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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05

Mamma" said little ostend. as he
ran through the kitchen. when you
make my doughnut win you make the
hole Just twice as wide as usual?"
why. Ostend7" asked his mother
in surprise.
well. you see. I've promised little
brother the biggest part OF H."
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
Becomes River Pilot.


There Is one advantage a telephone
enterprise has over other kinds OF
business"
what Is that?"
IF a receivership is ordered. they
can always hang up the receiver"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
A Cruel Program.

III that unresirained orator has his
way" said Senator Sorghum. the
trusts will perish In fearful agony"
In what way?"
"IIe'll talk them 70 death"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
Liste Enemies Shoots Self.

New Orleans, Ia.--After making up
list OF his enemies, who he said should
suffer all the torment that they had
caused him, Theodore Bauer shot himself
through the head, dying few minutes
later.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
Impressed.

4 think shall let that woman rent
my house"
"Why?"
shes the first one who's called %
see me about II who didn't brag about
what a good tenant she Is"
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
lIherlan Palms.

There are a number Of interesting
species OF palms In Liberia. but the
more important are the fan palm. the
raphla or bamboo Palm. the cocoanut
palm and the oil palm
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-05-05
Narrowing the Field.

Il cannot make a choice. There are
so many candidates for my hand"
Let 'em hold q primary then"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Many Uses of Sand.

The sands of the sea are singularV useful. They are of primary impor- tance in glassmaking. They have an important place in warfare. as bank of sand twenty -. Ines thick is proof against modern rifle shots The elec- tric;ll properties of sand show that it has positive electricity. although q rod of silica, the chief constituent of sand, is negative.
 The singular drying effect which e CUTS when q stretch of wet sHrl IS pressed by the foot is due el tir, :" tr an alteration in the piling of t!j@ ~stnd grains. Normally the grains are ri9@' together. but abnormal rii!g iN brought about by pressure of the foei the space between tie edges of th> grains being enlarged and the wata, drained away. If the pressure of tte foot is continued the sand bevo1Ees wetter than ever. the partial vucuuN quickly Jr.nging water from the sur rounding sand.
 In ouicksana the moving character is thought to be due to the imprison- ment between the grains of gases from organic matter.-Chicago Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
An Aquatic Tragedy.

When visitors came Bobby wa often turned out of his room and in;. t'!e ,,alret for night or two. He C Io; o..t> , to this. but he felt that enda.-,,>.' q certain cher shed posse siens. When his uncle. the cler:e m.n. arrived unexpectedly one nisi Bobby was transferred to his garrc quarters in haste and with small ccr1 mony, and neglected to take any pre- cautions to guard his treasures.
 II have to thank the thoughtful per son who placed glass of water on l., table near the bed last nigk.., said th' clergyman the next morning. s awoke in the night and found it re freshing-most refreshing
 "Oh" said Bobby. in a tone of sor row and reproaeh. You've drinkee up my nice new 'quarium, and all''-
 But here Bobby's revelation was sui pressed by his mother-Youths Com paniOn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

A shopwalker ill large business noted for his severity to the assistant tt under him, one day stepped up to ; counter from which a ladylike perso, had just left unserved. You let that lady leave withou making any purchases" he asked an grily of the meek looking young maj responsible for the handk ere hief de partment sales.
 "Yes, sir. r.
 And she was at your counter full: ten minutes?'
 'Doubtiess; but, then, you see''-
 Exactly. I saw that, in spite of a. the questions she put to you, you rare ly answered her and never attempted to get what she wanted"
 well, but ~
 You need not make any excuse. shall report you for carelessness.'
 Well, I hadn't what she wanted?''
 What was that?"
 Five shiilinss She was canvass ing for subscriptions to an encyclopr dia." "-Lonsson Giobe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Who Got the Rahy2

Once upon time crocodile stole :: baby and was about to make a dime. of it. The frantic mother begged S, piteously for the child that the cro: :. dile said:
 Tell me one truth and you sha have your baby again"
 The mother replied. You will no give him back to me-
 Then" said the crocodile. "by oul agreement shall keep him, for if yul have told the truth 1 am not going tt give him back. and if it is lie 1 havs also won.''
 But the mother said, If told yov the truth you are bound by your prola ise, and if it is not the truth it will not be lie until you have given me my child"
 Who got the baby?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that I, as receiver in the case Of R. H. Rich- ardson, plaintiF, vs c. B. St. Clair, and the St. Loh.s Iron Mountain and Southern Railway Company, defend ants, have in my possession thirty Free Sewing Machlaes taken under crders of the court iE the above sty led cause, and am authorized in said orde~ to offer said machines for sale and to receive bids therefore either as l wht ie CT in lots. Any cne desiring U tu',hase said sewing machines wiii file their seal at pro- pcsal or bid "ill! we within ten days from the date hereof and same will be ftp5"iet { the tcurt for his final orders rogar;ii:1s the sale thereof. Witness my had this 30th day of September 1910.
 V. B. ALEXANDER,
 Receiver. 10 1 lot.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
No Sense of Prop ortion.

NV 0V1IS0 VT IOP UI tIOUs
 The young man who had spent his efforts for several years without r. suit in studying art was talking witt his practical uncle, who h.; l patientl. paid the bills.
 "Of course." said the young artist, q know l haven't made much of a go of 1t. but don't think you ought to atl wise me to try something else. You know it's best to put all your eggs il, one basket and watch that basket"
 "Um! That may be, Charlie; but did you ever think how foolish it is to put so many baskets around one ban. tam egg?"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Applied History.

First Professor-My dear colleague, Pm little puzzled. When did the first Peloponnesian war begin? Sec ond Professor-B. c. 431. First Pro fessor-Quite right. quite right. That Is the number of my doctors tele. phone. was to call him up and tell him my wife is sick.-Exchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
FOR CITY TREASURER.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Veo B. Alexander as a can didate for a second and endorsement term for the office of city treasurer, subject to the action of the Democra- tic primary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Print Shop Talks
Humber 5

We don't care what your re- hgiious beef is so long as you think there's some good in the world.
 Our print shop is built on the result of good printing. May we explain further9
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Fer Police Judge.

The Graphic is authorized to an rounce J. R. Stewart as candidate fer reelection to the office of police judge his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nGunce Major W. J. Parkes as can didate for mayor, subject to the ac- ton of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
Your Own Misfortunes.

Bear your own misfortunes with half the resignation that you hear other peoples and you will be happy. It is so easy to tell other people how to be heroic and so difficult to be courageous ourselves
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
A Slight Change.
ourselves.

Slight changes sometimes make e great difference. Dinner for nothing, ;" would be agreeable, for instance; not SO, Nothing for dinner"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
For Alderl1lan.

The Graphic is authorized to an nounce Rudolph Wolff as candi- date for alderman from the Fourth ward, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party at the primary election
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01
His Wish.

TOm-I wish this ten dollar bill was . ten dollar debt. Dick = Heavens! Why? Tom-Id never get rid of it, Cleveland Leader.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

J. Walker Jones left yesterday for Memphis, where he will spend a few days transacting business.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

We are sure to get the better of fcs.
 eune if VI = bat Ofappss with hss.-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce PAT c. CHESNUTT as a can- didate for reelection as Alderman from the First Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

The Graphic has been authorized to announce E. A. Sheppard, as a candi- date for reelection from the Second ward, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party at the primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

The Graphic is authorized to an- Eounce Alderman Gabe Meyer for re- election, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party at the city election. He is can didate from the Second Ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-10-01

10 1 lot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
FREEpoRr MAsoNs
Hold Goth Annual Outing at Wolfe
Neck.


Freeport Me-. July 26.-(SpeciaD.-
Freeport Lodge. No. %, F. and A. NJ.
held it's 96th annual outing today at
VOLTS Neck, $50 being present. in
Guiding visitors from Brunswick. Bath
and Yarmouth Among them was Dep
uty Grand Master M. Gratz jackson
OF Bath.
A Shore dinner was served in tents.
after which field sports were run Off.
Fat mans race was won by A. Quin-
cy Carter. Henry Morrill,. second. Slim
mans race was won by l.. l.. Bean.
Monroe v. Curtis, second. Three legged
race was won by ]. l.. Deymore and
Levi T. Patterson with Freeman M.
Grant and F.. E. Ward. second. The
fat mans tug of war was won by DR..
John Plutzer's team against Hon. E.
B. Mallett's team. Slim mems tug Of
war was won by H. r. Alden's team
against the team captained by Perez
S. Burr. The baseball game was won
by w. C. Fogg's team, which beat
Levi c. Patterson's team. S to 4.
E. c. Townsend. who was made a
Mason in Freeport Lodge. Sc years
ago. gave a short talk upon Masonic
Organizations of so Years Ago" The
committee in charge consisted of P. T.
Pickett, M. v. Curtis, Roscoe c.
Dryer, H. r. Alden and l.. l.. Bean.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27

the Republicans of Ohio to fight for it.
We refuse to be stampeded. We have
fought the preliminary fight. let us
prepare for the final battle. Some men
of little courage, like others in the
past, may seek to rely upon the old
adage that "he WHO fights and runs
away may live to fight another day.
but the place for such men is not in
responsible positions in public life. nor
in the ranks of militant Republicans of
Ohio in this campaign.
This is no stand pat" program that
am advocating. 1t is program OF
progress, not of reaction. The Payne
tariff law as it stands today. fortified
by the tariff commission. ample fund
to carry out it's functions. is no stand
pat law 1t is an immense advance
in the direction of a thoroughly scien-
tific American tariff; a tariff which,
while yielding ample revenue. while
maintaining the American wage scale,
while enabling the American producer
to compete in the American market
with the foreign producer. will place
as little burden as possible upon the
consumer of articles of daily neceS-
Sity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
TO INSPECT CARTRIDGES,
Find Bullets In Supposed Blanks Is.
sued to Mass. Militia.

Boston. July 26.-Every cartridge intend
ed for use in the war maneuvres will be
examined personally by Capt. Stuart w.
Wise. inspector general of small arms
practice. because it was discovered that
a recent issue of supposedly blank car
tridges to the militiamen contained a
large number of ball cartridges. The dis
covery of the ball cartridges was made
recently. and as a result all firing had to
be discontinued until each cartridge is
sued to the members of the regiment then
in camp at the birmingham grounds
could be examined.
AS the rifles used by the militiamen are
said to have range of more than two
miles. coupled with the fact that the state
camp ground at birmingham is in a fair
ly thickly settled locality. Capt. Wise
intends personally to inspect every car
fridge issued to the militiamen during
the remainder of the summer in order
that there may be no possibility of acct
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
VASTLY LARGER EARNINGS.
U. S. Steel Earnings for Quarter Far
Exceed Unofficial Estimates.

a New York, July 26.-The quarterly
statement of the United States Steel
Corporation for the three months end
ing June 80 last, issued today. shows
total earnings of s4o.17O.96O. an amount
far in excess of unofficial estimates.
and greater than the earnings of the
first quarters by S3,554.04S. Net earn
ings for the quarter were $685. SSo,755 or
s2,377.56f greater than the first quar-
ter's returns.
Both gross and net earnings are
vastly larger than those OF the cor
responding quarter last year. which
were $2J. 340.49l and $23,323. 1896, respect
fully.
In contrast to the earnings, Wall
Street expressed disappointment at
the exhibit of untitled orders as set
forth in today's report. They are only
4.257, 149 tons. A falling off of 1,344,5I5
tons in comparison with the previous
quarter. In this connection it was I'M
officially stated that the report shows
only the actual or -cancelable bus
mess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
AFTER EIGHTEEN YEARS.
Find Wreckage Of Boston Harbor Tus
Near Nix's Mate.

Boston. July 26.-The mystery A.
tending the hitherto unexplained DIS.
appearance of the harbor tug oos1
Bessie B.. Is years ago. has been clear
ed by the discovery of wreckage OF Inv
Inflated craft, near Nix's Mate, ~
island in the lower harbor. While re-
pairing a break in one of the haroo.
cables a few days ago. the governmens.
cable steamer Joseph Henry foui'u
some submerged. wreckage. which gu
being brought to the surface proved y
be the we'll preserved stern of the ~
and the propeller and shaft OF tns
craft.
1t is thought that further seaiea
of the locality will result in the findlw
of the forward part of the tug y.
engines and boilers. 1t is believed tn.'
the Bessie B. was run down and cut
two by large steamer in the nls~
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
LEMoYNE WANTS FIGHT.
Fast Massachusetts, Boxer Would Meet
Bergin or Kid Shea.

Jack Hauser, manager for Maurice
LeMoyne of Webster. Mass. one of the
most aggressive middleweight boxers
in New England. is in Lewiston look
ing for fight for his man, and it is
quite likely that the fast French Cana
dian will be seen there soon. Hauser
is willing to match him up against
anyone up to the 150- pound limit. but
has his eye particularly on Kid Shea
or Tommy Bergin.
LeMovne. who.can make 142 pounds
on occasion, is well known throughout
Massachusetts. and the Canadian Clup
of Lewiston has in the past tried 10
get him in Maine. He is very fast
fighter in action.
In Webster, Mass, his home town,
he went 12-round draw with Billy
Rolfe of Boston. May II. in which ne
rather had the better of it. At South
bridge he put Jack Ryan out in the
third with a mighty wallop in the Jaw
and at the same place recently went a
12-round draw with Kid Perron OF
Pawtucket.
LeMoyne is slated to box Honey
Melody at Webster Aug. IL, and only
the fact that his manager could not De
reached prevented him from going
against Terry Martin at Manchester
n. H.. short time ago. AS IL Was
Bill McKinnon was substituted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27

ernor, Tweedie, who is here tonight.
again spoke of the seriousness of the
Campbellton situation. He said in
part:
Il am somewhat surprised and dis
appointed that the generous hearted
people of the Dominion have not re-
sponded as quickly to the call for aid
as might be expected When we find
contributions of $4,000 coming in from
the city of Boston and no amounts
from many wealthy cities Of our own
Dominion. it is proper to infer that the
people are not thoroughly aroused as
to the necessities and the utmost need
for large and generous assistance.
Money. food and clothes are needed"
Hon. Mr.. Pugsley, Canadian minister
of public works. Gov Tweedie and
Premier Hazen are to meet in Camp
bellton Friday to consider matters
with the people. One pitiable case is
told of in tonights Campbellton dis
patches. e
The case OF woman. who had ap-
piled number of times for aid, was
investigated and in her tent was found
her sick husband. lying scantily clad
on bed of boughs. On the floor, the
greensward. were several children
crying for the mother who had gone to
get the family allowance. Some damp
blankets formed the tent equipment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
MASSACHUSETTS.
Continued from Page One.)

ed out lead of a minute and rs sec
onds at the second mark. which seem
ed to bear out the impression of yes
terday that the defender is a trll,e
better on the wind.
1t was a reach to the home mark
and as the yachts covered the distance
i'm trif1e over six minutes the run
looked less than the mile and thlrd
which it was planned to be. The 81
Lawrence gained one second on TINS
reach. being one minute and "a sec
onds behind at the end of the first
round.
Again the boats struck it off for the
first mark on the second round. win
the wind we'll aft and spinnakerS wen
forward The st. Lawrence picked up
q seconds on the Massachusetts IN
this run down the breeze. even with
the end of the lace line slipping
through the eye holes.
But on the second beat to windward
the defender opened up big space and
the challenger was two minutes ana elsh'
seconds astern at the second mark on the
second time round. She fell still further
astern in the reach into the home mark.
and was two minutes anu ~ Secohus -
the bad at the end of the second round
BY this time the st. Lawrence was sailing
with badly sagging mainsail and con-
tinued to drop steadily astern.
In the run to the first mark on the third
and last round of the triangle, So second
more were lost by the st. Lawrence. and
in the beat to the second mark the Mass
achusetts gained more than two minutes
The Canadian boat made up few sec
onds in the final leg to the finish, both
yachts coming in to the line on the wings
of the wind
1t seemed to be the general opinion
ashore tonight that today's race far from
settled the fate of the Seawanhaka, al
though in yesterdays unfinished race and
that part of today's race when the con-
dtions were equal the Massachusetts had
slightly the better of it.
The elapsed time of the race was rs
follows: Massachusetts. 1:5947: ST Law
renee. 2:043 Massachusetts wins by
minutes As seconds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
STILL MISSING.
Continued from Page One)

member of the firm of J. S Bache
4 co. made the following statement:
We had an account with Wider out
threw 1t out on July g. 1909. because it
hecame active and we were suspicious.
When the account became active.
the firm asked Wider to submit a fl
nancial statement. This he refused to
do
}. $. Bache & Co.. previous to call
ing on Wider to take his account out
OF their office, secured their own re-
port of his record from an expert fl
nancial detective. This report is in
part as follows:
Thirty to 20 years old. His father
is native of Germany. and a Judge
or official Previous to coming to New
york. Wider was employed by the
Tradesmen's National Bank in Phil
adelphla. He came to New York in 1906
and secured work as a bookkeeper He
went irto the Russo Chinese Bank in
their foreign exchange department"
Leon b. Ginsburg, counsel for the
abSconding cashier. said tonight that
he had no idea where Wider was and
had no recent communication with
him.
j do not believe Wider has sailed
away penny from the stocks he has
TAKEN said Ginsburg. II think it will
be found that all of the securities were
used in speculation and that he was
wiped out in his marginal transactions
in Wall Street"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-27
THE NEBRASKA coNvENT,ou

Lincoln, Neb.. July 2S-The nh.
form convention of the Republics,
party of Nebraska today adopted ],
platform strongly endorsing the a
ministration of President Taft :
pressing unalterable opposition to @rs.
system known as Cannonism' a.
hearty sympathy with the 'Insureer,
movement" in and out of Congress
The platform includes a declaratm
for county option as the method 4
regulating the liquor traffic and for n
amendment to the state constitutn,
providing for direct legislation. Thes
resolutions met strong opposition
however, both in the resolutions com.
mittee and upon the floor Of the con.
vention. United States Senator Nor.
ris Brown, Stand patter" was chos.
en- permanent chairman over Congress.
man George w. Norris. leader in
insurgency" by an overwhelming
vote.
The resolutions committee Of seven
appointed by him included three in
favor of county option, three in favor
Of the present law. and one in favor
of the submission of a state wide pro.
hibition amendment. The last named
member finally voted for the county
option plank.
The resolutions adopted endorse the
national administration as well a.
previous Republican administrations,
and the new tariff law. In state mat.
ters they call for the creation of
non partisan board of control for
charitable and penal institutions and
re-apportionment of the senators and
representatives of the state. As an
amendment a resolution calling for
constitutional amendment providing
for direct legislation was adopted.
Near the close of the convention Con-
gresham Norris offered the following
resolution:
Every protest against wrong is
Insurging for the right. We are un-
alterably opposed to the system known
as 'Cannonism and are heartily IN
sympathy with the Insurgent move
mcnt in and out of Congress. We urge
our senators and Representatives to
make use Of their votes and influence
along progressive lines in the future
There was a storm of protest when
the resolution was presented. OUT
when put to vote it was adopted.
= The convention then selected staa
central committee and adjourned.