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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1919-04-16
Public Sale Of Land
McDanie|s, Breckenridge County, Kentucky,
on Monday, April q, 1919, Beginning
at One O'clock p. m. or Thereabout

shall offer for sale at Public Auction at the DR.. H.
Hart residence in McDanels Breckenridge County KY,
the 21st day of April 1919, o'clock p M there
about the following described real estate to wit:
FIRST-The home place which the residence is
located consisting of about hundred and eighty nine
(S9) acres which will be sold in separate tracts and
then sold a whole
SECOND-One tract consisting of about seven acres,
lying the public road from the residence and known
the John Mcdaniel lot. This lot will be sold sep
arate tract
THIRD-Aso tract of land known the Herald
tract, consisting of about hundred and ninety (190
SGres and which is growing about so so
one wheat there is also this large quantity of
marketable timber This tract will be sold whole.
All of this land is in high state of cultivation, and is
well improved otherwise.
The purchasers of this land will be required to pay
cash or make arrangement that is equivalent thereof
Forthwith possession will be given the purchasers.
Tie Administrator will exhibit this property prospec
tive purchasers whenever called on to do
J. {. HART, Administrator
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30

munication by such instrumentalit'e
could be rendered more thorough and
satisfactory has not been made full
use of. An exhaustive study Of the
whole question of electrical communi-
cation and of the means by which the
central authority of the nation can
be used to unity and improve it, if run-
dertaken, by the appropriate commit
tees of the Congress, would certainly
result, indirectly even If not directly,
in great public benefit.
Remove Ban on Wine and Beer.
The rehabilitation of the military
forces of the country has progressed
to such point that it seems to me en-
tirely safe now to remove the ban
upon the manufacture and sale of
wines and beers, but am advised that
without further legislation / have not
the legal authority to remove the pres
ent restrictions. !, therefore, recon-
mend that the act approved Novcm-
Der 81, 1918, entitled, "An act to en-
able the secretary of agriculture to
carry out, during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1919, the purposes of the
act entitled, AN act to provide fur
Their for the national security and de-
Tense by stimulating agriculture and
facilitating the distribution of agri-
cultural products, and for other pur-
poses, be amended or repealed in so
far as it applies to wines and beers.
/ sincerely trust that / shall very
soon be at my post in Washington
again to report upon the matters which
made my presence at the peace table
apparently imperative, and to put my
self at the service of the Congress IN
every matter of administration or
counsel that may seem to demand ex-
ecutive action or advice.
WOODROW WILSON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
The Presumptuous Playwright.

The Presumptuous Playwright.
"But the piece was success, pro-
tested the playwright.
"Undeniably," replied the naughty
prima donna.
"Yet you act as If / deserve no
credit at ALL"
Mature gave me my figure, sir, and
you had no hand in designing my cos
tunes"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
LIKED THE IDEA.

'sThat intoxicated man In the rear
Of the house seems to be enjoying the
play"
Eyes, but don't believe he Is as
drunk as he appears to be-"
"No?'
"a moment ago when the fearful
heroine exclaimed: Would that /
were dead!" he applauded with all his
mightr
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
A Handicap.

"The French don't take kindly to
baseball. They say it's too rough"
'I'm not surprised. In fact, I don't
think the French could ever make
much progress in the game"
"Why not?'
"The best baseball players begin
practicing early in life. There's q
shortage Of vacant lots in France"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
FIGURE II OUT.

II hope the critics didn't roast the
play. wrote for Nine. Flubdub."
81 dunno whether you'd call 1t .
roast or not" responded the Old Cod
ger. "They agree that it serves adj
mirably as vehicle for her lack Of
talent"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
"a Reproof.

Il understand" began Mr.. Meekton.
shat we are going to-
"Don't say that" interrupted his
wife. "Say that you believe, that you
opine, If you choose. But affairs are
just now in such a state of complexityl
that nobody with your limited facili-
ties for observation and deduction Is
warranted in asserting that he unders
stands anything"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
GETTING In Practice.

Joseph Rilus Eastman, Jr., was Dig
ging in his sandpile the other day.
''You will get the dirt mixed with
the sand digging so Deep" cautioned
his governess.
"But want to dig Deep" explained
young Eastman. .Tm not going to
be doctor, I'm going to be grave
digger, and I've got to learn how"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
shrewd Girl.

He-K you could have two wishes
come true, what would you wish FORT
She (frankly)-Well, I'd wish for q
husband.
He-That's only one.
She'd save the other wish until
1 saw how he turned out.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
Ma cali Bow.

"Omar declares that this world ID
an inn."
eyes, and lot of fellows are loung-
ing around in it, expecting oppor-
tunity to page Them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
Not That Kind.

Client want to sue for divorce
and an. allowance of $1,000 year.
Lawyer-What is your husbands In
come?
Client-It's about that. ! wouldn't
ask for more than man makes. I'm
not that kind.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
Safety First.

Pretty Girl Eat church fair)-Won't
you take chance on my sofa cush
ion, Mr. Dewitt?
Dewitt-Are you sure you removed
all the needles?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
All Look Good to Her.

"Allow horrid man to kiss me-
never!"
Neither would I. But thank good
ness there isn't one among all my male
acuuaintances." London Answers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
Safe Work.

"Would you tax generations yet I'M
born?"
II think / would" said Senator
Spug. .They certainly can't do any
kicking during my tenure Of Office"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
A Law SUIT.

A LAW SUIT.
Isn't Deeds the
lawyer a rather
extravagant man?
BY no means.
I'VE known him
i. to make one suit
last for several
years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-05-30
creditabIe, Advice.

my son." said old man Reddit.
''Take this advice from me:
The less you use your credit
The better it will be-"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
UPTON EXPECTS TO :
 LIFT AMERICANS CUP Z MNEXT yEI nSr rRAEf{

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Sir Thors1As Lipton said in statement concern ing the progress of overhauling hfs Americas cup challenger yacht Shamrock w that he feels absolutely confident of winning the races next year. and taking the cup back to Great Britain. He says Shamrock " carries the largest sail area and Is the fastest yacht cf her size ever con structed. He said he expected tha. the Resolute. which was build to de fend the cup in 1914 against sham rock ", will be selected by the New York Yacht Club as the defending yacht.
 The Shamrock W was built In 1913 and sailed to New York in 1914 tc. race in the fall of that year. Sev- eral American yachts were built to defend the cup, and the trial races in the early summer of 1914 resulted in the selection of the Resolute. . Hereshoff creation. Both the Reso- lute and the Shamrock w were placed in drydock. Early this year Lipton again challenged the New York Yacht Club in behalf of Sham rock ", and the challenge was ac. cepted. Llpton came to the United States and revently put his yacht ia the water and she is being over. hauled preparatory to being put in commission for the big races. e'
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
ALL-AMER|CAN
 FOOTBALL TEAM
 IS ANNOUNCED

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Walter Camp has announced his selection of the members of the All-American football team for 1919. Five of the players come from Colleges having an enrolment of less than 1000 stu dents. Centre College of Danville, Ky, with less than 200 students, is given two places on Camps team.
 The first team is as follows: Ends, Higgins of Pennsylvania State and H. Miller of University of Pennsylvania :: tackles, West of Colgate and Henry of Washington and Jefferson; guards, Alexander of Syracuse and Young strom of Dartmouth; center, Weaver of Centre College; half backs. Casey of Harvard and Harley of Ohio State; fullback, Rogers of West Vir- gina; quarterback, McMillan of Cen tre College.
 Camp gave Grimm of the Univers- ity of Washington a tackle position on his second eleven. Steers, Uni versity of Oregon, quarterback. was one of his selections for halfbacks on the third eleven.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
ALLIES WANT AMERICA TO JOIN
 LEAGUE

Paris, Dec. 13.-The Paris Matln in an article today says that Pre- nfier Lloyd George of England ard Premier Cfemenceau of France have decided that the Allies are willing to accept some of the reservations pro- posed to the treaty by the Foreign Relations Committee of the American Senate, in order to facilitate con- promise on the treaty between ad. verse parties in the Senate. The statement was made that the Allies are anxious to do everything possible in order that America may particl- pate in future conferences relating to world adjustments.
 American Ambassador Davis con- ferred with the two Premiers. It is understood they discussed the pro posals which the Premiers submitted to President Wilson yesterday. in or der to render the treaty acceptable to the United States Senate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
CHARLES COhISKEY
 IS PESSIhlISTIC
 REGARDING BASEBALL

CHICAGO. Dec. 13.--C. COmiskey. president of the White Sox club. whe was busted from the directorship cl the American League at its recent meeting. declared today that unless there was a change in the preet
 dency Of the American l'esEue aaA the chairulanship of the Nattonet Baseball Commission, tho leAguS might not last longer than July .. He said conditions in the matos leagues were awful. se
 Ban Johnson. president of the An: erican League. was responsible fos Comiskey's defeat. Garry Hermann of Cincinnati Is chairman Of tho Ma. tlonal Commission. Because of hss ownership of stock in the Cincinnati club. several attempts have been made to oust Hermann rforn holding the chairmanship. a
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
SOCIALISTS OF F.t ITALY CALL U. s.
 AND BRITAIN NAMES

ROME, Dec. 13.-The Socialist members in the new Chamber of Deputies organized after the recent elections have branded England and America as the most plutocratic ma tions in the world. They declared that a combination existed between the two powers to secure control of centers and strangle the industry of continental Europe.
 In recent speech made by the King he was applauded by all of the membeFs of parliament save the So cialist members. The Premier fol lowed and made a plea for co-opera ton to settle the problems of Italy in, | patriotic manner. to which the Socialist members remained deaf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
OFFICERS DENY THEY
 ORDERED OUT TROOPS

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn., Dec. 13-Sheriff Mcintosh and the county attorney here disclaimed all responsibility today for sending mes. sages which resulted in the ordering of a company of National Guards to his place, in consequence of a strike on the part of a few railroad employ ecs. The town last night was quiet. The officers say the troops are not needed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
SENATOR LODGE IS
 IN FAVOR OF PLAN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Senator Lodge has issued statement ap- proving the plan of the Republican National Committee for outlining a policy. The committee will formu- late a system on which the national convention to meet in Chicago June 8. to nominate Presi- dent and vice-president, may base a platform. The idea advanced is that a longer time is given to the commit tee and better preparation can be made, than would be the case if the matter of a platform was taken up after the convention met.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
U. s. NOW ENGlAND'S CoMPET ITOR

/. LONDON, Dec. 13-With Germany believed to have no chance of becom- ing a serious competitor for transat- lantic passenger service within the next ten years. the United States Is therefore regarded here as Great Britain's greatest competitor on the Atlantic. Eventually, 1t is expected by ship building experts here, that this rivalry will lead to attempts to slip off some hours from the existing records, in the effort to attract pat ronage. If America is determined to build larger vessels than the Levia- than. as it is reported, then 1t is considered certain that Great Britain will accept the challenge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
ABANDON HOPE FOR
 EFFORTS IN FAVOR
 OF THE ANARCHISTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-The attor. neys for Emma Goldman, the anarch- ist, apparently have abandoned hope to block deportation proceedings. They have wired the Department of Labor asking if Goldman and Alex ander Berkman, her companion an. archist, might carry food with them when deported. and that they might be allowed special privileges for the short time they would remain in this country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
WANTS BOARD TO OPERATE
 VESSELS

WASHINGTON, Dec. I3.-Former Director Rossiter of the Federal Shipping Board, recommends that the Board should operate passenger steamship lines between Seattle and Japan. He says everything has been assured for line between New York and South America. He rec ommends also line from Boston to the Scandinavian countries, and an other from San Francisco to Bombay and to Manila.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
NEW PARTY CASTS
 THAT IN THE RING

ST. LOUIS. Dec 13.-A conference of so-called Liberals in session here report that new political party will be organized before July lst. At the conference resolution was adopted opposing compulsory military train ing for army service, except in time of an invasion. A resolution wab de. feated urging the enactment of laws prohibiting the deportation of aliens who hold radical views.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
HOW ROOSEVELT
 WAS KILLED BIZ
 GERMAN AIRMAN

WASHINGTON, Dec 13.-Captain Rickenbacher and Major Heisner, at hearing being held here into avia- tion matters, denied the reports that Quentin Roosevelt was killed after he was deserted by his aviation com panions in war raid in France. Quentin5s comrades claim that he was lost in bank of clouds and be- came confused and joined the Ger man squadron instead of reaching his own lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13

NEW YORK. Dec. 13.-Private Fred Yates testified at the investiga- tion of Captain Deitzer. charged with brutality to prisoners and subordin ates in the war in. France, that the captain forced him to sign confes sion that he had stolen property. Wit ness said the confession was forced at the point of a gun. Arthur Ora ham, another witness, said he had never seen personally any act of cru city on the part of Deitzer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
JOHN GRANT DIES; FOUNDER OF TIMES
 IN VICTORIA, B. C

VICTORIA, B. C., Dec. 13.--John Grant, former Mayor of this city. died last night at the age of 7S years. He helped found the Victoria Times. and has been prominently and closely identified with the growth of this city and with politics in British Columbia and the Yukon district. He joined in the gold rush to Dawson and be- came an active member of the Yukon Council
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
WILL PURCHASE BIG STEAM
 SHIPS

TACOMA, Dec. 13.-President All exander of the Pacific Steamship Company, announced today that his company will buy the steamships Great Northern and Northern Pa cific, which are now Government transports, and use them between Seattle and San Francisco, If the Federal Shipping Board will sell them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
WEATHER IS WARMER

SEATTLE, Dec. 13.-At noon the temperature here began rising with IA above zero and 10 above at Tac- ema. It was nine below at Medford. Southern Oregon. and zero at Great Falls. Mont. Milder weather is pro missed in the latest prediction from the United States Weather Bureau.
 It was reported below at Yakima. The cold has ruined many of the val. ley crops there.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
COLD SHIPPED BY CANADA TO KEEP
 DISCOUNT DOWN
Canadian Currency is Be- ing Discounted 10 Per Cent. in Seattle and
 New York Gets Gold

SEATTLE, Dec. 13.--The Canad ian currency is being discounted here about 10 per cent. The New York Stock Exchange rate on the English Pound Sterling is $3.661s It is believed the drop in sterling has caused the big, Canadian ex- change rate. Special advices re- ceived by financial interests here say that the sterling probably will remain low for some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
REMOVING RESTRICTIONS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Railway Director Hines, given authority as Fuel Administrator in the place of Dr. Garfield, resigned. has been auth orized to remove the light, heat and power restrictions as he may feel the situation warrants under the increas ing production of coal.
 The Railroad Administrator. Direc tor Hines, last evening received unof ficial advices that 70 per cent of the miners had returned to work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
HoLplNc coNvENrIoN

SEATTLE, Dec 13.-The state mine workers are now in convention here to decide whether or not they will return to work next Monday. The coal operators predict the men will resume work Monday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
FIRST LINE TO START SOON


 NEW YORK. eDc. 13.-More than $7 100000 will be expended in altera- tions and special equipment for the seven former German passenger lin ers,, aggregating 67639 tons recently allotted by the United States Ship ping Board for fast passenger and mail service between the United States and South America. This was made known here yesterday by Frank c. Munson. president of the Munson Line which has been select ed by the Shipping Board to operate and manage the ships. Mr., .Munson had just returned from a talk with officials of the board in Washington. All of the. ships will go into ser vice as soon ass they can be- made ready, Mr Munson said The steamer Moccasin will depart December P with about 300 passengers, but the formal opening of the line will be in May, when the liner Huron, of 10,800 tons, will sail For this ship applica- tions for reservation are now pouring
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
VILLA REBELS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE
 TAKEN A BRITISHER

EAGLE PASS. Tex, Dec. 1S.--It Is reported here that the Villa rebels in capturing the town of Ouzquiz took one Englishman and two Am ericans as prisoners. They are K. B. Ransom, representing the Eagle Pass Labor Company. and Fred Hugo, manager of ranch. IL is reported that the Englishman WAS later re. leased.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
UNION RECORDS
 STREET SALES IN
 PORTLAND STOPPED

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 13.-The Chief of Police here has ordered the street sales of the Union Record. printed at Seattle. stopped. His req son is that the publication is im- proper because it breaches Bolshev- ism, and owing to the fact that the editors have been indicted by the grand jury on the charge of vio- lation of the espionage act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
UNDERWooD's PLAN TO SETTLE | TREATY REJECTED BY LODGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-senator Lodge told the Senate that Presi. dent Wilson should present proposals for .. compromise on the ratification Of the treaty. He said the Republi cans wo.ld give them careful. consid- eratfoH. He declared that President Wilson was perfectly immovable" in urging the ratification of the treaty without reservations.
 Senator Underwood urged prompt ratification. He said the unsettled conditions of the worlds business and trade was curtailing American exports.
 Lodge rejected Underwood's pro- posal that committee be named to compose the Senate's differences over the treaty.
 Senator Hitchcock charged that the Republicans refused to compro- misc when the treaty was before the Senate. He said the Democrats were now holding out the "olive branch" by suggesting Q conciliation commit tee,
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
BUCKLEY VISITED :
 BY SERIOUS FIRE

TACOMA, Dec. 13.-The mining town of Buckley was threatened with destruction last night when a fire burned six frame buildings in the heart of the town. The water sys- ten was frozen. Dynamite was used to stop the spread of the flames. The loss. is estimated at $25,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
TURKISH MINISTER SAID TO BE MADE
 KING OF DISTRICT

! CONSTANTINOPLE. Dec. 13.-It is reported here that Enver Pasha, for mer Turkish Minister of War. has been crowned king of the section of AsiasTurkey between Mesopotamia and Persia, taking in the rich dis tricts of the Tigris river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
COLUMBIA FROZEN OVER

PORTLAND. Ore. Dec. 13.-The temperature here this morning regis tered 3 degrees above zero. The Co., Iumbia river is frozen over at Van couver. The Willamette river Is filled with ice. The Columbia river was frozen over the last time four years ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
DROVE AUTO THROUGH
 DRAW AND THREE ARE Y KILLED AS RESULT

TACOMA, Dec. 13.-R. D. Sprague failed to see the bridge gates over Hylebos waterway and drove through the draw. His machine dropped 25 feet into the icy waters of the sound. Mrs. Sprague. Mrs. c. H. Reese and her mother were killed. The ma chine made a sommersault
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
WILLARD CHARGED z
 WITH PROFITEERllC

KANSAS CITY. Dec. ls.-Jssse Willard has been arrested on D federal warrant charged with profit eering under the Lever Act. He !s charged with selling wood st a a. horbitant price to the City of Tops ka. He will be given . heasing tes day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
TRAIN SERVICE TO BE RESUMED NEXT WEEK
LADY ASTOR MAKES LEAGUE APPEAL
TACOMA PLUMBERS
 DEMAND FOUR CENTS
 PER MINUTE FOR WORK

TACOMA, Dec. 13.-Journey- men plumbers here, who were granted a five-day week, will draw four cents per minute for repairing frozen pipes. They have issued a demand for this remuneration in the form of overtime. The unprecedented cold weather and many bursted pipes. makes it necessary to comply with their demands.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
TO REDUCE PAPERS THROUGH BIG POSTAGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Senator Wesley L. Jones of the State of Washington has introduced a meas ure placing on newspapers with over .24 pages postage five times in excess of the present rate. He declared that 24 pages were enough to carry all the news and advertisements of any metropolitan journal
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
PADEREWSKI IS
 READY TO QUIT

GENEVA Dec. 13.-Warsaw ad- vices received here last evening said Premier Paderewski, of Poland, ex- Epected to abandon politics shortly owing to i'll health. He purposes to return to his home in Switzerland, and after regain his health, to take up music again.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
UNITED STATES
 PLANS GREAT
 OCEAN SERVICE
American Passenger Ships Will Be On All Inter- national Ocean
 Lines

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Plans of the Shipping Board for establishment of passenger lines on all the impor. tant ocean routes call for a fleet of about 60 liners, officials said today. Half of them will be German ships, formerly army transports, now under. going repairs, including the Leyia than. About 9 ships will be vessels ordered as transports during the war They average around 5000 dead weight tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1919-12-13
STRIKERS RESPONDING

i INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13.-The of ficers of the united mine workers re ported this morning that the strik CTS are responding generally to the order to return to work. They say the delay in some districts is caused by misunderstanding and the trou ble in getting official communications before the workers.