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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
The state Ticlxe,

From the Owousboro Messeler.l
The ticket named by IL lemo.
cratic State Convention | b lrong
one, not only from n geo krshical
standpoint, but from the carac.
ter OF men chosen to re,esent
the Democracy in NMMber.
Every section OF the STAT rep.
resented, from Mills Poll 0 the
mouth of Sandy" as Seuhr 10.
Blackburn Is wont to saw From
the mountain country corkehose
sturdy Democrats, JudpS w.
Hager, for treasurer. AIN }reck
Hill Tor Secretary OF stat, both
well qualified for the positlus for
which they havesbeen nokaaled
and extremely popular their
section, il not so well krbm in
the remainder Of the Sta1 Tha
Purchase furnishes two aA uble
candidates In the persons blGus.
q. Coulter, for auditor. and larry
V. McChesney, for superint.dent
OF public instruction bothkung,
active and competent mek each
with the experience neceAy to
fully equip him for the dfse to
which he aspires. The Bi6,rass
furnishes in Judge Robt. j lIeck
inridge a man ripe in expkr,nce
at the law, OF sturdy integrj, aud
uDfiinching Democracy, WI will
bring competency, brilliau h and
honesty into the discharged the
duties Of the attorney gAmrs
Office. Though residing infIEnis.
vile. Hon. |. b. Nall, the nsunee
for commissioners of agriA llre.
is quite as much at homel the
great Green river section. badng
been reared in Ohio counik lie
is well versed in the scieue and
practice Of agriculture and ksrell
fitted for the position.
The nominee for lieutena6i gov.
ernor comes from that bordffand
between the Bluegrass al u the
Pennyrile. Mr.. Beckham hpre.
sents the vlgor Of the youl L De.
mocracy Of the State. and Zones
from long line OF men VIII have
been distinguished in the shruce
OF the State. Az presiding tfcer
of the lower house of th asst
general assembly he won ZEN.
yiable record for ability, IA ess
and courtesy, and his proI 3uon
is we'll merlted.
OF the head Of the tickel tile
need be added in this articl but
he is a leader whom all will de.
lighted 10 follow to the uSiory
that awaits the Democrat OF
Kentucky in November. III i'm.
press 10 stamped on the plat brm,
and the other members of thS lick.
ct are In thorough aeco -
him on the policies there -
There is life and vigor inithTick.
ct and definite declarations 10 the
platform. The Kentuck, Dsmoc.
RAGS Is stripped for bate.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
Annual Meeting, Southern wholesale
GrOcers' Association.

Asheville, N. c., July Gth-Sth, 1899.
Mobile 81 Ohio coupon agents, Mobile
to Columbus KY, inclusive, and Colum.
bus, Miss, will sell tickets 10 Asheyille,
N. o., and return, for the above occa-
sion, at rate of ONE FARE FOR THE
ROUND TRIP. Tickets to be sold Ju-
ly 4th, 9th and 9th, limited for return
passage to July 18th, 1899,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
Bryan May Come.

IL is probable that the Hon. W
j. Bryan will he invited to Ken.
tucky this fsll TO make a series OF
speeches In behalf Of the Demo.
cratic State ticket. Mr.. Bryan
has slsay- shown a great interest
in the welfare Of the party In this
State, aud it is thought that he
will consent to come.
The invitation will he extended
him through the new State cen.
trail committee.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
Too Numerous To Mention.

The Russian ambassador al
Washington is acquainted with
the Philippines and believes the
population much larger than the
Spaniards ever estimated it--at
least IL OOO. 900, instead Of 5000
600. American opinion just al
present leans 10 the view that We
bought more people than we bar.
gained for
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

REPUBLICAN officials at Frank.
fort say the rumors of an extra
legislative session to repeal the
election law 10 without founda'
ton. and Gov. Bradley says no pc
titions relative to the law have
been fled.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

Gov. BRADLEY was imposed
upon by some unknown faKir,
when he issued orders Saturday
afternoon, holding several com.
panies of the State Guard In read.
mess for quick transportation to
Manchester, in Clay county The
orders were issued after the Gov.
ernor had received In Cincinnati a
telephone message purporting to
be from o reliable State official,
who said serious trouble was
threatened and that q large detail
or soldiers WAS necessary to pre-.
vent blOodshed. The trick was
discovered Sunday and the orders
at once revoked.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
CUSTOM TRADE.

IIoon * Evcrsoi, having bought the
Hickman Roller Mills announce 10 th.
farmers that they specially solicit their
trade. aud will do everything to merit
their patronage. Give rs a chance To
prove tins HON n EvERsoL.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

The cabinet at Washington has
decided that Gen. Otis shall have
10000 soldiers, they to be 10 the
Philippines by the end of the
rainy season Recruits will be en-.
listed at the seventy stations for
three years. service in the army.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

Gov. BRADLEY Saturday par.
doned two dying c0nvicts that
they might pass their few rem ain
ing days at home.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

SOMEBODY has been peddli ng
teachers examination questions
In Madison county.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

A STATE CONVENTION of the
prohibition party will be held 10
Louisville August l and 2.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

The st. Louis Republic says
that the Kentucky Democratic
Convention gave Q mighty poor
imitation of a peace conference,
but II showed the Republicans q
specimen Of the kind Of fighting
they will 10 up against this fall,
when they will be treated to the
worst licking that ever was ad.
ministered to them 10 the State of
fast horses, good whisky and pref.
~ women.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

WOMEN stand O chance of be.
coming aldermen and councillors
of London. The amendment to
the London government bill that
mo person shall be disqualified
by sex or marriage" from holding
these positions was adopted on
the second reading In the House
of Commons by . vote Of 1876 to
19I. Women are now eligible TO
the school committee and to the
vestry boards.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
Railroad Time Table.

N, O. Il st. l.. X. X.
LEAVES: ARRIVES:
Train No So at $50 y. m. Train No. 80, 7;l5 a.
Train Nc. 3, at 2:O5 y. m. Train No. Z, 200 ? m.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07

Special attention TO the selling Of Real Estate Of kinds
ana represents full line OF the best and reliable Fire Dsu
Companies
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE CO. that has already
paid out largely 100000 Life Insurance Hickman vcn
w. and Ia Issuing the cheapest and
insurance Company doing business 10 this country He socs
your patronage Call and see him.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1899-07-07
One rare For The Round Trip Il
Denver, colorado Springs, Pueblo,
and Other Places In Colorado,
Via Mobile aud ohio
kailroa1

The Mobile d Ohio Railroad offers
rate OF one fare for the round trip (plus
s2.OO membership fcel to the above
points, June 25th toJuly 18th inclusive.
final return limit October 3lst 1888
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
BOUGHT a RAILWAY.
New Charter Grnnted-A Pretty
Kettle of Fish.

RALEIGH. n. c.. April A.-(special)-
The state to-day chartered the Transyl-
vania Railway Company; capital, sS25. 900.
II has bought the Hendersonvlle and
Brevard railway twcnty-one miles long.
ana will extend It ten miles further 10
hastaloe. Pittsburg and Newcastle Pa)
people are the owners
The Fusion Board Of Agriculture met
here secretly to-day TO take steps TO pre-
vent the Democratic members elected by
the late Legislature from taking charge.
The FusiOnists were not notified by mail,
but personally by two Fusionsts. They
propose forcibly 70 prevent the Demo-
Gratis from coming in June 18th. and to
this end have put new locks on the doors
and iron bars at the windows There are
legally only nine Fusion members, as the
terms of five expired. but these latter are
here. All the Fusionists are counting on
the Supreme Courts deciding tomorrow
IN favor OF j.. NJ. Patrick GusionisO. as
the legal president OF the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad. and base their
case upon this railway case. Democrats
are exceedingly angry az this attempt by
FusiOnists TO retain office. II is said the
FusiOnists expect to elect a commissioner
Of agriculture and secretaries tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
RAIEIGU'S BUDGET.
Return Of Governors Guard-The
Sma1i-pOx-I'olifica

RALEIGH. y. c.. April 24-(Special)-
Three thousand persons met the Cover
nor's Guard Company X, First North
Carolina Regiment yesterday on its re-
turn from Cuba. There was a procession
i'm which were, the cadet battalion from
the Agricultural and Mechanical College.
the city officers and aldermen and Citi-
zcnS Committee, the Confederate Ncte-
rams and Grand Army post and ex-mem-
bcrs Of the Governors Guard. AT the
capital Chief-Marshal William G. StrO-
mach made some remarks and introduced
Governor Russell. who gave the soldiers
"a hearty welcome Rev. Dr. Thomas T..
Skinner asked Gods blessing upon them.
This afternoon there was another parade
and barbecue and Brunswick stew at
pullcn Park. All the returned soldiers
are pictures Of good health.
Last evening two cases or smallpox
was discovered on New Berne avenue,
and nine other persons were found to be
i'm the same house. The place was guard
cd last night. and one OF the suspects,
negro man. attempted to escape, but was
caught and narrowly escaped being shot.
To-day the persons sick were taken 10 the
peSt-hOuse and the nine suspects 10 the
detention camp The persons SICK had
been hidden for a week. having been SICK
that long To-day another case was found
i'm the southeastern part Of the city. The
negroes 10y their criminal folly are spread
ing the disease among their people Not
a white person has 1t. The cook of Sec
retarY-of-State Thompson is in the pest
house and his nurse in the detention
camp.
Several railway officials are here. among
them r. NJ. Emerson. Of the Atlantic
Coast Line. He says that while the
strawberry crop i'm Eastern North caro-
lima is fully three weeks late, yet he be-
lieves it will be fully as large as that last
year.
Locke Craig. Of Ashevile. one of the
most influential Democrats i'm Western
North Carolina. Is here. lie said TO your
to-day. In response 10 an
inquiry as TO the prospects Of the adOp-
tiOn of the franchise amendment to the
ct will be carried The
sentiment for il is very strong in the
West-stronger than the Democratic
party. All Democrats are for it and d
good many Republicans are not against
H."
Mr.. Craig says that in Asheville this
year the Republicans are not at all like
~ 10 nominate any ticket against the
Democrats. Yet year ago the latter
were not able TO elect all their ticket.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
COMPLETELY ENUMERATED.
The Hampton Bribery Charge Falls
Through.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. April 2L-(Spe-
ciaL)-Nr. Charles G. Hamilton, who was
arrested Sunday afternoon In Hampton
on the charge Of receiving a bride whilo
acting as juror in the case OF Colonel
G.. II. Austin. charged with criminal as
sault. walked out OF the Police Court to-
day a thoroughly INDICATED man. The
case was called az Q o'clock before Act
ing-MayOr W \. Picker and the hear
ing lasted three hours. In rendering his
decision, Or. Picker took occasion 30
make IL known that Mr.. Hamilton had
been completely cXOncratcd OF the Sc
riOus charge. II was developed AT tho
hearing that Mr.. Hamilton had received
SIS from Mr. W T. Davis. proprietor OF
Barnes Hotel. which was owing him IL
was also brought out that Mr.. Hamilton
entered a poker game with several OF tho
jurors Tuesday night and i'm order 20 stay
IN sent 10 Mr.. Davis for the money.
Sheriff Curtis delivered the note and car
ried the money. II was clearly shown
that Mr.. Hamilton had no intention OF
doing anything wrong. Commonwealth
Attorney Collier prosecuted and Colonel
T. G. Causcy and Messrs r. r. Montague
and $ Gordon Cumming defended the
accused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25

Camp Accepts Invitation of Sons to
Herr Cant. HazcIvOod's Paper.

Pickett Camp of Confederate Veterans
held its regular meeting last night. with
large attendance.
The camp received an invitation from
the Sons of Veterans TO attend their
meeting next Monday night, when Cap
tain NJ. w. lakewood will read his piece
on slavery" and the camp VIII attend.
Captain Peter A. Morton, of Phil kear-
ney Post. No. 10. of this city. presented
to the camp a set of resolutions from
Philadelphia Post. No 81. known as the
Lambs, i'm "A pleasant manner. The reso-
buttons were very handsome.
The following delegates were elected 10
attend the reunion OF the United Con-
federate Veterans at Charleston. 5. c.:
DeIegates-C. Il. I>oehr, II. l.. Malry, A
q Wren. G. NJ. Helms. X. ~ Northen,
ID NJ. Burgess. and l.. S. Burford. Alter
nates-C. ]. Johnson A. j. Vaughan, J..
NJ Gin. j. Il. Phillips. \. Jennings, :.
r.. Gates. J. ID. Redwood, and W. ID.
Holmes.
A handsome plano was presented to the
camD by one of its warmest friends, ana
was gratefully received by the camp ana
n vote OF thanks rendered. After that the
camp adjourned
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
The Passion Play Last Night.

\ large audience was present az the
Auditorium last evening 10 witness tho
Passion Play pictures. Since the pictures
were shown here last September they
have been exhibited in all OF the princi-
pal, cities OF the North and West. and
always 10 crowded houses. The same mn-
steal features. which were so much adj
mired by the people OF Richmond du-
ring the presentation last September. arc
retained GOunOd's Ave Maria" was
beautifully rendered by Miss Rlanche
Yewen and Mr. Coward thrilled his
hearers bv his magnificent rendition OF
Holy Night" and THE Palms" Mir.
Shelly's lecture Is the same artistic per-
Torrance II was when last heard. The
pictures are, ~ possible. more impressive
than before. dues no doubt. 10 the i'm
movements constantly being made IN the
motion picture apparatus. The exhibition
will be given every night tbs week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25

PRICES REcEDE, AND THE END IS
WEAK.
MARKET ALMOST FEATURELESS.
irreGuinrity in bonds, But Changes
GENERALLY Are Narrow Wheat
stronger and Uigher-Corn and
Oats ADMINISTRATIVE Decline.

NEW YORK, April 2L-Trading was OF
| lstless sort to-day. and except for an
early squirt in the speclalties, prices de-
| creased to the end, when the tone was
weak. Smart recessions appeared in many
stocks, while most Of the active list was
| lower. No very serious consideration
| seemed 10 be given TO the protest Of the
| German Ambassador against the utter
ances of a naval officer just returned from
Manila. The strength of sterling exchange
attracted some attention, continuing as
il does in spite Of comparative ease in
money which ranged from to per cent.
for call loans. The favorable bank state
pent of Saturday failed TO arouse a no.
| ticeabe increase in outside interest in
the market. and the bears accordingly
reasoned that II was opportune 10 try
some short ventures.
SPECIALTIES ADVANCE.
Anaconda Mining was very strong, rising
5 points only, one OF which II lost before
the close. The advance in Anaconda was
associated with reports OF some deal In
connection with a copper combination
Moreover, copper advanced abroad. Lon
don was a seller Of some 5000 shares or
stock, and selling came from New Eng
land and the West. as well as from some
purchasers. Commission business was
very light. Crop uncertainties may ac-
count for the hesitancy In the market,
and private crop adviccs were said 10
have been received which Were not al
together favorable. This received some
credence because Of the firmness Of the
wheat market. The market was alto
gether undressing and almost feature
less.
standard OIL 4S9a4so -.
BONDS IRREGULAR.
Irreguarity cropped out to-day In the
bond market. but the changes seheraiy
were narrow, and there was a consistent
demand for the newer issue at improved
prices. Total. S3.35OCOo. United states ! 5
coupon, and the SIS. coupon, advanced H.
and do, registered Is in the bid price.
The total sales Of stocks were 96j,l9O
shares. including Atchison. preferred, IS
15j: Burlington, lilo; Denver ana Rlo
Grande. 300; Denver and Rio Grande,
preferred. $40; Louisville and Nashville,
u 1885, Manhattan. 1900; Mexican Cen
tral. 1880; Northwestern. 1881 ROCK
Island, 1910: st. Paul, 9.925; Southern Rall-
way, preferred, IL $50; Wheeling ana Lake
Erie. 5j43: American steel ana wire .
400: Federal steel. 1855; People Gas,
800; Brooklyn Rapid Transit. $500; Con
tinental Tobacco. $500; Continental To-
bacco. preferred. 5.75S; Sugar, $3.50; Ten
nessee coal, 6,450; Western Unioh' "SZV'
Chicago Great Western. ,bV
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call steady at Sd4 per cent;
last call at per cent; prime mercantile
paper. 9 1-2d4 IA per cent.
sterling exchange strong, with actual
business in bankers bills at A@HASl II
for demand and AS5d$4S5 II for sixty
DAYS; posted rates. A.8 1-2d$4.S6 and
$f.7 l-20f4SS; commercial DIS, ASi9
S4H 81. ,-,,
Bar silver. 80 7-sc. Mexican dollars,
A. 3-4c. Government bonds strong.
State bonds inactive. Railway bonds
Irregular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
Escaped from Jail.

BOYDTON, VA. April Especial -
There was "a Jail delivery acre Friday
flown % parts unknown. We0b, one OF
the Chase city depot midnight robbers.
and who was convicted az the last term
Of the County Court OF both robbery and
firing upon the depot agent. and sen
fenced 90 the State prison for thirteen
The other Is man named Hester. who
is charged with cutting his wife with a
knife. and was To have been tried at
the May term OF the County Court.
Both men are negroes, and have bad
characters. They escaped by breaking
the bars 20 the window OF their cell and
then letting themselves down 10 the
ground by means OF blankets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
LADIES' DAY AT NEWPORT NEWS
Benamy the only Winning FavOrite
nj Memphis.

cINc.NNArI d.. April 2i.-This was
Laa.o. Day 40 t.e Newport track. Track
sloppy su'lnock 40 10 y beat Tndee,
The ftfoate m tae second, even. Sum
mauos.
FIRST raco-s.N and half furlongs-Liz-
Ae Cavalier Nto l voa. Sister Jane a to
and out scconlI, Eo,h4 g to j third.
Tme l2L
S0cond race-fogr furlongs. selling
'.ialhhiock go t0 D wOn Tildce Is 70
.'' b io 81 second Nina b. G TO u third.
+Niii aco-milc- Lobcngula q TO y
VII. Helen H. Garden 90 TO l and to y
.aa Mauto q TO j. third. Time. 1A6
10 iace-f0ur and half furlongs
Princess Malecn @ TO y won,
- t0 I and to % second, Bel
own D' 90 ID third. Time, 81
4-'i iH.e-seycn furlongs. selling-Malo
10 ' 1 WON. Dolly Wcithoff 6 to and
second. Eltholin e 10 u third. Time,
Sixth Iaco-one mile. selling-Kriss
hii..e 3 % - won, Official q TO ] and
,'tn .1nd, Arcturus GO TO u third.
-ne. l.ifl-i.
MONTGOMERY PARK.
MEMPHIS. TENN. April 2L-Bellamy
Was '.o only winning fayorlte at Mont
tmgy Park to-day. Weather delightful:
var FAST.
ftt lace-six furlongs, sclling-Tenby
'o l won. Little Jack Homer Q5 10
f0 D. second. Prince Henry 60 TO y
"i. Time. 1916 81.
>.Irl race-half a mile-Sarmatian q
Won Bonnie Ward q 20 ! and to %
'.9.II May Dine g 10 ID third. Time, 81.
.iail race-mile and sixteenth. selling
'tk.lshaw G 20 u won. Admetus @ TO
Zoo u second. Marta q TO ID third.
.a' 1872.
'.itn race-mile. Turnverein Handi-
High links Is 10 j. won. Mil Stream
70 and 9 20 81 second. Branch q to %
Time. l:fs.
'.'1 race-mile and quarter, over
hurdles, selling Belamy G 10 81
Florida Rose q 10 y second, laura
20 y third Time, 2.23l-2
'A.1 race--six furlongs, selling-Simo
i0 D won. Draw Lad g TO ] and
rw second lille W. q 70 u third.
zine. llCl-z
METROPOLITAN TRACK,
.HEW YORK. April 2L-Results at
a. "S' receive furlOngs--Harry Reed
e.. p won. Rey Salazar 6 20 . and
u'.t second. and Maid Of Erin @ TO y
Time. la
or0ha face-four and a quarter fur
star Chime q TO y won. Irish Free
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25

! q 10 i and ouD second and Lamp Globe
60 TO u third. Time, 1855.
Third racc--one mile and seventy yards
Danf0rth d5 60 - won. Ianky Bob Is TO
/ and TO y second. and Warrenton Is TO
81 third Time, la.
Fourth race-The Carnarsle Stakes.
four and half furlongs-- Modrine G TO
u won. Montanic G to and OUT second.
and Alex 60 TO u third. Time. :55
Fifth race-abou. seven furlongs-Kirk-
wood q to u won, Domineer Is 10 / and
10 y second, and Swamp Angel (6 to II
third. Time. ;26 SIS.
sixth racc-six furlongs-Lady Exile @
20 p won. Sister Fox 6 to ] and : TO -
second, and Spurs g to y third Time.
l:iG.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-25
NOTICE


UNTIL JUNE Is. 1899. At II O'CLOCK
NJ, at my office. I'm the city OF Greenyile,
:. c.. SEALED BIDS WILL BE RE-
CEINED FOR THIRTY-TWO THOU
SAND DOLLARS $4,000 OF COUPON
BONDS. 10 be issued by the County
Board OF Commissioners OF Greenvillo
county, :. C., under the authority OF an
act passed by the General Assembly Of
South Carolina az its regular session OF
1899. for the purpose Of paying off the
past indebtedness Of said county. said
bonds 10 bear date July !. 1899. and 90 be
made payable twenty years from. the date
Of same. interest at the rate OF per cent
per annum, payable semi-annualiy on the
drst days Of JANUARY and july OF
each year. i'm Greenyille, or In New York.
at the option Of holders and bonds 60 be
of the denomination OF Sleo each. Tho
right TO reject any and all bids r. hereby
reserved. With each bid must be Il cer-
titled check OF SlOo0.
j. T.. SPEEGLE.
County Supervisor
ap 25-eodlm Grecnville County. :. 4.