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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
BARONS NOR BULLIES
Brighten Our PIucky President,
Nor Swerve Him From
His Course.

President Roosevelt, sincere and
earnest, seeks the best interests Of the
people, and has the courage to stand by
his convictions. Neither trust mag
mates nor coal barons can frighten him
from what he deems to be right.
When the greatest OF all the trust
magnstes. J. Pierrepont Morgan, CEN
sured the President for bringing the
suit against the great railway trust in
the northwest, the President met him
as he meets all opponents, with fear
less frankness that was as far from be-
ing uncivil as it was from servile or
fswning in its tone. He said:
81 an neither a bull nor bear on
the Morgan stocks. | am President OF
the United States and sworn to execute
ihe law. will proceed against you or
any of your combinations as quickly as
[ would against striker, not because
am opposed to either capital or labor,
except as either of them Is violator
Of the laws OF the country"
The people appreciate the fact that
they have a President who is worthy oi
the honor, aud he Is knitting them To
him with bands that neither barons nor
demagogs can weaken.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
THE MINING
TROUBLES
The President and Cabinet
Held an Important
Conference Sunday.

The President and the members Of
his Cabinet who are lawyers, held \
three hours conference Sunday, on the
strike situation. The result was not
made public, but conclusions have been
drawn from what information has been
gathered, that Mitchell will he asked
to have miners go back Tn mining cDal,
10 the interest Of the people. waving
the claims for which they struck, on
condition that the President and Gov.
Stone of Pennsylvania will strive TO
secure legislation securing the miners
just wages, and exemption from the op.
pressions Of capital. The President
will do everything that is right and
honorable to preveut suffering on the
part OF the people.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
The Presidents Condition.

A Saturday night Washington dis
patch speaking OF the strain upon the
President in connection with the strike
situation, quotes Secretary Cortelyou
as follows:
THE conference held yesterday was
q severe strain upon the President.
While in the judgment of his physicians
his progress toward recovery has been
satisfactory and continuously so. they
feel that, 10 avoid the risk of u setback,
he should be relieved Of any undue tax
upon his strength.
Therefore, for the next week or ten
days only such matters will be brought
To his attention as IL may be impera-
lively necessary for him TO consider. "
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
MiDDLEBUR0.

Several from here attended the sale
of w. s. Hamilton last Saturday, and
everything sold we'll.
E. 3. Norviel has established q great
reputation as auctioneer and is meeting
with grand success. He cries sale at
IZauesfeld, the 9Th Of this month. and
will also cry the sale Of Mrs. Emma
Outlsnd about the 18th.
Mrs. Grace Heath Butler and little
son, Of Youngstown, are visiting her
mother. Mrs. Mary Heath.
The funeral of Mrs. Melinda Hatcher
was held at the Disciple church Tues
day at l O'Clock. She died at the home
OF her son, near Lake View, and had
been liz declining health for several
months. but the end was not expected so
soon. Deceased had reached the age of
nearly so years, and was one OF our
most respected pioneer ladies.
Born September 26, TO Mr.. and Mrs.
John Koch, daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Losey have
gone 70 housekeeping at this place.
Mr.. r L. Plotner and son, of Della
ware, spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Prall.
Miss Pauline Davis left for Adrian
college last Monday.
John Davis, Almon Inskeep and Earl
Marquis spent few days this week at
the reservoir.
The M. p. church has been recently
repapered, which has added greatly
To its appearance. Rev. Mr.. Elliott
preached at the church last Sunday,
the first time this conference year.
Miss Minnie Painter, OF Chicago, is
the guest of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
X NJ. Painter.
DIR. G. E. Davis Is suffering from an
attack OF rheumatism.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

IT is semi-oficially announced that q
great effort is to be made st the COM
ing session of Congress to re-establish
the army eanteen, and that it win have
the support of Secretary Root The
LIQUOR interest never lets up 1t is
money to them, and that is why they
are pushing it. The only argument that
Is made in favor of the canteen, is that
IL is In the interest of the soldiers, who
are unable to restrain their sppetites.
Alas that so much sympathy should be
wasted. II there are men whose appe-
titles can't be controlled, how is 1t TO
help them TO establish saloons inside
the camp, and leave the others on the
outside? Is it true of drinking that
the drinker who has acquired the habit
is satisfied with the mild drinks: Is it
true that drinking few drinks lat the
canteen) satisfies the drinkers appetite
for strong drink, or begets it: Can he
get LIQUOR at outside saloons, unless he
gets a pass? If he can't get pass, how
can he get strong drinks at the outside
saloons II he can get pass won't he
get strong drinks at the outside saloons
as he does now? Has the history OF
drinking been, that indulging in light
drinks satisfies the drinkers thirst fJr
stronger drinks, or begets it? Answers,
true answers to these questions, will
show that an opportunity to get light
drinks in camp, will not abolish out
side saloons but build up their patron
age; that drinking light drinks in camp
will not keep the drinkers from buying
the strong drinks when they get passes
and that opportunity is temptation, and
the saloon in camp will encourage
drinking and multiply drunkards. II
there is discipline in the army it will
prevent men who get drunk fre:n get
ting passes. How setting up the saloon
in camp will prevent soldiers sssociat-
ing with bad women when they 60 TO
the towns and cities, has never yet been
explained
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
THE ROUND, ROUND WORLD
News Good and Bad From All
the Way Around.

A great religious revival has been In
progress in Australia, for several
months, and thousands have enlisted In
the Christian army. The large cities
have been the principle cenlers Of the
movement.
1t is thought the rising in the Bal
kans will not be serious, and Turkey
win easily suppress it, as Russia and
Austria are hound by treaties with the
other European powers, TO maintain
the status quo, and will not interfere.
Bolivia, another South American
country Was threatened with an insur-
rection last week, but it WAS TOO much
of a mushroom to be good for anything
but to eat
Indianapolis Is having ghoulish SEN
sation. Grave robbing has been going
on at Wholesale. Arrests have been
followed by confessions that have hor-
rified society. One colored msu, who
seems TO be the central figure OF
the whole affair, says he played preach
er to accomplish his work, while he
was weeping over them 10 his funeral
sermons, and planned how he would
steal bodies.
At the Mormon missionary conven-
tion to be held in London this week,
the elder having the work in charge
will report that the church has been
established in Great Britain, Germany,
Scandinavis, Holland, Turkey, Pales-
tin, Italy and Switzerland, ami supports
500 elders.
A street railway strike has stopped
cars in New Orleans, and the appoint
ment of q receiver has been asked.
New York parties are paying % per
ton for soft coal At the mines in West
Virginia. Americans are placing large
orders for coal in England.
| A Russian iron-clad has passed the
forts OF the Dardanelles. in violation OF
the Berlin treaty, but with the consen,
of Turkey. Grand Duke Nicholas was
on the vessel, and her appearance al
Coustantinople aroused a deep interest
among the Musselman population.
| Uncle Sam has let a contract for car.
rying the U. S. Mails to q point in
Alaska several hundred miles north
of the Artic circle.
Revelations OF the married life OF the
Queen of Belgium. shows that the King
is an old brute, who ought TO be put to
work in q dynamite factory.
The Ohio State Woman Suffrage
Convention meets At Cleveland today.
Two tombs Of great antiquity have
been discovered in the metropolis ol
the Forum, at Rome.
Sixteen more St. Louis boodlers have
been indicted and one of them a mil.
lionaire, has been convicted and sen.
fenced TO five years in the penitentiary.
There was a furious snow storm In
the mountains near Como, Colorado,
Saturday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
ROUTED The MOROS.
American Forces Kill or Wound
One Hundred Rebels and
Destroy Forty Forts.

Manila, October captain John ].
Pershing's column has completely rout-
ed the Maeiu MOros, In the Islaud Of
Mindanao, killing or wounding a hun
dred OF them and capturing and de-
stroying forty forts. Two Americans
were wounded.
On Tuesday the Moros retired to
their largest and strongest fort ON the
lake shore, aud Wednesday Captain
Pershing attacked them with artillery
bombarding the enemy for three hours.
At poon Lieutenant Loring, leading 9
squad of men attempted TO set fire TO
the fort. He crept under the walls
and started blaze, but the Moros dis
covered him and forced the Americans
to retreat
During the afternoon the Sultan OF
Catugatsn led sortie ut the head of a
band of fanatics armed with krisses.
They crept through the grass and sprang
up and attacked the Americans. The
Sultan was wounded six times aHd
boloed an American before he died.
His followers were killed.
In the darkness Wednesday night
Captain Pershing took his batterie:
within hundred yards of the fort
closed in his infantry lines and resumed
the attack. The Moros broke through
twice and attempted TO escape by the
beach but were discovered and man,
of them were killed.
The Moros abandoned the fort earl,
on Thursday after fifteen hours bonn
bardment, and Thursday Captain
lPershing deployed the rest Of the force
and return, to Camp Wears.
1t is believed the moral effect OF tn
defeat Of the Moros will be great. Gen
eral Davis has ordered that hostilitie
be stayed in order to permit the Sulia
of Baccolod and other hostile sultan
to make peace.
The Sultans of Maciu were confiden
of their ability to defeat the American
and avowed before the fight, TO ente
slavery voluntarily IL they themselvs
were defeated.
General Davis has sent General Sun
ner, in command of the American fore,
In Mancanao, q congratulatory tel
gram on the success Of Captain Persl
ing and the small American loss.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
COUNTY NEWS.
MIDDLE BRANCH.


We are rejoiced to hear that there is
a prospect of Golden Rod having the
mail brought TO her door. Route No.
2, known as the Workman route, has
been approved, and we hope soon TO see
the mail wagon pass up the Branch.
Mr.. George Wilson, who has been
seriously Ill for six weeks, has suffi-
ciently recovered to be able to walk out
into the yard.
/ Mrs. Irwin and daughter, OF Illinois,
who have been visiting at Mr.. Wilson's
near here, and also relatives In Marion,
returned to their home in Illinois last
Thursday.
A good many people are going fish
ing through here these days.
The Logan County Fair was not as
largely attended IS usual from this vi.
cinity.
The sll-night rain on Friday night
has put the Branch ON another boom,
the second In two weeks. Some two
weeks ago il was higher than for two
years, and this morning Saturday II
has broken the record and is over IL,
banks. Seeding will be postponed fol
two weeks.
The corn Is reported IS spelling ir
the shock, and the fodder Is somewhs
damaged by the continued wet weather
Farmers are wishing for cold snaI
70 dry up the corn and clear up th'
atmosphere.
jackson Ewing has symptoms Of ty
phoid fever.
} Some cloverseed Is hulled. and othe
fields are considerably damaged by tn
rains.
Mr.. Baughman has sold his farm t
Mr.. Thomas, of near Roundhead. MI
Thomas is TO get possession and so'
wheat ON iI this fall.
Mr.. Sargent has rented the WilliaI
u Stewart property.
Mr.. Robert Wheeler will return I
the Mansfield farm in the spring.
MIR. Schoonover broke through
! Iculvert near this place on Friday as b
y Was driving over with his milk wagoI
The horse went through up TO or
8 knee, then fell over and cut his for,
head and knees, breaking q shaft. M
IL S. succeeded in getting him up, ar
- repaired the shaft with wire, and wei
VI on his way rejoicing that the sccidel
was not any worse. The wet wealth
had washed out the ballast OF rocks NJ
d der the culvert and made 1t unsafe
travel over.
Rev. Mr.. Murch is expected to preas
in the u. p. church the first and sc
and Sabbaths in October.
Quite q number Of farmers are hal
ing sorghum through here to NJ
Reeds mill. Mr.. Frey, of near &
Reservoir, hauled two loads last wee
81 Mrs. Margaret Wilson and gran
III daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. McConne
of Independence, Pa, who have be
visiting the Wilson brothers and tn,
niece, Miss Irwin. left for their hoI
ON the 6o'clock train from Belle G,
in ter Monday morning, expecting
al reach home 10 time 70 attend the b.
in gettstown tPA-) Fair, having made
ss pleasant visit here and attended I
he Marion County Fair.
GOLDEN RoD
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

WHY has the strike in the hsrd coal
mines caused an increase in the price
Of soft coal? is frequent query. First
because cutting of the supply Of hard
coal has caused many to burn soft coal.
thus increasing the demand for the la
ter. Second, there have been strikes
in several of the coal mining districts
of West Virginia, and this has reduced
the supply of soft coal. Third, the
greed Of soft coal mine owners and
dealers, has made them take advantage
of the situation, and extort higher pri-
ees
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
The STRIKE!
The Presidents S Efforts to
Bring it to an End
Are Met With a Bluff by the
Coal and Railroad Trust.

The conference OF the i've Railroad
Presidents, representing the Coal
Trust, President Mitchell representing
the Hard Coal Miners, and President
Roosevelt, was held Friday.
The conference began at 1000 q. N.
President Roosevelt made an address
to the representatives OF the two inter
ests and after this, to prevent q wran-
gle and fruitless discussion, suggested
that they take a recess till ) O'Clock.
The Presidents address, which Is
published in this issue Of the REPUHLI-
CAN, was most excellent in spirit and
language
AT 3UO o'clock the conference met,
and President Mitchell, representing
the miners stated that they would &C.
cept arbitration by the President or by
any arbitrators he might appoint, and
agree 10 abide by their decision for one
year or five, and go to work st once.
Mr.. Mitchell was deeply impressed by
the responsibility resting on him, and
the President manifested the greatest
interest in the questions under consid
Grafton
The Presidents Of the five railroad:
which are owned by the Trust that own,
the hard coal mines and the railroad.
that transport their coal, each made q
report refusing To make any concession
and intimating that IL was the Presi
dents duty IN -Sud u. s troops into the
State to force the miners to preserve
the peace and permit non-union miner:
to work the mines.
| OF course the conference was fruitles:
except that it showed the public, the
Presidents desire TO have an amicabls
settlement of the troubles; the will
ingness of the miners to accept whal
srbitrators might determine would be
Just; and the determination Of the min,
owners, that the questions of jdstict
and humanity should not be considered
and that the law should be evoked Il
crush the miners and enrich the mil
lionaire mine owners.
The enlightenment OF the public will
however, prove q potent factor in The
final settlement The fact that only
one side is willing to consider justice
and equity, goes long way toward con
solidating public sentiment on the op
posite side.
1t is said that Pierrepont Morgan anl
Governor Stone, OF Pennsylvania, ar,
now bringing q tremendous pressur,
upon the mine operators, aud as NOR,
than nine-tenths of the people and tn,
press are against the ''5rute force" op
orators, they are other than human i
they can hold out
Meantime the Governor OF Pennsyl
vanis is urged to move, and IL the oper
stors will not yield, to call q specia
session Of the Legislature, and hav'
laws passed that will compel the oper
stors to fulfill the terms of their charter
or forfeit them.
1t Is said that the Interstate Com
merce Commission is also Investigating
the situation with view to interfering
with the obstruction of Interstate
commerce by the coal Trust
1t will be strange il the Governmen
is helpless in the face OF such a crisis
We do not believe il is. We believ,
the President will do all ne can; anI
we believe the courts should be urge,
to set the Boston case forward on tn,
docket
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
Public Sale.

/ will sell at public sale, at my resi-
dence in Zsnesfeld, Thursday, October
9, 1902, the following property: House
hold and kitchen furniture; also a
pheton buggy. Sale at o'clock p. m.
sun time.
Terms-Six months credit on all
sums over five dollars, with approved
security.
2tei N. T. ROBE.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

THE mine owners charged in their
conference with the President that
several mines had been set on fire,
property destroye11 and twenty persons
killed by the miners. President
Mitchell in reply said the property
burned was all on the inside of the line
of guards of the mine owners, that one
of the fires was caused by lightning,
that two deaths were charged to the
miners, and one of these was by sa-
loonkeeper, and that three deaths were
caused by the police of the mine own
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

The Union Township Board of
Education, always looking TO the best
interests of the schools under it's
charge, has adopted a regular course
of study, with uniform books in all the
FIVE districts. A neat manual has
been printed for the guidance of the
teachers and information Of the pa
trons.-De Graf Journal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
Hairdressine, Shampoolne.

The Misses Margaret and Minerva
Lowry have opened parlors at l04 North
Elm, where they viii be glad to do
shampooing for ladies. Hair will be
well washed, thoroughly rinsed and
dried. You can set time TO come to
us or we will go to yeu. Phone 62s.
II The LOWRY SISTERS.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

SENATOR Dolliver says he would not
be surprised TO see the Government go
into court as a great coal consumer
and ask that a receiver be appointed
for the hard coal mines. We hope not.
We want the Government TO assert its
rights and not take the position of sup
plant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

TIE Republicans had 9 large meet.
ing at Sidney. Saturday evening, that
was addressed by Gov. Nash aud Sena-
tor Harding. Both speakers had an
enthusiastic reception, and both made
able speeches.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

THE Marion Star calls Upper Sandus-
ky "the Indian village" Now we shall
expect to hear the Upper Sandusky
papers allude to Marion as pest house.
Rub the hair the other way, brothers.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

A SUNDAY Washington despatch 70
the Cincinnati Tribune, says, The
Presidents physicians have promised
him that he may begin the use Of his
left leg, by the last Of this week, il no,
q day or two sooner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

THE Kenton Republican urges the
people of that place to catch on to the
Toledo, Findlay and Bellefontaine
Electric railway and not let the trade
of the west part of that county go to
Findlay and Bellefontaine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
BELLEFoNTAINE MARKETS.
Corrected Weekly by Keller & Dowell.
CLEVELAND LIVE STOCK.

Cleveland. October 4.-Hogs-Receipts ~
cars. Although prices were higher trade was
rather slow. A better demand and feeling
for mediums than the lights the feature. Cen
eral feeling quiet. General sales. mediums
S7.55. with some selected heavics ut e 10:
Workers generally $50, with n few selects at
8. - and some ut 7.l5.
Cattle-Offerings consisted of Texas grades.
which sold Mt satisfactory prices
Calyes-Receipis light, trade active with =
good demand; best quality calves 81 20 To ss.95.
Sheep and Eambs-Receipts light. Sheep
quiet at steady prices. Lambs in good de-
mand and at close at higher prices: best
quality quotable at from $40 TO so.75. I'm e
mediate outlook fair.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
MARKETS--October a.
BELLEFONTAINE MARKETS
Corrected by Carter BROTHERS.
RETAII-auNIS PRIgEs

SolECltta W SaftCt lfAoAhot'
RErAII-BUrISG PRICES
Bacon. smoked. l2iic.
Beeswax. 2Oc.
Butter. choice yellow 15,alsc.
Young chickens. live. per q. sdsc.
Eggs. per dozen. l7c.
Honey. 15c.
Potatoes 4oc
Lard. leaf. lie
Tallow. &C.
SELLING PRICES.
Beans. white. per pd SC. &c.
Brooms. each. 3O64Oc.
Coffee, green. per n, 159e5c.
Coffee, roasted, per y, Hose.
Corn meal, g. b sack, new l5c.
Flour. y bbl.. sc.
Spring Wheat. 5Sc.
Hominy, per Ib, Sc
Molasses. good. per gal, s5ztt0c,
Starch, per y, 5ti0c.
Peaches, per can. 15G2Sc.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

THE Wisconsin Congressional dele
CATION has telegraphed Roosevelt that
they will sustain him in any course he
may take to settle the coal strike.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

INDIANAPOLIS has biddeu good bye
to natural gas ss fuel, and thousands Of
chimneys and fire places are being
built 20 90 back to first principles
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

Mrs. Johanna Samuels, OF New York
City, has offered her coal mines in Ken
lucky, for the benefit Of the poor, IL
the Government will work them.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

GREAT crowds of G. a. r veterans
and visitors are arriving at Washing
ton, and the parade tomorrow will be q
notable event
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

PIERREPoNT Morgan has ordered
5000 tons of coal purchased in Eng
land, At once, TO supply the immediate
wants OF the poor in New York City.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07
THE REPUBLICAN TlKET.

Secretary of State.
LEWIS q. LAYLIN. Huron County
Judge Of the Supreme Court.
WILLIAM B. CREW. Morgan County
Dairy and Food Commissioner,
HORACE ANKENEY, Greene County.
Member state Board of Public Works,
WILLIAM KIRTLEY. JR-. Defiance CouI
Member OF Congress
wM. R. wARNOCK-
COUNTY TICKET.
Probate Judge.
W. 3 PLUM
Clerk OF Court.
II. o. BATCH.
Prosecuting Attorney.
EP. CHAMBERLAIN
Recorder.
H H REYMER-
Treasurer,
l. @. MILLER
Sheriff.
r :. KERR
Commissioner.
L.w. NORyIEL-
Surveyor,
]. c. WONDERS
Coroner.
c. b. HALE
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1902-10-07

THE Legislature is expected to vote
on the new code by Tuesday. 7th, but
IL may be amended so as TO keep the
Legislature some time yet