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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Forty.Four Happy Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hsrner, of West
Liberty, observed their forty-fourth
wedding anniversary Saturday. Their
children were all at home and q nine
teen pound turkey was served. May
they live to celebrate many more ami.
yersaries,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Popular Books

"The Right Of Wsy"-Psrker, 'Tbe
Crisis" - Churchill, and 1.-THE Man
From Glengarry''-Conner, were easily
the most popular with booksellers and
librarians in the great cities during
December.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

We heard funny thing yesterday.
A grocer said they put an ad In local
paper in this city, "Tyon coffee at II
cents" The printer made . mistake
and made 1t read Lyon coffee at 8
CENTS" and the grocer OF course
thought there would be q rush for
Lyon coffee at the low price of six
ents. Would you believe it there was
not Q call. How much was an ad worth
In that paper. 1t was lot advertised
In the REPUBLICAN.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Wanted.-An able bodied man with
a wife, to work on farm on salary
Would like the man to be about 4C
years of age. Address Box 10. Zones
field, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr.. Ed Schmeer, who went to Colo
RADIO on account of sickness, Is said to
be rapidly failing in health.
Miss Florence Butler has . position
as soloist in a church at Arlington, q
suburb of Boston.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Areport Is current that the branch
OF the T. & o. C.. running through
Bellefontaine is to pass into the hands
of the Hooking Valley in January.
Il Is probable that this means that
the booking Valley and T. & o. G. are
TO 5e under the one management-the
Hooking Valley. They have been one
company heretofore but have been run
Is two roads.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Do vou remember when the REP

Do you remember when the REPUB-
LICAN was started in its present quar-
ters, nearly Al years ago? The present
editor has been the proprietor for near
ly 81 years, ana before that time it had
been edited by ten different gentlemen,
all of whom are now dead save Judge
West and L. D. Reynolds, of Dayton.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

546, G. W. Fabian.
545, Mrs. D. w. Mcclure.
534. G. b. Line.
544, Mrs. Laura Wallace.
542, @. E. Stilwell.
SAL, Isaac N. Evans.
$40, Mrs. A. Swisher.
533, NJ. G. Bell.
108, VIM. Mitchell.
536. Miss Eta Skeen.
534, J. P. Abel.
53l, Mrs. Nettie Breedlove.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

A good farmer in our sanctum yes
terday remarked that we could do
without wheat crop in Logan county,
but shortage in the corn crop makes
the farmer hard up.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr. Herman Kellar entertained
more than fifty friends last evening In
honor Of his friend, Mr.. Okado and
# was the general opinion that
everythi ng concerning the party was
'.just lovely.
The guests choose their companions
TO supper by following favorite color
in the ''spider web, and twas . merry
party each time assembled In the
dining room. The guest Of honor, Z
handsome young Japanese, was very
sttractive in his native costume. H<
speaks Eve languages, and 1t was for
tunate indeed, with so many inquisi
tive young folks, that the English wal
one of the Ave. Mr.. Okado is taking
his third year at Oberlin, will graduate
In June and expects to enter Yale IL
September.
The ices were In red and yellow
Oberlin's colors, and the majority o
the guests were students Of the differ
ent colleges, Oberlin having four rep
resentatives. The party will be 1oni
reno mbered - one of the pleasAntss
Of the holiday season.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Five Year Certificates.

Superintendent Frank March, of
Zanesfield, and Olizer G. Hershey, of
Quincy, took the State teachers exam
ination In Columbus, last week and
were successful.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Fancy Dress Party.

Mr.. Stanley Emerson will entertain
his friends this evening at his home.
All guests are expected to come en-
masque.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Public Sale,

Let US print your public sale bills;
you get it advertised free in the Re-
PUBLICAN. We will print them on
paper that will not blow down. Give
US call.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mrs. Nickerson and her daughter,
Miss Grace, entertained large num-
ber Of friends at their beautiful home
in West Liberty, Saturday afternoon.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr.. John Martin, of Pleasant town.
ship, brother Of Noah Martin, died,
Thursday night, Dec. 30, at 900 o clock,
his death resulting from Ia grippe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

The saloons in Xenia, since the pro-
hibition ordinance was passed, have
been keeping open and selling drinks
under an assumed name. Arrests have
been made and the ordinance vigor-
ously enforced.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Degrsf and Quincy are justly proud
Of their free telephone service, which
the Inland company has extended to
regular subscribers at both places.
Quincy has 10 phones, and Degran over
1On
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Silver knives, forks and spoons
1S47 Rogers Bros best; take no other.
Every piece warranted. We have sold
them for 20 years. CARTER BROS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

When you want choice Groceries and
haven't time to come down town after
them, telephone ed. Kalb's, 158.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

% Tia F. Brockney, Mary McKer-
cher.
30 Chris. P. Zook, Matte Plank.
80 Charles B. Myers, Isabel D
Christie.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

The monthly social of the Methodist
ladies will be held this afternoon from
2 to 5, at the home OF Mrs. W. W. Ha-
mer,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

While Attorney and Mrs. A. Jay
Miller were away last week two fine
vases In their rooms In the Leonard
home were broken by rats which made
their way into the apartment to rob q
dish of fruit left on q table ne&r the
orunmouf
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
See the Old Year Out.

Mrs. Wesley Barton and Mrs. David
Milroy will entertain the Art Embrsi-
dery Club and their husbands this ev-
ening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Fresh canned goods, new pack, peas
pumpkins, beans, cherries, peaches
etc at ED. W. KALB'S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Election of Fair MANAGERS.

Fair Managers will be elected at the
Court House In Bellefontaine, Satur-
day, January 20.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Miss Daisy Knight was the happy re-
cipient of Knabe piano as Christmas
gift from her brother, Mr.. Orrie
knight
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

HOLIDAY GOODS al
Mtrdocb's Drug g. Book
Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

The front of the Wissler store Ii soon
to be handsomely changed. The front
of the small room will be made one
large window, while the north room
will have an entrance on the south
side and one large window, and IN
arch win be cut between the rooms II
the front. This viii be . great Inn
prcyemeut.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

One Of the most popular Christmas
gifts this year was the umbrella. Some
one said it fairly rained umbrellas.
Diamond rings were also popular. They
we're not exactly rained down, but sew
eral in this city, found their way from
the jewellers to adorn milady's fair in-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

A Deremus hand-power canceling
machine is to be put in the Bellefon-
taine Post Office.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

We have given 22c per dozen for
eggs for two weeks Bring us your
eggs and butter.
CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Two hustlers. Our 60c Young Hy
son tea and our 15c bulk coffee. Buy
them at ED W. KALB'S.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
BUTCnERINd TIME.

We have new meat barrels and large
tubs for scalding and sailing. Also
large stone jars for lard and meat.
Pure pepper of our own grinding.
Butcher knives with or without pep.
per. Saltpeter. Dark sugar.
CARTER BROTHERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Miss May Marquis entertained about
twenty young people at dinner last
week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Granulated sugar SC per ID. Lion
coffee 10 cents per ID. Amount limit
ed. At McLaughlin's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGinnis pre-
sented their adopted daughter Mrs.
Chas. Rexer the home In which she
lives, ss Christmas gift.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Granulated sugar sc per ID. Lion
coffee 10 cents per ID. Amount limit
cd. At McLaughlin's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

DIR. Prater, OF Lake View, wants u
come to Bellefonsaine to live. Plenty
Of room, Doctor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Granulated sugar Sc per 10. Lion
coffee 10 cents per ID. Amount limit
Cd. At MoLaughlin's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr. Elmer Gebby has purchased of
Mr.. Henry McKinnon the property oc-
cupied by Prof. MacKinnon, but will
not move into it before Spring.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

When you want get up good dinner
telephone Ed w. Kalb, (15S) for choice
Groceries.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

The Commissioners will view the
Higgins ditch In Rushcreek township,
Thursday. January End.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mrs. Deborah Hershey has been
elected President Of Joseph Sailor w.
r. C at DsGrsff, and ]. ". Hender.
shott, Commander OF the Post.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

To the boy who comes with a SKIP and jump,
And q smile on his bright young face,
We take on our hat, for In honor he comes,
To set the worlds new pace.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

The Bellecenter Herald speaking of
the change Of postmasters at that place
CO mpliments the outgoing and incom-
ing officers as follows: ~
"While many will regret to see the
present incumbent retire-because OF
the most excellent manner In which
the affairs OF the Office have been con-
ducted-they cannot but recognize that
Mr.. Ellis is worthy, and efficient tn I'LL
It creditably and to the best interests
Of every patron of the Office"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. E s. Bryant will enter
tain the eOld Crowd" New Years day.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
WANTED TOLOAN.

Money to loan In sums of 500 and
over. W. G. MATTox. zanesfeld, o.
est
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
A For Sure Santa Claus.

Mr.. 81. M. Annat gave each of his
"a employees five dollar gold piece IS
q Christmas gift.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

If you want something to eat, and
want it quick, telephone Ed w. Kalb's
Grocery, l5S)
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Jonathan apples, fine for cooking or
eating, at ED. w. KALBS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Miss Florence Dow entertained .
party OF her young friends last even
Ing.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN,
B b B b b
LOCAL BREvlTlEs

Good bye. old year. good bye,
You have carried US safely through,
Goodbye. goodbye old friend. goodbye.
Goodbye sdieul adieul
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
House to Rent.

Centrally located; seven rooms. II
quire at 204 East Chiilicothe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
Club Rates.

We will furnish the following period
icals and papers to subscribers to the
BELLEFoNTAINE REPUBLICAN at the
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

For Ladies, Kisses
asd chiArea.

shawla. splendid for general use
Flannelette Skirts at 25 aud Soc.
Woolen Skirts at 81.
Knit Skirts at Soc, 81 and $1.26.
Ladies' Flanneiette, Eiderdown
and Flannel Dressing Saques at
Soc, 85c, 81 $50 and 81.
Ladies's feeced wrappers, in
small sizes, at 81 each.
Ladies' mercerised petticoafS ct
l, 1.25, $50 and upward to $500
Taffeta silk waists in black and
colors.
Woolen and cotton blankets.
Bed Comforts at 81 to 8.
Sheets and pillow cases.
Pocketbooks and purses.
Chatelaines and Wrist Bags,
something new.
Linen Table sets and lunch
cloths.
Napkins, doilies and towels.
Golf gloves and mitteAs.
Kid mittens for ladies and chill.
dren.
Gents and Ladies' silk lined kid
and Mocha Gloves.
Umbrella shawls and fascina.
tors.
White aprons at 2sc to -.
White silk aprons, something
new.
Pillows and pillow tops.
Satin pincushions at 10c and
upward.
Brooches and hat pins.
Hoods and toques.
Large assortment of fur collars.
Rugs in all sizes and prices.
Pretty colors in hassocks.
Portiers, table covers.
Fancy hose for gents and ladies.
Fancy ribbons.
Sterling silver novelties.
The greatest variety of handler
chiefs in the county.
Belts, and a great variety Of fam
cy articles.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Over.

While we have enjoy
ed a good business the
past year. we will make
it our aim to please you
in our line of Hard
ware the coming year.
Thanking our custom
ers for their patronage,
we solicit your valuable
business for 1902. Call
when in the city and get
our Calendar.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

HOLIDA YGOODS of all
kinds, at II. W. MUIR
DOCKS Drug Store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

Mr.. Oscar Cotton and son Cyril, oi
Lorain, Ohio, spent Sunday, with Mr..
Colton's parents.
Clara E Kaylor has filed petition
for divorce from Alphonso Ksylor, n.
leging willful absence.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31
THIS
is

A busy week with everybody.
and the problem of what shall I
give my friends is often perpJexing.
The following list of useful arti-
cles may be a help to you. If 90.
come to our store amp take : look,
for.it is no trouble to show goods.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1901-12-31

BeIlelontaiLe Republican
J. A. CAMPBELL = Edite,
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 81. 100
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN
b
LOCAL BREvlTlES
Good bye old year. good bye,
You have carried US safely through.
Goodbye. goodbye old friend. goodbye.
Goodbye. sdieui adieul
To the boy who comes with skip and jump
And q smile on his bright young face.
We take on our hat. for in honor he comes.
To set the worlds new pace.
Miss May Marquis entertained about
twenty young people at dinner last
week.
DIR. Prater, OF Lake View, wants u
come to Bellefontaine to live. Plenty
Of room. Doctor.
Mr.. Oscar Cotton and son Cyril. oi
Lorain. Ohio, spent Sunday, with Mr..
Colton's parents
Clara E Kaylor has filed petition
for divorce from Alphonso Kaylor, n.
leging willful absence.
The Commissioners will view the
Higgins ditch In Rushcreek township,
Thursday. January End.
Miss Daisy Knight was the happy re-
cipient of Knabe piano as Christians
gift from her brother, Mr.. Orrie
knight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGinnis pre-
sented their adopted daughter Mrs.
Chas. Rexer the home In which she
lives, ss Christmas gift.
Mr. Elmer Gebby has purchased of
Mr.. Henry McKinnon the property oc-
cnpied by Prof. MacKinnon, but will
not move into it before Spring.
Mrs. Deborah Hershey has been
elected President OF Joseph Sailor w.
r. c at DeGraff, and ]. W. Hender-
shott. Commander OF the Post
Degr.f and Quincy are justly proud
of their free telephone service, which
the Inland company has extended to
regular subscribers at both places.
Quincy has 40 phones, and Degran over
100.
The saloons in Xenia, since the pro-
hibition ordinance was passed, have
been keeping open and selling drinks
under an assumed name. Arrests have
been made and the ordinance vigor-
ously enforced.
While Attorney and Mrs A. Jay
Miller were away last week two fine
vases In their rooms In the Leonard
home were broken by rats which made
their way into the apartment to rob .
dish Of fruit left on q table ne&r the
ornament
One Of the most popular Christmas
gifts this year was the umbrella. Some
one said It fairly rained umbrellas.
Diamond rings were also popular. They
were not exactly rained down, but sew
eral in this city, found their way from
the jewellers to adorn milady' 3 fair fn-
gers
The front of the Wissler store IL soon
to be handsomely changed. The front
of the small room will be made one
large window, while the north room
will have an entrance on the south
side and one large window, and IN
arch viii be cut between the rooms 1t
the front. This will be q great inn
provement.
Areport Is current that the branch
OF the T. & o. G.. running through
BeIlefonsaine is to pass into the hands
of she Hooking Valley in January.
Il Is probable that this means that
she blocking Valley and 7. & o. C. are
TO BE under the one management-the
Hooking Valley. They have been one
company heretofore but have been run
Is two roads.
We heard a funny thing yesterday.
A grocer said they put an ad In local
paper In this city, sLyon coffee at II
cents" The printer made . mistake
and made 1t read "Lyon coffee at 8
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-10-16
Stricken With Paralysis.

Henderson Grimett of this place was stricken with partial paralysis and completely lost the use of one arm and side. After being treated by an eminent phy- sician for quite a while without relief, my wife recommended Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after using two bottles of it he is almost entirely ured.-Geo. R. Mcdonald, Man, Logan coun- ty, ". Va. Several other very remarkable cures of partial par alysis have been effected by the use of this liniment. It is most widely known, however, as a cure for rheumatism, sprains and bruises. For sale at Cotter's drug store.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-10-16
NERVE WAS TE':

One of the most hopeful books on nerve weakness ever issued is that en- titled "Nerve Waste," by Dr. Sawyer of San Francisco, now in it's fifth thous- and. This work of an experienced and reputable physician is in agreeable con- trast to the vast sum of false teaching which prevails on this interesting su ject. It abounds in carefully consider ed and practical advice, and has the tvo great merits of wisdom and sheer ity.
 It is indorsed by both the religious and secular press. The Chicago Advance says: "A perusal of the book and the application of its principles will put health, hope and heart into thousands of lives that are now suffering through nervous impairment.
 The book is $1.00, by mail, postpaid.
 One of the most interesting chapters chapter 2, on Nervines and Nerve Tonics-has been printed separately as a sample chapter, and will be sent to any address for stamp by the publishers, THE PACIFIc PUB. Co.,, Box 265S, San Francisco.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-10-16

The railroad from Reno to Virginia City, New, during the bonanza days Of the Comstock made the largest earnings of any railroad in the world. The White Pass & Yukon from Skag- way, Alaska, to White Horse, B. C., is now rivalling its record. It pays 20 per cent dividends and expects to pay 25 per cent. Freight charges are $120 a ton. It's prosperity can not be taken as the measure of what can be anticipated from the project to unite by rail Dawson in the Yu- kon and Irkoutsk in central Sl- beria.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-10-16

According to United States Consul Alfred A. Ursula. Bel gium consumes American corn to the extent of three bushels per capita. The consumption in Belgium is due to the efforts of "Corn-bread Murphy" Col. Mur- phy is still working for Ameri- can corn although since J. Ster- ling Morton assumed the agri- cultural portfolio he has received no remuneration for his services.
The Arizona sentinel., 1901-10-16

President Roosevelt occupies a unique position, inasmuch as he is indebted to no section or faction in the Republican party for the power that is now in his hands. There are no leaders or
 bosses who can urge him to do anything for them on the score of personal obligations. He owes no man anything. He is abso- lutely his own master. He has friends whom he may reward and enemies whom he may pun ish, but he has few of either who have great claims to his cOnsid- eration. His only pledge is that which he made when he took the oath of office which was that he would continue unbrOken the policy of his predecessor for the peace, prosperity and honor of the country. MT. Roosevelt has a record as a reformer to which it is believed he will continue to adhere. It may be believed that he will help along the cause of civil service reform and that the character of the appointments he will make will be such as to merit public approval. All his utterances and actions in the past indicate that he believes thoroughly that the government should have the services of the best men available. Some office seekers who have been to WasE- ington have already discovered that Mir. Roosevelt has quite de- cided ideas as to the qualified
 tions candidates should possess. No doubt he will listen to the suggestions of senators and rep resentatives, but he will demand something more than political influence to induce him to make appointments that may be so- licited. He must rely on others to a large extent for information and he may be deceived, but it will not be well for those who practice deception with him.