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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
EMANCIPATION DAY.

Fully 5000 Coloreo People Here.
The Emancipation Day Barbecue. iof
Thursday, the Sth, given under the au-
spicies of the Elevator Current, an en-
terprising newspaper, edited and pub
lished by colored people, was an I'M
mense success, probably more than 1900
colored people being in attend ance.
They had an industrial parade headed
By a SPLENDID colored cornet band. The
barbecue was well conducted, meats
well cooked, refreshments. amusements,
dancing baseball, &c. &c.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
IN TWO MINUTES.

1t was not so long ago when a man
who owned a three minute troster" was
considered eligible for honors ON any
track of the county. Today the pub
lie is wondering when the the two-mln-
ute horse will appear.
For it does not seem unreasonable TO
to suppose that within few years sucn
an animal will lower the record made by
Cresceus at Columbus last Friday, when
that remarkable stallion went a mile in
, :0214, beating his own record of 2023,
and the one made last year by The Alb
bot, 2 :O314.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
SERvANTGAlISM.

A nurse girl in giving notice was ask
ed by her mistress what was the reason
she wished to leave. had she any com
plant to make! says an EnglishIcontem-
porary. No thanks, its nothing of
that sort, but really Its so monotonous
being with children, taking them out
walking and that, cant stand It,.
Another girl applying fer the situation
of general" at lis week in small
family, confessed that she knew moth
ing OF cooking. but could boil potatoes.
Being asked about references TO former
mistresses. she tossed her head with
conscious pride, and explained that she
had been working in factory but
thought she would like a little 'ouse.
work as change A third younger
lady of smart and stylish appearance.
being engaged at l5s week, drove up
in handsome cab. followed by an ex.
press containing her luggage, which
consisted of sewing machine, violin
case and the usual boxes.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
FIXING To FLOP I?

Dexter Messenger: The Messenger
in times past, was of the widest free
silver type and believes to-day that the
white metal should be a redemption
money. But the conditions are such
that it will take commercial revolu
ton to bring it about. The business
world has adjusted itself on the gold
standard basis and as long a. the new
gold fields continue to pour their wealth
into the lap of the world. which seems
indefinite. it will SO continue There is
no rubbing this out,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
Their Secret is Dat.

All Sadieville, KY, was curious to
learn the cause of the vast improve
ment in the health of Mrs. S. p. Whit
taker, who had for long time, endured
untold suffering from chronic b,on-
chial trouble. ats all due TO DIR. Kings
New Discovery" writes her husband.
1t completely cured her and also cured
our little grand daughter of severe at
tack of Whooplng Congh. Ii positively
cures Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Bron-
chitis. all Throat and Lung troubles
Guaranteed bottles SOC and sl.00. Trial
DO 4 free at Cowgills' drug store.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
KENTUCKY CROPS SINCE RAINS

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 5-The crop re
port of the State Agricultural Depart.
ment, showing conditions for July. has
been issued by Commissioners Nall. The
report is made up of over one hundred
correspondents of the department in 81
counties of the State, and shows the eff
feet of the drouth on crops in these
counties. 1t shows. taking 100 per CT.
as the basis, that the corn crop stands
at 50 per cent oats at 80 per cent hemp
AT IL per cent. tobacco at IS per cent.
potatoes at "a per cent, and that there
was harvested but IS pes cent of an ay-
erage crop of wheat. 1t shows that
corn has fallen of 33 points in condi
ton since July / that tobacco has lost
% points, and that hemp has lost 2S
DOlQtS
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09

Those farmers il Clark county Who
have suffered losses by dog raids ON
their sheep, should adopt the plan of
ID. j. Thurman, of Larue county. Mr.
Thurman has a pair of Angora goats
that run with his flock. These goats
will fight dog so fiercely that they
will attack flock of sheep but one,.
that is protected by them. for they can
whip any eur that travels on four LEGS
killing the dog outright.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
8 STORY BRICK FOR SALE.

\ three story brick. in Laclede block.
fac store room, q foot front. 10 rooms
above. modern plumbing aud conven-
fences Building is new aud has not
been abused by use Will be sold very
cheap and easy payments. For further
Information apply TO
DIR. c. w. CURLIN.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09

John Cooper, colored. was arrested
yesterday for boot Logging, and Will
have to pay the us1tt penalty.
Henry Welch. colored, was arrested
yesterday by officers Carpenter and Dbl
lon. carrying concealed weapon.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
MONEY TO LOAN.

Several Thousand Dollars. to be Sc
cured by real estate Mortgages For in
formation apply at Courier office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
:lsOe Barber shop.

.a,lede Hotel, where can
hers, polite and ready
to 81: f; work, clean towels
keen ~ ~ to please you.
j. II. HICKS,
H. r. Ivy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
FOX RENT.

A nice residence. with rooms, cen
trally located. Apply at Courier Office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-08-09
TO ALL PERSONS HAVING
FARMING. TlMBERED OR
MINERAL LANDS. ETC.
FOR SALE.

The Nashville, Chattanooga X 81.
Louis Railway proposes 10 nse ITS best
efforts to induce good class OF lmmi-
grants TO settle in territory contiguous
70 It's lines. and 10 engage the attention
of capitalist seeking Manufacturing
Sites or Mining Property. 1t therefore
sOlicits the support, the cooperation and
the assistance of the people OF every
county through which its lines pass.
The management earnestly requests that
all persons who have farms for sale or
lease. those who have timbered lands,
water power or mineral lands for sale,
will send a brief description OF same to
the railroad agent nearest them giving
the prices and terms of sale. The prices
must correspond with the prices asked
of local buyers The management does
not propose to aid in selling land TO i'm
migrants at cxorbitant or speculative
prices.
Large tracts suitable for colonization,
AT low prices. are especially wanted.
j. b. KILLEBREW.
Industrial and Immigration Agent.
III. +. SMITH,
Traffic Manager.
NASHVILLE, TENN.
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$500 REWARD.

We will pay the above reward for any
case Of Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
Sick Headache, Indigestion, Constipa-
ton or Costiveness we can not cure
with Liverita, the Up.to-Date Little
Liver Pill, when the directions are
strictly complied with. They are pure
ly Vegetable and never fail to give sat
isfaction. 25c boxes contain 100 Pills,
Zoe boxes contain 40 Pills, &c boxes
contain 10 Pills. Beware of substitu-
tons and limitations. Sent by mail,
Stamps taken. NERVITA MEDICAL
CO., Cor. Clinton and Jackson Sts.,
Chicago, Ill.
For sale by R. S. Bolton, druggist
johnson City, Tenn.
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LATEST NEWS IN FASHION LAND.


At buckles, buttons and brooches
are very much in evidence.
In some of the stockings few
threads of gold ARE interviewer
Beige in all its many shades is decid-
eddy modish.
The black,aud.white bat is smarter
than ever this year
Tiny pearl buttons no longer than a
small sequin figure prominently in
fashion calculations.
Evening slippers are decorated with
spangled rosettes of tulle the same
shade as the satin
The old-fashioned tumbour white
lace wells will be worn with the light
spring and summer hats.
Like the famous httle girl in the
nursery rl,yme, the longer the holero
lives the shorter 1t grows
A very stunning oullng hat for sum
mer shows Il felt crown aud straw
brim, both white and trimmed with a
white Persian silk scarf
P pair Of stockings in black have as
small embroidered figures in red over
the instep a golf club and ball.
Large rings three times as large as
the ordinary eyelet for the ordinary
lacing are set in low shoes as we'll as
boots which are laced with ribbon an
an inch or more wide
If signs count for aught, the red
silks are to enjoy great vogue during
the coming season, They are either
shot with white or have an irregular
pattern, or in two shades of red, or are
in red and black.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

The humorous and unusual exper-
fences in the life of a metropolitan
clergyman are told by the Rev. David
NJ. Steele, of New York City, who has
just written about "Some People l
Have Married, )" for The Ladies Home
Journal. Mr.. Steele declares that the
prospective bride is always nervous I'M
til the time for the marriage ceremony,
when she Is calm and collected. The
groom is exactly the reverse: always
cool until he comes to face the clergy.
man, when his nerver invariably give
way.
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K. b. Craig Denies Report.

Bristol, April 9O.-E. B. Craig, ex-
treasures of Tennessee, is in this city.
He was asked by the Sentinel CORES
pendent regarding the report that he
had been rendered the position of gem
eral manager of the Metropolitan Life
insurance company, of New York. Mr..
Craig denied the report and stated that
the rumor was circulated without foun-
dation or authority. He says he has
given out nothing whatever regarding
such an appointment and does not un-
derstand how the rumor originated.
The surprise, he says, was as great to
HIM, when he read the report as it was
TO his many friends here.
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- CANDY cArsiARno S'
CV)ocQ)1Q&0
ass. To-. Druggists.
Genuine stamped c. c. c. Never sold in bulk.
Beware Of the dealer who tries to sell
something just as good"
IaI Generations Since Adams Time.

Alfred Judson Fisher, the Chicago
historian, has woven the highly inter
esting results Of genealogical investi-
CATION into "a Daughter of ADAM" a
short story which he has written for
The Ladies' Home journal. He traces
the heroine of his romance lin real life
o well-known Philadelphia woman) d.
rectly back to Adam, establishing with
corroborative detail every link in the
long genealogical chain. He brings to
light the fact that there haye been one
hundred and twenty-one generations
Of the human family, beginning with
Adam,
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Hrs. Pearl lobe Hale.

Bristol. April 2O.-Mrs. Pearl Hale
has entered suit In the Chancery court
for absolute divorce from her husband,
Robert l.. Hale, alleging cruel treat
ment, Mrs. Hale and her baby have
left the home Of her husband. The
complainant in this case was formerly
Miss Pearl Jobe, 9 daughter Of Ike T..
Jobe, ex.mayor Of johnson City, and
captain Of q company in the sixth i'm
munes during the Spanish-American
war.
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The Best Remedy for Rheumatism.
QUICK RELIEF FROM PAIN.


All who use Chamberlain Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain which it affords.
When speaking of this Mr.. d. n. Sinks
of Troy, Ohio, says "Some time ago
/ had a severe attack of rheumatism in
my arms and shoulder. l tried num-
erous remedies but got no relief until
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. f.
Parsons & Cod druggists of this place,
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended it sobighly that bought
bottle. l was soon relieved of all
pain. have since recommended this
liniment to many of my friends, who
agree with me that it is the best remedy
for muscular rheumatism in the mar
ket." For sale by City Drug Store.
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A Raging, Roaring FluOd.

Washed down telegraph line which
Chas. G. Ellis, of Lisbon, Ia, had to
repair. Standing waist deep in wa
ter" he writes, "gave me terrible
cold and cough. 1t grew worse daily.
Finally the best doctors in Oakland,
Neb., Sioux City and Omaha said l
had consumption and could not live.
Then / began using DR.. Kin2's New
Discovery and was wholly cured by six
bottles" Positively guaranteed for
coughs, colds and throat and lung
troubles by City Drug Store. Price
SOC and 81. 90.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

II have been troubled with indiges-
ton for ten years, have tried many
things and spent much money to no
purpose until tried Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. l have taken two bottles and
gotten more relief from them than all
other medicines taken. l feel more
like boy than I have felt in twenty
years. Anderson Riggs, Sunny Lane,
Tex. Thousands have testified as did
Mr.. Riggs. For sale at City Drug
Store.
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He Kept His Leg.

Twelve years ago J. W. Sullivan, of
Hartford, Conn.,, scratched his leg
with rusty wire. inflammation and
blood poisoning set in. For two years
he suffered intensely. Then the best
doctors urged ampntation, "but," he
writes, II used one bottle of Electric
Bitters and 1-2 boxes Of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve and my leg vas sound
and we'll a. ever" For eruptions, CO.
Eema, letter, salt rheum, sores and all
blood disorders Electric Bitters has no
rival on earth. Try them, at City Drug
Store, they will guarantee satisfaction
or refund money. Only 50 cents.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

You will waste time If you try to cure
Indigestion or dyspepsia by starving
yourself. That only makes it worse
when you do not eat heartily. You al
ways need plenty Of good food properly
digested. Kodel Dyspepsia Cure is
the result OF years Of scientific research
for something that would digest not
only some elements of food but every
kind. And it 10 the one remedy that
will do 1t. For sale at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

An Irish gentleman, noted for his
fertility in making bulls, was once
walking through street. and was rec
ognized by two boys who were looking
out OF an upstairs window. One of
them cried, "There goes Mt, who
makes so many bulls" Looking up,
the gentleman rOtorted: "You young
rascalsi I know Won well enough, and
If / only had you here I'd kick you
downstairs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Do not leave home on ajourney with
ont bottle OF Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is
almost certain to be needed and cannot
be procured while you are on board the
cars or stea mship. 1t is pleasant, safe
and reliable. For sale by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease u powder 1t cures painful,
smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails
and instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
OF the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight OF
new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure fol
sweating, callouS, and hot, tired aching feet
Try 1t today, Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. by mail for DC in stamps. Trial pack,
age free. Address Alien s. OlmSted. Leroy
N. Y. 873-l3t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

During a season of great drought, on
one occasion at Gibraltar, an Irish Of
fcer said he "was very easy about The
matter, for he had nothing to do with
water; II he only got his 'tay' in the
morning, and his punch at night, it
was all he wanted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

A poor Irishman offered an old sauce.
pan for sale. His children gathered
around him and inquired why he part
ed with il. "Ah, my honeys, " answer
ed no, II would not be after parting
with 1t but for little money 70 buy
something to put In it,"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

II had piles so bad I could get no
rest nor find cure until / tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. After using
it once l forgot / ever had anything
like Piles. "-E. G. Boice, Somers
Point, N. Y. Look out for limitations
Be sure you ask for DeWitt's. For sale
at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Skin troubles, cuts, burns, scalds,
and chatting quickly healed by the use
of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
initiated. Be sure you get DeWitt's.
For sale at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

There is an insurance company in
Paris that refuses to issue policies on
the lives Of people who use hair dye.
Having dyed they are probably con-
sidered dead.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

You can not enjoy perfect health,
rosy cheeks, and sparkling eyes if
your liver is sluggish and your bowels
clogged. DeWitt's Little Early Risers
cleanses the whole system. They never
grippe. For sale at City Drug Store,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

A school teacher asked an Irish bow
to describe an island "Sure, ma'am, /"
said Pat, ''its . place ye can't lave
widout boat"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Spring coughs are specially danger.
GUS and unless cured at once, serious
results often follow. One Minnie
Cough Cure acts like magic. It ia not
q common mixture but 10 a high grade
romedy. For sale al City Drug Store
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25
[XlNE,e,CARlIl

Currsn was told that 3 very stingy
and slovenly barrister had started for
the continent with shirt and guinea.
Hell not change either till he comes
back, said he.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Those famous little pills, Dewitts
Little Early Risers will remove ali i'm.
puritiss from your system, cleanse
your bowels, make them regular. For
sale at City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

DIR. BULLS COUGH SYRUP is
the best remedy for all bronchial affec-
tions. 1t is a great mistake to allow a
cough or cold to run on; for it may de-
velop serious throat or lung trouble.
Take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup at once.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

When girl has leaned up against @
man and he didn't kiss her, she faels as
mad as a man does when he has stuck
the mucilage brush in the ink we'll.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

A fairy's wand has no such joy-pro-
voking power as a compliment from a
daughter to her mother. A girl doesn't
know what it can do until she tries it,.
May Ladies' Home Journal.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25
job Couldn't lave Stood II

If he'd had itching piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bucklen's Ami
ca Salve will cure the worst case OF
piles on earth. 1t has cured thousands
For injuries, pains or bodily eruptions
it's the best salve in the world. Price
25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

No woman ever learned how 10 make
q speech in public without forgetting
how to put up peaches.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Asarule, the man who is continu-
ally bowling about the scarcity Of
money meyer thinks of trying to earn
it by honest labor.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

A woman cries just the same when
she is happy as she does when she is
miserable, only the tears are a lot
stickier.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

No wonder the Chinese don't get
along. In China a man has to worship
his mother -in-law.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

between New York and Nashville via Asheville
also between Greensboro and Norfolk, and
Salisbury and Richmond.
Nos. Is and SO carry Pullman Sleepers be-
tween Chattanooga and Salisbury and New
York and Salisbury.
*Daily. +Daily, except Sunday
f. s. CANNON. Sd v. P.&G N. Washington, DC
S. II. HARDwICR, g, p. A., Washington, d. G.
J. L. MEEK, t. p. A. Knoxville. Tenn.
J. P. BILLUPS, 7. p. A, Chattanooga. Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Moss, Pullman Sleeping cars Bristol to Chat
tanooga, Memphis and New Orleans and from
Chattanooga to Shreveport and Birmingham
to Mobile; also Chattanooga to Jacksonville
and Atlanta to Brunswick
No. scarries Pullman Sleeping car Bristol to
Knoxville, Knoxville to Memphis and Chatta-
nooga to Atlanta.
No. II, Pullman Sleeping car Morristown to
Chattanooga, and from Chattanooga to Atlanta.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

SPINAL BE- Mss SSssls f PIssss Ss
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

A woman's idea of perfectly lovely
hat is one that looks to man as if q
cyclone had struck it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

Use DR.. Miles NERVE PIAsTENg for SPINAL
WEAKNESS. All druggists sell 'em for &c.
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East Tennessee and Western \. {. R. R.

In effect Mar 81 1899. at 78O O'Clock am.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1901-04-25

No. Pullman Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping
cor Chattanooga to New York via Asheville.
No. "a Pullman Sleeping cars Chattanooga
70 New York via Bristol Cafe Observation
Chattanooga TO Radford. Va.
No 4Pullman sleeper Knoxville TO New York
No. 80 carries Pullman Sleeping car Chatta-
no oga to Salisbury and Salisbury to New York
Northbound. No IS No II No No II
Knoxville. " % 20am Fs O0pm s8 lSam S. 0Opm
Clinton .....: 10 05am s5Spm o15am s53pm
Hartman Jet l120am TO- 30pm ....... 49,. -.
Louisville. .... 7SopmI 7.bOamI ........ S5Oam
Cincinnati. .arI 7sOpm 745am ..,.... 7s0am
No. IL carries Pullman Sleeping car Knox
vile 10 Cincinnati via Hartman Jet & . & c.
No II Pullman Sleeping cars Knoxville TO
Louisville viG Jellico and l. g. N
southbound. No. IS No. is No. ~ No, I
Hartman Jet rs BAN 'b60pm -. .;;.....
Clinton. ..... assam aaopm SGSam s- sopm
Knoxville. 49,. Z4Sam 7OOpm 7.45am 43Opm
No. is Pullman Sleeper Cincinnati to jack
sonville via 9 a c Hartman Junction, Knox
vile and Ashevile.
No l2 Pullman Sleeping car Louisville TO
Knoxville via L & N and Jellico.
s4OOpm Lv. ,.... Knoxville. ..,..... Ar So foam
b.b0pm Lv.... 80. Tazewe ......... Lv 3lam
o40pml Ar. MiddleSboro 49,. Lv 40am
southbound. Northbound
sEo, s. 'No. II 'No. IL mo. 50
H. loan l25pmlL v n York ArIi2 l5pm q. i5anl
II. i5Om 10 4bpm Washington. 642am s5Opm
935am 74OpmILv Norfolk Ar 8gDam ....,.,.-
84Opm 10 loan Salisbury =. 1S5pm 10 4Oam
LOAN &20pm -. Alheville. =. llOpm s. liam
leenm 402pml HotSprings. II. 4Sam 40Oam
800am A55pm =. Morristown e5Oam 225am
4l5am T30pm e, Knoxville 606am |. loan
7.40amI |. 35pmi. Chattanooga. 400am 10 00pm