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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-03-20
aweighed In the Balance." )"

/ couldn't say for certain that old
man Jeems W. Staggers has ever been
weighed in the balance, but he is n
natural-born "politicianer," as my
Aunt Nancy is so wont to say, and he
can be found wantin every two years as
reglar as the time rolls around. He is
now out as candidate tax collector.
and wantin of the job so bad till he can
taste it.
That brings to mind when Tom Billy
Travis went off on a preachin cam
paign with old Parson Honeycut. Tom
Billy was right fresh in the cause and
young in the harness, SO to say, aud
the old parson put the young brother
through for all he was worth. Now it
would seem like Tom Billy he had fixed
up powerful deep and stirrin sermont,
and preached from the text: Thou
art weighed in the balance and found
wanting"
They lit out and took circuit way
down through the wire grass country,
from settlement to settlement and
from church to church, and everywhere
they went Tom Billy preached the
same sermont from the same text.
By and by one day they got back to
where they started from, and nothin
would do but they must give out an
other appointment in passin." 1t was
all right with Tom Billy, but he told
Parson Honeycut that he would have
to do the preachin.
"Never in creation, brother" says the
old parson. 81 am old and weary OF
the storms and trials of this wicked
world, whilst you are young and strong
and a power in the battle-like unto
Saul amongst the Philistines. I must
rest and you must preach"
"But paIson," says Tom Billy, 81 amt
got but that one sermont, and [
preached it here when we started out.
How can preach, and what must
do?"
weigh him agin, Tom Billy, weigh
him agin,' says the parson.
And Tom Billy he lit in and weighed
him again.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-03-20
New Grand Lodge Officers Elected

New Grand Lodge OfHcers Elected
The grand lodge of Tennessee, A. 0. Q.
W., adjourned at Nashville last week
after electing and installing these of
ficers: Grand master workman, DR.. b.
L. Branch, of Collierville; grand foreman,
r. +. Ferguson, of Nashville; grand over
seer, A. G. Mann, of Knoxville; grand
recorder, W. II. Weakley, of Nashville.
Among other business transacted a reso-
luton allowing member of the order the
privilege to name his fance as beneficiary
was adopted, and a resolution favoring a
graded assessment and emergency fund
was referred to the supreme representa-
tiyes
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-03-20
rnr Commi..Ioner of -Tish ana El.h.ri.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The presi
dent has nominated John J. Boyce, of
California, to be commissioner OF fish
and fisheries, vice Marshall Mcdonald,
deceased.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-03-20
FRESH FROM THE WOODS.
Stories Of the People by the Sage
Of Rocky Greek.
Ehe Ways of the Straddler Are Hard-O Old
Blnclie Was "Right Weighed
I'm the Balance-Tn Arkansas
Thirty Years Ago.

A rousin big political ratification
was goin on at place they call Grab
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-03-20
Centennial Inaugural Exercises.


The executive committee of the Tennes-
see Centennial held a meeting at Nash
ellie last week, devoted principally to ar
ranging for the centennial inaugural exer-
cises the latter part of May and the first
of June. Adjutant General Sykes, OF the
State National Guard, said he was ar
ranging for an encampment of the State
troops to be held here June 1, 2 and g.;
that there would be 1,50O troops present,
with four bands. Capt. H. G. Ward
thought there would be no trouble in get
ting the United States troops from Flor
ida, Atlanta and st. Louis, with their
five bands, here. There are about 5000
of these troops. Capt. J. w. Baker was
the Marine band to come here. He left
Thursday night. The plan now is to have
a great military parade on June 1, sham
battle on June 2 and miscellaneous exer-
cises ON June 3. The executive commit
tee of the, centennial will arrange for a
weeks inaugural exercises the latter part
of May, the military display to close the
fetes. A letter was received from Con-
gresham Washington saying that Secre-
tary Olney had agreed to write letters
urging foreign countries, and especially
those of South America, to make exhibits.
Tennessee O., 1. & r.. r. Directors.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company was held at Tracy City last
week. The report of President Baxter
showed a profit for the last year of ST.
100000. The following directors were
elected: G. G. Baldwin, J. III. Inman,
James Swami, w. S. Gurnee, Cord Mey-
ers, James L. Woodward, w. S. Gurnee,
jr., J. Edward Simmons, John G. Moore,
A. B. Boardman and J. ]. McComb, of
New York; N. Baxter, jr., and A. NJ.
Shook. of Nashville; John G. Haskell,
Bristol; David Roberts, Birmingham;
John Badger, jr., and A. 7. Smythe,
Charleston, S. G. The directors will
soon meet in New York fo elect officers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

to be present. Among thsm was n lets
Ter from President Cleveland In which
he expressed his hearty sympathy with
the undertaking.
The following resolutions were adopt
eds
Resolved that the common sense and
Christian sentiment OF England and
America agree that the time has hrriv-
ed to nboiah war between these ma
tons who are really one people. We
invite both governments TO adopt
permanent system OF judicial arbitra-
ton. We earnestly support the move-
ment for general meeting ut Wash
ington at nm early date to promote
this great cause.
That the executive COMMITTEES having
charge OF this conference be continued
and be empowered to act and co-oper-
ate with Iita committees from other
sections OF the country In arranging
for the Washington meeting with pow
er to add TO It's members.
Mayor Warwick said II was hitting
that the chairman OF the committees
was a great grandson Of Robert Treat
Paine. one OF the riEners OF the declar-
alton OF Independence.
william r. Curtis of the Chicago Rec
ord, read n paper on the financial or
| economical phase of the subject. He
gave tabuiated report OF the money
expended by the various governments
| for military and naval purposes In
| 1895 The total amount thus spent was
shown to be t.Gs7.7is.t7s.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
GOING TO LIBERIA.
A COLONY OF NEGROES ON THE
ROAD 10 AFRICA.
An Emigration Company Is Tnki"s
Them TO Liberia, where rh.y
Are Given Farms.

Selma, Ala. Feb 22.-Ten negro fam
Mes making forty persons, reached the
city today from Camden en- route to
Liberia.
/ j. Carmichael. an Intelligent negro
Is in charge OF the party. He Is the
agent OF the international Emlgrant
society OF Birmingham, and wnl go
through to Liberia with them. return
ing for another party next September.
The negroes are from Dallas. Wilcox
and Marengo counties. Their passage
Il ,n and paid through. and their
household effects and farming lnpie-
ments nave been shipped TO savannah.
The party left for Birmingham tonight
and VIII sail from Savannah Wednes,
day next. The negroes are proHiHeh
three months provisions by the emigra-
lion company, while the government OF
liberia offers them thirty acres or
ram lands ten acres for house site,
and each child in family over Is
years OF age ten acres OF land addi-
tIOnal.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
SUICIDE
EX-CongresSman Harter
Kills Himself
FIRED THE FATAL BULLET WITH
A REVOLVER THROUGH MS
RIGHT TEMPLE.
PROBABLY INSANE
FoR SOME TIME.
Was n Member OF Eirty-second ana
Eifty-Third Congress from
PROBABLY INSANE
HAD BEEN SICK AND COMPLAINING
ron SOME TIME.

Fostorla, o., Fob. 22.--This city was
thrown into "a fever OF excitement at
noon today by the announcement that
Hon. Michael r. Harter had COM
mltted suicide at tho home OF Mrs.
s. IL, Knapp IN this city. When found
life was extinct, and II was thought
he had been dead for several hours
The fatal shot was fired from Il re-
Volver, the bullet entering the eight
temple, penetrating the brain. lie was
found lying ON the bed, with the re-
volvyr olutched In his hand. No cause
Is assigned for the act further than
that he mas been suffering from insom-
MIA for some time past and that MIS-
mind gave way.
on the bureau In his room was found
a sealed letter addressed to his wife In
PHILADELPHIA, ami on the outside Vi the
room WAS found n package OF letters
addressed to business associates, but
none have been opened. Yesterday ar
ternoon he complained OF having a
severe pain IN his head. but later Ia
the evening he attended q church sup
per and seemed to have had an enjoy.
able time. Returning home he retired
at the usual hour, and nothing oo-
CURED to excite the least suspicion.
The members of the Knapp family
thought they heard Mir. Harter moving
about IN his room nOout o'clock tins
morning. but heard no report Of the
revolver.
MIR. Harter had disrohed as carefully
as IL he had not Intended taking his
life. His clothing was disposed OF In an
orderly way.
ON the bureau lay his cravat and a
letter addressed TO his wife In Philn-
delphia. There WAS nothing In the
letter to Indicate his purpOse to take
his life. There was also u telegram 20
Mrs Harter dated this morning, In
which Mr.. Uarter asked her to see
that his life assurance RRReasm0nta
were paid. That, taken In connection
with an incident that occurred yeHter-
dny, Indicate that suicide had been
contemplated for some ttmc. Yesterday
Colonel Fowler Of the Mutual Life In
surance company, together with ). L.
easier called at the liarter mill TO see
Colonel Brown. who took out policy
for 100000 In the shape of per
cent gold bond 10 MI. Harter, The
scheme deeply interested Mr. llartfr,
Mir Haricr did not take the policy
but no made this inquiry; "Col. Fow-
Ter. ir man should take out policy
to-day aud should commit suicide to-
night would the policy be pnidT'
lie was nsaurcd that Il would, and
then he addressed Mr. easier, saying:
mir. easier. do you think that II n
man who had never harmed person
In the world should commit suicide,
would he 70 to heaven
Mr. easier replied that he thought
he would.
The coroner held nm inquest this
afternoon and decided that the de-
ceased had killed himself while TEN
porarily insane
Mira. Harter viii arrive here with her
son from Philadelphia tomorrow. No
arrangements for the funeral have
been made.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

Washington. Feb 20, Hon. Michael
d. IIRrter was a member of the NIFTY
second and hfty-third congreaae from
the fourteenth Ohio district. His home
WAS at Mansfield. o., and most OF HIS
life he was "A banker and manufac-
turer. He was born at Canton, o.,
April G, 1916. Although born poor
boy and without the advantage Of
much schooling. MIR Harter was a hard
student and had read widely on po-
lltical and financial lines. He was a
Democrat In politics. In manner he was
quiet and unnsHuming and genial.
studious by hRbit. simple In his tastes
and direct In his methods he was n
man OF force In his party and a strong
ally to the progressive reform element.
In Washington society Mr.. Harter
was extremely popular.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
WOULD MAZE No INCREASE.


Washington, Feb. 22.-Mr. Dlngley,
chairman OF the ways and means com
mittce, on being asked what the Ell
feet would be of opening debate on W
house tariff bill and increasing the duty
ON wool beyond the figure of the Dill
as II stands, said;
81 agree with the senate Republican
caucus that any material amendmnnt
in one direction would invite hundreds
of other amendments and thus nractIl.,
eally open the whole question OF tarin
revision and swamp the measure ihe
senate Republican caucus TOOK .he
Sui 10 the president TO increase the
avenue Is for the senate to pass sub
stantinlly the house tariff bill when
continues only for two years ana i
agree with this view
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
FOR ARBITRATION.
Representatives Present From All
Part. OF the United states
aud From England.

Philadelphia. Pa. Feb. 22.--Delegates
TO the conference In favor OF Inter-
national arbitration Allied the room of
tho Universal Peace union today In
historic Independence hall and listen
cd to addressed by prominent people
In favor OF peace by arbitration.
Delegates were present from many
parts of the United states and SONS
from England. Tho conference was
presided over by Judge W. N. Asham
OF this city Letters and kilograms
wero read from prominent persons
all over the country who were unable
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
COM NJ ERCIAL.


wnxahachie. Tex. Feb. 22.-(spec-
ial)-C. y. Pittman, a Jewelry dealer
at Ennis. filed chattel mortgage to-
day, naming Fred j. Dunkerly as
trustee. Ennis Building and Loan as
ISOLATION and the Ennis National
bank are creditors to the amount or
SisiSI5 and $40 a. respectively, Tenn
pleton q Harding are preferred cred
itors to the amount Of $3.50. The first
named claims are on an equal footing.
IL after rent and 2 per cent. commits
sion has been paid there Is not enough
money on hand to settle In full. thu
same shall be paid pro rata.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

IN Prevent the ENterm'n""o" o.
Fur sealing.

Washington. Feb. 2s-chairman
DIneley has reported to the house the
blil agreed on by the ways and means ~,
committee TO prevent the determination
Of fur sealing in Alaska According 70
the terms OF the measure II lhe pfs ~,
dent finds himself unable 20 seuu,u ~, 49,, ~
uooratary OF the treasury Is authorized
10 tase. each and every fur seal on me IN,
prlbyloff islands and to sell the sN ,hs
and TO convert the proceeds into ,he
treasury.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

u. m. While II was not badly needed
stlll II IL thankfully received. as this
continues the iine season and very
nearly assures the largest crop of
small grain ever known In the county,
The farmers are iuhilant, prospectors
are coming. and the country is enter
ing upon an ert Of general prosperity.
Every man who owns dollars worth
OF Clay county real estate realizes to-
day that he has something of intsii-
mable value.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
HE KILLED HIS MAN.
PuT TWO BuLLErs IN HIM AND
THEN suRuENDERED.


Natches. Miss, Feb. 22.-News OF n
killing yesterday twenty-five miles be-
low here on the Louisiana side OF the
river reached here today. j. d. Miller.
a prominent planter and Justice OF the
peace. attempted to arrest James Pet
tit. a fisherman for carrying concealed
weapons. Meeting with resistance MIL
Ter armed himself with a winchester
and as he returned met Pettit similarly
armed. Both men opened hre AT once
with the result that Pettlt reeslEtu
t,yo bullets through his body and fell
dead. Miller surrendered.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
The Parker.Lowe Dry Goods Company.
DESIRABLE
MERCHANDISE

Coming in daily. Our spring stock Is ar
irving and being placed on The shelves, each
day adds from one to ten cases of new goods.
We are out for increased business this spring
and propose to get it. if desirable goods at a
small margin of profit will secure it for us.
We can't tell you of all the good things
come and see what we are showing. We
give for Monday few tempting morsels
that ought to inspire Il visit
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
rMo snrs or pnLnoArrs


Now orleans, La. FEB. 2e,--Ther re-, " :
Nj, In me regular Republican party
in he second eongressionaai. Ma ai taaSy
T The Reed men met In Lanssh9 9i'e nsnr ,
ball in this city and elected J ,,a Eyn mp
ria Marks or New orleans anu ne 81
Como OF ST. James r ns,es Nctfinley wing
isJu'S ,,,eir convention in ST. James
n ne,g and eiested Colonel a; 4. VIM.
bariy and Richard Sims delegates ~
the national convention
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

Troy. TEX. Feb. 22.-(speoial) III ha a,,
49,, ,ainirg hard here an day ana NJ
nsen n" T., Prospect. The farmers had
ie. W na,, 10 prepare for their crop
, w,,en lila rain came and put stop 70
Il, They seem somewhat d'scou'sAs'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
nrLns GOVERNING TINE coN-
TEST.


Each poem must be accompanied
by q wrapper from a cent cake
OF Swiss Laundry Soap. showing
that the cake has been examined.
name OF your grocer and n he sells
II. also II this Soap Is used in your
household for laundry purposes. II
not what kind IL used. Any per-
son may contest any number of
times. hut each poem must be &C.
oompanl-d by one Swiss soap
wrapper.
Poem must consist OF not less
than eight lines or more than
thirty-two linor OF the poem.
All poems must reach us on or
before April I. 1895, at which time
the contest positively closes.
Poems must be written by . boy
or girl not over rs years OF age. and
tho names OF the winners and tbs
prize poems Will be published In the
Fort Worth Gazette. April q. 1929.
and checks for money mailed lucky
contestants ON April g 1926
conteat open only TO bona zoe
residents of Texas. Indian Terri
tory or New Acxico.
All poems must be mailed. none
will be- received II presented In per-
son.
no Grocers: Handsome hangers.
explaining the above, TO put up In
your store and our 1C-pnBe illus
trsted price list free on application.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
| Or Intention to Close -Four
|d Cloves ON Monday.

IL ,onrI buy gloves than them sold
Kids in browns sizes "a tn
\ fe sold i2c pair
a,Itz Gloves mad by Foster Paul Co, never sold
W u, ror will this lot at Zoe.
black the grade-to close this
| sm let 30 at CSC
= rurln gloves in black white and
| N sell Monday at Zoe.
Irm celebrated for
ladies' well to inves tgate the merits glove
fy We will spool SILK in colors in
rn,ers nd CortIcelli at &c SPOOL 125 o
Rss.v will liz prined wran
rrslest goods at yard
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

Troy, Tex. Feb. 22.--(special)--
Meadrix & Kennon. lumber dealers.
made deed OF trust last night to @.
A. Mcadrlx and I. Q. Thompson to Sc
cure them on some notes caused by tho
McGlassen failure.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

Rio Vista. Feb. 22.--(speoial)--w Wash
ington's birthday was celebrated by
the high school here today with very
pretty program. The house was eie-
gantly decorated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

During this week we place on our
special counter:
Granite iron wash pans ..........s IL
Three quart granite iron milk pans 10
Eight quart deep pudding pans... .3j
Large granite iron dish pans. SIC
ana .................,.. .......... ~
Granite Iron rice boilers .......... rs
Granite iron sauce pans, good size .33
Extra large granite iron sauce pans as
Granite Iron coffee pots, three
quart ...,. ...... ................. DO
Granite iron stew kettles .,...... AZ
Extra large granite iron preserv
ing Kettles Observation-Disclosures. go
Granite iron pie plates .....,..... IL
Granite iron dlppers ........,.... .l5
Granite iron tea pots. three quarts 80
The above ware Is the best made
IN this line II Is OF better weight and
very much superior to other makes Of
so-called granite iron ware.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23
|SuE HOTEL.

Manager. Centrally ,,dIn. To-
firi ciass The state Capital.
ss! l,s e1i lrEApauAnrEi's.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

There 10 no publication in America 10
compare with the Gazette Encyclo-
podin. II contains over 500 pages OF
complete and condensed Information on
popular lines. with weather forecasta
Tor every day in the year. PrIoe Is
cents
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-23

Novelty Wool Hnltlng, worth $3.50 per
nnttcrn.... 80. 600. va
Novelty silk and Wool sultlng, per
Nulu'sss.r ss..a.... .fs 80 ssff
All-WOol 5O-inch Serge extra quality
finish, worth 75c, ....,......,.b0
Mohnlr storm Serge. uncxcelled for
wenrus.4ts.as...t .. O.. t.ts., ..fo
Wheelwear, the new Bicycle Suiting
IA fabric that will outwcAr
and outlook anything offered
this spring. well worth N.00. rs
New Linen liatistc and Linen lGm-
broldery to match.
The advocate., 1896-03-25
OUR ADVERTISING AND SUBSCRIPTION
AGENT.

AGENT.
Arrangements have been made
whereby Hon. s. M. SCOTT becomes the
exclusive General Advertising and
Subscription Agent Of the ADVOCATE.
He is authorized to solicit and contract
for advertising matter Of every de-
scription suitable for our columns, and
to collect and receipt for all moneys
due thereon. He is also authorized to
collect all accounts and notes now past
due this Office, aS we'll as those falling
due In the future on work now on our
books. Commissions of all other
agents now out, il any there be, are
hereby revoked. He is authorized to
solicit subscriptions and to receive and
receipt for all moneys paid thereon.
We congratulate ourselves and our
patrons on securing the services Of Mr..
SCOTT. His untiring energy, and his
sturdy honor, are guarantees of useful.
ness to all parties concerned. He will
devote all his time to this work, and it
is for that reason that we give him the
whole field and make him our exclu.
sive general agent for all outside work.
Special subscription agents will be
specially commissioned and provided
with blanks from this office.
The advocate., 1896-03-25
KANSAS LOYAL TO PRINCIPLE.

The platform adopted at the Hutch.
inson convention reaffirms the princi.
pies Of the party, but holds out the
right hand of fellowship to those who
are seeking some relief from the pres
ent deplorRble conditions. The con-
Vention was unanimously opposed to
receding from the party's Well.knoWl
position, but realized that the principle
issue in the coming campaign will be
the money question. No power on
earth can remove that issue from the
fight or dlsplsce it with another. At
the same time, however, the other fun
dsmental principles of the party will
receive the attention of the press and
the speakers during the campaign in
the same way and to the same extent
as heretofore.
The delegation to st. Louis is a rep
resentatiVe one, and few, If any, of
those composing 1t are In favor Of COM
promising party principle in any way.
The party at large will be well repre-
sented. If an attempt is made to
scheme or connlve, which is not prob
able, the Kansas delegation will not
tolerate it or permit 1t to go unno-
ticed. The unanimous opinion of the
delegates and visitors was that the con.
Vention had done It's work well and
that the party had bright prospects
ahead.
The advocate., 1896-03-25

and place. We are called together 90
PopuliOts representing q party as large
ss that which elected Abraham Lin
coin to the Presidency in 1850. We
have q recognized creed. The Omaha
platform is our written chart. Every
one of us believes In each and every
great principle laid down in that dOcu-
ment. We shall probably need to
make some changes in phFaseolOgy to
make our meaning more clear, and
some things must be added to include
what present conditions seem to make
necessary in response to new demands,
touching the powers Of government
and our policy concerning foreign sf-
fairs. This done, the delegates will,
as we think they ought to do, proceed
to name candidates for President and
Vice President.
When that stage is reached, such of
the silver people as shall have made up
their minds to come to us and be with
US, will be there, and doubtless their
views and their wishes will be given
due weight. They ought and will be,
the ADVOCATE believes, accorded most
courteous and respectful treatment.
What this paper insists upon, and
what 1t wishes to impress upon the
minds of the delegates is, that what is
done at that convention must be done
in the name and by the authority Of
the Populist party. Let the platform
be revised, if need be, but let it be done
by It's friends, and let none but Popu.
lists be considered as candidates. This
does not mean that men who are new
to us phsll be excluded. Men like Tel
Ter, Morgan, Carter and Tillmsn will
be as eligible as HolcOmb, Trumbull,
Allen and Watson. But let them first
declare themselves to be of US and
with US.