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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-31
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+ HOW THE B0XERS*.,
+. ARE DRILLED. +
\ Years of Patient Exercise with J.
+ Double standardization :
- Make Them Athletic. :.
= BY ALFRED R. RoWLEY. +
BY ALFRED R. RoWLEY.

81. -. ~. -. ~. -. -.
The Boxers, to whom the present dis
turhances in China are due, are certainly
queer people. In our civilization we have
no similar type. If you can imagine
society composed Of tramps, mechanics,
storekeepers sandbaggers, burglars, sneak
thieves and truck drivers. the members
passionately devoted to athletic exercises,
fauutically opposed to all foreigners and
bound together in one big secret organi-
cation with the objects of plumber and
patriotism strangely mixed. you may
form some idea of what the Boxers really
are.
One of the things which the Boxer
prides himself on is his physical prowess.
He will drill for hours day after day
and will boast long and loud Of his
strength and skill while he is resting.
Besides this, most of them claim to have
superhuman power and among the igno-
rant and superStitious Chinese these
claims are generally accepted.
Some of the missionaries have recently
sent home letters describing these Box
ers. One correspondent gave some very
interesting details of the ordeal through
which the Boxers went to show that they
possessed some superhuman power. The
native Christian servant Of the CORE
spondent went to the Boxer camp to see
| for himself what the new movement real
| ly meant.
The camp was near Pao-Ting-Fu, the
| Christian church and mission which was
recently burned and looted by Boxers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-31

He found camp of about 500 men,
mostly made up of Migrants who infest
all Chinese villages. a few were old
Black Flags and these men had infused
much of the real military spirit into the
rabble that made up their following.
Many of these raw recruits were armed
with repeating rifles, while others had
old fashioned muskets which still seemed
effective. About half the force had guns
of one kind or another, The remainder
had spears, tridcnts and long knives.
They looked hungry and eager for any
kind of looting or deviltry.
The native Christian who had been to
Shanghai and who had seen foreign
troops drill was surprised AT the prnh-
cheney of these men in the manual Of
arms and could only attribute their skill
to training ~ French and German army
officers. These leaders appeared to be
interchangeable, and they drilled their men
several times day.
In one part of the camp this native
Christian saw u number of Boxers sur
rounded by Il ring Of gaping countrymen.
They were indulging in number of gym
nastic fcats which excited great admira-
ton. Then they would go through mean
tations and, rising, would ask any man
in the crowd to step forth and test their
invunerability to blows
One big Boxer, after many contortions,
declared he was willing that any one
should strike him in the chest, for no hui
man being could hurt him. The native
| Christian, who was a very powerful mar
and had once been an assistant in for
eign gymnasium, accepted the Boxers
defiance and hit him blow in the ches
which knocked all of the wind out of the
braggart and put him out of action.
The blow was so powerful that Tho
Boxer began to spit blood, though he ms
sured the crowd that his injury was du'
to the fact that he had omitted certain
part of the necessary ritual. The GROVE
actually accepted this absurd excuse an'
made threats against the Christian wit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-31
81. -. -. -. -. -.
! - - - - - -
- THE NEW KING
r OF ITALY.
!. An Indersizcd. Delicate Young
: SInn who Looks Little
- Like an Italian.
:. nv FRANCIS TAIRFpT
by FRANCIS TALBEET.


J.. -. -, - - -, -: -: !.
Victor Emmanuel III, the new king Of
Italy. is slim. rather understood young
iun Of 81 lie has light hair and lisht
luc eyes, both m-ltaliau features. Al
though his body is long, his legs are very
short While he is sitting down hc APP
pears as tail as an ordinary man, but
when he stands up lac seems insignificant.
The new king is good deal of stu
dent, hut he has shown a fondneSS for
sports and for military life. On two or
three occasions his nerve has been tested
BY real danger. and he has shown himself
10 be no coward. Much has been made
Of these traits. and, although he is some
what cold and reserved, he is fairly popu-
lar among Italians generally.
As q child the Prince Of Naples was
weak and aling. An English nurse did
much to bring the boy around to good
health although he never was robust.
His mother, who is more than half Ger
man, insisted on the educational methods
IF that country being applied to her child,
whose intellect, being naturally bright
and quick but not of the massive order,
was ground down instead Of being inn
proved 10y his studies. Modern languages,
Latin and Greek, mathematics philoso-
ply, military history, kept him continual
~ at his desk. nor could he play truant,
for his tutor or keeper, Colonel Oslo, cold
and nneNiblr, was always on duty and
did not allow his ward a minutes free
dom.
At last the princes health suffered to
such an extent that King Humbert, be
l oil l.r.pptipal that Tho
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Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease reIeyea
I'm six houTs by New Great South American Kid
ney Cure" 1t is a great surprise on account OF
It's exceeding promptness in relieving pain IN me
Relieyes retention of water almost Immediately.
II YOU want quick relief and cure this is the rem
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hOrO,
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What Shall We Have For Dessert?

This question arises In the family every day
Let us answer it today. Try Jello, delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes.
No boilingl No baking, simply add boiling water
and set TO cool. Flavors-I.emon, Orange, Rasp-
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grocer's today. 10 cents.
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stantia as IL is, is to be replaced with a
far more imposing and ornate structure.
The bridge crosses a narrow neck in the
Park lake and carries the broad and beau
tiful driveway which leads from the main
southern entrance at Forest avenue to the
exposition buildings. On the north side
of the North Bay will stand the fine sub
stantial and permanent building to be
erected by the state of New York, and
which will become, after the exposition,
the home of the valuable collection of In
dian, colonial and pioneer relics and libra
ry owned by the Buffalo Historical society.
Opposite the New York state building on
the south side of the bay will stand the
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ever received the bronze medal award
ed by the British Royal Humane So
ciety for saving human life.
Although the veteran pastor is over
70 years of age, he was sufficiently
brave and strong to plunge into the
Ballindarra river and at imminent peril
Of his own life rescue from drowning
Mrs. Mary Mcdonald.
Mr.. Ledger was driving along the
road near the Balindarra bridge when
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what is the price of Dobbins' Electric Soap 7
''Five cents a bar, full size, jus. reduced from
ten Hasn't been less than ten for ga years"
why, that's the price Of common b own soap.
Seid me box can't afford TO tlJ any other
Aoap after this.
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WHY don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills
They are a positive cure for sick headache, and
all the ills produced by disordered liver Only
one pill dose.
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You never read of such cures elsewhere as
those accomplished by Hoods Sarsaparilla, did
Vouf IL Is America & Greatest Medicine.
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DR.. f. Detchon's Anti Diuretic may be worth to
you more than 800 If you have child who soils
bedding from incontinence of water during sleep
Cures old and young alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once; 81. Sold by Geo. f. Greene, druggist.
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Backache is almost Immediately relic we'd by
wearing one of Carriers Smartweed and Bella.
donna Rackache Plasters. Try one and be free
from pain. Price 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-08-31

To Rev. Viii
liam Cripps
Ledger of Lin
aska, Ireland,
belongsthe dis
tinction of be
ing the Oldest
person who
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
CORRESPONDENCE.
CRANE SVILLE.

Elder A. Lambert preached his
usual interesting sermon as pastor
of the Baptist Church last Sunday.
"Sidney" was ia our vicinity last
Sunday wearing his usual 10th
century smile.
Miss Laura Hornsby returned
home last Saturday after succinct
sojourn in the Forest Hill vicinity.
Mr.. c. B. Jester, one of the 18th
districts up-to-date farmers and best
democrats, has recently repaired his
fence which adds greatly to the
phenomenon and value of his farm.
Messrs. Pet Carter and Sidney
Shelton were in our vicinity last
Sunday.
Sunday School will be organized
at the Baptist Church next Sunday.
Mr.. J. F. Stump was in our
vicinity last Sunday wearing a smile
which would do honor to a proven
bal baboon, from which we judge
that he was enjoying the situation.
Now "Quack," you wanted to
know what we were going to do
with the six hours of each four
preceding years. Standing authority
tells us that the exact length of the
solar year is 365 days, hours, As
minutes, All seconds. So it is
obvious that each year does not have
365 days, 6 hours, but hours, 48
minutes, All seconds. Julius Ceaser
introduced a calendar in which every
year Invisible by 4 included 800
days called leap year. But as each
year does not consist of 1861 days,
the error of the Julian calendar
amounted to 3l,142 days in four
centuries. To correct this error
Pope Gregory, i'll 1882, modified
the Julian calendar by making three
of the centennial years in four cen
turtles common years and one leap
year hence the year 1900, 1900 and
1900 are common years and the year
1000 will be leap year, so 1900 is
a common year and February has
only IS days. So, "Quack," if this
does not meet with your approba-
ton, bleat out what you have to
say.
Possibly the next time you hear
from me | may have something to
say about matrimony. Right now
our town is dead in that line. Mad
am Rumor has departed and we are
calmly waiting for coming events.
UNCLE Moses.
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st. Ka tharine News.
STUDIO SKETCHES


Whenever you are eager with longings for Art,
And remember with feeling that Art wins the
heart
Then visit to st. Ratharine's studio nav.
You will gladly be welcomed on any week day,
For the students will give you welcome mos
warm,
There Is a senior who works in oils and pas els
Water color and minerals she rarely excels,
Her models are the round" or fiat il NAV be-
And the result Is something always pleasant 10 see
One sits at her easel ever quiet aud still,
Fainstaking and earnest, eyincing much skill
In outline and masses, shadow and light,
Her objects many besides the cast white
lou will readily perceive who takes flowers a
And under her brush they quickly are seen.
GerantumS and roses, and purple hearts-ease,
And views Of them all are certain TO please.
An other makes roses in yellow and red,
She rivals DeLongpre so the critics have said
Remember and ask for the portrait If Jack"
lis only dog done in white and in black,
The last piece Of work of his mistress 70 lair
Showing talent and strength patience and care
There Is a new girl who has lately come into the
And seems greatly inclined to keep studio rule.
And though she has not udied as much as tn rost
She c0nseientiously works and gives forth of her
And maybe in looking the studio around.
half finished picture will somewhere be found
The owner is of at the Capital you will learn,
And also that soon they expect her return.
Be certain that you see the baby of all,
As much interested as any If not quite tall;
Her country is where the ''od masters did dwell
And perhaps that's the reason the baby" does
well.
One deoorates china, then gives it away.
lShe may need il herself At some future dayl
Her iayorite design Is in pink, purple and gold,
A dainty creation" she Is frequently told.
An other IN keramics all its branches does try
Prom the mlnutest Of dresdens TO the broad style
Of Fry.
In jewels, enamels and the raised PASTE
Her motifs are painted in exquisite taste
And now having mentioned the one and the nine
with brushes and canvas in merest outline
I Rou We been introduced mo need to call namesl
FOR which Is not known through artistic fame9
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
DISTRICT NO. IA.


We are having fine weather for
work and the farmers are taking ad.
vantage of it.
Mr.. Del Young has erected a new
house on the McCleudon place that
be bought of the McClendon heirs.
Mr.. q. E. Maroney is building a
tenant house and there is general
improvement going on in the neigh
bOrhood.
am afraid there will be too much
cotton and not enough corn and
peas planted this year.
Mr.. Will Walton is very low and
not expected to live.
The general health of our commu-
nifty is good.
James Maroney is still hunting
hogs.
Dock Maroney, when last seen,
was going in the direction of Capt.
Smiths. We hope he wont get
lost.
Mr.. Charley Taylor and Miss
Sallie Babb, were married at the
residence of the brides father, Mr..
Isaac Babb, in the 10th district, on
the 18th inst, Esquire w. L. Gear
ley officiating. JOBE.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

1t is very hard to stand idly by
and see our dear ones suffer while
awaiting the arrival Of the doctor.
An Albany IN. " dairyman called
at drug store there for a doctor to
come and see his child, then very
sick with Group. Not finding the
doctor in, be left word for him to
come at once on his return. He al
so bought a bottle Of Chamberlain +
Cough Remedy, which he hoped
would give some relief until the
doctor should arrive. In a few
hours he returned, saying the doctor
need not come, as the child was
much better. The druggist, Mr..
Otto SchoIz, says the family has
since recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy to thier neighbors
and friends until he has a constant
demand for it from that part Of the
country. For sale by w. J. Cox,
Bolivar; J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy in our home. We
keep a bottle open all the time and
when any of my family or myself
begin to catch cold we begin to use
the Cough Remedy, and as result
we never have to send away for a
doctor and incur large doctor bill,
for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
never fails to cure. 1t is certainly
a medicine of great merit and worth
d. S. MEARKLE, General Merch-
ant and Farmer, Matte, Bedford
county, Pa. For sale byW. JOCK,
Bolivar; J. w. Nuckolls, Toone.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
LAWRENCE, TENN.

| wish TO answer "Uncle Moses
Goth century problem if you will
only allow me a short space.
He began by saying that he would
give a succinct explanation.
will add right here by saying
that it was so succinct that there was
nothing in it. He says a score con
sists of 20 units, which is true.
And that the No. 20 is part of that
score. He says, further, that 100
years, make a century that's alright.
He again said that he had not found
the year 0. Well, we will reason
from 'Moses'" argument. If he
could not find the year 0 that is
argument there had to be a year be-
fore we could number it. Con-
tinuIng this argument on down till
the present, we find the same logic
saying that there must be 1900
years, before we write the No. 1900.
If 100 years make a century, does
not 1900 years make 10 centuries?
Now, we have ? months, 10 days
more than 1900 years. "Uncle
Noes" what must | do with that
? months, 10 days if it is not so
much on the Goth century?
The first year of this era was
spoken of as the 1st year until it
was completed, when it was num-
bered 1. For example, when the
clock strikes l, does it then 90
ahead and build the hour /? No;
there has been an hour fully past
from -.
If "Uncle Moses will refute this
argument, I'll give it up that We are
living in the 10th century, and if not
| will hold on the tighter.
"Uncle Moses" said that "Sid-
ney" refused the job of making ties
that he (U. NJ offered, and is now
roaming the McNairy bills looking
for the Goth century mark, and that
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

if "Sidney" did not watch he would
fall in one of those famous McNairy
caves. 1t is well for "Sidney" that
he did not accept the tie job. Gun
Gle Moses" was heard to say that he
was going to Arkansas in about
three weeks. His tie job has given
out and he has found that he is be-
hind the time so he is going west to
try and overtake the goth century,
while "Sidney" is in that good and
noble county, McNairy, merchandise
ing. "Uncle Moses" if there is
anything else at which you think
you are better, get at it.
SIDNEY.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
Conspiracy Confessions.

Frankfort, KY, March 2O.-The
confession of f. w. Golden, nam
ing "Tallow Dick" Combs as the
assassin of Gov. Goebel is strongly
backed by circumstantial evidence.
The confession regarding Combs
adds to the strength of the case
against w. Ii. Culton, the auditors
clerk arrested for completely in the
plot to murder Goebel. 1t is mat
ter of fact that Combs was brought
to Frankfort a week or so previous
to the assassination by the Repub-
licans and that his expenses were
paid from the State house. Among
the receipts found on Culton's per-
son when he was arrested was one
for the payment of Combs board
and signed by Bette Pitman.
This will be used to show that Cul-
ton has knowledge of the con-
spiracy.
In connection with the discovery
of the supposed assassin there have
developed more details of the plot
which was long contemplated and
which was twice changed.
Confessions have been made by
the witnesses who will be introduced
at the trial which will give details
of the plot in its various stages.
1t was first intended to kill Goebel
by asphyxiation. The plan was to
obtain entrance by the bath room
door to his room in the Capitol
Hotel and turn on the gas. This
plan was abandoned because of the
discovery in the hallway one night
of a man who had been decided up
on for the deed. He was heavily
armed and was prepared to defend
himself if caught. This man may
a witness, if not a defendant.
Compelled to abandon the as
phyxiation plot because of the plac-
ing of a constant guard in the hall
ways of the Capitol Hotel, it was
next decided, according to the con-
fession, to start a disturbance at a
joint session of the Legislature, dur
ing which GOebel was to be shot.
The plan was abandoned because
of the danger that a general shoot
ing would follow. Then the plan
of assassination was formed and car
ried out.
The day and hour was agreed up
on. One of the men in the plot,
unable to hold himself longer, tel
egraphed to another Republican in
Butler county, the home of Taylor,
on the morning of the assassina-
ton as follows:
"The mule will cross the stream
between 10 and II o'clock today"
All these facts and more are in
possession of the commonwealth
and the trial will show one of the
most diabolical conspiracies ever
Matched in the United States.
Golden's confession that the
assassin used steel bullet
is borne out by the facts. The bull
let which killed Goebel and which
was later found lodged in a tree in
direct line from a window in the
office of Secretary of State Powers
through the spot where Goebel
stood is now in possession of the
commonwealth. 1t is a steel bull
let and is absolutely undefaced.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.


On this, 10th day of March, A. D., 1900, on read
ing the foregoing petition. it is ordered by the
court. that hearing be had upon the same on the
23rd day OF April, A D., 1900 before said court at
jackson, in said district 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon, and that notice thereof be published N the
district, and that all known creditors and other
persons in interest may appear the said time and
place and show cause, if any they have, why the
prayer of the said petitioner should not be grant
ed And it is further ordered by the court that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order addressed
them at their places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable E. s. HAMMOND, Judge
of the said court, and the seal thereof at Jackson
in said district on the 18th day of March, 1900.
SEAL JOHN B. CLOUGH, Clerk
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

IN his Pulaski speech,
Gov. McMillin mentioned a
number of laws passed by the
last Legislature, but we notice
he was as silent as the grave
on the new road law and the
dead body bill. He left these
two peaches" on the tree.
If we mistake not, the people
will pluck them and throw
them out in the back yard,
where they belong.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
Bargain in Books.

l have a complete set, twelve
volumes, of the military History
of the Confederate States" by Col.
Evans, of Atlanta, bound in half
morocco, neatly printed and hand
somely illustrated. New. Original
cost, $4,000. Will sell entire set
for $4,000, or separate volumes at
$500 each. For further informa-
ton apply to or communicate with
G. A. DUNCAN,
Whiteville, Tenn.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

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, % and so
cents. Sold by w. j. Cox.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
GEO. W. FAUCETT, Administrator
Aauaranteea cure Fer Piles.

A[C5sraAreSL C1f9 I'9E IlLeS-
All druggists are 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 appli-
cation gives ease and rest. Relieves itching in
stantly. Guaranteed to cure piles without the
knife
This is new discovery and is the only pile rem
edy sold on a positive guarantee, cure, no pay.
Price 90 cents. Can be sent by mail. We have
placed it sale with druggists in the of Boil
war, Tenn, who will sell it to you on the above
guarantee. Eel. -16-6m,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23
Don. Fail b Attend Tai. 1,ssIag,


For you may have the first
peep at the new Spring Fam
cies. We open the season
with everything new-new
styles, new ideas, new goods.
and if you will all come, we
know we will have many new
customers added to our long
and appreciated list of old
ones. The wise woman who
dresses handsomely will not
let an opportunity like this
go by, nor will the econom-
ical dresser, who wishes to
appear neat and stylish.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-03-23

POLITICs in Tennessee
promise to be interesting this
year. In old Hardeman,
lively times are ahead. If
you desire to keep up with
the procession, take the Bull
LETIN. 1t will give the news.