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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
The Poem ssExecIsIor.u 2

The following letter to G. X. Tuck Rcrnian.
written many years ago, was recently printed .a...
for the hfst time by tho London Telegraph:
:" have had the pleasure Of receiving your
note in regard TO the poem Excelsior, md
very willingly give you ms Intention III writ
ing It. This was no moro than 20 display tn
a series OF pictures, the life of a man OF
genius resisting al D,temptatIons, laying aside
all fears, hecdlesG Of all warnings, ard prgss'
ing right on 70 accomplish his purpose. His
motto is cxcolsior-'hIghor.' He passes
through the Alpine viagc-tbrough the
rough cold. paths of tho world-whcre the
peasants can, not understand him. and where
his watehword Is in unknown tongue
lie dlsregards the happiness Of domestic
peace, and secs the Rlaciers-hlg fatc~sefore
him. He disregards the warning of the old
mans wisdom and the fascinatsons Of womans
love. lie answers TO oil: Higher yeti Tho
monks of st. Bernard are the representatives
Of rel gous forms and ceremonies, and with
their oftrepcatcd prayer minglos tho soand of z.t
his voice, telling them there is something
higher than forms and ceremonies Filled Pr
with these aspirations he perish6s without
having reached tho perfection he tonRcd for;
and the voice heard In the air is the prOnia1of =
immortality and progress ever upward. You
will perceive TINT texceisior,' adjective Of
the comparative degree, Is used adyerhialyt aa
a use Justified by the best Latin writer's. lrc.
main, very truly yours,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
ssBroad tjpon Che Waters. y


Thirty years ago yesterday a poor girl
named Carrie Roperfin garments tai Z red and
torn wandered 30 the home Of John Potts,
village blacksmith fin what is now known Us
Brooklyn, Pa, few miles from this .ty. Mr.
Potts took the girl in, and suggested 60 his
wife that they adopt her, they having no chii-
dren of their own. Mrs. Potts objected feel
ing 1t her duty 10 take ono Of four Of her sis
4er's daughters, if it was deemed expedient 70
adopt a daughter Mr.. Potts would not listen
10 his wife's suggestions, aud determined TO
support the girl. IIe sent her 90 school ia
Bucks County, whore she took up the study of
music with her academic course, and graf-
uRted with high honors. Two years after
she graduated Potts failed. 70 lcnrn
of her whereabouts. Ills Inquiries did
not bring any tidnEs of tho girl, nnd
he gave her up az dead. His wife died IN the
spring of 1877, and he lived alone. He stiu
continued his business as blacksmith, thotigh
unable TO save anything from his earnings with
which to pay on few mortgages on his
property. Two weeks ago n strange lady ap-
peared at the post-oiiice IN Brooklyn, and intro
duced herself as Mrs. james Huticdge, Of Hitts-
burgh, wife Of IA millionaire. She inquired for
john Potts, and was escorted to his home. Tho
old gentleman recognized her at sight, and was
overcome with Joy at her appearance. The
lady had come TO take Potts TO her hume, whore
he was 10 enjoy the freedom Of her home
during his remaining days. She paid on the
mortgages on the Potts property, pufchpscd
a handsome monument for the grave or
Mrs. Potts, and started with her old friend
for her home in Pittsburgh. Soon after their
arrival she made Potts gift OF S50,0O IN
United States bonds.--CarbondeIIe tlai) Con, ~
u Sun
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
"HEsRY w. LovGFELLow."
Getting Rid of an Unwclcomo Tenant.

A sharp landlord Ia Pittsburgh got rid oi an
uuwecome tenant a few days ago ln q manner f
laid down IN the stnt1tes, and stands
chance OF being called to bear portlon Of
the expense Of testing the Legality Of the meas
uro lie told the tenant be wanted The hOuae.
but would give him better ono nc the fame
time giving the number and street OF tho
house. The tennHt, elated nj the prospect -
bettering his condition. procured wagon, ard id
= H. NV Z To o6stIan be fong l y oeeiad and as
also learned that his late landlord bad nothing
"a do wthft whatover The tcnanthad oaeck
other quarters. and nosg threiuens to tring
suit for damage, based charge Of falsg - .ss
pretcnses.-L Lancaster (T1f) NetC Era.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27

IT'S not. often that moro iremRrka able storJ
Is h ard in q courtroom than wastold last week
by Lawyer G. }. lansing Of Eureka, Nev on
trial for the killing of his wife. When ne tools. a
the witness-stand the srief in his face hushed
the bar nut the spectators into pitytnH
silence. He began by deelaring that he com
Feuted to say what he would have to say ahous
fbe dead only upon the urgent resJutrcmeatCR
his counsel, and FOR thc'sakes Of his dallghtere =
Then he gave the jury the history Of his mar
ried life. Ever since fSBtit hsd been, he said,
wrctched in all WAYS, Ills wife took p liquor liza
She WINS 4 powerful womah-fully bis equal In
strength. When drunk she was yioicfit, feros
cious. She repeatedly attacked hiIns threaten ada
fnq 20 kill him, and, as he believed nj the time,
fnoaning to carry out her threat. She thraa M
rocks at his head, poured boiling water onbin1s
tried ~, severgal occasions t. stab him with the
carving knife, once at least drawing blood Mllr#
She followed him into court, making such -
disturbance that the police had torenove hfr
by force. She burst into his Office and heia HFn
him over the head with n rawhide till the
blood streaned down his face. She beat Ms
lttie daughter with an Iron poker Il felt
Ike letting loose all holds" he said, "and
! drank heavily, boo" Once or twice he de-
eided to leave her; once h9 bought poison d
and was on the point of swallowing IL when
he thought Of his dauehter and threw IL away.
Last year matters grew worse, untl night
came when he did not dare TO sleep under the
same roof with her, and called IN neighbors
They tied her wrists and anlIlos with silk hand
kerohiafs. "FlI kill you for this, sure" ehe
screamed. At daylight she prOnnlseu 10 hne wv
have. and they unbound her. At her request
he sent out for two bottles Of champagne for
her to sober up on He wandered about all
day, stunning his aoquRintancess trying l8f
straighten himself up. {" could not be still IN
any place." he said. ~ could neither stand
up nor sit down-had to walk ali tho time" AZ
dusk nc wont home. The Chinaman had hn.ara
ished his work and gone FOR the night His
wife came through the kitchen and went down II
ceIlar-as he supposed to get whisky;e" q.
often hid bottle down there" Whom
she came up nc spoke Of going down
town. "You wretch" she said. " I'm hxed
for you and you shan't leave this housei"
He tried the door; IL locked He turnrd
around; hfs wife right in front of him,
hcr hand pressed to her hip. 'T'll lil y6sif
I'll Kill your she sorcamed. In "A frenzy OF Oh
utter nervousness and tcrEor he caught ~
something-it was kitchen ehair-and n
struck her. He saw her lying nc bis feet sfsr
Then he found himself out IN the street he
has no remembrance of how he got there
looking up at the dark windows Of his neigh
boris house md deciding not to wake him mp
Then all is blank again in his mind until o
later hour when he standing in front Of
the Sheriff and uttcriug tho words: have
killed my wife," .tr. ..f ta rHHE
The jury out twenty minutes. When
they came back il Nyas with verdict OF Noi
uilty."-ffdrtford CoiUdnt ..a. n .a
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An Exciting Race FOR LIE.

A. desperate and exciting race for life was
made across part Of San Frapslseo aay yaig
approaching III city IN q dense for fhe snip s8 f
grounded Ia the straits, bur IN few momeuts -es
gldod on into deep water. Suddenly Il was
discovered that the vessel leaking badly f.
AZ sle ca Pt,in ae[a,nea y s.esd % ~ .,t
and followed BY heetof tugs, which cndeaRs
ored to keep near her 10 render help ~ it wera
needed, the ship rushed toward the mud HATS
Her fregnen stood waistdeep IN water, and ste aa
,nS wa aors ssg a saais lis D%, ors ,gs ~ ae from
hundroaste whistles she ran hEh upon the 1
so'' '1''s 'i'.l - -'i:' Ea So a
A physician. on presenting bis bin
to the executor Of an estate of de-
ceased patient asked. DO you wish to .aaHst
have my bill swornP' No" replied
the executor, the death Of the decreased
is sufficient evidence that you attended
him professionally ) a
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
William S. Dunn, a Philadelphia

William s. Dunn, a Philadelphia
commercial traveller, returned from a
Western trip one day recently. Six
months ago his wife died, to whom he
had been only a year married, and on
his return he seemed depressed on ac-
count of the welI-meant but annoying
consultations of-his friends. The next
morning when he visited the store he
seemed to have shaken off his despond-
ency and was in good spirits. About
1915 O'Clock he walked to the rear of
the store, a pistol report was heard,
and Dunn was found dying, having shot
himself in the right temple.-M =.
Herald.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
-The So Yorl 1ltbnl1e critic sars

The New York Tribune critic says
Anna Dickinson's Hamlet lacks '.pas-
sionate tenderness, corroding gloom,
the far-off gaze of the haunted soul
that looks with anguish and despair
through wild and beautiful eyes, and
the fOrlorn detection of the thought-
laden mind. That settles it. We
don't want to see Anna wrestle with the
melancholy Dane. We don't care much
for the far-off gaze of the haunted soul
and such, but no Hamlet for US that
doesn't contain ''corroding gloom. !"
The idea of such Hamlet is supremely
preposterous. Norrist0gB Herqkq,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-04-27
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
, Hnshnnps Trlals Nith . Termaeans

GEORGE W. ARmIsrEAD-
, 1882-10-27

PUBLIC speaking at Dungeness next
Saturday.
THERE will be a church social at the
parlors of the Central Hotel on Wednes
day evening. Everyone is invited to at
tend and have a good time,
OUR Good Templar friends had rea
social time the other evening. We Learn
that they are at last taking definite steps
towards the important changes necessary
in the lower story of their hall.
The sad news of the death Of j. W
Ackerson, of Ackerson, Moore Il Co., S
T. agents Of the Port Discovery Mill Co..
comes to hand suddenly. 1t will be re-
ceived with surprise and sorrow by
many friends.
HINTS TO VESSEL MAsTERs.-A recent
act Of Congress, which goes into effect
November /, makes it an offense for 0
Master of vessel to allow eXpressmer
or hotel runners to board any vessel be.
fore all the passengers have gone ashore
A violation of the law renders the ship
master liable to a fine of $1,000.
THE steamer Emma Hayward arrived
here last night from the Columbia river
and reports pleasant voyage except en-
countering gale off the entrance Oi
the Strait. She experienced no danger
The Emma Hayward will be placed on
the route between Seattle and Olympia,
and the Geo Il. Starr, temporarily on
that route will again resume her trips
between Seattle and Port Townsend
WRECK and Loss OF LIFE.-The steam
tug Tacoma arrived last night from Cape
F'lattery, and reports the loss of an iron
steamship on Vancouver Island, near
Barclay Sound The British gun boat
King Fisher, has gone to the scene OF
the disaster. Several bodies are report
ed to have been washed ashore. The
steamer is supposed to be one now over
due from dongkong, bound to Portland
No particulars have yet been received.
TIE melancholy days have come, the
saddest of the year-yet Clinger's stock
Fo goods is never failing, and his prices
are as mucha an object as ever. Call and
satisfy yourself.
, 1882-10-27
Hop Growing.

Post ln,eligcnCcr.l
The hop growers are the happiest
members OF the community. They
have done well beyond their expecta-
tions, and some Of them extraordina-
rily well. They are light hearted and
full of talk, and uumberless are the
narratives that they have to make of
the pretty strikes" or unfortunate
"misses" of the past season. Some
of them, in their eagerness to make
themselves safe against possible low
prices sold a few months ago for Ii
and Is cents Il pound. Others, as the
price gradually came up, sold for Is,
70 and 30. and on up to 40, 80 and 60
cents. The latter-60 cents a pound
is the prevailing price at present,
but will probably not long remain SO,
as growers all over the Union are
holding out for Is cts and 81. One
farmer of our acquaintance leased
four acres of hop-planted land last
spring for 5000, and his neighbors
thought him foolish for paying so
high a rate for it. He sold the pro
duct Of that little patch a few days
ago for $4,000, and, after paying all
expenses, including the $500, netted
over $4,000 on his venture. Another
farmer, also of our acquaintance, was
offered $4,000 last week for the pro-
duct of his thirty acres. Still another
man, who bought small hop ranch
for $500 last year, has just been of
fered $4,000 for it. Such q condition
OF affairs was never before known,
and those so pleasantly affected by it
may be excused for feeling a trihe
eyhilarated thereby. Some of them
do not know what to do with their
suddenly acquired riches, and are in
vesting in all manner of schemes,
in town lots and wild lands, in exten-
sions of their hop fields, in finer
dwelling houses, new furniture, bet
ter living, trips to California, the At
lantic, and even to Europe, etc. The
acreage in hops will be increased at
least 25 per cent. during the next sea
son. No truble in getting pickers is
apprehended by some of the farmers.
1t will be necessary, though, they be-
lieve, to send for them, and not to de-
pend upon their coming. A higher
rate for picking will also have to be
paid, but that can easily be done when
the growers get 20 cents pound for
their crops. At the highest prices
for labor, etc, yet paid, growers in
Washington Territory can sell their
hops at ten cents pound and cover
all outlay, and when this is consider
ed, as also the fact that 1900 to $500
pounds can be raised to the acre, the
profit in the business may easily be
calculated; and at 60 cents a pound,
is greater, by long odds, than that
enjoyed in any other line of business
in these parts, not excepting the pub
ication of newspapers.
, 1882-10-27

d. K. HOWARD, Of Seabeck, declines
the legislative nomination recently ten
deTed him by the democrats Of his dis
trict.
The scbr. Granger, Capt. Morse, from
Alaska, arrived this afternoon-52 days
on the round trip.
HARKER & Go, are out in a pointed
advertisement today. They mean exact
ly what is said and can be depended on
Tor fair dealing. Call and see them.
PoRr Gamble has had a cutting scrape
between one Charles Carlson and Mich
ael Broderick. Justice Dwelly sent the
oiiender to Seattle for trial
THE evening discourse in the Presby-
terlan church tomorrow evening will be
The Manliness of Religion" Young
men are specially and cordially invited
to attend.
MORE BEAR.-On Thursday morning
Dr' Hill killed bear in Mr.. Hammonds
orchard, weighing 50pounds. Come to
think of it, that place seems to be an
uhlucky one for bruin to frequent.
oN and after Sabbath, Oct Goth, the
morning service in the Presbyterian
church will commence at 1880 and the
sunday School will meet punctually at
Tue close OF the service viz: from i 1:3O
TO l23O o'clock. 1t is desired that pa
rents bring their little ones to morning
service, and their attendance at Sabbath
school will thus be secured.
'lNcE commencing the litigation at
seattle recently between officers and sea-
.4'ch on ships, it is said that the legal
,,a'sFnity of that burg are developing
Ano".2dse sufficient to distinguish be-
, 1882-10-27

tween tafIrail and a iib-boom. They
are very much like an illiterate fellow in
Clalam who a few years ago, described a
heavy blow received by him, by declar-
ing that it knocked him sensible, A lis
tener remarked that it must have been an
awful blow.
AT the primary held in the Court
House at p. NJ. today, to elect dele
gates to attend the Independent Conven-
ton which is to convene here next Tues
day, Oct. oath, the following named
gentlemen were elected dele
gates from Port Townsend: Albert
Briggs, j. G., Ginger, +. w. James,
Thomas Drummond, G.. W. Blake, J. j.
Hunt, VIM. Katz, Lawrence Smith, Geo.
Barthrop and James Dalgardno.
THIRD AND LAST CONVICTION OF BEN
NETT.-The case of the United States
against James Bennett, first mate Of the
ship Harvester, for assaulting Miller, a
member of the crew of that vessel, with
a pair of handouts, was concluded in
the district court yesterday forenoon
The jury was out only short time, when
they returned verdict of guilty. This
is the third conviction of the first mate,
out of four indictments found against
him, and wit h this ends the criminal
prosecution of the officers of that vessel.
The crew, however, have commenced
civil actions for damages for breach of
the shipping articles, both against the
captain and the ship.-POst- -Intelligen-
Ger,
, 1882-10-27

Alfred A. Wheeler will contribute to
the November Californian Overland an
article entitled, "A Contemporary of
Washington" consisting Of selections
now for the first time made public-frOm
the memoirs of Peter Adolph Grotian,
friend of Washington, Jefferson, Ran
dolph, Burr, etc. In the same number,
w. w. Crane controverts the ground
taken with regard to Industrial Divlliza-
ton by Mr.. Spencer in political Insti-
tutions," his last book. Other impor-
tant articles will be: "Through Northern
Mexico in 40" by Dr. Wozencraft; Evil
Literature" by Chas. II. Shinn; contri-
buttons from w. g. Bartlett, Mary II.
Field, John Manning etc. Three chap
ters of Leonard Kip's serial, stories,
poems, sketches, etc. The success OF the
Gross of Monterey, and other Poems,
by Richard Il. White, shows how intense
is the interest in all things early Cali
fornian" on this coast The book has re-
ceived high notices from the press, and
those who have not already secured
copies should do 50 at once, if theywould
get one of the first edition. They are iS-
sued by the CALIFORNIAN PUBLISHING
Co., lOS California ST., 5. Il.
, 1882-10-27
GoRpQN PRESS FOR SALE,

4 n EIGHTH MEDIUM GORDON
~ Press, in prime condition, nothing
broken or worn about ii, complete
with roller mould, set of cores, three
chases, etc, in fact as GOOD AS NEW,
will be put on board boat at Port Town
send for 500, cash. Now is the time to
speak. Address: ARGUS OFFICE.
, 1882-10-27
NOTICE.

If you want to BORROW MONEY, or
to BUY LOTS in Port Townsend, or a
farm in Jefferson County, apply to
ID. w. SMITH, Port Townsend.
, 1882-10-27
BRIEF LOCAL ITEMS.
ErCrm IrlGN. y Daily.

TIE cijt1r is sick and cannot get out
his usual Gist Of news.
THE Democratic primary will be held
at the Court House tomorrow evening,
att o'clock.
CHOICE Conn HoNEY.-A small lot of
honey in the comb white and of excel
lent quality, for sale at
PLUMMER 4 TERRY's.
The american AGricuituriSt, always n
good paper, a..d now in its 43d year, has
taken new start. Its October number
includes many improvements. Only
$3.50 per year Address: Orange Judd
Company, 75l Broadway, N. Y.
The Walla Walla Democrat is the only
paper in the territory thus far that pre-
diets Burke's election, 1t is young and
can afford to trust the dim future for a
reputation for truth and veracity.
QUILEUTE voters are willing to sup
port legislative candidates, irrespective
of party, who will pledge themselves to
labor for government assistance in com
pleting the territorial road from that
valley to the Straits.
LIEUT.. B. +. Hancock, I'd Infantry
nephew Of Major General Hancock, who
was detailed to superintend the construc-
ton Of the government telegraph line to
Cape Flattery, was taken sick at Fort
Townsend few days since with pneu.
monia, and died at 2:4O this afternoon
We learn that the sudden and fatal ter
mination of his illness was sad surprise
to all, as he was not considered danger
oust last evening.
JUDGE KUHN has been re-nominated
by the democrats for joint representative e
in this district. John McReary, of Ma
son county, has also been renominated
by the same party for joint councilman
McReavy was defeated two years ago by
S. w. Hovey, and will very probably be
defeated again, as his opponent, Prof
Kerr, will poll heavy vote throughout
the district. Kuhn was elected last time
against d. w. Moore, of Irondale. He
has served several terms in the
legislature, and has proven useful
member in many respects; still, we know
ONO reason whyrepublicans should not
vote for the nominee on their ticket,
Mr.. Callow.
SUNDowN SEAS This entertainment
was presented two nights in Port Town
send, 1t must be seen TO be appreciated.
The panoramic views of Oregon and
Washington are wonderfully true and
hfelke, while Prof Whites descriptive
lecture is treat in itself. He proposes
travelling throughout the east, and will
no doubt give eastern people clearer
idea OF what our beautiful country looks
like than they could possibly acquire by
any other method ever dreamed Of. The
sustaining part is a whole show in itself
and cannot fail to draw largely every
where. We do not remember having
seen anything lately in the travelling
show line half so meritorious as Sun
down Seas"
, 1882-10-27

The man who wants "new and start.
ling truth" every Sabbath does not un,
derstand the preachers Office. This de.
mand for excitement, this religious itch
we know no better word-for constant
novelty in the pulpit is the bane and
curse OF the time.- JVatchman.
, 1882-10-27

ClInC vi tlC lllllt'--b ~ ItCNHLtiH.
1t is not wise to work constantly up
to the higher rate OF which we are capa-
BILE. II the engineer of the railroad were
to keep the speed of his train up to the
highest rate he could attain with his en-
gine, it would soon be used up. II a
horse is driven at the top of his speed
for any length OF time, he is ruined. 1t
is well enough to try the power. occa-
sionally, of horse or an engine, but put
ting on all the motion they will bear,
but not continuously. All machinists
construct their machines so that there
shall be reserve force. If the power
required is four-horse, then they make a
six-horse power. In this case il works
easily and lasts long. A man who has
strength enough to do twelve honest
hours OF labor i'll twenty-fOur, and no
more, should do but nine or ten hours
work. The reserve power keeps the
body in repair. 1t rounds out the frame
to full proportions. 1t keeps the mini
cheerful, hopeful, happy. The person
with no reserve force is always incapable
OF taking on any more responsibility
than he already mas. A little CXeyliOn
puts him out OF breath. lie cannot in
crease his work for an hour without dan
ger OF explosion. Snca are generally
pale, dyspeptic, bloollass, nervous, irri.
table, desponaent, gioomy. We all pity
them. The great source OF power ia the
individual is the blood. ltruns the ma
chinery oi life, and upol it depends our
health and strength.
, 1882-10-27

Newspapers are claimed to be warmer
than blankets. Yes, newspapers keep
the politicians so warm that they atc
continuslly imagining that they have
sat down on the 4th Of July.
, 1882-10-27

Some of those people who lamented
the ingratitude Of Republics in permit
ting Mrs. Lincoln to die destitute, will
be relieved to learn that her estate pans
out $4,000 in Government bonds, besides
other valuable property.
, 1882-10-27

ANY one desiring to buy a shotgun
would do well to consult JAS. JONES be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. He takes or
ders for any kind wanted.
, 1882-10-27

Dean Burgon, preaching from the
Cambridge University pulpit, recently
said; " For my part, | am quite content
TO seek my ancestors in the garden call
ed Eden; let others, il they choose, look
for theirs il the garden called Zoologi-
cal.'
, 1882-10-27

rs he honest?" inquired a banker of
friend who recommended man for
the position OF ianitor. "Honestw he
echoed: "well, / don't know what you call
it; but he returned an umbrella which he
borrowed from me yesterday" The man
was engaged as cashier.
, 1882-10-27
Sunday Reading.

Half the failures of life may be at
tributed 10 the want of faith, patience,
and perseverance,.