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The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
How yirgInIa,s WHISKY Law WORKS.

1t may interest some to know just how
a late law enacted by the Virginia legis-
lature regulating the sale of liquor in
bar-rooms operates. What is called
registering apparatus was provided for in
the act, and is described as follows by the
Lynchburg Virginian: q On one side is a
crank, and on another dials like those of
a gas meter. The bar-keeper turns the
crank round at every sale of drink, a
bell strikes, and the dial registers ere.
The object of the device is to determine
the amount of tax to be collected, at the
rate of one cent on every drink. AL
though a heavy fine may be imposed for
neglect to use these machines properly,
or for tampering with them in any way
and there are officers whose duty it is
to detect such ofienses-the belief is that
they will not answer the purpose, because
drinkers will generally connive at viola
tions of the law.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
FIRE WoRKs on july FoURrH

The demand for protection against the
firecracker fiend seems to be louder this
summer than it usually is, but no recent
year has passed without its being heard.
On June 18th, of last year, Mr.. Chitten-
den read in congress letter from the
national board of underwriters showing
that within FIVE years 500, ,OOO, 900 worth
of property had been destroyed BY fire,
and recalling the fact that the great con-
fiagration which had nearly destroyed
Portland, originated in the careless use
of pyrotechnics. After it has been
shown that one hundred dollars worth of
property has been destroyed for every
one dollars worth of firecrackers imported,
it is folly Of the most puerile and
vicious sort to permit the havoc to 20 on
without any attempt to control il
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
South American Industries.

The New York Tribune gives some
interesting figures, showing the business
done recently in exporting machinery to
South America. In January the agri-
cultural implements shipped to the
Argentine republic were valued at 81 ,159,
and miscellaneous machinery at 81 / ,SS9 :;
the United States of Colombia received
general machinery to the amount of
S38,220, and Uruguay agricultural i'm
plements valued at SO, 140. Ia February,
&1j,170 worth of general machinery was
exported to the United States of Colon.
bia, and three locomotives, worth $40, 600,
went to Peru In March, there went to
Brazil SO, ,636 of general machinery, and
micellaneous machinery to the United
States of Colombia to the value Of
S47.195. In April. general agricultural
machinery worth $5,4S4 went to the
Argentine republic, and general ma
chinery valued at 81, ,39S to Venezuela
To the United States of Colombia went
$751; ,O64 of general machinery. In May.
the Argentine republic received general
machinery valued at $5,611. Uruguay
general machinery worth $3,368, and
Venezuela general machinery appraised
at $23, ,250. The valuation given Is the
price at which the shippers invoiced the
machinery.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
DER P4PA's CRAZE.

A little girl, with tangled locks peep !
ing from under a calico hood, clad in a
dress Of chinz that hung all awry, loitered
behind as the great, dusty crowd moved
out of the gates of Mount Adna the
other day, after they had scattered
their flowers and done honor to the dead.
Half dreamily she gazed after them, her
ewes filled with a far-away look of tender
ness. until the last one had disappeared,
and the rattle of the drums had died
away. Then she turned and vaguely
scanned the mounds that rose about her,
clutching still tighter the fast-fading
bunch of dandelions and grave-grass that
her chubby hand held.
An old man passed by, and gently
patted her curly head, as he spoke her
name, but she only shrank back still
further, and when he told passing
stranger that the little ones father was
one who went on the battle field and
never came back, there was only tear
drop in the child's eye to tell that she
heard or knew the story,
When they were gone she moved on
further to a neglected, empty lot, and
kneeling down she packed up mound OF
earth, whispering as she patted it down,
and smoothed it with her chubby hand
"This won't be so awfully big as the
others, l guess, but maybe it'll be big
enougi, so that God will see it, and think
papa is buried here"
Carefully she trimmed the sides with
the stray grasses she plucked, murmur-
ing on:
g And maybe it will grow so that il
will be like the rest in two or four years;
and then, maybe, papa sometime will
come back and"
But she paused as though it suddenly
dawned upon her young mind that he
rested where the southern breeze whis-
pers " unknown" and the tear drops that
sprung to her eyes moistened the little
bunch of dandelions that she planted
among the grasses on the mound she had
reared.
When the sexton passed that way at
night as he went to close the gates, he
found the little one fast asleep, with hel
head pillowed on the mound, and wher
he reused her she started up and looking
dreamily around for moment, and ther
smilingly faltered-
'fYes, I'll go home now, for God say
He will watch papas grave" -
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MARK TWINS HOTEL.

Having lately opened a hashery,
send you these, my rules and regula-
tions:
This house will be considered strictly
Incorporate.
None but the brave deserve the fare.
Persons owing bills for board will be
bored for bills.
Boarders who do not wish to paw in
adva2ce are requested to advance and
pay.
Boarders are expected to wait on the
colored cook-for meals.
Sheets will be nightly changed, once
in six months or more, if necessary.
Boarders are requested to pull off
their boots if they can conveniently do
so.
Single men and their families viii not
be boarded.
Nightmares hired out at reasonable
rates.
Some values will be furnished to :ner-
ing boarders.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
rne Angora Goat in the South.

The Southern Live Stock Journal
says Hitherto the goat has been con-
sidered the most worthless of all our
domesticated animals, but, by the intro
duction of the Angora, promises TO be
elevated in the scale of being to us one oil
the most useful, as well as ornament u.
Let us consider for moment the value
of this goat in the south, aud the cost
of establishing a flock. We have large
tracts of unoccupied lands-afording an
unlimited range, where, without any
feed whatever, goats would subsist the
year round. Their favorite food is such
as is rejected by other domestic animals.
They utilize the growth ef leaves and
noxious weeds by converting it into
the most beautiful fleece. The common
goat as foundation stock can be bought
for merely nominal sum. The only
material cost is that of a pure Angora
buck, costing $50 to 800. The fleece of
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
4 SensonnbLe Hnrninn.

An exchange gives this timely sugges-
tion: Cooling off suddenly when
heated sends many of our farmers youth
to an early tomb. 1t is often matter
of surprise that so many farmers boys
and girls die of consumption. 1t is
thought that abundant exercise in the
open air is directly opposed to that dis
ease. So it is; but Judgment and knowl-
edge of the laws of health are essential to
the preservation of health under any
circumstances. When overheated cool
off slowly; never in strong draft of air.
Gentle tanning, especially if the face is
wet with cold water, viii soon produce a
delightful GOODNESS, which leaves no disa-
greeable results.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
Coal on Repe1tina Rashfts.

Wn. Kiehl gives in Coleman's Rural
World statement of his success in CO.
piously using coal oil on trees for keeping
off rabbits. I" 1t works like charm. No
rabbits have touched the trees Since, as
rabbits have no fancy for dead trees. -
Coal oil, tar and grease kill apple, peach
and pear trees if applied to their trunks
by closing the breathing pores of these
living beings. When tree has no leaves,
its circulation Of air takes place through
the pores in the bark. Fetal chicks in
eggs may be killed by filling all pores in
eggs with grease, oil or paint
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

These territories have, it seems, a
greater number of so uare miles than them
habitants they are supposed to be able to
support. They are estimated above to
be capable of supporting about three
quarters of an individual to square
mile! Great Britain supports $50 to the
square mile, and several kingdoms Of
Europe have a population much denser,
but half the territories of the United
States, embracing about half the area Of
this whole country, with much soil in
comparably fertile, and a climate favor
able to diver vegetation, are "esti-
mated to be able to keep alive an ag-
gregate population about as large as the
present population of Massachusetts,
The Tribune can safely multiply It's
figures by twenty, and even then the
families would live too far apart to reach
each other with tin horn. If our ter
ritOries could support population as
dense as that ofHolland, itwould number
450,00O,O00; multiplying the Tribuue's
figures by 30 would only provide for IS
600, ,000-a population only one fifteenth
as dense. There is good deal of bad
lane" in northern Dakotah, Colorado,
Utah aad western Kansas, leaving out
the mountains; but our territorial
possessions, after making all possible
allowances. are capable of supporting in
comfort and even luxury a population
greater than centuries will be likely to
nrOvide
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
Disease is an Antagonist

That should be attacked the instant he shows
himself. Don't wait. At him before his nails
are grown, and wipe him out. The great
alteralive and invigorant Of the age, Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters, viii speedily infuse
such healthful tone into your organism that it
will be enabled to successfully resist future
attacks. The Bitters prevent and remedy
chilIs and fever and bilious remittents, and
eradicate dyspepsia, constipation, liver COM
plaint. rheumatic ailments, urinary and
uterine difficulties 1t is particularly beue-
fetal when the system has been drained of
its vitality, or is inherently deficient in
strength. The nerves gather from il both
vigor and tranquility. But while it imparts
strength and gives whole -ome stimulus to
the animal economy, it does not duly excite
it like the cheap exhilarants sometimes re-
sorted to under the erroneous impression
that they can invigorate.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

"A negro preacher had elaborated a
new theory of the Exodus, to-wit; that
the Red sea got frozen over, and so
afforded the Israelites a safe passage !;
but, when Pharaoh, with his heavy iron
chariots, attempted it, they broke
through and were drowned. A brother
rose and asked for an explanation of that
point. Use been studyin' geography,
and de geography say dat be very warm
country-where dey have de tropics.
And de tropics too hot for freezin'. De
pint to be 'splained is, bout breaking
through the ice" The preacher
Strengthened up and said: Brudder,
glad you axed dat question. 1t give nae
'casion to 'splain it. You see that was
great while 'go-in the ole times 'fo' deg
had any gography-'fo' dere was aLy
tropics" ."-Springfeld Republican.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

MEMS MINDS Passing throu h il
lage in the evening, you will note one
light streaming out from the kitchen
@indow, another shining forth from attic
and gable end, with still a third beaming
from the parlor story; you viii scarcely
note single home where every window
is lighted. And 50 it is with mems
minds--some in total darkness, others
shining only in certain direction none
being luminous on alI points.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
AFrER an experance Of over twenty:

AFTER an experience Ot over IWenIY-
five years, many leading physicians acknow-
edge That the GrdcfcHber5 NarshdHs Uterine
Cottoiicon is the only known certain remedy
FOR diseases to which women are subject. The
Grdefcn5erg Fegetgjie Pills, the most popular
remedy Of the day for billiousness, headache,
liver complaint and diseases of digestion.
Sold by ali druggists. Send for almanacs.
Graefenberg Co., New York.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

To HoUsEKEEPERs.- attention Of
heads Of families is invited to the superior
quality OF BURNETT's FLAvoRING EXTRACTS.
They are highly concentrated, have all the
freshness and delicacy of the fruits from
which they are prepared, and are less exPen-
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
SANDAL-WOOD

Possesses a much greater power in restoring b 9
healthy state the mUcus membrane of the ureaira
tina either Cubebs or Copaiba. II never produces
sickness Is certain and speedy in its action. 1t is
fast Euperseding every other remedy. Sixty capaes
cures in six or eight days. No other medicine can
do this
Owing 10 its great success, many substitutes have
been advert sed. such Pastes, Mixtures. Pills
Balsams, etc. al of whicn have been abandoned.
DttIld0s. DicL; d, CO.'S Soft Capsules CON
tanning Oil Of Sandalwood, sold at all drug stores.
Ask for circular or send Tor one 70 IS and 81 Woos-
ster street, New York.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
4 Bride and a Corpse within Three
Hours.

We have never had a more painful
duty to fulfil than that which We per
form to-day in chronicling the death of
Mrs Walpole, wife OF cur esteemed
friend and confrere, Mr. James NJ. Wal
POLE. The simple notice which appears
in another part of this paper, announcing
the marriage OF Mr. Walpole to Miss
Monnie NJ Pritchard, of this city, at
half past five o'clock, and the death Of
the bride at half past eight the same
evening, viii tell the sad story. and
awaken the sorrOwiug syn pathy OF many
who are strangers to both. The engage
ment had been announced some months
since. and the wedding day had been
fixed for the l9th of the present month.
Bat q few days ago, the future of these
two seemed bright with the promises of
a happy welded life, and their friends
looked .orward with pleasure TO the
event which was TO celebrate the union
OF two hearts already united In the most
loyal and devoted affection But an
overruling Providence, whose DEGREES
man may not fathom nor question, had
willed otherwise Wednesday night the
deceased VS. attacked by a sudden illness,
and It's fatal course developed so rapidly
that yesterday the attending physicians
pronounced the case beyond the reach Of
human skill. The marriage ceremony
was solenniZed in the death chamber,
while the hue Of life faded from the fair
face of her whose earthly existence had
seemed but few short hours before 50
full of joy and hope, and in barely three
hours atterward death had claimed the
bride at the hands of the griet-stricken
husband.-Nctg Orleans Picdytlae.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
The nt.1orr of cI,iIIrntIon

might be written in the gradual processes Of
Improvement wrought out in articles OF food.
Every progressive step is a public blessing
To no one article is more due than 70
DooIFy's YEAST POWDER This with
proper care insures the most delicious and
digestible bread, biscuits, pastry, etc.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

Loss of appetite, headache, constipa-
ton. disauet, nervousness, etc..is frequently
caused by impaired digestion, and those who
thus suffer are strongly advised to use the
HOME STOMACH BTTTEGs. Prepared by the
Home Bitters Co, st. Louis, Mo
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
UNDERESTIlI4TING 1HE n,Es 7.

"a regular correspondent of the Til
bune " has been fooling that journal to
the top of its bent. He telegraphs from
Washington that gentleman who has
travelled extensively" in the western ter
ritories, estimates the following as the
maximum they are likely to be able to
suDBorf
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

INFORMATION worth thousands to those
out of health. Self-help for weak and nerv-
ous sufferers Facts for those who have been
dosed, drug ed and quacked. The new
Health Journal teaches all. Copies free.
Address, Electric Quarterly, Cincinnati, ..
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

The Florida AgriculturaIist wants adj
ditions to these old saws-many of them
will be found correct aud useful. Send
them on postal cards.
When pigs pick up straws and run
about it Is sign of rain.
When fowls begin to oil their feathers
look out for rain.
Look for rain also when frogs begin to
croak Very loud, smoke hangs near the
ground, objects look near you, and swal-
lows fly low.
Soap a nail to drive into hard wood
Grease n saw and it will 90 in easy.
Sprinkle starch in tight boot to get
it on.
For felon roast a sour orange, or lime,
cut small hole and stick your finger in
as hot as you can bear.
For a cold mix the juice of sour
orange that has been baked with sugar,
and take 4 teaspoonful when the cough
is troublesome.
Soles of old shoes wiz make hinges for
light gates.
For chafe on your horse burn leather
and cover the sore spot with coal, OF
cover with gunpowder and vinegar made
into paste.
Mercurial ointment rubbed on a gun
barrel viii keep it from rusting.
To cure a child of collie rub the back
gently between the shoulders.
Tomato juice or borax, and sugar OF
honey will cure thrush in children. Dir
a rag in the mixture and let them suckit
Sugar mixed with salt, when you have
saltpetre, will give meat line color.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

PoND's EXTRACT. It's sale extends to
every portion of the country. There is only
one = e. nine Ponds Extract for Pains and In
d4muatiOns
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

Nobody is hereafter to be admitted
to Rev. DR.. Halls church in New York
after the sermon has begun.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
ro coRREsPoNpENrs.

All comm nications for this paper should be ac-
com panied the of the author: not necessary
for enbicaton. but evidence Of coed fsiih on the
mart Of the writer Manuscripts should De written
ony on one side of the paper. Be p srtculaT care
fui in regard 10 your dates and to having all slga
lures plainly written
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
TIE
GOOD Old
STANDBY.
MEXICAN MUSTANG LINIMENT.
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

Established 81 Years Always cares. Always
ready. Always handy. Has sneveryet failed Ihirty
millions hare festeE H The whole world approves
tile glorious old Mustang-the Best and Cheapest
Liuiment in existence q cents bottle. The
Mustang Iiniment cures when nothing else will'
soLDBYAL MEDICINE vENDERs.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
NATURES REMEDE
YEGETINEU
TsE GREAT BI0oD PuRTiEs
SHE RESTS WELL.

SOUTH POLANDI ME., OCT. II, 1sTG.
Mr.. II. r. STEVENS:
DeqT Sri have been sick two years with the
Liver complaint, and during that time have taken
great many different medicines, but none Of them
did me any good. was restless nights, and had no
appetite Since taking the NEGErINE rest well and
relish my food. Can recommend the NEGETIST. for
what it Las done for me. Yours respectfully,
MRS ALBERT RICEER.
Witness of the above:
AIR. GEORGE n. VAUGHAN,
Medford Mass.
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29
Tut Pills

Permanently cure chronic constipation and all
the ills that result from want OF proper stools.
They possess tonic Alternative and cathartc proper
ties and will regulate the bowels when all other
medicines fail produce appetite and the body
10 gain. in solid flesh. Sold everywhere Price
25c. Office s. Murray St., New York
The Hickman courier., 1877-06-29

An elegant set Of genuine Gold plate Collar aud
Sleeve Buttons given with each doz Keeps shirts
Keeps shirts delivered FREE reccip II price.
In any Turt n the Iuou-uo express charges nay.
samples for full directions of self measurement
sent free 90 auy address. 10 stamp required.
ulG directly with the manufacturer and got Bottom
Prices. Keep Manufacturing Co. .l05 Mercerst.N.H "
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-06-13

juice in the bottom to prevent burning be-
fore the heat brings out the juice. As soon
as the fruit boils add the sugar and stir gent
ly for few minutes until 1t boils up again,
then can Immediately. 1t is better not to
cook any more fruit than can be put into
one glass fruitjar. Usually few spoonfuls
of the syrup will be left with which TO begin
the next can. Strawberries are considered
difficult to keep, but there need be no
trouble if the fruit is fresh and the can is
closed air tight In glass and kept as directed
in general directions for canning fruit
CREAM CHEEsE.-To every quart of new
milk, add one gill of cream, make it slightly
warm, put in very little rennet, just
enough to turn it; when the curd comes,
lay a cloth on a mold, which may be the
bottom of i seive, but should be the size de
sired for the cheese. then take out the curd
with a skinner. fill up the mold, turn the
cloth over it, and leave it to drain; as the
curd settles keep filling in more, gently
pressing down, till all the whey is OUT turn
it into a drv cloth, and press 1t down with
moderate weight, not exceeding two pounds;
at night turn it into clean cloth; next
morning sprinkle on little fine salt, when
dry enough lay it on bed of strawberry or
ash leaves, cover over with the same, turn it
over twice day, change the leaves occa-
sionally, and in fortnight it will be ready
for eating
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1877-06-13
CASTORIA.

1t is mistake to suppose that Castoria is
not adapted to grown persons as well as chill
dren. They only need to increase the guam
tity. But children have Sc many complaints
for which Castoria is adapted, like Wind Collie,
Group, that it is especially recommended for
them.
Its effects are more certain than castor OIL II
contains no alcohol, and Is as PLEASANT TO
TAKE as Honey. II never gripes. By regulat-
itg the stomach and bowels the Castoria cools
the blood, expels worms and prevents fever
ishness, qulets the nerves and produces health
then of course children can sleep in quiet
and mothers can rest.
Castoria is recommended by all physicians
and nurses who have tried il, and ii Is having
"a rapidly increasing sale. 1t Is prepared with
great care after the recipe of Dr. Samuel
Pitcher, of Massachusetts, at the labratory OF
j. Bose & Co 46 Dey street, New York.
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Administrators Sale of Per
sonal Property.

Notice is hereby given. that on Thursday,
the 2lst day o. June, 1877. the undersigned, ad-
ministrator of the estate of Joseph Bolan-
der, late Of Marion county, state of Indiana,
deceased, will sell Fat public auction the per-
sonal property of said Joseph Bnlander, de-
ceased, consist & of six head of ho'ses three
head of cattle, hogs, wagons, farming utensils,
household and kitchen furniture growing
crops, corn I'm the crib, hay I'm the NOW, to-
gether with various other articles too tedious
to mention.
credit Of II months will be given on all
sums over three dollars same being secured
by note with approved security, payable with
out any relief from valuation or appraisement
laws, without interest.
Sale will take pace at the late residence of
the said Joseph BolaBder, in Lawrence town.
ship. between the hours of O'Clock a. m. and
o'clock ID. m. LEVI BOLANDER,
Administrator.