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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28
For the HrckrAx CorRrrn.


HICKMAN, KY, July 18th, 1870.
To Messrs Maxon & Smith, State Agents
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company,
Louisville, KY.
GENTLEMEN Allow me TO acknowledge
the receipt of Five Thousand Dol
lars. this day paid me by Judge Samuel
Landrnm, District Agent at Hickman, for
Western Kentucky, in full of Policy, No.
ST. 979 on the life of my late husband Sam
uel r. Irvine. Decd d. My husband was in
dnced by Judge Landrum on the 22d day of
January 1869, TO take ont a policy in the
Mutual Benefit for the sum of Five Thou
sand Dollars for my benefit paying therefor
in Cash Sixty Eight dollars s. 75cts and exc
cutting his order on his dividends Of the
Company for Sixty Eight dollars & 75cts.
This policy terminated by the death of my
husband in o few months after he had made
his second payment. For the prompt pay,
ment of which allow me to return my sim
cere thanks both to yourselves and the Com
pany, as we'll as to Judge Landrum, for the
facilities furnished by him in making up
the necessary papers TO prove loss free OF
any charge, trouble, or expense tome.
Respectfully,
Lucy E. IRVINE.
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"You have lost your baby, hear, said
one gentleman to another, lately Yes
poor little thingl 1t was only five months
old. We did all we could for it. We
had four doctors, 6listered its head and
feet, put mustard policies all over it
gave it nine calomel powders. leeched its
temples, had it bled and gaveit all kinds
Of medicines. and yet after weeks i'll
Mas II died !"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Hon. q F Smith, present Superin
tendent Of Public Instruction, addresses
the following card to the Frankfort Yeo
man II learn that statements are be
ing made that do not intend to submit
to the action of the Democratic Conven
ton in May as candidate for Superin-
tendent Of Public destruction Such
statements are gratuitously false aud un
founded, aud could have their origin
only in interested motives"
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COUGH no MORE.

WARMERS CouGH BALsAM is healing, soft
ening and expeetoratine. The exsraordi-
nary power it possesses in Immediately re-
lieving, and eventually curihg, the most
obstinate cases OF Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat. Bronc hits Influenza, Catarrh,
Hoarseness, Asthma and Consumption is
almost incredible. So prompt Is The relief,
and certain its effects in all the above cases
or any affection of the throat and lungs that
thousands or pftystcfase sre da1soS, S<ss=srss,
ing IL, ami one and all say that il is the
most healing and expectorating medicine
known One dose always affordsrelief, and
IN most cases one bottle effects cnre- Sold
by druggists in large bottles. Price One
Dollar. 1t is your own fault II you will
cough and suffer. The Balsam will cure
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

A GENTLEMAN just from Florida
states that the orange crop upon the trees
about JscksonvilIs. and for some dis
tarcs above on the St. Johns river. were
totally destroyed in the recent cold
weather. The fruit was frozen solid
The trees. he thought, were not killed,
though much injured. All the other
tropical fruits we're also lost, aud large
part Of the sugar cane This l. d severe
blow 70 Florida, aud serious deprivation
.osoussidess who were looking for album
cant supplies of fruit this winter from
that reeisn.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

THE Board of Trustees of Versailles
have refused TO grant license 20 a negro to
sell whisky by the drink. The Wood
ford Weekly says: I'VE did not learn
the reason for refusing the license, but
we have heard it intimated that the ne
gro will make tender Of the license fee
and continue his business, on the ground
that the Trustees have no power to dis
criminats between whites and blacks,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

A NAN in state of nudity who VAS
found climbing a lamp post il New York
made this explanation: 81 am in love
was to have been married to night, and
just before the hour appointed saw my
own, my lovely Jane. walking along the
telegraph wires on Seventh avenue.
tried to follow her, but big black devil
would push me down the pole faster than
/ could climb it "
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~ WARMERS. EHTAo II
RTIE FEM. EDYa a

'WARsEE's PLEs RRHEDY has never failed.
fnot even in one easel to cure the very worst
cases OF Blind Itching and Bleeding Pilee.
Those who are afflicted should immediately
call 7on their druggist and get WARsER's
Pile RSxEDY. Il is expressly for Piles and
ia not Recommended 20 cure any other dis-
ease. 1t has cured many cases of over thirty
years standing. Price One Dollor. For eale
by druegists everywhere - PEDESTAL - &
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TERMS o SUBSCRIPTION.


By MAIL-oDe Month, so cents; One Year
50 90.
By cARRKR Per Week, 20 cents; Per
Year, SO 90.
WEEKLY.
Single Copies, One Year, s. co. And
particulars attention is called to the follow
ing LIBERAL TERMS FoR CLIFFS Ten Copies,
One Year, each, 81 IS, Twenty Copies One
Year, each, 81 so; Fifty Copies, One Year,
each, 81 40; One Hundred Copies, One Year,
each 81 25.
One extra copy to each club of ten. at
81 IS each.
Subscriptions PAYABLE in advance, and no
paper continued after ex piration of time
for which paid for.
Specimen copies sent on application,
Remittances must be by draft post-ofice
order, express or registered letier.
All communications addressed to Louis
rills Commercial Company, Louisville, KY.
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HExRr WARD BrEcHER said in HI

HESRr WARD BEEcHER said in his
prayer meeting discourse. last Friday
night at is my experience in visiting
the dying thatmany care little for death
fear il little; they let go easily; others
hold on TO life with tenacity " hen
persons usder the power Of. transform
Ing faith learn to look over life and es
tinste It's business and pleasure at their
true value; when they have learned that
they are oct to be compared to the things
that are in reserve, they End that there
is such thing ss rational willingness
TO ieavs life. That state Of mind differs
from an impatience of life"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

AN 0pOssum has, for several weeks
past, been enjoying fhes hospitality Of
Dr. Adams He has his habitation
about the houses wherever he can find
room to sleep. The rats, which held
possession before his lordship Cor opossum
ship came, have taken their departure
Cynthtdna Democrat
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

AN ore digger at Hillman's Furnace
Trieg county, named o Brien, was fatally
stabbed by Que Curry, a few days since
o Brien had boarded with Curry. and
complained of poverty of the fare, Cur
ry being in liqnor, few days afterward,
met O'Brlen with the above result. The
murderer escaped.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Mr.. Arlington leading carriage manu-
facturer of Bowling Green, being arrest
ed for selling his wares made out Of the
State, without having complied with the
various license laws TO protect home
manufactures, left the State TO avoid pay
ing the fne-S100 for each offeose.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28
HelmbOlds Fluid Extract Buchu
and Improved Rose Wash.

win radically exterminstc from the systsn
diseases arising from habits Of dissipation.
At little expense. little or no change in III.
no Inconvenience or -exposurt; complete
supercening those Unpleasant and danger
Gus remedies. eopaivs aud mercury in all
these diseases.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

THERE are bills before Congress pro
siding for the admission oftWo new States
Colorado and Utah A. strong effort
will be made by their friends to have
both these bills acted upon during the
present session The chances of admit
ting Colorado are considered better now
than ever before.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

SoME of the Maine papers admit that,
notwithstanding the Prohibitory law. in
toxicating liquor is sold there without
restraint The only effect visible is that
the equality Of the srticle- is worse than
that found where there are no prohibitory
laws. - 49, 60. -. AA..zsl
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

TREASURER Spinner has in the Treasu
ry vaults bottle Of otto roses, presented
by the King Of Sima, valued at $500, At
the rate officers have been going, the
King Of Sima otto get a pretty good
paying Office. f4
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28
DYSPEPSIA

wAhsER's DYsPEpsIA Tosrc is prepared
expressly for Dyspeptics and those suffering
with habitual Costiveness 1t is slightly
acknowledgements and splendid appetizer, Il
strengthens the stomach and restores the
digestive organs to their healthy state
Weak. nervous and dyspeptic persons should
use WARMERS DYSPEPSIA TosIc For sale
by druggists. Price One Dollar. -.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Tar ways ofsociety are curious. Two
ladies who reside near each other on a
New York avenue have exchanged calls
and Invitations for six years, and yet
have never met personally. AgaiS '.iAet
is stranger than fiction"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

THERE 10 residencein Hardin county
that contains members of the same family
for four generations. The oldest Is the
great grandfather. whose age is 109. and
the youngest is an infant age two weeks
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28
The eonponent parts are BrrHu. LOGO
LEAF, cUBEB5, JUNIPER BKRRrHS.

hopr OF PREFAR Arros - Brchu, IA vaoue.
Juniper Berries. ~ distilistion, 70 form a
me gin Cubebs extracted BIZ displaee-
ment with spirits obtained from Jrnip.r
Berries; very little sugar Is used, and q
small proportion OF apirit. It 10 more pala-
table than any now in use.
Buchu. as appeared by Druggists. is Of a
dark color. IL 10 plant tha, emits its fra
GRANGE; the action Of flame destreys thls
li's active principie). leaving q darS and
luts aons aseossiea Nine 2 the eoisr %
predominates the smallest qusntit7t$ tyNs
other tngredienfsare added; TO prevent fer
mentation; upon inspection IL will be sornd
not 10 be Tincture, as made in PharnAes-
poea. nor is il syrup--and therefore can
be used in cases where fever or innamstiun
exist In this, you have the knowledge OF
the ingredients and the mode o. prepare
ton
Hoping that you win favor IL With trial
and thst upon Inspection Il will NEE. with
your appreciation,
With . feeling o. eonadenee.
- am. very respectfully,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Two husbands aud two wives 6lopcd
from New Haven. Connecticut, each hus
baud taking another mans wife aud each
wife taking another womans's husband
The two women left together. saying the,
were going to Cleveland, aud the next
day the two meu left, saying they we're
going TO Indianapolis. All four met in
Gew Tosk and illustrated ths fitness of
things BY all leaving together for Chi
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28
Prom the Largest Manufacturing Cheats.
, iH sAs Grid u.
Norrr.sr. 1st4.

~ am acquainted ~ith n. I. HrIxsoto:
he occupied the Drug Store Opposite my res
idenee. and was successful In conducting
the business where others had not keea
equally 20 before him. I have -been favsr--
ably impressed with his character and en-
terprise" WILLIAM ETGHTNfAN
Firm Of Powers d Wsightnan, Manufsetur.
ing Chemist
Ninth and Brown streets, PkiisdsIphia
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

The planters of Florida are making
very few contracts with freedmen for the
present year, and il is thought that a
great many viii be thrown out of EN-
ployment, owing to the contemplated de
crease 10 the area of land to be eultiva-
ted.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

All communications containing lists OF
subscribers, accompanied by the money
which must be by draft, P. o. Money order,
Registered Letter or Expressl will Tor the
present, be directed 70
CLINTON AIcCLARTY, Treas. pro TEN.
BANK OF AMERICA, Louisville, Ky
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GREAr TREEs FROM LITTLE AcoRNs
Grow Bolivar was druggist.
hlohamet Ali was a barber. g -
Virgil was the son OF a potter.
Milton was the son of scayenger.
Horace was the son of shopkeeper.
Demosthenes was the SON of cutler
Robert Burns was ploughman in
Ayrshire.
Shakespeare was the SOP Of woolsta-
pier.
Cardinal Woolsey was the son of
pork butcher.
Oliver Cromwell was the son Of Lon
don brewer Fa1t9f sEsH3 gG
Whits6eid Wassthe son Of an inkeep
er at Gloucester. ~ EaA3
Columbus was the son Of weaver,
and = weaver himself. % sAsshuuH
John Jacob Astor once sold apples on
the streets of New York
"Honor and fame from no condition rise;
Act we'll your part, there all the honor les
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

In affections peculiar to females, "a unequal
by any other preparation, ma in ehlorosis or
retentieni PAinfulness, or suppression Of
customary excavations, ulceratsd or sehirrus
Of the uterus, and all complaints incident
TO the sex, or The decline or change Of life
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

In all diseased Of these organs, whether sr-
letting In male or female, from Whatever
cause originating, and no matter Of how ,
long standing. II Is pleasant In taste ana.
odor .immedinte' in action and rnorlI
sfrenEthcninr than any Of the preparation
Of Bark and Iron.
Those suffering and broken down or al
cate constitutions, prcs--ss he rezsds-
once.
The readers must be aware that. howe~
slieht may be the sttaek OF the above ain
easea Il is certain to effect the bodily health@
and mental powers
All the shove disesses require the aid o.
Dinretic. HELMBOLDS EXTRACT BUCHU
is The great Diuretic
Sold by Druggist everywhere. PRror-
81 rs per bottle, or bottles for Sc so De-
iivered TO any address. Describe synrtons
in all COMMUNICATIONS.
Address
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II H II
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During 1871 the next Presidential campaign
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ASS live and able newspaper, as rep
resentative Of progressive ideas and nation
al feeling, as decided but courteous he
publican Journal, as readable family pa
per, that never contains anything to onend
vile Commercial is one of the best daily
papers published in this country.
1t contains a large amount of original
matter.
1t gives the very latest telegraphic and
other news from oil parts of the world.
1t contains a great deal of interesting
reading, such as stories, poetry, anecdotes,
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practical information, gleanings from ag-
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latest European papers and magazines.
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ter in relation TO the national resources
the developments and the local advantages
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: II u
The constitution once affected with organ
ie weakness. requires the sid o. medicine
20 strengthen and invigorate the system.
which HELMBOLDS EXTRACT .BUCHU'
invariably does. II no treatment is sub
mitied to, consumption or inssnIty ensass
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CLINTON ST, HICKMAN, KY.


the following Companies, which have
net assets as follows:
lima Of Hartford, 1928. 436 O8.
Picnic of Hartford. S1.e74 .SSS 81
Hartford Of Horgosd,s2 .54+ 200 II
Underoriter'so ". J.. $1,000 400 90.
Home Of Nero York s451636 90
Home Of Ne,g Haren, s1,7S6, 365 40
Mutual Benefit Life Of
Nc,c Ark. Neic Jersey, sl9.345. 500 81
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

BvrLER'sF Dutch Gap Is. to be cleaned
out. 1t is to be made $50 feet wide and
of sufficient depth for the navigation Of
vessels of any tonnage that can pass be
tween it and Richmond. A contract. II
Is stated, has been made for the work.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Total. $50. 100. 909 OIL
Detailed statements of the condition
of each company certified by the State
Auditor. on file in the office of the Clerk
of the County Court. in this city.
RE- Erry description Of risks incurred
on most Favorable terms. -ca
Losses Promptly Adjusted and Paid
at this Agency.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

Old Rochester Nursery.
X F. WHITAKER, agent for Samuel
r Meulsen. Old Rochester Nursery, has
es sablished an agency at hickman, Ny.
Every variety of Fruit Trees, and ornamen-
tails for yards and gsrdene, can be ordered
through bin-
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-01-28

hieaie JOHN C. STEELE.
-fr JOHN c. GARDNER.
hlfaEa1fu
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The New York herald., 1871-11-13


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psssa ss sraas: q: sss ss aSa
THE ;SvsS.a ;ssy1ss' sTSHI SSSa1ss S$ 4.;.,s GIRL
true fpI!sciuRz.
EVERYDAY LIFE.
THE orrnlssEb5 sssEn5HAo' Mo'uK,ss e,Rr.
the IsSost IsSSooStsT' "a VICTIM.
AN ExAMrL.h4; ExAMrL.Eh H;og ALI.
,"t sn hnown s local ,o scenery.
PHENOMENON
entitled ready as soon as possible the entirely now drama
OR sFHsG.IISs 4ts sHM sg'ak TnT psRTssi sl,sssivr
new ny oss s sn,s1 sssns, ss%hc Mr. Lewis with entirely
Due notice will be gwen of It's production
~ Fourth Of the
- sor,,,., rumphaniy successful engagement or
Mr. sorHERN
LORD DUNDREARy,
HOUSES CROWDED To ovERFLowiNG'
Pronounced by the and the public one of he
two three really great representations American
nUNDRrARy MATINEE SATURDAY ATa
Performance commences at O'Clock precisely Carriages
''"' : '''' FREE LIST SUSPENDED.
WoGEHvis livery ( isGSrso EsGsrso AND SATURDAY MATINEE
nAsf..R ss'fs Pc rsRs's ss'i Esss wosEhLE Z.
GREAT MT m q 'ns nGsne SEASON.
THE THE SsS Sof RI %$SfFSs54St:: $iFssFIsE::
BSy BSy BETESTIyE BETESTHyE.
FRIDAY. Noyemhcr assr u r. ra5ewe e%a pensh, e
MAr1sKk hAsITh rEarosMASoss rsMih H:,s.kTs kTsp.m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday,
mhsMSfsSGo. Hss Sfiae q
10 which The j. Hall Troure will appear preceded BY the
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ADJUSTMENTS.

MON SQUARE THEATRE,
y ~ o,eo corner VI Fourteenth street and Broadway
sTUPENDoUs N,jvEIir; x;;T x;ri;fRxcTioNo
mrscst company brought together and tho most
ment IN America. -
- PALS OF LAUOHTER AND DELIGHT
sitLL mohh NEW STARS AND NEW SENSATIONS.
sMiuINoR SAsT.LofTL rHs KING or THE Ait
SnMES 8 MofFAT AND WM II. BARTHOLOMEW.
the iaVorte fanommists OF whose tame sands
without n rival.
h,LLlN HOWARD AND CHARLEY STURGES,
league Come lans. unr,vsled their spccia ties.
AnI "nXnnnfnLhA ~ af IA, rkisMArIC 70 kTAlN oF GOLD
,ohnD silver WATERS. GRAND BALLfr
,vsviinn vhsuvGhEn DouShERrY, RATT.ER, pE ANahLIs,
,M.aMboLD, GrokHE II. CO.'S, JAMES w. SANFORD,
m.D roSIEh 10 their Ethiopian speciates. Acts and
THE RAYNOR BROTHERS,
to1ether with the Regular company.
constant chansc OF program e evening.
advance. - ~
Matinee every Wednesday and Saturday.
The New York herald., 1871-11-13

eth AvENCE THEATRE.
y aole Lessee and Manager. AUGuSrIN DAILY
wensyiouh street, near Broadway. Curtain rises ~ ~
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A SINGLE YOUNG NAN WISHES A SITUATION: IS
~ \ good coachmsn ani gardener; afraid OF work.
ANY gcntem. wishin. sach may idress 7. C., box
LA Herald Office.
The New York herald., 1871-11-13

A YOUNG MAN tSINGLEi WISHES 4 SITUATION As
~ coacnman ami gardcncr understands his bus ness
VIII be tonn obens good Address
CoACHMAN, box l3J Herald olcc.
The New York herald., 1871-11-13

A YOUNG MAN WANTS A SITUATION AS COACH
n man FIVE years good city reference; capable honest
AMI wlns not AFRAID of work. Address NJ. -, box 10
The New York herald., 1871-11-13

A MUSICAL CARD STRICTLY PRIVATE LESSONS;
n Piano, organ, Violin, Guitar Sting NJ, Harmony, day
and EVENING" esab shed 1851. q. Clinton place Eighth
sreet) Circulars mated. J.JAY WATSON, Director.
THE LARGE IRON BUILDING, TIE NEW YORK
Assembly Rooms, 2G24 second avenue. corner First
street Large Concert and BAH x, oms
W. DIENER. Proprjotor,
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CoAcaMgS Axo aAypsyex..

A SITUATION WANTED BY A THORo GIlLY GOOD
~ groom cause Of leaving. family loing Europe:
oolecon to the country best reference. Address ~ ~
The New York herald., 1871-11-13

GENTLEMAN ADo T SENDING his HORSES
~ tn the couhtrv wishes to secure a slatlon ter his
soaehman Gail on addrcss present employer, H. W. 25
East 18th ST
Centre Hall reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1868-1871, 1871-02-03

About midnight, says q New Yorl
1 paper. the occupants of the farmhouse
Of Mrs, Geraldine Hoyt, Stratsburg
Dutchess County, were awakened by th,
noise Of a burglar attempting 10 get in
Hurridly dressing themselves, they made
ready 10 attack the intruder, but before
they were prepared he fed Fearing
another attempt OF the robber, arrange
ments were m de 10 give him a fitting
reception.
About l o'clock at night the moving
Of a window in the lawer and rear part OF
the house attracted the attention OF d
young man named Rogers, Of Hyde Park,
then visiting the family, and who was
watching for the expected burglar.
Going down stairs hnrriedly but quietly,
he cautiously approached the window,
Just in time 10 see man enter the room.
Rogers was noticed by the latter, who
quickly drew a revolver aud fired at him,
the ball just missed the intended mark
and entering the ceiling. Seeing that
Rogers was not hit, the burglar drew a
KNIFE aud made quick stab at his adver-
sary, cutting him in the hand Rogers
aiah utNM ~ hhlANf hAh bhc hMo EtnPpAO,tt .
"a severe tussel ensuing. both going heels
over head out of the window. In the
melee Rogers struck the burglar with his
knife, who, uttering a cry Of pain, let go
his hold aud. breaking loose, fed, the
knife still sticking in him.
The neighbors were aroused and pursuit
given, but they failed 10 catch the thief
The knife was found in IA piece Of wood
in the vicinity covered with blood. and
spots OF blood were observed leading
from the house 10 the woods there all
further traces was lost. II is thought
that he WAS mortally wounded Such a
persistent and desperate attempt 20 rob
private dwelling has not been heard Of
before in the vicinity for a number Of
wears