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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
Tuesday, April 4 1899,

LuCosAdyy AHAI AoS0J
at u O'Clock noon, tor the purchase of ten
bonds of the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio,
bearing date from the first day of July, 1899,
and payable in one, two, three, four, five,
date, each being for the sum of two hundred
and seventy-two dollars and ninety-one
cents ($272.9l), and bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent. per annum, payable an
nually.
Said bonds. are issued for the purpose of
improving Main street in said city, in pur-
suance of Section 2705 of the Revised Stat
utes of Ohio, and an ordinance entitled ''an
ordinance to assess a special tax upon the
lots and lands abutting on Main street from
the north line of ChiIlicOthe avenue to the
south line of Court avenue, and to issue
bonds in anticipation of the collection of
such assessments" passed December 13, 1898,
authorizing their issue. Said bonds will be
sold to the highest bidder for not less than
their par value.
Bidders are requested to state the number
of bonds bid for. and the gross amount they
will pay for the bonds bid for and the ac-
crued interest to date of transfer.
| The right to reject any and all bids is re-
served.
Proposals must be sealed and endorsed
"BidS for Main Street Paving BOndSn and
| be accompanied by a certified check OF
| cash deposit to the amount of one hundred
dollars ($100) a guaranty that said bonds
| will be taken up and paid for within ten
| days after awarded to the successful bidder
| NJ. j. NICHOLS, City Clerk.
| Bellefontaine, o., March 2, lS99.-t4
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

face of young and tender bark extend
ing even into the accumulated damp,
and sometimes wet, mold within. The
effect of the close contact Of constant
ly moist substance on the young, ten
der bark was that at one point 1t
caused the surface to form callous and
actually induced the throwing out OF
roots into the mold, kind of air-layer-
ing, as it might be termed. Adven-
titious buds had also started into up
ward growth, with the result that, at
the time the writer saw the tree, there
were several poplar shoots, with roots
of their own, growing out OF the hol-
low space, as shown in the engraving
Thus the parent tree was nursing
within it's own bosom two direct Off
spring from itself, in fact, part OF
itself, and deriving sustenance from the
vitals of the tree, which had been
turned into plant food. 1t Is possible
that leaves had at times lodged in the
opening Of the tree and added theiI
share to the plant food that later sus'
tained the sprouts illustrated. Wha,
the future of these shoots will be II
not certain. 1t cannot be possible fol
the roots to make any considerable
growth in their very limited quarters
and no doubt they will soon die. Al
the young shoots really proceed from
the tree, they will continue to be sup
ported as regular branches. On thu
whole, the case struck the writer as be
sug so remarkable as to be worthy o
! mention in these columns.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

''Now suppose" remarked Mrs. Pc
ter Snaggs, 'that the surgeons of the
army are attached to the medical divis-
ion."
"Your supposition does you great
credit" replied Mr.. Snaggs, sarcastic
cally; "It's wonder you didn't imagine
that doctors joined the army to build
bridges or drive mules. Where should
army surgeons be, except in the medi-
cal corps?"
"Well, I thought they might possibly
belong to the lancers."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
s'How dear to our hearts is the

"How dear to our hearts is the old
silver dollar, when some kind subscrib-
er presents it to view; the Liberty head
without neck tie or collar, and all the
old things that to us seem so new; the
wide-spreading eagle, the arrows below
it, the stars and the words with the
strange things they tell; the coin OF
your fathers, we're glad that we know
it, for some time or other twill come in
right we'll; the spread eagle dollar, the
star-spangled dollar, the old silver dol
lar, we all love so WE'LL"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
IN THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until
Tuesday, April A, 1899,
at IL o'clock noon, for the purchase of ten
bonds of the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio,
bearing date from the first day of July, 1899,
and payable in one, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine and ten years from
date each being for the sum of three hum
dred and ninety EIGHT dollars and thirty
three cents ($39S.33l and bearing interest at
annually.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose of
improving Main street in said city, in pur-
suance of Section 2705 of the Revised
Statutes of Ohio, and an ordinance entitled
IAN ordinance to assess a special tax upon
the lots and lands abutting on Main street
from the south sidewalk line of Chillicothe
avenue to the north line of Vests Addition,
and to issue bonds in anticipation of the
collection of such assessments,' passed
January "a, 1899, authorizing their issue.
Said bonds will be sold to the highest bidder
for not less than their par value.
Bidders are requested to state the number
of bonds bid for, and the gross amount they
will pay for the bonds bid for, and the ac-
crued interest to the date of transfer.
Proposals must be sealed and endorsed,
and be accompanied by certified check or
cash deposit to the amount of one hundred
dollars ($l00) as guaranty that said bonds
will be taken up and paid for within ten
days after awarded to successful bidder.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. M. J. NICHOLS, City Clerk.
Bellefontaine, o., March 2, lS99.-t4
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
COHee Dessert.

Beat up six eggs together. stirring in
one teacup of strong coffee. Sweeten
to taste half pint each Of cream and
milk, and bring to the boiling point.
Then take it from the fire and stir in
the eggs and coffee, adding half an
ounce OF dissolved gelatin. Return it to
the fire, stir till it thickens, and pour
into a mold to set.-Housewifa.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
Tuesday, April 4 1899,

Tuesday, April 4, 1899,
at II O'Clock noon, for the purchase of ten
bonds of the city of Bellefontaine, Ohio,
bearing date from the first day of July, 1899,
and payable in one, two, three, four, five,
six, seven, eight, nine and ten years from
date, each being for the sum of one hundred
and seventy-four dollars and twenty-six
cents ($l7426) and bearing interest at the
rate of six per cent. per annum, payable an
nually.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose of
improving Court avenue in said city, in
pursuance of Section 21O5 OF the Revised
Statutes of Ohio, and an ordinance entitled
IAN ordinance to assess special tax upon
the lots and lands abutting on Court avenue
from the east line of Opera street to the west
line of Madriver street, and to issue bonds
in anticipation of the collection of such as
sessments," passed December 13, 1898. au-
thOrizing their issue. Said bonds will be
sold to the highest bidder for not less than
their par value.
Bidders are requested to state the number
of bonds bid for, and the gross amount they
will pay for the bonds bid for, and the ac-
crued interest to the date of transfer.
Proposals must be sealed and endorsed
"Bids for Court avenue Paving Bonds" and
be accompanied by a certified check or cash
deposit to the amount of one hundred dol
lars ($l0O) as guaranty that said bonds will
be taken up and paid for within ten days
after awarded to successful bidder.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. M. j. NICHOLS, City Clerk.
Bellefontaine, o., March 2, lS99.-t4
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Why throw obstacles In the way of its de-
fence7 Its own means are superior to all
the apparatus of your laboratories Medi-
cine Is collection of uncertain prescrip-
tions, the results of which, taken collect
lively, have been harmful to mankind:
Water, air and cleanliness are my chief
medicines"
At the time when Napoleon said this he
was largely right. Physicians in those days
dealt out obnoxious and drastic drugs
Since that date medical science has made
wonderful strides. Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery Is medicine composed
of native medicinal roots that do no vio-
lence to nature. Its action is gentle and
natural. It simply promotes the natural
processes of secretion and excretion. 1t
restores the lost appetite, corrects all dis
orders of the digestion, makes the assimi-
lation of the food perfect, invigorates the
liver. purifes and enriches the blood,
builds new and healthy flesh tissue, tones
the nerves and gives sweet and refreshing
sleep. It Is the great blood-maker and
flesh builder 1t cures oS per cent. OF all
cases of ali diseases of the air passages that
lead ND to consumption. 1t is wonderful
medicine for all diseases due to insufficient
or improper nourishment of body or nerves.
Do not deal with unscrupulous dealers who
the sake of a few pennies added profit.
~ have been using DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
icai Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for the
past three years and they have saved my life !"
Thus writes Mrs. Sophia Frazer Of Oakdale.
Rockbridge Co., Va. 81 now keep the Pellets
| IN INV house ali the time and use them every
time I feel the need of q laxative. am fifty
three wears old and was troubled with liver COM
plant until ] used your medicine. Now am
| we'll" ,
Every sick man or woman should send
II one-cent stamps to DR. r. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N y, to pay the cost of mailing
only for q free copy of DR. Pierce's great
1000 page Common Sense Medical Adviser;
or q stamps for heavy cloth. bound copy.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

'sRastus," yelled Aunt Dinah in a
loud voice, ''you and Miami Snowflake
come in heah dis berry instance, en- stop
playin wild dem air white folks chillun.
All dey wants is to learn lot OBJ cake
walk fgahs' an den dey won't hab nuth.
in more to do wild you.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Teacher-Johnny, illustrate the diff
ference between sit and set.
Bright and Patriotic Boy-The Uni
ted States is a country on which the sun
never sets, and the rest of the world
never sits.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

A man in little village in Kansas,
was the father of two sons; and wild
ow of the same village was the mother
of two daughters. The father soor
married the widows oldest daughter
his Oldest son married the widow, ani
the youngest son married the widow.
youngest daughter. If you can figure
out their kin, the bake shop is yours.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

sBoston!'' shrieked the brakeman,
as the train pulled in.
"Yepp' sleepily murmured the man
who ate at restaurants; "Well baked,
tool"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

"This makes the tenth morning,
ma'am, that I have tried to collect this
milk bill.''
give tried more mornings than that
sir, to collect little cream from your
milk, and I have never had any better
success than you are going to have this
time. Don't step on the cat when you
go out, please"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Winks-Don't you think editors and
reporters ought to be required to sign
their names to articles?
Jinks-No; editors and reporters are
not responsible for what they write.
Winks-Who are, then?
Jinks-The people who buy the pa
pers.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
Alfred Butler. Agent.
TREE PROPAGATION.
Roadside Poplar Tree Nurses In Its
Own Bosom Two Direct on
spring from Itself.
BELLEFoNTAINE, OHIO

Recently the writer met singular
case of tree propagation and cannibal-
ism, as perhaps it might be styled, the
subject being that of roadside pop
lar tree, says Vick's Magazine. AT
some time in the past a leading branch
of the tree had split of, the scar Of
which later developed into hollow
recess. In the bottom Of this recess
there was a mass Of decayed wood and
other matter, and which seems to have
been in a moist state much of the time.
The fact that the opening faced north
ward prevented the sun from drying
out the mold, moistened by every rain,
within the trunk. Notwithstanding the
large wound, this tree otherwise grew
thriftily. The result Of this was that
all around the wound there was q sur
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Bill-She said her face was her for
tune.
Jill-Poor thing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Mr.. Wellheeled-Just to sit and look
at you is bliss.
Miss Simperling-Yes; and distance
ends enchantment to your view.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

First Tramp-Dat's home made pie,
amt it?
Second Tramp-Must be. No baker
what was responsible fer dat pie, cud
stay in de bizness.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

1t is now only short time until our
hens will be setting on eggs, our wives
setting out garden, and us all the time
sitting here thinking up news.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

''Do you think there is anything in
the saying that fish is brain food?"
81 don't know, but it wouldn't do you
any harm to try the experiment.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

"Could you tell me what this pre-
scription calls for?" asked the inquisi:
tive citizen.
eyes" answered the clerk as he
glanced over it rapidly, $50 cents.'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

which is comfortably snug at the back, where
graceful sweep is seen, but at the front it is
loose and stands out from the figure, falling
in a straight line from the bust to the bottom
of the robe A large rolling collar gives the
throat free play and below the collar the
wrapper is closed in double-breasted fashion
with loops and olives. The sleeves are
extended and reversed in soft turnover cuffs.
A breast pocket is conveniently applied at
the left side. This design, which may be
used for making wrapper, in which case it
should be developed in cashmere or silk, was
prepared for The Delineator and appeared in
. recent number of that publication.
Specially prepared for US BY The Butterick
Publishing Co. Limited.
Alfred Butler, Agent.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
THE MERRY.GO-ROUND.

The fool and his fannels are soon
parted.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

When you hear man say ''the world
owes me a living" you may be certain
he seeks to make loaf of it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

As Bill Albery used to say, "You
can't always tell what day in March
may bring forth, or fifth.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
NOTICE.
Sale of Bonds.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
In THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Bobby-Papa, is oxygen, what oxen
breathe?
Papa-Of course, and what every
thing else breathes.
Bobby-And is nitrogen what every
one breathes at night?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

"Come, come, cheer up!" said the
optimist; it is all for the best, remem-
ber."
$50 it seems" replied the pessimist;
sat all events, we second best ones don't
seem to get any,"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

And you made Jim Jackson a deacon
in your church?
Yes sab. Dat is, he's a brevet dea.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

81 want to ask one more question, -
said little Frank, as he was being put
to bed
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

Jones-What sort of a man is Sprig-
gins?
Smith-Well, you can't get an Idea
into his head, and he can't get an idea
out of it.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
Nano1eof1. AZ

Napoleon, at
St. H e | e n a,
said to Antono-
m arch hi, his
physician, Be
lieve me, we
b ad better
leave off all
these remedies;
life is q fortress
which neither
you nor / know
ANYTHING about.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

And what's brevet deacon, George?
He's deacon what don't handle no
money, sab.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31

"Well," acquiesced the tired mama.
"When holes come in stockings, what
becomes of the piece of stocking that
was there before the hole came?'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
NOTICE.
Sale of Bonds.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
IN THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
NOTICE.
Sale ofBonds.

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK,
IN THE CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE, OHIO.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office until
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1899-03-31
The BGnef0ltailG Republican

is THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN LOGAN COUNTY be
will advertisements homes of people who
patronze you literally than any other advertising
medium in the county
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-20
Somewhat Abrupt.

Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts used to
tell this story to Illustrate the average ne
gros shrewdness in not compromising
himself, says an exchange. A Boston
man was at hotel in Charleston, w. Va,
in 1859, during John Browns hurried trial.
In the early morning, before the guest had
risen, negro came into the room to kim
die his fire. The excitement concerning
Brown was then at its hight, and the
negro, knowing that the guest was from
the North, naturally wished to get his
opinion on the case. Yet he was not sure
whether it would be safe to disclose his
own views.
"Massa," said he, yer hear bout dis
man, John Brown, dey's tryin' hyar?"
ooh, yes, I've heard about him"
whats dey goin' to do wild him?"
"Oh, they'll convict him."
"Cervict i'm! What DEM"
They'll hang him, sure as fate"
There was, as yet, no sign of the North
erners sympathies. The negro waited a
moment and then asked cautiously:
"Massa, wouldn't dat be a little abb
rup'?"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-20

AT the recent banquet in San Francisco
given Irving NJ. Scott, the builder of the
oregon, upon his return from Russia, says
the San Francisco News Letter, Mayor
James D. Phelan called forth the plaudits
of the evening by a speech, in which he
described the interview between the Gear
and Mr.. Scott, as follows
Having heard so much about the build
er of the Oregon" said the Mayor, the
Car sent for him when he wanted TO
build some nice, new battleships of his
own.
Let me see your schedule of prices,
said the Emperor of all the Russias.'
Mr.. Scott handed over one of his price
lists The Gar glanced at the first figure
that caught his eye. Then he retired to
study them over.
" Before awarding the contracts he
said to Mr.. Scott. i want to examine these
prices carefully
ION the following morning the Car is
sued his famous appeal for the disarna-
ment of the whole world
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-20
Personal.

Senator Gear of Iowa has an odd habit
of always carrying his hat with him, even
when moving about the Senate chamber.
1t is an old-fashoned black felt head-cov-
ering. If a visitor sends in a card the
Iowan always carries his out when going
to see what is wanted.
-Beerbohm Tree, the English actor, is
a godson of the German Emperor. The
kaiser, by the way, is wroth because the
Paris Figaro a few days ago reproduced
from an American weekly a cartoon rep
resenting his imperial majesty as a wild
boar. All copies of the French paper
found in Germany were confiscated.
Miss Mary Gregg of st. Louis, being
DESTROYS of marrying Joseph II. Dillon,
and being heiress to a considerable for
tune, Left her by an uncle on condition
that she does not change her name, the
difficulty has been solved by the chang
ing by legal process of the name of the
prospective husband to Joseph II. Dillon
Gregg.
The King of Siam has ordered medal
to be struck in commemoration of his tour
in Europe last year, and to perpetuate
a record of his travels in foreign parts.
Repljcas of the medal have, by his direc-
tons, been presented to the government
of each country visited by him. The one
sent to London by the Siamese govern
ment has been recently placed in the ma
tional collection of medals in the British
Museum.
Miss Mary Frederick, Pm. D., who is
delivering a series of lectures on Ancient
Egypt in the British museum, knows
that country better than any living womln.
Her acquaintance with it dates back TO
the winter of 1888 and she has lived there
more or less ever since Her indefatigaole
energy in archaeological research has
greatly increased general knowledge of the
history, religion and architecture of the
ancient inhabitants of that country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-20
orr HARBoR IMPROVEMENT.

It is evident from our Washington dis
patches that there is very little hope of
getting an appropriation from this Con-
gress for the proposed increase in the depth
of our harbor from twenty-siX feet to
twenty-eight feet 1t is said that the main
thing in the way of having the matter con-
sidered by this Congress is the status of
the Carter case. The war department does
not seem disposed to do anything further
with the Savannah harbor improvement
until the Carter case has been finally dis
posed of. The impression is given from
what is said that there is a very favorable
feeling both in the war department and in
Congress in respect 30 Savannah harbor.
The argument in favor of deepening sa-
Vannah harbor to twenty-eight feet is so
strong that there ought not to be much.
if any, doubt that the work will be author
lied at a very early day. The completed
channel of twenty-six feet is of vast bene-
fit not only to this city but to a very
large territory Since this channel was
completed the commerce of the port has
increased greatly, and there is no doubt
TO the channel would make this the sea-
port of a stin larger part of the South and
West
We have already pointed out that the
plan is already made for a twenty-eight
foot channel. If an appropriation We're
made, therefore. the work could be begun
at once And the cost would not be great
A twenty-eight foot channel could be OBJ
tanned for considerably less than half
what the twenty-six foot channel cost. In
view of the prominence of this port, and
also that there should be a port on the
South Atlantic coast having an harbor
depth of twenty-eight feet, there ought
! to be very little difficulty in obtaining an
appropriation for the proposed improve
ment