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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

Mr.. Roy Layton, OF Wapakoneta,
was in the city, yesterday.
Mrs. Pripgle visited relatives in
Dayton, this week.
Mr.. Harry Stillwell, who is clerk
IN Kenton restaurant, was in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Christena Kaylor and daughter
of Kenton, attended the funeral of Jesse
Ksylor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

A Grand Army Post is to be organ
lied at Belle Center.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

One has no idea how often be looks
at the town clock until the hands refuse
to move.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07
Piano Recital.

About SO guests enjoyed the recital
given by the pupils of Miss Claire Gail
Campbell, Wednesday evening. The
following program was given:
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07
LOCAL BREvITlEs
Measles in Quincy.

A. ]. Surface will start new bank
In West Liberty.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

Valentines from / cent to $3.50
each, at Frazer's drug store.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07
VALENTINES. VALENTINES

We are headquarters for Yalen-
tines. See as before you buy.
FRAZER, the druggist,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

OAuditor Frank Milligan went to Ray
mond, yesterday, to visit his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. .'Asbury Leseurd enter
tanned friends at dinner party, yes
terday,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07
Blankets.

It's the right kind of weather to sell
them, but with 20 per cent dis
count. 1t will interest you if you are
wanting Woolen Blankets. In order
to reduce the stock little we are max
ing special prices. The Sc. so Blankets
for S., the IS ones for "a, the "a ones
for $3. Weight 5, 511s and 6 pounds.
Strictly all wool, in red and white.
COTTON BLANKETS.
There is no difference in price, but
we have the assortment and the prices
are right. Big sizes, ia and l2-4
Blankets, heavy tieeced, that have
some warmth to them, in gray or tan,
at 81, Slip, Slips and $3.50. The
weight runs from 31s to pounds
each. We have about a case Of 1D-4
Cotton Blankets as421se.
II. NJ. ANAAQ.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

Bring your chickens to Rankin
Brothers. 1t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

The Big Four hopes to have new
depot In Springfield, this year,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07
MARKETS.--February S.
BELLEFONTAINE MARKETS

corrected Dy carter Brothers,
RETAILCBUYING PRICES.
Bacon, smoked. 10c.
Beeswax, 20c-
Butter, choice yellow 130l7c.
Young chickens. live. per b, &c.
Eggs, per dozen, 1SQ20c.
Honey, 15c.
Potatoes 90c.
Lard, leaf. 10c.
Tallow, &c.
SELLING PRICES.
. Beans, white, per pd SC, &c.
Brooms, each, 20040c.
Coffee, green, per D, 15025c.
Coffee, roasted, per b, 12035c.
Corn meal, g. sack, new 15c.
Flour, V bbl.. 5sc. =.
Hominy, per Id, &c.
Molasses, good, per gal, 25040c,
Starch, per b, 5010c.
Peaches, per can. 1502Sc.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-02-07

VALENTINES.
VALENTINES,
VALENTINES
See them at Frazer's drug store
New-York tribune., 1902-10-05

bringing from so to $40 according 70 situation
The sixty parking places usually we'll filled
With coaches drags and four-in- hands Of vari-
most attractive features of the show. The pro-
fessionaI element, so prominent in many other
shows is almost eliminated from the Norris
town show Though entries are accepted only
from amateur owners. the number has been
so great that il has been necessary 10 IenSthen
the show from three TO four days-October
20 Il inclusive.
On account of this show there Is one unhappy
man at MorriStown- He is one OF the few IN
that section Of ew-Jersey To dispose of his
stable in favor of automobiles He has a fine
assortment of machines foreign and American
when he owned horses the Morrlstown show
vas more less of a triumph Tor him. and
sent for one as was his custom He ven-
through il carefully. hut did not fud what hs
wanted 81 ne went 20 one of the officials
Haven't you forgotten something in makin,
out this liste'' he asked.
We've given prizes for az the usual classes
said the show official
But there's nothing down for automobiles
said the follower Of steam-electric- -gasolen,
steeds. Don't set a chance
This IL a horse show" sa,d the official, but
you can have IA parking space. il you'll promise
10 bring a machine that is not too noisy"
You'll have 10 come To II some day" grunteA
the man of mobiles. leather Jacket and goggIcj
New-York tribune., 1902-10-05

III. .....-..,..- through the new terrace to 'he
main iuffiinr viii be so arranged 'ha' lne
cIaal. rooms ,I dressing rooms will he ae-
70 incoming ana outgoing persons "llH'U'
quIriug them to mingIe. This one pFo'1S.5' 10
the airectian and control Of = great '''io-'7
vv,,,l1 - a sufficient excuse for the
g -. - ,.rr.pe even were II NOT a'9'-'i'-'
esssntfaI IN symmetry in the plan LOT i..,,r-,l
ton and were II not demihdtu "s q ..-.n3ra.+
history AMI th. conception OF the mrs. 81 -.
T@,,,s EJ|,-,n sbou, Washington Is sdid 20 ia
consulted frequently during inc - .l---t-,,.ta4
tba r.l,,s IN. terraces were not 'oll9'' -
however until after jefferson nau ~ ~ i..flra
the White House H. is sali To- 70 Iia -, L,,r,.-
on This feature which reese ulblrd ms - - -
at Monticello where the terraces w. - -
ters OF ms slaves When bIsii' 80 - Ieft
east terrace removed. that on the Vs. -.
stansirg one Of the Presidents haH -
structed on its roof a small gas t-r. aUS
protection OF tender plants anu -, - mole
Grant elaborated this feature IN IN -, . CON-
roof of the terrace Was coI4NeI'eH ~
seryatOry. - terraces yiIl
The Messages through the w. ~ Ut - , -
meet in the broad and high cor ,". - rsa r,pr-s
ment which has been 50 chohed !" -, - -
uehtinr ,-ires and water ducts li'it -, L-uI - ~
seems To have realized It's posi- - ,,,,.t
present comprehensive plaA III ,srt or
vas adopted IL is said that thr hlS-''. hlS-'I.& . =
ridor relieved of SIS mass ol "'St.u -
even higher than that IN IN" haS- :, a.
i,ra,,- 20 c,,y.,a-s with which AZ y c"hpatibie
In other important part ui'.i - ~ m. main
ridor a twelve foot stairway 80 !. "a -
floor instead of the narrow ahd uIHsS 49,.
stairs of the past BY TINS star -. Va -, bots
OF visitors viii reach the big last room a"oN
A similar stairway viii lead 10 thT aP1' 'lll'''S
OF the Presidents family on the seSoHu N'o''
New-York tribune., 1902-10-05

and ihe architects say the work has not reached
such a stage as To justify inspection II close
ERge
There is no reason TO doubt any Of these
statements The Hast is wellnigh self-evident
Hcm almost amy point OF view. Through the
noFih Window ot -Aa East Room can Dee seen a
network Of sllco.3ug which clearly Indicates
ne condition 0t The anterior. on the grounds al
around the uuAlius are heaps OF building ma
lerals, tool sheds and The other parapheTEalia of
general chaos. The work which should have
ueen completed ly October ], .4ccording 10 the
terms Of the contract il is now said cannot br
hhsaed until AZ least the middle Of November.
There are not few who dogb, that the Presi-
tent and his family Niu be- resettled in the re
noaelled White House before the End OF the
Year Washington has been looking forward TO
a. unusually brilliant social season and has
N~Fhed wlta sorrow of The delay in the compile
N'h Of the reHodsliiHg OF the one building es-
sl'-i 10 q fgia,meut of its expectations 10
--'Sh criticism is heard. but anxiety is eX-
pressed wherever and whenever the White
A'lse as topic OF conversation.
1ae work has gone far enough to afford a
1'~i impression of the nature and extent Of
-s external changes. The general plan of the
Improvement s 20 ,tis extent disclosed. II is
PAN mat the building OF rather the popular
oppression ~ tae past is 10 be turned directly
r''l What has been popularity regarded as
'fohl rs t0 become as originally intended
80 Unsigned -he back door The porte-cochere
= Tue north side. which is said 10 have been
~''eflhought Nil Dee preserved and utilized
o'e OF the four entrances. but il viii no
-, De The combined public, social and Off
-, approach The people. diplomats, members
i -''s'ess and -he senate. Cabinet officers and
a-''@''es oi an branches Of the public service
ooHe and gone that way for 50 many
- ohat the new order of things may cause
~ o'h-usian Tor "a while hut doubtless the
,es'ed ~iI not find il difficult 10 conform
's more orderly arrangement contemplated
Ne changes Hereafter the north entrance
- - oe Reserved Tor the President his family
ueF personal guests. II will be the private
the home oi the nations Chief Executive.
!. 0''fSaea for politicians and others coming
= mansion on business viii be al the west
:, " lhe grounds, opposite the main portal OF
''a'e. Army aud Navy building. The tenn
New-York tribune., 1902-10-05

porary office building or Presidential workshop.
dubbed "-he little White House, is already
bulk and painted. II is just inside The western
entrance o. the grounds. the right ~ the
end OF th- western terrace. where the csus-rya-
tories have been since the administration %
President Grant The entrance FOR diplomats
and especially distinguished visitors viii be the
real front door Of the White House. beneath the
semicircular portlco IN the south side The
trance tor tn publ.c ON beeasions ~ receptions
and other functions of broad character VIII
be at the End OF The east terrace. directly n
front OF thr centre OF the Treasury.
The old greeuhou s.s which had grown up on
the western terrace since the admins ration OF
President Johnson have been demolished and
the plants they sheltered are scattered about
the grounds wherever space for them could be
found. The splendid collection ~ orchids hangs
from the branches II the trees Oh the west side
Of the lily pond north Of The building. while
much Of the shrubbery has been planted out,
and the ferns and palms have gone into storage
pending the construction OF 4 new ana not very
large palmhouse on the lawn. 10 the southwark
II the little White House" The old west
| terrace which is all that remains of the two
constructed during the administration Of Jeffer-
son. IS being remodelied INTO attractive colon
made It's fiat roof. approximately on a level
with the main floor Of the White House. viii be
] surrounded b1 itataIrt ABOUT lhTee fret nigh.
surrnounted al tasteful intervals by large vases
containing shrubs or flowers. according 10 the
season The treatment Of the roof OF the east
-rn terrace, which was demolished during
Ruchanan's administration and is now being re-
built as an important feature Of the plan for
/ restoration viii be- the same
The western terrace viii have elements OF
utility as Well Of beauty. Its colonnade win
/ form a pleasant passage from the Presidents
living quarters 20 the Offices The long corridor
within its walls viii afford q completely shell
tered walk between the same points and the
roof viii be available as a promenade
/ The eastern terrace viii terminate in a porte
co here large enough 10 accommodate four car
4 riares at once. To reach IL. an entirely new
! s.nicircular driveway has been cut through
! tho erlbankment next the Treasury entering the
/ rounds 4 bout one hundred feet north Of the old
lly basin. passing beneath the new porte
cochGre and emerging from the inclosure about
one hundred feet south Of the basin. The old
New-York tribune., 1902-10-05

foot pass. 20 .a-a The grounds at The basin VIII
be preserved and viii lead 70 the social en-
trance. like tar new carriage way The diplo-
rr.tis 1r state entrance 10 the grounds will be
The old f-..a-. drive entering al the south side
fl--ir.e I'M tr.at or ih. south po-,.cp and euers-
ing from The .r.-a1s near the southeast corner
The Press., 1902-07-03

+ Sufferers from rheumatism who be-
lieve that they will be cured Of their
aches through wearing certain kind
of metal ring would be surprised per-
haps to hear that they are keeping
alive an old superstition that owed its
origin to one Of the ceremonies per-
formed on Good Friday. The ceremo-
my was called the blessing of the cramp
rings and was carried out by the king
himself, who went into his private
chapel, accompanied only by his great
almoner, crawled on his knees to the
crucifix and there blessed silver bowl
full Of gold and silver rings. These
rings were afterward distributed to
people who were afflicted with rheu-
matism or epilepsy. The idea is sup
posed to have originated in a certain
ring given by pilgrim to Edward the
Confessor, which was kept in West
minister abbey and used as a cure for
such ills.-London Chronicle.
The Press., 1902-07-03
THE cARNAHUBA PALM.
1t II Called the Most Marvellous Trs
In the World.

1t IL Called the Most Marvellous Tree
In the World.
Undoubtedly the most marvellous tree
In the world grows In Brazil. It Is the
carnahuba palm and can be employed
for many useful purposes. Its roots
produce the same medicinal effect as
sarsaparilla. It's stems afford strong,
ligh fibers, which acquire beautiful
luster and serve also for joists. rafters
and other building materials as well as
for stakes for fences.
From parts OF the tree wines and
vinegar are made. 1t yields also sac
charine substance as well as a starch
resembling sage. Its fruit is used for
feeding cattle. The pulp has an agree
able taste. and the nut, which Is ole
aginous and emulsive, is sometimes
used as substitute for coffee. or the
wood of the stem musical instruments
water tubes and pumps are made. The
pith is an excellent substitute for cork
From the stem a white liquid similar
to the milk of the cocoanut and -four
resembling maizena, may be extracted.
OF the straw, hats. baskets, brooms
and mats are made. A considerable
quantity Of this straw is shipped to Eu-
rope, and part of it returns to Brazil
manufactured into hats. The straw is
also used for matching houses. More
over, salt is extracted from 1t and like
wise an alkah used in the manufacture
Of common soap.
The Press., 1902-07-03
COFFEE ADuLTERANTs.
The List Runs Throuwh the Alphab
From A IN VIZ

The List Runs Through the Alphabet
From A to W.
II all Of the substances that pass
through coffee grinding machine dur
Ing the year should be written in al.
phabetical order, "a" would begin the
list with acorns. and "w'' would end 1t
with NORWOOD, sprouts OF which are
sometimes used to give the debased
coffee slight aromatic bitter taste.
Adulteration occurs largely in the
coffee that is sold in the ground form.
Several coffee berry factories have
been discovered in Europe which were
doing large and profitable business
by molding an admixture OF tanbark.
coffee sediment and coffee meal into
neat berry by the aid of some agglu-
tinant, and these berries were SO well
made that the deception was not dis
covered for long time. This produc-
ton had large sale among the lower
classes Of Russia and Poland, and.
mixed with the genuine coffee berry.
its sale was quite lively in other parts
Of Europe.
Unroasted coffee berries are often
made from oat and rye flour and corn
meal. The natural aroma of these
grains Is destroyed by some process.
and after the proper amount Of coffee
aroma is added the berries are formed
and caused to maintain their shape by
some adhesive substance. The test
usually employed to discover this de-
ception is to place the beans in a re-
ceptacle containing warm water. which
will dissolve them in few hours
Honolulu Star. ,,e.
The Press., 1902-07-03

The hairspring of watch is strip
of the finest steel about 91a inches long
and OF inch wide and .OO27 inch thick.
1t is coiled up in spiral form and finely
tempered. The process Of tempering
these springs was long held as secret
by the few fortunate ones possessing
it, and even now it is not generally
known. Their manufacture requires
great skill and care. The strip Ia
gagged to the 900 of an inch, but no
measuring instrument has yet been de-
vised capable of fine enough gauging
to determine beforehand by the size Of
the strip what the strength Of the fin
ished spring will be. A twenty-th thou
sandth part of an inch difference in the
thickness sof the strip makes a differ
ence in the running of a watch Of about
six minutes per hour.
The Press., 1902-07-03

FOURIER THE PROPHET.
How He Spoiled His Predictions by
Going Into Details.

How He Spoiled His Predictions by
Going Into Details.
1t is said Of Fourier, the socialist,
that he had all the qualities of proph-
ct except vagueness. His craze for pre-
cision spoiled his predictions for U.S..
The Speaker quotes Charles Glide, the
economist, as cleverly showing what
Fourier lost by this:
"Thus If writing before the advent of
railways he had confined himself to
stating that a man would in a single
day be able to start from Marseilles,
breakfast in Lyons and dine in Paris
his provision would have been consid-
cred most remarkable, but since he
adds that the journey will be accom-
plished upon the back of a supple and
elastic porter, who will be the anti.
lion.' we roar with laughter
"Or again If he had said simply that
people would some day be able to com
municate instantaheously with each
other from one end of the world to the
other Fourier would have been credit
ed with a rare degree Of intellectual
foresight, but as he thought best to de
scend to the particular. "A certain yes
sci leaving London arrives in China to
day; tomorrow the planet Mars, having
been advised Of the arrivals and move
ments Of ships by the astronomers OF
Asia. will transmit the list to the as
tronomers of London we again roar
with laughter and forget that he has
arrived by the fantastic machinery OF
the imagination at the same results as
the telegraph and the telephone"
The Press., 1902-07-03
E. @. Dennis has his double tenement

e. G. Dennis has his double tenement
house on South street nearly completed.
e. G. Dennis has two acres OF land near
this village set with tobacco plants. To.
bacco, though now considered staple
product Of Tolland County, has been very
little cultivated In Stafford.
The old established foundry and ma.
chile shops at Staffordville, including
water privilege, buildings, machinery
tools, patterns, etc., are to be sold at pub
lie auction next Wednesday, at O'Clock
p. m, by e. A. Converse, receiver. The
recent deaths of both members OF the late
firm, Howe & Converse, who for years
have carried on an extensive business al
this stand, has necessitated this sale. Sc
good chance to secure we'll establish.
ed a business is seldom offered. The
buildings and machinery are fitted es
pecially to manufacture wool machinery
including the stafford loom"
The new granite quarry just opened by
w. N. Flynt & Co., Is about mile from
the old one and the two will yield about
900 tons annually. The pay roll has
just been increased $4,000 per. month
and foots up to $500 annually.
Born-at Staffordville, June 80, 1872, a
son to VIM. Butterfield.
The Press., 1902-07-03
Period Of Growth.

Children born between September
and February are, some authorities
state, not so tall as those born in the
summer and spring months, and the
growth of children is much more rapid
from March till August. The extremi-
ties grow rapidly up to the sixteenth
year. then there is slow growth till
the thirtieth year. The legs chiefly
grow between the tenth and seven
teenth year.
Comparing the general results, it ap-
pears that there are six periods Of
growth. The first extends up to the
sixth or eighth year and is one of very
rapid growth: the second period, from
eleven to fourteen years. growth is
slow; the third period, from sixteen to
seventeen; the fourth period shows a
slow growth up to the age of thirty for
height, up to fifty for chest girth; the
fifth period is one Of rest. from thirty
to fifty years; the sixth period is char
acterized by a decrease In all dimen-
sions of the body. >..-~ 9r,H
The Press., 1902-07-03
The seven. Gelden. cities

The Seven Golden Cities" one, OF
the most popular legends Of the latter
part OF the dark ages. were said to be
situated on an island West Of the Ar
rican coast Tie island III represented
as Astounding in gold. with magnificent
houses and temples, ''tfle high towers
of which shone. at a great distance"
The legend also relates that at the
time of the conquest of Spain and Por-
tugal by the Moors, when the 'inhabit-
ants fed In every direction to escape
slavery, seven bishops, followed by a
great number Of people, took to ships
and put boldly out on the high seas.
After tossing about for some time they
landed on an unknown island, the ia
nous spot which in after years became
the seat of the Seven Golden Cities"
'""This island" Heylyn says, twas ex.
actly.. In. midocean.". After all had
landed safely the wise old bishops
burned the ships to prevent their fol.
lowers from deserving and founded the
cities which have become SO famous In
song and story. This mysterious is-
land was often sought by the. early
navigators. Those who went In search
Of it and never returned were popular
" believed to have been detained by
Its Inhabitants. A
The Press., 1902-07-03
POPULAR SCIENCE.

I The ihlcrobe OF the tubercufUsis may
live on a book 103 days. as has been
shown by experiment.
OF 1000 parts of the moon $40 are
visible to us on the earth; 424 parts re-
main hidden absolutely to mans eyes.
Without its atmosphere. which serves
as a coverlet to protect It against the
fearful cold OF space. the surface Of the
earth would be frozen like that Of the
airless moon.
A certain duration OF a luminous Inn
preston is necessary to produce an eff
feet ON the retina. Hence 1t is that we
do not see very rapidly moving OBJ
ject, such as bullet fired from a gun.
Ii this globe were cooled down to 200
degrees below zero Of centigrade. 1t
would be covered with sea Of liQue-
fed gas thirty-five feet deep, of which
about seven feet would be liquid oxy-
gen.
Blood travels from the heart through
the arteries ordinarily at the rate Of
about twelve inches per second. Its
speed through the capillaries Is at the
rate of three one-hundredths Of an inch
per second.
The Press., 1902-07-03
His Special Grace.

EYES," said a teacher in a south side
school the other day while endeavor-
ing to explain to her class how the
same word may have different mean
ings, "there is more than one kind of
grace. Grace may be a girls name,
and grace means beauty. too; so that
when we say lady or anything else
is full of grace we mean that she or it
Is beautiful in form and in character.
Now. there is another kind of grace.
I wonder who can explain what it is.
Freddie, what does your father say
when he sits down to breakfast in the
morningsY
"'Oh, gosh, ma, wish things wasn't
always put on the table SO sloppy that
they spoil fellows appetite Chi
cago Record-Herald.
The Press., 1902-07-03
Miniature Holland.

The striking thing about Holland is
that everything except the old parish
churches. the town halls. the bikes
and the trees is in miniature. The cit
les are not wide, and one can go from
the most northern point in the country
to the most southern or from the ex-
IRENE west to the extreme east in q
single day and. if it be summer day.
in daylight. while from the top of the
tower of the cathedral at Utrecht one
can look over large part Of the coun-
try. The Hague and Rotterdam are
only sixteen miles apart and The Hague
and Amsterdam only forty miles. Arm
hem and The Hague are the two most
cosmopolitan cities in the kingdom,
and one meets in the streets all sorts
and conditions Of Netherlanders.-Bo
ton Transcript.