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

Hoses crime and denied that he paid
Hose TO murder Crawford.
Strickland was n colorcd preacher, &C
rsof age, and had sympathizcd with
his race in the effort to stop southern
lynchings. lie had said that his race
should be avenged. and that he was
wiling to lend his aid to that end.
Thu city marshal went to the scene IN
a " con Monday morning, and StricS'
LAM body was brought to Palmetto.
Thc corpse was shockingly mutilated.
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KILLED FLEEING ENEMY.
After Being Mortaliy Wounded n Ken
tuckIans shoots His Asssiiant With
thd Latter's Own Revolver.

NIDDLEsBoRo, KY, April sl.-De-
tails of n tragedy which occurred late
Wednesday on Wallen's creek, have
just been received in this city. Green
Howard and John Simpson, neighbors,
became engaged in an alteration,
when Simpson drew a revolver and
MORALLY wounded Howard.
Throwing down his pistol, Simpson
started on run for home. When he
was some distance away Howard Sc
cured simpsons pistol and fred at
him. Simpson instantly fell dead.
Howard is member OF the Howard
family. OF Howard-Turner feud fame.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
DRIVEN FROM HOME.
whitecappcrs whipped -Four Women
Burned Their. Home and Ordered
Them to Leave the Locality.

MTDDLEsBoEo, KY, April s2.-White
caps took Lucinda Davis and three
daughters Wednesday night from their
home in Powell's valley, and after Sc
verely beating them, burned their
house. The woman and daughter,
were given "a hours to leave the com.
ty. There were ten whitecappers-
When they came to the Davis homo
two men fired on them from mtush,
without results The Are was return.
ed, and going later to the spot, there
was evidence that some one had been
shot. The party, however had fed.
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Investigating AT Paducah.

PADUCAU. Ky, April 2l.--Mr. G. w.
Smock. of Louisville, representing the
state board of health, arrived here TO
investigate the smallpox situation and
met the local board of health. We'd
nesday morning four new cases and
eight suspicious ones were discovered
among the colored people. Thus far
the cases have all been mild and all
were Negroes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
Kentucky Artists.

LEXINGTON, KY. April 20.-A signal
honor has been conferred upon one OF
Lexington's daughters, Miss Laura
Bruce, daughter of the late Col. w. w.
Bruce, is in receipt of letter inform
ing her that the management of the
Champs Elysee salon, Paris, France,
has accepted two of her paintings.
Both are water colors, one portrait
and the other is a study of a little girl
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
Foremost Racing Man Dead.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. April 24.-The fore
most racing man in America and the
man who has dooe more for the sport
than any one else. such was Col. M.
Lewis Clark, who committed sui
eide in Memphis. Tenn. FRI
day night He was the author
of nearly all the racing rules
now in vogue. the founder of the first
American Turf congress. the first man
to prepare a uniform scale of weights
and the Inauguration of stakes and
races that arc now followed every
where.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28

CARLISLE, KY, April al VIM. Alex
ander. Of near Hooktown, this county
was attacked by a mad dog aud severe.
ly bitten The brute sprang at his
throat, but Alexander flung him to the
ground. and holding him with one
hand. cut his throat with n pocket
knife Alexander applied a maidstone,
which adhered for two hours. The
dog had also bitten several dogs and
other animsls. which have since been
killed
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
whisky Trusts Big Contract.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 2O.-A local
newspaper says the whisky trust has
secured a large contract from the gov
ernment for spirits to be used in the
manufacture of smokeless gunpowder.
The first consignment of spirits was
sent east short time ago and amount
ed to between 800, 900 and 100000 gall
Ions The greater part of the output
of the company's plants will be USED
10y the government for sone une Il
come,
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Gen. AguinaIdo at talumplt

MANIA, April 24.-Gen. Hale at 4
o'clock Monday afternoon had crossed
the Bagbag and had reached position
a quarter OF mile from Calumpit,
thus commanding the ford. Prisoners
captured by Gen. Hale's troops say
Aguinaldo, Gen. Luna and the Filipino
staff are at Calumpit with great force
of Filipino troops
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
She Missed Her Heart.

BowLsO GREEN, KY. Apri! 30. Mira
Belle Coleman, widow. aged 45 years,
Tuesday morning fired a pistol at he,
heart. but the bullet passed entirely
through her body just below the heart.
Her physicians think she will die.
Her mind has been unbalanced for
two months
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Process TO Age Whisky.

LOUISVILLE, n.y., April 2S.-WorlS
has been begun on a plant which is ex-
pec,cd to mature and age whisky
within - hours. 1t will be built at
rhrtecnth and Maple streets. Mr..
Paddeu. Canadian, is the promoter,
and IT is said the whisky combination
has offered $500, 900 for the patent.
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The Grand .IurY Acts.

MT. STERLING, KY. April 2l.-Thirty.
one of the 40 insurance companies rep
resented in this city were Wednesday
indicted by the grand jury. This comes
as great surprise, as it has been the
general impression :hat 70 action
would be taken against the companies
in this county. The agents here will
leave the matter entirely with the COM
panies and can not state at present
what action will be taken.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28

PADUCAH KY, April 23. Dave Bass,
aged "a. fell dead at Cakes, near here,
at noon Friday. II developed he had
been drinking heavily with strangers
and had just returned home. An in
quest showed indications of poison,
but whether taken with suicidal intent
is unknown Bass was unmarried and
came here from Murfreesboro, Tenn.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
EQUALIZATION Chances.

FRANKFORT, Ky, April 23.-The state
board of equalization Friday passed on
the following counties: Clarke. no
change; Jcssaminc, raised one per
cent. on lands, town lots no
change; Casey, no change; johnson,
raised two per cent. on lands and ten
per cent. on town lots.
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Business House. Burned.

CLAY CITY, KY, April %. At an
early hour Friday morning fire broke
out in the main business portion Of
the town and destroyed II business
houses, one hotel, one livery stable
and numerous residences. The loss is
only partially covered by insurance.
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col. Clark. Remains Taken to Louisville.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. April 2A.-The re-
mains of Col. NJ. Lewis Clark, the wide
ly known turfman who committed sui
eide in his room at Gas:on's hotel,
were taken TO Louisville Sunday night
on the Louisville e. Nashville railroad
by sorrowing friends. The party will
arrive at their destination at an early
hour Monday morning. and it is I'M
derstood that public funeral will oo-
cur in that city shortly before noon.
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Plot Agaln.t HI. Wife.

BARBouRsvuLE, KY, April 23.--R.
Jorday was Friday sentenced To ten
years in the penitentiary for conspir-
scy to crillinally assault. Jordan in.
dpced a friend to enter his wife's room
at night in order that Jordan could get
divorce. The room being dark, Mrs.
Jordan was unable TO distinguish Ior.
dams friend from her husband
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A BraIeman,. Torr,b,, Fate.

PMEvLLE, Ky. April -, --scn'' Pc
try, brakeman. on the Louisvii.e e
Nashville railroad, was run over by a
freight tram and killed here. lie was
switching cars and his foot caught in
frog which held him fast until sew
eral ears had passed over his body.
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A Call for Volunteers

WAsnISsroS, April @5.- Secretary of
War Alger spent an hour with the
president discussing the fighting of
sunday in the Philippines and the pos
sibility of having to call for $4,000 adj
ditional volunteers, The secretary de-
clined to discuss the question or state
what conclusion had been reached.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
Pig Mill Sold,

COLUMBIA. Ky. April 2O.-Columbia
parties have bought out the Column bia
Milling Co, the largest Touring and
saw-mill in this part of the state
Capt. w. w. Broadshaw, V. NJ. Staples
and q. w. Robinson will form the new
company. The property is worth
about 500, 900.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-04-28
investigating rooiroom Cases.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. April a3.-Thc
grand jury is still continuing its in
designations of the alleged operations
of poorooms in Louisville recently.
1t has been examining a great number
of witnesses, among them Mayor Chas.
p Weaver
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Hobarrs Condition Encoura ging.

WASHINGTON. April - Vice Presi-
dent Hobart sat up for several hours
Monday and his condition continues
encouraging. 1t is confidently hoped
that in week he will be able TO take
short carriage rides about the city.
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Boston ~ oman Dead In Icxiprton.

LEXINGTON, n.y., April aO--Mrs. Sar.
all j. Forsythe, aged 70 years. died
here Tuesday night. She came from
Boston several months ago to be with
her son, Walter q. Forsythe, who hal
been arranging Lexington's new pub
lie library. Her body will be shipped
to Boston
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Mastering OutInts

FRANKFORT, Ky, April ss.-The 81
Kentucky volunteer infantry will bc
mustered out OF service Vt Savannah,
Ca. on May Is. Gov. bradley having
received telegram to that effect from
Adit Gcn. Corbip Friday.
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After Albert Sewp.i.

ATLANTA. Ca, April rs, 4 mob Is
Bunting the country for Albert Sewell,
Nho has been making himself obnox-
'ous by remarks concerning the whites
There is not much prospect of his cap
Pure, however, as he has been out OF
Town two days.
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henton Cou..y's Assessment.

FRANKFORT ny, April - - The state
board of equalization Thursday set
Kentou county's ssment for hearing
April IS Mason rouuty's assessment
was acted upon THURSDAY, lands being
.aised 10 per cen. Lots are unchanged.
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VIII Fay Cash.

LEXINGTON. Ky, April 2O.--Messrs
Dudley. shelby 4 Co.. operators of the
coal mines along the line of the Lex
ingtou & Eastern railroad, announced
Tuesday that on the list of May they
will pay their miners semi-monthly in
"a >h
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Counterfeit Rey.uu. stamps.

DuBUQuE. Ia, April 2a--Collector
Patterson Monday seized large guam
tity of cigars bearing counterfeit rev.
enue stamps. Deputies are raiding the
entire district and many thousands1e|
cigars have been seized.
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LOUISVILLE, NY, April -, The re-
publican state convention will be held
in Lexington July l.. This was de-
cidcd upon at meeting OF the stats
central committee in this CT y.
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More Cigars Are seized.

r lGLEsToS, S, c., April 25. Deputy
Ne collector seized les, 900 cigars
featured by W. NJ. Jacobs, Ninth
kylvania district, in response &c
rom Washington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
THE BL. .ADE OF BATTLE
1t Was Suspended by a Hair
Over IIoiIo.
MILLER REFUSED TIME
ILOILO SWARMING WITH DES-
PERATE INSURGENTS.
PREPARING TO RESIST THE AMERICANS
ailer Mace Ready to Land Troops and Sent
Pack for Instructions. Washington
Looks for no po3tiIitieS but
hurries off Troops.

Manila, Jan. 2-The following dis
patch, dated Friday afternoon, December
80, Mt Iloilo, Island of Panay, has just
been received here by boat, cable com
munication with 1Ioilo not having been
resumed:
The situation at Iloilo is grave. Fif-
teen hundred natives, fully armed, are at
Melo, suburb. Seventeen thousand
more it is reported, are awaiting orders
to embark at several places on the
Island of Negros, fifteen hours sail from
Iloilo.
All the women have withdrawn and
many families have taken refuge with
the Americans.
The rebels, after a consultation, in
sist upon inaction until Aguinaldo shall
have been heard from. General Miller,
when this demand was first made, de-
clined to concede them time and insisted
upon an answer being given him by
noon to-day. At the same time he gave
assurances that lives and property would
be protected.
The foreign residents then petitioned
General Miller to grant the extension
desired by the rebels, as fight would
cause inevitable loss. This also General
Miller refused.
At the designated time native com
missioners again boarded the United
States transport Newport and asked de
lay, saying that they We're unable to
control the army which commanded the
city and the surrounding country. Gen
eral Miller refused and prepared to land
forces, sending ain emissary back to
Manila for instructions.
The rebels are Strengthening their posi-
ton and are preparing to resist The
streets of Iloilo are full of armed sol
diers, who are constantly entering III
every direction.
There is great excitement, which is
increased by the appearance of the gun
boat lei Cano, flying the Spanish flag.
The public buildings, churches and boats
along the river are filled with rebels.
The Newport's boats as the dispatch
vessel which carries this message is
leaving, are being lowered, with four
machine guns mounted in their bows.
Lighters are alongside the United States
transport Arizona. The United States
transport Pennsylvania lies three miles
to the south, with steam up.
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NEW YEARS AT WHITE HOUSE
Great Throng of Callers at the Recep-
tion There.

Washington, Jan. 2-The President
and Mrs. Mckinley received the seasons
greetings to-day from the great throng Of
callers, representing every branch of
public life. who attended the White
House reception. il was the first time
since the present Administration began
that circumstances permitted the obser-
vance of this custom, and this. as well
as the happy ana propitious circum-
stances under which the year begins,
added TO the interest and enjoyment sur
rounding the event. 1t was the ideal
mid-winter day, the air crisp and brac-
ing, and the ground covered with snow.
The Executive Mansion was elaborately
decorated for the event. n wealth of cut
flowers, palms, potted plants and ferns
Transforming the apartments into bow
ers of shrubbery and bloom. In the re-
.ceiving line with the President and Mrs
Mckinley were the members of the
Cabinet and the Cabinet ladies, while
back OF the line stood many ladies from
the army, navy. Congressional and iu-
dicial circles. Among the most notable
figures in the line of callers were the
foreign Ambassadors and Ministers in
their rich diplomatic uniforms. Officers
Of the army and navy also were in full
uniform, giving a brilliancy and dash
to the ocacsion. The army group which
attracted most attention was one made
up of Majors General Miles, Shafter
and Lawton, and Brigadier General
Corlsin, who, after greeting the Presi-
Dental party were invited to join the re-
ceiving party. The reception lasted
something over two hours, and was in
every way a successful and happy ush-
ering of the new year.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MILLER.
General Lawton VIII Accompany Re
endorsements to Philippines.

General Lawton VIII Accompany Re-
endorsements to Philippines.
Washington, ID. c., JAN 2-Nothing
more has been heard at the War De
partment from General Otis at Manila
since his cablegram of yesterday was
received The situation is irritating in
the fact that according to the experience
Of the last few days it is not to be ex-
pected that anything more can be heard
from Iloilo for a day or two at least,
except in the very improbable event thai
the American force has been repulsed
in their efforts to make a landing and
has been obliged to return straight 10
Manila. 1t is surmsed from the reports
that General Miller is proceeding with
more tact and with less roughness in
his dealings with the insurgents than
appeared from a first inspection of the
reports. His purpose apparently was to
avoid such a formal recognition of the
insurgents as might tend to embarrass
the United States Government hereafter,
but at the same time not to deal harshly
with them if they can be brought to
see the rectitude of his intentions
Therefore the officials are of the opinion
that there will be no actual hostilities
between the forces arrayed against Gen
eral Otis and his own, but that at the
worst the former will retire from the
city without accepting or rejecting the
American oyertures until they have
heard from Aguinald0. General Otis has
taken steps to acquaint General Miller
with the very latest instructions of the
President, and special messenger is
now on his way from Manila to lloilo.
Although the officials profess this
strong belief that no serious trouble
will occur they have taken the precau-
ton to expedite the dispatch of military
reinforcements to General Otis COM
manding in the Philippines. Orders
have been issued for the Twentieth regi-
ment of infantry at Fort Leavenworth
to time its departure so as to be IN
San Francisco by the seventh instant, in
order to embark on the military trans
port being fitted out to sail for Mania
on that date if possible. The two other
infantry regiments which are under or
ders to proceed to the Philippines by the
Pacific route--the Third and Twenty
Second-will follow as soon as means
of water transportation can be secured
Three other regiments will proceed by
the Suez. These are the Fourth, Twelfth
and Seventeenth infantry regiments
They will make the trip OH the new
transports Mobile and Mohawk, and un-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
A MINERS STRIKE COMING.

pittsburg, Pa, Jan. "A general
strike in the btuminous coal region is
looked for on April 1st, at the close of
the term of the interstate agreement
between the miners and operators. This
strike can be averted only 5g the min
ers and operators of the competitive
field reaching an amicable agreement At
the convention to be held in this city
next week. A reported interview with
Operator Thomas Young, manager of
the Hanna Coal interests IS as follows:
1T is the intention of the operators to
reduce the mining scale Of wages. The
operators cannot afford 20 maintain the
present rate. The minors want Il higher
rate, and the operators claim a reduction
must be made. You can readily sec the
miners and operators are far apart.
There seems to he little chance of get
Iting together The operators dc not
see how they can maintain The present
scale. Coal is now being sold below cost.
The miners in this district. comprising
four States, are well paid IL they could
work full time. Theg nave done pretty
well during the past year. In fact they
have made more money than the opera
tors.
1.-THE operators in this district pay so
much more for mining than the opera
tors in the West Virginia district. that
they are not able to compete with them.
We lose business right along for the
reason that we cannot meet the compe-
tition. One result Of the strike viii be
an advance in the p.;ce of coal. do
not anticipate coal famine for the
reason that coal cal be obtained fcmI
twenty different fields. The inevitable
result of the strike will be that the
operators will win. The operators dol
not look for tronhle hefore AnriI 1st"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
FORECAST FOR JANUARY.
Stormy Weather on the Atlantic-Fre-
quent Gales.

Washington, ID. c., Jan. 2-The naval
photographic office. in the pilot chart of
the North Atlantic ocean, makes the
following forecast for January:
stormy weather along the Trans-At-
lantic routes with frequent westerly and
northwesterly gales. Frequent gales
north of the Both parallel, extending
southwark to the Both parallel west of
the 50th meridian; occasional gales as
far south as lititude % n. Northers in
the Gulf of Mexico. Occasional fog
along and to the northward of the Trans
Atlantic routes, longitude II, 20 w, as
shown. Ice probable as far south as
Cape Race toward the end of the
month";
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
BATTLE BETWEEN ICE MEN.
Precipitated BY Refusal Of Day Force
to Go Ont With Night Force.

Ashland, Neb.. Jan. 2.-Seyeral men
were seriously injured at the Armour
& Co. ice plant at Memphis today in a
clash between strikers and men on duty.
Eighty members of the night force
struck yesterday for increased wages,
and when the day force refused to join
resulted. An unknown striker from
the strike vicious hand to hand fight
Lincoln was struck ON the head and is
reported dying tonight. The attacking
party was defeated, and several of the
men have been arrested.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
THE BIsHoPR1C OF BOISE.
Reverend James Funsten Declines the
Honor Offered Him.

Norfolk. Va, January 2.-Rev. James
Bowen Funsten, rector of Trinity Pro-
testant Episcopal church, Portsmouth
who was elected Bishop of Boise by the
Triennial Council at Washington city
two months ago, has declined the honor
and will remain with his present parish
toner's. This action is agreeable news to
the people of Portsmouth without re-
gard to church lines. Mr.. Funsten is
very popular.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03

less present plans miscarry they will en-
bark at New York on the 18th instant.
Major General Lawton, the hero OF
FL Caney, who has been ordered to take
command of the military forces in the
Philippines under the direction of Major
General Otis as Military Governor OF
the archipelago, will accompany the ex-
pedition from New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
LABOR RIOTS IN HUNGARY.

Buda Pest Jan. 2.-Serious strike riots
have taken place at Macy Komlos,
County of Torontal, Hungary. The
mob overpowered and disarmed the POI
lce who narrowly escaped with their
lives.
The rioters then attempted to burn the
residence of the local magistrate. Fi-
nally the police were re-enforced and
the rioters suppressed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
TRYING no STEAL IT.
The West Virginia Republicans Trying
to Steal the Legislature.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. "A Charles
ton, w. Va, special to the Times-Star,
says:
The Supreme court has refused to
grant the writ of mandamus asked for
by Dent. Democrat. TO compel the is
suance OF certificate to him, as Repre-
sentative from Taylor county. If he is
denied seat in the House of Dele
gates, there will be Il tie in that body"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03
MARRIAGE AT ABERDEEN.

Aberdeen, n. c., Jan. 2.-(Special.)--
At the residence of the brides father,
Mr. Hugh A. Keith today married Miss
Emma Adlena Goodwin, all of Aberdeen,
N. G. The happy couple left at once
to spend some days on bridal trip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-03

Mr.. ]. r. Hancock, of Elizabeth City.
reached the city last night, and is now
ut the Marlborough.