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The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

1.-THE position became critical. The
wind grew colder and colder. Our
men were cut off from the surround
ing world by impenetrable walls of
snow. There seemed to be no hope
of rescue. But duty, that great word.
kept us up, and not the sound of a
complaint or reproach was heard.
"At last we got orders to leave our
burrows above the clouds and de-
scend into the valley. We began the
incredibly difficult task of finding our
way down precipices coated thickly
with snow. The men followed one
another in single file in endless
chains, forcing their way through the
deep snow with their chests. From
time to time rifle shots were fired to
guide those behind.
only after a whole day of wander
ing did we manage to assemble again.
The detachment | was with marched
as follows: In front went 40 sappers,
who cleared away the snow with
spades. Then came the rank and file,
and after them a couple Of guns, un-
der the escort Of picked company;
then two, more companies. and at
some distance from them another
company with the transport animals
and pack animals. Finally. in the
rear, came party of scouts. During
the march the storm rose to stupen-
dous fury. The paths cleared by the
sappers drifted up as rapidly as they
were made, and were blotted out
from view.
"The hurricane hurled upon us
dense clouds of snow. The men clung
together in groups so as not to lose
sight of one another. Icy snow pene-
trated into the texture of the uni
forms, and the cloth was transformed
into a hard sheeting of ice. Masks
of ice covered the soldiers features.
One Of the horses, slipping on patch.
disappeared over precipice.
by incredible exertions we some
how managed to get our guns down
into the valley. Here we were re-
ceived by detachment stationed
there, who helped us with the final
work of lowering the guns with
straps. We had done well. Despite
the incredible difficulties of the path
and mountain steeps-under such con-
ditions, too-not a man had perished; !;
not one had been left behind or lost.
At the close of our march we were
we'll rewarded for all we had gone
through by the panic which our un-
expected appearance called forth in
the Turkish trenches"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
|I|D ASIAN SHOWS
k,n,,jqning in Winter Time At
tended by Hardships.
=. oft;e.r Tells Of the Suffering
| s,dur.d by the Soldiers in Descent
From snowcIad Peaks Be-
fore Koprikeui.

u.,orsd.-The successful campaign
ma Russians against the Turks IN
!. = v,nor has been carried out under
tsbtul weather conditions:
srne Of the hardships suffered oy
/. .ldiers may be understood from
n iollowing narrative by an ohcer
,as descent of his men from the
|sovclsd peaks before Koprikeui;
We held position on the summit
|. Wouut -, which rises nearly
|sreu thousand feet above sea level.
|rry morning there was a strong
yipd which drove before it masses OF
rcv, and drifted up our positions to
deuth Of from ten to fifteen feet.
Oar shelters, huts and kitchens were
ii buried in snow. The wind was so
fierce that most of our huts were al
most blown to pieces, though they
we're held together by wire.
This blizzard lasted for days, for
weeks, and it was impossible to keep
the huts clear. If you shifted one
ssdeiul Of snow, as likely as not the
wind would fling into its place two or
three times the quantity. For whole
lsys together we were dependent on
ltiHcial light. No one so much as
Aought Of warm food during those
hu. Not only were our kitchens
,uied in snow, but we had no other
lsans Of heating water. The hurri-
me howled and whistled through our
arth huts. and prevented us from
Ighhng the stoves which had been
hced In them. If one of them was
GIFTED the wind filed the hut with
note, and the door had to be
pned to prevent suffocation. Our
llrs grew damp, cold and cheerless.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
RuCkER COURTED TROUBLE

When Representative Rucker OF
Missouri the other day asked the house
to authorize the secretary of war to
donate to the city Of Trenton, In Grun-
dy county, Missouri. four iron cannon
there were many smiles In the cham
ber.
The humor Of the situation later
was explained.
Last session member Of the New
York delegation introduced similar
bill. 1t was passed and in due time
the cannon were delivered. Subse-
quently the house was asked to ap-
prove claim bill of $1,000 filed by q
railroad company which had shipped
the field pieces. When the freight
charges were presented to the citizens
Of the town they baked and informed
the representative that Uncle Sam
could keep his old cannon" The
railroad Is still demanding pay for
! toting the war relics.
Every so often Representative
Igoe Of st. Louis Is asked to obtain ca
Grand avenue. Invariably Mr.. Igoe ha
if anyone will guarantee to pay the
ward with the pledge.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

strings to the sticks at the base of the
framework. Run the roof strings both
ways.
The covering material must be
woven In and out around the strings.
as shown in Fig. 2.
If the roof poles have been crossed
and allowed to project, as shown in
Fig. 2. strings may be tied to their
ends, and the roof covering brought
out over the string, to make a roof
projection.
After the roof and walls have been
covered, take grass and leaves and
stuff any openings that you find. Then
your brush hut will be all complete
ready to play in.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

easily made. Fig. 2 shows by ar
rows how the fly, attracted by
the bait, enters one of the side bot
tom openings, and reaches the bait
pan F; then how after leaving the
bait pan it rises in the wedge-shaped
inner wire enclosure. and passes
through a quarterinch opening into
the larger enclosure, where 1t be-
comes trapped.
First prepare the two end pieces of
the inner enclosure GA, Figs. and 81 i;
then cut the side strips B one inch
square by 16 inches long. and
nail to ends A at the point
where the edges start to slant. Tack
a piece of screen wire to each side OF
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

covers to the center for bait pans.
Fig. 2 shows how the bait-pan base
should be placed so there will not be
more than a half-inch opening be-
tween it's side edges and the edges
of side strips B, for the flies to en-
ter through. The base need not be
fastened to the upper part, but the
two enclosures should hook together
so they will not separate when re-
moved for killing the flies.
Nail a crosspiece &c. Fig. q across
the tops of ends C to brace them and
keep the screen-wire taught, and
make a handle of screw-eye CID
with a peg Cd run through it.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

end is completed by erecting a corner
pole B opposite upright A. and fasten-
ing a roof pole c across A and B.
When the end frames have been put
up, connect the tops with three poles,
as shown in Fig. 2. These poles can
be tied In place.
Figure shows how to make the
doorway frame by driving stick d into
the ground each side Of the opening,
and binding the ends of an opened
barrel hoop to the tops with string.
The hoop window frames are held In
position by twine Gig. ~. First tie
four strings to the hoop, spacing them
equidistant from one another (Fig.
g., then tie the string ends to the
framework so as to bring the hoop in
the center.
Figure shows how the framework
strings are tied. The distance between
them should not be more than nine
inches Tie the lower end of the
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

,,, .as picture of Jules Bois, distin-
suisaed French journalist and poet,
,,as. Tas 'aken on the deck of the French
N aei hochambeau when it arrived at
.e~ :. York recently. M. Bots comes,
ss,., - ae describes it, on a mission of
m,.a, DVs.inent'' to distinguish it from the
vsa s',Ons OF many of his compatriots
sa" auu nave preceded him. The French
os.ament' o,os.Dl as special mark of an.
r.." .'a'.on' will permit the entire com
tS,s ' " the Theatre Francais to visit
s,., country next October. For the
s,,,u., w., ame since the founding of the in
rsn. ,On In 1851 the French govern.
ns, NAV ,a uas agreed that the organization
- , 'eave France. M. Bois also comes
eo,a Iange for the education in this
sha SSa.ry ~, Of many young Frenchmen
~. ~ VIII serve apprenticeships in the
n os a.. banking houses of the country,
a. w mills and in our experiment
's'ns and colleges.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

HANDICRAFT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
A. NEELY HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS
A HOMEMADE FLY TRAP.

Flies breed in fllth-garbage, stable
refuse ard decayed vegetable and
animal matter, strewn about alleys
and lots, or left exposed in uncov-
cred receptacles, their very existence
points to neglected cleanup work
which should be given our immediate
attention to prevent the spread of dis
ease germs. Make and set several
fly traps like that shown in Fig.
Ia most excellent form of trap
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
A BRUSH HUT.

The loosely constructed walls and
roof of the pretty little playhouse In
Fig. / will permit breezes to pass
through when any are astir. yet keep
out the suns rays.
Figure shows the completed
framework. To make this strong, IL
is easiest to support one side on a
fence top. You will need poles fol
two corners, couple Of short pieces
to nail to the fence to increase its
height, If the fence is a low one, five
or six poles for the roof, and sticks fol
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
WH0BND
| NOW
BEN JOHNSON AND MANDY

Representative Johnson OF Ken
lucky, tall Of figure and solemn OF
countenance, furnished amusement for
lot of people in the Union station at
Washington recently. He stood by the
big gate where most of the passen-
gers were coming from train, and
every few moments remarked, In
tone of authority, to nobody in partic'
ular: Fright this way. Mandy; III
take care of you"
Now, there wasn't anybody named
Mandy there, you understand, and
everybody wondered why congress
man should be standing there saying
over and over again. Right this way
Mandy; I'll take care Of you."
What sense was there to man
doing such thing as that? After he
had said it many times, Johnson went
away, but in a couple of hours he was
back again. repeating the same line
with the same calm dignity as before.
People were puzzled. Yet 1t was
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

ministrator, took charge of their es-
tates. Unless claimants appear within
a specified time this money will be d.
vided between the city of New York
and the state and will be used for pub
lie improvements.
The "pauper fortunes" collected last
year were the largest on record, pos
sibly because SO many young foreign
ers returned to Europe. leaving their
parents in the United States. 1t is
worthy OF note that nine-tenths OF the
fortunes are left by foreigners, ana
they ranged from one cent to $4,000
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
"AAf ESTATES LACK HEIRS
veorsunes" In Manhattan Last
'ear Were the Largest
on Record.

fors o,..' .ork.-The treasury OF New
Tie deno.,. was enriched last year by
lett poslt hs s OF $3.50. 6.S5e.S5 from estates
died = l,endiess men and women who
The, A., %annattan charity hospitals.
hd,s...ed a'ed intestate. having no wills
~. s W,u kith or kin. and. under the
"uaam N. HoeA the public ad.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
Evidently an Untruth.

THAT man accuses you OF being the
greatest CRATER on earth" "Yes,"
replied Senator Sorghum. ''but he
doesn't mean 1t. If he believed was
the greatest CRATER on earth he'd be
right with me in every campaign. try
ing to get next and make himself
useful"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
New Idea Looks Good.

It seems not to have been thought
of before, but there appears to be
something attractive about the new
idea that increases of wages should
begin With the workmen drawing the
least pay for the most and hardest
work.-Buffalo Enquirer.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

the sides of the doorway and to place
around the ba-1 of the framework. An
old mop handle, rake and hoe handles.
broom handles, clothes poles. a rug
pole, curtain poles, wornout shade roll
ers, any of these will do for the
framework. Broom handles and other
short pieces can be spliced end to end,
by binding stick splints to opposite
sides with string Gig. 81. In addition
to the poles. you will need a barrel
hoop for the framework of each win
dow opening, and another for the
arched top of the doorway.
Figure shows how to begin the
framework by mailing uprights A to
the fence top, for two corners of the
hut, and how the framework Of each
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
Birthday Present.

For birthdays the latest gift Is q
moire ribbon bracelet with the initials
or even the whole name scrawled
across it. The ribbon is tied in a
neat little bow on the inside of the
wrist and fixed with a tiny gold clasp.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
Never 10.

"I think that cooking Is woman's
work." said the young wife. YES"
answered her husband, as he pushed
away his share of the turkey. "and I
have heard that woman's work is
never done."
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
the frame, with the edges at the peak

the frame, WIN the eugeS at tHe peak
exactly one-quarter inch apart.
The outer enclosure requires two
end pieces &c, Figs A and g., two side
strips CD one inch square by the
proper length so when nailed in the
notches in end pieces G there will
be just enough space between ends
C for the inner part of the trap to
slip between. Cover the sides and top
with screen wire. The bait-pan base
(E, Figs. and y should be five
inches wide and just long enough to
fit between ends A. Tack two can
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
MILENA, MILkMAID QUEEN

The fall of Cetinje will grieve no
one more than Milena, the beautiful
queen of Montenegro, who came
straight from being milkmaid to rule
her brave people.
1t is in this small but beloved
capital that she has lived since mar
riage, nursing her children and at the
same time showering her mother love
upon all her subjects, with whom she
lives in closest touch.
A little more than fifty years ago
she was little Milena Constantinovitch,
peacefully and contentedly working
upon her fathers farm amidst the hills
and valleys Of the Black mountains.
Her chief care then was looking after
the cows, and early morning saw her
emerge from the house, pail in hand,
on the wayRto milk the cows. In those
simple days she never dreamed that
she would be called upon to wear a
crown.
In the strict sense of the word
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

sent to Kentucky M COOK yep M
ALL they didn't even KNOW o
according to reports sne was
just
producing She was TOO
went to all the
abebodied coored woman
Right way Mandy Of you'll"
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

last wear. In each case a respectable
burial is obtained for the deceased and
the money taken from the estate be-
fore anything is turned over to the city
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
Savtnn platinum.

A process has been invented in Eng
land for welding platinum to save the
amount Of the precious metal used In
scientific Instruments.
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25
DIR. FREDERICK G. C0TTRELL

According to Charles D. Walcott,
secretary of the Smithsonian institu-
ton, and vice president Of the Re-
search corporation Of New York. the
Research corporation. in the three
years Of it's life, has earned something
more than $16O.OOO. The rate of its
earning is on the increase.
Behind this bare statement is
remarkable story of self-sacrifice and
devotion to the common veal. 1t is the
story of Dr. Frederick Gardner Cot
trell of California. whose fame among
scientists is great. but who is almost
unknown to the general public.
To put it briefly. Doctor Cottrell
is the inventor and patentee OF an
electrical process to precipitate the
solid matter in smoke. In many parts
of the country 1t has revolutionized
the smelter industry; 1t Is moving to
a point where it will make smoke
ridden cities free of coal dust and dirt.
But when the commercial success
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25

That is there falling in love at
be the bride
she the lovele
thirteen when her nomination as the future
welcomed Cetn1e
his uncle
to Montenegro
Queen are examples Montengrn
The Bolivar County Democrat., 1916-03-25


to
n o the
heartbeakng
endowment has been established
o
Michigan
do not
| ther nemb parliament
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
REV. JOHNSON DEAD.
FORMER HICKMAN PASTOR.

Rev. III. c. johnson, pastor of
the First MetlAdist church at
Hickman about ten years ago, and
recently pastor of the Second
church at Memphis, died at his
home in that city at noon Tuesday
after brief illness of pneumonia.
Rev. Johnson was one of the
most loved pastors ever stationed
in Hickman. He was a quiet,
gentle, scholarly, Christian gen
tleman, and his death will be
mourned by a host of friends
here. His work here was emf
nently satisfactory, and he was
not given up until he had served
his limit of four years with U.S..
1t was doing his administration
that the church was rebuilt TO its
present large capacity. He also
gave special attention to his mu-
steal programs, and was himself
an unusually good leader and
singer.
Rev. johnson is survived by
his good wife.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
STRAY NOTICE.

\. o. Caruthers, who being
duly sworn, states that he took
up stray animals on his premises,
in the Industrial Leage Addition,
one mile east of Hickman, KY,
which animals are described as
follows: One big red steer,
weight about $50 pounds, marked
with a crop off the right ear, and
an under bit in the left, also has
a % on the left, and with no
other spots or Distinguishing
marks; he states further that he
has not changed, defaced or al
tered the marks or brands OF said
animal, and that said animal Is
valued at about $4,000, and l, the
undersigned Judge value said
animal at $1,000
Witness my hand as Judge of
the Fulton County Court this the
10Th day of December 1916 L.
J. Stair, j. f. G. c. 1-1oc
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21

Mrs. r. b. johnson was the
charming hostess at a mlscellane-
ous shower Friday afternoon from
2 to 4 in honor of Miss Magalee
Rice. Mrs. A. Minitree welcomed
the guests as they arrived and
were invited into the parlor by
Mrs. A. o. Caruthers, and just
inside the door they met Mrs.
Mrs. +. G. Rice and Miss
Margaret Cartwright. A little
sled drawn by Miss Tavern Hud-
Huddleston dressed as Santa
Claus and the sled laden with
many handsome and useful pres
ents. After viewing the pres
ents many toasts were given to
the bride and in came Miss
Hihefnia Hudson dressed as GU
pid and made little speech and
shot am arrow to the bride. AT
the close a delicious salad course
was served. Mrs. Hudson render
ed many piano solos during the
afternoon. About fifty guests
had the pleasure of being pres
ent. Out Of town guests, Mrs. ii.
T. Hudson and daughter, OF
Huntingdon, w. Va.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS TREE
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The West Hickman Baptist
Sunday School viii have a
Christmas tree entertainment
on Christmas night, begin
ming at Z o'clock p. III. This tree
is not only for the Sunday School
pupils, but it Is the intention OF
the committee to have something
ON the tree for every child IN
Hickman, who is not expecting
Santa Claus to visit them. The
committee urges every child who
expects to be remembered to be
sure and have their name ON a
slip of paper and place III the
box at the church, next Sunday
Anyone knowing children who
should be remembered will please
turn their names in to Mr.. Bill
Flynn, chairman of Investigating
committee, not later than We'd
nesday night.
There will be preaching at the
church on Christmas eve at II
a. m. and Z p. m.
Everybody is hereby extended
a cordial invitation to attend.
Jas. B. Housley, pastor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
CALOMEL CLAIMS
MANY VICTIMS.
Science Has At Last Discovered
A Substitute For It.

Very few realize how many
people are salivated by calomel
each year. Every one who has
taken this dangerous drug knows
that it gripes, sickens and Is very
unpleasant to take but all who
do not know that while it acts
violently ON the liver that 1t
softens the bone and is liable at
any time to salivate them Many
doctors dislike to prescribe 1t as
they would any other poisonous
drug and some doctors refuse to
give it to their patients 1t Is
for these reasons that men of
science have been patiently
searching for a substitute for dan
gerous calomel and have at last
discovered medicine that possess
es the virtues of calomel without
the dangerous and unpleasant af-
ter-effects. This new medicine is
called LEMOLAC and is now on
sale At Helm & Elison's Drug
Store.
p. 8. II you forget the name
spell calomel backwards.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21

FOR SALE: Nice Groom resi-
dence in West Hickman. Bath.
electric lights, city water, sewers,
concrete walks, garden, barn,
shade and fruit trees. Big lot
and located in upper section OF
new levee district and good neigh
borhood. Can be bought for
$50, with $500 down. You
couldn a build the house for this
money. If interested, call at the
Courier office for particulars. LIP
Jack Stair is now in the gro
Gerry business with both feet" IN
the new Stair Building.
1t is rough on the French to
be put on the water wagon ten
days before Christmas.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
VOICE AND PIANO
SCHOOL RECITAL.

Mrs. III. NJ. Grain s classes in
voice and piano Will give their
mid-winter recital at her home on
Wellington street, Thursday even
ing, December p. The program
will begin at 30. Her patrons
will have an opportunity to see
the advancement of her pupils.
The program will consist of piano
solos and duets and vocal solos,
duets and quartets..
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21

Members of Hickman Royal
Arch Chapter held an enjoyable
meeting Monday night, followed
by an appetizing spread arrang-
ed by c. III. Moore. Circuit Clerk
w. l.. Hampton, Agent r. T..
Blow, of the c. Nj. & G. Ry., and
Corwin Rayhill, completed the
journey over the rough and rug
ged road to Royal Arch Masonry,
via Tup-lo, and kept late hours
with some % or 80 other Arch
ers.
Complete assortment of Gloves
at all prices at Leibovitz Live
Store
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
WHY NOT A HAT?

You can always put it down
as a safe selection that smart
stylish hat will be appreciated.
In presenting your relatives or
friends with hat, it is advisable
that you select one that harmo-
nizes with his clothes. Our sales
man will see to it that the prop
er choice is made. Our Xmas
showing contains all the latest
styles of best quality.
Soft hats. =. $50 to 400
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21

Dec. 81 is the last day for
joining the Hickman Bank &
Trust Co.'S. Christmas Savings
Club. Don't let the opportunl-
ty slip.
Joe T. Miles, who wrote the
song, "There IL Be A Hot Time IN
the Old Town Tonight is dead
at Santa Rosa, CAL, age 20 years.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-12-21
LULA EVANS LEADS IN
AUTOMOBILE CONTEST.

In the December poll of the
votes In the free auto contest,
Miss Lula Evans leads, with Mrs.
Oracle jackson close second
and Miss Annie Readnour holding
third place. Miss Mary Bondu-
rant receives the set of dishes
this month. Many of the other
contestants have made good gains
since last month.
The figures, as tabulated Dec.
10, are as follows:
Miss Annie Carr Ligon -.15S04O
Miss Blanch Binford ..17557O
Miss Janae Happy. -. .296395
Miss Mary Bondurant. ..25957O
Miss Ella Monan =. -. .403475
Miss Bessie Jean Douglass
-. 1880
Miss Nettie Hunt. :. ..274740
Miss Carrie Mai Reid 1876
Miss Helen Rice. =. -. .46S2O5
Miss Annie Readnour. 5oS79O
Mrs Oracle jackson. ...7l37S5
Miss Gertrude Werner. ..l651o5
Miss Louise Fethe :. .114575
Miss Mary Briggs. -. 1855
Miss Jessie Marie Reeves $4,000
Mrs. j. C.. Patterson. ..15016O
Mrs. DIR. l.. ID. Nichols. 10000
Miss Lula Evans. :. ..... $4,000