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The San Francisco call., 1899-09-04
POISONING MYSTERY AT
MILL VALLEY DEEPENS|
Ebenezer Wornaouth, the Alleged Victim, Seek
inq to Shield Those Upon Whom
Suspicion Is Cast.

n ETLL VALLEY, Sept. 3.-The mys-
II II terv of the Wormouth poisoning
MI case grows deeper as the days
vi pass and forms almost the sole
community topic of conversation.
"Old Ned himself veered around to-day,
and to a number of visitors not only de-
MED that he had ever been in danger
from an injudicous administering of
morphine but bitterly assailed his best
friends-the very men who spared neither
time nor trouble TO succor him in the
hour of his distress, and whose action
has made 1t dangerous business to drug
him in the future, provided that the al
legations made in such connection are
founded on fact.
Mrs Levison, the nurse had change
of heart to-day and denied nobody en-
trance to the Wormouth house. j. K.
Bonestell the San Francisco paper
dealer, to whom Wormouth's property
was consigned a few days prior to the
poisoning, regards himself as the victim
Of innuendo. He stated that his reputa-
ton was a sufficient answer TO any ques
tions asked regarding his connection with
the aged capitalist and his affairs.
It is also alleged that all the persons
suffering from 1nnuendo are the victims
of spite work, Dr. ]. ]. Spottiswood, A
II. McInnes Z. Steele and Thomas Fot-
trell being the persons charged with in
stigating the trouble. These men are
prominent citizens whose regulations for
honesty and integrity are unquestioned.
Hamilton Wormouth Of Stockton,
brother of "Old Ned" will be here to-
morrow, having sent word to that effect
in answer to the letter of Mr.. Steele, in
which he was informed that his invalid
brother was being drugged and that his
presence here was a necessity.
"Old Ned is q famous character and
first came into prominence by his legal
battle with the Gardners. The case now
rests in the United States Supreme Court.
and such is the pertinacity of the aged
capitalist that he has set apart $1,000 in
his will 70 be used in carrying on the
legal war after his death. Two years
ago he was sandbagged and robbed near
his residence. and last summer his house
was looted of valuables and a consider
able sum of money.
The San Francisco call., 1899-09-04
TWO GAMBLERS ARE
CHARGED WITH MURDER
Inquest on the Body of the Railroad
Employe Found Dead Near
GaViota

SANTA BARBARA, Sept. 3.-The Cor
oner held an inquest yesterday on the
body of the railroad ernpIoye who was
found dead near Gaviota Thursday and
gave a verdict of murder but the guilt
was not placed upon any one. Sheriff
Stewart arrived late last evening and
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

medical advice if needed. This medl-
cine is harmless in any condition OF the
system and can be taken without the
slightest fear of bad consequences. 1t con-
tains no whisky or alcohol. There IS not
an iota of anything narcotic in it. The
relief it gives is permanent. In TINS It
differs from many preparations which
give temporary relief only by deadening
the sense of feeling with narcotics, and
the dangerous stimulants they contain
create an appetite for strong drink.
When a dealer offers substitute tor
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, re-
member these facts.
When their diseases are deep-seated
and of long standing, women will hnd
| it to their interest to write to DIR. R. V.
| Pierce, Buffalo, N. ", who has had won-
derful success in curing diseases OF woni-
en-. He gisgs adVice free, and invites all
| to write him. Prompt, careful and per-
sonal attention is paid to each letter, and
the fullest advice is always given.
| "After five months of great suffering write
this for the benefit of other sufferers from the
| same afiiction," saws Mrs. H. A. Alsbrook, OF
| Austin, Lonoke Co., Ark. II doctored with our
| family physician without any good results, SC
| INV husband urged me to try DIR. Plerces fneui
| cines-which l did, with wonderful results.
am completely cured. ] took four bottles o.
| Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, four OF NJ
Golden Medical Discovery and two walls Oh III
Pleasant Pellets"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

1t is estimated that not one-third of
the young turkeys hatched in this coun-
try live to be three months old. This
mortality is caused by inbreeding and
vermin. If but one-half of these losses
could be prevented, the saving and gain
to the farmers who make turkey raising
a specially would amount to thousands
of dollars; the cost of new blood would
be trining compared with the benefits
derived.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
HORRIBLE THOUGHT.

''You know, l presume, said the
member of the family who had visited
Washington and gazed upon the
nations archives, "that the original
Declaration of Independence can scarce
ly be deciphered at all nowadays. The
ink with which it was written has faded
till only faint traces of the words re-
main"
"Gracious.' exclaimed the Sweet
Young Thing. "When it all fades away
will Great Britain have right to come
over and take the country"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Suppose we have 200 pound butter
cow whose product we sell at an aver
age price of Is cents, and have skinned
ceipts are $40. Is it too much to say that
it will cost $50 to feed her, $40 for labor,
and So for interest? Surely must we
have better cows than that if we are to
receive any reward for ourselves.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
AN ERROR IN PUNCTUATION

BY misplaced comma a paper IN
Greely county raised dickens of row
1t said: "Two young men from Leotl
went with their girls TO Tribune to at
tend the teachers institute, and as soor
as they left, the girls got drunk" The
comma belonged after the girls.-kan-
sas City Journal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
Probate Court Notice,

Probate Court Of Logan County, Ohio:
The following executors. administrators,
vnardians and trustees have filed their ac-
connrS in this Court for settlement, to-wlt:
November. 1sq9- - r1o,o
81 John kaylor. trustee OF halule L. ioho'
fifth account.
December. Isa9 r, II
ii. John RosebrooS. guardian Of Joseph f.
and Geo W. Hassler first account: -
10 Tnbn Rirnel guardian of Oracle ingalls,
and Others. first and final account
y Martin V Pence and General u. renee
executors Of James A. Pence, deceaseu'
seventh and final account. :.
IL William f. Harris, administrator OF
Francis Bell, deceased, hrst account. ~
II William F. Harris. guardian OF Emmett
FefferInan- first account.
The above accounts will be for hearing OF
Monday January ;. 1900. at l. O'Clock noon
Executions TO any of said accounts may ~
Sled an or before that time and the same VII
be heard and continued from uay 10 uaJ
until ali disposed Of. -.
J. ID. MCLAUGHLIN, Probate Judge
Dec IL. 1s.s9 3t- Logan county, ohio'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

The foliage of trees and plants in the
orchard and garden suffers much more
in time of drouth than that of those in
the woods. In the forests nature has
mulched the ground thoroughly, and
the moisture is retained about the roots
long time. We can go to nature for
proof that mulching is profitable in
both summer and winter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Neighbor A has a 300 pound butter
cow which nets him $40 year in profits;
he also has another COW which eats up
all the profits of the first and comes far
short of paying for her keep. The two
COWS profit him nothing. Do you know
exactly what each one of your herd is
dOinu2
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

There is decay in the foliage of plants
recently taken to the cellar, and the
moisture tends to breed fungus on the
unripened wood; therefore, give the
cellar plentiful supply of air. Many
of the old leaves can be cut off to ad
vantage.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Little Mike (who has struck hard
spot in his reading g)-"Feyther, phwot is
an autopsy?"
McLubberty (promptly)-"An au-
topsy, is ut? Sure thot's phwin dead
man REQUESTS the docthors to cut him
up, SO thot he can foind out phwot Is
the matther wild him."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

A thorny plant is not required for a
hedge, as it can be easily made effective
by running one or two barbed wires
through it; but let the plant used be
naturally shrub, SO that it will not re-
quire constant trimming, as does the
Usage orange. The Japan ounce and
purple leaved barbary are promising
plants for such use.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

1t is easy enough to get eggs in sum-
mer, but it is a different thing when
winter arrives. 1t is not unlike trying
to grow winter strawberries; it must be
done artifcially. He who has flock in
charge must provide for them as nearly
as possible the conditions of summer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

SIN China" said the girl in gray, "a
Young man never sees his bride until
he is married to her."
SIN China" returned the grl in
blue with that sweet smile that always
presages something decidedly warm,
'even you would have chance
wouldn't you, dear?"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

The pruning of peach trees should be-
gin before they are planted, and should
continue so long as they produce.
Prune the roots-the tap root and the
long laterals. If this is done in the fall
before they are heeled in, the wounded
surfaces will heal before spring, and
root growth begin much earlier. When
planting, prune the top to whip.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

If you are young beginner with
fruit, do not become discouraged at the
long list of varieties. You will be per-
fectly safe in selecting the old standbys.
The Concord grape and the Wilson
strawberry are good enough. Get these
and strike out.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Wife-That prestidigitateur did some
wonderful tricks. Husband-Ah, and
what was one of them? Wife-He ask
ed if any one had $40, and | had, and
he said he would change it to $40: and
he did, and here is the $40 to prove it.
Husband drops dead.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Let the young orchard contain first
diverse supply suitable for home use,
for there is as much profit in these as in
those gathered for sale; but do not plant
any unless you intend to feed and cult
vate them, for it will he useless.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Yes, the ant is an industrious little
insect: but it would not have much time
to attend to business if it had for COM
pany all the sluggards that are recon-
mended to its acquaintance.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Kill every grade male in the flock.
Pure blood is found on every hand, and
does not cost much. Do not keep half
blood for this years mating with any
expectation that the quality of the
broods will be maintained, for that is
not the order of things.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

The increase in vigor in a flock OF
tuarkeys after cress with wild COB
bier is very noticeable, and the effect is
marked as soon as the young are
hatched. Half wild turkeys are easier
to raise, and entail less labor and care.
This vigor is noticeable even in their
children's children.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Philanthropist-''How did you hap
pen to become tramp" Tramp
"Well, my father neglected to leave me
fortune, an wuz too proud to work,
so what could I do?'-Tit-Bits.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Both wealth and success are within
reach of the dairyman who masters the
details; these coveted things are not to
be got without toll in any line. Think
well before abandoning your half de-
veloped dairy business, for the posi-
bilities ahead are unquestioned.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

1t requires the incest breeding and
care to develop good dairy herd, and
in the best there are blanks. Do not
make the mistake of supposing that any
sort of person can build up a dairy herd.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

If you have a COW which turns her
feed into fat, let the butcher have her;
also, let him have the cow which per-
sists in going dry three or four months
in the year. A few good cows are
worth more than lot full of poor ones.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

When setting out the tomatoes in the
spring, dig hole and fill in with fine
ly powdered earth and manure well
mixed. With proper work healthy
plant can be made to yield half bush
ell of fruit
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Poultry raising is the one farm in
dustry managed by the women. Is it
due to this fact that thia is the most
profitable industry in the aggregate
yearly profits from our farms?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

When preparing to set out the orchard
underdrain the low ground, subsoil
where the soil is shallow, and turn
under good crop of clover. Soil which
will grow good farm crops will grow
good fruit trees well.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Frank Blanche pinned tiny Hat
iron on my coat last night. Dick-Do
YOU know what that means? Frank
No. Dick-Why she wants you to press
YOUR suit.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
AGRICULTURAL.

Before the village fancier goes to his
daily business let him spade up fresh
space in his poultry yard in the morn
ing, where his biddies may revel and
be happy all day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Bert-''I don't see any use in this ge-
ography lesson"
Mattie-'Why, you goosey, it's of the
greatest use. 1t tells you where to go
when you can't get there, and describes
the country and all that. If we had no
geography we'd get lost all over the
wOrld.n
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

''Now, Freddy, what do you want for
Christmas?"
sob, grandpa. gimme somepin' real
silly; gran'ma allus gives me somepln'
ep'sble."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Mamma-'The baby is learning to
pronounce the names of things quite
distinctly"
Papa-"Yes; - and in commanding
Tone. PUCK.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

'I've got "a good motto for my new
paper"
''What is that?"
"'What we have, we hold ?"
80! l see; referring to the circulation.
That's good. But, by the way, didn't
know you were publisher.
"I'm not. This is patent flypaper.'
philadelphia Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Nell-Did your French lessons carry
you through in Paris? Belle-Not
very we'll. The stupid creatures don't
seem to understand their own language.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

ST don't see how you can understand
that thing" said Bennie, looking hard
at the telegraph instrument; sit slut
ters SOL"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Nos "a and 6 run daily except sunday.
Nos and are mixed trains between Peoria
Through time OF Passenger trains between
ColurnhIls and Peoria and between columbus
Jc and Lima is shown only for the informa-
tion of the public
r. E. DEWEY, u a. CHAMbEhn, liant +
Gen'l Manger. zen fass. AGENT
Detroit, Mich
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
THE RMERRY-GO.ROUND

Teacher-'Tommy, who was Joan of
Arc?" Tommy (who is considered good
at g)-"Noah' wife"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
THE DOCTORS MISTAkE.

The doctor made mistake IN the NUM-
Der and called at the wrong house. NO
woman calls a doctor after she Is once
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Directors of Savings Building
& Loan Company.

A meeting OF the stockholders of the Savings
Rnilding & Loan Company viii be held at tine
Office OF the Company in Bellefontaine,
SATURDAY. JANUARY 6. 1900.
during the hours from ZOO 10 900 O'Clock, p. m.
J. ID. INskEEP, Sec.
De.. Il. IsaQ.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

dNN
the remedial value
of DIR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
in all diseases and
drains common to
the sex. Without
humiliating ques-
tions or local eX-
amin ations the
\ cure is accom-
. plished by the
I'M use of the
w " FavoI-ite
N Prescrip-
\ \ y tion :" sup
\ NJ plernent-
- ed by free
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

"No. mamma" sobbed the unhappy
young wife, George doesn't love me,
I found it out last night"
"Oh, my poor child" the mother
exclaimed, ''what has happened? All,
l see it all! You founda letter IN his
pocket"
SIT wasn't that" the miserable young
woman answered; he came home and
told me that he had had his life ir
sured.'
"Well?"
swell, if he really loved me, wouldn''
he have had mine insured instead
of selfshly going and having all this
protection put upon himself?"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Eli Perkins is lecturing in Kansas,
says the Kansas City Journal. One oi
his stories is about Kansas soldier
boy who served in Cuba, and this Is
the way Eli tells it;
"What did you learn down there:'
asked.
ST learned darned sight" said the
soldier, sadly.
"Well, what is one thing you learn
ed?"
81 learned that man can be in tw'
places at once"
"Oh, come off" l said. "No mai
could be in two places at once-omul
present."
"Well, I was," said the soldier. -
was dowu there, fighting the Spaniard
and-home sick"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-12-29

Easy and pleasant
to use, Contains no
injurious drug.
II Is quickly alb
sOrbed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-24

Whitman county will be forced
to pay George and Mary f. Einseid-
Ter $4,000 and their cests for alleged
negligence resulting in permanent
injuries to Mrs. Einseidler and the
destruction of a hack, which &C.
CURED at Guy, July II, 1898. This
is the verdict of the jury which
heard the case of the above named
plaintiffs against Whitman county
in the superior court Monday. The
evidence Showed that n contract
had been let by the county to w.
=. Horton & Son to erect a bridge
across the South Palouss at Guy,
and that the contractors were to
use tho old iron in the bridge and
deduct 800 from the contract price
In order to do this the side rails
were taken down and teams were
allowed to cross. Mrs. Einseidler
attempted to cross, when her team
got scared at some timbers and
backed off the unprotected sides OF
the bridge, throwing Mrs. Einseid.
Ter and the hack to the bottom, a
distance Of nearly twenty feet. Tive
Of the woman's ribs were broken,
and she was injured otherwise. The
team has hurt and the hack demol-
ished. Einseidler and his wife sued
for $4,000.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-24

STATE OF WASuINdTON,
County OF Whitman, 20
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-06-24
SHERIFF,s SALE.

STATE OF NAsulSGToN,
COUNTY or WHITMAN,
In the Superior Court OF the State OF
Washington, in and for Whitman
County.
Decree of Foreclosure and Order OF Sale.
]. b. Westerdijk, plaintiff, VS.. Berend
Westerdijk and Katie Westerdijk, his
wife, defendants.
By virtue Of a decree and order of sale,
made and entered in the above entitled
cause and court, on the 10 day of June,
\. d. 1899, Il copy OF which has been is
sued and certified to me by the clerk of
the said court, under the seal thereof,
bearing date the 20 day of June A. ID.
1899, for the sum OF $50, 275.00 gold coin,
with interest at the rate of 10 per cent.
per annum from the 18th day OF June,
A. d. 1899, and the further sum OF
$3.50, costs, and the further sum of
$3.50. 90 attorneys fees and the increased
costs thereon, |, Joseph Canutt, sheriff
of Whitman County, Washington, will
on the % day OF July, A. d. 1899, Mt the
hour Of two o'clock p. III. OF said day, at
the south front door OF the Whitman
county court house, at Colfax, Whitman
county, state OF Washington, sell at pub-
lie aunction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, the following described real estate
situated, lying and being in Whitman
county, Washington, and particularly
described a. follows, to-wit The south
half of the north half of the southeast
quarter, the northeast quarter of the
southwest quarter, the northwest quart
or of the northeast quarter, the north
west quarter of the northwest quarter of
section ten 90 also the southwest quar-
ter Of the southwest quarter, and the
southeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter Of section three, (3) also the north
hall of the north half Of section seven
"a; also the southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter and the south half of
the southwest OF section six (6); all of
said land being in Township fourteen
14), north Of range fortv-fiye (i5), east
of the Willamette Meridian, and con-
tanning in all seven hundred, eleven and
1900 acres, according to the United
States survey thereof. Save and accept
the right-of- way to 7. b. Trip, trustee :;
the right-of-Way to the Columbia and
Palouse Galway Company; and also the
tract OF land decided to l.. NJ. pinger, in
the southwest quarter of the southeast
quarter, in said section six 60 contain
ing four and 24-100 acres, situate in
Whitman county state of Washington
together with all and singular tie tene-
ments, hereditaments and appurte-
nances thereunto belonging or in any
wise appertaining Said property is
taken and sold as the property of Fer
end Westerdijk and Katie Westerdijk,
his wife, defendants.
Dated at Colfax, Whitman county,
Washington, this 10th day OF June, A.
d. 1899.
JOSEPH CANUTT,
Sheriff OF Whitman County, Washing
ton.
BY G. A. ELMER, Deputy.
-Wyman & Neil, attorneys for plaintiff.