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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
TWO COOPER JURORS LET OUT
Leigh Hated carmack and Jackson
Is n Drunkard.

Nashville, Tenn.-Both J. $. Leigh
and II. =. jackson were dismissed this
morning from further service ON the
CooperSharp jury by Judge Hart. The
first for the prejudice,l and biased eX'
preston he used while being cross-ex'
aminel. Jackson was dismissed by re.
quest Of the State, in which request
counsel for the defense likewise joined,
after the testimony of two witnesses
had been heard. -f ELL. T
But on the stand, when he was
brought into the court room on Wednes-
day, Judge Hart explained, Leigh
showed so plainly his preiodice against
Senator Carmack, and boosted so openly
a. TO how he had fought him, that he
believed had this knowledge been
brought out when the juror was first
Examined, there would have been ample
reasons for challenging for cause, and
since the juror had displayed such an
unquestioned bias, il was the opinion OF
the court that the rest of the jury might
be affected, and for this reason he was
excused.
The Leigh case having. been disposed
of the case against Juror jackson was
called. The first witness was DIR. J. L.
Burkhsrt, who is a neighbor of jackson,
and who has lived near him for twenty
years. He testified that Jackson was a
good blacksmith when not too drunk
TO work, but that in all the years that
he had known him he had never known
of his being sober. He said, 10 Illus
trate the methods Of Jackson, that it
was customary for him in shoeing a
horse to put the first two shoes on, col
lect for them and walk to Nashville for
a bottle Of whisky before returning to
put on the other two shoes. Witness
said there were numerous instance, of
this He also said that he had fire.
quently found him drunk and uncon-
scious by the roadside. and it was not
unusual TO see him down drunk 4
At the conclusion of the morning busi-
ness Judge Hart announced that he had
received a communication from the wife
of Juror J. NJ. Whitworth, in which she
said that the life of her husband was
in. danger because of certain physical
ailments. She accompanied her letter
by statements from two eminent physi-
clans who have attended him during the
past ten days, in which like opinion
was expressed. Judge Hart said, with
out opposition, he would order his re-
lease. The defense objected, and the
two physicians will be summoned TO
testify in the case before a decision is
made in regard To Whitworth.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
BREED HUMANS LIKE ANIMALS
Champion Freak Bill Of Season
Shows Up in Massachusetts.

Boston.-A hill introduced IN the leg
islature by Representative Mcllen, Of
Worcester. provides for the study and
practice Of the science Of cugenics.
The bill says The State Board Of
Health is authorized and directed to
form eugenic section by appointing two
scientific experts TO study the problem Of
improving the quality Of the people OF
this commonwealth through a iudicious
application Of the laws Of hcrcdity and
beneficial environment.
"Said section shall make careful
study Of society, TO determine in what
way the principles Of heredity thus far
discovered by science may he brought
into practical use for the betterment Of
the human stock. II shall also invcsti-
gate the influence Of environment upon
the quality OF individuals, with the same
end in view"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
Army Bill UP.

Observation-Disclosures Of the
army appropriation bill was begun in
the house Thursday. As reported, the
bill carries an appropriation of SOS $780,
900, which Is s5,6s7,26i less than the
estimates. Mr.. Hull Of Iowa, had the
measure in charge. Previously 10 its
being laid aside, Mr. Holiday attacked
the present policy Of retiring officers az
the age limit now fixed by law lie CON
tended the government should have the
benefit OF an officers services a. long
as he was able to properly perform his
duties.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
CONFEDERATE REUNION DATE
Big Gathering VIII Be Held at
Memphis June g, 6 and 10.

Memphis, Tenn.-The nineteenth an
nual reunion of the United Confederate
Veterans win be held in this city June
5, 0 and 10. These dates are officially
announced by Gen. VIM. +. Mickle, adj
jutant general and chief of staff To Gen.
Clement A. Evans, commander-in-chief
OF the United Confederate Veterans. The
dates were selected at a conference held
with w. J. Crawford. chairman, and the
executive reunion committee.
In speaking of the coming reunion,
Gen. Miekle said:
Il am going to use every effort | know
OF to make the reunion of 1909 one Of
the grandest and biggest ever given.
II am inclined TO believe more people
will come 10 Memphis this year than has
attended any reunion for the past ten
years. OF course, this must not be UNI
derstood that more old soldiers viii be
here, because that would be impossible.
The commands are thinning out.
Il estimate, however. that we still
have about 10000 left in our organizn-
tion. But, of course, there are hundreds
of them unable to travel, and therefore
cannot 90 70 reunions. It's the general
public now scattered all over the South,
West and Southwest that always goes to
these reunions, and ! believe this one
to be given at Memphis will draw at
least $4,000 people"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
STEP TOWARD WATERWAYS
Bill Incorporating Ideas of Recent
Conference introduced.

Washington.-A step toward the car
rying out Of the plans agreed upon by
the recent waterways conference in this
city was taken Tuesday when Repre-
sentatives Ransdell of Louisiana, Moore
of Pennsylvania, sherley Of Kentucky
and Bartholdt Of Missouri, jointly intro
duced bill for the creation Of a water
ways commission and another for the
issue of s5OO.OoO,OOo for the improve
ment of waters.
The bill provides for a commission Of
fifteen members.
This commission is TO investigate prob
lens of water transportation and make
Recommendation to Congress. The bond
bill limits the amount TO be issued In any
fiscal year TO s5O,OOO,OOo. The bonds are
made redeemable ten years from the date
Of their issue, and they are TO bear in
terest at the rate Of 2 per cent.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Louisville. Ky.-With the ahn'.'. J.
ment OF the official program ~ I.
rangcments are complete for Ins ,, ~
coin centenary celebration al 20, ~. ..,,
farrnsicad near HodgenyIlle' 10 80 ~,
county. where the president va, .,.. -
on February ~, 1903 The loly 80
program was announced; ln'00' :
Cardinal Gibbons; inirodu'o! -.
marks. Gov. Folk. Of Missouri l,,,..
dent OF the Lincoln Farm assO, ,,'.,l,,
laying the corner stone and d'a ls' a.
OF the farm. President Roos', ,. IA,
dress on behalf Of keniu,% ". "a
Wilson: address on bohali Oh u or
eral army. Gen. James Gram $50, "
address on behalf OF the eou u''..s,r
army. Gen. Luke T. Wright s.,o.,s
OF war; benedietion, Bishop JAW
Tennessee.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
LIVES 90 DAYS IN RUINS.
Man 80 Years old Discovered Alive I'm.
der Wall. So.

Messina. Reports come Of the re-
markable recovery from the ruins of
Gaetano Mhitello. AN oetogenarian, alive
after 20 Days. lie had managed to es.
cape from under che walls Of house
few days after the earthquake, fleeing
in terror 10 the outskirts OF the town
For time he sustained life with herbs,
but at leigth fell exhausted under a pile
Of wreckbge, where he was found by the
oldiers
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Louisville. Ky.--so heavy hay, bs,,
the orders for seed received By as
local leaf tobacco trade that he "a
In that business are unanimous 10 ~
dieting that a record crop q blrly
viii be raised In Kentucky this yen.
The louisville Tobacco Warrho1,s "a
alone IL distributing from IS 10 y
pounds Of seed daily. which meihs a
lot. as one ounce Of seed vill pril1s
enough plants 10 set on, tao Or thrs
acres OF tobacco.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Lexington, Ky.-scott Hudson was
here TO get together a couple Of ear
loads OF general purpose horses for the
Atlanta market. lie found them by
taking many excursions into the small
towns OF Central Kentucky. but he
says they are not plentiful and that
prices have advanced 20 per cent since
he was here last fall The kind OF
horses he bought this trip cost him
from Sl75 TO $500.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Lexington. Ky.-Keniucky ro,iis
horsemcn are deeply lntcres'N q
the market for the coming season ri'
indications arc that q will Be- sod
Harness horses OF all grades snt y
all purposes are scarce and ihe q
mand seems TO be good The ~
season. which Is TO open In Nes fSsI
February /. with the od Glo1 az
ton Al Madison Square Garden and .
be followed by the Kentucky sAa
Co.'S auction here. beginning FeorlA!
IS. will give tone 10 the market
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Louisville. Ky.-At a meeting held
here the Model License League dele
gates unanimously favored the seiec.
ton OF working plan whereby all
OF the various liquor trade reform or.
CARNATIONS might cpeentrate their
efforts both upon the legislative and
publicity work connected with the
model license movement
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Bcatiyville. Ky.-H l. Pam. iggii
Of the l.. a 4. Railroad AZ this plos
was placed In jail for one hour =
cause he refused 20 answer a gsa-
ton by Police Judge A Sunps
who was holding a court OF lnqaIry Is
10 violation OF the local option az
by the railroad company The t'us
bic was settled by the company are
ing not TO bring anything over Ae'
line that was Intoxicating y be -
thoriiies would give a list a sane
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Jackson. ky.--Beech Hatrls h,A
lectcd for the latest scene Of Ah Va.
like activity the home Of bis cog,,
Harlan South. ON Clear Pork Of Ru.,
Greek lie mrs, wen, TO the house I,
Obadiah Roberts. who has WHISKY 's-
sale, and. exhibiting a biz pistol a.
nounced TO Roberts that he va, ss,s
TO have whisky or blood The blstI
tiger" man loaf no time In tsror,,,
open the door and hurriedly departs.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Owensboro. Ky-Circull Iuas.p.
head granted n Temporary lru,,.,,.
agsins, J. D. Powers Of Ioulsvu. h
G. Jones and l. e. Ghfth rcs,r,l,,.
them from interfering with m. 49,
phone service Of the Rural Hone M.
phone Co. and from damasisf \,
property. They are further snlolo,,.
from preventing the company iror :
storing wires that were torn dos, |,
this county BY lincmcn Of The lrs.
pendent Long Distance Telephos, d,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
LA RUE COUNTY is DRY.
LineOln's Home Votes Against the Sa-
looms.

Hodgensille, Ky.-ln an election Sat
urday LaRue, Abraham Lincoln's native
county, voted dry by majority Of l..
Os5, the vote being over four TO one
against license. The bells in the churches
were rung at intervals during the day,
children marched and a brass band fur.
n'shed music. Prayer meetings were
also held and not coffee was served by
the ladies' al the voting places
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Henderson. Ky.-A rather uhl'f
claim was sued on In Magisifi'e ~
nett's court. The Rev j. A FHsi'.'
oolored. pastor OF the "Chureh o. ~
Living God" brought action 'sl',A
DR.. w. T. Thompson chairman o. ~
republican county executive c'a p,
tee and 8. w swopc. his oll"s
henchman. for si.25o. alleged 70 =
due for rental Of Fergusons e.l,.
building for the purpose OF h0'i'Is
series OF political meetings 10 ''l''
OF the republican ticket
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
Name, o, Two Set. Of ome.r..

Tablets bearing the names Of two
state administrations likely will adon
the kentucky capitol. the names OF
the members Of the Democratic capt
toi commission. which began It's con
struction. and the names Of the state
commissioners finishing the work.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Morgantown. Ky.-Mrs. Lizzie Tay.
lor. wife Of 3. L. Taylor. one
OF the best known farmers OF
this county. shot and killed Monroe
Hudson at her home about eight milef
from here. Hudson and I'd Dortche.
neignbors. started in the Taylor house.
when Mrs. Taylor shot Hudson through
the heart. killing him instantly.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
wan compl.,, In.pee,lon.

Assistant Adjt. Gen. Ripley was noII.
fed that Mai r. T. Brown. OF the Sec.
ond United States infantry. stationed
at ~ Thomas. will complete the In.
spectlon OF the state guards begun by
Capt Chas. ID. Clay. who had his skull
fractured by fall AZ Middlesboro.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

owensboro. Ky.-rhe deliveries OF
tobacco here have been heavier than
for several years past. Heavy rains
and warmer weather have made good
tobacco season. and this. together with
the lateness In marketing the crop,
has caused this rush The crop In
Henderson county. II is said will make
10000. 900 poupdN4
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Gen. Fayette Hewitt. aged ~ years
one OF the most widely known men In
Kentucky and for 20 years president
OF the State National bank. died here.
lie was In the post cficc department
under President Buchanan. and served
% adIutant under Jen Davis OF the
confedcracy.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
CAPITAL NOTES.


In an opinion by Judge o'Rear, In
the case 81 the commonwealth against
the International Harvester Co. II
America. judgment was affirmed by
the court OF appeals II holds that
pools and combinations are not unlaw.
ful unless prices are affected.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Richmond. Ky.-word b,,,
to Federal Judge 4 Nj cocS, a''''
Maysville. Ky. OF the prcvls,.. !
this city OF con,aglous di,ss,o Nv =
Tor that reason the cases a. 80, 'a'
and Oliver slavip and Jesse an, Iva g'l
vey Simpson. In connection nv, "a" ~
Christmas day riots at steam, r,
viii not be called Tor some 49,. NJ
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

The report OF Commissioner Rankin
shows that he has completed holding
all OF the county Institutes and has a
balance OF $4,000. with this amount
on hand he expects the institute at
Eilzabethtown 10 be the biggest thinE
OF the kind ever held In the state.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Hodsenville, Ky-Larue. AD,,,..
iAncoln's native county. voted a., y !
a majority Of 1855. the vote bs,,.3.q
four TO one against llcep,s , ~,
church bells were rung AZ l,,...'''
during the day. children mareb,a -,
a brass band furnished music. -
meetings were also held and no, 10y, ~.
was served by women a, The ,,,'.
places. s
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Lexington. Ky.-A new Bap,is,
church. composed largely Of these who
recently withdrew their membership
from Calvary Baptist church and pur-
chased the Tabernacle. on Upper
street. viii be organized II is prob
able that Rev. Walter p. Hines. who
was the subject OF the split In Cal.
vary Baptist church. will be chosen
pastor
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
Leaf Somewhere.

A a resul, Of the conference be-
tween Insurance Commissioner Bell
and Attorney Bruce. counsel for the
Citizens Life Insurance Co. II was
learned that copies Of the report OF
Actuary Meriwether are hi circulation
without authority.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04
erabse Favor. Extraordinary Session

State Superintendent Of Public In.
struction Crabbe IL another member
OF Gov wilson's administration to
declare himself in favor Of an extra.
ordinary session OF the General A
sembIy to consider the county unit
bill. because he believes his party
should redeem It's Pledges
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

General Passenger Agent Potts. Ct
the G.. a O.. notified NJ, n. Thatcher.
chairman o. the Bradley Inauguration
special that the rates TO Washington
will be: Louisville. uT: Lexington.
sis. Ashland. sit.o5: Caflet,sburg.
$3.50. Points near these places have
the same rates.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

The discovery OF oil In small quan'
titles on a farm In the Peake's MIL
nelghborhood. in this county. will lead
TO thorough Investigation Of the
oil and gas condition here. An oil ex.
pert IN Pennsylvania was instructed
10 come at once and investigate.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

GLASGOW. Ky.-Mrs. Ian.. 49,
AGED so. a prominent ady - ,"aoN
Fountain Run. this county VA, y, ,,' l'r
10 death on a biscuit whne s., ,uO'et
Inc table eating dinner and i ,,S,' !
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

owenton. Ky-G. p Na,u, yS,r,lcpd.
merly president OF the fI , ,sssretd
bank and one Of the most ,Sl asni.
citizens OF owen county pas S.. q b
at his home here at wv aas Of ihs
years. Mr.. waldrop was ons b,
leading business men OF me 'Ss wonS|
30 years. lie was one y, ,bureh
nent pillars OF the Baptist
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Lexington. Ky--Richard Gentry.
wellknown sporting man. suffered
stroke OF paralysis at the Good samar-
tan hospital His left side is affected
and his speech impaired.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-02-04

Franklin. Ky.-Clay Hei ,,.a ,fsr
Temperance. this county. , 1' ever II
lingering illness OF lypD ,'uras,s Of ~
county @" and an exemplary '''''"
Richmond planet., 1909-12-04
TIRE TARTTE CASE
The ELDERS Friends Presenting their
Side.-OviI Suit IN Progress.
An Expensive Litigation.

Petersburg. Nov 2s.-Depositions
were begun to-day before a notary
public in the chancery cause institu-
ted by the antiTartte faction in the
Harrison Street (Colored) Baptist
Church. having for its object the
ousting from office OF Pastor Eli
Tartte and his officers. and restrain
ing them from interference in the
conduct of the affairs OF the church.
The testimony now being taken is In
the interest OF the Tartte faction,
and as there are a great number OF
witnesses, several days viii be con-
sumed in taking the dep0sitions
Judge Mullen some tine ago declined
TO sit further in this civil action. and
when the cause is ready for court
will probably be heard by Judge ].
T. West OF the adjonrning circuit
The firm of Smith, Moncure and Cor
don, of Richmond is counsel for the
complainants in this cause.
Richmond planet., 1909-12-04
Mrs. Holman Passes A-,ay.

HOLMAN-Mrs. Phoebe J. Hol.
man died November 2l, 1893 az the
residence of her sisters, 4 So. Jack
son Street. at which place she had
been since September Sth. She had
been railing in health for naar3y two
years, during which time she was a
great sufferer. but she bore it pa.
tieRtly
She was daughter of the late
Henry Seay OF Cumberland Co. at
which place she was born. lShe had
been member of the ctrirch for
more than thirty years. she leaves
n husband, two sisters. three broth
@rs, number OF relatives aud friends
TO mourn their loss. She was a low
ing and devoted wife and sister. We
will miss her.
Dearest loveS one thou har. teft us
We thy loss most deeply feel.
But twas God that has bereft us
He can all our sorrows heal"
Richmond planet., 1909-12-04
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 4 1909

promising aud the PRESENT crop
won't do against him.
But two contingencies could
arise that would be apt 20 upset
that program as outlined. II beaten
Johnson might retire and start I'm
business. Or if Jeffries beats him,
he might give the black man such
a terrific whaling that Johnson
would not amount to a great deal
afterward as a fighter. Tom Shar-
key was a bear before ne fought
Jeffries at the Island. After receiv-
ing that never TO be forgotten beat
ing he proved easy for the star
heavies. Rubin stopped him in
fifteen rounds at Coney, and later
in eleven in London Fitz put him
away in two rounds at the Island
and even Jack Monroe shaded him
in six rounds at Philadelphia. At
the present writing, barring the un-
foreseen, IL looks as though. WIN
or lose with Jetfries. johnson still
has fine chance of grabbing and
holding the title for some time to
come. It's sad, but all too true
Richmond planet., 1909-12-04
Notes Concerning The Vernon
Lecture.

Every one who takes pleasure in
the achievement OF the Negro,
should take advantage OF the rare
opportunity TO see and hear the dis
tinguished Negro, whose signature
is required 60 make good every
bond and all paper currency issued
by this great Government. In elo-
quence he has a few equals and no
superiOrs. For two years, Richmond
has tried 10 secure him for a lee
ture, and those who fail to hear
him at the True Reformers Han.
Thursday evening. December g.
1909, may ITsver again have that op-
portunity.
Tickets are now on sale. and the
reserved seats are rapidly being
taken. The interest in the event
is running high and the national
character of the man will make his
appearance here an event of generai
Importance. All the pastors OF the
city are lending their influence 20
the success OF the occasion. Those
who fail TO secure seats or tickets
early, may fail 10 see the distin-
guished visitor.
Mr.. Vernon will arrive Thursday
afternoon at 2:5O. He will be met
by members of the Advisory Com
mittee, who will escort him to Mil
ler's Hotel, where ne will be enter
tained during his stay. After the
lecture, which will be proceeded by
short preliminary musical pro
gram, the citizens will be given op-
portunity 10 meet the Register of
the Treasury, socially, at a simple
banquet TO be served in his honor
at the close of the lecture A modest
fee of fifty cents per plate will be
required OF all who wish thus to Join
In doing honor to our guest.
Those wishing to participate in
this phase OF Mr.. Vernon's enter
tainment, must secure tickets for
the banquet at Smiths pharmacy.
prior to December 9th, in order that
the number to be provided for may
be definitely known.
The coming Of our honored ssuest
Is a matter of greater interest TO
the Negroes of Richmond, than was
the visit of President Taft, and IL Is
hoped that our colored citizens at
least will manifest the same inter.
est as was shown in the VISIT OF the
President.
Richmond planet., 1909-12-04
Great Day at the Fifth Street
Baptist Church.

Last Sunday finished up one OF
the most successful rallies in The
history Of the church. The officers
set their limit to a moderate sum
and the final report surpassed an
expectations.
1915 A. NJ. Rev. w. +. Graham
ID. D.. pastor. preached one of his
soul stirring sermons which electri-
ned the large congregation present
The choir under the leadership OF
Prof. Alexander Mccoy rendered ex-
cellent music.
1900 O'Clock p. NJ. the communion
service was well attended. The
spirit or God seemed to have been
with the church and the people. for
they sang, prayed and talked as
never before.
soc p. NJ. Rev. r. J. Bass. pastor
OF the Woodvile Baptist Cburrb
preached great sermon much to the
delight OF his hearers. The foIloU.
ing clubs answered TO the ron cail
together with the general collection
"Iuoun,en 10 S6O4.SS- Official
count by Clerk James II. ChIles
Dcacons Club, Deacon n
II. Peyton. President S1O5 II
Macedonia Club. Sister Callie
Brown. President rO5 IN
Free VIM Workers. Sister ]
\. Graham. President 100 O9
ushers Club. Bro. John y
Holmes. President ae ae
Rally Club, sister Mary
Page. President a. IA
Lily OF the Valley. sister
Mary Hamm. President % sS
Fairmount Club. Sister Alice
Robinson. President 1s eo
Volunteer Club. Sister Alice
Robinson. President 7,o5
The members will start at once
rallying <for the Thirtieth Ami.
versary OF the church 1910.