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Evening journal., 1910-09-14
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. IA. 1910
A COMMONPLACE CONVENTION.

RI EITHER in the selection of candidates nor in
y the platform adopted by the Democratic
State Convention at Dover yesterday, is there any
thing appealing or attractive to Republican and
Independent voters. large number of Demo-
Gratis we surmise, will find the platform repellent
for on the whole it is s-reactionary in its senti-
ments and fully in accord with the views of that
element of the party.
A proposal that a plank be inserted urging the
ratification of the income tax amendment, was
overwhelmingly defeated by the State Committee,
which really made the platform, the only vote in
favor of the amendment plank being that OF
Former Congressman Handy. Probably if this
question put to the Democratic voters OF the
State on referendum, it would be carried by an
overwhelming vote.
The resolutions denounce the Republican admin
straton of affairs OF the State and make the usual
Democratic promises of what will be done II the
Democrats are restored to power The people will
take all these declarations with proverhial grain
OF salt
The resolutions fail to commend the Demo-
cratic administration of Wilmington and of Kent
county. and yet the people will Judge OF the
Democratic capacity for good government by the
examples they have before them in Wilmington
and in Kent The Democratic commencing with
pride did not extend to Wilmington and Kent.
The resolutions condemn the Payne-Aldrich
tariff law, holding il responsible for the increased
cost of living, although as a matter of fact the
cost of living has increased in other countries
not affected by the new tariff law and the reduc-
tion Of the tariff on some articles has been fol-
lowed by an increase in price. IT the Democratic
candidate for Congress we're elected, he could do
nothing to change the tariff OF new charter for
Wilmington, the parcels post the consideration
of a public service commission and similar pro-
gressive steps mentioned in the Republican reso-
lutons the Democratic platform says nothing
And the convention said nothing about many other
topics that find expression in Democratic plat
forms of other states On the whole the Demo
cratic platform sounds like echo of the past
The Republicans have nothing to fear either from
the resolutions or from the personnel Of the can
didates
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
Editorial Opinion
Chance Takers.

tnHnce lhheIes
indianapolis Star.
A practical railway man, f. p.
Roesch by name, and master mechan-
ic of a Southwestern railroad by oc-
cupation, advances a new reason for
the many accidents on American rail-
ways. Mr.. Roesch says it is summed
I'D in two words-"chance takers" z"
In a speech before the Railway Sur
peons' Association this Western mas
ter mechanic declared that the only
way to do away with railroad acci-
dents is to eliminate the chance TAX
ers. His position is well taken, and
his terse description of a vital rea-
son why railroads of this country
kill so many people is rather start
ling.
When one comes down to the only
phase of railroad operation that so
far has been beyond absolute con-
troll. Mr.. Roesch says the element of
human falibility stands out as the
primary cause in SO out of every 100
cases. The view of the matter, while
not questioned, is rather out of the
usual in summing up cases for acci-
dents on railways. The American
people are the greatest chance TAX
ers on earth. They not only take
chances in making money-the gam
bler's chance-but they take chances
in politics, education and in social
life, and they risk their lives daily
merewithout the quiver of an eye
lash merely to get somewhere quick
ly. Automobile racing is condemned
in some quarters because of the great
danger; football comes under the
same ban; marathon racing is riclry
as are prize-fghting, polo and nu-
merous other sports.
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
HAS ONLY ONE HEN, BUT
SHE LAYS 7 EGGS A DAY

SCRANTON, Pa. Sept 14.-That he
owns mongrel hen whose daily out
put is seven eggs is the rather start
ling statement Of David Lewis of this
place.
There can be no doubt of the fo~.l's
wonderful laying propensities. says
Lewis, because she is the only hen
he owns, and considering the present
state Of the egg market it is not like
ly that any of his neighbors are plac-
ing them in her nest.
"Other hens may be laying just rs
many eggs as mine" stated Mr.. Lewis
to-day, but when a flock are kept
together it's impossible to tell what
each hen is producing. With mine
it's different. She's the only occu-
pant of my COOP
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
Almost a Perfect Piano.

Pearl Benedict, the popular con-
tralto soloist in concert and oratorio,
of New York City, says;
Il find in the Weaver Piano just the
qualities necessary to meet every re-
quirement of the refined home, where
there is musical culture. Every fiber
in the piano seems to be musical. 1t
is about as near perfect as any piano
l have ever tried"
The Weaver" is one of the leading
pianos sold by the Robelen Piano
Company, 40 Market street Whining
tom
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
Chauy Stories OF the Day

Not long ESQ Chaplain John A. Fary Of the lOu
United States nlantg at Pot Benjamin Harrison wae
eose ESQ nfs lteft 6rore Jones' medical t.
serve coff7. w11 SIS 9oe ai re srtgaane ot the Do
ltaf-ll -AA 1F-Q '. len .e rr1T |ft-
ClrT oi Che n1rt
OlaI4l- terly owns llno-ri1 ayes de f7t c-or
ente~taili-g guess uit tie -al. uue.t ~ taea
he invited Lieut. Jones to play IL. jones sat down
before the instrument and handled # like expert
well" said Chaplain Ferry laughing and turning to
others Of his guests. Il didn't know he was such an
expert pianist Watch him use his hands, will you?"
"Oh. that's nothing" reioned the surgeon. quickly.
II played with my toes when was months old
TndiananGs Star
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
Niagara Falls Vacation Tcur Via
baltimore & Ohio Il. y. Sept. 16.

SlO.25 round-trlp from VIII
mington for special train leaving At
1920 a. m. Tickets good returning Is
days. including date OF sale. Similar
tour September 3Oth. Coaches
and parlor cars. Secure pamphlet and
details from ticket agents. City ticket
Office. Sl4 Market street, or Delaware
Avenue stations
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
BALTIMORE AND OHIO R. R.

Special One Dollar Excursion TO Bal.
timOre, Sunday, September is.
special train VIII leave Win ngton
Delaware Avenue Station. at s.1O q.
m; Newark. at $50 a. m. Returning
leave Baltimore. Camden Station, at
$50 D. M; Mt. Royal, at 6.35 p. m.
Visit the river resorts and parks Of
Baltimore
Evening journal., 1910-09-14
Union Church Prayer Service.

The Wednesday evening prayer SER
vice at Union NJ. E. Church is increas-
ing in interest. The pastor is forming
prayer meeting choir, and invites the
young people to come out and help.
Evening journal., 1910-09-14

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell Of
4The Real Secret of a Presidential
Friendship"
Evening journal., 1910-09-14

kNUFFS' HEX DISTANCE.
Old Pippin's View-The woman wha
swims well can tell when the water is
fine, where 1t il. It's. depth and tenn
r~rT fiirc1 soffsifv &c
Evening journal., 1910-09-14

Departing Guest ito cashier)-You've
made a mistake in my bill. 1t should
be s14 instead Of s13.
AN right. sir. I thought maybe you
might be superstitious."
Evening journal., 1910-09-14

THEIR DESTINATION.
Mr.. Bung-When Ripper was mar
ried he and his bride went away IN his
motorcar.
Miss Bing-So? Where did they
spend their honeymoon?
In a hospital"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-03

HERE YOU HAVE opportunity to purchase
stock in a live active California Oil Company, going
into the Midway Maricopa oil fields to drill well
the famous Lake View gusher.
You have read of that famous well which was
struck last month and which has been spouting oil
at the rate of 10000 barrels since. This is the
largest we'll ever struck in the history Of California
oil and second only to the Spindletop of Beaumont,
Texas over quarter of million dollars worth of
oil has flowed from this monster WELL much Of
which has been lost because preparations had
been made for any such phenomenal production. The
Lake View is the wonder of the Midway -Marcopa
fields, where 10OO 1000 OOObarrel gushers fire.
quent finds. Thousands have visited the spot to
carry away memories of the sight of a fountain of
oil spouting 300 feet in midair and spraying the
the famous Lakeview gusher.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-03
Success from the Inception

We extremely fortunate getting rich a niece of
oil land have We fortunate receiving word
from Bakersfield that arrangements made for
building first rig We great success
in raising the funds lumber and begin
our heldworS We shall make BIG SUCCESS of this
terprse confident, and will
yourself with this SUCCESSFUL MIDWAY OIL COMPANY
IL only for a moderate
Don't wait to see what the next price will be.
Don't wait until we have drilled our first well.
Don't wait to see how many thousand barrels
our gusher may spout Waiting will not get
you anything! Action will If you don't take
this chance, others will.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-03
Foundation of Fortune

We ready to certificates to those vbo
have purchased stock and who REGENTS We
the immediate purchase remainder of this block
or FIVE-CENT STOCK little money invested wisely now
may be the foundation of future You know
dozens of in California made their ijops i'm
OIL They are in this Midway they are operanp
on ground In the general trend ours
Probably there hundreds invested in oil
whom know-busness friends and neigh
oOrs-bu they not telling they have made
what they you may be sure of this.
good investment in California as sound nm invest
ment as make There no failures There
hundreds of
We know of men who have Is or 20 cents
who have sold it Cor sell it) or dollar
We know of who have a hundred In oil
ana nave made thousands We know that they
simply by following the big capitalists afford
to buy section of Midway land all by
yourself as the big companies do
buy 1000 shares of stock at You
only 500 in company which will
the business anairs honestly your advantage
IN UNION THERE Is STRENGTH. COME WITH US INTO
MIDWAY THERE'S WHERE THE MONEY Is TO BE
MADE. 1T is BY BUYING STOCK AT BOTTOM
PRICE THAT YOU MAKE THE MOST PROFIT AND
QUICKEST.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-03
We Are on Gusher Ground

The MIDWAY -MARICOPA CRUDE OIL CON-
PANY is organized to operate a 20-year lease on so
acres northeast of Maricopa and just west of the
Lake View we'll We the same formation as
the K. T. & o., the Ethel D. and the Wellman gush-
ers. The Honolulu is northwest OF u.s. Our next
door neighbor is the Palmer Oil company. We are in
Section 94-12-23
We have incorporated with a capital OF s1,oOOOOO
in one million shares of par value each 81 Five hum
dred and fifty thousand shares in the treasury
We are selling the first block this stock at cents
share. This offer will hold open little longer
until this block is taken up. Another block will be
offered LATER, but at a HIGHER price
The company has received its charter and has
organized with the following officers:
President-GEORGE c. HALDEMAN, for
ner secretary to Senator Dorsey.
Vice Presidential. L. MUSSER of the Agee-
ler-Musser Seed company.
Secretary-ALBERT G. SHAW of the South
ern California Supply company.
Attorney and Director-A. ]. MITCHELL,
attorney at law
Director-CARL PAFENBACEI, capitalist.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
In Memory of Bennett
and Lee LangfOrd.

The death angel has visited our
home and left US In utter sorrow.
In the afternoon OF Sept ~, Ben.
nett was called from US and his dear
loved ones and on the 18Th OF the
same week, our little Lee was called
10 walk with Bennett on the other
shore. Il Is sad for one to be call
ed away, but for two In such a
short time words cannot explain our
sorrow.
Bennett was a good Christian boy
and has been from childhood. He
professed faith In Christ at the age
OF 10 and has lived a steadfast
Christian life since. He honored his
parents and loved his brothers and
sisters. He was a good husband and
father and always came with a cheer
full smile and kind words to all. Oh.
how we miss those smiles and bright
face. But we shall see them again
when our feet touch the sands Of
that heavenly shore. We shall know
our children and many friends who
have gone on before.
Why should we weep for our loved
ones when they are sleeping in Je-
sus' arms and through with troubles
and sorrows of this world. yet II Is
sad to part with two children In such
a short time.
Lee was so young-only 4 years
and loved to go to school where he
took such an interest In his books.
He obeyed his father and mother and
was a good child in every respect
God needed one more angel child
amidst his shimmering band and so
he bent with loving smile and clasped
our darling's hand Oh, II they
only speak they would say, Weep
not father and mother and loved ones
we are sleeping In Jesus" Bennett
would say, Care for my loving wife
and children and bring them up in
the fear Of God to meet their father
in Heaven"
We know not why we grieve for
our loved ones when we know their
sorrows and troubles of this life Is
over and they are enjoying the
sweet comforts Of heaven where the
faithful never part yet
We miss them at home, we miss
them everywhere,
He came TO me when all the world
The happy world was fair,
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Lyric, Nov. 24-25-26,

Bright sunshine beamed on every
side
And bird notes filled the air.
clasped the tiny hands in mine.
And kissed the dainty feet.
For, oh. his coming made the world
Seem fifty times more sweet
He went away when all the world.
The sad old world was bare;
The autumn leaves began 10 fall.
Cool breezes filled the air.
A peaceful smile played round his
lips
His spirit knew no fear
But, oh, his going made the world
Seem fifty times more drear.
I know that up beyond the stars.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
HELM & ELLISON
Association Meets.

The County Association of school
teachers of Fulton County. met at
Lodgton school house last Saturday.
with a number of teachers in at
tendance.
An interesting program was arrang-
ed and carried out, and in the after
noon Arbor day was observed and
several trees were planted around the
school grounds.
The Association win meet at Ro-
per school house on next Saturday.
Nov. 10. and all teachers who can
are requested to be present.
Miss Dora Smith, County Superin-
tendent, is devoting quite a good deal
of her time 20 making these meetings
both interesting and instructive.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Resolutions Of Respect.

Our hearts are very sad over the
loss OF our beloved Sow. Annie Gray.
This is the first death we have
had in the Circle and we feel Il
deeply.
As Soyereigns OF the Craft and
friends OF the dear ones left behind
We wish 10 express our heartfelt sym
PATTY.
Annie was true and devoted mem
Der Of our Grove. ever ready with n
word of encouragement to cheer MS.
We extend our thanks to the w.
o. w. team for assisting ms in tho
burial, also to the quartette for the
singing. Committee.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17

r. T. Douglas. of Memphis. attend
ed the funeral Of II. II. Green.
Deputy Sheriff Rob Goalder arrest
ed Sherman Douglas. a negro. at sas-
safras Ridge yesterday and landed
him in Jail. Douglas shot a negro
woman in the heel and then attempt
ed to burn her house. on ID. b. VIII
sons place, according TO the charge.
In turn he was shot in the arm with
a shotgun by the pegro woman's boy.
and we understand he will lose the
arm
Hickman is to have another town
lot auction sale, and incidently an
other new addition. This will be in
West Hickman, and being protected
by the new levee. should prove a
good investment IL bought at any
thing like a reasonable price. This
will make the fifth addition to Hick-
man opened in the past year. and all
of them are building up in nice shape.
Besides these, G. b. Bond has open
ed a business subdivision and most
Of these lots have been sold.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17

Whore purcr spirits dwcn.
Wen meet our children there.
Whom rings hfe's twilight boii.
And through the years that roll be.
tween.
DrihF many n grief and tear.
Their presence In that home Of light
Makes heaven secm more near.
The golden gates were opened wide.
A gentle voice said Gene"
And angels from the outher side.
Welcomed our loved ones home.
Father and Mother
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Thanksgiving Menu.

An S-year-old Hickman lad was ask
ed to write out what he considered
a good bin of fare for THANKSGIVING.
and here it is:
Furst Corse: Mince Pie.
Sekond Corse: Pumpkin Pie and
Terkey.
Third Corse: Lemon Pie, Terkey,
Cranberries, Custard Pie, Apple, Mine
Pie, Chocolate Cake. Ice Cream and
Plum Pudding.
Desert: Pie.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Self Gets Route.

Jas. NJ. Self. residing near town.
won out IN competition with rs 9th.
er applicants for carrier on rural
route No. 2. taking the place OF II.
ID. Langford. deceased.
His substitute Is Lewis Langford.
who has been carrying the mail ON
this route since the death OF Mr..
Langford.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Killed Himself.

Oris Worst, age is years, son Of
Joe Worst. Of near Pottsville, Graves
county, was accidentally killed while
hunting on Reelfoot Lake. He was
crossing a stream of water on a log
holding a shot gun in one hand. The
gun was accidentally discharged and
the contents struck him in the head
almost tearing it off. He died in
stantly.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17

Hubert Hertweck is visiting his
grandparents, o. Hertweck, and wife.
The Ladies Baptist Missionary So
ciety will meet with Mrs. II. McMul-
lin, Friday, Nov %, instead Of the
oath.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Royal Arch MasOnS,

All Royal Arch Masons Of Hickman
are requested to meet at the Mason
ic Hall Monday night, Nov. p, at
1880 O'Clock. Important business. DO
not fail TO attend
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
Teams Wanted.

Wanted-50 teams a, SIS a
day for drag scraper work on
Railroad.-Apply to c. T. Bon
durant. Hickman, or w. L.
Wosby, on the work below
town.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1910-11-17
New Prices
New Photos

We have decided to reduce the price from DC
each to for Sc on our local photo post cardviews
This does not mean to close out old stock.
but applies to NEW cards which are being added
to the assortment daily. We making an en-
deavor to get good views of all the streets, resi-,
dences and every point of interest in and around
Hickman. and you will find something new every
time YOU come Before our line lis complete, we
will have several hundred new pictures and some
of them will be of special interest.to YOU.
These cards have always sold at Sc each.
here and elsewhere. and our price will certainly APP
peal to thoseswho are acquainted with this grade
of work Watch our post card window.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-09-14
Land Sale i!

I will sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder, at the old homestead of
J. Wesley Bigby, deceased, in Donalds
Township, Abbeville County, at II
o'clock a. M, on Wednesday, October
18th next, the real estate of l6S acres
belonging to the estate of said deceas-
ed, which has been divided into four
separate tracts of Sc, 424, 35 and 344
acres.
The property is located within u
miles of the Graded School at Bonea
Path each of the said tracts has a
frontage along public road and suf-
ficient quantity of running water for
stock.
Terms CD cash, balance
on a credit of one and two years with
interest at eight per cent. per annum.
Notes secured by mortgages of the
premises. The privilege Of paying all
cash will be allowed.
Purchasers to pay for all necessary
papers.
For further particulars address or
call Oh the undersigned at Honea
Path, who has plats of the land and
will take pleasure in showing any
prospective purchaser the property.
JOHN r. DONALD,
Trustee.
Honea Path, S. c., Aug. 80, 1910.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-09-14
State of South Carolina,
County Of Abbeville.
PROBATE COURT.

r. J. Robinson in his own right. and
as Admir- G.. Il, A. Of the Estate of
Samuel Robinson, deceased, Plain
tiff, against A. B. Robinson and
the infants, Vivian Cason, Addie
Cason, Daisey Cas0n and Thos.
Cason and w. II. Cason father Of
said infants, and in his own right,
and the Trustees of the Estate OF
DR.. John Della Howe and Mrs. 2.
3. Greene, Defendants. - Com
plant to Sell Lands 10 Pay Debts.
I will sell at public outcry at Abbe-
Vile Court House, on Saleday in Octo-
ber, 1910, next, for the payment Of
debts, the following described real es-
tate belonging to the estate of Samuel
D. Robinson, deceased, situate in said
State and County, to wit: All that
tract or parcel of lands, known as the
Samuel D. Robinson place. containing
One Hundred and Fifiy-Five Acres,
more or less, bounded by lands of
Thomas Nickles on the SOUTHEAST,
J. A. McIlwain on the South, II. J.
Robinson on the West, A. B. Robin
son on the North, lands formerly own
ed by Mrs. w. II. Cason Oh the North
East, the same being known as the
Tom Robinson place.
TERMS-Cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers.
J. f. MILLER,
Judge Probate Court.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1910-09-14
Masters Sale.
The State of South Carolina,
County of Abbeyille.
Court of Common Pleas.

Court of Common Pleas.
Mrs. F. E. Davis, Mrs. C. A. Miller,
Mrs. Eugenia Young and G. A.
Cromer, Plaintiffs, against j. D.
Cromer and J. I. Cromer, Defend
ants.
By authority of a Decree of Sale by
the Court of Common Pleas for Able
vile County, in said State, made in
the above stated case, l will offer for
sale, at public outcry, at Abbeville G.
H., S. c., on Salesday in October,
A. D. 1910, within the legal hours of
sale the following described land, to
wit All that tract or parcel of land
situate, lying and being in Abbeville
County, in the State aforesaid, con-
tanning -Four Hundred and Thirty
Nine (439) Acres, more or less, and
bounded by J. D. Miller, w. o. Gro
mer, J. d. Cromer and /. A. Keller,
being the G. w. Cromer homestead.
These lands will he sold in four tracts,
plats of which will be exhibited on
day of sale.
In the meantime, parties wishing to
examine said plats can do so by callir &
at the office of the undersigned.
Terms of Sale-Cash. Purchaser to
r. E. HILL,
Master A. c., S. G.