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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Not Serious.

"How 10 your brother the poetT
He has just undergone an operation.
You would hardly recognize him; he is
80 altered
''IndeedY
"Yes: he has had an epidermatoid
growth removed. from his head"
"Poor fellow, Was II anything very
serious?'
'Not at all. He has only had his hair
cut"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

"Yes, gentlemen" said the newly
nominated candidate, 81 am opposed
to holding public meetings and rallies
Ny idea would be to have a house to
house canvass"
THAT might be all right for you,"
objected another candidate, but how
about us? We are not used to it. while
you are an awning maker."-Judge.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Then the Girl. Gixxled.

A bashful young minister was once
asked to preach before the students Of
Wellesley college. His embarrassment
when he entered the dining room Of
College hall for breakfast Sunday
morning and found himself the only
man among $50 girls was overwhelm-
Ing. He was asked to say grace and
hastily delivered himself of the follow
ing: 20 Lord. bless this food for our
use. and may this meat make US all
strong menr-Good Housekeeping.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

"when | write n story" said the
struggling young author. II make out a
list OF ten magazines that ! think
might like IL. and usually get mighty
close to the end of the list before ! sell
IT." -
''In that case" returned the wise
business man. Il should think 1t would
pay you TO begin ut the other end OF
your list"-Chicago Post
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

'It amt no figger Of speech" COM
mented the philosopher. that justice
Is blind. Nothin' happens to the man
that makes the toy pistol. the feller
that sells II or the guy that buys 1t
for his little boy. but the kid. who don't
know no better. gifts the punishment
that's comm to all the others."-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

81 Slocum Josh Medders Is back
from New York. an. b'gosh. he's got
money tew burn.
Hi Korntop-Gosh, Dew tellf
81 Slocum-Yahs: he bought 5000
worth o. the stun for Sl50.-Philadel-
phia Press
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

Mrs. Neustile-I paid 500 for Paris
hat and that Pattern woman up the
street managed to get one just like it.
But stopped her from wearing IT!
Mrs. Neurich-How did you do itf
Mrs. Neustile-I gave the hat to the
nurse and told her TO wear II every
time she took baby out. - Baltimore
American
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Not Paid by Results.

ais the profession Of weather proph-
ecy n satisfactory oneE"
well" answered the expert. "in q
general way it Is. You see. as rule.
the income X not 50 unreliable az the
predictions Exchange.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Not Interested.

"Did you read that article on Why
Men Don't ProposeT"
The girl blushed. ''It doesn't inter-
est me-" she said. "You see, / know
one man who does"-Chicago Post.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

Here is a scientific recipe for lemon
ade advocated by the medical profes-
sion: Wash the lemons thoroughly;
slice thin and peel all. Cover with
sugar. allowing the sugar to become
saturated with the lemon Juice by gen.
tly pressing the slices of lemon with a
spoon Then add water. slowly stirring
all the while Ice, IL used, should be
used sparingly. One-third Of lemon
to q glass is about right for home use.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

Aunt Sophia-Before engaging your
self to Henry I would advise you to
take him to palmist and learn some
thing Of his life and character.
Grace-I saw the lines in one Of his
hands last evening when we were out
driving. and was perfectly satisfied
Washington Star
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Hfa Plunne.

Jasper-Gayboy seems to be prosper
Ing nowadays.
JumpupTs-I don't. see why you think
so. His wife and family are not wear
ing any better clothes.
Jasper-very true. But he is smoking
better cigars--Life.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
HAMILTON BROS.

ATTORNEY-AT-LAw and Real Estate
"A Agents Office In the Hamilton Building.
east of the Logan House. BeIlefontaine. Ohio.
Particular attention given to collections and
ssrrIernenf uf estates VIII practice In State
and O. 3 Courts All business promptly At
tended to.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

"My boy says his ambition is to grow
up to be a man Just like his father"
81 wouldn't let that worry me. When
I was your boys age I had burning
desire to be pirate" Stories. e
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

"If you find 1t impossible to keep
open your line OF retreat" said the in
structor I'm the military school. what
ought you to do?'
"Open up the line OF advance" was
the prompt reply.-Exchange.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Tn Prrxrn, . ReI.p.e

wife-SI. doctor. You think my hus-
band is entirely ont Of danger now?
Doctor-Y,s; but I wouldn't let him
see my bill for some time yet.-Balti-
more American.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Truth VIII Out.

"what did you steal that cradle forf"
asked the police magistra @.
"Oh. just for Il kid" replied the pris-
oner. who was lost to all sense OF
shame.-Brooklyn Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

''No." said the college graduate. II
am not settling any of the great prob
lens this year. You will find their 90
luton in the baccalaureate sermons.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
The Reason.

The Farmer-Your COW must be sick.
She doesn't chew her cud.
The Amateur Farmer-She doesn't
have TO chew her cud. I feed her with
predigested hay.-Iudge.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

The first question every child asks
on reaching home Is. Where is moth
erY-Atcl,iA-On Globe.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
Or. w. q. sTuNcncoMb,

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special atten-
ton given 20 diseases Of the eyes and TT
ting glasses East Columbus Avenue. Belle
ontaine, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. sALus n. coNNep.

OSTEOPATHlC PHYSICIAN, Register
- edD Graduate DIR. A. T. still School of
Osteopathy. kirksville, Mo. ONCE Chalfant
Block. Residence 30 East Columbus Av.
ONCE Telephone 572. Residence Telephone 573
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

. II is every ones secret hope that
when the time comes for him 10 hand
his baggage over to Death to be check
ed be Will not De afraid -Atchison
qlS-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

Falsehoods not only disagree with
truths. but they usually quarrel among
themselvss.-Webster
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

"Yet."
"Are you married yet old chap?"
"Yet? or course I am Did you think
i had been getting . divorceY'-Ex-
change.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. J. p. hARBERT

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Special at
u tention given to Eye, Ear. Nose and
Throat practice
Phone $40 Home, rings.
Once, 11e East Columbus avenue
Residence. 305 East Sandusky avenue
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
J. R. CASSIDY
LAUdnLIS & CASSIDY.
EDWARD X cAr1PBELL.

"A ATTORNEY AT LAW Special attention
n given collections. q 'istf acting and loans
Reprrsenfiye American Bonding and Trust
Co. Baltimore. Md Rooms and 10. Law
renee Block. Bellefontaine. Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
W. s. Southard.

n livery & FEED BARN McKeers Old Stand
ESorth of Court House. Bellefontaine. Ohio.
Excellent rigs and teams Horses boarded by
the month. and single feeds furnished tar
mer's horses
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
WEST & WEST.

A ATTORNEY-AT-LAw- Collections given
"A prompt attention Partition and settle
renf CT estates a speciality. Practice In the
state and T. s. Courts Once on Main street,
directly opposite front entrance OF the Court
House. Bellefontafne Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR. CARRIE RicnHsON.

OFFICE l0 N. Main St., Residence no N
~ Main St. ONCE hours TO II O. m to 4,
and to p. m. Particular attention given TO
diseases OF women
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. OSCAR RAJ SIoN.

DHfslClAN and Surgeon ONCE, 123 East
II Columbus street Residence, 4Ur North
Mad River street. Phone ees-three rings for
ONCE and two for residence.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. w. N. OUTIAND.

PHYSICIAN AND sURGEON-Onice 80
Court Street. Hubbard Block; residence
Hs East Chillicothe. General practice OF
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

A miser grows rich by seeming poor:
an extravagInt man grows poor by
seeming rich. -
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21

The best friend you have is a better
friend to himself than he is TO you.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. c. W. nEFFNER.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon No. lie East Co
Il lumbus Ave Treatment Of the Eyes and
Hitting glasses for defective vision specially.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
JOHN HOVER,
A. Jay MILLER,
nowENsTTNE & HUSTON.

a TTORNEYs and Oounselors at Law, Belle
"a fonrarne. Ohio. Particular attention
given 10 collections and settlement of estAtes-
Once In the Watson Building. Entrance on
Main street.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-08-21
DR.. J. n WILSON,

HOMEOPATHIST SPECIAL attention given
III 20 diseases Of the Nose and Throat Once
On south Main street. Bellefontaine. D.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06

The annual value of all the farm
products in 1900 was 81 ,379, 900 900.
The average value per acre OF
products of irrigated lands was
$1481. At this rate the area to be
reclaimed will add products worth
SAC, 800, 900, an addition of nearly
one sixth OF the life sustaining
power Of the country.
The number Of irrigation bitches
and canals in operation III the
United States exceeds 10000, and
their combined length is not less
than 10000 miles. If joined end
to end they would reach twice
around the world. Formed into
one they would constitute navi-
gable canal such as the Erie, thirty
feet wide and five feet deep, ex-
tending from San Francisco to
New York, distance OF over 5000
miles.
The figures OF the last census
show that the works required to
irrigate 7,263,273 acres cost 1884,
2S9,60l, an average of rs 85 per
acre. At this rate the expenditure
required to reclaim the area pro-
posed would be at least $3.50, 600, 900.
After the government has perform
ed its part there will be no delay
by the farmers in carrying on the |
work. While initial expense is
enormous, it is not comparable
With the value of the crops which
will be grown on the lands re-
claimed. The total cost of all the
irrigation works in use in the
country is only three-fourths the
value OF the crops produced each
rear on irrigated lands.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06

Saturday afternoon February IA
1903.
1. Roll call responded to by
quotations from Tennyson.
2. Reading of minutes,
3. Paper-History of st. Valen-
tine.
4. Locksley Hall"
Mrs. Burnside.
5. Sketch Tennyson-Mrs. F.
w. Gooding.
6. Paper -" Locksley Hail."
Miss McFall.
7. General discussion.
The club will meet with Miss
McFall and all members are re-
quested to be present.
COMMITTEE.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06
TREASURY DEpARrMEN t.

office of Comptroller of tho Currency.
Washington. ID. G. January 10. 1903.
WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned it has
been made to appear that "The First
National Bank OF Shoshone," in the
Village OF Shoshone, in the County Of
Lincoln, and State of Idaho, has COM
piled with all the provisions of the
Statutes of the United States, required
to be complied with before an associa-
tion shall be authorized To commence
the business OF Banking;
Now THEREYoRE. /, William b.
Ridgely, Compctrollrr of the CURRENCY,
do hereby certify that "The First
National Bank of Shoshone," in the
Village of Shoshone. in tho county of
Lincoln. and State of Idaho, is authorized
to commence the business of Banking
as provided ia Sec tion Fiftv-one humid
red and sixty nine of the Revised
Statutes of the United States.
In TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my
hand and Seal this tenth day of January
1908
wv. b. Richly,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06
FACTS ABOUT IRRIGATION


the principle of federal aid in thu
construction of irrigation works il
The western states has given grea
impetus To every industry in that
section OF the country. The people
of the eastern states are just begin
ming to realize the opportunities
offered in the territory to be opened
up. As the proposition develops, a
tide OF immigration will inevitably
ret in and this region will become
one OF the most populous and pros
porous in the country. With large
areas OF reclaimablc land and
plenty OF available water, Idaho
especially will be benefited by the
measure.
The actual work Of surveying,
locatingand constructing reservoirs
and other irrigation works will be
done by the geological survey. In
order to obtain better under
standing OF the present extent OF
irrigation, the location OF areas irri-
gated, and to gain other information
useful in this work, the fifty
seventh congress authorized the
director Of the census down to date
the irrigation statistics obtained in
1900 by that Office. Letters OF in
quiry and schedules are now being
sent out to secure the necessary
information. All interested in ir-
rigation should answer as fully
and as promptly as possible any
inquiries they may receive so that
the merits of the various sections
OF the country may become known.
Irrigators who do not receive
blanks within a reasonable time
should notify the census Office at
Washington and they will be sup
piled
1t is interesting to note in this
connection how much it will mean
TO the country ut large to have tlc
arid lands of the west reclaimed
According to the census of 1900
the total improved farm area OF
the United States was 414 100000 |
acres. 1t is conservatively esti-
mated that the reclaimablc area is
not less than 50,000,000 acres. It's |
reclamation, therefore, will add
nearly one-eighth to the actual
crop producing area OF the country
AMI will exec d by liberal mar
gin the tillable land of all the
states, excepting New York, on the
Atlantic coast from Maine to
Florida. Allowing 40 acres, the
average size of irrigated farms, this
area will make ,250,000 farms, or
n little less than one-fourth the
n mher in the United States in
1900. The occupants of these
farms will add directly to the
6,250,000, and indirect
ly, in the accompanying mercan
tile, professional, manufacturing
and industrial classes at least
3, i25, 900 more, total increase in
the population of the United States
Of 9,375.000, or nearly twelve and
one-half per cent.
The total value of all the farms
N 1900, including all improve
nents except buildings, was $751;
15,0O0,000. At $42.50 per acre I
he average value OF irrigated land,
he 50,OO0,000 acres to be reclaimed
viii add to the valua OF farm land I
/ 100000. II buildings are in
luded, the value viii be increased +
IT'S, 900, 900. while the augmented :
lealth through railroads, cities,
lills and factories, is beyond csti- :
nation. \
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06
Subscription Prlcs Per Year $500

Entered at the postofice at Shoehone, Idaho,
~ second class mail matter for transmission
through the United Ststes mails.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06
wv. b. Richly,
Comptroller OF the Currency.
No. 6577.
First publication January 23.)
Gil For County Warrants.

Current expense warrants IT
1902 to number 295. and all cur
rent expense warrants Of 1901. All
road and bridge warrants of 1902.
All county scalp warrants of 1902.
c.. w. WERNIcKE
County Treasurer.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1903-02-06
ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT

BHOSHONE. n city OF 800; the county seat OF
Lincoln county, and the best town In South
ern Idaho, on the main line Of the Oregon
Short Line Railway and junction OF the
same line Of road to Ketchum, a distance Of
% miles and the nearest route to Thunder
Mountain.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
TROUSSEAU is BURNED
ON EVE OF WEDDING
Wedding Gowns of Miss Rockefeller De-
strOyed in a Fire, But She Will
Wed Washington Clergyman.

NORFOLK. Va. Dec. 22.-Miss Grace
Rockefeller, daughter OF William c.
Rockefeller, who is a cousin of John d.
Rockefeller, lost nearly all her hand
some wedding gowns in a fire which
destroyed the Rockefeller home at South
Norfolk last night.
Miss Rockefeller is to be mar
ried tomorrow to the Rev. DR..
Gibson. Of Washington, d. c..
and the dresses were part of her
trousseau. Her father, in attempting
to save the family effects. had mar
row escape from being burned. Will
liam Murphy made a heroic attempt to
save some of the property, and was per-
haps fatally injured.
A big stove fell on Murphy, crushing
one Of his limbs. The fire started in
the lower floor of the house, which was
occupied by John NJ Gibbs
There was a forty-mile-an-hour wind.
The firemen could save only adjoining
property. Mr.. Rockefeller and Murphy
both entered the burning building. and
were driven out by the fire. The Rookie,
fellers occupied the upper portion of the
residence, which was very deliberately
furnished. The fire started from a de-
fective electric light wire. The first tina
groom-elect knew of the fire was this
morning. when he arrived from Wash.
ington. The wedding was to have taken
place at the Rockefeller home, but the
ceremony tomorrow viii have TO be per.
formed elsewhere.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
CANARY BIRDS SELL
FOR SEVENTY POUNDS
Great Boom in Feathered Songsters
Among British Breeders.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-The Daily Mali
says the recent sale Of a pair OF cauaries
for e7O has directed public attention TO
the boom" now raging IN these dininu-
tive pets
Since the King took up the hobby Of
canary breeding prices have been stead
lily rising. and In many instances birds
have changed hands for four times their
weight IN gold
The most expensive variety is that
with a crest, or top-knot Of feathers.
Perfect crested canaries are very diff
cult to breed, and are subject to blind
ness. the crest being cultivated to such
an extent that 1t grows right over the
eyes and hides even the beak. Prices
Tor good "crests' range from 95 to e4O
Norwich plain head canarles are far
more popular, but do not realize such
high prices. At the Huddersfield show
recently young bird in its first season
was sold by auction for els los
Messrs. Mackley Bros, Of Norwich
whose last consignment Of canaries TO
New York numbered 5000 have sold
several plain heads at prices ranging
from els TO G25 apiece.
Plain head Norwich are bred almost
exclusively for color properties. the most
highly colored specimen invariably head
ing the list. For the purpose OF en-
HANGING the natural color large uuantf-
tics of cayenne and other peppers are
imported from Spain and given to the
birds In a preparation of egg food.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
PARISH IN FREDERICK
HOPES To HOLD PASTOR
Requests Cardinal Gibbons to Revoke
His Assignment 70 Washington.

\ petition has been sent to Cardinal
Gibbons which bears the signature Of
nearly every male member of st. Johns
Catholic Church, of Frederick, Nd, ask
ing his eminence TO reconsider the deci-
sion to transfer the Rev. Francis Ed
ward Craig, assistant pastor of St.
Johns, to st. Augustines Church.
Washington
Father Craig is well known In Wash
ington, where he has a legion OF friends.
and his transfer to ST. Augustine's would
be of much moment TO them However
his popularity with his present congre-
cation is a matter of keen pleasure also
Father Craig has been ordained a lit
tie more than a year and a half and
was sent to Frederick Immediately after
his ordination from St. Mary's Semi
nary. Baltimore Ee at once manifested
unusual interest in the men and boys Of
St Johns parish. organizing clubs and
societies for them and endeavoring to
offer them many interesting diversions
in connection with their church duties
His success is proved in the unanimous
petition for his retention as assistant
pastor.
1t is said that the probable removal of
Father Craig has caused universal con-
Germ among members OF the Frederick
congregation. and the general request
has been made 10 the Cardinal in the
hope that the order for his remova. may
be revoked
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
WOMAN SUES RAILROAD
FOR TROUSSEAU'S VALUE
Mrs. Isabel D. Hill Says Trunks Were
Exposed to Driving Rain.

Isabel d. Hill has. through her at
torneys. Charles H. Marillat and Mason
n. Richardson. entered suit against the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Annapolis,
washington and Baltimore Railroad and
James Christy. jr., receiver of the
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis
Electric Railway Company. to recover
damages in the sum of $70650 with In
terest and costs
The declaration filed in the case al
leges that Mrs. Hill, on July 1, 1903,
checked trunk containing her wedding
trousseau. valued at about $1,4O0. over
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from
New York to Baltimore, and thence re-
checked the same 70 Annapolis, and that
by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
at Baltimore the trunk was routed by
way of the Annapolis, Washington and
Baltimore Railroad. and subsequently
owing to some mistake on the part OF
the railroad companies was sent TO Bay
Ridge. over the electric railway COM
pany's lines and there permitted to re-
main out on the platform in a fierce
driving rain storm. The contents Of
this trunk. it is said. and also of
smaller one, became thoroughly water
soaked. thereby running wedding gown.
several other dresses. and a lot of vaIu-
able wearing apparel beyond reparation,
the items of damage footing up the
amount sued for.