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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-06

Sci'mtifc men say that the earth e
age is about half a million years for the
nobular and stellar period and abou;
25,0O0, 00Q--of which 10000 are
past--for the period of organic beings
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Mert WiRS.

EDITOR BULLETIN-kuOwIng that
you always delight to chronicle the
success and prosperity of the sons
of Hardeman, whether at home or
abroad, induces me TO write the fol
lowing:
While in st. Louis recently it was
my pleasure TO meet Mr.. Austin Fits,
n former citizen of Bolivar, who left
here in 1884. To tell the truth
about the matter, when Mr.. Fits
left, he was compelled to borrow
money to pay his railroad fare. He
went to Texas. For three years he
worked on a farm, and for five years
he clerked in a store. To-day he is
a partner in the store in which he
clerked. The firm, of which he is
a member, is rated high in the com
mercial world and does a handsome
business. He Is located at Mansfield,
Texas.
Austin Fits was reared in Harde-
man County, near Pine Top, where
his aged mother, 4 brother and other
relatives still reside. For several
years he clerked for Mayo at Bolivar
and for other firms in this county.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Marks and His Manguvre8.

An Israelite who gave his name
as III. Marks, claiming to be from
Knoxville, arrived last week, an
nouncing his intention of opening a
clothing store. The people of Boil
war. ever ready to welcome new
enterprise, received Marks cordially.
He was much sought after. In
fact, people actually fell over each
other in order to get to him-and he
accommodated all who came. The
first move Marks made was to rent
store house, and Immediately
thereafter the painters brush was
brought into play; the music of the
carpenters tools was heard; print
ing presses were run day and night;
stylish teams from liverymen con-
veyed bill posters to remote corners
of Hardeman heralding his coming;
a score of statesmen were employed
in fact he made things hum gen
orally. Marks name was on every
body's lips. Everything went on
smoothly and merrily until Sat
urday morning, when he hired a
buggy, and in company with one of
our citizens, drove to Grand June
ton. After arriving at the june
ton, he decided to continue his trip
to Salisbury. On account of rain,
and complaining of being sick, he
abandoned the buggy, and boarded
the train, requesting the gentleman
who accompanied him to drive the
buggy through and meet him. The
accommodating gentleman agreed,
and drove six miles through a
drenching rain. When he arrived
at Salisbury, wet as a drowned rat,
a note was handed him by a cOlored
boy, from Marks, the contents of
which was that he (Marks) would
go on to Middleton, to attend to
some business, but would return on
the evening train. The weary,
water-soaked gentleman then real
lied that Marks had given him the
slip. He turned his horses heads
hOme-ward, and by the assistance
of friends along the route, arrived
in Bolivar about midnight, "much
the worse for wear" Nothing has
since been heard of Marks. During
his soiOUrn here, If he ever paid out
one cent, it would require the ser
vices Of one of Pinkerton's most
experienced detectives to discover
it. Marks leaves many friends (?)
in Bolivar who will be glad to see
him.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
TWo LiUeS SdUed.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill. was told by her doctors
she had Consumption and there was
no hope for her, but two bottles of
DR.. Kings New Discovery complete
Iy cured her and she says it saved
her life. Mr.. Thos. Eggers, 139
Florida st. San Francisco, suffered
from dreadful cold, approaching
Consumption, tried without result
everything else and then bought one
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. 1t is such re-
suits, of which these are samples,
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free trial bottles at w. j. Cox's
Drug Store. Regular size SOC. and
SI,OO.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
9pElEPHONE 2S1s
Old PEOPLE,.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does not
stimulate and contains no whisky nor
other intoxicant, but acts as a tonic
and Alternative. 1t acts mildly on the
Stomach and bowels, adding strength
and giving tone to the organs, there
by aiding Nature in the performance
of the functions. Electric Bitters
is an excellent appetizer and aids di-
gestion. Old people find it just ex-
actly what they need. Prices fifty
cents and $1.OO per bottle at w. ],
Cox's Drug Store.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Grand junction Hospitality.

THE following communication was intended for
publication in last weeks issue, but was handed
in to late.
EDITOR BULLErIN-We had the
privilege of attending the meeting
of the Hardeman County Teachers
Association at Grand Junction last
Saturday, and l must say, with all
due regard for other meetings which
l have attended, that this was GER
tainly the most enthusiastic and sue
cessful. Neither was the success
due altogether to the teachers, but
in fact the hospitality and interest
of the Grand Junction citizens adj
ded most to its success. a notice
of the meeting, given by Prof.
Lewellyn, their excellent teacher
and citizen, was all that was neces-
sary. Their doors were thrown
wide open, and the very best the
country affords and generous hands
could prepare were ministered to
our needs. There Is a refinement
and generosity about the people
with whom we came an contact that
reminds us very much OF that typ
zeal Southern courtesy and genuine
hospitality, of which so much has
been said and written, but the abun-
dance of which seems to be lost in
the feigned aristocracy and selfish
bigOtry OF the more recent society.
The Grand Junction people know
how to make the stranger feel vel
come, and they do it in such way
that you cannot doubt it.
The people are active and progress
siye. They have diversified farm
ing. Their beautiful lands are rich
with fields of cereals, blushing
strawberry plants, and great orch
ards OF blooming fruit trees. Their
cottages are covered with new paint
and they have the most convenient
ly arranged school building in the
county.
The ladies, gentlemen and even
boys and girls gave us their pres
ence. The excellent behavior of
the boys and girls and their trained
attention added fame to their pa
rents good breeding. Teachers
from other counties and several
ministers honored the occasion with
their presence. May the good peo-
pie of Grand Junction long be pros
porous aud their true hospitality
and good sense continue to shed its
light abroad. J. T. H.
Bolivar, Tenn, April l, 1897.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
MORE OF MARKS.
Contributed by "a VICTIN.'O

Notwithstanding the united eff
forts of several of our good citizens
to establish a dry goods and cloth
ing firm, to be styled "Marks,
Sheets, Clark & Co., >" the incessant
rain Of Saturday last cut off Mr..
Marks (the leading member of the
frm) from his proposed place of
business, probably drifting him to
new field of labor. The several
clerks and advertising agents en-
ployed for this extensive business
house are wearing long faces, but
insist on squeezing out, in stifed
breath, ''Marks is all right-he'll
come back"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
WANTED.

A reliable gentleman, with
sense enough to explain in
diligently the beauties OF the
New York Life's ACCUMU-
LATION policy, without
talking mans arm off.
just think Of it, a guarantee
of so per cent. mortuary div
idend in addition to the face
Of the policy, besides lending
policy-holders money at 5
per cent. A tip-top contract
to an energetic, reliable man,
who is willing to devote his
whole time to US for the sake
of makinga good income.
Address w. II. Roberts,
Agency Director, New York
Life Insurance Co., Memphis,
Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
QUARTERLY COURT.

Out of a total of 40 magistrates.
35 were present at the April term
of Quarterly Court.
The chairman's report showed
balance in the hands of the trustee
of 81, 1880 in favor of the county.
The tax levy for 1897 was post
poned for sufficient reasons until
the July term.
The Board of Equalization of
taxes for 1897 is composed of G.
w. Black, J. w. Elliott, J. w.
Jones, G. w. Breeder and the
chairman of the court.
T. B. Smith was appointed con-
stable of district No. l in the place
of a. o, Prewitt, who has removed
from the district.
Frank Newsom, w. d. McKin
ME and J. J. Kinney were appoint
ed to have bridge repaired on the
Bolivar and Brownsville road, near
Augustus and report cost of same
to next term of court.
The sum of $50 was ordered re-
funded to district No. 4, which
amount had been paid by said dis
trict for repairing county bridges.
T. d. Prewitt, d. w. McAnulty
and John David Woods were APP
pointed a committee to ascertain
how many members of the court,
their families and friends will at
tend the Tennessee Centennial at
Nashville on County Court Day"
and report same to next term of
this court. The committee is also
empowered to arrange transpOrta-
ton.
w. T. Z. Thompson, John r.
Black and J. Knox Tate were APP
pointed a committee to compile
such historic matter concerning the
court of Hardeman County, also of
the County, as will be of general or
local interest, to be used at the
Tennessee Centennial.
A general convention of the va
rious county courts of the state will
be held in Nashville on the second
Monday in August, which has been
set apart by the Tennessee Centen-
NAL Commissioner as County
Court Day" A meeting will be
held in Nashville Oh the fourth
Monday in July to make prelimina-
~ arrangements, The Hardeman
Court appointed Esquire J. w.
Bass a committee of one to attend
said preliminary meeting.
\ committee composed of @. I.
Ingram, S. VI. Gladney and john Il.
Bills was appointed to confer with a
like committee to be appointed by
the corporation, to have a bridge
built in northwest Bolivar, provided
corporation viii pay one half of cost.
3. Z. Clinton was ordered to
have three bridges on Pirtle Ferry
Road repaired.
CIV. Butler, Whitson Macon and
J. J. HazIegrove were appointed to
have bridges and levee repaired on
Bolivar and Middleton road.
r. n. Mitchell, Geo w. Breedon
and Pete Vaughan ordered to have
bridges and leyee repaired on Boil
var and Gainesville road.
Jas. I. Reed, J. w. WardlOw
and G. W. Garrett appointed com
mittee to cooperate with citizens of
No. 10 and have bridge built across
Hatchie River at Essary Springs,
provided cost of same to county
does not exceed 5000
J. a. Foster, W. L. CearleY and J.
X. p. Tate appointed committee
to have necessary repairs made on
bridges and levee on Bolivar and
Jackson road,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

Mr.. BRANDON, OF Stewart
County, has introduced a bill
in the legislature to create
the Office of state expert ac-
cOuntant for the purpose of
saving and avoiding unneces-
sary delay occasiOned bienni-
ally by investigating commit
tees, and to define the duties
of said expert. The bill fixes
the salary Of the expert ar
SO per day for each day he
is actually engaged in such
work. So long as we have
incompetent officials, Mr..
Brandon's bill viii work a
saving to the taxpayers of the
state but, why cannot men
be elected to Office who are
qualified to keep their ac=
counts correctly, thus obvia-
ting the necessity Of an eX-
pert accountant.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

IF you desire to see Bolivar
prosper, vote for the ten
months public school to-mor-
row. The extra tax that will
necessarily be imposed upon
our people for this purpose
will amount to a small matter,
compared with the many ben
efits that will be derived from
the school.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

The BULLETIN advises its
friends if they go to Mem
phis during the races, to put
up at the Peabody. They
will have the satisfaction of
knowing they are stopping at
the best hotel in the city, and
will get first class meals at
80 cents each.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

The present Legislature
started out on the right track
to abolish unnecessary of
fees and reduce expenses
but its record shows that it
has been side-tracked. New
positions, carrying handsome
salaries, have been created.
Such reform" is not relished
by the tax payers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
The Railroad Commission

The Railroad Commission
bill has at last become a law,
save the governors signature,
which is expected to be at
tached. The bill provides
for the appointment of three
commissioners, whose duty
it is to tregulate and adjust"
the charges Of the railroads
of Tennessee. The governor
has authority to appoint the
commissioners, who are to
receive handsome salaries
and all expenses. The peo-
pie of Tennessee will have to
foot the bill. The prime OBJ
ject of the bill is simply to
provide an easy berth for a
few broken down politicians.
There is no necessity for a
Railroad Commission.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

EVERY progressive town
in West Tennessee has q ten
months public school and the
majority Of these towns, many
smaller than Bolivar, have
handsome school buildings,
elegantly furnished. To
morrow, we will have an OPP
pOrtunity to take a step for
ward by voting for the prop
ositiOn to establish a ten
months public school in Boil
war. Vote for the school.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Low PRICES.
by ell aaeans use
PLANTERS NUBIAN TEA

for your Dyspeptic Stomach, and diseased Liv-
err. This preparation is purely vegetable, don't
grippe, and is pleasant to the taste. Relief at once
gwen and effected in cases of Sour Stomach,
Dyspepsia, Chronic Constipation, Biliousress, Pal
pitation of the Heart Kidney affections, and Liver
diseases Makes the Complexion Clear,
and Removes Pimples. A simple and power
full household medicine, especially suited to dis
eases peculiar to women. 25cts. a package,
five packages for 81. Sample package for 10 cents
For sale by
w. +. COX, B0hvar, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

The great food in the Mis-
sissippiValley continues. The
loss of life and property re-
sulting therefrom is appall-
ing. Assistance is needed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

TUESDAY the city of St.
Louis elected a republican
mayor. A majority of the
house of delegates is also re-
publican.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

The news of the success which he
has achieved, and which he richly
deserves, will be read with pleasure
by his many friends in old Harde-
man. DRUMMER.
Bolivar, Tenn, April s, 1897.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
For Sale Cheap.

Two Horse Surry, made by
Columbus Buggy Co.; also
Double Set of Harness. All
in good condition. Inquire
at Kahn Bros.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

yENIRE NAY TERM CIRCUIT COURT.
No. IA p Prewitt, J H Godsey
No. BERRY Futrall, J NJ Wood
No. 8-GFCasselberry, Orris Har
ris.
No. MA Webb, S G Needham.
No. 5-W A Caruthers.
No. CIV J Redd, J r Reaves, G
\ Black.
No. 7-R B Ray, n L Wilkinson.
No. SIS B Harris, Chas Carter.
No. % " Webster, w n Spark
No. I'D c sauls, R Daugherty
No. III Is Hudson, J Campbell.
No. ERR Crawford, N Thomp-
son.
No. 13-J Lambert, J A Fulgham.
No. I4JT Willoughby, IT Marsh.
No. l5-G S Fawcett, w L Smith.
No. 16-A NcCarley.
No. Thames Rogers, w c Nc
Carter.
No. l8-James Mccain, George
Taylor.
No. l9-Thomas McCullar.
No. gov T Pruett.
w. NJ. Lambert and r. L. Barham
were appointed officers to wait on
court.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09

CARTER HARRISON, demo-
crat, was elected mayor Of
Chicago Tuesday.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
GONG SOUTH.

Complete line of Summer
Footwear just received at
Patrick Bros.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Furniture.

We are offering Furniture, Carpets
and Mattings at cut prices. We have
a large line to select from. We guar
antee satisfaction and invite inspection.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-09
Clothing.

Mems, Youths and Boys Clothing.
Stock complete Can fit any one, be
he large or small. Handsome, late
style garments at low prices.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30
MRS. BEECHER.

enc of care and constant occupation.
From Luxembourg they removed to
Indianapolis, and from there to Brook
lyn, where he became the famous pas
tor OF the famous Plymouth church,
and where she became his secretary
She had met with a serious accident
that resulted in partial paralysis of one
side and from which she never recov-
cred. She could not even read at first,
but she could write, and it occurred to
her that she could be Of service to Mr..
Beecher in answering his letters. She
continued to assist him by attending
to his correspondence to the day of his
death.
During the dark days OF the Tilton
scandal her faith in Beecher never fall
tered. After he died she wrote a great
deal for the press. Having done con-
siderable literary work during her life
time, she had acquired a clear, direct.
unpretentious style that won readers
easily. Her most interesting work was
MI. Beecher as I Knew Him." which
ran az a serial In a monthly magazine.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30
JOHN ARBUCKL.-

The effect Of the tea cigarette, while
stimulating to the brain and Its Aow
OF thoughts, acts as a pure sedative to
the rest OF the body. quieting restless
ress. uneasiness or actual pain. Tho
after effects are bad. II they have not
been worked off by unusual mental
work. At some houses green tea Gig
arettes are handed around after din
ner, and know three actresses of COZ.
siderable reputation who give tea
smoking parties twice a week. One
woman. to break on this habit. on
which she had expended nearly $40 q
week. has lately voluntarily placed her.
SELF under private restraint. She had
concealed her habit from her husband
BY using an artfully eontrived cigar
cite case. 1t resembles a bunch OF
Keys. each key containing one cigarette.
So much has this habit spread that
several tobacconists and druggists are
keeping tea cigarettes In stock for reg
ular customers. The active chemical
preparation Of tea is theme, Just as caf-
feline Is at coffee and nicotine Ii OF to-
bacco. When theme is administered to
frog or a small animal 1t Is found
that 1t chiefly influences sensations
which caffeine or coffee does not. In
larger doses theme produces sponta.
neous spasms or commissions. which
caffeine does not. This is. In fact, the
ultimate effect Of smoking numerous
tea cigarettes, finally producing 'ilts'
or commissions. Theme also acts as q
local anaesthetic, quieting painful
nerves Green tea contains much more
theme than ordinary black tea. So you
see that the habit Of smoking tea cigar
cites is terribly pcrnicious. New
York Press.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30
MORSE SYSTEM STILL LEADS.

tests Demonstrate the Triumph of
Original Invention.
The Postal Telegraph company made
a test in New York few days ago Il
determine whether the Morse system O
telegraphing is cheaper to operate, tee
ing all things into consideration, thar
other systems, notably the Wheatstone
that Is used in England and to some
extent in this country. The result was
unanimous verdict that the Morse
system as invented more than fifty
years ago stands to-day without the
change of dot or a dash or any al
teratlon In the principles of transmits.
sion. far ahead Of any other system
During the test three New York oper.
ators sent to Pittsburg, Pa, 102 mes.
sages In ninety minutes and 200 mes
sages, containing 5,605 words, in three
hours. This was an average of sixty
SIX and two-thirds messages per hour.
Pittsburg, however, beat this, sending
an average of sixty-eight and one-fifth
messages per hour. These messages
were taken in the regular course OF
business. and the result, while not
equaling the fastest individual bursts
of speed for a few minutes, exceeds
previous records of its kind. The COM
pany then took into consideration the
cost of transmission. salary of opera
tors, accuracy Of work, time consumed
and all other factors entering into tele-
graphy. These were compared with
similar results in other systems and
the decision was wholly in favor OF
the Morse system, that is to-day an
unchanged monument to the great
American inventor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30
Navajo MOthers-iu.Lnyy.

Mothers-in-law will be interested in
some OF the manners and customs OF
Tue Navajo Indians. There a man can
not under any circumstances speak to
OF even look upon his mother-in-law
onould his eye rest upon her even for
: moment the superstition is that he
VIII by accident become blind. 1t
seems impossible that such an ide,
should be actually held by a large num-
yer OF people. The law must be brok-
N repeatedly by accident without the
syment OF the penalty. Yet the idea
. current to-day, and Is in full force
40 enect. exercising an appreciable in
uuence on the social conditions of the
peopie. The mother has no direct in
.ssest in her daughters marriage but
.ue interest arising from maternal love
'snt often complicate or even make
aposs'ole the usual procedure. So the
mo,ner-in-law taboo began and grad
W.. MY grew into fixed custom or law
va, narm could an irate mother-in-
-" 10 II she were absolutely prohibits
s = rom speaking to her daughters
sssoana! And on the other hand
"uas snow would a man have If left
, a to the mercy of three or
,oui mothers-in-law, for polyeamv ;s
som on'y practiced in the tribe
:" '~e such law is an actual necessity
~ primitive societies.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30

viously occupied several minor POSI-
lions In that department. In 1873 he
was member of the Spanish legation
at Toxic. Japan: In 1875 he was sent
to Brussels. In 1880 he had his nrst
New World experience as secretary of
legation at Buenos Ayres: and two
years later he became first secretary
OF the Spanish legation at Washington.
In 1884 he was transferred to Berlin.
In all. he has served Spain as q diplo-
mat Of rare talents for more than
twenty years. and finds himself now.
at the age Of forty-fve. surrounded by
conditions" at Washington that might
tax the resources of q Palmerston or
Dc Giers. Speaking Of Minister de
LONE personally, and not at all In ref
erence to the Spanish Cuban troubles,
1t must be admitted that he has &C.
quilted himself In these trying emery
encies with dignity. respectfulqess and
fair measure OF success In the main
point for him-to stand by the govern
ment which he represents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-30
HON. ). W. sAscock.

Representative In Csnsrsss ~ 80 TAtsa
Wiscsnsln Dlstsses.
Hon. Joseph Weeks Bsbcock, Who
represents In the National House q
Representatives the Third consrss-
sional district Of wisconsin. vas bora
in Swanton. VT. March Z, 1850, ~.
when six years OF age. accompanied ~
parents to Iowa. His educational -
vsntages were limited 70 instruction'
In the common schools Of Mount Yer
non and Cedar Halls. but his natural
abilities .1nd f0rce Of character soon
gave him weight and prominsnce. n
1881 he located 1t Necsdah, Wisconsin,.
and engaged In the numbering buai.
ness. which he prosecuted with the
success usually the attendant OF busi-
ness tact and energy; and III 1858 ~
was elected to the Wisconsin assem-
bly,, where he served - chairman On
the committee ON incorporations. and
was reelected In 1890. He was elected
to the Fifty-third congress by the ~
publicans. and In the spring OF 1874
received the remarkable compliment
Of being chosen chairman Of the ~
publican national committee. the high
est tribute which could have been paid
to the party confidence entertained II
the energy, tact. and executive ability
Of 20 young politician. and Was ~