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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

A Zanesfeld young man took a
young lady from this place out driv-
ing one night recently. While re-
turning home the conversation drift.
ed to the subject of fortune telling
The young man asked her If she be-
lieved in palmistry. She looked at
him with a dove-like expression upon
her face and said. 81 think / could
foretell more pleasure if 1 could see
the lines in one of your hands" The
young man remained in deep thought
until several miles had been travelled,
when an expansive smile illuminated
his face, he took the lines in one hand
and grasped the situation.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE con
STIrUTION OF OHIO.
MUNICIPAL CLASSIFICATION.

Bs GO resolved By the General Assembly Of
the State Of Ohio:
SECTION l. That proposition shall be
frst Tuesday after the frst MonJay in Nas Soe
venber. 1903. to amend article 13. section 6,
OF the constitution Of the state Of Ohio, 30
tnat IL shall read as follows:
Article Is. Section 8. The general as
sembly shall provide by general laws for the
organization of cities. Incorporated villages
and hamlets and restrict their power of taxa
ton. assessment. borrowing money, contract
Ing debts and loaning their credit, so as to
prevent the abuse OF such power: provided,
that the general assembly may divide elites
into not more nor less than three ciasses
and II such division Ia made the classification
shall be rs follows and not otherwise: All
cities having q population Of more than
one hundred thousand shall be cities of ths
frst class: all cities having a population Of
not more than one hundred thousand nor less
than twenty -nve thousand shall be cities Of
the second class; all others shall be cities Of
SECTION 2. At such election those elec-
tors desiring to vote for such amendment
shall have placed upon their ballots the
yes" and those opposed 10 such amendment
shall have placed upon their ballots the
words: Municipal classification amendment,
mo-
SECTION g.. This amendment shall take
eject on the erst day OF January. 1904
W. S. McKNNos.
Speaker Of the House Of Representation
=. d. ARcHrR
Adopted October %. 1902
UsIrKD STATES oy AMERICA. OHIO,
Once Of the Secretary Of State.
I. LEWIS c. LAYLIN. Secretary Of State
OF tho State Of Ohio. do hereby eertify tina,
the foregoing IL true copy Of a Joint Reso-
luton adopted by the General Assembly Of
the State Of Ohio on the 22nd day Of October,
A. d. 1902. taken from the original rolls now
on file In this Office
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have nsreunto
subscribed my name. and afixed my ofnciai
seal. at Columbus. the 9th day OF January,
e d. 1904.
LswIs G. LArfIs,
Secretary Of State.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

In Chillicothe they are telling a
good story on a young man who hold:
a humble position in a printing office
The young man is very fond of the
daughter of minister, but his devo
tion for her is comparatively new
The other Sunday he went to church
to hear the father of his inamorata
preach, and unfortunately sat dowr
where everybody could see him. The
text was, ''My daughther is greivous
ly tormented with a devil. ."-Kansa:
City Star.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
5000 to Colorado and Return

Via Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
First-class tickets from Chicago to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
daily, beginning June l. Correspond
ingly low rates from all points east.
Only one night to Denver from Chi
cago and the Central States. Two
fast trains daily. Personally con-
Quoted excursion in tourist sleeping
cars. A +. CLEVELAND. 234 Superior
Street. Cleveland, Ohio. 44-3t
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

A little boy, spending the summer
at the seashore, was greatly inter
ested in the opening of the opening
of the lobster-pots and wished to
have them opened one Sunday morn
ing. mo, my dear" said his mother;
"we1l wait until tomorrow. Today
is Sunday" 'But, mamma" persist.
ed the little fellow. Couldn't we
open them with prayer?-Judge.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
$1,000 Chicago to st. Paul. Mime.
dpOliS and Return.

Via Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
$500 to Duluth and Superior and re-
turn. From Chicago daily through
out the summer, good returning Oc-
tober 81. Four fast trains leave Chi
cago, 800 a. m, 900 a. m, $50 p. M,
electric lighted) and 1000 p. m.
Luxurious equipment, dining car SER
vice unequalled. For tickets and
reservations, apply to your nearest
agent, or address, A. F. Cleveland,
234 Superior street, Cleveland, Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
DIALOGUES of the Ddy.

First Wall Street Patient-Chee
up! know we're all pretty sick, bu
the doctor is coming.
Second Wall Street Patient-Yo,
mean Morgan? 1 am not sure wheth
er he is the doctor or the undertaken
New York Evening Post.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Frank Bishop. Logan Common
William O. safrord ct al. Case No. sssi.
By virtue Of an order of sale to me directed
from the Court OF Common Pleas of Logan
county, Ohio, will offer At public sale. nj
the west door of the Court House, In the city
Of Bellefontaine, Ohio. on
SATURDAY. JULY IL, A. ID. 1905.
ut about one O'Clock D. m. on said day. the
following described lands and tenements
situate In the county Of Logan. and state oi
Ohio and In the village of East Liberty. be-
ing part of Virginia Military Survey No. s6sg
aud being a part OF lots Nos ~ and q 10 sa
village of East Liberty; the part of said lots
hereby conveyed being bounded and describ
ed as follows: Beginning at the northeast
corner Of that part Of said lot owned by
Lemuel Lane conveyed TO him by deed
dated April !. 1883 and recorded In Vol 55
Page re OF the Records of Deeds of Logan
county. Ohio ;thence with the north line OF said
lot (No. 80 forty three east twenty-four feet
lot owned by George H. Reeder. thence with
Reeder's west line south TO the south line OF
said lot No. "A; thence with said south line
west twenty-four feet to the southeast corner
of said lands fractional lot; thence with
Lanes east line north to the place OF begin
ming.
Terms of sale cash.
r. s. KERR.
Sheriff of Logan County. Ohio.
By E p. Humphreys, Deputy.
Hamilton Bros. Att 'rneys-
June II. 1903
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

Lady, kin you give me a bite and a
few pennies to help me along in my
undertaken ?n
What is your undertaking, my
good man ?"
'sI'm explorer, and, like Columbus,
am goin' from door to door, raisin
the funds to launch my bark"
"Well, l can give you both bite
and bark" said the kind lady. ''Sic
i'm, TiPei-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Time Enouah.

Daughter-What, Marry Mr.. Mon
ibags. l hate him; 1 despise him;
abhor him,
Mrs. De Fashion-Hush, child: you
needn't tell him so until after you
marry him.-New York Weekly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
A SubterfuQe.

''Don't you know that it is wrong to
gambler"
"Yasser," said Pickaniny Jim, as he
shook the dice. 81 know it's wrong
to gamble, but dishere isn't gamblin';
dishere is a guessin' contest. Wash
ington Post.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

OF action with the drou
fancies of thehumorist.
We see the speaker,
wehearthe laughter. we
surrender to the spell
of the words; we can
feel the tense silence as
the speaker mounts IN
his sublimest flights.
then hear the outburst
of applause as the
audience catches the
speaker at his climax.
One sits at the BAN
quet board where the
greatest after-d dinner
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Cheap Rate to Colorado

The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way is selling tickets at a Summer
tourist rate of $50 from Chicago to
Colorado points and return; and a
correspondingly low rate from points
east of Chicago.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
HOmeSeekerS'
and
Settlers Low Rates West

Via the Chicago & Northwestern
R'y to points in Mime sofa, The Da-
kotas, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah and
the Pacific Coast One-way and
round-trip tickets at remarkably low
rates. Cheap farm lands and nam
moth crops. Send for free booklets.
A. T. CLEVELAND,
pa Superior St.. Cleveland, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

Smith-"Is that Brown who is a
candidate for office a relation of
yours"
Brown-'Only distant relative"
Smith-"very distant?"
Brown-"Well, rather. He's the old
est of fifteen children and I'm the
youngest
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

An Atchinson girl became so clever
at burnt wood work that she can't
get over the habit, and has burned
everything she touches since she got
married and went to housekeeping
Atchinson Globe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

A modern physician says when a
man has rheumatism there are but
two things he can do: he can grin
and bear it, or bear it and not grin.
gomery Advertiser.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

First Citizen-What do you think
of this idea of an army of the un-
employed marching to Wash n ton:
Second Citizen-That's nothing
new. 1t happens every four years
New York Weekly.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the County Auditor In Bellefontaine,
Ohio. until two O'Clock D. M, on
THURSDAY. JULY .. 1905.
the Horton pike
This work Is in Rushcreek and Bokescreek
townships. Logan county. Ohio. and Is . Q miles
long. and will be sold In sections of about one
mile each Specifications will be on fle in
the office of the County Auditor by July Is.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check for wo hundred dollars on a
local bank payable to the County Auditor As
security that II the proposal Is accepted CON
tract will be entered into.
The work must be commenced by August 10
1908. and the entire road must he completed
by December IS. 1905.
The right 10 reject any and all bids Is re-
served LEWIS W. NORvIEL,
j. E. SHAW
j. L. MAkEMSON
Commissioners of Logaa County. Ohio.
June 10, IaO84y
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
HE LIBRARY OF MODERN ELoQUENcE

stands without peer. Nothing like itwas
lSSI ever attempted before. Edited by one of
the greatest of Modern Leaders of Men.
Ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed, assisted by corps
of editors famous wherever English is heard,
MODERN ELOQUENCE is the masterpiece
of one who has lived close to those who have
made and are making the history of our times.
In these volumes the reader runs the whole
gamut of eloquence. from laughter to tears. from
pathos to ridicule; keen satire is mingled with
unctuous humor; the strong. henchant utterance
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Sale Bills.

Let US have your sale bills to print.
The advertisement in the REPUBLICAN
will be worth all the bills you can put
up, and this goes gratis TO those who
get US to print their bills
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

A Huntington young man examin-
ed a revolver Sunday to see If it was
loaded. 1t was and the boy who was
with him was buried Tuesday. Ere
mont Eagle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

Willie fell in the molasses
Barrel in the shed.
''Now I'll lick you, Willie,"
His angry mother said.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

A New York janitor has the gout
on his nose-a large swelling obscur-
ing his eyes. Doctors can't see
through it; neither can the janitor.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26

Sunday School Teacher-Who
dwelt in the Garden of Eden, Mabel?
Little Mabel-Oh, l know-the
Misunderstanding
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
OUR MERRY-GO-ROUND.
College bred-Wheat and rye.

The first question every child asks
on reaching home is: "Where's moth
er?"-Atchinson Globe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received at the
office Of the County Auditor In Bellefontaine,
ohio. until 10 O'Clock a. M. on
THURSDAY, JULY q 1903,
for grading and graveling or macadamizing
the Andrew Kerns pike
This work Is In Bokescreek township. Lo-
gan county. Ohio. and Is miles long, and will
be sold In sections OF about one mile each.
Specifications will be file In the Office of the
County Auditor by July Is
Each proposal must Be accompanied by a
certified check for two hundred dollars on a
local bank payable to the County Auditor as
security that II the proposal Is accepted q
contract will be entered into.
The work must be commenced by August
10. 1903. and the entire road must be complet-
ed by December Is. 1903
The right TO reject any and all bids is re-
served LEWIS W. NORVIEL.
J. E SHAW.
]. L. MAkEMSON,
Commissioners of Logan County, Ohio.
June 10. 1s9-4v.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
TsxsIioa.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TIE Cos
STITUTION OF OHIO.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-06-26
Hon. Thos. B. Reed
Ediforsfnschfef
ASSOCIATE EDITORS ,
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Former U. S. Senator from
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Author of Eccentricities
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New York Tribune
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Philadelphia Evening
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New-York tribune., 1903-04-27
APPEAL TO THE KAISER.
Emper0r VIII Be Asked to Let Nor
mons Stag an Germany.

Berlin, April 26--Hugh J. Cannon, the Nor
mon missionary, intends to appeal to Emperor
William for permission for the Mormons to re-
main in Germany, hoping that his majesty's
policy of religious tolerance may include the
Mormons. In his pet ton Mr.. Cannon sets forth
the morality of Mormon doctrines and refers to
the inability of his adversaries to cite any ex-
ample where Mormon teachings have been sub
versive of the laws of the State or of orderly
citizenship; he declares also that by the COM
rand of the supreme head of the church, pOlyg
amy is not taught.
Mr.. Cannon sent last Wednesday TO the EN-
peror and to the Empress specially bound copies
of the Book of Mormon in German.
II no aid is extended to the Mormon mission
aries by Emperor William, and If the orders of
expulsion are enforced, all the missionaries will
leave quietly Mr.. Cannon expects the United
States TO intervene in cases where missionaries
have been maltreated, as for instance, in the
affair at Olsenbrueck, Prussia, last January
when two missionaries were dragged through
the streets of the town and imprisoned for three
DAYS They were deported to Hanover. where
they were again placed in JAIL and later sent on
to Hamburg. Afidavits of these occurrences
have been forwarded to Senators Kearns and
Smoot, who it is said here have asked Secre-
tary Hay TO demand an apology from Germany
In this matter the ground that American
citizens were treated brutally.
Among the converts to Mormonism made in
Germany are several policemen who were sent
TO observe the missionary meetings.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27
PROTEST TO RUSSIA.
C4SSTNI CALLS ON HAY.
Instructions Sent to Minister Conger
IN Peking.

v.eb,neton AnriI 26-Russia's demands in
Manchuria and their effect on American inter
ests were the subject of conference TINS aI'el-
,oon between Secretary Hay and Count cas-
SIM the Russian Ambassador, which occurred
at Secretary Hays house and lasted lot heaIlS
an hour It is denied that the ahoassaooi
,,ro,gb+ official adyices from his government.
but the fact that he is still suffering from an
tack of lurnbago which has confined him 10 the
embassy for several weeks Is eNiueiO0 -
urgency of the call.
c+ers have already been taken by the state
Denartu,ent to ascertain the true meaning OF
Russia's latest move. Ambassador McCorinlck'
at ST. Petersburg, has been instructed py capie
to present to the Russian Foreign once hote
which while automatically known as one oA
inquiry is in substance a strong protest against
Russia's demands Instructions also have oeen
sent by cable 70 Minister Conger, at Peklng' 10
express to the Chinese authorities the dlssdils-
faction Of this country with Russia's demands
and the hope that China will not accede 10 thein-
No answers have yet been received to either
note though unofficial assurances are still reach
ing the department that American interests IN
Manchuria will be protected
In the departments note, which Ambassador
Mccormick probably has presented aTeaoy'
Russia's attention is called to the assurances
which repeatedly have been given to this couh-
try relative to the preservation of the integrity
of China and the continuance of the open door
poIicv Russia also is reminded of the severe
blow to American trade which must follow the
granting of the first two demands, that ho
more ports or towns in Manchuria be opened
and that no additional foreign consuis be ao-
mitted.
Russia's reason for contending for the re-
striction of foreign trade in Manchurla Is that
the open door there is not a commercial put
nolitical question. She continues to assure the
State Department that in some way America >
interests will be protected in Manchurla. Inc
noint is made that as the Manchur1an oeInahuS
are still in negotiation between st. petersburg
and Peking. the United States cannot expect
that Russia make concessions until the IaIe VI
her demands is determined. When emma mas
acceded to all the demands it is suggested thaI
a trade A agreement can be reached between IillS
country and Russia which will protect American
interests.
Appreciating that the interests OF TINS couh-
fry in Manchuria are those of trade ana not
territory Russia. it is stated, is dlsposed u
make certain trade concessions at the proper
firOp
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27
TO CHOOSE A BISHOP OF BUFFALO.
Father Cotton, of st. Stephens Church,
Likely To Be Appointed.

Rome, April 26-The cardinals of the Congre-
CATION of the Propaganda have been informed
that a meeting of the congregation will be held
on May to choose 2 bishop of Buffalo Ac-
cording to Cardinal Martinellfs reports on the
subject the Rev Father Cotton. rector or ST
Stephen's Church, New-York and the Very Rev
Michael P Connery, vicar general of Buffalo,
have the best chances for the appointment,
which however probably will go TO Father Col
ton Monsignor Booker, who also was on the
list of candidates for the Buffalo post sent IN
by the Archbishop of New-York. is out of the
question, as he has been appointed Bishop of
Nueva Caceres Luzon Philippines.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-27
DRUG STORES CLOSE IN HAVANA.
Protests Against Taxes Levied by Provincial
Governments.

Havana. April 26.-Protests are being made
throughout the entire island against the taxes
imposed by the newly created provincial gov
ernnents. The drug stores O. Havana and its
suburbs almost without exception Were closed
to-day in protest against the stamp tax Of two
cents on every package Of patent medicine sold
The druggists following the example of the
theatre managers have sought TO have this tax
rescinded, but the Provincial Council has re-
fused their request. To-day it was almost i'm
possible to procure medicines in Havana except
at the free municipal dispensarieS, OF Whlch
there is one in every ward. Many Of the drug
gists declare they are ready to remain closed
until General Nunez, Civil Governor of Havana,
or President Palma. vetoes the tax. General
Nunez says that he approves Of these taxes,
which have been imposed where they were least
burdensome, namely, upon amusements, gam
bling and the sale of patent medicines.
4 big demonstration was held in the Plaza at
Matanzas this evening, to protest against the
imposition of these taxes in Matanzas Province;
here the taxes are upon certain articles of ne
cessity and they are declared to be contrary to
the purpose of the new provincial law Some of
the radical opposition newspapers are advocat-
ing the abolishment of the provincial govern