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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

LAST week eight human
bodies, packed in four bar
rels, billed as ''meat" were
discovered by the billing
clerk in the freight depot of
the n, G.. e st. L. road at
Memphis. The clerk was
horror struck, and imagined
that wholesale murder
had been committed. He
telephoned the chief of po-
lice to come at once to the
depot. That officer respond
ed Immediately. When he
reached the scene he viewed
the human bodies, naked and
doubled up into sitting pos
ture, with the legs around
the neck, skin shrunken,
features distorted, eyes and
mouth partially Open--a
CHASTITY sight that chilled the
very marrow in the chiefs
bones and filled him with a
strange, uncanny feeling.
The chief began to make in
quiries. 1t took only short
time to run down the shipper
of the four barrels of "meat,
a colored janitor of the Mem
phis Hospital Medical Col
lege. The janitor was
brought to the station house,
where he made a statement,
saying that he had shipped
the bodies under the direc-
ton of the college authori-
ties; that % bodies had been
shipped to Nashville in the
same manner since january
10th, specifying dates. The
secretary of the college was
next seen in regard to the
shipment of the "meat."
From him the police learned
of the legalized traffic in hui
man bodies, of that famous
Cor rather infamous) measure
known as the dead body |
bill" Further investigation
ceased. The police retired. |
Concerning the matter, the
Commercial Appeal of March |
18th says:
"This business-like aud scientific /
turn of the case checked the police
investigation into what was thought
to be at first a wholesale and clan
destine traffic in human bodies from
Memphis, and while it destroyed
some of the sensational features of
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Gov. MCMILLIN' S dual can
didacy has called forth con-
siderable adverse criticism
from the press all over Ten
nessee. The idea drumming
for two offices at the same
time does not strike the av-
erage citizen favorably.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

WHEN Mr.. Carmack decid-
ed to become a candidate for
the United States Senate, he
refused to enter the race for
reelection to the lower house
of Congress. That he would
have been returned, had he
so desired, there is no doubt
and his reelection would not
have prevented his aspiring
to the Senate. But, he does
not believe in double dealing
He prefers to make the
race straight, and he is right
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

The political situation in
Kentucky is summed up in
the following telegram, sent
out by the Associated Press
Tuesday: "The Legislature
of Kentucky adjourned sine
die to-day. A conference be-
tween Adj.-Gens. Collier and
Castleman resulted in a per-
feet understanding being
reached. Gov. Taylor will
continue to act as governor.
Gov. Beckham will make no
move toward securing posses
sion Of the State buildings
until after the Court Of APP
peals has decided the dis
puted governorship."
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
If troubled with rheumatism

If troubled with rheumatism,
give Chamberlain Pain Balm a
trial. 1t will not cost you cent if
it does no good. One application
will relieve the pain. 1t also cures
sprains and bruises in one-third the
time required by any other treat:
ment. Cuts, burns, frostbites, quin.
sey, pains in the side and chest,
glandular and other swellings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every
bottle warranted. Price, % and sc
cts. For sale by w. J. Cox, Boil
war; ]. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Total number of schools in the
county, l23, divided as follows:
White, IS; colored, 46; city schools,
3.
Total number of teachers employ
ed, 126-white, rs; colored, so.
Average number of days taught
during year, 90.
Average compensation of teach
ers per month, $500.
Average cost of tuition per pupil
per month, 40 cents.
Value of school houses erected
during year, $4,000.
Rate of school tax on polls, 50 90;
on property, 35 cents; on privile-
ges, 80 cents.
Total number of school houses
at beginning of year, $50 brick;
60 frame, "a log. One frame school
house was erected during the year.
Total estimated value of school
property, $4,000.
During the year the Superinten-
dent held 8 teachers meetings, Wis
tied 40 schools, delivered 6 public
addresses, examined l56 applicants,
licensed ZAP, to whom certificates
were issued.
Total receipts for the year from
State, County and all other sources,
$50, 467.64; total expenditures,
SIC, 444. 65-leaving balance on
hand June 80, 1899, $14, O22 80.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
A=uaraateea cure Ter Ra1e=.

A=uaranteeA Cur9 Fer Eiles-
All druggists authorized by the manufac-
turers of PAZO OINTMENT to refund the money
where it fails to any of piles matter of
how long standing Cures ordinary cases in six
days, the worst cases in sixteen days. One appIi-
cation gives ease and rest. Relieves itching in
stantly. Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife
This is a new discovery and is the only pile REM
edy sold on positive guarantee, no cure, no pay.
Price 80 cents. Can be sent by mail. We have
placed it on sale with druggists in the town of Boil
war, Tenn, who will sell it to you on the above
guarantee, Feb. -16-6m.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Children often inherit feeble d.
gestive power and collie of a more
or less severe character results,
when food is taken which is at all
difficult to digest. Whites Cream
Vermifuge acts as a general and
permanent tonic. Price, 25 cents.
Sold by W. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
who wanted n honnat

who wanted bonnet.
you might not agree with me,' said the mill
liner, "but think it is a cruel thing to pull poor
growing flowers. I often wonder if it does not
hurt the poor things, but, of course, 1 can put
flowers on it,"
20, what a wicked, thoughtless woman I have
been all my life,' said the poor little woman of
the Children's Humane Society. "Just put on the
bonnet whatever you think I can conscien tiously
wear" and the wise little millner made the bon
net of felt and put no trimming but hdeous felt
band about it and charged the lady $3.50 for it
st. Louis Globe Democrat of SundaF
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Subscribe for the Commercial
Appeal, IS cents per month deliver
ed. For so cents extra get nice
Medallion of your wife, daughter or
sweetheart. Call at Wilkinson's
store and see sample.
r. G. WILKINSON.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Are you sick? If so, investigate
the merits of Herbine. 1t is a con-
centrated medicine, the dose is small,
yet it quickly produces the most
gratifying results, digestion improv-
es, the lips and checks loose their
pallor, the eye becomes bright and
the step elastic. Price, so cents.
Sold by w. ]. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

A. r. De Fluent, editor of the
Journal, DOylestown, Ohio, suffered
for number of years from rheuma-
tism in his right shoulder and side.
He says: "My right arm at times
was entirely useless. tried Cham
berlain's Pain Balm, and was sur
prised to receive relief almost i'm
mediately. The Pain Balm has
been constant companion of mine
ever since and it never fails" For
sale by w. ]. Cox, Bolivar; J. w.
Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

For all pulmonary troubles Bal
lard's Horehound Syrup, taken in
the earley stages, proves a certain
and sure specific. 1t is equally eff
fective in Group and wLooping
cough, and if used in season pre-
vents the further development of
consumption. Price, 25 and so
cents. Sold by w. }. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
No COFFEES

Are more palatable or nutritious,
therefore do not harm the stomach,
than the celebrated Diamond and T..
& T. Put up by Thompson q Tay-
lor. Sold by j. Il. Joyner.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

No one knows the unbcarable tor
ture one undergoes from piles unless
they are so afflicted. Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment is quick,
safe and painless cure Price, so
cents in bottles, Tubes Is cents
Sold by w. J. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
Always IN TIE LEAD,

Is the motto of famous regiment.
1t is also the distinction we claim
for Diam ond and T. 81 Il. Colfees.
Sold by J. L. Joyner.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
Schools of Hardeman.

We make the following extracts
from the report of the Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction of Har-
deman County for year beginning
July l, 1898, ending June 80, 1899:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Couldn't help getting cold never
cnres it; but carrying home bottle
of Billiards. Horehound Syrup, and
using it as directed, will cure the
worst kind of cough or cold. Price,
25 and so cents. Sold by W. }.
Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

THE republican state con-
vention will be held in Nash
vile April 10Th.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Keep your eye on the individual
who does you an unexpected favor.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16
Dewey Arch Photograph,

For 10 cents silver will send a
Photograph 6x4 inches of Dewey
Arch, N. Y. City. Barry & Hoyt,
Broadway Central II otel, NY. City.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

s87Old newspapers for sale at
the BULLETIN office.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-16

Are Diamond Coffees. Try them
and you will have no others. Sold
by J. 7. Joyner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
FIRST POTATOES.
tomatoes and ohiueon Trees Were Raised

IN 9erus
Lima Cor Chicago Record: Peru ta
the birthplace of the potato, which was
first used as an article of food by the
Incas and exported to Europe by the
Spaniards when they took over quinine
bark and named it In honor of the
countess Of Chineon, whose husband
Al that time was vlceroy. The Indians
had used the bark for medicinal pur-
poses as long as any enc could remem.
Der, but this noble lady was the first
European to test its efficacy, and it
proved SO excellent cure for the ma
Iaria which saturates the atmosphere
of Lima that she induced the Jesuit
fathers tc recommend it to the medi-
COS OF the old world. These wise old
chaps sent it to Spain and Italy, and
T is said that one of the first doses OF
quinine that was ever administered
IN Europe was swallowed by the pope.
The unregenerate potato, which is still
found in a wild state among the noun
tains of Peru is delicate vine, which
bears a fruit about the size Of plum
and as yellow as an orange. Cultiva-
tien has increased its size and i'm.
proved it's flavor. The scientists say
that the tomato also originated IN
Peru. and was known among the Incas
as a love apple possessing peculiar
qualities that influenced the affections.
For centuries after its discovery the
same superstition prevailed in Europe.
Peru also claims to be the mother Of
cotton. bat think Egypt will dispute
that fact.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
Heir to @5oo.ooo,

Robert E. M. Cooper, formerly a
prominent newspaper man and politi-
clan, has fallen heir to $500, 900. The
estate was left to Cooper by John C.
Gregg, a miser hermit, who recently
died at Cripple Creek. Years ago
Gregg lived in the Panhandle country
of Texas. Cooper made tour of that
region. Gregg was not inclined to
make acquaintance, but Cooper found
him about to drown in river and
risked his own life to save the miser.
That resulted in a friendship. Cooper
returned TO Springfield, Mo-, and be-
came prominent. He kept up a cor
respondence with Gregg for some years
out they finally lost track of each
other. Gregg left Texas and was /.
pioneer prospector at Cripple Creek.
He cleaned UP $500 600 and quit. There.
after he lived in absolute seclusion.
So far as he knew Cooper was still ia
Springfield, and few days bsfore he
died he sent for Justice Martin, and a
will was drawn UP Loving everything
to Cooper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
CONSUMPTION OF ALMONDS.
Twenty-one Million Pounds Eaten In the
United States Each Year.

United States Each Year.
There are. roughly speaking, q ,o00,
900 pounds of almonds consumed in the
United States each year, some eaten
with raisins, some used t. the manu-
facture of candy, some ground for
cream and favoring extracts. and
some, of an inferior quality, used for
perfumery and soap. The state Of Cal
ifernia produces about 100000
pounds of almonds in year, or two
thirds of the amount required for do
nestle consumption, and the other al
monds are imported from European
countries, from which, until few
years ago, all the almonds were sent.
The figures of almond importations for
the fiscal year 1898 show importatiens
of about 100000 pounds. OF this
amount 100000 came from Spain,
100000 from Italy, chiefly Sicily, and
the balance from Greece and Portugal.
Cocoanuts to the value Of about $780,
600 a year are imported into the Unit<.d
States from foreign countries or from
countries which were under foreign
jurisdiction at the time OF the last an
nuaI treasury report. Before the be-
ginning of the Cuban war for inde-
pendence the Importation of eocoanuts
from Cuba into the United States was
to the value of about 100000 year.
With the beginning of the war it de-
elined, and under the present tariff the
duty On cGcoanuts further reduced the
importation from Cuba, though large
increase in the shipments of eocoanuts
is expected this year under American
jurisdiction in Cuba and Porto Rico.
The competition of American with for
eign coeoanuts, the latter from the
West Indies and South American
states, has been more active than in
the case of almonds for the reason
that the chief source of supply OF
American cocoanuts is Florida, which
is in closer proximity to the New York
market. The annual report of Florida
cocoanuts amounts to about 1000, COS
pounds, of the value of about 100000
year, and the conditions as to al
monds and eocoarGts are in this par
tieular reversed. California produces
just twice as many almonds as are i'm
ported into the United States, whereas
Florida produces just one-half as many
cocoanuts as are Lmported.-Boston
Transcript.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
1ns worlds coal supply.

Or -he $50, 900 tons of coal which
constitutes the entire worlds supply
one-third is taken from the coal mines
of the United States. The British
Isles produce 21S, coo, 600 tons, Germany
$4,000 600, and the other European ma
tions make UP. in a few million tons
each the rest. Spain contributes 90
100000 to the sum total, which amount
is not sufficient for even home con-
sumption. China, though rich in nat
ural deposits, mines but little of her
coal because of her use of primitive
methods. 1t is prophesied that the in
PRODUCTION of British mechanical appli-
anees in Chinese fields will send up her
coal supply at least IS per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
A stradiyaal,.s Sold for Dollar,

Apropos of fiddles. here is good
story. While on a visit to the exhibit
ton in Paris in 1857 a wealthy San
Francisco merchant purchased a Stra-
divarius for some $500, and on his
death the treasure was left to his son.
The latter has just Gied, and in ae-
cordance with the provisions OF his will
the precious possession was sent to an
auction sale. After examination by ex-
perts in the auctioneer's establishment
1t was knocked down for dollart It
was simply German made fiddle of
the poorest quality. The most anus
ing thing is that the two possessors of
1t. both father and son, considered 1t
much too precious to be played on.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
Halibut In Alaskan Waters.

Washington special Minneapolis
Journal: One of the most remarkable
things on the North Pacific coast is the
large numbe of halibut in Alaskan
waters. Small steamers catch cargoes
in few hours time, and it is no
strange thing to see a hundred thou
sand pounds caught in from two to
three days Last month an Ameri-
can steamer on her way to Tacoma
had $4,000 pounds of halibut caught
off the Alaskan coast in three and
aalf days by eighteen men. At three
cents per pound this cargo was worth
$4,000.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
Mechanical RrsckIaxer.

The latest device in the way of labor
saving machinery is what is described
as mechanical brieklayerp for use
In automatically laying, eementAng
and leyeling bricks, slabs. stones and
the like in the construction of fortifi-
cations. piers. bridges, viaducts, ware
houses, dwelling houses and buildings
of every description" Such an appar
atus has this week been patented in
Great Britain and abroad by a Birm-
ingham consulting engineer and his
son, who claim that it will save two
thirds of the time occupied in laying
bricks by hand
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07

Winks-I understand that Jenkins
has inherited 100000 Binks-Yes
and he is putting on airs already
Every AUGUST since I have known him
he has 1...,e a cold in the head This
August he says he has hay fever
Semeryille Journal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-03-07
The Hformon,s Little Joke

Tourist Cat Salt Eake)-But think Of
the sin in having seven wives.
Mormon-You forget, brother that 7
am ruled by my seven wives.
Tourist-What has that to do with
it?
Mormon-A good deal Don't you
know, brother. a person under seven
is not responsible for what he does?
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-02-01
STORY ABOUT INGERSOLL.
He Had No i'aith In That Particular

He Had No iaith In That Particular
Egg.
Here is an entirely new story about
the late Col. lngersoll, which Is quite
as good and fully as genuine as the
usual run of them, says the Cleveland
Plain Dealer. When Ingersoll was a
young man he went into a short-order
restaurant IN Peoria and called for an
egg. you are an agnostic, / think"
said the waiter, who was also college
student in the winter, and had just as
ISOLATED himself with the restaurant
business. Your habit of thinking has
not betrayed you this time-I am re-
piled Ingersoll. Then you do not
have faith i'll the integrity of this egg?'
quoted the waiter. II have no faith in
its integrity" replied Bob. 81 have
no faith in anything. I believe only in
what see or in what is proved to me. .
Il have faith in the egg said the stu
dent, and he regarded the colonel with
sad eyes, my faith tells ne that i,
contains a yolk." MY doubt admits
nothing of the kind" said the agnostic
So the student broke the egg, and, 10.
it contained chicken! But the fact is
the agnostic took an unfair advantage
of the student. He had eaten at thai
restaurant before.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-02-01
Kentucky Trouble.

Frankfort, KY, Specialize first
actual test of strength between the
Republican and Democratic forces in
the Goebel-Taylor contest came Sat
urday and by the admission of the Re-
publican leaders proved a voctory for
Goebel. The Democrats claim it de-
cisively while the Republicans still
have strong hopes of retaining Gov
ernor Taylor. The vote was in the
contest of Van Meter of Fayette coun-
ty, against Berry, Van Meter winning
81 to 45. Every effort was made to
get out the largest vote possible.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-02-01
BRYAN AT BANQUET.
The dridirou Club Eotertaius Prom
ineut nen,

Washington, D. c. Specialize
fifteenth annual dinner of the Gridiron
Club was given a, the Arlington hctel
Saturday night. and. like It's predeces-
scr, was the most successful event CT
the season. The club is composed Of
10 Washington correspondents. who
each year give a number OF dinners,
and make the last Saturday in JaG-
uary a most notable occasion, as it -
the anniversar- Of the clubs origin
The banquet hall was handsomely dec
grated. the ceiling and walls co-ersd in
laurel. Smilax and maiden hair ferns,
with palms and other tropical plants,
oiled every window and corner of the
room. Through all this mass of green
were more than a thousand electric
lights of all colors. The tables were
banked with flowers, orchids and roses
prcdomina ing, while many vases c.
American beauty roses adorned thu
room. Henry LitchfieId West. of the
Washington Post, the new president,
occupied the head of the table. which
was made in the shape of a gridiron
and around which were gathered 200
guests and the members of the club.
As usual the unique features and dar-
ing burlesQues, together with the good
natured skits aimed at prominent
guests, formed the principal part CT the
entertainment There were interspers-
- rfnsfn
! and witty speeches, all making thor
| oughly enjoyable evening. The menu
! was an exquisite affair. being little
! volume bound in leather, each page
| having the name of member, together
with his vignette set in reduced front
| page OF the paper he represents. 1t
was designed as souvenir Of the fif-
! teenth annual dinner.
The initiation of two new members
was made the text for a burlesque on
| imperialism. The club expanded" for
| the new members, raised the President
! to the rank of Emperor and crowned
him. Reports from colonial governors
and vassal states and the comforting
Of titles were rudely interrupted by
Uncle Sam" who seized the crowns
ard drove the decorated Officials
/ from the room.
A minstrel show with really new
jokes amused the guests: several songs
written for the occasion were gwen, 6
verse being allotted to Mr.. Bryan, witt
an allusion to ''16 to l." Another la
mented for Senator Fry, because, a:
president OF the Senate, he had to lis
ten to Senators instead of enjoying hi:
favOrite fishing sport.
The speeches We're especially good
Senator Depew and the Chinese minis
ter being at their best, while the re-
marks of Messrs. Frye. Bryan, German
Chandler, Tillman. Hanna, and Bev
eridge, We're of the usual high order
The speakers were placed upon theil
mettle by the happy introduction O
Mr.. West, who presided Throughout
the evening with dignity and ability.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-02-01
Injunction Denied.

Macon, Ga, Special.-Judge Speer,
Saturday morning in the case of Dady
VS.. the Georgia and Alabama Railroad,
vent the consolidation Of the Seaboard
Air Line system. He referred to the
fact that causes substantially similar
were pending in the Federal jurisdic-
ton of Virginia and North Carolina,
holding that the court which first took
cognizance of the case should carry it
to it's determination. Holding that the
plaintiffs were privies with Ryan In
his suits in the jurisdiction referred to
he said that these tribunals were the
proper ones for him to resort to, the
same issues being involved.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1900-02-01
A. TO Ru..,. I~.tb,,

There was . time when Russ a ..r.a
or was exclusively n Russian r,r..
and the demand greatly cKcrca.s ...
supply. Always very desirable o.. POI.
smaller articles made OF lea;h.r s..-
as sstcnels and pockethooks. n p.e....
pecially in demand FOR hindlrs f,....
rs its aromatic odor repealed fao'ss ...
other insects 4 few yolurrts thr, -..
cred would pr"tect a whole library ID.
odor and pliAbility are princlpa,ly ca
ing 10 the use OF the oil OF birch ,.-.
In the finishing process In ls-s \
minister 10 Russia. Marshall Jew.
himself a tanner. discovered the D..
cess by which this famous leather Nrs
made. And from that time on ~Rg,.
tia" leather had an extensive manu-
;ure and sale in tie raiied States b..
ter yet. IL is as good as the imported
, And 50 you see. We may indulge 4.
choices; Russia leather without Grin.
ping home industry. -rhllad.lpiIa
Record.