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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
NEGROES BACK FROM LIBERIA.

Return to America Declaring the Country
Unsulted to UnaccIimated Americans.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 1o.-Several
negro families who sailed from Savan-
nah on the steamship Horsa for Libe-
ria, as part of the colonists to that
country. returned yesterday on the
steamship Kensington from Liverpool.
The negroes said that Liberia is un-
suited to unacclimated Americans and
that death from fever probably will be
the lot of many of the colonists.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
TWO STUDENTS SHOT down..
Princeton Freshmen Dangerously, III Not
MortalIy, Wounded by Negro.

Princeton Freshmen Dangerously, III Not
MortaIIy, Wounded by Negro.
TRENTON, n. J., June 10.-Frederick
Pearson Oil and Garrett Cochran, each
10 years of age, and both students in
the freshman class at Princeton Col
lege, were shot and dangerously if not
mortally wounded at 10 o'clock Satur-
day night by negro named John Col
Inns. The shooting took place in an
alley in front of the side entrance to
Anderson's hotel, Princeton. Collins is
n laborer, So years of age. He had had
words with the students and in fit of
rage drew a 22-calibre revolver and
fired, first at OIL, then at Cochran, and
again at Oil. All the shots took effect.
Collins was removed to escape lynching
by the students. Both the wounded
men are in critical condition.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
SUSAN q. ANTHONY TO RESIGN.
She VIII Give Up the Presidency of the
Suffrage Association.

ROCHESTER,, June 6.-Susan B. An
thony has announced that at the ap-
preaching convention of the National
American Suffrage association she will
resign the presidency she has held SO
long. While she will retire from the
lead in the association, she will not
cease her labors for the cause to which
she has devoted her whole life 1t is
probable that Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, of New York city, national or
ganizer of the association and strong
friend of Miss Anthony. will be elected
to succeed her. This is the choice
which Miss Anthony desires. Miss An
thony and Mrs. Gait are at present in
California. They will return east in
july
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
TO APPEAsE THE HUNGER.
Appeal for Aid, in the Name eff Oklahoma's
Suffering Humanity.

WICHITA, Kan, June 1O.-An appeal
for aid has been received here from
Medford, Okla. The citizens are in a
wretched condition so far as food and
clothes are concerned, and pray for i'm
mediate relief The appeal closes as
follows: "In the name of suffering
humanity we appeal to you for such
sood and other things as you can share
to help the destitute, and that as soon
as you possibly can, to appease the
hunger of crying children"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
rhree Boxs prowned In T.alee Erle

CLEVELAND, o., June 10.-Three boys
were drowned in Lake Erie yesterday
afternoon near the life saving station,
two of them in an attempt TO save their
companion. They were Michael Sheri
dan, II years. Patrick Morris, 10 years,
Emmett Sweeney, II years. They were
bathing in six feet of water, all being
good swimmers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
ANOTHER GREAT DAMAGE SUIT.


by BlackllSCed EnlpiOyeS Against tn@ Al
ALBANIA Great Southern.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, june 6.-L. p.
Lawrence, a locomotive engineer, has
filed suit against the Alabama Great
Southern railway for S20,0 damages,
because as he alleges, the company
blacklisted him during last summers
American Railway union strike. He
denies participation in the strike and
claims to have since been prevented
from securing employment. This is
the second suit of the kind filed against
the Alabama Great Southern railway
within week, and it is said that every
bIacklisted employe will sue for dam
ages. These cases are something new
in Alabama courts.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

WELDON, ". C., June SIN the case
of w. Il. Daniel, administrator upon
the estate of c. d. Key VS. the Peters
burg railroad company, the jury gave
S12, ZOO damages in favor of the plain
tiff. The nature of this case is that
j. Z. Litsey, agent. shot and killed Key
in the depot at Garysburg, in 1898,
about the storage on some baggage.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
MASTERS CAUGHT IN ILLINOIS.

Former Agent of the International MIgra-
tIon Society, Wanted i'm Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga, June S.-Chief of Po-
lice McDermott yesterday received a
telegram from Chief Frank d. Bagley,
of Douglass county, ILL.,, stating that
he had secured the arrest of J. w. Mas
ters, former agent of the International
Migration society at this place, who de-
frauded about a dozen negroes out OF
their property by inducing them to
give him power of attorney to dispose
of it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
JERRY SIMPSON AGAIN.
The Ex-ConRressman's Latest Move-Win
Sell Farm Products.

Sell Farm Products.
TOPEKA, Kan, June 10. - Ex-Con-
gressman Jerry Simpson, accompanied
by his wife, left his Medicine Lodge
farm with wagon and mule team for
Topeka yesterday. Rumor says that
he loaded his wagon with butter, eggs
and provisions and intends to pay his
way with them, by selling enough in
the towns he passes through to furnish
money for expenses.
His arrival here may be made the oc-
casion of demonstration by the local
populists. 1t is proposed that pro-
cession be formed, carrying banners
with unpleasant references to the pres
ent state administration.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Fatal Train wreck in PennsyIvania.

PoTTsvILLE, Pa, June IA freight
and coal train collided on the Reading
road at Locustdale, near Ashland,
shortly before daylight yesterday morn
ing. whereby the engineer, fireman and
front brakeman of the freight were
killed and the two trains were so badly
wrecked that it took several hours to
clear the wreck sufficiently to permit
trains to run through.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

WASHINGTON, June 1O.-The whale
ship Kite has been chartered to carry
the expedition to Greenland to bring
back Lieutenant Peary, the arctic ex-
plorer. Emile Diebitsch, Peary's
brother-in-law, will have charge of the
party. Mrs. Peary viii not accompany
the party, but will wait for the return
of her husband at St. Johns. The Kite
is to start about the middle of next
month
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
EPwoRTH LEAGUE OF GEORGIA.
The Second Annual Convention Adiourns
The New Officers

AUGUSTA, Ca. June THE second
annual convention of the Epworth
League of Georgia adjourned last night
after three days session. The officers
elected were: President, d. b. Hill, of
Macon; first vice-president, J. g. Chris
tian, of Atlanta; second vice e-president.
Rev. o. +. Cook. of Guyton; third vice
president, Miss Ida Young, of Decatur;
secretary, John d. Walker, of Sparta;
Treasurer, Miss Harriet Goodrich, of
Augusta; editor of Epworth League
department, Mrs. j. L. Dillon. The
next meeting will be at Americus.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
ALICE MITCHELL AGAIN.
The Once Famous Belle of Memphis Tries
to Commit Suicide In an Asylum.


to Commit Suicide I'm an Asylum.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, June s.-A dis
patch from Bolivar, where the West
Tennessee hospital for the insane is
located, states that Alice Mitchell, who
is confined there, attempted suicide a
few nights ago. She has the entire
freedom of the building and grounds.
A note was found on her table by one
of the asylum physicians stating that
her body would be found in the reser-
voir on the roof of the building. The
physician immediately fastened thither
and met her as she came out of the
tank dripping wet. Alice Mitchell will
be remembered as the Memphis belle
who cut the throat of her girl sweet
heart, Freda Ward, on the streets of
that city two years ago and got off on
a plea of insanity.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
The PopulntIon Of ChIcnro.

CHICAGO, June 1O.-The Chicago city
directory, which will be published
within few days. viii give Chicago a
minimum population of 1,695, 600. The
publishers declare that these figures
are conservative, and that a census
would show a material increase over
their estimate. The 1895 directory will
contain &C, 900 more names than that of
last raar
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

WASHINGTON, June s.-Form No. 377,
for the filing of claims for the refund
ing of taxes paid on incomes under the
act of August 2s, 1S94. have been issued
by the treasury department, and can
be had on application to collectors.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Jellco-Blrdeye Coal Company Assigns.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, June 6.-The Jel-
ico-Birdeye Coal Co., organized two
years ago on the cooperative plan with
stockholders in all parts of the south,
is reported 10 have made an assignment
yesterday. The company owes sl20, 900
to bank in Louisville. KY. and small
debts aggregating ten or fifteen thou
sand dollars.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

WAsnrxGToN. June To- Secretary
Edward Holm of the executive commit
tee of the Universal Postal Union has
notified Postmaster General Wilson
that he will be In Washington on Juno
II 10 discuss plans for the postal con.
gress n DO held hare In 1897,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
TRAGEDY OF A FATHERS LOVE.
PItlfuI Death of a Minister Who Stole to
Feed His Starving Family.

Feed HIS Starving Family.
GUTHRIE, o. T., June 1O.-Rev. John
p. Smith, Baptist country preacher,
who escaped from Jail at Saltwater ten
days ago, has been found lying dead
along the roadside in an adjoining
county. He had been in poor health
for long time, and stole meat to keep
his wife and children from starving.
He was arrested and convicted of
theft and sentenced to five years in the
penitentiary. Feeling his punishment
too great, he broke jail and met death
from exposure and starvation.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Dlsnstrous sunday blaze i'm Bnltlmor

BALTIMORE, Md, June 1O.-One of the
most disastrous Sunday CONGREGATIONS
that ever visited this city occurred on
East Monument street yesterday. One
hundred persons were rendered home
less and Sl25, 900 went up in smoke.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
nronument 10 the Foundsr of AnnIston.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. : June 7.-At An
niston yesterday In the presence Of ten
thousand people, monument to
Samuel Noble, the founder of that city.
was unveiled. The exercises included
a parade Of the civic and military or
ganizations, recitation of memorial
poem and an eloquent address by Col.
John NJ Caldwell.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
CHAOS REIeNs IN FoRMosA.

Collapse OF the REPUBLIC aud Flight OF the
Rebel Governer-Wild Riot.
LONDON, June IA dispatch to the
Star from Hong Kong says the Chinese
in the northern part of Formosa are
completely demoralized. The people
have joined the soldiers in rioting and
looting, and there is chaos everywhere.
The rioters have burned the govern
ment buildings at Taipefu and Hobe'
The republic has collapsed, and Tang,
the rebel governor, has fed. The for
eign residents are all safe but their
anxiety is great.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
LEAVES FLORIDA FOR CUBA.
Party of Cubans Sail From sc. Augustine
Direct For Matanzas.

Direct For Matanzas.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, June lot is
reported that party of Cubans left
here yesterday while the towns folks
were wrapped in slumber for Matanzas.
They were well equipped with firearms
and provisions. The steamer Orgarita
is preparing to leave for Matanzas on
Tuesday and expects TO carry quite a
party. Captain Redington knows all
the coves on the coast and feels sure of
the success of the Orgarita's undertak
ing.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
MUST DEPOSIT THE STOCK.
Holders I'm the G., G. a. A., &. G.. and
Western Carolina Railroads.

Ah the - - @ <Ass y" a VI" anu
Western Carolina Railroads.
NEW YORK. June SIT is announced
that such holders of stock of the Char
lotte, Columbia and August railroad,
Columbia and GreenYille railroad, and
Western North Carolina railroad as
have not already deposited the stock
with J. Pierrepont Morgan & Co., for
conversion pursuant to the arrange
ment made with tn the Richmond Ter
minal reorganization committee, are
requested to do SO before June goth,
after which date no such stock will be
accepted. The stock of the Western
North Carolina must pay S4 assessment.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Texas Cotton Pest Reaches Alabama.

MOBILE, Ala. June s--The Texas
cotton pest, reported as at work in
Baldwin county, Ala, last Sunday, Is
now reported from several farms Ia
county 1t is the most destruct-
i've enemy that has yet appeared, and
the farmers are greatly alarmed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

ed in Providence. r. l., for murder,
was arrested here last night. He killed
a man named HesseH in 1892. Dalton
came here few months ago as Denver
Ed Smiths manager. He admits his
guilt
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
The Southern Adds the G. $. IF. Road.

NEW YORK, June 6.-President Sam
uel Spencer says the Southern Railway
company has acquired control of the
reorganized Georgia Southern and
Florida railway company by the pur-
chase of majority of the outstanding
bond certificates of the reorganization
committee. The line is the most direct
between the Ohio river and Southern
Georgia and Central Florida.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Fourth Day, June 80. 1895.
SUNDAY MORNING.

SUNDAY MORNING.
500 0am-Sunrise Prayer Meeting. led by Rev.
John Potts. d. D.. Toronto, Ont.
Topic of the Day-Wafting for the Descent
OF the Holy Spirit.
II 90 a.m.-Sermons In tile Chattanooga Churches.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
goo p.m.-Twelve Platform Meetings in Chatta-
nooga Churches.
SUNDAY EVENING.
7:20 pm.-Watch Night Service--Prcsident
Bishop X. X. Hargrove, LII. ID.
7:30 p.m.--Song Service.
500 0p.m.--Addresses-R A. q. Courtice, b. D.,
Toronto, Ont: Rev. T.. e. H0ag, d. d..
Nashville, Tenn.
300 p bishop l. w. Joyce, LII ID,
1000 p.Ta.--Tesllm0ny Meeting, f0llawed py
Altar sG9 eensseFal0A Services
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

SAN FRANCIsco, June 10.-J. K En-
NETT, the actor, Saturday night shot
and id Is believed fatally wounded his
wife, Emily Lytton. The shooting was
the result Of a quarrel. Emmett, who
was intoxicated, was locked up,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

WASHINGTON. June 10.-An official
report received by the surgeon general
of the marine hospital confirms the re-
port of yellow fever at Vera Cruz, Mex
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14

MADRID, June THE Spanish squad
ron which is TO represent Span in the
naval pageant at Kisl sailed from Fer
Fel foE thst port yesterday,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Giadstone sufrers a Relapse.

LoEDoS, June i0--Mr Gladstone has
suffered a slight relapse due to his GO
ing out caFFisgo riding pFenatpyely,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1895-06-14
Pugh ouallfes and Enter. boon hIs DutIss.

WASHINGTON. June 8.-W. II. Pugh,
of Ohio. who was yesterday appointed
auditor OF the treasury for the navy
department. qualified yesterday and
entered upon his uew duties,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-09-10

FShotVfS IL
The report on the condition of the
State D~ispensary by the special legis-
latlve committee has been issued, and
contains little more than the financial
statement for the last quarter, which
is given in the foregoing tables. The
committee Is composed of Senator
Ehrd and Representatives Carroll and
Thomas. The report is addressed to
Governor Evans and is as follows:
sir: we herewith submit our re-
port OF our examination of the books
a financial transactions of The
State dlspensary for the quarter end
Ing July 81, 1885, and request that YOU
transmit the same, together with our
previous reports, to the General AS
sembly at it's next session, as required
by law.
"Mr. II. Nj. Carroll, of the COM
m1ttee, was present at the taking of
stock on the lst of August anu person
ally supervised the same.
ION account of various Important
private and public matters interven
ing the committee could not commence
the examination of the books until the
I'D instant.
w have carefully checked and
examined every transaction of the bust
ness, commencing with the whiskeIs.
wines and beers, through their pre-
paratlon and sale to the county dis
pensers, and then followed the pro.
ceeds into the hands of the State
treasurer.
The State Treasurer reports cash
in hand on July3l, 1895, 1868, 776.4S, to
which must be added amount in bank
not turned over to State Treasurer,
Siz,S55.oz, making q total of $S1, ITO.
from this must be deducted the out
standing warrants drawn by State com
missioner, but not yet presented al
State Treasurer's office, 81, 1852 20,
which leaves a balance O $7S, Y57.7l. :
From h amount reported by us
as cash on hand must be taken war
rant No S62, for $~l,460.O4, which mad
D1en Issued by State commissioner to
pay Tor revenue on whiskeys bought,
and which had been paid by the State
treasurer, but was not entered on
credit side of cash account because NO
vOdcher a been sent in by the
revenue collector. This would still
leave u discrepancy between the State
treasurer ADD the State commissioner
of S33.lI. From This must be deducted
a mistake In warrant No 627, which
was properly drawn tor s. less thar
tao t Indicated, bringing the dis.
crepancy down to $31.l7.
Taking into consideration the
discrepancy between Mr.. TraXler
and the state Treasurer of $lU5. 81
reported previously, the State Trea,
surer would have IN hand ST. Oh more
than the commissioners books cal
Tor. We deemed it unnecessary tt
inquire further after finding enough
In nand to cover the noun claimed
by the State commissioners.
I'VE have found the books of the
commissioner in ~tirst-class condition
and think nothing more be added
u the present SYSTEM"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-09-10

The Manufacturers Record laws
that n announcements of new cotton
mills projected In the South during the
last three months exceed that of anv
similar period in the history OF cotton
mill building In this section. There
were reported II mills which will have
an aggregate of over 300, 600 spindles.
which added to the 500, 600 spindies
to be put into mills that had been re-
ported prior TO May 3ist, makes a total
o. about 10000 spindles to be added to
She number now in operation in the
South. III these mills are ali built as
indications promise, the aggregate
investment will represent something
over $l5,OO0,O DOC. A large majority Of
these mills are already under construc.
ton, or contracted for, so that the per-
ceptage OF those that are never built
Will be very small.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-09-10

Whom J srr'get In tho lecture hall
that evening sons vne aid: Come
into the waiting room; there's a friend
OF yours there who wants to see you.
You'll not be introduced-you are to
do the recognizing without help, il
you cam"
l said to myself: 1T is Mrs. r..
shan't have any trouble
There were perhaps ten ladies pres
emit, all seated. In the midst of them
was Mrs. r., as l had expected. She
was dressed exactly as she was when l
had seen her in the afternoon. | went
forward and shook hands with her and
called her by name and said:
81 knew you the moment you ap-
peared at the reception this, after
noon"
She looked surprised, and said :
But / was not at the reception. l
have just arrived from Quebec and
have not been In town III hour"
1t was my turn to be surprised now.
L a Il can't help 1t. l give you
my word of honor hat it is as l say. /
saw you az h reception, and you were
dressed precisely as you are now.
When they told me a moment ago that
| should fiud a friend in this room
yonr image rose before me, dress aud
all just as l had seen you at the re.
CSpIlOH.
Those are the facts. She was not at
the reception at all, or anywhere near
1t; but L saw her there nevertheless,
and most clearly and Enthusiastically.
To that l could make an oath. How
is n to explain this !? L was not
thinking of her at the time had moi
thought of her for years. But she had
been thinking of me, no doubt, did hel
thought fit through the leagues of all
to me and bring with it that clear anG
pleasant vision of herself? l think 80
That vas and remains my sole ex
perience in the matter of apparations-
[ mean apparitions that come wher
one Is (ostensibly) awake. L cOult
have been asleep for a moment the
apparition could nave been the crea
ture of a dream. Still that is nothins
to the point; the feature of interest il
the happening of the thing just at tina
time instead of at an earlier or late
time. which is argument that its Origin
lay in Observation-Disclosures.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-09-10

Some suggestive figures are made
public by the Canadian papers in re-
iation TO the extent to. which Great
Britain buys farm products from the
United States and Canada. Last
year, chief articles only being con-
sidered, Great Britain purchased from
b United States farm products valued
at $l6S, 100, 600, and FROM Canada but
S36, 565, 600, showing an excess OF
purchases from the United States OF
$l33, 800 600. The Toronto Globe finds
an explanation in the way Canadian
farmers are burdened by protection,
with unnecessarily high prices for the
Mt cessaries and convenience OF agricul'
ture.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1895-09-10
IS 1T SECOND SIGHT
Mark Twain Gives an Illustration II
HIS EXnerienCe.

Mark Twain Gives an Illustration In
His Own Experience.
The great humorist, Mark Twain, is
a firm believer in telepathy or second
sight, and in the course OF an article
in Harper's Monthly he narrates the
following incident to sustain this be-
lief:
Several years ago made @ campaign
on the platform with Mr.. George w.
Cable. In Montreal we we're honored
with a reception. 1t began at 2 o'clock
In the afternoon in a long drawing
room In the Windsor Hotel. Mr.. Ca
BILE and | stood'a at one end of this room
and the ladies and gentlemen entered
In at the other end, crossed 1T at that
end, then came up the long left-hand
side, shook hands with us, said a word
or two, and passed on, in the usual
way. My sight Is one OF telescope
miliar a among the throng Of
strangers drifting in at the distant
door, and said to myself, with surprise
and high qualification: THAT is Mrs.
II. had forgotten that she was q Ca
madam" She had been q great friend
of mine In Carson City, New, la the
early days. / had not seen her or
heard OF her for twenty years I had
not beer thinking about her there
was notn1ng TO suggest her to me,
nothing to bring her to my mind In
fact, to me she had long ago ceased to
exist, and had disappeared from nv
consciousness. But 1 knew her in
stantly and l saw her 80 clearly that
l was able to note some of the particu
lars OF her dress, and did note them,
and they remained in my mind. / was
impatient for her to come. In the
midst Of the hand-shakings I suatched
glimpses of her and noted her progress
with the slow-moving file across the
end Of the room, then / saw hor start
up the side, and this gave me a full
front view OF her face. / saw her last
when she was within twenty-five feet
OF me. For an hour / kept thinking
she must still be In the room some.
where and would come at last, but /
was disappointed.