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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
MAIN AND COLUMBUS
Bids For Paving These Thorough.
fares.

At the meeting of the City Council,
Tuesday evening, bids for paving
Columbus from Main to the Railroad,
and Main from Columbus to Sandusky
were read by Engineer Wonders, az
follows:
WEST COLUMBUS AvENUE-sroNE CURB.
Fisher, Keefer & Bailey, Wassan block
n1, ,743.15.
Beaver Falls Paving Co., with choice ol
Nelsonville, Athens or Wassall block 81 ,933. IA
@. B. Hall & son, Wassan block, s11.9s4o6
James Wildes & Son, metal block, $12, ,002. 70
Ayres Asphalt Paving Co., asphalt. $14, ,479.
OF.
They also made proposition for lighter stree
for e13, 315.32.
Some of the low bidders on work Of paving
Main street from Columbus avenue to San
dusky were as follows:
NORTH MAIN sTREET-CEMENT CURB.
Fisher, Keefer & Baily, Wassal block, "a, ,952.
13.
Beaver Falls Paving Co., choice Of Athens
Jacksonville or Wassal block, s509O.3O.
Myers, Hennessey & Co., Wassal, Hallwoo
or Bauhen brown granite block, S51O1.4s.
Council required that a rattler tes
be made of the brick, and adjourned.
The test was made the next morn
ing, and conducted by Engineer Won
ders. Three bricks of each kind wer
put into an iron cylinder filed wit
stones, and revolved at the rate of ]
times a minute. The brick all stoo
the test but the Twentieth Centur!
The test showed as follows:
Nelsonville 81, Perkins 81, Athens
9-1O, Lane 9-1-10, Hallwood 10a, Mas
sillon 13s, Tremble IA, Medal Is, Twer
tieth Century 16s, Wassal 10t.
The bids were not let, and will nc
be, until the meeting of Council ne1
Tuesday evening.
The forfeit of 500 that was returne
to the bidder, who forfeited his CO.
tract on the first bid, was returned
consideration of his putting in ne
bid and letting it stand as a forfeit {
that. His new bid was within 5000
the lowest, and was the means of brin
ing the bids down on the last biddir
%, 900 lower than on the second.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
A SELLER!

We will send the Cleveland Leader
to any subscriber to the REPUBLICAN
till November Is, 1901, for EIGHTY
CENTS. This is less than five cents a
month for one of the cleanest and best
papers in the country. 5S-tf
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

We are under obligations to Mr.. IS
raei Kinney, for a buoquet Of tea roses,
OF several varities. Mr.. Kinney has
some seventy varieties in his nursery,
and many fine plants ready for fall set
ting. We advise the ladies of our city
who are interested in rose culture, to
take drive out to his Highland Nur-
sery on the Zanesfeld pike, and see his
display. rs
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
For Benefit of Railroad People.

We have had SO many of our railroad
friends say they thought we ought to
have continued our 20 per cent. dis
count sale until after pay day to give
them the same chance as other custom
ers, SO for one week more we will con-
tinue our 20 per cent discount sale.
Not few things cheap, but everything
in the store. Think of it. It's a great
saving. 20 cents on every dollar,
cents on every dime. Come early for
choice. WOOSNAM & WADE Co.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mr.. Frank Leonard of West Liberty,
has been compelled, on account of Ill
health to resign his position as clerk
in Coulter's shoe store. Frank is a
worthy young man and was well liked
Many friends regret his depar ;ure from
our midst. Mr.. Fred Graham will sue
ceed him in the store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

The residence of A. A. VanVoOrhees,
two miles west of West Mansfield, was
struck by lightning, Thursday, about
noon. 1t tore off part of the roof, ran
down through the house, and tore off
part of the casing of door in which
Mrs. V. was standing, but did not in
lure her.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Howenstine has issued large
number of cards of invitation, in honor
of her sister as follows:
Mrs. E. J. Howenstine
At home
Friday, July Twentieth.
Mrs. F. T. Bell. 2to6 p. m.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
L. s. A. WISSLER
Special Sale.

Rag carpets, Is and 80 cents yard.
Hemp carpets, l5e.
Ingram carpets, % to soc.
BrusselIs, 30 to Csc.
MoQuette. 75e yard, old patterns.
Lot of Remnants Carpets and Mat
tings at / to ! Of regular prices.
Lace Curtains, 75e to $3.50 cents q
pair.
Window Shades, I24, IS and soc.
Extra width Shades at factory
prices.
Special sale for Cash.
L. & A. WISSLER.
Ladies' Tailor Made Suits $500 to
$500.
Ladies' Fall Jackets $3.50 to
$500.
Ladies' Separate Skirts, $500 to
$500.
A few SILK Capes to close at ] off.
L. O. A. WISSLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Frank Bryant, the young colored
man of Stokes township, who went in.
sane, was taken to the Toledo asylum,
Saturday. He refused to walk, and il
in bad condition. 1t is thought his
malsdy will soon terminate fatally.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Mary Bush, of this city, is said
to have lost.her pension, and to be in
want because she married again. The
man she married proved to be a bigam.
ist, therefore her marriage to him was
not legal, and she can have her pension
restored,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mr.. John L. Longfellow has placed
upon our table a Ben Davis apple OF
last years crop, that is sound, and he
says is better than it was when picked.
He thinks the Ben Davis is a great
| keeper,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Jacob Horn and daughter, OF
Idaho, are visiting at Mr.. Dan Wonders.
Mrs. w. G. Mitchell and Mrs. Lila
Fortney have returned to Indianapolis.
DIR. Rowand and family have return
ed from ten days. outing on the upper
lakes.
Mrs. J. M. Williamson and Mr.. A.
Lesourd and family leave for Lakeside
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Beelman, OF
Lima, are guests of Mr.. Grant Bells
family.
Mrs. H. G. Brown and two daughters
are visiting Rev. J. M. Longfellow's
family.
Mr.. Irwin, of Kansas City, is visiting
his wife at the home of Mr.. Aaron
Wissler.
Miss Lois Campbell returned Wed.
uesday evening from visit to friends
in Lima.
Mr.. J. Milton Kerr, of Sidney, has
gone to Colorado Springs, Colorado, for
his health.
Master Willard Kiplinger Of Dayton
is visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Miller.
Miss Lucy Bartholomew and sister
Miss Grace have returned from visit
with friends in Columbus.
Mrs. Homer Arnold and daughter
have returned from visit with Mr.
David Lingo's family in Peoria, Ill.
Miss Bess Marvin, of Columbus, came
to this city Monday, and is now in
charge of the Bartholomew household
Miss Gertrude Evison and sister
Helen, of Brooklyn, New York, will
spend the month of August with rela
tives in this city.
| Mr.. Warwick, Mrs. G. A. Elliott ant
children, and the Misses Fernley, o
Cincinnati, were the guests of Mr.. C
A. Miller's family, Wednesday.
Miss Ida Halboth is the guest of hel
sister, Mrs. John Sullivan. Miss Hal
both is a trained nurse, having just com
pleted her course in the Cincinnati
Hospital.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
GOOD GIRLS WANTED.

We can tell good girl, or six good
girls, of six good families in this city
who want good help to do general
housework. Inquire at REPUBLICAN
Office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Who said, ''If it rains on Monday IT
will be sure to rain five days that
week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Quite a goodly number of buggies
and carriages, some of them prettily
decorated in flags and greenery, passed
through our city, Tuesday. o. Fl.
Fawcett, of zanesfield, and his Sabbath
school class were enroute to Silver
Lake. The day was an ideal one for q
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

DIR. Outland of Zanesfeld, who has
rented the Office just vacated by DR..
Harbert, will be in our city about two
days of each week, until October 1st
when he will take up his residence in
this city,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Services next Sunday, July %, at
McKee's Creek Church at IL p. M, and
at Glady Creek Church at 7:3O p. m.
will be conducted by Rev. 7. Evans il
the absence of the regular pastor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
Beiietontaine Republican
J. Q. A. CAMPBELL, Editor
FRIDAY, JULY 20. 1900.
LOCAL BREVITIES

You can have your shirt waist laun-
dried at the Brattain laundry for 10
cents
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

With the c. E's gathering up the
old rubber, and the rainy spell.
together, the shoe stores should sell
many pairs of overshoes.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
nARRIED.

At the residence of the officiating cler-
gyman in West Liberty, July II, Mr..
Walter Messenger of Dayton, and Miss
Jessie Whitehead, of Union township.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The story about DR.. Singley going OF
after the faith cure heresy, is now said
to have been untrue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mr.. Rolla Pifer took his Sabbath
school class TO Silver Lake Tuesday,
for days outing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The trusts have put up sugar, again,
and it is now selling at II cents in
Bellefontaine, for graduated. The peo
pie are being robbed to make multo.
millionaires.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

BY D. J. Huben, j. P, at the Probate
Judges Office, Thursday, July 10, 1900,
Mr.. Owen Hurley, of Hardin county,
and Miss Ethel Houchins, of Lake
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Col. George Leonard, Of Urbana, was
in the city, Wednesday, to secure
headquarters for the S. of v. during
the G.. A. r. Encampment.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Isn't it better to save nickel if you
can. Take your shirt Waist to the
Family Laundry, on South Main street,
and have it done up for 10 cents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Harry w. Amrine, editor of the
Quincy Press, was married at Sidney
July Is, by Rev. M. M. Figley, to Miss
Bessie M. Hellings, of Quincy.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
BOOTHSl BOOTHSl

Our merchants have agreed with the
Carnival Committee to run booths In
front of their places of business during
the Carnival.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Ladies, don't pay Is cents to have q
shirt waist laundr:ed when you can
have 1t done at Brattain's for 10 cents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The sulphur in the atmosphere these
days of thunder and lightning, keeps
the tidy housewife busy shining up her
tarnished silverware.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

It Is now about time that some body
should enter a complaint about the
wheat growing In the shock.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The West Jr. o. U. A. M. Council Is
Justly proud of the trophy won at
Springfield on the Fourth, for having
the largest percentage in line.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The Champaign County Teachers In
stitute will be held the week commenc
ing August 27.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Anna Bell Welty was taken to
the Toledo asylum, Saturday, Mrs.
Shaw going with her as attendant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's
church by Rev. c. ]. Conway, Mr.. VIM.
Patterson and Miss G. J. Conway and
Annie McGraw
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
ALWAYS WANTED.

Your county produce of all kinds at
Rankin Bros grocery, East Columbus
avenue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

The A. M. E. and Baptist Sunday
school picnic, which was to have been
held in Campbell's grove yesterday,
was postponed on account of the wealth
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

September l, the Bachelor Club will
occupy the Marquis residence on nortl
Main Street.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
SHOW CASES, SCALES, AND OIL
TANKS,

We are in line with few pairs of
scales and oil tanks; also some good
show cases and substantial desk. All
are in good shape and very low in price.
Chow cases are 3ft, Aft, 6ft, and 7ft
long CARTER BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

II you have laundering to do, rea'
Brattain's New Laundry Advertise
ment.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
PERSONAL NOTES.

Charley Lloyd has returned to
Detroit.
Miss Susie Parker went to Hiawtha
Park, yesterday.
Chester Reynolds, OF Lima, is visiting
friends in the city.
Mr.. John F. Kaylor's family had a
reunion yesterday.
Roy Sargent has returned from WIS.,
it to friends in Piqua.
Mr.. Frank Lair has returned from
Laura, Miami county.
Mr.. Charles Harner left yesterday
for trip up the lakes.
Mr.. S. A. Buchanan of Kenton, was
In the city Wednesday.
Mrs. w. H. Fleming is visiting her
mother at Niagra Falls.
Rev. G. K. Sargent is at Hiawatha
Park, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
Rev. r. w. Donaldson Of Urbana,
was in our city, this mornsng.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
Just Received by Express.

4 pieces Paradigm Cloth and Lus-
tres, 75e, 500, $I.25, $L35.
The most popular goods on the
market. VIII be pleased to haUe you
call and inspect.
L. e A. WISSLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Mr.. Joseph Hunter is confined to the
house with erysipelas.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Pearline for 1Oc, latindry soap, 2
for SC, Bulk coffees, Is, co. 25, and 30c.
The superior of our 30c Chatauqua
blend is not sold at any price.
CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

JoHantgen for best new vehicles.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
MARRIAGE LICENCES.

July
II. w. L. Patterson. Kate McGraw,
1S. John Parkison Harbert, Dana
Dewey Coulter.
10. Isaac L. Thomas, Margaret s.
JeryiSS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

10 Hantgen for Kelly rubber tires,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
Gents Unlaundried Shirts.
Superior Quality, soc worth Csc.

A few Parasols left, marked to elost
1-3 off. L. d A. WISSLER.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
Torturing
Disfiguring Humors
Itching, Burning, and Scaly
Eruptions of the Skin and
Scalp with Loss of Hair
CURED BY CUTICURA.

The treatment is simple, direct, agreeable.
and economical, and is adapted to the young
est infant as well as adults of every age.
Bathe the affected parts with Hot WATER
and CUTICURA SOAP to cleanse the skin OF
crusts and scales, and soften the thickened
cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and
apply CUTICURA Ointment freely, to allay
itching, irritation, and Inflammation, and
soothe and heal, and lastly take the CUTiGURA
REsoLvENr to cool and cleanse the blood.
This treatment affords instant relief, permits
rest and sleep, and points to a speedy, perma-
nent, and economical cure when all other rem
edies and even the best physicians fail.
Sold .rvwhere. Price, The SET el Is; CUrIcuHA
Soar q OINTMENT, &c.; RrsoLvENT (half size), b0c
PorTER paUe AND CHEM. Corp, Sole Props, Boston
c "How 70 Cure Humors," 64page book, free.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

This prayer should be used in al
christian churches.
JAMES MCKINNEY.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
A PRAYER.

Almighty, Everlasting God, in whose
hands are all the powers and all the
rights of Kingdoms come to the as
sistance OF Thy Christian people, that
all pagan and heretical nations who
trust in their own violence and fraud
may be crushed by the might of Thy
right hand, and preserve US always,
amen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

JoHantgen for vehicle repairing,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20
JoHantgen for second hand vehicles

JoHantgen for good driving harnes.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-07-20

Miss Ida Halboth is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. John Sullivan. Miss Hal
both is a trained nurse, having just COM
pleted her course in the Cincinnati
Hospital.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-19
CROWDS AGAIN VISIT THE ME-
 DICM.

Professor CarnelIe. the medium, was again the recipient Of much attention at his parlors in the Occidental yester- day. All day long up 10 his closing hour at nine o'clock his parlors were crowded and It Is safe to say that Phoenix citizens have not been slow to take advantage Of his presence. Car relle is known as "The Boy Wonder" and his prediction of the Charleston earthquake five months before it oc- cured, together with the day and date of death of Chester A. Arthur and Vice-President Hendricks, and the downfall of "Old Hutch" the noted Chicago grain operator. together with many events of rational importance. has given him reputation through out the world, second to none. He is the only me lium ever summoned be- fore tEe shah of Persia and was given the freedom of the city of Teheran. where the imperial palace IS located
 He makes no wild. eXtraVaEant claims and all are struck with his catdid de- meanor. The young man wishes it dis tinctly understood that under no cii- cumstances will he give seances out side of office hours. which are daily and Sunday. from 10 a. m. to 9 D. m.. at the Occidental opposite the Hotel Adams.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

E. H. Pautee of Prescott is registered at the Commercial.
 Ms. J. L. Moore of Congress is q guest of the Hotel Adams.
 F. D. TreadweH of Jerome is regis tered at the Hotel Adams
 Duncan Campbell of Prescott is guest of the Hotel Adams. B. A. Fowler of Glendale was in the city yesterday attending the meeting of the water storage committee.
 Miss Para Lee KimbaH of Mesa. who has been visiting on the coast during the summer. returned this morning.
 Charles E. Major of Denver. William w. Edgar of Chicago, and J. NJ. Crom- bic of Detroit are at the Hotel AdamS. MT. and Mrs. H. GrundlC of New York were among yesterdays arrivals in Phoenix. They are registered at the Hotel Adams.
 MT. w. A. Drake of Prescott chief engineer of the $. F. r. & P. railroad, registered at the Hotel Adams yester day.
 C. ". Hinchcliffe of Los Angeles. general manager of the Sunset Tele- phone company. is registered at the Commercial hotel
 B. r. Jossey, Chinese inspector for this district, last night went to Tucson, where his headquarters have lately been removed from Nogales.
 Mrs. B. Heyman and daughter. Miss Reba Heyman, returned yesterday morning from san Francisco. where they have been spending the summer.
 Among those registered at the Hotel Adams from coast points are Jack Par sons and W. c. Bartlett of Los An- geles, Y. II. Silsbee of San Diego. and Charles H. Williams of San Francisco
 Among those registered at the Com mercial are Irving J. Mitchell of Los Angeles; Henry Wolff of San Fran cisco, and Willie Weston and Martin | Griffin of the Kelly's Kids company.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-19
NEWS
 OF THH
 TOWN
PHOENIX WEATHER.

The following weather conditions pre- vailing in Phoenix yesterday were re- ported by the United States weather bureaus:
Arizona republican., 1900-09-19
For the Children

don't forget our Dugan &s Hudson's line of the swellest little black, brown and red shoes ever shown.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-19

unpoetc name for a creek-"Big Bug was derived. The big bug which gave the name to a creek and g mining dis trict was none other than the hercules beetle. pr. Kuntze secured a large number of fine specimens of the beetle.
 A NEW. ARRIVAL.-Mr A. T. Conner, retail manager of the Wakelin Grocery company. has returned to work. He took a brief vacation. dat ing from Saturday. a little more than a week ago, owing 70 the arrival in his family of girl. Mother and babe are doing we'll
 PROBATE COURT.-Mrs. E. A. Johnson yes sterday filed a petition in probate court for letters of administra- tion on the estate of William F. John son. A petition was also filed by l. NJ Christy for letters on the estate of Louisa A. Christy. There was a peti- ton for maintenance in the matter of the estate of Marguerite Mcdonald. d minor A decree establishing notice to creditors was entered in the estate of Thomas Bishop.
 A CHILD OF MISFORTU-NE-JuIi Borques was brought over from Tempe yesterday under curious commitment from Justice TOmlinson' court from which it appears he has been held to the grand jury for the crime of d mis- demeanor. the nature of which is not stated. His bond is fixed at $100. Bor- ques doesn't know what ke is in for unless it is for being a child of mis- fortune. About six months ago he borrowed a wagon at Tempe, intending cyp n fnr fAN q Al Tucson he learned that his brother at NOgales was ill and he went there. Then he was taken sick himself and lowered between life and death for five weeks. When he got so he could travel again he started home with the wagon. At Tucson he had a relapse and was laid up for another month. Tn the meantime the owner of the wagon be- gan to fear that he had seen the last of his property and made complaint.
 THAT MYSTERIOUS LETTER The question of the authenticity of a statement which appeared in a Phoenix paper a few days ago in which it was said that Secretary Akers had received a letter from the department of Justice commenting and sustaining him in his finding in the Haldeman case has been settled. The statement was so absurd in the nature of things that nobody believed it. Sec retary Allers denied it on the day of publication, but the statement has been reiterated since. The secretary has been very much embarrassed by the publication and yesterday Genied again in the strongest terms that such let ter had been received. If I had one" said he "i would want it published in full in every newspaper in the terri tory The secretary added what The Republican has previously printed, that only one side of the Haldeman case was ever before the department and the case had no investigation at all