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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Burnley SOCIETY
Sell 5000, 900 Pounds Of 1909
Pool Price Said to Have
Been About II Cents--Deal
at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Feb. l6.-The Burley To-
bacco Society Of Kentucky, through it's
officials at meeting held here to-day,
closed deal with Theodore III. Kirk,
a broker of Cincinnati and Covington,
KY, by which $3.50 hogshead, or be
tween 5000, 900 and 5000, 900 pounds of
1909 pool tobacco was sold at price
said to be around IL cents. The tobac-
co was bought, it is believed, for New
York firm. The lot purchased will wipe
out the entire holdings of the Burley
grade, known as d.
Another big deal is pending which
will take up more of the Burnley 1903
pool tobacco, of which there are but
5000, 600 or 100000 pounds left. Mr..
Kirk thus far is perhaps the largest
individual purchaser of Burnley tobacco
on record, he having taken over some
thing like 100000 pounds from the
Burnley Society since December 5.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
The Dying Hickory
Trees. Cause And Remedy.

On account of the value of the hick-
DRY for shade, nuts and many CONNER
cial wood products, Circular LA of the
Bureau of Entomology, U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture, by A. d. Hopkins,
is of special interest to the people of
any community, county or state within
the natural range Of this valuable tree.
1t appears that although there has
been several and sometimes complicat-
ed causes for the death, within the last
ten years, of large percentage of the
hickory trees, investigations have prov
ed that the hickory barkbestle is by far
the most destructive insect enemy, and
is, therefore. In the majority of cases.
the cause of the present extensive dy-
ing of the trees.
The simple and practical methods re-
commended in this circular will, If put
into practice between October l and
May /, enable those interested to pro-
tect their trees.
Write for this circular. 1t will come
to you for the asking.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Mrs. Fannie E. FairIeigh.

A telegram received Thursday by j.
w. Radley, of 1884 Meigs avenue, Jetfer
sonville, from his wife, who was called
to Brandenburg. KY, few days ago on
account of the critical illness of her
mother, Mrs. Fannie +. Fairleigh, an
nounced the death of the latter. Mrs.
Fairleieh was the wife of Judge Charles
Fairleigh, aud originally was Miss Fan
ME Elliott. She was born In Hardin
county, KY, and was about 81 years of
age. She had been i'll for some time
Be. ides her husband Mrs. Fairleigh is
survived by two daughters and three
sous, as follows: Mrs. John w. Radley,
Jacksonville; Mrs. ]. M. Hardin and
w. T.. Fairleigb. of Brandenburg, Ky.
T. b. Fairleigh, of Paris, Tenn. Charles
c. Fairleigh, Jr., of Cincinnati. David
w. Fsirleigh. OF Louisville, is a nephew.
Mrs. Fairleigh was lifelong member of
the Methodist Episcopsl church.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
WAR VETERAN DIES
IN LOUISVILLE
Capt. A. A. Norris Claimed Sud.
denly BY Heart Disease.
Long Connected With Cloth
ing Concern Here.
FOUGHT UNDER GEN. MORGAN.

Capt A. A. Norris, former we'll
known business man and veteran of the
Civil War, died suddenly of heart dis
ease at his home, tl3 West Oak street,
at 10:45 O'Clock Thursday morning.
About three weeks ago Capt. Norris
was attacked by pneumonia. Last
Monday, after the crisis in his first ill
ness had been passed. symptoms of
heart disease were noticed, but it was
believed by the attending physicians
that the patient was in no immediate
danger. Thursnay morning, however,
Capt. Norris became suddenly worse.
His widow and daughter were at the
bedside when the end came.
Capt. Norris was born in Cumber-
land county, Kentucky, in 1884. His
father, Zebulon Harris, was a well-to-
do farmer. AT the age of 81 Capt
Norris, at the opening of the conflict
between the North and South, became
one of Gen. John Morgan's followers.
liz JVihSu tuO roultSCutH hcutuCky
cavalry.
AT the battle OF Burlington Island,
during the raid in the State of Ohio,
Capt. Norris was captured by the
Federals. He was imprisoned at John
sons Island and was not released
until near the close of the war.
Capt. Norris then came to Louisville
and became connected with a clothing
concern. Several years later he be-.
came identified with Tapp, Leathers G.
Co.. clothing manufactures. He re-
NAMED in this company for thirty-two
years. He retired from active business
life about six years ago.
Captain Norris was a charter me mber
of the Fourth-avenue Methodist church.
AT one time he was a member of the
Board of Governors. He married Lucy
Thomas Jennings, daughter of Judge
Jefferson Jennings. of Hardinsburg, in
1874. He is survived by his widow and
one daughter, Miss Lorraine Norris, who
is employed at the Shelby Park branch
library, and one sister, Mrs. Amanda
Chitwood, of Oklahoma.
The funeral was held Saturday morn
ing at the residence, 1l3 West Oak
Street. Services were conducted in the
Fourth-avenue Methodist church at 10
O'Clock. Burial was in Cave Hill GEM
etery. The following served AS pail
bearers: Joseph B. Baird, Maj. John
II. Leathers, Fl. c. Turner, o. H. Har-
rison, c. S. Potter and J. c. Burnett. =
Courier ournal.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
AUDITORS AGENTS
PROBE MONDAY
May Bring Charges Against j.
Pate WhittinghiII.-Kash De-
MES Testimony Given BY
Greensboro Attorney.
EXPECT MORE SENSATIONS.
No. 80

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 17.-Expecting
there would be a meeting of the special
senate committee, investigating the
system of auditors agents tonight, J.
p. Whittinghill, an Greensboro attor.
ney, who disclosed some sensational in.
formation at the last meeting of the
committee, S. II. Kash and several
other revenue agents and their attor-
neys arrived in Frankfort last night and
today, but learned the committee would
not meet until Monday night.
The time of meeting was postponed,
owing to the absence of several men,
bers of the committee, Senator ]. c.
Graham, chairman, having gone to
Louisville, and Sergea Mt at-Arms Gates
Young having gone to his home in
Owensboro, where he will be detained
until Monday.
When Whittinghill is placed on the
stand, it is expected that he WILL be put
under fire. as S. II. Kasb, for WI ON
Whittinghill brought many suits, hav-
ing employed Judge Williams to repre-
sent him in the meetings of the COM
mittee. The evidence given by Whit
tinghill has caused no small amount of
interest to be taken in the coming
meetings of the committee, and the
rumor that he has several more sensa-
tional things to tell the committee, has
aroused interest.
Revenue Agent Kash denies most of
the evidence given by Whittinghill, and
states that he will prove himself inno-
cent of all charges of wrong doing, and
intimates that he will have something
sensational to spring on Whittinghill,
but the latter disclaims any knowledge
of any rongdoings by himself.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
TindaII And Roberts mot
Guilty. Returned Verdict

One of the hardest fought criminal
trials in the history of Breckenridge
county was concluded yesterday in the
Circuit Court, the jury returning YER
dict of mot guilty in the case against
Willie Tindall and Doll Roberts cbarg.
ing murder.
Tindall and Roberts were charged
with the murder of Jerry Landers about
a year ago. Tindall did the shooting
and Roberts was charged with aiding
him. There were between Thirty and
forty witnesses examined and every
point was carefully contested.
The case was prosecuted in the ex-
aiming court by County Attorney
Eskridge, and in the Circuit Court by
Commonwealth Attorney. Layman
and General David r. Murray. The
defendants were represented by Moor
man & Ball.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Enjoys Dressing Up

Miss Leitchfeld is handsome. She
is brunette, her features are good and
her hair waves softly about her face.
She and her mother are good dressers.
Their clothes show refined tastes and
are we'll kept. They have an electric
iron for hasty pressing. Miss Leitch-
field says she enjoys primping and if
she ever left the stage. she would take
an active interest in club life or church
work so her desire to look nice and to be
beautiful-would be kept constantly
alive.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
THE GAMBLERS"
Chas. KIein's Gripping Play In
Louisville At Shubert Ma
sonic Theatre - Company
Headed BY Jane CowI And
0rme CaIdara.

1.-THE Gambler, Charles Klein's
gripping play will be presented at the
Shubert Masonic Theatre, Louisville,
for three days only, February 10, 20and
2lst, the brief engagement including a
Wednesday Matinee. The play comes
to this city under tine direction of the
Authors Producing Company. The
tactics of Wall street intermingled with
love and distrust are the fundamentals
of "The Gamblers, which was the
greatest success amongst serious
dramas produced in New York last
season Those who delight in play
making its appeal TO the heart by its
realism and convincing qualities, should
by all means enjoy an evening made
possible by this stirring drama.
The Authors Producing Company,
which was organized to produce this
play, have carefully selected the cast
that will interpret the characters. The
company is headed by Jane Cowl and
Orme Caldara, and includes Charles
Stephenson. Dewitt c. Jennings. George
Wright, IT,, George Backus, Ethel
Jennings and others.
Mail order from out-of-town patrons
will be given prompt attention and fill
ed in order of their receipt, when ac-
companied by check or money-order,
made payable to the Shubert Masonic
Theatre. The advance sale of seats is
now in progress.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
CLovERpoRT KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY Fl, 1912

states" he said
The Harmon men are planning a
smoker instead Of dinner and are
going to have It free so that everybody
who wants to do so can attend. This
means that there will be large crowd.
The governor is known in Frankfort
where he has visited before and he is
a good mixer, well liked. All the men,
bers Of the legislature, whether Har.
mon men or not will attend for they
like to listen to Gov. Harmon talk
and watch the expert way he handles
himself in a crowd. Much emphasis,
too, is being laid on the fact that
continued on page s
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Mr.. Harper Leaves.

H. M. Harper. manager of the Cum
berland Exchange here, has received
an appointment to the assistant man.
ayers office at Oakland City, Ind. His
removal brings disappointment here
as he was well-liked and kept-up an
efficient service for the company. His
successor has not been named yet. The
auditor will arrive this week to check
out Mr.. Harper and install the new
manager.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Engagement Announced.

The engagement of Miss Wanda Will
lett and Hon. John w. Holland has
been announced by her parents, DR.. A.
r. Willett and Mrs. Willett, of Shelby
vile. Miss Willett was educated at
Science Hill School and is a talented
musician. Mr.. Holland is Shelby
county's Representative in the present
session of the Legislature. He is quite
popular there and has many ardent adj
mirers among the solons. He is sue
cessful attorney of the firm of Peak,
Holland q Davis. of Louisville and
Sbelbyville.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
down At BROOK
FARM TAKES
CIoverport loft Her Feet At
The Opera House Friday
Night..NeiI Leitchfield Trio
Puts Money In The Pocket
Book OF Cloverport High
School.
TWO HUNDRED PRESENT.

Cloverport never had laugh on a
show boat equalled to one Neil Leitch-
field sprung on her Friday night at the
opera house. She just bent double,
jumped up in her chair, stamped her
eet and gave shrieks of laughter at his
jokes, presentations and funny stories.
Mrs. Leitchfield rendered several selec-
tons on the violin that soothed the
crowd and gave them a chance to rest
their faces while Neil got ready for
another stunt.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Putting On Dog

The Cloverport Opera House is being
newly papered throughout by Edward
Gregory q Son; and Lilbon Smith is
adding coat of paint, which will make
it one of the most attractive play
houses in this part of the State.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Mr.. Reid Improving.

l. T. Reid, ex-mayor OF Cloverport,
and a prominent engineer on the L. n.
g. St. l. had serious attack of i'll
ness last week caused from g all stones.
An operation for his relief may be nee
essary.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Hiss Leitchfieid The Star.

Miss Abbie Leitchfield. although suf-
fering from a cold, charmed the audi
ence with several song readings, which
were splendidly executed by her. How
ever. she did not do herself justice.
Unlike most stage women, Miss Leitch-
field is unusually attractive just to meet
her as the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leitchfeld This is her sixth season on
the road with her father and mother,
who have travelled all their life. They
call New Jersey their home, but they
travel seven months of the year. The
daughter completed her education in
London and she is cultured young
woman.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
What Advertising
Does!

The following night letter received by Judge Henry
)eHaven Moorman:
Ell Centre, Cal. Feb. 10, 1912
Judge H. Deb. Norman,
Hardinsburg Ky.
Every share OF first block Of
stock placed for sale at
present at any price. Kill advertise
ment in Leader and News. Publish
this notice in both papers; make
plain that stock is for sale
now. Thanks for excellent service.
ROY Z. MooRMAN.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Her Hardest Work

keeping well on the road is my
hardest work., said Miss Leitchfield.
"For several weeks l have not eaten
any fried food. find it's better to eat
too little than too much. Over eating
causes cold. My father is vegetarian.
We carry a little commissary of our
own. We keep nuts. raisins, figs and
other digestible foods.n
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Gone Back.

L. II. Roberts has sold his grocery
business here to his brother and "gone
back to the farm" at Sample.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21

w. NJ. Young, of Deer Creek, Ind,
was here yesterday on business. His
wife, who was Miss Hinton, of near this
place, has been an invalid seven years
and is not much improved.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21

the girl offers them her friendship. l
have been fortunate in having a
guarding angel, my mother, with
me ALWAYS. We are chums together
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Likes The Men

Miss Leitchfield is natural girl, she
likes the men. On the man subject she
had the following to say: II like the
society of men-but you would be SUR
prised how few of them are out of the
ordinary class of good fellows, and a
girl has to be very, very careful with
strange men. She may be ever so inno-
cent, but so many men are quick to take
advantage. Even little chat some
times seems to make them think that
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Travelling Takes Off The Glare

"I love domestic and home life",
said Miss Leitchfeld, "but sometimes |
wonder were it to come to me, if could
shake off the "wander.lust" from my
heart. like to travel, although it
takes off that glare and glitter Of
things, and one sees so much every
day that few incidents happen that are
potent enough to arouse interest or ex-
element. Nature is what appeals to
me most. If could go off to the woods
in the spring time and hear the birds
and brush through the wild flowers,
would be delight to me. That would
excite mel"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21
Keeping Up With Her Friends


"How do you keep up with your
friends" was asked Miss Leitchheld,
for one close look at her was convincing
that she must have many friends and
admirers. Letters! write to my
friends and they are good to write to
me. But find that have to do a
great deal of work myself to keep up
their interest in melt all cannot be
sided. | never write letter unless
am in the mood and can write my
best. | pride myself on my letters.
Sometimes, the hotel stationery is
awful, however, l try never to send a
letter that is not representative OF what
am and want to be.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1912-02-21

Displaying the Bouncing Abilities Of a
Tennis Ball, Prison Commissioner
Has Been Able to Come Back Each
Time the Governor Has Thought He
Had Him Laid, and the End Is Not
Yet in Sight.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20

Balboa had been at Port Darien. on
h Caribbean sea at the southern
end Of the iSthmuS, and had there
made a settlement, including d church
which is said to be the first church
built OF h American continent
While there the Indians told him
many stories Of the gold to be found
farther on. One Of the chiefs, named
Comagre, gave him about eighty
thousand dollars worth Of gold. and
told him that over the mountains was
a nation so rich in this metal that
they ate out Of gold ishes. He de
scribed a temple Of solid gold and of
fered to conduct Balboa to where it
lay.
This was the beginning of Balbna's
search for the South sea. He had
sent the word home to Spain, and IN
return was given the title of Captain
General, de la Antigua and told TO
make an expedition to find the gold.
It was on the first of September, 1913.
that he started out with 100 white
men and a party of Indians. Farther
on he got other Indian guides, and
on the 9Th of September he was told
by an Indian chief that he would see
the great sea when he a passed
over certain mountains which were
then in sight. This man gave Balboa
some gold ornaments. which he said
came from the ocean.
The Discovery of the Pacific.
Going onward, Balboa had to fight
his way through the country, and il
was no until the 26th of September
at about 10 o'clock in the morning
that he cache the \ heights from
winch he saw the Pacific On this SPOT
ne put up a cross made Of the
trunk of a tree and wrote upon il the
name of the ruler of Spain. He then
MADE his way with his men down 10
the beach and Waded out into the
water, where he waved the banner
OF Spain over the ocean and proclaim
ed that it and all the lands on aud
about it belonged to his king.
Balboa got a great lea Of gold and
pearls on this expedition. He was
gwen one ear which weighed TWEEN
ty-hve carats and which sold for
$4,000, n In his papers he says that
pearls were SO plentiful that some OF
the indian canoes had their oars set
with them. He did not find the tenn
pie Of gold and an expedition was sent
out later to search for it.
Still later Balboa headed an expe-
dition which carried boats over tho
isthmus and there put them together
70 explore the South seas. They went
out past the islands in Panama bay
and visited the Pearl Archipeiagp,
Whlch Is still farther out in the ia
enc. The expedition, however. re
suoed in no finds Of great value. and
When Balboa came back the Cover
nor OF Darien, who was jealous of
MIN and his fame, accused him Of
treason and cut off his head.
FRANK G.. CARPENTER.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
SPENCER LADY GOES
MEXICAN MISSION POST

N. c., Aug. 17.-Miss
nary Lille McNeill, a daughter Of
Mr. n Mrs. J. S. McNeill, Of Spen-7
Ger, has been appointed by the for
e,gn mission board Of the Methodist
1hurch, as manager Of a Methodist
Hospital in Montorey, Mexico. where
the denomination has established a
MISSION post. Miss McNeilI, who IL
now IN Spencer with her parents. ia.
recently completed a special curse
IN the James Walker Memorial Hos
of a special fitness for the work re-
celVed the Mexican appointment. She
Is enthusiastic in her work and eN-
poets to leave August 2Sth, for Mex
co. h will work under the direc-
tlon OF the mission board at Nash
VILE. h Is a graduate Of the Lii
nngton Female College and formerly
from the graded schools in Fayette-
Vile.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1912-08-20
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-20
RELIABILITY TOUR TO
END AT NEW ORLEANS

The American Automobile Associa-
ton has decided on New Orleans as
the terminus of its annual national
reliability tour. The starting point has
not yet been selected, although it will
probably be at Chicago. Indianapolis or
Detroit. Many, however, are in favor
of beginning the run at Minneapolis
or ST. Paul
The association selected New Orleans
as the finish of the tour in order to
place its approval on the good roads
movement In the South, where other
parts of the country are being out
stripped in the building of highways.
Mostly for this reason the plan of con-
Quoting the tour from some middle
western city to Seattle was dropped.
It is expected that roads in the lat
ter section of the country will be bet
ter adapted to the holding of a long
tour a year hence, and there is also
reason TO hope that by that time yell
lowstone Park will be thrown open to
m~otor-driven vehicles.
Colonel Frank NJ. Joyce. first vice
president of the A. A A, recently
made a trip from New Orleans to Pan
anna in order to learn If 1t would be
possible to have a supplementary tour
in automobiles across the isthmus. The
verdict was u~nfavorable.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-20

saTy in order to determine whether the
Xehicle IS subject to the additional tax Of
$g because exceeding the prescribed limit
OF 1900 pounds.
Despite the fact thai there has been
an increase of % per cent. IN the cost Of
individual registrations, there has been
no change IN the cost Of manufacturers
ana dealers licenses. the old rates Of s.
per vehicle being still in force. This was
EVIDENTLY an oversight on the part of the
New Jersey legislators. There has been
censes.
In regard TO manufacturers licenses. the
question whether the ffteep-day privilege
is extended TO the license humber a.
to the individual car may ave to bc
passed on by the State Encouragement
The use of chains is permitted when
the roads are slippery from rain, snow.
Ice, OIL or manner of construction. This
means that their use Is lawful when nee
essary for the safety Of life or property.
Thu use Of the muffIer cuf-outs Is pro-
n1oited within the limits Of any eit,.
town or borough in the State. and All
exhaust pipes must be directly parallel
10 the ground or slightly upward This
late provision, If enforced. will necessi-
tate a change In the construction of sonae
automobiles.
Licenses issued prior to the passage Of
the new law with the increased rate will
hold good for the remainder Of the calen-
dar year.
No refunds will be made to residents OF
other States who had obtained Jersey
licenses prior to the passage of the pres
ent law.