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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Condensed Testimo1u.

Chas. B. Hood, Broker and Man
ufacturers' Agent, Columbus, Ohio,
certifes that DR.. Kings New Dis
covery has no equal as a Cough
remedy. J. d. Brown, Prop. st.
James Hotel, Ft. Wayne, Ind, tes-
titles that he was cured of Cough
of two years standing, caused by
LaGrippe, by DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. b. F. Merrill, Baldwins-
vile, Mass, says that he has used
and recommended it and never knew
it to fail and would rather have it
than any doctor, because it always
cures. Mrs. Hemming, 222 E. 25th
St., Chicago, always keeps it at
hand and has no fear of Group, be-
cause it instantly relieves. Free
Trial Bottles at Cox, Savage d Co. IS
drug store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

issue. Mr.. Crittenden states
that in Mexico farm hands
get from 25 to so cents a day.
In Mexican money 25 cents
is equal to Is ID cents in
American money, and 80
cents to ~ cents IN the
money of this country. Mexi-
co is one Of the countries that
has silver as It's standard,
and if such benefits as the is
to l contingent would have
us believe flows when the
unlimited coinage Of silver
has ccn.institeted, it is ir-
deed strange that there are
no instances OF record sub
stantiating their assertions.
Mr.. Crittendeu is candid
enough to admit that ne once
favored free coinage, but af-
ter going from a country that
has gold as It's standard to
one that has silver as its
standard, he is placed in a
position TO compare the con-
dition of the people of the
United States with that of
those Of Mexico. In so doing
he has become convinced that
the gold standard is prefera-
bic to the silver standard. 1t
is true that the 16 to l fac
ton claims to be bimetalists,
but the BULLETIN challenges
them to show a single nation
under the sun that has both
metals as the standard, and
furthermore to show a single
instance where bimetalism
was maintained when either
of the metals were overval-
ued. The BULLETIN asserts
without any fear of successful
contradiction that the condi-
ton ofthe countries that have
gold as their standard, taken
as a whole or separately, sur
passes that of the countries
which have silver as the STAN
dard, and furthermore wages
paid in the former mention
ed countries exceed those
where silver is the standard.
These are facts that should
be seriously considered by
all voters, before giving an
Endorsement to a measure,
which, Judging the future by
the past, would most assur~
edly result in silver mono
metalism.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
fnsofUent Notice.

The undersigned has this day
suggested to the clerk of the county
court of Hardeman County, Tenn,
the insolvency of the estate of ]. B.
Kirkland, decd. All persons owing
said estate will pay undersigned.
All persons having claims against
said estate will prove the same ac-
cording to law, and file them with
the clerk of the county court by the
4th day of July, 1896, or they will
be barred in law and equity. This
both day of March, 1896.
j. b. FOOTE,
Adm. of j. b. Kirkland, decd
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
As Newed q Genturu AGo.

Following is an extract from a
letter written to President Wash
ington by Light Horse Harry
Lee, under date of June IA, 1898.
"* = #There are in all societies,
at all times a set of men anxious for
a change in the political machine
and fond of confusion. This dis
position results in part from love of
novelty, from ruined private cir
and disappointment in
political stations. This class of
men receive the aid of the wicked
and abandoned of every description
and therefore in free countries are
considered more numerous than they
really are because they are noisy,
clamorous and impudent.
HENRY LEE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

ENGLAND was once of the
opinion that she would not
consent to arbitration for the
purpose of locating the divi-
ding line between her posses
sions in Venezuela and that
of the Venezuelians. But
since President Cleveland
has spoken, a change has
taken place. The Venezue-
Ian Commission is now pro-
ceeding in a deliberate man
ner, and the indications are
that England will submit and
abide by the committees rec
concentrations. Had a less
resolute Chief Magistrate
presided, matters might have
been different.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
LABOR IN MEXICO.
From Nashville Banner:

FROM NashFlHe Banner.
The following letter was received
by gentleman Of this city from
Hon. Thomas T. Crittenden, Con
ul-General of the United States in
the city of Mexico, in reply to a
letter of inquiry:
City of Mexico, April 8, 1885,
Mr., Nashville, Tenn. Dear
Sir: l have yours of the 3rd. The
laboriug people of Mexico, as a rule,
work for low wages, and live at what
our people would call s'starvation
rates" Regular mechanics receive
from so cents to Sl.OO per day,
owing to the hand and the work.
OF course, / refer to the common
laborer. Farm hands get from 25
cents to so cents a day, are gener-
ally in debt to the proprietor, and
whilst so cannot leave, therefore in
slavery as long as in debt. The
country is full of pauperism of the
worst form. The common laborers
Of the United States live in a s'lord-
ly style' compared to those here.
The climate favoring these peo-
pie, as it is so genial, they live
houseless and homeless almost the
year around, and wear the scantiest,
cheapest clothing, going
Oarefooted the whole year, or wear
ing only sole of a shoe tied to the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
ADMINISTRATION MEN
Shelby Democrats speak with
Golden tongues.

The democrats of Shelby County
held primary last Tuesday to Sc
lect delegates to a county conven-
ton, which named delegates to the
state convention. The fight was
made on the financial question.
The gold and silver men had sepa-
rate tickets. The gold men won
by over three to one. The vote was
very light.
Wednesday the convention met
and elected Gen. Luke E. Wright
chairman, and w. 3. Henderson sec
rotary, The committee on resolu-
tions, through their chairman, Col.
George CAN'T, reported, reaffirming
their allegiance to the principles of
democracy promulgated by Jeffer-
son, exemplifed by Jackson and
Cleveland; declared for sound money
and unalterably opposed to the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at a
ratio of l6 to /; endorsed Cleveland,
Carlisle and Patterson; favored a
constitutional convention; Endorsed
Bob Taylor for governor and the
present lncumbents for Court of
Chancery Appeals.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

is. that prior to 1873 panics
swept over this country. If
panics occurred before the
decentralization of silver, it
would be well for the Tele-
gram to be. impressed with
the fact that silver cannot
prevent panics, hence is not
all powerful. Another con-
sideration for the Telegram
is, that in 1914 corn sold for
a cents a bushel, in 1884
brought $1.00 a bushel. The
Telegram should consider, if
silver is essential to prosperi-
ty, why was corn worth more
than twice as much in 1884,
after the denomination of
silver, than in 1874 before
the denomination occurred.
In 1874 wheat sold for $1.00
a bushel, in 1884 it sold for
S1.S5 a bushel. Still the
Telegram asserts, eve have
tried the gold standard for a
quarter of a century, and the
result has been misery, woe
and untold hardships. /" All,
how easy it is to make de-
clarations. If the Telegram
would investigate, it will find
that commodities fiuctuated
as much before 1873 as since
that date. If the standard
alone controls prices, would
be we'll for the Telegram to
contemplate how q commodity
could possibly fuctuate more
than the standard ofmeasure=
ment, and why misery, woe
and untold hardships were
experienced since 1873, when
the averagesfprice of cotton
from 1873 to 1895 was great
er than from 1887 to 1860.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
An Affidavit.

This is to certify that on May
nth, l walked to Melick's drug
store on a pair of crutches and
bought a bottle of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for infammatory rheu-
matism which had crippled me up.
After using three bottles am
completely cured. ! can chcerfully
it.-Charles II. Wet
eel, Sunbury, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to before
me on August 10, ls94.-Walter
J. p. For sale at so
cents per bottle by b. V. Hudson,
Bolivar; Jno. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01


THE Hardeman Telegram
has finally espoused the is to
1 cause, and, as the custom
Of such journals, is painting
in glowing colors that period
prior to 1873, and bewailing
the disaster that has befallen
the country because of the
denomination of silver. If
it were possible to blot out
history, there would then be
no proof that could be
brought to bear which would
produce a discordant sound
in the siren songs of those
praising the efficacy of the
white metal. But alas! it
has not been done, and be-
cause of this fact the harps
tuned in sweet accord to La
den the gentle breeze with
harmonious praises for silver,
fails to receive an echo SUBJ
Stimulating the ungrounded
theme. 1t may seem harsh
and indiscreet for the Bull
LETIN to divert the Telegram
from its musing by present.
ing for its consideration facts
that are not in accord with |
its silvery dreams and lyric |
strains, but the question at
issue is too serious to be pas
sed without an attempt to
prove to that erring journal
why its failure to receive I
from the temple of truth Il res
frain in consonance with It's
laudation of silver. The first
fact which the BULLETIN
calls its attention to is the
statistics which we have be-
fore US issued from the Uni
ed States Department of
Agriculture. which shows
hat the average price of cot
on from 1873 to 1895, inclu-
i've, a period of % years, is
greater than that from 1887
o 1860, inclusive. The
Lverage price from 1887 to
800 is 1853, while the aver
zee price from 1873 to 1895 /
$ 1l.09. This fact alone {
proves the absurdity of
real and imaginary !
grievances to the demoniti-
alton of silver, and also pro- I
Iuces discord in the instru- !
nents tuned in behalfof the
ale metal. Another fact J
OF the Telegram to ponder i
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
To Tobacco ChewerS.

Two of the most popular brands
of Tobacco manufactured in the
United States, tested and pronounc-
ed perfect by lovers of the "weed"
are "Rainbow" and s'Silver Thin
BILE. Mr.. A. d. Harvey, who
covers this territory as travelling
salesman for the Nall & Williams
Tobacco Co., of Louisville, Ky,
has recently supplied our Tobacco
dealers in Bolivar with these supe-
rior brands. Try them once and
You will use none other.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Did Knu EneK

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy fo1
your troubles? If not, get bottle
now and get relief: This medicine
has been found to be peculiarly
adapted to the relief and cure of all
Female Complaints, exerting won
derful direct influence in giving
strength and tone to the organs. If
you have loss of Appetite, Consti-
patton, Headache, Painting Spells,
or Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable,
Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy
Spells, Electric Bitters is the medi-
cine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty
cents and S1.OO at Cox, Savage &
Co. IS drug store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

The Nashville Sun suggests that
Carmack, the retired editor of the
Commercial Appeal, is the man to
defeat Col. Patterson for congress
in this district, the proper person to
''beard the lion in his den" But
how can the Sun expect Mr.. Car
mack to defeat Col. Patterson for
congress when he could not even
be elected a delegate to the coun-
~ convention from his own ward in
Memphis last Tuesday? The fourth
ward, in which Mr.. Carmack re
sides, voted as follows: For gold
l4l, for silver so; majority tor gold
III. Mr.. Carmack was a silver can
diGate for delegate in that ward and
was badly beaten. You will have
TO ''trot out another horse" Brother
EnlOe. Carmack can't win.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

foot and ankle BY strings. Thes
common laborers live on an average
Of 10 cents a day. Meat, coffee and
sugar are unknown and INFESTED by
them.
think a careful and cautious
man in search of facts-not a theo-
rist, not off-hand in op:nlons-will
be convinced on studying Mexico
that free silver is not the cause of the
present prosperity that Mexico en-
joys. This prosperity is only rela-
tive when comparing it to the Mex
leo of other days, before railroads,
telegraph, telephones and all other
kinds Of modern machinery was in
troduced. Before Diaz became
President, the word of the church
was the rule of action to saint and
sinner alike.
think the watchword of politics,
of parties will sooner or later be
here, as in the United States-a sill
yer currency and low wages-a
gold standard and high wages to
the laboring man. l can discern
the former doctrine here and | sur
mise it will appear sooner or later
in the United States.
The laboring classes should be
slow in unfolding the rec coinage
of silver, as they will be made the
first sufferers-the hewers of wood
and the drawers of water-for those
seeking larger dividends from their
manufactures. It's well to watch
the kings and queens in the chess
board of life.
| came to this country favoring
silver on the ratio of l6 to /, but
since have had such evidence of the
ills of silver recommendation l have
changed my views, believing that it
would work incalculable harm to the
people of the United States. | think
it may be safely asserted that all
wages il countries II an exclusive
silver basis are very low and must
necessarily be. Mexico is an exam
pie. Yours truly,
THos. L. CR1TTENDEN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

The uncalled for criticism
in the Nashville American
concerning the editors of this
paper in stating that the peo-
pie would have to be content
with seeing their Counter
parts at stock shows" is con-
elusive evidence that the
jackass pens of Nashville
should not be emptied so
long as the editor of the
American remains in the
city. The only excuse that
the editors of this paper
have for not complying with
the Americans request is,
Fools, names like their ia
ces are often seen in public
places" However, we may
be in error in supposing that
a photo" would be given
much publicity by being in
serted in the American.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
.SheHff'8 Sale of Valuable
LGBd.

By virtue of awrit of venditioni
exponas to me issued from the Chan
Gerry Court of Hardeman County,
Tennessee, I will, on Saturday,
the 3oth day of May, A. D., 1896,
at the west door of court house, in
the town of Bolivar, Tennessee,
proceed to sell by public cutlery to
the highest bidder for cash, the
following described land: Levied
on as the property of T. J. Mitchell,
to satisfy DEGREES of J. w. Kinney
VS.. Mitchell and Kinney, in causes
No. 98O-981 of said court. SaiTJ
land is the Thompson Allen tra ct,
containing 269 acres more or less
and lying in Civil District No. 4,
Hardeman County, bounded on the
north by Williams land, on the
east by Dowdy's land, on the south
by Dowdy's land, and west by
Williams land. 1879 acres of the
tract has been allotted as a home
stead to T. J. Mitchell. | will
therefore sell only the reversionary
interest of I. J. Mitchell after the
termination of his homestead right
in the 1879 acres, and sell the en-
tire interest of t. J. Mitchell in the
balance of the tract 1O2 SIG acres.
Sale within legal hours.
w. B. SANIMoNs, Sheriff,
Hardeman County.
This April goth, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

Those who are troubled with
rheumatism should try a few ap-
plications Of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, rubbing the parts vigorously
at each application. If that does
not bring relief dampen a piece of
flannel with Pain Balm and bind it
on over the seat Of pain and prompt
relief will surely follow. For sale
by B. " Hudson, Bolivar; Jno. W.
NuckolIs, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
RuckLen's AKnioa SnLue.

The best Salve In the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and
all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
.ChambeTiain'8 Collie, Cholera
and NaYYhOed Remedy.

This is the best medicine in the
world for bowel complains. 1t
acts quickly and can always be de
pended upon. When reduced with
water it is pleasant to take. Try
it, and like many others you will
recommend it to your friends. For
sale at 25 and SO cents per bottle
by B. v. Hudson, Bolivar; Jno.
w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

IF the chances for demo-
cratic success with the forces
united are doubtful, il would
simply be suicidal to permit
any issue to cause a division
in its ranks. No single
measure is the embodiment
of democracy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Go to Hudson's for a good
Lamp, Lantern or Oil Can.


"Silver Thimble Tobacco" is rec
ognized the world over as the sweet
est and most delicious ever manu-
featured. 1t is good and cheap.
Call on me for information in regard
to the free silver thimble, which is
absolutely given away without cost,
w. J. Redo,
Bolivar, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

The Somerville Reporter and
Falcon seems to think that Col.
Patterson should withdraw from the
race for Congress because Fayette
County declared for free silver. If
we are not badly mistaken, the edi-
tor of the Reporter and Falcon is a
defeated candidate for postmaster of
Somerville.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
CLIPPER y.

will make the peent livery stable
Bolivar.
PEDIGREE Clipper d. is beautiful bay Stallion, with black
l5 high years DID, weighs pounds Was
by Clipper by Old Clipper Clipper Wkes he by
She raised in Middle Tennessee the home Of the sashers
combines the best blood this
PAGER has mark Of in
Jackson, Tenn, which entities him to registration
prevent accidents but will not be
responsible should any
TEFSS$8o0 by insurance Fee due when IS traded or
proves to be with foal This April 10th, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
ANNOUNC E ENTS
COUNTY Court Clerk.

We are authorized to announce
JULIUS CRAWFORD as a candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
County Court Clerk of Hardeman
County. Election, 9th of August,
1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

We are authorized to announce
G. M. FOOTE as a candidate for
Tax Assessor of the 9th Civil
District of Hardeman County, at
the ensuing AUGUST election, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

In order to console those
who may be on the ragged
edge OF despair, the BULLE-
TIN takes pleasure in stating
that in British Columbia
there is quite a demand for
wives.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

We are authorized to announce
W. p. DAY as a candidate for
Tax Assessor of the 9Th Civil Dis
trict of Hardeman County, at the
August election, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

THE Commercial Appeal
of Tuesday contains a card
from Mr.. e. w. Carmack, in
which he states that he has
ceased to be editor of that
paper. Mr.. Carmack has
been connected with the
Commercial Appeal for sew
eral years. He is a brilliant
writer and has many friends.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

We are authorized to announce
WIN. p. HUDSON as a candidate
for Sheriff of Hardeman County at
the ensuing August election, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Assessor.

We are authorized to announce
Il. p. CAMPBELL as candidate
for Tax Assessor of the 9th Civil
District of Hardeman County, at
the ensuing August Election.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

SHELBY wears the golden crown.
She is the radiant jewel in the di-
adem of Tennessee democracy.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Sheriff.

We are authorized to announce
w. B. SAMMONS as a candidate for
reelection to the Office Of Sheriff of
Hardeman County. Election Thurs
day, Aug. 6, 1896.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
SpHnQ MiHjneyu.

l have just received a nice line of
late style Spring Hats, Trimmings,
etc. The ladies are invi-
ted to call and inspect my stock.
Respectfully,
Mrs. K. A. PYBAss.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01

The interests of the wage
earners of this country de-
mand careful perusal of the
communication from Hon.
Thomas t. Crittenden, which
appears elsewhere in this
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-01
Trustee.

We are authorized to announce
r. n. MITCHELL as a candidate
for reelection to the Office of Trustee
of Hardeman County at the ensuing
August election.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-05-27

State of Minnesota, County OF Brown. S..
In Probate Court, Special Term, May
ed, 1896.
In the Matter of the Estate CT George
Dietz ST., Deceased.
Letters Parliamentary on the estate of
George Dietz ST., deceased, late of the
County of Brown, and State of Minnesota,
being granted to George Dietz Jr.
1t Is Ordered, that six months be and
the same is hereby allowed from and after
the date of this order, in which all persons
having claims demands against the
said deceased are required to file the same
in the Probate Court of said County, for
examination and allowance, or be forever
barred.
1t Is Further Ordered. til al the first Mon
day in December A. D. 1886, at 10 o'clock A.
H., at general term of said Probate
Court, to be held at the Probate Office in
the Court House in the City of New Ul1n,
in said County, be and the same hereby
is appointed as the time and place when
and where the said Probate Court will ex-
anime and adjust said claims and de-
mands;
And 1t Is Further Ordered, that notice
of such hearing be given to all creditors
and persons interested in said estate by
forthwith publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks in
the New Ulm Review. weekly newspa-
p9r printed and published at the city of
New Ulrn in said County.
Dated at New Ulnl, Mimi, this 22d day
of May, A. D. 1896.
By the Court.
Jonas Laudenschlager.
+. lSeal.l Judge of Probate
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-05-27

4ngton, the soldiers home, GettysburR,
Alexandria and other spots of interest
in and near the city. Special excursions
with reduced rates have been planned
to all Of these places under the guidance
OF the excursion committee.
In addition all riders 81 the wheel
win be given Opportunity to enjoy
many Of Washing toms attractions in
connection with their fayorite recrea-
ton. Early morning bicycle runs have
been arranged BY the excursion COM
mittee to Brightwood and the soldiers
home, and afternoon runs are contem-
plated: over the Woodley, Loughb thorough
and Conduit roads. "a bicycle trip to
Arlingto and Fort Myer has been
planned for Saturday afternoon, and in
response to the committees request an
especial cavalry drill will be given at
Fort Meyer on this occasion. The BIZ
cycle dealers have promised to keep on
hand during the convention season a
special supply Of bicycles for visitors
from distance, and they have also
promised not to overcharge for the
rental Of these to delegates.
So complete are the arrangements for
the convention it is confidently believed
that when convention & time arrives
there will be no reasonable grounds for
dissatisfaction, and that the gathering
itself will be the greatest in the history
of the Christian Endeavor organization.