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PLUCKY MISS BEACH.
Her Successful Struggle with IA Robbcr for
the Possession OF "a Pistol.


In Van Buren, street Mrs. Maria NJ. Beach
lives with her daughters. On Wednesday after
noon last she was called 10 Il side door by a wo-
man who first raped. and after the door had
been opened in response, made several ordinary
inquiries. Her presence there subsequently
proved to be part OF plan to rob the house. for
while Mrs Beach was engaged in conversation
a sneak thief had entered the front door and
daughter came down stairs and discovered him.
She fearlessy encountered the intruder and
received blow in the eyes which feled her TO
the floor The rui1lan escaped unrccognzed.
This proved 10 be but the prelude TO "A still
more startling affair yesterday morning. Miss
Beach, VINO sleeps with a sister younger than
herself. was awakened in the middle Of the
night. Listening. she soon became aware that
somebody was crawling on all fours toward the
bed. She made movement to get out Of bed.
As her feet reached the floor. she was caught
by the ankles and thrown down by the intruder
n man who had doubtless come in search OF
plumber. The girls outcry aroused the othor
SISTER who jumped up and escaped from the
room. screaming at the top Of her voice for
help. She ran out doors and cried out hut
could arouse no one until too late TO render aid.
Meanwhile the elder sister was struggling
with her assailant In the room. Her efforts
We're all in the direction Of pistol which she
had under her pillow. hut which fell on the
floor out Of her grasp before she mad time TO
make use OF il. Then a struggle ensued Tor its
possession, the courageous girl finally succeed
ing in cutching it, by a sudden plunge the
would-be thief freed himself and made pre-
cipltlto exit a bullet whlazng in his wake and
penetrating the door, He escaped.
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ANOTHER TTiH DITORCE.
Married In Jersey CIty and then Married aud
In JAN In indianapolis.


Chicf-of-PulIco Travis and Capt. Forbes
arrested {. Alfred Wilton. last night, for bisa-
my, ana lodged him in the county lAil.
Wilton WAS auditor of a railway company at
Mobile. Ala. and had salary of $4,000. While
occupying this position he went t. Jersey City,
Whore he met and married Miss Elizabeth
Wilson. on the 9TH day Of June. 1872. The bride
9nd groom then went South and lived happily
for several years. They ultrrWard rrnoNrG 10
this city. and Mrs. Wilton went 10 California,
after spending a short time here.
lie procured Utah divorce. and formed the
acquaintance Of Mrs Mary }. Hnripence,
former wife of Walter llartpence. Harrison,
ONO. an old Indianapolis printer. .le went 10
~. Louis, according 10 agreement, and met his
wife on the 10th OF November, 1871 and Secured
her signature to an Ngg9cmcnt for him TO get a
divorce. She claims that this was done by Il
trick. On the I'm he returned Ia Indianapolis
and on the day following procured Il license
and married Mrs. llartpence. representing
himself rs "A single man. He then took his SEQ
ond wife TO Cleveland whore he has since mado
his headquarters spending part OF his time,
however in Cincinnati. These facts becoming
known through his first wife, he was induced
to come 10 this city TO see her and arrange u
compromise. lie was met by his first wife AT
Cincinnati train. and walked with her TO
Georgia and prnnsyVanlH streets, whore he
WIS arrested lie was taken tolhll Ills wife
accompanied him to the Iall, and 10 anxious Ia
get him out of the scrupe.
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WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS.
How They View Howe's Attack on the Fraud
In the White House.

Senator Howes speech is n scathing review
Of the pursued by President Hayes In deserving
the Of the South who placed him in the Presidential
chair It the most thorough of Iayess hollow
preensions and we believe ninctynne per cent OF the
Republicans In the West will heartily endorse IT, II
would be impossible for the friends Of Hayes to answer
Senator lowes remarks Tor these reasons J. The Pres
ident has friends senator Iowe's arguments and
logic unanswcrablc 3. Senator Conklng has some
documents in his possession which would inevitably
out in Of reply that Mr. Hayes does not
to have made public documents that it is said throw
some light abouta trade IN Louisiana between lead
ing Democrats aud Ilayess personal friends. whereby
HAYES was to be President and Louisiana to have Dem
ocrauc Governor.
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SIS QUIZ stream Ingram. Charleston 4th.
IS Claribel lBrl Williams savannah March ~ NJ As
pinwall ~
IS Assyria nlr Knox Amcria Feb 20 Genoa March q.
Ieghnrn sth Naples 10Th, Palermo 18TH Valencia 18TH
Gibraltar 2ist
s. wyanOke, Couch. Richmond and Norfolk.
IS Helvcua' 1iri, Andrews, Liverpool March "a, via
Qucc nstown 2sth
SIS Gen whitney, IIallct, Boston
shin Rydaucrr lot Liverpool McWilliams, Calcutta.
Bark Chas Dccring. Carter Havrc.
BARK D0rotrn Gtall MarcscH. Plymouth
Bark Magnus Larabutcr Nor. SOrcnscn, Liverpool
Bark Dictator lNOr. rOmmcsscn, Waterford
Also the usual coastwise vessels.
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less number would have defaulied but for OPP
preston and scandalous negligence OF pre-
tended examiners and protectors.
These companies are children OF State parent
ngc. and supcrintendents and commissioners
should act rs doctors to the sick. and not the
part of assassins out Of two or three weak ones
make one strong One-anything but n receiver.
for he is mere undertaken.
srArpsRNr or rrstSrss rNrtp AMERICAN
INSURANCE cOMrASiLs, NADL FKOH DETAIL scnED-
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The Cutting Through OF Frankfort street.

The Trustees of the BROOKLYN Bridge have
terminated their controversy with II burr the owner
OF the factory On the corner oi Frankfort and Chn streets
by purchasing OF HIM, at price satisfactory "a both
parties much o the property rs 4, needed Tor the new
location O Frankfort street III, puruon ui the premises
living directly Gun street white torn down on the nrs
dag nf May, while the remainder, not being Immediately
required Tor the tluroughare viii he allowed o. cun
unuo Tor another year IA the occupation Vi MI Green
the present tNnanL
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MlRRIED.

FELLOws-ROBERTSON At the residence Of the
Rev Grifiin Gum. March TO- Richard C. Fellows to Pho
he Robe both of this city.
kIrCHEN-SEELi-At Scarsdale April 2. by the Rev
l. Schoonnakcr, John y. Kitchen "a Annie n. Seely
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS n April s. at Marion. n J. ,
by the Rev William Reed Daniel u X Heacock 10 NATL
da, daughter II william Thompson, Esq
WlIITELAW-SHAW.-C April q by the Rev. Howard
T. Widdencr, Henry y WhitclAw TO Miss Lizzie Shaw.
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PATENTS.

The New York Sun saws when Mr. wales was
of the editors OF the Scientific American and
dcvoung his energies and his mechanical know ledge
20 The development OF the inventive genius ol eur people
hc organized an admirable system ur the ontliuns Of
patents We secure patents designs. trade marks.
labels and caveats. aud CIV, cousulta and Printed
srucuon. Address 5. II. WALES son, ~ Nassau II,
No
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BANKING IND FINANCIAL.

1T is wEL1skNOwN FACT
That the highest rate for English German and French
money IL paid ut
BlsCHOFFs BANKING HOUSE,
Chatham and Centre sts. opposite sun Building.
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The above statement embraces only the companies
enumerated in the schedule There other pnnes
bnt they make no oftictnl reports 10 departments
The exhibit shows how lie insurance companies have
Sustained them body during the last five dsas
trO4 wears and pnid their enormous losses amounting
10 $3.50 5l3 ya better result than credited Ia them
SprHETARY
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE

MINIATURE ALwASAc-rHts nAY
sunrises.. 0 b sun sets. ~ Moon sets. IL 90
wArKR-rHfs nay.
Sandy Hook II IL GOV Island. II % Hell Uae... ~
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$usintss llotitrs.


without its hottie OF sOZODONT As mouth wash IL Is
most sanauve; toilet article luxury and is regular
from early youth old would tend to and
maintain beautiful and healthy teeth. II Il also most
economical ns few drops upon the brush Is all that is
needed Tor efficacy and pleasure.
Dycins md t1enninR.-rhe New York Dyeing and
Printing Establishment Staten Island Offices ~ Duane
St. 1872 Broadway $40 9Th av New York; 61 Perrepont
St, Brooklyn Established ~ years.
Spinal and Deformity Instruments. Leg Braces,
Crutchcs. &C. POMEROY TRUSS CO, 7I6 Broadway.
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Amtion 0otnrs.
MORRIS WILKINS. AucrIoYEER

NORRIS WILKINS, AuCTlONEER
HOTEL FURNITURE AND FIXTURES AT AUCTION.
Z II LUDLOW n co will ,sll at auction c0mmcnc.
ins Monday. April II. AZ II o'cl1rs. AT the WELL
KNOWN IEktHAN HOTEL, ~ ~, AMI Al Curt-
lgnt 4 ihe entire furniture amt fixtures io-o hcr with
all bedding linen. china silver plated ware,
Ac. usuallF contained iu hofrl ~ nearly ~
Catalogues can bc had at hotel or Office of Aucuuneers,s
Pine 81
ttTION MOTTO E.-Stovcs hardware. AMI house.
"a Turns ins Goods nigrN, plated ware, I'm" show
day the etl inst - O'clock $50 si aV $50 Il
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A new source of life is intr )du' cd 10y Phlllps's
Cod Liver Oil IN co luuduon with Phoslho
ltgiune. AL druggists Depot, PiaII st-Ad@
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Qi6lSsnNs.

tllolOtn0s.
NItuIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD ICON,
4h fANN N.w YORK. April ?. ISIS AT meeting OF
the Directors OF M, Company held this day dividend
OF TWO ~ DOLLARS PER SHARE was declared pay.
able oujun' 1878 a. stockholders oi thu close
ui business IN the 10Th vproXmo The books
will hc CLOSED On thD 18Th p Mas at o'clock H. NJ and TO
mann eloset until the 18th OF June
X q ROLSTON
secretary.
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ost ano found.
@lattbts ano S,htlrp.

I YNCH's DIAMOND STORE. s25 Broadway
II near 2lst st-Damonds, precious stones, icwelTy.
sIiN erware, &c, at bargains
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1878-12-06
80
Look Out!

A ENTIRE NEW AND FRESH STOCK
"A OF Gents Clothing and Furn shing
Goods in all the styles, aud Of unsurpass
ed quality, at the cheap store of
novS-78 Ii. BUCHANAN
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

HICKMAN, KY, Dec. Sd, 1878.
Council called to order at half past 6
p. m.
PERSONAL---VERY. Tyler, in the chair;
Councilmen Sehm, Baltzer, Troutweine,
Cowgirl, Ramage and Hertweck
Minutes of the last-two meetings read,
approved and signed.
The following accounts were presented
and orders made to draw on the Treasurer
in favor Of the following parties:
John Tally, days work on street at 81
per day. 81 James A. Warner for clean
ing cutters. 81 so Same. cash for clean
street, see. Scott McCutchen. work on
street, 81. Zion AusIin. days work at
81 80 per day, 81 so. Charles Hackett,
a night watch in full to Nov. Sth, $50.
Anderson. colored, hauling, 75c
Motion made. seconded and carried
that the Street Committee he allowed fur
Their time to attend to fixing side walks.
Motion made and seconded that Messrs.
Overton & Young be released from paying
wharfboat license for the months of sep
TENDER and October. 1878 Carried
Motion made aud seconded that all par
ties, i'm The cry, ARE hereby ordered to
clean up their premises in ten days. and
If said work is not done the city Judge
will issue warrant against all parties
failing to comply with this order. Car
ried.
Motion made and carried that the pres
eut Mayor sign council proceedings Of
August 10Th. 18th 10Th and 9th.
Motion made and carried that the fur
Their consideration of boarding houses be
pos pOned until next regular meeting.
On motion council aljo lrned.
j. E. FUQUA, c. c.
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Som ching NeVV-A Rare Op-
p0rtuniIy.

We have lately had brought to our no.
tice a new kitchen uteusil. the real merit
of which entities it to something more
than the passing notice we can give to IL.
We aliude to he PEERLESS FLOUR AND
MEAL SITTER. manufactured by the
Peerless Sitter Company, of cincin nati.
Combination Sitter Weigher, Measure
Mixer, Rice Washer. Flour Scoop. Tomato,
Pumpkin, Fruit, Wine. jelly aud Starch
Strainer. Twelve distinct articles com
bined in one. and is sold at a price within
the reach of every family. To purchase
separate utensils for all of the above pur-
poses would cost more than ten times the
amount asked for The Peerless Sitter.
Housekeepers will appreciate the Peer
less Sitter for the following reasons 1t
does away with the putting of ones
hands in the -four, which in cold weather
is very unpleasant; can he worked 80 cas-
lily and rapidly; will sift i've times as fast
as the common seive, and much faster and
better than any other sitter ever intro
duced Ii is operated with simple and
easy lever motion. and is Acknowledged
by every one to be far preferable 10 the
awkward and unbandy rotary motion in
sifters heretofore sold. II seems To ma
that it would be no trouble for an ener-
geiic lady or gentleman in this vicinity
to sell Peerless Sitter to go into every
-four barrel in this coulty-we know Of
nothing that would pay them ANYTHING
like as well. aud would recommend them
to drop postal card at once 10 the PEER
LESS SITTER COMPANY. GEoRaE Avn
Elm STREETS, CINcINNArI, ONO. for terri
tory aud descriptive circular and terms
mentioning our paper. NV
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NoTICEr

EssRs ROBBINS & MOORE. having
WI moved their Saw Mill 81 miles from
Hickuan. of a mile from Nick Combs
would respectfully inform the public gem
orally. and lumbermen especially, that
they are prepared to furnish the best OF
Poplar aud Oak Lumber at prices TO suit the
ag,e, They p PgrRRG1cegK sWI'ssSS'sh,1g 4 LuM
Der YARD n hand such lumber Sna ".I bs KEEP
ers NAV want of all dimensions. will
Commence saving in six or eight DAVIS.
Thanking the citizens of Hickman and
v;cinitv for past favors, would solicit a
continuance of the same.
Parties wishing anything in their line
can apply to Jas. A: Warner, agt. Hick
man. XIV. or ROBBINS MOORE,
mav3 at the Mill.
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NOUR MILES BELOW HICKMAN.
For further information inquire at
n29-tf THIS OFFICE.
Elder T. ] Shores. of Cairo, says
he has received appeals from the colored
people Of the South for help in fever in
feeted places, but they come in ch shape
he cannot present them TO his people. He
authorizes the Cairo papers to say, that
If the coIored people of Hickman will
form q committee, make their petition for
aid and get the Mayor to sign il, he will
try to do something for them.
The business of Fulton is summed
up as follows by the Fulton Times
Dry goods. - family groceries, 8; drug
stores, g; saddle harness, ?; hotels, 3: mil
linery stores, 2; blacksmith shops, 4; wag-
on and carriage factories, l; grain eleva-
tors, 1; Touring mills, 2; saw mills, /;
tanyards, ]; steam cotton gins. /; livery
stables, 8; bakeries, l; confectioneries, .
barber shops. 2; tobocco houses, 2; hard
ware and stoves, ,; tailor shops, 2; sa-
looms, 2; meat shops, 3; photograph gal
leries, 2; restaurants, 2; grain dealers, A.
boot and shoe shops, l; jewellers and watch
makers, 2; tin shops, 2; furniture, 1; cab
met shops, l; newspaper and job offices,
/; brick yards, 2.
One of our citizens has shown US
a veritable goose bone, the which if read
rightly, reveals the degree of cold to be
experienced this winter. When the goose
bone is clear aud Transparent it doth in
dictate an open and warm winter, and
when opa41e cold and severe. The de-
gree or intensity of cold is indicated by
the degree Of opaqueness. The bone
shown us, has small transparent spot,
which our informant interprets as a mild
opening for the present winter, but thence
on 20 the end it is total y impervious 20
the rays of light. which means that when
intense cold does begin it will: continue
without cessation the entire winter
Learned men may not believe in the goose
bone. bat many old hunters on Reelfoot
lake have no doubt as to the correctness
OF their representations.
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throng of sufferers with coughs and
colds. annually 60 South to enjoy the
ethereal mildness of the land of flowers.
To them would say the necessity of
that expensive trip is obviated by Cous
sens Compound Honey of Tar, which
speedily vanqnishes the coughs and colds
incident to this rigorous cline. For pub
lie speakers it surpasses the Demosthenic
regimen of pebbles and sea shore" clear
ing the throat until the voice rings with
the ii very cadence of bell. Csc Cous-
sens Compound Honey of Tar. Price 50
cents a bottle. For sale by Buck Cow
gill, wholesale and retail druggists. hick-
man. Kentucky. augl6
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100 to 200 yards, wherever be might

100 to 200 yards. wherever be might
appear.
ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE JAIL.
During the picket shooting a posse
of Aliens clan. with axes. attempted
to burst upon the Jail doors and rescue
the prisoner. At this point Tom
Little, of Champion, a brother of
Jerry Little appeared upon the scene
OF the conflict. and made an effort to
quell the riot. but was suddenly shot
through the body, which caused the
Jail breakers to desiSt. Great feeling
was manifested at The fall of Mr.. Tom
Little, and many voices swere heard to
swear vengeance for that shot Little
TO day "Wednesday at noon is lying
At the point of death. and his physi
clans say he will not live till the sun
goes down.
THE THIRD DAY.
The Alen party deserted the Court
House last night, and the Sheriff and
posse took possession thus commanding
the door to the Jail.
No court ha, been held. and the
Circuit Court Judge suddenly disap
peared this morning before seven
| o clock. leaving no orders "a TO the
dispoSition:of rhe prisoner, Little The
County court Judge is dead Effort
are being mnde however in vain TO
-ecure the services of some Magistrate
who will assume the possibility of
ordering Little 20 be returned to Lex
ingtoD or some other Jail for >aie keep
ing The court has lett without max
ing any provision. for the keeping of
county paupers aud idiots. allowing
any Of the thousand. Of claims which
leaves hundreds OF persons in almost
destitute circum~ tanees without the
means of support
BURIAL OF JUDGE BURNETT
A guard was detained TO dig the
grave for The interment of Jud ge
Burnett. and the spot selected was by
the side of his sweetheart, who died
a year ago Ladies' aud citizens who
came to town to day to attend the fun
eraI have beaten a hasfy retreat Lawe
lessness aud disorder are so rife that
the remains Of the late County Judg+
will have no followers save an armed
guard, who will avenge his death.
GIVEN OVER. TO TIE MOB
Everybod is leaving the town, and
the visitors who have been here swear
they will never return agnin. There
is no hope tor a Cancellation of these
troubles while martial law holds su
preme command An appeal will be
made TO the Government to send u
company of State militia 10 enforce the
law and arrest The murdrrers.
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AN ASTONISHING FACT.

A large proportion of the American
people are to-day dying from the effects
of Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The
result Of these diseases upon the masses
of intelligent and valuable people is most
alarming, making life actually burden
instead of pleasant existence of en-
joyment and usefulness as it ought 10 be.
There is no good reason for this. IT you
will only throw aside prejudice and
sxepticism, take the advice OF Druggists
and your friends, and try one bottle of
Greens August Flower. Your speedy
relief is certain, Millions of bottles of
this medicine have been given away to
to try it's virtues, with satisfactory results
in every case. You can buy sample
bottle for 10 cents to try. Three doses
will relieve the worst case, Positively
sold by all Druggists on the Western Con-
tinent Sold by Buck & CowGILL.
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New Gooas. New Gooas.!

AM NOW RECEIVING A FULL AND
l complete line OF new WI " r Z r
q o o D s, embracing all the choice
STYLES in the late fashions. We have sur
passed all previous efforts in styles and
prices. Our stock is now the most at
tractive and cheapest in the market. This
stock of goods has been purchased since
the frosts. and parties may rely. conf
IDENTIFY, on getting absolutely pure. neso
ooods an inducement that no other hou se
can offer in this city Call and examine
the goods and prices aud satisfy your.
selves. II. BUCHANAN.
noyS-f7S
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NOTICE.

TNOR KRAUT AND CABBAGE 20 10
n22 r. NJ. MErHENY s.
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The old patrons of Mrs Carrie Mas
honey's school, aud all who may desire to
patronize her the ensuing session, are re-
quested 10 meet her, for consultation. al
the residence Of Mr. Kyser. East HEX
man, next Monday afternoon. This ex-
cellent teacher has concluded to resume
her school about the first of January.
which fact, her old patrons, scholars, and
many friends will be glad to hear We
learn that she already has assurance Ct
a full school.
T AIDES AND MISSES FELT SKIRTS,
1 4 Children's Wool Hose. Ladies' Col
lars aud Cuffs. Blankets. Shawls. Yarn,
&c, all of which will be sold At bottom
prices, at J.-AMBERG 5 SONS.
FoR SALE The COURIER news
paper establishment is offered for sale al
bargain. For terms apply to q. S. Will
son or Geo. Warren. This will in nowise
interfere with the continued publication
of the paper. The sale is offered because
the owners of the newspaper establish
ment, Mrs. NJ. T. and Mr. G. s. Wilson
have no knowledge of the business, and
desire to utilize the investment Mr..
Warren will sell his new steam job Office,
in connection with 1t, if desired.
OuR County FAIR-The annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Fulton
County Fair, occurred in Hickman, on
Saturday last and was organized by the
election eff W W Webster, chat r man, and
George, Warren, secretary.
The object of the meeting being the
election of a Board of Directors to serve
the ensuing year, and there being no
other general business to consider, the
election was held and resulted as follows.
NJ. D. Johnson, W. l. Alexander, jr,
Chas. Baltzer, A. E. Brevard, Samuel Sal
mon, B. W. Tulle, Robt. Binford, George
Warren, A. L. Shaw, 3. F. Easley, and j..
X. Murphy.
On adjournment of the stockholders
meeting, the Directors elect were conven-
ed. and elected the following officers:
President-W- l. Alexander, jr.
Vice President-George Warren.
Secretary-A. ID Kingman.
Treasurer-John r. McGehee.