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The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
A Shrewd Device.

Since prohibition wss adopted at
Alliance. Ohio, liquor has been
sold on the quiet, anG many dealers
have been fined. This led to great
or secrecy, and the law and order
people were unable to detect the
violation OF the law. A stranger
recently went to the tSwn, annOun-
cling his determination to open a
steam laundry. He talked glibly,
and was soon on good terms with all
drinkers, who took him the rounds
of the illicit saloons After wards
the stranger announced that mis-
name was Erwin, and that ne was
a Pinkerton detective fro M Chica-
go. At this instance about a dOz-
en- liquor sellers were arrested, fin ed
heavily, and committed to the
Cleveland workhOuse.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
PROM T1AauEg.
Editor Star:

Editor Star:
leagues. Tenn, May 80, 188S.-ThO
farmers organization, the Agricultural
Wheel, still lives. The continuance OF
its existence has long since been deter
mined and those who prOphesied other
wise have ceased to twitter. The Wheel
and Farmers Alliance have much
stronger band of labsrers working for the
up building and protection of the aSri-
cultural interests, than we're ever antici-
states belsng to this great brotherhood.
These associations have done III ore good
towards educating and upbuilding this
class of our CT tizens than any other source
They have taught, in the first place, the
need OF y higher education, The diver
atty of agri culture needs to be studied
more in srder to receive greater results
from our labor. They have taught them
ts depend mere upon their own resource
thai the bread OF life must be raised at
home, and ssme to spare, They have
Taught thea that to prots ct their interests
against spectators md monopOlies,
in both the state and national legislatures
50 that their needs and demands will be
recognized is the only way to become free
and independent These institutions show
the vast Importance sf raisIAg more live
stock, grasses and grain, and leas cotton to
restore our lands to a better fertility
which enables US to reap more benefits,
and larger results than under the old
methods Of farming. They also favor the
improvement Of all live stock which is
austher step in the right direction. The
superlative means OF effecting co-opera-
tion among the laboring classes l. joint
brotherhood and unity of action. It can
net be denied that our country Is largely
indebted to the fostering Of agriculture
foI its prosperity, and that the neglect OF,
il. sowed the seed of war whOops in Many
nations. The sad need OF these erganiz2-
tions have bound thea together in the
strongest brstherhssd. Let it continue
to strengthen until the picture turns where
the greedy spectators dictate the price
before the seed are sown.--Lsgislatio
should suppress the unjust combination
Of ths capitalists who force the produce
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

There is not a county in Tennes>
soc in which democrats are more
harmonious and more united than
in Hardeman, The reasons for
such a state of facts ere, that we
are all in accord as to what eonsti-
tutez democracy-that we all adhere
unfalteringlY to the doctrines and
policies Of our par ty-that we new
er allow ourselves to be rent into
factions by rival leaders-that we
have no bosses TO crack the lash
over our heads and say, you are
not democrats unless you think as We
tell you, vote Tor such men as we
recommend, let US lead you, and let
us hold all the Offices These are
some of the reasons why we get
alSng so we'll. The people rule in
this county, and will continue to
rule. The biggest county conven-
ton ever seen in the state will be
seen here this summer.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Can't Get Him Down.

We have been trying for a week to
tone mp our Democratic stomach to
swallow "Our Bob" but he sticks in OR
throat and comes back every time. We
wrapped the Democratic platform around
and over him and started it down bat
somehow before it reached the tickling
point, Bob got the platform of and back
he come. When our stomach gets strong
er we will try again.-The TOiler.
Why dent you quit your nonsense;
threw aside your malice, rise above
petty prejudice, and come Out like a
man for the nominee? The demo-
cratic party has endorsed Bsb, and
has swallowed him with great sat
isfaction. Are you purer and no.
bier than your Party2 If you are
above the people you propose to
serve, you are Just little too good
to stay here or anywhere else.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Their Business Booming

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival Of tfede at
Savage u + merson's Drug Store
as their giving away to their custo-
mers of so many free trial bottles OF
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. heir trade IL simply
enormous in this very vaIuble arti =
Gle from the fact that it always
cures and never disappoInts. Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group,
and all throat and lung diseases
quickly cured. You can test il be
fore buying by getting trial sbo
tie free, large size 81. I've
warranted
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Rays OF News and Flashes of Wit
from the Famous Josh.

West Tennessee Star:
Greensboro, n. g.. May, 26 1888
i have been roaming round of
late and am somewhat behind in
western events. Is the "WesL Fem
nessee Star" the whale that has
swallowed the old Bulletin Or in
accordance with the Darwinian
theory, has the Bulletin evoluted
into this "Star" which shines as a
Survival of the fittest?"
Greensboro is a famous place
just woke up one morning some
tWeEty odd years age and found ltG
self ST., and has been more so ever
since. Just now, or rather just past
the people of this place including
men, women, children, and niggers
with a smart sprinkling of outside
barbarians, nave been displaying
their patriotism, gush, ivory and
fnery at a celebration held at and
on the GuIIdford Battle Ground.
/ was there as also were sCme six or
eight thousand other heirs to NOR,
tai ills and fame, and also some
1900 Cor some multiple theroD of the
inevitable ''Small hey" North Car
olinians are justly proud OF this old
battle ground, One hundred and
seven years havs Town since VaiOr
fought aud bled on this field. Ma
f,a.,,Ro oh
that day and man many more. The
Vandalism of modern progress 81
Improvement hssltates not 10 des~
ecrate the most sacred place. A
railroad runs through the space that
WAS between Green first and sec
end lines, Asns letter save a strict
ly business one, is presentable or
permissible that says nsLhing about
the grand VS., (weather and We
meD) l will gently aIlude 10 both.
The weather here Is just lovely, too
lovely TO talk about, SO you must
be content wiki your Swn weather.
This remark also applies to the ladies.
There is surely something very i'm
portant agltatinS the feminine cUun~
ellis for never before in all the his
tory oil the sex has such hustle
been seen in their camp. Wag by
the hand that old friend of niue
'tthe Gsnl. 10! he Wandereth along
the South side Of court square Ana
another old friend, the Captain"
behold he sitteth at the receipt Of
customs And yet another, dsth he
not i've sn Water street, Is not ms
name a SYNONYM for place OF ref. |
uge? And dSth he not love appies2 !
With many remembrances Of past
pleasures. 1 am theirs, and yours /
JssH. /
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
ASmindler at Work.

Mayor McCarver, Of Nash vile,
has received a letter from Evans
vile, Ind, stating that a man had
recently swindIed people of that
city out Of$2,OOO or $4,000. He
represented himself as tbs agent
for a magazine, and for SO in adj
vance promised to send the maya
zine and portrait taken from any
picture that might be given him
He left Evansville and the letter
stated that it was thought he had
come this way. The police de-
partment was informed of the mat
ter, but the letter appears to be one
Of number Of copies probably sent
to various cities. It's not likely
that the rogue would attempt to
repeat his game so near Evansville.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
work q the Storm King.

terrific storm swept over 4 2stSrn
Ohio, Nest Virginia, and Western Penn.
sylvania last Monday afte rnoon. The
aggregate loss TO buildings crOps, rail-
roads and telegraph lines will fsot up
many Thousand dollars Severa lives
were ais sacrificed and number of per-
Hoss were injured.
Near RaYenswood, W. Va, Mr. and
Mrs. Powell were killed by lightning
while sitting at their home. At Charles
ton, w. Va. Mrs. Robert Shannon was
killed by falling tree. At Bridgeport, o.
a six year cid sen of Joseph Newell was
cGught by rush OF water in narrsw
ravine and drowned. Two companions
made marrow escape. At BellaIre, O.,
a railroad brakeman named CasteIled was
killed while endeavoring to manage a
train during the storm.
At Canton, o., houses were lifted from
their foundations and the steeples of sc v
er al churches were wrecked. The south
wing of the new Hampden Watch Works,
AOU Ae6l III length anu three atOFleS llRhJ
was blown down and is total wreck, and
the Dueber Watch Case Works were
badly damaged. There were many mar
row escapes from death by the fall of the
Hsmpden building. A workman named
Miller was probably fatally hurt, and
Joseph Myers, another employe, was
seriously injured The loss is estimated
at SO, 900
In Beaver comfy, Pa, Tally $2O.o0e
worth Of damage was done TO property by
ths storm, bun az far a. known no one
was injured. At Oil City the root Of the
Arlington Hotel was blown eff, and the
guests rushed from the building, panic
stricken. Titusville also suffered severely
Frank Burchael Of Pleasantville, in cross
ing Pine creek bridge I'M buggy, was
blown over into the water. The vehicle
was reduced to splinters and the hsrse
lifted bodily and carried 100 yards away.
Burchfeld was badly hurt. Mrs, Barber
and family, who were out driving, were
alss thrown from their carriage and slight
ly injured.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
The Verdict Unanimous.

". D. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: can recon mend Electric Bitters
as the very best remedy. Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case, One
nam tosk six bottles, and was cured of
Rheumatism Of 10 years standing"
Abraham Hare, druggist BellevilIe,
Ohio, afirms: "The best selling medicine
1 have ever handled in my 90 years ex-
perience, is Electric Bitters." Thous-
ands of others have added their testimo-
ny, so that the verdict is unanimous that
Electric Bitters do cure all diseases of the
Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only a halt
dollar bottle at Savage & Emerson's
Drug Store
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

The late republican convention
at Nash willie developed the fact
that tennessee republicans are all
splil up. and at variance with their
leaders. The rank and file OF the
party have tired Of their bosses, and
are refusing to longer heed the
crack OF their whips. The masses
are finding out that the party is be
ing run in the interest of few.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

A Swede who has lived IN Huns
bolt several years wrote his mother
in the old country, some time since,
to select a wife tor him, which she
did, He sent the money to pay
her fare to this country, and she
arrived in Humbols few days ago.
He had not seen her since childs
hood, but both are satisfied with the
arrangement, and will marry in a
few days,
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
The Northsrn Methodists nave

The Northern Methodists have
been charging for the past twenty
years-and that too, in a most abus-
i've way that the people of the
Eouth, bulldoze, intimidate and stuff
ballot boxes constantly in their
elections. These same fellow sent
Lmest men to a general cor ference
at New York last week, and while
attempting to elect a bishop, these
uuresI and most righteous of men
stuffed the ballot box repeatedly.
The Star suggests to the sanity
crowd that they give themselves u
little hell, before dealing cut any
mere TO us.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

The young democrats in Tennes-
see are III a large measure RESPONSE
BILE for the denomination of Il. l.
Taylor. Now and then a young
man who believed that he must do
and talk just like some politician IN
order to acquire prominence was
against him. Then, there were a
few pure-hearted honest boys who
believed the stories they had heard
floating around against Our Bob,
and they were against him. But
the strong>mnded, progressive. and
self-thinking young men were for
Our Robert. They endorsed him
because he appointed men to Office
on account Of their competency, and
net on account Of their political SER
vice, They endorsed him because
he did his own thinkIng-they en-
dorsed him because he didn't stOO F
o notice dirty filings that were made
at his character by men who failed
to control him, or failed to get the
"pIe' they sOught at his hands
they endorsed him because he ia
vors pubic schools, and favors the
educ atien Of the poor boys and girl
of eur state, knowing that their edu
cation Will be all they Will have t.
begin the struggle of life with
Now, you young democrats ought
to labor earnestly and increasingly
/ or his reelection
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
MANY or our country exchanges

Many or our country exchanges
are speaking out in favor Of prima-
ries TO select county representatives,
state senators, hOaters, and con-
rressmen. The Star Is in favor OF
primaries, because It believes the
primary systera to be more represen~
uutive than convention, 1t is true
that tull vote is never pollsd at
Il primary election, but a greater
number of voters attend the pri-
maries than attend conventions
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Let 1tse a Ton Strife


at our capital was for the people, Of
the people and by the people. The
struggle between the people and
those who have heretofore ,nanag-
ed every political movement for
years, was one Of the bitteres ev sr
Witnessed. The struggle was the
longest ever engaged in south of the
old Mason aud Dickson line. Each
side stood like an army of which
one was supporting and the other
attempting to capture a masked
battery. The people were resolved
TO conquer and conquer
they did. The surrender,
however. was not a true, loyal,
graceful one MIR. Vertrees, the
Major-GsueraI of the army of poll
ticians, dad a very small thing when
he said "we'' have CONCLUDED to
permit ri you to nominate Mr..
Taylor, by not voting at the next
call of the roll" Wasn't that mag
unanimous in him. Why didn't he
say, "we have tried to defeat the
will Of the people with every man
whom we could draw, and failing,
tried few darK horses-n1w we
are going to allow you to nominate
him with less than two-thiri vote,
by simply not voting9" That was
what he meant, or at least wSuld
have been the result had the 1--WE
done as he supposed they would.
Ne" however, was too short IN
the "britch," and, therefore. the
last vote, 1901, was a severe rsbuke
to I'VE" 1t cut like q two. edged
sword. 1t was a rebuke which
should and must be followed up, il
the honest, toiling thousands Of
Tennessee wish to reap a benefit
from it: The people Of Tennessee e
by this determined stroke of poll,
cy, have taken affairs out of the
hands of wornsut politicians, and if
they will pursue this line the agri.
cultural interests of the state viii
have a chance to be heard, and
some wholesome laws passed for
their benefit. Weare fully awar,
of the fact that some of the best mel
of Robertson county were opposed
t o the re>nonlnatiOn of GOverno
Taylor. The RECORD gave then
fair warning. Its warning WIS not
heeded-but we have no quarre
nor abuse for them. They acteC
on what they believed TO be right.
So did We. We were satisfied thai
few leaders IN the party, at the
capito ], had determined to Gus
Gov. Taylor. We were satisfied
tie people would not submit to it
| Now, III order that we may forever
settle the ringsters ana wire>pul
lers, we call upon every man il
Tennessee who ever voted the de
Ocratic ticket to not only make it d
point to vote this time, but t. d.
all they can i'll pursuAdIng Others to
do likewise Let's give them
blackeYe by giving Cleveland, Boil
Taylor and the democratic ticket
majority of 10000. We can do it
We must doit. That will, for al
time TO come, silence the wv e's"
Lee 1t be ten~strike, democrats.
. springfield Record.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
McELRRR'S WINE OF cAKUUI.

This wonderful new remedveis iol
sale by the following merchants IL
Hardeman County:
b. V. Hudson, and Savage q Z
erson, Bolivar; Hancock 81 Hat
Grand Junction; Scott 81 May, II
DRY Valley; Edwards IL Abr
Cedar Chapel; J. D. Sasser u
Middleton; Tlpler u kenny,
Top. w. L. Neither, PBclhon
J. Cox. salisbury; j. ". M
Too1s 5. r ,bertson, w
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
They Are firing.

Tennessee republicans are be-
coming badly dissatisfied with their
party. They are finding out that
the pehcles Of their party are ru in
Gus Is their own interests. They
are beginning TO see that the rob
Ltrtuill. The pc child Of tbs re-
publican panty, robs them OF At
least % per cent Of their hard earn
in.s each year They are begin
ming To see that the republican
party is thsIath,r, the protector,
and tho uLLolder Of U@sts, CONS
binss, and monopsliCs. They are
finding out thar these trusts, cons
Lines and monopolies are speculat-
ing and growing rich on the prod.
ncts OF their labor: They see the
fruits OF their toll hoarded up, and
with held from the channels Of
trade until grim want conipSls them
20 buy at outrageous prices They
soc competition broken down, and
tbe arteries OF trade checked by the
merciless grip Of these giant trusts.
They are kndinE cut lnat the re-
DubIican party iaVSls taking away
he powers OF the people, and the
l,dsina of all power ia the general
',nv,rnment. No wonder YOU are
ming. Quit them, and come INTO
. he good old democratic field. Come
INTO the party ,hat proposes TO give
ynu cheaper goods-that proposes 10
I've each nan an equal chance IN
'be race OF lite>that proposes 10
Iodoe an pow or, not NJ Cessarlly re-
serve d, in the people. This Is the
party for all 1ennSsseeans.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
NEW WHEEL STORE "a
A Bran New Stock of FANCY and
HEAVY GROCERIES.

j. J. Joyner has opened up fami-
ly grocery on South side Of Court
Square. He has laid in a full sup
ply of every thing needed by far
mers or anybody else in tn G
grocery line. He bought for cas- h
and bought at the very low est
figures. He is prepared to sell at
the very lowest figures. Now is
your chance to open upa trade with
the cheapest andbest grocery house
in town. He invites old customers
to trade with him again.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

The Memphis Ledger remarks;
ga special to the Appeal is author
Ity for the statement that Collector
Hillsman is in Washington attend-
ing the Baptist convention now IN
session there There is nothing
in the evil service rules to prevent
this"
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

A young lady student at Mary
Sharp College, Winchester, had
the misfortune to cut off one Of her
fingers while slicing dried beef IN
school with a penknife.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Pat Powers.

This model young Stallion Will
make the present season at my
stable in Bolivar at IS by insurance,
Money due when mare changes
hands, otherwise when the colt is
developed. PAT Powers is 4 years
old, Is hands high, is a beautiful
dark bay, heavy name and tail
saddles well and is fast in harness,
S. M. GLADNEY.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

Nc Phvgicfans 80 Round o.

Tie Physicians have Found out
That Il contamInatIng and foreign elc
ment in the blood, developed by indigea
ton, j. the cause Of rheumatisia. Thi
settles upon the sensitive sub-cutaneou
covering OF the muscles and liRaments %
the joints causin constant and shifting
pain, and aygregating ~ a caicareous
chaiky deposit which produces stiffness
and distortion Of the joints 40 fact which
experience has demonstrated in regard 10
l9stctters Stomach Bitter has stronger
evidence % support ihau thi., namely,
that this medicine OF comprehensive uses
checks The formidable ard atrocious dis
ease. Nor Is it less positively established
hat il i pre- ieral3le 20 the poi-ous cite
used 10 arrest III, since the medicine q,
iaiu- Only salutary ingredients. Itis
q signal remedy Tor malariai icycrs, a.
.tipauon, dyspepsia kidueg aud bladd,
ailments, debility aud other disorder. s..
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

a Washington special TO the
Memphis Avalanche says that the
visit of Marshal Wilson and CoIlee-
tor Hillsman to Washington is sup
posed TO have beer made for the
purpose of consultation with Ssna~
tor Harris relative to the senatorial
situation.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

Miss Bessie Smith, of Pickens
county S. G. who had been attending
a revival for several days, became
insane in church and ere ated a scene
by declaring that she had been to
both heaven and hell.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

Ex-senator Thurman, of Ohio,
is regarded as strong man for the
second place on the National De mo-
cratic tioket. He has a greater
number of advocates than any man
yet mentioned. The Star prefers
John G. Carlisle
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Bnoklen,s a n ca Slva

The best save Ia the world tor Cur
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Feve
ores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
COrns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
ly cures Piles, or no pay required 1t
aranteed to give perfect satisfaction
ney refunded Price % cents per
For sale by Savage & Emerson.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

The Birmingham Herald is de-
voting most of its valuable space
just now t. the deplsrable csndl>
ton of Tennessee politics and Ran
dalPs Republican speeches.
Clark sville. Tenn. } Democrat.
Nr. Randall has made bat one
speech lately which The HERALD
published, as did ali frst>class
papers. We know nothing deplor-
able about Tennessee politics, exs
cept the existence IN that State of n
few sore heads and kickeTs like the
Observation-Disclosures Heraldy
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01
Stick Closer.

Says the Boston Herald, "glus is to be
taken from the Mills bill free list. This
will enable the friends of the bill to stick
together mor3 & Osely"
And alsO stick the bill more close.
ly t. the principle Of protection.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

Last Week n thief robbed the
County Trustee of Chester County
% $3.50, several private notes, and
county warrants. The latter he threw
nNHaV
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

Don't suffer any longer, but use Tan,
ner's Infalli BILE Neuralgia Cur c, the only
iniallible cure on earth for all forms Of
and nervous headache. Ran
gum Root Medicine Co Manufacturers,
Nashville, Tenn. 80 cents per box. Sold
by all druggist.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

The plonacted 'cooi sPelT may
be reasonably charged TO the nom
nation Of Taylor. >-ObIon Democrat.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

% What's the matter SIP" you are not
looking well. o nothing only slight
cold. - In two days after the above con-
yersation - ST - was very sick with pneu-
monia. Had he at first taken a dose Of
SMITHS BILE BEANS q BEAM he
would have been surely cured without
harm. 4 cold IS congestion; BILE
BEANS viii relieve q cold quicker
than any other remedy, as 1t relieves the
congested part at once. For sale by all
unsa1sina dealers. Price, &c. per bottle.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-06-01

For rich. rare, and lacy editorials
the Memphis Se,mitar and Nash
Vile Banner take the cake.