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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

IN Harlem IN C punty, bat the coun-
try tributary thereto. The mem
bers of this firm are energetic,
courteous, obliging anil thoroughly
posted in their line Of business.
Whenever Kahn Brothers recon-
mend an article. its genuineness can
be relied upon. They have just
received and opened an immense
spring stock, which will be sold at
remarkably low prices. A cordial
invitation is extended to the pubic
to visit their establishment.
Following is a description as
gwen by a correspondent to he
Commercial IN regard to the field
trials which took place near New
Albany, Miss, on last Thursday:
A red hot fox chase was enjoyed
by the club tins evening. A live
fox was secured and turned loose a
few miles south Of town. After
two hours the packs of hounds BE-
longing to jeff Davis and H. Clay
Sloan of this place, and Col. james
Avent of Hickory Valley, Tenn,
were turned loose upon the trail.
A lively chased ensued, as the fear
less hunters at breakneck speed
followed after the feet-footed
hounds. The race ended without
an accident after more than an hour
of hard riding. The hounds all ran
well, but the pack belonging to Mr.,
Avent were considered the best in
speed and scent. The indications
Tor tomorrow are very tavora BILE.
A slight rim is falling tonight aud
more threatening.
"A negro, answering the deserlp
ton of Sam Thomas, who escaped
Jail here last Thursday afternoon.
committed theft In jackson on the
following day. and was tracked BY
police authorities t. barn, severA.
miles distant from the city. lie re-
tired in this b trn tor the night, di-
vesting himself of his coat, bat and
shoes. Upon entrance Of the off,
GERS desperate struggle occurred
and the negro was forced TO take TO
the snow in his bare feet. leaving
the aforesaid wearing apparel, which
was captured, taken To jackson
and paced in police headquarters.
The fugitive escaped, though he was
fired upon AMI wounded by one II
the officers. Sheriff Foote was noti-
| fed and wen, to jackson M0ndaY.
On entering police hea iqnarter-,
he immediately identif FL the CLOTH
ing of Thomas, which was arranged
around the walls with that Of many
other criminals. FoJte returned
Monday afternoon with the coat and
hat. and they were rec glIlze ! By
many of our citiZans IS The same
worn by Thomas. Doubtless thC
Bolivar safe ,bber aud tie thief are
one and the same. At last account;
the guilty scoundreI was elJoymg
the bAimy air of the Sunny South.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

The Nashville American VIII be the
m ost important Democratic newspaper
in Tennessee during the present year. 1t
will contain all of the political news
from Washington, giving the names Of
persons appointed to flee in the depart
ments at Washington and to posit ions in
Ten nessee; will give the general news from
all parts of the world, and Will be of
greater value in many ways to citizens of
Tennessee than any other paper. The
price of the Weekly American is ST.
year. Subscriptions received at this
office.
We will furnish the American and the
BOLIVAR BULLETIN at $l.65 year, in
advance.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

We are sorry to learn, that
Mr.. l.. M. Darlington 10 quite sick
at Mckinney, Texas, with malarIal
fever.
Mr.. John r. Reaves. of Mid
dletnn. candidate for superintend-
ent of state prison, was in the city
this week.
MIR. w. r. Newhern, of Mari
anna, has mother fine boy, recently
arrived. lie hears the name of
Edward Polk New bern.
Miss Birdie Warren, who has
been visiting in this city. returned
to her home IN Bolivar this week. -
Jacks IN DIspatch.
Mrs. Warbler. Mrs. Fugett and
little daughter. Gladys, OF Shelby
vile, are In Bolivar, intending to
spend tue spring at st james Hall.
DIR. s. Dickson will visit Hickory
Valley ON Monday and Tuesday,
February 9th aud 18th. Those
who need dental WORK are invited to
meet Linn.
Mitchell and Moore have a
fine heard of cattle, purchased from
parties near Middleton. They will
be slaughtered for the Western
Hospital.
Landreth's New Crop Garden
Seeds just received at HudsOn's.
a $50 Ferry's and Ullathorne's.
Mr.. John Campbell. son at Dave
Campbell, Esq, has returned from
jackson, having completed his cons
merclal cours ; in the Snuih western
University.
Hon. James w. Jones arrived
in Bolivar last Tuesday. He will
remain until about March 1st.,
" hen he expects To visit Washing
ton City to attend the inaugural
ceremonies.
Hon. j. u. CasseIbeTy was in
the city Tuesday ON business. Mr..
Casselberry has recently formed a
CO. pan tnership with Mr.. Duncan
Martin, talented young attorney
of GAINESVILLE. Tenn.
! DIR. Southall Dickson, of Bo'i
var. his been appointed from Ten
ne>see as "A member of the fina nee
committee OF the Worlds Column
bian Dental Congress, to held in
Chicago, August, 1898. Quite an
honor to our popular young dentist
Buy your School Books, Pens
Inks, Paper, Envelopes, ETC., from
Hudson, and get good bargains.
-Carmack, Of the Commercial
and Connolly, of the Appeal--Av-
aanche, have been arreste il
Memphis and placed under bono
to keep the peace. Several notes
have passed between these gentle
men, in which the former demand
cd the latter to retTact certain Ian
, guage used in the Appeal Ava
/ lanche. The retractIOn was retus
: ed, and things were assuming sucl
a shape It was thought best for tn
law to step IN.
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1t Should be in Every House.

J.B. Wilson, 81 Clay street, Sharps-
burg, Pa, says he will not be without DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds, that il cured his wife
who was threatened with pneumonia after
an attack of La Grippe, when various,
other RENE dies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, OF
CooKsport, Pa. claims DR.. Kings New
Discovery has done him more good than
ANYTHING he ever used for lung trouble.
Nothing like il. Try it. Free trial bot
ties at Savage & Emerson's, Bolivar, and
Dunbar's. Grand Junction. 8
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

made TO go so rapidly. Mr.. Muck
Is traded his celebrated stallion
"John Harper" for the fleet-tooted
mare. She will De bred to some of
the noted horses this season, and
viii winter in Bolivar.
School Books and School Supplies
of all kinds, Tablets in great vari-
ETY., Pens, Inks. ETC.. very cheap
at SAVAGE q EMERsoN's.
We direct attention to the adj
vertisement of Oakland Stud, of
which Mr.. E P. McNeal is proprie>
tor. In addition to his celebrated
stations, "W. p" and "Tom Hal"
he will also have in the stud this
season, an. b. beautiful young
b Jack. by "W Pr out of Scep~
tic mare. Considering their excel
lent breeding, the charges for the
services of these horses are remar
kably low. Mr.. McNeal has also
employed the services of an eX-
perienced trainer. and with commO-
diOus stables and first class track
he is thoroughly prepared to take
care of and develop horses. For
any lnlOrmat lion desired, address
the proprietor at b ,livar.
The oyster supper, given by
the NJ. E. ladies', In The base ment
Of the church, last Fues lay ever-
ing, was quite an ENJOYABLE as well
as profitable affair. Oysters friel,
oysters slew,d, and oysters In every
conceiVab'e way, accompanied with
the usual accessories, crackers,
pickle. suace and delicious coffee,
the heating nature of which rem
dere The delicate ice cream al the
more enjoyable, were dispensed
with lavish hand until late hour.
Although the elements were abroad
IN fu 1 force, he crowd did not re-
main at home, and he most SAN
gulne expectations of the ladies
seemed TO have been more than
realized.
-Messrs. w. J. Reid, T. D.
New bern and j. w. Harrison have
determined to engage IN the feather
!: reno waiting business, and have al
Ircady oI,lerei machine TOR thai
purp IS. They expect to compete
their arrangement 81 "a t. leave
Bolivar alb nc March 1st. Me5srs.
J Reid amt Newbern have served an
apprenticeship in the business, anl
; have thoroughly tamiliariz IT them =
selves with the feather, from the
tune it leaves the fiwl to lis home
in the bed. Mr.. Harris is new
hand, but with his gobl sense and
a little training, will rank among
the best. they will canvass Arkan
sas, Mississippi AMI perhaps Lou'sl
aua. The BULLETIN wishes thest
gent zen much success.
! The firm of Kahn Brothers
Bolivar, is one of the oldest anC
most substantial IN Hardemal
county. They have successfully
catered 10 the wants OF the pub IL
Tor many years. and during tLei
long business career, have main.
: tanned the respect aud co e enc
, of a number Of patrons, not onl.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

If you will take full course in Book
keeping, Shorthand, and Type writing, in
Draughon's Consolidated Practical BUSH
ness College, Nashville, Tenn, You will
on entering be guaranteed a good posi-
ton. Only half the tuition required until
the place is secured. If you cannot take
two bra inches, the next best thing is to
either enter for Book keeping, Shorthand,
Typew riting or Telegraphy. Send for
special guara ntee circular. Address,
J.F. DRAUGHoN, Prest.,
Nashville, Tenn.
Mention tn is paDerl
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

We have had considerable com
plant from Cedar Chapel in regard
to the delivery of HE BULLETIN at
that office. The paper is mailed
here regularly every Friday, and
should never reach Cedar Chapel
later than Monday. 1t arrives at
Whitevile on Saturday.
Sheriff Foots offers a reward
of $50 for the capture of Sam
Thomas, colored, recently escaped
Jail at Bolivar, charged with house
breaking and safe robbery. A des~
cription of the negro has been
printed aud scattered broadcast
over the country.
Josie Dpnnahue, a white wo,
man from the 18th district, was con
fined in Jail here Tuesday, charge,
cnncealing stolen property. She has
a little son, about Is months Old,
who is in Jail with her. It's very
pitlful sight To see the little fellow
play ing around tie cells
The severe freezes have pulver
u d, and the SHOWS have fertI-
Iized the sol +; and when we
take into consideration the fact that
we will live under demQcratic adj
minisIralion for the next -four
wears, it does seem to us that pros
periiy is not far off. Go to work
aud improve the opportunity.
Buy your Drugs from Savage &
Emerson. They carry full Inc o.
pure, fresh goods, and will SC
Very cheap, as we need money.
Senator Coates was here the
first of the week. He left Tuesday
for Nash vile to join the charltab le
ommittee, of which he Is chair,
man. This committee is now in
East Tennessee, and will dou btless
arrive here sometime durIRg mex
week to visit the Western Hospital
1t consists ct five members of the
house, five from the senate, a stem
ogra pher, and perhaps one of the
argeants-at-arms.
In pr blishing the sketch o
Hon JAS. w. Jones IN last week
issue OF The BULLETIN, we stalled
"that he had heeE a citizen 0
Hardeman county tor about forty
five years" This was a mistake
He has not been a citizen OF Hair
deman county, or any other county
for f0riY-fTe ears. The fact Is
Jim Jones il only about 30 year
old, as his handsome, youthful
counteEance indicates. We crav,
the honorable gentleman's pardon
and hope that the lalies will Sc
this Correction.
Pigeon" a thoroughbred rae
mare, owned bY n. &. Nuc koIls
is not only winning laurels for her
self, but goud, lard silver for he
hackers. AT the races in New Or
cans last week, she started six time;
winning first three times and thir
three times. The best time mad
was mile handicap in 1:423, an
tree-quarters i'm 1:174. pigeon
, in the hands of Haskell, undt
whose experienced training she Wa
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17
Bolivar Bulletin.
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. Cub Wilkinson, of jack
son is in the city.
The rainfall yesterday and
last night was 3.3 inches.
John II. Bills left Monday
morning for New Orleans.
MIR. J. w. Harrison and wife
are visiting in Mellon.
Mrs. G. A. Miller and tami :
have arrived in Bolivar.
Wall Paper, Paints, Oils, etc.
cLeap at HudsOn's.
Mr.. John Newbern Is connect
ed with a drug firm in Memphis.
-Mrs. Ben Wilson, of Memphis,
Is the guest of Mrs. III. w. late.
MIR. Harry Joyner will move
to Mrs. Parish's residence next
week.
Mrs. B. V. Hudson and Miss
Georgia Mason spent Monday in
jackson.
We hear that Miss Eu ice
Polk intends to spend Lent in
Bolivar.
-"Opha" is the name of new
postoffice localed at Bray's Mil IN
this county.
Capt. John w. Wilkes SUD his
son, Billy of No. 4, were IN the city
Saturday.
New lot of 81 Alarm Clocks just
received at L'ghIfort's.
Miss Sadie Durrett and Mrs.
Nelson have returned fr,m a visit
10 Marianne, Ark.
j. w. Tate eriuyed The Mardi
Gras festivities IN the Crescent
City this week
Miss Lucy Andersen Is at home
af er a VISIT of several weeks I,
friends an Hazen. Ark.
"A bill has been introduced il
the house by Mr.. Jones To repea
the charter of salisbury.
Mrs. Annie Jones, wife of DR.
Jones, of CJrinth, is visiting he
mother, Mrs. Kate Smith.
Mrs. Ii. o. True and lIttl
daughter, Myrtle. are spending
few weeks i'm New Orleans.
Register w. p. Day has SUI
ficiently recovered from his recen
spell of sickness to be in his ofice
We have fresh supply of Lau
dreth's Celebrated Garden Seeds n
papers and in bulk. We also hav
o supply of Fcrry's and other Seeds
SAVAGE q EMERSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17
Sternpth and He alth.

II you are not feeling strong and
healthy, try Electric Bitters. If LA
Grippe" has left you weak and weary
use Electric Bitters This remedy acts
directly on Liver, Stomach and Kidneys,
gently aiding those organs to perform
their AUCTIONS. II you are afflicted with
Sick Headache, you will find speedy and
permanent relief by taking Electric Bit
ters. One trial will convince you that
this is the remedy you need. Large bot
ties only soc. at Savage & Emerson's
Drugstore, Bolivar. and Dunbar & Rob-
inson's, Grand Junction.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17
Notice.

Members of Tennyson Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, are requested
to meet at their Castle Hall In Boil
war, Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock
promptly. Members from Hickory
Valley, and Toone will arrive on
the morning trains. A full attend
ance is expected.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17

Fresh Fish received from Reel
foot Lake on Wednesdays aud
Saturdays of each week at my
Marke house. n. g. NUCKoLLs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17
For SaIa

Young horse, works well and
will make good farm horse. Cash
or good note. w. F. MCCARLEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1893-02-17
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
IN EFFECT JAN. p, 1898.
SOUTH PnIJNu


Passenger No. 5.35 pm
Local daily except Sunday $50 am
NORTH BOUND
Passenger No. 2 S53 am
Passenger 70. 4 Il 52 ann
Local daily except Sunday $50 pm
All passenger traing stop At BoliYar
No. /. max es connection at Grand juno
ton for Memphis. No. at Holly
Springs. w. 4. McCARLEY, Agt.
The sun., 1893-06-01
]. g. ]. D0BSON,
OBITUARY.
4o.4e WEST 14ru S1

William O'Gorman died suddenly at his
home in Newtown village. l.. l.. yesterday
morning aged GI. In 1850 he was eng gagged
by r. Hoe & Co.. press manufacturers. and for
five years taught night school. which was
attended by the worlmen and boys employed
by the company. Some years later. while as
sisting in the building OF tho big war ship
Dunderberg In John Roach's foundry. no was
struck by piece of flying steel and lost tho
sight of one eye. Hewas Overseer OF the Poor
Of Newtown from 1873 to 1876. and served as
Town Clerk OF that town from 1881 to 1891.
Health Board. to WHICH place he was reap
Of papers on old Newtown."
Samuel Blythe Rogers died OF an affection Of
the brain on Tuesday morning ut his home.
55o Madispn avenue Mr.. kpgers was con-
To3nsend Of - S S%siau st Street .'SH lie 'Hls Was
member Of the New. York Bar Association and
son OF the late samuel Blythe logers the
orieinator and President Of the Planters Sn-
od and Sw was M
from the Harvard Law School in 1883. @ Iie will
Mass. Il a.f'eo Oh '''u"' morning a' A'F haSen'
William R. Leonard. M D.: died on Tuesday
wa, was born II In BNytial9 In lStu: and was gradp-
pr. Leonard was q fellow OF tho New York
AAsademy Asa;i Ty ci Medicine. member q the New
Lodge. +. and A. H., of which he was twice
Grand Master: Of the, Crescent Chapter. No.
22U. r. A. NJ. and OF the Fraterpal Union Of
Anointed High Priests. He was the inventor
OF number Of surgical instruments \ widow
survives him.
Elias Francis died suddenly yesterday m orn-
Ing Of heart disease at the home OF his son in
Bloomfield. n. j. He was 81 years old. He
once engaged in the manufacture OF planes
under the firm name Of Mockridge & Francis.
Up to three years ago he was active in the
work OF collecting money for charitable pur-
poses He was an organizer OF the WatsessinE
NJ. T. Church. and at his death wasa member
OF the Park NJ. 4. Church in Bloomfield.
John K. Hall Of Dougon street. West New
Brighton. :. l.. died yesterday morning He
was elected Justice Of the Peace last lie ruary.
He leaves a widow and three children.
Capt. Thos. Meek. the oldest river pilot In
Louisville. died yesterday. aged eighty-six
Yeara,
The sun., 1893-06-01

from Mr. cleysisnd,s Administration as to its
annexation. < new treaty has BEEN framed:
sSSsoptlng as TO labor clauses which are are lsit In
ton. Mr.. ThSrston viii with. that once more
psoner the soverelfnty Of these h, ISLANDS
h1 sr's Sn which nor hf
tingeppcy like the present to inSSorpornte them |:
and IL IN return for this proner shall appear
again re only indiIerenee and I delny 1 snd a9uet. h
question open to discussion between The TWO
goyernments. The proffer Will be Withdrawn
IN dignined resentment Of what is considered
the advances Hawaii has made to Its mother
:, II .sfierwsrd the negotiations are reorened.
iishtened and psntent American public orin-
Ion than at that OF the proud Young Govern
ment of the present Hawaiian State.
long will the ann nexation sentiment here, find a
heavy obstacle In it's way. His speech yes.
terday to President Dole in rendering his
rectly reported. was. under the circumstances.
most cold bloodsd. To the President OF u
provisional Government organized for the
Purpose Of seeking admission to the country
the great question that filled the, mind Of
everybody but himself; Instead Of this he en-
larced on domestic differences here. which
day. Hc expressed tho hope that his good
Offices would .be able to harmonize these dif-
which the rrry Ioes not soT rec
on this point was n insult to the Government
whose head he, was then addressing. His
speech was one that might have been made to
the Executive Of country in the throes OF civil
war. instead OF ono which is stable and quiet
and never SO strong and SO confdent in its
own strength as It sto.day; and IN NJ this view view
blood? II he does. let him make tue the
stories that he intends to restore the Queen.
The sun., 1893-06-01
THE NEW YORK IS ALL RIGHT.
She Made III Kuots and In Steady and Sen
worthy. Say the Trial Board.

She Made III Kuots and In Steady and Sen
worthy. Say the Trial Board.
WASHINGTON. May 31.-Secretary Herbert
to-day made public the report OF the Naval
Board. Of which Rear Admiral Belknap is
President. which conducted tho recent trial OF
tho nrmored cruiser New York.
The report says that the ship. being weighted
to mean drauSht Of "a feet y inch. was run
twice over the measured course OF about 4l's
miles under the conditions prescribed by tho
department. Tho mean speed OF the two runs.
corrected for tidal current. over the course
actually described by the ship. was at the rate
OF 81 knots an hour. the knot being counted
The Board regards the New York as pos
sessing tho Qualities OF steadiness and sea-
worthinesS In n satisfactory. not to say nota-
bic. degree. Hor rudder acts promptly and
The Board calls tho departments attention
to its opinion that the wing magazines are
for the OF powde
cent formula. Tho magazines should be sep
arated from the fire room by two bulkheads.
the space between carrying either coul or air.
The performance OF the engines boilers. and
accessories was excellent. rejecting credit
upon the bull ldars., Nothing less than the best
material apd workmanship could have pro-
duced, oilers and engines to stand SO pro
longed and excessive strain without break
down in any pnrt. Not journal heated un-
In conclusion. the Board feels justified in
recording its opinion that in the New York the
navy Of the United States will possess a vessel
which, as a combination OF superior speed.
good armored protection. disrosition Of bat
terry. excellent seagoing qualities. and rare
habitahility. leaves little IL anything to be de-
sired for the purpose she was designed to
The sun., 1893-06-01
TEST OF TIE TEIiSpS PLATES.
Russian and Austrinn Naval Officers Wit.
ness an Interesting Trial.


ness an Interesting YrIa'.
SOUTH BETHLEHEM. May 3l.-Russian and
Austrian naval officers to-day witnessed a
successful test OF armor plate made by the
Bethlehem Iron Company The plato tested
was one Of unharveyiZed twelve-inch curved
plates for the barbette OF tho Texas. and was
to determine tie resisting quality Of q group
OF plates weighing 472 tons. The result was
that the entire lot was accepted by the Gov
ernment. and there is strong possibility OF the
company receiving premium. Three shots
were fired at the plate from an ei2ht-inch gun
at a distance Of 25O feet. HoltZer orojecties.
weighing 25O pounds. were used. Following
Is the result OF the firing:
First Shot-Sevent two pounds OF powder: velocity
1861 feet per second: penetration. u VI inches =
velocity. 1926 feet per second; penstrGtion. l5Ii
Third shot-Ons hundred and ten pounds of powder;
velocity 2oo5 feet per second leneration to be de-
termined.
The last shot Is the one upon which the
premium depends. Lieut. Meigs had charge
Of the firing. and tho test. was conducted by
Capt. Sampson. Chief OF the Bureau Of Ord
nance In the Navy Department. The visiting
officers took much interest in the test. and
shot. AZ agreed that it was a good plate.
mar OF the bethlehem Iron Company. Super
iniendent Wilbur Of tho Lehgh Valley liail-
road. and Charles II. Cranp OF Philadelp phia.
After the test theyvisited the works and wit.
monster HSI to. hammer forcing 1ut aImor plate
We're visited and after luncheon tho party left
Tor Philadelphia on O special train.
The sun., 1893-06-01
Et-MIyIsTER STEVENS ARhITES.
Hc Says IIo and Hiount Parted Very Good
Friends.

He Says Ho and B,ount Parted Very Good
Friends.
SAN FRANCISCO. May 3l.-Ex-Minister John
+. Stevens was one OF the first passengers to
come ashore from the Hawaiian steamer on
it's arrival this morning. He said
Mr. Blount and l parted as good friends.
His recent remarks com prising about'six lines
addition o. his own to his published letter Of
instructions from President Cleveland. caused
a great denl Of excitement. Tho Annexation
lists and Provisional Government construed
his words as Indicating frendliness to the de-
posed Queen. but do not know that they
could h. SO regarded
"Nordhoir. the Herald correspondent. has
been making a great deal OF trou 10. aud he
had TO appeal to Blount for protection. His
letters have been false and misleading. lis
first letter. It has been found by the news
paper men who investigated the matter. was
written aboard the steamer going down. and
was mailed by the steamer which went out
after his arrival. Paul Seumann. the Queen 5
paid attorney. and Ed Macfar!nne once Kn-
lRkaua's Chamberlain. went down on that
steamer with Nordhofr. They filled, him up.
and evidently his letter was based only on
whnt they told him.
Il expect to be here two or three days be-
fore starting East"