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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
LEGAL NOTICE..

James Il, Gearhart and Nancy S. b. Gear
hart, residing at Devon, in the county of
Bourbon in the state of Kansas, will take
notice that on the Goth day of May, 1899,
William |. Allebach, as Executor of the will
OF Isaac Baughmap. deceased. filed his petit
ton in the Court of Common Pleas of Logan
county, Ohio. against the above named parties
claimed by said plaintiff against them upon a
promissory note given by said james +. Gear
hart to said testator onsaid @ hrst day OF March;
for foreclosure of the mortgage securing
the payment OF said note and which
mortgage covers the following de;
Logan county, State of Ohio. and Miami
township, to-wit: Being twenty-five acres of
land and being part of section number
twenty-one C2D Town one D Range eight (s)
M. Il. $. and commencing at the northwest
corner of Leonard Gearhart's land and run
ming westward twenty-fOur rods(2D to stake,
thence south forty (4W rods to stone; thence
westward twenty C20) rods to Il stone; thence
south seventy (70) rods to IA stone; thence
eastward forty-four l4p rods to tone;
rods to the place OF beginning containing
twenty-five C25) acres more or less. Being the
piece of land devised the said James #. Gear
hart by will of John L, Gearhart, deceased.
And the balance claimed upon said indebted
ness is the sum of four hundred and thirty
seven and S6-100 (s437s6) dollars with interest
at six per cent. per annum on $40 thereof
from March i, 1895, on $3.50 thereof from
March /, 1897, on S27.90 thereof from March 1,
1898 and on S27.9O thereof from March /, 1899
S34s.76 from March /, 1899, subject to the cred
its of payments Of February 26, 1896, S4.35;
March A. 1897, s27.9s; March s, is9s, $500.
petition on or before the I'D day of July, 1899,
or decree and judgment will be taken against
them.
William l. Allebach, Executor of the will of
Isaac Baughman, deceased, by Howenstine &
Huston, his attorneys.
May 30, '99. 6 wks.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
TOMMY SPlNK'S EARS.

Tommy Sphinx was boy
Who brought bushels Of joy
To the hearts in the sleepy old school,
But twas not his fine looks
Nor his liking for books,
For he steod at the foot as rule.
But Tommy was blest
Above all of the rest
Whom knew in those jubliant years.
For in some funny way,
But just how l can't say.
He was able to wiggle his ears.
The lazy old clock
Would be dreaming, "tick-tock."
And the room quite still as mouse.
When some one of the crowd
Would dare snicker out loud
And arouse all the rest in the house.
Then the teachers command
Would be "Hold out your hand!
And some one would shed few tears.
And all just because,
Spurning Natures set laws,
Tommy Sphinx chose to wiggle his ears.
His scalp, so he said,
Was too big for his head
And he rolled it about as he willed.
While his ears, to and fro.
So grotesquely would go,
You would laugh though you knew you'd
be killed.
And to this very day,
When my skies are gray,
There is one recollection that cheers.
AS think, with smile,
With what innocent guile
Tommy Sphinx used to wiggle his ears.
oh, the years have been long
Since left the glad throng
loved in those happier days;
They have passed frommy view
All those friends whom knew
And are threading life's devious ways.
All is fading. l find,
Yet with pleasure my mind
To that one youthful picture adheres,
And from out the dim past
I'll recall to the last
How Tommy Sphinx wiggled his ears.
Nixon Waterman, In L. A. W. Bulletin.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20

10 years, fashionably dressed, evidently
of good position and palpable refine
ment. Her pretty, fresh face, revealing
itself to Mr. Johnson's astonished eyes
from beneath the ravishments Of
much befowered picture hat, seemed
strangely out of keeping with the
dingy color of the little lobby.
"Oh-er-ye are Mr.. William John
son2" she said.
EYES," answered Mr.. johnson.
"You-er, you-lend money, don't
you2"
"Yes," said Mr.. johnson again.
"I-I want to borrow some money"
she said, looking out Of half-averted
eyes at the money lender.
Mr.. Johnson's first impulse was to
stretch out his hand for one Of the ap-
plication forms which stood ready in a
small box on the counter. But upon
reflection he lifted the swinging shelf
and asked his new client to step inside.
| When she had passed into the Office he
| closed the door and joined her and from
sheer force of habit he restored the
Quill pen to his mouth. The girl saw
the resemblance to the abstracted
1 poodle, and smile rippled over her
face. Mr.. johnson did not observe it;
4 he indicated chair at the side of his
desk and when the girl had taken 1t he
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
For Nothing Per Cent.

THE house in which Mr.. William
johnson carried on the business of
money lender and financial agent was
in no way different from those sur
rounding it save that the downstairs
front window bore the legend loan
Office" in large black letters on white
ground. A quiet, orderly, middle-aged
man was Mr.. johnson, and people who
met him in the street and did not know
him would have taken him for anything
rather than a man who put out his
money to usury.F
Certainly there was nothing of the
Shylock about him as he sat one spring
morning in his dingy Office over much
thumbed account book. He was tall,
spare, loosely-built man, with a pale
face and thin, struggling crop Of
beard and whiskers that always looked
as if it had grown in patches. Usually,
when he was not talking to his clients,
he carried quill pen in his mouth;
there was something in this habit that
gave him the appearance of an abb
stracted poodle carrying stick.
Mr.. johnson was deeply engrossed in
the consideration of certain entry in
his account book when the door of the
loan Office opened very suddenly and
set the bell ringing with sharp dis
sonance. He heard light step in the
little lobby, which was partitioned off
from the rest of the room. For mo-
ment he did not answer the summons of
the bell-it was never wise to be in too
much haste to welcome callers. But
presently he rose and opened the door,
the quill pen still retaining its hori-
zontal position in his mouth. He lifted
his eyes carelessly from the little swing
counter to the person who stood behind
it. He was not easily surprised, for he
had seen many strange things in his
time, but what he now saw surprised
him into vague, uncomfortable 81
lence.
Behind the little counter stood a
young lady-nay girl-of some is or
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
EARTHQUAKE
For q Fourth of July Feature to Be
Produced by Exploding Dynamite
on q Mountain.

Victor, Colo, June 14.-The local
Fourth of July Celebration Committee
has approved plans for the production
of an artificial earthquake.
Ten tons of dynamite will be exploded
on the summit of mountain near here
whose altitude is about II, 900 feet above
sea level.
1t is believed that the explosion will
be felt in certain directions for a dis
tance of nearly $50 miles, by reason Of
the great altitude at which it will
occur.
Governor Charles S. Thomas will
deliver an address here on the Fourth,
will press an electric button, and,
through that medium, will explode the
dynamite. instruments will be placed
at distant points to record sound-wave
results.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20

troller OF the Treasury, he was the cerberus
of its portals. His signature was the sesame
which alone could unlock its vaults, the fire.
quent and courageous Withholding Of which
prevented the plundering of thousands,
probably millions. To the fidelity and in
tegrity with which he discharged the duties
of that great trust, the records Of the De-
partment are his highest, best tribute.
As a public speaker the style Of Judge
Lawrence was lucid and easy. More log1-
clan than rhetorician, he never tndulged in
turgfd defamation, rarely in figure of
speech, but sought rather to convince the
understanding than to stir the passionss
He was not an indiscriminate reader Of mis-
cellaneous books. For the literature of ro-
nance he had little taste, and as he used to
say, less time. For those branches of learn
ing which come within the domain of
science, involving inquiry into the origin,
causes and nature of things, and the en-
ployment of the reasoning faculties, he had
a keen relish and was marvelously well
posted in some of them. His opinions were
always convicting, which he had both the
courage to avow and the skill to defend.
His religious views are best expressed in
these words of his last will: II believe In
the resurrection of the spiritual body, and
that what we call death is the open door to
life everlasting, and for this am ready
without fear of what is to come"
Judge Lawrence was twice married: To
Cornelia, daughter of the Hon. William
Hawkins, of McConnelsvtlle, who survived
but few months. Then to Caroline M, the
daughter Of Mr.. Henry Miller, of Bellefon-
taine, an estimable and accomplished lady
who encouraged his ambitions and inspired
his career, and who, bereft of his .compan-
ionship, survives to cherish his memory.
Full Of years and crowned with honor, the
Nestor Of this Bar, he died as he had lived,
respected by his brethren, an esteemed citi-
zen, and incorruptible public servant, there
fore
Resolved, That this memorial tribute be
entered on the Journal Of the Court as ex-
pressive of the sentiments entertained for
Judge Lawrence by his professional breth-
rem, and that a certified copy thereof, under
the signature and seal of the Court, be fur
nished Mrs. Caroline Lawrence, his surviv-
ing widow.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
MAN OF NERVE,

There is q pretty story told IN a
private letter received by q naval officer
in Washington of young man who held
an entire regiment of the enemy at bay
in the Philippines while his companions
to the number of 125 were pursued by
an overwhelming force of the enemy,
and at last were enabled to enter their
boats and seek safety. This gallant
young man, who fell pierced through
the body by five bullets from the savage
Fitipinos, is named Emory Winship.
assistant engineer in the navy. He
halls from Georgia and was graduated
three years ago at the Naval Academy.
During a reconnaissance by a party of
men from the Bennington at Malabon
young Winship was sent ashore in
charge of the steam cutter conveying
three open boats laden with q large
landing party, and with two men was
left in charge of the launch. The land
ing party foolishly advanced from the
shore without throwing out scouts or
exercising the usual precautions and
was surprised and set upon by an over
powering force OF natives, who COM
PEELED the Americans to hastily retreat
in order toward the shore, pursued by
the yellow horde. Winship realized at
once the situation and unlimbering the
revolving cannon of the steam launch
Immediately began to play it upon the
advancing natives. He was fred at by
whole battalion of the enemy, but
unflinchingly he kept his eye on the
sight bar and his finger on the trigger
and maintained deadly fire until thirty
Filipinos had fallen dead and the
Americans were safe in their boats.
Then young Winship fell back with five
bullets in his body. 1t is believed that
he will recover. Commander Taussig
said that but for Winship it is cleal
none of the party would have escaped
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
REPORT
OF the Board of County Visitors to
County Institutions.

The regular tour of inspection Of
Logan county institutions was made on
Thursday, June Is, 1899.
The first visit was at the county Jail,
where only one prisoner was found.
After a delightful drive, we arrived
at the Children's Home, where boun-
tiful dinner was in readiness for us.
The Home is in excellent order under
the management OF Mr.. and Mrs. Farms
worth. The children are well and
happy. There are twenty-seven in the
Home at present. Only two deaths
during last year. The Board left feel
ing well repaid for their visit.
The County Inflrmary was the next
place visited. We were received very
cordially by Mr.. and Mrs. Black. They
are doing the best they can under the
existing circumstances. The need OF
additional room is very necessary; a
chapel where religious services could
be held every Sabbath, and more dor
mitories where the sane could be by
themselves, and not with the insane, as
they are now. Why is it that Logan
county will allow this? It is deplor-
able state OF affairs, and should be cor
rected soon.
There are fifty-eight inmates-thirty.
two males, twenty-six females, six in
sane, eight epileptics, three idiots,
three blind.
There have been two deaths since the
last visit, November Is, 1898.
Respectfully submitted.
The BOARD OF VISITORS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20

HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill DOUtlo or common glass W1Jn
your water and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indicates
an unhealthy condition of the kidneys;
if it stains your linen it is evidence of
kidney trouble; too frequent desire to
pass it or pain in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfills every wish in curing rheuma-
tism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver
bladder and every part of the urinary
passage. 1t corrects inability to hold
water and scalding pain in passing it,
or bad effects following use of liquor,
wine or beer, and Overcomes that un-
pleasant necessity of being compelled
to go often during the day, and to get
up many times during the night. The
mild and extraordinary effect of Swamp
Root is soon realized. 1t stands the
highest for it's wonderful cures of the
most distressing cases. If you need a
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one
dollar sizes.
You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery and book that
tells more about it, both sent absolutely
free by mail, address DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
BinghamtOn, N. Y. When writing
mention that you read this generous
offer in the BellefOntaine REPUBLICAN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
sCHLEY'S UNFOUGHT BATTLE.
He Took His Cruiser After a Biz
Battle Ship.
Chicago Record.l


Near Santiago battle ship was
sighted, heavily armored and turret-
ed, but at such distance her colors
could not be distinguished under the
glass. Toward her the Brooklyn start
ed. Commodore Schley and Captain
Cook stood on the forward bridge a.
the big cruiser fairly leaped forward
to give battle.
''She is white-an unusual thing in
war time,'' said the Commodore,
watching the stranger through his
glass. 81 don't believe she is Span
ish, he remarked moment later, and
then, consulting the picture of sister
ship to the Pelayo, suddenly exclaim-
ed:
sBy Jove! 1t is the Pelayo, after
allv'
son the signal bridget shouted
Captain Cook. sCan you make out her
colors?'
s'Not yet, SIR" came the answer, fol-
lowed moment after by, "We have
| AoASSu AOI OOiOiS OH, uuu SAC ID oPoA-
ish.''
| "Send your men to quarter, Cook, ("
said the Commodore, '.and send an
eight-inch shell for her when / give
the word"
On went the Brooklyn, fast closing
the distance between her and the
stranger-a big battle ship of modern
type, and with her flag aft, two stripes
of red on each side of her yellow, as it
appeared, and her crown in proper
place. The bugle sung 'To quarters!'
and the men although they had been
fighting all morning, rushed to their
Iguns with cheer. For moment the
Commodore hesitated.
'tOn the signal bridge!' he called.
care you certain the stranger is
lSpaniard?'
Certain, sir" came the reply. II
can see her colors distinctly
The Commodore had his glasses on
the ship. Turning to the Captain of
his ship, he said:
1
His guns are turned away from US. He
is not up to snuff. Watch him closely
and the moment he sends his men to
Iquarters or moves a turret, let drive.
Give him everything you have. We
will sink her in twenty minutes. unless
we get shot under our belt.''
i Just then the officer on the bridge
reported that the battle ship was sig-
mailing with the international code and
lsoon translated the message:
s'This is an Austrian battle Ship"
Half an hour later the commander of
the Maria Teresa (Austrian) was seated
in Commodore Schley's cabin.
i eff you had sent your men to quar-
ters or moved turret I should have
raked you; it was narrow escape, |"
said Schley, during the conversation.
"Your flag is SO like Spain's, save that
you have white stripe where she has
yellow, that it is hard to tell them
apart at any considerable distance, and
: came very near letting drive at you. :"
"We know that, returned the Aus
trian, land we were much worried.
: We signaled long before you answered.
We had no wish to be troubled. We
have seen the wrecks along the coast.
} But" he inquired, as he rose to leave,
''do you send cruisers to meet battle
ships?"
The Commodore smiled as he answer
led:
"We always make fight with the
first ship we have at hand. We never
wait because we are outrated. We try
to win with what we have.''
"You Americans are very remarka.
ble," said the Austrian, as he went
l over the side to his boat.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20

The stove manufacturers of Cleveland
who control about 80 per cent. of all the
gas, coal oil and gasoline stoves manu-
factured in the United States, have
practically completed plans for the
combination of their interests. The
new company will be known as the
Standard Gas Stove Manufacturing
Company, and will have capitalization
of S., 100, 900, which will include s2, 500,-
OO0 preferred and $1,000, 900 common
stock.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
Spanish-AmeriCan War
Panorama

is one of the war books which is likely to be
in continuous demand 1t is a panoramic rec
ord Of the triumph of Yankee Doodle. The
eagle flaps his wings on every page, and ''Old
Glory" waves around and above every scene.
Prominent officers connected with the war are
here portrayed, as well as many of the "men
behind the guns" Military life is pictured to
the eye, from recruiting to guard mount and
slirmish lae Nor is the ludicrous omitted.
The company cook receives the attention due
to his Importance; the mess is shown; cavalry
scenes are given; the hospital arrangements
are depicted; the heroines of the Red Cross
service are displayed; street scenes in Ha-
the new citizens or subjects (Which are theyO
of Uncle Sam appear and disappear as the
leaves are turned.
In word, the'gazer visits the new localities
and sees the tumultuous new life, without the
risk or expense of a sea voyage.
The Album is 5hxS inches, weighs 12 ounces,
printed on finest coated paper.
Sent free to any address in the United States,
Canada or Mexico, for IL cents in stamps or
coin, to cover postage and packing. Copy may
be seen at any ticket Office of the Big Four
Route.
Order at once as the edition is limited
Address WARREN ]. LYNCH, General Pas
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mark envelope "War Album"
May 10, 1899.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-06-20
Outwitted His Sharp-Tongued Wife.

An Englishman of Lymington had
the misfortune to live in a continuous
quarrel with his wife, who was a modern
Xantippe, and threatened, in case she
survived him, to dance over his grave.
1t was her lot to outlive him, but it
was not so easy to carry out her threat.
The husband had the precaution to
make an injunc ction in his will requir-
ing his body to be buried in the sea
near his residence and without cere-
mony. The injunction was compiled
with.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12
LA GRANGE.

Mrs. F. G. Morgan spent a part OF
the past week in Medina.
DIR. G. G. Underhill is reported on
the sick list.
Mrs. Lewis Hastings of Elyria, is
visiting in town. w
Mrs. j. M. Starr made business trip
to Cleveland Friday. n-
The ladies of the W. G. T. u. will
hold meeting in the Baptist church,
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Wolcott have
moved into their residence on West
Main street.
Miss L. B. Morgan was the guest OF
Medina friends over Sunday.
Mrs Emma Wetherbee called on
Elyria friends Tuesday
Mrs. Hattie Freeman is seriously i'll
Mrs. Mary Trenchard and two chilL-
rem Of Grafton, were in town Friday
Earl Underhill has accepted posi-
tion as bookkeeper in r. T. Underhill's
creamery, at Lester, o. Success tc
you Earl.
The Epworth League social at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Kelnel
was well attended.
F. B. Gott was in Cleveland on bus.
mess last week.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. D.
Ryan was i'll with pneumonia the past
week.
Prof. and Mrs. H. 0. Merriman en-
tertained the NJ. E. society Wednesday
afternoon.
Lawrence Moran, former resident
of LAGRANGE, was the guest of his
mother part Of the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Loomis are moving
into Mrs. Sheldon's house on North
Main street.
Mrs. Adelaide Butler is visiting
friends in Cleveland.
Charlie Underhill of New London
was recent guest Of DR.. and Mrs. G
G. Underhill.
Miss Cassie Saxton has returned tC
her home in Elyria.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12
SEIEID.

Mr.. Burge moved to Amherst with
his family this week Monday.
Fred Hacker has moved onto farm
in Carlisle that he has recently pur-
chased. He has sold his property here
to Ray Stoddard.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Merriam return
ed to their home in st. Joseph, Mo.
last week Thursday, after a six week;
visit at Mrs. Chole Merriam's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs, of Oberlin were
in town two days last week
Leland Avery has secured position
in the office of the l.. S. & M. S. r. II
at Cleveland, o.
An illustrated lecture will be giver
in the NJ. Il. church, May 2 and 3
Subject, Zig Zag journey Around the
World 100 beautiful stereopticar
views will be thrown upon the canvas
many OF them representing the ode
things that many travellers fail to see
Admis' ion 10 cents. Proceeds to &
toward securing new singing books 70
the Sunday school.
d. L. Clark is reported to be slowly
failing in health.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12

Maay Of the Native Traders Have
Wives In Every Town
They Visit.

The sailor who had wife in every
port he visited has his counterpart in
the native trader of West Africa who
has wife in every village with which
he trades. There is one important diff
ference-Jack's wives helped to spend
his money, whereas the traders wives
help to make it. Mrs. Kingsley tells us
Of the custom. and also gives the expla-
nation.
It would be useless for the trader to
sit at home and wait for his customers
to come to him, because each village is
usually atieud with all the neighbor-
ing villages and the inhabitants dare
not venture beyond their own district
on pain of being. robbed at first and
eaten afterward. On the other hand,
it is obviously risky thing for black
trader to travel from village to village
with an assortment Of the very goods
best calculated to arouse the cupidity
Of the guileless African. To lessen the
danger he resorts to frequent matrl-
mony. In every village he takes wife
from one Of the most important fami-
lies and SO secures faction who favor
him. The African wife is not subject
TO jealousy, and SO each of the wives is
more than content to have a husband
who can keep her supplied with cloth
and beads to outshine her neighbors.
Her male relatives are proud of her con
nection with so important a man, and
hope besides to be especially favored in
matters of business. In return they
take his part in disputes and help him
to collect his debts and treat him gen
orally as a respected member OF the
family.