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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
Genius and Strong Drink Divorced.


NA-es,so ADVANCE
The remark is frequently heard
that it is the most gifted, the "gen-
erous," fellows who are most apt to
fall into intemperance. The saying
Is neither true nor useful. However,
it may have been formerly, it has
come to pass now that, as Prof.
Swing suggests, the Temperance rc-
form has reached first the minds
that are most gifted. Many years
ago" he says, lit was my good FIR
tune to serve my country by being
secretary of a temperance society,
and in that official dignity I address
ed letters of inquiry to presidents of
colleges and professors, to ask what
was the quality of the young men
who, in those days, marred their
college course by the use of ardent
drinks. Long letters came from
President Woolsey, Of Yale, and from
Horace Mann, then of Boston, and
from Prof AIofat, Of Princeton,
and they all bore testimony that
genius in their colleges and schools
drank less than stupidity; that whisky
was passing away from the higher
order Of mind, and was only to be
found in possession Of the more
sensual and less bright.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
Using Electricity for the Benefit of
Sleeping Car POrters.

Milwaukee SUM-
y gentleman who has just returned
from a trip tells of new use that has
been found for electricity that even
beats the telephone or the phonograph.
It is a device by which the colored
sleeping-car porters can be awakened
at every station. 1t is well known
that the normal condition of the col
ored person is to be asleep. The col
ored person goes to sleep on the slight
est provocation. In the ordinary af-
fairs of life this eccentricitv can be
overlooked and provided for, but the
business of sleeping. car porters has
baffied scientists to devise q method OF
keeping them awake. A porter can
keep awake by constantly whistlinr.
but this practice has a tendency to
awaken passengers who do not desire
to be awakened. The inventor has
adapted to this branch of railroadine
electricity in such a manner that the
eolored persons usefulness is increased
at very little exPanse. Il IS desirable
that the portershouId be awake at each
station where the sleeper stops, in order
to snatch the small baggage of those
who get aboard and throw it under
F the seats.
a wire runs from the engine under
the cars, and Is connected with the
electric dice in the cushion of the hind
! seat Of the sleeper, where the coiored
man Is apt to congregate, and at the
same moment the engineer rings the
bell on approaching a station, he etouch-
es the thingumbob attached to the
wire. Suppose the porter to be seated
in his accustomed place, peacefully
dreaming the happy hours away, snor-
ing for all that is out, and dreaming OF
his Nancy in St Louis, for instance.
His head thrown back, his evebaIls
are in repose, his mouth is open like
an approach to a tunnel. He Is sitting
on the electric dice. The hand OF
the engineer playfulIy touches the
cornucopia, the lightning flashes back
to the sleeper, a charge of electricity
goes meandering up the spinal form
Of the African, he is raised up to the
roof Of the car, and when he comes
down he is wide awake and ready for
business. There Is no other thing on
earth that fetches a porter except eI.c.
tricity. 4 conductors boot has been
known TO DO it, but it takes several
applications, and the result is not quite
as satisfactory. Railroad comT anies
that have adopted the telegraph
owakencr in the South are receiving
! the encomiums of the people. This is
indeed, an age Of improvement.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
How True.

The character Of the young men Of
a community depends much on that
of the young women. Ifthe latter are
cultivated, intelligent, and accomplish
ed the young men will feel that they
themselves should be upright, gentle
manly and refined; but if their female
friends are frivolous and silly, the
young men will be found dissipafed
and worthless. But remember always
that the sister is the guardian of the
brothers integrity. She is the surest
incubator of faith in female purity and
worth. As a daughter, she is the light
of home, The pride of the father Of
ten oenters in his sons, but his affection
is expended on his daughter. She
should, therefore, be the sun and cen
ter of ALL Anon.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
ASSIST EACH OTHER.

Lend a hand to one another
In the daily tolls Of life;
When we meet weaker brother,
Let us help him in the-strife,
There is none so rich but may,
In his turn, be forced to borrow;
And the poor mans turn to-day
May become our own tomorrow.
Lend hand to one another,
When malicious tongues have throw
Dark suspicious on your brother;
Be not prompt to cast stone.
There is none so good but may
Run adrift in shame and sorrow,
And the best Of men to-day
May become the worst tomorrow.
Lend hand to one another
In this race for honor's crown;
Should it fall upon your brother,
Let not envy tear it down.
Lend hand to all, l -ay,
In their sunshine and their sorrow,
And the prize we've lost to-day
May become our own tomorrow.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
The Sort ola Girl to Get.

The true girl has to be sought for.
She does not parade herself as show
goods. She is not fashionable. Cen
orally, she is not rich. But, oh what
a heart she has when you find her
So large and pure and womanly.
When you see it you wonder if those
showy things outside were woman.
If you gain her love your two thou
sand are millions. She'll not ask
you for a carriage or a first-class
house. She'll wear simple dresses;
and turn them when necessary, with
no vulgar magnifcat to frown upon
her economy. She'll keep every
thing neat and nice in your sky par
lor, and give you such a welcome
when you come home that you'll
think your parlor higher than ever.
She'll entertain true friends, on a
dollar, and astonish you with the
new thought how little happiness de
pends on money. She'llmake you love
home (ifyou don't you're a brutc),
and teach you how to pity, while you
scorn a poor, fashionable society that
thinks itself rich, and vainly tries to
think itself happy.
Now, do not, l pray you, say any
more, Il can't afford to marry" Go,
find the true woman, and you can.
Throw away that cigar, burn up the
switch-cane, be sensible yourself,
and seek your wife in a sensible
wav.-Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
AN OLD TIME TRAGEDY.
4 Virginia Sensation that Marked tn,
Opening Of the Century.

a correspondent who is travelling
about in Virginia has found among
the numerous moss-grOwn old tomb
stones in the graveyard of Williams
burg one which bears the following
inscription:
Sacred to the memory of
SARAH SENIPHILL
Who died at the age Of twenty-five, slain
with her two infant daughters, by
her own husband.
She was fair to look upon, pure as snow, and
beloved by all that knew her. Divine
Providence alone knows why
she had to perish so
miserably.
This epitaph, some of the words of
which are hardly legibIe any longer,
is the only record left of one of the
most terrible tragedies that ever took
place in the Old Dominion.
It was in 1898 that John Semphin,
who said he was from Santa Cruz, in
the West Indies, arrived at Williams
burg, and settled there as a tobacc,
planter. He had plenty of money,
and was able to purchase 1000 acres of
the finest soil within a short distance
of the old town.
Being apparently a gentleman in
! every sense Of the word. Mr.. Semp-
hill was admitted to the best society
in his new home and a year later he
was married to Sarah Jones, a beau
tiful hciress, the wedding festivities
being celebrated with extraordinary
pomp and splendOr. In course OF
time two daughters were born to the
young couple, and everybody predict
ed long career of cloudless happi
ness for them. Alas How terribly
those bright anticipations were
to be disappointed. 1t was one
! Christmas eve, 1901, that a strange
looking man, in sort of military
uniform, appeared at the house o.
Mr.. Semphill, who was in RichmonC
at the time. Mrs. Semphil received
the stranger in the parlor.
'Do you speak French, Madame?'
he said to her in very broken English
She replied in the affirmative.
''Then, Madame, please send you.
two nurse girls with the children on
of the room"
She did so and looked interroga
lively at her visitor. The latter hesi
tated a moment. Then he said in
tone of deep emotion:
"Poor lady, I have terrible tiding
for you"
Heavens - she cried, turning yer,
4 pale, ''my husband"
4 I "Your husband is an infamous vi
- lain"
T "Sir - she exclaimed Indignantly
!, ''He has basely deceived you. H
I, is an escaped galley slave, thief an
a murderer!"
? She uttered a heartrending scream
"Do you tell me the TRUTH" sh
gasped,
''He is a Spanish thief, and wa
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
When Parents Stay at Home.

When parents themselves stay at
home on the Sabbath: owning to fa=
tigue, or because they cannot antici-
pate a very spicy entertainment, AMI
prefer the stupidity Of sleep, the va
cauity Of idle thoughts, or the columns
Of the story-paper, they can not won
der their children are Indifferent TO the
house Of God, and spend the Sabbath
in play, CT perhaps in roaming the
streets and learning wickednesa which
are taught there Watchman,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

A partial list of The public cash cen
tributions of Northern cities for the re-
lief of the yellow fever sufferers foots
up 81, ,359, 600. OF this sum, New
York alone has given $685., 900, CO
more than quarter of the whole,
Philadelphia comes next, with a CON
tribution Of 1892, 900. Boston is sixth
on the list, and Cincinnati tenth, the
former city being credited with 500, 900
or nearly one-seventh of New York's
contribution the latter with $50
600. St. Louis and San Francs 0
gave more than Boston, while Cincin-
natl was outrun in the race Of generos-
ity by Baltimore, Louisville and
Washington.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Special rates gwen on appIlcatlOn.
Local notices charged - cents line for first in
serton and 10 line for subsequent insertions
The pay for yearly and half-yearly advertise
than three months must be paid for when their time
expire.
Announcing candidate for city Offices s. 00
county s. CO., District $50 90; State $40 90 invari-
ably in advance.
B5S-PersonaI cards, when admissible charged
double rates.
Marriages and deaths announced free.
Obituary notices over eight lines charged for as
adver tsements.
BzS-AIl letters on busires' must he addressed to
G W. ARAlIS1EA
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

When you send paper to . young
lady, just cut out smal! item-no
matter what. Ten to one she will take
pains to secure a duplicate Of the pa
per, merely to crafty her curiosity by
finding the missing paragraph.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
OLD RATES.
Subscription Price s1.5O in Advance.

Subscription Price $3.50 in Advance.
We hereby announce that subscribers win receive
the BULLETIN at the old price, S1.5O, but this
must be paid In advance If not, g viii be charged
Those having paid g win be charged Si.a9 and get
credit for balance on next year's subscription.
Agents viii please observe this change and make
collections and receive subscriptions accordingly.
Clubs at reduced rates; trTite for terms.
This is the great Election year, and we expect to
get One Thousand additional subscribers. We will
soon enter upon an active canvass OF the county in
the interest Of the BULLETIN.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

One of the sadest and most vexa-
tious trials that comes to a girl when
she marries, is that she has to dis
charge her mother and depend upon
a hired girl.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

1t is said that babies can swim with
out any teaching. This murt be be
cause "kick and pad, le" are 50 con
stantly connected with tn" earlier
stages Of our existence
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Caleb Gushing says he Is too Old 10
run for office. Great heavens! WI at
a littlc time eternity must be, compared
with the American citizen who Is too
old to run for Office.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Never allow yourself to be inveizl-
ed into running into debt. Wien
you are temFte4 10 do 50, go INTO ycur
field and plant an extra acre with
some edible crop.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Ofeourse you vii become the owr-
er and raiser Of stock. No farm is
complete that ignores stock raising.
Get the best, which is elways he
cheapest in the end Give scrIhs
wide berth,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Three hundred thousand men and
women in New York live at boarding
houses, and yet people wonder that
dyspepsia is on the increase in this
country,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

you're drunk, sir" said the cap
tain to an intoxicated blue jacIet,
fresh from an unlimited absence with
out leave 81 know I'm drunk re-
turned the tar, "but l shall get over
that As for You" he went ON, look
ing at his commanding officer plying
Iy, " you're a fool, and you'll never get
over that"
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

Pins are unknown in Japan, and
our missionaries report that conse-
quently such a thing AZ native profan-
ity Is never heard IN that country.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

'Ncver believe a lazy man, says
the obaervant Small, Of the Atlanta
Constitution, ''for be lies half tbs
time
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

WM. NICK. HALL, Drugs and Groceries. New
and full stock. Goods sold ut Memphis prices.
". W. HAWKINS, dealer in all kinds Of Dry
Goods and GeAeTal Merchandise. New and COM
9lete stock.
IRWIN & MAULDIN keeps constantly or hand
complete assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, etc.
MESSRS STINSON & co, manufacturers of Glass
Monuments. Orders solicited. Work guaranteed.
.hce opposite depot.
J. NJ. PREWITr, dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries,
Clothing, Boots, shoes, Hats, Hardware, School
Books, .te. Large new stock, Cheap for cash.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
SAULSB UR Y.
AERC-INTILE.

WRIGHT & burden have n full stock of Dry
OoSds Groceries and General Merchandise.
J H. SANNONER has a full and assorted stock
Of Drugs Paints, Oils, Fancy Articles, etc.
H. $. CLARK & BRO, cash dealers In Dry Goods,
and Groceries.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
Haraemap Co., Directory.
JUDICI1L.

CHANCERY COURT.-Chanoelor, l. J. Living
ston Clerk and Master, James Fentress, Jr.
CIRCUIT COURT.-Judge, T. ]. Flippin; Clerk
j. NJ Richardson Attorney General, J. J. Dupuy
COUNTY COURT.-Chairman, A. II. Rose; Clerk
W e. Dnrion Register, r. +. Ammons; Sheriff
w W. Farley; Deputies, w. j. Blair. W c. Craw-
ford. JEFF. Hudson Surveyor, G. e. Mcdaniel ;
Standard Keeper, 4. A. Parran.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

J. X. F. LAMBETH han large and assorted stock
OF Dry Goods, etc, which he offers very cheap for
cash. Call aud examine his new arrival Of Aer-
shaudise.
S c. WILSON, Wholesale and retail Druggist,
dealer in Drugs, Paints, OILS soap and Fancy Ar
tieleS.
A. J. BARRUM, dealer in Drugs, Paints, Oils,
Glass and Fancy Articles, wholesale and retail.
+. G. BARTLIFF, wholesale and retail dealer in
sue Wines, Liquors, Groceries, etc.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
Lately Renovated fsF TIE sEIiay & sgnn:f !
MRS. BLACKS House.
TIE Only FIRsr-cLAss HOTEL N BoLIvAR
SPEC!AL ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CONNER
CIAL TRAVELLERS.
DVCoNvENIENT To ALL BUSINESS IA

This House has heen lately thoroughly cIcaused,
rccaTfeted ,vc. Table supplied wits ali the luxuri,S
OF the season. Terms reasonable
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
POCGHONTAS.
MERCANTILE.

IRWIN, NICFARLANE & co. have large and
well appointed Saw Mill All orders filled at short
notice and upon reasonable terms.
J. Z. SMITH keeps constantly on hand full line
of desirable Dry Goods, Groceries, etc. Sells very
cheap foT cash. Call and get bargains.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
HOTELS IND SALOONs.

CITY SALOON, J. p. Smith & CO., proprietors
Best Liquors kept constantly on hand. South side
public square.
TEMPEST SALOON, p. w. Austin, proprietor.
Has on hand pure Liquors, fine Cigars South side
PNblic Sbuare
GEM SALOON, A. s. Osburn proprietor. Full
stoeE of fine wines and other liquors. South side
public square.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
TOON'S STATION.

ANDERSON & BRADFORD keep constantly on
hand full assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries,
etc. eat bargains 10 be hsi for cash,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21

r. NJ HAMMER, Wholesale and retail Druggist,
keeps constantly on hand, Oils, Paints Stationery
and Fancy Articles. South side Of public square.
w II. CARUTH, Machinest, opposite Bolivar
sSundry, dealer in side and harrows' Repair
ing done.
r. L. LIGHTFOOT & CO., Watchmakers and
Jewellers. Complete stock hand. Repairing
neatly and cheaply done. Store in McNeal's Block
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
HTDDLETON.
MERCANTILE.

DR.. J. d. sASSER offers his professional services
10 the public. All orders left at his olce promptly
sNsTed.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1878-11-21
BOLTVAR.
PROFESSION-1L

FRANCIS FENTRESS. Attorney at Law, and
Solicitor in Chancery. Office north side public
square.
mil NFEI.Y Jr Office on Market street. in
McNeal Block. Orders will receive prompt atten-
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1878-10-05
ZIMMERMAN BROS.
GARNET MAKERS.
UNDERTAKE
AND DEALERS IN
F u r N lTU z e,
Main Street, WeaVerVlIle.

We keep constantly on hand complete
assortment OF Dining Room, bedroom
and Kitchen Furniture, OF the best man
uiacture, and will also make any article
desired in this line to order. Furniture
repaired at reasonable prices.
COFFINS made to order, in any style
and finish desired. Mattresses, Picture
Frames, Etc, Etc, manufactured to
order at living rates. Give Us call.
ZIMMERMAN BROS.
elye' illo, A i. III 1878. IT,
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1878-10-05

|
The "HApPY LAND. There has not
been bank failure in Holland during tho
last forty years, and tho paper money OK
the banks during that time has been
equal to gold. There is no such thing as
the failure Of a fire insurance Company on
record, and while the rate OF insurance
does not average more than u half of ono
per cent, tho companies are in II flourish
ing condition, realizing II 10 ~ per cent.
per annum. First class railroad travel is
only ons cent. par mile, and yet tho
roads pay good dividends. PiIfcring Of
q cisls are scarcely ever heard Of, and
when they shock tho nation by turning
up, they arc severely punished and for
ever disgraced. No free passes are grant
ed, and managers and directors have no
power to pass anybody over the roads
free all must pay tho public rate. Dis
honesty of any kind or failure in business
means public dishonor, and utterly bars
the dishonest from any future public con-
sideration. Four millions Of people live
within an area OF $4,000 square miles,
and appear to be happy, prosperous, and
contented. The secret OF this prosperity
lies in tho fact that all live within their
income, and that industry and honesty
are principles so firmly established that
their violation is looked upon as an out
rage on their national character. Let us
rejoics that there ls such a country left on
the face OF the earth.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1878-10-05

How MEERsCHAUM SHOULD BE
CoL0RED. Adm itting the very probable
supposition that every one who has pur-
chased II good meerschaum dsires to have
it nicely coored, it may bs we'll to know
that, il tho pipe is good one, and proper
precautions are taken, nothing is easier,
than To obtiin good color. The first
difficulty among Americans is that in
smoking, ~ in most else they do, thoy
put on too much steam that is 10 say,
they smoke too last. The efeGt is tho too
sudden app ication of heat, the wax 10
driven off and then the oil eyaporates,
and the pipe fails to color. The remedy
is simple. Sm0ke slowly. Like fine
wine winch is slipped, not drank, fine
meerscbaum should bs smoked reflect
lyely, instead OF as if you were inhaling
smoke through brick chimney. Again,
cool before rehling, and in doing this
avoid Iaving it on any cold surface, rs n
marble table or .manle. Never cover u
pipe with chamois or anything else, nor
smoke it in case or any other covering;
because the wax, instead of remaining
upon the pipe will be absorbed by the
material with which it is covered, ard
tne pipe be covered with blolches. Cau-
tnn should be taken not 10 smoke a good
pipe out doors in very cold weather, the
difference IN temperature being very apt
to cause the material to crack, ms the
writer has more than once experienced
Bearing these suggestions in mind, you
can hardly fail OF II satisfactory result in
colofing your meerschanm.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1878-10-05

WHAT A Fly DIp.-James Howard,
Of Walker, married an interesting young
lady named Symonds about n year ago,
and they lived costly and happily tegether
ever since. But the other morning at
breakfast an inquisitve and hungry fly
dropped down from his perch on the coil-
ing, and, stretching his legs, began Skir-
mishing around for his breakfast. He
orawled slowly around Mr.. Heward's
coffee cup once or twice, smiling the de-
licious aroma and wondering how no
could manage to get q drink. whom his
foot slipped, he lost his grip, and IN
noment moro was aoundering around in
the liquid. His struggles attracted the
attention of James, and he pulled him
OUT and playfully tossed him across tho
table. The unfortunate fly aighted in a
wet and DO dragglsd condition on Mrs.
H.s plate. She Indignantly grabbed him
and nung him back into her husbands
plate. james gazed steadily at her
moment, and seeing blood in hor eyo do
lberatoly picked up the fly, and, with
hand trembling with suppressed rage,
threw it back on hor plate. Then began
regular game of shuttle cock between
the two, and that fy flew back and forth
until he was completely worn ont. Then
the young wife bursting into toors, seized
her bonnet and rushed from tho house to
the residence Of hor parents, waving sho
would nevcr coma back, and James went
out to the barn, swearing to himself. In
an heur or 40 tho father OF the much
abused wife came over with team aud
removed all hor baggage, and now they
"mcet rs friends no moro" They have
separated for good, aud thus two liyes
are rendered miserable by the single
misstep of fly. On such small things
do our destinios depend !! Carthage (Ht)
| Gazette.