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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

''Don't bother, Henry, because I
won't marry you," said she. "There
are just as good fish in the sea as ever
were caught"
"Better," said he, shortly, as he rose
to depart, and for once she wished she
had consented to marry him so that
she might make him suffer for his hor-
rid remark.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

"What is your occupation, my good
woman?" said the examining attorney
to the witness for the defendant.
"Oi'm a washer-woman, sorr."
"Where do you hang out?"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
HIS POINT OF VIEW.

Shea marie couple should pull to-
gether like team of horses.
He-Yes, and they probably would if
like team of horses they had but one
tongue between them.-Chicago News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

"How did you come to pluck up
enough courage to propose to Miss
Frisbie, Bunting?"
"Well, she suggested that l had bet
ter not send her an expensive valen-
tine this year, but save my money to
go to housekeeping"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
TURN ABOUT.

Mrs. Weeds-Oh, you remind me SO
much of my first husband!
Mr.. Weeds-I'm glad to hear it.
You've been reminding me of him so
often.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
School Examiners Meetings.
L S-'OO-

Examinations of teachers will be held on the
first Saturday of each month, except April
and July Questions on theory and practice
will he based i'm part on Hindsale's Teaching
the Language Arts sand Putnams Manual of
Pedagogics; questions on reading will be based
on the literature prescribed by O.. L. r.. G.
Shaxespeares Julius Caesar, Coleridge's Kline
Of the Ancient Mariner, LowelPs Vision OF sir
Launfal, Burke'S speech on Cancellation with
America. ,n,,,,,
Examinations of pupils under "Boxwell' law
will he held on March IL, and April IA, 1900
Hours of examination-9 to2 a. M; 1 TO
d. M. standard time.
Oct 16, 1899
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

The men who are always giving ad-
vice are often the ones who wouldn't
give anything away of any earthly ac-
count.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

A man may be considered bright just
because he reflects the thoughts of
others.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

1t sometimes happens that when a
man comes home to dinner and finds it
cold, his wife makes it hot for him.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

"Well, got $50 damage fer dat, en-
fo' I'd half spent de money long come
de railroad en- cut off Williams leg, en-
1 got so much money fer dat dat I amt
done countin' it yit! If Providence des
stans by me, en- dey keep on a hackin
at us, we'll soon be livin in a painted
house wild two brick chimblys."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
THE MERRY.GO.ROUND.

The way to scandalize is to tell scan
dal lies.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

''Jones is very superstitious."
"Why do you think SOP"
"He owes me thirteen dollars and
won't pay it."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

Some one has said that che who is
looking for a soft place without hard
labor will find it under his hat.''
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

Nos l. q B. 4 and run daily except Sunday.
Nos. s and are mixed trains between Peoria
rnu Columbus Jet.
Through time of Passenger trains between
Columbus and Peoria and between Columbus
Jc and Lima is shown only for the informa-
tion of the public.
II. e. DEWEY. O. A. CHAMBERS,
GenI Manger Gen. Pass. Agent.
Detroit, Mich.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

Blasted hopes often result from ex-
ploded theories.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

In life's battle one must either be a
or straggler.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

Some wives never pay much atten-
tion to what their husbands say until
they begin to talk in their sleep.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

"That man." said the tax assessor
sis the possessor of untold wealth."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
Big Four Route!

For full information and particulars as to
rates. tickets. limits, etc, call on Agents big
Four Route" or address the undersigned.
WARREN j. LYNCH, w. p. DEPPE,
Gen'l Pass. & Tkt Agt. A. G. p. & L. Agt.
Cincinnati. Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20

''Hit do pear lax Providence is on
my side," said the colored brother.
"You know 1 los my left arm in de saw
mill las year?"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
ONLY ONE CURE
FOR SCROFULA.

There are dozens of remedies recommended for
Scrofula, some of them doubt being able to
the only remedy which completely cures it,
Scrofula is one of the most obstinate deep-seated
blood diseases, and is beyond the reach OF the
many so-caled purifiers and tonics because some
thing more than a mere tonic is required S. S. >.
lie, and never fails to cure Scrofula, because it
e disease, thus permanently eliminating every
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
HOUSES AND LOTS.

For sale. five houses and lots in Bellefon
taine win be sold on easy tSgmS; 9g ;,,, ARRy 10
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
s. S. S. Is the Only
Remedy Equal to this
Obstinate Disease.

goes the of the disease thus permanently
trace of the taint
consequences which Scrofua surely leads
should impress upon those afflicted with it the vital inn
portance of wasting time upon treatment which
possibly effect In many where the wrong
treatment has been relied upon complicated gandular
sweng have resulted for which the doctors insist that
q dangerous surgical operation is necessary
Mr. H E. Thompson, of Milledgevle, Ga, writes: IA
Scrofua broke out the glands of neck
which had to be lanced and caused much suffering
was treated for long WHILE but the physicians
able to me, and my condition as bad as when
began their treatment. Many blood remedies used,
but without effect Some recommended s. s. S. and
I began improve had taken few bottles.
Continuing the remedy, cured permanently,
and have had sign of the disease to return Swf
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-02-20
s, S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

and obstinate deep-seated
By relying it, and with the various
suffering which gradually but undmn
vegetable and fails
Rheumatism Blood Poison Bos
Swift Specific Company Atlanta Georgia
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Invaders of Chicago Arrested.

Chicago. May 2S.-Chicago was in
vaded at ! o'clock this morning by the
army of IL hostile state numbering
thirteen men-the 'District of Lake
Michigan" The invasion ended in Il
farce comedy. but came near to being
finished in deadly earnest. The casual
ties include one boy shot in the leg and
one horse killed. Five Of the invaders
were arrested and the rest allowed to
escape.
The trouble was prcciptated by Cap
tain George W. Streeter, squatter.
who has from time to time created
much trouble and litigation by his ef-
forts to seize land along the shore Of
Lake Michigan. The land which he
has for some time claimed to be the
''DiSrrict of Lake Michigan consists
of made land on the shore of Lincoln
park. part of ii including one of the
main park boulcvardS. The courts
have decided against the Squaiter again
and again. but he has been persistent
in his efforts to grab the property He
claims that made land along the Hi
nois shore does not belong to the state
of Illinois. but instead is public do
main. free to whoever settles upon it.
Strerter organized the force which
made the descent upon Lincoln park
to-day. but was not with them in per-
son.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Serious Trouble with Boxers.

Pekin. May 27.-The diplomatic corps
have decided to ask the Chinese for
cigT office to define explicitly the meas
urcS which the government intends TO
take in dealing with the Boxers
The government is making some at
tcnipts to check the movements of the
Boxers here. The country is in a
state of terror so far aS the native
Christians are concerned. Many Pros
tcStant and Catholic refugees are flee
in" here for protection.
Shanghai. May 27.-Reports received
to-day Indicate that affairs around Pc
kin are extremely critical. owing to the
defeat of the government troops by the
"BoNcrS.'
1t is now regarded here rs certain
that foreign troops must he sent to Pc
kin to protect the legations. while tho
withdrawal of all missionaries from the
interior is considered imperative.
Larg" portions of the provinces of Pc
Chilli and ShanTung are in Il state
little better than absolute anarchy. and
disorder is spreading in the province
of Shan-Si in consequence of the en-
coura-"ment received from the empress
d0Wa@Cr.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
TO FRAME BRIDES PICTURE.

How . New Chicago katrso Rsms0-
ssrsA Her psssoAs
recent Chicago bride who was 60
ing out of town to live distributed
photographs OF herself and farewell
gifts to her relatives and friends and
had them framed in q unique and at
tractive manner. They were TO be
mounted under glass in the manner
familiar to all and known - pAsse
partout, but instead Of the usual mat
Of linen or cardboard she Used . ma
terial which was especially approprt-
ate. and one which made frame - we'll
asas picture worthy Of being pre-
served among the family heirlooms.
The picture which she gave her
mother had a mat Of the white satin
which had been used for her wedding
dress. and across one corner was
bit of the lace with which the dress
was trimmed. To a sister she gave
picture also mounted In the while
satin, but with design Of orange
blossoms embroidered upon 1t, while
the mount for the one given her maid
Va AoAol was VI Tile W. ulIb SaIAh Gill
broidered with a graceful spray of
bride roses. Friends less near re-
ceived pictures mounted with the
goods which had gone to make up the
different gowns of her troussseau. The
mount made from the material Of her
"going-away gown" had forget-me-
nots embroidered in small scattered
sprays. while some of the silk and
figured goods were made up plain, be-
ing sufficiently decorative in them
selves. In each case the mounted pic
ture was bound in the glass with a
narrow strip of soft leather in a shade
to correspond with the color of the
mount. Upon the back Of each was
plainly written the name and date OF
the wedding. 1t is needless to state
that the gifts were priced as the pic
lures alone never could have been.
and 1t is safe to predict that other
brides will follow the graceful fashion
Chicago Chronicle
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Secretary Root Is independent.

New York. May 27.-The Herald to-
morrow will say :
There has been much surprise
among New York Republicans at t!:.
action OF Secretary Root of the War
Department in nominating George W.
Lyon. former secretary of the Union
League club. to Il place in the Philip
pines. ana in offering n high judicial
position in Porto Rico to Charles r.
SaXton, now judge of the Court of
Claims. 1t has become known that Sec
rotary Root did not think it worth
while to consult Senator Plat about
these appointments.
Mr.. Lyons is not an organization
Republican. Senator platt bitterly OPP
posed the suggestion that Mr.. SnXton
succeed Louis +. Payne as superntend-
ent of insurance.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
TO AMUSE THE SHAH.
Inmaterisi to Him Who Was Exc
cufad.
cutsd.

IhmoterIoi TO Him Who Was Exc
cutsd.
Many stories are told of the shah of
Persia in connection with his last visit
to England. One of these tales, prob
ably more amusing than true, is that
he advised the Prince of Wales quietly
to make away with a certain extremely
influential duke, as the latter was
growing too powerful to be safe. But
a story which is vouched for is the ac
count of the shah's visit to Newgate
prison. While there he suddenly re-
quested to see an execution. He was
courteously informed that at the pres
ent moment there was no one under
sentence. The shah swept away these
trifing objections with wave Of his
hand. Take one of my suite" said
he. ANY one will do" And he was
woefully disappointed because the on
cials on the spot declined to comply
with his request. The shah had a mag
niicent collection of jewels, among
them being an emerald nearly as large
as hens egg. The present shah will
make continental tour this summer,
visiting England in July. 1t is said
that he is bringing with him a num-
ber of costly and beautiful gifts for
his royal and imperial hosts in all the
places he intends to visit. His tour
will take six months. He intends to
stop in Russia. Germany, Austria,
France, Greece and England.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Great Indebtedness OF New York Firm.

New York. May 2S.-According TO late
reports he liabilities of Price McCor-
mick ~ CO.. the brokerage firm which
suspended Thursday last may be even
greater than originally stated. S13.0OO.-
900. but the indications are that the as
sets will be large enough to pay at
least ~ cents on the dollar. This state
ment was authorized to-day by Il mem
brr Of the firm.
The capitalization of the firm is said
to have been S1,5U.O0O, instead of a
million, rs originally named. or this
sum. r. II. Price had S5OONO: George
Crocker'S special interest was SJOO.WU.
and the interests of MeSSrs. McCOr-
mick and StuariWortley We're $3.50
600 each. Walter W. Prices interest
was said to have been nominal.
The firms loans from the local banks
are said To aggregate about S4,OoO,WD.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
No Twin Microbes for Him,

A clergyman walking on the out
skirts of his parish on day found one
OF his parishioners whitewashing his
cottage Pleased at this novel mani
festation of the virtue that is next
to godliness he complimented the man
on his desire for neatness. With
mysterious air the workman descend
ed from the ladder and approaching
the fence said: That's not exactly
the reason why I'm doin' Of this ere
Job, your worship. The last two cou-
Piles as lived here had twins, 20 / ses
to my missus. III take and white
wash the place SOS there mayn't be
no Infection You see, sir, as how
we've got 10 Of 'em already.
graphic Record.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Sleep Changes tho Verdict.

A jury recently agreed up q verdict.
sealed it and went home. After sleep
ing over it, they disagreed. This shows
the power of sleep to strengthen the
mind. Those who are troubled with
insomnia or stomach disorders should
try Hostctter's Stomach Bitters. 1t
puts the stomach in good condition and
induces sound sleep
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
The Proper Frame Of ltnA.

Rebellious Boarder-Mv. Bcrimps,
don't you think it is about time we
were having strawberries
Mrs. Scrimps-Mr. Dubbs, II you
have read about the terrible famine
in India you ought to be deeply CRATE
full even fro prunes.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
uninn rrinters Elect Lynch for President.

Indianapolis, Ind, May 27.-Retnrns
received by the canvassng board of the
International Typographical Union in
dicate that Donnclly is defeated by
Lynch for president. For first vice
president it will take the official count
to decd" the result. so close is the race
between Hayes and Hawkes..
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Are You Using ALIENS Foot Ease,

1t 10 the only cure for Swollen,
Smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen
Foot Ease, a powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Sacred Fires of India
Looks for bigger Target

Instead of cultivating more denn-
lite aim in life, the average man wastes
his time in searching for larger and
easier target.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01

Lilly, would you spend this S on plates
or on plate rack?" Get a plate rack
Nancy; when your friends see 1t empty
they'll be forced to give you some plates
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01

''Dicky, II you were polite you would get
up and offer that lady your seat But
pa. she's too big for my seat; you had
better offer her yours.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-06-01
Morning
TH-9dI1e86

IL serious complaint It's warning that
should be needed. 1t is different from an
honest tired feeling. 1t is a sure sign Of
poor blood. You can cure 1t by making
your blood rich and pure with Hoods Sar-
saparilla That is what other people do
thousands OF them. Take few bottles OF
this good medicine now and you will not
only get rid OF that weak, languid, eI-
hausted feeling, but it will make you feel
well all through the summer.
Tired Fee!ing-"1 had that tired feel
ing and did not have life or ambition to
accomplish my usual amount OF household
work. Hoods Sarsaparilla gave me relief
and also cured a scrofula tendency" MRS.
R. MERRITT, Dowagiac, Mich
Hoods Sas.3aPas.jMa
Is the Best Medicine Money Can Buy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-20
How's This!

We offer one hundred dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Proprietors.
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned. have known
F. j. Cheney for the last 15 years. and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by the firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price, IS cents per bottle. Sold by
all druggists. Testimonials, free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-20
Her Sacrifice.

The Rev. Cyrus I. Brady says in his
book of missionary "reminiscences: 81
was once preaching about missions,
urging the congregation to make some
sacrifice for the missionary cause and
Indicating to them several methods by
which they could follow my advice.
Among other things l suggested that
they refrain from purchasing any book
which they very much desired and do
nate the money to me instead for my
missionary work. l happened to have
perpetrated book myself.
You will therefore understand my
feelings when a very bright woman in
the congregation came up to me and
handed me 81 with the remark, | had
intended to buy your book and read 1t,
Mr. Brady, but have concluded to fol
low your advice and give you the mon
ey for missions instead
"I accepted the situation gracefully
and told her l would lend her my own
CODY of the book to read. She smiled
and thanked me, and as she did so l
voiced my thought in this way, But
after all Mrs. r., there does not seem
to be any sacrifice on your part in this
transaction. for you have the happy
consciousness of having given the mon
ev for missions and vet have the book
as we'll
"'No sacrifice? she replied. why, I
have to read the book!
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-20
No Use For the Water,

''They tell good many jokes about
Kentucky coIOnels and their natural
aversion to water" said fat drummer
I'm the hotel corridor the other night.
but the richest thing In that line ever
knew TO come of in real life opened
over in Alabama when old man Briggs
was trying to sell his summer hotel.
Briggs had n pretty piece OF property
I'm the Alabama highlands. and its star
feature was n magnificent big spring
that welIed into sort OF basin and
was as cold as ice all the year round.
He had good prospects OF making
popular resort out of the place. but he
got the California fever and offered it
at q sacrifice to race horse man from
Kentucky who had an idea that he was
cut out for n landlord.
"The race horse man was a typical
Kentucky colonel Of the old school and
a mighty fine fellow. He came down
TO look over the ground in person. and
Briggs started out with him TO point
out the principal attractions At last
they came to the famous spring. This,
colonel said Briggs. stopping at the
edge OF the basin and swelling with
pride, is wonderful natural reservoir
OF crystal pure water. inexhaustible in
volume and ice cold in temperature. 1t
is undoubtedly the finest spring in the
south
Hum-m-m.' grunted the colonel,
sizing up the bubbliHG pool L reckon
I'll have TO have this hole filled IN il
we close our deal. Mr., Briggs
"'Filled up" exclaimed Briggs in hor-
TOR.
eyes. suh.' replied the colonel calm
". You see, I'm not a-calculatin on
keeping any stock on the place.
New Orleans Times-Democrat-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-11-20


in Buffalo. The angel would signify
the goodness of Jericho, and strangers
would no longer stop and raise a row
because they couldn't git a glass of
beer or find anybody to take hand at
poker. Her p'intin upward would be
an object lesson to the Sunday school
children, and the sight of her would
calm the .feelin's of a man about to
lick his wife
There was a howl of derision as Eli
sha sot down, and the deacon said that
no pint had bin made. He was dea-
con of the church and a good man. but
he'd never consent to hist a gilt angel
on top of the town hall. She might
pint upwards or doYnwards or any
other way, but angels didn't belong on
towers. He called upon Beverly Jones
fur his views, and Beverly jumped up
and declared himself in favor of the
American eagle. If a rooster signified
grit and independence, an eagle signi-
fed all that and a dozen things more.
An eagle stood fur liberty, freedom and
equal rights. 1t was the emblem of
glorious republic. Its wings sheltered
the helpless a. we'll as the strong. and
its soft cooin lulled the infant TO sleep.
while its scream sent the father to the
field of battle to fight fur the grandest
principles of mankind. 1t was 4 rattlin
speech, full of redhot patriotism, and
Deacon Spooner said that Daniel Web
ster never approached it in his palmiesr
days. 1t didn't affect the other fac
lions. however. They stuck out fu-
the gilt ball. the rooster, the compass
p'ints and the angel. and each one de-
clared he'd fight to the bitter end.
AS a compromise, Jim Shorely, who
didn't care what they put up, moved
fur a gilt goat, and Abraham Scott,
who was goin to move away and had
lost all interest, moved fur a monkey,
but they was hooted down and every
body began to jam his elbows around
and call everybody else a hog. There
was every sign that the meetin would
break up in a free fight, when there
comes n flash and an awful clap of
thunder, and at the same time Lish
Billings walked in to git out of the
storm. Deacon Spooner appealed to
him to save the honor of Jericho by
bringin about harmony, and Lish
looked around and replied:
"As 1 understand it, this crowd is
divided as to what shall ornament the
top of the city hall tower?'
That's it!' yells everybody.
"And you've bin jawin and speechi-
fyin fur the last three hours without
settlin on anything? WAL, don't see
no use of any more bein said"
But what's your idea, Lish?" asks
the deacon.
MY idea is that that fust thunderbolt
knocked your blamed old tower into
a Continental cooked hat, and that you
kin save your breath to pick up the
slivers fur kindlin wood
And the crowd rushed out and found
that LiSh was k'rect. NJ. QUAD.