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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
Conclusion.

It Will be observed that scarcely any of the
above suggested reforms can be realized except
through a change of the organic law. The
legislature might undoubtedly give some relief,
but only partial relief. This partial relief, how
ever, the legislature has failed year after year
10 extend to the people.
While annually some most excellent and COM
petent men are found among our legislators,
vet it is believed these are not always in the
majority For the most part the members are
inexperi enced, and the legislative term so short
that between inexperience and incompetence,
not to mention the powerful lobby which BIZ
annually assemblies at Nashville, public affairs
have gone from bad to worse, until we believe
rising Of the people over the whole State. fire.
spective Of creed or political faith, is absolutely
essential to the financial salvation OF the State
To all patriotic citizens we appeal for assistance
in the accomplishment OF this great purpose.
Past experience not only in Tennessee but 10
all our sister States demonstrates that the very
best talent can be commanded to attend a con
stitutional convention; such gathering seldom
occurs once IN a generation Any man In Ten
nessce, however talented or distinguished,
would consider il an honor 10 occupy a seat In
50 distinguished a body. Tennessee should
command her most talented men, from ali vOca-
tiOns and from ali sections, to assemble al Nash
Vile and draft a new charter for the state.
such an assemblage would have sufficient time
and opportunity for calm and diSpas siouate de-
liberation, uninfuenced by a time serving lobby.
While no doubt there would be differences Of
opinion on many questions, and while many
may disagree with us upon certain changes in
the organic law as indicated above, yet we NAV
rest assured that so distinguished an assemblage
would rightly settle al differences and BY their
wise craftsmanship give our State renewed life
and vigOr-
We Invite the cooperation and correspond
ence q al Who concur with US In affecting
in our State government.
JAMES H. MALONE, OWEN LILLY,
LUKE r. WRIGHT, II. T.. HANSON,
y. NJ. GoODBAR, j. w MOORE
w. II. CARROLL, JAMES ARMSTRONG;
X. 9. GRAVES. T. j. LATHAM.
n. g. PERKINS, JR., JAMES LEE
J.. LEHMAN, ". =. CRAWFORD
JoHS Overflow ~.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28

Recent events demonstrate that the provisions
of the constitution with respect to a contest az
to the election of governor are, to say the least
OF II, capable of widely different constructions,
out OF which great animosities and difference
OF opinion have arisen. This important subject
should be put beyond debate by clear and ex-
plicit provisions in the constitution.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28

MNtngHH and WHISKY habits cured Book sent
UFIUm FREE. Or. y. NJ. WOOIley, Atlanta, Ga.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28

should SIT permanently At Nashville, where the
judges would have the comforts OF home and
have access 10 the State library; and the Grim
inal docket should be called three times year,
Instead OF once year as at present, thus grant
ing the innocent as well as the guilty 4 speedy
trial. and saving thousands Of dollars in Jail
fees and costs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
GubernatoriaI Succession.

1t is well-knOwn that no provision is ma e
for the gubernatorial succession in certain col
tingences. 1t was first called to attention within
1t was supposed Gov. Turney would die after his
first election but before his Inauguration. 1t Is
believed that any statute which may be passed
on this subject would be unconstitutional, and
yet 1t can be readily seen that in cases of greet
political excitement a state OF anarchy and COP
fusion might be forced upon TIE people.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
Road Laws.

The legislature usually spends a week or tw'
wTangling over the election Of a Comptroller
Secretary of State and Treasurer, creating ami
mosities and engaging in lOg-rolling and dick
erings which often affect legislation, and no
only this but at an enormous expense to tn
people of the State. We believe these officer
should be elected by the people as in the case c
the governor In this connection we suggeg
that less power should be given to the coml
troIler and more to the governor
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
Local seIf-Government.

The provisions q our constitution which for
DID lhe establishment Ct counties Of less than
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
/ GENTS. STREETMEN and BOYS,

To sell Mckinley and Bryan portraits; two colorsi
2sxeS: sample 1Oc 1926 per hundred Order qutck
BARCLAY COMPANY, Publishers, CINCINNATI, OhlO
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-08-28
No Fence Law

Many OF the counties have become so denuded
of their forests that the matter Of fences has
become so costly as TO make the people clamOr-
GUS for no fence law. Each county should be
allowed to regulate this matter according to the
will Of its people. An act was passed by the
present legislature intended to give this relief
but in the case of Sutton VS.. the State it was
declared unconstitutional.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29
BACK AGAIN.

Editor Taylor has returned from his
overland trip through South Dakota, Iowa
and Minnesota. He consumed ten weeks
on the journey, and Travelled more than
5000 miles. He combined pleasure with
5usiness-seiling number of his books
"Frontier and Indian Life' and ''Twenty
Years on the Trap Line"-the former
being second edition. The main object
of the trip, however, was to gain aatl4es
tic information concerning, 9fi
characters and dramaticS (hg
up to the okabosia1 kerYz and the
massacre of white seetlsr Of :.:wsstern
Minnesota in 1862. He all6ws the Indian
hearing and notes his chronicles dewh.
He seeks for the unwritten records rather
than, "a fehash-.of books already on the
shelves, to complete the series of four
works on the northwestern wild red man
and his suspicious neighbor tho white
border rover; as we'll as hearing for the
wild, lowly four footed occupants. .of the
brush or plain who struggle unaided for
life with death and DEATHS mask all about
them. Kaleidoscope Lives" a book
dealing with the strangely romantic in
these northwestern plains-romances in
real life where ''truth is stranger than fic-
tion" is now engaging Mr.. Taylor's spare
hours and is already partly printed and
will soon ae we'll under way.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

The Bismarck Tribune speaks in con-
Gdent vein regarding the possibility of
the extension of the Kuhn branch of the
500 road to that city. We presume the
Tribune speaks authoritively as it re-
Trains from asserting "that 500 trains
will be running into Bismarck before
snow flies" The 500 was graded into
Bismarck several years ago, and should
the company conclude to complete the
venture, it is not at ali improbable that
the Mclean county coal fields will be
tapped by the 500 before long.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

farming, etc., and this map followed with
the actual experience of settlers of that
township, school facilities and other I'M
provements, their cost, the debt of the
township, etc. The pamphlet which it is
the intentions of the company to Issue
will contain additional information that
will prove invaluable to intending settlers.
The com pany is having this work pros
ecuted along their grant through the en-
tire State north of their main line. There
is many versions offered as to what the
real Intent of the company is in regard to
this. The true sequal the future alone
will disclose, but ii is only plausible
to presume that the Northern Pacific has
found in the Great Northern dangerous
sompetitor, also that they haye come to
the conclusion that it is not profitable to
Longer carry the unsold lands lin their
grant, and they have decided that to rem
Eedy the two evils it is necessary to bulld
a line from the Red River valley to the
Missouri river. By building this line on
an average of forty miles from their main
line they will be opening n fertile and
productive country, make their lands
salable, creating new business and shar-
ing more than half the trade that now
goes 10 the Great Northern from tho
country lying north of this proposed line.
The experience of the N. P. procured in
building up new country is being taken
advantage of in this new plan, and every
thing is put in readiness and as soon as
construction is commenced the company
proposes to inaugurate one of the great
est immigratlon booms of modern times.
If the plan is corsummated Mclean is sule
to attract attention and profit thereby.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29
RAILROAD MIGHT sr1KE US.

nAAAnOAD HA40kAA GsA Al " Vs.
The Northern Pacific has corps of
engineers at work along the northern line
of its land grant surveying the land-at
present in Mclean county taking it's to-
biography and gathering data from set
tiers who occupy adjacent government
land. The settlers are requested to re-
late their expe:ience, the time Of their
settlement, what they have produced, to
what extent they have be.tcred their cir
cumstances, etc. This information is for
warded to headquarters, where. it is COM
piled. Maps being made from each town
ship, showing the nature and ruling price
Of the land; the occupied and unoccupied
land, whether it is adapted for stock ol
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29


Encampme mt week at St. Paul, carnival
week at Minneapolis and State Fair week
at both points. This is a rare combina-
ton for sight seeing races are as low as
YOU can ask. Take it all in and go via
Northern Pacific.
OLD COMRA DIES
you will be able to NEST and grasp by the
hand once NOR. You want to come
This hay be your last chance, SO make
special effort.
THE CARNIVAL
at Minneapolis will be at its height during
the 6. A. Il. encampment. You do not
want to miss it, and the rates are lower
than you will probably be able to get
again soon. Drop everything and spend
a few days in the twin cities. Use the
old reliable Northern Pacific.
THE STATE FAIR.
THE CARNIVAL.
THE G. A.. II.
These are great inducements and you
should not miss them. Old and young
Boys and girls, wives and sweethearts
Don't miss the great this great opportu-
nifty.
$1,000.
From Bismarck, to st. PAUL and Mime
apoiis for the encampment, State Fai
and Minneapolis carnival. Tickets on
sale August 3,st, September 1st and End
Final limit, September 18th. Extension
to September 3Oth granted on depositina
ticket ON or before September 10th. See
Northern Pacific ticket agent for fur
ther information.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

j. o. Keiser, of Oliver county: I wish
to compliment Mclean county citizens OIL
having such an able physician at thei'
command as is DR.. Forbes. have had
much sickness in my family of late, much
of it being of an Intricate nature, but
the Doctor has always afforded The
afflicted ones succor. Myself and family
feel truly grateful to the Doctor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

James Swami, superintendent Of the
Western Union Office, Helena, Montana.
and his daughters, Misses Hattie, Mimic,
Rachal and the baby, are visiting with Mr.
ard. Mrs. Fairman, of F alconer, where Mr..
swans two little boys Sammie and Jim
mie are at home with their aunt and un-
ole. ME-. Swan is . large land owner Of i,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29
Mclean County Gun Club.

Notice is hereby given that the regular
annual meeting of the Mclean County
Gun Club will be held in the court house
in Washburn, Monday September 9TH, at
8 O'Clock, p. m. Annual election of Off
cers, and other important business.
j. R. Mann, acting President.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

Hiram wilson, former resident of this
and Oliver county who went to Oregon
several years ago, is back again. He is
accompanied with bis family and has
travelled overland. He intends spending
the winter at the home of his parents in
Minnesota. He informs us that Oliver
Rhude's family is still in North Yamhill-
keeping hotel; Andy Rhude is in New
Mexico, and Martin Records in British
Columbia mining.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

A number Russians in Mercer county
have organized stock company to build
store opposite Coal Harbor on the west
side 1t is also the intention of the COM
pany to buy boat to ply between there
and misunderstanding down wheat and
produce and bringing up such freight as
may be demanded. The Russian settle
ment in Mercer county is quite extensive,
and the prospects tor additional settlers
next spring is good.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

some choice spots in both Mclean and
Burleigh counties, and in company with
his two sons and daughters were visit
ing friends and doing business at the
county capital, Wednesday.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

Monday checks from the st. Paul Fire
and Marine Insurance company in favor
Of the respective persons who had hail
losses, were received. This kind of
promptness cannot fail but elicit conf
dence. The St. Pau! Fire and Marine is
always honorable and straight forward in
its dealings fair in it's adjustment of
loses and prompt to remit.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

Four years ago Bryan said, "give US free
trade and the American factories will
open and new ones build" But they
closed. He said, sGive us free trade and
employment for man will increase." But
it decreased. He said, "Give us free trade
and wages will rise.'' But they fell. He
said, "Give us free trade and business will
BOOM" But il busted. And now he
comes before you and asks for FREQ silver,
the money of China, japan and Mexico,
which countries do not have gold IN cireu-
lation. But he says nothing about those
old promises he made four years ago
Dickson Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

While up the river last Sunday we were
John Ecklund: There is no one in the
comfy that has more beautiful location
for their homes than they. Being located
on . point almost encircled by timber, it
is truly grand sight at this time of year.
Here and at the Gradin's place, which, is a
half mile above, neighbors from far and
near gather every Sunday to picnic and
to pick berries. Plums, grapes, currants,
juneberries, chokecherries and BUILDER
ries abound in the adjacent woods
throughout the season.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

Judge Riggles. Of Chicago, brother OF
Auam Risss;st rs 6'this a. county, and large
la1d owner here wri;c. thus pleasantly tc
the LEADERS proprietor:
"Appreciating your highly interesting
and valuable paper which find alwaye
advocating the right and opposing The
wrong-especially the party of repudia,
tion and SO cent dollars, herewith send
you my check for couple of years sub
scrlption." :
T. I. Hurd, the industrious ag ent OF the
500 company, with a party, reached our
town Friday and will ride over,to Mercer
county to- day looking after the interests
of his road. 8
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

A gentleman owning a herd Of horses
that we're in the city during the past week
mailing from the State of Washington
tells Us large number of ranchers in
Washington, Idaho and Oregon have not
bred their mares during the past three
years. The continuous decline in horses
have made them cautious. He notes.
however, that the last year there was a
deficiency and he expects that three or
four years hence, good horses will COM
mand good prices. He believes that it
will pay to start in raising good horses
now.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-08-29

While John Satterlund, Anton Carlson
and Ole johnson we're driving up from
the bottom below Painted Woods creek
last Sunday one of the single
trees broke, the horses taking fright
aud becoming unmanageable-runn
for some distance. They were just get
ting the horses under control when they
were confronted with an old uncovered
we'll, and seeing that it was impossible to
clear 1t, they jumped out, none of them
receiving any injuries. The wagon was
badly smashed. The gentlemen walked
to Mr.. Obergs-the horses later being
found at Mr.. Wings place.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
IN THE COURTS.
The Hastings and Police Court Have
Cases Before Them.

Newport News Va. May 19--HUS-
T1NGS COURT. Justice Barbour pre-
siding. to extremely pressing,
matters OF great moment the Deputy
Clerk could not give the proceedings
of the morning session yesterday.
During the afternoon session Joe
Miami. charged with assaulting Mrs.
Phillippi with a knife, was on trial
The evidence went far to show that
acting under extreme excitement Mr.
Miami had overstepped the bounds OF
prudence.
POLICE COURT.-There were three
parties before the Police Court charged
with violations. but none were tried
Mary Brown. colored, charged with
being drunk.
James Edwards. same charge
w. H. Tallman, charged with allow
ing horse to run at large.
GASOLINE EXPLOSION WITH FA-
TAIL RESULTS.--Whfle endeavoring to
kindle a fire about 4 p. m. Sunday Mrs.
Proctor. proprietress of the Dry Lock
Restaurant, Lafayette avenue. between
36th and 37th streets, was fatally burn
ed. The finder which was placed be-
meath the coal was slowly BURNING
when Mrs. Proctor attempted to satu-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
NEWS.

rate the whole mass with gasoline in
order to make a quick fire. the oil
ignited and exploded the can. throwing
oil and names in every direction.
Louis Proctor. son of the deceased.
and Joe Gaffney, who We're present and
attempted to eNuinguish the flames.
which were consuming Mrs. Proctor,
could not render timely aid. Mrs. Proc
tor, suffering dreadfully. expired about
a. IN. Monday. Her remains. in charge
of Mr.. Il. NJ. Peterson, funeral director.
were Inferred in the burial grounds of
the Newport News Cemetery COMPANY
In attempting to eXtinguish the flames
Joe Gaifney's hands were severely
burned. Louis Proctor's face was bad
ly burned. When seen yesterday Mr.
Gaffney said he was feeling somewhat
better, but that he feared 1t would be
lors before he could use his hands
again
SHIPYARD NOTES.-The steamer
Newport News, which arrived here Sat
urday evening for repairs. received the
necessary work and left at > p. m. yes
terday to resume her place on the line.
Strs. Florida and Olivctte are still in
the dock having their huls painted.
The stocks for the battleship are near
ly completed.
BOAT DRILL.-The boys of the AL
lance executed a beautiful boat drill
with five sail boats yesterday morning
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
Town OF SUFFOLK

ing assembled, hereby declare in favor OF
the free and unlimited coinage of both
gold and SILVER at ratio of l6 to l by
the United States without awaiting the
action or cooperation of any other ma
ton, and we hereby instruct the dele
gates from this county to the State Con-
ven;ion at Stanton, on June 4, 1895, that
they. in voting for delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Convention, vote only
for such delegates as favor the above
expressed policy, and will pledge them
selves to vote at Chicago for the adop-
ton of a platform embracing those
views, and for candidates for President
and Vice President who are known to be
heartily in favor of such q platform.
Resolved 2. That we endorse the
course of Hon. John w. Daniel in the
Senate of the United states.
A resolution was also included favor
Ing the adoption of the unit rule at
Stanton, but by request 1t was with
drawn
VESSELS SAILED.-The following
sthooners sailed Sunday from the port
of Suffolk: Moonlight Cramer, to New
York with lumber from Dennis Lumber
Company: Beulah Land, Knowles, Wash
ingtOn, with lumber from A. b. Cramer;
Ocean Bird CoTday, Baltimore, lumber
from A. b. Cramer; Maud Briggs, Win
slow New York, lumber from Dennis
Lumber Company.
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.-
Walter Blackwell, colored, was to-day
before Mayor Brewer, charged with being
an accessory in the burglary OF Ballard
& Smiths store, on Sunday night, May
10Th. for watch crime Fred. Washington
mas already been sent on and indicted.
Vae evidence against Blackwell connect
ed him with the stolen goods. but not
strong enough to secure a conviction,
and ne was dismissed. For carrying con-
eealed weapons ne was tried and fined
$40 and costs, and In default given TWEEN
ty days in the chain gang.
James Thomas and Clarence M2ckey
were also fined $40 and costs for carry
ing concealed weapons. and in default
were given like penalty.
LIBERAL RESPONSES
spirited citizens continue to hand in their
subscriptions for the support of a good
baseball team in Suffolk. The following
gentlemen to-day pledged the amounts
gwen after their names. and there are
others who will do likewise: Judge r.
H. Prent!s, $3.50: George w. Nurvey,
., Is. M. Bruce, $3.50; Ben. Britt. $3.50:
cash. II; j. Walter Hosier $3.50; a. Hin
ION Hargrave. $3.50; Norfeet & Brother,
90 Or John f. Phillips. IS; Professor p.
81 John Wilson, $3.50. SO: previously re-
ported SfS; total to date, $l06.50. Others
1pesrns to contribute will please see
rank 7 RANK r. Jones, e. W. Graham. S. p
'andeTslce, or P. L. Pruden.
MRS. RIDDIcK's DEATH.
harriet Deborah Riddic.< died Sunday
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-19
THE SILVER MEN WON
The Democrats Of Southampton Electa Solid
Silver Delegation TO Go to Stanton.
THEY ALSO ADOPT STRONG RESOLUTIONS
walter Blackwell Escapes the Charge
orBurglary Rut Has TO Do Duty on
the street-RasebaIl Lovers Liber.
ally RespOnd-Death aud Burial
Of Mrs. Harriet Riddick.

SUFFOLK. Va, May 13.-(Spec!aD-Pur-
suant TO call good sized crowd of Demo-
Gratis assembled to-day at Courtland
southampton county, in mass-meetinp
for the purpose of choosing fifteen dele.
gates to the State Convention In Staun-
ton Silver men were predominant.
elected silver delegates and passed reso.
buttons accordingly.
Chairman William Z. Stands called the
meeting TO order. and in an address fol.
lowing touched on the issues of the aov
ioFernor' A. IN. BROMLEY, of Frank
I'm, was madel permanent chairman
with *. l.. l.. Watkins and members ~
the Democratic press present secrata ries
The permanent chairman, on ASSUMING
the stand, made a good talk. in which
ne urged local harmony regardless OF the
Party's action at Stanton or Chicago
references TO fee silver anr ailus,on
to Senator Daniel were received with
Iusty cheers. The election OF delega .es
resulted as follows:
AT Large-William Z. Stands. John r.
Parker and Z. L. Felts.
Franklin-Dr. ]. F. Bryant and / r.
Webb.
DrewryvAle-P. 8. Thomas and q. @
Sledge.
Jerusalem-Junius w. Williams and J
L. McLemore.
Ivor-R. N. Edwards and Thomas 4
Saunders.
Boykins-J. r. Bryant and g. L. Bea.
ton.
NewsomS-J. w. Ridley and ]. d. Alb.
bitt
The following resolutions were adopt.
ed:
Whereas, We believe that the moo,
important Issue before the people of tbis
country to-day Is the financial question
and,
Whereas. We believe that the Demo.
cratic party ought TO speak so plainly On
his question that no one can misunder.
therefore be 1t
Resolved /. That we. the Democrats
OF eorthamptoa county, In riass-rses.