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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
CLovERPoRr, KENTUCKY. WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 1913

with good music. Miss Ruth Marshall
playing a selection from Beethoven,
and Miss Virginia Head, two very
beautiful pieces. Refreshments were
served by the Refreshment Committee.
The Club at present is composed OF
twenty members, but we expect to
double this number in the future. Mrs.
Chamberlain, the president, hopes to
extend this work throughout the coun-
ty, and any one interested can get In
formation by writing her.
w. ]. Pggott went to West Point
Monday.
G. w. Robbins, Clifton Mill, was
here Saturday.
]. S. Roberts, Mystic, was here
Monday on business.
Mrs. DR.. p. w. Foote went to Gus
ton Monday to attend her son, Junius,
who is i'll of typhoid fever.
For reduced rates on Daily Courier
Journal and Evening Post see T. N.
Midlothian, lfvington.
Born to the wife of Everett Foote a
fine boy Jan. 90.
Charley Mercer sold to ]. s. Wilson
6750 pounds Of Burley at 10 cents round.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
WANT EQUITABLE
TO PAY $4,000
Robinson Heirs File Suit At Dan.
vile Which Will Attract Atten-
+, lion.

Danville, Ky , Jan. IS. Jacob and
James Robinson, wealthy farmers OF
this county, with other heirs Of the
late James Robinson, whose death oc-
Cured at an advanced age at Hubble
some weeks ago, have filed suit in the
Lincoln Circuit Court against the
Equitable Insurance Society, Of New
York, for $4,000.
The deceased took out SO, 900 poll
cy with the Equitable in 1869, when
the society was in it's infancy. The
policy was Of the mutual plan, and the
srit seeks to have the Robinson heirs
participate in 81 900, 600 of unassigned
surplus funds which have accumulated
to the Equitable since the policy was
issued.
The question raised by the suit is an
entirely new one. which has never
been passed upon by any court in the
United States. Attorney Joseph Rob.
inson, of Lancaster, who is one of the
heirs, brought the suit. and will be as.
sisted by former Justice Edward c.
O'Rear, of Frankfort. If the case is
won a question will be opened to which
probably would result in similar suits
being filed in all parts of the country
The heirs contend that their pro rata
of the surplus for the period covered is
the sum named.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Miss BaIIman Wins Prize.

The prize this week for the best ad
vertisement written of my business
goes to Miss Christine Ballman, with
the one by Miss Lena Mattingly close
second. and worthy mention due the
one written by Miss Jessie Hemphill.
Boys, the girls have been first each
time and are one, two, three this week.
know number of you have the tai
ent, and certainly would like to see
you win one time before the contest
closes, hence l am going to give an
other chance for Saturday, Feb. 18th.
Get busy. There is no catch in this,
simply the one writing the best ad gets
the prize, boy or girl.
Respectfully,
Marion Weatherholt.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
To Visit Kentucky.

Dear Mr.. Babbage: You will find
enclosed one dollar for renewal of my
paper, as can't afford to miss it; it is
just like letter from home. will be
in Kentucky in three weeks if nothing
happens. The winter is fine in Iowa.
Roads are dusty and everything fine.
will close, wishing you and your paper
a grand success. | remain yours re.
spectfu!ly, T. l.. Galley,
Gleuwood, Iowa.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
PrOspering in Kansas.

Dear Mr.. Babbage: Please find en-
closed money order for ST., for which
please credit my subscription to The
Breckenridge News one year. Reason
able prosperity and good health finds
US enjoying life in Kansas. one of the
greatest countries in the United States.
Remember me kindly to all inquiring
friends. Very respectfully,
A. L. HOWARD,
Sylvia, Kansas.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Society In Washington.

Washington, Jan. 30.-Miss Helen
Taft was hostess at a young peoples
dinner at the Viii House this evening
The guests were afterward taken to a
dance at the Washington Country Club
in Virginia, which was given by Mr..
and Mrs. James w. Wadsworth, Jr E,
and Clarence Hay.
Miss Esther Cleveland and her young
hostess, Miss Frances Hoar, were the
honor guests Of Mrs. Henry C. Corbin
at luncheon to-day.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
CoIored People Dead.

Aunt Ann Pate, formerly of Pates-
vile, died in Irvington Saturday. The
body was taken to her old home for
burial.
Anna DeHaven Woods, who died in
Louisville, was brought here for burial.
She was born and reared in Cloverport,
leaving here after she was grown. Her
friends and people thought good deal
of her.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Home Mission Work.

Mrs. Wickliffe DeHaven, fourth
vice. president of the Woman's
Missionary Society of the Meth
odist church, is preparing box of
clothing at the home of Mrs. Frank
Fralze. Contributions are being made
to it every day. and it will be sent to
a minister and his thirteen children in
the Kentucky mountains at an early
date.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Mr.. Wade Pile Recovering.

Mrs. II. E. Frynire, of Frymire, and
nephew, Woodrow Wilson Pile, two
years old. were en- route to Nook Mon
day. Mr.. Wade Pile, father of the
young man, has been Ill of typhoid fe-
yer since last fall and is just now get
ting able to walk around his room. His
friends will be pleased to learn of his
recovery from such long siege of i'll
ness.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
New Stamps Here.

Postmaster Leonard Oelze has just
received large amount of the Panama
canal stamps which he ordered about a
month ago. The young girls who take
a pride in having their letters attractive
looking are delighted with the new
stamps. The one cent stamps are a
deep green and the two cents" are
the Helen pink.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
One Good Road in Breckenridge

J. 7. F. Owen, of Glen Dean, was
here last week delivering tobacco. He
delivered five wagonloads and said the
road from his place to Cloverport was
actually good. 1t is not often that the
roads in Breckenridge county are ever
accused of being good.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Miss Ricketts, Here.

Miss Rebecca Ricketts,, of Elizabeth
town. Hardin county, Illinois. has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. Abe Ricketts,,
and her old home at Union Star. Her
friends were mighty glad to see her in
Cloverport.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
FISCAL COURT
Comes To The Front For The
Boys Gives Them A Start.
Appoints D. L. Basham Road
Supervisor And Engineer.

At called session the Fiscal Court
appropriated 500 for the Boys Corn
Club which will be organized in this
county soon.
A sum was appropriated to pay
claims for bridges. d. L. Basham was
appointed road supervisor and engineer.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Tobacco Here.

The tobacco received here last week
amounted to several thousand pounds.
The growers are getting their sales and
deliveries Strengthened. They are not
SO worried over the situation now.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Mr.. 0gIesby Retires
From Farming.

Edward OgIesby has retired from
farming and has rented his farm to
Sam Beavin. Mr.. Oglesby will adver'
tise sale in the Breckenridge News
next week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
Married at st. Rose.

Mr.. Wavey Elder and Miss Helen
Macy we're married at the St. Rose
Catholic church Friday. They are
popular young people of the Stephens
port vicinity.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1913-02-05
RobbIna the Jam Closet.

what Is your wife doing In the
Jam closet with magnifying glass;"
"She's getting to be quite an ex-
pert ON finger prints. Who's the cul-
prit this time, my dear?"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
NORTHWESTERN HosPlTAL
AND SANITARIUM.
ESTABLISHED 1907

ESTABLISHED 1900
A private institution which combines all the
advantages OF perfectly equipped hospital
with the quiet and comfort Of refined and
elegant home. Modern in every respect No
insane, contagious or other objectionable cases
received Rates are as low as the most ef1-
Gent treatment and the best trained nursing
will permit. s
II. c. COONEY, M. D.,
nedicaI Director,
FRANCES S. COONEY. Supt.
NELLIE JOHNSON, Head Nurse,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
Sentiment Will Be Largely
For New dead
locks Numerous.
By JAMES A. EDCERTON.

- NE Of the fathers-Which one
does not matter here-cOmpared
y the United States senate to a
saucer in which it was then the
fashion to cool ones coffee. Some Of
us yet remember that custom, the COT
fee being absorbed from the saucer
with noises varying all the way from
a sigh to the rip of Il crosscut saw.
Saucers have now gone out of fashion
as coffee coolers, but the senate, wheth-
er out Of fashion or not, is still there.
Perhaps it yet acts as a cooler of leg
islation, but has exactly the opposite
effect on a large part Of the populace
It makes them hot, in consequence of
which they have called it the ''million-
aires club and other uncomplimentary
names and have threatened to abolish
it. The only thing tangible that has
come from all these denunciations is
constitutional amendment now before
the states for ratification providing
that senators shall be elected by direct
vote of the people.
1t is said that the senate is the last
part Of the government. excepting the
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
DEMOCRATS AND PROGRESS|VES
TO CONTROL THE NEXT SENATE
Amendment Asking Direct
Election Has Good Out
look For Success.

gether this may be done, which would
mean Warren's defeat.
The Republicans control the Idaho
legislature and have already reelected
Senator Borah. but are deadlocked
| over successor to Senator X. l. Perky,
appointed to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Senator Hepburn. On one
of the last ballots former Governor
James H. Brady came within three
votes of election.
The Democrats have a slim majority
in Delaware. National Committeeman
Willard Salisbury was the caucus
nominee, Whereupon four Of the Kenny
Democrats bolted. In the successive
ballots Salisbury has received twenty
five votes. whereas twenty-seven are
required to elect. The boilers say
they will never go to Salisbury.
The West Virginia legislature is con-
trolled by the Republicans. but a dead
lock occurred in the attempt to organ
ize. Former Senator Elkins. son of the
famous Senator Stephen B. Elkins, is
mentioned among other possibilities for
senator.
In New Mexico Senator Fall asserts
he has been already elected for the
term ending in 1919, but the claim is
disputed. the contention of his oppo-
nents being that the previous legisla-
ture had no right to choose him for
more than the short term, the long
term belonging to the new Legislature
now in session. The senate itself may
be called upon to settle the question.
Should Help Popular Elections.
With all these deadlocks before the
country as an object lesson it should
not be difficult to adopt the constitu-
tional amendment for direct election of
senators. This is now before the states
and has already been ratified by Mas
sachusetts, Minnesota and New York.
Favorable action by thirty-six states
is required. Thirty-eight legislatures
are now in session, and if the matter
is pushed it may be possible to have
the amendment adopted this winter
If not. some Of the other legislatures
assemble in 1914, and the amendment
should be ratified by sufficient num-
Der of states to put it in force before
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30

another in New Hampshire or Illinois.
1t must be remembered, however, that
many of the senators classed as Re
publlcans are progressive in principle,
among whom may be mentioned Works,
California; Borah, Idaho; Cummins and
Kenyon, Iowa; Bristow. Kansas; Ster-
ling. South Dakota; Clapp.. Minnesota;
Norris. Nebraska: Gronna. North Da
Kota, and La Toilette. Wisconsin.
My own forecast of the new senate
is that it will contain about fifty Dem
ecrats. forty-four Republicans and two
Progressive party men. with at least
ten OF the Republicans and the two
ProGressives liable to break over and
vote for Democratic tariff bills and
other radical measures.
The old senator's who have been re-
elected are as follows: Democrats
John H. Bankhead. Alabama; A. O. Ba-
con, Georgia, now alternating with
Gallinger us president pro tem.; f. NJ.
Simmons, North Carolina r. L. Owen,
Oklahoma; B. r. Tillman, North Caro-
lima. and Thomas S. Martin, Virginia,
present minority leader. Republicans
William E. Borah, Idaho: William S.
Kenyon, Iowa; William Alden Smith,
Michigan, and Knute Nelson, Minneso-
ia. 1t is significant that all Of the re-
elected Republicans, except Smith of
Michigan, have been classed at some
time or another as insurgents.
The new senators so far elected fol-
low, with a line about each:
John F. Shafroth, Democrat, Colo
RADIO, has been governor for four years
and prior to that time was repre-
sentative in congress. Mr.. Shafroth
gained national fame by voluntarily
relinquishing his congress seat, al
though elected by nearly 5000 MAORI
ty, because he became convinced that
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
(Firsr Pub. Jan. 23)
Citation for Hearing on Petition to
Sell, Mortgage or Lease Land.

Estate Of Marian Mudgett, Lawrence Mudgett
and Bernice Mudgett, minor wards.
State OF Minnesota, County of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court. = saf.,s
In the matter OF the estate of Marian Mud
gett. Lawrence Mudgett and Bernice Mudgett,
minor wards. .,-'
The state of Minnesota to all persons inter-
ested in the sale of certain lands belonging to
said minors.
The petition of Hannah K. Mudgett, as repre-
sentative of the above named minors, being
duly filed in this court, representing that it is
necessary and for the best interests of said
estate and OF all interested therein that certain
lands of said minors described therein be sold
and praying that license be to her granted
to sell the same:
Now therefore. you and each of you are
hereby cited and required to show cause. il any
you have, before this court, at the probate
court rooms in the court house. in the village
of Princeton. county of Mile Laos, state Of
Minnesota, on the 18th day of February, 1913,
at 10 o'clock a. M, why the prayer OF said
petition should not be granted.
Witness the judge of said court. and the seal
Of said court this 22nd day of January. 1919
WM. v. SANFORD,
Court SeaD Judge of Probate Court.
+. L. MCMILLAN, ESQ,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Princeton. MINI.
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(F'irst Pub. Jan. 23)
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Determination of Descent of Land.

State of Minnesota. County Of Mile Laos.
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Albert
Smith, decedent.
The state of Minnesota to the next of kin and
all persons interested in the determination of
the descent OF the real estate of said decedent:
The petition of Ann River Farm Land
Company: corporation. having been filed
in this court representing that said dece-
dent died more than five years prior to the filing
thereof, leaving certain real estate in said
petition described, and that no will OF decedent
has been proved nor administration of his
estate granted in this state, and praying that
the descent OF said real estate be determined
by this court; ,.. Il ..s..
Therefore you, and each of you. are hereby
cited and required to show cause, II any you
have, before this court at the probate court
room in the court house in the village OF
Princeton in the county Of Mile Laos. state OF
Minnesota, on the 10Th day of February, 1918,
at 10 O'Clock a. M, why. said petition should
not be granted. ...... -
Witness the judge of said court. and the seal
thereof. this 21st dayof January. 1918.
WIN. V. SANFORD,
CLAPP & MCCARTNEY, Probate Judge.
Attorneys for Petitioner.
406 German American Bank Building,
ST. Paul, Minnesota.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30

GEORGE W. NORRIS OF NEBRASKA.
the senatorial elections OF that year.
If horrible examples of scandals bred
by the old system are needed to help
along the new these deadlocked states
certainly furnish all the necessary ar
guments.
OF the holdover senators there are
thirty Democrats. thirty Republicans
and one Progressive, Poindexter of
Washington. OF the new ones already
elected or certain to be elected there
are eighteen Democrats and nine Re-
publicans. Ten of the new senators
have been reelected. the other sixteen
having never before served in the
body. Thus the Democrats have forty
eight certain. As there is total men,
bership of ninety-six this will give
them sufficient to organize with the
casting vote Of Vice President Mar
shall. .....
Of the nine still listed as doubtful
the Democrats are practically certain
to elect in Delaware, which will raise
their total to forty-nine. thus giving
them a majority of two. They also
stand chance in Illinois. New Hamp-
shire and Wyoming, though in the last
named state it may be slight. The Re-
publicans now have thirty holdovers
and nine certainly elected. making thir-
ty-nine. OF the doubtful states they
are fairly sure OF West Virginia, New
Mexico and Idaho. raising their total
to fortytwo. while they have a chance
in Illinois. New Hampshire and wy
ming.
There is already one outright Pro
gressive senator and chance to elect
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30
A Bunch of Deadlocks.

In wyoming Senator Francis E. War
rem is candidate for reelection and
have fragile margin Of one or two
in the legislature. Enough of the Re-
,publicans joined the Democrats. how
ever to enable the coalition to organize
the house. \ riotous scene ensued when
the speaker and speaker pro tenn. both
tried to preside at once. An effort is
being made to unseat some of the Re-
publicans, and if the coalition holds to-
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-01-30

LIE BARON Is. COLT OF RHODE ISLAND
the election was tinctured with fraud.
Charles S. Thomas, Democrat, Colo
RADIO, is already sworn in to fill va
cancy. He is a Denver lawyer. for
merly governor and was once tenn
porary chairman of a national con-
vention. William II. Thompson, Dem
ocrat. Kansas, is new man in ma
tional politics. but beat the redoubta-
BILE Governor Stubbs, the Republican
primary nominee, for senator.
Literally Big Man.
Ollie NJ. James, Democrat, Ken
lucky, is now in the house. James
will be the biggest man in the senate,
both horizontally and in displacement.
He may not be the baldest, but his
dome will be among the far shining
J. Thomas Heflin once told Ollie that
a postOffce in Arkansas had been
named for him and got the Kentuck-
ian quite puffed up until ]. Thomas
explained that the postOffice was Bald
Knob. James is Bryan man, was a
lawyer for Governor Goebel, refused
vice presidential nomination and
was permanent chairman of the Balti-
more convention.
Joseph Z. Ransdell, Democrat, Lou
isiana, is also house member and has
been for several years president of
the national rivers and harbors con-
gress.
Edwin G. Burleigh, Republican,
Maine has been congressman and gov
ernor and in the old days was known
as the head of the state Republican
machine. John W. Weeks. Republican.
Massachusetts, is now congressman
and was chairman Of the house com.
mittee on postofhces and post roads.
He was formerly in the navy. is a
banker and is noted as a clever politi-
clan and a good committee worker:
James K. Vardaman, Democrat. Mis-
sissippi, was formerly governor and
championship of white supremacy. He
was beaten twice for the senate before
finally attaining the goal.
George w. Norris. Republican. Ne.
braska, has been a house insurgent
leader and was formerly prosecuting
attorney and district judge. Thomas
Sterling, Republican,. South Dakota is
prominent lawyer. dean Of law col
lege and has been member of the
state senate and constitutional conven
tons. John X. Shields. Democrat. Of
Tennessee has been chief Justice OF
the state supreme court.
William Hughes. Democrat. New Jer
sey. was known as the labor membe,
| of congress. He was a member Of the
| ways and means committee. but re
signed to beat James Smith. Jr., fo]
the senate. Norris Sheppard, Demo
crat. Texas. who succeeds Senator Bal
ley. is young man and an orator. L,
Baron B. Colt. Republican, Rhode Is
land. has long been a United State.
circuit Judge Thomas j. Walsh. Dem
ocrat, Montana: Key Pittman. Demo
crat. Nevada, and Harry Lane. Demo
crat. Oregon, are not much known ii
national politics. but this; defect ma,
be remedied in due season.
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JOHN W. WEEKS OF MASSACHUSETTS.
supreme court, to be affected by pop.
ular movement. Yet that it is so af-
fected in time is proved by the chang
ing character Of the body during the
past few years. The insurgency and
prOgressivi$m that overturned the
house and revolutionized politics in the
last presidential election have also had
their echoes in the senate. Indeed.
''echoes" is too mild a word for La
Toilette, Cummins, Bristow. Clapp,
PoindeXter ana others who made the
senate insurge till the older heads rub
bed their eyes and wondered just when
the world was coming to an end La
roulette and the rest are anything but
echoes. They are original voices crying
in the wilderness.
Democrats In Control.
The new senate will be still more
progressive. In politics it will be
Democratic by an uncomfortable mar
row margin. That in itself will be a
revolution. but more significant still
is the prospect that the progressive
element of the Democracy will control.
1t they need any help La Toilette and
his bunch are still there
All the new senators are not vet
elected. On Jan. % there We're some
thing like seven deadlocks in as many
state legislatures. involving eight or
nine senatorships. The situation in the
deadlocked states in brief is as fol-
lows:
In Illinois there are two senators to
eelect. No party has Il majority in the
legislature. the progressives holding
the balance Of power. The Democrats
2have more votes than the regular Re-
publlcans and lack but a few of a ma
jority on joint ballot The deadlock at
this writing is on the election of
speaker and the organization of the
house. One consequence of the mud
ole is the delay of inaugurating Gov
ernor Elect Dunno and the new ad-
mlnistratiOn. Lawrence Y Sherman
was Endorsed in the Republican pri-
mary for senator and James Hamilton
Lewis in the Democratic.
The New Hampshire deadlock resem-
bles that in Illinois. in so far as party
divisions are concerned. The Demo-
'crats lack majority, but are more
numerous than the Republicans. The
Progressives hold the balance of power.
The Democrats and Progressives joined
forces in electing the speaker, and
there has been persistent rumor that
they would eventually do the same in
choosing senator. The last ballot at
this writing resulted as follows: Hol-
lis Dem.). 1913: Pearson Rep). 1877;
Bass (PrOgD, q.