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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-14
Notice to Bridge Builders.
BELLEFoNTAINB, OHIO, Feb. 1S, 1899
Nov. 10, 1897, tt

BELLEFoNTA1NB, OHIO, Feb. Is, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the Commission
ers of Logan county, will receive sealed bids,
at their office in the Auditors room, in the
Court House, Bellefonta1ne, ONO, until II
O'Clock m.
TUESDAY, MARCH 81, 1899,
for furnishing and erecting the Kiblinger
bridge located over the Miami River the
Miami Valley pike, Richland township, Logan
The superstructure to consist of single
span Pratt Truss one hundred and twelve
(l12) feet clear span and one hundred and six
road way of sixteen (16) feet. Capacity $50 lbs.
after calculating three ~ inch oak flooring
and calculated with safety factor of four, to
be furnished with twenty (20) inch lattice hub
guard triangular steel wheel guards-to be
placed on v shaped with inverted same to
be five (5) inches high when mounted on one
() inch ventilating plates or castings, which
are to be placed in every six t6l feet and be
double jointed in sections of II feet SO that re-
pairs will require but single sections re-
moved. Floors will be required of best three
iuch white oak without sap edges, laid upon
steel stringers, and a corresponding 2% inch
white oak one for spiking down, both securely
connected to the floor system.
The bids must be accompanied by strain
Sheets and an elevation and cross section
drawing of same made to a convenient scale
The contractor will be required to furnish all
material and to do all work, and have the
same on the ground ready for erection by July
| /, 1899, and to be completed and erected ready
| for travel by July 15, 1899.
| A deposit of $4,000 or certified check on a
| Bellefontaine Bank for like amount to ac-
company bid. check to be payable to County
| Treasurer of Logan county.
| All rights reserved to reject any or all bids.
JOEL iEASTON,
JOHN BROWN,
| Commissioners Logan County.
| C. d. CAMPBELL, Auditor.
February IA, 1Ss0-4w.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-14
Mrs. Penru1n,s Quick Ears.

"Mom, wasn't that pretty good?"
asked little Caleb Penguin Of his moth
er, as the closing strains Of Home,
Sweet Home" played on a harmonica,
foated down from his room.
"Pretty good for Susan" was his
mothers reply, whereat Caleb laughed
with delight, in which he was Joined by
his older sister, Susan, who, indeed, had
made the music. The difference in
their playing, when the players were
not visible, was not distinguishable by
Mr.. Penguin; he had seen little Caleb
carrying off the harmonica, and he
thought that this was Caleb playing
now. But not so Mrs. Penguin. She
has the mothers instinct. She knows
every beat of the children's hearts, and
she could tell the children one from
another by their breathings in the
dark. If Caleb and Susan played the
harmonica so much alike that nobody
else could tell 'em apart, she could
easily. They can't fool their mother.
It makes the children laugh and Mr..
Penguin wonder.-N. Y. Sun.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-14
LAMB LOVED THE CITY.
The English Poet Preferred to Live
in London Rather Than in
the Country.

Lovers of Charles Lamb, who are
probably more numerous in America
than in England, however our British
cousins may try to persuade them
selves to the contrary, may like to be-
be reminded, for we opine that the
more studious among them already
know, that find" of old letters ad-
dressed to the members of one family
was lighted upon in the earlier part
of the year 1898, and has just been
published under the title of Charles
Lamb and the Lloyds." Who the Lloyds
were they need. not be told, il they re-,
member the earlier recollections Of
Lambs correspondence, or, not remem-
bering these accurately, are familiar
with the biographies of his good
friends, Cooleridge and Southey, where
in two of the Lloyds figure. What.
most concerns them is that there are
90 of these letters, none of which has
been in print before, and they have
the touch and the flavor Of Ella, as
may be inferred from the abstract from
one of the number, addressed to Rob
ert Lloyd, in praise Of London life, Of
which he knew nothing, and Lamb 30
much, thorough cockney that he was: |
"Let them talk of lakes and noun
tains and romantic dales-all that fan
tastic stuff; give me ramble by night
in the winter nights of London-the
lamps lit-the pavements of the motley,
Strand crowded with to and from pas
sengers-its shops all brilliant and
stuffed with obliging customers and
obliging tradesmen-give me the old
bookstalls Of London-a walk in the
light piazzas, Covent garden. defy
a man to be dull in such places, per-.
| feet Mohammedan paradises upon
earth. have lent out my heart with
usury to such scenes from my child
hood up and have cried with fullness
of joy at the multitudinous scenes Of
life in the crowded streets of ever dear
London.
81 wish you could fix here. I don't
know if you quite comprehend my low
urban taste; but depend upon 1t that
a man of any feeling will have given his
heart and his love in childhood and in
boyhood to any scenes to which he has
been bred; as well as to dirty streets
(and smoky walls as they are called)
as to the green lawns where live nib
bling sheep, and to the everlasting hills
and lakes and dales. A mob Of men
is better than a flock of sheep, and .
crowd of happy faces jostling into the
playhouse at the hour of six II moro
beautiful spectacle to man than shep-
herd driving his silly sheep to the
fold. Come to London and learn to
sympathize with my natural emotions" |"
IN. Y. Mail and Express.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-14

D@Have you paid for your REPus.
LIcAN, this year26a
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The Summer Shirt Waist.

If the elixir of life was ever discovered, certainly the summer shirt waist has been dipped in it. Every season is predicted as its last, and each successive season sees 1t resurrected in brighter hues and greater variety than ever before. The women said when 1t was hnted that large sleeves would be discarded and tight ones the mode, .That kills the shirt waist As soon as you put tight sleeves in it then 1t begins to break away at the armholes and becomes useless"
 Last years medium sized sleeves proved satisfactory, and this years first display look as though they might be proof against any ripping or giving away process.
 White promises to be prime favorite in the summer shirt waist This may be ac- counted for by the terrible experience in pale violets blues and pinks, that have re- turned from the laundry a muddy white and utterly unfit for wear in street or house.
 The washable silk waist, which gave such satisfaction last year, promises to be great ly in demand for the coming season.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
CAHEEN'S OPENING
Continued to Include Wednesday and Thursday Magnificent Display of Wo- mems Wear

Owing to the inclemency of the weather Caheen Bros. opening, which is always an event in business circles, will be con- tinued to include Wednesday and Thurs day, in order that the ladies of Birmingham may be given an opportunity to inspect the magnificent stock which this popular firm has placed at their disposal.
 Their elegant stores, Nos. 1924 and 1926 Second avenue, have been stocked with the newest spring fashions, which are tastily displayed in twenty-five separate departments, giving the store an air of elegance that cannot fail to delight the gentler sex.
 In the spacious show windows beautiful displays have been attractively arranged, which fainty suggest the magnificent as- sortment of womans wear to be found on the inside.
 Caheen's Is the initial opening of the sea- son, which is strictly in keeping with their motto, "The Progressive Second Avenue Store"
 It would require columns to enumerate each separate article; suffice 1t to say that a better-selected or more up-to-date stock has never been offered to the people of Birmingham.
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SURVEY OF ROAD FROM
 BESSEMER TO WARR O.
The Birning ham Southern Will Begin At Once the Survey of Its New Lines
 to Industries of District.

The survey of the new lines of the Bir- mingham Southern railroad will begin th!s week. A large party, composed mostly of the surveyors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, has been made up, and they will leave either today or tomor- row for Bessemer, where the work will begin.
 The first route to be surveyed will be the one from Bessemer to Woodstock, distance of eighteen miles. The new line will run directly down the valley almost parallel with the main line of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. It will take month or two to make the survey, after which the engineers will survey the routes of the other lines which the road is to build.
 As will be remembered, the Birmingham Southern railroad obtained it's charter to operate railroads ln Alabama from the gen. eral assembly about month ago. IAls charter also gives the road the right to purcnase lines from other railroad com panies, to operate barge lines il It so ae- sres, and, m tact, gives it all the powers ana privileges usually given to railroad.
 The prime object Of this incorporation, it Will De remembered, IS 10 aDsoro ana operate the lines which are now owned ana operated by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and hailroad company. These liies, in their present condition, form a very good nat urai system of railroads, but when all oI the new connecting lines which are con- templated have been finished the Birming- ham southern viii have system second only to the Birmingham MineraI oiv-s.on of the Louisville and Nashville.
 Both of these systems wiAl touch at near ly all of the big mining and industrial cen- ters of the dlstrlct, especially after the new company gets its new lines into op- eration, and then 2. is expec6eo that there Will be a liveiy competition between the two. It Is said that President smith oi the Louisville and Nashvilie and some Of the high officials of the Southern railroad have been BirmIngnain recently to ue- termine just what ef1ect the completion Of lIe birmingham Southern would have on their roads, ard t was rumored at the time of the.r visits that they were trying to takc some action to stop work on the now road. or else to buy 1t out.
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DEATHS AT HUNTSVILLE.
Ninty-four Soldiers Succumbed During
 Existence of Camp. szaI asi

Huntsville, March 13-(Sp zclal.) )-Captain Charles M. Augur, quartermaster of the Fourth army corps, has given out list of all the soldiers who have died here dur ing the existence of the military camps. The total number of deaths was 94, dis trbuted among the various ranks as fol- lows: One lieutenant, five sergeants, eight corporals, one artifcer, one teamster, two musicians and seyenty-six privates. The camp was established August 15, and sol- diers were here constantly until last Tues day, period of nearly seven months. At no time until the middle of February was there less than 5000 men here, and for about four months the army numbered from 5000 to 900 men. The Florida hos pitals were brought here with 800 patients, and a great percentage of deaths were among the patients brought here sick.
 Half of all deaths were caused by levers, about 10 per cent. by pneumonia, twelve of the men met violent deaths and the re- mainder died with common ailments.
 The Sixtieth New York infantry lost more men here than any other regiment, losing nineteen men during the six months 1t was here in camp. The Sixteenth in- fantry lost ten.
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.IN SOCIETY.

MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs will leave to- day for a journey through the west.
 
 Rev. Thomas J. Beard Is the guest of Bishop Wilmer in Mobile.
 Mrs. Kate H. Morrissette of Montgomery, and Mrs. Belle R. Harrison, of Tuscaloosa, are the guests of Mrs John ". sibley' Mrs. Walter Guley has returned to Tus- caloosa after brief visit to Birmingham.
 
 The board of managers of the Mercy Home will meet with Mrs. William Redd at Park avenue and Twentieth street this morning at 1030.
 The members of the Nineteenth Century Club will be the guests of Miss Emma Leedy on Wednesday afternoon.
 
 There will be a meeting of the home de- partment of the Womans Club tomorrow morning at 1o:3o o'clock.
 Miss Kate Hopkins left yesterday for Livingston.
 Mrs. Edward Cabaniss has returned from Washington. D. c.
 Miss Mary Williamson, who has been the
  to Memphis yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Munger will return today from their delightful sojourn in the fair Cuban isle and other tropical points in- cluded in their cruise.
 
 The Misses Hood, of Montgomery, are at the Morris.
 MT. and Mrs. Olm left yesterday for Florence, where they will attend the we'd ding of their son, Philip Olim, and Miss Ray Philips Kreisman, which will be sol emnized today.
 Society will regret exceedingly to hear of Mrs. Jack W. Johnston's painful accident on Saturday evening. Mrs. Johnston was dining with friends, and upon entering the dining room she became suddenly faint, and before the guests noticed her indisposition she had fallen, striking her face against a china cuspidore. The accident resulted in several serious cuts on her face, and she was unable to be removed to her residence until the following day. Her condition was much improved yesterday and she was resting easily at a late hour last night. Her friends were extremely solicitous, and all of Sunday and yesterday there were con- stant inquiries at her residence. On the af- ternoon of Saturday Mrs. Johnston went out for a drive, and on returning complain ed slightly of faintness. Later in the eYen- ing she drove with MT. Johnston to the res- idence of Morton Kirke Moore and Jack Martin, where they were among the dinner guests.
 There will be a called meeting of he Creche this morning at 10 o'clock Mrs. Spencer will deliver an address at 10:30 o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
AMERICANS WON.
Defeated Britishers in the Great Inter-
 national Players Chess Match.

New York March 13.-The American chess match came out with flying colors against the Britishers in the cable chess match which was begun in London and Brooklyn on Friday morning and concluded this evening at 6:3O, the score being to 4. Nearly from the start of this great annual contest the Americans seemed to get the better positions on the majority of the boards and although only three metadoors namely, Showalter, Barry and Hodges scored a win for America on each of the boards they were engaged on, no few than six games were drawn, but champion Pills bury had to resign his game against the British champion Blackburne.
 Following are the results as recorded Each mans winnings are given after his name:
 United States-H. N. Pflsbury, o; J. w. Showalter, l; J. E. Barry, l; A. B. Hodges, l; D. Hymes, half; H. H. c. Voight, half; s. P, Johnston, half; H. F. Marshall, half; c. J. Newman, half; D. G Baird, half Total 6.
 Great Britain-J. H. Blackstone. |; H. E. Atkins, 0; T. F. Lawrence, 0; E. l.. Jack son, 0; D. Y Mills, half H. Jacobs, half; c. D. Locock, half; c. E. Wainwright, half; G. E. H. Bellingham, half; H. w. Trench ard, half Total, 4.
 s During the morning session it became nevident that Pillsbury could do no more E than draw against Blackburne. The latter, jhowever, played splendid chess and downed his man on his first board after 71 moves sSh9walter's brilliant play caused great ad- E miration, and when, in his forty-fffth move ne announced mate in seven moves, the spectators nearly went crazy with excite ment. Barry, Hodges and Voight played strong games
 Adter the conclusion of the match dis patches of thanks were exchanged by the be.ubs and promoters of the contest.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Rome-Made Fairy Lamps.

The effect of the jeweled fairy lamp, which is admired in cozy corners. may very easily be obtained by an adjustable globe covering. This requires ball shaped globe, and the best color is white for a background. The jewels are set in a net very much like the bearded nets for the hair. The meshes of the net are about an inch In diameter, however, and the jewels are of cut glass like those set in the metal fairy lamps.
 This net easily adjusts itself to any shape of globe, so that it appears to be part of the globe itself. The cord of which it is made is either white or silver or gold cov- cred, the latter being much richer, es- pecially when stretch%i over red or green globe.
 The best imitation of the fairy lamp at homo is made with an electric drop light, as it hangs from the ceiling like the Orient al lanterns which are considered indispen- sable to all cozy corners
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which waved over the confederate armies as possible. to be displayed at the Char leston reunion.
 ''There are a great many no doubt through the south in private hands, at the headquarters of the different camps. and at the state capitals, etc., and it would be in keeping with the grandeur of the ocea- sion upon this visit of the old soldiers to the chief city of the great state which gave birth to the confederacy, and where the first gun of the war was fired, to take with them the historic flag which waved over them there at Forts Moultrie and Sumpter, and the other three, with all the other ban ners and ensigns which fioated over them amidst the smoke and carnage of more than two thousand battefelds, before they were furled forever at Appomattox
 "The general commanding hopes that an effort will be made through publication in the papers and otherwise, so as to secure the largest number possible for this pur- pose.
 Doubtless many flags will be taken care of by the delegates and others to whom they are entrusted. but where it is neees- sary that they should be sent by express, they can be sent to the special care of Major General c. Irvine Walker, com- manding the South Carolina division United Confederate veterans
 ''2 Colonel Robert P. Evans, chairman committee on information, Charleston S. C., states that on and after the 18th inst his committee will be in position to give information as to housing, quarters, rates of board, etc., to delegates desiring to at tend the reunion. He states that his com mittee will undertake to engage quarters for and locate any of the veterans in ad- vance of their coming, but must have a positive guarantee of their coming by A.A.l
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
ALL OLD FLAGS.
Order from Gen. Gordon Asking That
 Flags be I aken to Charleston.

There is a movement on foot to take to the confederate reunion in Charleston next May every confederate flag that saw ser vice during the civil war. The following is an official order issued by General J. B. Gordon, commander of the veterans. on this subject:
 .'To All Comrades
 ''1 It has been suggested to the general commanding, and he heartily indorses the request. that all department division brig adiers and camp commanders will take steps to collect as many of the old battle flags and flags of the confederacy. and banners and ensigns of every description,
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Morning Programme Will Be Devoted to Business
 President Will Deliver Address of Welcome.

these costumes are lined with white satin. the skirt with colored taffeta silk. They are always worn with very smart blouse of satin, silk or lace, and are considered quite correct for wear at an afternoon re- ception. They are very expensive: much more so, indeed, than the more elaborate gowns They require, too, to be well made, and worn by a woman with good figure. The indications are that during the spring and summer there are to be worn plainer styles of dress and less crude colorings and conspicuous than formerly.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
SECOND LIEUTENANTS.
Two Alabama Boys Get Fat Jobs in the
 Army.

Washington, March 1S.-The list of sec ond lieutenants appointed under the army reorganization bill was made public this af- ternoon. There are 123 in the list, which follows:
 James Kelly Parsons, first lieutenant Company I. Third Alabama Volunteer In fantry; Nat R. Chambliss. grandson of Gen. William I. Hardee, four years cadet U. s. M. A., now first lieutenant Third Ala
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Plain Cloth Gowns.

From Harper's Bazaar.
 Absolutely plain cloth gowns with no trimming whatever are being turned out by some of the tailors. They are of satin-fin- ished cloth, cut almost like riding habits in their severity, and are invariably worn with handsome furs; and at the throat and around the throat piece of real lace tied sin a bow with long ends The coats of
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Alderman-First Ward

I hereby announce myself candidate for alderman from the First ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary
 TIMOTHY BYRON.
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hereby announce myself as candidate for mayor subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. JOHN l.. PARKER.
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Alderman-second Ward

I hereby announce myself candidate Tor alderman from the Second ward, subject to the democratic primary.
 GEORGE B. WARD.
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hereby announce myself as a cand date for mayor, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary. ROSS c. SMITH.
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E(zE EMA
 bA B Y

My little six-months old girl had Eczema. We used all kinds of remedies, but she kept getting worse. I used to wrap her hands up, and to dress her, had to put her on the table. could not hold her, she would kick and scream, and, when she could, she would tear her face and arms almost to pieces. Four boxes of CUTIoURA (ointment), two cakes of CUTIcURA SOAP, and CUTIoURA RKsoLvxNT cured hsr, and no fra ees are letr.
 Feb. 7,'9e. Mrs. c. A. CONRAD Lisbon, N. H.
 6PEEpY CuRu TnsArNI VT. - Waua baths with CuTI- SoAy gsntie anont as with Cr (ointmSntl end mild doics of CuTIculI REsoLv Ekf.
 Sold throushout shs voyN. Porrsl Dxyo AND czEn. CoAr, KIspa, Bosepn. Aew to Cure Bkn Dseases, tree
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for mayor, subject to the action of the democratic primary. w. M DRENNEN.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed bids for the erection of a one-story brick building, Pratt City, Ala, will be opened at 2 D. m. Friday, March IT, 1899. They will be opened at Stowers' Furniture Store Company's store, 1918 Second avenue, Birmingham, Ala. Plans and specifications can be seen there now.
 c. A. Stowers' Furniture C9l
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Samuel Ullman Is a cand date for delegate to the constitutional convention, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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Hearing Southern War Claims

nearing southern war Claims
 Huntsville, March 13.-(Special.) )-Captain James M. Bone, United States commits sioner. is hearing evidence in claims held by citizens of Madison county against the government for property used or destroyed during the civil war The war claims of Madison county sum up more than mill lion dollars. Several of the claims were ordered paid by the last congress.
 ! ayS1 Sa's '' Pick Leaf" smolins ns'1e Tobacco is the best for Poe and handmade Gig arctic smoking. Rich. ripe, mellow, fra grant. Beats the world Try it.