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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
A NEW EXPERIENCE.
Phebe Ann Was Greatly Worried
Over the Actions of the
Trees and Houses

She is only little black pickaninny who
lives down In Georgia. She Is under dozen
years IN age and until a short time ago had
passed all Of her life on a rural plantation.
Trains and their attendant movements were
utterly unknown. Indeed, what Phebe Ann
knew OF anything outside OF that plantation
would not make the beginning OF a primer.
She was being educated for a house servant
and hence was not permitted TO roam to any
great extent. She was busy about the big
house all day and at night retired to the
shack set apart for her family
Along IN the season, for some good rea-
son, It became necessary for the family to
move into a city. The little negro girl was
wanted, for she had much skill in soothing
the childish woes of the heir TO the estates.
80 II was decided that she must accompany
the expedition. From the time she entered
the carriage to ride to the railway station
Phebe Ann was IN a state of suppressed ex-
element. She sat beside Miss Amy" as
she called her mistress, and with staring
eyes took IN all that passed without com
ment.
When she was taken into the train her
wonderment was amusing. She sat gin
gerry on the cushions, looked out OF the win
dow and generally seemed uncertain con-
corning the possibilities of the future. She
was silent until the train commenced to
move. Then her fear took shape. She saw
the landscape passing rapidly before her and
her eyes filled, her lip quivered and she
smiled audibly.
What's the matter, Phebe ANN asked
her mistress.
"Oh, Miss AMY" walled the pickanning
'whah all dem houses and trees a-goin' at :"
A seat on the floor was the only means
possible to quiet the fears Of the child.-Chi.
CagO Chronicle
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
MISSING THE JUBILEE.
to BE Ignorant of the Fact
That Peace Had Come.

II was in the midst of the peace jubilee
and the editor was the busiest individual in
town, but the visitor got IN on him, and,
what was worse, sat down and showed other
signs OF remaining, none or which the editor
encouraged.
Excuse me" said the visitor Of his own
vohtiOn, but can't | ask you an important
question:.
What is t." responded the editor, with
out looking up from his work, which Is al
ways a sign that anybody ought to under
stand.
Amt this a peace jubilee we're having in
this town.
1T certainly is
And the peace jubilee is a celebration Of
peace, amt it,
Exactly
And peace means that war is off, don t
"Of course it does
And that the olive branch is hang,
ing low, and that everybody is falling
on everybody else's neck, and that every
body Is glad the war clouds have rolled by,
and that good fellowship Is now prevailing
everywhere, and that every bosom thrObS
responsive TO the gentle COO OF the dove, and
that everybody is wearing white wings, and
that there won't be any more scraps, aud
that everybody is kissing and making up;
1t means that, don't it,
Exactly responded the editor, pleased
20 discover so comprehensive knowledge
from such an unsupported quarter.
Il thought so, said the visitor, rising.
III go back home and tell my wife about it.
When | left there an hour ago / don't be
heve she knew 1t had happened Good
morning And the visitor went out before
the editor had time TO extend his sym
pathy.-Nashington Star.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS
Tennessee Crops.

The United States Department OF
Agriculture, in its review of crops and
crop conditions in Tennessee for the
week ending June ), says:
Except in the southern tier of coun-
ties of the Middle and Western divisions
and few interior sections of the Mid
die division, showers fell over the State
in the early part of the week. In some
places these rains were heavy and dam
aging, hindering farm work; in others
they were very light and scarcely suffi-
cient to soften the soil and render it
favorable for the termination of newly
planted seeds of millet, peas and late
corn. or for the proper outcome of
those crops which are at the period of
their growth when sufficient moisture
is so essential.
In few sections the dry weather has
been so much prolonged that crops are
suffering greatly for the want of rain,
and are daily lowering in percentage of
condition. Corn, as rule, is reported
in good condition of growth, and has
been well cultivated; in few counties
where the rains have interfered with
cultivation the crops are getting foul;
some of the first paintings in the West
ern division are receiving the final
blowing; in some counties there is much
ground yet TO be planted.
Cotton, under the favorable cundi-
tiOns of heat, has been doing fairly
well, although poor stands are reported;
in few places the crop is being injured
by lice. Wheat is ripening and harvest
has already begun in some of the earlier
crops; short straw and thin stands are
the rule in many places and the yield
promises to be much below the average.
Irish potatoes are reported in good
condition except in the dry districts.
Cutting clover hay was in progress dur
ing the week. Meadows and pastures
are doing well.
Garden vegetables are making good
growth where sufficient rain has fallen
Large areas are being seeded to stock
PEAS.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
POPULAR SCIENCE.
The Greenland whale has a heart

The Greenland whale has heart q
yard in diameter.
With plenty of water and without
solid food, a horse will live % days;
with solid food and without water, he
will live only five days.
In the Altoona (Hamburg) hospital all
cases of tonsilitis or sore throat are
now isolated, since it was discovered
that Is patients in five wards, all on the
same corridor, caught a case of sore
throat from one patient.
A suggestion has been made that all
hook-and-ladder trucks of the city fire
department be supplied with small
,anks of pure oxygen, to be taken to
fires for use in resuscitating people who
have been partly suffocated by smoke
or escaping gas.
A foreign scientist has new test for
death. With a candle produce blister
on the hand or foot of the body. If the
blister, upon opening with a needle OF
fluid of any kind, there is still life in the
supposed corpse.
The microscope has revealed many
wonders, among others that the com
mon caterpillar has 1000 muscles in his
body, that the drone bees eyes each
contain 1900 mirrors and that the
large, prominent eyes of the brilliant
dragon flies are each furnished with
$4,000 polished lenses
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Sheriff Holds Telegraph ONCE.

A State Supreme Court execution
against the Postal Telegraph Company
Tor 81, 999 was put in the hands of the
sheriff of Hamilton county for levy
upon the property of the company
IN Chattanooga last week. The execu-
ton was obtained by Thomas Lupton,
IF McMinnville, and grew out of a
suit against the company for dam
ages from fire said to have been
caused by the wires of the company
that were struck by lightning during a
storm. The wires were attached to the
building of complainant which was de-
Stroyed by fire. The company will
pray for writ of supersedeas to the
Federal Court. The company's attor-
1eys claim that il was necessary under
he conditions of the suit to allow it to
lake the course it has in order to get it
INTO the Federal Court. The sheriff is
n charge Of the Office.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
SHE PREFERRED DEATH FIRST
Would Brave the Horrors OF the Deep
Before She Would Make n Fright
of Herself with a Life PreServer.

She was a very plump woman. There
are people who say they would like to be
just as plump, but the woman herself is al
ways thinking of ways and means by which
her appearance of diameter and circumfer-
ence may be reduced and anything that viii
apparently increase she regards with dis
like that is little short of adherence. But
if there is one thing that she dislikes more
than her comfortable plumpness, it is the
water. So, when one day, on a steamer in
fog, there was a collision, she was even
more unhappy than most people are under
such circumstances, though it was related
afterward that she behaved with great cool
ness. There was fortunately no more seri-
Gus result from the collision than several
hours delay, but no one was quite sure in
that tins what the next minute would bring
forth. The husband of the woman with the
comfortable plumpness, like the good hus-
band that he was, Immediately after the ac-
cident found life preservers, and in a mat
ter of fact way started to assist his wife to
put one on. But she recoiled with such hor
ror that for a moment he was not sure but
the shock had deprived her of her senses.
Put on one of those things? She almost
shrieked. Never! Just look at that fat
woman over there with one of them on.
She looks perfect sight"
And she didn't put the life preserver on,
and it was her good fortune that she had
no reason to regret tn. Y. Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
A Story of Sterility,
SUFFERING AND RELIEF.
LETTER TO MRS. rIyxHAm NO. 60,Is1

"DEAE Mrs. PINKHAM-Two wears
ago l began having such dull, heavy
dragging pains in my back, menses
were Profuse and painful, and was
troubled was leucorrhea. l took
patent medicines and consulted q ply
stefan, but received no benefit and
could not become pregnant. Seeing
one of your books, wrote to you tell
ing you my troubles and asking for
advice. You answered my letter
promptly and followed the directions
faithfully, and derived so much benefit
that / cannot praise Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound enough.
j now find myself pregnant and have
begun its use again. cannot praise
it enough. "-MRs. CORA gibson, YATES,
MANIsTEE, MICH.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
"Big Four Gift!'-NeeIy's Spanish-Ameri'
can War Panorama

Contains 100 superb half-tone engravings,
made from photographs taken of our Army
in camp, on transports and in actual service,
Spanish and American Gun boats, Cuba, Ha-
vana, Manila, Landscapes, Architecture;
shows the manners and customs of the peo-
pie of our new Islands; Pictures of our He
roes-Dewey, General Charles King (1nown
as Capt. Charles King, the author) Wheeler,
Hobson, Roosevelt, Sampson, Miles, Schley,
Shafter, Lee, Brooks, Carroll; Groups of
Officers, Cavalry, Artillery, Infantry, Ships,
Rifle --practice, Spanish Soldiers, Insurgents,
Chickamauga, Jacksonville, Tampa, Last
Farewell Letters Home, Hospitals, Clara
Barton, Rough Riders, Santiago, San Juan,
Manila, the Beautiful Women of Cuba and
Manila.
The Album is 51xS inches, weighs u
ounces, printed on finest coated paper.
Sent FREE to any address in the United
States, Canada or Mexico for II cents in
stamps or coin, to cover postage and pack
ing. Copy may be seen at any ticket Office
of the Big Four Route.
Order at once, as the edition is limited.
Address WARREN j. LYNCH, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, big Four
Route" Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark envelope "War Album"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Hiram bradford Birouac.

The Hiram Bradford Bivouac of Con
federate Veterans of Haywood County
has decided that their annual reunion
will be held this year on the second
Thursday in July Gnstead of August as
in the past) at Johnson's Lake, we'll
known pleasure resort west of Browns
vile. Rev. d. c. Kelley, D. D., OF
Nashville, has been am >ounced as the
orator for the day. Other speakers will
probably be present. The exercises
will be held in Cuthbert's Memorial
Hall, donated the veterans some three
years ago by Z. B. Cuthbert, of Wall
Street, New York City.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
nncI on Horseback.

Robert Simms VAS killed by Ross
Roebucl. superintendent Of the Arm
strong ranch, at Catulla, Tex. SimmS
was foreman on an adjoining ranch.
Bad blood had existed between the
men a considerable time. Simms and
Roebuck, both on horseback, met and
opened fire at sight. Roebuck's horse
was shot from under him, but he eX-
tricated himself and continued the
battle on foot. his last shot striking
Simms in the head. Simms fell from
his horse, dead.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Robbers steal "a Locomotives.

Three unknown men overpowered
Henry Herring, Waterman for the
Southern railway, at Blossburg, Ala,
and stole a switch engine in his
charge. The men ran the engine sew
eTal miles to the main line # the
Southern railway, where the water
gave out and the engine went dead"
The men deserted the engine and took
to the woods. The Waterman sent tele-
graphic messages to Birmingham. and
men were sent in pursuit of the en-
CINE. 1t is believed that the highway
men intended to cause a wreck.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Chattanooga Also Immune.

City Attorney Peoples, of Cbatta-
nooga, in an opinion handed to the
school board of that city last week
holds that the city does not come I'M
der the operations of the uniform
school book" law passed by the last
legislature. Mr.. Peoples opinion is
based on the same grounds as that of
the city attorney of Memphis. He
claims that the schools of Chattanooga
are operating under a special law, and
the uniform text book law, which is a
general law, does not affect such
schools,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
The United states a Power for Good.

A distinguished historian writes, while
referring to this nations advent as a col
onizing power, that we represent the Cen
tury's political conscience" and that our
influence for good over European spheres
will be immense. This result was Just as
inevitable as is the cure which follows the
use of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
great remedy which is found in every home
and drug store throughout the country. 1t
cures indigestion, constipation, overworked
kidney and liver, allays nervousness, anC
tones up the whole system.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Crops Injured.

The continued drouth in the vicinity
of Bellbuckle has damaged all growing
crops except corn. Garden crops are
badly damaged and the Irish potato
crop will be almost failure. Wheat
that the farmers had hoped some time
ago would make a two-thirds crop will
not now make over two-fifths of crop.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Shot From Ambush.

Sherman Nj. Reese, assistant superin-
tendent of the Ducktown sulphur and
copper works, was shot from ambush
and killed by unknown parties last
week, near Isabella, Polk county.
Reese was going to his home from the
copper mines and was passing through
piece of dense woods. The affair has
treated a great sensation.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Sues His Mother-in-Lnw.

J. H. Foley. sewing machine agent,
who was arrested in st. Louis some
time ago, on telegraphic information
from Jacksonville. Fla, stating that
he was wanted in that city on n charge
of bigamy, has entered suit against
his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Yachts,
for $4,000 for defamation of charac-
fer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Ate SfrYchnine Pills.

The S-ycar-old son of John Miller,
yroceryman of Chattanooga, last week
swallowed a number of strychnine pills
prescribed as 4 tonic for his mother.
The little fellow died before physician
,ould reach him. He had been left in
care of a cOlored nurse and ate the pills
while the nurse was talking to man
at the front gate.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
A Curious Hens Egg.

There is curiosity in the way of an
egg in the Office of the Kenton Argus.
1t is Plymouth Rock hens egg, meas
uring eight inches in circumference,
contained two whites, two yolks and
another egg complete as large as an
ordinary hens egg. This curious egg
was presented to the editor by "Uncle"
Dick COMMON
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
"EOur Medicine worked wonders,

q had been sick ever since my mar
riage, seven years ago; have given
birth to four children, and had two
miscarriages. 1 had falling of womb,
leucorrhoea, pains in back and legs;
dyspepsia and a nervous trembling of
the stomach. Now 1 have none of these
troubles and can enjoy my life. Your
medicine has worked wonders for
me. "-MRs. 5. BARSHART, NEW CASTLE,
PA
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Two Brothers Drowned.

Lewis and August Bowman, two
brothers, were drowned in Elk river,
eight miles south of Tullahoma, last
week. The men were in the river SEM
ing with man named O'Neil and his
son, when they all got into water over
their heads. O'Neil and his son were
also drowning, but were saved by a
man who saw them. The Bowman
brothers were well-to-do-farmers
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
His Practice

"Say, you knew Deacon Hardway's boy
Hen, who went up to the city to study med
icine, didn't you?"
"Oh, yes; l knowed Hen well. What
about him.
He killed himself day before yesterday"
You don't say! What was the matter?
Couldn't he git no outside practice" '-Chi-
cage TimesHerald.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
4 Monument for TYLER.

\ movement is on foot in Richmond,
Va, to erect a monument in Holly
wood cemetery over the grave of John
Tyler, whose resting place is UNI
marked.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
ADninty Summer Bath.

For a refreshing summer bath use soft
water. Make dozen or more cheese cloth
bags Fill them with oat meal, and finely
shaved Ivory Soap, add little powdered
orris root, mix well, and tie up securely. One
bag in tub full of warm water will make a
delightful, cleansing bath, and render the
skin soft and smooth as velvet.
ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Ely Wheel,s Work.

a fly wheel of saw mill engine at
w. H. Whorley's plant in the upper end
of Hamilton county left its shaft last
week and struck an employe named
John Summers, knocking him senseless
and inflicting injuries of which he will
d;a
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
SNindIed N Bnnk

Two yong men swindicd a Louis
vile (Ky) bank cashier, few days
ago, out of $1,000, by the aid of the
telephone and Il forged check.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Two Negro Boys Sentenced.

Two negro boys convicted ut Con-
way. :. C.. of attempting criminal as
Sault on two white girls. were SEN
tenced to life imprisonment.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

al New Orleans, was destroyed by fire
the other night, together with the all.
ject building. Loss estimated at $751;
600
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
DR.. j. III. Lincoln.

DR.. J. II. Lincoln, of Chattanooga,
Tenn. died as a result of injuries
by falling from the top of his resi-
dence. The deceased was 6S years of
age and cousin of Abraham Lincoln.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Is Religious.

Gen. Wheeler is religio- : man, and
members of his staff in the Cuban
campaign say he always prayed on re-
firing for the night
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
WHAT to Saw About the baby.

The wise bachelor who is called upon to
compliment the new heir of his welded
friend can make himself popular by declar-
ing with emphasis: "Well, that is a baby
complimentary, and sounds like strong
Times.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Texas Quarantine Raised.

DIR. W. F. Blunt, health officer of
Texas. visited New Orleans, the other
night. and as a result raised the quar-
antine on freight except secondhand
furniture
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Puzzled.

Gosh durn those FiIipiny felers, any
how" muttered Uncle Josh; Il KANT keep
track ov en- Dew tell, JOSH Yep;
I've got me eye on Aguinaldy an Agoncillv
all right, but who in thunder kin this Teller
Archie PelagO~ be?'-Philadelphia Record.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
EamiIH Dnfies.
8. Flayabout

Mabel-Wonder what Mrs. Flayabout
does to kill time?
Sue-Why, she has bicycle and hus-
band, so she divides her time between them
blowing them up.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
Big Fire mt Augusta, Ga.

\ destructive fire ragged at Augusta.
Ga, the other day, causing a loss Of
S2lO,OOO. \ negro was mixing turpen-
time in a drug store, and fire got to it.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown" Guess so. Any fool ought to know
better than to lie down with a crown on his
head.-Virginia Etchings.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

81 was afflicted with Eczema more than
twenty years. One box of Tetterine cured
me- Rev A G. Turner, Lakeland, Fla. SOC.
at druggists, or by mail for cash or stamps.
J. T. Shuptrine, manfr., Savannah, Ga.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
FIorIda.s Capital.

Tallahassee will remain the capital
II Florida. A resolution TO make Jack.
'onville the capital failed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

For stockings and mittens for the chill
dren, dye the wool with Putnam Fadeless
Dyes, Scarlet, Cardinal or Turkey red; Each
time you wash them makes them brighter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

We do not always realize what privilege
it is to be able to work-just to have the
strength and vitality to take up our tasks
day after day-Boston Waterman.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

y very pretty inkstand of bronze is
IN the shape of a large shell with ths
figure of cupid seated on the edge Of
The well.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16
USELESS INFORMATION.

More behring's are eaten than any
other kind OF fish.
In the twelfth century gloves with
separate fingers were first seen.
The swords of Damascus were world
famous 500 years before the Christian
era.
The value of the average annual pro-
| duction of the earth has been estimated
at e2,OOO,OOO,OO
1t is the opinion of Prof. Tyndall that
blue-eyed women should marry black.
eyed men.
In making champagne the grapes are
squeezed six times, each pressure max
ing wine of a different quality.
According to anatomists, perfectly.
formed foot should be as long as that
bone in the forearm which extends
from the elbow to the joint of the
wrist IL taken in a longlimbed per.
son this measurement seems abnormal
yet it is the one taken by artists.
Nellie (agal fve)-"Our family is ave-
fully exclusive. Is yours?" Bessie
tagged four)-"No, indeed! We haven't
anything to be ashamed Of"
I'll be glad when | get big enough
10 wash my own face" said little Willie,
as his mother finished the operation.
why so, dear?" she asked. cause
then I won't wash it," replied the pre-
cocious youth.
81 don't like this milk" said four.
year-lld Mabel at the breakfast tabls
one morning. "Why, dear, what's the
matter with it?" asked her mother. 1T
tastes like the miliman had been eat
ing onions" replied the small epicure.
May | wake the baby, mamma ?"
asked fve-year-old Johnny. "Why,
what do you want to wake her for?"
asked the mother. II want to sec if
che can cry loud enough to drown the
noise of my new drum" replied this
youthful investigator.
Teacher (of Juvenile class -"John-
ny, why did Alexander the Great
weep?" Johnny" Cause he couldn't
find any more worlds TO conquer"
Teacher-'Why could he find DO
more?" Johnny-'Don't know, unless
it was cause there was no newspapers
TO advertise in"
Mabel" said caller to the minis.
ter's little daughter, does your father
ever preach the same sermon twice."
Yes, 1 think he Does" answered Ma
bel, but he talks loud and soft in diff
ferent places the second time, so it
doesn't sound the same at all to an out
sider."-Chicago Daily News.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1899-06-16

1t should be remembered to the everlast-
ing credit of the men that when a woman
becomes famous, no men claim that they
were once engaged to her.-Atchison Globe.