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Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Bathe With cutieura Soap and Apply
the Olntment-Trial Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings. irrita-
tons, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions, If used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with BOOK.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
SPORTING NEWS

Joe Thomas of Denver defeated Sol
der Rivers at Salida, Colo, in a sched-
| uled fifteen-round bout.
A report was received at Denver
that Roy Hartzell of Golden, Colo,
| will become manager of the Denver
Bears about July IA. despite the re-
peated denials Of Owner Hughie
Jones.
The Colorado state patriotic ten
mis- tournament will be held on the
| Denver Country Club tennis courts.
commencing Aug. 27. The entire pro-
ceeds of the tourney will go to the
Red Cross fund
Axtien, chestnut stallion, owned
by Sam Harris Of Aurora, ILL.,, with
Harris up, set new worlds 2:11 trot
| record for stallion in a race on a
half mile dirt track at Lincoln, Nebr..
| covering the distance in the third heat
in 2:O9A.
GENERAL
DIR. Sun Vat Sen, first president of
the Chinese republic, was placed at
tn head of the army and navy forces
OF the republic at meeting in Shang.
| hal.
dry" under provision of the Reed con-
stitutional amendment If enforcement
| of the federal statute Is left to state
| prohibition officials.
The eleventh day of the strike in
| the copper mines at Bisbee, Ariz.,
| found a larger proportion of miners
| at work. There was no disorder. l.
w. w. pickets continue to patrol mine
| property.
At Kingman, Ariz., warrants were
| issued for the arrest OF fifteen lead
| ers of the Industrial Workers of tho
World, who called miners strike
| of the Golconda camp. 1t is said the
men voted eight to one against the
| strike.
The first violence in connection
| with the strike of copper miners in
the Warren district was reported at
| Bisbee. Ariz.. an employe of the Cop
per Queen mine having been attacked
as he was returning home from work
on the night shift
Ninety per cent of the day shift at
the United Verde Copper mine at
Jerome. Ariz., reported for work fol-
lowing the rejection by members Of
the International Union Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers of a proposal to sub
nit to the membership the question
o: Joining the Industrial Workers of
the World in strike.
Charles H. Meyer. president Of the
International Smelter, Mine and Mil
Workers. said that every effort
would be used on the part of his union
tn bring about a conference that
would settle differences in the Lead
Vile district and prevent a strike
Acting under special orders from
the department Of justice at WashinC
ton. United States Deputy Marshal
Linford Denny at Trenton, N. J.. AZ
rested Prof. Jonathan Zenneck, Ger
man radio expert, and took him to
Ellis Island. where he will be In
termed for the duration of the war.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Best Men Asked for Riley Camp.

Misunderstanding which has spread
through the state concerning the re-
quirements for entry into the second
officers training camp, which will
open Aug. %, Is said by officers In
charge OF the applications to have
hampered them in their efforts to 80
cure the states quota Maj. A. II.
Fuller Of Fort Logan, who has charge
Of selecting the men. intends starting
an active campaign to secure addi-
tional applications. The number a.
loted to Colorado u 1S2 men.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Eorce Of Habit

"I want three eggs and boil them
three minutes. I am hungry-how
soon can have them?"
"In O minute, SIR"
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Colorado Guard Camps Chosen.

Adjutant General Baldwin has So
lected the following places for guard
mobilization: First regiment of in
fantry. Fort Logan, Denver. Second
grounds, Pueblo. Signal corps. state
rifle range, Golden. First regiment of
cavalry, Overland Park, Denver. En-
gineers, Boulder.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Attest:
High Prices for State Land Sold.

"'s" So' S'a5e Ia'u 9o'u'
Approximately 1900 acres of state
lands were sold at public auction by
Register of the Land Board Vivian,
the parcels sold ranging from forty
to 160 acres, and in many instances
the price being higher than the ap-
praised value. The average price
paid being $14 an acre and the high
est price paid per acre was $92 for
forty acres in Boulder county. The
location of the land placed on sale
was in Weld, Larimer, Arapahoe, Phil
lips, Kiowa, Ell Paso, Boulder, Monte
yuma, Otero. Las Anamas, Yuma,
Washington, Baca and Adams coun-
ties.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
eeoIosist After Fake OIL Companies

Prof. Russell D. George, expert geol-
ogist of the University q Colorado.
has been called upon by Attorney Gen.
eral Hubbard to investigate the oil
lands of the state and to locate pos
sible oil fields as result of several
complaints received Of a number of
fake oil companies operating in the
state.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Troubles and thunderclouds usual
ly seem very black in the distance, but
grow lighter as they approach.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Commercial Facility

"Jones is regular golden-mouthed
speaker"
81 never noticed he was so much of
an orator. What made him golden
mouthed7 Perseverance,
"No; his dentist"
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Farmers Urged to Plant Winter Wheat
Colorado farmers are urged by Lou
D. Sweet, chairman Of the sub-com-
mittee on seeds of the state ways
and means Committee to plant every
available acre they can in winter
wheat.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
COLORADO
STATE NEWS .
srn Newspaper Union New. SERVES.

Western Newspaper Union News Services.
COMING EVENTS.
July 10.-Good Roads meeting ON sum-
NIT of Pixies Peak.
Aug. National Convention Of Afri-
can Race at Denver.
Sept; 17-37-Colorado State Fair at Pu-
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
What Has Become
of Joe Mulhatan?
Moweaqua, III. Iuly-24 II

Moweaqua, Ill. July-24 II
Mr.. John Babbage,
Dear Sir-I am enclosing $3.50 for
subscription to the breckenridge News
Be sure and send this paper as l do not
want to miss copy.
Wheat and oats are good here and corn
is looking we'll. We had fine rain this
evening wonder what has become of
Joe Mulhatan? Maybe he has gone to
fight the Germans. was spying around
as l came home from work the other
evening and come very near getting shot
by what thought was a bunch of Ger
mans ventured little closer and found
it to be Emil White, Roy Beavin, Albert
Elder, Eugene Smith and others to num-
erous to mention. Roy said he was look
ing for "Old Null" but as he could not
find him he leaveled down on me and
shot. with his Brownie)
Hope this will find all enjoying peace
and happiness. remain as ever your
friend.
Vim. Weatherholt.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Adv.
INDICT BERKMAN FOR MURDER
Anarchist Accused Of Plotting Fatal
Bomb Explosion.

San FranciscO.-Alexande Berkman.
anarchist, was indicted by the grand
jury here for murder In connection
with the bomb explosion here last July.
in which ten lives were lost. He Is
accused Of taking part in the cOnspira-
cy, which. the state charges, culminat-
cd In the explosion. Mrs. Rena Moo
ney was put on trial here for one OF
the bomb murders. and her husband.
Thomas, and Warren X. Billings are
under sentence of death and life i'm
prisOnment respectively for murder.
growing out Of the explosion.
Berkman. now serving two years in
the federal prison at Atlanta, Ga. for
conspiracy to defeat the draft law in
New York city. with the aid Of Emma
Goldman. also sentenced to two years
Imprisonment, published an anarchist
paper called the Blast about the time
of the explosion.
District Attorney Fickert said efforts
will be made to bring Berkman here
for trial before the expiration Of his
sentence
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Gospel To Follow Flag.

Complete Testaments bound In khaki
so that they can 60 into the field in
regulation fighting clothes, are being
prepared for the soldiers of the country
and Bibles in every tongue, from Chi
nese to Yiddish. are being published by
the hundreds of thousands SO that the
Gospel may follow the flag. Ministers
and priests of all the churches in the
United States, Professionals and Catholic
are Offering their services for religious
work at the training camps.
New York and New Jersey Guards
men have received invitations from the
ministers of Spsrtanburg, Petersburg,
Atlanta, Louisville and Houston to &C.
cept the religious hospitality that is to
be provided in the vicinity of the r
camps. Twenty million Sunday school
children are being organized to take
part in the war work, with all sorts Of
tasks assigned to them. Sixty societies
of Catholic women are busy forming a
war bond to help the Knights of
Columbus to furnish the building that
are to be erected in this country and
in France.
The demand by newly appointed CHAP
lalns for equipment has caused the
American Bible Society to ask for $780,
600 to be used in printing new works.
One about to fight to make the world
safe for democracy can get st. Johns
Gospel for two and halt cents and the
Proverbs on the same scale, with COM
plete Testaments for eight cents
New York Sun.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF BRECKENRIDGE COUNTY.

would
ridge honorable
against submit claims to the Democrats
Democratic candidates
rnglv
the nomination the he
November
the Democratic
Respectfully,
Hendck
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
S1.50 Year; SOC for months; 75c for months.
CLovERPORT, KENTUCKY, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1, 1917
LONG BOY

Re was just long, lean country gink
From away out west where the hoptoads
wink
lie was SIX feet two In his stockin' feet
But he KEEP gcttin' thinner the more he'd
eat.
yet he was az brave as he was thin.
When the war broke out he got right In,
Unhitched his plow put the mule away,
An then the old folks heard him say:
REFRAIN.
Goodbv, ms! G1udbv, pa!
Goodby, mule with Yer old hcehaw.
may not know what the wars about,
rut, you bet. by gosh, I'll soon find outl
An. Oh my sycethCart, don't you fear,
I'll bring you a king fer a souvenir!
I'll git you Turk an kaiser, too,
An that's ab~ut all one felier could do.
One pair OF socks was his only load
When he struck fer town by the old Dirt
read.
He went RIGHT down to the public square
An fell in line with the soldiers there.
The sergeant put him in uniform;
His gal knit mitts fer to keep him warn, !:
They drilled him late. they drilled him
long,
Then he marched away to his farewell
song.
william Hirsch in Golfers Weekly.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
TEN PER CENT TO
Ci0vfHPORT RED CROSS

July-27-I7.
Editor News, Cloverport, Ky.
Should you have q Red Cross Chapter
i'll your city, | will donate 10 per cent of
my receipts at Cloverport, after licenses
is paid to the cause. ! cannot 20 but
am willing to give to a worthy cause
Very Truly Yours,
Ralph Emerson.
Mr.. Emerson, is famillry known in
towns on the Ohio, as The owner of the
Emerson Boat Show, Golden Rod. On
Thursday evening, August. End his boat
will show here giving the play, The Red
Cross Nurse which will be a thrilling
story of war and will give an idea of what
the Red Cross nurses are doing.
Mr.. Emerson's generous offer to Glow
export Red Cross Society will be graci-
ously received by the officers and men,
bers of the society.
1t will help swell the Red Cross fund
quite bit as his boat show is usually
well attended
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Hardinsburg Man Arrested
For Forging Checks.

Hiram o. Phelps, 22, Of Hardins-
burg, son of the late Hiram Phelps, OF
Louisville. was arrested at the Waiter.
son Hotel yesterday morning by De-
tsetives White and Connolly, charged
with having uttered worthless chez ks.
He was released later on bond furnish.
cd by his uncle. Laban Phelps, Of the
Planters Central Tobacco Warehouse
Company.
Mr.. Phelps was arrested on war
rants taken out by Alvin A. Webb,
chief clerk Of the Willard Hotel. The
warrants charged that he cashed three
worthless checks, two for $40 each and
one for $25. at the Willard. The checks
we're drawn on the Farmers Bank Of
Hardinsburg.
Young Phelps lives at Hardinsburp,
but spends a great deal of his time in
Lousville.-Louisville Herald.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Candidates We're Busy
In Town Saturday.

The Candidates from over the County
are quite busy making hay while the
sun shines" as they only have a few
more days left before the Primary cleo
lion.
They were conspicuous in this city
Saturday. the chautauqua being the at
fraction for them and for number OF
people from the surrounding country.
Roy Cain, Irvington candidate for
Representative was here, S. B. Payne,
trvington candidate for County Judge,
Austin Arms candidate for Tailor and
three of his opponents who are Roe
Hook, Hardinsburg, Tice Hendrick,
Glover Greek and Julius B. Jackson, Tar
Fork.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Parents. Teachers Take in
$50 Selling Cold Drinks.

The Parent-Teachers Club took in $50
by selling ice cream and cold drinks at
their stand during the three chatauqua
days. After the expenses are paid they
have will net profit close to $50.
The Club intends to make improve.
ments and beautify the school house
yard.
There is to be business meeting of
Parents Teachers at the school building
Friday afternoon, 4 o'clock. The men,
beers are requested to attend.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
PATRIOTIC LAWN
! FETE IN IRvINGTON
INTERESTING EVENT

Irvington, July 3o,(Special)-The pat
riotic Song Fete which was held OH Mrs.
T. NJ. Herndon's lawn Friday evening
was a mark ed success The crowd was
inspired with our country's songs, My
Country lis of Thee, Old Ky. Home and
Dixie A number of life pictures were
presented depicting southern scenes, one
of the best being plantation picture,
Miss Mabel Adkins disguised as South
ern nanny rocking the cradle, assisted
by Miss Martha Howe Brite and Jess
Herndon Jr., who posed as pickaninies'
while Mabel sung Swing Low Sweet
Chariot. Modern Red Cross work was
pictured. Miss Virginia Bandy posed as
Betsy Ross, Don Lyddan as George
Washington. The crowd cheered Justify
when the Goddess of Liberty was rep
resented by Miss Eliza Piggott. Don
Lyddan in a sailor suit represented the
Navy while Sergeant Conif in his khaki
uniform represented the Army. w. J..
Piggot made very interesting talk on
the Red Cross work referring especially
to Florence Nightingale and Clara Bar
ton. Subscriptions for the Red Cross
work was taken up. Ice cold drinks
were served. After singing, Garry Me
Back to old Virginy, Swanee River, o.
columbia the Gem of the Ocean. and
The Star Spangled Banner, the bunch
|enjoEed chats with their friends. Miss
LULA Lyon was at the piano during the
evening assisted by Miss Guedy Bran
h A. ...ol;sa
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Little Girl Dies After
Short Illness.

Harmed Especially July 3o,-On Satur.
day July 2Sth, l9l7 the death angel visit.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Drane
and took from them their baby daughter
Alliene.
Little Alliene was a little more than
two years old and very bright loving
child. She was i'll about four weeks of
summer complaint but twas thought
she would recover until short time
before her death.
She leaves father, mother sister and
two brothers and several other relatives,
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01

The Women's Cemetery Association
f Brandenburg held joint Memoria
bervice with the Odd Fellows lodge Of
that city on Decoration Day.
Miss Mona Price. who is quite pub
lie spirit woman of Brandenburg, read
kn interesting paper at the service which
vas published IN full in last weeks
Meade County Messenger.
Miss Price stated that the Association
bad been organized ten years and had
Expended $8O5 80 in that course of time.
they have started an endowment fund
which amounted to $33. thus far.
Mrs. ]. d. Hardin conceived the idea
bf the association and the late Mrs Abe
Ditto was the first president.
The association has done some credit
kble work.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
FROM
SUBSCRIBERS TO
BRECKENRIDGE NEWS.
Live near the Army
Post in Fl. DeS Moines.

1T. Des Moins, In. July 25-r7
Mr.. John ID. Babbage,
Dear Enclosed you will find mon
ey order for seventy five cents please
send me the News six months.
We are now living within two blocks
OF the army post where there is some
thing like six-thousand soldiers loo ted.
1t is beautiful place here This is a
fine healthy climate. We like here just
fine. Crops in this section are far above
the average crops.
You will please start my subscription
with your next issue of the News.
Mrs. Layton Furrow
TT Des Moines, la.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Six Year Old Boy Dies
Of Cholera lnfantium,

McQnady, July 30, Especially
DeHart, the six year old son of Rev.
Leslie DeHart and Mrs. DeHart, died
Thursday, July, 19, of cholera infant
ium. The child was sick only few
DAYS and suffered intensely all the time.
The funeral was held the following
Friday, services conducted by Rev.
Meng. The remains were buried in the
McQuady graveyard.
The pail bearers were: Misses Sudie
Bates, Mary Bates, Mary Belle Lyons
and Pearl Lyons
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Exemption Board Has
Not Been Completed.

The Exemption Board for Breckin-
|idge county has not been determined
|hus far. Gov. Stanley has appointed
Sheriff Beard, DR.. Sphire and Lee Walls.
owing to Mr.. Boards illness, he will in
III probability not be able to serve and
|he other two men have not accepted the
appointments.
y S1examiuations are to be made at
be county seat as soon as definite plans
Re made concerning the board. The
lraited men will be notified when to
|ppear for examination.
-Four hundred men are to be called;
he quota being il9.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Interested in the Draft.

Paducah, Ky. July-27-l7.
Mr.. John ID. Babbage,
Cloverport, Ky.
Dear Sir and Friend-You will please
find enclosed one dollar for which send
me the News for one year or the 81 90
worth, send this weeks. We want to
knew who has to go to the war from our
home county. Yours Very Truly.
S. r. Payne.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
John K. Ditto Dies.

Mr.. John X. Ditto. Brandenburg
died In Lexington Thursday at the
home Of his daughter. Mrs. Ernest
Ditto. His remains we're brought to
Brandenburg for burial on Friday. he
is survived by several children and
one brother Abraham Ditto, Branden-
burg.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Shoots Wife and Self.

St. Louis, Mo-, July 3o-After shoot
ing his wife, Mrs. Ella Snyder, here
this morning, Charles Snyder, 81, turned
his revolver on himself. Both were a
live when police arrived. The couple
have four children. No cause is known.
Charles Snyder is brother to Horace
Snyder of Oklahoma and is now visiting
his old home near Bewleyville. He pass
ed through St. Louis recently on his
way here but did not see his brother.
He can't account for the trouble
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
A Correction

Through an oversight on the part Of
the News Office force, Mr.. S. b.
Payne's announcement appeared under
the head OF candidates for Rspresens.
tlves In last weeks issue. The News
desires to correct this error and state
that Mr.. Payne Is a candidate for
County Judge iu place of Rspressna-
tive and what is more he ls real live
wire candidate.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
FINGER PRINTS LEGAL.
Court Holds They Are but Traeinss Of
Lines Upon the Fingers.

New YOrk.-It Is not unconstitutional
to finger print person convicted Of a
crime. according to "a decision by
UNFOLDING the finger printing statute
The decision was given in the case Of
Anna Sallow, convicted reCentlr OF dis
orderly conduct. After reviewing the
history of the case and the previous
decisions on the question the court
says:
"Finger prints are but the tracings
Of physical characteristics or the lines
upon the fingers. Nothing further IL
required in finger printing than has
been sustained heretofore by the courts
In making proofs of identification"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
TOWN KEEPS UNTO ITSELF.
LoudviIls, Me-, Seeded From Union
In 81 and Never Came Back.

LoudviIls, Me-, Seeded From Union
In 81 and Never Came Back.
Augusta, Me.-LOudville, the home
Of $50 persons living ON LIQUIDS island,
enjoys an anomalous distinction as an
American town.
Loudville is legally part of Maine
and the United States. but 1t won't ad-
NIT 1t.
Loudville seeded from the United
States when the south did and never
came back.
When federal officer went to
Loudville to enforce the civil war draft
he was met with shower of hot pota-
toes. He went away.
Loudville pays no taxes. has no
streets, no sewers, no lights, no boat
landings and pays for no mail. 1t
merely permits mail to be thrown
ashore twice a week.
Loudville claims 1t is neutral in the
war.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
FACED DANGERS TO REGISTER
Oil Man Walked Eleven Miles and
Swan Flooded Streams.

Ellsworth, Kan.-IIeavy rains and
swollen streams almost compelled
Carl Holt of this city to miss register
Ing. Holt Is tool dresser for the
Shamrock Gushing oil drill. eleven
miles southeast of Ellsworth. He was
required to register here.
When Holt. late In the afternoon,
started to drive into Ellsworth with
his car he found himself cut OF by
streams which had flooded and wash
ed out the bridges.
He promptly discarded the car,
swan the creek and started to walk
the eleven miles to Ellsworth. In the
course Of his walk he found It neces-
sary to navigate other streams In q IKE
manner. Fifteen minutes before 9.
wet, muddy and tired. he rushed into
the registration hall and signed his
name to the card.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Can't Do Without Home Paper.

Clarion, Iowa, July-2I-17.
Mr.. John ID. Babbage,
Dear Sir-Enclosed you will find 81 90
for which please send me the Brecken-
ridge News.
Crops out here are looking fine and
like this country, but feel like l can't
do without my home paper Will close
wishing you success remain as ever
your old subscriber.
Pat Macken.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Materials For Red Cross
Work Received.

The Chairman of the Cloverport Red
Gross Society has received the materials
for making handkerchiefs, tray covers
|etc. and the cotton for knitting wash
clothes for the soldier boys. The work
will be distributed at the meetings which
|are held at O'Clock every Tuesday and
Friday afternoons. All the women,
whether members of the Red Cross So
|ciety or not are invited to come to the
meetings and help put in few stitches
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Like TO Hear From Old Ky.

Hardinsburg. Ky. July-l9l7.
Mr.. John Babbage,
Cloverport, KY.
Dear Strive have moved to Indiana,
but want to hear from Dear Old KY,
and want you to send us the Brecken.
ridge News for six months and what is
the price so can send it to your l will
send it in advance as soon as you tell me
the price. Have the paper sent by 10th
My address is 727 9th St. Tell City, Ind.
Mrs. Scott Bell.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1917-08-01
Rev. C. E. Dudley TO
Fill Methodist Pulpit.

In the absence of the pastor, Rev. M.
l.. Dyer who is at Narrows, KY, holding
a revival, the Methodist pulpit will be
filled Sunday morning, II O'Clock by
Rev. c. E. Dudley, Darlington whose
subject will be the Twentieth Century
Sunday School," There will be no church
services in the evening.