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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The Clevels nd Leaders Warrington
dispatch says that President Mckinley
has declared for expansion, "and that
the Republican party is therefore COM
mitted to it. 1t is humiliating in free
government to hear such talk. Mr..
Mckinley nor any other man dictates
the policy of the Republican party,
Whether the Republican party will fol-
low the Presidents leadership on the
Expansion" question will depend on
what he means by Expansion" There
are three views of expansion. One is the
narrow, conservative view, of the Bryan
crowd, who hold that this government
should acquire no foreign territory. 1t
is the same crowd, in sentiment, that
opposed the acquisition of Florida
Louisiana, Texas and California. 1t will
not be much in anybody's way. There
is another crowd, that believes in hold
ing all territory we can get hold of, as an
integral part of our Union-whether as
colonies, territories, or in some other
form, they do not say. This is another
extreme. There is another class of our
people, much larger thar both these, who
believe in holding Porto Rico as teri
ritory, because we hold it by right OF
cor quest, and we should maintain con
troll of it, for the good of the people we
have released from Spanish oppression,
and because it's position and our control
of it is rendered essential by the best in
terests of our commerce and the protec-
ton of our coasts. As to Cuba those
who advocate the retention of Porto
Rico, believe that we should keep oul
promise to secure the Cubans an inde-
pendent Government. The ultimate re-
suit will probably be and should be the
the annexation of Cuba, at the request o.
her people, but that is matter for the
future. As to tie Philippines, our
people are united in the de-
termination that they shall not be hand.
ed back ito Spain, and that their people
shall be given homo government, and
that our government shall maintain or
der there, until these people are able tt
govern themselves. This is as far al
any policy should 60 at present. There
| is no desire on the part of our people tt
establish colonies throughout the world
either to become States of the Union, o.
to be governed from Washington. W.
do not wan. to initiate the example o
imperial Rome, nor of imperial England
Ours should be course that will bullt
up free governments all over the world
VIII ere the people of any land can main
tain them. We cannot turn our back
upon the fundamental principle of Gu
Government, but we should act th'
part of the Good Samaritan among ma
tives, whenever the opportunity offers
The expansion of liberty and the strength
ening of free governments should b
our aim,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
She Kent Her Appointment.

A. was a young man in cavalry
regiment who fell in love with B., the
daughter of an opulent merchant. He
grew tired of her, and when his regi
ment was ordered to the east he left her
without explanations.
Returning home with more dust than
medals on his coat, he dined and went
to ball, where B. was the daintiest
among the beauties. They danced, and
she showed no resentment on the score
of past unfaithfulness. Pressed by A.,
she gave him an appointment at a GER
tain church near her fathers house,
which had been their trysting place in
other days.
A. went happily to his club, and his
old friend, Major g., offered him a
cigar.
ST met Lucy B. this evening", said
A., and he told his friend Of the ap-
pointment she had given him.
The major expressed no surprise, but
said Lucy was a good and forgiving
girl-for he knew what had gone before.
A. went to the church on the day
named, and there was wedding. When
the ceremony was over, B., the bride,
came out of the church on the arm OF
Major O., the bridegroom.
A. went home to his lodgings.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Prince Chilkow, the Russian minister
for railways. commenced his career by
making a tour of the world in order to
take note of all the latest inventions
and to study the working of railroads
abroad in pra actical manner. He first
of all worked as an ordinary mechanic
in the locomotive works at Liverpool,
after which he became railway guard
and afterward station master at an Eng
lish town. Returning to Russia, he
again worked as mechanic and after
ward as station master. After passing
several years on the Transcaspian rail-
way be was made director Of the Var
soyie railway, then inspector general OF
railways and finally minister.
Signal. ------
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Who are the four greatest poets Of the
world? The question was one, we gather
from Sir Edward Hamilton mono
graph, which used to exercise Mr.. Glad
stone. About the first three places in
deed he believed that there could be no
reasonable question. They must be as
signed to Homer, Dante and Shakes
peare. But about the fourth place Mr..
Gladstone found geat difficulty. He
considered that there were four COM
petitors-Eschylus Virgil, Milton and
Goethe. We wonder how many Of our
readers would at first guess select Mr..
Gladstone's final choice? 1t was Goethe
Who, in recent days, have been the
greatest masters of English? This was
another question which Mr.. Gladstone
was fond of considering. He decided in
favor of two as greater than all others
Cardinal Newman and Mr.. Ruskin. 1t
is interesting to recall the fact that Mr..
Morley, in a lecture, answered the same
question. According to him, the great
masters of English in our generation
have been three-Carlyle, Maoaulay
and Mr.. Ruskin. The last named alone
appears, it will be seen, in both lists
London News
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Sure They Were Safe.

The method adopted by rustic look
ing individual to prevent the loss Of his
hat and coat while dining furnished the
patrons of Market street cafe with
much amusement yesterday. The stran-
ger meandered leisurely into the place
during the busy lunch hour and made
his way to the nearest vacant chair.
Producing several yards Of twine from
his pocket, he removed his hat and
passed the string once around the
crown, making it fast with double
knot.
This, Of course, caused number of
diners to suspend hostilities in order
better to observe the next move, but the
careful stranger appeared oblivious to
the sensation he was creating. Taking
off his coat, he passed the loose end of
the string through one sleeve, and, after
securing the end to his wrist, hung hat
and coat on the rack. Assuring himself
that the knots were firmly tied, the
cautious individual sat down and pro-
ceeded to get away with substantial
meal -Phila delphia Record.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Great Book Erect

When Dr. r. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y.
published the first edition of his great work,
The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser,
he announced that after $50, 900 copies had been
sold at the regular price, sl.50 per copy, the
profit on which would repay him for the great
amount oflabor and money expended in pro-
ducing it, he would distribute the next half
million free. As this number of copies has al
ready been sold, he Is now giving away, alb
solutely free, 100000 copies of this most COM
plete, interesting and valuable common sense
medical work ever published-the recipient
only being required to mail to him, at above
address, twenty-one (21) one-cent stamps to
cover cost of mailing only, and the book will
be sent postpaid. 1t Is veritable medical
library, complete in one volume. Contains
zoos pages, profusely illustrated The Free
Edition is precisely the same as that sold at
81. so except only that the books are in strong
MANILA paper covers instead of cloth. Send
now before all are given away.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Belle Centre.

Mr.. L. T. Emery has been confined to
his bed for several days and is under the
care of DIR. ]. W. Kerr.
DIR. ]. W. Kerr has received An ap-
pointment by the President and Senate
OF the United States to enter the United
States Marine service as a SURGEON at a
salary of So 900 per year with the prom
ise of vance in salary. DR.. Kerr has
been in our city for about one and half
years and has proven himself to be an
efficient physician and a Christian gen.
tleman, and we will be sorry when his
commission arrives. He recently visited
Washington, D. O., and passed ten
days examination. We congratulate
him on receiving the appointment.
Those partias who have been stealing
blankets off horses that are hitched in
town, had bstter quit and return stolen
property or something will drop in the
near future that will cost some person
some money, and disgrace some of our
people. When people come to trade in
the stores or attend church services
they expect to find the blanket on their
horse when they they are ready to start
home.
Mrs. P. Campbell is visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ramaey
and other relatives and friends in the
community,
Mr.. James Wallace, of Co. F, surpris-
ed his parents, sisters and brother by
coming home on Satur lay. He is look
ing we'll, and will return to camp after
Christmas.
Mr.. Moore, of Rock Prairie, Wiscon-
sin, ia visiting his sister. Mrs. D. Wal
lace, and will 60 to Cleveland, on We'd
nesdsy, to visit daughter.
Mr.. Codding, of Findlay, called on
Rev. J. J. Huston and wife, on Friday.
Rsy. E. P. Elcock spent last week as
sistIng his father in evangelistic meet
1ngs. and returned home, Saturday
morning.
| Mr.. Frank Stewart and sister, Mis-
Musette have gone to New Albany, Ind.
; to spent the winter with an uncle.
The Sabbath schools are all preparing
for their annual treat. The Presbyterial
Sun day School will have an entertain
) me Mt and treat on Friday evening. Th'
: M. E. church and the Disciple will hole
theirs on Saturday evening, and th'
United Presbyterian will have Christ
mas tree entertainment and treat OF
Monday evening, Dec. 26.
Prof. Byron W. King gave a good en-
, tertainment on Friday evening, and tn
, lecture association is well pleased viz
$ the way the people attended. Tn
receipts at the door and from tickets as
q sure the Success of the course. DIR. LIZ
e land, of Chicago, will deliver his lectur
< on "World Making" on Friday nigh
T. Jan 6, 1899, and any one who misse
this lecture will miss an inteIlectu,
treat.
Rev. Morrison of the Disciple churc
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
The spanish Oath.

In Austria a Christian witness IL
sworn before a cruciix between two
lighted candles, and, holding up his
right hand, says, 81 swear by God, the
Almighty and All Wise, that / will
speak the pure and full truth, and moth
ing but the truth, in answer to anything
I may be asked by the court.
Jewish witnesses, while using the
same words, Id to their solefnnity by
placing their hands on the page of q
Bible on which is printed the third
commandment.
A Belgian witness swears to be vera
cious in these words, Il will speak the
truth, the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth; so help me God and all the
saints.
The Spanish oath is more elaborate.
The witness, kneeling on his right knee,
places his hand on the sacred book, and,
being asked by the judge, Twill you
swear to God and by those holy gospels
to speak the truth to all you may be
asked?'' answers, eyes, l swear. I"
Thereupon the judge says, "Then. if
thus you do God will reward you, and
if not will require Of you" In some
parts of the country the ceremony is
different. The witness forms cross by
placing the middle of his thumb on the
middle Of his forefnger, and, kissing
his thumb-a practice which would
probably be very familiar to some Eng
lish witnesses-exclaims," "By this cross
I wear!''-Law Notes.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
A ConsOIing Thought.

The bishop of Wakefield was once
consoIing an east end costermonger for
the loss of his little son. The poor fell
low was rocking to and fro in his dis
tress. He suddenly looked at the bishop,
and. with tears running down his
cheeks, said, "D'ye think I could get
the young baggar stuffed?"-London
News
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

In all stages of Nasal Catarrh there should
be cleanliness. As experince proves Ely's
Dream Balm is cleanser, soother and healer
of the diseased membrane. 1t is not drying
nor irritating, and does not produce sneezing.
To test it trial size is mailed for 10 cents or
the large for so cents by Ely Brothers, Sc War
rem Street, New York. Druggists KEGS it.
Upon being placed into the nostrils it spreads
over the membrane and relief is immediate.
1t is an agreeable cure.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Sheriff's Sale.
Logan Common Pleas.
Case No 764S
Alonzo d. Bailey,

Alonzo D. Bailey Logan Common Pleas
Fro,L NJ uioc;ns Case No. 7648.
By virtue of an execution to me directed
from the Court of Common Pleas of Logan
county, Ohio, will offer at public sale at resi-
dence of Frank M. Higgins, about AZ miles
south of Ridgeway o., on
SATURDAY, DECEMB Err 81, A. d. 1898,
at about one O'Clock p. m., on said day, the
following described goods and chattels: One
dark bay mare about eight years old, one gray
mare five years old, one gray horse ABOUT six
years old, one milch cow and one spotted calf
Terms of sale cash.
PRESLEY SHAW,
Sheriff Logan County, Ohio.
Bell & Smith, Attorneys.
December %, 1898,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
His Justice In a Fortnight.

Lord Chief Justice Cockburn, when
at the bar, defended Scotsman for
murder. A long and eloquent fight was
in vain; sentence of death was passed.
Then began the condemned Scotsman to
abuse his counsel. 81 ha' nae got JUS
tioe the day." he declared. Possibly
not, but you'll get it in fortnight, !"
was the crushing reply. Out
looi,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Lifeboats of the World.

The lifeboat service is one of the very
noblest of philanthropio institutions,
and many civilized nations pay special
attention to these means for the rescue
of perishing mariners. England's life
boat service is a voluntary one. The
Royal National Lifeboat institution,
which controls the bulk of British life
boats, was founded in 1894. It now has
over 800 lifeboats on the shores of the
kingdom, and has been instrumental in
saving nearly 80, 900 lives. The French
lifeboat service was established in 1866,
and has S3 stations, while it has been
the means Of saving over 900 vessels
and $500 lives.
The French service has one great ad-
vantage over ours. 1t is that the public
board of works always builds the first
lifeboat house at each station as it is
established, consequently relieving the
service of great outlay. The German
service was established in 1866, and
has 104 lifeboat stations The United.
States has 233 lifeboat stations. The
cost of the United States service is
about e29O, 900 year.-London Tit.
Bits
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The eagle FIRST appeared on the seal Of
the United States in design submitted
to congress by William Barton Of Phil
adelphia in 1852. The device was adopt
ed June 20 Of that year.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Ainwick castle, according to the OBJ
servations of learned antiquary, owes
its origin to the Romans. 1t is one Of
the largest Gothic buildings in Britain.
containing about five acres of ground
within its outer walls. f1anked with 16
towers and turrets.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
SPAIN J. SOUTHARD.

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Special attention
~ given to abstracts of title, loaning money
aad drafting of all legal instruments. Prompt
attention paid to all business left with him.
Collections, hre and life insurance. Office
South Main street over J. N. Abraham q Co..
yrocery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
HAMILTON BROS

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, and Real Estate
~ Agents. Office in Hamilton's Building,
east Of the Logan House, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
settlement of estates. VIII practice In State
and o. 8. Courts. All business promptly At
snded to.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

''Too much cannot be said in praise of Hoods
Sarsaparilla. 1t gives good appetite and
tones up the system as nothing else will. My
husband has been greatly benefited by its use
He suffered for years from stomach trouble
and catarrh, but Hoods relieved him." Mrs
SALLIE ". CLARKE, Raccoon Island, O.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

A cough is not like tever. 1t does not have
to run a certain course. Cure it quickly and
effectually with One Minute Cough Cure, the
best remedy for all ages and for the most
severe cases. We recommend it because it's
good. Cowman & Fawcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
). w. YOUNG, M. D.,

physician and Surgeon. General prac-
L titioner of medicine. Have special test
lenses for accurately fitting glasses for those
who need them Office 1876 West Columbus
Ave. Residence 402 East Sandusky Ave.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Constipation prsv vents the body from rid
ding itself of waste matter. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers will remove the trouble and cure
Sick Headache, Biliousness. Inactive Liver,
and clear the Complexion. Small. sugar coat
ed, don't gripe or cause nausea. Cowman s
Faweett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The sooner a cough or cold is cured without
harm to the sufferer, the better. Lingering
colds are dangerous. Hacking cough is dis
tressing. One Minute Cough Cure quickly
cures it. Why suffer when such a cough cure
is within reach? 1t is pleasant to the taste.
Cowman & Fawcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The Crown Prince of Germany is 10. His
papa says he may visit America one of these
days, just as his cousin, Albert Edward. did
be fore the other war.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Late to bed and early to rise, prepares man
for his home in the skies. But early to bed
and a Little Early Riser, the pill that makes
life longer and better and wiser. Cowman &
EaWcett. =
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Puerto Rico is to be gridironed with trolleys

Many household is saddened by death be-
cause of the failure to keep on hand a safe and
absolutely certain cure for Group such as One
Minute Cough Cure. See that your little ones
are protected against emergency. Cowman &
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Overcome evil with good. Overcome your
coughs with One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
is SO good children cry for it. 1t cures Group,
bronchitis, pneumonia. grippe and all throat
and lung diseases. Cowman and Fawcett.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
S.lve don't accept counterfeit or imitation.
There are more cases of Piles being cured by
this, than all others combined. Cowman g.
Fawcett
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

Mayor Harrison, of Chicago, is fercely op-
posed to the fifty year franchise bill for the
street railroads.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

We commend to gum chewers the statement
of a notorious Minnesota bandit, who lays all
his sins to the gum-chewing habit.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
G A RlICHANAN.

CURVEYOR AND OWL ENGINEER.
- Over 20 years. experience. Will do all
kinds of town and country work. Rooms
and 8, Lawrence Building, Bellefontaine, 0
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
DR.. c.. w. HEEENER,

PHYSICIAN q Surgeon. No. 116 East Co
L Iumbus Ave. Treatment of the Eyes and
fitting glasses for defective vision, speciality
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
A ,IAX MILLER.

A TTORNEY AT LAW. Special attention
n given to collections and settlement OF
states. Rooms 8 and 9, Empire Block, Belle
ontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The Michigan Supreme Court holds that
reading the Bible in the schools is constitu-
tional, if the children are not compelled to
listen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
w, n. ROW.
Il. q. NEWELL.
WEST & WEST.

~ prompt attention. Partition and settle
ment Of estates Q specially. Practice in the
State and U. 9. Courts. Office on Main street,
directly opposite front entrance Of the COURT
House, Dellefontaine Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
JOHN c. HOVER,

A TTORNEY-AL-LAW. Special attention
"A given all office practice, settlement of
estates, collections and loans. Office and s,
Lawrence Block, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

HOODS PILLS are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Csc.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

A carload of the best hard coal was recently
laid down in Pine City for IS 10 per ton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
Like Nothing Else.

The American soldiers in Cuba are getting
along with a small sick list
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

The volunteers at Manila are to be brough
home
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
r, s, DEFREES,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Bellefontaine, o.
"A Room / and 2, Bellefontaine National
Bank Building. Money loaned and secured at
rates.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
DIR. w. G. STINCHCOMB,

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special atten-
q ton given to diseases of the eye and fitting
glasses. 100 North Main street, Bellefon-
inc, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23

General Wood is planting shade trees in
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1898-12-23
DR.. ]. Il. WILSON,

DR.. J. n. WILSON,,
IOMEOPATHIST. Special attention given
to diseases Of the Nose and Throat. Once
on South Main Street, Bellefontaine, o.