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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Campaign Smiles and Confidence.

A most interesting day IN the campaign
approaches. The managers here and there
are putting the finishing touches to their
Claims. They want the voters to know
how they feel and some few of the many
reasons controlling them.
This is a performance which, IL 1t re-
quires more gall than art, is nevertheless
not to be neglected. Some people treat
the deliverances lightly. They smile when
they examine the figures, or smile IL no
figures are given. They remember other
days. and how this or that forecast proved
to be all wrong. They convey the idea that
party managers talk through their hats.
and in doing so simply obey the law Of
their office. And so, after glancing at such
a statement, they pass it up to somebody
not quite so experienced as themselves.
In measure they are right. The law Of
the managers office does require that he
talk a little through his hat. He Is bound
to be confident-on paper. If he really is
confident, and has the figures to support
him, he runs no risk in saying so. He need
not boast. If he is not confident, and feels
that it would be favor If the earth
should open and swallow him, he must
still present smiling front to the public
Never give up the ship. Never for mo-
ment let the crew suspect that their skip
per is without hope of making port.
Every campaign presents some peculiar
difficulties making computations about the
result risky. Landslides are seldom If ever
indicated. Even majorities described as big
often come as surprises. Men really anxious
up to the day Of election have won so easily
the figures made them rub their eyes,
Others really confident up to the end have
read the news of their defeat with amaze
ment. Mckinley in his two campaigns
against Bryan felt that he needed every
vote when the returns showed that he had
votes by the thousands to spare. while the
Roosevelt people, who all but wiped Judge
Parker off the earth, worked to the eleventh
hour like men in a desperate situation.
The present campaign Is no exception to
the rule. Over in New York there Is a sort
of chaos. well described by the statement
of a man who had been puzzling over 1t,
and who said that so far he could see 1t
might be either Hughes or Hearst by a
phenomenal majority. He had abandoned
the study of the subject for fear of insanity.
The complaint in the matter Of the Con-
gress races is of apathy. Everybody Is too
prosperous and too busy to think much of
politics, and the spellbinders are earning
their pay addressing empty seats.
Still, let us have the Clans" The public
should not lose its interest in that feature
of our politics. 1t Is sign of age when the
circus passes unnoticed, or the clown fails
to please.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Simple Life in the South Seas,
From the San Francisco Chronicle

An experiment in the way of living the
simple life was tried by a group of Ger
man authors. painters and philosophers on
the Island Of Kabakon, in the Bismarck
archipelago. One Of the philosophers was
killed by the natives, and the others were
nearly starved to death and exhausted by
their arduous labors In trying to keep alive
The survivors have returned to Berlin and
civilization and will hereafter live happily
and fully convinced that the neighbornood
of a beer house and delicatessen estab-
lishments Is not such bad thing as some
dreamers try to make themselves believe
IF q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Adaptability.

1t won't be long before we'll take
Our usual rest once more;
No more to think we'll stay awake
And hear the mighty roar
OF crowds who gather round to note
The campaign phrases pat;
In just little while we'll vote
And let 1t 60 at that.
1t won't be long ere we forget
The rancor now so high,
Well hail the favored name that's SET
Before the public eye
AS victor. We will cease the sneers
That campaign strife begat;
Wen gather round and give three cheers
And let It go at that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
The Presidents Cabinet.
From the Savannah News.

President Roosevelt is making the mem
bers Of his cabinet useful to a greater
degree than any Of his predecessors did.
He sends Taft all over the world to 'sit
on the lid when there Is an eruption or
the threat of one: he is sending CorteIyou
to New York to size up the political situa-
ton. Metcalf is going to California to
dren from the schools, and some of the
other secretaries have been assigned to
make political speeches in Pennsylvania
and Ohio. The President evidently be-
neves in making the hired men work for
their salaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
The Later Method.

That corporation ought to be willing
to contribute to your campaign fund"
NO." answered Senator Sorghum; cam
paigncontributions have gone out of fash
ion IT corporation wants to do anything
for man now it has to be in the nature
of direct personal payment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Preferred.

Don't you hate to have a man tell you
hard-luck stories?"
NO. answered Mr.. Sirius Barker. THE
average hard-luck story is better than
the average funny story. Pol1teness does
not compel you to listen attentivsly in
order to know when it is time to laugh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
One Advanta1e.

1T must be more or less depressing to
an actor to handle so many thousands of
stage morey."
We'll" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. III isn't as depressing as some of
the I. o. us you get from friends. You
don't waste your time trying to cash the
stage money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
A Purpose Defined.

II understand you have perfected an
other great invention"
YES" answered the scientist modestly.
rs 1t on the market?"
"Oh. it wasn't intended for the market.
It's for the magazines"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

1t is time for the statisticians to come
forth once more with those comforting fig
ures which prove that, despite occasional
accidents, a man is as safe on the railway
cars as OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Different Kinds Of Graft,
n the Atlanta GEORGIAN.

From the Atianta Georgian
Alleging that they took more than the
amount of cuticle bargained for under a
skin-grafting contract, William G. Doll
of Cincinnati has entered suit for 10000
against the three surgeons who performed
the operation. They admit they are graft
ers and skinned Doll, but deny grating
while grating.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

The deaths that have occurred from
drinking bay rum ought to make 1t clear
that for purposes of inebriation the saloon
with all its objections. is to be preferred
to the barber shop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Despite the attention that has been given
to universal languages there Is none OF
them which will enable a student to go into
a restaurant in strange land and be sure
of getting a sandwich and q cup of tea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Summarized

This old world is a curious spot.
Whose story soon Is told;
One-half the time it is too hot,
The other half too cold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Fortunately, events are so shaping them
selves that Americans can continue their
patronizing off-hand references to the Japs
as wonderfully clever little people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

In a little while Mr. Hearst and Mr.
Hughes may perhaps be both prepared to
admit that neither Is as homeIy as he has
been cartooned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Even if the exact contents of all food
packages were printed on the labels people
would have to study chemistry before they
could understand most of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

The name tom has come to stand for
something in the way of nerve since Tom
Johnson, Tom Lawson and Tom Upton
came into prominence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

1t will be pretty hard to get any kind OF
a verdict against the Standard OIL Com
pany that will cost 1t more than half a
minutes profit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

The Independence League is attracting
almost as much attention in New York as
II il were a base ball league
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Mr.. Bryan cannot consistently avoid CIV
ing Mr.. Roosevelt credit for good judg-
ment in selecting a great many of his ideas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Mr.. Carnegie should not allude to people
who do not like spelling reform as
"cranks." He should call them FRANKS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

1t is a cabinet to be proud Of, with scarce
ly a member who Is not qualified to main
tain presidential BOOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

In another week Mr.. Hearst will know
whether to say fraud Or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Veilings-the ends of
the quick selling pieces Of
Csc to SOC Wells at only
sc yard for choice. See
table full on first floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Kimonos Of fiannelette and
oriental crepe, plain and
with Persian borders. On
Thfrd-f1oor Remnant Ia
BILE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Nightgowns, slightly soiled
by handling: deliberately
lace and embroidery trim
med. On Third-floor REM
nant Table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Black Silk Chantilly
Lace Bands, Medailfons
and Festoons, up to 9
inches wide. Plenty
worth 75c yard. Only
remnants. or they would
not be 15c yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31
Fourth Floor.

The odds and ends shall be
sold tomorro w--if reduced
prices are effective.
? 10 pairs Portieres. pair of
kind; reduced from $40 and sl2 SIS
. 10 Reversible Tapestry Table Gov
ers: large; reduced from en- mQ
8 sos to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
ne-pair-of-a-kind Lace Curtains
at one-half the regular
prices; were 81 to SO; to SIS mn
be &C.,. to ................
, Roll Top Desk, shopworn; SnS
was $3.50: to be-. ........., ~nO
One Mahogany-f1nished Music
Cabinet reduced from $12 Sz I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Fine Pure Linen
Handkerchiefs. used to
decorate the show win
dows. They are more
or less mussed. but are
best Of 25c to SOC quail
ity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-31

Sewing Needs.-Go to
that 'way-back table on
first floor and find thou
sands of different arti-
cles at &c for choice.
Worth SC to 1Oc. ..-.-.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12
LOCAL BREVITIES

Edwin White was in Union City
Sunday.
Jack Frost is SO close you can hear
him breathe.
Mrs. l. D. Price spent Friday in
Union City.
The weather Of the pas, few days
has been invigorating.
c. I. Walker made a short visit
in St. Louis Thursday.
w. J. Spradlin made business
trip TO Union City, Friday.
Don't fail to visit Shaw & Bet
,ersworth for fresh groceries.
Alex Naifeh. who has been crit
ieally Ill, is reported as improving.
Mr. Naifeh. Of Camden, Tenn. .
was in our City on business Mon
day.
Harry Barrett bought horse and
proved not 10 be good mathamet.
lean. In computing his age he for
got TO carry the /.
Mr.. J. {. Hendrix mas returned
from Denver, Colo, where he went
to visit his son, II l.. who is there
for the benefit Of his health. Hauty
is improving, We are glad 10 learn.
Mss Hoffman, formerly with ELL
ison Nero. Co. is in charge Of the
dressmaking department at Smith
and Ambergs. Miss Hoffman has
been in Keister's Ladies tailoring
college St. Louis all sumner. and
comes prepared for the making Of
gowns in the newest Fan STYLES
Leave your order early.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

According to what the few Hays
organs have 10 say. every news
paper and voter that iavors a demo
cratic administration is bought
therefore those that are trying to
d.scredit the democrats in power are
not worth buying. or they would be
in the democrat band wagon; poor
things, the democrats won't have
them. and Of course they are swiftly
drifting into the republican ranks,
and are as mad as march hares.--
Nayfeid Messenger.
The Hays supporters are toi a tair
md square deal TO all. they are not
iollar-owned men. and cannot be
fought over for a paitry sum. II
his shoe hts you, yell
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Fellow democrats, the time is
drawing near when you will be called
upon to assert your rights. as we'll
as do your duty, by voting in the
democratic primary on November
9th. We will be called upon to de-
eide whether We want 10 be ruled
another four years by honest, fear
less men, who are worthy Of the
high Offices Of the state, or whether
we want 10 have our executive Offices
contaminated by machine politics.
Il lies with the voters, the majority.
Of them, which it shall be, and you,
as one Of them owe it 10 yourselves,
your family and your state 10 help
decide by an honest vote. You
know what machine politics il, you
know the effects, and we hope you
will 90 TO the polls November 9th
ana poll a vote against them.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12
REGISTER

There vas a decided lack Of
interest taken on reg siration day
last week, and as a result there were
but a few certificates issued. This
was partly due from the fact that
the occasion had not been advertised
as il should have been and then the
weather was very bad. This Will
not do. The democrats must come
out and register. in order to vote in
the primary next month. There is.
one more registration day, and do
not fail TO 60 10 your voting precinct
and register If yea have not already
done so. ask your neighbor # be
has registered and If he has not in
sist that he do so at once.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Gov. Davis, OF Ark. vas opposed
10 Senator Carmack IN his race for
the Senate last spring. Asa result
the Senator has twice. within the
last week. publicly snubbed the
Governor A gentleman at the
union station in Memphis, tried 20
introduce them with disastrous
results, and when Mr.. Carmack
Mr.. Bryan's sleeper and
found him talking TO Gov Davis, Bry
an tried to introduce the two only 70
have Carmaok entirely ignore the
introduction and presence of Arkan-
sas' Governor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12
Woodland Mills Items

Mrs. G. B. Bfass6eld a a
sick lisi.
Mr. W. T. Fits spent sl,-,a
Ia Martin.
Mrs. inc. Praiher sent 90 "a
City Tuesday.
Miss Mary Burrus spent SUD
and Sunday al home
Mr.. and Mrs. Swan Burw "a.
relatives here sunday
Miss Sadie Fry spent Slilf1
and Sunday In Union City
Mr. ]. {. STAFFORD arrived a
Saturday on some life time ba-'-
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Kennedy {
rived home Thursday morning "a
Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. IA Esiess re'lnt
to Martin Sunday after a Pi'iaI
visit to relatives and friends II
Mfs. Thomas T. Thomas afn7
here Sunday night from a'i.
Washington. She vill be hsr
al Christmas on an extended
10 parents and friends, AMI ih,a
will be joined by Mr. Thomas
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Among her numerous other pos
sessions. our town has her full share
Of old bachelors. although they are
by no means the pasi-fedemp,ion
kini. JUS, Why these men travel
alone is not quite clear-esPccially
TO a gOodly number Of the tender sex
who are simply chasing their heads
off In an effort - catch a man.
Building material is still going up
but IN these unparalleled prosperous
times the high prices do not check
buildings from going up also.
The day Of cheap newspapers is
drawing to an end. The posiofhoe
department has decided to refuse
second class rates Of postage 70
papers and magazines furnished be-
low cost and giving premiums TO Sc
cure subscribers. and the result will
be the death Of many papers run
only for advertising purposes.
To be sure the department stores
tell you that II their goods are not
satisfactory you can return them.
Sure But you have 10 pay express
or freigh, both ways and you decide
TO keep them. II your home mer.
chants goods are nc, satisfactory
you take them back and II costs you
nothing.
At this time Of the year people
are naturally discussing in their
minds the question. where shall We
buy our goodsl As our answer to
this important problem We refer them
to the advertising columns in this
issue. In our columns will be found
proclamations from all the principal
business houses ia the county.
Never trade with a man Who does
not advertise. il you want nice. fresh,
clean goods at reasonable prices.
Find a man who does not advertise,
and you will find a man who is as
rusty and old-fashioned as the goods
which he is trying to sell.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

The recent rains, ve learn has
damaged the enormous corn crop Of
this county 10 considerable extent
The wind had blown the corn to the
ground, and when the rain lasted
for over week, il was feared that
the corn would rot 10 an extent that
would damage the crop a great deal
and while il is true. the sunshine
and wind Of the past week has had
a tendency 10 dry II out and We are
told the damage will not be so great
as vas first anticipated,
Mr.. w. T. Barton recently made
an inspection tour TO New Mexico
and the vest. He was so we'll
pleased with the country that he
has decided to move his family
there. He has sold his property
interests here and will move 10
Moniaya, New Mexico this week.
He will take with him his household
furniture and some Of his stock,
which he prizes highly. Before
leaving he had the Courier 10 print
him some stationery. He will en-
gage in general merchandise and
machinery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12
NAPOLEON BoNAPARTE

showed, at the battle Of A1s,srliiz.
he was the greatest Leader in the
world. Billiards. Snow Liniment
has shown the public 1t is the best
Linimeni in the world. A quick
cure for Rheumatism. Sprains. Burns.
Cuts, etc. A. c. Pitts, Rodessa. Ia.
says; 81 use Billiards. SnoE Lini-
ment in my family and find !, un-
eKcelled for sore chest. headache,
corns. in fact for anything tina, can
be reached by a lininen,. D." Sold by
Covgilrs Drug Store and Helm &
Ellison.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Radnor College, Nashville
instituted a movement that FA
tract vide notice AM no
amount Of comment, some OF u
likely unfavorable. The author.
Of the college in question have as
their 200 girl students on 'ol'
the big cities. the beauty 'poh
the big sights OF our county
girls. among other places 'o''
their nations capitol and we're =
introduced 10 the President 81
realize more than ever ih'' d"
education does not consiH ''
lore. We believe that ihe H
these young ladies spent 'n W.
will do them fully as much go.-
any six months spent IN Au''
books. Very likely Radnor pas
va led a field that vill be oaI'''
hereafter a good deal more 'D'
now Is.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

There is one man who stands out
before the people Of Kentucky free
from any charges and free from any
trades in the present contest for the
Democratic nomination Tor state
Offices, and that man isN. B.
Hays. candidate for governor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Last week We printed the following
in the editorial column Of the Courier
The Columbus Critic edited by
Charles Walker has decided 20 hunt
pastures anew. and announces that
the Critic will hereafter be published
at Portageville. No. We hope he
will succeed az this place and also
trust that he will not attempt 70 run
Saloons into another tovn at a local
option election Il isn't healthy.
On Saturday we received the fol-
lowing letter from Editor Walker
Columbus, Ky. oct 5ih 1906
Editors Hickman Courier
Hickman, Ky.
Gentlemen
Ifyou get any satisfaction in dis
courteous articles, Of course do not
attach any blame for your disoourtesy
but am unable 10 see your motive
IN throwing slush upon one who has
never provoked you. II you are by
nature, poorly bred, then ! pity.
rather than condemn you.
Respectfully,
Chas n. Walker
Wei. this rather amuses US.
Wonder if he wrote a personal letter
to all the papers which made similar
notices as we see appearing 10 the
papers after We had printed the one
above. II he did he had a JOB on
hands Fact is, We sympaihize with
him for his misfortunes in necessarily !
hunting pastures anew. AS for our
being poorly bred, this is a new enc /
on US, We didn't know H., but II he
says 50, 1t must be so. And if con-
demning the Fhiskey hell Is an Ell
dence Of poor breeding We are GER
tainly low bred. There is one thing
certain, the people OF this grand old
Commonwealth will not brand any /
one who does condemn the evil. as
low bred, and We are not so sure |
that this is the case with those who /
do everything in their power 10 en-
courage the hellish evil and wish to /
foster it inside the oity's corporate
limits.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Judge A. NJ. J. Cochran. Of East
en Kentucky district, is tipped 10
succeed Federal Circuit Judge Lur-
ton II the latter is named 10 the
Supreme bench. Internal Revenue
Collector Yerkes is mentioned for
Cochfan's place.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

A Missouri exchange says Gov.
JEFF Davis attempted some unkind
and unjust criticism of Governor
Folk az Dexter. Davis may be a
big man IN Arkansas, but be has
some low. petty meanness IN him
that is not relished in Missouri.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Judge Maloney in Washington the
other day fined a white woman for
refusing 10 be cross examined by a
negro lawyer Judge Maloney at
least has the distinction Of rendering
such a decision as far south as it
could ever be enforced.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12
Ina Lehr Stock Company in
Hickman This Week.

Lovers Of oomedy--drama are
highly pleased with the Ina Lehr
Stock Co.. which is filling a weeks
engagement at the opera house in
Hickman. this week.
In addition TO each member OF the
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

From the latest accounts il ap-
pears that the American army Of
invasion in Cuba now consists Of two
peace commissioners and brigadier
general.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

The President has returned TO
Washington. Books are open as to
where he will land FIRST and hardes,
Panama, Havana, or the Govern
ment Printing Office.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Post Master General Cortelyou
might hold retrospective caucus
with himself on the three best
methods Of collecting campaign con-
tribu,ions from government employees.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Governor may be) Hughes will
find that they are sending an homes,
man to a mighty hard place when
they send him 10 Albany.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

Atlanta is quiet, Now keep il so.
AID the cleaning out Of the negro
dives, as Atlanta is doing, is one Of
the measures Of the right sort.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

troupe being an ar,is, in his or her
line, the show is clean and up 10 the
moral standard in every sense.
Each evening a rev drama Is
presented. carry ing With II many
laughable acts, but never breaking
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-10-12

The Bureau Of Statistics could
make a hit with the reading public
By devoting a table in lis next re-
port to the export Of arms and am
to Cuba.