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The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
Fixing FOOD PRICES
WILL NOT mean ruin
Secretary Houston Seeks to Allay Fears
of Producers.

Price fixing by the government is not
TO be used to starve the farmer or the
food distributor.
To allsy fears existing particularly in
the Middle West over the results Of the
price fixing clauses in the food bills pend
ing In Congress, Secretary of Agriculture
Houston yesterday afternoon made pub
lie his reply to letter, the writer of
which believed that the proposed powers
were a menace to increased production.
Secretary Houston made 1t clear that
the fixing Of minimum prices will be done
only with the object OF assuring the pro-
ducer a fair and remunerative profit. To
show how the object Of the bills has been
misinterpreted. the Secretary said he had
been informed that, Middle West cattle
growers had been selling heavily, fearing
that minimum prices which would mean
ruin would be fixed.
only two suggestions have been
made" Secretary Houston wrote.
"one Is that the government be given
power to fix a minimum price with a
view to stimulating production. This
price would be sufficiently high t, in
sure producers against loss.
The other suggestion is that the gov
ernment be given power to fix a saxi-
mum price, in extreme emergencies, to
break corners or to control eXtortion. 1t
Is not contemplated that the government.
II II had the power to fix a maximum
price. would announce the existence Of
such a price in reference to any one or
mere commodities in the advance Of the
a:Itarauce OF any acute situation; nor
Is n contemplated that such a price, II
fixed, would be 0f continuing operation.
The single thought in this connection
is that the power might be used as a
club. to be applied only in individual
cases where It is clear that an individual
or corpc alton has established a corner
or is pr, cticing extortion."
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
President Condoles with
I Widow of Joseph Choate

A few simple words Of sympathy in
the hand Of the President were sent to
the widow OF Joseph H. Choate, for
mer American Ambassador at the Court
Of St. James. yesterday.
The note OF coincidence said:
May not join in expressing what 1
believe to be the grief Of the whole ma
ton at the death Of your honored and
distinguished husband? The news of it
came as a great shock to me, and wish
TO convey to you my most heartfelt SYM
pathy."
Sir Cecil Dormer, private secretary to
Arthur James Balfour, will represent the
head OF the British mission at the fu-
neral of Joseph II. Choate in New York
today.
King George, Of England, will be rep
resented by his personal envoy. Sir Cecil
spring Rice, accompanied by Commodore
Gaunt. naval attache of the British EN-
bassy in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
HILLTOP CLUB LOSES
TO GIBRALTAR TEAM

The Gibraltar club in the Rosedale
League, yesterday defeated the Hilltop
club by a 5-to-O score.
hewitt doing the mound work for the
Gibraltar clubmen held his opponents at
bay throughout the entire contest, allow
Ing but one hit during the game.
Tomorrow the Printers team will con-
test with the General Baking Company
team at the Rosedale grounds.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
NEW ORLEANS MAY
LAND BIG MATCH

New York, May 16-New Orleans may
land a worlds championship battle be-
tween Light-weight Champion Freddie
Welsh and Feather-weight Champion
Johnny Kilbane. it was stated today by
Harry Pollok, manager OF Welsh. Domi-
nick Tortorich. New Orleans promoter,
has wired an offer for the match and
Welsh's terms were sent TortoriCh. He
plans to stage the battle on July 4. Kill
bsne is said to have accepted terms.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
OUIMET MAY CAUSE
WAR AMONG GOLFERS

New York, May 16.-Thc action OF the
Western Golf Association in asking
Francis Ouimet 10 take part in its anna
teur championship tournament this year
will preCipitate a golf war. it is believed
here today. Ouimct Is Cassed profess
sional by the United States Golf Asso-
citation, of which the Western body is
a member. The invitation extended to
Ouimet is in open violation OF a ruling
set down by the national organization.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
THROWN FROM CAR

@ A. Padgett. conductor on a sum-
mer car OF the Washington Railway and
Electric Company was knocked from
.thes running board OF his car last night
nue. northwest by a passing closed car
OF the Capital Traction Company. He
&aistained bruises. He refused hospital
Hsatment and resumed his run
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
STREET CAR ABLAZE

The short-circuiting of the wires in a
car Of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company last night at Twenty
second and P streets northwest. started
a fire in the floor of the car that did so
damage. The incident created some ex-
citement among the passengers, all of
whom left the burning car without In
fury
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
Four Horses Are Burned
To Death In NIGHT Fire

Fire of unknown origin in the stables
Of the Atwell Ice Company, in Congress
alley, in the rear OF 1232 Thirty-first street
southwest, last night, completely de-
stroyed the barn, burning to death four
draft horses. destroying several wagons
and damaging adjoining property. The
damage was estimated at 5000 on which
there is said to be some insurance.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
At Milwaukee, 10; Indianapolis.
At Kansas City, s; Toledo, 7.
At st. Paul, 8; Columbus.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Memphis, 8; Chattanooea, 2 q innings
played; had to catch train).
Atlanta, s; Little Rock. >. q innings; :;
catch train).
Nashville. a Mobile. 2
New Orleans, s: Birmingham, 3.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE
Al Rocky Mount l; Newport News. 4.
At PETERSBURG 4; Portsmouth. 8. 90 in
nings).
At Norfolk. 4; Lynchburg, 1.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A SFEjINL MEETING or THE STOCKHUID
en- q the FGnt National Fire InsgrlDcc COmpauy
nf the United states of The District of Columbia
for the TUrr=e o. voting UTnu a resolution 70 de-
crease the Carita s0ck of SAD cumpany will ~
held on THURSDAY. June t. 1911. a. o'clo-k
g. m. or Immediately upon the adjournment q the
annual stockhUldgrs' meeting which WI uect o.
roIu On sad date in the ufIccs Of the Compaav.
IN the southern BgiHuE At the c1ruer Of FTfteenth
and II streets northwest. Washington. u. Z.
ROBERT J WYSNE
u :. MURPHY
CORNELIUS FORD
John LEWIS SMITH
JAMES :. EASBT- SMITH.
u Y. CHISHOLM
GEO. 8. LIVINGSTON,
J. r. RANDOLPH.
T-usteea
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
Moran Morris Bout Set Back.

New York. May 1G.-Frank Moran will
have plenty OF time TO prepare for his
bout with Carl Morris At Morris re-
quest the bout scheduled for Friday night
has been moved ahead to June T. Morris
sprained one OF his hands in training
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
AUCTIONS.
DAVID EOTES, AuctIOBeer.

HEADQUARTERS OF THE METROPOLITAN
Pohoe Department q the District q ColunHt
May Is. lsl7.-NotIce l. hr-rhv given that ] will
eel al pubic auction. a. the cstnhshrnent o. David
Notes No. GC lrIiSaua ar7rue northwe-. On
SATU RpAY. Nav n ls-T o. DO a'clock O. m lor
stolen. and ShaDd1Dcd pruprrrs delivered 20 ne ~
the Mctro7oItAn Poline % The BBstnt o. Columbis
and not called for by the CvurTy as contrmrlatsr
by Law. This property C1nsiss of birycles clothing
and miscellaneous Enods. schedule in dctAn ~
the property 20 ~ sold viii he found posted IN the
1firr ~ fhr ChiTf C1e-k a. police hcad1yarts-s
EDWIN r. HESSE. Chief tzlso Pruprr7y. Clsrk
MrtF0TolitA1 Police ID. c. myIT MS
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
LOST

LOsT-AT KEITHs THBATER TUESDAY
evening, May Is. gold mesh bag studded with
rdbies and diamonds Liberal reward If returned 10
owner at lE2z Mass ave.
LOsT-So REWARD FOR RETURN OF CHIN
chila fur neckpiece, lost between l6th and I sts
and Cathedral ave- Friday night. ZBs Cathedral
ave. Phone North en7.
LOsT-sQUARE BLUE AND WHITE STONE
pin. ST., ZIrd St. Wyo. ave-. Conn ave Z to
croft place NV. North sS53
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17

HAVE YOU ANY INFANTS
clothing or clothing of any kind to
give to children from S to 9 years
old? Please address BOX I16, The
Herald.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
AUTOMOBILES.
STORAGE.

every convenience; prompt ssrvio ~HE Ma.
TIoNAL GARAGE. SS New jersey ave Nv. Lin
coin Isl.
TIRE REPAIRING.
NEW LIFE FOR
RUNDOWN TIRES
SEND Us TWO OLD TIRES AND WE'LL
MAKE THEM INTO ONE GOOD ONE. SER
vICEABLE FOR 900 Mills OF HARD
TRAVEL.
Well Pay &c a Pound
For Junk Tires.
RAMsDELL 2-IN-I TIRE CO., INC.
IS02 18th street N. w.
ron HIRE.
E0p HIDE u.0 and SIS PER hour. auto:
rON nlhE@oa careful white chauneurs; clean
eals; day and nisht serIies. Phone Lincoln 80.
efhL eGh TAXI LINCOLN 81
~ piood..... -
snopp1ns. per hoU......-...-................I -
CENTRAL TAXI COMPANY. INC.
DISTRICT TAXI SERVICE
PHONE MAIN So
Less than 10 blocks.
Anywhere in City Proper.
Cars Per Hour. IN City
Cars Per Hour. Out OF City. .tl.BO
FOR SALE.
Z n ? STTDEBAKER: II FIRST Class
condition: be bought reasonable. Car glaran-
teed and can be seen al lIl6 ST. Nv.
sOliE PARTS FOR ALL CARS
ALL PARTS FOR SOME CARS.
HiFhsst pI'crs Eajd for old and uselez etz
ROBERT HLRsoN. uall2 81 St. su. Main 80
FOR sALE-lIEw AND SECOND HAND cARs
cn Be had at reABoEabs prices- VERMONT
GARAGE. III Vermont C-sIt nv.
pc PER CYLINDER for Burning cIroou; owner q
aluminium Welding col-nan n I2th r. nv N EsG
AUTO REPAIRS.
AUTO REPAIRING OF ALL KINDe At LOW
pEices Night work b. appointment Phone NJ
lZ8 w. :. DEkoWskl. l21h -. cor. 81 nv.
ANY SERVICE. ANY TINE. ANY PLACE
Autos O. any make snd age repaired or rebuilt.
fords hIed while you wait Storage. ROB ROY
MICKEY, SIS loth 8. ne. lincoln 20.
PRICE CAN FIX IT. WELDING or AL
Prssss Auto Repair Shop. InS n. oaDstOl \. E7I
STANDARD AUTO SERVICE co.
FORD REPAIRS.
hUD-FoRD TRICKS.
Z. n. BAUER. sOs2 PA. AVE. NV. NJ ia
AUToGENOCs WELDING AND RADIAToh
work. FeoderS repaired: osrbon removed: auto ~
pairing. Hudson Byrd Co. re1r IIls VT ave. nv.
BROKEN CAST IRON
4pd ether metals welded By EutogenOus prOossA
WELDIT CO.. SO n. J. ave. nv. Lin zn
REAL ESTATE.
SACRIFICE FOR CASH-BTsINEsS PROPERTY
IN the heart OF seventh street northwest: two
sinry hTiCk alEaNa nj gf y rsrn
500
Two corner lots in Brentwood. one car fare: zach
5ofOot front. PTice $40 each; $ down, S per
month.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
OPTOMETRIST.
PERSONALS

PERSONALS.
WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SACRIFICE
our interest b. losing trade aud never think -
doing 50. That's Why YOU fnd that We must bt ths
best representative byeu and pay square cash
Tricss for meu w1ru sutP shoPS Ctc Phone "a
ITSTH'S OLD STAND 6I9 u.
NOTICE. ArtihctsI reern ana second
hand Diamonds and Jewelry bought
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.

LuNCHROoM FURNITURE AND FIXTURFs
cheap 10 a quick buyer: also refrigerator hotel
Tanse. ice box and marble counters Apply al
S4 llth Il. NV. Phone Main 65IT
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17
FOR SALE-GARAGES,

GET GARAGE THAT Will oUTI-GsT ANY
garage In the market, in appearance. durability
and prics. V. 7. b. BIEN. Evans BIDS. Room sas
Phone n. 3l5a. ---.s
The Washington herald., 1917-05-17

NAL Ec1h1E.
SACRIFICE FOR CASH-BTsTNESS PROPERTY
IN the heart OF seventh street northwest: two
story brick alWays rent St 81 50 Per month. Pnoc
500
5ofOot front. PTicr. $40 each; $ down, S per
month.
Apply r O. ROX 10. Hyattsriue. Nd
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26

If you want to see one of the incest
crops of one sucker tobacco you ever
laid your eyes on just drop In and look
at Tom Boards. now being stripped
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
Big Profit in Sheep Bred for Fur

A writer in the December Farm and
Fireside says:
zone of the last industries intro
duced into the United States is that of
breeding Karakul sheep, natives of
ASIA, for the production of fur. While
the ultimate aim Of the business is the
sale of Karakul lamb skins for use in
garment manufacturing, owing to the
limited number of these sheep in the
United States and the difficulties in
Cured IN important new ones, the sale
of adults pure-bred and high-grade
animals is at present the most profit
able features.
"The Karakul may be said to repre-
sent distinct type of sheep, but many
persons have hesitated about calling
them a breed.
"In 1912 l.. M. Crawford began the
experiment Of crossing Karakuls with
Lincolns and other long wool sheep on
his 900 acre ranch, near Cottonwood
Falls, Kansas This ranch is now
known as the Kansas Karakul Ranch
and is one of the few in the United
States to be devoted to this Industry.
AS result of crossing Karakuls with
Lincolns the half blooded lambs were
all black with the luster and curl typi
cal Of the pure Karakuls. Pelts of
some of these, lambs, born dead or dy-
ing soon after birth, were priced at an
average of S. so each by the tanner to
whom they were sent. Four pelts
which were sent to tailors to be made
into two overooat collars were report
ed as worth Sc each.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
In Memoriam.

| Samuel Allen Robertson was born
Apr 26, 1923 near LoJiburg in Breck.
inridge County Ky. died Dec. 10, lo17.
He was born of large family of whom
only the youngest survives. Napoleon
b. Robertson. He was married to
Elizabeth Addison Sept. %, 1854 who
proceeded him twenty years having
died June If, 1891. To this union was
born eight children, one Of which died
in infancy. The Others are Geo. w.
RobertsonAnd Abner Robertson of Nc
Falls, Mo-, Samuel Robertson of Du-
Queen, Ark. Joe Robertson of Frymire
Ky. Tom Robertson and Latitia Bandy
of Lodiburg, Ky. and Eva Bassett
deceased.
Uncle Allen as he was generally
known was converted and joined the
Sand Hill Baptist church Church about
lS44 and lived christian life. Always
being punctual in attendance and very
z:alous Of his people and church.
He remained with the Sand Hill peo-
pie until Is. when he withdrew his let
ter Of fellowship aad cast it with the
Walnut Grove Baptist church Where
he served as both elder and sexton for
more than 40 years.
Being also superintendent OF the
Walnut Grove cemetery the upkeep of
which he took great interest and pride
and It is to his credit probably more than
any other one individual that this is
one OF the best kept country cemeteries
in the state.
He was patient and hopeful and
when death came he only seemed to
drop to sleep to await the resurrec.
ton morn.
The funeral was conducted by Rev.
Joe Duggins a former pastor. His
text was death as described In Revela-
lions sixth chapter. He was laid 10
rest in the Walnut Grove cemetery by
the side Of his wife.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26

and handled by William Hall. Mr.. Hall
Is one Of the best handlers In the coun-
ty ard when he puts a crop on the mar
ket 1t brings the top Of the price.
Watch this crop when 1t appears on the
Loose Leaf floors next Saturday.
Mrs Orval Frank, Hartinsburg Route
3, sold rs White Holland turkeys for
$50.
Alex Eskridge, Glen Dean, bought
the Billy Mattiugly farm 10 acres, sold
at Commissioner sale Monday for
$3.50.
Taylor Beard Is a thoughtful neigh
borly neighbor. He knows when and
how to do the right thing. When he
has good things, and he most always
has them. he thinks of the other fellow
and divides. A mess of spareribs was
our portion last week and we certainly
enjoyed them.
Milton Tate Is making a good pur-
chase of tobacco at Stephenspor'. He
is buying some of the best crops in that
section and pa, ibg up-to date prices.
Thieves visited Clarence LeBus' farm
neit Riddles Mills, and slaughtered
fifteen fat hogs, left the heads and
hides and carried away the rest.
There will soon be enough sugar In
the market TO supply every boGy's wants
according to- Earl ID. Babst, presi
dent of the American Sugar Refining
Company. The new crop is coming 10
and as soon as it reaches the market
oar wants will be supplied.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
From S. c. Bates.

West Salem, O. Dec. Is, 1917.
Mr.. John Babbage, Cloverport, Ky
Dear Sir:--Find Enclosed check for
one dollar and fifty cents Isl SOY for
which please extend my subscription
to your excellent paper for one year.
| hope you and yours will have a Merry
Christmas and Glad New Year. We
are enjoying good health, and having
very cold weather.
l am glad to know that Breckenridge
county is doing good part in preps r
ing for the great world conflict l
pray that this war may close before
very many more Of our boys pet over
there.
Ed. Gregory's letters about the old
packets called up some pleasant memo
ries, and also wakened sadness. l
have not often travelled on the boats in
recent years, butit was a satisfaction
to know that they we're there. In the
days when Albert LaHeist and ] were
pupils under Mr.. Exall and Mr.. Vine
yard the landing of the Grey Eagle,
Tarascon, or the Morning Star was an
event in the town. If it CHANGED to be
ths noon recess, it was hard to get
school started until the boa: had pull
ed out. We can not bring the good
days back. Maybe they are not SO
good as they look to US now We can
make good use of the present and
hope we are dong it. Sincerely Yours,
S. G. Bates
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
NATION WILL Be
DRY IN FOUR
YEARS. SAYS BRYAN
While in Washington Awaiting
the Action Of the House When
II Passed the National Prohi-
biti0n Amendment.

One of the greatest days in the
history Of the white ribbon workers
was last Monday, Dec. IL, when with
twenty six votes more than the nee
oessary two thirds majority the House
of Representatives adopted the resolu
ton already passed by the senate sub
hitting to the states the dry amend
ment to the constitution. The vote
was 22s-l2s. The senate having adopt
ed the resolution the proposed amend.
ment will be submitted to the states.
The action Of the House brings Ma.
ton wide prohibition very near Its
climax. In fact the prohibition lead
ers say that within three years three
fourths Of the state Legislatures will
have ratified the proposed amendment
and the country will be bone dry from
that time The galleries of the House
were packed all during the day with
many the dry workers the most not
able among them being William
Jennings Bryan who for more than a
year has devoted practically all of his
time to the work of nation wide prohi.
bition. Wher he appeared on the
floor of the House just as speaker
Clark announced the result of the votes
he was greeted with round Of APP.
plause. Mr.. Bryan stated to special
correspondent There are now twenty
four dry states and the twelve other
necessary to make two.thlrds OF the
fortv-eighty states OF the Union will be
secured without great difficulty. The
light is almost won."
Kentucky will be among the first
states in the union to have the amend
ment submitted to its Legislature for
adoption. 1t seems almost certain
that the Legislature will approve it
because the ma jority of the members
elect of the House and senate are
standpatters on the dry question and a
while the minority is are seemingly
inclined that way. The Governor of
the state will not have power to veto
adoption Of the amendement which will
make the possibility of Kentucky's GO
ing dry more of a certainty.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
From Private Howard.

December 20, 1917.
The Breckenridge News, Cloverport,
Ky.:-I wish to take up a little space
in your paper. am U. S Engineer
and belong to the 9TH Regiment. l am
a Kentucky boy was born at Rockville.
Ky , but l did the wrong thing by en-
listing SO far away from home enlisted
at Hutchinson, Kans. June All 19l7 and
was sent to Fort Logan. Colo, some
world l saw in my round In Colo.
Would love to know how many Ken
lucky boys are in the army now.
l judge quite few of them. thought
more would volunteer than what did
but you can't always tell.
l guess i have said enough so
close with merry Xmas to you all
l an sincerely yours,
Private William A. Howard,
Company e. 7th Regn't U. S Engr's.
TT. Leavsnworth, Kans.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
Back the Men Who Fight For You

war-has
Not late
perience Englands Can
ada's for three fearful years.
before
nstiutonthe Amet
Red Cross?
environments here and
members
these fighting will experience
attained Better
furnish background Of
members but 2OO0000O 20O0OOO
Red Service Flag will know you
DIN civilian Red
chapter branch will
supplyy with Red il
those that proGerman; home
his
hdeous
Christmas
Eve.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26
BEECH FORK

The sale at Alvin J. Pate's which was
held the Goth, was we'll attended and
everything brought good prices Corn
sold at 81 80 per bushel, Mike Popham
being the purchaser. Nat Taul bought
COW and calf for 500. Meyer Norman.
o; Balltown, bought COW for $4S.
J. E Beatty, of Roseville, was the
guest of his father, ]. NJ. Beatty, and at
tended A ]. Pate's sale.
LATE Taul's horse got loose at the sale
and kicked Jim L. Balls mare and hurt
her SO bad he could not get her home.
Willie Pate came from Evansville to
attend his fathers sale
AL Miller sold his tobacco to Beard
Bros. for $I7 per and delivered one load
Friday.
j. NJ. Beatty went to Harmed, Friday,
with turkeys, which he sold to S. H.
Davis for al cents per pound.
Not many of the farmers about here
have sold their tobacco yet. They say
they wont 20 cents
Fred Davis, Locust Hill, was here
Monday.
Will Camp and Jean Denham have
been hunting saw logs for o. R Hornin
ali during this snow.
James Lay, who has sold out here, left
Friday for Louisville to join his family.
Ken Morton, who has been visiting his
uncle, Dan Parrish, in Indiana for some
time returned home this week by cross :
ing the river on the ice.
10 Morton was in Hardinsburg Mon
day.
Miss Jessie May Pate went to Hardins.
burg Monday, shopping. -
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-12-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Snider will arrive here
the latter part of the week to visit Mrs
Snider's pa ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Gregory, after which they will go to
Bloomfield
The groom is a prosperous young
far mer in that section of the State and
he met his bride. who is bright Young
girl, while she was in Bloomfield tt ach-
ing school last year