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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
lmEcocK KILLS GIANT RAT.
E Animal 90 Pieces for Attempt.
~ TO Garry on One OF Family.

PROV. PA strange comba. was
ssed between a black Minorca
belonging 10 Charles Crumbach.
Ioinch sewer rat. For some
chickens have been disappearing
F'nonsly When the rat made its
(aidhce among the flock and was
l' act OF carrying on chicken
Ponsler saw Il aud struck Il with
spurs The rat leaped at the
onslaught, and then. finding the
'r determined TO give battle,
yea It's prey, and for the next Ave
'eo both fought for their lives.
rat avoided the sharp spurs OF
ooS'er and attempted 20 fasten
on The birds throat. Every time
ou'ht got a hold the rooster
~ Jump several feet In the air.
pug It on. Finally the rooster sue.
'd IN squirting one of the rats
ana after that, Il knocked Il
ana left, until the rodent ran
W. mole. where II died, literally
RI To death.
Re rooster was slightly mussed up
the encounter. ~
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
srarr 90 ONO err or Totrpo. .
DaNHNTW

Lpcss COUNT.
rusH ,. cHrsrr make- cath that he h s.n,cr
partner 81 the nru OF D. !. CnESNI A Co. doing
business m the CITY Of Tuxedo. County and state
aforesaid. and that said arm VII pay the sun OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS TOT each and every
car Of CsrahEn that cannot be cured BY the OF
HAAS CArARnn CUhn
FRANK J. CHENEY
sworn % before me and subscribed IN my presence.
this sth day Of Deoembu. A. D.. 1855.
A. ". GLEASON
I NorARr PUBLIC.
HAIRS Cst.rrh Cure h tstrr Internally and arts
Directly upDn tho bood and mucous slTfaces OF tho
system. Send for testimonials free.
D. J. CHENEY co. Toledo o
Sold BY all Druggists. isc.
1Aks Halls Family Puk Tor constipation
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
1horeau,a Sensible Answer.

When the forest-haunting hermit
Thoreau lay on his deathbed. Cal
whistle friend called TO make inquiry
regarding his soul Henry" he said.
an1iously. have you made your peace
with God?" John" replied the dying
naturalist, In whisper. Il didn't
know that God and myself had guar
reled!"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Man and Beast Alike.

Only those who have suffered the
agony of eye Affections can appreciate
the blessing 10 humanity In DIR. Mitch
ellis famous Eye Salve. Introduced In
this region as far back as lS49 Il is
found today In all we'll regulated
homes hereabouts. Not alone the eyes
OF man but those Of the dumb animals
have enjoyed its comforts. Mitchells
Eye Salve. Sold everywhere. Price csc.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
10

An itching trouble IL not neces.
sarily a dangerous one, but certainly
a most disagreeable affiiction. No
matter the name. II you itch-it cures
you. Hunts Cure is at" Absolute
ly guaranteed TO cure any form Of itch
ing known. First application relieves.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
No Others

II is a class TO itself. II has no
rivals. II cures where others merely
relieve. For aches. pains, stiff joints.
cuts, burns. bites. ETC.. II is the quick
est and surest remedy ever devised.
We mean Hunts Lightning Oil.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
WHAT DID JOHNNY MEANT

Johnny's Pa-scc here. young man.
How do you expect to get on n you
never see thingsr You must look for
things-always keep looking ~ ! do.
Johnny--Gce,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
A Hard Blow.

$50 Transformers performance OF
Hamlet caused a great hit In the coun-
try circuit"
Yes, a stunning hit"
Between ourselves. what caused
~"
ct don't think Transformer ever
knew himself what struck him."
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Instruments Of Torture.

"You don't seem to be keeping up
very we'll this summer" said Fathers
Cane TO Mothers slipper"
True" acknowledged the handy
spanker, regretfully. I've been falling
astcrn lately"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

The value of this years crops OF
various sorts raised in the United
States is placed at ss.O0o0Oo, 900, or
nearly nine times the interest bearing
debt OF the country and enough over
TO buy all the railroads OF the land.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Whera othera Eailed

Each spring for FIVE or six years
I broke out with a kind of Eczema
which nothing seemed TO relieve per-
manently. Finally I tried a box OF
Hunts Cure. which promptly cured
me. Two years have passed but the
trouble has not returned"
MRS. KATE HOWARD,
Little Rock, Ark.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
For the Blues

II you are blue. detected. and feel
like the world has It "in for you," the
chances are your liver is taking few
days OF. Put II to work by using
Simmons Liver Purifier (tin boxes);
it's The best regulator OF them all.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
ABSENT-MIN DED.

Old Gent-Here. you boy. what are
you doing out here. fishing? Don't
you know you ought to be at school?
Small Boy--There now! I knew I'd
forgotten something.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

weak to work. Though constantly
using medicine ] despaired OF being
cured until ! began using Doan's
Kidney pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time was
completely cured. am now In ex.
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. 20 cents a boz.
FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

The superior man. being virtuous. Is
free from anxieties; wise. he is free
from perplexities; bold. he Is free from
fear.-Confucius.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
We Know That Fellow.

THAT man over there IL the Biggest
skin In the city"
Rob you. would he,"
Rob! Say, II had TO shake hands
with that fellow | wouldn't feel sure
had all my fingers until Id counted
'em."-Boston Transcript
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Proqress Reported.

did you have any luck hshingr
Eyes"
"How many did you catch?"
Il didn't catch any. But thought
up some mighty good stories 70 tell
he folks At homa"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

Methodists at Seattle will build .
large institutional church for the Jap
anese Of that city. preferably Install
ing as pastor Rev, s. Yoshioki, the
preacher at the First Methodist
church.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

II sometimes happens that man
doesn't ask his wife to sing because
he is fond OF music.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

Even the prude isn't averse to sit
ting in the lap OF luxury.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Turned White rhrouoh so,,o,

'esiord, s. D.-While madison
" stranger In Beresford, was heat.
van Of hardened paint over a
|,1' s'ove' the paint suddenly OK.
~ burning Mr.. Lee severely.
[ y 'ne thlrd narrow escape this
las mad from burning to death.
'sh Mr.. Lee is a comparatively
, noh, his continued troubles
'u'ned his hair snow white.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
nIcks capudlne Cures Women.

Periodic pains. backache, nervousness
and headache relieved Immediately and
assists nature. Prescribed by physicians
with best results Trial bottle l0c. Regular
size &c and JOc at all druggists.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

Feet Arhs-Use Aliens Foot-Eass
Over 20 600 esimonials Refuse limitations. Send fos
free trial package. A. =. DIN sted, 10 Roy, n. Y.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

A woman is known by the acQuaint
snces she cuts.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces ID
asmmation, sllsys pain, cures Wind COLE SeAeosus
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
HER GOOD FORTUNE
After Years Spent In Vain Effort.

mrs. Mary II. II. Rouse. OF Cam.
bridge, N. Y. says: Five wears ago
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1908-09-10
Vmportapt to Nothere.

Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORlA. safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that It
signature s1a'' enc siZHzZzNa
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
TAFT SPEAKS AT DEDICATION
 0F MONUMENT ID WAR HEROES

New York November 15.-(Special.)- Amid good natured shouts of "puf on your hat" as the first snow of winter fell on his somewhat thinly covered head, President nt-elect William Howard Taft laughingly began his speech yes- terday dedicating the monument at Fort Green park, Brooklyn, to the memory of "The Prison Ship Martyrs" MT. Taft made special trip from Hot Springs, Va, to deliver the oration
 The exercises which were of an inn pressive, semi military character were started soon after 3 o'clock. Follow ing the dedication address Secretary of War Luke E. Wright, on behalf of the national government, made the pre- sentation speech, and Governor Charles E. Hughes, on behalf of the state of New York, responded. The shaft was then unveiled. The ceremonies in the park were preceded by a brilliant mili- tary, naval and civic parade in Brook lyn, Maj. Gen. Charles F. Roe acting as grand marshal, with attachments of the United States, the National Guard and naval militia, Grand Army of the Republic, veterans associations and other societies taking part.
 Tomorrow MT. Taft will spend some time with President Roosevelt. On Monday he will return to Virginia. In his speech MT. Taft reviewed the his- tory of the prison ships and defended Washington for his refusal to agree to an exchange of prisoners, due to his belief that such exchange would re- store to service many seasoned soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
SERIOUS CHARGE
 AGAINST WOMAN

Chicago, November Especially Mae L. Otis was formally arrested on the charge of attempting to commit murder yesterday afternoon. She will be arraigned before Municipal Judge Dick in the Harrison street police court Monday. The alleged would-be matri- eide swooned when the warrant, sworn out by R. c. Stolpman of the Keystone detective agency, was read to her by Detective Sergeant Fitzpatrick, ono of the officers who first made her prisoner. Miss Otis was supported on-ene side by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Otis. who has announced her belief in her daugh- ter's innocence and on the other by Frank L. Wood. who has come to her aid in her difficulties.
 A climax to the relations of mother and daughter came this afternoon as they sat together in the annex looking out upon the falling snow. The moth- CT was silent until the daughter, sob- ping, said pleadingly:
 Mother, tell them that you will stand by me through all this trouble. I have not anyone else to do so if you desert me-"
 There was a pause and then the mother said:
 "Yes, Mae, don't worry. will stand by you until this awful thing is cleared up."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
NEW QUARANTINE
 IS VERY RADICAL

Austin, Tex, November Ex-Governor Campbell has issued quarantine proelama tion. effective at once. declar- ing rigid quarantine against persons infected or liable to be infected with smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, typhus fever. bubonic plague or other commu- nicable diseases, either within or with out the state of Texas.
 This is a radical departure from any previous quarantine ever issued by the state, and while it is not expressly mentioned it is understood "other com municable diseases means tubercu- losis. The state health officer is directed to establish and maintain local quarantine in all cities, counties and towns in the state where these diseases exist. This is also the first time that a quarantine has been estab- lished against persons infected with typhus fever. The governor in his proclamation revokes the maritime quarantine against ports south of 22 degrees north latitude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
YOUNG GIRL FOUND DEAD
 AFTER NIGHT OF REVELRY

ton, had been a member of the Ep- worth league and other church organ izations and it is reported was en- gagged to marry the son of one of the city's prominent merchants.
 When the three were discovered gas was pouring from half opened jet in the stove. On the rough bed lay the body of the girl, her clothing disT arranged. Nearby on the floor were the bodies of Penny and Reynolds. The girls body was taken to the morgue and the boys to the city hospital. After three hours work they were revived and placed under arrest.
 It was not until late tonight that they were able to make statement
 Penny, who was the first to recover. defended the girls action. He denied that anything improper had taken place in the boathouse or that they had en- ticed the girl there.
 Reynolds would make no statement to the police. Both boys are held with- out bail until after the coroner's in- quest at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
RECTOR KILLED
 BY AUTOMOBILE

New Haven, Ct, November 15.-Rev. Dr. G. Brinley Morgan, rector of Christ Episcopal church, and one of the most prominent clergymen in the diocese of Connecticut, was struck down by an automobile late today in front of his church and died shortly after mid night. He had just left the edifice on his way to his home, when touring car, driven by Samuel Campbell, hit him, tossing him high in the air, &C., cording to bystanders.
 Campbell immediately stopped his car and waited until officer came up and took him to the station.
 Dr. Morgan was about 55 years of age and connected by family ties with many very prominent people of the country. He oficiated at the wedding of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie French, being a relative of the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
UNITED STATES
 MAY GET INTO WAR

Boston, November 15.-That a war entered into under present conditions would cost the United States, on &C., count of unpreparedness. almost count less millions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives before the army could be put on a fighting basis that would enable it to combat any of the world powers, was the statement made by Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff, U. S. A., before the Hooker asso- citation at it's banquet in this city last night.
 General Bell declared that construc- tion of the Panama canal conflicts with the desires of every other nation in the world and might bring the United States into war with some other power unless the United States should take steps to prepare itself for such strug- gle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
Changers PYeSent PlanS
 For Proposed Girls Home

The following address has been issued by the trustees and managers of the Birmingham Girls Home:
 It was the purpose of the board of managers of the Girls Home in the out set to perfect their plans in an unosten- tatious manner and wait until the formal opening of the home on December 1 be- fore calling the publics attention to the undertaking; but. as the results of the canvass of the city so far have been fiattering beyond expectation, at the last meeting of the board it was decided to return sincere thanks now to the busi- ness and professional men of Birming- ham and the good women who always espouse such a cause, for their financial help; and. more than that for their words of commendation and approval of the work of the home; and. still further, to let the outside world get glimpse of the phlanthropic spirit of Birmingham s citizenship. We are glad to say that of the number approached for aid but two refusals are recorded.
 As the business men, on whom we have called. have been advised, the Girls Home Is no long a mueh-looked-for and much prayed-for institution of the future in this city. but a happy realization of now; and the accomplishment of it's realization has been so simple and uncumbersome to all that We cannot resist divulging the se- eret of it's success. The plan of sup porting such a home was suggested by one of the most prominent business men of Birmingham, though he is probably unaware that he ventured such a sug- gestion A beautiful site for the home has been secured, about five and one half acres of land southwest of Idlewild, which is located a two-story modern home. with space enough to comfortably shelter 20 or 9 girls Through the gen. erosity of the present owner of the prop erty it has been rented, and is being put in first-class condition for a nominal sum; the services of splendid matron are at our command, an excellent Chris tian woman who was once identified with Birmngham's charitable institutions, but now resides in a Texas city; practically all of the furniture and fixtures for the home have been donated by the several houses of the city; the various churches of the city have assented to donate, through their different societies, as much as $100 per month, at the rate of 25c, BOG, 75c and $1 per person; a goodly number of the business men have placed their names on our books for s1 per month, some paying years donation in advance; a prominent lawyer of the city has do- mated his services for the first 12 months: two prominent physicians have donated their services for the first years work, and there is now before the finance com mittee of the city council resolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16

For Rent-Office 1903 First Avenue, in Morris Hotel Build ing, formerly occupied by Fris- co Railway adjoining Southern Railway office.
 sCOv1LLE BROS, Lessees
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16

asking the city to donate $50 per month to assist in carrying on the work. There fore, we are we'll on our way to s250 per month with which to meet the expenses of the home; and 1t is being worked out on the basis of sums not exceeding s1 per month for each person. If it ap- pears practicable to the board in the fu- ture. and the location of the present home proves desirable in every respect, the property will probably be purchased on the basis of so much per month, or just what the rent might be.
 Now. word to the uninformed as to our work. The pressing need for such home first arrested our attention by an appeal from Judge Feagin, calling for home in which he might be able to place the unfortunate and erring girls who chance to come under the Jurisdiction of his court, and whose offenses often neces- sitate their going behind prison bars, or even to Pratt or Flat Top mines. These girls are worthy of consideration, and in all probability, with the aid of good moral training and the right sort of environ ments, may be placed on their feet again and be credit, not a dishonor, to the community. The general work of the home will be to this end, and far-reach- ing in other directions, but lack of space will not admit of further explanation. The movement was launched on October at the First Methodist church at a mass meeting of the different church members, but on account of certain circumstances but comparatively few of the business men have been approached. We fully ap- preciate the financial condition of the country, and for that reason think it impracticable to solicit large donations at this time, but on account of the urgent need of this home right now, ladies have been appointed to convass the city next week for small contributions. Those who feel that they would like to make a vol unteer contribution in advance may send their checks to Mrs Y. A. Dyer, treasurer, Girls Home, 1929 Seventh avenue, north If it is desired not to make a monthly contribution, then an outright donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated.
 To those who have contributed. and those who are in sympathy with our work and will render service in the form of their good will and prayers, we heartily thank you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
Japanese Army Maneuvers.

Tokio, November 15.-The Emperor is attending the large military maneuvers at Nara where 10000 Japanese troops have been engaged in extensive field move ments and battle tactics At the conclu- sion of the maneuvers, which end to- morrow, the Emperor will go to Kobe to attend the big naval review on Mo- vember IT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
Killed In Runaway Accident.

Jacksonville Fla, November 15.-James Delaney, prominent saloon man, was thrown from his buggy in runaway accident this afternoon and almost in stantly killed while his wife was badly bruised MT. Delaney died shortly after assistance reached him..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16


 The better element of citizens who
 wanted to see Woodward defeated. felt
 that there would be extreme danger if
 1t were made a church fight. It was
 thought that there is a certain element
 which would gladly vote for an opponent to Woodward provided he were not a man who would want to shut up the soda fountains and cigar stands on Sunday and stop street cars from running; that they would perhaps rather have Woodward with the cigar stands and the street cars than somebody who would try to make the city one big church. It was thought along this line that prompted the request to the preachers not to interfere; if they had ignored the request, probably the business men would have let the matter alone. because they are aware of the difficulties to be met and conquered.
 But there is little question that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-16
Transferred to Mukden.

Tokio, November 15.--Choso Koiko, consul general of Japan at San Francisco, has been transferred to Mukden as con sul general. He will be succeeded in San Francisco by MT. Matsumo Nagai. third assistant secretary of the Japanese embassy at Washington.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-02-18
fro BE Continued
COOLED TIE ADMIRAL.
Al Answer r, Which the High Official
Wa1 Unprcpared.

Wa Unprcpared.
Going info port where the water
was very deep-Rio Janeiro. | believe
relates Captain a. T. Mahan, the chain
rabies got away" as the expression
D. control was lost, and shackle after
fhackle tore out of the hawse holes,
leaping and humping, rattlng and
roaring. The admiral was on deck at
the moment. and when the chain had
been at last stopped and secured he
Eaid to the captain: alfred. send for
the young man I'm charge Of those
chains and give him Il good setting
down. Ask him what he means by
letting such things happen The Of
ficcr was sent for, and soon his ques-
tioning blue eyes appeared over the
hatch coaming. Alfred was a mild
person and clearly did not like his job
He could not have come up to the ad-
miral's standard. The latter saw 1t
and intcrvcned: perhaps you had bet
ter leave it to me. III settle him."
Fixing his eyes on the offender, he
said stcrnly: What do you mean by
this. sir? Why in blazes did you not
stop that chain" The culprit looking
quietly at him, replied simply, How
I'm blazes could II" This was shift
Of wind for which the admiral was
unprepared. He was taken fat back.
After a moments hesitation he turned
to the captain and said meekly, yet
with evident consciousness of check
mate: "That's true, Alfred. How the
hlazes could hep