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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Resolutions of Respect.

At special meeting of Bolivar
Camp No. SO, Woodmen of the
World, held at its Camp at Bolivar,
Tenn, Tuesday evening, Dec. IA,
1897, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, the Great Supreme
Commander of the Universe has
seen fit in his all wise providence
to remove from our midst our be-
loved brother and sovereign, Cecil
Nj. Foote, therefore be it
Resolved, That in his death our
Camp and the entire order of Wood
craft has lost a worthy sovereign.
He understood his obligations and
was faithful in the discharge of the
same; and while we mourn our loss
in his death, we are fully satisfied
that his spirit has gone to the Camp
on high.
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be spread on the minutes
of the Camp, copy furnished the
BOLIVAR BULLETIN and Hardemau
Free Press for publication and g
copy furnished the family of oul
deceased Sovereign, to whom is ex,
tended the heartfelt sympathy OF
the Camp.
julius CRAWFORD, J
w. J. Cox, Com
w. i. Cook.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

The Canton, Kan, Champion
talks in this strain, and there is a
deal of truth in what it says:
In these later days people cry
hard times and eat three good square
meals a day, with pie on the side,
and pap thought white bread was
high life in his time, and pie was
out of the question. They cry hard
times while their children are sent
to school well shod and well clothed,
and pap trudged three miles through
the snow to school when he was a
boy, and never knew what it was to
own pair of boots until he was old
enough to spark the girls. They
cry hard times while they ride in
buggies and carriages, and an OK
team and bob sled was a bonanza
to pap. They cry hard times while
they ride bicycles to town, and
bicycle in pap's time would have
turned grandad's hair gray and made
pap look for tall timber. They cry
hard times and use a riding pillow,
the binder and the separator, and
great snakes pap used to pillow
around stumps with a one-horse
pillow, bark his shins on the sprouts,
average losing one toenail a week
on the stones, cradle his wheat and
thresh. it on the barn floor with
short stick tied onto a long one.
They cry hard times while toasting
their shins round a baseburner, and
in our time we can remember OF
scooting over the Kansas prairies
with a sack picking up buffalo chips,
and we're still cutting teeth. They
cry hard times and all take day off
show day and attend the three-ring-
ed aggregation of worldwide won
ders, buy each kid red lemonade
and a blue balloon, and pap when a
boy wouldn't have known a balloon
from hand wagon.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
HUNDLEY.

EDITOR BULLETIN-I see that
Captain Rose, who agreed to act as
financial hacker, in my race for
Governor, has flickered, But that's
all right-I'm not surprised at Rose
for / learn recently that he is
attempting to corner the cotton and
stave business at Vildo, and is now
bucking against the Midland rail
road, and has actually beat that
corporation out of twenty cents.
There is no telling what he will do
next. I'm glad he showed the white
feather-he was dead weight.
But, Gen. J. R. Atkins, that
prince of merchants and popular
democrat, whose word is as good as
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

Gov. TAYLOR returned a
few days ago from Arkansas,
where he has been deliver
ing lectures. Reporters at
once attempted to interview
him in regard to the propos-
ed extra session, but it is
said the Governor refused to
talk. Who ever heard OF
such a thing? Surely there
must be some mistake.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
A Reminder.

"Why, Mr.. Goslin, how good
it is of you to call on Christmas
day." said Miss Gaskett, extending
her hand to the newcomer.
81 wish you the compliment Of
aw-the season, Miss Gaskett," re-
piled the young man.
"Do you know, Mr.. Goslin, that
l can scarcely ever see Christmas
tree without thinking of your"
Chow kind of you to associate me
Notwithstanding so dwight
and Interesting. Is that-aw-
why you think of me at such time,
avn"
"W ell, / don't think that it is
exactly, Mr.. Goslin. 1 suppose I
think of you when l see a Christ
mas tree because it is evergreen. :"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
AN estimate of the cost OF

AN estimate of the cost OF
producing a bale of cotton,
weighing 500 pounds, is
placed at $3.50. This esti-
mate is made by a score OF
more of intelligent, conserva-
tive farmers of Madison Coun-
ty, recently interviewed in
regard to the matter by the
editor of the jackson Dis
patch. At present the price
of a bale of cotton of the
above weight is about $50. 90
"A loss of two dollars and
sixty cents to the producer
on each bale, according to
the above estimate. The
sooner our farmers aban-
don the production of cot
ton to the exclusion of all
other crops the better off they
will be. Diversify-get out
of the old ruts.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
HOTEL GOSSIP.

The announcement made by Con-
gresham Z. w. Carmack that he
will not be candidate for Govern
or before the next State Democratic
convention was the subject of some
gossip and comment yesterday. The
announcement caused some surprise,
but many of the politicians did not
seem to wonder very much. Nearly
every one was ready with the an
swer that Senator Turkeys candida
cy for the Senate before the pro-
posed extra session of the Legisla-
ture was at the bottom of the action
taken by the Congressman from the
Tenth District. 1t is said that SEN
ator Turkeys friends have made
strenuous efforts to pull Carmack off
the gubernatorial track, so that he
would not injure their candidates
chances for the Senate. Turley has
some friends who took opposite
sides with Carmack in the last Con
gressional race in that district. 1t
may be that these friends will sup
port Carmack for Congress, since he
has consented not to contest for GU.
bernatorial honors. Then, too, Mr..
Carmack has made the statement to
friends that he did not wish to do
anything which would injure Tur.
ley's chances.
1t was thought by some that il
might be possible that a deal had
been made, whereby the friends OF
Josiah Patterson will drop the cleo
ton contest over Carmack's seat IL
Congress, if the latter would not
run for Governor. Some Of Turley'G
strongest personal friends are mer
who backed Josiah Patterson anC
pushed him into the contest. Il
may be that Josiah has been advised
to drop his contest.
The above is copied from the
Nashville American, of December
11th., and is no doubt the product
of some 'penny-a-liner." Wait {
while, and you will find out whether
Col. Patterson has abandoned his
contest or not.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Middleton Matters.

Mr.. J. Hall Moore, of Brandon,
Texas, is here on a visit to his pa
rents. He will return to Texas
next week.
Miss Maude Wilson left Tuesday
for Texas, to reside in the future.
The Arvy Normal will give a
concert on Wednesday night, 22nd.
Miss Grace Hornsby, of Arkan-
sas, is visiting her parents.
The Methodist preacher, L. w.
Lee, has arrived and occupied the
pulpit Sunday. He is well pleased
with his work, also the church is
better pleased by being stationed to
itself.
About fifteen people visited Rev.
L. w. Lee Monday night, each one
carrying pound. A large crowd
was expected, but the rain interfer-
ed. However, we hope they will
not forget, Eand those who have not
done so will visit him soon.
While Mr.. John Carlin was out
driving Sunday afternoon, a
bolt in the buggy broke, letting the
front part drop. Result, he is now
wearing a skinned nose.
Marshal J. G. Curry carried a
prisoner to Selmer last Friday.
Messrs. Ray, McCutter and Har-
well, of Pocahontas, were initiated
in the Masonic order Saturday.
Several of our young boys visited
Memphis Sunday and witnessed
Parsons leap from the bridge that
spans the Mississippi.
1t is rumored that there will be
several weddings in this vicinity
Christmas. We are son to" them,
but will withhold names.
Mr.. Charles Lillard, of Memphis,
is stopping here for few days. He
is on his return trip from delivering
fruit trees In Mississippi.
Monday night, about o'clock,
7. J. Hudson and Tom Hudson
drove off bridge in the south edge
of town. Tom Hudson has two
ribs broken and is otherwise injur-
ed. jeff Hudson was not hurt.
The buggy fell into the ditch with
its occupants under the bottom
and the horses on top, smashing
the buggy. The horses are "stove
up" Mr.. JEFF Hudson said he had |
been to Bolivar and was returning
home when the accident happened.
This particular place in the road is
very dangerous, and predictions
nave been made that somebody
would get hurt. The road runs
along the side of a new ditch, fully
eight feet deep, for several yards,
hen takes a quick turn and crosses
i bridge only ten feet wide, which
makes it very dangerous place in
he road. We suggest to the over.
eer to have bridge built at least
ixteen feet wide at the above men,
Toned place.
Mr.. Alex Nicely visited in Tus-
umbia, Ala, this week. Mr.. Nee ,
7 is fond of going in that direction. t
Prof. Erskine Wood visited in
Iemphis Sunday. t
Master John Stevens, son of J.
!. Stevens, whose arm was badly
.cerated by a gin recently, and was y
nDutated by surgeons, is not doing d
ell. C
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Patterson-Carmack.

The Patterson-C armack election
contest will be argued before the
Elections Committee at the first
meeting of the committee after the
holiday recess. This was decided
at the meeting this morning when
the docket of cases came before the
committee. The Tenth District
case will be the first to be heard.
Col. Patterson appeared in person
to-day, representing himself, and
Mr.. Carmack was represented by
the law firm of Dudley & McHener,
of this city, who were retained yes
terday.
Col. Patterson asked for an i'm
mediate hearing of the case, but
Mr.. McHener asked a continuation,
that his firm so recently employed
might have time to study the case.
Col. Patterson proposed to submit
the case on brief without oral
argument, but counsel for
Mr.. Carmack declined to do so.
When the case is heard in January
Col. Patterson will be represented
by Ben Butterworth and Carmack
by w. w. Dudley of "Blocks of
Five" fame. Each of these distin-
guished Southerners, therefore, will
have VIGOROUSLY Republican coun-
sel.-Washington Special to Nash
Vile Banner.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Photo Buttons.

| am prepared to make Photos on
Buttons in two sizes. Small size
25 cents, larger size 35 cents.
Send your Photos and get Photo
Buttons. / also have some beauti-
full Protrait Frames very cheap.
Call and see me.
II. G. CALLAHAN,
Bolivar Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

SOME people can't under
stand why young women mar
ry old men, but Uncle Sam
can. It's hard to fool the
old mamie looks at things
In a business-like manner.
Uncle Sam believes there is
method in the madness of
these young women-that
their chief object is to draw
the pensions of their deceas-
ed husbands. The indications
are that a law will soon be
passed prohibiting the PEN
sioning of widows of soldiers
and sailors.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Live Birds Wanted.

Will pay $1.2O per dozen for all
live Quail delivered to me or ex-
press agents in healthy condition.
All shippers will be paid one cent
more on each bird as commission
for collecting birds after two dozen
have been shipped by him. Reg
ular shipping crate will be furnish
ed all agents on application. APP
ply for circulars with full instruc-
tions. J. M. AvENT,
Hickory Valley, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

Orders solicited by mail
for Christmas Presents. We
guarantee prOmptness, selec-
tons, prices and satisfaction.
Send us your orders and we
can save you money. We
bought heavy and must sell.
w. J. Cox.
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his bond, who never deserted a
friend, has come to my assistance,
and agrees to furnish the necessary
funds for my campaign.
Whoop 'em up, boys, and we'll
show 'em a thing or two, Capt.
Rose to the contrary notwithstand-
ing. Lovingly.
"YoUR UNCLE JIM"
Vildo, Dec. 18th, 1897.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

Inc GreatesC discovery Yet.
w. NJ. Require, editor Tiskilwa,
ILL.,, "Chief," says: owe won't
keep house without DIR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption, coughs
and colds. Experimental with
many others, but never got the true
remedy until we used DIR. Kings
New Discovery. No other remedy
can take its place in our home, as in
it we have a certain and sure cure
for coughs, colds, whooping cough,
etc." 1t is idle to experiment with
other remedies, even if they are
urged on you as just as good as
DR.. Kings New Discovery. They
are not as good, because this remedy
has a record of cures and besides is
guaranteed. 1t never fails to satisfy
Trial bottle free at w. J. Cox's
Drug Store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

g. M. Warren invites the pub
lie to call on him when in need of
Wines, Whistles, Brandies, etc.
He guarantees courteous treatment,
low prices and satisfaction.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

dragged Edge" is lost. Wonder
where he is? "Lucille" is prompt
and we are always glad to hear
from her. EVERGREEN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

Oranges, Apples. Cocoa
nuts, Mince Meat and all
kinds Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries as cheap as the cheap
est at w. B. WILLIAMS.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

My stock of Staple and
Fancy Groceries is complete,
and is offered at prices below
which none can sell and
make a living profit.
J. II. JOINER.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
BuckIen's Arnica Sa1ve.

The best Salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilblains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively cures
piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. Sold by w. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
Notice.

NOTICE.
/ desire to inform the public that
l am prepared to bore and recurb
Wells on short notice. have the
latest improved well-boring machin-
cry. For further information apply
to me at my mill in Bolivar.
I'm d. G. ESTES.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

THE Christmas holidays
are approaching. Let us re-
member that the poor we have
always with us, and that it is
blessed to give.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17
J. K. MCDANIEL,
CIVIL-:-ENGINEER,
BOLIVAR, TENNESSEE.

Will do work in Hardeman and
counties.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

Fire, Crackers, Roman
Candles, etc., at W. ]. Redd's.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-12-17

Christmas comes every year,
And finds us still here,
On the corner of Main and Market,
Where we have been for 9 year.
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NOTICE !!
BOLIVAR, TENN, Dec. Is, 1897.
DEAR CHILDREN

DEAR CHILDREN:
have established Headquarters and will show my
Toys, Dolls, Trnkets ETC., at
w. j. COX'S DRUGSTORE
and want you all to go there and see them Tell those
polite and handsome clerks to show them to you and have
them to lay aside anything you want. Mr.. Cox told me
that he would do ts and he promised to keep his store
open Christmas night so that could get the Toys as
need them. Your old Friend,
SANTA CLAUS.
Remember, they are at Cox's Drugstore.
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have established Headquarters and will show my

Toys, Dolls, Trinkets, Etc, at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-24

DYNAMITE UNDER WATER.
Two UnsuccessfaI Attempts To Up
root Some Sunkcu SDags.

Curious people stood on the Ocean and
city docks yesterday watching the move
Inents OF a small boat in the sliQ. Three
men in the boat were setting in the water
a charge OF dynamite intended to uproot
one of several snagA which obstruct the
upper end OF the slip. The men We're from
Jones' dredger which was stationed near.
and Mr. Jones himself stood above on the
dock overlooking the work. The first at
tempt made to set on the dynamite under
water had been failure owing 10 short
neSs OF the fuse. The second time there
was enough fuse for twice the depth of
water 1t was made OF tarred canvas,
several times wrapped, with a vein OF pow
der down the center. On the business end
were two sticks OF dynamite.
Tho men IN the boat moved out and To-
Gated the offending snag with a long pole
The water was thirty feet deep The
charge of powder was then lowered by the
fuse and when bottom was struck the
string OF powder was cit off on level
with the waters surface and fastened TO
float When lit the powder began TO
burn down the center of the canvas roll
snarkllnE st first and then sending up a
Thin column OF smoke. Mr.. Jones gave IL
fifteen minutes and then there would be
a boom. a spray Of water and disrupted
snay. That was the expectation. but the
fuse didn't work.
The snags which are 20 be cleared out
are broken piles which were left when the
roadway 81 the Ocean dock was moved
over 10 widen the slip. After the unsuc-
ceS~fui experiments OF yesterday. some
new method win probably be tried.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-24
GRATIFYING WORDS.
Fine Tribute to the Puget Sound
Country.

The following hearty letter 10 a citizen
OF Seattle Is from Gen John Eaton, of
Washington. d. c., who was for many
years United States commissioner Of edu-
cation. His letter shows that he not only
entertains a clear view of the development
OF the country, but he has good knowl-
edge of its resources and a well-founded
faith In its future:
The Concord, Washington. D. c.,
January Is. 1897.
Dear Sir: You are very kind TO send me
this remarkable number of the Post-Intel-
ligencer. II gives a splendid setting forth
of the magnificent conditions of your city
and state. Looked at only from the pres
ent. one is ready to exclaim, What natural
resources and conditions favorable fot set
Element and development, for agriculture,
mining. commerce by land and sea, for the
great industries of fishing. numbering.
manufactures In various forms. What
privileges for the people, social. civil edu-
cational and religious. are revealed by the
valuable satisfied which are presented;
but TO me all these data appear in con-
trast with the facts as l began to know
them Intimately as United States commits
sioner of education in 1870 and continued to
become more and more familiar with them
for sixteen years and more.
What a revelation to me was my first
visit there in 1S71--the beautiful land
locked Sound. the marvellous fisheries, the
great agricultural resources, the heaHhful
ciimatei l wondered that thd lumbermen
of Maine did not leave behind their paltry
supply and bodily take possession of the
forests on which ! looked with constant
surprise. l had known something OF the
embarrassment of our government in get
ting the lumber needed for our navy in the
war for the Union. and heard with interest
that Napoleon, before ais fall had drawn
upon the Washington timber for his navy.
Indeed, was so impressed that had / been
free to choose my residence for life, I
should have gone 10 Washington.
Ny visit there ten years later confirmed
these impressions. but my anticipations
have been outstripped. ] recall the small
beginnings of the university. the difficult
ties in the way OF putting in operation nor
NAL instruction. the agricultural college
and other features Of public education. and
hook with anazement and delight upon the
results which this issue Of your paper pre-
sents. How many OF the noble men, gov
ernors. Judges. school teachers. superin-
tendents, private citizens IN various pur-
suits. and public officers I have known.
How often they bore heavy burdens Many
OF them have passed away without seeing
the results OF their labors. How grateful
these results must be 20 those who survive
The -IB;ellige1cer was for n long
time one Of my special sources OF inforrna-
ton. / wen remember its day Of small
things. rs magnificent growth IS in itself
by no means the least Of the great improve
ments with which this number irnpresses
me Sincerely yours.
JOHN EATON.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-01-24
A PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATION.
More Profitable TO Buy Warrants
Than TO Pay Taxes

To the Editor: The objections stated By
those whc are opposed 70 the plan OF tax
reform outlined by TIE Tacoma resciu-
ttonS are. First, that no business VIII pay
20 per cent interest. the rate proposed on
certificates OF sale: AID second. that suca
q rate wcDld induce Spectators 10 buy
the certificates Of sale N case properly
owners fail 20 pay their taxes
The first objection indicates that those
who oppose the Tacoma plan are in favor
OF q tax law Which viii allow property
owners 70 make forced loans Of municipal
subdivisions in the form Of unpaid taxes.
al Interest rates low enough TO do business
on. This. however. is not the object Of
a tax law. and X IS no part OF the duty or
municipal corporations 10 do . panklnS
business at low rates Of interest for the
benefit CT delinquent taxpayers
TIE second objection is aimed az an OBJ
yiosisly essential feature Of any effec,ual
tax law. II owners OF property fail 20
pay taxes before delinquency, sufficient
rate Of interest mast Dc offered 70 Induce
others TO pay them.
Both these objections entirely lose sight
Of the sact that under the present Jaw
warrants generally throughout the state
are ceiling az prices shat net buyers from
- 10 30 per cent, averaging higher rate
OF interest than the % per cent proposed
on certificates of sale BY the Tacoma reso-
sat0ls. IBIS discount on itle price o
warrants. which IS due TO the fact thai
taxes ara no. paid undef the presen. law,
falls, or course. upon the community at
large. The peculiar injustice Of the s.tua-
tion IS that those who pay t1e.r taxes sur
fer this loss equally with those who do not.
II noaid be FAR more just that delsnqaen.
taxpayers should pay the penalty and In
tcrest proposed oy the Tacoma resolutions
than that an entire municipal subdivision
should suffere from this depreciation in the
price OF warrants.
In its effect. the present tax law, In
stead Of providing a sure revenue for state
and municipal purposes, offers a sdbstan-
tial premium for the non-payment OF
taxes. As a matter OF business any one
can better afford 70 buy warrants that are
outstanding because taxes are not paid,
al prices that will net from 20 10 30 per
cent. interest, than to save y per cent. by
paying his taxes. over half the entire
levy of last years taxes in King county
are delinquent at the present time and
the situation is at least as serious in every
other county in the state. Any law which
means of revenue must make ii more profit
able for both property owners and specu-
lators to pay taxes than to buy the IN
paid warrants Judging by the average
price of municipal warrants In Washing
ton at this time and by the laws and ex-
perience of other and older states. the
penalty and interest proposed by the Ia
coma resolutions are no higher than Is
necessary 10 accomplish these results.
d. P. J.