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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
One Man Killed and Another
Wounded.

On the Goth ult one mile west of Poca-
hontas, in this county, two negroes en-
gagged in a row which ended in the death
of one and the acquItal of the other.
Martin Peace was the one acquitted and
Nero Haliee was the one boxed up.
Nero was drunk and kept poking gun
in Martins face, all the while threaten
ing to shoot, kill, etc. Martin took out
his little armory and blazed away. YER
dict, self-defense.
On the 29th ult, one mile northeast of
thu same town, two white men, Joseph
Irby and Pitser Derryberry engaged in
a little unpleasantness, in which Joseph
was Furnishing Pitser very badly. At
this juncture brother of the under man
in the fight ran up to pull Joseph off.
and thinking that half ounce of lead
would save a deal of trouble, drew his
pistol and plugged him in the left side
inficting a painful, though not fata
wound The shootist, Dock Derry cry
then left for parts unknown and has no
been arrested, although strenuous effort;
were made to do sc. We hear that Pitsel
is not implicated in. the shooting at all
and that the rash act of his brother
Dock was entirely uncalled for and IN
| expected.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

CIRCUIT CoURT,-His Honor, Judge
Thomas ,. Ffppin, wili be here on Mon
day week aad begin the July term Of onr.
Circuit Cour t, Looking over the Dockets
in Captain Richardson's Office we diseoy-
err that the following important cases are
to be disposed of
CIVIL DOCKET.
No. l. Polk and Bowers, Adms. j. J.
Polk VS. w j. Davis; damages.
No Darlington VS.. Minter eject
ment
No 4. Miller, Admr, vs.. Pettigrew and
wife contested will.
No. ;. Martin, Weakly & Co. use of
J. ID. UsseFy Us. Pearee & -BostWick;
damages. This case also stands docketed
for trial IN the Federal Court at Memphis,
and we learn that bill of Injunction has
been fled in that Court stopping further
action here.
No. 8. Cross, Admr, VS.. Duncan; dam
ages.
No. 9. Cozine Bros. VS.. Parker; ap.
pealed from j. p
No. 10. Cox VS.. Macon appealed from
JP.
No. II. Crawford VS.. Holmes; damages
No. IL. Jacobs vs.. Ferguson; replevin
suit
No, Is. Jones vs.. Parker; crt. and
supr.
No It. Hunt VS. Pledge & Co.; dam
ages.
No. Is Mrs Mckinney, Adm'x, vs..
Polk & Bowers, Admrs debt
No 10. Harris vs.. helms; damages.
No. 90 Turner vs. Parker; damages.
No %. HUmes, Post0n, ct ais. VS..
Bowden, ct ais. appealed from ]. P
No. 80. Russell vs.. Pledge; damages
CRIMINAL DOCKET.
No. l. State vs.. James Doris carry
ing pistol.
No .. State vs. Robert McNigbt; muir
der On bail
No 8. State vs.. J. W. Ray murder.
In jail.
No f. State vs.. John Doyle; mu der.
On bail
No. g. State vs.. NJ R. Daniel, Joe.
Graham, ct els; malicious shooting.
State VS.. Pitser Camp ct ais liot.
State vs.. John Warmack, Al Moses,
Green Fortenberry, Fayette Ogle, and
Clay Perkins; Kukluxing.
In addition to the eases given above,
there are a large number;of unlawful re-
failing and pistol cases to be disposed Of
Wednesday, the 23d, being State day,
all parties cited are required to be pres
ent.
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To Kansas & Colorado

During the summer season of 1878, the
Missouri Pacific Railroan will sell Ex-
cursion Tickets from st. Louis to Denver
and return, at very low rates Of fare, aud
a rare opportunity is thereby offered, for
lovers of nature to view the beauties of
Colora do and enjoy the delightful scenery
and health inspiring climate IF the Parks
of the Rocky Mountains,
Kansas, with its broad and fertile
plains, is directly on the route, and to-
getheT with all the other Western States
and Territories, is reached by the Miss
souri, Pacific Railroad and its connee-
lions. The Texas conneetionof the
road is now completed, and passengers
are offered hrstSclass all-rail route from
St Louis to Texas either over the Miss
souri,, Kansas and Texas r. X. via
SedaIia, or over the Atlantic and Pa
cifc Il. r., via NInita. For maps. time
tables, information as to rates, routes,
ETC., we refer our readers to J. F. Thomp.
son, Southern PASSENGER Agent, Chatta~
ga, Tenn, or E. A Ford, General Pass
senger Agent, It Louis, Mo Questions
will be cheerfully and promptly answered.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
Bolivar Retail Market Report.
Corrected Weekly BY N. H. P1nr1E.


BacOn-Reported firm in all leading
markets. We quote shoulders I0c, clear
sides 123, hams I5@163.
Bagging and Ties-No demand; pri-
ces nominal
Butter-Choice country, in cakes, 20
@25c.
Corn NeaI-Good demand at 9Oc.
CorR-Light stock and demand 85c.
Eggs-In demand, at Zoe.
Frutt-An kings scarce and nominal
Fzour-We quote medium to choice
IS, 5OaI2,OO
Hides-IR demand at fair prices.
Hay-Supply light; l,75a2,25 per cwt,
Lard-Dull and dropping, II3aI23.
MOlasSes-Firm, 70aS5.
Nails ST, 90 per keg rates.
POultry-Spring chickens, in demand,
I5a2Oc.
SaZt-Per barrel, $3.50.
SugGr-DuIi, 12laI62.
Co6ee-Firm, with upward tendency
Rio 25a28c.
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Standard weights.
SPECIAL NOTICES.


H. G. HOLLENBERG, for many years
known in this community as a popular
and reliable Piano and Organ dealer, has
lately opened large stock of Sheet
Music, Music Books, Violins, Guitars,
Flutes, Flies, Drums, Brass Instru>
ments and Musical Merchandise of every
description, wholesale and retail. Our
schools and colleges viii find the proxir
nifty of such a house greatly convenient.
Send for Catalogues of the GREAT SoUTH-
WESTERN Music House, 274 Second Street,
MEMPHIS, Tenn. sept20 Iy
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
Synopsis Quartely Court.
July Tern, 1873.

Voting place District No i6 changed
to Kings School House. Tax assessors
allowed SO each additional pay.
J. E. Hopkins elected county Superin-
tendent Public Schools,
NJ. r. Parrish appointed Standard
keeper -
Louisa COmbes qualified as Admins
traitor VIM. Combes, deceased $3.50
T. J. Rufin qualified as Administrators
W. H, Fewei, deceased $1,000 bond.
s. NJ. Shelton renewed bond as Adj
ministrator E. Raglan, dec eased $4,000
bond.
L. A. Barham renewed bond as Guard
ian of j. A. Barham's heirs; $500 bond.
H NJ Parker resigned as constable
District No. 6, and election ordered
T. A. Clark renewed bond as guardian
Clara and A. C. Minteri $500 bond
n. B. Cross qualified as guardian of
Perciyal and Matte Minter; $500 bond.
J. NJ. Johnson qualified as guardian
Catharine A. Vernon; $500 bond
VIII Of NJ. J. Newsom, deceased, pro-
bated. Mrs. Mary C. Newsom executrix.
james r. Nowsom, N. T. Newsom and
John T. Moore, executors; S.. 900 bond
Report Of the Commissioners to repair
the county Jail read and action thereon
postponed until October term of Court.
From tie report we learn that the repairs
already made amount to 1913. The
Commissioners recommend the building
of two rooms in the rear of the jail for
the use of the jailor They also recon-
mend the converting of the two rooms 10
the building now used by the jailor, into
as many cells for the safe keeping and
separation Of prisoners. Thus giving
four cells in alone fo- white males,
one for white females, one for negro
males and one for negro females. All of
which would be nothing less than strict
conformity to law. 1t will require about
$4,000 to cover the expense of making the
improvements.
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Take Notiee

BY Act of Congrs IS, after the Ist day
of July, 1878, subscribers to all weekly
papers must pay twenty cents postage per
annuui; no matter If the subscriber does
i've IN the county where the paper is
printed. Let each patron &C the BoEIvAR
BULLETIN make a note Of this
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
H. G. HOLLENBERG

InUites has friends, patrons and the
public generally, to call on him at 274
Second street, Memphis, aOden they ,cant
MUSIC, as he has opened tie most com
plete establishment Of this kind, including
all kinds Of small Instruments, in con-
nection Nth has nell knoeyH Piano and
Organ trade. sept2OIy
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
NJ. D. McNEELY. r. S.

PERsoNAL.-Mr. w. G. Rosson, former
ly resident of our town, but now of
POcahoutas, is in town. He has been
afflicted for long time with rheumatism,
but we are glad to see that he is mend
ing now and is in a fair way to recover
his usually good health.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

NOTICE Every member of the U. F.
T., b. D. No. IS, is earnestly requested
to attend a most important meeting to be
held at Odd Fellows Hall at 8 o'clock,
this, Friday evening, July IL, 1873.
BY order of the w. P.
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IOCat Afairs.

BS7@ No transient or Legal Aayertis
ment published until paid for.
EE Subscription money (S2) must be
paid in advance
b. No attention viii be given anOny-
nous communications.
D4- We will thank our friends for all
local or neighboFhood items.
DaS@ One cross mark on the margin of
the paper means your subscription has
expired; two cross marks means pay up
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

DIED, ut the family residence, two
miles east Of Bolivar, on 2lst Of June,
1878, Mrs Sarah Black, wife of j. A..
Black, Esq, in the Both year of her age.
She was devoted christian, and leaves
MANY friends 10 mourn her loss.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

CRoPs.--We made diligsnt enquiry
about the condition of crops last Mon
day, and from what was learned we put
IL up that in some portions Of the country
cotton and corn is in a pretty bad fix,
while in others the prospect is quite good.
Some Of the farmers are rather hopeful,
while the great majority are just the re-
verse Thus the matter stands at pres
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

CHANGE OF VENUE,-The case of the
State VS.. Lewis Burton, charged with the
murder'Of Starry in Somerville, has been
removed to this county for trial This
case viii not come up for trial until the
November term of Court.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
THE BAR
EOR SALE
NEW ADVERTlSEMENTS.

The advertisers bcLoi9 refer you to the
Publishers Of this paper as regards their
perfect reliability, and acheE aCTtting u
them, please mention yOlE san their AdUcy-
4ise,y,eJ4f IN This 49nq7pT
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

BADLY Hurt C. w. Tipler, aged IA
years, son of W. L. Tiper, while resting
himself on a counter in Ubet on the 7tE,
went to sleep, and Sfell therefrom, with
back across an iron bar, and it is feared
it will disable him for life, if not cause
his death. So says correspondent to
the 4g1Yle0l
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
Arrival and Departure Of Trains on
the Ripley Rail Road.

On and after the 18th inst. the passen-
ger train Will leave Middleton at 9 A NJ,
and arrive at Ripley at ll:30 A. N. Leave
Ripley at , P. n, and arrive at Middleton
at $50 P. NJ No Sunday trains.
w. c. FALKNER, President.
Nov. u. 1872
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

UEcLE JAKE AND HIS CoURT.- Since
our last issue the Mayor has been adjust
ing affairs between the peace aad dignity
Of our rapidly improving town and viola>
tors of municipal law. Charlie Nicely,
copper .colored IMAM and brother" John
Martin, burIy black, and Doc McElroy,
a most valiant buck, got their dander up
and pitched into each other at a high
daddie rate over on Niger Hill to the
great annoyance of the colords in that
vicinity. Charlie handed John a couple
of right handed fves, which closed a
pepper and then shot at him, the ball
passing harmlessly by. He then made
for the bushes, was caught, AMI pretty
souGdiy thrashed, having received several
slight cuts about the body and head from
knife said to have been in the hands of
John. Doc was also engaged ia the speek
of war, and his Honor thought it best to
compel him to hull out five dollars and
seventy-fve cents as his pro rata of the
after claps, while the two former were
invited to dance to the tune of $I3,75
each Charlie was also snatched with the
necessary documents and carried before
Esquire Anderson who bound him over
for trial at the next Tenn of Circuit Court
for shooting at John.
Ike DOrson, pugilistie imitator of
plug ugly stripe, was compelled to smell
around for $3.50 and deposit the same as
fair price for his manly efforts to whip
a fellow being.
John DOrsy, white, got most awfully
timber; in fact, he mixed too much water
with his benzine and spread out general
ly. For this little headache frolic he
paid 1878, and forked over one dollar
additional for berth in the sweat box.
Total fines, $3.50
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expected.

Cob. o. A. BRADsHAw.-We.le learn that
this gentleman died recently at Pine
Bluff, Ark of cholera. He was we'll known
to most Of our citizens. In his adopted,
home he Won the esteem and high honors
of those with whom he associated He
enjoyed a lucrative practice at the Pine
Bluff bar aud was chief officer of the
Odd Fellows in Arkansas. Peace to his
ashes
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

The agay to hare q good Local Paper
is to support it by yots- OJoR patronage.
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a SoCIAL.-We learn thatthe mechanics
of Bolivar propose enjoying barbecue,
fish fry and other good things at the
Basin Bend some time next week. We
have been 'asked" and are bound to 90.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

CIGARs-Owens has A I, tip top Ha.
vana cigars. The hest in the world.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

ICE.-Go to Dugan's store, near the
depot, for pure lake ice. Plenty of it on
hand all the time.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
Emigration TuFning-Cheap Farms
in South west Missouri

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Company offers ], 200, 200 acres ofland in
Central and Southwest Missouri, at from
IS to SI2-per acre, on seven years time,
with free transportation from St Louis to
all purchasers. Climate, soil, timber,
mineral wealth, schools, churches and
law-abidiug society invite emigrants
from all points to this land of fruits and
flowers. For particulars address A. Tuck,
Land Commissioner. st. Louis, No.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
improvements

PARIS SOUTHERN MADE GIN.-The
card Of G. W. Trueheart, agent for the
Daniel Pratt Gin Company, No. 10 Court
street, Memphis, appears in another
column. Planters and others who desire
the best gin made should not hesitate to
take hold of Pratts Southern made Gin.
as experience proves its superiority over
all others 1t is the standard gin of the
South.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

CooLrNG.-Larwill has his magnificent
iceberg soda fountain IN full operation
charged with ice, soda and the best and
purest syrups Call and see him.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

Plenty of fresh staple and fancy gro
ceries at Dugan's.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

MARRIED, at the residence of the brides
father, on Thursday evening, June 26th,
by the Rev. W. c. Gray, Mr.. Thomas C.
Price and Miss Aline Harkins. All of
this place. We congratulate the happy
couple and wish them pleasant voyage
on life's ocean.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

FOR CONSTABLE.-We are author
ICED to announce T. G. MCGUIRE as a
candidate for Constable 9th Civil Distric
of Hardemau county.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11
nERseNTIC.

CLINTON LODGE, No. N--AIsets first Monday IN
eac I. month.
day in each month.
BOLIVAI COUNCIL. No. Ie-BIests third Monday
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

A refreshing rain and heavy wind last
Monday night
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

For the safe keeping of prisoners our
county Jail, according to the view we
take, although well ventilated aud airy, is
not proof against ordinary determination
and perseverance. As arranged, the
openings for ventilation range exactly
with each other north and south, crossed,
it is true, with moderately heavy rods of
iron, which admitsea person standing on
the outside to see through the whole
building at a glance. Prisoners can be
seen, talked to and even furnished with
little articles needed, such as files, saws,
ETC., at almost any time. A man of metal
and ordinary mechanical skill, having a
friend or "paT' on the outside is just about
as securely locked up in the old shebang
as jackass is when roaming Hatchie
bottom where the fence used to be. We
speak of the building just as We see it,
not knowing whether the opportunities
for escape mentioned are to be cut off or
not There is no use In talking about
patching up an old house built twenty
five or thirty years ago and making
secure prison of it. That thing cannot
be done. a new Jail in keeping with
the age is what is needed, but we do not
presume that there is the least chance for
erecting such structure in this county.
Hence we say TO the County Court. do
the best you can with the old building,
but by all means shut off the outside
windows from those in the cells. This
can be done by placing the openings in
the outer wall right and left of the center.
Once we had the notorious Jonny Ragan
and soIne of his pals in this jail but he
did not remain long enough to take break
fast with his landlord, and if he was in
there now Mr.. Taylor would not get
chance to renew his limited acqueint-
ance with him. 1t does we'll enough to
confns crazy numbskulls and slothful
bummers in but is not worth a cent when
considering the safe keeping of the
shrewd and active violators of law.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

Woods Household Magazine for July
is ahead Of any previous number, and
when we consider its usual standard ex>
cellenoe, this is rare praise indeed. 1t is
household, not only by NAME but in char
acter, and It's table of contents shows a
wonderful adoption of articles to the inS
dividual members of the family circle.
"Sim's Little Girl, story by Mary
HartweH, Weather-tough Block" by
Karl Kase, Chow The Vow was Kept"
by II. V. Osborne, "Lunatics at Large, /"
by Rev F. w, Holland, and 1.-THE Declar-
alton Of Independence, by ]. B. Wake
ley, D. D., are among the more noticeable
articles. The Children's Department is
crowded full, and contains poem, in
baby talk, which without doubt, will be
very acceptable to the little ones. The
price Of the magazine is one dollar a
year. Address,
WooD's Household MAGAZINE,
Newburgh, N. Y.
NoTE-We will send this most excel
lent Magazine and the BOLIVAR BULLETIN
to any address one year for $3.50 cash in
advance. Subscription can commerce at
any time Send your names.
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BOLIVAR PosroFrxCH.

Postofise hours A. n. 70 $50 p. NJ. Sundays
from 70 o'clock 2. NJ.
NAIL CLOSES.
or Memphis and Arkansas ..............2. 2O P N
For az points North daily at p u
eL -. A9iutS Se0bn oaiiy at-.... liz - 4 n
FOR MhlseYille, Fayette Corner, Danceyviue and
rtantona DePOt-iUestays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

GEO. NJ .AsENT, BOLITAE-
Trains pass Bolivar foilevs
MAIL South 1900 ;-...... y Orth. IS P Il
ENPEEss train South IN y .--.. AsTth, S.H4 =
freight traia,South- l5n p u:--..-North, s-l2 P n
do 10 do 1880 Pm; do 80 =
Be- Mail train runs every day. 80 Express Sra y
runs every day-MONCANS EXCEPTED "a
Connection IS made by the southwark bound a. all
EEpress trains Grand Junction with trains the III.
G. and BY the trains going nsrth at jackson
Temp with trains on the NJ. & q. K. K.
The above schedule takes effect May 1871.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

Married, in this place on the 9Th inst,
by DR.. D. J. Newbern, Mr.. L. Il Green,
of Madison, and Miss Harriet NJ Burt.
Bob Gates is always braging about the
beauty of Madison county girls, bat
events like the above go to convince US
that old Hardeman's daughters have the
edge on them two to one, for the Madison
men are always making inroads upon US.
Facts govern cases, and our jackson
friends must yield Hardeman the palm.
We congratulate the happy couple, and
wish them long life and prosperity.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1873-07-11

A SWIFT ROBBER.-Last Monday morn
ing about one OF two o'clock an unknown
negro man entered the store of j. H.
SOnOna and distracted a gold watch from
the sleeping room, belonging to Jack
Clark: worth about 1925. The same par
ty, it is said, entered the store of J. A.
Finger, and took from his money drawer
between ffty~five and sixty dollars in
money. Making good his escape. ALI
this in the usually quiet town of Poca-
honts
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-04-03

In an article in the April old &
NelO on "The Abuse of Reading" j..
|. Quincy SAYS true word and good
word for newspapers as a means OF
culture:
Doubt any ones good sense who
speaks scOrnfully of newspapers.
| There is much in them that is tritling
and, perhaps, demoralizing but, in
the best of them, how much that is
wise and noble L have few choice
volumes on my shelves, among them
an Olivet Cicero and a folio Shake
speare but 1 would save my news
paper scrap-bo0ks before either OF
| them, have no volumes that con-
tain so much sound thought, good
English, good sense, and important
knowledge. If you ask for wit, l will
agree to match every jest and sar-
casm in "The School for Scandal ~
with something from my scrap
book quite as good in the way Of cpl
gram, and flashed upon some mis-
chief which it is important should be
seen. Here are full reports OF lectures
on history by Hedge, poetry by Low
! ell, science by AgassiZ and Tyndall.
! Here are Mill's speeches in parlia-
ment, his free-trade letters to New
York admirers, and Mr.. Greeley's re-
ply to them. You will find cOpious
extracts giving the heart Of the best
modern books, and intelligent sum-
maries of the systems they advocate.
| Here are occasional sermons into
which leading American divines have
put their most earnest thought. Here
are vigorous expressions of the best
political intelligence clipped from
| the leaders of the best newspapers.
And, quite as important, here are
little crisp criticisms Of blunderIug g
political work from indignant citl-
zens whose daily duty has brought
them face to face with the absurdities
of legislation. Take the best newspa-
pers by all means-as many Of them as
YOU can affOrd-and then take nine-
| tenths Of their reading matter for
granted. Some of it is good for no.
body; much Of it is good for some
/ body but only small part is want
ed by you. But how precious are
these fragments, if wisely chosen II
you are Interested in the investiga-
ton OF any political subject, and
every American citizen should have
some study of this sOrt,-you will
find in almost every newspaper an
/ illustration of some aspect of il. Re-
member that it is better to subscribe
to few flrst-class newspapers, that
you may read at home with the scis-
| sOrs in your hand, than to glance at a
score of them in a public reading
| room.