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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
Not STARTLING.

Did you hear OF the kidnapping case
In our block"
Good heavens, no! Who was itg"
Mrs. Jigsby. she missed her little
boy. and when che went TO hunt for
him found the kid mapping In bic
crib"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29

Skill TO do comes OF doing, know
ledge comes by eyes always open and
working hands. and there is no know
ledge that is not power.-Emerson.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
For Headache Try Hicks capudlne

Whether from Colds. Heat, Stomach on
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's liquld-pleas-
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and 50c at Drug Stores.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
The Easiest Way.

Il wonder IL there isn't some way
we can get our assemblyman to adyo'
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"Glve him an auto."-Brooklyn Life.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
GENEROUS.

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29
GOING THE PACE.

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29

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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-04-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

indigestion Is unknown. One would sup pose their pure fish diet would cause biliousness, etc, but the large percentage of oil in their food acts as a gentle lax ative and protects against all harms. The Esks eat with relish old rotten blubber that would stagger buzzard.
 Esks' skin, though covered with filth and vermin is smooth as satin and totally free of disease or blemish. The very fact that theae people fear and hate washing in water may account for their fine Arctic" skins Exposure of hair to mid night sun for three months of the year favors hair growth. Badness is un known and even time seldom bleaches the hair to gray, and at 60 1t is still coal black Their special senses are very keen and eyesight seems undiminished by age. Consumption Is unknown, nor Is there any skin or bone form of tuberculosis. But when brought to the United States they contract consumption in most Viru- lent form Of six brought to New York all contracted the disease in less than six months. One who returned to his Arctic home made a quick cure.
 It is well known that the long Arctic winter, with its depressing effects on body and mind, often upsets the best bal anced nervous system. even of the na- tive. But this hysteria vanishes with the summer Explorers have suffered in the  eide In summer Esks get so full-blood- ed that nose bleeding is very common.
 All degenerative diseases that cause so much suffering and death In civilization are absent from the Eskimo. No arterio- selerosis, Bright's disease, cirrhosis, dia- betes cataract. The pure, sterile Arctic air contains no germs, but Esks fnvarfa- ply take bad Ship cold'' when they go aboard white mans ships,
 The large number of children and lusty young widows shows the dangers of wal rus hunting The kayak, in which the hunting is done, is a very frail craft. The Fsks can't swim. The wounded walrus tears or sinks the little skin canoe, and widow, children and relatives become common charges.
 The Esks have no physicians; indeed, have no names for drugs or doctors. Nature here acts the good sanitarian and shuts the door against all disease germs and blends in their food iodln, the most powerful and least harmful of all antisep- tics. The use of remedies, either inside or out, are unknown. Wounds heal up at once without mattering. All tumors, warts and cancers are unknown. lodized food?
 The Eskimo mother totes the oaoy m the hood of the fur jacket on her back next to her skin. Babe is nursed two years but at six months begins to bluo- Der for blubber. Esk women are abso- lutely free of those surgical diseases which are filling and running our hospi- tals over, the curse of the times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

especially in their igloos and tents, that is unbearable to tenderfeet.
 Living in huts of stone or ice in win ter, in sealskin tents in summer, EslSi- mos never marry in the sense we use the word but mate like animals. Swap ping of mates for an indefinite time is common Furs are used for the common family bed, and everybody from father to babe strips stark naked before retir- ing.
 Eskimos are all children, contented, peaceable, honest and hospitable, with out rulers and without ambition for fame or power. They live almost entirely on raw animal food and this explains the absence of a number of diseases which are common to civilization. Salt water contains iodio. and all sea animals as well as all who eat them uncooked. ab- sorb more or less of this ficlSle chemical substance.
 Scurvy, so common and deadly among early polar explorers, Is totally unknown among Eskimos who eat raw meat. This iodized raw food also explains the ab- sence of enlarged tonsils, glands and goiter. Their perfect splendid teeth and strong lower jaws mark them completely carnivorous. The exclusion of vegetable food has shortened their intestine and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

ly dies for want of air after few hours confinement. However, it is left in the bottom of the jar, completely immersed in alcohol, for at least six months. At the end of that period the alcohol is carefully removed from the jar and after slight dilution with an other substance is placed on the mar ket as a sure cure for rheuma tfsm. At Chinese drug stores its price Is dear.
 However, little difficulty is encoun- tered in placing the rattler in the Jar great amount of dexterity Is neces- sary to escape it's fangs, for the fa- tigue of the journey has made 1t ex- tremely vicious and it strikes at every object. In order to prevent 1t from striking, a moose is fastened over its head by the Chinese pharmacist, who, after being assured that the fangs are under his control, takes the snake in his hands and places it in the recept- acle.
 A top is then placed on the Jar and the string severed. So great is the demand for rattlesnakes in China- town and so profitable is the market that other policemen who contemplate a vacation are said to be studying the map in order to discover likely hab- ftations of the rattler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
RattIesnake Ointment.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
 Rattlesnake ointment is regarded by the Chinese physicians as such sure cure for rheumatism and similar com plaints that a big demand for the rep tiles exists in Chinatown. Policeman Percy Smith, connected with the Cen . tral station, learned of the demand. and while on his vacation in Men docino county laid in a supply of rat tlesnakes large enough to alleviate the sufferings of every almond-eyed resi- dent of San Francisco.
 Policeman Smith had just returned from his vacation, which he spen4 in the wilds of Mendocino county. With him were Policeman Berg, Andrew Ga rin and his son Phillip Smith. On their return they brought back dozen rat tlesnakes that were eagerly purchased by Chinese doctors at $5 each.
 In order to prepare the ointment, the wise men of Chinatown pour a half gallon of alcohol into two gal lon far, in which a rattlesnake is i'm prisoned. The reptile. it is said usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
THE REAL ESKIMO.
Facts About Men Who Made 1t Possl-
 bIe to Reach Pole.

From the New York Press.
 As harsh and inhospitable as the Arctic may seem it will be seen that Providence rules there as elsewhere, wisely and with forethought, over the destinies of man. The only true Eskimos on this continent live on the west coast of Greenland from Upernavik to Etah. In the heart of the Arctic, less than 700 miles from the pole, where so many fearless explorers have spent their long, dark winter night be- fore the final dash on foot and sledges over ice and hummocks of ice. Here is where SO many hopes were shattered, so much suffering endured and where brave sailors have found premature graves The Esizirnos in Labrador have so lost their racial type that they would be taken anywhere for Danes.
 The Esldmos are the hlthiest people in the world. They never wash. not even face and hands. The smell of their fur clothing and secretions fro mthe skin causes a stink about their persons, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Close Eiaurina.

An old negro man who is employed on a farm near Louisville has got so decrepit that he isn't able to do very much these days. So he is assigned to the lightest possible kind of work. Once they gave him a hoe and sent him into the garden to grub up moles, which had been doing considerable damage of late.
 He took the weapon and went into the garden, where he worked for hours. Finally the master of the place went out to see how his servant was getting along. He found him industriously hoeing, though suspicious air of in dustry suggested the possibility that he had been resting until he heard the garden gate clang as his master ap- preached.
 Well, Joe, how are you getting along?" the old fellow was asked.
 "Sh!" he said. "Ts right aftuh desc heah moles. Jes as f/,on as kotch dis one and free mo I'll have fo'."
 And his master was perforce content
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Personal and General.

Charles J. Knock and family of Littleton have moved to Palmer Terrace and will in future reside here. He was with the Pratt Consolidated Coal company for many years and resigned for the purpose of coming to Ensley to go into business. He will open real estate office about October 1.
 Representative Pratt of Pickens county was in the city today visiting friends and acquaintances. He received warm wei come from the people of Ensley for the splendid fight he made before the legis- lature to help preserve the integrity of Ensley.
 J. H. Stewart, president of the Ensley Real Estate and Investment company, who is at present located at Gadsden in the interest of Stewart & Stewart will be in Ensley Sunday.
 Grant Davis, who has been seriously Ill at his home on Avenue H and Twenty sixth street, is improving.
 z. P. Curry returned today from Gadsi den, where he has accepted position with the Southern Iron and Steel com pany.
 Miss Kate McDonough has accepted Q position with the Ensley Real Estate and Investment company as assistant book keeper
 Ed Clark mastermechanic of the rail and blooming mill, left today to visit his home in Pennsylvania.
 Miss Beatrice Evans, who has been at the Cunningham hospital for several weeks as head nurse, returned to her home to- day.
 Miss Annie R. Milligan, who has been visiting Mrs. R. S. Hickman and Mrs. Thomas R. Walker, has left for Laurel. Miss, where she has accepted a posi- ton as supervisor of music at the public schools.
 Charles G. Daughan of Johnston, Pa., has accepted position with the Ten nessee company in the draughting depart ment.
 Miss Mary Jones of Huntsville and Miss Mary Irwin of Broyles are the guests or Miss Velma Sapple on Avenue E.
 The wrestling match between c. Me Eachern and Bob Stokes scheduled for Friday evening at the Star theatre was unavoidably postponed. One of the con testants was in an automobile wreck coming from Birmingham and as result was unable to appear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT ENSLEY SCHOOLS Plans for New Buildings We'll
 Under Way LABOR IN GREAT DEMAND Tennessee Company Has Sent Out Cir cuIars Calling for More Help.
 Personal and General News
 of the Steel City.
LABOR IN GREAT DEMAND

Ensley, September 1S.-(Speclal.) J. Schools will open tomorrow at Ensley, and a large attendance is expected in all the seven white and two negro schools. All the works in Ensley are running on full time and the supernbendents are ad- vertising for labor. The few vacant houses now in the city will soon be filled and increased attendance over last year will undoubtedly be the result.
 The school board deserves much credit for the efficient and expeditions manner in which 1t has made the repairs at the Wylam and other schools, thus having them ready for the opening day. It is now thought that the two new ward buildings will be completed in time to move in by October 15. This is making rapid progress when it is considered that the bonds were not voted until May 20, and were not sold until some time in June and owing to necessary delay in the examination of the legal points connected with the bond issue all of which were gone into very thoroughly by the bond company's lawyers. the money was not received and placed to the credit of the city until July 8.
 Some delay has been also occasioned by the fact that material could not be ob- tained in sufficient quantities to keep large force of men all the time owing to the unusual activity in building lines in the Birmingham district.
 The board wisely concluded not to un- dertake the construction of more than fvy0 huf at ha in asmuch as the construction of the high school is very important and that work fin addition to the repairing of the old buildings and the construction of the ward buildings would make too great a draft upon their time, and consequently would not serve the best interest of the public. Besides, such a building as 1t Is contemplated requires careful study, and the construction was not to be entered upon hastily
 The plans are now being worked up and the architect expects before long to be able to furnish set of plans that will meet the approval of the board and su- perintendent It is felt by some that a larger building than first contemplated will be necessary.
 Ensley Is growing so rapidly that 1t would probably be unwse, they think, to construct a building which would be filled to overflowing within three or four years, and therefore 1t would be wiser plan to proceed slowly in order that the money may be spent to the best advantage. The construction of the approach to the Minor building has been begun. The plan adopted will give a reinforced cement platform on the level with the first floor and filling the entire recess in the build ing.
 There was a teachers meeting at the Bush building at 10 o'clock this morning. All teachers employed for the coming ses- sion were present.
 Prospects are good for a splendid year In the high school. All the teachers have been attending summer schools, either at the University of Chicago or at the Sum- mer School of the South at Knoxville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Streets and Avenues Renamed.

At the last meeting of the city council an ordinance was finally adopted renam- ing and renumbering the streets and avenues of the recently annexed territory, Wylam and Fairview, to make them con- form to the streets and avenues of Ems ley As this change will make quite a difference in the description of property in the transfer of land, the city council instructed City Engineer Van E. Ohl to have a number of cards printed giving the old and new names of the streets and avenues. They will be distributed from the clerks office as soon as received from the printer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Cosmos Club,

The Cosmos club was delightfully."- enter tained by Mrs Ed Billings on Avenue G and Twenty y-frst street yesterday after room. All the members were present. Se- 1ections from Legend of Arthur were used to answer roll call. Mrs. J. Moog led the discussion on the text, Act II, Henry ". Mrs. P A. Eubanks read an instructive paper on "Architecture." Mrs Duncan's paper on the 'Idylls of the King" was much enjoyed, as were selec- tions from the same book by Mrs. B.. B. Glasgow. After delightful refresh- ments the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. O. c. Cowan at Palmer Terrace, October 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
ONerdoinn It.

From the Chicago NeWs.
 Silas-So yeou be going to treat yeour summer boarders a little better than last year What is the idea of that?
 Cyrus-Why, man, I've got to feed them g. little better Gosh! Those fast year got so thin they cut all the sheets up and went through the hammocks like a saw,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Special Church Notices.

The Rev. O. P. Bently, pastor of the First Baptist church, invites every one to attend the service at Il o'clock a. m. and at 7:45 p. m. Immediately after the morning service the report of the church for the past year will be read and mes- sengers elected to the association which convenes at East Lake September H and 23. The report will show gratifying increase along all lines of church work. Sunday school meet, 7:45 a. m. Morning service, Il o'clock. Evening service, 7:45 o'clock The pastor gives notice that the evening services from now on through the winter will be held at 7:45 o'clock.
 Judge N B. Feagin of Birmingham will make an address at the Franklin theatre Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for men only The subject will be Civic Right eousness." All men are invited to attend, good music and cool place to spend the afternoon. alHl9l
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
ToExchange

Broom house at Palmer Terrace for vacant lots, or will take lot as first payment and let you pay the rest by the month.
 Have one Broom house, one Broom house and 4 4-room houses and broom houses to exchange for vacant property. In fact we can place you anywhere in Ensley on a trade. Why not? Sure enough, why not?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Cutting scrape at Averytown.

Nose Newsome and Charles Freeman, two negroes living in Averytown, became involved in a difficulty this eevning and proceeded to carve eacn other up Each was armed with the deadly razor and be- fore they could be separated Newsome slashed Freeman across the wrist, almost severing his hand. Both negroes wers badly cut but Newsome managed to es- cape before the officers arrived. Officers Wren and Bonner were quickly on the scene and placed Freeman under arrest. He was given medical attention at the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
EnSIey Department
Ensley Real Estate

s26Oo-s25O cash, balance $25 month; 5- room house on Avenue F. s15O-Good lot in Monto Sano addition. s375-2-room house in Tuxedo with a full lot.
 $125O-6-room negro tenant house. rents SIP a month with two lots; this prop erty is worth $1750; easy room for two more houses; will sell $10O cash and $2O a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Bishop Beckwith at St. Johns.

The Right Rev. c. M. Becxwith, bishop of the diocese of Alabama, will preach at St. John's Episcopal church, Avenue E and Sixteenth street. at the Il o'clock ser vice Sunday, September 19. Bishop Beck with has taken an active interest in se- curing rector for St. Johns parish, and will probably give out information regarding the same. All parishioners and friends are cordially invited to attend this service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Vivian Notes.

A movement has been started by the pa- irons of the Wylam car line to secure an early morning car Much inconven- fence is caused by persons living in Wy lam wishing to catch an early train They either have ito walk or hire convey ance The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will be petitioned to put on an early car.
 At the Vivian Presbyterian Sunday school special music will be rendered Sun day afternoon under the direction of Miss Sue Sawyer.
 w. J. Syx has opened an ice cream parlor in the Hardy building at the ter minus of the Wylam car line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Labor In Demand.

Industrial conditions in and around Ensley are steadily improving and al- ready a scarcity of unskilled labor s being experienced All the plants are running full time and the steel mill and furnaces on double time. At the mines and coke ovens especially are laborers in demand. In fact the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has issued a large number of circulars setting forth the fact that laborers are in demand. This necessarily means that more skilled me- chanics will be employed and that the fu- ture material prosperity of Ensey and Its vicinity is assured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

Best way to Atlanta, Wash ington, New York, is by Sea- board; all the comforts, no de- lays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
Why Not
 For Sale

$225O-One-th cash balance 1 and 2 years, broom house, bath. etc., on Avenue F. This is one of the best bar gains ever offered in the city of Ensley. This house is modern and fine place to live.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19
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dist church will meet Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Price Dickens, Palmer station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

improving Figures. From the Yonkers Statesman. Patience-They say that man has the reputation of juggling with figures. Patrice-Is he a bookkeeper? ':1o: he's q ladies' tailor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-19

The above is splendid picture of Miss Hallie Marguerite Thompson, the win some little daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Thompson on Avenue D. Miss Hallie is the leading contestant at the baby show contest at the Franklin. About 30 babies are in the contest. A large vote has been cast for the pretty little lady, much to the pleasure of her devoted par ents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-25
GORDON'S ELECTION
 MERITED PROMOTION

Charles Gordon, who has been urer of the Pine Bluff Trust Com pany and which resulted at a special meeting of the directors of that in sittution recently, has been acting teller at that bank for some months, since the retirement of J. H. Means He was promoted to his new position from that of bookkeeper. Mir. Gorden is fine clerical man and since com ing to this city some months ago from Washington, D. C., has made many friends. He is the largest stock holder in the Sivess-Walton Com pany.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-25

Er,ered at Postoffice at Pine BIu11' AYk., as second class mail matter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-07-25
LEO c. PECK
 RETURNS HOME

Leo C. Peck. son of Superintend- ent E. A. Peck, of the Cotton Belt railroad, has arrived at the home of his parents in this city, after being away from America for more than seven years. He will probably make direct from the Island of Guam, where he spent several years, after a tour of the world He arrived yes terdav from St. Louis. where MT. and Mrs. Peck went several days ago to meet him.