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The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22
Presbyterian
Church,.
Hickman, Ky.
Req. o4. B. PrtcheH,
Of Newben,. Tenn,
wa preach here
Mem Sunday.
Good rain Monday.

Good rain Monday.
Mott Ayers and Herbert Carr
we're here from Fulton last Friday
on business.
Past masters of the fine art Of
flattery usually start out with an
eulogy of truth.
Now, who will be the first to knock
on the electric railway line from
Paducah to Hickman
The concealment of knowledge
sometimes demonstrates more wis
dom than display Of it.
Chas. Beadles, Democratic nomi-
nee for Assessor of Fulton county,
was here from the east end of the
county Saturday.
DR.. S. X. Davidson is taking his
turn in Hickman in the dental par
lors of Davidson & Stubbs and DR..
Stubbs is in Union City.
Prof. George R. Roark, president
of the Eastern Kentucky Normal
school, at Richmond, died at noon
Wednesday in a hospital in cincin-
natl. where he had been for several
weeks undergoing treatment.
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22

More railroads.
]. T. Dillon was in Union City
last Friday.
magnolia" garden hose, s-ply,
and guaranteed for one year. Regu-
lar price l5c a foot; our special
price now II l-2c.- Cotton & Adams.
Atty. A. M. Tyler has purchased
strip of ground from Judge B. T.
Davis and will erect a residence in a
short time. The ground is just north
of the residence of T. T. Swayne.
The new trial of banker T. S. An
derson, of Owensboro, will be held at
Henderson on a change of venue +.
Banker Anderson was convicted in
Daviess county IN January on the
charge of swearing falsely to the
condition ef the bank of which he
was president. The court of ap-
peals reversed this judgment on the
ground that defendant was entitled
10 a change of venue when he asked
for II on statutory grounds, togeth-
er with the additional error of the
Judge in refusing to vacate the bench
when defendant made affidavit to re-
move him.
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22

limited heat Of the sun. Deep cover
ing OF the seed al such a time places
them deeper than the soil is warmed.
and termination is either delayed or
destroyed.
Sufficient air In the soil for germi-
nation may be excluded by too much
water in the soil surrounding the
seed. This occurs when the seed
bed is very loose and open. as in a
freshly prepared bed. A loose open
soil holds water like a sponge, and
air is excluded from the seed. Hence
seed planted 2 to 4 inches deep fail
to germinate II a saturating rain oc-
ours just after planting.
These principles suggest very
clearly the kind Of seed bed, depth
Of planting and manner Of planting
10 insure a stand Of strong healthy
plants.
A proper seed Ted is one that has
been prepared and firmed, settled by
rains before the time arrives for
planting. A firm bed drains prompt
ly. particularly near the surface,
and no part remains saturated to the
exclusion OF air. II is, therefore,
warmer and drier, especially a, the
surface. than loose, fresh bed. and
moreover a firm bed prevents the
proper kind OF planter from running
deeper than a regulated depth.
The proper depth OF planting is
less than an inch, the seed scarcely
and when thus planted none
of the food supply in the young seed
leaves is required in forcing a way
through the covering, and. further
more, the seed are In the warmest
and driest part Of the soil. They
get proper warmth. air and moisture
to germinate them promptly. and
they become strong and vigorous. and
survive any unfavorable weather,
such as late cold and wet. Where
as, such weather invariably destroys
deeply covered seed in a loose or
freshly prepared bed.
Cotton frequently dies after CON-
ing up-when the weather is cold
and wet. This dying is caused by
the plants exhausting themselves in
coming through a deep covering.
Young cotton coming from seed
planted as recommended also es.
capes serious "damping off, or
"sore shin," an affection that seri-
ously Injuries plants that come from
deeply covered seed.
Every cotton grower knows how
we'll seed germinate and grow that
fall on top of the soil in filling the
planter.
The manner OF planting suggested
by these factors is important II the
principles involved are to be carried
out successfully.
First, the surface Of the seed bed |
must be clean OF all trash and free
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22
Cotton Planting and Culture

| Getting and keeping a Periec e
ol early cotton is generaii)
,,l,5 as more or less Of an IN
[.s,iotv. The principles involved II
t,'liar ar, generally disregarded
L. ,bsv are followed as a guide
L., success and profit would be
IN cotton growing. But as the
IT,, /, nearly arrived for planting
:, crop. a discussion Of the Prin.
L., may be Of benefit to many oi
!, courisr's readers.
n, cost Of planting and cultiva''
u, crop is the same whether the
IT, ). perfect or imperfect. Both
H., Of a stand occupy the same
|nun, Of land, and as cotton Is
ava only on cotton stalks the ques-
h Of getting and keeping a perfect
h. is Of great Importance In max
Br profitable crop.
II, seed contains the young plant
! lis food. The latter is in the
SEED leaves, and sustains the
tsng plant until it grows large
sueh to obtain its food supply
Ia the soil. The food suppy In
!, l,av.s is intended for the growth
h, plant, and not for use Of the
,ni in forcing a way through eth
bard or soft covering Of deep
nh. Where a diversion Of this
i,niisl food supply is caused by
~ covering Of the seed, the growth
strength Of the plants are affect
70 corresponding extent.
b, stem Of the young plant comes
Of the seed hull with a bend near
two leaves. and this bend OF the
b goes Upward in an effort TO
ng The leaves above the surface
he soil where they may unfold to
Enlight, The bent stem and
Two folded leaves present a con.
snbls surface against the resist
soil covering, which II thick and
or cruSed. is difficult for the
'Uhg plants TO break and force
tr way through. 1t is common to
young cotton plants lifting up a
'V crust or hard soil, or to see
sz 'iTaining in an effort to bring
Tie leaves through the soil. Ere.
PATTY a rain occurs and settles the
around the partly unfolded
's'' thus preventing them from
~ Hsslng themselves, The usual
n'ay io' this trouble is TO plant
e'y large quantity Of seed. be-
f'ns that the combined strength
'' many young plants may force
''y out Of the soil. This remedy,
''''T' only partially cures, and
ag' on other troubles worse than
first.
S'a IN terminating require air,
''0Is and warmth. The warmth
ne soil is particularly variable
united in the early season. and
'ns Top soil is warmed by the
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22

Armored concrete continues to en-
large the field of its application, and
he would be the bold prophet who
ventured to state the limits Of its
usefulness. We understand that
the experimental concrete telegraph
poles erected BY the Pennsylvania
Railroad have proved so successful
that the company has decided to
extend their use gradually over its
western lines.
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22

The Royal Academy of Sweden
has presented Thomas A. Edison
with the Adelskiold gold medal for
his inventions in connection with the
phonograph and the incandescent
light. The medal is conferred only
once in ten years.
The Hickman courier., 1909-04-22

Special prices on best heart shin
gles.-Yates 4 Kirk ShiDgle Co.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
THE CARPETBAGGER
BY OPIE READ AND FRANK PIXLEY
co,vr;gbed by Laird Lee PubherAn Rights Reserved
BY Permission of the Publishers

sheepishly. The Carpetbagger sud-
denly stepped out into the moonlight
and looked at his watch. Roy" he
said, hurriedly, II like you. 1 want
you to do what is right. Will you?''
Yes, sir"
"Good!"
ION the word of a gentleman, Gov
ternor-"
"And a soldier?"
"Yes, SIR
The old man extended his hand and
Roy grasped it warmly.
IF you love Nellie you can afford
to wait for her, can't you?"
How long?"
Till your mother gives her con-
sent"
will you give yours then?"
Mine may not be necessary" The
Governor glanced about him. II am
willing to leave the matter entirely in
her hands. Isn't 1t about your bed
timer"
HONSIIlOI, yOu are q II TuHlp! CIlSu
Roy, excitedly. And want to say to
you, sir, that I would do anything in
the world for YOU"
Thank you. Goodnight. Go to
bed"
Just as soon as she says yes. Gov
ernor?"
Eyes. Goodnight"
"Ill get an answer from her inside
Of ten minutes. Goodnight I'll see
you in the morning. Good might"
And the excited youngster was away
like shot. A dry twig snapped among
the magnolias nearby and the Gov
ernor turned with a start. The COM
manding figure Of Major Reynolds
stepped into view. halted and gave a
formal military salute.
You are punctual. sir" he said
Il thank you"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
Some Brain Leaks,

How easy the other fellows worl
always looks!
A mans best income is not alway:
measurable by figures.
The man who knows himself has
large stock of knowledge.
Some mems idea Of sport" is to gt
out and kill something.
The man with push" is usually
long ways ahead of the man with
pull.
We have often wished that some
ministers could sit in the pew ant
hear themselves preach.
People who expect to win HEAVIER
by proxy are going to meet with
warm disappointment
The true fisherman cares very LITTLE
about fish, just so the conditions arr
right for fishing.
Coin minted from ihe tears of wild
ows and of orphans will never pur'
chase a ticket to heaven.
Men who quit trying to do good be-
cause they meet with rebuff5 are no
the men who accomplish things.
Life is full of ups and downs, bu
the more you look up when you arr
down the less you'll find a need for 1t
When a woman burns her hand sh'
says 20 dear!" and then forgets abou
it until her husband comes home ant
she can show the blister. When a mar
burns his hand the whole neighbor'
hood knows it.-Commoner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
COST OF MAKING ICE.
Uncle Sans Venture May Prove ot
Interest to Municipalities.


Ice consumers everywhere will be
interested in the news that the gov
yernment is contemplating the manu-
facture Of ice for the use of the va
rious departments. The postoffice
department in Washington has a
complete Ice making plant, and is
turning out more ice than 1t can use.
Secretary MacVeagh Of the treasury
department says the ice costs CSC. a
ton, a saving for the surplus. This
department uses a ton Of Ice every "a
hours in the water coolers through
out the big building. 1t has been
paying private dealers $7.65 a ton.
Under the new arrangement with the
postoffice department the ice costs
IS cents a ton, a saving approximate
ly of $4,000 a year. This is at the
rate Of 80 pounds Of Ice for one cent,
$50 pounds for five cents, 300 pounds
for 10 cents and $50 pounds for 25
cents.
If the postoffice department can
manufacture ice at cost Of 65 cents
a ton, it stands to reason that private
concerns can do the same. A short
time ago we called attention to the
fact that manufacturers of artificial
ice in Jacksonville, Fla, were retail
ing the produce at Is cents per 100
pounds, and making a satisfactory
profit thereon. While the ordinary
consumer may never hope to be so
fortunate as the government depart
ments in obtaining cheap Ice, the
figures quoted above afford ample
grounds for the belief that the time
will come when private enterprise
will awake to realization OF the
possibility of safe and secure profit
from the manufacture and sale on a
large scale of artificial Ice at a price
far below that now charged the con-
sumner for the natural product. The
conditions under which artificial Ice
is made in Washington or Jac on
vile cannot vary much from condl-
tions in other cities, and it is reason
able to assume that the cost Of man.
ufacture will not vary materially In
any part of the country.
If the United States government
finds it practicable to manufacture
lice for it's own use in the nations
capital, why may not municipalities
also embark in the business Of MAX
ing ice? Ice is almost as much of a
necessity as water, electricity or gas,
and it is proper for a municipality to
furnish one or more Of these, why
not all? Municipal ice plants have
been advocated in several cities, and
although, so far as we know, none
has been established as yet, 1t would
not be surprising If the postofhce de-
partment's success in making ice at
65 cents a ton should eventually lead
to the general establishment of NUM-
cipal ice plants. In fact, we believe
that such will be the outcome unless
private enterprise steps ahead and
furnishes ice at a retail price in keep
ing with the actual cost OF produc-
(Mass.) Union.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
An Undecipherable Explanation.-

An Undecipherable Explanatlon.-
An English firm, whose shipment Of
goods was delayed in reaching Japan
received the following communication
from their newly appointed Japanese
agent, says the New York Tribune:
with regard to the matter of escap-
ing the penalty for non-delivery OF
this-there is only one way to creep
round same-by diplomat. We must
make a stir of strike occurring In our
factory. Of course big untrue. place
my presence on enclosed form OF letter
and believe this will avoid the trouble
of penalty of same. AS Mr.. - Is most
religious and competent man. also
heavily upright and godly, it ears me
! that useless to apply for his signature.
Please therefore attach same to Yo-
kohama Office, making forge. But no
cause for fear Of prison happenings, as
this often happens by merchants Of
high integrity. But If this involves
that your honor look mean and exces-
sive awkward for business purpose, l
think more better a little serpentlike
wisdom Of polite manhood and thus
found good business edifice." The firm
knows as much now about the delay
as it did before.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
Mistsllansuus .8eading.
HARvIE JoRpAN's PREDICTION.
Believes Cotton Will Bring High Price
This Fall.

Mr.. Harvie Jordon, president Of the
Southern Cotton association. has is
sued a statement about the cotton
crop which will interest many York
county farmers. 1t follows:
1.-The present outlook for anything
like a normal production Of cotton fol
the season of 1909-1910 Is worse than
any year since 1903. Reports which
have come to us from all parts Of the
cotton belt from reliable sources, and
the result Of personal observation dur
ing the past thirty days, indicate q
very serious condition Of the crop, es.
tpecially in the territory Of the south
western states. The long, and as YET
unbroken, period Of drought in Tex.
as, accompanied by unprecedented
hot weather, covering the largest pro-
ducing counties in that state, make
it impossible for the crop there to re-
cover normal conditions, even under
the most favorable weather. hereaf-
ter. The same conditions have large
ly prevailed in Mississippi and Louis
lana. In every state, except Texas
there has been a voluntary decrease
in the cotton acreage by the farmers
this year.
I'm all Of the states east Of the
Mississippi the cotton fields are gen.
orally grassy, and many thousands OF
acres have been abandoned and the
fields planted to corn and peas. Crab
grass has snapped the vitality Of the
cotton plants and absorbed to great
extent the commercial fertilizers
Black root and boil worm in the cas-
tern states and boil weevil in the
southwest are contributing to make
the situation even more critical
There is not a sufficient supply Of old
cotton in the south today, to last
southern mills until October 1. I an
ticipate that the Forthcoming August
condition report by the bureau Of cot
ton statistics, to be issued on August
2, will reflect the deterioration Of the
crop in July, by several points under
the very low June condition report.
I'm most sections Of the belt the
cotton plant is low and grassy, and in
other sections too full Of sap and
weedy. These conditions forecast a
small yield compared with that Of one
year ago.
'The failure Of the peach crop al
ways forecasts a shortness in the pro-
duction Of the cotton crop, such is the
case this year. With consumption
assuming enormous proportions, and
the production Of the cotton crop in
dicating an unusual shortness, 1t is
Impossible, at this time, to predict
with any degree Of accuracy where
the maximum price Of spot cotton
will reach. That we are now enter
ing upon an era of very high prices
for the coming season, there, Is
scarcely any question Of doubt, and
the slower spot cotton is marketed at
the opening Of the season, the easier
1t will be to maintain high prices"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

last twenty-five additional high
schools may be established during the
present year. These schools must en-
ploy at least three teachers, and their
work is regularly examined by the
state high school inspector.
Consultations have been effected In
many districts. Usually these are ac-
companied with better building, add
ed teaching force, better attendance,
and improved course Of study. Their
ultimate goal is the high school. The
banner county last year had twelve
high schools, and but for some re-
strictions in the law, would have had
!several more. The sentiment in ia
vor of consolidation is growing, and
transportation will follow as a corrol-
larry. Already experiments Of this kind
are in progress, one Of the most in
teresting being that Of the mill
school for the Graniteville Manufac-
turing company, in Aiken county.
Here the children are brought three
miles in conveyances supplied by the
mill, and the graduates Of the school
have no difficulty In entering our best
colleges.
The county superintendent has been
given a four-years' term in half our
counties. The necessity Of this i'm
provement has been urged for many
years, and since the change has proved
satisfactory, it Is likely that the term
of this officer will be made four years
in every county. Though the salary
is still inadequate a noticeable adj
vance has been gained during the last
few years.
To an increasing extent the neces-
sary funds for better rural schools are
being supplied by local taxation. Eigh-
teen hundred and fourteen school dis
tricts have been laid out in South Car
olina, each one Of which not only pays
the 3-mill constitutional tax for school
purposes, but $50 also levy a special
tax of from to IL mills. This levy
Is voted by the district and there is
not on record single instance where
a district has voted 1t of.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
HEN FIGHTS A SNAKE.
Cat Joins Her In Battle and Egg Thief
Is Defeated.


Is Defeated.
Walter Zerbey, who, besides con-
ducting a dray business in this bor-
ough, is a taxidermist, had an excit-
ing experience recently in his home In
Milford road, says the Clinton, N. j.,
correspondent Of the New York Press.
Zerbey received a box containing a
large black snake from Henry Ben
nish, who lives near Morristown. Ben
nish sent information with the snake
that he wanted it mounted in realistic
fashion, as he wished to place 1t on
exhibition in saloon in Paterson
which was conducted by a relative.
He explained he had found the snake,
which was more than four feet long,
near Greenwood Lake.
Zerbey opened the box and pulled
out the big snake. He remembers now
he did not see any marks which would
indicate the snake had been put to
death violently. zerbey decided to de-
fer the job on the snake until the
next week. He put the snake back In
the box and left it IN the summer
kitchen of his house, back Of the stove.
Mrs. Zerbey kindled fire in the stove
of the summer kitchen and placed
therein a hen on a setting Of eggs.
About l o'clock that morning there
was a terrific uproar in the summer
kitchen. Zerbey lighted lantern and
dashed to the building. Evidences OF
a three cornered battle met his gaze.
The heat had awakened the big snake,
which had been picked up by Bennish
in lethargic state. and the reptile had
endeavored to steal the eggs under the
old hen. The hen fought the snake,
and was joined by Exxie. Zerbeys cat
Hen and cat gave savage battle to the
big snake After the reptile was kill
ed by Zerbey he found it was too bad
ly scratched and clawed for mounting
He intends to send 1t back to Bennish,
with instructions to kill the snakes
hereafter before having them stuffed.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
Some Faithful Doss.-A single issue

Some Faithful Dogs.-A single issue
of a New York newspaper contains
three accounts Of the saving Of human
life by dogs. One of the incidents oc-
CURED at Williamsburg, N. Y, where
a small black-and- tan terrier discov-
cred an abandoned infant and attract
ed the attention Of his mistress to the
little stranger in time to preserve 1t
from death by exposure. Another was
reported from Bay City, Mich, where
dog led rescuers to an abandoned
house, in a closet Of which two girls
Of 10 and II, trapped by a treacherous
spring lock, had been imprisoned fol
20 hours. The last account was from
Jackson, Mich, in the outskirts OF
which place a father and mother and
two children were aroused at night by
the barking Of their pet dog, and found
the house in flames. The family bare
ly escaped with their lives, and the dog
was burned to death.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30
WHALE HANGS ITSELF.
II EntansIes Itself In Alaska Cable
While Feeding.

While Feeding.
A big whale tried to run away with
the cable connecting this city with
Alaska, according to q story brought
down from the nc n by Capt, Laffin
Of the United States ship Burnside,
says a Seattle dispatch to the New
York Herald.
The Burnside was sent north along
the coast Of Alaska to repair the cable,
because during the past winter diff
Guilty has been experienced in sending
and receiving messages. The Burn
side picked up the cable connecting
Valdez and Sitka a few miles of
Cooks Inlet, not far from Sitka- The
crew never had such a time hauling
cable on board as they did that day
on the Alaska coast Finally the cause
Of the great weight was found.
Some time during the winter a
whale feeding on the bottom Of the
ocean with wide open mouth collided
with the wire rope.
Unable to shake the big wire from
the mass Of whalebone in its jaws, the
big fish turned turtle, rolled over once,
turned around, rolled again, and dived.
In these few moments the fish proved
himself his own hangman, for the ca
BILE was twisted tighter about the head
Of the whale than any mortal could
have done with the most powerful
machinery.
The whale drowned and the carcass
was devoured on the oceans bottom
by other fish. The crew of the Burn
side hauled up a great load Of whale
bone, and found a great twist in the
government cable that had been the
cause of the unusual difficulty in send
ing messages to and from either end
of the rope.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

IF you still believe that, because
you are political antagonists. you
must be personal foes" she added, II
will not ask you to shake hands; but
gentlemen"
The Majors weapon fell upon the
gracg at the widows feet with the
Governors saber across 1t.
ITO be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

- United States Senator Smith is
preparing to take a trip to Europe on
account Of his health. He will devote
special attention to the study Of the
cotton question while he Is away.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-30

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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1909-10-06
Crystal Lake.


The young lawyer. having been nom.
mated for the Office of county attor-
ney, thought to surprise an eccentric
genius Of the name of 81 who was
working as hired man on the young
lawyers fathers farm.
'Well. 81. what do you thinkY' the
young man began.
Sometimes one thing. Lonny, an
sometimes mother"
But 81, they have nominated me
for county attorney"
''They might "a done worse, Lonny.
Howsomever. don't boiler till you're
out of the woods I'LL
The young attorney was duly elect
ed and on his next visit to the. farm
announced the fact unctuously to 81,
who was at the wood pile. saw In hand,
well. ST. am elected by large
majority. What do you think of that p
"Well, Lonny. down in our parts,
where I was raised. when we wanted
a stopper an hadn't any cork we gen
orally took cob."-Exchange