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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
TREATMENT OF OBESITY.
Great Caution Should Be Exercised
in the Effort to Reduce
the Flesh.

Many fat people have done themselves
much harm by injudicious dieting in the
attempt to reduce their superfuous
flesh. 1t is a very simple matter to take
off fat-anyone can do it by systematic
starvation, but it is dangerously easy
to reduce the vital forces at the same
time, and it is far better to be fat and
hearty than slim and broken in health.
The problem of how to reduce the flesh
and at the same time maintain health
and strength is one that has taxed the
thought of many physicians, and has
not yet reached satisfactory solution.
says Youths Companion.
1t is important for the physician to
know, before beginning treatment, what
is the cause of the obesity-whether it is
an inherited tendency to put on flesh, or
is unwise eating; and eating may be I'M
wise as regards either quantity or quail
ity. The patients habits must be
known, and his or her idiosyncrasies as
to various articles of diet; and the kind
of obesity must also be taken into con-
Observation-Disclosures the plethoric or
the anaemic form. In short, it is the pa
tient that must be treated, and not the
disease.
1t is possible here to indicate only the
broad principles of treatment which 1t
is understood must be modified more or
less in almost every case. The treat
ment is dietetic and hygienic, for there
is no drug capable of reducing flesh that
will not at the same time probably re-
duce strength. If the person is a large
eater the total quantity of food must be
gradually reduced by decreasing the size
of each meal a little-especially Of
breakfast. The eating of salads and
green vegetables is advisable, but the
starchy foods. such as potatoes and
cereals, should be very sparingly used.
For the same reason bread must be in
great part given up. Desserts and
sweets of all kinds, especially candy,
should be absolutely forbidden.
Fat, strange as it may seem, is less in
furious than sweets-indeed, it should
never be entirely excluded from the diet,
although it would be better to eat of II
Tin the form of butler or fat meat very
sparingly. Skim milk or buttermilk
may be taken, and so may eggs and
meat, the latter once a day only. Tea
and coffee may be drunk, but not with
meals. Water should be taken only be-
tween and before meals-not while eat
ing. Alcoholic beverages must not be
used at all. Exercise in the open air,
preferably walking several miles day
is imperative.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
JUDGE PARKER NOT COMING
Changes His Mind About His Trip
to St. Louis.
Says That in All Probability He VIII
Not Leave ROsemOunt Dur
I'm the Campaign.

Esopus, N. Y, Sept. 3.-There was
Friday evening, when correction was
made of statement issued In the
morning to the effect that Alton B.
Parker and his wife had completed
their arrangements for st. Louis trip.
1t is now announced that Parker has
changed mis- mind In regard to the
trip, and in all probability will not
leave Rosemount again during the
compaign. 1t is understood that good
reasons were presented to Parker In
argument against the proposed trip,
and that the abandonment of the pro-
gramme is the result. So far as is now
intended, Parker will make no
speeches during the campaign.
William E. Ryan, of the Devery as
ISOLATION in New York, and Capt.
Charles Campbell, retired sea captain
of New York, called at Rosemount,
Friday, ostensibly to ask Judge Parker
to make clear in his letter of accept
ance the plank in the democratic plat
form in relation to marine commerce.
Capt. Campbell said that ship-owners
are not in favor of a subsidy bill, but
that they do want protection against
unfair competition with foreign bot
toms. After talking shipping at
length, they brought up the subject of
the governorship nomination for New
York state, and suggested that Con-
gresham William Sulzer is best
equipped to save the party from the
inroads made by the popularity OF
Thomas E. Watson, the populist can
didate for president.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
A MEAT FAMINE
DECIDED UPON
President Donnelly of the Butcher
Workmen Plays the Joker.
MUST ALL QUIT EATING MEAT
He Hns Decreed That No Meat Must
Be Handled by Union Workers
After Saturday Evening,
September 3.

Chicago, Sept. "a meat famine
will be forced at all costs" 1t Is the
best weapon with which to fight the
trust packers, although it may not be
welcomed by the independents
In these words President Donnelly,
of the Butchers national organization,
declared a boycott against al meat,
and announced that union men will
quit in all packing establishments, re-
CARELESS of where live stock Is Sc
cured. Donnelly's announcement was
made at the conclusion of a meeting
of the allied trades conference board.
The executive board of the retail
meat dealers association of Chicago
had just been in conference with Mr..
DOnnelly and his associates, having
come to ask certain concessions for
the independent packers and to seek
authority to attempt to bring about
meeting between the packers and rep
resentatives of the strikers.
BY ignoring these latest attempts at
peace and by adopting such an agrees
sive step the strike leaders demon
SITdJSu CDSlE intention 10 mdhS IL =
fight to finish.
The following statement was given
out by President Donnelly:
The conference board, representing
al organizations involved in the pres,
ent packing-house strike, has taken
action to place all meats upon the
unfair list. This order goes into effect
on Saturday evening, September 3, at
$50 p. IN. The order will be sent to
every packing house in the country,
and no member of the Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen union will be
allowed to dress any animal until the
strike is settled This action is the
result of the request that the public
refuse to eat meat, and no person, no
matter in what capacity employed in
handling meat, must handle the same
after $50 p. m. on Saturday. The
packers have resorted to eXtortion as
the result of the strike, buying live
stock on the hoof for almost nothing
and charging almost any price for the
dressed product. The public will now
be given an opportunity to retaliate by
refusing to eat meat until such time as
they can procure the same at a fair
market price"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
AN INSOLUBLE MYSTERY.
Picked Pork Disaster That Befell
Two Pennsylvania Dutchmen,
Hans and Fritz.

Gov. Pennypacker of Pennsylvania
was reviewing the state militia at Get
tysburg. A young staff officer described
to him in a low voice some unimportant
error that had been made, relates the
New York Tribune. But as to the cause
of the error, sir" he said, that is a
mystery"
Gov. Pennypacker smiled.
IF it is a mystery" he said, lit is
like the picked pork disaster that befeil
two Pennsylvania Dutchmen, Hans and
Fritz.
These two men bought a lot Of
picked pork in partnership. They put
it in a barrel, and stored it away in the
cellar of Hans home. Now, Hans,
though a Pennsylvania Dutchman, vas
dishonest. The combination is rare
well, the morning after the deal in
picked pork, Fritz met Hans on the
road.
Good morning, Hans he said. Is
there any news about our picked pork !?
Fritz Hans answered, gravely
there is news, and bad news. A strange
thing has happened. 1t is a mystery to
me-
well, Hans, tell me all about it,
said Fritz
Fritz, my friend, it was like this,
said Hans. This morning 1 went down
cellar to get piece of pork for my
breakfast, and 1 put my hand down il
the barrel, and 1 felt around in the brine
and there was no pork there. 1t was al
gone-all gone completely. So then
turned up the barrel, and, as true as yor
are alive, the rats had eaten a hol,
clean through the bottom and dragged
the pork all out
Fritz was amazed and stunned
why didn't the brine run out of the
hole? he asked.
"'Ah, Fritz said the other, that's thu
mystery. That's the mystery"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
SEN. FAIRBANKS
At KANSAS CITY
Formally Opens the Republican
Campaign In Missouri.
CONVENTION HALL CROWDED
Day Was Devoted Largely By Sem
atOr Fairbanks to Meeting Per-
sOnaI md Political Friends
Visits Kansas City Kas.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 5.-Senator
Fairbanks formally opened The repub-
lican campaign in Missouri Friday
night the ceremony took place in
Convention hall, and that immense
building was filled in honor of the oc-
casion. The even was rendered mem
orable by the presence not only of the
republican candidate for vice-presi-
dent, but by the presence of many Of
the Missouri republican leaders, in
Guiding the candidates for most OF the
state and local offices.
The day was devoted largely by Sen
ator Fairbanks to meeting personal
and political friends, and to a visit to
Kansas City, Kas., where he made a
brief address. For an hour or more
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
ALBANIAN SHOT At SULTAN
Serious Conflict Between Sultan's
Guard and BOsnians--Many
Were Killed.

Paris, Sept. 3.-The Paris edition
of the New York Herald prints the
following from its Geneva oRrrespon-
dent:
"a high Official of the Ottoman
court has received news of a serious
fight between the sultan's Albanian
guard and Bosnians, which continued
almost to the doors of the harem.
Many were killed or wounded.
1T is said that one Albanian shot
at the sultan, the bullet glancing of
the coat of mail which he always
wears.
"The sultan has asked the prince
of Montenegro to supply him with a
guard.
THE affair Is certain to be denied,
but its truth can be affirmed"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
MAY HAVE BEEN WRECK
Peculiar Not Found on the Shore OF
Puget Sound Near
Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. Sin bottle
washed up on the beach at Barlow, a
little town on the west shore of Puget
sound, this note was found:
March 6, 1904.-Ship La Norma in
sinking condition. No hope for crew.
(Signed) JAMES SLOANE,
First Officer"
On the reverse Of the note was the
name of w. E. r. holman and wife,
Norfolk, Va.
The bottle and note were brought
to Seattle Friday. The British ship
La Norma, Capt. Carmack, sailed from
Tacoma, wheat-laden, for Queenstown,
February q, and is supposed to have
been wrecked in a storm off Vancou-
yer island prior to March %.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Tennessee Crop Report.


','he bureau of agriculture for the
Tennessee section reported crop con-
ditions last week as follows:
Warm weather prevailed during the
first part of the week. This was fol
lowed during the latter part by rather
abnormally low temperature. Local
showers fell over a large portion of
the State, which revived vegetation,
especially in those sections where
drouth conditions were beginning to
be severely felt.
In many sections, however, notably
in the western division and portions
of the middle division. crops are great
ly in need of sufficient moisture to
maintain a proper degree of growth
and development, and in some there is
a marked and rapid lowering of con-
ditions
Late corn is the most seriously af-
fected and promises to be a failure
without speedy relief in those Iocali-
bly, deficient.
Cotton, also, is showing the effects
of continued dry weather and cool
nights in these districts, by shedding
its forms and by rust; where the crop
has received a fair amount of rainfall
it is in good condition of fruitage.>
Tobacco is ripening fairly well, and
cutting is now in progress in some of
the early paintings. In most places
the crop is remarkably free from
worms.
Where sufficient rain has fallen
sweet potatoes are maturing finely,
and the second crop of Irish potatoes
is in good growth
Early corn is reported excellent, and
one of the finest crops for several
years. In the dry districts the yield
is shortened to some extent.
The week was generally favorable
for the work of saving hay and fOd-
der, and large quantities have been
housed in good condition.
The pea crop is large and is being
harvested. Flowing for the fall seed
ings has progressed well, except in the
dry districts, where it has been great
ly delayed. Fall apples are reported
dropping off to considerable extent.
Reports by correspondents for the
western DIVISION OI me OCdC0 mSlS
received as follows:
Chester-Week favorable; early
corn about matured, cotton not very
we'll boiled; saving fodder.
Dyer-Showers over a portion OF
county, other parts suffering from
drouth; late corn will be a failure
and early crop short.
Fayette-Very dry, latter part of
week cool; cotton suffering and late
corn badly damaged by drouth.
HaywoOd-Weather very dry IN
some portions of county; complaint
Cf rust on cotton; fodder being saved.
Henderson-Warm growing weather
first of week. then cool; corn and cot
ton will average about one-third crop.
Henry-All crops continue to look
we'll, but weather too dry now.
Obion-Cotton doing we'll; corn ma
turing fairly well, but late planted
needs rain; large acreage of turnips
sown; pea crop good; fruits and mel
ons fine; good stands young clover.
Shelby-Drouth continues; every
thing drying up; cool nights cause
cotton to shed; late corn failure;
hay saved in fine condition.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Sweet Plum Pickle.

Wash and prick large egg or blus
plums. Make a syrup in the proper
ton of five pounds of sugar to pint
of vinegar; spice 10 taste with cloves,
cinnamon and mace, bring to boil,
skim and drop in the fruit AS soon
as the plums are scalded through take
out tie fruit and pack in jars. Cook
the syrup until quite thick and pour
over the plums. Seal. If during I'll
first month the plums show any signs
OF fermenting, which they seldom do.
set the cans, uncovered, in kettle O:
cold water, bring to bpil, then sea;
again-N. Y. Herald
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
WILL JOIN BIG PACKERS.
Independent Packers At the stock
Yards Fall Into Line.

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Indications are
that the five independent packers with
in the stockyards Enclosure will join
the big packers in their night, while
those outside will endeavOr to con-
tinue operations with unio2 crews.
Two of their number received consign-
ments of cattle at an outside railroad
yard Friday, and will have them driven
to the yards through the streets.
Within the yards the Independents are
obviously preparing for war, wagon
load of cots having been taken to one
plant.
The union switchmen employed by
the Chicago junction railroad in hand
ling stockyards' business, will send
committee to the packers to urge a
plan of settlement, the details of
which are not now known.
The police record of the strike at
the stockyards' station to date reads;
Assaults, 46; murders, 4; accidents,
81; removed to hospitals, 43.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
To Substitute Water for Steam.
Baby Plays Cornet.

Union City has a prodigy III little
Cushman Radebaugh, the 1-year old
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. 3. Radc-
baugh. Notwithstanding the baby'S
age, he blows a cornet with a clear,
perfect tone, making, when the
valves are fingered for him. the four
open notes, c, G, C and E. He has
Teen blowing the comet since six
months old.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
A KIND-HEARTED JUDGE
Leaves the Bench on Account of His
Conscientious ScrupIes I'm Infiict-
ing Capital Punishment.

Denver, Col, Sept. 3.-Judge John L.
Mullins announced Friday that on &C
count of his conscientious scruples
against infiicting capital punishment,
he had called a judge from another
district to take his place on the bench
here during all murder trials at the
fall term of the district court There
are ten persons awaiting trial for
murder in this county.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
FREIGHT ELEVATOR FALLS
Two Persons Killed and Six injured
I'm an Elevator Accident
in Chicago.

Chicago, Sept. 3.-Two persons
were killed and six were seriously in
jured Friday by the falling of freight
elevator in the store of Sears, Roe
buck & Co.
The passenger elevator was out of
repair, and the freight elevator was
used during the day by the customers
and employees. While a load of pas
sengers were being carried up Friday
afternoon the cable parted, allowing
the elevator with its load of ten per-
sons to fall three stories. The con-
ductor of the elevator, Phillip Caid-
well, and Mrs. Kate Hayes were
killed.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
TROOPS JADED AND WEARY.
Both Sides Resting After Battle at
LiaO Yang.

Toxic, Sept. 3.-A few addition
al details of the progress of the battle
at Lao Yang reached Toxic at late
hour Friday.
Gen. Kuroki's right is continuing to
press the attack at Heiyingtai, seek
ing ground whence their guns will
dominate the railroad. The troops
under Gen. Kuroki are faded and
weary. They have been marching
and fighting since August %. but in
spite of this, they attacked with spir-
It. The Japanese are confident that
they already have swept back the
strong Russian force with which they
have been engaged. And it is prob
able that when the details are known,
it will be found that a great tragedy
was enacted along the Taitse river.
The Taitse is flooded, and can not
be forded. Gen. Oku, in command of
the Japanese left army, has directed
his energies to forcing the Russians
to the river, and it is probable that
many were drowned there.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Oranges Filled with Jelly.

Take half a dozen oranges that are
perfect; make a hole at the stem end
about half an inch in diameter; take a
teaspoon and remove the pulp, and then
soak the oranges in cold water for an
hour; then scrape with the spoon until
they are smooth inside; rinse with cold
water. and drain on a cloth and put them
in ice box. Prepare pink and clear
orange juice, with the juice of two lemons
added. Fill half of them with the pink,
the other half with clear jelly, and when
they are set wipe clean and cut each
orange in four quarters. Heap them in
pretty glass dish for the table -
Household.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
WILL NOW SEEK A DIVORCE
Princess Louise of Saxe-CobUrg VIII
Possibly Marry Her
Paramount.

Bad Elster, Saxony, Sept. 3.-Inves-
legations pursued in behalf of the for
mer guardians of Princess Louise of
Saxe-Coburg. who escaped from her
hotel here Tuesday morning, show
that after securing her personal lib
e. she intends seeking a divorce,
witn the purpose of marrying Lieu
tenant Count Matassich-Keglevit
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Erin "FiddIers' Contest"

Erin has inaugurated a novel en-
tertainment. 1t is called 1.-The Ed
diers' Contest" Fiddlers from all
parts of the State are invited to take
part, the winner to be determined
By a disinterested committee. A
handsome prize will be awarded,
and the expenses Of all fiddlers TAX
ing part in the contest will be paid.
The entertainment is under the
management of Walter Warden. 1t
takes place September IL
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Ed and Bob to Meet.

Fayette county is making great
preparations for the big Democratic
barbecue to be held at Lambert Sen
.ator Carmack and ex-Gov. Taylor
Will be the speakers AS Gov. Tay-
Ior is being mentioned as a possible
candidate for Senator Carmack's
scat IN the senate, the meeting be-
tween the two will be of unusual in
tereSt.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
VICTIM OF A SAVAGE ATTACK
Edward Armes, n NOn-Union Butch
err, the Victim of a Savage As
sauIt I'm New York.

New York, Sept. 3.-Edward Armes,
q non-union butcher, was the victim of
a savage attack by three striking
union men, and is now in the hospital
with two deep wounds, inflicted with
a butcher knife in his right leg, and
with his body covered with bruises.
While his wounds are serious, he will
recover. His assailants escaped.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
cIarksviIIe Tobacco Furry.

The GAINESVILLE tobacco market
was thrown into a furry last week.
Some prominent New Workers had
purchased largely, running Tugs up
to 81 per hundred, hoping to make
the trust buy from them at an ad-
vanced price. The trust declined to
purchase except as needed and the
market fell to $3.50 per hundred.
During the progress of the battle
the GAINESVILLE market was wild with
excitement.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
GOOD JOB FOR TOM WATSON
May Write Editorials for Hearst's
New York Paper for 100000
q Year.

Atlanta, Ga, Sept. 3.-On excellent
authority, it is stated that Thomas
E. Watson, populist presidential nom
inee, has closed a contract with w
r. Hearst to remove to New York at
the close of the campaign and become
an editorial writer on Hearts news
papers at a salary of $4,000 a year.
Watson said: 81 decline to affirm or
deny the report. 1 think it would be
injudicious to discuss the matter at
this time, and 1t might be distasteful
to Mr.. Hearst"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
STILL HAVE CONFIDENCE.
Russians Still Believe Gen. KurOpat-
kin Can Win Out.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 3.-The text
of the dispatch sent to the car by
Gen. Kuropatkin, Thursday evening,
the gist of which was given out by the
war ONCE, was not made public Fri
day night as expected. 1t was prom
ised to the local press, and was await
ed with feverish impotence until two
o'clock Saturday morning, when it
was announced that 1t would be issued
Saturday. All the news, therefore, as
far as st. Petersburg is concerned, is
contained in kilograms from foreign
sources, and there is painful suspense
awaiting news from Russian sources.
Continued and logged confidence
in Gen. Kuropatkin is expressed in
many quarters, and the public gener-
ally, as well as many of the military
authorities, absolutely refuse to be-
;ieve that Lao Yang has been abaR-
doned, or IL it has been abandoned,
that Gen. Kuropatkin Is not in better
position to make strong stand north
of the Taitse river.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Booming Memphis.

A statement compiled from the
records of the Memphis clearing
house. shows the clearings for the
business year 19O3-19O4, ending Au-
gust 81, to be largely in excess of
any similar period in the history OF
the city. They reached the enor-
nous total Of $248, 63S,414.61. com
ing within less than $1,50O,O0O Of
the S250.OOO,OOO mark. This is in
excess of any previous business year
by nearly $4,000, 600, the previous
year coming next with approximate
iv S47,O00.OOO short of this amount.
The gain for the past year is the
largest approximate gain in the his
tory of the banks.
The past year has not been a
record wear. but the month of Au-
gust has been a record month. The
ciearings for that month were $12,-
714141.6S, against last year of So
99S.9TS.14. The gain for this month
i the largest approximate gain for
anv month of August in the history
of the clearing house.
The following table will show how
the gains have been made in the past
ten wears. running approximately
S92. 100000 in 1895, to the figures
for the season inst ended:
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Will Resist the Tax.

The Brewitt Spur Manufacture
ing Company of Nashville has en-
ployed attorneys and will resist the
efforts of State Revenue Agent
johnson to collect ad valorem and
privilege taxes from lumbermen who
manufacture from the products Of
the State. Every lumber manufac,
turer in Tennessee will be interested
in the outcome Of this suit.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
Ere at o,Keene, okla.

O'Keene. Okla, Sept. 3.-Fire de-
stroyed the White House hotel, owned
by c. E. Scott; McCollom's general
store, Egbert's millinery store, Sile's
restaurant, SCOTS meat market and
three empty buildings. Total loss, $751;
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-09-09
HAS SAILED FOR JAPAN.
The Steamship Kanagawa, With q
Valuable Cargo For Japan,
Has Left Seattle.

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 3.-The Nippon
Yusen Kaisha's steamship Kanagawa
has put to sea for Japan She took g.
700 tons, her cargo being composed
principally Of steel bars, rails, nails,
bolts, nuts, flour, wire, machinery and
leather. Fifty-six passengers, principal
" japanese and Chinese. embarked on
the KanapaWa.