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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
OFFER OF $1,000 A HEAD FOR
DEAD TRAIN ROBBERS.

Chicago. H., Noy. "a. Train robbery
as an industry is to be throttled through
concerted action of railroad and express
companies operating from headquarters
scattered throughout the Middle West
Local officials of some c.s.the roads di.
rectly interested have been spurred &c
drastic measures.
The Davenport robbery of the fast
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific train
was the straw that broke the camels
back. The railroad company, In con.
junction with the United States Express
Company, issued a joint reward during
the day of $1,000 for the arrest and con
viction of the knights of the road WIN
intercepted their train early Saturdar
morning and running away with the
engine and express car, blew the latter
vehicle to pieces with a dynamit,
bomb.
In addition to declaration of a ne,
policy to follow these robbers until ca
tured, the Burlington road entered
field with an announcement that de
train robber would be worth $1,000
any of its employees.
1t was inferred by some who hearo
o. the order that dead train robbers
would be preferable to live ones.
We have given all our trainmen IN
understand" said f. A. Delano, general
manager of the Burlington road, land
also the express messengers that a dead
tram robber is worth 81 900 to any of
them. All of our conductors and train
men carry revolvers, and we are es<
couraging them to do so and to learn
them TO shoot straight. am in favor
of concerted action On the part Of rail.
way arrangements and express compa.
MES winch shall have for its object the
bounding of train robbers to the ends Of
the earth.
Zone thing We ought to have. and
that is Federal statute which wiilcov.
er all cases and which will make it the
business of the Government to chase
and catch train robbers, instead of being
the business of State authorities.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
Ro0SEvELpS BOOKS.
EXPENSIVE EDITION To BE
PRINTED FOR WEALTHY
COLLECTORS.

A Philadelphia publishing
firm is arranging to print
/ .226 sets of President Roose-
velt's books. Each set will
comprise twenty-five vol
umes. They will be divided
into four classes. The cheap
est will sell for $3.50 vol
ume. or $685. a set, and the
most expensive for $3.50 a
volume, or So 300 a set.
The twenty-six sets to be
sold at So, 300 will have the
autograph signature of Theo-
dore Roosevelt in each vol
ume.
The president viii receive
large royalties. A special pa
per will be used. Each sheet
has a distinctive water-mark
carrying the words '.Theo-
dore Roosevelt. 20
The sale of these books has
already been arranged. They
will not be advertised or 9th
erwise placed on the market.
All will be taken by wealthy
book collectors.
1t is estimated that in the
four classes ranging IN value
from $3.50 to So 300 a set the
average price will be at least
81, 900 a set, thus making
the total selling cost of the
issue exceed 81 200, 900.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
The Courier Called Out.

Hicnnan' ~, NOV. ~, 1902
am curious to have the Courier
name the man or men whom il Consider
che ablest party leader, the most non.
llar. she firmest and most consistent
the broadcast statesman, in the Demo-
cratic party, and the party's best caDdi.
usse iof president. PC.
ASswER-The Courier considers Sen
ator German our ablest party leader.
and not David B. Hill as p. O.
suggests elsewhere in his note. Ii con-
siders William j. Bryan the most .pop-
ular," that is he has the largest popular
following; and Grover Cleveland is GER
tainly the hrmest in standing by his
convictions. And the broadest states
iran In our ranks is Senator Morgan of
Alabama. Thus far the Courier answers
and plainly; but. the further
question as to the best candidate for
President. We simply don't know. One
shing we do know and that is that we
had rather go down in defeat support
ing regular straight democrat on a
straight Democratic platform than to
win victory ON time server.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
THE HICKMAN COURIER,
GEORGE WARREN. Editor.
HICKMAN, KY. !. NOV. %. 1902
Congress Next Week.

The Congress meets next week, and
then we will have politics and politics,
and it is doubtful if the country will be
better by the session. President
Roosevelt promised IN some OF his cam
paign speeches that some legislation to
restrict the Trusts, some revision OF
the tariff by its friends. and the Cuban
reciprocity bill would follow. but the
leaders of the Presidents party In news
paper utterances affirm that there VIII
be no such legislation. These leaders
claim that the people at the recent
election endorsed and approved the ex-
isting tariff and governmental policies
and therefore no changes. THIS short
session will probably pass the appropri-
alton bills, and nothing more.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
Thanksgiving Day.

Many of our people observed Thanks
giying-some by church observance.
some by good dinners, and some by
good deeds toward their neighbors. For
what should we be thankful!
LIST. That we live IN a Christian
country blessed of God.
.. Because Of the general prosperity
throughout the whole country.
3. Because of good crops. good sea-
sons. and a healthful, industrious peo-
pie.
4. For the light we see.
). For air and breath.
8. For the life we ei5oy-all the gift
Of that All-Wise One.
The happiest man or woman Thurs.
day night was the one who had helped
his neighbor by some kindly act to
make him thankful
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
A Dangerous Month

This Is the month of coughs. colds
ana acute catarrh. Do you catch cold
easilys Find yourself hoarse, with a
tickling in your throat and an annoying
cough at night: Then, you should al
ways have handy bottle of Ballard s
Horehound Syrup. ]. A. Anderson,
354 West 9th st. Salt Lake City, writes:
I'VE use Billiards. Horehound Syrup
for coughs and colds. 1t gives immedi-
ate relief. We know it's the best RENE
dy for these troubles. ! write this to IN
duce other people to try this pleasant
and efficient remedy" AD50c and 81
az L. p. q W. S. Ellison's.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
Roosevelt Didn't Invite Booker

Roosevelt Didn't Invite Booker
--~.-u-.--.-----S----ss~U All the
newspaper talk. President Roosevelt
did not invite Booker Washington, to
dine with. him. that Roosevelt is an
aristocrat to the tip end OF his fingers,
and much opposed to negro equality:
but that he did invite and take lunch
with him in a private room at the
White House. The President has made
no disclaimer because he thought the
report too absurd. But, to those who
care for the incident at all, what diff.
ference does it make which room they
punched in. or who, or how many were
present, for to them it was the example.
In this country, any man, even the
President of the United States, has the
right to choose his own company and 10
lunch with whom he .pleases.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
BEcKHAM's ELIGIBILITY.
Test Suit to be Instituted

VI.
An injunction suit is to be instituted
70 test the eligibility of Gov. Beckham
Tor reelection to the Office of Governor.
Il Is to be BY injunction proceedings so
That the Court of Appeals may decide
before the Democratic nominating con.
Sention or primary is held. The party
papers, at least those opposed to Beck
ham. urge that the State Committee
nave determined to force the nomina-
ton by fair means or foul. And they
say that State primary election is the
plan to'secure his nomination. in that
The great expense of State primary
~iii force the poorer candidates off the
track or prevent their entering.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
BECAME AN ADVERTISER
The Only Jeweler In Town Turned
from the Error OF HIS Way.

A practical knowledge, put into
practice, of the practical laws OF
political economy would have
saved many business men from
bankruptcy. The falIacies arising
from lack of this knowledge have
been the tacks on which many a
business man has burst his tire.
There is al economical Rlacy
which has been one of the banes of
dealers who do business in small
towns. This fallacy. which is also
one of the hoo-do of the adver-
Using solicitor. was once tersely
expressed to me in a remark made
by a jeweler: 81 am the only one
in business in the whole town. l
have no competitor. Why need /
advertiser"
/ am happy to be able to say
that it didn't require a surgical
operation to remove this error
If-a--->l------------l---a- a
departmental store thousand
miles away and asked him to som-
pare the jewelers. prices with his
own. | found, as | had suspected,
that the prices of the big store
were IN many cases no lower than,
and in some cases not so low as.
those of the only jeweler in town.
| informed the jeweler that a
neighbor had sent to this depart
ment store for an expensive article
of jewelry which she could have
secured with less trouble and less
expense and with the privilege Of
prior examination from the ieweler
who thought he had no competi-
ton.
"Why, she must be a foolp said
that gentleman. "Why couldn't
she have come here?"
"That's what / asked her. She
said she had no idea you kept such
"No idea kept such articles
Why, make it a point o get the
latest noveltiesl And this is the
| get for bringing such
goods to the town.
"Ahl Would you mind telling
me where You got this new show
case?"
"Wny, got it from the city, OF
"What was the price?"
"F'ifty doIlars-cash. of course.
Cheap, wasn't it?"
"And a hundred yards down
his street you can get the same
sind of showcase for the same
money, less what you paid for the
and on more favorable
erms than cash down"
Are you sure?'
dead sure?"
"But how was | to know that"
"That's the point. Our fuini-
ure dealer doesn't advertise, but
tides his light under a bushel. So
10 you. How was the lady to
NOW? You don't advertise. /"
Il see,' said the jeweIer after
play of emotion. al beg
be lady's pardon Perhaps Pm
he fool"
"Oh, don't say that! You prob
bly, know more from the very
ature of the case concerning the
other merchants suffer
han you do of your own, though
erhaps you wa1bd wonder if a
lumber OF watches in town are not
'urchased elsewhere. The people
I this village and vicinity send
ousands OF dollars yearly out of
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
DO YOU WANT A FARMi

Any one can buy this farm of 81 acre
30 acres cleared. Good house, stabh
well, and out houses. All under mel
wire fence. 6 miles north OF Hickmal
ANY renter who wants to own a fam
can buy this by paying small amour
cash and balance Mhen-akls-r -, AZ
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
Reelfoot Lake Litigation.

The long talked of suit of the Dough
erty heirs. who claim 10 own Reelfoot
lake. has at last been brought iH the
Chancery Court Of Obion county. They
claim that part of the land which is
now Reelfoot Lake was granted by the
State Of North Carolina to Major
Dougherty in 1887. this territory being
then part of North Carolina. They
claim that the land was never sold or
transferred. and that adverse possession
by which title can be gained, does not
hold for no one could have actual pos
session OF body of water. The suit is
filed against Major J. C. Harris the now
claimant. Both sides have employed
eminent lawyers. The decision of this
case will finally determine the own
ship of Reelfoot Lake.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
HaIf Fare To New alrIeans.

Account American Federation of La.
Dor Meeting. New Orleans, Nov. 1922
the Mobile 4 Ohio K. r. will sell tickets
on Nov. ii and IL at rate of ONE FARE
for the round trip. For particulars In
quire of your home agent or any M. &
O representative
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28
S1.OO Per Dozen.

For a short time only 1 will make
Cabinet Platino Finish Photographs at
81 per dozen. l meet all competition
in quality and prices.
A. S. ROSEDALE.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28

Mas. Beauchamp, the distinguished
temperance lecturer is announced to
lecture in Hickman soon. Date and
place wiIl be published next week
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28

this part of the country 80
they cannot see the none
or inspect their purchases
disposing of tFieir cash whel
can buy better goodsA at
prices right here in town.
"That's so. Why, now
to think of it, there are pl
we'll to do people here wh
never been in my shop. g
it is as you say-their mon
out of town. | never reah.
lied it-that is, in my case-b
/ guess I'll advertise some of~S
speciaIties and some of my priC
And you wouldn't mind my char
ing the advertisement once
awhile when ge- new goo
would yOu?"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-11-28

Religious services were held at the
Roman Catholic Church, Thursday, Gao
a. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
Telephone connection
TIMELY TOPICS.

The Best Dental Go does high grade work 65 Bank street.
 The Epson, Singleton & Go will take orders. and have their New York house fill them. 53-55 Center street.
 All color wool waists, tucked back and front at Currans tonight for 9Sc. Shoes at almost half prices.
 Special prices for Saturday night and Monday at Miller & Peck's; fan nelette wrappers 49c.
 Phelan's ad is well worth reading; look it up; his tea, coffee and butter is the up-to-date kind.
 F'itzpatrick's pharmacy sells fine cough remedy, large bottle for 25c Prescriptions carefully compounded.
 The Boston Furniture Go is located at 30-34 Scoyill street. They are ready for patrons.
 While the Center street building is being prepared for Reid & Hughes, their office is 43 East Main street.
 J. B. Mullings & Son are already busy at Turnbull's old stand. New clothing, the rightly made' sort.
 uie AIuiI Jdn1S, fdspUerTy, SlfdW- berry, peach, plum and pineapple. at Woodruff Grocery Cos. 5 pounds COG.
 K. Dougherty is selling $1.25, $1.5o and $1.75 house wrappers for 75c and $1. Cashmeres $1.9S.
 Frank Wenzel & Go are showing new spring goods in hats, neckweal and underwear, colored and white shirts.
 D. H. Tierney has two choice rooms to rent in the Tierney block on Bank street.
 The Ziglatzki-Marks Go did not go out of business. They can be found at S5 South Main street
 The Waterbury Business college will open for business Monday in Y. M. O. A. building.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
MRS soFTEL IMPROVING.
Husband Has Retained Counsel, But
 Refuses To See Her.

Husband Has Retained Counsel, But
 Refuses To See Her.
 Pittsburg, Pa, Feb S.-Mrs Soffel, who aided in the escape of the Riddles and was shot during the battle which resulted ill their re-capture and death, shows considerable improvement ill her condition to-day. She is suffer ing more from mental distress than from the wound and it may be week or more before she can be removed from the Butler hospital to the Pitts burg jail.
 Her husband, ex-Warden Soffel has retained counsel for her defense, but says he does not want to see her or have any communication with her in the future
 Mrs Soffel is receiving letters from all over the country. Most of them contain tracts and advice of a relig- ious nature. When she opens a let ter and discovers it to be one of this character she turns 1t over to some of the nurses without reading.
 Many letters are also from attor- neys, proffering their services free in her defense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
AGAINST BUILDING ON GREEN,
Burned Out Families Are Provided For
 and Merchants Are Not Suffering.

Burned Out Families Are Provided For
 and Merchants Are Not Suffering. Editor of the Evening Democrat
 Dear Sir:-AlloW me to enter a pro- test, through the columns of your pa per, against building any temporary buildings on the green to accommodate our merchants. Sympathizing with the merchants and all other citizens that had the misfortune to be afflicted by the fire in losing their business, homes and situations. If it was a ques- tion of sheltering the unfortunate families, I should say build temper ary houses all over the green, but such is not the case All the burned out families are mostly provided for or soon will be, there is nobody suf- fering for the necessities of life; there are enough dry goods, shoe, butcher and book stores left to provide for the necessities of the public The ques- tion is. shall the public park be de- stroyed for the benefit of few indi- viduals in order that they will not lose their business. say no. Hands off the green for all private individ- uals or corporations; it is public prop erty. therefore if used. it must be for the benefit of all
 Yours respectfully,
 BEWARE OF PRECEDENTS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
CARROLL SETS SAIL

Hoboken, N. J., Feb s.-John F. Car roll, deputy leader of Tammany Hall, left here this morning on the Ham burg-American cruising yacht Princess Victoria Louise for pleasure trip to the West Indies and Mexico. The yacht will also touch Cuba and will return here on March 8. There were no politicians at the pier to see MT Carroll off. Only his family bid him farewell
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby express our most sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy bestowed on us in our Bereavement; we also give thanks for the many flor al pieces received from friends and the services rendered by St Paul's La dies quartet; also to Lyra Singing so- ciety for their appropriate hymns sung at the house and grave for our beloved.
 FRANK x. KORNER,
 SOPHIE l.. STEINERT.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

Next followed an exhibition by the Kansas fire horses; but everybody has heard of them. It is enough to say here that the Frenchmen thought they were Yankee contortionists dressed up as horses.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
STEAMER FLoATEn

Block Island, R. l., Feb 8.-The schooner Ann Elizabeth which has been ashore here, was foated this morning. A diver is patching her bottom and she will proceed to New London, where she belongs, at the first chance The wind is west blow ing heavy this morning.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
Sewer Pipe Plant Destroyed.

RED WING, NIinn.. Feb. S.-The Red Wing Sewer Pipe company's old plant has been destroyed by fire, en- tailing loss of from $75,o00 to $1o0.- 900, with insurance of S50,00O. The loss includes valuable machinery. patterns and dies
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
PROPOSAL

The Union Theater, located on East Main street, Torrlngton, Conn, is to be leased for a number of years. Bids have to be sent in on or before the 27th of February, and the right parties can take possession on the first ot July.
 Bids less than $1. 300 not considered We reserve the right to reject any ol all bids. Security necessary. For particulars address Ernest Hoff- man. Forest Court, Torrington, Conn.
 2-S-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
SPECIAL MEETING.

The members of Court Richard F. Phelan are requested to meet Monday evening at s o'clock, in Hellmann Hall, Grand Street. to discuss plans about securing quarters for future meetings.
 THOMAS SULLIVAN, c. R.
 MAURICE BOWEN, F. S.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

FURNISHED ROOM--With board, gentle
 E man preferred. Apply at 1O7 Cole st 2-s-2
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

THE EPSON who took an umbrella from
 4 the hallway of 151 Charles street on Tues day night. January q. is requested to return it to where it was taken from or to the Democrat office, It
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

IT OST-Cover Of ladys gold watch in Center A Return to Democrat office, and oblige.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

FOR EALE-H Hotel and restaurant combined. Established r years At present 125 take dinner at the hotel. Sickness reason for sell
 2-S-6
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
Blf'tled,

Our uptown branch office with Col by Sherwood Go, 116 South Main street is gone with all the rest. We are now located with Fitzpatrick & CLOS ter, 50 South Main street, on the same side, nearer the center, where We will be glad to receive and deliver all or ders.
 John MCEIligOtt.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

WYE OPEN SAFES and repair cash registers.
 w Grinding of all kinds-lynives. scissors, skates, etc. Opposite armory, MesSer 39 Phoe- nix avenue, Waterbury Conn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

W ANTED-The ladies to know Miss Nellie
 Macauley, dressmaker IS located at 15i Bank street with Mrs. Geo. Turner. 2-S-3
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

TsOR RENT-Tenement Of rooms, HOO West G Main street; modern Improvements; SIS Tenement 5rooms. g West Farm street; mod ern improvements, S12. Inquire John O'Neill, 131 Cooke street or 77 Bank street 11-14-tf
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

Mir Jersey told another and very in- teresting story. It was about Ameri- can fire engines in Europe. There are none. They can't be sold MT Jersey represented his company at the Paris exposition. The Austrian direc- tor Of the exposition was surprised to see such machine as the Yankee fire engine. He laughed at it; said it was 8 toy and fit for looking at only. Such a nice looking thing, all silver, nickel and brass, could never put out a fire; was, in fact, never built for such work. He laughed at MT Jersey when the lat ter offered to sell it to him. To make a long and very interesting story ac- commodate cramped space, the day of testing arrived. The testing ground was along the river Seine, which is quite wide river. The black. flu nereal looking engines owned by the fire companies of all Europe had their test and Mir Jersey and his Yankee fremen had hard work in keeping from laughing. They could not touch the people on the opposite side of the river, who stood there guying and laughing at the firemen. When the Yankee en- gine's turn came Mfr Jersey directed
 the firemen to turn their hose down
 the river first until full pressure was on the steamer. Then they raised the stream in the air and everybody was
 amazed, the Austrian director particu- 1arly. Next the men let the stream
 fall to horizontal line over the river
 tered all over, drenched to the skin.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

r OST-A bunch of keys, return to 188 So 4A Main street, or Democrat office. 2-7
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
PercaLes and Madras

New Percales, dark colors. fast colorsi MI
per yard. ...s....-..-.-....... ..ssn
36-inch Percales, dark red. navy ana "a I
Madras. new stripes and checks, worth y
Zephyr Ginghams, neat plaids and stripes y
standard makes worth IL lie; per sa's az
Imported Madras. bright colors, new y ~
signs; per yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4 A
Sesnch Shifting Linen. small patterns s. 40
ira fine for shirts; per yard ....,''''''''
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05

special feature of Monday plans 1U be the shogung
noaS, etc The foreign and domestic markets haze been
cured for patrons Among the most prontrest and aVc
Black and White and Blue and White Shepherd Plaid Loun
Silk in assorted size checks for ladies' waists and fu7%
suits; Special per yard G
Fancy Waist Silks for and evening in strpes94
and dotted effect popular weaves Special ~ Z
Fancy Silks beautiful small large designs vcry0e
snowy and rich coorngs; Special 125 and .OGS
Plain Velour the shades of reseda, castor
rose royal pink blue and red Special 0Se
Plain Japanese Silk line shades including black
and white from inches wide; per yard USS
Plain Taeta all pure silk full line of color This not e
Yama Mai goods but real Taffeta Silk Special .f ~
Superfne Taeta all the shades such burnt orang
national blue green mails and all high coior splendid =
wearing silk Special. W
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-10-05
Special for Monday
Outing and Flannelefe

&C Outing, all colors; Y4e
loo Flannelette. new patterns. bright nc
coIors; per yard. ..........
Kirman Flannel bright colors, perfect I'D Lie
tation of French flannel; per yard .....'
White Flannel good weight, worth ZOO Ihg
per yaro......,. ...........'...''.'.'' II
S5c White Flannel. all wool, extra nne Zae
quality; per yard. ..................'.'. !.
Navy Blue Twilled Flannel, all WOOL 1ag
worth 25c; per yard. ...............',.''
Red Flannel. extra medicated, for rneu'AHg
matism, worth CSC; per yard. ......'.fs.''