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and annual sun-dance could be per-
formed, and here we find them camped
near the mouth of the Little Big Horn
River where the Inflated Custer over
took them. The chiefs and head war
riors were now in daily council and con-
sultation, the willy Sitting Bull and his
able assistant, Rain-in- the Face, coun-
selling prudence and strategy, the lmpetu-
Gus Crazy Horse the Custer of the Sioux
advising "a charge and a riding down of
the enemy by sheer force of numbers, a
part which be fulfilled to the letter later on.
The column under Gen. Alfred Terry
was advancing stea lily along the Yellow
stone River. The Sioux were kept in
formed OF his movements by spies and
couriels, and his presence gave no un-
eGsinesS. They were accustomed to the
white mans mode of warfare, and little
thought That Long Hair the Sioux name
for lister would leave tue infantry to
toll on as they might, while he with his
cavalry ana few Indian allies, moving
by forced and heavy marches. would meet
and dare them on ground of their own
choosing.
The spot selected by the Sioux FOR their
camp was we'll calculated for defense.
Flanked by deep ravines. and deep and
almost impenetrable underbrush in the
rear. il was wild place in nature chosen
by the Indians for their preservation.
The first notice of the near approach of
troops was given by few squaws who
have been out some distance from camp,
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unknown country from Fort A. Lincoln
20 the Black Hills. through the very
heart of their country, with part of his
regiment, without firing shot.
The result of this expedition was the
finding of gold in paying quantities in
the Black Hills, and from that time dates
a hatred by the Sioux that only ended
with his death.
The Sioux then foresaw that. in a short
time, they would lose their choicest hunt
ing grounds. an event which, when con-
summated, they traced directly 10 Gen.
Custer.
Exaggerated reports from the camp
followers of Clusters army soon had the
effect 10 stir up the minds of the adven-
turers from the States. the handy miners
from Colorado and California, and the
hunters, trappeIs, and frontiersmen of
Wyoming and Montana, which resulted
IN q desire TO visit the new Eldorado.
Parties were formed by stealth, and led
by the most daring spirits, and In spite
of the fact that the Sioux, who were Low
sustained by the military, were noting
every move several succe eded in gaining
the goal and a realization of their
dreams.
The Government now decided upon a
change of tactics treaty was made for
the cession of the Black Hills, n treaty
that was never ratified by the leading
chiefs, and very inadvertently kept 10y The
whites.
Late in the fall of 1875 the agents at
2he different agencies were instructed 10
call in all of the Indians then away hunt
ing and 10 inform them that their right to
aunt in Wyoming and Montana had ex-
pired. The Sioux failed to comply with
these orders, and in March, ls76, Gen.
George Crook took the field against them
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with twelve companies Of cavalry and
about forty scOutS lot whom the writer
was one, mostly frontier smen and half
breeds.
The General succeeded in meeting and
completely destroying n Sioux village on
Powder River, Wyoming. This had the
effect 10 turn tie more timOrous Indians
toward the agencies and ,he most warlike,
under the leadership o. Sitting Bull,
Gaul. Rair-in- the Face, Crazy Horse,
and other sub chiefs, toward the north
Until this time the Indians had been
living in semi-state OF war and peace.
but now the lines were drawn, the gaunt-
Aet accepted, the war pipe was sent TO the
various camps. and as early as May, 1876,
a village or nrallv 1000 Sioux, Chey-
.enues, and renegpdes from other neigh
boring tribes had assembled on the
Yellowstone River.
All was life and gayety The Indians
felt safe n the security Which their num-
3ers afforded. Game was very plentiful.
Their horses were in prime condition for
the chase or for war. Games of chance
end thletics were freely INDUCED in.
Racing training. and friendly contests
with fihe and bow and arrows were of
daily occurrence. The children of nature
We're enjoying only such sports as nature
had taught them.
The runners were now returning from
the Canadian Northwest. bringing arms,
ammunition, and recruits to their cause
Everything promised security from want,
hunger, or invasion by the pale-faces.
The medicine men meantime were not
idle. Stories of the bravery of fathers
were rehearsed to sons. They were ex-
horted to be as brave and strong of heart
and the land they now occupied would
be secured TO them for great many
years. The gods had been invoked; the
medicine was good. They said that un-
less they called down the wrath of the
evil spirit by acts of cowardice no enemy
could withstand them, that the Great
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He had just come in from a days
fishing in the perch pool, and was in
the act of opening his mouth to tell of
his exploits. when his wife, closing the
book which she had been reading, said !:
"Oh, it's You, George, dear. I'm glad
to see you back. 1t was so dull with
you away that l took up the Bible to
pass the time, and was reading the
Book of Revelations as you came in.
That's a wonderful book. And, just
think, it says, All liars shall have
their part in the lake which burneth
with fire and birthstone Have you
caught anything?"
"No, Mary" he answered; a didn't
-catch-a thing, but L thought as L
went out to get fish we might as we'll
have a string, so L called at the fish
store and bought these"
She said she was glad to get the fish
and talked to Linn with much cheerful
ness; but he was gloomy and preoccu-
pied, and scarcely said word in reply,
and, in short time, giving the excuse
that he was tired, went off to bed.
Poor fellow
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Statesmen i'm Prospect.

"What a houseful of children you
have, uncle" said a gentleman to an
old negro, whose cabin swarmed with
children of all ages and sizes.
Yes, sab, yes, sah!" replied their
father, proudly, thirteen in all, sab I;
en- not one too many. Couldn't spar
one. All boys but two, sab, en- chances
fo' de las one oh 'em to git into Con-
gress. Yes, sahl 'Taint many men
has de chance oh bein' fader to 'leben
Congressmen-no,s ahw
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familiar to every reader; and, while the
details of the great disaster, the horrors
of which shocked the civilized world.
have long since become part OF history,
few are familiar with the causes witch
resulted so fatally 10 the 'long-hared
soldier" his gallant officers, and men.
The writer from long association
with the Sioux, rs hunter scout, trader,
and Deputy United States Marshal, thor
oughly acquiring the Sioux language and
knowledge of their habits, has been
able TO gather data inaccessible TO the
transient or casual observer.
The name and fame of Gen. Custer
had spread among the Sioux in the early
seventies, and the writer can afford no
better illustration of the respect in which
his powers as a successful Indian fighter
were held by the savages than the fact
that he was able to cross the then almost
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16

Spirit was watching over his red children
with pity. and that now he had placed it
in their power not only to avenge
their own wrongs but those of
their fathers. The many wrongs the
white man had done them were
detailed by the old witches and time
tellers of the tribe. and when it is con-
sidered that this was the bravest and most
warlike of the Sioux ration, the result OF
the engagement with Custer, s1eir most
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der.
About the first OF June, 1876, the spies
who had been sent out TO watch the
movements of the enemy returned with
the news that Gen. Crook, with large
command and an ally of Crow and Snake
Indians, had appeared on the Tongue
River As soon as this was learned 1t
was resolved to send out party to make
a sortie, to discover their strength and
engage them if practicable. This was
continued from day TO day, in the hope
of drawing the enemy into some ground
where an ambush could be laid. This
they came near accomplishing on the 18th,
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and if they had been decoyed into the
canyon of the Rosebud the fate that
awaited Custer would have fallen on
Crook.
After this unsuccessful move it was de-
cided to 60 closer 10 the mountains to
the end that the wounded could receive
better care and have cold water TO battle
in, etc, and also that their religious rites
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16

STUDENT-Professor, how do you ac-
count for the expression, "young man of
the period?" Professor-It arises from
the fact that such a young man goes
SO fast as soon TO come 10 full stop.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16

A JUROR in the Cronin case said he
was opposed to capital punishment, but
believed in hanging. He was excused
with rush.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16

HE tragic death
o ( I h Q gallant
General George
A. Custer, with
five companies of
the SeyenthUnit-
ed States Oaval-
~, in the Valley
of the Little Big
Horn River, IN
Montana, IL of
too recent occur
,anaa NOT 40 ha
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16
CLUSTERS LAST FIGHT.
AN INDIAN SCOUTS STORY OF THE
HORRIBLE MASSACRE.

How the Gallant Cavalry Leader Was Led
Into the Death Trap by the willy Sitting
Bull and His Lieutenants-New Light
Upon an Old subject.
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for the purpose of gathering wild turnips
"a favorite food with these people). They
reported that they had seen n heavy cloud
of dust moving toward them, and paral-
lei with the river and as buffalo always
travel at right angles in valleys, so as to
cross the streams square, they argued
that il must be horsemen. This news
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-10-16

THE potato crop in England is fail
ure, too, but there's lots of murphies
over in Ireland.
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Next Lesson--Sin. Forgiveness anc
Peace Ps. 80: ILL.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed TO
bring you satisfactory results, OF in
case of failure a return OF pnrcha sc
price. On this safe plan you Gun
buy from our advertised Druggist a
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed
to bring relief in every case when
used for any affection of the Throat,
Lungs or Chest, such as Consumtion
Inflammation Of Lungs, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Whooping Cough, Group,
etc, etc. 1t is pleasant and agree
able to taste, perfectly safe, and can
always be depended upon.
Trial bottle free at Savage q Emer:
sons Drugstore.
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"Do your duty" where the words
of Lord Wellington to his soldiers
Just before the battle of Waterloo and
history tells us how well they obeyed.
The same advice might properly be
given to every man at this time.
There are many men who would do
their whole duty in time of war or
great need, but when there is no
such great occasion, neglect their
plain simple duties to their God,
their families and themselves. 1t
is not for want of honor nor because
they do not love their families, but
from pure neglect; as an instance
statistics compiled by the national
authorities show that more deaths
result from bowel complaints than
any other one cause, except consum-
ption, yet not more than one lam
lily III six are provided with medi~
cines that will relieve or cure the
diseases. 1t is the duty of every
man TO protect their families, and
they are certainly at heart guilty Of
criminal carelesn ess if they neglect
to DO so. No one can plead pow
erty III this instance, as the best
remedy there is for the purpose only
cost but Is cents. The article we
refer to is Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DIAL rhna Remedy.
1t is a certain cure for cramps, collie,
cholera morbus, dysenterY. diarrhea,
bloody fluX, cholera infantum, and
bowel complaint ia all its forms.
Sold by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23

Elk Gov. JNo. Q. BROWN died
at Red Boiling Springs, Cannon
Co., Tennessee, on Aug. 18th, OF
hemorage of the bowels. Not since
John Sewer, has the state had so
distinguished a Governor. And
like Sewer he was a success not on
ly as a civilian, but also as a militia
ry leader. AS president of the
constitutional convention of 1870 he
displayed broad craftsmanship. As
Governor, atterw ards for two
successive terms, he brought order
out of political chaos i'll Tennessee.
Under his administration the state
debt was gotten into shape, so that
we knew what we owed, and prOvis~
ion was made for current interest
The state under the leadership Of
this great man took advanced steps
in developing her latent wealth.
Mines were opened, factories were
established, new railroads built and
impetus was given to every branch
of industry. Retiring frUm the pc.
sition of Governor, this distinguish
cd citizen was made General So
licitor for the Gould system of rail-
roads west of the Mississippi, with
headquarters at st. Louis, a posi-
ton which he filled with sigma
ability. A Rewards by appoint
ment Of the Federal counts he wa
made receiver of the Texas Paclfi,
railroad. In all these high and re
sponsible positions he was Away
the same dignlfed, courteous, en-
ergetic and efficient officer. H,
was three times wounded in TIT
Confederate army, and as militia
ry hero he displayed the sam
tact and talent which found re
ward IN rapid prom otion, so that a
the close of the war he was a Majo
General, We repeat that not sine
Gov. Sewer, has Tennessee had
Governor OF such skill and distinc
ton as a statesman and soldier.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23
The Farmers Interest.

We want to increase our subscrip-
ton list of the Southern Merchant
& Farmer to 100000, In order to
do so we are giving away FREE
one Of our Farmers Climax Bargain
Boxes, which contains one Gold
Plated Watch Chain with charm
attached, one Gold plate finger ring
Gold plate collar button, Key
Ring, Silver plated Tumble, 1
Pkge. assorted Needles. I Button
Hook, four extra shoe buttons, 1
Pair Cuff Buttons, } Doe. Safety
Pins, 6 Fishing Hooks and one four
mile puzzle whistle.
A Sample box which contains all
of the above and the Southern Mer-
chant and Farmer will be sent to
any address, postage paid on receipt
of the small subscription price of so
cents. Send by registered letter,
Postal Note or Money Order;
Can have either Watch Chain or
a Necklace with locket. Address
all letters to EdW. BUHEL & CO.,
10 and IL W. Court Street, MEM
PHIS, TENN.
We will send the Southern Mer-
chant and Farmer on trial for three
months and one Crochet set, con-
tanning two steel and one bone GRO
Chef hooks IN neatly painted wood
en- case. a regular ladY's companion
and worth three times the amount
for Ten Cents in silver. Subscribe
at once. aug23-4m.
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FROM THE MISSISSIPPI 10 THE
ALLAN TIC.

Perhaps an account of our trip
from Memphis to Old Point Comfort
will be of interest to some of your
readers, A party of 200 left Men,
phis over the Chesapeake q Ohio
route Tuesday evening passing
through the Western slope, the
most fertile section of Tennessee,
where we found the crops adjacent
to the railroad In a most flourishing
condition, unsurpassed by any which
came under our observation. except
in the far famed blue grass region
of Kentucky. At Fulton we en-
tered the State of kentucky but re-
gret that we can give no description
Of our trip until we reach Louisville,
as we passed through this section
of country at night. At seven
O'clock Wednesday morning, we
arrived at Louisville, the metropo-
lis of the state of Kentucky, into
whose lap is poured the productive
of one of the most fertile and pro-
ductive sections of country the sun
ever shown upon, chief among
which is corn, tobacco, hemp, hay,
clover and the grasses. The well
kept farms are also thickly dotted
with fine cattle and horses. We
speed rapidly onward until the
beautiful little City of Frankfort Ii
reached, through which the Ken.
lucky river runs. Here is situated
the capital, and the building Is {
disgrace to a wealthy and prosper
Gus State. Lexington is sOOT
reached and a short stop made
From the car windOws can be seeI
in the cemetery near the city
magnificent granite column, tower
ing above the rest of the mOnu
ments Gas he whose memory it wa
intended to perpetuate towere
about his ordinary fellow man
mon whose summit stands the fig
ure Of Henry Clay. 1t is right tina
kentucky should so honor her iii
unguished son. At Winchester,
thrifty town of several thousan
inhabitants, our party took supper
Seventv,fiYe miles east Of Winches
ter. at Huntington, West Virgins
tbe route enters the valley Of In
Kanawha, noted for its Pictuesqu
scenery, Here numbers of stream
are crossed, in whose clear, rushin
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23
The Young people had a dance
at the Hotel last Tuesday night.
DR.. Bent. Dillard. druggist Aur

Dr. Bent. Dillard, druggist AurO-
ra Mo-, says: L sell a great quanti-
ty of s, S. S. for Scrofula, Eczema,
Rheumatism, and other blood
troubles, and have never heard Of
a case of failure to cure.
Pimples, bIotches and eruptions
ON the SKIN evidence the fact that
the blood is in bad shape, and these
symptoms show that nature Is trying
to throw off the impurities, in which
effort it should be. assisted by reliable
vegetable blood remedy, as is SwIft's
Specific.
Mr.. John B. Harrison, of Springs
field, IL, says that he had blood
trouble for quite time; his tonsils
were swollen, eruptions over his
hands and face, followed by paraly
sis oil the face, which was all re-
iieved by SwIft's Specific, and after
the lapse of seven years there has
been no sign of a return of the dis
ease'
Over four years ago Swift's Speci-
fc cured me of a troublesome err
upton which covered my shoulders
back and limbs. This was after !
had been treated by six doctors,
some of whom said l never would
get we'll. E. M. Hu bsey.
Sherman, Texas
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Warrington, n. c., Aug. Is, 1899.
shermanls Machinery N arch.

Sherman's Machinery N arch,
Kind reader listen to my music,
1t is not of woe;
IT'S of firm that has for sale,
Things that are useful, not for show.
With prices that will make you stare,
For people of limited means,
Engines and Boilers, the finest machines
Which any boy can handle, requiring
the least of care.
Cotton Gins and Presses; Saw Mills and
Sorghum too,
And the best of men who will explain
What each machine can do,
Call once, and you will be convinced
that we know what to do,
Railways, I. c., and NJ. & O., the T, NJ,
as we'll.
Bring people here from far and near
w no straightway to n, S. Sherman go
The great machinery man whom every
body knows.
You may go to other places and far,
worse,
That 1 leave you to determine;
But If you wish to save money in you
purse,
Call on n. S. Sherman.
Self>contained engines and two
plate steel boilers, the cheapest an
the best. Saw mills, corn mills, cot
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steam pumps, inspiratOrs, sight.feeC
lUbrlcatOrs, betting, engine trim.
mings and repairs of all kinds
Write for prices: Works North O
Union Depot on I. Z. and NJ. & D
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aug23 3m
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PHIS. TENN
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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23

There is nothing uncertain about
the effects of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhOea Remedy
The fact Is, it is only preparation in
the market that can always be de-
pended upon, and that is pleasant
and safe to take. % and 80 cent
bottles for sale by all druggists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1889-08-23

delight to find an opportunity for
their skill. Charleston, the capi~
tai of West Virginia, is passed,
but it is now night, and very little
can be seen: At sunrise, we find
our selves at White Sulphur. an
unpretentious little station away up
in the mountains. Within a short
distance of the station, the celebrated
White Sulphur Springs are situated,
one of the most noted summer re-
sorts on American continent, where
thousands assemble annually to de-
rive benefit from her healing wa
tiers. A short distance from white
Sulphur Is the highest point on
the Allegheny range, the water fall
ing upon one side flow into the At
lantic, upon the other into the
Gulf of Mexico. Staunton an I'M
portant town both from business re-
lations and its educational lnstitu-
tions, lies between the Blue Ridge
and Alleghenys. Charlottesville
fifty miles towards the east, Is where
the University of Virginia is located.
Six miles southeast of here nest
ling amoung the mountain, is Mon
Licello, the home of Thomas Jeffer-
son, a partial view of which can be
obtained from the railroad. Rich
mond, the capitol of Virgin a, upon
the banks of the James, Is the next
place of importan ce passed. Many
beautiful and historic scenes await
the eye of the visitor here, but the
traveller of the G. d o. route sees
nothing, as the road is tunnaled all
most the entire length of the city.
Forty eight miles from Richmond
we pass Williamsburg, the first town
incorporated in Virginia. Here
is situated William and Mary col
lege, the Alma-mater of Jefferson
Madison and Monroe. Thursday
evening the train pulled into
Old Point Comfort. Our party
were nable to secure accOmmoda
tons at the HYgeia Hotel, but
were compelled to re main in on
berihs until morning, when we me
with better success. The sea breez
bathing, fishing and spacious bal
room, with a floor OF 1000 squar,
feet, and enjoy the music furnished
by the United States Artillery Baud
One hundred yards from the hote
ID Fort Monroe, at the confuenc
of the Chesapeake Bay and Hamp-
ton Roads. Here you will find the
room where Jefferson Davis wa
imprisoned. People around tn
Fort will tell you that the presl den
of the late confedracy was treate
with all the respect that his posito
= demanded and shown every atten
ton possible, but his physician VIII
watched over him in his lionel
cell and who afterwards wrote
history of his prison life, (notwith
standing the TACT he was a northe
MANI tells a very different tall
Weeks and months could be spel
) pleasantly around Old Polnt-tt
scenery never becomes monotonol
- and the visitor always sees somethiu
= new. At Old Point we lett IL
Tennessee party for a run down in
North Carolina. The crops hel
. are not as good as in Tennessee, Il
p continued rains having damag,
q them considerably. However, the
. people always make enough to ca
- proverblal for their hospitality at
i, courtesy, and whatever they
i have they are willing to share wi
4 you. North CarOlinians wheIev,
N you find them are proud of the
:. native state-ot the record she HI
q. made, and well they may be.
~ H. W.
i, Warrington, n. c., Aug. Is, 18S
III Sherman's Machinery M arch.