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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
THE CONVENTION.

A democratic delegated county
convention met in the courthouse,
at Bolivar, Thursday, August 25,
1898, for the purpose of ratifying
the action of primary election
held August 4, 1898, to nominate a
County Representative and to send
delegates to the Senatorial conven-
ton, which meets in Selmer, Sep
TENDER 9th.
The convention was called to or
der by John H. Bills, chairman of
the County Executive Committee.
In the absence of the secretary of
the committee, the chairman request
ed J. w. Clark, of Grand Junction,
to act in that capacity. The secre-
tary read the call under which the
convention assembled, and the chair
man announced that nominations
for temporary chairman and secre-
tary were in order. T. Z. Webb, of
district II, was elected chairman
and J. w. Clark secretary. On mo-
ton, the temporary organization was
made permanent. The secretary
read the list Of delegates, a majority
of whom responded to their names,
j. II. Bills and J. Z. Mask held
proxies. j. w. Jones raised the
point of order that Bills and Mask
were not regularly elected delegates
and had no right to participate in
the proceedings; he did not object
to proxies being used by delegates.
The chairman ruled the point of or.
der well taken, but afterwards re-
versed his decision-at least Bills
and Mask participated.
The first order of business was
the nomination of a candidate foI
County Representative. The re.
turns showed that J. A. Foster re.
ceived a majority of the votes cast
at the primary. He was placed in
nomination by w. Il. f. Thompson,
and was unanimously elected. Eos.
ter responded, thanking the conven
ton especially and the democrats
generally for the honor. He prom
ised if elected to do his duty to
the best of his ability. He wanted
it distinctly understood that he was
servant of the people. Foster
was followed by Hon. John David
Woods, defeated candidate for rep.
resentative, who cheerfully accept
ed the result, and offered his ser.
vices and his means for the success
of the entire democratic ticket.
His remarks we're appropriate and
to the point.
Up to this time, the proceedings
were harmonious, with exception Of
objection to proxies being used by
others than delegates.
Pandemonium reigned when w.
A. Caruthers offered a resolution
to the effect that the delegates elect
ed by each district to the County
Convention also act as delegates t.
the Senatorial Convention, and thai
said delegates select their COUNTY
Executive Committeeman from theil
respective districts TO serve for the
next two years.
There were numerous protests.
Some wanted the chairman to ap,
point the delegates to the Senatorial
Convention with instructions to
vote for J. r. Reaves for Senator;
others wanted the chairman to ap.
point the executive committee also.
At this juneture the chairman
recognized J. w. Jones, who spoke
in favor of the adoption of the Ca
ruthers resolution. Jones gave his
reasons for the faith that was in
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
The war is now over and the VIC

The war is now over and the vol
unteer army should be mustered out
of service and allowed to return
home. These soldiers respond
ed promptly to their country's call
and were ready and willing to do
battle. The services of but com
paratively few have been needed.
1t is nothing short of crime to re-
quire them to remain in camps where
scores are dying with fever,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
At a mass convention of the del

At a mass convention of the dem
ocrats of Chester County held in
Henderson, Saturday, August goth,
a resolution was passed instructing
the delegates to the Senatorial Con
vention to be held at Selmer, Sep
TENDER 9th, to vote for J. r. Reaves
for Senator as long as there is a reas-
enable chance for his nomination.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
CAIRO, Ill, April 30, '97.

DR.. Medenhall's Improved Chill
and Fever Cure is one of the best
sellers we carry in stock, and has
gained favor with the trade more
rapidly of late than any other Chill
Tonic. We have sold nearly fifty
gross so far this season. SCHUH
DRUG Co. For sale by w. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02

THE democratic and republican
gubernatorial candidates will make a
Joint canvass of Tennessee. The
opening debate will take place at
Memphis, September 9Th. They will
speak at forty different places.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02

The candidates for Governor
have again given Bolivar the go-by.
1t has been eight years since DEM
ocratic candidate for governor spoke
here. Hardeman's democracy is
certainly entitled to more consider
alton than this.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
Young Man Becomes Insane.

Correspondence Commercial Appeal
JACKSON, Tenn, Aug. 80.
II. III. Bloom, a promising
young man of Mercer, this
county, became violently in
sane Saturday night, and came
near demo)ishing the house.
He was brought to jackson
last night and placed in Jail.
A jury this morning pro-
nounced him of unsound mind
and he was sent to the West
Tennessee Insane Asylum
this afternoon. His father,
Ben Bloom, of Denmark,
while suffering from tempo
rary alteration of mind, a few
years ago, took his own life.
It is said youngBloom was an
incessant smoker, and it is
thought this helped to bring
on his trouble.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02

MANY friends and admirers of
Chancellor John L. T. Sneed and
wife assembled at their home in
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
Sole agent for the celebrat-
ed 81. w. Harper and
continental" Whiskies.

Ny STOCK CoMPRIsEs:-Native
and Imported Wines from the best
Vineyards.
Old, mellow Whistles from the
Leading Distilleries of America.
Different brands of Cigars and
Tobacco.
My rule is, and has always been,
to deal fairly and honestly with my
customers, giving them the value
of their money.
Respectfully,
G. M. WARREN.
BOLIVAR, TENN.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-09-02
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
BENTON MCMILLIN.
FOR RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
n. w. BAPTIST,
J. n. MCKENZIE,
T. L. WILLIAMS.
FOR CONGRESS,
Z. w. CARMACK.
FOR FLoATER,
r. HI. GREEN.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
j. A. FOSTER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
SHOT IN A QUARREL.
Sam White Fatally Wounded by John
Young Last Night.

As the result of Il quarrel, john
Young. negro. aged nineteen years,
shot and it is thought fatally wounded a
negro named Sam White about midnight
last night I'm Bakers alley, between Main
and Cary and seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth streets.
what the quarrel was over reports diI-
fer. but Young states that he shot White
because the latter struck him with a
stick.
White was picked up by the policemen
and brought to the First Station. where
the ambulance was summoned
White had received the bullet in his
left. breast near the heart and the physi-
clans after a superficial examination de-
cided TO remove him TO the Almshouse
Tor treatment This was accordingly
done.
Later Policen m r. T.. Brown Of the
First District, e. rested Young. VINO made
no resistance and confessed TO the shoot
ing.
The assailant will be held at the First
station pending the result Of Whites in
1uries.
Up to a late hour this morning the
wounded negro was still alive. but there
was snght hopes of his recovery, al
though the ambulance corps Bestowed
faithful efforts upon him. The bullet
struck little over an inch below the LETT
nipple and has possibly penetrated the
heart sac.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
A PATRIOTIC
PROPOSITION.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Company Offers Its Ships.
AT ACTUAL COST OF THE VESSELS
They Tender the Government Their
New Vessels at These Figures, 10
Re Returned TO Them When
No Longer Needed.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The govern
ment Is highly graufed at an oner re-
ceived from the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company rendering the war
Department the fleet Of fine freight
steamers owing by that company plying
between Newport News and Europe AT
the actual cost OF the vessels, with pro
vision for restoring them to the COM
pany when.the Department has no longer
need OF them at hgur ominenuy rea-
sonable.
There are seven OF these ships and they
are peculiarly adapted 20 the needs or
the government. being fitted for the safe
transportation Of cattle and horscs.
All OF the Ships which sre now en-
gagged I'm the trade between Newport
News and England will have returned
TO the United States within three days
and some Of them are available now II
wanted The flagship Of the feet is the
Rapidan. capable Of carrying 500 or go
head OF livestock or fl,00) tons Of freight.
The other vessels OF the fleet are tho
Rappahannock the Greenbrier. the Kan
awah. the Shenandoah. the AppomattoX
and the Chickahominy They are or
about 5000 tons gross burden and are
steel ships OF the first class.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
DIXON THE WINNER.
He was Awarded the Honors After
TWENTY-FIVE Round Fight.

NEW YORK. July ben Jordan, OF
England. after lighting twenty-five hard
rounds with George Dixon, the colOred
champion, was awarded the honOrs by
Referee Charley White tonight at the
LenoN Athletic club. Both boys fought
well and there was little 20 choose be-
tween them. II anything Dixon seemed
10 have somewhat the better Of the entire
bout. and was decidedly stronger and
more effective than when he met lille
Santryof Chicago, a few weeks ago in
the same ring. Jordan had a shade the
better OF his opponent IN rega' height
and reach. and II was announced that he
weighed l22 pounds while Dixon turned
the scales at NJ - pourGs.
Dixon did the Leading. tux unlike many
OF those who had prey .Ously met toe lit
tie colored fighter. Jordan went 10 him
and mixed 1t up all the time Several
times jordan used his elbow at close
quarters but the referee contented him
self with cautioning the Britisher. once
or twice Jordan hit Dixon rather low on
the body. but George made no protest.
Many OF those who watched the work OF
both thought a draw would have been
very satisfactory decision.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
A SPANISH TRICK.
They Raise the Red Cross Flag Over
Buildings to Keep on Our Shells.

Downright, 1898. by the Associated Press).
GENERAL KENTNS HEADQUAR-
TIERS NEAR AG JADORES. June 30-3
=. M.-(By the Associated Press Dispatch
Boat Wanda).-Via Port Antonio. Ja-
maica. July 1,-6 a. NJ, and Kingston,
Jamaica. July $50 A. M.-The Span
iards i'm front OF General Kents line
have adopted a new method OF prevent
ing him from firing on their works. They
have strung at frequent intervals Red
Cross flags.
The object Of this is thought at Gen.
Kents headquarters TO prevent the
Americans from firing in that direction,
or. If the Red Cross is ignored, TO spread
the idea that the American soldiers are
violating the rules of civilized war in
firing upon hospitals. II has been de-
'ermined that no attention Will be paid
20 Red Cross flags so long as they are
clos, up TO what is believed will be the
line of FIRE.
Much work has teen done on the roads
IN this vicinity Tho hesvy rains placed
them in bau condition, and Il was almost
impossible TO transport artillery and
teams over them.
1t is believed, however, that the Ameri-
can officers have determined not 10 await
ahe arrival Of the artillery, but 10 move
forward on Aguadores az soon as posi-
bic. AS there Is only d small battery
and weak garrison there the place should
DO taken without difficulty unless the
men get IN range Of the big guns OF the
batteries east OF MORO Castle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
NEW COMMITTEE
IS ORGANIZED.
The Old officers Were All Re-
elected.
STANDING COMMITTEES NAMED.
The Next Meeting VIII be Held 'sri
day Night When the Time ana
Plan of Electing Delegates
viii be Fixed.

The new City Democratic committee
met at the Powhatan Club last night Tor
organization.
Mr.. James w. Gordon called the body
to order and Mr.. James T.. Mckenny wac
made temporary chairman and Mr.. '5or-
don was chosen temporary secretary.
The following permanent officers were
elected: Chairman. Jefferson Wallace;
Vice-Chairman. James B. DOherty; Sec
rotary James W. Gordon; Treasurer.
Henry NJ. Tyler; Sergeant-at-ArTns, W.
]. Doyle.
WARD SUPERINTENDENTs.
The ward delegations recommended
the following officers who were chosen:
Clay ward-Clyde w. Saunders. super
intcndent: w. j. Kimbrough, assistant
superintendent.
Jackson Ward-H. p. Beck superinten-
dent A. +. Hulcher, assistant superin-
tendent.
Jefferson Ward-Henry NJ. Tyler SUI
perintendent: w. ii. Adams, assistant
superintendent.
Madison Ward-C. A. Boyce superin.
tendent; r. d. MerTick, assistant super
intendent.
Monroe ward-James r. McKenny SUI
perintendent w. A. Price. assistant su.
perintendent.
Marshall Ward-J NJ. y. Allen. super
d
To- dent.
COMMITTEES NAMED.
Chairman Wallace announced the fol-
lowing standing committees:
Executive-James r. McKenny, James
w. Gordon and John II. Redwood
Finance-W. A. Price, II. l.. Cabell and
Cunningham Hall.
Plans-James B. Doherty, G. A. Boyce
and Clyde W. Saunders
Printing-Clyde w. Saunders. W. j.
Kimbrough and w. c. Hill
Rules-S. l.. Kelley, II. l.. Watson and
Ordway Fuller.
Auditng-H. r. Beck. J. NJ. ~ Allen
and ]. l.. Blount
The committee will meet next Friday
night when the time and manner OF
electing delegates 10 the Congressional
Convention will probably be fixed. There
has been some talk Of Chairman Wallace
becoming a casdidate against Captain
Lamb but he has decided not To enter
the race. Had he become a candidate
he would have resigned from the COM
mttee.
The old committee met Just prior 10
the assembling Of the new one but tran
sacted no business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS.
They Continue To Gain Ground-A
Spanish Troop Ship Captured.

HONG KONG. July 1.-According to
private letters from Cavite, dated June
9th. the insurgents occupy the whole
of Bulucan province. Occasional sBlr-
mishes occur. The insurgents captured
the Spanish ship Behub in Kayabao bay.
while she la,ling five hundred
troops. A subbon fight ensued. in
which the Spanish commander, Lieu
tenant colonel was killed. the insurgents
have captured the governor OF Bulucan
together with his wife and children.
Gen. Aguinaldo placed under arrest the
rebel leaders ArtachiO. and Sandlco Tor
having revealed the fact that the steamer
Pasig recently seized by the Hong Kong
authorities, was laden with arms for the
insurgents. Sandico applied TO consul
williams, and was liberated. He Is now
on board the Nanshan. II Is feared
that the incident will cause split in
the insurgent party, Sandico being inhu-
entail and the only isurgent capable Of
administration.
The insurgents fear that Gen. Aguin-
aldo will shoot Artachio unless Admiral
Dewey interferes as IL Is feared that he.
Artachio. is plotting against the Spanish.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
SAGASTA ON PEACE.
The Rumors are Absurd-Ncws from
Manila-Dewey Was Disappointed.

MADRID, July Ii y. NJ. - Premier
Sagasta in an interview to-day in regard
TO the peace rumors, said:
They are absurd. | am astOnished
that any attention Is paid TO them.
There vii not be and cannot be any dis
cussion in ssard to this matter. l affirm
this absolutely. The government can
not treat for peace now. That action
depends on developments and the gov
eminent will not act until the proper
time"
While the Bishop of barcelona has de-
clared in favor Of peace. the Bishop OF
Segoyia has issued a pastoral letter in
favor Of a holy war.
The Chamber OF Agriculture OF BARGE
Iona has again pettioned the government
I'm favor of peace and the Central Com
mittee OF the Socialist party has issued a
circular pointing out the folly Of con-
tinuing the war in view OF the sispropor-
ton Of the means OF the combatants. and
setting forth that the working people de-
sire peace.
LONDON. July "A dispatch 10 the
Daily Telegraph from Manila dated Tues
day. June 18th. via Hong Kong says:
The non-arrival of trosps has dssp-
pointed Admiral Dewey but the Ameri-
cans still count on celebrating the 4th Of
Won Diedrichs sent two vessels away on
learning that Americans regarded his at
titude as unfriendly. A wholly improved
feeling now exists The American Off
GERS expressed confidence in their abil-
ity to dispose OF any ships Spain can
pend. but i'm view OF the alleged strength
OF Admiral Camara's squadron the wish
is expressed that the Admiral had at
least one battleship
Last Thursday night the first notable
attempt was made 10 drive the insurgents
from their advanced positions. The at
tempt for the time looked as though 1t
would be successful. The Spanish num-
bered 1900. They delivered a determined
attack on the insurgents at Malate. The
latter met them with a well-directed fire;
but the Spaniards were reinforced. and
the insurgents began to fall back. Thus
encouraged. the Spaniards pressed for
ward hut at the critical moment the in
surgents made a spirited rally and poured
such steady fire into the Spanish ranks
that the latter were compelled TO re-
treat. and failed 10 summon up courage
60 renew the attempt
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
TO PAY LETTERS DEBTS.
His Father Has Negotiated a Large
Loan on His Real Estate.

CHICAGO. July 1.-Levi Il. Letter has
completed negotiations with the North
western Mutual Life Insurance Company
for a loan of SSOOO,0OO for ten years at
per cent. The security consist Of
number Of the most valuable pieces Oh
business property In the city.
In completing the details OF the loan
Mr.. Letter informed the agents of the
Northwestern that he would probably
require further advances OF about 5000
600 or 100000 The money obtained by
MIR. Letter viii go toward the liquida-
ton OF the debt incurred by his son,
Joseph Letter In wheat speculation.
The share OF Joseph Letter in the i'm
mense estate OF mis- father will be nearly
II not entirely, consumed by his specu-
lation.
Mr. Letters notice that he would prob
ably require between So. 600 600 and 5000. 900
IN loans on his property. Is taken 10
indicate the extent Of Joseph Letters
losses he e. compelled 20 bear. being the
excess OF the sum OF losses IN the deal
above Joseph Letters private fortune,
which was variously estimated at from
81 900 900 10 s3.000000 before he began hts
career on the Chicago Board OF Trade over
q year ago
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
PULLMAN CAR DIVIDENDS.
IL viii Hereafter be Declared Quar-
terIy-Special Dividend.

CHICAGO. July 1.-The Board OF Di-
rectors of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany to-day adopted resolutions for
quarterly dividend of 81 per share. pay
able on and after August 18th. and also
a special dividend OF $40 per share. The
regular dividend to be hereafter declared
on the capital stock should. in the opin-
ion OF the directors. be at the rate OF
per cent per annum They also recon-
ment that the surplus assets Of the COM
pany TO the extent Of SIS. 900 existing
at the end of the current fiscal year
should be distributed to the stockholders
OF the company and that for such pur-
pose the capital stock should be increas-
ed To the sum OF $5400O.OOO and that the
increase OF stock should be issued 10
shareholders in the ratio Of one share
for each two held by them.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02


NIRGINIA-IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
Y OF HENRICO COUNTY, THE
2STH DAY OF JUNE, 1898;
Bright. &C.,. ...............Plainsifs'
vs..
on consideration whereof II appearing
10 the Court that there Is on deposit IA
the State Bank Of Virginia 20 the credit
of the Court in this cause the sum or
81 O25.49) one thousand and twenty-five
dollars and forty-nine cents. which has
remained under the control OF this Court
for over seven years. being a portion OF
the estate of William B. Randolph. de-
ceased. whose estate was administered by
this court In this cause. and which sum
belongs 10 certain heirs OF the said RAN
dolph whose addresses are unknown 10
the Court. though diligent efforts have
been MADE 10 ascertain them, II Is ordered
By the Court In pursuance OF section
1929 OF the Code of Virginia, that al
persons having any claim to the said
money, or 10 any part thereof, do appear
before Commissioner William H. Sands,
al his office. In Shafer's Building. In the
city OF Richmond. on or before the 2sTH
DAY OF JULY. 1898, and establish their
said claims. And IL no such claims 10
said money. or TO any part thereof, shall
be established al or before the time spe-
Gifted, the Court will make an order in
this cause paying the said money. or
so much thereof as shall not be success
fully claimed as aforesaid into the
Treasury Of the State OF Virginia. as re-
CURED by section $3.50 of the Code.
IL Is further ordered that a coDy Of
this order be published once a week for
four successive weeks In The Times. a
newspaper printed In the city OF Rich
mond. as required by the statute.
Copy-Teste: J. h. BROADDUS
je29-we4t Clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-02
The Collier Cassus Probably Sched-
uIed to Go to Spain.
BUSINESS MEN ARE INDIGNANT.
They Protest Against Paying the Rev
cnue Tax on Receipts Given by the
Express Companies - A Test
Case il TO BE Made-Mr. c.
Brooks Johnston, the
New Mayor.

NORFOLK. VA. July l.-Special.-The
nrst vessel to clear from this port since
the new stamp law took effect was me
British steamship Highlander Upon her
clearance papers a s. stamp was ahixed.
The torpedo boat Mckee. which left the
Norfolk navy yard yesterday on her way
South. via Albemarle and Chesapeake
Canal. returned TO the yard to-day IN
damaged condition. She, 1t Is reported
struck submerged stump and twisted
her stern. II Is not known. but IS > lev
cd that the damages sustained NOT
great.
The collier Cassius. which recently re-
turned to the Norfolk navy yard. AFTER
she had started for Key West Is stu
at the yard where she has been dis
charging sand ballast which was beneath
her coal.
II is said that she will replace this
ballast with coal and sail shortly. Mem
bers Of the crew believe that she goes
10 the coast Of Spain with Watson's
squadron.
THE DOLPHIN.
The Dolphin is expected to arrive at
this yard tomorrow for repairs.
The virginia Naval Reserves 10 the
number of one hundred were mustered
into the service OF the government by
Commander Hutchings. u. s n. to-day.
Ensign ID. r. Mallory attached 10 the
gun tug. Apache. who recently rescued
fIandsman Robert Hunter from drown
ing In this harbor. has received highly
commendatory letter from the Secretary
of the Navy.
Mr. II. A. Meacham. Norfolks new
General Secretary Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. arrived here to-
day and assumed charge. He was re-
Gently Of Roanoke.
The Norfolk Willoughby Spit and Old
Point railway was to-day formally trans
ferred TO the new iessess. the Norfolk and
Ocean View Railway Company Of which
Mr.. r. Lancaster Williams. Of Rich
rNsnd. is president. The former road Is
now being electrified. whioh-work is al
most completed.
HOkE SMITH.
Hon Hcke Smith and fifteen other
Georgians are at ocean View. They eX-
pect 10 remain a week.
Business men here are indignant be-
cause of the action OF the express com
panies in requiring that the shipper shall
afix stamp TO receipts issued by the
companies Mr.. George III. Dawes.
prominent merchant. said to-day that he
will probably make a test case against
the Southern Express Company.
Mr.. c. Brooks Johnston, newly elected
Mayor OF Norfolk. took charge of the
Office to-day relieving Capt. w. r. Mayo.