The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-07-13

hurran, leduy OeneNeS IN moving
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JAPAN has consented to undertake the
Job of Furnishing the Chinese, Germany
Joining the other nations in consenting
10 the arrangement.
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EMPEROR WILLIAM has offered, through
the Viceroys, reward of one thousand
taels for the rescue alive of any foreign
er of whatever nationality IN Pekin.
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The strength of the American army IN
the Philippines on June 30 was GAS Of
iicers and men. Since that date 1910 OF
these have been transferred TO China
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THE trials of Youtsey, Powers, Davis.
Whitaker, Combs and Others, as aces
series 10 the assassination Of Governor
Goebel, began at Georgetown, Monday.
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SINCE the situation in China has be-
gun to attract universal attention, the
war in South Africa has apparently
been withdrawn from the public stage.
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ALL the States OF the Union, now for
ty-fve in number, will choose presiden-
tial electors and Members Of Congress
on Nov 9th, except Oregon, whose two
Congressman we're chosen on June 4th.
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Would Roosevelt have been a nomi-
nee for Vice President only for the
charge of the Rough Riders up San Ju-
an Hing Does that qualify him for the
great Office of Vice President, and pos
sibly PRESIDENT
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EDITOR KoHLsAAT, of the Chicago
Times Herald, comedies that the Demo
Gratis will carry New York this fall.
Now, if Mr.. Plat will concede Illinois,
we can worry along without the rest of
the doubtful States.
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STEVENSON was nominated for Vice
President because of his ripe Statesman
ship, proved by his distinguished ser
wee as Vice President, Postmaster Gen
eral, International Monetary Commits
sion, Congressman, etc.
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NOMINEES Bryan and Stevenson met
in a conference of party leaders at Lin
coin, Neb., Monday, and discussed plans
for the campaign. Two or three thous-
and people gathered at the Lincoln Ho-
tel when Mr. Stevenson arrived, and
both nominees responded briefly to calls
tor speeches.
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NEWS from Pekin regarding the posi-
ton Of the Ministers and other foreign
ers more favorable. Prince Ching,
supported by 10000 troops, has interfer-
ed for the protection Of the foreigners.
He Is said also TO have the support of
Yung Lu. Commander in Chief of the
Northern army, in resisting the designs
of Prince Tuan and the Boxers.
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The members of the Street Railway
Employees Union in st. Louis held a
meeting Monday afternoon and voted
unanimously to resume the srtike and
= boycott against the st. Louis Transit
Company. The members of the Union
claim that the company has violated its
agreement Of July relative to the re-
instatement of striking employees.
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EVERY good American citizen is shak
ing hands with himself ON the floating
OF the Oregon, the favorite battleshiI
of the American nayy-this magnificent
vessel which, with furnaces hot and un
der highest speed, encircled half the
globe in that run of worldwide fame
10 participate in the engagement with
Cervera's feet. How glad all are thai
she is safe
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The next election of National import
ance will be held in North Carolina on
August 2, when the amendment to the
Constitution DISTINGUISHING the negroes
will be voted upon and most likely
adopted. On Aug. 8, Alabama elects ia
State ticket; Sept. Srd Arkansas Sept
4th, Vermont; Sept. 10th, Maine, ant
Oct. 3rd, Georgia. All of the States
mentioned will go Democratic by large
majorities save Vermont and Maine
which will give equally large Repub
lican majorities.
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1T may be news to many that thu
United States had a small sized wal
with China once before. 1t was during
the Tai-Ping rebellion that the Ameri
can navy made hostile demonstration
in Chinese waters. Commander A. III
Foote, of the sloop-of-war Portsmouth,
while endeavoring 20 protect the lives