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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

The disappearance of Benjamin Bath
urst. a kinsman of Lord Bathurst. has
never been explained. Bathurst was
sent on a secret mission TO Vienna at
the time that England, before opening
the peninsula campaign, sought to per-
suade Austria TO declare by way of dis
traction war against France. Austria
soon after crossed the French frontier.
and Bathurst received hints of threat
ened personal doom. Hoping to avoid
examination, he took a northerly route
in returning to England, and on reach
ing Perleberg. i'm Brandenburg. he Wis
tied in his agitation the commandant
OF cuirassiers. requesting that sentries
might mount guard at the inn where
he stopped. These were supplied, and
Bathurst spent the day In writing and
destroying letters.
Shortly before his carriage came to
the door in the dusk of a November
evening he told some troopers who es-
corted him that they might withdraw.
While all the household was on the
alert to see him of he walked beyond
the circle of the lantern glare and was
lost to sight at the head of the horses.
This occurred on Nov. %. 1909. and
Bathurst was never seen or heard of
more. Notwithstanding that England
offered f2.OO0 reward and Prussia 100
Friedrichs dor for the discovery even
of his remains.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

did you ever notice what women
eatT' asked n restaurant man the other
day "See those four women who have
just come in? I'll wager that I can
tell you what they will order before
they are seated 1t will be either sal
ad. cream puffs or chocolate eclairs-"
The women seated themselves, toyed
with the bill of fare and. sure enough.
ordered chocolate eclairs and coffee.
IF 1t were not for the men. we would
never sell a piece of pie or meat" the
restaurant man continued. For some
reason women rebel at the thought of
beefsteak and such things. They want
something dainty. Even the feminine
acrobats of the stage close their eyes
in horror at the thought Of roast beef"
When 1t comes to candy, though,
there is a paradox Confectioners say
that almost as much candy is pur-
chased by men as by women. The
men buy II often to eat themselves too.
zone Of the best patrons we have is n
former football player now practicing
law in this city," said a candy man
yesterday. He eats everything in the
way OF sugar from chocolate drops to
cream candy and always has box Of
II in his desk. just as some other men
have cigars to hand out. II you want
to make him angry. say that effeminate
men are the only ones who eat candy.
and he will give you line Of argument
that would sell goods IL he were a
drummer" Telegraph.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
The Fever of Threat.

The expressman ran his pencil down
the list of names on the last page OF
his book. then he looked a. the calen-
dar. 1T will soon be time for that
Miss Hughes to move again. She has
been at No 13S for six months"
rs Miss Hughes in the habit Of NOV
ing every six months?" asked the Wis
itor.
We'll" said he. 81 wouldn't put II at
six months to the day. but her stay in
any one place is never prolonged much
beyond that period She is a pretty
good customer. I first moved her from
house in Thirty-fourth street seven
years ago. and since then | have moved
her regularly twice a year. And she is
not the only person who gives me q
steady job by any means. I have q
number of people on my list who move
at regular intervals. Some Of them
make a change every month or two.
others only once a year. hut no matter
how long or how short their residence
in a certain house. the fever Of unrest
il bound to seize them at stated times
and along comes my order to move
them again. New York Times
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
NUMBER 38

going to hold up 200 pounds until
hungry alligator went home.
Il amt foOlin'," said Sam solemnly.
Il want ter merry Nlerlinda. an hyar's
whar | does it Ye am jestice Nv the
peace an kin tie us ez tite ez eny
parson in Jawgy. If We won't do 1t.
why, then. We kin drap. After thet
CATER hez chawed We up thar won't
be nothin' ter spile the weddin'. /
reckon I'll be keepin' yer store after
thet-"
"MerIinda," gasped the cap,n. will
We squat thar an see yer only parent
ct up by sich er varmint? Grab the
gun, gal. an give him both barrels in
the eyes"
But Melinda chewed the ribbon Of
her sunbonnet and gazed far away.
Cap'n Eph felt that his strength was
failing.
Back up, Sam, an take me aboard
I'll merry ye," he said at last.
Mary back" answered Sam NO
man wot hez ever been in politics In
this yere county would take yer word
fer enything. Yer gwine ter merry n
right whar We be-"
The cap'n took another look at the
alligator. and it set him in tremble.
.Merlinda," said the cap'n, striving
for a fresh grip. dye take thet orneFy
cuss ter be yer husban' fer bettah or
fer wuss? Thar couldn't be no wuss." |"
"Yes. paw" said Melinda.
AN We. We dod blasted, yaller faced
chipmunk. dye take my darter ter Be
yer lawful welded wife7 An hope
she'll be like her ma"
"You bet" said Sam, playfully
splashing a little water at the ALL
| gator.
"Then pronounce We man an wife.
Now will We back up?"
Cap'n Eph sank exhausted into the
boat, and Sam slowly padded up the
river to the landing. Just before be
turned the dugout in toward the shore
he remarked:
"Say. dad, yer eyesight mus be fall
in Didn't We obsarve thet thet sich
| ole gator didn't hev no teeth?'
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
Machinery Can Do No wrons.


The machine by which railway tick
cts are printed gives a very amusing
little show of intelligence. or what
looks to be very like it. Railway tick
cts are not. as might be supposed.
printed In large sheets and afterward
cut up.
The cardboard is cut into tickets sTst
and printed one by one afterward. The
little blank cards are put in pile In q
kind Of perpendicular spout. and the
machine slips a bit of metal under
meath the bottom of the spout and
pushes out the lowest ticket in the pile
to be printed and consecutively num-
bered.
"It is no use trying to print bad
ticket" says the attendant. The ma
chine finds out an imperfect plaIk In
an instant and fatty refuses to have
anything to do with it. Look here"
He tears off the corner of one of the
bits of card and puts it into the spout
with the others. and you watch to see
what happens.
One by one the blank cards are
pushed out TO the printing par; of > .
mechanism with swiftness aic tl.
sion until the mutilated ticker %
the bottom and tries 10 sm ip
| through.
On the instant tie maci iEe S-c',s
dead and refuses to bUd . e. Ill
| somebody comes aHd remcgs~ IN
| postor.
Pull out the damaged tis ket. and tire
mechanism will set briskly to work
| again.-Chambers' Journal
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
She Missed Her Guess.

The car was crowded with shoppers.
each Of whom carried the special brand
Of headstrong and aggressive bundle
that shopping alone can yield The
women stood in various attitudes Of
peril and discomfort and made those
who sat still more uncomfortable by
jabbing them or half smothering them
A tall woman, with angular bundles in
her arms and wrath in her eye. had
been torturing a small, shrinking man
during the passage from Fourteenth
to Seventeen street. There he arose
with what sounded like a sigh of re-
lief. The dignified woman pushed him
back to his seat, saying. with smile
Of grim satisfaction, II have stood so
far. and I am perfectly able, sir, to
stand the rest of the way"
He subsidized with a gasp, but at the
next corner he arose again. BE seated.
sir" she said. 81 do not care for your
seat"
He choked a little, but managed to
sputter, You can stand If you wish,
but this is two blocks beyond my
street. I must get of"
The other passengers smiled, but
there was an ominous frown on the dig
nified woman's brow, and 1t boded trou.
BILE for somebody at home.-New York
Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

filmy ball gowns (the girls she had
patronizedl. these men In immaculate
evening dress Cthe men she had frown-
ed onl. were fighting TO save her home.
But there was no sign OF her mother.
One wing was ablaze. while smoke
poured from every window of the main
building. Perhaps Il was too late.
With a cry of anguish she broke
through the inner circle of figures and
before they were aware OF her pres
ence had darted up the steps and dis
appeared into the smoke.
A wave OF heat as from furnace
met her as she dashed up the stairs.
Sparks from the burning landing above
rained down upon her head. but she
flung open the door OF her mother $
room and staggered to the bed. The
room was empty.
She turned back blindly toward the
door. Smoke whirled In upon her.
choking. suffocating. The very walls
seemed to fash into fame.
She fell forward.
She awoke to the delicious coolness
Of water dashed upon her. AS she
opened her heavy eyes two anxious
faces bent over her. One was her
mothers. pale with terror. but un-
touched by smoke or flame. The other
she recognized it In spite of burned
and blackened skin and singed hair;
IL was Jacks.
With little sigh of content she
closed her eyes again. These two that
she loved best were safe. Yes, she
acknowledged it to herself now she
loved Jack Selwyn-
And he had saved her. She had felt
his strong arm catch her when she fell
After all the months Of her studied un
kindness he had risked his life to save
hers. She had been blind indeed, but
she had read her heart in the light OF
the flames.
Now she put out her hand timidly
Jack" she whispered softly.
He seized her cold little hand In his
'what Is 1t. Katie?" he asked, hi:
voice trembling with newborn hop,
that seemed too good to be true.
And when she opened her eyes ant
gazed up at him trustingly he knew
that love had conquered pride and thai
the sweetheart Of childish days wa.
/ his to have and hold forevermore-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

A firm of upholsterers became so
busy that they could no longer keep
pace with the work they had to do. so
they called on little jobbing cabinet
maker and asked him II he would make
half a dozen chairs for them by a GER
tain date.
The man took the order and lost but
little time in executing II and still less
time in obtaining the money for them
The work. however. turned out to be a
failure. and the firm sent for the man
and exposed TO his view quite a heap
of the various limbs that go to make a
chair.
The practical Joiner gave a look Of
surprise and proceeded TO pick up the
pieces and place them together with
out saying n word.
Presently he laid the pieces back
again i'm heap and. looking at them,
exclaimed in a most emphatic manner,
"Why. those chairs must have been sat
onr'-kansas City Independent
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
What He Really Said.

A gentleman calling Oh an NJ. p. one
day while waiting In the reception
room was attracted by. the manner of
the small attendant and started a ran
dom conversation.
"And how much do you earn a week.
my boy" he inquired.
Ten pounds" said the youngster
with avidity.
Being shown into the members pri-
vate office just then. the visitors sur
prise found vent In words.
Mighty bright youth you have there
to be getting f10 n week" he remarked.
why" said the NJ. p. "he only gets
% shillings."
But he told me just now you were
giving him f10 a week." persisted the
gentleman.
Nonsense" said the NJ. P. and he
touched the bell. BILLY" he said, did
you tell this gentleman I was paying
you f10 week"
mo. sir"
"You didn't? Well, what did you
say?"
Il said earned It," was the prompt
and stout rejoinder.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

Ted Elzie was fireman. There WAC dis
ant thunder: big drops began TO pat.
.er and the wind raised. A storm was
III.
Jump into the cab. Ted, Just fore
We strike the curve" said Doyle below
his breath as lie put foot Oh the engine
step.
Forked fire tore the sky, shattered
telegraph poles and played in blue
flames around the engine wheels as
they sped onward.
A fash Of tremendous voltage, and
the cliff glowed white within the head.
lights circle.
Conway's hand dropped from the
lever, and he stood dazed and trem-
bling.
Me and Ted saw it, Ab," said
Doyle. In mercy's name, what made
you do it?'
Before he could catch himself Con.
way exclaimed, "She Tilted me, and
swore she'd never marry Throcmor.
ton"
"And how did Throc come by the
bloody knifeT' asked Doyle.
II dropped IL into his coat pocket as
I dashed by him half way back to
town." replied Conway and, becoming
dogged, quit answering.
The radius of a circle drawn in chalI
| on the smooth face of the rock marked
| the place where the headlight focused
as the engine struck the curve.
A frame supporting apparatus had
been set opposite by Professor Whit,
of the State university. 1t was con
nected by wires with the town power
house.
Judge Smithson, members Of the bal
and representatives of the press wer,
present. Old Graham and his wifi,
stood by, Throcmorton supporting
them, and Tom Doyle. with Ted, wa,
much in evidence.
| At a signal from Professor White al
intense light from the apparatus wa
thrown upon the spot.
1 There was a suppressed exclamation
as a picture appeared within the cir
Gle.
1t was more than life size and be
came palmer as the light intensified.
There upon the face of the rocl
stood the grim counterpart of Absalon
Conway. His right arm encircle'
Olive Graham's waist. his left han'
clutching the identical knife in hal
desco nded stroke.
Lightning photography" said tn
professor, lis classed as a freak anon
natural phenomena. The picture CA
only be seen under light approaching
i'm brightness the fash that fixed it."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
Manner. Mnketh the Man.

That we are a rushing. busy people
Is no excuse for lack Of manners"
1t is just as easy to be polite as impo-
lite and takes no more time.
Bad national manners are the result
of bad training. or entire lack Of it. at
home. If the wife and mother would
be very careful about her own deport-
ment. children would learn by example
the only true way to learn. Good
manners are the result OF the refining
influences OF home life and cannot be
acquired without practice in this way.
Culture cannot be simulated or put on
for occasions.
Samuel johnson says. THE difference
between a well bred and Ill bred man
is this-oue Immediately attracts your
liking. the other your aversion"
Manners certainly cover a multitude
OF other sins. A man may be poor,
homely. too small or too large. but II
he is innately refined-for true man.
ners are inbred-he will always at
tract. This is equally true of both
sexes. IL Is culture that maketh man
or woman.-American Queen
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

Inc kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fl
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
of order. they fail to do
their work
Pains. achesandrheu-
matisn come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
Over.Work WeakenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12
NICE NEW RUGS
MADE
Out of j..
Old Carpets

In answer to numerous in
1uiries from our many friends,
we are pleased to announce
that we have our
New Rug Machinery
and are prepared to convert
old carpets into new rugs with
neatness and dispatch. Our
machines are of the latest and
best designs and enable US to
turn out the highest grade of
work, and we solicit the pat
ronage of the public.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

kidney trouble
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble. because the heart Is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their BEGIN
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doc,oring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E
by all druggists in fifty @:$$=5
cent and one-dollar siz- 8 z H..
es. You may have a asl.la:..4sEts&z9 T.
sample bottle by mail Home Of s.ampRoos.
free. also pamphlet telling you how to find
out If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmes
& Co.. Binghamton. N. Y.
Don't makeany mistake. but remember the
name. Swamp-Root, DIR. Kilmer's swamp
Root, and the address, Binghampton. n. Y. on
every bottle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

In the cab Of No. 40 sat Absalom
Conway to divide the run with Doyle.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

Friend Ab-They say my nerves Is
broke an I mus run half time or throw
up. I'll divvy my runs with you. an IL
my nerves don't mend yours Is the job
fer good Right away you must come
An it's yours l am. TOM DOYLE
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-05-12

and IS sold on its merits
by all druggists in fifty
cent and one-dollar siz-
es- You may have a
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12

campfire talk OF the evening and wert
voclierously applauded. The singing Of
National airs by the classes of Mrs. Nc
Bntney and Miss Riner was excellent
and Incompatible. The chewing gum
song by Miss Iottie Thompson proved
her to be a smart little singer. The song
VI left you because loved you', by
Miss Hattie Boyd was very fine effort,
and the theme which reminded the old
vets Of their younger days will never be
forgotten for generations to come. Rich.
ard F. Hammond lst Sergt D, 18th lila.
Cav, and foreman Of the carpenter work
Of the new Invalid barracks gave brief
account of General Stonemans raid from
Sherman's army and his experience while
a prisoner ln the hands of the Rebels at
Charleston, s. G. Chaplain Stnnger Of
Victor Post was the last speaker, how he
was scared three times during the war,
which came very near causing riot.
Then the audience sang "When shall we
meet again" and all hurried to their re-
spective quarters to dream Of brown
crusts and old stumps on the battle line.
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12
PRACTICAL PLAN FOR RAISING
ARKANSAS RIVER UNDERFL0W,

much thought and experiment and up to
the present time the question remains
unsolvcd.
Any one acquainted with the soil and
and character Of this section Of country
could readily understand what 1t would
mean to the country surrounding us II
the old Soule canal as well as others had
even a nominal flow Of water In them
throughout the year. The question Of
expense to procure this water would be
no draw back TO the proposition, even
though the cost Of construction went into
the hundreds Of thousands.
have theory | wish to advance and
request criticism and corrections, partlcu-
larly from those who have made this q
study and are probably better acquainted
with the conditions that exist than my
SELF In order to simplify the explana-
J tlon Imake the following diagram:
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12
For sick headache try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets; they will
ward off the attack II taken time. For
sale by All Druggists.
Weather Bureau Report.

The following weather review for the
week ending Wednesday, November IL
Is furnished by E. D. Emigh, observer
in charge:
This was an uneventful week. The
temperature Of the first three days was
aboutnormal, of the last four days some-
what above normal, and Of Wednesday
morning the coolest Of the season to date,
% degrees being recorded, The highest
was "A degrees on Sunday, the Sth.
Partly cloudy weather prevailed on
Wednesday, the 4th, Friday and Monday;
clear weather on Thursday, Saturday and
Sunday; and cloudy on Tuesday. No
precipitation occurred.
High wind was experienced on Sum
day, Monday, and Tuesday, principally
from the south, but from The northwest
Tuesday afternoon and evening. The
maximum velocity wa' 36 miles per hour
from the northwest Tuesdly evening.
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12
Preachers Meeting.

Last Monday morning at II O'Clock The
pastors of the various churches Of Dodge
City met at the Presbyterian maDse tc
consider the advlsability Of q permanent
organization among the pastors for coun-
sci and for unity of action upon mora
questions. There were present: Rev
j. G. Anderson, Rev, s. s. McGill, Rey.
J. W. Thompson and Rev. W. B. Barton.
J.W. Thompson was elected chairman
and W, B. Barton secretary. 1t was de-
clded that meetings be held the first and
third Mondays Of each month, Arrange.
ments were made for union Thanks
giving service to be held in the Christian
church, Rev. ]. @. Anderson Of the
Episcopal church will preach the sermon.
The service will begin at 10 a. m. sharp
so that 1t will not be In the way Of the
dlnny hour.
A collection will be taken for the poor.
W. B. BARTON, Secy,
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12
Stepped Against n Hot Stove.

A child of Mrs. Geo. T. Benson, when
getting bis usual Saturday night bath,
stepped back against a hot stove which
burned him severly. The child was In
great agony and his mother could do
nothing to paclfy him. Remembering
that she had a bottle Of Chamberlain's S
Pain Balm in the house Slo thought she
would try 1t. In less than half an hour
after applying 1t the child was quiet aud
asleep and In less than two weeks was
well. Mrs. Benson is a well known resi-
dent Of Kellar, Va. Pain Balm is AN
antisepllc linlment and especially valuable
for burns, cuts, bruises and spralns, For
sale by All Druggists.
The Globe-republican., 1903-11-12
DODGE CITY. KANSAS. THURSDAY NOVEMBER u, 1903
FOOT BALL.
High School Boys Are Up Against a
Real Battle.

Hlgh Schooj BOYS are up Against a
Real Battle.
There will be on Saturday, November
l4th, a foot ball game between the
Dodge City high school team and the
Farmer Boys" Of the neIghboring
country. AS tho high school boys have
been inhaling the inylgorating yapors
from the grldlron.for some time past,
they lave recruited a sufficient amount
of vitality andvlgor as well as skill, to
show their rural opponents that they
have run up against the real stuff.
Therefore q close and interesting con-
test will transpire and all Of the citizens
Of Dodge City who enjoy a good time,
plenty Of fun and excitement will surely
find 1t at the Park Race tracks beginning
at 2;30 p. m. Oh yes, the price Of ad-
mission should have been mentioned but
Of course 1t figures only aa "a secondary
consideration, being as 1t is the trlHlng
sum Of % cents, and Of course nnnoIicI.
bic to all who will surely realize the full
benefit Of the expenditure. Remember,
everybody, that your presence will not
only assure your own enjoymentbut will
encourage the boys who have worked so
hard towards the attainment Of enda
beneficial to themselves and to tb. com.
munitY.