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The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Realizing this condition organized our Christ
mas Savings Club under the Goodman plan With
tins system it is easy-very easyto start and easy
TO keep up the weekly payments. Out of the
change" formerly squandered the deposits are
made-sO gradually it is missed and at the next
Christmas plump check is ready. Interest helps
to increase the amount of the deposits and more
than anything else, the habit of systematic saving
is formed
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Recently when The ancient walls Of
Canton. China, We're RACED coHtrac-
tors offerea 10 do the work for what
ever treasure the walls might contain
Ancient coins and ornaments discJy-
cred made the work quite profitable
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
DAVID HEPLER DEAD.

David Hepler. an aged and respected
citizen. died at his home on the Troy
road seven miles south of town Satur-
day morning. His death was caused by
heart trouble. He was - years Old.
Deceased has lived in this section since
1889. coming here from Indiana. He il
survived by his wife and six children.
four boys and two girls. Burial was
at Fremont Cemetery.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
Diamonds Split Asunder.

That diamonds sometimes burst
spontaneously is belief dating back
to the Middle ages. and still widely
prevalent. though nobody seems to
have actually witnessed this phenom-
enon- Numerous broken fragments of
diamonds are found in the vicinity of
the Kimberley diamond mines In South
Africa.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest King Of Union
City. spent from Friday 10 sunday
sere the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ). NJ.
Match.
Mrs. l.. \. Stone and daughter, Miss
Mary, returned Friday from "A few
days visit with relatives in Greenfield,
Tenn.
Miss Willie II. Johnson visited in
Dyersburg from Saturday 20 Monday
with her sister, Mrs. John Dotson.
Sell Your Cotton In Hickman.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Hurry mother Even cross, sick
child loves the "fruity" taste OF Cal
lfornia Fig syrup and 1t never fails
90 open the bowels. A teaspOonful to-
day may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
N constipated. bilious, feverish, fretful'
has cold. collie, or If stomach IL sour,
tongue coated breath bad. remember
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Mrs. Thelma Heath has accepted 8
position with the J. q. Ellison Drug
Co, taking the place of Mrs. Warren
Ellison who resigned To accept a posi-
tion Ia her husbands cafe
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
VEST HICKMAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday School o :4j a. IN.
Preaching every first and third Sun
day at II a. u. and Z 80 p. IN.
Everybody cordially invited.
Rev. Ira Nets, Pastor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

good cleansing OF the little bowels
is often all that is necessary.
Ask your druggist for genuine Cali
fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions
for babies and children printed ON bot
tie Mother, You must say "Califor-
MIA or you may get an imitation fig
syrup.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
PlIes cared in 8 10 u Days

),,,eeists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fais
o eure Itching Bind. Blccdina or PT0trudinG Pies
insanity relieves ltchine Pills. and you can pei
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

reindeer,
dolls children; Christmas Savings older one
All the world happy; peace and
will all and hadshps
Why squande when with
Christmas season
of rejoicing? IL they would only
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

once in a great while You viii find an
apple tree that is anxious to put ont
two sets of apples in one year. NJ. g..
Mcdaniel the other day brought in two
specimens Of this kind. They were n5t
much bigger than walnuts, but We're
colored ripely.
D.
Keep in mind the big days in Hicll-
man.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
NOW FORMING

Delay is always INSTRUMENTATION
is the thief of time Therefore as wise and
Christmas Club window to-day and say IL
Want to Join
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

Sell your livestock to r. C. Brice. He
pays more. Phone OBI
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
WHICH CLASS SUITS
YOU?
You May Join One or More
of the Following Glasses

CLASS First week 1c. second week
2r Increase each weekly payment 1c
and receive I'm go weeks -- Sl2.5J
CLASS 1-A-FirSt Week 5Oc second
wyek tl-. Decrease each weekly pay
mcut IT, and receive I'M go weeks Sl2.s5
CLASS 2-FirSt week &C. second week
A.. Increase each weekly payment -
and receive in 80 weeks -- $3.50
CLASS 2-A-First week 81 90 second
week 9Sc. Decrease each weekly pay
ment &c and receive Ina 90 weeks S25.j0
CLASS 5--First week 5c. second week
Toe. Increase each weekly payment 90
and receive in 80 weeks ----- S63.s5
CLASS 5-A-First week $3.50. second
week S2fI. Decrease each weekly pay
ment o. and receive in 30 weeks S63.s5
Plus see Interest for Prompt Payment
EIGEEEEElSIEGlGSG5 GSEElGIGGI2GGG9
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30

The man who wishes he had is always envi-
Gus of the man who acts when the impulse TO
save comes to him. Once the habit of saving
is formed it grows and grows. Our club IS
forming, offering you the opportunity
to become saver instead of a spender.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1922-11-30
WHICH CLASS SUITS
YOU?
You May Join One or More
of the Following Glasses

CLASS 1o-FirSt week Zoe. second week
2Oc. Increase each weekly payment Zoe
and receive in 80 weeks -. SI27.J0
CLASS 1o-A-FTst week $500, second
week $3.50. Decrease each weekly pay
meut Zoe and receive inJ0wceks Sl21.J0
CLASS Pap pc straight each week
for 80 weeks and receive - S12-J0
CLASS 5o-Pay 5oc straight each week
for 30 weeks and receive - $3.50
CLASS 100-Pay S100 straight each
week for 20 weeks ana receive - $4,000
CLASS 200-Pay 500 straight each
week for 30 weeks and receive 10000
CLASS 50O-Pay $500 straight each
week for 80 weeks and receive S2jG.O0
SPECIAL CLASS-Join this class 10y
agreeing 10 pay any certain amount for
80 weeks. and receive at the end Of 90
weeks the fun amount deposited.
Plus $50 Interest for Prompt Payment
.EglGEEGElE9gIEIIGlE GEI1gIgIz-zLz.s.a,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
COOL HEADS CHECK
PANIC AT BROAD
ST. VI OWE BLAZE
Operator ErtinguisI,cs Flames
as Manager Gains Isis
Audience.

Several hundred patrons of the Isis
Theater calmly remained in their
seats while John Doherty, SO-year-
oid movie operator. battied with
flames in the amusement house last
night.
While showing the second reel Of
Tine Madness Of Love-" at the even
ms performance, an electric wire
snapped suddenly on the movie ma
chine. causing short circuit. which
ignited the highly inflamable nlm.
Realizing that the smoke fumes
might spread fear and panic among
the audience. Doherty closed the me-
tallic door TO the machine booth and
began 10 quietly battle the flames
with hand fire extinguisher De-
tecting the odor of burning film. sew
eral patrons started rush for the
aisles. but on assurance from Harry
Bernstein. manager OF the thcatcr,
that the flames were confined to the
movie booth. and there was no danger
Of the fire reaching the audience.
those who had started to leave re-
turned to their seats.
One OF the ushers turned in an
alarm and considerable excitement
was created among the downtow
amusement crowds awaiting entrance
to other thehters. when five engine
companies. changing tho!r bei!s OF
alarm. appeared In Broad Street ar5
tlrcly TO- a atom az the noyIe ho1iae
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
WILL URGE GIVING
FULL COOPERATION
in MOVING TRAINS
Brotherhood Leaders Ar
range New Meeting With
Rail Chiefs.
FURTHER CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD THURSDAY
Striking Union Heads Await
Result of Latest Peace
Effort.
DAUGHERTY SCORES l. w. w.
Asserts Discipies of Unrest Are TAX
Ing Advantage of Industrial
Conditions.
FURTHER CONFERENCE
TO BE HELD THURSDAY
DAuGHERTY SCORES L. w. w.
Asscrta Discipfcs Of Unrest Are TAX
Ing Advantage of Industrial
Conditions.
[By Associated Press. I

WASHINGTON. Aug 15.-Conxress
and the country will be informed
within thirty-siS hours by President
Harding of every fact in tho railroad
strike situation as he views It. and
iso-administration advisers eaid
today-will be given m e1pression OF
his determination to give tho fun aid
and protection OF tho Federal govern,
ment to maintenance of railway op.
erations.
There is no room for further prer-.
Dental efforts to bring about com
promise settlement OF tho shopnen.a
strike. high official at ths White
House said. by negotiating bsts%esn
managements and the unions. al
though the President does not H.4sh
to hinder attempts OF officials of rail-
road unions not on strike to mediate
for their associates.
Hold New Rail Farley Tbursdny,
Meanwhile there emerged today
from the almost continuous sessions
mere OF the transportation labor or
Sanizations' heads an invitation to tho
Association OF Railway Executives to
reopen negotiations for a compromtsa
settlement OF the shopmeRs strike,
the five train service brotherhoods, of
engineers. conductors. trainmen, fire.
men and switchmen, acting for the
striking crafts. Warren S. Stone.
chief Of engineers, expressed the be-
lief that the executives would confer
again. meeting the brotherhood
spokesmen by Thursday. and press
dispatches later confirmed his con-
clusion
President Harding also moved to-
night to support the Interstate Com
merce Commission in enforcing safety
laws which will shortly require with
drawals OF locomotives from service
on important carriers. With the mat
ter placed before him by Chairman
McChord OF the commission. Presi-
dent Harding replied that he knew OF
nothing to be done except To insist
upon enforcement OF the law" and
sa id he trusted that inspection forces
would exert themselves to the utmost
in order to be able to pass upon safe
equipment"
Leaders OF the striking railroad
unions now in Washington indicated
their disposition to await the new
peace efforts OF their associates, but
made public their letter rejecting
President Harding's final proposals
FOR compromise settlement OF the
"a,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
UPPER HOUSE DRIVES
TO COMPLETE MEASURE
California Senator Seeks TO
Bar Out Foreign Grape
Juice.
SEEKS 4 sEvENrr-cENr DUTY
oddic. of Nevndn. Ask. ELIMINATION OF
10 Fer Cent Rate on Wood
PULP.
Iny Assnclated pressl


WASHfNGTON. Aug. l5.--The Sen.
ate. driving forward at speed il
seldom aualns. completed considera.
tion tonight of all COMMITTEES amend.
ments To the administration tarin
Oil. Thus was that measure put int,
about the form in which It will be
passed late next Saturday.
Hundreds OF committee recommen.
dations. some OF which upset de-
cisions reached previously by ths
senate after long discussion, were
approved during the ten hours seS.
sion. The vast majority OF these
including all OF those dealing with
the administrative sections Of IN,
bii!, had TO be acted upon wi,hou,
discussion or explanation. as the una
nimous consent agreement entered
into last Saturday operated to cut on
debate promptly at p. NJ.
Reed Enters Protest.
About loo of the amendments con-
sidered were reported by the Finance
Committee majority when the Sen.
ate convened. This led to a uroteS,
from Democratic leaders. and after
debate was shut of Senator Reed
democrat. Missouri. made an unsuc.
cessful effort by parliamentary means
10 prevent consideration OF such
amendments as had not been acted
upon at that time. His poin, OF
order was overrulcd and on motion
OF Senator watson, Republican. In
diana, his appeal from the ruling
of tho chair was laid on the table
by strict party vote. IS to 20.
Throughout the long session tho
Finance Committee majority met with
only two rercrscs. and apparently IL
was some minutes after one of these
occurred before leaders on the com
mittee realized it. The proposal was
To increase from cents a pound and
30 per cent to 8 cents "A pound and
80 per cent the House duty on
enameled or glazed table, household
kitchen and hospital utensils and the
committee and approved by the Sen
to OH viva voce. Previously the
senate on roll call had rejected
"a to %. an amendment by Senator
Jonea Democrat. New Mexico, TO
make the al valorem rate % per
cent
Dnty on Aluminium Utensils.
After number of roll calls the
Senate approved n duty of Is cents
a pound and GO per cent ad valorem
on such utensils made of aluminium
and duty OF so per cent ad valorem
on such utensils of copper, brass.
steel and other metal.
Several reductions In rates in the
metal schedule were proposed hy the
Committee and approved by the SEN
ate. these including pig iron from
sl.25 Il ton tn 75 cents II ton: steel
Continued ON Page :. Col. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
.SOUTHERN'S STRIKE
is NOW WAR TO END
Shopmcn Say They Accept
President Harrison's
Battle Gage.
HIRE MECHANICS TODAY
System Will Begin to Take On
Workers to Fill Va
cancies.
HIRE MECHANICS TO-DAY

1t is now war TO the end" between
the management OF the Southern
Hallway and ats striking employees.
President Fairfax Harrison. OF the
Southern system. last Monday an
nounced thar tho company had gone
the limit with the shopmen who
walked out on July |, and that it
would Immediately begin taking on
new men to MI their places. lie
said: IF IL is TO be war II shall bc
now-not later"
In reply 10 this the strikers say:
'If that is the company's course. let
1t be. We shall continue the same
policy we have pursued since the
strike hogan. We can do nothing
else"
Employ Mechanics Today.
AS "A result the Southern will to-
day begin employing mechanics and
helpers for their shops at all points
wherever men are available, Vice
President Miller yesterday announced
that the Southern Will start imme-
diately filling the places of the
strikers. He is In charge of The
operation OF the Southern. and sent
out the following from Washington:
The Southern Will today begin
taking on new men to nil the places
OF It's striking shop employees Re-
ginning Wednesday morning. il will
advertise for experienced men who
can qualify for positions as ma
chinists. hoilermak ers. blacksmiths
sheet metal workers. electrical
workers and car repairers, freight
and passenger. Applicants are ad-
vised 10 report in person. or apply
To master mechanics or general fore
men at Richmond and other points
While the statement of President
Harrison ISSUED last Monday was
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16

United News Stan Correspondent.
LONDON. Aug. I5-Futurc dispo-
sition of the numerous Northcliftc
publications, following the death NJ
the famous British Journalist. is !,
secret contained in the VIII Of the
late viscount which is now known
only to his lawyers.
Much may depend upon the date OF
the Will. Fleet street conjecture is
that Northcliffe may have written a
new viii during the last few months.
or during his illness, in which case
his condition might have radically
altered the original.
In event OF unexpected revelations
rs To disposition OF the properties.
IT is even suggested that litigation
might ensue II the Will is found to
have been made during the last few
months.
Nniue Properties Mt Sin0, 600, 900.
The properties are valued at $780,
100000 Is
Northciiff9 bal seven brothers, four
of whom a.o mentioned as likely
beneficlaries uader his will. Lord
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
STEADFAST COURAGE
GIVEN AS HOURS NEED
Quiet Determination Demand.
cd, He Declares, for Read.
justment Period.
AINSLIE WELCOMES VISITORS
Attorney-fiencrnl John Il. Saunders
Urges Revival of Co-Operatfon
Mnnjfent During War.

Addressing the opening session Of
the Southern Retail Merchants Con-
terence In the John Marshall High
school auditorium yesterday morning.
a i. NJ Virgins. OF Hartsville, S C..
president OF the conference, voiced
defense Of the Federal reserve sys-
TEN. declaring that it was not the
cause of the recent business s,agna
ton. from which readjustment is now
taking place. He said: After a
careful. concerted investigation of
'he Federal reserve system have
come to the conclusion that the Fed
cral reserve system was not respon-
sioIe for the business depression. hut
ala everything possible that every
sound banking system should have
done" President Virgins said he
wished to bear testimony TO the er-
hciencT, cooperation and patriotism
oil tho oficials of the Federal Re-
serve Bank in Richmond
President Virgins said that there
was first the period OF rising prices.
IN which all shared; then came the
period OF staEnation. Both are now
pthind us and the readjustment per-
'"u Is mere 1t is the most dini-
cult period. Losses during the perIod
OF siasnation were cushioned bv rho
early profits. The difficult situation
now demands steadfast courage and
quiet determination il we arc 10
70 through the period of readtus,
ment He said the period of read
Jastment makes the merchant study
MS business. and he urged the read :
ing OF trade journals so as to kcrn
abreast ,T the times.
Urges Efficiency and Ecou.n
The speaker said there was one re-
tail store for every twenty-five fami-
lies in the United States and he said
the consumer cannot and will not
carry such tremendous load. IAN
failures think they can run a farm
or run store" he said. and he
pointed out that there must be more
efficiency and economy in the opera
tion of stores in the future. He
said many men were beginning TO
set cold feet. and added that any
merchant who has gone through the
iroublous period up TO nov should
not stop. but go forward
No matter what are the local con-
ditions, II Mon strike and tie up in
dustries, the world is consuming
food. wearing clothes and using up
materials. and 1he time Is just ahead
for business to pick up" He closed
by saying that the next two wears
would afford opportunity for the ef-
hcient merchant 10 make substan-
'iai and rcmunerative income.
The address of welcome on behalf
OF the city OF Richmond was extended
ny Mayor George Ainslie. who
stressed the value OF personal ,li.
iact and pointed out that Richmond
was the natural shopping center for
the merchants in Virginia, North and
Continued on Page /. Col 81
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
ASK LAWS TO HALT
COAL PROF|TEER|NG
Call on Congress for Legal
Weapons Against High
Prices.
AGREEMENTS A BROKEN
Operators Violating Contracts
for Fair Charges, Secrc-
tary Hoover Asserts.
AGREEMENTS BROKEN
tRy Associatcd prcss.l

"ASHiNGTON Aug l5.-t.onrros
VIII be called upon for legal wcapons
10 arm the government for ,va-
against coal protitcers. il was an
hounced today by high administration
othciais Legislation VIII he renuir.d
IL was declared. to assure nricc CON.
trol and equitable distribution of fue,
even IN the event of scttlemen. of
'"e "hoie national coal controversy.
Noa' operators. Secretary Hoover
s'a'eo' were breaking away from III.
laiF price agreements except in some
districts in Virginia and Wcst yir.
Einia, and Congress, he dccl,r.d
| must act to check advancing cbarr,,
and at the same time authorize m.
continuance of the Federal dis;rihu.
tion machinery now functioninp nv
volunteer service. which could po,
continue indefinitely.
Mr.. Hoover indicated that abou, a
weeks study OF the situation. and
the erect of the Cleveland agreemen,
on production. would be renuircd no
fore the necessary legislation co,la h.
'"t"ca' HttorncH-Gcneral Daughertv
"e'iared 'hat several plans were al
'N""S uHutF cOnSiucra ton to comb I.
coal prohtcers ana that careful study
would DC given To the proposed Icr
iSiatlon. Continuance of the Fedora,
distribution machinery would be no
cessarN. Mr. Hoover asserted. csne-
cially 10 meet the anthracite situation
and provide for the requirements NJ
the Northwest section before winter
sets in. AS soon as anthracite was
available, he declared. distribution of
hard coal would be supervised by the
Federal organization along the lines
now IN practice for the movement of
bitumnous.
frice control by means OF prefer
ehtial ALLEGATION of coal cars was ONLY.
possible. according to Federal Fuel
Distributor Spencer. in districts wher.
there was less than 100 per cen, ear
supply. Where there were pleutv of
cars. he asserted. operators could
obtain transportation at whatever
prices they might charge for coal de.
spite the Federal emergency organi.
cation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-16
SOF T-COAL STRIKE
ENDS; PRODUCTION
WILL BEGIN TODAY
Operators and Union
Chiefs Sign Bituminous
Settlement Agreement.
6O.OOO.OOO TONS ARE
REPRESENTED AT MEET
Lewis Hopes to Extend Sue.
ccssful Plan to Other
Fields.
RENEW MARCH WAGE SCALES
Provide for C"IIInx National Com
Src.> q" Improve the
Industry.
Provide for CmIiinY National Con-
Srcss ia Improve the
1ndustry.


'i.EN Ei.AND. ONO. Aug. IJ.-im-
'u"diht" resumption OF coal produv-
ton In bituminouS mines scattered
o""r seven States was ordered to-
night, and la some places the cut
ting OF Coz! viii b" started ,omor.
row orders for min-rg TO return To
work were s"nt by district union Of
hciaIs after operators had signed an
agreement. renewing the wage con-
tracts that we're iu force when tho
r'"n pult the mines las, March n.
Thc formal br"ak in IN" strik.
came at $40 o'clock. when IN. scale
asF."nieni was adopted by IN. unani-
nous v"t" ~ miners aud operators
~ their jn.nt conference. The gen
"ral "rrcrmen; then was signed hy
7. Is Mahcr, of Cleveland an opera
tor. as chairman OF tho conference
and William Green, a miner. ns its
secretary. Supplemental agreements
between operators and State union
"nicials we're then executed. with the
union ch'cfs wiring local unions that
work might be renewed
t"ntro' Gn.O00. .GO0-Ton Output.
prca,dcnt John /. Lewis. of Tn.
miners. said that operators control.
ing aitannual output OF Approximate
~ 'O.6oO.oo0 tons had signed III.
agreement Their mines. he said
were I'm Vast Virginia. Pennsylvania
ohio. Indiana. Michigan, Oklahoma
and Washington. James Paisley. one
of tho big operators signing The
agreement, announced tha, his mines
. tt.F Fl.sCf fr,
and MorEantown, w. Va. valley
camp aud Mononsahc!a city, Pa,
and Lan.rty and stuartsviilc. Ohio
would be opened tomorrow.
Plans for extending tho break Of
The s,:ik. also were laid by the union
mon. Frank Harrington. the Illinois
miners president. announced that he
would ask the Illinois operators to
meet tn" unions district scale com
nit,c- AT Chicago on Friday John
iiessl"r. head Of She Indiana miners
also asked the Indiana operators 10
join in a scale conference At Terrc
liaut" on the same day Van 4. Bit,-
ncr. siatistic!an for the international
union, announced that operators from
Kansas. Missouri Oklahoma. Texas
and Arkansas would be asked 10 meet
with the union at Kansas City mex,
Tuesday.
Accept Intcrstnte Agreement.
Under the policy laid down today
by the union. operators will be re-
CURED TO accept the interstate agree
ment. made at the general conference
here. as the basis for their contracts
with the union. This agreement pro-
'ides for the re-csiablishment OF the
wage contracts. which includes the
"chcck-off OF union dues. that were
in force last March 81. with the new
contract to run until March 81, 1928
Further. the agreement provides for
creation OF an advisory fact-tindinc
commission, Il meeting being called
Of all soft-coal operators for next
October to effect the selection Of tho
commission.
Both the miners and the operators
held separate meetings to ratify the
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