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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Arthur VINEYARD fell from the hay
NOW at Covington's livery barn last
Thursday evening and was severely
injured in the back and head. He
was unconscious for some time and is
yet in a serious condition
News.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
A Weighing Way Social.

The C. E. society of the NJ. p church
of L-vistown will entertain at n
Way social at the home of
Mr.. Noah Miller. Fridav evening,
Sept. 23. Invite your friends and come.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
A BARGE Ablaxe.

Richmondville, Mich. Sept 16.-An
unknown barge is afire on Lake Huron
about five miles OF shore from this
point 1t is thought the steamer which
was towing her las gone to Lexington.
about 20 miles below here. The crew
has apparently been taken on the
burning boat.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Ernest Johnston. of Bellecenter, while
hsrnessing a vicious horse Tuesday.
was kicked in the face by the animal.
His nose was broken and his face 9TH
erwise badly bruised.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Great ScottI" cried the head clerk,
docs it take you four hours to carry 4
message a mile and return?"
why" said the new office boy, you
told me to see how long it would take
me to go there and back, and did it."
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Edyth-Jack proposed last night, and
after accepted him thought he would
never stop kissing me.
Mayme-How nice Of him! But then
that's the way he always does.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Here is another example of faulty
English" said the teacher OF the class
in rhetoric. "In this essay you have
written: Her sight broke upon a land
scape of enhancing loveliness.' How
could her sight break upon a land
scape?"
"She might have dropped her eyesl"
timidly ventured the young woman who
had written the essay.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
EIv. chiIdren Burned 10 Death,

Columbia, KY, Sept. 16.-Five chill
dren were burned to death and their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Sapp, ia
tally injured at Rollly, KY, yesterday
in a fire which partially destroyed the
Sapp home. The cause of the fire
cannot be learned.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

The sudden change in the tempera-
ture has caught most of the ministers
in attendance at the Central Ohio Con-
ference without their overcoats.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
Edward II. Campbell,

Artorney-at-Law- Special attention given
collections, abstracIing and loans Represen-
tAtlve American Bonding and Trust Co.. Balti-
more, Nd. Rooms and 10. Lawrence Block,
Be1lefourafue. Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
JEST AND JoLLITY.

"Mr. Bliggins seems very affectionate
toward his wife in public"
THAT isn't affection" answered Miss
Cayenne, That's discipline"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
REFUSES to Run for Governor.

Boston, Sept. 16.-At a meeting Of
the democratic state committee here
yesterday 1t was announced that Rich
ard Olney, whose nomination for gov-
ernor has been urged, had absolutely
declined to become the nomineA
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

did you ever hear about that tax
collectors hard luck?"
mo. What was it?"
He called on mesmerist. She hyp-
Noticed him into the back yard and
made him beat carpets for five hours. y
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Frankly, madam" said the honest
outfitter, 81 wouldn't advise you to take
that dress"
why not?" asked the woman
"It doesn't match your complexion.
he explained.
"Oh. we'll" she replied. carelessly. -
can change the complexion"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
DIR. Carrie RichesOn,

O6ce Iz0 ~ Main St. Residence 720 ~. Main
ST. Once hours. 10 H. - N. to and 10 8.
p n Particular attention given to diseases of
women
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
j. ID. Mclaughlin,

NE1-Prooate Juugc-I
Aftorney-at-Law. viii give prompt attention
10 general law practice, leans. collections. con
reyancIng and settlement of sstAfes. Probate
business . specially. Ofice-Rooms ! and ?,
BeiIefontaine National Bank building.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
viii Remain on Strike.

Chicago. Sept. 16.-Because Of a.
legged discrimination against sheep
butchers employed at the Union Stock
Yards, the sheep butcher workmen
have decided to remain on strike. AL
the packing companies excepting Ar
mour & Co. are alleged to be discrini.
mating
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
Fr. j. Ii. nii-On.
w. 4. Eaufhard.

Eoneopethist- Special attention given to dis
eases Of the Nose and Throat. Once on South
Main street, Bellefonfaine. o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
A sIa strike 10 Threatened.

Pittsburg, Sept. 16.-A strike b
threatened on the Fort Wayne system
and its branches of the Pennsylvania
railroad. The members Of the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen are nov
taking q vote on the strike proposition
and the result will be announced Mon
day next. The union has issued a cir
cular which asserts that the omciala
of the Pennsylvania Co. have refused
to meet with the union COMMITTEES TO
adjust the differences. It Is under
stood that the Pennsylvania will not
accent the wage schedule.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
Hamilton Bros.

Atrorneys at-LAw aud Real Estate Ayen :.
once in the Hamilton building. east of Logan
Hou>e, Bellefoataine, Ohio Particular attcn
ton given TO collections and settlement of es
t2tes- VIII practice in state and in United
state courts
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
DIR. w. II. Outland.

Physieiz 4 and Surgeon. Odace. i30 Court Ave,
Hubbard block Residence s3I9 <. Chilllcothe
Ave General practice of medicine.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
DIR. oscar RalstOn.

Physician and Surgeon. Ofice. .12S East Coum-
bx-s street Residence S07 North Mad River
street Phone s9s-three rings for office and
TWO for residence
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
DIR. saIIie N. Conner,

Physician. Registered Graduate
Dr. A T. still school of Osteopathy. Kirkvilie.
No Once Chalfant Block Residence 2i0 east
Columbus Ave. Once telephone s72 residence
telephone s73
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
j. Z. Longfell8W,

fSuccessor to DR.. Rowand-)
Dentist Modern msthods- Cnalfant block,
east Of CourI House.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

Livery and Feed Barn, MeKee's old stand,
North of Court House, Bene<5ntaine, Ohio
ExceIlent rigs and teams Horses boarded by
the nonfn. single feeds fDrnished farmers
h0rSes-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
.JohuC. Hover.

Attcrney-atI-zw- Special sttention given to
ser<lenenr of estates, collections and loans.
WIZ practice in State and q. > Courts ONCE
6 and LaWrenee block, BellefontAine, o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
Births.

Born, Sept. 16, to Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Kinnard, a SON.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20

'I see by this poiper dat the scien-
tific sharps say dat feller ort ter wash
his hands every time he handles money"
said Dodgen wurk. looking up from the
paper he had begged from a passing
stranger.
81 ailus wash me hands after hand
lin money" said Will Knott Toyle. gaz-
ing at his fingers.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
HATES TO SUBSCRIBERS

The Republican twice a week is 81 80
per year
The Republican and Weekly Cleve-
land Lender, 8. 80.
The Republican and Toledo Blade,
ss-l0.
The Republican and Ohio Farmer,
500.
The Republican and Farm Journal,
(monthly) sl.5O.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
est and West,

Artorneys-&f-Law. Collections given prompt
attenrfoE- Partition aud settlement of estates
specially. Practice in the State and q. 5.
courts Of6ce on Main street. directly oppos-
lie The Cnurf House. BelleIouraire. o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
A. Jay Miller,

Attorneys at Law Special attention given to
collections and settlement OF estates Rooms
sAnd .. E1pir- block. Bellefont2ine- D.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-20
Hownnsrine & Huston,

Attorneys and Counselors a. Law, BeIiefon-
tame. Ohio Particular attention given 10 col
leckions and settlement of estates ONCE in
The Watson building. entrance on Main rect
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
Trinidad Romero Ranch Sold.

The beautiful tract Of land In the
upper Gallinas valley. until recently
the home Of Don Trinidad Romero.
was sold today, the name OF the pur.
chaser appearing as II. b. schoon.
maker although it Is understood he
acts for other parties in this trans.
action The tract has an area Of
about six hundred acres of which one
hundred acres are under irrigation
and the remainder is pasture and tim
Der land. The south fork of the Gal.
iinas runs through the length of the
ranch and fine springs break out in
several places affording an abundance
OF the purest cold water.
1t is supposed that an extensive
dairy farm will be operated on the
place and possibly a pleasure resor,
viii be built upon some part OF IL.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
EOR BEMEFT
or III LIBRARY
..,.. Kafh0rInO PSgO 20 Train
.ooa' ladies for . NsinstrOS
chow ,..%sf has MadO .
Distjnot S.,'0ess.

The Library board has about com
Melted arrangements with Miss KAN
erIne page. an energetic and siited
Young lady from California to put
On as n benefit to the institute IN
when nii Las vegans are Interested
q lady minstrel performance. Yes
terday afternoon the lady met tue
members OF the board and exp'a'nea
her plans. All were impressed WIN
the view that the proposition MADE
by Miss Page could be very sat
.isfactorily made to serve the interests
at the library and the city. The oniy
inhibitive possibility was snggeSteu
70 lie In a d.sf CO.. in ssearirg sur
ficient assistance. TO this end IN
ADVISORY committee of twenty wei
Known Las Vegas ladies' was appoint
ed and Miss PAGE Is comforting vi Ia
them this afternoon.
The talented Californian comes
with the most u~nstinted praises OF
the state press. She Is also provided
with personal letters which speak In
the highest terms Of her ability as
trainer and conductor, and OF her
personal worth.
Miss Page has put or many enter
tainments ranging from merry little
farces to splendid Sh~akespearian cx'
travaganzas calling for the assist
ance OF 500 people. She believes that
all things considered, an entertain
ment which has everywhere made IN
unparalleled hit, prepared for presen.
tation by lady minstrels, will prove
most advantageous. The songs. the
skits and Jokes and bon mots are new
and breezy and really funny. The
costumes are admirable. There is a
full orchestral accompaniment and a
chorus that ~endangers the roof. "The
! best thing ever given In the city,"
was the verdict Of many Of Ne Csl-
ifornia papers.
The proposed entertainment will
appeal strongly to Las Vegans be
cause Of the object, but also, It will
prove the means Of furnishing one
OF the most thoroughly enjoyable
evenings, Las Vegas has ever spent
MIS- Page has VOL the distinguished
reputation Of being the most SUCCESS
IN trainer OF local performers on ths
Pacific coast.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

Today was as perfect as days ever
are even in this land Of lovely days.
The mud that remained as The after
math of yesterdays rain made the
going rather sticky In the morning,
but the streets were dried by noon,
and everybody who could do so en-
joyed n buggy ride. Contrary to the
expectation OF many. a warm wave
followed the rain. II Jack Frost de.
lays his visits for a week or two. the
ranges will be benefited by the show.
ers. Yesterday the precipitation was
AZ. The rain Of the preceding night
was almost equally heavy. Yesterday
q Q o'clock the mercury mounted to
70. Last night II sank to a. The
minimum was exactly the same Is
that reported from the Japanese quar-
ters at Manchuria with the accom-.
panying explanation that the soldiers
suffered severely from the cold. A
man on the Las Vegas mesa with a
blanket could have been fairly com.
Portable last night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
Doubled up!

Is a terse expression for the con-
solidation of the famous Gentry shows
For almost quarter Of a century the
Gentry Bros. famous trained animal
shows have been the leading tented
exhibitions of this country. This
season finds the parades and perform
ances twice the size of former years
Two herds Of baby elephants, two
mamoth droves OF performing ponies,
two caravans Of educated camels. a
double drove of educated dogs, an
augmented company OF performing
monkeys, to say nothing Of the many
other new and Understandable acts in
troduced, since the permanent consoli.
dalton of these mighty shows. Sup
erb ~inaecnrately describes the merits
OF the consolidated parades of Gentry
Bros. famous shows united, which
VIII exhibit In Las Vegas. Wednesday
October 5th.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
License Revoked.

NEW YORK, Sept. ga lengthy
report has Just been issued OF the In.
vestigation by the local board OF
steamboat inspectors into the General
Slocum steamer disaster, which &C
Cured In East River last June and
cost nearly 1000 lives. The report
concludes by announcing the revoca.
ton of licenses Of the officers aboard
the Slocum a. follows:
VIM. II. Schaick. master and pilot;
Edward Van Wart. pilot and Benja'
min r. Conklfn. chief engineer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The funeral of Sumner HaNh. the
aged ranchman Of the Cherry Valley,
took place from the Lewis Undertake
Ing rooms at 5 o'clock Today. Mr..
Hatch had reached the advanced age
OF SO years. AS far as known. he had
no living relatives. Some time ago,
his health beginning to fail, he came
to the city for medical treatment, and
he remained here until the time OF
his death.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
FAIRBANKS FACES WEST.

RUSHFORD, Mimi, Sept.-Having
crossed the Mississippi at La Cros,
Sc. Wisconsin, Senators Fairbanks
and Deliver began their far west
campaign to-day with brief speeches
at this point. The special train which
is to make the long run to the Pacif'
ic coast and baclA was made up at
La Crosse and consists OF a combi'
nation car, a regular sleeper and a
baggage car.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

First Presbyterian Church REV.
Norman Skinner. Pastor. Morning
worship at II o'clock a. m. At 700
p. IN. the City Union Of Young Peo-
pies Societies will conduct a popu-
lar service at this church. An in
teresting program will be carried OUT.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m. A
most cordial welcome to all people.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
ARIZONA RAkcHMAN KILLS
HIMSELF Ann hIo WI

GLOBE. Arizona. Sept. CIV II
Carpenter, a prominent ranchman this
morning shot and killed his wife and
then committed suicide. The couple
had quarreled and were dividing
their belongings when Carpenter
seized q pistol and began to shoot.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The many friends Of Ira G. Haz'
xard. will be pleased to learn that
the gentleman is recovering as fast
n possible from mis- recent Illness,
typhoid fever and will soon be able
to be around again. Mrs. Hazard
arrived today from Toledo. Ohio,
whether she was called by the illness
of her husband.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
HOPES FOR THE LIFE
OF LADY cURZoN

LONDON. Sept. PA successful
operation was performed on Lady Cur.
zon this afternoon and It Is announced
that her ladyship's condition is grave
but the outlook is more hopeful.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
We Are II.

The Lewis Shoe & Clothing Co, are
distributing dodgers today under the
above head line. II you don't believe
they are at" call and price their
goods.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

Word comes from Clayton that the
non az Eugenio Gallegos a former res
ident OF Las Vegas, was kicked III
the head by a horse this morning and
instantly killed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
First Methodist Episcopal Church.

First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sunday School Rally Day will be OBJ
served at the Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow. The Sunday
School ana Congregation win join in
a special service which will begin at
10:45 a. m. A cordial invitation Is
extended to the public, In the even
ing at 1880 the congregation will at
tend the Young Peoples Union ser
vices at the Presbyterian church.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS.

St. Paul Episcopal Church-Rev.
Charles J. French, Rector. Holy Com
munion, s a. m: Sunday School 10;
Morning Prayer and Sermon. IL O..
clock; Evening Prayer and Bible Lee.
ture Gin the chapel) at s p. m. All
are cotdially welcomed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

An orchestra Of four peices VIII
furnish the music at the dance at the
Tooley National Academy, corner OF
National and 18th street tonight. a
good floor, good music and an ENJOY
able evening may be anticipated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The Phi Lumbdu Epsilen f'raternt
~, formerly Sigma Beta acid a'maev
Ing last night with Waldo c. Twitch-
ell.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The concert at the Fraternal Broth
erhood hall tonight given by the Ia
nous La Marimba quartet will be deci-
dedly interesting. The affair which
WIN be given under the auspices OF
the Knights of Columbus, will be FOL
lowed by a dance.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

For elegant up-to-date and latest
STYLES in mems and boys HAS. nho
srass and work shoes at untold OF
harrains 20 10 The Louis Shoe y
Clothing Co. 49,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

c. o. fucker. representing a ~ 10
slph, Mo-, hardware company was
here today calling on the hard~a'e
merchants.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
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A steel Trust.

A steel Trust.
srl, try to steal her heart quo'h me-
.And win her sweetest Smiles"
.rll try to steel my heart" SAID me-
against loves subtle wiles,'
Co both in steel began to deal
= And. as you may opine,
Love soon declared a DIVIDEND
And started a combine,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The Great special sale on all goods.
Prices that beats them all. Remem-
Der spot cash at The Lewis Shoe &
Clothing Co. 9ll1
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The place to order Tailor made
suits. over coats or trausers, guaran-
eed strictly first class in every res
pect is The Louis Shoe Il Clothing
co 9-117
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

The place 10 order tailor made
suits, over-coats or trousers, guaran-
teed strictly first class in every re-
spect Is at The Lewis Shoe & Cloth
ing Co. a.117
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

Sells 4 Downs big show passed
through the city today bound for San
IN Fe. &
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

Christian Science-Subject for Sun
day Sept. %, 1904. "~unreality." Serv-
ice beginning at II O'Clock. Wed.
nesday evening service begins at s
O'Clock. Sunday School at 9:i5. All
are welcome.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
FLOODS WIPE OPT
MEXICAN TOWN

Ell PASO, Texas. Sept. 24.--Re-
cent floods in Chihuahua complete.
~ DESTROYED the town Of Cusihuiria-
chic. Cusihuiriachic is a mining town
IN the interior of the state and every
GUS was swept away, but no lives
were lost.
Of course you will read Economy
Page-of course you will.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24
Missions in Japan
and Korea

First quarterly meeting m the
Christian Young Peoples Union to
be held at the Presbyterian church
tomorrow night, Sept. 90. 1904.
Services begin at 1880 sharp,
PROGRAM.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

Ilfeld's. The Plaza requests you 70
read Economy Page In this issue,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-09-24

.Remember Economy Page and IL
fields adv.-today.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-08-08
Grandpa Gassaway.
Harper's Weekly.

Harpers Weekly.
Grandpa Gassaway must be cause
of constant annoyance to Son-in-law
Elkins. Not content with accepting
an expensive nomination for Vice Pres
itient. the frisky old gentleman now
proposes to marry again, if the Wash
ington correspondent of Mr. Wanna
makers Philadelphia paper is to be
believed. Thus romance enters the
campaign The story itself is of the
regulation variety. Miss Catherine
Cushwa was pronounced beauty,
IAN acknowledged belle, "a leader OF
the most exclusive set (of Washing
ton county, Md, etc. Young Davis
met her some centuries ago and pro-
posed to her and she was willing, but
her parents could not reconcile them
selves to the idea OF their beautiful
and accomplished daughter marrying
poor man, and the young man was
sent On his way with broken heart"
He tinkercd up his affections after a
while. got a job as brakeman. made
money and married another girl Miss
| Cushwa married a doctor and appa-
rently lived as happily as any woman
whose husband is called UP at all
hours of the night can be expected
to. But the other girl and the doc
tor, not having been made. of cast
iron. died at ripe old ages and We're
comfortably buried. Recently Grand
pa met his first love, now spry old
woman in the seventies, and the story
is that wedding is to be celebrated
| in September. 1t has since been de-
MED, but the mere hope induced by
even its unauthorized publication
ought to suffice to get for the Demo.
cratic ticket the solid widows vote.