCu please pit the recLP1
IN the paper again 50 that 1 may use X.
AN ANXIOUS WRITER
think this is the recipe 70 which ycG
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Everyday Rudenesses.

NdE many little rUdenesses OF
everyday life are a source Of
great annoyance 10 most observ-
ant people. Yet one may avoid
The Washington herald., 1909-04-25
Cold Hands

ron perpeudi-ulariy. rub them cross
wise.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

current machinery and that is now the
most used. For the last fifteen years the
users Of electricity have been satisfied with
the direct current. All electricity existing
in nature and even lightning is nothing but
high frequency, high voltage, alternating
current OF great motive force and power.
THE electric locomotive will replace the
steam monster in many localities, for it
has many advantages over its steam
brother. An electric locomotive can haul
a heavier train up a sleeper grade than
can a steam locomotive of equal horse
power. This is seen daily on the streets OF
Omaha in the way the large cars o
the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Rail-
way company are lifted up the steep
grades of the city.
with the Harvesting of the mountain
streams and the establishment of water
power plants in the mountains, the heavy
hauls Of the mountains will in time be
made by electrical locomotives. l under
stand the Milwaukee is now building two
immense power plants of 3O,OOO-horse power
each to use in crossing the mountains on
its new line to the Pacific coast.
TeIephOning from Trains,
Communication between trains by vary
ing frequoncies is but a matter of a short
time. T~eiephoning from moving trains
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

date, a change is coming and the alternat-
ing current will come into its own and do
an immense amount of work in far better
shape than has been done by the direct
current, The alternating current is the
natural current, the mighty power walking
on two legs, while the direct current is a
cripple. which has to hobble along on one
leg, and consequently is looking for a place
to lay down and rest or to run to earth.
The alternating current, on the other hand,
is a strong giant, with two good legs,
which can go twice as far. The alternating
current was the first to be discovered and
is the natural state, and the direct current
was evolved from the alternating.
Better Block Signals.
Before a great many years the block
| signals will be operated by alternating cur
rent, and they will then be much more
efficient and less expensive. This will be
done as soon as more power plants are
available. 1t is impossible to estimate the
future of the alternating current. for 1t is
the current as 1t occurs in nature The
direct current is an alternating current
from which one leg has been cut off. Re-
searches began with batteries and when
they found how to make the direct current
they at once began to manufacture direct
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

efficiency and everything is sacrificed to
these achievements.
zone Of the latest and most important
work done is the effort to accurately and
efficiently dispatch trains by telephone,
and this is gradually meeting with cpnsid-
cradle success. There are many difficult
ties and prejudices to be overcome before
telephone operation of trains will ~displace
the telegraph, but these are being gradually
overcome. The Illinois Central is fast put
ting into practical use the telephone in
operating its trains and the Union Pacific
is now operating the stretch between North
Platte and Sidney by telephones. The sue
cess of these experiments is so great that
plans are being laid to use the telephone
more and more.
''Signal systems are now being made so
efficient when operated by electricity that
trains may be required to travel at a GER
tain speed, this keeping the trains a GER
tain distance apart and thus governing the
speed OF the trains. With the advance in
the use Of the alternating current much
more can be done in the way of control of
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

dozens and dozens of ~unsightly smoke
stacks belched forth their black smoke
and dirt, now but one stack is seen, and
that Is over the most modern of furnaces.
The belts were also conveyors of dirt and
this Objectionable feature OF the old sys-
tenn has been done away with.
1T will not be a long time until all
trains are brought into large cities by
electrical locomotives. Most trains will soon
be lighted by electricity from dynamos
situated in the baggage cars. The cook
ing In the dining cars will soon be done
by electricity and the trains will be heated
by electricity. The unevenness of tenn
perature in the sleeping cars will be done
away with, for a thermostadt Will keep an
even temperature in every berth.
Advance in Signaling.
THE possibilities Of wireless telegraphy
as an adjunct TO the block signal systems
is still in the making, but great corpora
lions are continuously experimenting with
ope device after another to secure the ut
most safety for passengers and equipment.
The trend of everything on the Hartman
lines is toward smoothness, safety and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02
ELECTRICITY ON The TRAIN
Many Uses to Which the Current Has
1e:n Put.
SAFETY AND COMFORT SECURED
Devices for Signaling, lighting and
Otherwise ~ControlIinE Operation
of Trains Are Many and Are
Being Improved.

TAlthough the use OF electricity in the
operation OF railroad trains has added inn
riensely to the safety and efficiency with
which trains are handled. the use Of that
great power in railroading Is still in it's
infancy and undreamed wonders will be
worked out within the next few years
said DR.. Frederick Millner Of the electrical
e. apartment OF the Union Pacific. who has
been making advanced experiments in all
lines to increase the use Of electricity, both
in handling trains and also In construction
and repair shops.
f'Wh'le much has been accomplished TO
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

without wires is but II matter of a short
time. Contrary to the general opinion,
the distance to be covered by this con-
trivance is not necessarily great, as 1t will
be simply the distance from the train to
the ground.
1.-THE use of electricity in the various
railroad shops has worked wonders in the
saving of expense and also in doing away
with the danger to life and limb. The
principal advantage is in doing away with
the miles and miles of betting and shaft
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

ing which is at all times dangerous, and
making use of the Individual drive. BY
the use of electricity each machine is pro-
yided with a motor of sufficient power to
operate it, and when the power is not
needed to operate the machine no power
is used, as was in the case of the old
betting system, when the miles of belts
had to be kept in operation all the time.
The wires are consolidated into cables which
are buried, and the shops present an en-
tirely different appearance than in the
olden days. Unsightly wires are done away
with.
- huge central power station now fur
nishes the power for the Union Pacific
shops in Omaha, and where formerly
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-02

Continued on Page F1ve.)
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
THE HERNDON SALE.

A big crowd attended Jesse M. Hern-
dons sale near lrvington last Monday
Everything brought good prices with
the exception Of the cattle. The bidding
was not spirited or lively, and with all
of Dave Henry's enthusiasm and loud
talking he couldn't get any bidders
to move up. They we're finally knocked
off to Ben Clarkson at $5O5 for IL head.
Farm implements brought good prices.
Corn sold at 80 cents; sheep at So. so to
$8.7S a head. lambs included; horses,
mules and hogs the bidding was lively
and prices scared upward.
The sale all round was a success, and
very satisfactory to Mr.. Herndon.
Mr.. Herndon certainly had nice home
and farm, we'll kept and improved with
many comforts you seldom see about
farms. Mr.. Herndon will move to r.
vipgton for the present.
Mr.. King who bought the farm is we'll
pleased with his purchase and will move
in about May l.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
STEPHENSPORT.

That singing mousel Have you heard
it2
Schopp's big clearance sale is proving
big success. Buyers are focking in
from all parts and taking home stacks of
goods. Mr.. Schopp says it pays to adj
vertise.
Mrs. G. W. Payne's display of new
spring millinery is right in line with all
the best and latest things in spring hats.
Her opening Thursday, April IS. will
show her line in all its beauty.
. A full new stock of spring dry goods
at G. w. Payne's.
G. W. Payne pays highest market
price for butter. eggs and chickens.
DIR. hewitt went to Ekron Saturday.
Capt. Merritt launched new launch
over at Rome Saturday.
That singing mouse is the wonder Of
the age.
D. G. Heron of Irvington, was here
Saturday representing tobacco house.
Mrs. Payne will exchange hats for
butter, eggs and chickens.
A beautiful line of spring dress goods
at G. w. Payne's.
Mrs. G. W. Payne has displayed
beautiful taste in her purchases of spring
millinery. Her selections are the new
est things in untrimmed and odd shaped
hats. beautiful Flowers, Fruits and
Foliage, Wings, Quilts and fancy
Feather Novelties. Her prices are not
high, but very reasonable.
Wanted-A good speiler. --Adair.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
BANKER PARRISH
GETS FIVE YEARS
Jury Finds Greensboro Banker
Guilty and Sentences Him to
Five Years in the Pen.
itentiary.

The second trial of James Fl. Parrish,
the Greensboro banker, came to close
Thursday morning at Hswesville,
when the jury returned verdict of
guilty after celebrating two hours and
thirty minutes. The trial lasted ten
days. Parrish was tried upon the
charge of receiving deposits at his
bank when he knew it was insolvent.
The case was hard fought. Parrish was
surrounded by his wife, brothers and
sisters when the jury reported and he
seemed the least concerned of all when
the verdict was read. A motion was
promptly made for new trial and
special judge Kelley announced that he
would hear the arguments later. Par
rish is now in Jail at Hawesville.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
SINGING MOUSE
AT STEPHENSPORT.
Attracting Attention of Brecken-
ridge County People.
OWNED BY JUDGE JOHN ADAIR
Hoop La! Hoop La
Hear-a de Singing Mouse?
Ten centsl One Dimel"

The above announcement may very
soon be placed upon the bill boards adj
vertising drawing card for Louisville S
white City" or Cincinnatis Chester
park, also be the means of drawing in
barrels of newly coined dimes for Judge
Adair of the Stephensport Two States
Bank, who is the sole owner of the big
show. This Adair singing mouse bids
fair to place beyond the gate the educat-
ed fieas imported last year from Ger
many and take precedence above every
creeping thing under the sun as a novel
park and side show feature. This little
singing mouse which has been ohrsten-
ed "Adair" sings and chirps out little
notes much like birds of the air. At the
beck of its master, "Adair'' will put
forth as sweet lullaby as mother
ever sang to her babe. Classics are
rendered in "Adair's" own native style
but rag time is barred from his repe-
toire. Judge Adair however, frequent
ly has trouble in securing a perform
ance. The little mouse displays his
talent better and more easily after nib
bling on small bits of cheese. Some
times he retires to his hole and remains
for an hour or more, then darts back
into his court and renders selection.
He performs better when only few
auditors are abo It and stiffness prevails.
"Adair" was discovered in Hancock
county by Judge Adsir at the home of a
rural relative. Wonderful stories were
told the Judge of the mouse's peculiar
ability-so wonderful indeed that Judge
Adair announced that he believed in the
creed of folks living West Of the Miss
issippi and that he must be shown be-
fore he would believe. The little mouse
was brought forth and the singing he did,
Judge says, was really SO wonderful
that be became captivated, gathered it
up and fetched it to Stephensport, gave
one public performance in his bank to a
number of friends and since then he has
beec beseiged with hungry sight-seers.
This mouse is or exhibition and may be
seen for the mere asking "Adair"
is of normal size and does not differ
in any way from the ordinary mouse
save his vocal abilities.
Judge Adair gives the little fellow the
closest attention possible, and in him
Judge believes he has a money-making
proposition. So soon as the news sprea s
agents from all the shows and amuse-
ment parks in the country will no doubt
be on the Judges trail seeking public
performance rights.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
COMING DIRECT
TO CLOVERPORT
A Mandate Handed Down From
MOnOngahela Consolidated
Coal & Coke CO.
CLOyERPORT TO BE TERMINAL

In the building of the new railroad
from jacksonville and Hartford to
make the connections with the branch
about mile above Fordsville, it was
first decided to use the branch route
up to Irvington. Of course this route
was more suitable for the Henderson
Route, as it had track already laid,
butt seems that the Henderson
Route and the jacksonville Route has
but little say. A high official of the
Consolidated Coal g. Coke Co., said to
a News representative. "This COM
bine l represent owns every acre Of
coal land in Kentucky Our nearest
point for distribution on the Madison
vile & Hartford Line will be Clover
port, as it has deep water all the
year round. This coal field is now
open and will be controlled by Syn
dictate. 1t is the interest of all our
people to have the road to come
through over the old Victoria route
to Cloverport, for we can get deep
water navigation all the year round.
Our coal will go direct to the South,
as the Combine owns every boat in
the line, and will load our steamers at
Cloverport, employing over 200 men
to look after our interest.
"The Sprague ON her last trip had
a special trip. She had So barges and
covered six acres, 100000 bushels OF
coal, and if placed in cars holding &c
tons each, it would have taken 300
cars to hold it, and if placed on a
track of % cars to train and so tons
to a car it would take 81 locomotives
to haul the goods. So you see by com
ing direct to Cloverport over the old
route we can save over 10 miles-and
as the Combine owns this territory,
you see we are going to pull to our
own interest. "
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
N. M. BOOTH DEAD.
Oldest Telegraph r in United
States.
Built First Telegraph Line From
Louisville to Greensboro
BORN IN JEFFERSON COUNTY.

Evansvil e, Ind, April 10.-Nor-
horne M. Booth, aged So years, said
to be the oldest telegrapher in the
United States, died at his home at 405
Chandler avenue Friday noon. In the
language of the "boys," who he in
structed in the telegraph world, he
answered $780," the operators signal
signifying the end.
Mr.. Booths end was peaceful, fol-
lowing weeks of illness. In his de-
clining days his eyesight was affected,
yet he compiled book of memoirs
which he treasured highly.
Mr.. Booth was born in Louisville,
KY, and became telegrapher there
in 1S49. He hatboated on the Ohio
for time, when he formed stock
company and built a telegraph line
from Louisville, via. Greensboro and
Evansville, to Shawneetown, Ill He
had his main Office on Water street
and saw the steamboat business in its
height. His line was practically fore
ed out of business by the Western
Union company in 1871, when he gave
up his private venture and took the
place of manager of the Western
Union Office here. This position he
held until 1884, when he reached the
age of 62 years and retired.
Mr.. Booth was a man of forceful
character, virile mentally and ener-
getic in pushing business. He was
highly regarded by the Western Union
officials and hundreds of men in the
profession and other walks of life.
Mr.. Booth was married in 1855 to
Miss Mary Porter of Bardstown, KY.
She survives him with the following
children: Norborne NJ, of the West
ern Union office here; William and
Gait Booth, Mrs. Fannie Covert of
Washington, d. c., Mrs. Mamie Tel
fer of Kansas City, Mo-, and Misses
Louise and Kate Booth of Evansville.
News OF his death was flashed over
the telegraph wires to all parts of
the country yesterday and brought
expressions of regret from the "boys"
everywhere at the keys.
Funeral services for the deceased
we're held Monday morning at 10
o'clock from the late residence. Rec
tor w. Reid Cross of st. Paul's Epis-
copal church, officiating.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
COMMERCIAL
CONVENTION.

Twenty-eight counties have already
responded to the call sent out for a
commercial convention to be held in
Louisville April %, and additional ones
are sending in their appointments
daily More than hundred delegates
have been named, and it is certain that
the attendance will be large. Com
mercial bodies and county judges are
making the appointments.
Gov. Wilson has accepted an invita-
ton to be present and speak, and others
on the program are Attorney General
James Breathitt and Senator Thomas A.
Combs, of Lexington, who will talk of
tax reform; ]. w. Porter, of Lexing-
ton, whose subject is the State Develop
ment Association; Prof. J. w. Nc
Conathy, of Louisville, who will speak
of county museum clubs: j. B Akin
son, of Darlington, who is to speak on
forestry, and DR.. ]. N. Mccormack, of
Bowling Green, who will discuss the
State health.
There will be morning and an after
noon session at the Sellbach and a
banquet in the evening, rendered to
the delegates by the Louisville Com
mercial Club, under whose auspices the
convention is being arranged. Each
delegate will make snort talk on the
needs and resources of his county.
Judge Norman has appointed the
following delegates from this county:
Hon. John p. Haswell., Jr., Roy E.
Norman, of Hardinsburg, and Jno. d.
Babbage, of Cloverport.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14

Sam Dix, of Stephensport, was in
town Saturday.
DR.. c. F, Marshall sold very fine
horse to Sam Bunger at Custom Satur-
day Consideration not known.
Mrs. Ed Robertson and daughter,
Mildred, spent last week near Lodiburg
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Payne
Irvington is soon to have bakery,
which we are quite sure will be gladly
welcomed by our people, and we are
equally as sure that the enterprise will
prove success.
Louis Bennett Moremen returned
Sunday from Brandenburg after spend
ing few days with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Moremen.
Miss Mary Cornwall has returned
after spending the Easter holidays, in
Louisville, the guest of her sister, Mrs.
X. E. Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony King, of Holt,
and Miss McGary, of Kirk, spent Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E..
King.
Mrs. J.H. Comfy and little son, Hugh,
expect to leave this week for Birming-
ham. Alabama, after being the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Nora Board.
H. B. Head made a trip to Louisville
Thursday.
Mr.. T. S Pool has moved to Beatty
vile, Indiana, where he will make his
future home. Mrs. Pool and children
will follow later, after a visit to relatives
at Hardinsburg.
Last Friday and Saturday will long
be remembered by those who attended
the millinery openings of Lyons Dry
Goods Co., conducted by Miss Mamie
Childs and Miss Laura Hale's, adjoining
r. M. Jolly's store. The large and
pretty display of pattern hats and
ready-to-wear hats were indeed att-ac-
tive and inviting.
On Tuesday afternoon of last week
Mrs. II. H. Kemper entertained in a
very pleasing manner, in honor of her
charming guest, Mrs. NJ. M. Bardwell.
The pretty and attractive home was
decorated in evergreens, potted plants
and cut flowers. "Dominoes Whist"
was played progressively and just after
that Mrs. Bardwell honored us with a
number of selections of her voice, which
was greatly enjoyed by all. Delight
full refreshments, in the way of ices,
were served. Those who accepted Mrs.
Kemper's hospitality were: Mesdames
L. B. Moremen, c. L. Chamberlain, L.
H. Jolly. w. J. Piggott, E. W. Graves
and E. H Jolly; Misses Ellen Munford,
Nellie Smith, Eva and Mabel McGloth-
Ian, Villa Drury, Mary Peyton and
Evelyn Herndon.
The Musical
The Musicale given under the aus
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1909-04-14
Pool Question Undecided.

The Burley Tobacco Society held q
short session at Winchester, KY, last
Tuesday and adjourned until June.
Their sessions were held in secret, and
little except routine business was trans
acted. The affairs pertaining to wind
ing up the affairs of the 1905 and 1907
crops engaged their attention most of
the time. If large per cent. of the
crop is not pooled no effort will be made
to control it. The pledge adopted some
time ago will be modified somewhat to
make its provisions somewhat.less dras-
tic, but nothing of the kind was done
at this meeting.