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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15

There is hardly a single group OF In
sects which does not suffer from the
appetite of one or more species of bird
The eggs and larva are dug and pried
out of their burrows in the wood by
woodpeckers and creepers; those un-
derground are scratched and cleyed up
to view by quail. partridges and many
sparrows: warblers and vireos scan
every leaf and twig. Flycatchers. like
the cat family of mammals. lie In wait
and surprise the insects on the wing.
more particularly those flying near the
ground. while swifts, swallows and
martins CLEAN a harvest from the host
of high flying insects. When we think
humming birds are taking dainty sips
of honey from the flowers they are in
reality more often snatching minute
spiders and flies from the deep cups OF
the calyxes. When night falls. the in
sects, which have chosen that time as
the safer TO carry on the business OF
active life, are pounced on by crepus-
cular feathered beings; the cayernous
mouths OF whippoorwills engulf them
as they rise from their hiding places,
and the bristle of night hawks brushes
them into no less rapacious maws II.
perchauce. they have succeeded In
reaching the upper air.-New York
Post
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15
HE COULDN'T FORGET.
The Surprise He Got on His Thirty
second Birthday.


second Birthday.
"Ill never forget my thirty-second
birthday in New York." said an old
resident meditatively.
Was IT joyful oneT" asked the
young man who was lounging about
the club rs IL time hung heavy on his
hands
"Joyfulr' exclaimed the old resident.
That's no name for it at all. 1t was
downright lively. think my wife
realized afterward that she rather
overlid the matter"
Tried TO surprise you. did shef'
"She not only tried TO. but she sue
ceeded. You see. she always was an
enthusiast in everything she under
took"
"Bankrupted you in getting you
presents. | suppose" suggested the
young man.
"well. not exactly" returned the old
resident reflectively. "but her presents
came very near bankrupting me later.
However. they are a good deal of COM
fort TO me now. so that ] can't say l
regret It."
"Nowr' calculated the young man.
do you mean to say that you still
have themT
Certainly"
"And how long ago was this thirty
second birthday"
Twenty years ago"
Twenty yearsi Heavensi That's a
long time TO keep a birthday present.
Two OF them" corrected the old
resident quietly.
MAY ask what they wereT in
quired the young man after pause.
| Certainly. Twins-both girls" re-
piled the old resident. - New York
Times
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15

In 1927. when the English in Nor
mandy made their last assault on Mont
St Michel under Lord Scales. they at
gines and certain machines Of war"
Says an old writer, They trained .
battery so furiously against the walls
that they made a breach" Among
these formidable weapons were two
enormous wrought iron guns, which
they were compelled to leave behind
on being Obliged to raise the siege.
They are still on exhibition with some
of their projectiles in a rallied inclosure
just inside the main entrance to the
town The guns are Of the kind for
merry called "bombards" and are OF
different sizes. The larger one has .
caliber of nineteen inches. thirty and q
quarter inches being the greatest ex-
ternal diameter and twelve feet the
total length. of which about three feet
four inches belong TO the smaller pow
der chamber in the rear. 1t weighs
very nearly six tons. The other gun
weighs about a couple Of tons less, is
of fifteen inches caliber and eleven feet
nine inches long. These weapons are
not cast. but built up" guns, being
formed of longitudinal bars about three
inches wide. arranged like the slaves
of a cask and bound round closely with
wrought iron hoops. The "Michelets," !"
as they are called. are most likely OF
Flemish workmanship. Their projec-
tiles are made of hewn granite. and
those for the larger gun have been es-
timated to weigh 800 pounds apiece.
The powder chamber is capable Of
holding about forty pounds Of expio-
siye
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NUMBER 100.

sure Jack will excuse you for this
dance"
IF I may have the next" said I,
seizing Phyllis card and jotting down
my initials on 1t before she could re-
monstrate.
Turning into the hallway came face
TO face with Dawcy Graham.
''HelloT cried l. restraining my de-
sire to get half Nelson on him. They
tell me I'm to congratulate you You're
certainly royal flush il ever there was
one"
Thanks. old man; thanks" said
Dawcy. linking his arm affectionately
into mine and drawing me outside with
him. You're the very fellow I've been
looking for. You see. it's this way:
We've been engaged now for about six
months, and this announcement n
merely prelude to an early wedding.
l want you to support me in II. Win
you? What do you sayT
Six months. thought II 1t took my
breath away. The little vixenl And
me to support himI II that wasn't rub
bing it in,
What's your governor think about
itf' / queried to gain time. Il suppose
he's known about it all alongT
Not muchr' cried Dawcy. mot
much! He just found 1t out tonight
when it was announced. But he likes
it all right. Why. say. do you know.
when be heard it he actually made Q
pun. He said. Well, my boy. you're no
longer the graceless young scamp ron
always have beenr"
Il don't see it," said / lamely enough.
where's the punT
why. graceless," explained Dawcy.
Don't you see-graceless-Grace Raw
shaw, you know"
"Oh. yes" said I weakly. "Ha, ha,
see now. How stupid of me! ! wasn't
thinking"
| i certainly did see. I saw several
things that Dawcy did not
"And you're going to stand up with
me?" asked Dawcy anxiously. ''wed-
ding's in the early part OF September"
"Am IT' said I emphatically. Glad
to. my dear fellow. Nothing could give
me greater pleasure"
And that wasn't just politeness e.
ther like Graham. He is really an
awfully decent sort. you know.
'Thanksr' he cried enthusiastically.
81 knew you would. must 60 and tell
Grace. Well, see you later"
! walked across the floor to whers
Phyllis was standing with Captain
MacDougall.
isn't this ours?" I asked
why, yes" said Phyllis, ostensibly
consulting her card. 81 believe 1t is."
Phyllis" said I a moment latee
"Dawcy Graham has Just asked me te
act as his best man."
There must have been something II
my tone that warned her, for Phyllil
looked up and caught my eye.
Jack" she said, ''candidly, you're {
goose l told Grace this afternoon tha
/ wonld act for her"
Suppose" I suggested, that we q
outside on the veranda and sit it outr
For the sake Of appearanceT aske(
Phyllis. looking up at me and smilini
roguishly.
Not entirely" said 1.
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GET CLOSE TO THINGS.
The Experienced shoppers Advice
60 the Quiet woman.


The modest. unassuming woman had
been trying for some time TO get the
attention of n clerk. but they all seemed
10 be busy. and she had not the ag-
grcssiveness TO crowd in and grab one.
The experienced shopper. having CON-
Ileted her purchases, had time 10 give
little sympathy TO the quiet one.
do you want to buy something's"
she asked.
Yes" was the reply. ''if | could only
get the attention Of the clerk"
"Oh. that's easyw asserted the expe-
rienced one. Just do as say"
But they're all so much more siren
uous than am" pleaded the quiet one.
I'D rather 20 without than be as un-
womanly and disagreeable as some of
the women are. really can't fight for
attention. you know"
Not Mt all necessary" explained the
experienced shopper. do you see that
tray of trinkets over there?"
"Yes."
"Go over ond stand by It and pick up
few of them for closer examination.
Put them back. OF course. but just paw
liit tNtE
70 get hold of clerk. Reach out for
anything you see. as If you were more
interested 10 what's on the counter than
IN what's behind IT,"
Il don't see what good that's going to
DO"
TRY II and you'll find out"
The quiet woman did as directed. and
within two minutes fioorwalker was
at her elbow.
"Do you want anything;" he asked
politely.
She said she did. and he made ii his
business to get a clerk TO wait on her.
"T.told you So" whispered the expert
enced shopper. Sometimes it isn't
necessary to touch thing. II you just
show n desire TO get close to things
that are easily carried away they'll
take you for shoplifter every time
and get clerk for you so that you
won't have any excuse for hanging
around"
The quiet woman gasped and felt
guilty all the rest of the time she was
in the store, but she had TO admit that
she had learned something about prac-
tical shopping.-Brooklyn Eagle.
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why Ralph Edward Objected.

Ralph was Il great big boy. nearly
three years OF age. and had never re-
-civcd Il name. hcing called Baby"
Pet" Love" etc. Finally the name
or the small man was decided upon,
md. dressed in his Sunday best. he
went to church with father and mother.
where he was TO bc baptized. As the
minister repeated i iHpilze thee,
Ralph Edward" lie dipped bis fingers
into the font ana touched the child's
forehead with The shining drops. How
important Ralph Edward felt! At last
lie was somebody.
BY supper iime his face was sadly in
need of washing. bui when mother
started to wash her sons brow he cried
out in dismay:
''Oh. don't wash my forehead! I'm
'fraid you'n wash nay name away.'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-12-15

General Phil Cook. when secretary
OF state of Georgia. observed that 4
young clerk. fresh from one of the
small towns. daily received n letter
over which lie hung long and tenderiy.
The general knew that this daily mis-
sive was from the young fellows
sweetheart. and one day. when the let
ter seemed especially distracting. he
said:
"Well. John. | suppose she writes
very nice letter"
John colored. but was too gallant to
let the challenge pass.
"a nice letter, Why. general. she
dots her is and crosses her ts with @
fastidious leviiy that disdains all pur
suit t-"--Philadelphia Ledger.
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The Overland Limited.

The luxurious electric lighted daily
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and Portland leaves Chicago, Union
Pacific & Northwestern Line Less
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Los. uunor.

Mark Twain was once asked by an
English clerk in London bookstore TO
write his autograph.
My chirography IS becoming less ana
less distinct" complained the author
whimsically as he complied with the
request. ",f Ibis keeps on III have 10
be getting somebody else to write my
autograph for me-
But sir" seriously responded the
clerk. nobody would want IT them
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She-Womcn may gossip sometimes.
but they have better control Of their
tongues shan msn have.
He-You are right. Men have no cori-
trol whatever OF womcn's tongues
Kansas City Journal.
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nP nscAp RAI sTON.

PHYSICIAN snd Surgeon. Ofice. 123 East
Il Columbus street ResideEcs. 4G7 North
Nad River street Phone 29S-three rings for
Office and two for residence.
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DIP CARRIE RlcHEsoN.

OFFICE 80 n Main St. Residence 40 n.
~ Naiu s. Office hours to II n us-- to !.
and 70 D n Particular attention given 10
diseases OF women
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]. r. CASSIDY
EDWARD CAr1PBELL,

TTORNEY AT LAW Special attention
"a given collections. "a atlstractlng aud i0ans.
ReoTeSentive American Bonding and Trust
Co baltimore Nd. Rooms and 10. Law
renee Block. BeIlefontaine. Ohio,
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~. s. southard.

livery &FEED BARN McKees Old stand
LNorth of Court House, Bsllefontaine, ONO.
Excellent rigs and teams Horses ooSr1e9 oy
the month; and single feeds furnished far-
mer's horses.
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Hes bald. believe?"
"Yps''
What's the rrasoug'
Il can't say. I don't know whether
Faihvr Time - as wife got at him
FIRST Chicago Pest
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DHYsIoIAN AND sURGEON-Oflce 1so
Court Street, Hubbard Block; residence
SIe East ChiilicOthe- General practice OF
medicine
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Sale Bills.

Let US have your sale bills to print
Teh advertisement in the REPUBLICAN
will be worth all the bills you can put
up, and this goes gratis TO those who
get Us 70 print their bills.
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uE1 WEST.

TTORNEY AT LAW. Collections given
ment OF estates a specially Practice In the
state and q. s Courts. Office on Main street,
directly opposite front entrance OF the Oour'
House Beiiefontaine Ohio
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pR. sALlIE 4. CONNER.

OsTFOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Register
~ ed Graduate Dr. A l. still school OF
Osteopathy- kfrksTille- No. Ofice Chalf4nt
Block Residence 2fG East Columbus Av-
Once Telephone So. Residence Telephone 5s5
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DR.. ). p. HARBsRT

DHYsIcIAN AND SURGEON. Special at
Il tentfOn given 10 di>eaSes Of Bye Ear,
Nose and Threat. and the lifting q glasses
Ofice, I'D East Columbus avenue
Residence, 5i3 East Sandusky avenue
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A TT0RNEYS and COunselors at Law, Belle
u fontaIne Ohio. Particular attention
given to collections and settlement OF estates.
Once in the Watson Building. Entrance on
Main street..
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A. LAY MILLER.

A ATrORNEY-AT-LAw. Special attention
n given 10 collections and settlement OF
estates Rooms and 9, Empire Block, Belle
fonraine. Ohio.
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InnN q HOVER.

TTORNEY AND AT LAW Special at
n tentiOn given 10 settlement Of estates
collections and loans. VIII practice IN state
and Q. s Courts Oftice and : Lawrence
Block. BeIlefOntatne. Ohio
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nR. w. q. sTINcncoNlR.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special atten
Il tfon given TO diseases Of the eyes and ht-
ting glasses East Columbus Avenue, Belle
onIaine, Ohio
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DR.. c. w. HEFFNER.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon No. 11e East Co
Iumbus Ave. Treatment Of the Eyes and
6ttfng glasses for defective vision. speciality.
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J. LoSdFELLow.
" ". RIDDLE,

DESTIsT. Modern methods Chalfan
IL BlOck east Of Court House
Successor TO Dr. ROWaud-
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DR. LII. WILSON.

MUNICIPALITIES. Special attention given
II TO diseases of the Noe and Throat ONCE
on South Main street. BeuefOntaine. ..
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HAMILTON BPOSS

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and Real Estate
"A AGENTS. Office in the Hamilton Building,
east OF the Logan House, Bellefontaine, Ohio;
Particular ttentlon given 20 cOliectlohs anu
ss4tiernent- OF estates VIII practice In State
pspusss. Courts. All business promptly at
n puB O.
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noMENsrNE s HusToN.

A TTORNEY and Counselor At Law. O1hce
"A over Peoples National Bank. Bellefon-
s&tne, Ohio.
, 1903-05-21
Change Of City Government.

the change in the city govern
ment took place Monday night, at
the city hall, the old council clos
ing up its business, canvassing the
returns of the last election and
declaring the election of the new
mayor and two councilmen. May
or Clemmons then signed the min
utes of the old board, and, on mo-
ton, the old council adjourned
sine die.
A. Nj. McAnally then took the
oath of Office as mayor, after
which. Councilmen Albro and
kieuzle were sworn in and the
new board took the reins of power.
Mayor McAnally announced the
appointment of James Snyder as
town marshal, Robert Brown as
night policeman, j. j. Rowen as
town attorney and r. w. Dyer as
clerk, all of which appointments
were promptly confirmed by the
council.
The utmost good feeling be-
tween the old and new board pre-.
vailed throughout and the new
board starts off in good shape.
Mr.. Clemmons made a good mayor
and we have no doubt but what
Mayor McAnally will fill the posi-
ton with great credit.
, 1903-05-21
GIBRALTAR.
Fast Developing Into a Large and valu-
able Copper Proposition Eighteen
Inches Of Covellite,

William L. Sill, president of the
Gibraltar Copper Mining Co., is
negotiating for a plant of steam
machinery which will be placed
upon the Gibraltar property at an
early date. The work in the shaft
is continuing to show ore in such
satisfactory quantities, and water
is coming in to such an extent
that, all conditions being consid-
cred, the installation of machinery
becomes both advisable and nee
essary. The work of hosting is
now being carried on by the use
of a bucket and windlass, but this
apparatus is even now inadequate.
The Gibraltar is holding its
own and getting better. The ma
terial filling the entire shaft is
heavily mineralized, and in the
center of the shaft the vein
shows eighteen inches of covellite
ore of excellent quality, while up
on either side of the covellite
the iron carries as much if not
more copper than il did at the
point where the rich ore WAS first
enoountered-at which point all
the ore was in this character of
iron with values of from thirteen
to thirty per cent. An assay from
the covellite taken out this week
shows nearly thirty per cent. cop
per.
The improvement in the show.
ing over last week lies in the fact
that the rich ore seems to be con
c%entrating toward the center where
it is gradually widening out. The
covellite resembles closely the
beautiful blue from the New
Rambler and shows about the
same copper values. The proper
ty has been visited this week by
many curious people, but they all
returned to the city elated over
what they saw and with words of
congratulation and assurance to
the interested parties.-Encamp
ment Herald.
, 1903-05-21
SARATOGA CHIPS.

L. j. Fonts was a city visitor yes
terday.
The Sanitarium has an adj. in this
issue of the Sun.
Gail Bryant was in from his Pass
creek ranch Monday.
Miss Margaret Andrews has been
quite i'll the past week.
Frank Scribner is in charge Of the
express office at present.
Lee Jensen is expected home from
his eastern trip tomorrow.
Forest Ranger, f. d. Whitney
went up to Ten Mile today.
Perry A. Ault was in from Pass
creek the first of the week.
Senators L. G.. Davis and W c.
Henry have gone to Denver.
Archie Moon is clerking in the
hardware store of Gus Jensen & Bro.
NJ. b. Moore has moved to Encamr.
ment where he will carry on his law
business.
A telephone was put in the SAM
tarium the first of the week. The
number is 81.
VIM. King and Jack Card were in
from Cow creek on "a business visit
the first of the week.
Mayor Sam. Morgan, of Riverside,
was an outbound passenger or Sun
day 5 stage for Denver.
Otis Mowry has about recovered
from a siege OF measles. He is not
fond of them-so he says.
John G. Jack, the prosperous Med
icine Bow ranch nan, was in Saratoga
this week on land business.
Quite an epidemic of measles has
broken out in Saratoga. The latest
victim is Miss Maud Stanley.
A o of John Priquet in having a
siege of the measles, and has been
quite sick and is now seriously i'll.
Frank NUM- left for Denver Sun.
day where he will spend several
weeks visiting his uncle, Alex. Num-.
w. L. Tilton came in from Bennett
Monday and took the stage for the
the railroad on his way to Cheyenne
, 1903-05-21
Tie jam on Encampment River.

The Carbon Timber Co. will
have over half a million ties to
drive from the upper country this
spring. 1t is reported that the
ties have jammed in the Encamp-
ment canon, on the Grand En-
campment river, and some reports
have it that they are piled up 100
feet and even higher, for some
distance up and down the river
and that dynamite will have to be
used to break it.