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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
MISHAP TO THE COLUMBIA.
The Secretary of the Navy Ofhcially NOti-
fed that the Cruiser Columbia
Had Been in Collision.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-Secretary
Long has received dispatch from Ad-
miral Bunce, commander of the New
York navy yard, stating that the cruis-
er Columbia had been In collision at
sea, and that one of her after
compartments had a lot of water
in it. The admiral said he intended
to dock her Immediately in order that
an examination might determine the
extent of the repairs necessary. While
the aG.niral's dispatch said nothing as to
the time that would be necessary to
make the repairs, it is believed at the
department that the nature of the col
lision makes it probable the repairs
will not have to be very expensive or
time-cOuSumiup
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
NOW THE ARMY WILL MOVE.
It Is said that Troops Are Actually En-
barking, But Their Destination
is hcPs a Secret.

WAsHINGTON, May 3D.-Now { hat the
Spanish fleet has been definite ly locat.
ed in Santiago harbor. where they are
no longer menace to the transporta-
tion OF troops, there will be no delay in
the starting OF the military expedition
against the Spaniards' forces in the
West Indies. This mu.h was h;ially
admitted at the war department,
but no informltion was vouchsafed as
TO the prec.s, dcstin alton of the eNpe-
dition. IL is gathered here that troops
are actally emoarlling. bound for Cuba,
but it was impossible to obtain infor-
nation at tLs war department as to
when the transports sail.
Gen. Miles spent most of the day at
the war department, part of the time
in conference with Gen. CollazO and
Col. Ilernandcz, OF Gen. Garcia's staff.
The troops gathered at Tampa have
been ready to move Tor some time,
awaiting news of the location of the
Spanish fleet. Now that such news
has been received they will start at
once. Where they arc going can not
be told with propriety.
The question o. scIding additional
volunteer regiments from he east to
the Philippines Is still under consider
alton, but no conclusion has yet been
reached. Among the regiments which
have been rendered for this service in
the First District of Columbia vol m
teer infantry, commanded by Col.
Harries, aud the Seventy-first
New York volunteers, commanded by
Col. Greene. These are regarded as
two OF the most efficient organizations
now available, and it is not at all I'M
probable that they may eventually be
sent 10 the relief Of Admiral Dewey at
Manila.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
NATIONS HON()RED DEAD.
Memorial Day More Generally OBJ
served in Washington
Than is Usual.
At ARLINGTON AND OTHER CEMETERIES
Veterans OF the Blue and the Gray Marched
Side by Side at Denver-A Most I'm
Pressive Observance of the Day at
PhiIadeiphia-AH Carried Flags In the
st. Louis Parade.
At WRsllingfOn.

WASHINGTON, May 30-The observ-
ance of Memorial day in Washington
was even more general than usual, and
the programme of the ceremonies at
historic Arlington, the soldiers home,
and other cemeteries, where rest the
soldier dead, were more elaborate than
for many years. The service at
Arlington were especially impressive.
A large number OF grand army posts
assembled at their headquarters on
Pennsylvania avenue at ten o'clock. and
headed by bands of music, marched
up the avenue plsS the White
House to Seventeenth street, thence
down III street to Thirteenth, where
trains were taken to Arlington,
whit h was reached about IL
o'clock. Here the procession, which
had been augmented by members. of
several other patriotic organic Itions,
was reformed just south of the Arling-
ton mansion, headed by the Fouryh ar
tillery band. The procession m archcd
to the tomb of the Unknown Dead
where halt was made while the band
Played a dirgc. Soon after it seperate1
into dctachmcnts and proceeded with
the decoration of the other graves. The
president, who left the White House
at about 1890, accompanied by Vice
President Hobart and Secretary and
Mrs. Gage, arrived at about 1886
o'clock and proceeded at once to the
amphitheater, where they were joined
by the other distinguished guests. An
elaborate programme was here carried
out, of which the principal feature was
a beautiful Grafton by Senator John
NJ. Thurston, of Nebraska
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS
state Troops Awaiting Orders.

NASHVILLE, May 27.-Tennessee has
two more regiments of volunteers await
ing orders from Uncle Sam. This
morning when Mastering Officer Brown
told Col. Smith of the First Regiment
that unless his regiment was completed
by pm. today he would order it dis
banded, there was such an awakening
in camp as has not been seen this war
time. BY noon Col. Smith had his two
companies ready, and they were sworn
in. Col. Smith was sworn in at 1925.
Just where the First and Second Reg
iments will go no one appears to know.
Gov. Taylor is already being over
whelmed with kilograms and letters
from men who are getting up recruits
under the second call. Lieut.. Samuel
Seay, Jr., already has eight companies
in process of formation. He will en-
deavor to enlist regiment and become
colonel.
Ex-Assemblyman COrdell Hull has a
company of volunteers ready at Celina,
Clay county.
Capt. w. r. Garrett, ex-State super,
intendent of public instruction, is at
work raising a cavalry regiment.
Orders have just been received di-
recting the Second regiment to proceed
to Falls Church, near Washington, just
as soon as they can get ready. 1t is eX.
pected the regiment will move tomor
row night.
Lieut.. Col. T. Z. Patterson and Mai
Deffry are to be provided with horses
by Memphis citizens.
The non-commissioned staff of the
Second regiment was sworn in today,
as follows: Sergeant-major, C. Il.
Strains; quartermaster sergeant, Will
liam ID. Bennett; ordnance sergeant, i.
5. Lewis. The following hospital stew
ards also took the oath: George L.
Porter, Herbert II. McCampbeu and
William r. Hodge. Frank E. Prewitt
was made chief musician of the band,
and Harvey Hess and Marshall NJ. Neal
principal musicians.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Given a Verdict for $1,000.

Mrs. Maude E. Clarkson, who sued
the Illinois Central railroad for SIS. 600.
was given verdict last week in the cir
cult court of Shelby county for S12, 900.
The jury was out twenty-four hours,
and the amount to be fixed in the iudg-
ment was the occasion of the delay.
Mrs. Clarkson lost her husband in June,
1891 He was killed at street crossing
in Memphis by an engine of the Illinois
Central running into him while he was
riding a bicycle. The case was stub
bornly contested and was watched with
much interest.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
shelby County.s Potato Crop.

Irish potatoes make up one of the most
important staples that are produced in
Shelby county, and it can be truly said
that the production of 1S9S has been
saved, so far as the early crop is con-
cerned. Hundreds and hundreds of
acres are planted in potatoes in the
county every year, and though the out
put is frequently not very profitable. all
those who have ground in the vegetable
this year are glad of it, and have every
reason to believe that they will reap a
rich harvest when the time comes for
them to compute the expense, the re-
ceipts and the profits.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03

PRESIDENT WILLIAM MkINLEY.
Time only enhances the lasting value and
demonstrates anew the true significance OF
these inspiring patriotic obServances.
r Whatever may be the character OF its tenn
porary problems. this liberty-lOving nation is
not and never can De fOr-ctful OF the immortal
heroes OF the civil war. For those who served
as well those who fell at GettySburg-now
so PEACEFUL AMI beautifully adorned with the
highest creations of the scuIptor's art-our
reunited fellow -cOuntrymen, without regard to
locality, creed o. political faith, have aa abid-
inE respect and the m )St cordial esteem.
To-day those who couteadai on'this historic
ficld nearly 35 years ago and their descendants
are mastering under the same flag. enthusiastic
IN their devotion 90 the nation and will-
ing 10 make any sacrifice for its honor
The debt OF gratitude which W. owe TO the na-
tion's defenders can never be completely repaid
either by this or future generations: vet the ac-
knOwleEm ant o. this obligation cash year in
various forms AMI i'm a multitude OF places
throughout this broad land. puriHes our ideas
and brings Us all nearer together in sympathy
Of Scutim INT and unity of purpoSa- s~a
No time could bs more appropriate than the
present to ap1rJIcl in dstins spirit these
>acrel themes Of the love Of country and the
rights ot maa- Generations come ana 90 and
the issue, for which they fought and died soon
pass into htstor5. But, the living principles OF
undertakings, worthily accomplished for an
unseltsh purpJ,r abide forever and guide US
20 a noblCr destiny and still greater achieve
meutS a> nation. Very sincerely yours,
lSiguedl WHLIAI MCKINLEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Memphis as a Cattle Market.

Memphis is rapidly forging to the
front as an important stock market.
The season which has just closed is said
to have been the most profitable and
successful in the history of the city. and
as matter of fact over 100. 900 head
have been handled through Memphis
during the spring and later winter
months This does not include the beef
cattle that have been handled. but is
confined to those which are known as
stOckers and feeders. All of them have
been shipped to the Indian Territory
and Texas, and the business is swelling
to enormous proportions.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
At st. Louis.

ST.. Louis, Nav 3O.-A unique feature
in the Memorial day parade of the
grand army posts was the carrying OF
the national flag by each vetera n,
which was placed with the flowers
on the graves of the dead. The exer-
cises at jefferson barracks ceme-
terry were most impressive, includ-
ing the dedication of the monu-
ment to the unidentified dead erected
by the Annie Wittenmeyer Tent, No.
3, Daughters of Veterans. The Grafton
was delivered by COmrade Leo Ras-
sieure, of Blair post.
Following this ceremony the column
was broken and flowers and flags
placed upon the graves of 10000 Union
soldiers who rest in the cemetery at
this barracks. Three vollcys were
then fired by a detachment of United
States troops
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03

RT. HON. WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE
His grave is beside that of his life
| long adversary, Benjamin Dsraeh
(Lord Beaconsfeld), whose marble
cffigy looks down upon it, decked
with the regalia which Glad
stone had refused. Two possible
| future kings of Great Britain walked
beside the great commoner's coffin, and
all the nobility and learning of the
state surround it, though the wish of
the deceased had been for simplicity.
This official funeral, the first since
that of Lord Palmerstone, was rem
dered an imposing spectacle by the
magnifcence of the building in which
| it was solemnized. The coffin rested
on an elevated bier, before the altar,
| it's plainness hidden beneath pail of
white and gold, embroidered with the
text ''Requiescat in pace.
Six tall candles burned beside it and
on either side stood the supporters of
the pail. The prince of Wales and the
duke of York were at the head of the
coffin, and ranging behind them were
the marquis of Salisbury, earl of Kim
berly, A j. Balfour, Sir William Yer
non Harcourt, Lord Rosebery, and MIR.
Gladstone two old-timc friends, Baron
Rendel and George Armistead.
Within the chancel stood the dean of
Westminster, and behind him were
gathered the cathedral clergy, the
archbishop of Canterbury, and the
scarlet and white surpliced choir fill
ing the chapel.
The mourners, who sat in the stalls
nearest to the bier, were Mrs. Glad
stone, her sons, Herbert and Stephen,
and other members of the family. with
little Dorothy Drew, Mr.. Glandstone's
fa.yorite grandchih.
The princess of Wales and the duchess
of York occupied the deans pew, op-
posite.
In tiers of temporary scat in the
north and south transepts were assem-
bled the members of the two hOus IS of
parliament, the mayors of principal
cities, delegates froLl liberal organiza-
tions and representatives of other civic
and political organizations, while the
long nave was crowded with thousands
of men and women, among them being
most of the celebrities in all branches
of English life.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
TROOPS ORDERED TO TAMPA.
ders Current at the Camp in
ChickamauSa Park.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 30.-It is
reported upon good authority that
three regiments OF infantry sta
toned in Chickamauga park, the
Second Nebraska, the Second New
York and the First District OF Columbia,
and one regiment OF cavalry, the First
Ohio, have been ordered 10 90 TO Tampa
as soon as they can get ready. The re-
port is generally believed, but can not
be officially confirmed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
At FhiIadeIphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3O.-Not since
the year of its in stitution has Memorial
day had a more impressive observance
that that of to-day. At the Lincoln
monument in Fairmount park, services
were held by the George c. Meade post,
No. /, after which the post visited
the grave of Commander General
Meade. An address was delivered by
Archdeacon Cyrus L. Brady. At Laurel
Hill cemetery Gen. Daniel E. Sickles
was orator of the day, and an address
was also delivered by Gen. st.
Clair A. Mullholland. At the
tomb of Anna NJ, Ross, in
Monument cemetery, marked hOnors
were paid. Col. Fred Taylor post No.
10, after attending services, marched
to Odd Fellows cemetery. In the pa
rade was a pony phacton con tanning
two little girls, one dressed as Amer.
lea and the other as Eng land.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
National Confectioners' Association.

CHICAGO, May 3O.--The National Con-
fectioners' association viii hold its an
nual convention in this city June l and
,, at the Auditorium. The local COM
mittee has purchased the Grand opera
house for Wednesday night, and no one
will attend the Vaudeville performance
at that theater except members of the
national association and their invited
guests
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Sudden DeItIl.

DENVER, Col, May 3O.-Mr. Biddle
Reeves, aged AZ, of the firm of Reeves
& Clewes, real estate and investment
brokers, representing in Colorado and
Utah the Mortgage Trust Co. of Penn
sIyvania, was found dead on the floor
in his bedroom. Apoplexy caused his
sudden death.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
first call All BUT FILLED.

WAsHINGroN, May 80 - Adjt.-Gen
Corbin says that I2l.5O troops have
been mustered into the volunteer army
lnder the call for l25, 900 men, that the
remaining 3,5oO are in state camp ready
for the visit from the mastering OH
GERS
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
At Des NIoIneS.

DEs MONIES, Ia, May 3O.--The pres
ence of 1,SOO members of two regi-
ments of the Iowa national guard, COM
prising the troops still remaining in
camp Mckinley, contri ibuted to give
this Memorial day a military aspect
Where salutes had been fired in previ-
Gus years by single companies of the
national guard, entire regiments par
ticipatcd. The memorial address was
delivered by John n. Baldwin, of Coun-
ell Bluffs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
IAN IMPOSING SPECTACLE.
Entombment of England's Great
Commoner, William Ewart Glad
stone at Westminster Abbey.
LIES BESIDE LORD BEACONSFIELO.
Two Possible Future Kings OF England
Walked Beside tito Coffin, and All the
Nobility and Learning of the Land Sur
rounded 1t or Assembled to Honor the
Memory of the IlIustrIous Dead.

LONDON, May 2s.-In the northern
transept of Westminster abbey, where
England's great dead rest, the body of
the late William Ewart Gladstone was
entombed with the ceremonies OF the
nation he had served and one of the
church he had loved
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
PRESIDENTIAL REGRETS.
Letter From President Mckinley Il
the Gettysburg Memorial
Day Committee.
OBLIGED TO FOREGO PARTICIPATION

While RegrettingHis Enforced Absence the
President Takes Occasion to Pay the
Tribute of Citizen Soldier to Those
Who Served Well as to Those Who
Fell In Their Country's Cause.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Another Camp Ground Leased.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 30.-It is
announced here that the Cover nment
has leased 1900 acres of land near
Boyce station. on which troops will be
encamped. This land is four miles
from Chattanooga, in a northeasterly
directiOn
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
FRUIT TO EAT.

Do not eat very acid fruit with fari-
naceous food unless you have very
good digestion.
Oranges, lemons and lines affect most
directly the complexion and are espe-
cially good If taken before breakfast.
Ripe peaches are easily digested and
are also fattening. Strawberries, con
tanning a larger percentage of iron
than any other fruit, enrich the blood.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
neserted and Arrested.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 3O.-The cook
of the United States auxiliary gun
boat Hawk, native of Manila, sert
ed his post three days ago, and has
been arrested ashore
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03

DENVER, Col, May 3O-Veterans ot
the Union and of the confedcr2cy
marched together in the parade here
and decorated the soldiers graves in
the various city cemeteries. Before
the parade the veterans assembled
at the capitol grounds where
they received floral tributes from
thousands of school chill dren. In
the procession, besides the cterans,
were the remnant of the Colorado ma.
tiOnal guard now in the city, uniform
rank and civic societies, and the police
and fire departments In the after
noon a concert of patriotic songs was
given at the city park, and it was re-
peatel in the evening. Memorial cx-
ercises were also held in several halls
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Tennessee Troops for Virginia.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 28.-Friday
night the Second Tennessee volunteers,
Col Kellar Anderson commanding, left
in three trains for Camp Alger, Falls
Church. Va.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Tennessee at Omaha.

October Is has been set apart as Ten
nessee Day at the Trans Mississippi and
and international Exposition at Omaha.
Gov. Taylor and other notables have
been asked to be present.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Secretary Long Notified of the InvaIidins
of Some of DeMeY's CHcers.

WAsnINaroN, May 2s.-Secretary
Long received cable from Admiral
Dewey informing him of the illness of
Capt. Gridley and two other officers
who have been invalided and will be
sent home.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03

NAsIHNGTON, May 3O.-The presi-
dent wrote the following letter express
ing his regrets that he could not take
part in the Memorial Day exercises at
Gettysburg:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
ExEcrTIvE MANSION.
WAsHINGTOS. May 30. IstS.

WAsHINGTOS. May 30 lSyS.
3ir. Louis ID. WiHs, Of Committee Memorial Day
Erercises, Gettysburg, 1898:
MY DEAR SIR Engagements here the ma
ture of which is well understood, will prevent
my taking part in the Memorial Day ceremo-
nieS at Gettysburg this year, attendance upon
which, under other circumstance. would have
Afforded me an especial qualification.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
The President Can Not Go to Richmond
Monday.

WASHINGTON. May s.-The president
informed Senator Daniel, of Virginia,
that the urgency of public business
would not permit him to accept his in
vitation to attend the Memorial day
ceremonials at Richmond.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03
Sykes and the Governor Visit Washington

Sykes and the Governor VISIT washington
Gov. Taylor and Adjt.-Gen. Sykes
visited Washington last week. 1t is
supposed their business at the capital
was concerning the second call for vol
unteers, and to ascertain if the govern
ment will pay the preliminary expenses
of organizing the Tennessee volunteers.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1898-06-03

San Juan harbor is one of the best In
the West Indies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
THE DERT or CUBA.
Neither Spain n r Cuba Can Pay III;
" no NIlI!
From the Ncrotary Times.

From the NCrotary Times.
At the end of the year 1897 the debt Of
Cuba was $522 ,0202 2)0, and the capacity
Of the island To raise revenue is limited
to S3j, OOG or $4,000 600 a year The
debt appears to have been chiefly Gre
ated in the last twenty years, the total
debt i'm 1868 having been only 20,0OO,-
600. Since 1876 the increase of the debt
has been abnormal and ought to have
created alarm. Recently the question
has been raised in Cuba, by whom
ought this DEBT to be- paid?
Senior Moret expressed the opinion
that Spain ought 10 pay part of it:
some SPaniards thought that Spain, in
whose cause the debt had been con-
tracted, ought to pay the whole. What
will happen, if, as is probable, Spain,
by the fortune Of war, should lose the
island? Who will then pay the debt?
or will it be repudiated? In 1868, the
Spanish minister, de Ultramar, decided
that the debt Of Cuba ought to be dim
inished, and in that wear, by him, a
reduction of $73S6, 400 was made. Every
year Stree 1873 has seen a deficit
The American government under
Polk, offered 500, 900 000 for the island
and sl20OOO00 00o was the limit which he
was willing to give. Spain refused to
sell then, as she would now. Persons
who have recently raised the question
of a purchase, as the alternative of
war, have not named a higher sum
than 5000 600, 900, not much more than
one-thrd the amount Of the debt. II
Spain be ousted from the island, she
may be unable to pay the debt; and
the question is whether It's new mas
ters will be willing or able to pay. It
is poor lookout tor Cuban creditors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-27
vivial OF the men rather pensive. But
they appear to be all the better for it,"

vivial OF the men rather pensive. But
they appear to be all the better for it,"
"Pennsylvania's quota Of troops.
under the now call of the president.
will be filled from the ranks of the
new National Guard now being organ
ized." says n Harrisburg special in
yesterdays Philadelphia Press. ut
was generally understood that this
was the purpose of the new guard 1t
will consist of nine regiments of eight
companies, three troops of cavalry and
three batteries of artillery, the colonels
Of which have yet TO be selected by
Governor Hastings. AS soon as the
war department notifies the governor
of the number of volunteers wanted
recruiting will at once commence and
the commands be mobilzed at Mt.
Gretna and formed into regiments.
The appointment was announced by
the governor today of Major Frank G.
Sweeney Of Chester, to be inspector
general of the Pennsylvania National
Guard. to succeed General Morrell.
Captain Henry Corbett, of pittsburg,
was commissioned major of the Four
teenth regiment volunteers, to succeed
Major John w. Nesbitt, who preferred
to remain as pension agent at Pitts
burg Warrants for pay have been for
warded by Adjutant General Stewart
to the Firth and Sixteenth regiments
at Chickamauga and to the Eighth and
Twelfth regiments at Falls Church.
The Fourteenth, Fifteenth and Eigh-
teenth regiments at Camp HASTINGS
will be paid tomorrow"