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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

No. 38-Fine 440 acre stock farm,
in Mississippi county, Mo-, has four
sets of houses on it, together with
other improvements. 1875 acres
cleared, rest in timber 800 acres pro-
tecled by the new government levee.
Owner is cutting five crops OF alfalfa
on this place each year, and the cot
ton and corn now growing will give
you an idea of its fertility. Rents
readily for $3.50 an acre. Price
very reasonable. Hickman Courier
Realty Co.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
&N Largest Farm.

ter he sought to import the finest
cattle from Scotland and England.
But there was a considerable diff
Guilty in the way. The import duty
on foreign cattle was so heavy that
was impossible to bring over the
animals in quantities sufficient for
his purpose, so Don Luis appealed.
10 the Mexican Government, point
ing out the absurdity OF restricting
Importation Of good stock into the
country, and succeeded in getting
the import tax repealed. Since that
time Terrazas has increased his
stock by the importation of some
thing like 5000 bulls of the best
breeds from the famous studs of
Europe.
Five years ago Terrazas installed
on his ranch four big reservoirs,
costing $500. 900. beside which there
are 800 wells. scattered over the
huge farm, some Of them going
down to depth of 500 feet. These
wells, the water from which is raised
by means of windmills, cost another
100000. Every kind of grain is
grown, and Don Louis in constantly
experimenting in the raising Of diff
ferent "food" for supplying the
wants Of his immense herds during
the rainless seasons. An enemy
which has to be sternly fought on
this great ranch Is FIRE, and scarcely
a summer passes without great
tracks of prairie being laid waste by
its destroying advance. Through
out the torrid months there is man
stationed on the lookout" at every
station each hour of the twentyfour,
and directly he sees indications
which tells him that a fire has start
ed he rings the massive alarm bell.
and in an incredibly short time men
come riding in ready to fight the
danger with their lives, if neces-
sary.
The frightened cattle are driven
sideways from the line of the on
coming fire, and then the enemey is
attacked from the rear. 1t is no
good attempting to stop prairie
fire from the front, for its progress
is to rapid and too annihilating.
Heavy chains are dragged along the
ground, which help to weaken and
dissipate the FIRE. Across the prai-
RE long burrows fifty feet apart are
quickly made, and these also help
to stem the progress Of the fire. All
night the fight is kept up, and not
until the last spark is quenched are
the men able to take food or rest.
In these efforts to subdue the flames
Don Louis and his sons are usually
to be seen working like demons and
urging their men to greater efforts.
Fighting a prairie fire has all the
elements of danger, and for excite
ment it has few equals. For this
reason Don LOUIS takes fierce de-
light in combating the flames, and
declares that it is one of the fascina-
tions Of prairie life.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
Colt Show, Sept. 9Th.

R. A. Tyler, one of the foremost
breeders of fine horses in the State,
will hold his annual colt show, on
Clinton street, in Hickman, on Sat-
urday. September sth.
$4,000 will be given for the best
Alfred G. foal of 1908, and $40 90
for the best Irascible Squirrel foal
OF 1908.
This show will begin at 2 o'clock
p. m.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

Attention is called to advertise
ment of Hatcher & Appleyard. real
estate men. Lake City. Fla. Florida
is the leading State in cigar tobacco
raising, and these gentlemen are
located in the heart Of the richest
farming section Of that State. II
you are interested, write them.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

FOR SALE: A frame house. just
over the line in West Hickman.
Two rooms. porch, good we'll, barn,
out buildings. fenced, convenient to
public road. Contains an acre and
half of ground. If taken at once.
$500 buys it. Don't pay rent wnen
you can buy a place at this figure.
Apply at this office. $40
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
Racket Store For Sale.

offer for sale my business on
Clinton street, consisting Of racket
goods OF all kinds, cigars, candies,
unWare, graniteware. glassware.
show cases, gasoline lamps, etc., a,
bargain. II you want something
mat will afford a good living. see
me at once. will sell at a bar
gam JOHN KIRKINDALL.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

One OF the Courier editors nae
the pleasure Of being with a party
OF newspaper men who we're enter
tanned by the Miller Bros. on the
famous "l0l Ranch" at Bliss,
Okla. in 1905. The average farmer
will realize its magnitude when we
say il contains 10000 acres. In
one field we saw $4,000 acres OF
wheat, in another a 20,000-acre
"patch" OF corn, and all other ac-
cessories OF any we'll regulated farm
we're to be found there but were
operated on the above scale. When
we had finished our panoramic sight
seeing. il occurred to US that the
"l0l Ranch" was no vest-pocket
edition, and ye, this place is small
compared with farm-if it could be
called farm-in Mexico, owned by
Luis Terrazas. in the state of Chi
huahua. This "iruck patch" meas
ures from north to south $50 miles
and from east to west 200 miles, g.
900, 900 acres in all. On its prairies
and mountains roam 200, 900 head
Of cattle, 100000 sheep and l00,-
900 horses. The farmhouse" is
probably the most magnificent in the
world. for il cost almost 81 600, 600
to build and is more richly furnished
than many royal palace. On the
homestead alone are employed 100
male servants. The gardens are
superbly laid out, the stable more
magnificent than those OF the Ger
man Emperor and there is accom-
mediation fer 500 guests if reces
sary.
Scattered over the vast ranch are
outlying stations. each one Of which
has charge OF certain portion of
the estate. The horsemen, COW
punchers, line-riders, shepherds
and hunters number 1000, and the
Terrazas ranch is the only one in
the world which maintains its own
slaughtering and packing plant.
Each year 10000 head of cattle
are slaughtered, dressed and pack
ed, and 100, 900 sheep. Don Luis
personally superintends the different
industries on his ranch, covering
many thousands OF miles on horse
back during a iwelvemonth. Don
Luis was at one time Governor of
Chihuahua. but public life did not
suit him il was too quiet, and he
preferred to spend his life riding
over the plains and looking after
his own enterprises. He is three
times as rich as any other man in
Mexico, and has the name of being
liberal and generous toward his
workpeople.
Don Luis is very handsome man,
married to a beautiful wife. He is
the father OF twelve children-seven
sons and FIVE daughters. The sons
are all associated with Don Luis in
looking after the ranch, while the
daughters-said to be the most
beautiful women in Mediterranean
quietly at the homestead. All the
children we're educated in the Unit
ed States, are highly accomplished,
have travelled through Europe and
speak several languages. Don Luis
founded his cattle ranch about four
teen years ago, and four years la
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

Drive Rheumatism out of the
blood with DR.. Shops Rheumatic
Kennedy and see how quickly pain
depart Rub-on's never did reach
Inc real disease. Rheumatism ISM,
IN the skin. It's deep down-its
Constitutional. Getting rid OF the
pain' is after all. what counts. That
IS why DR.. Shops Rheumatic
kennedy goes by word of mouth
Irom one to another. And herein
ileS the popularity OF this Remedy
=. IS winning defenders everywhere
tablets or Liquid. Sold by dealers
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
holiness Church.

Sunday School every Sunday even
ing at Q o'clock. and prayer meet
ing every Thursday night at 8 o.
clock.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

Unfortunately our piano has been
delayed in shipment. 1t should
have reached US two weeks ago, as
it was shipped from Chicago on
Aug. 5. The railroads in their
endeavor to trace the instrument
have traced it as far as Russellville,
KY, at which place, about IS days
ago, night riders burned the depot
and several cars. They think that
one of the Inflated cars contained
the piano, as parts of piano we're
found in the debris. While they
have not ascertained if this was the
Courier's, they have been ASKED by
the Forbes Piano Co. to investigate
Immediately ami if it was the instru-
ment in question. they advise us
that another will be promptly ship
ped.
At any rate, the Courier will
have the piano here within week
and regret that we have been unable
to do so sooner.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
The Bryan.Kern Fund.

The following contributions have
been made to the Democratic cam
paign fund through this office
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

Just received another car load of
"Square Deal" woven wire fencing.
Better get yours now-its going fast.
Farmers Hardware Co.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

II you are interested in the sue
cess of the Democratic party IN this
campaign. get your name on this
list. Any amount from loo up will
be accepted.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

The only trouble about "Square
peai Wire is that ii lasts too long
ine Farmers Hardware Co., sells
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03

could sist feel II sink down . my Shoes,
when we got near , thee Jail IN the hall
could hear Fat and thee other Kids
bawii
they took us In and thee Mayor he sed
(which OF these Criminals here 10 thee
Head1"
then he looked Mad, wus feeling quite
pale.
".p..s," .sa the. Mayor. "or .~i go .
jsill''
then I eawi.d out IL wur rist thee Las,
SWIM"
somehow that scanned : b funny 2 Himi
next thing he iared and explained how
II goes
we should knot 70 In thee crick with
out clothes.
thea b. .sd' THAT win b swI for this
maybe yew think that us Kids didn't
KLINE.
he 10 . purity good mayor. Mccain
when I cit Erowed I will Vote for this
man
next thing. OF course SHE will hear from
Miss Brown
wux arrested for swimming near Town.
that II thee worst OF blamed litel
Place
anyhow won thee last Swimming Race
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-03
Byron Williams.

Las, ate u Prose 81 thee old diving place.
90 stub and me called tho last swimmers
Race
Their. was n lot OF the Fellers went in
Patty and Biiiy and Chunky and Skin
maybe ysw think n 10 warm In the crick
after thee sun meits the Ice purity auickl
Jimine. criek tets. thee Goose pfmpiss rose
bis a. thee sting OF a H.. ON yswr nose'
stub wuE a. blue az thee Oils a. q fish.
Fat shook IKE jsii when ysw pass ny the
dishi
then sumon. tied Biny's shirt In a knot
scans Ike he beilsrsd AZ that q hole lott
esinny wus trying 10 pick up = fuss.
the 10 . auarrslsope Kind OF q cussD
When down thee HIN cum thee Kaliboos
Mar
every last Won Of Ne rerlsrs we Rant
that mite . caller dropped In . see Pa
Il cannot help H." he sed TO my Ma
he vun q kaiiboos man after MET
-roihE In swimming sin't lawful" 80
he
they sin't no leaves on them trees by
thee shore.
70" should Knot dress By thee hole any
Gracious, my hart had . FIT OF thee
Rlues-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

NJ. Heminway is having his con- crete walks repaired.
 Mrs Edward Keilty is entertaining friends from out of town.
 The work on MT Taft's new dormi- tory is progressing rapidly.
 M D. Leonard has purchased a new pair of horses to assist ill his feed business.
 The flag which disappeared from the East Side school house some time ago was returned Wednesday,
 Van Camp and his trained animals was witnessed by fair sized audi ence in the town hall last evening.
 Henry Bartlett who broke his arm few nights ago while coming down Mrs McLeery's steps is doing as well as can be expected.
 F. O.. Stolz, the barber, moved yes terday from Otto RoesSe's tenement to the house owned by Richard Eitz- patrick near Sullivans drug store.
 James Griffin is building new house for Charles Bradley in Oakville
 The firemen will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday evening at the rooms.
 Ida Jenness Moulton of Beverly, Mass, the celebrated impersonator and musical entertainer will present "The Lion and the Mouse" at the Town hall, Friday evening, May &, After impersonating ten characters she will conclude the programme with musical recitations and original humorous numbers. Prices D and B cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
THREE NEW MEN SIGNED.
Holyoke Gets Pitcher, Catcher and
 Outfieldcr from Orioles.

Holyoke, May 2.-Realizing that the local team still has several weak spots, Manager Jack Tighe has signed up three new players from the Baltimore Eastern league club and they are expected to be here in time for this afternoons home game with Waterbury. The trio con- sists of Catcher Kerr, Pitcher Schmidt and outfielder Hambacher, all rated as fast men by Jack Dunn, manager of the Orioles. They have had experience in number of minor leagues and the local leader has high hopes that they will make good.
 With the arrival of the Balti- moreans there is sure to be addi- tions to the tin can chorus after to- days game. The club is now carry ing four outfielders in Rodgers. Bro- die. Lepine and lott. Spud Murphy, a spare infielder. and six pitchers, Dolan, Hodge. Lavender, Romer, Krause and Sindler. along with Catchers Thackera and Ahearn. The rest of the squad. in addition to Manager Tighe, are Infielders Mas sey, Boucher, Perkins and Baker, with the latest recruits bringing the club membership up to twenty. Pitcher Whitley. who Is now at the city hospital recovering from an op- eration for appendicitis. cannot be chased as with the team as it is not likely that he will he able to do much pitching after leaving the institu- tion. He was reported very low yes terday morning. but in the evening the hospital authorities stated that his condition was slightly better and that he had an even chance to re- cover.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
BANDITS IN MOUNTAINS.
Express Company Declares Train Rob
 hers Got JnIy $500.


 Pittsburg. May 2.-The robbers who held up the St. Louis express on the Pennsylvania road and robbed the ex- press car after binding and gagginl Messenger Noah ROshen gre believed to have hidden themselves in the fast nesses of the Laurel Ridge mountains. They are thought to le practically safe from pursuit in that wild country. where mnonshiners have defied the of ficials fo- years PInkeTt0us are o,, the case. five hsTing been sent from New York.
 The Oficprs of the express company declare that the robbers secured o7ly S0oO. but ether estimates run an tEs way up to Si0000 Diamonds worth ss0oNo are said fo have ipeen taken
 Messeazer Roshen. who is lfty-thre~ years oid and has lfea iu the emploJ of the company for yeaFS. has Is-cn closely questioned. He left for his home. 1t belnE stated that there was no charge or suspicion against him RoShen said he was confronted la the esr hy tuo men with pistols. who tuuud and gaered him and then robbed Tle safe.
 If ix heifeved tksf sons fqrner em plcree of fise express conreny rss oas Of fbe rphheTs. ss the msn uho ouenrd tss safe is saka te have Eorksd Ifke ons thSraghly familiar uith hls tzsk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
BOXING IN DANBURY.

Many tickets have been sold in Waterbury for the smoker and en- tertainment of the Danbury Athletic Club association to be given in the Ives street rooms on Tuesday night, May 5. Kid" Joe Shea of Water bury, who meets Eddie Kelley Of Bridgeport in the star bout of l2 rounds at 11O pounds ring side, and "Fonsey' Valone of Waterbury, who meets Jack Kelley of Portchester in an eight round semi-final, will go to Danbury on special train ac- companied by their admirers. The Brass City aggregation will return on the special, leaving Danbury at midnight Kid" Logan, of Dan bury, will meet Jack Pickett of Waterbury, in a six round prelim- mary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
TOMMY MURPHY WON.

Tommy Murphy, the pride of Harlem, defeated Jack Dorman of the Bronx last night in their six round fight in the star bout at the stag of the New Polo A. c. Dorman looked to be heavier than his oppo- nent, but Murphy's superior clever. ness and accurate punching offset Dorman's advantage in the weights. The first two rounds were slight ly in Murphy's favor, but in the third round Tommy staggered Dormau with right swing to the jaw. Tn the fourth round Murphy had Dor man groggy, but in the last two rounds Dorman came back strong and nearly evened matters. In the preliminaries Willie Krupp beat Sandy Williams, Young I1utz de- feated Jimmy Gordon in two rounds and George Kitson drew with Jess Gaffney.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
0AKVlLlE HAPPENINGS

Welton Daines has entered the en- ploy of the Baird Machine Co.
 George Ryder formerly in the am ploy of C. W. Atwood is working oil the Cushman farm.
 The Friendly Helpers of the Order of the Sign held another very success ful meeting last evening.
 Mrs l.. A. Boyle of New York city is visitor with her mother Mrs A. J. Borthwick at the Hinman place on the Middlebury road.
 X number of his pupils from here will attend the reception to be given by Mir Roberts in town hall, Water town on Tuesday evening.
 The first dance and entertainment O. St Mary's drum corps in the church hall last evening proved social and financial success and neat sum was realized which will go toward the purchase of uniforms for the mem bers. The beautiful gold watch went to Mir Fulton of the Fulton Music Co. Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
THE PUGlLlST ONE WILD PUNCH
 DID THE TRICK
Barry Was Whipped When He copped Stewart t-- Battles Over
 in Danbury..

Jim Barry of Chicago put Jim Stewart one notch further from the heavyweight championship by knock ing out Billy Elmer's protege in the fourth round of the bout at Elmers Consolidated A. c. last night. The rugged westerner gamely weathered all the humping Stewart could give for three rounds.
 At the beginning of the fourth Barry, apparently beaten, rallied and swung wildly. A right hand punch landed flush on Stewards jaw and the big Brooklyn fighter sprawl ed on the ropes. When Stewart dropped to the floor helpless Joe Jeanette helped him into chair and Stewart was revived after two minutes hard work.
 After the battle Stewart pleaded for another chance. Up to the time when one of Barry's vicious swings landed squarely, Stewards clever ness had gained him big lead. He continually thrust his left to his opponents face and Barry was un- able to cleanly land straight punches.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
BURNS COMING SOON.
Springfield Shortstop to Join Team
 May II.

Manager Dan O'NeiI handed out the cheering announcement yes;er- day that Jimmie Burns will be back with the Ponies a week from Mon day. The shOrtstop has been get ting along sO we'll that he is now told he will be able to play by that time. though 1t was first thought that he would be out of the game until June l. Tom Stankard doesn't expect to be able to play in any but home games for the rest of this month. 90 that the early return of Burns will be welcome Stsnkars has medical lectures to attend every day. but figures that ss these fs~- rnres come in the morning. he can come from Boston to Springfield ia time for the home games
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
TOMMY BURNS AGAIN.

London, May 2.-Tommy Burns, the heavyweight champion. has of- fered to deposit $5,000 with the na- tional Sporting club to cover an equal amount, which it is announced Jack Johnson. the colored heavy weight pugilist. has put up there. Burns, however. insists that he mus. have s30,00O as his share of the purse, but says that Johnson can arrange the side bet to suit himself. The fight between. Burns and Bill Squires of Australia, which was scheduled to take place May II at the Stafford Bridge Athletic grounds in Chelsea, has been called of. the club having failed to put up the money.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02

In the first batch of Eastern league averages. Eddie Lenox. the Rochester third baseman and former New Ha- ven player. has an average of .5OO fat. having made eight hits in Is times at bat in five games. Izzy Hoffman is batting 300 with Provi- dence. while Steamer Flanagan and Heine Batch are both hitting for .250 with Rochester.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
BOXER IN NEW BRITAIN.

Abe Wilkins of New Britain has secured the management of Young Franklin, a fighter from the south who enters the ring at 105 pounds. He comes from Baltimore and has fought some of the best boys in that vicinity. Among some of the good ones that he has defeated are Patso Kline, Young Britt, Young McCue and Benny Riley. Manager Wit kins would like to have Young Franklin take on Kid Shea or Kid Williams of Bridgeport.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02

Although the trade was announced several days ago. OutieIder Frank Burke has not yet reported to the Hartford club from BinEhamt0n. Tn the meantime Van Zant. who also figured in the deal. has taken a place in the Hartford 0utfeld while Swayne who was swapped for both players. is being retained until Burke shows up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02
MeEarIand,s Def to Cans.

Chicago, May 2.-Packey Mcfarland, Chieago's great lightweight. and Bar. ney McMann. a well to do Davenport 1aJ sportsman. threw down the gaunt. let to Joe Cans. McMann announced that he would back Packey against Cans for s10O0O in a battle for the lightweight title.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-02

clerk. The convention was held for the purpose of selecting delegates at large to the republican state conven- tion to be held in Hartford on May 5 and 6. The delegates elected arc Attorney John M. Sweeney of Naugatuck and Halsted Bishop of Woodbridge.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-03-13
Eye Strain

For heodachc III. Miles, Anti-pain PMS
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-03-13
Shake in a Bottle.

Now is the time when the doc
tor gets busy, and the patent med
icine manufacturers reap the har-
vest, unless great care is taken to
dress warmly and keep the feet
dry. This is the advice of an old
eminent authority who says that
rheumatism and kidney trouble
weather is here, and also tells what
to do in case of an attack.
Get from any good pharmacist
one-half ounce Fluid Extract Dan
delion, one ounce Compound Kar-
gon, three ounces of Compound
Syrup Sarsaparilla Mix by shak-
ing in bottle and take teaspoon
full after meals and at bedtime.
Just try this simple home made
mixture at the first sign of rheu-
matism, or if your back aches or
you feel that your kidneys are not
acting just right. This is said to
be splendid kidney regulator and
almost certain remedy for all forms
of rheumatism which is caused by
uric acid in the blood which the
kidneys fail to filter out. Any one
can easily prepare this at home
and at small cost.
Druggists in this town and vi
cinity, when shown this prescrip-
ton, stated that they can either
supply these ingredients or. if our
readers prefer, they will compound
the mixture for them.
The La Jara chronicle., 1908-03-13

ming at. full blast and many are
the bumps of the beginners. On
Friday night a masked carnival
will take place, and everybody is
looking forward to happy time.
Mrs. Reid is home again from
Pagosa and is much improved
from her long illness. Miss Bess,
who, too, has been having her turn
at sickness, is able 20 be abont al
though she will not be able to at
tend to her duties in the bank un-
til next month.