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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
LESSONS OF SAMOA.

Surely the Samoan imbr0glio,
the Singer king business." az
Wstters0n expresses Il, ought to
be . valuable object lesson to n.
1t shows, % clearly 90 anything In
our history could show, the bad
policy Of meddling in the affairs
Of other nations. We haven't any
doubt that Admiral Kautz is right,
considering the matter from the
standpoint Of the questions at 10.
sue IN the present case. But the
wrong lice 10 the fact that our
government should have gotten
involved 10 such Q miserab mix.
ture. What have We to do with
Samoaf How did We get into On
entangling alliance on the other
side Of the globei That's where
the mistake was made. We have
just thirty citizens In Samoa.
Their property il very small. Why
did our government allow itself to
become embroiled In this manneri
Here We are linked arm and arm
with Great Britain and against
Germany. II the latter should
make war on the former. We would
be involved 10 II, unless We show.
ed Punic faith. Instead Of letting
the European powers fight ont
their battles while We continued
in security, We are in Q position to
be dragged into their endless con.
fllcts. It 10 tho same with the
philippines. By virtue Of our GOV.
ereignty In the far hast We be.
come Q factor In the politics of
that region. Who knows but what
our government 10 even now fig.
uriDg with the rapaoious European
countries for q share Of the col.
lspsing Chinese empire, and when
the greedy dogs 20 to fighting
over the bones. 40 they surely
will. have We any safeguard against
being involved In the msleef We
are now paying war taxes. The
war with Spain entslled an OK.
pense Of two hundred million dol.
lars. The standing army will cost
nearly this much every year. With
the pensions added. We are at IN
expense Of more than any Of the
great powers. Isn't It time to stop
and think f-Knoxyille Sentinel.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
A Jurors Remarkable Error.

An incident occurred at the
court house at McMinnville, Ten.
nessee, the other day, says the
CINCINNATI Enquirer, that is IN.
ique in the criminal annals Of the
state. William Brown had been
on trial for several days, charged
with the murder Of his wife. and
the jury returned q verdict Of muir.
der in the frat degree, which
means hanging In that state. Just
as the judge was about to pro.
nounce sentence, one Of the jury
men stated that he had passed
through the jury under the i'm.
preston that 1t was John, the
brother Of the murdered woman,
who Was ON trial, and not the hus.
band, and that he had viewed the
testimony from M entirely diff.
ferent standpoint than he would
had he thoroughly understood the
case. This development necessi.
tated setting the verdict aside.
which the judge did after some
rather pointed remarks at the SOW.
ereign who had set through i've
days OF an exciting criminal inves.
tiastion and had not been able to
learn who was on trial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
For Rent.

AS Room dwelling, good location and
improvements. Apply to
@. w. HOLcOMRE.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
4''''1mn,Nn OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
- THE SPRING EXPOSITION.

Ito expoiou Of theNew Spring Millinery Fine Dress Goods
and Trimmings Ladies Tailor Made Suits Shirt Waists Ao.
and the showing much all sides We
have praise and compliments from every We feel
that have surpassed previous best eorts Come
and feast your eyes the beautiful things displayed
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28

MISS Christine Bradley, daughter of
Governor Bradley, will unveil the Ken.
lucky monument at Chickamauga Park
May Bird.
The United Charities will meet
next Tuesday, May and. at 8 O'Clock p.
m, at the residence of Mrs. Emma
Stephens. Officers and members are
requested to be present.
The Bardwell Star, one of the best
papers in the State, has changed to an
all home print, adding much to its OPP
pearance. Here's to you, Hugh; may
the Star shine on forever.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28

The Tennessee Legislature has
adjourned.
THR retirement OF Reed from
the speakership 10 causing much
excitement among tho Republican
Congressman with aspirations.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
LADIES
TailOr-Made'
Suits.

This is a new feature with MS
this season, but Il has met with
popular favor ct once. We
show some ID or 20 different
styles oi.All.W Wool Saits rang
Ing in price from IS to $4,000.
These are made 10 the very
latest styles and in the best
possible manner. Jackets lined
with Silk.
Crash Suits from 4i,26 Up.
Pique Suits, -
Duck Sosss, -. Z
Skirts Of every description,
Crash, Duck, PisNs Silk
and Satin. "a
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
Keep Them Out.

Speaking OF the recent trouble at
Lake City, this state, the LeadvilIe
Herald Democrat says:
Because the scum of Europe comes
here to crowd out American labor and
takes the precaution to remain alien Is
no reason why that class should he
treated differently. If these scoundrels
are to have preference because OF
their nationality or citizenship 1t is
time that steps were taken to keep them
out of the state altogether. An Ameri-
can citizen would have to suffer direct
for his defiance of law"
Yes, keep them out of the United
States. They are the most undesirable
emigrant we receive, and are always
causing the government trouble.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

going to Weylerize the poor little inno-
cent baby, and give each woman piece
of it. when the real mother of the baby
said, Stop, Solomon, stay thy hand.
Let the old hag have it II can't have
whole baby, won't have any Then
Solomon told her to take the baby and
go home and wash its face. for he knew
it was hers. He told the other woman
to go chase herself. King Solomon
built Solomon's temple and was the
father of Masons. He had seven hun
dred wives and three hundred lady
friends, and that's why there are SO
many Masons in the world. MY papa
SAYS King solomon was warm member,
and l think he was hot stuff myself.
That is all know about King Solamon. /"
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
Swapping Telephones.

The following story comes from the
Grand Rapids Press, and has to do with
man and a woman who are employed
in different offices in one OF the large
buildings of that city. Each Office has
a telephone, but as it happens one is an
instrument belonging to the Citizens
company, the other a Bell instrument.
One day the man had occasion to use
the Citizens line, and stepped across
the hall to the lady's office. "Have you
u Citizens 'phone?" he asked, and she
replied in the affirmative. well" he
ventured. I'm citizen. May use II ?"
Why. OF course he might use it: but
inwardly she was inclined to envy his
ability to stand up and assert his citi-
zenship in this way, for some of her
womanly rropensities were of the
"newish" sort. An hour later she bal
anced accounts with him. "Have you
n Bell telephone?" she asked, on step
ping into his office. He did not try to
deny it. well. I'm n belle; may use
il ?"
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

We believe that Senator Penrose was
mistaken when he said that the law for
the election of United States senators
should be changed, so that a plurality of
a legislature would elect. A much cas-
ier way to avoid senatorial deadlocks
would be to elect by direct vote of the
people; then Il plurality would elect.
To allow a plurality of legislature to
elect would be very doubtful reform.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
A DOUBT AS TO 6READ.
Ii 1t the STAFF of Life or the Promote r
of Deathf

In 1t the STAFF of Life or the Promoter
OF Deathf
The subject of bread as the cause OF
disease ard death is just now engaging
the attention of European scientists. 1t
is even alleged by some of the writers,
that bread is the most prolific cause of
disease and death to be found in the
ca dialogue of foods If this be true
then the staff of life" is in reality the
'staff of death" If this be true then
the less bread we eat the longer will
we live. But is ittrue?
There is reason in part of the de-
ductions drawn by some of these ca
lamity WRITER'S" said DR.. Hayes, of the
medical staff of the pension office, to
a Star reporter, "but like all fads, this
one about the dangerin the use of bread
in our dietary will have its day and
then give way to some other sensational
idea about the food we eat One writer
on the subject states: Since wheaton
bread contains from IS to 40 per cent.
of starch, and it is acknowledged that
starchy food is unhealthy, therefore the
use of such bread is unhealthy The
reason given for this unhealthfulness
is that starchy food is not digested in
the stomach, but in the intestincs or
second stomach of the body, and therein
lies the difficulty of digestion of wheat
en- bread
"The truth is that the stomach is
only fractional part of the digestive
tract, and the second stomach or in
festival tract is called on to aid the
digestion of nearly all varieties OF foods.
So the argument that starchy food, like
bread, is hard of digestion falls to the
ground. One objector to the use of
bread says bread from wheaton flour
when considered in reference to the
amount of nutritious matter it contains,
may with justice be called the staff of
life, but in regard to the amount of
earthly matter it contains with equal
justice we can say that it is the staff
of DEATH
''There is some sense and reason in
this argument, especially with the aged
or those past middle life. The young in
growing and the adult in the vigor
of life need the earthly matters in
bread, us the carbonates, the phos-
piatSo hHd Vi iiilC anu mus
nesia, the basis Of bone structure, and
with these the use of the staff of life
or it's equivalent is Indispensable.
When the time of life is reached when
these earthly matters in bread are no
longer needed nny excess Of bread ent-
ing will produce ossification Of mus
cles, especially OF the muscular valves
Of the heart-rigidity of joints and ten
dons-i2 short, rheumatism of greater
or less severity is established In fact,
the rheuma tism of those past middle
life comes from excesses in eating
bread and meat, both Of these articles
of diet being rich in earthly matters.
In addition to rheumatism, locomotor
ataxia, paralysis, asthma and diseases
OF the brain may be induced by ex-
cesses in eating bread and meat after
person has reached the climacteric or
past middle life. So with the aged the
use of wheaton bread may become the
'staf Of death .'"-Washington Star.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

: Senate bill No. ia should not be
allowed to be lost in the shuttle. 1t puts
q deadlock OH cattle rustling as no meas
ure has yet attempted to do. 1t imposes
heavy penalty on any person or per
sons, firm, association or corporation
shipping or driving any cattle OF horses
out of this state until same shall have
been duly inspected and until the rail-
road company is furnished with certi-
ficate by duly authorized inspector
showing that the brands or earmarks of
such cattle or horses have been duly in
spected and the ownership established.
1t is an important measure. A similar
bill was passed by South Dakota at its
present session and is in line with the
uniform live stock legislation recon-
mended by the National Live Stock
association. Every cattleman in the
state is interested in it and every pres
sure should be braught to bear on the
members of the assembly to have it en-
acted into law this session.-Daily
Stockman.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

The Young men who failed to get
commissions as second lieutenants
should not allow that to dampen their
military ardor; they can still enlist in
the regular army.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Ihaye been afflicted with rheumatism
for fourteen years and nothing seemed
to give any relief. 1 was able to be
around all the time, but constantly
suffering. 1 had tried everything 1
could hear of and at last was told to try
Chamberiain's Pain Balm. which did,
and was Immediately relieved and in a
short time cured. am happy TO say
it has not since returned.-Josh. Edgar,
Germantown, Cal. For sale by Louis F.
Strehlke & Co.. druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

An Illinois boy was asked to write an
essay on Masonry, and here is what be
wrote: king Solomon was man who
lived so many years in the country that
he was the whole push. He was an
awfully wise man and one day two wom-
en- came to him, each holding to the leg
of baby and nearly pulling it in two,
and each claiming it. And King Solo
mon wasn't feeling right good, and he
said why couldn't the brat have been
twins and stopped this bother?' And
then he called for his machete and was
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Reginald Dawson, who is supposed to
be hunting fortuue in the Klondike, is
being hunted by fortune of 500, 600 to
which he has become heir through the
death Of his father-in-law, in India.
Such is life. We are all hunting and
being hunted for one thing or another
all the time.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

The Texas legislature has passed a
law which provides for the extermina-
tion Of the prairie dogs. 1t was either the
determination of the dogs or the exter-
mination of the range cattle industry in
Western Texas. Colorado will soon be
forced to do likewise.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Time changes and men with it..
When Cecil Rhodes was engaged in an
attempt to upset the Transvaal republic
the Emperor Of Germany said some
hard things Of him; now Rhodes and
the Emperor are hobnobbinE in Berlin.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Having achieved some success in the
exposition business Omaha is going at
it again. The Greater America Ex-
position Of 1899 will open its gates at
Omaha July lst next and continue to
November lst.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

The first number Of the Denver
Democrat is on our exchange" table.
geographically it is very neat. and
from an editorial and news stand point
is all right. SO far as the Denver
Democracy is concerned, it certainly
fills "a long felt want"
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Ex-senator Hill made a speech at a
complimentary dinner to Senator
Depew. It's getting difficult to tell
which is which.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

1t cannot be denied that Cuba is pro-
gressing when Santiago celebrates St.
Patrick's day with horse-races, foot
races and other sports unknown under
Spanish rule.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
Trees! Trees !

Send your orders for trees to J. Il.
Fravert, manager, Rifle, Colo. He will
deliver trees free of charge in April.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
4 SPLENDID CLUBBING OFEEa

THE HERALD has just successfully
concluded negotiations which enables it
to make clubbing propositions having
no equal in the past history of the pub
fishing business. Here's our proposi-
ton:
THE HERALD, regular subscription
The Thrice Week New York
World a metropolitan paper (al-
most, in fact. daily, giving
eight thousand columns a YEAR,,
regular subscription price 100
The Cosmopolitan. an illustrated
magazine, which has now for
three years undisputedly claimed
that it possesses the largest cli-
entele of intelligent, thoughtful
readers reached by any publica-
ton. daily, weekly or monthly, in
the world; regular price LOO
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Unless there has been lot of SANDER
printed, "colored immune" comes very
near to being synonymous with tough
citizenD
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Fitz Lee wisely concluded that
generals commission in hand was worth
more than senatorship in the bush.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

For a short time only THE HERALD
will offer all three publications for
s3.s5. Sample copies can be seen at
this Office.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

1t is an unexplained fact that glow
worms as much more brilliant just be-
fore an approaching storm than at any
other time.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

). O Taylor whistles 0, srea. v.Iu. to the sick.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

8. o. Taylor whi,kies. their quality never vari.,
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

Through the actors benevolent fund
started by Sir Henry Irving, 900 people
were assisted in London during the last
wear,
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25

The chance of two finger-prints being
alike Is not ON in sixty-four billions.
The Meeker herald., 1899-03-25
j. c. DAVIS.
Gen'I Manager.
J. W. HUGUS.
President.
THE PIONEERS

MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED AND WILL RECEIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
TIE new SERVANT
xAs Redhcaaed Girl Is Discoutn geo a,
Trying to Teach Fer Tnl,,.-s.


That rodhsadad girl on Bayucs street
lately undertook to teach the art Of tlc-
mestio service to q Polish nal,.el ,silo
had been placked green in the wilder
cess of Shuriway sireeb. Ihs new PHI
was willing, but ignorant even Of Tia
English language Instruction had &c
be impaired by object lessons. Tho fiI-,t
lesson was ii lighting the gas. TIE
kitchen treas1rs was told by hor new
mistress that she was TO tnrn tho s.L.i
sock and then apply match to the ens
OF tho pipe. She seemed to comprehend.
The next day the rcdheaded gi,l was
attracted by vile smell issuing frMa
tho kitchen. On investigation tic Pr.
ish exile was found standing beside tbe
cold water faucet, patiently hShting
matches and holding them under the
stream Of water, which she had turned
on, only to see them Immediately ex
tinguished, leaving an odor Of cha.re,
wood behind.
In the course OF u yesr or two tho red
headed girl hopes to be abba 10 inDpross
on the kuthen1an mind the fact th..t 81.
general principles arc subject to luocia
cation in practice, and particularly tnA'
all iron pipes Go ncs burst Into naur
when approached by "a match. --Bnisns
..is;--cs,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Her simple Request.

II am going to ask great favor of
you," she said, hesiistingly.
1T is already granted" he answered,
devotedly.
"A very great favor" she repeated,
as if doubtful of the propriety OF stat
ing it. You're sure you won't think
it presumptuous or forward in me?"
Never" he answered. 81 glory in
this evidence of your trust and conf
dence. Only tell me what can do for
you"
WELL" she replied with evident re-
luctance, would you mind getting up
off that rustic bench? Papa painted it
this afternoon, and he will be awfully
provoked if he has to do it over again"
Chicago Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Two Professionals.

Scene: Railway carriage on the Mid
land railway. Enter colonel with
game bag and case of guns. Colonel
Ito passengers, enthusiastically
Beautiful sport; GO birds in two hours,
and only missed two shots!
quiet gentleman sitting in the
corner put down his paper. rushed
across the compartment and grasped
him warmly by the hand: ALLOW me
to congratulate you. sir! | am pro-
fessional myself"
professional sportsman
mo; professional liar. "-Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
she Couldn't Do II.

An eminent professor of psychology
1t Harvard was deeply interested in the
ease of an epileptic woman. Talking
with her husband, he sought out
premonitions and symptoms. And he
asked this question: did you ever no.
lice that your wife ground her teeth at
hight?"
To which the bereaved husband re-
piled: "She never sleptin them."-Dos-
ton Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Idrai w..,,inr Resnr,s

Rr.lle river for hrmlS trout. Pike
lasr- sur black bass, on ne Suuth
Shore rad. Two lnnlrs ride from n,I-
nth. Low roand trip fares. Comfof
table stopping places located at tile
railway stations. Plenty of fish, Pic
;iirc. G,e srcl.ety. easy To reach and
c.leap. Particulars ;st 426 Spasdlnx
Hotel Blk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Escane valve.

'Oh, yes," said the stocky man with
the square jaw. "my married life is
butte a happy one"
'Glad to hear it," said the thin man
with the thin hair. -Got any particular
iystem?"
"Well, yes. Whenever my wife gets
into tantrum go out and find the fell
low who introduced us, and give him an
other licking" Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Circumventfng HIS Mamma.

Freddie" said his mother. severely,
didn't l tell you that you shouldn't
fide your bicycle to-day, because you
were naughty"
This isn't my bicycle" said Fred.
die; ''it's Tommy Jones'. We've ex-
changed just for to-day."-Harper's
Bazaar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Part of the Game.

Mamma-Ethel, what do you mean
by shouting in that disgraceful fashion?
See how quiet Willie is.
Ethel-Of course he's quiet; that's
our game. He's papa coming home
lite and I'm you.-The Rival.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
TheoIogicaI discussion.

my old aunt holds it to be wicked for
a. minister to joke"
81 dunno whether 1t could be called
wicked, but generally it is awful pain
ful."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
A Little Mixed.

Mrs. Grumps-This is queer. Here is
the name of your friend, John j. Jingle,
among the arrivals at Newport. l
thought he was dead.
Mr.. Grumps-No; only married.
N. Y. Weekly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
The Real Thing.

Little Clarence-Papa, what's q
friend in need?
Papa man around the corner who
hollers fire" when fellow can't think
of any good excuse for leaving home
after dinner-Chicago Times-Herad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
One Thing Certain.

$50 you want to marry my daugh-
ter?" said the old gentleman.
"W-w-wen, l w-wouldn't exactly say
that" replied the dilfident young man,
"b-b-but she wants to m-marry me.
Otherwise we n-n-never would have
been engaged. "-Chicago Post.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Not Wanted There.

Bobby, this is the third time
I've caught you stealing jam, and I'm
getting tired of it.
Bobby-Well, why don't you quit
hangin' round the pantry, then?-N. Y.
journal.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
From Different Points Of view.

Inventor-What is your candid opihs
fon of my device?
Friend-1t is practically worthless.
Inventories; suspected as much;
but even worthless opinion is some-
times better than none@Chicago Daily
News.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Progressive, pusE.ing peoc.e

Demand n;i-lo-dare raiiroti llain
service, Two fast irailis leave pui,lth
minneapolis a#d ST. Paul daily via
Wisconsin, Ceutrai Lines for Ni.wau-
kee. t'ii.'ago and eastern aud so'iji,-
err poit>. elegantly equiuped witt
stepping, Diuin&. Cafe ani Pir'oi
Cars. Ask yo9ir neate,t ticket agent
fer fori,ier iHforniai io;,.
JAs. G POND. Gem Pass. Agt.
Milwaukee. WIS.
". II. s;TEPsGNsoS, GenrraI AGeld.
ijuuth, Mipn
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In Chicago.

She (musically inclined) = What is
your opinion of Wagner's works?
He-Never saw them: but | don't
suppose they are in il with Pullman's.-
Chicago Daily Record.
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And Badly Sometimes.

"And it seems to be only the bride
who is given away. What about the
Bridegroom"
"Oh. it's ten to one he gets sold
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
On a Level.

Willy Outertown-Mother, cook says
we will all be equal in Heaven.
Mrs. Outertown-That is so, Willy.
She will be no better there than we will
Puck
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
He Was a Little .shy."

Daddy, l want to marry Charlie
Freshleigh."
"Why doesn't he come to me. What's
the trouble with him? No sense"
mo, daddy; no MISUNDERSTANDING
Plain Dealer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
Connubiar Mail.

All, here's letter from my dear.
She said she would not write me; well,
cannot answer now, so here
I'll send check my love to tell.
--chicago Daily Record.
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10 IN for athletics and physical or.t
TIRE everybody. bat SO III sa,l8;!>iy
wisely aud acknowledgements Gsga@
Ssd
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1899-09-22
NOT n Success.

Brnmble-Yes, always select my
own neckties.
Thorne-You ought to let some one
else try it.-N. Y. Journal