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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-10-10
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Pillow POINTS.

Take your Plow Points TO George
Buck. and have them sharpened, two
or 25 coats.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
PHILIPPINITIS.

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The Washington times., 1902-04-16
A Manila Rat Trap.

| Have you seen the big snake and the
| small boy? Well. they will be around to
| see you.
II is a displeasing combination, but one
whose aims possess quadruple qualities
may be likened to a game OF cards-hish,
low. jack, and the game. The mission OF
boy and snake Is high-the conservation
of the public health; the calling low-the
catching of rats; the boys name is Jack
and the game? Well, 1t is both rodents
and bounty.
The manner in which the boy. through
the snakes exertions, comes in possession
of rat and bounty is unique. The boy,
with the reptile on his arm and gunny-
sack in hand, enters the court OF q resi-
dence, and usually, after much palaver
in corrupt language, secures permission
to begin the crusade. With yigilant and
keen eve he inspects the premises. In
this inspection he displays training the
most systematic and acute-the gamin
can discover a rat hole quicker than
semi nude savage on the firing line, hot
in escape from American occupation and
American soldiery.
But the finding by Jack Of one hole,
while II pleases. doesn't satisfy his am
bition-he wants TO find two-one OF en-
trance, the other OF egress. When he has
located to his satisfaction the two holes
he uncoils the repulsive creature from
his arm, and planting both feet upon 1t,
brings forth from hidden recess OF trous-
ers a small net, the meshes of which are
very fine. While the serpent wrlggles
and twists and darts forth from muzzie
its forked tongue, Jack, by crafty dex-
terity, places the net over the reptiles
head and securely fastens 1t with sinew.
This done, the snake resumes Its arm
hold and is conveyed to one of the holes.
The hoy squats and forces the head of
the creature into the hole. The snake. by
some unknown fOrce-instinct or some
thing else-is certainly apprised Of what
its master wants, for it's body slowly en-
tiers the hole and disappears. The small,
embrowned boy runs to the other hole,
places the sack over 1t and awaits the
result, with an anxious, what-wiil- the
harvest be look on countenance.
Sometimes the boys face CLOVIS with
capitalistic triumph, for number OF rats
scamper into the bag; sometimes neither
rats nor snake appear. and then the boy
feels bad. Nothing remains for him to
do but wait. He does so, and his patience
is finally rewarded by the appearance OF
the snake, whose hunt has been without
quarry.
The boy is so small and the snake so
big that he has grown lopsided in carrying
1t about-for 1t is always coiled on the
right arm.-Manila Volcano.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Lawyers Make Poor Jurymen.

Some years ago, when l was young
LAWYER. trying to earn a modest livelihood
in New York city. had very queer ex-
perience," said Judge C. A. Cabell, OF
Chicago, at the Raleigh.
"A woman had died in a sort Of sus-
picious fashion. and the sensational news
papers made big fuss over 1t. don't
know how It came about, but in point Of
fact every man summoned on the coro-
ner's jury was a lawyer, and a practicing
lawyer at that.
1T would seem that such an array OF
legal talent should have been able to bring
In a verdict without much difficulty Ger
tainly trained and experienced men ought
to surpass laymen.
We'll, when we got into the jury room
the trouble started. and l want to tell
you that it never ended. / think every
man on the jury made speech, not a
short talk, but long and forcible argu
men,s, such as lawyers make when paid
for their time. We were as excited as
though we were pleading for n client.
when day came the talk was still GO
ing on Nearly every one OF us had a diff
ferent notion. There was no such thing
unanimity OF opinion. AMI finally the best
we could do was to present three sep
arate and distinct verdicts. / have never
wanted to sit upon jury since
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Political War in Badger State.

Two of Milwaukee's leading citizens sat
talking in the lobby of the Arlington last
evening They were Charles F. Pfster
and e. l.. Philip. Mr.. Pfster is man
of large wealth and exerts a big influence
in politics. He is large owner of the
stock OF the Sentinel" and president OF
the company that controls that we'll
known newspaper. The principal hotel Of
Milwaukee is his property and bears his
name.
Mr.. Philip is chairman of the Republi-
can County Committee and s pretty
nearly supreme in local politics. In re-
sponse to reportorial inquiries. he said:
The Republicans of Wisconsin are hav-
ing very warm family fight. Stones
are being hurled at a lively rate, and the
war will probably last until one side or
the other exhausts its ammunition. Even
tually. no doubt a truce viii be called
and reconciliation effected. We at
least have the satisfaction of knowing
that the dissensions within the Demo
cratic party are quite as bitter as our
own"
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

The closing of the session Of the Sem
ate Yesterday was a very mixed affair,
causing a good deal of laughter after it
was over. though at one time 1t was
thought that there might be trouble. 1t
was very late, after 6 o'clock, and half
a dozen Senators had as many objects TO
accomplish before adjournment. The re-
mainder were strenuous in their desire
to wind up the days proceedings.
Senator Turner made an attack upon
the Republicans yesterday. saying that
they will vote on the bin as certain great
steamship and railway corporations wish
them to- Senator Spooner resented this
remark rather sharply, and Mr.. Turner,
shortly after o'clock, got up to reply to
him.
In some way he was shut out, although
he stood for several minutes at his desk
The Republicans discussed among them
selves the necessary amendments to the
Platt substitute.
Mr.. Turner broke out finally. He &C
cused the Republicans of purposely keep
ing the floor when it must be known, he
said, that he desired to make reply to
the Senator from Wisconsin.
Apparently it is the wish to brush me
aside, like a fly" be said. 81 do not in
tend 70 be brushed aside. l am not that
kind of a man"
He indicated his willingness to speak
then but agreed to go on this morning.
The Senate had agreed already to meet
at IL o'clock Some one suggested that 1t
meet at 10 o'clock. The point of order
was raised that it would be improper to
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
"The Duke of Durham's" Start.

Right after our civil war had ended"
said Mr.. W. B. Grimes, of North Caro-
lima, at the Riggs. there were pretty hard
times in our part Of the country. Every
body had to struggle for a living. and
money was about the scarcest article
Imaginable.
"At that period there was hardly any
body in worse financial shape than the
Duke family. In fact, old man Duke and
his three sons were hard run to make
living. The oldest of the boys was
Broadly who went into the Confederate
army when about fifteen. He did his
best soldier. and being obliged to get
down to the hardest kind of toll on poor
farm, after his military lie was over,
had no chance for an education.
He and his father titled the farm, and
by hard exertion managed to give the
younger brothers a moderate amount of
schooling. Broadly had plenty of
brains, but book learning had been denied
him, and he didn't want his brothers to
grow up illiterate. 1t may lave been an
accident that was the turning point of
his life and paved the way for the enor-
IuuuSly SuCCtsslui tdieei lSite udu III
store for the Duke family. 1t was the
very simple and prosaic matter of the
purchase of a wagon load of tobacco.
zone day countryman drove into Dur
ham with load of tobacco. He could
ind no buyer. AS he vas about to drive
hcme. disguised and discourage he en-
countered Broadly Duke. To him the
tale of woe was repeated. To his aston
ishment, Duke heard the farmer say he
would take $2S for the entire load. He
was a Judge of values in that line, and
he knew that a great bargain was in
sight.
Duke had only IS in the world. He
hardly hoped anybody would lend him SIS.
but he finally begged merchant into ad-
vancing it, and put the tobacco in the
latter's warehouse for security. All the
next day he toiled over his purchase, sort
ing the goods into three different piles,
according to grade. When that job was
finished he sold the lot for over $50
This fortunate speculation inspired
young Duke, and during that season he
repeated the act frequently. Ere many
years passed Gather and sons started Into
the tobacco business, and the foundation
of a colossal fortune was made. Today
Buck Duke, one of the younger brothers.
is president OF the American Tobacco
Company commonly designated the Trust.
He is worth in the neighborhood OF $40
600 600 He is the Duke of Durham. and
if he keeps on at his present rate OF
growth he will be the Duke of the entire
globe at no distant period.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
WHY THE CHINESE EXCLUSION
BILL CAN BE NONE TOO DRASTICI


While there appears to be opposition in the SEN
ate to the Chinese exclusion bill which, reported
by the committee. is much like the bill passed by
the House of Representatives, the question. unless
the Senate practically sustans the House BILL while
not a political one, will become
While the bill appears to be drastic beyond re-
qurements. such is not the fact the most drastic
provisions framed by the Treasury officials, af
ter experience in California and other Pacific
points of more than twenty years. Every officer
nected with the enforcement of the present exclusion
laws knows bill could be too drastic, owing to the
duplicy of the Chinese character and the Chinamans
willingness get into the United States by any
means possible, matter how fraudulent.
Fraud does not bother the Celestial. The proposal
of of the Senators to amend the Senate bill
to allow Christian Cinnamon to enter the United
States has made all Calfornians smile, for they
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Miss Lucy Calf and Mr.. Hanger Wed.

Miss Lucy Gait and Mr.. Hanger Wed.
The marriage OF Miss Lucy Calf, young
est daughter of the late William NJ. Gait,
to Mr.. G. Wallace w. Hanger, was cele-
brated yesterday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Milton Valentine. OF Phila-
delphia, the brides cousin, oficiated, as
sisted by Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, D. D.,
pastor of the church.
The bride. wearing simply made but
elegant gown of white satin and old lace,
over which fe!! the graceful drapery OF a
tulle veil. entered with her mother, by
whom she was given In marriage. Mrs
Gait wore gray pompadour satin and point
lace.
Miss Emma Virginia Norris. daughter
OF Mr.. James L. Norris. was the maid OF
honor. and the only attendant. She was
prettily attired in white, over silk of deli
cate green. Mr.. Charles e. Baldwin acted
rs best man. The ushers were Mr. Will
liam M. Gait, brother of the bride: Mr.
Harry Blair Hanger, brother OF the
groom; Mr.. d. Mccarthy Hanger, cousin
Of the groom: and Mr.. Frank Turner, Of
Baltimore.
A reception at the Gait residence. 1893
New Hampshire Avenue, was held from
to 6. after which Mr.. Hanger, who is With
Commissioner Wright in the Department
of Labor, left with his bride on their
honeymoon travels-in what direction,
however. they refused to state. Upon their
return they will reside at the Albemarle
The wedding and reception were attend
ed by a large number OF out of town rela-
tives and friends.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16

know that within a single month after the passage
of any such bill the missions of China would be
large enough to accommodate the number of Cees-
tials eager "out- Herod Herod" their proesta-
tions of belief in the Christian faith. The
would be raised higher than the dragon all China
The objection of the average Californian to the
Chinaman is based upon accurate knowledge of
his character, and upon the fact that matter how
long a resident of the United States he pays
spect its laws institutions except those he is
compelled to obey by a show of force
The Chinaman, to Californians, is menace in
every way and public and private interests must be
protected against him, however drastic may the
provisions taken. The result is what Calfornans de-
sire and they not disposed to quarrel with
methods that legal however they may
seem. The opposition to the Chinaman is based
the first law of nature-protection.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Bryan-Kemp Nuptials.

Another noon wedding of social inter-
est solemnized yesterday was that of Miss
Emily Page Kemp and Mr. St. George
Bryan, of Richmond, at the residence of
the Misses Seawell, cousins of the bride
Rev. John A. Aspinwall, of st. Thomas
Church, performed the ceremony, with the
groom's uncle, Rev. Mr.. Bryan, of Hamp-
ton, Va.
A sylvan bower was arranged in the
drawing room, where the couple stood to
be married, and afterward to receive con-
ordinations.
The young bride. who is pretty and win
some, was girlisbly graceful in white satin
crepe, trimmed with point and duchess
laces, and tulle veil fell in misty folds
to the edge of her train. Her flowers
were lilies of the valley and pearl neck
lace was her only jewel She entered the
drawing room with her brother, Mr.
Henry G. Kemp, preceded by her matron
OF honor. Mrs. Creston Gibson of Chi
cago. and by Miss Enrol Brown and Miss
Webb. her additional maids. All were in
dainty gowns OF white lace, showing
giimpses of light blue, carried carnations,
and wore short wells Of white tulle
Miss Molly Elliott Seawell wore gray
crepe over pink, and Miss Henrietta Sea-
well was In crepe of delicate blue.
The Ladies' String Orchestra, directed
by Mr.. Ernest Lent, played Haste to the
Wedding" while waiting for the bride.
Her approach was heralded by the nup-
tial music from "Lohengrln" and the cere-
mony was accompanied by the soft mel
ody of the ANGELS Serenade."
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan will reside in Rich
mond.
Among the relatives and friends present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bryan, the
groom's parents; Mr.. John Randolph
Bryan and Mr.. Thomas Pinckney Bryan,
his brothers; Mrs. Peyton Nelson Page,
the brides aunt; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E.
Washington; Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Mel
son Page, the Misses Hannah and Jo
sephine Lee. Mr.. r. E. Lee, jr., Admiral
and Mrs. SSchley. General and Mrs. Miles,
Nine. Perez, Mrs. Stanley Matthews, the
Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs.
Hill.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
The American Indian.

An article by Charles Hallock, on
the American Indigenes, has been
| printed in the American Antiquar-
ian,' but some misapprehension has
been created as to his conclusions; in
order to correct any errors, the fol-
lowing syllabus of his article has been
printed:
THE Indians. or Indigenes, of both
North and South America originated
from civilization of high degree
which occupied the subequatorial belt
some 10000 years ago, while the
glacial sheet was still on. Population
spread northward as the ice receded
Routes Of exodus dfverging from the
central point of departure are plainly
The subsequent settlements in Ari-
IONA, Mexico, New Mexico, Colorado,
Utah, and California indicate the
successive stages CT advance, as we'll
as the persistent struggle to maintain
the ancient civilization against rever-
sion and the catastrophes of nature.
THE varying architecture of the
valleys, cliffs. and mesas is an intelli-
gible expression of the exigencies
which stimulated the builders. The
gradual distribution of population over
the higher ATTITUDES in after years
was supplemented by accretions
from Europe and Northern Asia cen
turtles before the coming Of Columbus. |
Wars and reprisals were the natural
and inevitable results of a mixed and
degenerated population with different
dialects. The mounds which cover the J
midcontinental areas, isolated and in
groups, tell the story thereof.
The Korean immigration of the |
year 544, historically cited, which led
to the founding of the Mexican en-
pire in 1925, was but an incidental
contribution to the growing popula-
ton OF North America. So also were
the very much earlier migrations !
from Central America by water across
the Gulf of Mexico to Florida and |
Arkansas.
In the course of the authors |
treatise, corroborative evidences are |
presented to verify the main PROPOSE
ton, the relevancy of which careful
readers must fain admit
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
When Brander Matthews Kissed.

There IS afioat story about Brander
Matthews. New York's literary drama
tic authority, who holds an important
chair in Columbia college. 1t is GUS
tom OF all authors of plays to send tick
cts to Prof. Matthews for all first nights
in the metropolis, but 1t is fact that
it is almost his invariable custom not TO
use them. on one occasion. however, he
broke over the traces and appeared in
the theater as deadhead. He was down
town. he was anxious to see the play;
the house was sod out; why not? The
next day his opinion was eagerly called
for In one OF the class rooms at CO.
lumbia.
We'll. gentlemen said the literary
free-thinker the play was in four acts
and | was there as the guest of the au-
thor After the second act | sat quiet
while the audience Kissed.
The professor took a long pull at his
cigarette then held it at arms length
and fiecked off the ashes.
And the third act?"
oh" he said. slowly. after the third
act went out and bought standing room
and came back and Kissed. too"
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
IS PEACE IN SIGHT AT LAST?

The bearing the olive branch last have
winged her fight South Africa The from of
proposition England based
the belief that found ending
and England thousands o of none
the combat
which will be hailed
eral Sherman said soldier civilian,
strikingly eptomized subject
1t the suffering hardhps of the the
the
battlefield There
his loved
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
GOSSIP AND CHAT HEARD IN
WASHINGTON HOTEL LOBBIES.

adjourn by unanimous consent to meet at
two separate hours today. The first or
der was therefore withdrawn and he
10 o'clock order substituted.
Even then. however, the trouble was not
over. Mr.. Penrose wanted an executive
session. Senator Pettus moved to ad-
journ and finally demanded the yeas and
nays. The Chair did not count enough
hands TO warrant this and Mr. Penrose
again renewed his motion for an executive
session, which was again interrupted by
motion to adjourn from Mr.. Gallinger.
The Senator from New Hampshire with
drew his motion finally and the Senate
went into executive session. Mr. Penrose
did not succeed. however. as the point
OF no quorum was Immediately raised
against him. and the executive session
only lasted a tride over a quarter OF a
minute.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
NATIONAL IRRIGATION FOR
ARID LANDS OF THE WEST
By Representative w. l.. JONES, of Washington.

that povd
having great within borders.
absolutely worthless
by
selfish
entering
lands We
market
this will o
land
be made
stable h manu-
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
A WASTE OF MONEY.

1t
has approached subject
men Washington with While
era
a capitalized
would yield
there
This from procedure
of which OF
great nations of Europe would dwellings
the housing of
the OF he earth do
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Sam Weller and Modem Slang.

gentleman who rereads Dickens once
eaeh-year, as Librarian Brett did in his
younger days, has discovered that the
original and immortal Samuel Weller gave
to the world that modernly used slang ex-
preston, Il don't think"
In the "Pickwick Papers," chapter 3S,
Samuel has been sent by his master to
Bristol to discover the retreat of the
fleeing Mr.. Wrinkle: and when Sam meets
that foolish young man, he looks him
over, and in tones of indescribable irony
remarks:
You're an amiably disposed young
man. sir-I don't think"
Is that not the exact idea that the
phrase conveys in these days?-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Miss Thomas to Wed Mr.. Corwin.

Miss Rhoda Thomas, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph r. Thomas. to Mr. Ernest
LaFay Corwin, at the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. Brightwood Park. d. c., We'd
nesday evening. April Is, at s o'clock.
Mr.. Corwin is son Of Superintendent
and Mrs. p. B. COrwin. who have charge
of the Battle Ground National Cemetery,
Brightwood Avenue, where the young cou
pie will be at home after April 20.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Mrs. Lincoln's Pension Petition.

Col. Walter H. French, Ale clerk of the
the finest collection of scrap hooks Of any
public man in the country. Not only scrap
books, however, but autographs OF
statesmen long since passed away, and
rare old public documents, the history OF
which is most fascinating.
Among his collection is the original pc
tition of Mrs. Lincoln. widow OF the
martyred President. to the Congress OF
the United States. asking for pension
The petition is signed, Mrs. A hncoin
A copy of the petition was printed
few years ago. Just now it is Of peculiar
interest, the statement having been re-
Gently made that the widow OF no Presi-
dent had ever applied for pension
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Dinner to M. Santos.

the Brazilian Minister and Nine. Assis-
Brasil, who have Just returned to the city,
will give dinner and reception tomorrow
evening In honor of their countryman, NJ
Santos. The inventor of the air ship
whose experiments in aerial navigation in
Paris have given him a world wide repu-
tation will arrive in Washington this
morning and be received by the President
a u0on
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Needed for Their Business.

Philadelphia Bulletin-The report that
there is prospect of a revival of the BIZ
cycle boom this summer may be based on
fact II is likewise possible that II is due
TO the efforts OF bicycle merchants and
manufacturers who feel that they need
the money.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
An International Hero.

New York Tribune-Turbaned Sikhs in
Khaki have come TO the United States to
look after the selection aad shipment of
American mules for British military uses.
The North American mule with the broad
arrow on his left hip goes on conquering
and TO conquer.
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
Prosperity in the West.

Mr.. II. J. Mayham, who is prominently
Identified with large business interests in
Denver, greeted Times reporter with
the characteristic friendliness of the
West at the Shoreham last evening.
Everything out our way" said he, has
a rosy tinge. We are growing fast, but
II is A healthy. solid growth, and is on
an enduring basis. Right now Denver is
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
UNDER THE CAPITOL DOME.

viewing with great satisfaction the pros
pect Of the early construction of a new
line of railway connecting 1t with Sal.
Lake City.
This will give us a route shorter by
200 miles than any in existence. 1t will
penetrate the northwestern part of Colo
RADIO and render accessible magnificent
fields of anthracite coal heretofore I'M
developed because of the lack of trans
portation facilities"
The Washington times., 1902-04-16
De Mortuis.

Atlanta Journal-There IS said to be a
good deal of regret among the members
of Congress over the fact that James X.
Jones has been relegated to private life.
The regret is probably confined TO the
Republicans. who have been the chief
beneficiaries Of Jones mistakes.