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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
Cause for Detection.

Visitor ito prison warden -There's a
strange man over in the corner. talked
with him for a long time, but couldn't
awaken any interest in him about any sub
ject. He seems dead to every thing, and
when spoke to him of the future he turned
upon his heel and walked away. Some
dangerous criminal, likely, who committed
an atrocious murder. He looks it, every
inch.
Prison Warden-Yes, his case is a very
sad one. His time is almost up now, and
the other day he received a letter from his
wife, saying that she would be waiting for
him on the outside.-Tid-B Bits.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A HEARTLEss WRETCH.
How He Embarrassed His Kind and GEN
erous LandIady.

How He Embarrassed His Kind and GEN
erous LandIady.
Jones was eating dinner at his boarding
house last Monday, and during his investi-
cation of one of the dishes, he ran across a
piece OF postage stamp. The landlady saw
him pick it out and look at it, and she be-
gan to get mad. But Jones said nothing,
and, laying down his knife and fork, began
to dig with a spoon in the dish from which
the piece of stamp had come. FiAally,
when the lady could stand it no longer, she
exclaimed:
" What is the matter, Mr.. Jones?"
"Oh, nothing" replied that philoso-
pher.
I" What are you playing in the victuals
for then?''
" Why, you see, my dear madam, this
piece of stamp reminded me of a letter
was expecting, and I just thought I'd prod
around this dish awhile, and see if [ couldn' t
find the carrier and ask him about the let
ter, without going to the post-office."
The explanation was so full and complete
that Jones had to change his boarding
hOuse.-Merchant Traveller.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
An Aunz oa Ola Nama1.
Boston Globe

Among the queer names found in re-
cent copy Of the Congressional Record
were the following, many Of which rival
the famous Inventions and discoveries of
Dickens and Thackery: Joicy Richwiney
1ephaniah Crubaugh, Anna Nation, Mar
gares Greathous, Simon Fought, Tunia
SNick, Sophia Gump, George Knopsnyder,
Boston Fowler, Delilah Kni1l, Sasser Sul-
hvan, George Washington Waddle, Alber-
time Cochrum, Elizabeth Geestesphan,
Micajah Joyner, Hartford Motherly, Ams
brose ohawbing, David Cornproost, +.
Courtney Cochbower, G. G. Colclo, J. II.
Quickhouse, Calvin L. Kniek and =.
RnoAd u -
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
An Irish Love-Letter.

Oh Molly, my jewel, my fathers so
cruel he won't let me marry the girl 1
adore; he says you've no cash, love, but
that is all bosh, love; I know that you've
got a few dollars in store. He calls me a
fool, lOve-nOw that's very cool, love-and
says shilIelah would benefit me. The
heart of the crathur, as hard as a later,
won't soften a bit the truth tell to thee.
If long he doth teaze me, III bolt, divil
seize me! he's worse than the hog that he
feeds in the sty; but don't despair, Molly,
but always be Jolly, your Patrick will
stand by your side till you die. Believe
me, 1 yearn, love, to hear by return, love,
and please send five shillings some whisky
to get, my spirits to keep up, while bless
ings I'll heap up for one am sure can
never forget. 1 hope you won't tarry, but
soon your Pat marry; the divil bit win
single remain. So no more at present
from Tumbledown Crescent, where dwells
your affectionate Patrick Delane.- Chicago
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
An Indiana Goat story.

IColOmDus (AnQJ Dlspatcn.l
70 A j., M. & 1. box car which had some
loose grain scattered over the floor, was
Invaded by a flock OF between twenty five
and thirty goats at Columbus, Ind, when
some of the boys closed the door, and the
car was taken to Indianapolis empty" az
was supposed. On arriving at Indian
apOlis, one of the brakemsn in the yard
opened the car door, when the billy goats
jumped out one after another, scattering
. In every direction. The crew, supposing
they had been shipped as freight, engaged
in a chase of four hours, capturing fifteen
Of them. They then went to hunt the
agent to see the way. bill, to find out how
many goats had been shipped, whOS shey
discovered the joke.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

A Wolf having invited Crane to dine
served the food in a shallow plate SO that
the guest could not get any, while the host
Tapped up an abundance with his tongue.
On the next day the Crane invited the
Wolf to dinner, and the food, consisting OF
soup, was set out in long-necked jar,
which put it entirely out of the reach of the
invited guest. But while the Crane had his
head in the jar the Wolf knocked a hole
in the bottom with a hammer and swal-
lowed the greater part of the soup as it
ran out. -
MORAL: This Fable teaches us that we
should not despise the mental resources
of those who move beneath us.-Life.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
wants to Know His Professors.

Bill YardIy is one of the most trifing
students at the University of Texas.
He rarely attends the lectures, and when
he does, as a general thing he is so much
under the influence of liquor that he can't
distinguish one object from another.
Not long since he strolled into Marks
photograph gallery.
what are you doing here, BillP" asked
Marks.
Il just want to see the photographs of
the professors at the university so III
know 'em when meet them on the street.
We ought to know each other. Texas
Siftinos
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
AoRag AoAINaT poe.
Eh@ Fierce Battle Between o. Spirited
Steed and an Enraged Canine.
IsOmervIns IN. j., specially

Esomervlne CN. J.) special.l
Yesterday afternoon fierce BULLDOG
and a vicious young mare, belonging &c
George Runyon, farmer Of Stanley, N
J. engaged in q curious fight. The dog
and the horse were stable companions, but
the latter had q strong dislike for this
former. The mare broke her halter yester.
day and seised the dog In her teeth. The doa
retaliated by biting the horses nose. The
two now thoroughly Infatuated brutes then
fought desperately. The dog would spring
at it's foe only to be sent flying clean
across the barn. The wild neighs and
kicking and banks attracted a number of
people to the scene, but none dare inter-
fere with the frenzied combatants The
dog secured a firm grip on the mares
neck, and was tossed and knocked against
the sides Of the building in the attempts
made by the horse to dislodge him. The
mare finally lowered her head, and, placing
her fore foot on the dogs body, literally
tore it on. In one of its mad rushes the dog
was seized by the mare and thrown nearly
to the top of the barn, but it returned to
the fight immediately. .s
At last the dog sank its fangs into the
fore-leg of the mare, and in attempting
to reach the dogs head the horse fell
dlrecbly on ITS Zoe and crushed It's life out.
The victorious animal gave a shriIl neigh,
and turning, kicked the body of the dog
until it was crushed into a shapeless mass.
When Mr.. Runyon returned he entered
the stable and found the mare trotting
about the place, weak from loss of blood.
Her legs and neck were horribly lacerated
and the sinews laid bare, while her nose
was almost gone. As the animal could not
live, it was shot SIRENS
The mare was valuable one, bat so
high tempered that none but her owner
could approach her safely. The dog was
priced very highly on account of it's cour-
age and usefulness as watch dog.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A sHREwD CLERK.

He Aims to Make the Guests of His Hotel
Feel at Home.
The rather numerous Dakota delegation
in Washington was increased by another
arrival. He registered at hotel and said
to the clerk:
81 may want to stay some time, can you
give me a good room?"
81 think we can let you have one that
will suit"
81 suppose you try to make it pleasant
for guests?"
Certainly, we aim to-"
"Of course. What I like in a hotel is
something home-like.'
al think we can satisfy you on that
score"
81 hope so. Now I'll tell you; if you will
see that am made to feel perfectly at
home during my stay you sha'n't lose any
thing by it"
30, wen make it home-like for you. Let
me see," he continued glancing over the
register, "you are from Dakota?"
ayes, I'm a member of the Dakota Legis-
lature and"
"HereT' exclaimed the clerk turning to a
| bell-bOy, "show this gentleman to the
| poker room. ''-EsteLIine ID. IT, Bell.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A Minor Matter.

Brown see that they propose enacting
a law prohibiting the selling or giving away
of tobacco to minors.
Smith-And yet the major part OF male
humanity is very partial to the weed.
Brownies, but it is very hurtful to
minors.
Smith, see. The idea is to prevent
them from going overt the great majority
too soon.-BOstOn Transcript.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
whistler and HI. satelllts.
rParis Cor. BOSTON Heraid.l

lFarls Oor. boston heralo.l
Whistler had been notably witty during
the evening at a recent reception, and fin
ally made bon mot more than usually
pointed and happy that convulsed his
listeners. Oscar Wilde. who was present,
approved Mr.. Whistler's brightness, and
wondered why he had not thought of
the witticism himself. ''Y on will, prompt
ly replied Whistler; "you will" This
lightning comment on Mr.. Wilde's won-
del.ful ability to think of other peoples
bright things and to repeat them as his
own had, you may imagine, an imme-
date and most Disseminating effect on Mr..
Wilde,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
IRON tnther.. stnray stnck.
tChIcago Times.l

Kate Luther, OF Galena, Ford County,
Ind, who is a hneal descendant of Martin
Luther, had both bones of her right leg
broken in curious manner. She was
standing in the snow about ankle deep,
when hound came along in a hot chase
after a rabbit and ran against her. The
shock scarcely staggered her, and hardly
caused her pain, but when she attempted
TO step she found it Impossible, and in
vestigation showed that both bones Of the
leg were broken
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A Narrow Escape.

Farmers Wife ito tramp)-Ihate to turn
you away hungry, but 1 think you have
been drinking beer.
Tramp (solemnly mo, ma am; III take
my oath l never drink beer"
Farmers Wife-Whisky, then?
Tramp (solemnly)-NO, ma'am; I'll
swear to it.
Farmers Wife-VsFy well. Here's a pie.
Tramp Ito his chum on the outside y
That was q narrow escape. If she'd a said
gin, she'd had me!-PhiadeIDhia Cal.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
"Ipo not ike thee, DR.. Fen,

AHo ENN7VII WIZ I V1II I0V 1VII'
It has often been wondered at, the bad
odor this oft-quoted doctor was in. Twas
probably because he, being one of the old
school doctors, made up pills as large as
bullets, which nothing but an ostrich could
bolt without nausea. Hence the dislike
DR.. r. Y. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei
lets'' are sugar-coated and no larger than
bird-shOt, and are quick to do their work
For all arrangements Of the liver, bowels
and stomach they are specific.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A Cruel Father.

Smith, the father of seven ravenous
children and one wife with a grand appe-
tite, asks DR.. Bacillus:
GLOW is it, DOCTOR that, lying here for
three weeks with typhoid fever, I have ex-
listed without eating?"
1.-THE fever has nourished you, Smith, -
answered the physician.
care you joking, doctor?"
mo. am telling you the TRUTH
my gracious! Now, I'd like to have my
whole family down with fever for a year.
could save little money then. Sam, the
Scar8mOuch.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

The city of Springfield, Mass, has
for years maintained q public library
for the privileges of which each reader
was charged an annual fee of one dol
LAP. On these terms the library circu-
lated about twenty thousand books
annually. Recently the dollar tax was
removed, and with free books the cir.
culation has increased tenfold,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

DR.. PIERCE's ''Favorite Prescription is
not extOlled as Z" cure-all,' - but admirably
fuIfIls singleness of purpose, being most
peculiar to women. Particulars in DR..
PieTce's large treatise on Diseases Peculiar
to Women, leo pages, sent for 10 cents in
stamps. Address WORLDS DIsPENsART
R11fPala n V
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
Poor Consolation.

"What is the matter with you, Gus?"
asked Judge Pennybunker of Gus de Smith.
81 was engaged to be married to Miss
Birdie McGinnis, and now she has gone
back"
Don't let that worry you. AS pretty
girl as she is win soon find some other fell
low to marry. Texas Siftings.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
4 NATURAL MISTAKE.

Ned goes to the circus with grandpa
And sits on q nice cushioned seat,
where he beams upon the performers
With q smile, conflding and sweet
But after awhile he grows restless
And then he softly observes:
@Tf these are preserve seats, grandpa,
Why don't they pass the preServesT
Bessie Chandler, tn st. Nicholas.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

DR. SAMUEL. K. Cox, Washington, after
careful analysis, pronounced Red Star
Cough Cure purely vegetable and most ex-
cellent for throat troubles. Price, IS cents a
bottle.
Hon. Thos. L. James, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
eral, indorses st. Jacobs Oil as a pain-cura.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
A Cautions Guest.

Kind-hearted Woman Ito tramp}-I can
give you a piece OF hot mincs pie
Tramp-Hob minoe pie for breakfast
Hot mince pie on an empty stomach Do
you suppose that man in my precarious
financial condition, madam, wants to be
burdened with a doctors bin in the dead oil
winter? Not mnchl Gimme a couple o
soft-boiled eggs, and IN bring in an armful
Of wood.-N 7. Sun.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

and all diseases Of the lower bowel Except
cancer), radically cured. Send 10 cents in
stamps for book. Address, Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 663 Main
Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

A lady asked a gentleman his age. BE re-
piled: "What you do IN every thing''-X
L, So does Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of
Sweet Gum and Mullen excel all other
medicines for coughs, Group and consump-
ton. Walter A. Taylor, Atlanta GA.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

at is an outrage the way you treat me
said Miss Esmerelda Longcoffin to Hostel
ter McGinnis.
How so, Miss Esmerelda?"
"You have sworn to love and cherish me
and now you are making love to another
Young woman. It is a hideous outrage
~ Be calm, Esmerelda, be calm I'm goinl
to go back on the other girl, too" -Texai
SiffinRs
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

"HAvE you any old Roman weaponslp
Dealer-'sWe have none in just now, they
are beingrrhsted. KarLsraller Naehrtektel.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

OUGHT a teamster to have a teeming
faRcy2-NdtioauI Weekly.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

BILLIARDS resemble matrimony, mas
much as kisses and scratches are common
to both. 1Ez
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
Anew Name for TeethIng.
Lady Oansr-Oome here, Noble.

Lady Ualsr-Oome here, 1dOIhe
AoIiie tagged six What fur?
L. CT want to talk to you. Now, tel
me, how do you like your little brother?
M.-Oh, he's tross and always tryin'.
L. C..-Indeedl Why, what ails the httl
man?
M. dunno, but 7 dess he's hatchjB
teeth.-EVansYiIIe Argus,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

TIE most desirable hair dressing ever
offered to the publicis Halls Hair Remover.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

+ A PEoU11ARIrK Of stage banquets is the
great variety of supes.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

WHERE does all the bad weather go TO
when it clears ofs-Chicago Telegram.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
Don't Give Up.

Ihave had catarrh
IN head and nostrils 80
bad that there were
great sores in my nose .
and one place was eaten
through. I got E.y's
Cream Balm. Two bot
Ties did the work. MY
nose and head arc well
I feel like anotherman
&C. S. MoMILLEN, slb
ley. jackson Co., Mo.
We recommend Ely'f
Cream Balm where O
cure for cAtarrh Is
called for. Itisin most
cases a perfect cure
PICK Bros, Druggists,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
A particle isapplied II
use. Price 81 cents by
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

PIKE's TOoTHAOHE DROPs cure in minute, S6s
GJen4l's Sulphur Soap heals and beautines 25c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns 4 BuniOnS
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

NIcKELaPLATED watch-Dog with a new
collar.-C California HaVerick.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

A MAN may have no ear for music, yet
have a mind to play.-M y Journal
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

No Opium in Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Cures where other remedies fail. 25c.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

PHYSICIANS prescribe Ayers Cherry Pect-
oral, on account of its great curative powers.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

SELECTED miseeIlany-Aiincep ie.-Dqn-
vile Breeze.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

WHY is dirty man like fiannsli Be-
cause he shrinks from washing.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26
Poisoned by ScrofuTa

The taint OF scrofula IN the blood should be got IA
OF serious consequences may result. Consumption
is undoubtedly scrofula Of the lungs and I'm ia early
stages may be cured by purifying the blood and build
ing up the system- For this Hoods sarHaparfIa 10
unequaled It also scrofula when appears In
the form OF running boils lunches in the neck.
catarrh, or I'm any other manner, While II purfneao
Hoods sarsaparia also VitaliEes and snriohsa the
blood.
Il have been taking Hoods sarsaparina for aOous
three months. Before that time my blood ives IN
terrible condition After usingit for about one month
my appetite was better and my general health greatly
improved. For q medicine - good 81 Hoods safna=
pariua too much can not be said" L. L. LTNaITs
Bugbee House, Putnam. CT.
81 have been troubled with scrofuia for three years.
having running on my los. After taking one
bottle Of Hoods sarsaparilla nm getting wen rapid
~" Asa ELBEL. South Bend, Ind.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it.. 2jc.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

THE latest thing in -lStouz
Falls Leader
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

He Aims to Make the Guests of His Hotel
Feel at Home.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-02-26

''Why, how can that be, JohnP''
''Me steal an, was the reply of the
imperturbable Chinaman-and ne
doubt for once he told the truth
Good Cheer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
THE FREE PASS system.
A Bill Before the Come oticut LegisIa-
ture on the Subject.

49, CA NhO RN1JONts
HARTFORD, CONN, March IL The
question of issuing free railroad passes to
members of the Legislature has been un.
der discussion for many years, ana vari-
Gus propositions have been made without
&C compIishing anything to get rid of the
evil. The railroads were at fault In the
first place by sending passes gratuitously
to members when they had more vital
questions TO be acted upon than in recen t
years. Now the roads would be very
glad to be relieved from the burden,
but they are afraid to take voluntary
action. They no longer promiscuously
scatter passes, but members beg for them
and they are not refused, and before ses-
sion is far advanced most OF the legisla-
tors are supplied with passes which en-
able them to 90 home every day, to the
neglect Of committee work many times,
and of the g neral legislative business
EX-Speaker Simonds thought he had dis.
covered panacea for the whole difficulty
and he prepared a proposed constitutions
amendment providing that the State
should contract with the different rail
roads for the transportation of members
This would not remove the evils of tn,
dead-head system, but would cOntinu,
tncm uhueE lhe edhcJlou anu pay o
the State, and the cost OF trave
for 273 Senators and Representative
would be very large item. The HOus
! took this view Of the matter Friday, an,
! killed the amendment by vote of 1877 {
| 8. Aside from the absurdlty OF amendIn
the organic law TO control a questio
which statutory enactment would a
well cover, many members feel that th
| proper thing TO do is to cut Off the pas
system entirely. The Railroad Commit
tee, partly recognizing this feeling, re
ported favorably bill making it misdC
meanor for any member OF the Gener6
Assembly TO accept from any railroad
free pass under penalty of 800. Whe
that is voted on this week il will be a iai
test of the whole question.