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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29
THE "suRRus COUSINS"

The "Burrus Cousins" who gave a
concert here Friday evening for the
benefit of the Episcopal church. of
this city, more than pleased their
large audience. Every number of the
porgram was creditably rendered, and
one uniformed, would have thought
he was listening to a professional
company.
Most of the young folks taking part
in the musicale are related, belonging
to the Brasfield and Burrus families.
well known in this county. The lat
ter family is now located in New
Mexico, but is here at present on a
visit. Their reputation as musicians
Is well known, and at the request of
the Episcopal Guild We're induced to
put ON concert for them.
Financially. and every other way.
the concert was a success and thor
oughly enjoyed by all present
Our City Council passed a resolution
at its last meeting ON the 9th inst.
directing that the first floor of the
city han be fitted up and arranged
for the exclusive use of the ladies
and children from the country who
come TO New Madrd.-New Madrid
Record
o
s. A. Wade, of Union City. was
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29
The Shoe Sale offers Great SaOing Chances
LADIES SHOES.

e, p. Reed q c., $50 tan cali
and tan Viei ,,...,.,, s2.4s
e. p. Reed q Co., s3.oopatent
leather.gray swede and bronz,
kid pumps .,.....,.,..,$2 .sS
$3.50 Black and tan viel ozfords,
al, .s.s.s.s...s... pl'So
5000 BLACK Viel oxofrds. s i.69
St.75 Black Wei oofrds. si.4e
Odds and ends In ladies' shoes,
worth SIPS and $500. zee
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29

s. A. Wade, of Union City, was
here ON business. Saturday.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29
MISSES AND cHILpREsN

1925 Patent leather. and tan
Wei oxfords and pumps si.Ie
$500 Patent leather and blueh-
or oStords .,.......,..,$l.4s
$3.50 Patent, tan and black viel
osords and pumps .,,,$Lls
st.25 Black Wei oSfords and
pumps 'sss's'''''''''''''oO
Odds and ends in pumps and
sandals ........s....... .oSo
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29
LADIES WAISTS, at
real bargains

A good opportunity TO lay In
yean supply at about half what they
usually cost
Odds and ends in TIC to 200 white
and oolorrd waists at ...... 39c
A Tot Of waists slightly soiled. worth
300 10 300 at ............... CSC
300 Black and colored silk waists.
al ...........................1.g
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-07-29
MEMS PANTS, at saving price.
u4SH GOODS

The materials are not only extremely low IN
price, but all posses styles that make them
very desirable.
Latest Lawns worth &c and &c. ............ &c
Fancy Lawns and Batste. stripes checks and
floral designs &C goods. now. ............... sc
Organdes Batste and lawns. fine finished goods
In attractive patterns, former price 10 and 12iac
now .s...s..s...sss.. ...s..s ......... sc
Pretty Colored Batste. worth l5c and zoe. . lie
one lot OF odds and ends, zoe and 25c I'd. .l2lht
One lot OF figured white goods for waists and
and dresses. slightly soiled end24 and SOC
values ...s...s..ss...s. .s.......... 10
One lot Pongee. Linens and Silk Tissues zoe and
coo a yard Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Bates and Red Seal Ginghamsi2i5c az ....... 100
All prints, best brands, &c and 7c goods, at. &c
Best brands in Percales, Zoe and 12iac goods
az Observation-Disclosures. sac ana Toe
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
TUCKER IN RICHMOND.
Delivers Two Speeches and Is En-
Enthusiastically Received.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.


Richmond. Va, Aug 3-Harry ST.
George Tucker spoke at Corcoran Hall and
Belvedere Han in this city tonight. His
reception wds most hattering at both
places. Police we're required 10 attend
the doors, in order that the fire regula-
tions might be carried out. The order
was perfect
The seating capacity OF both halls was
taken. and the reception rendered Tucker
was the most hattering. perhaps, that
he has had since he began his cam
paign. The platform was crowded and
there was no exception made as 10 who
occupied these seats Of honor.
Big, brawny working men. men in
broadclOth. and men OF ordinary walks Of
life. sat on the elevated rostrum at the
end of the halls
With sleeves rolled up TO the elbow.
and eyes sparkling with anticipated sue
cess, the candidate presented an unusual
appearance. He began with Judge Mann
and ended with Judge Mann, the entire
discourse being clean and almost friendly.
despite the political differences for the
governorship.
Tucker emphatically declared that Judge
Mann had the temperance and the LIQUOR
leaders in line with him, and that the
two elements were banked on for sue
cess.
His remarks were continually greeted
with applause. The audience seemed
thoroughly in accord with the speaker
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
LAWYER SHOT AT BY WOMAN
Bullet Hits Fountain Pen in Pocket
and Falls to Floor.
Both Refuse 20 Give Any Definite
Reason for the Attnck in
Waldorf stOria.

/ New York, Aug. 3-William 3. Craig.
a lawyer. OF 2 Rector street. was shot
I by Mrs. Mary Castle in an elevator in
the WaIdorf-Astoria Hotel late this after
noon. A fountain pen stopped the course
Of the bullet. and Mr.. craig was not IN
jured by the shot.
| Craig was on his way into the Thirty
fourth street side OF the hotel shortly
before 6 o'clock 10 attend a meeting Of
the Rocky Mountain Club, which has
rooms on the fifteenth floor. AS he en-
tered the hotel some one called 10 him.
Turning. he recognized Mrs. Castle.
whom he had known from childhood.
i want TO speak 10 you she said
I don't want 10 talk to YOU" he re-
piled as he gently pushed her aside and
stepped into the elevator near the en-
trance Mrs. Castle also pushed her way
into the elevator as the elevator boy was
about to close the door Just as the ele-
vator started Airs. Castle opened a
handbag and pulled out a .22-caliber re-
volver. which she placed against the lef,
breast OF the lawyer and fired The bull
let went through the coat. and. striking
the fountain pen. dropped TO the floor OF
the elevator
The elevator boy grabbed the woman.
who made no resistance rs he took the
revolver from her. Craig stood looking
on. and made no move.
Craig said Mrs. Castle was formerly
an actress. and came from California.
she has been in hard luck lately. and
we have helped her." he explained. and
declined TO answer any further cues
tons. on the way to the station house
detectives asked Mrs. Castle why she
had shot the lawyer.
Because he was the cause OF all my
troubles" she replied. She refused 10 tell
what she meant.
When Craig and his party arrived at
the station house Mrs. Castle walked
toward him with outstretched hands He
pushed her aside. and friends stepped
between them. Mrs Castle then BEGAN
70 cry. and became hystericaL She could
only say that she was a widow, thirty
six years old and lived at 80 West Sixty
seventh street.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
RICHES AWAIT ADVENTURES
Eva Fox-Strangeways, Who Duped
Society Leaders, Is Left Legacy.
Woman Disappeared After Serving n
Year on BlnckweIIs Island.
Wealthy Relative Dead.

New York. Aug. S.-Rev. George San
derson, Episcopalian chaplain of the
Tombs. has received letter from q firm
Of solicitors in Bridgeport, England. in
Quiring for the whereabouts Of Eva Fox
Stangeways. who duped society leaders
in New York, Philadelphia, and Balti-
more by representing herself as the
daughter Of Earl Of Leicester. and after
ward went TO the pen for a year for
swindling a dressmaker.
The woman, who was also known as
Eva NJ. Fox. has not been heard OF since
she left Blackwells Island on July "A. 1908
Mr.. Sanderson says. According to tse
English solicitors a relative has died In
the north of Ireland and left her a large
legacy.
Eva Fox-strangways, the daughter OF
an English coast guard. travelled around
the world several times living on her
wits. In the summer OF 1907 her within
was New York society. She was trusted
by hotels and tradesmen, because She
was seen with prominent women. She
bought hats and gowns, and had them
charged to her account or sent to her
hotels collect, where the amounts were
paid and charged.
Finally she got S91 change from an
invalid check given in payment for a
gown. and left for Canada, with her
bills unpaid and a corking good time 10
her credit, She was arrested IN Toronto
under the name of Margaret Sinclair.
and was sentenced to the penitentiarv
on September II, 1901.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
MAY FLY ON NEWMAN FIELD
Signal Corps Asks for Permission to
Rent Land.
Wright Brothers Receive Two Or
derN for AerOpIaneS from
New Jersey Men.

The dust obscuring the exact location
OF the field where Leuts. Lahm and Fou-
lois will be instructed by Wilbur Wright
in the use Of the biplane settled some
what yesterday. although it is stin
translucent not opaque. but merely
translucent
The Signal Corps sent TO Gen. Ale
shire quartermaster general Of the
army. a request for the privilege of
renting land for the purpose. Gen. Ale
shire referred the request with his rec
ommendation 10 the War Department
where no action has been taken on IL
yet
The location of the field is not mem
toned in the request, which speaks mere
" OF suitable" land. at a rental not to
exceed certain figure When the doc
ument is o. KID by the powers that be.
Brig. Gen. James Allen, chief signal Of
hcer, Will designate the field TO Cen.
Aleshire, and he will rent it-probably
But Gen. Allen says he thinks II viii
De the field owned by Edwin A. Newman.
near College Park
4 report from Plainheld, n. J.. saws
Howard A. Colby. OF Evergreen avenue
a brother OF former State Senator Everett
Colby has placed an order for a biplane
with the Wright brothers Mr.. Colby
SAID yesterday he would make flights To-
callyl for pleasure.
Z. S. F. Randolph, formerly Of West
neld' y. J., has also placed an order with
the Wright brothers. according to the
same report, for a machine.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
MOB BESIEGES CITY COUNCIL
Party Workers Demand Appoint
ment of Their Friends.
indianapolis Faces Serious Condition
rs Result of Political Debase-
ment at Primaries.

indianapolis, Aug. 2-From TO O'Clock
this morning the city council was besieged
by a mob OF Democratic and Republican
party workers, and riots were so imml-
nent from time TO time that the police
had to stay on guard. The called meeting
was held after the regular meeting in or
der 10 appoint inspectors for the primary
election on Thursday.
The friends Of Harding, Republican, and
Clarke, Democrat. wanted the inspectors
appointed by the Republican city chair
man set aside and men favorable TO Hard
ing and Clarke appointed in their stead.
and after a stormy session forty-fve in
spectors recommended by the city chair
man were rejected, and Harding support
ers named for the places.
The city council IS Republican, but the
Democrats combined with the minority
Republicans and carried the APPOINT
ments through, regardless OF the many
protests Of the friends OF other candl-
dates When the melting adjourned a
mob got after Councilman Royse and
chased him into the police station. and
IL was with difficulty that a large force
Of policemen prevented the mob from
following.
For two weeks It has been evident that
Lew Shank would be nominated for
mayor by the Republican primary, as the
negroes are solid for him and he has
the entire rabble at his back. The city
chairman is a Shank man. and appointed
inspectors IN the interest Of his cand!-
date. and e was these that the council
set aside with Democratic aid.
To-day the Shank men are more conf
dent than ever. and are determined TO
nominate a man who will not wear a
silk hat or silk socks, but go 81 his
shirt sleeves like other poor men"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04

James b. Green, better known in Wash
ington as Jimmy Green. the attorney,
| performed a daring rescue at Atlantic
City yesterday, when he saved Miss Marie
Conklin. eighteen years old. OF Lexington.
KY. from death among the breakers.
! Miss Conklin was bathing IN the surf
with an elderly companion. near Young's
pier, when the treacherous suction OF the
surf took hold OF her and carried her out
I beyond her depth. At that time there
were only about fifty persons on the
| beach. The girl had sunk beneath the
water when the commotiOn attracted the
attention OF Jimmie" Green, who went
into the water and swan toward the
point where the girl had last been seen.
Brings Body to shore.
After swimming about fifty yards. he
found the girl, floating face downward
lie caught her limp body, and after a
/ brief battle with the current. brought II
! safely back to shore
First aid" was administered to Miss
Conklin. and she revived in q few min
utes
1t was evident, however. TO those who
saw the rescue that Miss Conklln would
have met death il the saving measures
had not been so prompt. The accident
! occurred just OF the foot Of Ocean ave-
nue. far removed from the life guard sta
ton.
The low temperature and strong under
tow had kept most of the bathers from
the surf. and those who ventured into
the water stayed close 20 the shore.
Miss Conklin was confined TO her room
last night on account Of the shock at
tending her narrow escape. In speaking
OF her adventure. she said she knew
nothing Of the danger she was in. and
was facing the boardwalk when a break
er swept her of her feet
I lost my breath and became bewil-
dered when I felt the undertow carrying
me out said the young woman Il do
not remember what happened after I
sank the first time"
Upon her recovery. Miss Conklin was
eager TO thank her rescuer. In spite OF
her weakened condition, she sought out
Mr.. Green who had left the scene Of
the rescue when a group OF excited on
lockers gathered.
In spite OF his desire 70 keep away
from his congratulators. Mr.. Green was
showered with praises last night for his
ready size-up OF the situation and the
GOODNESS he showed in making the res
cue
Mr.. Green has many friends in Wash
ington, and several messages bearing
congratulations we're sent to him last
night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
SLEMP ISSUES STATEMENT.
Denounces Criticisms of Party Can
didates and Platform.

Representative Bascom Slemp. OF the
Ninth Virginia district, who is RepubH-
can State chairman, issued a statement
last night, replying togthe criticisms OF
the Republican ticket and platform re-
Gently named and adopted at Newport
News.
Il appears that many Virginia news
papers. in order 10 get out the full
Democratic vote IN the primary to-mor-
row, and editorially declaring that the
Republican ticket and platform preclude
the support of Democratic voters. To
this Mr.. Slemp takes exception. He real
ICES that the Republican ticket must poll
a number Of Democratic voters 10 win.
50 he issued the following statement:
THE criticisms appearing IN the Demo
cratic newspapers in Virginia upon the
Republican state ticket and platform are
superficial and insincere. The declara-
ton Of principles Of the Republican party
this year are clear, unequivocal and de-
fine our position on State matters. subject
to the action OF the Legislature. Every
important subject Is treated, which viii
likely come UP before the next legisla-
ture. including the question OF fair cleo
tions, which is now disturbing one-half
Of the State. The purpose Of these unjust
criticisms IS 20 induce unthinking people
10 enter the Democratic primary
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
SHARPSHOOTERS NOT GOING.
District RifIemeB VIII Not Partici-
pate in COast Maneuvers.


The members Of the District National
Guard who viii represent the District in
the national matches at Camp Perry this
year viii not go to the New England
coast with the brigade to participate in
the exercises.
Instead the District Guard will continue
practice on the Congress Heights range
until August Il. the day of departure for
Camp Perry.
This year the dates of the maneuvers
and the rifle contests conflict. and so.
with reluctance. Gen. Harries decided TO
allow his crack team 10 remain in Wash
ington rather than forego being repre-
sented at Camp Perry. The District has
been represented at every rife tourna-
ment for the last twenty years
Orders for the trip will be announced in
a few days The personnel Of the team
is practically settled
Capt. Edgar A. Fry, Thirteenth Infan-
try, L. S. A. who reported for duty yes
terday morning. will accompany the
brigade TO the New England coast. Capt.
Manus McCloskey, Fourth Field Artillery,
and Capt. E. J. Williams. Fifth Infantry.
have also been assigned to duty with the
brigade, and will report within the next
few days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
TRIES SUICIDE THREE TIMES
Leroy Colvin Fails in Attempts to
Take His Life.
Fires Three Shots at HIS Head, but
None OF the Bullets Hit the
Mark-DespOndent.

Brooding over The death Of his mother,
which occurred seven years ago. Leroy
Colvin, a young white man, made three
unsuccessful attempts to kill himself
yesterday afternoon.
Colvin IS a carpenter. He is twenty
four years old, and resides at 614 VI street
southeast. Recently it is said that he
showed signs OF dependency, and seemed
to be brooding over a secret trouble.
Late yesterday afternoon he obtained
an old army pistol somewhere unknown
20 his friends, went to his room. and fred
three shots IN deliberate succession at
his head HIS aim was the worst on rec
ord. for at the clOseness OF the target at
which he shot ne missed each time and
escaped the slightest injury. The revolver
was 30 caliber. He was arrested and
locked I'd in No police precinct, charged
With unlawfully discharging firearms.
The police say that he had been drink
Ing, which accounts for his attempt to
take his life. He told the police, when
taken to the station house, that he had
brooded over the death Of his mother.
which caused him to desire to end his
LIE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
NEW CHOIR BOY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Winchester
Happy over Arrival of Son.

For s1nlc days past a Stork with musf-
car ideas has been lowering in the neigh
borhsod of Providence Hospital
Last night he dropped in and left a
fine new choir boy whe will be known as
Dean Winchester, and who tipped the
scales at ten pounds. His parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest T. Winchester, are to-
day receiving numerous congratulations
and best wishes from their friends.
Mr.. Winchester is we'll known as choir
master Of the supplied choirs OF ST.
Pauls and ST. Aloysius' churches, and K
was not surprising that the yOungster at
once clearly demonstrated that he had
sufficient lung power to lay claim to be-
come a member OF one OF his father S
choirs in due course of time.
The little lads mother was formerly
Miss Nellie Myers, an alumnus OF East
ern High School and Washington Col
lese and secretary Of tho Phi Chi Psi
fraternity.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
ATTACKED WOMAN IN BUGGY.
Negro, Angry Because of Discharge,
Kicked and Beat Her.

Special 20 INC Washington Herald.
Hagerstown, Nd. Aug. Awaiting
along the road until his victim passed by
alone in>a team. George Black emerged
from a secluded spot, leaped into the
buggy beside Mrs. Jonas Heffner. wife
Of a highly respected Pondtown farmer,
cursed her and her husband for dis
charging him from their employ He
then drew a revolver and threatened 10
shoot her, but instead struck her several
times over the head with his fist and the
butt OF the revolver, knocking her out Of
the buggy She fell TO the road. and as
often as she tried 10 rise he kicked her
Mrs Heffner finally fell in a faint At
this time Black, hearing the approach of
men drawn 70 the scene by her frantic
cries for help. escaped into South Noun
tain, where he is being sought by Of
fioers Mrs Heffner was carried 10 the
home Of Alex. Waggaman. Her shoulder
blade is broken. She was unconscious
for eleven hours.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
ANSWERS SMOKE CRITICS.
Commissioner Macfarla1d Says Con-
ditiOns VIII Be Improved.

In reply to criticism which has ap-
pesred IN some newspapers, Commissioner
mcfarland issued q statement yesterday
regarding the smoke incident last week.
He said
The superintendent OF the District
building IS being treated IN the matter
Of alleged unlawful emission OF smoke
from his building last Friday exactly as
every other person responsible for a
building IS treated in similar cases. The
District building IS under observation
from time 10 time and will continue 70
be. Once in former months an unlawful
emission Of smoke was observed by the
smoke inspector, reported. and brought
10 the attention Of the superintendent as
a warning
II Congress would grant our request
and put locomotive engines under the
smoke law we would soon see another
decided improvement In conditions, al
though I must say the railroads have,
IN view OF the promised legislation, done
a great deal IN this direction"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
my DEFEAT A DRY DEFEAT"
Judge Mann Appeals TO Temperance
Voters 10 Elect Him.

Voters 10 Elect Him.
Special % Tho Washington Herald
Suffolk. Va, Aug. 3.-Judge Mann to-
night in the Academy OF Music pleaded
hard FOR the temperance vote Of Suffolk.
which is a dry town.
The temperance people OF Virginia owe
me their support" he declared. FOR I am
their acknowledged leader. and my de-
feat would be their defeat"
He asserted that he had rather have
had part IN the passage Of the Mann
biz than TO be governor OF Virginia, or
President Of the United States
Mann claimed that instead Of carrying
fcrty-two counties. as the newspapers
poll has shown. ne hopes TO carry sew
enty. and TO carry thirteen cities, In
stead OF eight. as the poll showed
Main defended the ring" and denied
he had bargained with the liquor people
for support Main said ne had not resided
IN Petersburg for many years. except
when the legislature was In session al
Richmond. and denied that he had been
asked 20 make speeches there IN the local
option campaign. He said all the love
some Of the newspapers had for him could
be written on dime. and leave room for
the declaration OF independence
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
PROPHETS MIX UP
VIRGINIA FIGHT


would be the case with a local newspaper
correspondent whose views would be
largely colored by his own preferences.
but the preferences and intentions OF the
individual voters throughout his whole
county
L am confident that Judge Mann will
carry at least twenty-six Of the counties
and four OF the cities that are placed in
the Tucker column.
our reports received during the past
few days are more encouraging than ever.
and our friends do not feel any doubt OF
Judge Mann's nomination by an over
whelming majority. certainly not less
than 1000 and probably much larger"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-04
DR., WILBUR AT HOME.
Chief StattSticinn OF Census bureau
Returns from Parfs.

Dr. Cressy L Wilbur, chief statlsticlan
for vital statistics in the Census Bureau.
where ne represented that department
at the international commission called by
the French government for the revision
OF the classification Of the causes of
death, has just returned from Paris.
The doctor is much pleased with the
attention given the recommendation sub
mitted by the American registration Off
Gals and physicians. and says the re-
vised International system taking place
January !. Will be better adapted TO
American requirements than formerly.