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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
CABLE FROM GOV. WRIGHT.
Localities Which Are Not Organized Under
Civil Government. But Are Ready
For the Change.

Washington, June 7.-Secretary
Root has made public the following
cablegram from Acting Gov. Wright
of the Philippines:
Manila, May %, 1902;
Secretary of War Root, Washing
ton-With reference to your cable
gram of the 18th, outside of the Moro
country the only portions of the archi-
pelago not organized under civil pow
ernment are Lepanto, Bontoc, Batan-
gas, Laguna, Principe, Infanta Min
doro, Samar and the Paragua1 and
other smaS groups. No armed insur-
rection in any of them. No reason,
so far as relates to peaceful condi-
tiOns, why civil government in all
may not now be established. Special
governments for Bontoc and Lepan-
to, inhabited exclusively by peace
full Irrogotes, will be organized in
few days. VIII organize civil govern
ment in Laguna Immediately. Ba-
tangas was formerly organized, but
was turned over to the military au-
thorities by the Philippine commit
tee. Act No. 173 will repeal same, to
take effect July 4. Only reason for
not giving immediate effect is that
many people in this province have
only recently returned to their
homes, and in order to prevent pos
sibility of suffering think it best to
have the military look after them un-
til the date named, because the latter
have perfected organization, which
civil authorities lack. Crops now be-
ing planted will mature by August
1. Whilst Principe and Infanta could
be organized at once, it would be
difficult to look after them until we
receive vessels now building, say by
September 7; few inha abitants and un-
important. Mindanao and Paraguan
is a large group, sparsely populated
and difficult of access without YES
sells. For these reasons l think it
best to leave the military temporarily
in charge, because they have trans
portation facilities. Under the Span
ish regime Bontoc, Lepanto, Principe,
Infanta and the Paraguan group did
not have provincial government, but
were commanded by military Off
GERS, and Mindoro was attached to
Martinique.
Maj-Gen. Adna R. ChafYee concurs
in the above.
[Signed.l WRIGHT.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
A GRAVE WAS OPENED
And Then Developed the Story of a Tra9-
edy-A Merchant Arrested.


edy-A Merchant Arrested.
Pine Bluff, Ark, June S.-News was
received in this city this morning Of
q grewsome tragedy which was enacted
near Montrose, a small town in Ash
ley county, last Wednesday. The trage-
dy was held from the world until Sat
urday afternoon. Saturday parties
from Montrose, while passing through
a stretch of woods about half mile
from Montrose, came across a new
made grave. There was no graveyard
in miles of the secluded spot, and
speculation became rife in the party
as to the identity of the grave. 1t
was marked by no tombstone, not even
a board slab. The suspicious Of some
were aroused and the discovery was
reported in Montrose. Investigation
was set about, and the grave was
robbed of its dead by the proper Of
ficials. The discovery astounded every
one. In the grave was found the re-
mains of a journeyman painter, a
Frenchman, who was known in the
community. An examination of the
death was shown. Several gaping bull
let wounds were discovered.
After a careful investigation into
the tragedy a clew was found of suf-
ficient value to cause the arrest Of B.
F. Newton, a merchant OF. Montrose,
for the murder, and DR.. Nickelberry of
the same place for accessory.
Both were lodged in Jail, and New
ton confessed to the murder, saying
that the deed was committed in self
defense. He also exonerated Nickel
berry from any connection with the
tragedy. He said the crime was com
mitted Wednesday, and that he had
buried the deceased in the woods.
Further details regarding the tragedy
he refused to communicate.
The prominence Of the parties ac-
cused makes it one of the most SEN
sational affairs that ever occurred in
Ashley county
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
AGE OF BURNING UNREST.
President Patton Thinks 1t Is Causing
Failing on in Ministry Students

President Patton Thinks 1t Is Causing
Failing on in Ministry Students
Princeton, n. j., June 8.--The fea-
ture of today's commencement pro-
gramme was the baccalaureate sermon
preached by President Patton. The
procession of trustees, faculty and
members of the senior class formed in
front of Nassau Hall, and, led by
President Patton and ex-President
Grover Cleveland, marched to Alexan-
der Hall. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs
Patton were in the audience.
Among other things, DR.. Patton
said: Il know of no place where a
man may be trusted to work out the
best in him so we'll as in a Christian
university"
Speaking of the falling off of can
didates for the ministry among COL
lege graduates, President Patton said:
"The reason is simply this: We are
living in an age of intellectual tran
sition and burning unrest, and there
fore 1 have respect for the man who
doubts, who overcomes his doubts and
gathers strength"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
DRAWING THE COLOR LINE.
1t Threatens to Cause Trouble In
the International Sunday
School Convention.

Denver, Col, June 7.-Representa-
tives of Denver cOlored churches, AZ
a called meeting, have adopted a res
olution declaring they will remain
away from the International Sun
day-school convention to be held in
this city, and will notify colored del
egates throughout the country not
to attend unless an order restricting
them to a certain section of the
church is withdrawn. The executive
committee that made the restric-
ton was, it is charged, influenced in
their action by few white southern
delegates. The action was chara cter-
lied as unjust discrimination" and
the sentiment expressed against the
committee was very strong.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
MARGARET TAYLOR AT HOME.
The Girl kidnapped Four Years Ago
Given n Warm Welcome
Home.

Cincinnati, June 7.-Margaret Tay-
lor, who was kidnapped from this city
over four years ago, arrived here,
Friday accompanied by her parents
and her brother, aged three years,
whom she never had seen till they
met in New York this week. When
the party reached their home in Cum
minsville, there was an ovation OF
neighbors and sympathizing friends.
Interest here now centers in the eX-
tradition of the aunt, Clara Taylor,
from Italy and the application at
Columbus for the pardon of the
grandmother and Miss Frances Tay-
lor, another aunt.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Liberty Bell Returning.

Charleston, S. c., June 8.-The his
toric liberty bell was removed from its
special building in the exposition to-
dav and will start on its return to
Philadelphia tomorrow. Inc DeI'
loaded on a gaily decorated truck, was
drawn by thirteen bay horses, escort
ed by United States and South Caro-
lima troops. The formal ceremony oil
Ieave-taking took place at the Wom-
ans building, where addresses were
made by Mayor Smythe and President
WAGNER Of the exposition, Mrs
Weatherford lady commissioner for
Oregon. er5 others,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Words of Women.

a plain woman takes pride in her
friends, beautiful woman in her
enemies.
A woman will often say no when
she means yes, but never yes when she
means no.
The normal woman is capable of one
love and fifty affairs.
A womans charity sometimes begins
away from home, and then remains
there.
A young girl is the nearest approach
to an angel that we have-and that
most exasperating.
1t has never yet been decided
whether a woman is happier when
happy or when miserable.
When a woman is thoroughly tired
she finds nothing so refreshing as a
nice long talk.-Smart Set.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
whitIock Acquitted.

B. Whitlock, who was arrested in
Mayfeld, KY, and brought to Ripley
on charge Of horse-stealing, was
acquitted at his preliminary trial. He
at once swore out warrants for Con-
stable T. G. Ferguson, who admitted
having traded the horse to Whitlock.
Ferguson claims to have swapped for
the horse, but does not know the name
of the man he got him from. His trial
was set for June 81. before Squire j..
F. Dunavant. Ferguson has many rel
atives and friends who hope he VIII
be able 70 prove his innocence.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13

Any assistance which you may desire
whether on the part of the officers of the
civil government or of the military Off
GERS, to enable you to perform the duties
above described, in manner satisfactory
to yourself, will be afforded; but the busi-
ness is left entirely in your hands. SUBJ
ject to such action as may be taken pur-
suant to law upon your report.
Very respectfully,
ELIHU ROOT,
Secretary Of War.
Hon. William II. Taft, Civil Governor of
the Philippines, Washington, D. c.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
THE IOWA MAD DOG SCARE.
Two More Persons Taken To the
Pasteur Institute, Chicago,
From Hamilton County.

Des Moines, Ia, June THE mad
dog scare in Ellsworth, Hamilton
county, has not subsidized, Two more
persons have been taken to the Pas
teur institute, Chicago, for treat
ment. They were Conrad Charleson
and Floyd Lal<in. This makes seven
persons who have been sent to Chi
cago for treatment, all being bitten
by mad dog belonging to a farmer
named Lakin.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
DEATH In LIGHTNING BOLT.
Two Men Killed and Third Perhaps
Fatally Injured.


Fatally Injured.
Columbus, Ca, June S.-A heavy
wind and thunder storm which passed
over this city this afternoon caused the
death of two people. perhaps fatally
injured a third and incurred consider
able damage to buildings. The dead
are ]. ]. Willis, carpenter, and Louis
McClain. NJ c. Cochran was injured.
Willis was killed while standing near
a large oak tree on Upper First ave
nue.. He was conversing with Coch-
ran. who was also struck at the same
time. The lightning struck Willis in
the temple on both sides, the current
passing entirely through his body.
Louis McClain met death by the same
hn1
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
TENNESSEE STATE NEWS.
Crop Prospects.

Section Director Bate of the United
States weather bureau, in his weekly
review of Tennessee crops, says in
part: Corn is in fine condition of
growth and has been well cultivated
as a rule. In some of the western
counties some of the earliest crops are
being laid by; all reports indicate that
the crop is very promising. The same
may be said of cotton in the southern
and western counties, the crop gener-
ally is in fine condition. The good
rains which fell during the latter part
of the week proved great blessing to
tobacco growers, and the work of set
ting out the crop was very nearly COM
pleted in most sections; a good aver
age of this product has been set.
Wheat is ripening and many fields are
ready for harvest; it stands very thin,
as a rule, and cannot make anything
like satisfactory yield, but in many
sections the heads and grain are good.
Oats in many places were beginning to
fall on account Of the dry weather,
and where the rains have been light
and insufficient the crop Is much short
ened. Irish potatoes also in the dry
districts have felt the need Of more
moisture for their proper growth; in
some places they are inclined to run
too much to vine. Large areas have
been planted to peas, millet and sor-
ghum. Some of the early clover and
timothy hay crops have been cut, but
the weather has not been altogether
favorable for curing. In the peanut
district some fields have been plowed
up on account of seed rotting. Fruit
prospects are not fattering; pastures
generally are good, and live stock re-
ported in good condition.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
TARGET RIFLE TRAGEDY.
Intending to Shoot Chicken, an Arkan'
sas Boy Kills a Young Girl.

Van Buren, Ark, June S.-Late yes
terday evening Bessie, the S-year-old
daughter Of Mrs. L. q. Hutchinson OF
Rudy. this county, was shot and accl-
lentally killed by Homer Webb, aged
le, with whose parents she stayed over
night. Young Webb was sent cut TO
kill chicken with a target rife, and,
on examining the gun osee if it was
loaded, the weapon was discharged and
the ball struck the little girl in the
breast, passing through the body. She
only lived fifteen minutes.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
MOB REPULSED.
Military Company at Hattiesburg, Miss,
Saves Life of Negro Accused
of Assault.

Hattiesburg, Miss, June S.-An at
tempt was made by mob last night
to attack the county jail here, in which
was confined Walter Blankhead, ne
gro charged with having attempted to
assault Mrs Garner, a white woman
living near Hattiesburg. A company
of military ordered out by Gov. Lon
gino. however, repulsed the mob,
which afterward dispersed. Further
trouble is feared, and additional troops
have been dispatched to relieve the
militia on duty. At the request OF the
Governor a preliminary trial will be
given Blankhead tomorrow.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
No British Banners Wave in Battle

Some people may not know that the
colors are not now taken into action.
Before a corps proceeds on service
they are placed in safe custody as suits
such honorable insignia, and when
Johnny comes marching home again"
they will be all the fresher for not be-
ing carried through the dusty lands
and trying rivers. The men whose
duty it would lave beca to carry them,
and stand by them TO the last are
nowadays employed in less sentimental
= more useful duties.-Navy and
Army.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Toll Cato War.

Two Germans endeavored to pass the
Louisville & Nashville turnpike gate
near Goodlettsville, in Sumner county,
one night last week, without paying,
and were refused. They then drew an
ak and endeavored to cut the pole
across the road. William Jordan had
warned them to desist, and when they
refused he fired upon them, the shots
failing to take effect. The Germans
at once advanced on Jordan with the
ak, and Mrs. Jordan, who was in the
house, turned loose a double-barreled
shotgun loaded with buckshot. The
hat was torn from one of the mems
head, so accurate was her aim, but
neither was struck. The men then ran
off. Jordan and his wife were ar
rested and jailed at Gallatin. There
is intense feeling against the toll gate
and this is not the first time efforts
have been made to destroy it. Neigh
bors of the Jordans are working to get
them out of Jail
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
GUNPOWDER PLOT.
Sixty Arrests at Pretoria as a Result of the
Discovery.

Discovery.
London. June SIN a letter from
Pretoria, May Is, the correspondent
of the Daily Mail says that the pre-
vious Thursday sixty arrests were
made there as the result Of the discoV'
cry of an extensive plot to blow up the
government buildings and Lord Kitch-
ener's residence and to spike the guns
of the artillery barracks. The parties
concerned in this plot, according to the
correspondent, were lawyers, chemists
and Boer and Dutch prisoners on pa
role
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Death of n Double Murderer.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 7.-Frank
Robinson, of Nevada, Ia. who muir
dered Gertrude Rawlings last week
and also shot her suitor, Albert Fer
guson, died Thursday, of bullet
wounds seIf-infiicted just after the
murder.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Indian Sugar Bill Passed.

Simla, India, June 1.-THE sugar
bill, empowering the government of
India to impose a countervailing duty
on oountied sugar until the Brussels
contention becomes effective, passed
the council to-day,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
New Mail Routes.

T. w. McNeely, Gid B. Fullerton and
j. I. Mitchell have been appointed
carriers on mail routes established by
the government. McNeely's route goes
from Kenton to Mason Hall, Fairview
and Knightsville. a distance of about
twenty miles; Fullerton's route goes
from Kenton to Morella Church, North
Union and back by Tyson postofice,
while Mitchells route goes east from
Kenton to Lonoke and Claireville.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Death of j. j. Hamlett.

]. j. Hamlet, one of the oldest and
best-known citizens of Clarksville, is
dead. He was 50 years of age and
leaves four children. He was promi-
nent Mason, Odd Fellow and knight
of PYthias.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
A Distressing Accident.

A distressing accident occurred near
Nankipoo, in Lauderdale county, few
days ago, Mrs. Bob Edwards, a widow,
being accidentally shot by her daugh-
ter while the latter was carelessly
handling gun which she supposed to
be empty The load took effect in the
side of the mothers head, carrying
away a part of one ear and crushing
the skull
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Money in Tomatoes.

Gibson county is, perhaps, the larg-
est tomato raising section in the State,
and more money is realized from them
than all the other crops combined.
There are many instances of $500 clear
profit on an acre. Some have a num-
Der of acres and reap rich harvest
each season. The tomatoes are pack
ed green and ripen on the way to mar
ket
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Rev. j. II. Garrett Dead.

Rev. ]. H. Garrett, died at Humboldt
last week. Rev. Garrett was one of
the oldest ministers in this end of the
State, having been identified with the
Methodist ministry since long before
the war, and had accomplished much
work in the Masters cause. Rev.
Garrett was 80 years of age and had
been a resident of Humboldt the
wife and daughter, Mrs. B. S. Shryock,
and many friends.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Action of Veterans.

N. B. Forrest Camp, Confederate
Veterans, of Clarksville, has elected
Col. w. H. Knauss of Columbus, o.,
an honorary member. Col. Knauss is
a Federal veteran who decorates and
cares for graves of Confederate dead
at Camp Chase, o. The camp also
approved the proposition reannunci-
ated at Knoxville on decoration day by
Capt. Gahagan, Federal veteran, that
the Federal government care for Con-
federate dead.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Were Not Separated Long.

Mrs. Frances NJ. McRee, eighty odd
years of age, died at Union City last
week. She was the mother of Hon.
F. M. McRee, whose father died two
days before. The remains will be laid
beside those Of her husband. The de-
ceased was known for her many Chris
tian virtues and her life was one of
Christian piety. She had been a resi-
dent of Obion county for more than
a half century
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Did Not Pam ont Well.

About $4,000 crates OF strawberries
were shipped from the Chattanooga
section this season. Last year the
Fruit Growers Express shipped 13S
cars, this year only 7S cars. The sea-
son was only fifteen days as compared
with twenty-eight days last year. The
market was good, better than the sup
ply, while prices ranged from S1.25 to
s2.40 per crate. The short crop and
inferior quality was due to the lack of
sufficient moisture.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
His Arrest Created a Sensation.

On May "a last Taylor Bros store.
in Maury county, in which was located
the postoffice, was burglarized. Sam
a day or two later, and, representing
himself to be a secret service officer,
took charge of the case, arrested Isaac
and Henry Frierson, and had warrants
sworn out for three other negroes.
The Friersons later implicated War
ren, saying he was the leader Of the
robbers, and a few days ago Warren
was located asleep in a dense wood
near the scene, and was arrested. He
had his Winchester and a plentiful
supply of cartridges lying by his side.
Warren's arrest has created a sensa-
ton
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
INSTRUCTIONS TO TAFT.
Mission of the Civil Governor of the
Philippines to Rome In No
Sense Diplomatic.
IT IS PURELY A MATTER OF BUSINESS.

An Effort to Agree With the EccIesIastIca
Authorities at Rome On the Terms on
Which the Friar Lands May BE Ac-
Quired and a Source of Trouble Re-
moved.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
To Eject Her Daughter-in-Law.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gee Of Nashville has
filed suit against her son Robert and
his wife, to cause the removal of the
latter from her home. The petition
reveals most peculiar and embarrass-
ing state of affairs. Soon after the
wedding of the couple they separated.
Robert left at once for parts unknown.
The daughter loved her mother-in-law
and remained at her home. She has
stayed ever since and refuses to bulge.
Mrs. Gee, in the bill. alleges the daugh-
ter-in-law has occupied an upstairs
room, that she has invited her to leave,
but to no avail. She asks for posses
sion of the room-virtually that the
court eject the daughter.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Anti-SaIoon League.

At a meeting of the Anti-Saloon
League of Tennessee, held in Nash
vile, Superintendent John Royal Har-
ris submitted report of the first
years work. The report, while cover
ing the year up to April only, showed
there was at date over 100 leagues,
distributed in nearly every county in
the State, with a membership of over
$1,000. Of these forty-seven leagues
were oragnized the first three months
of this year. and it is estimated that
since April fully 5000 members have
been added.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Bride Given Judgment for $4,000.

About year ago Abram Simon, a
clerk in a Nashville dry goods estab-
lishment, married pretty Rena Blase,
an employe of a millinery house. AS
soon as Simon's folks got the news
of the wedding they went to the home
of the bride and took the youthful hus-
band away by force. Nothing daunted,
the bride sued the Simons and others
who had abducted her husband for
$4,000 damages. There was a hot le-
gal battle, but the girl won. The Su-
preme Court reversed the verdict and
remanded the case for another hear
ing Last week the case came up
again in the Circuit Court, and the
defendants failing to appear, the jury
again gave Mrs. Simon verdict for
$685. Young Simon and his wife
never lived together.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Charged with Robbing Cars.

Charles and Frank Smith are in Jail
at Covington on charge of robbing
Illinois Central freight cars. February
6 about 5000 worth of goods were
thrown from the cars while in motion
between Covington and Melrose A
few days ago n. P. Garrett was in
formed by Frank P. Smith that box
of the stolen goods had been buried
in his stable by Charles ]. Smith,
whom he accused of robbing the cars.
The goods were found there and Frank
arrested, being suspected of completely
in the crime. The other negro had
been arrested on suspicion.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13
Big Cattle Sale.

What was possibly the biggest sale
of cattle by Tennessee firm was made
during the past week by Perry & Les
ter of Nashville. This firm sold two
punches of cattle, 1900 in numebr, to
packing houses for sum aggregating
$4,000. One bunch of 900, which was
fed at Lexington, KY, was sold to Ar
mour & Co. and shipped to Chicago;
a second lot of 600, fed at Carrollton,
KY, were sold and shipped to Kahn
& Co. of Indianapolis. The cattle were
all Tennessee bred, and after being
fed at Nashville two months were
shipped to points Of sale in the month
of January.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1902-06-13

Washington, June 7.-Secretary
Root yesterday sent to the Philip
pine committees of the senate and
house teXtual copies of the instruc-
tions given by him to Gov. Taft for
his guidance in dealing with the
vatican respecting the acquisition by
the United States of the friars' lands
in the Philippines. These instruc-
tions were exhibited Thursday by
Gov. Taft to the vatican officials, and,
as will be perceived from their con-
text, served the purpose of creden-
tials. The text is as follows: