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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
The Dreyfus Case an Object Lesson
, in Legal Methods.

Spe Anglo-SaXon race can well al
ford to study the processes pursued IN
the Dreyfus trial and derive from the
study new appreciation of Anglo
Saxon jurisprudence. outside OF the
bordereau and secret dossier chow
much of which is genuine and now
much forged nobody appears to KNOW
there has been. in the proceedings OF
this celebrated case, of evidence as we
understand the term. practically moth
ing at all. A number of witnesses
have been called. They have har-
rangued the court at pleasure or
levelcd shafts of witticIsm or malice at
various pcrsonages concerned in the
case, with seeming impunity; they
have passionately affirmed their belief
in the prisoners guilt OF just as em-
phatically set forth their confidence in
his innocence; but of clear, tangible
evidence, or even of fairly well authcn-
ticated circumstantial evidence, we
have seen mention of little or none.
In an Anglo-Saxon court the pris-
Oner charged with crime is presumed
to be innocent and given the benefit Of
every doubt until proof of his guilt has
been adduced i'm sufficient clearness to
convince twelve men theoretically his
peers Even in an Anglo-SaXon court
martial the jury is absolutely impair
tial in attitude and manner during the
hearing of the evidence and the oppor-
tunity for the sitting of testimony is
virtually unlimited on either side, while
offensive personalities or abuse of in
dividuals during the progress Of
the trial is not tolerated. But in
the Dreyfus case we are treated to
spectacle resembling nothing so
much as a melodrama in which the
various actors are each playing a part
with their eyes on the galleries One
day the judges incline towards the
prisoner; the next ii is noted among
the freCuenters Of the court and var
iously commented upon that the Judges
are disposed to favor the prosecution;
and from hour to hour public predic-
tiOn as to the ultimate verdict fluC.
tuates with each new circumstance il
emotional development, while of tht
SuDSlanlldl lnllE WllCn we can eNl
dence there is, as we have said, not Z
bit large enough to be visible under {
microscope,
What is one mans food may he an
other mans poison and it by no means
follows that the Latin race is prepared
to make a successful adaptation of tn,
foundation principles Of Anglo SaXol
Jurisprudence. Still, the eXpansiv,
properties of this Jurisprudence as re
vealed i'm history through it's success
full establishment among various race
and in different climes give hope tina
II may in time find lodgments ever
among the Latins. And it is certainl.
needed by them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
She Had q Reason.

81 thought the doctor said she ought to
go to the seashOre
"He did, but the siege of sickness she
had made her so thin that she said she
knew she'd look like a perfect fright In a
bathing suit so she went to the noun
tains instead. ."-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

England does not seem to take much
stock in the announcement that the
Transvaal government will grant linn
tied franchises in the gold fields. This
suspicion of the good intentions Of the
Beers may have been aroused by the
intimation that the usual corporation
courtesies would be expected in return.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

Senator Tillman cheerfully expresses
the opinion that all Republicans should
be hanged for stirring up the negroes
of the South. 1t goes without saying,
Of course, that the ohilanthropic sena-
tor believes that the negroes should
also be hanged,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
Down On Him.

"Della was all right but got her
mother down on me-
"How?"
"Well, she SAYS I stood and held the
screen door open until the house got full
of fiies."-Detroit Free Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

A child BORN on this day Will probably
be able to detect d smile on the Counte-
nance of eX-Mayor Bailey when the lat
ter reads the latest news from city hall.
There's more genuine poetry in piece
of well baked peach pie at this season
than at all the gushing rhymes concern
ing midsummer uays.
Many man who is wrapped up in him
self would unroll at once should he real
ize what a small package he makes.
Almost every woman would rather be
fashionable than comfortable.
A woman who does not insist upon hav-
ing the last word is generally suffering
from throat affection.
A sharp man is often noted for blunt
conversation,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
The Force of Habit.

"How are you getting on with your
automObie?' asked Miss Canyene.
"Well," answered Willie Washington, 81
can run the machine all right, but 1t will
timebe a long time before | can get over
saying "geddup and whoa to it,
Wahsington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
The Uses of the Flag.

"DO you understand the use Of a flag
Of truce?" inquired the man who was
studying the Philippines.
Certainly" was the answer. ITS very
valuable in getting the enemy to come
near enough to be shot at."--Washington
Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

Now that the Sampson Schley con-
troversy has been silenced. the coun-
try is threatened with an OTIS Hale
debate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
SCRANTON. AUGUST 10. 1899.

The pitch fork statesman Of South
Carolina denounces Boston as the
head centre of all devilment.' If he
had the proper persons in mind, TIL
man may have been more than half
right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
Which OneP

Freddy" said the teacher you have
spelled the word rabbit with two is
You must leave enc of them out"
"Yes, ma'am," replied Freddy; (which
one ?"-Tit- Bits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
A Gentle Sarcasm.

Jones-You never hear of servant girl
getting struck by lightning.
Brown--How do you account for 1t?
Jones-They're never in one place long
enough. Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

must have had a strong distrust of
greenhorns."
"Why?" asked Brooks
Because he arranged Il so he could al
ways keep an on the J."--Chicago Trib-
unp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
MERELY IN JEST.
An Opinion.

Little Harry-Fa, what's an innocent
bystander?
PA blame fool rerally.-ChicaGo
Times Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
A Man of Letters.

"The young fellow who fixed the alpha
bet in its present shape" said Rivers,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

Colonel Patty du Clam shows an In
clination to give the whole snap away
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

The Van Wyck boomlet failed to ar
rive at the "teething" age.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
Ajacchus' Advice.
COMING HOME.

Do not take too many liberties with the
man who does not want to fight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

time ago had my attention called Rpans Tabules for
trouble caused by indigestion friends who had been
using any relief till began using the
Rpans have found great relief from them, and that
am cured slight symptoms of when little
much my fault always keep the Tabules on hand
feel ndposed the least bit will hes
tate them any this bad state of health
bad bsAnhh win
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19

Another proof that peculiar ideas are
becoming more and more prevalent is
furnished by the case of the retired
army officer who refuses to accept
$1,000 year from the government.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-19
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstroIoger.
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Astrolabe Cast: AIS a. m, for Saturday,
August IS, 1899.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18

THERE is one verdict on the en-
balmed beef question that is already
in. It is that of the soldiers. Only
seven per cent, of the volunteers have
re-enlisted. The men behind the guns
know, not only that they were fed bad
rations, and were improperly cared for,
but they know that if they uttered COM
plants, they were threatened with
court martial, and that the officers
who did complain that vile beef was
issued, to the men, have been censured
and traduced, and threatened with
punishment. Instead of finding the
Government indignant that such ra-
tions should be furnished the soldiers
OF the Republic, they see that the in
dignation has been over the exposure
of the thing. If the soldiers would re-
enlist in large numbers even for the
purposes of expansion and conquest,
under such circumstances, it would be
a wonder.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18

The foreign diplomats at Washington
are charged with showing extreme
discourtesy towards the new Mexican
minister, Senior Aspirozo, because he
was Q member of the Courmartial that
condemned Macmillan. That nonsense
shouldn't be tolerated by our Govern
ment. Maximilian was a usurper, sent
to Mexico during our civil war, to set
up q monarchy, in defiance of the Mon
roe doctrine, and as slam at our Gov
ernment. When we got through with
our little spat among ourselves, we told
the French to leave, and they packed
up at once, and left Macmillan to his
fate. The Mexicans disposed of him in
short order as they had a right to. An
insult offered to the Mexican Minister
now, because of that affair, is an insult
to our guest, and to our friend, and our
Government ought to notify those for
eign representatives, who cannot treat
him courteously, that they should
return to their own country. We sent
the English Minister home for less
matter, under Cleveland's Administra-
tiOn.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

Resolutions of respect adopted by the
w. c. T. U. of Logan county in refer
ence to the death of M. v. Blackburn,
who, in the prime of life, passed to his
eternal home on March q, 1899, after a
few days illness:
Resolved, That in the death of Bro.
Blackburn, our organization has lost a
staunch friend in the temperance work,
who was ever in sympathy with his loyal
wife who is most Jealous helper in
the same great cause.
Resolved, That we extend our SYM
pathy to Sister Blackburn and family
in the loss of kind, tender, loving hus-
band and father, who was ever ready to
assist in every good work, and COM
mend them to their Heavenly Father,
who doeth all things well.
Resolved, That a copy of these reso-
lutions be presented to the wife and
family of the deceased, and copy OF
the same be published in our county
papers. MRS. JOSIE BATES,
MRS. J. r. DAY,
MRS. E. D. WHITLOCK,
Mrs. M. NJ. ANDRE,
Committee.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP.

David Henry and wife moved to their new
home in Zanesfeld, last Thursday, where they
expect to spend the remainder of their days.
G. G. Reid and wife will occupy the old home
and run the farm.
Farmers are now busy plowing, sowing OATS
making fence, garden, etc.
Miss Cozy Watkins, Of Huntington, Ind, is
visiting her grandparents, Cy Wickersham
and wife.
new iron bridge was placed across Mad
River east Of Apple Grove school house. last
week.
L Peter GARNER is out on the road again with
nice, fresh fish for SALE
Ed Smith, L. Slonecker and 7. Norman,
sheared E. T. Fawcett's flock OF 100 Ram
bouillet sheep. last week.
John Levan, the american" fence builder.
is kept busy by John Plummer, building and
stretching wire fence.
B. s. Shoots sells lot Of good draft and
roadster horses at his stock sale on Wednes-
day the 10th inst
Lawrence Slonecker, the lightning paper
hanger, is on the jump now, hanging paper,
stretching carpet, cleaning house, etc. would
shear few sheep when other business is not
crowding.
We regret very much to learn of the death
of Uncle Gideon Daugherty, of Iowa. Mr..
Daugherty spent the early part Of his life in
Jefferson township, and his many friends will
receive the news with sorrow. He visited his
friends in Logan county the first OF the Winter
and at that time was enjoying good health.
Edward Knight and wife, OF Ogden Canada
visited Mrs. Knights grandmother, Mrs. Eliza
Antrim, and the family of George Antrim
last week.
Charlie Kimbal commenced work for Samuel
Dixon on the G. P-Baker farm, this week.
For change Mrs. Old Bunkum gave us 8
| nice pie plant pie for our dinner Saturday.
OLD BUNKUM.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
PLANO RECITAL.

A very pleasing piano recital was
given by the pupils of Miss Dana
Dewey Conlter at the home of Mr..
Wood Coulter on Sandusky Avenue,
Friday evening.
Beginning with Morton Netzorg ten
year old boy who fingers prettily and
keeps excellent time for child of one
term the program grew better and
better till climax was reached, Miss
Coulter giving the final number.
Little Miss Eloise Coulter and Miss
Charlotte Herskovits are very promis-
ing young musicians, each one giving
several selections.
Misses Helen Davis, Clara Outland,
Mary Graham and Ola Kaufman, more
advanced pupils, gave several numbers
including duets, with their teacher, and
each one deserved the hearty applause
given. Mr.. Roy Dean gave two violin
numbers, accompanied by Miss Hersko-
vitz, and both proved themselves true
musicians, who fully enjoyed the pleas
ure they could give to others. Miss
Coulter is an excellent teacher, and pu.
pills and teacher have reason to be
proud of the other. Mr.. Wood Coulter's
excellent piano, and most pleasant
home, added much to the pleasure OF
the evening. E!}i
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
THE WAR.
Gen. Otis Thinks the Philippine
Government Is Crushed.

Five of the Dakota regiment were
killed, and two wounded Wednesday,, q
company of sharpshooters having been
ambushed.
Lawton is pushing north from Santa
Cruz, and the Philippine army will be
driven to the mountains, with Lawton
on the east, and Otis on the west, and
it is expected theyswill break up into
guerrilla bands Gen. Otis says he
will not stop f6r wet weather but will
continue active operations through the
wet season.
In an interview with a correspond
ent of the New York Journal, Friday,
Gen. Otis said:
"The insurgents are moving east
ward and will soon be in the mountains.
There they will become merely bands
of robbers and fight among themselves.
"They have no united army any
where, yet they will be troublesome,
and we will need strong force to deal
with the robber groups.
"We shall not stop operations be-
cause of the rainy season. The rebels
are counting upon cessation of hostil-
ties on our part, but we intend to keep
right on. We shall wedge the army
between them and the north, as well as
cut the island in two here by our
forces.
81 appreciate the fact that I am be
ing criticized, but do not care what the
newspapers say of me. 1 am working
eighteen hours out of every twenty
four and every officer and soldier il
doing his duty.
$50 long as we keep the volunteer
forces fighting they are content to re
main here. They enjoy the situation
while there is action.
"The problem the Government il
now facing is that of destroying tn,
powerful bands of robbers that ar,
scattered in all directions. We hav'
smashed the insurgent government, bu
1 believe that it will be long TIM
time before we pacify the whole o
Luzon,"
A strong force will be disembarkei
at the north of Luzon, to move Soutl
and catch Aguinaldo's forces betweel
two fires.
Several thousand Filipinos are sait
to be gathering at Pasig, southeast o
Manila. Gen. Lawton and his force
have returned to Manila.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
COUNTY NEWS.
BELLE CENTER.

H. M. Cline died very suddenly on Friday
afternoon in the Sickle Bros barber shop.
He was playing game of checkers with
Joseph Dennis, and at the close Of the game
said, 'You got the better OF me-" and in few
moments breathed his last. 1t is a severe
shock to his family, but in their sorrow they
have the sympathy Of the entire community.
son and two daughters are in Texas and
some of them are expected, to attend the
funeral services which will be conducted by
Rev. E. P. Elcock, this morning at 10 o'clock
at the home. Mr.. Cline was Sheriff of the
county for a number Of years and at the time
of his death was Mayor of the city and Justice
of the Peace.
The funeral Of Miss Alice Woods was held at
the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon.
Miss Woods had been sick only few weeks
She contracted a severe cold and it settled on
her lungs and soon did its work. She was only
seventeen years of age and had been keeping
house for her father, Samuel Woods her
mother having led several years ago. The
father is left in deep sorrow by the death of
his only child.
Miss Mary J. Campbell, of India, will occupy
the pulpit at the Presbyterian church on Sab
bath morning. Miss Campbell has spent a
number of years in India as missionary, and
| is preparing to return in a few months.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be preached
| by Rev. O. W. Sullivan on Sabbath evening in
the M. E. church. There will be no evening
services in the other churches, and all will
| have an opportunity to attend the service,
| which is I'm the interest of the school.
| The Commencement exercises will be held
| in the Ellis hall on Thursday evening, April
q. Tickets are on sale at the Ellis store at
the present time.
| Rev. A. s. Morrison will deliver a lecture in
the Disciple church on Friday evening on the
subject, ''Virginia and Virginians." The lee
tuIe is given under the auspices of the O. E.
Society.
The youngest son of Frank Sickles and wife
died on Friday morning and was buried on
| Saturday afternoon. The child was eighteen
months old. A very appropriate service was
conducted by Rev. Sullivan.
The Office OF Mayor is made vacant by the
death of Fl. NJ Cline and the Council will
meet this evening and will arrange for an
election to fill the vacancy. The Office OF J. p
is vacant in the township also and should be
| filed soon.
The G. E. Society OF the United Presbyterian
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
THE CANTEEN.
The Attorney General Trying to Put
Life Into 1t Again.

Notwithstanding the disclaimer of
Adjutant General Corbin, the Canteen
it seems, according to the decision of
the Attorney General is still in lawful
existence. The Attorney General
holds that the law that was fraud to
abolish the canteen does not do so, but
only forbids the detailing of men or
officers to run them.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union, of Washington, sought a con-
ference with the President upon the
question, but were refused an audieuce
because he was too busy.
We have never seen anything but
the dictum of the Attorney General.
and do not know where he finds any
warrant for it in the law. The Ian
guage of it seems plain enough.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
BLOOM CENTER.

The last week has been more injurious to
our wheat crop than all the frozen weather
this Winter.
The backward season will throw us a way
behind with Spring plowing, but the majority
Of farmers are awake and will push their work
along rapidly.
The election is over and no one killed. Sim
ply fight to the finish. Everybody feels and
knows how their popularity stands among the
| voters.
]. J. Smith and daughter Anna went to
Columbus, last week.
Mrs. Lewis Peacock has had a severe attack
| of muscular rheumatism for several days and
| Is still poorly.
Our old neighbor, James Spellman and fam
| lily, will move to West Liberty in few days.
Sorry to lose two good Republicans.
| Mrs. VIM. Trout is still on the sick list.
| ]. A. Lapp, OF Cleveland, was married to
Miss Anna Grepp. daughter of Adam Grepp,
last week, and started for Cleveland, their
home. Success attend them as they 60
| through life.
Miss Manda Loffer fell and dislocated her
ankle several days ago. 1t has been very
painful and distressing, not being able to do
her own work as yet.
David Bayer sold house and lot to Mrs
Gordon Baughman for $3.50, located in Bloom
Center.
Winford Lowe moved to his father's-in-law
j. W. Rhoads', last Thursday.
Rev. D. G. Hall and wife, of Port Jefferson
visited John Melvin's family last Tuesday.
George Hone met with quite a bad accident
last Monday. A horse that he was about te
; buy, was hitched up for a trial and became
frightened at the top Of his canvas spring
wagon, ran off, throwing him out and broke
his left arm near the shoulder and just above
the elbow. At this time he is suffering grea
pain. The doctor thinks he is not hurt in
wardly.
Rev. John l.. Hill, OF Roundhead, visitet
P. A. Hill. Mr. Earl, of Jackson Center, visit
| ed with him.
A fine growing shower called on us Tuesday
: evening. 1t did the wheat more good thar
any rain this Spring. DAGO.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18

The feature of Harper's Weekly for
the last few months has been COM
plete and thorough discussion of 'Our
new Possessions" and the opportunities
they offer for American industrial en-
terprise. Franklin Matthews and Viii :
liam Dinwiddie, in their special letters
to the Weekly, have given all needful
information about Cuba and Puerto
Rico. Now begins the long-expected
series of articles on Hawaii, by Caspar
Whitney. Mr.. Whitney, on his recent
journey around the world, made a
thorough study of the people, climate,
natural resources, and, the COM
mercial possibilities of the Hawaiian
Islands. 1t goes without saying that
the articles will be read by all Ameri-
cans who are interested in the first
of our new colonies.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
TIRED OF THE ARMY.
Only Seven Per Ct. of the Volunteer
Soldiers are Re.enlisting.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The desire
of the volunteers to return to this coun-
try from Manila is evidenced in re-
port which shows that of those who
have been'offered opportunity to:re-en-
list, with the offer of bonus in travel
pay of over $500, only about per cent.
will accept. The volunteers it is stated,
desire to come home by organizations
instead of individually. Some dis
charges of individual soldiers have been
brought about by Congressional pres
sure, but as rule, Gen. Otis has been
disappearing all applications for dis
charges, except in the case of sick and
wounded and disabled soldiers.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18
THE REPUBLICAN
State Convention VIII be Held In Co.
lumbus, May 81, and June 1.

The Republican State Central Com
mittee met at Columbus, Friday, and
issued its call for the State Convention,
to be held at Columbus, June l, 2.
The date was fixed so early to accom-
modate Senator Hanna, who will leave
for Europe in June.
Four counties, Franklin, Guernsey,
Athens and Hooking, have appointed
delegates, the county committees as
suming the power. These delegations
will not be disturbed-at least that was
the agreement of the State Central
Committee.
Logan county, under the call, is en-
tilted to seven delegates in the Conven-
ton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-04-18

Harry Frey, kidnapped from his pa
rents at Des Moines, Iowa, sixteen years
ago, found his father, who now lives at
Marion, Ohio, through an advertise
ment in Cincinnati paper. He wired
his father at once on seeing the adver-
tisement, and received the response,
''My dear boy, come to me at once. "
The boy is now 26 years old. His moth
er has died since he was abducted, leav-
ing him $125, 900, and an uncle has left
him 5000. He says he was kidnapped
by a man named Loomis, acting for his
mothers people.