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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Human Relics on the Ocean Bed.

The 2ream that afflicted the wretched
Clarence, after due allowance Is made
for poetic exaggeration, probably gives
a fair though sombre representation of
what was till lately supposed to be the
condition of the ocean bed. It were
easy to show by abundant quotations
that the sounding seas were supposed
to wash beneath their surface the bones
of unnumbered hapless mariners, and
that the highway of nations was be-
lieved to be paved with the relics of
disaster. To this picture there was
afterward added a yet more weird fea-
ture. The notion, derived from expert
ments on the compressibiIity of air,
gained acceptance that water at great
depths was rendered so dense by press
ure that nothing could sink to bottom
in the ocean. According to this theory,
each substance would descend only to
a certain point, determined in each case
by its specific gravity. Thus, while the
victims of a shipwreck might rest at a
few hundred feet below the surface, the
heavier article of the cargo would re-
main at va'ious distances below them :;
but In the greatest depths even the an
Choir itself would never reach the ocean
floor. And thus the sea became a MAUI
solemn more strangely occupied than
that in which MOhammed's coffin hung
suspended, mid-water being substituted
for mid-air.
Each of these conceptions is exactly
the reverse of fact. Water is not com
pressible, and does not at any known
depth hold heavy substances suspended
in it. Relics of humanity of any sort
whatever are among the very rarest of
curiosities obtained in deep-sea dredg-
ing. Prof. E. S. Morse, in the course
of discussion on the evolution theory,
has cited two good illustrations in proof
of the latter statement. When the
Lake of HARLEM was drained, on whose
surface the comm rec of ten centuries
had hOated and several naval battles
taken place, no trace of man or his
works was found in the land redeemed
from the ocean. In the course of twelve
years dredging off the coast of New
England, right in the track where sail
ing vessels constatly piled, one iron
spike was the sole evidence of mans
existence brought up from the bottom.
The writer of this article had, however.
the luck to be present on the occasion
of one of the rare exceptions to this
general rule. In dredging cruise of
the Blue Light, last summer, in Casso
Bay, the thrawl brought up, along
with anemones, star-fish, skates, and
scuipins, shoe of modern manufacture,
and only remarkable, if at all, as to its
size. What seemed a still more singular
coincidence was the next haul of the trawl
brought up the mate of this big shoe.
The pair were in a very dilapidated
condition, as shoes, but they took high
rank as curiosities. The occurrence was
so unusual that it has been suggested
that perhaps there was legerdemain
about it-that it was a neatly contrived
hoax. To this the only reply must be
that 60 seeing is believing. No one
who saw the shoe taken out of the
midst of the mud of the traw1 pocket
was troubled with the doubt that har-
raised King George about the apple
dumping. -Harper's Magazine.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

nous that no conceivable rate of APP
proach or recession can affect their APP
parent brilliancy. DR.. Higgins, the
idefatigable worker, has, however, been
able to solve the difficult problem with
his powerful spectroscope, by the ap-
plication of a simple and delicate test.
It is we'll known that light travels In
waves, and that change in wave-crests,
produced by approach or recession, is
indicated by color. IF one of the dark
lines in the stars spectrum is shifted
toward the red end, the star is reced-
ing if toward the violet, it is approach
ing. The lines in Arctarus are shifting
toward the violet end of the spectrum,
and the star is approaching at the rate
of over fifty miles a second, or three
times as fast as the earth is travelling
around the sun.
The heat of Arcturus has also been
measured by Mr.. Stone, of the Green
| wich Observatory. The experiment
was one of exceeding delicacy and great
! ingenuity was required in overcoming
the numerous difficulties with which
the research was surrounded. This
| careful observer reached the conclusion
that AFcturus gives out about as much
| heat as would be received from a three
inch cube full IF boiling water, ans
placed at a distance of three hundred
and eighty-three yards. If this be true
estimate, the heat-giving power OF the
star bears q much greater proportion tc
the heat-giving power of the sun thar
the light giving powers of these suns
bear TO each other. These results can
not be considered as reliable until they
are confirmed by repeated experiments
Areturus, or Alpha Boots, as it il
technically named, belongs to the large
and important northern constellation
Bootes, or the Bear driver, which con
tains many objects of special interes
to the astronomer, among them a large
number of double stars whose revolu
tons have been accurately determined
One of them, Mirac, has componen
parts of such extreme beauty that /
has received the name of PulcheTrissi
ma. The cluster may be easily found
for it is represented as chasing tn,
Great Bear around the poe.
Boots, according to classic fame
was that unfortunate son of Jupiter anC
Calisto called Areas. Juno, being ieal
Gus of Jupiter's passion for CalistO
changed her rival into bear. Her Sol
Areas, who became a famous hunter
pursued her in the chase, and, no
knowing that it was his mother, wa
about to kill her, when Jupiter tool
them both to heaven, and placed then
among the consultations,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Proper Time to Manure Trees.

People often argue whether it is bet
ter to manure trees in the fall or in the
spring, but we think that any one who
tries it Will find that the summer is as
good time as any. It was only a few
years ago that it was discovered that
plants are like animals in this-that
they, while appearing to be expanding
their daily nOurishment on continuous
growth, are really at the same time lay
ing up food for tomorrow. Those who
have examined vegetable cellular struct-
ure with microscope tell US that the
formation is exactly like that of a hon
eycomb, the cells lying together of a
hexagonal shape, as if made by bees.
But it proves that this structure is more
like the illustration than those that
used it suspected, in this-that as IN
the honeycomb honey is stored up for
use at future time, so matter is stored
up in these little plant-cells for the fu-
ture use of the plant. There are in al
most all plants two growths during the
season. The first growth is formed al
most wholly from the matter stored up
in the cell of the previous year. After
midsummer, especially in the apple
tree, the whole of the force derived
from the past year is expended, and it
stores up a little for new growth,
which is soon after made. AS the sea-
son pl ogresses the latter or secondary
growth also in turn lays up matter In
It's cells for the next season, and as the
past season has done.
Trees always like fresh food as we'll
as animals and thus it is with this ex-
PLANTATION that one can readily uuder-
stand how it is that a top dressing OF
good manure put I'm er the trees soon
after midsummer, when the second
growth is about to take place, produces
the marked good results we have before
recorded,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

that every pore of the shell is closed I;
then dry a sufficient quantity of bran
in an oven Che sure you have the bran
well dried, or it will rust). Then pack
them with the small ends down, layer
of bran and another,,of eggs, until your
box is full then place in a cool, dry
place. If done when new laid, they
will retain the sweet milk and cUrd of a
new laid egg for at least eight or ten
months. Any oil viii do, but salt but
! ter never becomes rancid, and very
small quantity of butter will do very
large quntitity of eggs.l To insure
! freshness rub them when gathered in
/ from the nests then pack when there
/ is sufficient quantity.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Cotton Report of the Agricultural
Bureau.

The statistician of the department of
agriculture makes report of the acreage
in cotton, based on returns from most
of the country and on personal obser-
walton In six cotton states, as follows,
the comparison being with area of 1873 :
Virginia so per cent, North Carolina
SO, South Carolina 81, Georgia 80. Flor
ida 81, Alabama Sc, Arkansas SO, Ten
nessee 80, Mississippi 80, Louisiana so,
Texas 102, Missouri rs. The aggregate
production slightly exceeds 10 per
cent.
The condition of the crop is reported
by the following figures, 100 being nor
NAL or fair condition: North Carolina
80, South Carolina 81, Georgia so,
Florida 20, Alabama 50. Mississippi rs.
Louisiana 20, Texas 80, Arkansas 90,
Tennessee So. The report of the con-
dition in June, 1873, was more favora-
BILE in every state except North Carolina
and Texas, the record standing as fol-
lows North Carolina 50, South Caro-
lima So, Georgia 90, Florida 102, Ala
bama %, Mississippi 90, Louisiana 81,
Texas Sc, Arkansas, 90, Tennessee so.
The season has been remarkable.
The stand is very poor, many plants
not having made their appearance on the
1st of June. Since the last of May
shove s have been general, and the
prospects are much improved. The
fields are much clearer than at this date
last year, and easily kept free from
weeds. With favorable weather, a fair
comparison with July is quite probable
at the next report.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
A MARRIED LovE-LET,rER.

Your letter asreceived, dear john,
write as You request,
And send the white-winged tidings from
Our little love-built nest,
we miss You sadly, night and morn,
That odiOus Mr.. Dent
Has called at least dozen times
To dun you for the rent.
You say it seems an age, my love,
since last you went away;
but then it's quite a comfort, dear,
To know the trip viii pay.
We're saving every penny we can,
ana living very plain
had my pocket picked last night.
while walking through the rain.
Yon count the tagging hours, dear,
Ihat Keep you from my side;
For, as you fondly say, the wife
Is dearer than the bride.
Inat Miss Mcdiste has sent her bill,
1 know yon1i be amazed,
never got one-half the things
The creature must be crazed!
The children-pTecious little pets!
ASK daily for papa.
Ihey all have had such shocking colds,
call in Doctor Law.
He fears that Nettie's lungs are weak
she seems inclined to stOOp.
The baby has the nettle-rash,
And Sammy chronic Group.
And, oh mamma aud Mr.. B.
Have had an awful fuss.
Vi course she cOuldl't stay at Ems,
And 50 she's here with as.
The girls have "giveu warning" love;
don't know what to think,
Unless, as dear mamma suspects,
They're both inclined to drink.
I'm feeling sad, and far from wei
But then know, dear John,
A long home-letter, just like this,
viii cheer and help you on.
ia like to nestle to you breast
And have a hearty cry;
Pray don't forget the grocer's bilIi
God bless you, love! GoOd-by!
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
To Keen Eggs Over Winter.

The Farmers Advocate, London, On
tario, recently. offered a prize for the
best method of keeping eggs over win
ter. The first recipe given below took
the prize
Whatever excludes the air prevents
the decay of the egg. What I have
found to be the most successful method
of doing so is to place a small quantity
of salt butter in the palm of the left
hand and turn the egg round in it, so
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
BROWNS vERMrFUeE CoMFITs
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF AN
OLD NURSE.

Mrs. WinsIov's Soothing S. rup is the prescrip-
tIon Of one the best female physicians and nurses
In the United States, and has been used for thirty
years with falling safety and success by mil
lions of mothers and children from the feeble IA
FAINT of one week old to the adult It COrrects acid
ity of the stomach, relieves wind collie regulates
the bowels. and gives rest, health and comfort 70
mother and child. We believe TO be the best and
surest remedy in the world in all cases OF dyson
terry and darrhoea in children, whether It arises
from teething OF from any other cause. Full di
rections for using will accompany each bottle
None genuine unless the facsimile Of CURTIS q
PERKINS is On the outside wrapper.
Sold by all medicine dealers
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

TIE GRAND REVOLUTION IN MEDICAL TREAT
MINT, which commenced in 1860, is still in pro-
gress. Nothing stop it, for it is founded on the
principle, now universally acknowledged, that
physical vigor is the most formidable antagonist Of
all human ailments, and experience has shown that
PLANTATION BTrTERs is peerless invigorant, as
veil the best possible safeguard against epidemic
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Go TO Riverside Water Cure, Hamilton, III

YE OLD MEXICAN MUSTANG LINnrENr has pro
duoed more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprains, scalds, burns, salt rheum, sore nipples,
swelling, lameness, chapped hands, poisonous bites,
stings, bruises, etc., men, women and children
and sprains, strains, gals, stiff joints, iHfamma-
ton, etc. in beasts, than all other Hnnents put to-
gether. It Will do what is promised ye money
refunded.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

RE-ASIMATNG THE HAm.-When the hair ceases
to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant WHICH
Is its sustenance, its vitality is it were, suspend
ed, and If not promptly attended to, badness viii
be the certain result. The sure method OF
avoiding such an unpleasant catastrophe is to use
LYoN's KGTHAIRoN, which, when well rubbed into
the scalp, will speedily re-anmate the hair and pre-
vent it from falling out.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Should Farmers Purchase Direct?

In discussing the question of farmers
purchasing agents, a writer in the Ru-
raj New Yorker thinks it a one-sided
view. He says it may be commended
in buying farm implements and machin-
cry by well-to-do farmers, but differs in
regard to other article that the farmer
may consume. Is the writer a mer-
chant? Where does he see the differ
ence ?. What right has the welI-to-do
farmer to furnish the margin for the
merchant to do business with? To the
question, "Wiu those close-buying
farmers share their bargains with their
poorer neighbors ?" 1 answer, " Yes
love thy neighbor as myself"
We contend that farmers are mer-
chants they buy and sell and they
should be business men, and posted !;
attend to the farm in all it's detail or
they will soon find themselves in the
rear. Why should not the farmer buy
his farm implements, machinery, dry
goods, groceries, ETC., in the best and
cheapest market, from the producer,
and sell his products in the best market
he can find, to consumers ? Does not
the merchant do this Let him deny
it If he can it is the duty of every man
to feed the hungry, to clothe the poor,
which we prefer to direct ourselves,
rather than through third parties.
Does the merchant sell to his poor Gus
toners at less profit than to the rich
ones? Far to the contrary-A Farmer.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
Summer Resorts

ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Madison, Wis,
the Lake country of Wisconsin, Devils
Lake, OconOmowoc, Green Lake, Wau-
kesha, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Duluth,
Marquettc, and all Wisconsin and Min
nesota summer resorts are reached from
Chicago Ella the Chicago and North
western railway. Send to W. II. STEM
nett, General Passenger Agent Chicago
and Northwestern railway, Chicago, for
guide-book. It will be sent you free.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

A NOVELTY, is the handsome 81. 50field
Croquet Set that the Excelsior Magazine is
giving to new subscribers for 80 cents, through
a special arrangement with large manufac-
turing company. They furnish sample copies
of the Magazine for 25 cents, from their Office,
room 50. No. 157 LaSalIe street Chicago, IN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

A BAR of soap? Why, it's a bar of
soap you will say, when asked But the size
Of the bar, do you ever consider that Many
unprincipled dealers sell u OF. bars at the
price of full pound bar. Proctor & CANDLES
Extra Olive soap is full weight 16 OF. bars.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

TIE SECRET OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF dre-
clan mould, weIl-turned neck and beautifully
rounded arms, are no doubt very nice things to
have and ladies who possess these charms have ree
son to be thankful to Mother Nature yet, after all
the most captivating of all womanly charms is
pure fresh and brilliant complexion. This superla-
tive fascination any lady May secure by using
aAeANs MAGNOLIA BALM
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

COLUMBUS discovered America, but it
has been found that the only economical shoes
for children are the celebrated SILVER TIP
PED. Never wear out at the toe. and are
worth two pairs without Tips. All dealers sell
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
ErrEN LOOK PALE ANp

OHIIiDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AND
SICK
from nc other cause than having worms in the
stomach.
BROWNS VERMIFUGE CCMFITS
will destroy worms without injury TO the child, be
ing perfectly W HITE and free from all colorfng
or other injurious ingredients usually used in worm
prepare tjOns.
CURTIS & BROWN, Proprietors,
No. 2I5 Fulton street, New York.
sold by druggists and chemists, and dealers in
unediCfu es, at twenty i've cents box.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

NORTH CARoLTNA is the state. after
all. BHttermilk VIII keep sweet thirty
six straight hours, and Strawberries
walk right up to be bridled,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
DIR. R V. PIERCE of the World,s Dis

Dr. X. V. PIERCE, OF the Worlds Dis
pensary, Buffalo, n. Y, whose Family Medi-
cines have won golden opinions and achieved
worldwide reputation, after patient study and
much experimenting, succeeded in perfecting
a Compound Extract OF Smart-Weed, or Water
Pepper, that is destined to become as celebra-
ted as his other medicines. It owes its eff
cacy not entirely to the Smart Weed which,
however, Is a sovereign remedial agent, but
largely 10 happy combination of that herb
with Jamaica Ginger and other vegetable
agents. The combination is such as to make
1t very pleasant remedy to take. Taken in
ternally, 1t cures DiaTrhoes, Dysentery Cor
Bloody Flux), Summer Complaint, Cholera,
Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infautum, Collie
Cramps and Pain in the Stomach. breaks up
Colds, Cramps. Febrile and Iufanmatory At
tacks, rheumatism and Neuralgia Applied
externally, 1t cures Sprains and Bruises Frost
Bites, Chilblains, Felons Rheumatic ATec-
TONS Scalds, Burns, Cuts, Neuralgia. Pain in
Back, Soreness or Stiffness of Joints. Stipcs
and Bites Of Poisonous Insects and REPTILES.
Caked Breast or "Ague in Breast and En-
larged Glands in short, Is an unexceIIed Lin
iment for Man and Beast. It is sold BIZ drug
gists.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

THOSE o1d-fashioned handkerchiefs,
big enough for any sort of nose, are
coming into fashion again.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
one 80 Cont RottIo

One 90 Cent Bottle
WILL CURE MORE COMPLAINTS AND
PREVENT THE SYSTEM AGAINST SUDDEN
ATTACKS OF EPIDEBICS AND CONTA-
G1OUS DISEASES THAN ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS EXPENDED FOR OTHER MED
ICINES OR MEDICAL ATTENDANCE.
THE MOMENT RAILWAYS READY RE-
LIEF IS APPLIED EXTERNALLY-OR ia
KEN INTERNALLY ACCORDING TO d.
RECTIONS PAIN FROM WHATEVER
CAUSE, CEASES TO EXIST.
InP0RTA NT.-bIiners, Fsrmers and others re-
SD ng IN spaTsel ysettled districts wherp d-
cult 70 secure the services CT physician. RA D.
WA1 = X "a DH HELI r is Invaluable. II can
De USED with positive assurance OF doing good in
All cases where pain OF discomfort IS experienced
or II seized WITH I1auenza, DlDtheria r0rc Throat
BAD coughs Hoarseness, Bilious Collie. Innam-
nation Of the Bowels. Stomach. Lunga. Liver. Kid
neys; or with Group. Qunsey, Fever and s que; or
with Neuralgia, Headache, Tic ID BIorsuE =rOotf-
ache, FaFache; or With LumbaEo. Pain In the
lshck or D journalism; or with DlarrhteE Cholera
AOrbus, or Dyseutery: with urns. Ecaldg
Or Bruisess with Strains, Cramus or rasrnE
The application OF RADWAY'- READY RI
II r. VIII cure yo1 Of the worst OF these com
plants In few hours
Twenty drops IN half tuHlbfer Or water will IN
few moments cute GRANTS SPASM= SOUR
5IOMACH- II EA FSTBURN. SICK II "a DA CT r,
u hItH ~ A. DH5 EMERY, collie. WIND n
TIE BOWELS, and all GNTEREA l. Pa ms.
L aEelerB should always carry bottle Of RA D.
WAYS READY RE II r with them. a sew drops
change ofwater. Il IS better Than French Brandy
or Bitters As a stImuant.
Sold by Druggists. Psice so Cents
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

eFE PR DAY. 1000 aRenls wanted Send stamp
nI1 TO A Il. BLAIR & CO., St. Louis. No.
o1O ZACH WEEK. Agents wanted particu-
- = lars free. J. Worth q Co, St LsCuss, No
Wanted-Youug men to learn egTaph ope: atiHg
Tor permanent posi- ions At railroad stations Adj
dress Pacific Telegraph Co.. box IS Memphis ,TeLH-
"NNH or Medical Wonders Should be
ED1 ~ N read by all. Sent free lor stamps.
A,5dre IS DR. SOMA PARTE, Cincinnati. Ohio
n0 PER DAY commission or $40 a week
- = salary. and Xpeuses- ~ q offer IL and Will
pay apply nog. q. w ebber g. O.MarIou, o.
A GENTS WAETED-Men women. A3A a
"a week or 500 forfeited. Tfsc ascTef free Write
q once 70 CDWEN q CO. sth street, New York.
HE0HEV Wo viii pay 10 70 u Per cent. in
mUWLI advance and give good security.
stare amount you desire 70 invent. Address 5 e
CURITY FUNDS, P. Q. BOX Sl5s Cincinnati, Ohio
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26
GOLDEN SUNBEAMS
Or TUTTIS HAIR DYE

The latest and best Music Rook for the Sunday
School and the Home Circle. SAMPLE copy sent on
receipt of 50 cents LEE & SHEPARD, Boston
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PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT

Work for Everybody. Good Wages.
Permanent EmpItyEnenG. Hen and WU-
men wanted. Full Particulars tree.
Address ". A. HEN DEHSON q CO, Cleveland
Ohio. or st. Louis. Mo.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-06-26

500 Fine horse (rCacsteTJ harness aud buggy ..--.
$3.50 prizes OF 81 each, IN tickets IN next cEaEiBs
The above prizes will be drawn a. NASHVILLE r 9
Quoted n public nY committee rejected from g. ana
bers -ponding with the number OF ticket lsa
dawn entities the holder of the corresponding ~
the number TO the second prize etc until - n
naming in the wheel entitled 70 e. each IN tl
s Of the drawn numbers VIII De f1Diiaii'
Prizes forwarded promptly. .--.
Tickets for seie by agents throssS lnat ~.
orders by mall or express must Dc oItgs- 70 -1 -
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70 . UelI3 p5L DoAs I0I- . d C -
Read FALSE AND TRUE
AGENTS WANTED for N. - -:

send one letters amp re RAILWAY & CO., No
- warren Street. Sew YORK. Information worth
thousands viii be sent o.