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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
DOGS BLOW THE BELLOWS.
blacksmith i'm New York Adopts Novel
Lnbor-sAving Device - Inteilt-
gent Animals at work.

On an uptown street on the East
side of the city. says the New York Mail
and Express. hundreds OF people daily
pause at a blacksmith's shop TO watch
three large and intelligent Newfound-
land dogs. which are employed by the
.brawny smith TO work the bellows Of the
forge of his shop. In one corner of the
shop is a wooden wheel about eight feet
in diameter and wide enough for a dog
TO stand in. VIXEN the wheel is at rest
the dog stands in much the same posi-
ton as the horse in a child's rocker.
with his head always turned toward the
forge awaiting orders. When told TO
go ahead" the beast on duty at once
starts on a brisk trot. which makes the
wheel turn around rapidly and by means
OF a crank and lever the power is con-
veyed to the bellows.
The dogs work willingly and with such
intelligence that people are never weary
OF watching the Efforts OF the animals
TO keep the smithy fires bright Each
dog works in the wheel for one hour and
then rests for two. They cost their
owner about two dollars a week each 10
feed, and he estimates that they save
him Sl2 week. as otherwise il would
require the services OF two men or a
small engine to do their work
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
The Weather.

Almost unprecedented weather con-
ditions have prevailed In this section
during the past week. We have samn.
les of all sorts, but the prevailing kind
has beer cold. rainy and most disagree
able, broken only by about two DAYS Of
real spring weather. No snow or sleet
TO any appreciable extent fell. but n
cold rain occurred Tuesday and Wed.
nesday that brought ont the heaviest
winter wear. Thursday was consider
ably milder, but there are no assurances
that spring has yet arrived. One of the
principal reasons for the tarrying of
winter this year is the entire absence Of
s ring poets. Were they to make an
sault it is likely that winter would
skedaddle lnstanter; but il is a debat
abls question as to which is the greater
evil. Ia the meantime We live ia hone
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
COAL EXPERIMENTS.
Tests InauEsratsd at Portsmouth
Englsnd-EIpsrts study Eject OF
submerSfng I'm Salt water.

Some curious tests with coal are
now being made at Portsmouth. the
object being to ascertain to what ex-
tent. II any. II is improved by being
kept for a certain time in salt water.
Twenty-one tons Of coal taken from
the same heap were first divided into
three parts, two OF which contained
ten tons each, and one one ton. one
OF the ten ton lots was next DIVIDED
into five parts. each containing Two
tons. and these, after being placed Ia
five perforated boxes. were sunk In the
sea The other ten ton lot is also 10
be divided into five parts. each con-
tanning two tons, but instead OF oelns
sunk in the sea these are TO be kep1
on land and will be covered with tar
paulin. The one ton lot was burned
few days ago. and a thorough test is
now being made OF its qualities as
shown by combustion.
In IL months the coal in one OF the
submerged boxes. and also that in one
OF the boxes which have been kept on
land. will be compared. and the re-
suit will be compared with that when
was obtained when the. one ton was
burned a few days ago. In this way
the scientists aad the naval authori-
ties OF England are confident that
some new and important facts can De
learned in regard to the qualities OF
coal
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
TROLLEY HOMES.
Car Corresponding To the House Boat
Possible Development from
Present Conditions.

Now that parlor cars and sleeping
cars on trolley lines are established
We may be privileged to speculate a
bit as to what will come next as an
annex Of the broomstiek train. Sup
pose We hazard the guess that il will
be the trolley house-first cousin 10
the house boat. says the Boston Tran
script BY the building OF spurs and side
tracks IN delightful spots at country or
seashore at fair and far distance from
the main lines resting places for these
movable dwellings could be comfor-
tably managed. At one of them a troll
ley house might remain for as long a
time as contentment was the staying
power and when this burning out the
trolley pole might be put in contact with
the wire and the trolley house trundIed
away to pastures new. OF course. this is
merely the toughest outline of possible
development Of the electric car. but II is
the pleasantest part upon which the lay
mind can dwell. Details of il. like the
securing OF suitable drinking water and
the training OF every tenant of one OF
these dwellings to be his own motorman
may as we'll be left to the consideration
OF those whose business il would be TO
perfect them.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

In Kentucky. among relatives in Gin
Ton. They will be domiciled at tn,
home Of Mrs. Matte Powell for tn,
present.
The Whist Club met yesterday after
noon with Mrs. Allison Tyler at the
LaClede hotel
To Fulton county breeders: I have
decided for this season to stand Alfred
U. on credit. X A. Tyler.
w. K. Thomas. of Weakley. county,
Tenn leaves for home today after a
visit to his mother. Mrs Z. A. Thomas
living on Route 4.
bad a running, itching sore on NV
leg. suffered fortunes. Deans Ointment
took away the burning and itching IN
stantly, anf quic ~ effected permanent
cure" G. w Lenhart. Bowling Green
Ohio.
Misses Katie and Coda Bransford. of
Union City, We're here Sunday. They
were guests of Mr.. DeSamburg and in
the afternoon enjoyed pleasant boat
ride on his gasoline yacht Zelda Leo.
George A. Warren. Of the Hickman
branch Of the West Tennessee Whole.
sale Grocery Co, went to Fulton Tues
day IN the interest Of his house. There
Is rnmor current that this house will
establish branch at Fulton.
We acknowledge the receipt Of fine
bunch Of radishcs yesterday from Will
Crowell. They are home giown, not
raised IN hot house. and were very
palatable. They are the first grown ont
OF doors We have seen this spring.
X. A. Tyler and wife returned Thurs
day from an extended tour Of the South.
including Crowley. La, San Antonio.
Tex and other points. They were ac.
C ompanied home by Miss Hilda Clark,
Mrs. Iyler's sister, who will visit here
for short time.
X. h. Schafer, of Louisiana, an ex
pert leyee man. was In town this week
inspecting the ground where the leyee
IS to be bull. under a contract soon To
be let by the chief engineers depart
ment at Memphis The work will be
gir just across the head Of Fish Pond,
where ii was left off last spring, and
some three miles toward the
tennessee line. Several contracts will
De let for this work and Mr.. Schafer con
templates putting in a bid for part of
(. He was shown over the ground by
sugene Blakemorc.
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HELM & ELLISON SUCCESSFUL
INDUCED DIR. HOWARD COMPANY TO MAKE
SPECIAL PRICE

After great deal Of effcrt and CORE
spondence Helm q Ellison. the popular
druggists. have succeeded in getting tins
Dr. Howard company TO make speciaI
one half price Introductory offer on the
regular tifty cent size of their specific
LOT the cure OF constipation and dyspep-
STA. ~
This medicine is recent discovery
Tor the cure of all diseases of the stom.
ach and bowels. IL not only gives quick
reilef but IT makes permanent cures
VI. howard ; specific has been 50 re-
markably successful IN curing cOnstipa
tlon, dyspepsia aud all liver troubles.
that Helm Il Ellison are willing TO re
turn he price paid In every case where
IL does not give relief
The old fashioned idea Of dosing with
mineral waters. catharIic pills or harsh
purgauves will soon he thing of the
past. The best physicians are prescrib.
ing DIR. Howard's specific because II
really gives the desired results and on
account OF the small aud pleasant dose
that l. needed
Headaches. coated tongue dizziness,
gas Oh stomach, specks before the eyes,
constipation and all forms of liver ana
stomach trouble are soon cured by this
scientific medicine.
80 great is the demand for this medi
cine that Helm IL Ellison have only
been able To secure limited supply, aud
every one who Is troubled with dyspep
sia, constipation or liver trouble should
call upon them at once. or send % cents
aud get 60 doses of the hest medicine
ever made, on this SPECIAL half price OF
Ter, with their personal guarantee TO
refund the money IL il does not cure.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
American Society OF Equity.

The American Society Of Equity has
been given an impetus in Fulton county
this week that has been a surprise. not
only 10 the farmers, but to the promoters
themselves Meetings will be called il
RAPID succession until every school dis
trlcthas been covered The first meet
ing, 20 far as announced. viii be called
at Sylvan Shade simmons School
Hp'Se) 90 Saturday evening, April 80.
u 7o'clock s.Aarp. There may be 9th
ers called between tins and that date
of which due notice will be given
through The Courier. Let all interested
IN profitable prices for farm products
attend these meetings, it means pros
perity for the farmer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
FOURTH or July CELEBRATION.

Arrangements for the celebration Of
the Fourth OF July are progressing sat
i-factorily, and the committee having
them IN charge express themselves as
being confident that the affair will be a
wonderful success. At a meeting held
at the office OF Mayor Dillon on Tuesday
night. which was attended by all MEM
beers, much enthusiasm was manifested.
The committee OH finance reported that
the collections OF the sums subscribed
by the citizens of the town had progress
cd beyond their most sangulne expec-
tatiOns aud that the committee now
had 10 their credit some s-i50. deposited
Is bank
number of committees were APP
pointed to have charge of the different
features, such as an amusement commit
tee, privilege committee, transDorta
uon committee. advertising committee
etc Each has power to act IN matters
coming within their jurisdiction with
out reference to the central committee
and it is hoped to thus simplify matters
and facilitate the rapid transaction OF
business.
A resolution was passed calling upon
those who had subscribed TO the fund,
and who had not paid the same, to have
their donations ready next Monday the
25th, when the committee calls. Ii is
very important that all donations be
handed III promptly.
1t is the determination Of the
committee 10 use every Legitimate means
10 make the celebration the grandest
thing OF its kind which has ever taken
place IN this entire region. and to the
end that every man, woman and child
within a hundred miles shall know of
the occasion large amount of the funds
subscribed Will be used for advertising
purposes. 1t is not the intention, how
ever, to overlook the importance OF
giving good prizes for the winners of
the different events, and in consequence
all money not expended in advertising
the affair will be devoted TO prizes.
This will have tendency TO attract a
class of talent in all branches OF athlet-
ic and aquatic sports superior' 70 any
that has ever been seen here.
The program for the day has not yet
been prepared, but we can saw in all
truth that it will be one OF absorbing
interest. in which the lovers of all man
ner of sports will find many features to
interest them. Whatever may have
been said of Hickman IN the past, 1t is
a foregone conclusion that she n now
determined to awake the echoes III the
surrounding hills on our nations holi-
day, and whenever she sets her head to
do thing there is no known force to
stop her.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
The Lawrence Passes Hickman

The United States torpedo boat de
'troyer Lawrence" passed Hickman
Wednesday at ~ 30 p. IN. going at a
speed Of about 20 knots per hour. A
large crowd Of Interested spectators had
gathered on the river bank 10 witness
It's flight up stream. and many comments
We're heard as 10 the peculiar shape Of
the vessel and its remarkable speed.
Ii il the fastest craft of any description
that has ever assembled the Mississippi
its full speed being. according to the
most authentic reports seen. about 30
knots per hour or 80 4 ) miles. She
could not of course make this time up
stream, especially against such cur
rent as is now running, even though the
dangers OF such terrific speed were elm
mated, but the ease with which she
shot into sight, passed Hickman, and
around the bend out of sight. demon.
strated her ability to run away from
any craft that has ever been in these
waters.
She was bound for Evansville, Ind. /,
where she will remain several days,
going from there to st. Louis direct.
liz is not improbable that the Lawrence
will stop on her way down this fall, and
our citizens will then be given an oDpor.
tunity of inspecting her at closer quar-.
tiers
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
INT NASHVILLE ARRIVES.
"' INTO Port and Dropped Anchor
Last Night

III . p. IN. Thursday, the hour
~ -oihg to press, the best report
ov,ainable concerning the Nash
VINE was that she had passed
p'onyille and was coming at a
SD" speed. She will arrive here
some Time during the night and
u'op her anchor, probably near
',ie Mengel factory. How long
sue Will remain is uncertain. but
sue IS expected to stay all day.
q large number of people from
Tue surrounding country are here
% VISIT the ship, and will do SO
today.
he Nashville will leave for
columbus some time this even
ing.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
NOTICE.

The Courier de..ires the
names and addresses, occu-
pations and such other facts
as may be of interest, of all
old Hickman men and wo-
men who have moved from
our town during the past %
years. To its old subscrib-
ers out of town, who were at
any time a resident here, we
will be obliged if they will
send us such general infor-
NATION as has been asked.
Our object is purely one OF
local interest, which viii APP
pear hter.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

There was a big sensation in Leesville.
Ind when w. IL. Brown of that place
who was expected 10 die. had his life
saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. lie writes: IL endured
insuiter;sble agouies from asthma, but
your New Discovery gave me immedi-
ate relief and soon thereafter effected "a
complete cure" Similar cures Of Con
sumption. pneumonia, bronchitis and
grip are numerous. It's the peerless
remedy for all throat and lung troubles
Price 50c, and $l00. Guaranteed by
ali druggists. Trial bottles free.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
We Risk It
Druggists Who Sell
DR.. Miles Nervine
Agree, If 1t Fails,
To Refund Cost.
or course we reimburse the druggist.

or course we reimburse the druggist
You know him. and trust him.
Dr. Miles Nervine Is medicine for your
nerves.
II cures diseases Of the internal or
gans. by giving tone 10 the nerves which
make these organs work. :.
1t IS a novel theory-not OF anatomy.
but Of treatment first discovered by
DIR. Miles. and since made use Of by
many wide-awake physicians, who APP
preciate its value in treating the sick.
II you are sick. we offer y9u a way to
be made weli-Dr. Miles Neryine.
This mec.cine is a scientific cure for
nerve disorders. such as Neuralgia.
Headache, Loss OF Memory. Sleepless-
ness, Spasms, Backache. St. yitus'
Dance. Epilepsy or Fits. Nervous Pros
tration, etc.
By toning up the nerves. DIR. Niles
Restorative Nervine will also cure those
diseases OF the internal organs due to
a disordered nervous system.
Some OF these are: Indigestion, BIZ
ious Headache. Kidney Trouble, Chronic
Constipation. -Dropsy. Catarrh, Rheuma-
tism. etc.
My brother had nervous prostration,
and was not expected 10 live. / pre-
vailed upon him TO try DIR, Miles
Restorative Nervine. and now he has
fully recovered. You remember l wrote
you how it saved my life few years
ago. when l had nervous trouble. /
preach ia merits to cveryone."-REY.
NJ ID. MYERS. correctionville. Iowa
PDET Write US and we will mail
L IS6I4 you a Free Trial Package Of
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your case and tell you what Is wrong
and how to right IL. Absolutely Free.
Address: DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO,
LABORATORIES. ELkHART. IND.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
lOCAE AND PERSONAL.

Use Sunshine Fiour-none better.
Mrs Remley went to Union City
Tuesday.
Joe q. Hall was in Fulton Monday on
business.
Miss Clara Mcconnell has been the
guest Of Mrs. Lee Ellison.
w. II. Spradlin. of Fulton, was In
town Monday on business.
Rosedale makes stamp pictures, 2S
tor 20 ceats, FIRST class work.
We are sorry TO saw that Miss Sadie
Amberg is still Oh the sick list.
L. p. Fortune, OF Memphis, was ia
our city several days tins week.
The Embroidery Club meets Friday
afternoon with Miss Jessie Isler
Clarence and Don Corum were in
Union City Saturday and Sunday.
X. M Metheney is in PAducah this
week serving on the Federal petit juries
l.. +, Ellison was called to Paducah
Monday to serve on the Federal grand
jury.
Mrs. Dick Isler ard daughter, Miss
Jessie. will 20 70 Paducah next week on
a visit.
ALVIN Burrow aud Charles Fowler.
OF Fulton, were in town Tuesday on
business.
Tom French is on trip to Nashville,
Chattanooga, Knoxville aud Lookout
Mountain.
All stock men should read the adver-
tisement of X. A. Tyler in this issue of
the Courier
To Fulton county breeders: 1 have
decided for this season to stand Alfred
G. on credit. k. A. Tyler
Miss Merryman entertained at the
home of Mrs. Sallie Hubbard on last
Tuesday afternoon
j. j. Seay, OF Route 4, was summoned
TO Paducah Monday to serve on the
Federal grand Jury
Mrs p. II. Winston. of Sturgis. KY.
is at home ON visit to her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. j. l. Luttrell
Boyd Reed and attorney ii. L. Smith,
OF Fulton. drove over Tuesday on bnsi
ness returning same day.
Nov good digestion waitr on appe-
...d hao1fh IN hot ~ Fir dnQGnff
try Burdock Blood Buffers.
Contractor W. H. Hill, Of Fulton, is
here putting the finishing touches on
DIR. j. M. Habbard's residence.
The old Knights hotel at Fulton
will be opened the first OF May under
the management of Clemmons K Wade.
DiphtherIa, sore throat. Group. In.
slant relief. permanent cure. DIR.
Thomas Eclectric Oh. AT any drug
store.
The Mengel Box Factory resumed op
Grafton Tuesday morning after a shut
down of two weeks or more. caused by
the nigh water
Get your screens before the flies and
MOSQUITOES get in the house. Prices
very reasonable.
g-4t H. y. hmDerg'
.Cure the cough aud save the life"
DIR. Woods Norway Pine Syrup cures
coughs and colds. down TO the very
verge of consumption,
Davis 4 Leggate have beautiful
bearse that may be had on short notice.
viii 90 anywhere at any time. Phone
no. Steve Stairs old stand.
The young folks enjoyed neck tie
marty at the home OF MISS Ethel Naylor
Tuesday night in honor of her guests.
Misses Wayne Naylor and Nina Nc
Clslland. OF Cayce.
r. A. Tyler. owner OF lakewood Farm
calls the attention OF breeders of fine
norses TO his advertisement IN this issue
~ the Courier. He has some excellent
standard bred sires. the prices are very
rsasouable and the usual terms prevail.
Mr. aud Mrs. Alfred Mcdaniel, OF
Tampa, Fla viii spend their sumner
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

The attention Of breeders OF standard
bred horses is called TO the advertise
mentof Il. A. Tyler in this issue Al
fred g., whose record as a sire is given
there, Is Que of the best stallion IN these
parts. The usual terms prevail.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22
Canal Ii Profitable.

During the month of July. 1907 ves-
sells. measuring 454.673 register tons net
used the North sea and Baltic canal
against 3.2l7 ships and 41S. 4e6 tons in
the same month Of 1902. The dues col.
iected amounted TO 2lt.50l markk
against 10. 7ls naskA
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

CITY Barber shop Try McIntosh's
Elee'rie Face Massage ana Shampoo
for Headache, Neuralgia, and Nervous
Fatigue at VIII Crowells Bmber Shop
9-4t
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

I. 1 artists. The OLD reliable barber
shop is the place for up todate work,
ami first class BARRIERS. l have remod-
eled my bath room and everything is
mn TO date. VIII Crowell.
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Moonlight Excursion

On the large steamer J 5. Friday, April
~. leaves Hickman 80 p. IN. returning
at ll-fJO p. m. Fare only 70 cents. Mu-
SIC and dancing free. Best of order
guaranteed Capacity of steamer POGO
passengers.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

DAVIS & I.eggate, at Steve Stairs
old stand, do a general livery business
When you want anything in that line,
it wilIpay you TO see them.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-04-22

If you want tip top rig at any hour
of the day or night, phone ITO. Davis
81 Leggate
The Savannah morning news., 1904-03-03

Proposed for Adoption by Georgia
Interstate Saw Mill Men.

Jacksonville, Fla, March 2.-The
meeting of saw mill men held in jack
sonville Tuesday, referred to in the
Arthur G. GUNNER. The following mill
men We're in attendance: w. B. Still
well, Frank Payson, c. II. Tedder, F..
E. Wagner. James O'Harra, E. A. Ep-
ping, r. L. Bowling, Thomas Bowling,
Harold Weston, H. S. Cummings, 3.
Camp, A. Robinson, A. Breakley, j. B.
Conrad, r. H. Paul. Z. r. Powell, j. f.
Hudson, Samuel Sizer, Dexter Hunter,
C. z Herlon, Z. c. Long.
There was considerable discussion of
the rules which it is proposed to adopt
at the next meeting of the Georgia In
terstate Sawmill Association. for the
inspection of lumber The rule pro-
posed, and which the meeting decided
to urge the adoption of, fixes the CLASH
hcation as follows:
Boards, under inches thick by 6
inches and up wide; planks, inches
and up and under 6 inches thick by 6
inches and up wide; scantling, under
6x6 to 2x2; dimensions, exc and larger.
Inspection: First. All lumber must
be sound, well manufactured. full to
size and saw butted. free from all splits
and shakes, knot. holes, loose and I'M
sound knots.
Second. A thorough shake is one
through or connected, edge to edge, or
side to edge.
Third Width and thickness of rough
lumber must be counted before dressing
In the measurements of dressed lumber
R. H. Paul, of the East Coast Lum-
Der Company, called attention to the
fact that the Savannah rules were
framed at time when the timber was
larger than it is now, and that to-day
there is not 10 per cent. of that class Of
timber in the woods. He claimed that
the new rules could be adopted and in
forced, if the manufacturer would only
make an effort to do So
j. B. Conrad, of the Bond Lumber
Company, stated that in his opinion.
the proposed rules were too lenient as
TO boards.