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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07

III. g. Pearson, the contractor, reports
the Slough bridge on the Clinton and
Hickman road. completed.
r. b. Flat, candidate for the lie gisla-
ture, is announced TO open his canvass,
at Fulton, Saturday the 9Th.
Seargegnt Will Randle, of the 10th
U. 8 Int, which regiment was muster
ed out in San Francisco. last week. ar
rived in Hickman, yesterday, from the
Philippines Blr. Geo Millet. Ed Knoer,
and perhaps other Hickman boys, are
expected back TO day.
Prof. n. w. buck .isagstir1 ia trouble
IN .5Menpsis >fors ,s.1setisrsa4 <sf3isire
Healing" for attempting TO cure one
afflicted with consumption, by this
method. He thinks his prosecution is
persecution. The case is now being
tried.
The Crystal Home Talent Club will
play the well known drama, Ten Nights
in Bar room. at Mt Manuel Church,
Saturday night. June 3. for the benefit
of the Methodist parsonage. Fist class
talent, good music, good order, every
thing In first class style. Admission 25c
Children under II. l5c,
L. j. LOWRY, II. &.
Noel Hall, the Fulton man, who was
fined Sl25 at the recent term Of the Full
ton circuit court. for running a house of
ill-repute, has written letter TO friend
in which he expresses his glee at beat
ing the commonwealth. not only out Of
the fine, but at the same time out of
lot of freeboardat the county Jail. For
such chaps the hard labor provision of
the statutes ought TO be given a thor
Ough test. Clinton Democrat.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07
No Longer a PrOtectiOnist.

Speaking at luncheon rendered in
his honor in Montreal, Jules Siegfried,
the French statesman nov visiting this
country, said President Mckinley told
him that he was no longer an ultra pro-
tectlonist. The United States had ar
rived at that period in its history when
1t was necessary TO go out in the world
and secure markets. aud the necessity
for heavy protection had disappeared,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07
The Alumni Reception.

The closing Of the Hickman College
entertainments was given by the Alum
al Association. at the residence of Mrs
Ailce Amberg, on Monday evening last
and was one of the most enjoyable re-
ceptIons ever rendered the friends of
this Institution
The Association was well reflfes enteds
and with its fifty or more inrft'd guests,
formed a pleasant and coiigenial com
pany.
As a result of excellent taste, on sthe
49, sssss :hcse assiesaea this Nltlk titS de-
cOrations were profuse and lovely pre-
dominating in the dining room where
the distribution of potted plants. vases
of flowers. and articles OF artistic nee
die work, occupied every available place
creating scene most pleasing TO the
eye The college Colors' of blue and
gold, prevailed every where, even find
ing its way into the cream, which with
other delicacies. was served during the
course of the evening. Dainty and be-
coming costumes adorned the fair ones,
while the gentlemen were immaculate
in tasty attire. Surprising in loyeliness
this art of human mind and hand, was
that of the Infinite One. whose mimi
table power showed itself IN the bright
intelligent and beautiful faces that
graced the occasion. making glad the
hearts of the older ones present by re
calling TO mind tender memories of their
youth, when, they too. fresh from the
school room, with only the brightest
of prospects before them, felt ready to
brave the battle of life.
The principal feature of the evening
was the Flower Contest nine success
full ones drew for the prize, which was
won by Miss Ramage, one of the Col
lege instructors. Enlivened by sweet
music from band. seated on the veran-
da, the hours passed all too quickly,
and the moment came when with an ex-
preston of thanks to the Hostess, each
babe the other goodnight, expressing
the hope mentally if not verbally, that
they might meet again in the future.
Among the guests were. Mrs McClain,
Gleason, Tenn; Mrs Mollie Prather,
Newburn; Mrs. Bryant Cox, 81. Louis,
Mo-; Mesdames Luten and Pelham, of
Fulton; Misses Clark, near New Or
leans, La; Miss Coleman. Adairvllle,
KY; Miss Sellars, Fulton, KY.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07
Didn't Marry For Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
a slckly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DIR. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her TO perfect
health. Infallible for Jaundice. Bill
iousness, Malaria, Fever and Ague and
all Liver and Stomach troubles. Gen
tie but effective. Only DC at Cowgills'
drug store.
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HORNBEAK TOPICS.
HoRNBEAK, Tenn, June 4. oil.

Mrs. Clarence McNally of Arkansas
is visiting Mrs. Bonnie Green this week.
Mr.. Ardelle Edwards after several
days visit with Fultonian has returned
home.
Mr.. Charley OFT, of Tiptonville was
here Tuesday.
Miss Flemming of Obion, visited the
Misses tlemming this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Darnell attended
preaching at Bethel Sunday.
Mr.. Monroe Ashley Is the proud
posessor of new boy.
The following from here attended the
Memphis Reunion: Messrs. + n k
Hornbeak. Dick Cashon, White Fleming,
John Gates, Willis Cochran, Dan Bur
ron, Nat Fields, Misses Katie and
Emma Barnett, Mr.. and Mrs. Pleas
Williams.
MADAM GRUNDY.
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SENSATIONAL SUIT.

A $4,000 damage suit has been filed
In the circuit court at Paducah which
promises TO be a very sensational one.
j. A. Sprogue, of Marshall county, is
plainuff ana Lee Waters defendant.
Waters some time ago charged that
Sprogue fired into his home malicious
ly and had him imprisoned. Al Faley
now in Jail under the charge of grand
larceny has disclosed the fact that there
was conspiracy to injure Sprogue
ence the sli5.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07

Call at Cowgirl &c Cowgills drug store
and get free sample of Chamberlain 5
stomach and liver tablets. They are an
elegant physic They also improve the
strengthen the digestion and
regulate the liver and bowels. They
are easy to take and pleasant in effect
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07
DIED,

On Tuesday, June 4th, Mrs Anice Coop
er. wife of Alfred Cooper, and daughter
of the late j. j. Jones. She was 30 yrs.
of age. She was consistent member
of the Baptist church, having obeyed
the commands of her Savior at an early
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A NEW SHIPMENT or WALL PAPER.

The Prettiest Line of Wall Paper at
the Lowest Prices we have ever secured :.
Our customers get the benefit of cur
bargains.
WILSON'S Book STORE.
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NOW Is THE BEST TIME

10 have your Baby's Photograph taken.
When the weather Is not 30 hot.
and the Baby is not fretted and NV
prices are made to suit. For a short
time L will make six Platino Photo
graphs for One Dollar 81 90 that would
oe cheap at Two Dollars. Don't miss
TINS chance. Extreme care will be
taken TO please my patrons. Remember
the place. ROSEDALE.
the Photographer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-06-07

III. g. Pearson. the contractor, reports
the Slough bridge on the Clinton and
Hickman road, completed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21

the estimated acreage in cotton last year, perhaps an idle question. since I could have easily found the fact in my own desk.
 T never carried figure away from my work in my iffey he said kindly:
 .'He is a snfalIi tiiiclcseti agile man with hair and rnustache almost wi1ite clear blue eyes, and round and rosy face that does not look his three and fifty years.
 ''FIe received me as cordially as If had been an old friendi and when began the generally uncomfortable task of iHter- viewing him had the sensation of having known him long and well Such ease and grace and abundant good nature do not remember to have observed in a great man more than once before in my expe- rienee He made my 'asslgnment de- lightful recreation.
 Not only was my old-time admiration of him. whom personally I had merely seen only once before, heightened, but I left him with feeling on my part of affectionate friendship.
 "Onee he spoke of his son, a brilliant young man of rare promise who was the hotel man of the New Orleans Pieayune, and who was drowned some years ago, at the age of twenty-four in yachting accident, and for a moment his face sad dened, with the sorrow that can never pass"
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
Suffrage in Alabama.

A correspondent of the Montgomery Advertiser very compactly presents the true solution of the suffrage problem. He first shows that the understand ing" plan or any registration plan would be but continuation of the cor rupt practices that have long demoral- ized and afflicted this State, and then he adds:
 We want our new constitution adopted, after 1t Is proposed. Are the plain people of Alabama going to vote for 1t, if they understand that the clause which let's the illiterate white voter through the bars. Is clause, the very using of which constitutes the publication of his ignorance or his poverty? This objection applies to all the ordinances involving the Louisiana principle. Whether the op- eration of the grandfather clause is dropped In five years, or ten or twenty the clause, so long as 1t lasts, will virtu- ally exclude the best voters among the illiterates of the state. They are going
 
 they would probably vote against it.
 After all, why may not Alabama fall back on a simple square poll tax provis- ion of about $2. 50? Such law would ex- clude more negroes than an educational test, modified by a grandfather clause. It would guarantee white supremacy in every county of Alabama; 1t could be met by all the deserving illiterates among our white people; 1t would not imply that any of our white people need to ask odds of the negro in the way of special fa- vors; 1t would not invite an adverse agi- tation within the state It would be just, and being just is good morals. good poli- tics, and good business.
 This is the clear, solid, sincere and impregnable solution of the problem, and the convention will adopt it if it has the courage of its convictions. How much it lacks in that respect will soon be disclosed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
Trust Prices Ahrnad.

The duties on resin and bicycles have been advanced in Russia 30 per cent. This is unfair to the South, for the South had no hand in framing the robber tariff that Russia justly com plains of.
 The fact is, all countries are becom- ing tired of the trust practice In this country of selling goods at low prices abroad while charging high prices and reaping large profits for similar arti- cles from some consumers. The home consumer Is the one that should object to such robbery, but he is held in thevice of the Republican party, which is the agent of the trusts, and he can not help himself.
 The Germans are, however, moving in the matter. They say the practice is practically premium upon exports so far as they are concerned, and they ask the German government to begin a tariff war not unlike the war that Russia is waging against this country.
 The sympathy and support of every honest, fair-minded American should go with Russia and Germany. It is fight against robbers, and allies are sadly needed. The combine that the  trusts and Mckinley -Dingley party have framed is very powerful, and if aid to break 1t can be obtained from Russia and Germany let it come by all means.
 This country has no defense against retaliatory duties in other countries. We invite them by erecting Chinese wall here, and by enabling the trusts to have two prices, one for foreign con- sumers and one for home consumers. The foreign buyer obtains very low prices, but in the. unnatural operation the foreign manufacturer is hurt, and he cries out for retaliatory duties, and he is well entitled to them. The vicious ness of the McKiniey-Dingle tariff is simply fathomless. It creates trusts at home and enemies abroad, and Is altogether indefensible. Let the Rus sian war go on. Only good can come from it. Austria, Germany, France and all the other Latin countries are ready to join Russia in a crusade against Dingleyism, and the chances are that that precious compound of rascality and robbery will be thorough ly exposed.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
RICH MEN BUY LARGE ESTATE

From Harper's Weekly.
 The starting of new great country es- tate Is always a matter of interest. The tendency in rich city men towards that sort of enlargement Is of recent growth, and 1t is natural that there should be ax- amples of 1t in increasing number near New York. Mir E. H. Hartman, railroad giant-the same enterprising man who carried a shipload of scientists to Alaska in 1S99-has bought himself 10000 acres of land in Orange and Rockland counties, New York, to the west and north of Tux edo, and edging over toward Goshen. Orange county is still famous for its but ter. and MT. Hartman doubtless intends to keep a COW. His further intentions have not yet transpired, except as shown by considerable investments in roads. Much of the fun in owning farm two miles square lies doubtless in blaming what to do with 1t.
 Mr. Carnegie, whose commodious dwell- ing on upper Fifth avenue is already the biggest house in town, is building himself another in Westchester County, near the St. Andrews golf links, but has not yet given evidence of an acute attack of land hunger. MT. Whitney has 1000 acres on Long Island. nearly twice as many on Oc- tober Mountain, and big tract in the North Woods, and there are many other estates of from 800 to 300 acres on Long Island and near the Hudson. Dr. Webb has elbow room at Shelburne and leg room in the Adirondacks but the greatest and most interesting of American country estates seems still to be MT. vanderbilt's Biltmore in North Carolina
 There will be great sights in architec- ture, horticulture, agriculture. Horticulture and all the allied industries and arts to be seen in this country fifty years from now, if the steel business and the rail road business continues to flourish and government continues stable.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
No Stable at Five Points.

The residents of the fashionable Five Points quarter of the beautiful South Highlands are not to be affronted by the presence of livery stable, the prospect of which has caused them some concern of late. It was proposed to build a big stable on the lot just east of Hobson Place, the charming little park in Twen- tieth street, and the residents of the local- ity offered respectful protest.
 The stable danger to the comfort and dignity of the Five Pointers passed away yesterday, when c. s. Cramton, agent for M. A. Copeland owner of the lot in question, sold the property to John Ems len. The consideration was 5000.
 The lot Is now occupied by a cheap building constructed for stores. This will be torn down, 1t is said, and MT Enslen will erect on the site a handsome brick block, which will be occupied by dealers in fancy groceries.
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
An Extraordinary Personality.

Secretary Hester is the easiest, most gracious and most helpful man in giving an interview whom I have met during more than twenty years of newspaper work. What he has to say he says in a direct and logical way which makes it easy to follow him accurately, and all the time he is the cultured gentleman of sweet civility.
 "Secretary Hester began newspaper work when he was sixteen, and like all men who in youth engage in that work for the love of 1t, the slavery of the graphite pencil still has charms for him. He Joined the staff ofthe old New Orleans Price Current in 1885, when that famous publication was, as 1t had been for maybe fifty years, the most influential, most trusted, and most quoted trade journal in this country.
 "At the outset he displayed something of that marvellous grasp of statistics and general facts concerning the cotton crop which has since made him famous throughout the world as the greatest of all cotton crop experts: and it was his great work on the Price Current, from 1865 to 1871, which secured for him the coveted election to the highest position of honor and responsibility in any commer- cial body in the countryside secretary ship of the New Orleans Cotton Ex- change.
 "Ie was then but twenty-two, and in view of his youth the honor conferred upon him remains practically unexampled in this country's commercial history. How wisely the cotton exchange acted then the world has known ever since. But 1t is doubtful if the South fully realizes the great debt 1t owes Secretary Hester, however high it holds him in confidence and honor; for never for moment has he lent his genius and his unequalled knowledge of cotton conditions to the purposes of gamblers in futures or to any other interest save the great interest of the millions of Southerners who live by cotton alone.
 within the past three years the cotton growers have had to look to him alone for the truth and for protection.
 "Personally Secretary Hester is one of the frankest, happiest and most engaging of men.
 ''He has the open smile of a manly boy. and possesses that greatest of all blessings to busy men, that of leaving his business in his place of business, barred in and locked. when he goes home, or away for recreation.
 T asked him the simple question as to
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
OPTIMISM.
e New York Evening Sun.

From the New York Evening Sun.
 When the optimist was dispossessed and thrown, along with his household impedi- menta. into the cold street, he chuckled furiously.
 Why do you laugh, my friends?" in- quired a passerby.
 Because I have just now been emanci- pated from toil," replied the optimist, For years my life has been ono long struggle to keep the wolf from the door. But now that have been deprived of th6 door I no longer am compelled to toll. Sweet, indeed. are the uses of diversity"
 Then the optimist walked off. whittling gayly, into the sunshine
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
ALABAMA INVITES DR. MONTAGUE

Greenville Letter in Columbia State.
 The cause of education in South Caro- lima has been in danger of a great lop of a f1attering invitation Which came to pr. A. P. Montague fro a committee representing the trustees of the Univer- sity of Alabama, who requested him to meet them at Montgomery for a confer ence with regard to the presidency of that institution. Dr. Montague is not in- clined to heed calls from other quarters, since he has clear and distinct con vication that his services as president of Furman University are along the line of duty at this time, and he has the most abundant assurances that his administra- tion is giving satisfaction to the patrons and friends of the university, in connec- ton with the steady increase of its pros- perity and usefulness. The invitation from Alabama was very fiattering from every standpoint, including a large ad- vance In salary over his present position. which does not carry with it sinecure by any means. It is known that Dr. Mon- tague has been asked heretofore whether he would consider a call elsewhere, and he has replied in the negative. but this effort to secure him at the University of Alabama, which is located at Tuscaloosa
 had the backing of his former pastor, Dr. Charles A. Stackeley who has lately gone to Montgomery, and with whom he had the most intimate and fraternal relations in Washington, D. c. It is gratifying to state that the urgent invitation to confer with the committee has been respectfully declined, and pr. Montague has consent
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
HOW THE STORIES END.
'lynn i'm Black and White.

/. A. Flynn in Black and White. nlade me tale of the tempest at sea, Full of thunder and lightning above. ApC the terrors that be when the storm
 winds are free
 But the end of the story was love! sang me a song of a raid in the glen, With lit of the pipers who played. Strike again, strike again, and die fight
 ing like men
 And the struggle was over maidi I planned me play of monarch of
 fame,
 And his courtiers in silken attire And his statesmen, who came like a moth
 to the flame
 For a pair of bright eyes were the
 fire!
 I paeaned the praise of hero 80 calm, And so strong in the tumult to stand. When I found me the charm that had
 strengthened his arm It was only the touch of handi And I? If my heart for a moment be
 strong.
 If my tale for page ring sincere. Or if merits belong to the play or the
 song They are only your echoes, my dearl
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
Cost of the Boer War.

Those who create wars as we'll as those who dance must pay the fiddler. The cost of the Boer war Is about s50O.- 000,000. and as the war arose from the control of the gold mines of the Rand, the British government has de- cided to levy half the cost of it upon those mines. The "Kaffirs" do not like this proposition, and the stockholders of the various companies are protest ing. but their protests will be unavail- ing. They must pay a ten per cent tax upon the profits of their mines.
 Practically speaking this assessment makes the people of all nations con- tribute towards the expenses of the war. The Kafir stockholders are large ly British, but not few Germans, French and Belgians are included in the lists, and some Americans. There is no help for it. however. All must pay.
 The war is nearly ended. and the days of settlement are at hand. and MT. Chamberlain proposes to lessen the load of the British taxpayer to the greatest possible extent. After he col lects one-half of the expense from the vast holdings in the Rand he can ar range the rest so that .consols will re. gain their accustomed value. and the taxpayer will not demand a change in the control of the government. No one doubts what the underlying cause of the war was, and as the mines will gain largely from the result of the war, it is both natural and reasonable to put upon them a share of the big bln. They will be relieved of a tax on dynamite amounting to $s,Ooo,ooo a year which the Boers levied, and they wiII have to pay instead like sum
The age-herald., 1901-06-21
EPITAPH FOR HIS SWEETHEART

From the Cleveland Leader.
 Speaking of poetry reminds me of poem written by man I once heard of said the porter in downtown office re- gently. This poet was engaged to be married to a young woman, but she died. He felt badly and went to friend for consolation.
 Come out in the fields with me and you'll forget about your troubles" said the friend. Accordingly they both went out into a field and seated themselves on mound.
 I'm going to write some poetry" said the afflicted man.
 I'm going to sleep" responded his friend
 A long silence ensued, and then the friend was rudely awakened by the sor- rowing lover.
 You've got to listen to this poetry" said the poet
 GO on, I'm listening" responded his friend
 This is the poetry the melancholy poet had written:
 "The wedding day appointed was,
 And the wedding dress provided
 But has made that girl my wife?
 No; she sickened and she died did