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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
HEROES OF VALLEY FORGE.
The General society of Daughters Of
ReVoiatioa Eater On n Project
TO Commemorate Thew.

New York. April 1.-THE general
society Daughters of the Revolution
has entered upon a project TO com
mcmorate the heroes who lost their
lives at Valley Forge. 4 plot of
ground containing the grave OF Capt.
John Waterman has been decided
10 the society 10y Mai. O. II. Todd on
condition that suitable monument
he erected thereon TO this officer.
and the hundreds of patriots who lie
in unmarked graves ia the surround
ing grounds. \ committee compris-
ing the regents OF the Daughters OF
the evolution state societies has
been formed and has already secured
e number OF contributions for this
purpose.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Louisville. Ky. April i3.-The sui.
eide of George ". Miclss. of Louis
Vile. in a Baltimore sanitarium. is
in part attributed to domestic trou-
bles. Several years ago Wicks at
tended an encampment of the Louis
willie Legion at Nashville. and willis
there rescued Miss McCrory from
vicious dog which had attacked her.
Acquaintance. courtship and marriage
followed, but they became estranged
and separated. Wicks breoded over
the trouble. His body will be brought
here for burial.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Hearty Laugh Caused Death.

Calhoun. ga, April IA hearty
laugh was apparently the cause of the
death of Alfred Erik. a well-known
citizen OF this place. Erik. who was
i6 years OF age aud seemingly In good
health. was laughing and Joking with
some friends In front of local gro.
Gerry store, and laughing immoderately
at some joke told. 4 moment after
ward he leaned back in his chair.
gaspcd. and when bystanders reached
him was dead
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
cnn san Put In Extras.

Washington April 1.-THE official
order of the commissioner of internal
revenue. dated March II last. fixing
April 20 as The date on which the
provisions Of the last paragraph OF
section 10, act Of July -. 1897. con
corning the packing of foreign ar.
ticles with dnecut chewing tobacco
smoking tobacco and cigarettes,
would be enforced by seizure of the
goods. has been extended to June I,
tOOO
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Chicago, April 15.-Mine operators
representing over a dozen mines in
Indiana and Illinois held secret
meeting at the Great Northern hote,.
After the meeting it was reported
they had agreed TO increase still fur
Their the price of soft coal, but how
much was not stated. II was claimed
that under the present wage scale TO
miners IL was impossible to operate
mines at q profit without raising
prices
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
wiIiiam y. MiIIcr Pound Guilty.

New York, April l7.-William r.
Miller. of Franklin syndicate fame,
was found guilty by jury in the
county court in brooklyn of grand
larceny in the first degree. for taking
from Mrs. Katherine Mocscr $1,000.
which She invested in his $50 per cent
scheme TO get rich quick" The pris-
week from next Friday His counsel
stated that the ease would be APP
pcalcd.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Lexington. KY. April l6.--Dr. Jos
X. Parker shot and killed Vet A. An.
tonella. The men were neighbors and
quarreled over the boast OF Antonella
that but one man in the neighborhood
would tell the truth. After the OPEN
ing of the quarrel both men went to
their homes and. securing their re-
volvers, returned to the grocery and
began shooting at each other. Six
shots were fired, but only one took eff
feet Parker was lodged in Jail.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Lexington. KY. April 14.--Judge
George Denny formally announced
himself a candidate Tor delegate at
large TO the national republican con
yention. to he held al Philadelphia
lie has been agreed upon by the re-
publicans for temporary ch'.rman of
the state convention.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Murderer Hanged.

Toronto, Ont. April l5.-lIarry viii
liams was hanged here Saturday for
the murder of j. c. NRrcoe, a grocer
whose store he and a maa named
Mcintosh robbed November .. McIn
toAh was sho. and killed At the time
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Denver. Col. April i7.-No trains
have been run on any road between
Denver and Colorado Springs for "a
About 20 trains, passenger and
freight are stuck In the snow on the
division between the points named.
In some places the drifts are 10 feet
iccp. the snow being so wet and
heavy that the plows are almost un-
able 10 move il. The storm has now
.uk-idgd
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
son rnn,t BE Pound.

Louisville. Ky. April l4.-W. T. Nu-
gent. son of the bankrupt merchant.
who the father says secured $4,000
belonging to the merchant. and which
he has been ordered to pay To the
trustees 10y Wednesday. has not been
located. \ deputy United States mar
shall is searching for him.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Lexington. Ky. April l6.-li rs now
certain that there will be eight. il not
ten. starters in the Kentucky Derby
20 be run here May 3. Those known
to be i'm the race are Admiral Schley.
Thrive. Dieudoune. Orontas, His Ex-
cellency, Highland Lad, Lieutenant
Gibson and Kentucky Farmer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
LIcut. GaIiagher's Rrmnins.

Washington. April 1.-THE war de-
partmcnt is informed that the remains
of First Lieut.. John ID. Gallagher.
10th infantry. who died February ~
OF wounds received in an engagement
at Lithuanian. Luzon, have been
shipped from San Francisco 10 Louis
Vile. Ky. They are consigned to Gen.
John b. Castleman. who will have
charge of the funeral arrangements.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
T,xo Doctors Hood.

Louisville. Ky. April lie l.
Hood. of Lowell, Mass, was granted
a temporary restraining order against
Dr. j. {. Hood. eN-coroner of defer
son county. TO prevent him from
making and selling Hoods Sarsa-
parih" G. !. Hood claims exclusive
nsl of the name
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
soIaIer. renaered a Dinner.

Frankfort. KY, April 13.--rhe re-
publican ladies of Frankfort rendered
the republican soldiers at the state
house dinner Thursday. Republican
Gov. Taylor presided aud made a
speech thanking the militiamen for
their loyalty Adjt. Gen. Collier re-
spondcd on behalf OF the men and an
elaborate menue was served.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Momrn % cen.idcr PoIitic..

Lexington. KY. April 13.--The wom-
en- Of Lexington and Fayettc county
have issued call for a mass meeting
next Tuesday. April II. in tho interest
Of good citizenship. 4 programme
will be arranged for the lass meeting
and several of the most prominent
speakers of the statc-will be called on
TO make addresses.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
rnrccn.,r for Fnrmcrs.

Washington April l7.-Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson has directed that
advantage be taken of the rural Tree
lcilyery established by the post-oilice
lepar,ment hy having carriers on
.nrh routes distribute 10 the farmers
ards containing the latest weather
forecasts and warnings.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Tornado in kansas.

Wthita. Kan. April l6.-A storm
approaching a tornado in proportion
is reported from near Winfield. be
tween here and Newton. and in the
vicinity of West Clearwater. Two
deaths are reported and four people
are said TO have been killed by over
TURNED houses.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Frankfort, Ky. April t3.-The at
torneys for the republican officials
Thursday afternoon declined 10 sign
the agreement to hasten litigation for
possession OF minor state Offices
through the state courts so that the
supreme court with that for govern
or. No reason is assigned.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Ninacr scnt 90 the Lakes.

Washington. April 17.-Licut. Com
mander VIM. Niudcr has been ordered
to take immediate command Of tho
Michigan on the great lakes. in place
OF Commandrr z. Garet, whose or
ders 20 that duty have been revoked
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Urging a Na,IonaI pnrL.

Washington, April l7.-Dr. {. =. A.
Amber, of Asheyille, y. G., Charles
McNamee, j. a. Nichols and Others
appeared before the senate agrieul.
tural committee and urs>l tie Is.
tablishment OF national park in the
APPALACHIAN range.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

amherst. Mass, April l6.-Miss Ma.
ry Field French, aged - years, a c"us-
in Of the late Eugene Field and for
a number of years his guardian. died
suddenly at her home here. She had
the care of Eugene Field from his
seventh to his 18th year.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
iIer snit pi.mlsned.

Paducah, by, April i3.-Thc breach
of promise suit of Mrs. Wilmoth
Rocks, widow, agains, Capt. Robert
Owens, prominent steamboatman,
for $4,000. was dismissed on motion
of plaintiff az defendants cost.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Philadelphia. April 1.-THE produc.
son OF open hearth steel in the United
Gates in 1893. asccrtained by the
american iron aud steel association,
vas s.947,3eo gross tons, against 2,sSO,-
g2 tons ia iSlS.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Paducah. Ky. April i5.--Henry
We'll, the senior member Of the whole-
sale whisky firm of n. L. We'll & sons.
of this city, died at Battle Creek,
Mich. lie was 90 years of age and was
identified with the banking interests
of the citv
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Frankfort, Ky. April 1.-THE Ma
tional Weekly Invcstm Co. of Lex
ington, with capital stock OF $1,000,
filed articles OF incorporation with
Secretary of State Hiq. II is what is
popularity called "a "three-for-One"
cOmpanN.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
,mcrican Lady Injured In Paris.

Paris, April l6.-An American lady
vas overturned by cyclist yesterday
noon at the corner of the Rue Pierre
harron and the Avenue d. Alma and
so badly shaken as only to be able to
pronounce her name. which she save
as Fierce.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Cola FI.h Globe Causes "a FIre.

Pittsburgh, Pa. April IA gold
ish globe caused fire Monday in
he home of {. r. Barr. at New Cas-
lc. The rays OF the sun were focused
~ the glass sides of the jar and ig-
lited lace curtains AT the window
lcnr hN.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
nnnL TELLER Missing.

Waterbury,, VT, April i6.--John {.
Farrar. teller of the Waterbury Nat
ional bank - missing and there is a
dedication of $4,000 of the banks
funds. The community is greatly
shocked by the news.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
GOV. RooscvcIt signed the BiIL

Albany. y. Y, april i7.-Gov. RooSe-
welt Monday signed the bill providing
for shorter hours of the drug clerks
in the city of New \ orS and of the in
spection of drug torres by The local
board of health. Under its provisions
drug clerks are prohibited from
sleeping in the stores or in apart
mcnts connected with the stores.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
10 Inspect ThorouEhbrcd..

Lexington. Ky, April l5.-lIon. w.
c. Whitney and a party of eastern
friends arrived here Saturday in the
ex-sccretary's private car from New
York. They come TO inspect Mr..
Whitney's thoroughbreds, OF which
he has more than 100 in stud at la
Belle farm. with the celebrated stal-
lion imp. Meddler a. the premier.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Missing Man Returns.

Lexington. Ky. April i6.-Lieut. Jo-
seph Donovan. whose absence for the
past week gave rise to fears on tina
part of his friends, returned home.
lie said he had been in the mountains
seeking recruits for the army.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Lexington, Ky April 10. Tuesday
the trial of ex-Congressman David G..
Colsou, the surviving principal in the
Colson-Scott duel of January 49, in
which Lieut. Ethelbert Scott, Charles
Julian and Luther Demaree wers
killed and several other persons hurt
will be commenced.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
intercollegiate Contest.

Lexington. Ky. April i5.-Leonidas
Raglan, of Monticello. Ky. represent
ing the state agriculture and mechan-
zeal college of Kentucky, won the
thirteenth annual intercollegiate cpn-
test. The Central university. tho
Georgetown college and the Kentucky
university were also represented. The
prize was handsome gold medal.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20

Washington, April 1.-THE secre-
tary of the treasury received AN en-
,elope postmarked &C. q 81 l.. IL. r.
q. j" from an unknown person, con-
scicucr cent Hutton OF Se:s.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1900-04-20
Foxhounds kin sheep.

Stanford. Ky, April ii.--A pack ~
foNhounds belonging 10 different
hunters in this vicinity mad, a raid
on the sheep and lambs or J. Is. Eos.
ter and killed and injured $50 ont Of
100
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
WHAT SCIENTISTS TELL US

In museums the use of formalin as
a preservative for specimens is increas-
ing.
If all the mountains in heworld were
leveled the average height of the land
would rise nearly $50 feet.
OF patients subjected to anaesthetics
the percentage OF deaths is about one
in every 1000 or 5000.
The coolest inhabited country APP
pears to be the province of Wercho-
jansk, in oriental Siberia. The daily
mean of the entire year is RIA degrees
below zero.
While the ordinary commercial sail
cylic acid is slow poison and forbidden
as food preservative in foreign coun-
tries, it is claimed that salicylic acid
made from the oil of wintergreen is
harmless.
One of the tasks of the Hamburg hy-
gienic institute is to make frequent ex-
aminations of the water of the river
Elbe to see if it contains the germs OF
cholera, diphtheria, or other infectious
diseases. Another Is 60 examine the
water of the wells, of which there still
are 1000 in the city.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31

live days when Irving Hale was still a
colonel and IN command. The coloners
horse was sent back TO have a shoe
frightened, aud the regimeutal sheer
dismounted from the steed which he
was riding, leaving his saber against
the back of q bamboo shack near which
he had stopped. Taking his hammer
and nails and pincers, he went after the
refractory shoe to the tune of a little
Irish profanity, but had proceeded only
little way with his task when he was
startled to see 20o-pound Filipino, al
most naked and brandishing a heavy
saber, coming toward him In a warlike
attitude Armstrong took In the whole
situation at a glance The native was
between him and his horse, where his
pistol had been left, and his saber stood
some feet distant on the other side.
As quick as thought, and Just as the
Filipino was about to strike a heavy
blow, the Colorado man hurled his ham
mer In the direction of his foe and
bounded toward the shack to recover
his saber. The hammer did not hit the
mark at which It, was aimed, but the
Filipino's weapon did. 1t struck the
horseshoer on the left forearm, cut
ting to the bone. This did not deter
the American from making things in
teresting for his adversary, however,
for as soon as he could unsheath his
trusty steel he was brandishing it in the
face of the black man. The battle that
followed in that dismal solitude was
fierce and to the death. When both
combatants had been worn almost to
exhaustion Armstrong struck the Fill
Pine a blow that split his skull from
forehead to neck.
Then he frightened the coloners
horses shoe. The orderly had to wait
for few minutes when he returned
for the steed, but Armstrong made no
excuse for the delay
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Combat Between q Sturdy Black
smith and q Filipino
For q Few Seconds II Licked a
Though the Colorado Man would
Ne vsnasished, But Finally
His Pluck Won.

r. j. Armstrong went to the Philip
pines not TO fight, but to tack shoes on
the feet Of the regimentsl horses SUD-
posed to accompany the First Colorado.
Judging from the SCARED and battered
appearance Of that gentleman II lie pre-
sumed that he saw more lighting than
horseshoeing during his stay abroad.
Among the volunteers who returned
TO Denver was Armstrong. He marched
In one OF the companies, but with the
conclusion OF the welcoming cere.
monies fastened to his home and there
donned a civilian dress, In which he
wandered down town TO shake hands
with his numerous friends. In reply to
o question from one of them as TO
whether or not he had seen any fight
Ing he pointed with some pride to his
right eye, over which Is to be seen a
scar fully an inch long.
That is relic of one of my fights,"
said he to a Denver News reporter,
"and this is another" At the same time
he rolled up the sleeve covering his left
arm, displaying what was once q deep
cash about three inches In length on
his forearm.
The worthy man Of Drawn went on to
relate that the strip Of white skin TAX
ing the place of his right eyebrow came
as the result of one of the regiments
early engagements. His place was In
the rear, where he would be accessible
should his services be needed for the
Tightening or removing Of any Of the
shoes belonging TO the officers' horses.
A Mauser bullet happened to fy high
In the air and TO return to the earth In
Armstrong; immediate vicinity. Had
he not thrown his head back suddenly
justat the moment that tho ball whizzed
by be would not have returned. As 10
was he lost his eyebrow.
1t was the forearm scar thatelicited
the better story. Armstrong was fol-
lowing the regiment On ono OF its 40
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
THE CLASH OF ARMS.

There are no bands in the Boer
armies.
The total cost ola maxim gun is
&c 500.
During the last two years 1875 men
have been killed in battle.
In the battles OF the French German
war the proportion of killed to wound
ed was generally one to AZ.
The average age of the British soldier
now at the front is nearly two years
higher than that of the soldier who
fought at Waterloo.
An army officer estimates that in the
century just closing no fewer than 3d.
100000 men have been killed in war in
civilized countries.
1t is curious fact that the chief gen.
erals engaged in the South African war
are all Irishmen. Lord Roberts is Wa.
terford man, Lord Kitchener a native
of County Kerry, Ken. Clery halls from
Cork, Gen. White from Antrim and Gen.
French was born in the county of Ros-
common.
England's total number of guns en-.
gagged in South Africa consists of 20
field batteries, each composed of six Is
FOUNDER guns. The Royal Horse artil.
iery have four batteries, equaling "a
12-pounder guns, together with three
howitzer field batteries. The total num-
Der Of guns is Ice, which is by far the
most Great Britain has ever placed in
the field at one time.
Whatever other faults the Beers may
have, their treatment of war prisoners
certainly deserves commentator. Here
IS an instance of their humanity:
Twenty-Five wounded officers and men
captured at the Nichloeon's Mex dis
aster were handed over Internationally
TO the British medical staff by the
Beers. These men have since recovered
and are now proceeding TO the front
again.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
ELECTRICITY AT WORK.

The royal vaults under the Albert
Memorial chapel at Windsor castle have
been lighted by electricity.
The first Chinese electric railway has
been opened, and connects the Picking
railway station and the south gate OF
the capital. The Chinese have not any
very serious objections to electricity,
as it does not profane the air as does
the locomotive, which irritates the spir-
its of the water and air.
A burglar has been caught in London,
and, according to the English Electrical
Engineer, among his implements OF
trade was found a portable electric
light set. 1t was undoubtedly intended
to be used in his business, as it could
be easily switched on and of, and there
would be an entire absence of odor.
In the laundry of an insane asylum at
Pontiac, Mich, electric irons instead of
gas irons have proved to be peculiarly
adapted for insane asylum service,
where most Of the work is done by the
patients. There is no chance of their
setting anything on fire with the irons,
and as the irons are kept at an even tenn
perature they do not require the exer-
else of judgment in changing them.
1t is nearly six years since the first
electric boat, imported from the United
States, was placed on Venetian canal.
Evidently the innovation has won pop
ular approval, despite the opposition OF
gopdoliers, for IL is announced that a
company has been formed TO operate
both steam and electric launches be-
tween the Lido and the Piazzeta
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
QUEEN OF MEDIUMS.
Madam Families Divine Gift
Conquers All Secrets.

Joy. happiness and success are the
three great blessings OF this life, and
All three may be obtained through
knowledge OF ones self. She holds the
key to every hidden mystery and IL
not only the OLDEST PRAOTICING
MEelUM IN THE WORLD. but In al
80 one OF the few reliable ones, beng
over sixty years OF sge. Her expert
ence and knowledge of life is broad.
deep and profound, and when uoited
with her most marvellous powers OF
mediumship il makes OF her all that
she claims 20 be. The earth reveals
unto this medium the hidden treasures
buried IN her bosom. She gives advice
on business, love. courtship, marriage.
everything. Madame Zsntille wishes
to state thst che does not use q oloba.
nor inspect the hand or head, nor tell
oyisstrology or pslmistry. tbut reveals
the past, tells the present and predicts
she future by HER CLAIRyoYANr sIour
AND TEANcE MEDIUMsEIP. Hours-s a.
m: to y p; m. daily. White and color.
" Love, Marriage, Divorae. Mis-
mated Is the cause OF 80 much trouble,
therefore eonsuls this powerful medi-
un at once, as now is the time. Don't
forget the name and number.
MADAME zANTILLE,
Permanent Home and Office.
BIB N. 2nd Street.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-03-31
BRITAIN AND HER SUBJECTS.

A Liverpool physician has discov-
cred the bacillus of pink-eye in horses.
In the coaching days it cost from
five to six pounds to go from York to
London.
For the last ten years there has been
an increase of 1000 annually in the
number of Great Britain's insane.
Scotch and English mill1maids be-
lieye their cows will "go dry" if they
forget to wash their hands when
through milking.
In the London meat market has
been sold a consignment of frozen
kangaroo tails, which are said to make
a soup more savory than oxtail.
Since 1858 Britain has ruled India
and its 3oo,ooo,00o of people, its 1,6oo,-
600 square miles of territory, and its
revenue of from $4oo, Ooo, 900 to $780,
100000 year.
A London postman has been SEN
fenced to 1s months imprisonment for
stealing letters. He loses pension for
10 years service, and 6 200 contrib
uted to the Post Ofhce Benefit society.
One of the oldest obstetrics in Eng
land is the New inn at Gloucester, but
in spite of the centuries which have
rolled by since it was built its once
appropriate inscription still clings to
it.
The Muckross estate, which includes
the famous lakes of Killarney, is an
nually visited by so many visitors
that their fees amount to at least
$4,000 year, which is two per cent.
of the price paid by Lord Ardilaun for
the property.