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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
THE ARKANSAS ELECTION.
Returns Indicate the Reelection OF
Gov. Davis by Twenty Thou
sand Plurality.

Little Rock, Ark. Sept. s.-Suficient
returns from the state election have
been received to indicate the election
OF Gov. Davis to a third term by a
plurality OF 10000. Several other state
officers were voted for, but the demo
cratic candidates had an open field
Davis alone having opposition.
Several counties have given repub-
lican majorities which heretofore have
gone democratic, but in the main the
county democratic tickets have been
elected
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
KFNRY RATES STODDARD.

Most Eminent Grand Master Knights
Templar of the United States.
The parade started in the heart of
the city, wound in and out of the down
town banking district, thence for IL
blocks up the main thoroughfare OF
Market street to the broad and beauti-
ful boulevard, Van Ness avenue, where
a number of grand stands were erected.
From one of these Most Eminent
Grand Master Stoddard, with officers
and members of the grand encamp-
ment, reviewed the parade. From an
other stand close by, Gov. George c.
Pardee, Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz, the
most worshipful grand master, officers
of the grand lodge. F. & NJ, the NJ.
E. high priest, and officers of the grand
chapter of r. A NJ. grand council, r.
G S. NJ. also saw the procession pass
in review.
The parading divisions moved
promptly at ten o'clock, the appointed
time II was headed by a squadron OF
mounted police, Sir Knight George Y.
Whitman, chief of police, commanding,
commander Of the parade Z. Sir
Charles L. Field. grand captain-general
OF California, and his chief of staff,
(. Sir George d. Clark, the first divis-
ion. following. In this section were
two carriages, the first carrying Most
Eminent Sir Henry Bates Stoddard.
grand master of the grand encampment
Of knights Templar of the United
States of America. and most eminent,
the earl of Euston, grand master OF
the great priory of England and Wales.
The latter was the center towards
which all eyes were focused, the
throngs seeming 10 be eager to catch a
glimpse of the noble gentleman who
represented King Edward of Great
Britain.
In this division also was California
COmmardery No. l. each member OF
whom was mounted on a black eharg-
err The appearance of the richly
CARRIED knights and prancing steeds
was the signal for enthusiastic cheers
and handclapping all along the line.
so that the applause seemed cOntinu-
Gus along the three or more miles Of
march.
There were in the procession two
other mounted communicates. the De-
witt Clinton. OF Virginia City. New,
and the Corinthian Chasseurs. of Phil
ldslphia making 1000 mounted men in
all. These two latter mounted COM
manderies also came in for a generous
share OF applause. which seemed con-
tinuous along the line.
In the second carriage of the first
division rode r. +. Sir George May
hew Moulton. deputy grand master of
the grand encampment. and V. E.
Charles F. Matter, X. c. T.. grand vice
chancellor of The great priory.
Other officers of the grand encamp-
ment following in carriages.
The rest OF the division was made
up as follows: r E. Sir Frank Will
lam Sulner, past grand commander OF
California, chief of division; K. Sir
Jesse e. b. Fuller. chief of staff; Off
GERS and members of the grand en-
campment and visitors from other
grand Jurisdictions, under command Of
V. e. Sir w. b. Melish. grand captain
general Golden Gate commandery No.
l6; E. Sir p. d. Code, commander, as
special escort to the grand encamp-
ment
Members OF the grand ercampment
and visitors from other grand jgris-
dictions
The succeeding sections of the pa
rade were composed of the different
state. grand and subordinate com
manderies.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

The farm is becoming more attractive
every year. The telephone and the rural
delivery service. the greatly improved
machinery for cultivation and handling
OF crops, the dawn Of the township high
and the consolidated district school, the
formation of debating clubs and won
ems societies, the building of better
churches, and the advent OF the in
terurban road-all of these influences
have created new atmosphere for the
farmer.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Is no use eoneealing the fact that the
evacuation Of Lao Yang was a surprise
for the Russians. Everybody was led
10 believe that the hour had arrived
for a decisive struggle. Il was thus
We Interpreted Kuropatkln's telegram
saying the men were thirsting for an
opportunity TO meet the foe Dashing
cur hopes means a prolongatiOn Of the
campaign. The moment for taking the
offensive is now indefinitely postponed
This viii inevitably influence the fate
of Port Arthur and the further deyel-
opment Of the japanese operations
The evacuation Of Lao Yang will have
an effect upon China, which already IS
in state of nervous tension under the
influence Of japanese agitation. The
japanese, Of course, will do their best
10 restore Mukden to China. and China
must foot the bill We can not de
ceive ourselves any longer with the
idea that by retreating into the heart
OF Manchuria We are gaining time and
adding 10 our forces, whereas. the Jap
anese are leDthening their line Of COM
munications and therefore losing
strength. Our ideas of the military
strength of Japan were far more cor
rect. II is now known that they can
Increase their forces as we'll as we can.
We fully believe in our ultimate Sue
cess, but it is idle to blink at facts.
We shall have to make heavy sacrifices
in order to protect the vital interests
Of the empire"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
THE JAPAN-KOREA TREATY.
The state Department Formally No.
tihed of the Conclusion of the
New Treaty.

Washington, Sept 6.-The state de-
partment has received, through Min
lister Takahira, formal notice of the
conclusion OF the new treaty between
Japan and Korea providing for japan
csc advisers to the Korean king and
for japanese approval of future treat
ies and concessions.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

The Philadelphia woman who inner
tied $5O,OOO,0OO has had to get the police
20 protect her from the crowds Of people
who want to find out what she may look
like. Before inheriting $5O,OO0,0O0 one
should always take the precaution TO
have a fence built and charge an adj
mission fee.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Apparently England intends to annex
Thibet to India, as she protests officially
that she intends to get out as soon as
she can; probably as soon as she gets out
Of Egypt
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

In the last three years the annual
postal revenue has increased from $780,
OOO, 600 to $40 600 600 and rural free de-
livery routes from 5000 to 2S,OG0. The
figures show high degree of national
enterprise as we'll as prosperity.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Unless Russia differs greatly from
other nations some desk strategists in
the home war Office are already pointing
out how much better they could have
done than either Stoessel or Kuropat-
kin
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Perhaps a time Will come when our
streets and avenues will be horseless,
but II cannot yet be claimed that il is IN
sight 1t will certainly not come as long
as motor cars command present prices.
Even when the cost Of a good machine
is low doubtless We will continue to see
Dobbin and the family chaise the ap-
proved method Of many for getting the
air.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Jerseyville, H., Sept. 6.-Henry Glib
bons was killed on the farm Of George
Tate, five miles southwest Of here, by
being mashed by threshing engine
Gibbons was a member Of the threshing
crew I'm charge of w. ID. Knriz.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
Farmer Killed by lightning.

Waxahachie, Tex, Sept 6.-P. *.
Derr. aged IS years. was killed by
lightning during a thunderstorm Sun
day. Derr was a farmer ana lived four
miles west OF Italy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Mr.. Barney Oldfeld has decided TO
quit automobile racing because he has
killed several people. The remarkable
feature Of the case is found in the fact
that the public patiently permitted
Barney to quit voluntarily.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

New York, Sept. 6.-Real alarm is
felt in government circles, according
to a Times dispatch from Paris. as to
the probably outcome of the strife at
Marseilits, where the situation IS te-
coming hourly more critieal
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
The Palace nfp.naa

Brussels. Sept 6.-The government
of The Netherlands has finally decided
70 erect the palace of peace given by
Andrew Carnegie in the Woods Of
scheveningen, on Hill overlooking the
ocean.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
Charged With Murder.

Anadarka, Okla, Sept. 6.-R. w
Billingsley has been arrested on a
warrant charging him, in connection
with his sOr Logan, with the murder
Of A. c. Wheatley in this city. Satur-
day They are in Jail and strongly
guarded.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
KNIGHTS !EHPLAR
marched FOR NILES
Ten Thousand Piumed Knights Par
ticipated In the Grand Parade
at San Francisco.
The STREETS GAILY DECORATED
AND CROWDED WITH SPECTATORS.
All of the High DignItaries Were fn
stands, Including the Earl OF
Euston, Grand Master Of England
and Wales.

San Francisco, Sept. Ten thou,
sand Sir Knights marched for miles
through the gaily-decorated streets. in
spired by the music of the 40 bands
and the cheers of thousands OF spec
tators, who lined every foot of the
way, crowded windows and doorways,
and filed the grand stand and review
stands erected for the purpose.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Toxic, sept. 60 y. m.--It is Of
ncinIly announced that a portion OF
the Russian force remains at Wing
shuissu, south of Nentai, where the
bulk of the Russian army il assem-
bIed.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

A very wicked man in Chicago con-
fesses to having five wives. from none
of whom he has been divorced. or course,
If he had Il divorces he would not be
wicked at all
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Mukden, sept. G.--Ii4O u. m.--Ths
cOmmissnriat and columns of RrtiI-
Iery are arriving here aud proceed
ing nOrthward.
Gen. I<urOpatLin's army ~ engaged
In an extensive reRr-gunrd action.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Dawson, y. T., Sept. G.-The KIon-
dixie city sGwmill, owned ny :ae .Sor,h
American Trading and Trauspcrtatio,
Co. was completely destroyed by fire
Tuesday morning. The loss is s75 600
with TO insurance.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Toxic, Sept. CO u. m.--It Is re-
ported here that the Russians have
retired beyond. Yentai. Gen. Kuro
hi has occupied the town.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Terre Haute. Ind. Sept 6.-Jacob
Rudisell, a farmer. was found dead.
Monday, with q bullet in his brain.
There is doubt as to whether it was
murder or suicide.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

-. Petersburg, Sept. G.--1 30 p. M
The NOvOe Nremya this morning got
out an early edition announcing the
called before the paper reached the
streets. Such report is current but
IL seems to have no basis in fact.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

-. Petersburg, sept. G.--G.25 y. m.--
Private reports from Hukden say
that some OF the rcnr-Euard actions
I'm progress nre quite severe, but NO
details have been received.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Hardin. Mnnchuria, sept. 6.--Vice-
roy AIeXien and his stan have ar
rived here from NIadiVostok and
proceeded to Mukden.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
stung 10 death by insects.

Weatherford. Okla. Sept 6.-As the
result Of being stung by insects, the
four-year- old child OF Lewis Miles
lied Monday. A younger eLild is crit
Ically III from the same caase.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

The Russian festivities in connection
with the birth Of an heir to the throne
were somewhat marred by the rival
pyrotechnic display at Port Arthur.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Somehow the little Japs who are
temporarily sojourning in the United
States begin to look bigger than they
used TO.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

The airship race from St Louis TO
Washington was quite exciting for a
time. One Of the ships got across the
Mississippi river.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

That British mission which intends
20 retire from Thlbet Is still intending
to retire.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Warsaw, Russian Polan, Sept e.
Twenty quick-fring batteries. which
the emperor expected 10 inspect this
week. have been hastily placed on
trains ard have left for the far east.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

The japanese might adyantageousiy
borrow Gen. Sherman Bell, Of Colorado
TO deport the Port Arthurians.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Just the power of habit may have
caused the latest outbreak against la"
and order in Colorado.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Even so desirable a thing as the new
charter for Chicago cannot be secured
without a good deal Of effort
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

1t costs s65, 900 day to keep the Sc
Louis exposition open. This is one OF
the reasons why It is such good show.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10

Mr.. Jenries continues TO be convincing
IN his arguments.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1904-09-10
Gen. KUROPATKIN'S
RACE FOR MUKDEk
Gen. Oyama, the Japanese Com
mander, is Well Up In
the Running.
is KEEPING The RUSSIAN REAR
IN CONTAGIOUS PECK OF TROUBLE

The Head Of the Commissary Trains
and Column OF ARTILLERY Has
Passed NOrthwnrd From Mukden
Report of AnnIhiIati"n OF Rus
sian Rear Gunrd Denied.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
FROM JERUSALEM
REV. J. W. IRON RETURNED
FROM WORLDS 8. 8.
CONVENTION.

Rev. John Witt Irion, formerly
pastor of the Trimble street Methodist
church of this city. arrived here this
morning from Jerusalem, where he
attended the Worlds Sunday school
convention. He will remained here .
week with his wife and little daugh.
ter, who have been with her parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs. F. M. MoGlathery Of
North Seventh street. during his alb
sence. They will then return to their
present home at Dyer, Tenn.
The trip to Jerusalem included q
visit to Cairo, Rome and Athens.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
show $40 for every one you can show. -

show $40 for every one you can show. {"
"Can ye? Then do 1t or shut up"
replied the farmer as he slowly yanked
q shot sack out OF his pocket, IN
wound 1t, and lifted out a roll as big
as his fist Besides, he had all kinds
Of other money that made the eyes Of
the crowd bulge out. The farmer then
staIked or and it wasn't long until
the fakir also pulled up stakes and de-
parted.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
Mr.. John t. Donovan, owner

Mr.. John T. Donovan, owner of
the sprinkiirg carts used about the
city. is experimenting with them to
ascertain how often the''streets may be
sprinkled during the day with one
filling. He will make . bid for sprint
ling those streets that have been
recently repaired by the city, the
board Of public works desiring to keep
them sprinkled during the summer.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Mrs. J. @. Flournoy spent few
days in Fulton this week.
Miss Marie HALEY. Of Cairo. Is the
guest Of DR.. Olivia Melon.
Miss Bette George. Of wingo, is
visiting Mrs. A. l.. LsssiteT.
Misses Grace and Ruth Smith, OF
May field, visited in the city this week.
Miss Edna sbulle. Of Caseyyille, 10
the guest of her sister. MRS. Percivsl
Jordan.
Miss Ella Burnett, Of Msyfi,ld has
been visiting relatives in this city
this week
Miss Dixie Childrcss, OF Eddyville.
visited her cousin. Mrs. james Csld-
well this week.
Miss CLARA Kstterjohn, Of Hender-
son, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Charles Schultz.
Mrs. Il. T. McCutcheon, Of Mem
phis, Is the guest Of Mrs. J. A. Nc
Cam, Of Monroe street.
Mrs. Albert Thomas, of Gellipolis.
is the guest Of Mrs. George b. Hart
on West Jefferson street.
Mrs. Louis Nsgel. Of Columbus.
Ky. Is the guest Of Mrs. II. r.
Robinson OF Trimbls street
Miss Cherie Morton went to Louis
VILE this week. She will later 90 to
Flat Rock. N. o., to spend tho sum
mer.
Mrs James wolkewitz has returned
to her home in st. Louis, after II
visit to her mother, Mrs. S. II.
CLARK.
Mrs. W. Is. Milne, Of Eddyville,
made a brief visit this week to Mr..
and Mrs. Ned Baker, on West Jeffer-
son street.
Mrs. NJ. Goldsmith and daughters
returned this week to their home in
Louisville, after q visit TO Mrs. l..
A. Urbanski.
Misses Mary and Evelyn Walker left
this week for Dyersburg. Team. to
spend the summer. They will return
in the carly fall
Miss Aline Bagby who has been in
New York studying for the stage, and
recently on tour with u theatrici al
company. is expected home next
week.
/. Mrs.. Leffert .Lefferts Buck, of New
York, ia tho guest Of her sisters, Mrs.
Eibrlge Palmer and Miss Frances
Could at the "Ferns"on West CLARK
street.
Captain and Mrs. John Webb left
this week for Nashville. Mrs. Webb
will remain there until early in June,
when she will return accompanied by
her daughter. Miss Anna Webb, who
has been teaching in Washington the
past winter, and will join her there.
Miss Webb will spend the summer
here and will return in the fall tt
Washington, whore she will open q
school OF her own.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
LADIES.

Do you want the very newest idea
in an Imported Cloth or Leather Belt.
We have received limited shipment
in this line. In fact this 10 all that
we can get. They nc none on disply.
b. WEILLE & SON.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
WEDDINGS.


Relatives of Mrs. Jack Bloom Held /,
formerly Miss Dols Smith, who left
Psducah Sunday with Mr.. Jack Bloom
FIELD, the popular young lawyer, have
received letters from Mrs. Bloomfield
giving tho FIRST definite news Of the
wedding.
The marriage was performed in
Nashville Monday and the couple left
immediately for Chattanooga, where
Mr.. Bloomfield has associated himself
with prominent attorney and will
make Chattanooga his permanent
home.
Mr. Bloomfield and wife are popu-
lar young people and their many
friends will wish them success in life
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS

the Msgsizno club will be enter
tanned in IA special meeting by Mrs.
Edward Atkins at her country home
In Arcadia Wednesday afternoon.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
FATE

Two shall DO born the whole wide
world apart
And speak in different tongues, aud
have no thought
Zach Of the others being, and no heed
Yet these DER unknown seas to I'M
known lands
Shall cross: escaping wreck. defying
death,
And all unconsoiously shspe every net
And bend each wandering step unto
this end,
That enc day out of darkness they
shall meet
And read life's message In each other e
eyes.
Aud two shall walk some narrow way
Of life
30 closely side by side that should
one turn
Ever 40 little space TO left or rieht
They needs must stand acknow lodged
face to face;
Yet these, with cropping hands that
never clasp,
With wis,ful eyes that never meet,
and lips
Calling In vain on ears that never
hear.
Shall wander all their weary days
unknown,
And die unsatisfed
And this 10 Fate
s M. e.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
CARNIVAL FEsrIYITY.

The carnival ,bis week las attract.
cd . number Of visitors 10 the city
and Paducah society has been much
engrossed with the past six days Of
fesiivity. Many partiethsvs..visited
the carnival grounds each evening
aud informal gayety has prevailed.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21

Mrs. Garter will return to Gilberts'
VILE today after visiting Miss Annie
Nicholson.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21

Manager Will Pullsn of the Clinton
Democrat was here yesterday on bust
ness.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21
BACK VRENCHED
I. O. MAN FALLS OFF A OAR
WITH PAINFUL RESULTS.

Mr.. Gus weiman. an employe OF
the local I. o. wood working depart
ment fell OF Q car yesterday afternoon
late and badly wrenched his baos.
He was taken to his homo near
Twelfth and Ohio streets and will be
laid up for several days.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-21

A street fakir can work of most any
kind Of q swindle on an unsuspecting
public without ever being called
down. II is very seldom that one gets
the worst of an argument. He usually
has about him stock of ready wit
about as large and as good as the
goods he handles, and it enables him
by sharp retort to get the illiterate
people about him going his way, and
IL is very seldom he is compelled to 90
ont Of business by exposure from
some one in the audience. 1t hap
psned in Paducah the other day, how
ever, that one was put to the bad by
Q farmer from Graves county.
A glib stranger was IL buggy near
one Of the busiest intersections selling
. little Of everything. Among his
wares was belt of some description
that, judging from his graphic, glow
ing description must be wonderland
1t cost only dollar. The man talked
and told some of his funny stories aud
got of . few jokes, and the time was
ripe for the sale.
Now am going to mako you ell
present Of this s5 belt-for one dollar,
men. For one dollar. One dollar for
this belt. and It 10 only for the purpose
of introducing IL. Now who will be
the FIRST one" q
"Hold on, gentlemen, spoke up .
tall mau who seemed to be from the
country. "Dont any of ye buy none
Of them things. They're swindles. l
bought one down at Mayfield the other
day, an I'm durn sorry l done it,"
The vender looked as IL he was
ready to fall out Of the buggy. but he
Hastily attempted to recover his
equanimity by saying; "Oh, don't
pay any attention to him. He's bug
house. He amt got . dollar to his
name"
Some Of the spectators began to
litter, but the old farmer fred mp and
shouted: "Haint got dollar
Humph. got more than ye."
"why," boosted the fakir, 81 can