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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
SUCH IS FAME.
A Small Schoolgirl Gets the Hero OF
Manila Into a Bad
Mix Up.

One of the most popular of the young pro-
fessors in the male high school tells an
amusing little story on a small, up-to-date
schoolgirl. She went to one of these dis
trict schools over which a cousin of the
professor presides. 1t is usual to have Wis
itors at the building now and then, who
ask the scholars questions and see that
everything is in good shape. One day not
so long since party of callers came in and
requested the pupils to write the answers to
several questions propounded them. One of
these questions was: Tell what you know
about Admiral Dewey's great fight"
The children set to work figuring on their
answers, but the teacher noticed one of the
girls did not make a move to do so.
"Why don't you write your answer to the
question:" she demanded of the idle pupil.
"'Taint no use,' was the slow response.
81 don't know nothing about it"
But" demonstrated the teacher, "'you
must try, anyhow; you must not sit there
idle while the others are doing the best
they can. See if you cannot think of some
thing, my dear"
Mouse" protested the pupil. "All know
is that Dewey and Corbett fought, and
don't know which whipped, and / don't care
either"
Such is fame, and the bold sailor who
sunk Montojo's fleet must go promenading
down the halls of time with a pompadoured
ex-slugger for partner.-Louisville Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Compiled from Various Sources.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
fSecond Srasion.l

In tho senate, on the 21st. house bill to
relieve mortgages and notes from double
IaNatlon @ was passed, as was also. the
post ONCE apprOpriatiOnNbill. after Mr..
Buffers amendment TO reduce the apprs-
priati0n for railroad mail transportation,
was defeated The senate then took up
the army reorganization bill......In the
house, after much discussion. an amend
ment TO the naval bill appropriating S120,-
600 70 complete the three buildings author
ized 10 be erected at the naval academy
at Annapolis. Nd. was passed. The house
r5ched the last page of the naval bill. and
adjourned with a point OF order pending.
In the senate. on the 22d. the days ses-
sion was devoted to TWO special orders,
the reading Of Washington's farewell ad-
dress. an annual custom of the senate on
WashingtOn's birthday, and the pronounc-
Ing OF eulogies on the late Senator Justin
=. MoTrtll. OF Nermont.....-In the house
WaShington's farewell address was read,
after which two hours We're devoted TO
S1iiNlue ldlloH OF lne naNal appropriation
bill, after which euiogies We're pronounced
IN honor of the memory of the late SEN
ator Morrill,, of Vermont.
In the senate. on the 23d consideration
Of the river and harbur bill occupied the
entire session. and ~ pages of the bill
were disposed Of, with the exception Of
q single amendment proposed-.----In the
mouse the naval appropriation bill was
passed. after four days OF acrimonious de-
bate, most OF which was spent upon the
question or rehabilitation Of the naval
academy a Annapolis. Md, and the prop
OsitiOu To increase the maximum price TO
be paid for armor plate To S545 per ton.
the committee suffering signal defeat upon
both propositions
In the senate. on the 24th. after a ses-
sion Of nearly eight hours. the river and
harbor bill was passed by the decisive vote
uf 80 to 3. carrying with il the Nicaragua
canal bill amendment---...In In the house
most Of the session was AIKEN up with the
general debate upon the army appropria-
tion bill, during which several violent
speeches We're made, notably by Mr..
Johnson trep-. lndD. This. sueech closed
the general debate upon the bill. A night
session was held at which Il private PEN
sion bills were passed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
ISLAND OF CEBU OCCUPIED.
Capt. COrnwelI Declared His Intentions
aud the Rebels Withdrew to the
Mountains.

Manila, Feb. 27.-According to the
advices brought by the steamer Nues-
ira Sonora del Carmen, whose arrival
brought the news that the American
flag had been raised over the island of
Cebu, the United States gunboat Petrol,
Commander c. Cornwell, visited Cebu
ON February %. Commander Cornwell
sent an ultimatum ashore, declaring
the intention of the Americans to take
possession, peaceably if possible, by
force if necessary. The rebels imme-
diatedly vacated, taking their guns to
the hills. y party of marines and blue
jackets was landed, and the American
flag was raised by them over the gov
ernment building, which they still oc-
cUpied when the Neustra Sonora del
Carmen left.
A battalion of the Third regulars
left for Cebu yesterday by the United
States transport Pennsylvania. The
same steamer brought dispatches
from Brighten. Miller, at Iloilo, 10
Maj.-Gen. Otis, reporting that all was
quiet there; that there had been no
further fighting; that confidence had
been restored, and business was being
generally resumed.
Gen. Miller thinks it probable that
the natives will soon become convinced
of the error of opposing the inevitable,
and that the example set by the inhab-
itants of Negros is having its effect
among the other islands which, though
not entirely convinced, are, in Gen.
Miller's opinion, open to reason.
All ia quiet inside and outside of
Manila, except near Caloocan, where
the enemy's sharpshooters continue to
annoy our troops at a comparatively
close range. One man of the Twentieth
Kansas volunteers was killed in Ari-
quina village, which was burned Sat-
urday night, and four were wounded
in the skirmish, one of the Idaho, one
of the Minnesota and two of the
Pennsylvania volunteer regiments.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
ASKED FOR REINFoRCEMENTs.
But the Anticipated Attack was not Made
Believed that the Rebel Leaders
are GettIng Desperate.

Manila, Feb. 27.-Saturday night the
rebels concentrated in such numbers
near the Chinese cemetery that Gen.
Macarthur anticipated an attack, and
asked for reinforcements. Two COM
panies of the Twenty-third regulars
were sent to Caloocan, and a battalion
OF the Twentieth regulars to the ceme-
terry at about midnight.
But the expected attack was not
made. the rebels, after making a great
noise with bugle calls and yells of
"Viva Independcia," and ''Mucho malo
Americana" and firing volleys, disap-
peared in the woods.
1t is believed their leaders are get
ting desperate, and are attempting to
force the United States troops to make
ar attack. in the hope of breaking
through the American lines, but the
rebels are unwilling to be pacified
when facing the Americans. 1t is just
possible, however, that they may be
goaded into such a move before more
reinfOrcements arrive.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
situation at Manila Very Serious.

Madrid, Feb. 27.-An official dispatch
from Manila says: The situation here
is very serious. The foreign war ships
are disembarking troops. Gen. Rios
will leave Manila, and go to Zamboan-
ga, Island of Mindanao.
The government has received a long
dispatch from Gen. Rios, at Manila, but
refuses to impart its contents.
FL impartial, which asserts that it
is in a position to know the truth OF
the situation at Manila, says there is
constant fighting between the Ameri-
cans and the TagalOs. The courage
and stubbornness of the latter have
caused great anxiety to the Americans,
who do not conceal their belief that
the waT will be long and desperate
one. There is the greatest alarm
among foreigners in Manila, and the
commanders of the foreign war ships
have decided to land forces to protect
their subjects"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
SHOT HIS LATE CAPTAIN.
A Quarrel Originating in the Army Finds
Settlement In AN ARRAY at
Home.

Cincinnati, Feb. 27.-A special from
Ashland, KY, says: "R. S. Carr, late
captain of Co. /, First Kentucky regi-
ment, was shot through the left arm
at the elbow by Harry Price, young
lawyer of Catlettsburg, who was a
private in Carr's company. The two
met in Gray and Stewards saloon, and
the lie was passed, and it is said Price
drew his pitol and fired. Capt. Carr
took the pistol from Price and fired
one shot as Price retreated up an alley.
The trouble originated while they were
in the army, and was expected to wind
up in shooting affray.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Union station For jackson.

A movement is on foot by the three
local railroads, the Mobile & Ohio, the
Illinois Central and Nashville, Chatta-
nooga & St. Louis, to build a modern
and up-tO-date union station in Jackson,
with all the modern conveniences. The
proposed site is the present passenger
depot at the junction of the Illinois
Central and the Mobile & Ohio roads.
The matter is assuming definite shape
and the union station will probably be
built.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
SUBSCRIPTION: Sl.OO Per Year.
wiId Rush of Diamond MIners.

A wild rush of excited miners is reportedat
Nullagine, Western Australia, where dia-
monds have been discovered in large guam
titles and it is feared that many will lose
their lives in the mad struggle for riches. In
this country the rush for gain is causing
many other men to break down in health
and strength. Nervousness, sleeplessness,
loss of flesh and appetite and general debility
are the common symptoms. Hostetter' S Stom-
aeh Bitters will cure them all.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Oner to Col. Corman.

ID. NJ. Coffman, of lockwood, late
heutenant-cOlonel of the Third Ten
nessee volunteers, has been rendered a
high appointment in the government
service to go to the Philippines. 1t is
stated that the position is in either the
state, judicial or interior departments.
Col. Coffman will not decide whether
he will accept until he has conferred
with Washington officials. He was in
spector of forestry under the Harrison
administration and it is stated the
Philippine position may be of similar
nature.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Chattanooga waterworks Bonds.

At a mass meeting of citizens of Chat
tanooga held last week in pursuance of
call of the mayor, the measures pend
ing in the legislature authorizing the
issuance of $3.50, 900 in bonds with which
to either buy the present water works
plant or erect a new one, was indorsed,
with an amendment that the commits
sioners be elected by the people. The
agitation has grown out of the alleged
eXtortionate rates charged by the city
water company.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Gen.I.nutnn Rennrta.

Washington, Feb. 27.-The war de-
partment has received the following
telegram from Gen. Lawton, now on
his way, aboard the transport Grant,
with reinforcements for Gen. Otis:
Colombo, Feb. 25.
Situation unchanged since last ca
bic; no serious illness, sick improv-
ing; sail tonight. Singapore 5th."
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
PaddIed Her own Canoe.

A romantic marriage was that of John
Bilbrey and Miss Aline Cotton near
Sparta last week. Her father was very
much opposed to the marriage. The
Bilbreys and Cottons live on opposite
sides of the river. While Mr.. Cotton
was away from home the girl went to
the river and finding boat, padded
across to where her lover was in wait
ing with a horse and buggy. They
started for Sparta but met a squire
and were soon welded.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Victory For the PhIIOs.

The annual contest between Philo
and Chi Delta Literary societies of the
University of Tennessee last week re-
suited in victory for PhilO. 1t won
two out of three possible subjects, ora
ton, debate and defamation. The
judges declined to state which two.
ID. B. Collier, of Memphis, was Chi
Delta's orator. He was loudly ap-
plauded on his discourse, Southern
Loyalty in '6l and '9S"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
For Humanlt1 and 70 spare Blooa.hed.

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. 2.-Pres-
ident Zelaya has received a dispatch
from Blueields, via Greytown, dated
February %. and signed by Capt. MUIR
OF the British cruiser Intrepid, and
Commander Simmonds, of the United
States gunboat Marietta, saying:
For humanity and to spare blood
shed, we guarantee that the revolu-
tioEists will disarm if you will guar
antee their lives and property and
maintain order at Bluefelds and the
existing treaties. On receiving your
approval, we will ARRANGE an armis-
tice."
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Gave Away a Cirarette Paper.

Maurice Lerman was before the
criminal court of Davidson county last
week on a charge of violating the ciga-
rette law by giving A. Goldstein a
cigarette paper. Four members of the
grand jury had seen Lerman hand the
paper to Goldstein. Defendants at
torney showed that Lerman did not
''sell, offer to sell, or bring into the
State" any cigarette paper or ciga-
rettes. Attorney-General Vaughn saw
the point and dropped the case.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
The Funeral of Col. Smith.

Citizens of Nashville have made ar
rangements looking to the funeral of
Col. w. c. Smith of the First Tennessee,
who died in Manila. The remains are
expected to arrive in Nashville April
1st. They will be met at St. Louis by
a committee and elaborate services will
ba hold
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Good Prospects for Fruit.

The past three months have been the
most unfavorable for farmers work
ever seen in the section around Sparta.
Very few farmers have been able to
plow any at all for oats. They are
usually blowing for corn ere this. Pros
poets are good for a fine fruit crop.
Wheat has been injured by the con-
tinued rains and freezes.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
First Mark I'm Pardon Book.

Gov. McMillin made his first mark in
the pardon book last week, when he
remitted the $50 fine of Lon May, of
Decatur county, convicted of carrying
a pistol and fined $50 and costs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Fourth tennessee Promotions.

EInbree Moss and Marsh Polk have
been appointed first and second lieu
tenants in the Fourth Tennessee Regi-
ment to fill vacancies.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-03-03
Sow Bank at HQmboldt.

The Humboldt Bank, a new enter
prise. has Just been organized with a
capital stock of $50, 900. The bank will
open April LIST,
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

IL was almost impossible for one of the
present generation to write impartially.
Mrs. Harrison showed thorough
knowledge of her subject and that she
was familiar with it from evefv stand
point. Her address was replete with
wise judgement and sOund truths.
Resolutions OF thanks to the citizens
OF Richmond for their hospitality were
passed after which they adj 'urned TO
meet in Winchester next November
An idea of tie rapid growth OF the
order NAV be gained from the fact that
one year ago i'll Kentucky there were
only seven chapters of the Daughters
of The Confederary; now there are -, a
gair Of Is in twelve months, with an ag-
sregate total of LOO members,
the largest OF any State.
The following ladies attended the
convention of the Daughters OF the
COniederacy here last week: Mes
danes Mary Cecil Cantrill, Anna J.
Askew, GeoryetOwn; Alex. Duvall, w.
II Park. Bowling Green; Emily Ma
riott, Nicholasville; Geo. w, Sulser,
MaysvilIe; A NJ. Harrison. VIM. Estill,
Charlton Morgan, Roht. Berry, Engenia
Dunlap Potts, Judge Walton, Lexing-
ton; f. NJ. Dickson, Paris; Jennie G.
Bean, Winchester; b. w. Duke, Ed
Grant, Dudley 5. Reynolds, Bennett h.
Young, Reginal Thompson. Moore
Sophia Fox Sea, Hancock H. w. Bruce
Hick man. Gault. Norman Gray, Louis
vile; Joe Desha, Cynthiana; Misses
Mabel Jones, franklin; Rosa Shelby
Todd, OwensbOro; Josephine Carter
Versailles; Nancv VanMeter, Shelby
vile; Mamie Scott, Maysville; Carrie
Featheringill. Winchester; henrietts
Blackburn, Frankfort jamie Blackburn
/, Florence Barlow, Louisville
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
PINT LICK.

Miss Alma Lear is on the sick list.
Miss Ian Bu;ord Parkes is vising Mrs.
w. w. Watts.
We. are glad to note the continued
improvement Of Mrs. w. L. Tevis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson, of Lam
caster, visited the latter's mother, Mrs.
Z. J. Wallace this week.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Wilmore and daughter
have moved to their new home in Rich
mond. 1t is with regret that We give
up our very estimable neighbors, but
our loss means gain to you.
Mr.. T. K. Ramsey returned from
Arkansas Wednesday. On Tuesday.
December 9Th, Mr.. Ramsey will lead to
the hymeneal altar, Miss Jimmie Nc
Cormack, the beautiful and attractive
daughter of Mrs. Sarah Mccormack, and
one of the most popular young ladies
of our community. Mr.. Ramsey is the
second son of DIR. Burdette Ramsey
and worthy young man.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
An Entertainer Par Excellence

How perfectly excellent was the en-
tertainment by Prof. A. H. Merrill may
be ascertained by asking any one of
the audience that heard him at Masonic
Temple last Thursday evening. We
confess that our praise, however lavish,
is not always accorded with absolute
unreservedness, as in this instance.
And knowing from inquiry, that our
estimate of the entertainment is held
by many critics present, we find it diff
ficult to do justice to the speaker or his
effort, so far do they surpass our praise;
hence we quote the language of the re-
nOwned Professor of English Literature
of the University of Virginia, DR.. Chas.
w. Kent, as most nearly expressing the
one prevailing opinion here: ut is
difficult to tell whether Prof. Merrill
pleases most by his selections, his re-
finement, his personality, or his art, but
this is certain, that all combined make
him a most charming entertainer"
and we add his was the best enter
tainment of the kind ever in Richmond.
LATER.-We learn with pleasure that
an effort will be made to have Mr.. Mer-
rill, who is Instructor of Elocution at
Vanderbilt University, to spend a
month here especially to train students
of Central University in defamation
and oratory, when our citizens will have
opportunity to better know one of the
most gifted and charming gentlemen il
has ever been our honor to meet.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
Shot In the Side.

A well-known citizen, whose name is
withheld by request, while out hunting
with friend recently, had one side of
his body from shoulder to his knees.
sprinkled with shot. He says his eye
sight was spared by Providence, as he
had premonition of danger and turned
his back and threw his arms across his
face Just before the shot was fred. lie
says he and his friend got separated
when his companion called to him and
as he answered he put up his arms as
described and was peppered with the
contents of the gun. If we did not
know the parties were the best of
friends the suspicion might arise that
one of the parties was in quest of big
ger game than cartridges.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
DAUGHTERS OF The cONFEDERACY HOLD
THEIR STATE MEETING IN RICHMOND.
Many Prom nsnt Ladies Present.

The third annual meeting of the
United Daughters Of Confederacy OF
Kentucky was held in Richmond, KY,
Nov. %, an 4 continued two DAYS
The homes of Richmond were thrown
open to the visiting daughters and We
were disappointed that more did not
come to charm us with their gracious
presence.
The meeting was preceded by a very
beautiful breakfast given by Miss
LLOYD at the Madison Female Institute,
Thursday morning. Covers were laid
for twenty. The table was most heauti-
fully decorated with Confederate cOlors
in mermet roses and white chrysanthe-
NUNS, while.at the guests plates were
cards artislically painted in COnfeder-
ate flags. Miss Lloyd herself presided
as toastmis,ress in n most gracious and
charming manner.
The following programme was rem
dered:
INVOCATION.
The first course. consisting Of most
delicious viands, was served after
which the Benny Blue Flag was sung
all joining in with The greatest enthu-
siasm.
Second course, Of sweet bread and
Mushrooms. alter which Mrs. Sulser, of
Maysyille, resi- pudei To the toast.
my WAX EXPERIENCES"
giving in "a most Interesting manner a
short account of some OF her expert
euces in the sixties. She sail, in brief,
she was living in Lynchbnrg when
John Brown was hung, and how the
bells were rung with joy from every
stseple and hIli top. and she believed
that was the tOcsin of the war. she
went from there to Mississippi in time
to secede with the state and help in
fitting out company OF students from
Oxford, known as the Union Grays.
They numbered Ode hundred the day
they reached Manassas. but only four
when they returned from Gettysburg!
The presence OF Mrs. Sulser among
those who sat around the boards gave
unusual II terest Ia the occasion. She
Is a sister of Mr.. Burton Harrison, and
a woman noted tor her great brillinacy
uf mind, her interesting and heroic
worS during the war, fer the relief Of
the Confederate soldier which has
never ceased mp to the present time,
ami we are SIRE viii continue so long
a. life shall last.
Alter Dixie was sung with all the
soul that cOnld come from the hearts OF
twenty women, "a delicious third course
WAS served
Miss Lucia Burnam then in her most
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

THERE is in the State OF Maryland a
Democratic statesman who could come
nearer to solidifying his party and in
spring it with energy for a hopeful
fight than any other man. Will the
party throw aside this chance of win
ming AMI take up a defeated man?
What prospect is there that the voters
OF the country will reverse the result a
the election of lS96?-Richmond, KY,
Register.
There is not Democrat living today
who could beat Mr.. Bryan for the NOM
ination. And as the issues for which
he stands have not been settled" We
prefer to fight it ont on that line, and
with him as a leader until right con-
quers might, if it takes all summer to
do it.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

Hos. GUSTAV TAFEL. Mayor of Gin
cinnaii sends the CLIMAX letter OF
thanks for publishing his great speech
on the municipal ownership of public
industries, delivered at Syracuse in Sep
tember. The principle is one which
as Mayor Tafel says, progressive minds
take hold OF it, will be sure to prevail
in the end.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
intestine Removed By Physicians.

Drs. Gibson aud Frazee were called
to Irvine last week to operate on young
Rose who was accidentally shot in the
bowels about three weeks ago when
Judge Tharp was shot by Squire No
land. They removed about fifteen
inches OF Roses bowels that had been
lacerated by the shot. The operation
had been delayed beyond reason, but
the doctors expressed hope that he
might vet recover.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

Mr.. b. J. NEWTON, editor Of the
OwentOn Heral, is being urged to enter
the race to succeed the late Evan Settle
in Congress. Mr.. Newton is man OF
ability, character, and straight Democ-
racy, but to these qualifications adds
the nlustrious virtues Of a true chris
tiau, and as such would do as much to
ornament the seat flied by the Pride
of Ashland, as any gentleman whose
name is mentioned as his successor.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29
DEATHS

GooDLoE.-Capt. Archibald II. Good
loe, 81 years of age, died of paralysis
on Monday at Lexington. He was the
Youngest son of the late Judge VIM. G.
GoodlOe, and a retired U. S. army Of
ficer, and had relatives in this county,
among them being Mrs. G. g. Smith
and daughter, Miss Mary Spencer, who
attended the funeral at Lexington yes
taYdav
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1899-11-29

HURsT-DYKEs--Mr Benjamin Hurst,
of Richmond, and Miss Katie Dykes.
Of Ford, were united in marriage at 2
o'clock Thursday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Elkin, on West Main street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Herbert Martin in the presence of the
immediate friends of the contracting
parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Hurst went by
the evening train TO their new home at
Richmond.-Lexington Herald, oath.