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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
DECLINES THE CROWN.

chaneeIIor Day Refuses to Accept the
Methodist sishoprie that was Ten
dered to Him.
Los Angeles, Cal, May 24.-At the
request Of James r. Day. chancellor Of
Syracuse university, the Methodist
general conference yesterday an
nulled his election as bishop by
unanimous vote because DIR. Day in .
statement to the conference asserted
that he felt himself called to the work
Of Christian educator rather than to
that of q bishop. No one will be
elected in place of DR.. Day at present.
He was the last of eight bishops to be
elected.
It was announced that on Saturday
DIR. I. B. Scott had been elected ad-
ditional missionary bishop to Africa
and DIR. William Oldham and DR.. John
e. Robinson additional missionary
bishops to Southern Asia. DIR. c. N.
Harris was elected to the newly cre-
ated bishopric of Japan and Korea.
The newly elected domestic and
missionary bishops will be consecrat-
ed on May 26.
Four hours of Mondays session
were devoted to special memorial
services in memory of bishops who
died during the last Quadrennium and
of William Mckinley.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Three Men Probably Drowned.

st. John, N. B., May 24.-A message
received here from the south branch
of Oromocto Lake, states that John
H. Thomson. wealthy vessel owner;
e. p. Stavert. inspector Of the Banh
Of New Brunswick, and n. p. Foster,
manager OF the Royal Bank or Can
ada, all Of this city, have probably
been drowned in the Oromooto rives
while fishing
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
On TrI,l for Conspiracy.

Grand Rapids. Mich. May 2l.-Ths
trial Of Eugene d. Conger. on the
charge Of conspiracy In connection
with the Lake Michigan water deal.
was begun Monday in superior court
Mr. Conger IL charged with havino
received 10000 from Liant X. Sells
bury for the influence OF the Grand
Rapids Herald, of which Congsr =
manager, in support of the deal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Uncle Sam May Protest.

Washington, May 25.-Through ouI
ministers abroad the naval attaches
of the United States have been in
structed to report upon the number
and danger to neutral shipping Of wal
mines floating OF the Manchurian
coast. The information will be placed
in the hands Of the naval general
board, which will submit its views to
The president. and II occasion war.
rants 1t Representation viii be made
to the belligrents.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Are Eager for Church Union.

Washington, May 25.-With enthu-
siastic approval the Methodist Protes-
tant conference yesterday received
the proposition for church union EN-.
bracing their denomination, the Con
gregationalists and the United Breth.
rem. A committee Of Is delegates was
appointed to take the matter under
consideration, that decisive action
may be had before the end Of the con-
ference. The conference unanimously
endorsed the inter-church movement
for uniform laws on marriage and d.
yorce.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Ralded the Policy Shops.

Chicago, May 24.-Policy gaming
was hit a hard blow by the police yes
terday. Police officers raided Eve
large policy clearing houses. made
log arrests, seized $4,000 in cash, q
number Of large checks, much para
phernalia and secured evidence ON
which to base several prosecutions.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Ambition.

At ten years old. or somewhat later.
Tom Smith resolved to be Dictator;
But at fifteen was quite content
With being one day President
At twenty all his mind was set
On Congress or the Cabinet.
At thirty. having grown much wiser.
He tried to run for Supervisor:
He had land paid for) an ovation.
But failed to get fhe nomination
Twas then. with politics disgusted-
With temper ''riled" and wallet
BUSTED
He sought the post OF an Inspector
or Customs from the Port Collector
He's sixty now. and one can wager
That he will die a simple eager.
oliver Bolivar. in Youths Companion.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Explosion Caused Two Deaths.

Pottstown, Pa. May 25.-Fireman
George Martin, of Pottsville. died in
a hospital here yesterday from the ef-
fects of the explosion of the water bar
in a Reading railway engine Monday
night. George Beard. Of Reading,
road foreman Of engines. who was on
the engine, died later.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Arrested FOR Embexxlsmsnt

Titusville, Pa, May 24.-Charles J..
Artz. manager Of the Queen City
tannery, owned by Lucius Beebe &
Son, of Boston. was arrested Monday
on q charge OF embezzlement. The
defalcation amounts to $1,000 and ex-
tends over a period Of 19 months.
When arraigned before an alderman,
Artz pleaded guilty. In default of
5000 bail he will be taken to Jail at
Meadyille
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Dropped Dead at a Fire.

Norwalk, o., May 25.-Ben Reany
aged SO, a member Of the New Lon
don volunteer fire department
dropped dead of heart failure caused
by exertion and excitement while
fighting a fire at the town school
building. The building was struck by
lightning and DESTROYED
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
A Murderer's confessIon.

Laporte, Ind. May 25.-Jerry Dug
gins, who will be hanged early in
July, has made a confession. He says
Mrs. Ramsey. of Terre Haute. whom
he murdered with her two children,
refused to leave her husband and
elope. Duggins says It was for that
reason he cut her throat and the
throats of the two children, who were
oil
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Unique Scheme Of SmuGg1eis
Has Been Discovered.
UNCLE SANS sLEBTHe
Seized $4,000 Worth of ths
Drug at Seattle.
THREE MEN ARE ARRESTED.
Alleged RinsIsader 81 the aQaao b
Said to be Wsalthy--The oe1feo1eas
Of the Band Have Seen casfSod -
With Much Success Tor vsafo.

Washington, May 1x.-CkhesWllt1ot
Of the secret service. kAS4 cut - foa-
lowing statement Noadny: 7's-5
Secret service agents hAya hooR n
vestigating the suspected. onnGglfkG
Of opium between Seaktls. N61k. 1nl-
Portland. Ore. After th1ee, ueutl5'
work under the direction. of Irsnk
Burke. who was specially detailea for
this service from the New Yoek T.
vision. the investiEatim cln6td as
midnight Sunday With the seisuro a
900 worth Of crude dpin1 ana d.
arrest Of 8. B. Stevens, all19 Tuttlo;
W. 8. Cree and Alfred Iarien. an a
Seattle.
Stevens. who II said 10 b yoalth9,
II charged with being the principal IN
the enterprise. which has boon oda-
conducted successfully, Il n 1ni1, for
several years. His methods. II =
stated. were unique, In that he never
allowed himself to be directly Con-
nected with the handling q tkS Con-
traband opium.
Chinese merchants q yictoE1a In
ported the opium from China. aeav-
cred 1t to agents Of atsv0ns. who, Il -
said, placed It aboard . 1lst hn1eA
owned by him and II va: lsnA4a 1tr-
ing the night at . point nsas loat15a.
He had two skeleton .pianos a1l I've
large iron safes into which t66 ept1h
was packed. The pianos wur6 TIA
boxed. the safes covered with burlep
and the entire conaignfheug shippll
by freight to four fictiti61s Dsftnas .
Portland, where the dfstf1hut6rs -
possession Of the opium. WhteA vi
marketed by them. When eDpu64
the pianos were reshipped to Seattle
to be similarly used again
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Renewed the Feud.

Louisville. KY. May PA mes
sage from Hazard, Perry county, re-
ports the reopening of the French
Eversole feud. John Eversole assassi-
nating William Smith yesterday. Ev-
ersole shot Smith while Smith was
asleep. The bullet caused instant
death
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
AboIIshed Strikes and Lockouts.

New York. May 25.-A conference
between representatives of the Truck
Owners association of this city and
representatives of the international
Brotherhood of Teamsters was held
here yesterday. after which. in ses-
sion lasting five hours. strikes and
lockouts were abolished for one year.
It is understood that the employer
agreed to the union scale Of wages
the matter of overtime being left for
arbitration by the Civic Federation.
The agreement affects over 10000
drivers in New York.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

wonderfully successful In promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder. uric acid nou-
bles and Bright's Disease. which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kiimer's Swamp.Root Is not rec
commended for everything but II you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble II will be found
Just the remedy you need ithas been tested
In 50 many ways. In hospital work. in private
practice. among the helpless too poor TO pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful In
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried Il. may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail. also a book
telling more about Swamp-Rooi and how to
find out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer In this paper and
send your address TO
DR.. Kilmer & Co. .Bing = Is - 49,
hzmton. N. Y. The u. -
regular fifty cent and Hs1s Of s.sap-Rsss
dollar sizes kre sold BY all good druggista
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Killed bv a Woman.

Indianapolis. May 25.-Joseph Hast
ings. As years of age. was shot and
killed Tuesday by Mrs. Frank Hicks
She says she had known him about
two years. She says he insulted her
and she got q revolver and shot him
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Adopted Part Of the Report

Buffalo, N. Y. May 24.-By vote Of
262 to 244 the general assembly Of the
Presbyterian church of the United
States yesterday wiped out that part
of the report on marriage and divorce
which advised Presbyterian ministers
to refuse to marry persons whose
marriage is forbidden by the church
to which they belong. The remainder
of the report was adopted. It en1oins
all ministers under the assembly's au-
thority to refuse to marry divorced
persons. save those who have been
divorced on grounds recognized as
scriptural.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

cures made by DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Ro
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
II Is the great medi-
caltriumph Of the nine
teenth century: dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
DR.. kilmer. the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist. and Is
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
w.e FeIIowed by J.p neseesIves.

Omaha. Neb-, May A.-Horaos q.
Burt. formerly president of the ,Uni42
Pacific railway, who has bssl tSayo-
ing in the Orient, has wE1tts6 t. .
friend that he was followed ~ 1a5A-
nese detectives until Il heonne Eto
irksome that he was forced 70 ADDl
Shortly after his arrival - Ja1n.
newspapers all over the empire -
lished an article that Mr.. Blff -
about to be placed In control a -
trans-S Siberian railway. He was -
once placed under espfonagey md -
tectives followed him ffoD p1acs -
place until he WAS forced to appeal 70
an American consul. The consul -
cured Q retraction. by the press of tAo
story that caused the trouble.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
SuIly's Statement.

New York, May 25.-The schedules
filed by Sully & Co. In the United
States district court yesterday show
firm liabilities of s3,56s,s36 and assets
of S4.ll9.627.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

TTORNEY-AT-LAW and Real Estate
"A Axenfs- once In the Hamilton Building.
east Of the Logan House, Bellefontatne, Ohio.
Particular rrentiou given 70 collections and
ssrrlenenr Of estates VIII practice In State
pspus.s- Courts All business promptly a.
n pzs o
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Or. W. H. OUTLAND.

DHYsICIAN AND sURGEOE-Ofhce -
Court Street Hubbard Block; residence
rs East Ohillieuthe- General practices Of
medicine
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves to
ae indebted to the late firm of Will
hanson s. LeSourd are requested to
call and settle their accounts at once
as the books of that firm must be
closed. A. LIE SoURD,
tflos Administrator.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
Dr. saIIIE coHNes.

OsFEoPATaIo PHYSICIAN. Register.
" ed Grzdnat-. ar. A T. sui school OF
Osteopathy. Kirt svtlie. NO Once Chalfani
Block Residence 2l0 East o'umous Ave
once Telephone 572. Residence Telephone 5s3
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
= o. melAuonIls. H.-prss.se Judge.

A TTOR~EY- -AT-LAW. VIII give prompt
"A attention 10 general Law practice. lUans-
collecffon-. coz vey ancing and settlement OF
estates Probate business = specially.
OGce. Room l and :. Bellefontaine Ma
rfonAl Bank Building.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

nHYsftIAN sno Surgeon once. l.s East
L Columbus street Residence. 4G sorth
Mad River street Phone sse-three rings for
ofscs and two for resideEee.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
WEST n WEST.

a FFORSEY AT LAW Collections given
n urouuf arts nElon- Partition and settle
neuf 0f Estates = specially Practice In the
state Rnd u 8 Courts Once ON Main street
directly opposite front entrance of the Oour'
House Bellefonrzfns Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
JOHN C. novER.

A ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Special attention
n given 10 settlement Of estates. collections
and loans VIII practice In state and u 3
Courts once, and :. Lawrence Block.
Bellefoutaine. Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
DR. LIP. nAResRT,

AND SURGEON, Spsc4. at
Il tsntioa given la diseases OF ESe. lar.
Nose and Throat. and the hfrtng VI glasses
Ozce. East columbus avenue
RssfdeE ce, 3I2 East Sandusky avenue
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

A Brussels expert. NJ. Paul Otlet, esti-
mates that from the invention Of print
ing In the middle of the fifteenth century
to January. 1900. IL. .163. 900 books have
been issued. He also estimates that
about 100000 books are now annually
issued
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

TfORNzYs and Ooanselors ~ LAu, Ball
- foutaue. Ohio. Particular Atteotio
gfveu 10 coll x-rfOns sad settlement OF estAGs
OEcs In ths watson Building katraace
4 ain STREET
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
or CARRIE RIcnEsoN.

DR CARRlE kIlHESON
OFFICE lO N. Main 81. Residence no N
~ Main St Once hours 10 II - N, 70 4
and 70 D. m Particular attention given &C
diseases Of women
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

HOMEOPAfHis1- Sp-s.al zIIzation slxeL
II 10 diseases Of the Nose and Throat Once
On South Main street. Bellefontatne, D.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
DR.. c. W. fsEFFNRR.

PHYSICIAN and Surgeon No. ne East Co
L lunbas Ave frestment Of the kyes and
arring glzssas for detective vision. = Speciality
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
RATES TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The REPUBLICAN twice week is 81. so
per year.
The REPUBLICAN and Weekly Cleve-
Lana Leader, 81 80.
Ths REPUBLICAN and Toledo Blade,
Sd
The REPUBLICAN and Onio Farmer,
- 90
The REPUBLICAN and Farm Journal
(monthlyl 81 80.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
1pWARpK cAnPnsIl.

A TTORNEY-AT LAW Special attention
"a KiEen collections. Ansts acting and losas.
EeureseufarfEe An. Ffcan Bonding and Trust
Co Bzlriu0re Nj Rooms y and 10. Law
renee Block, Belief at .ibe- Ohio
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK {?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers Is sure 10 know Of the wonderful
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27

Don't make any mistake. but remember the
name, swAmp-Root. DIR. Kflmer's swamp
Rsot. and the address. Binshampton. N Y. { n
every bottle
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-05-27
" Va s,DotR
. loWENsrINe Z nusToN.

A TFukSEY and Counselor ~ Lau- Oms
"A over fsopIe's National Bank, bslisfo D.
szine. Oh'o-
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-02-19

Do not run holidays t Saturdays only.
4 Except Monda,s s. Except sundays. Stops
on notice to conductor to let off passengers
from Scranton and points west. TT From
Newark to Morristown on Mondays only.
IS Stops on signal for passengers for Water
Gap or beyond
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-02-19
MoRRrsTowN PosToFF1cE.

,pen from Z in the Morning Until :
in the Evening.
MAILS CLOSE.
INA. M.-For New York and all intermedi
60 stations.
Si5 A. M..-For Easton, Newton, Chester and
Ill intermediate stations Whippany.
BIS A. M.-For Brookside, Mendham and all
,tatlons on the kockaway Valley Railroad
9.15A M.-For New York and intermediate
,tations.
9.I5 A. M.-For Mount Freedom.
9.45 A. M.-For Newark. New York and be
yond.
ll.25 A. M.--For Newark, New York and bt
yond.
l2.46 p. M-For New York and all interme
late stations.
l2.45 p. M.-For Rockaway and Dover.
$50 p. M.-For New York and all interme-
diate stations.
MAILS READY FOR DELIVERY.
t7.2O A. M.-From New York and intermedi
Ate stations.
$50 A. M.-From Hackettstown and inter
mediate stations. whippany. Mt Freedom.
"a. M.-Erom Brookside, Mendham and all
.tations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
1870 A. M.-From New York and intermedi'
Ate stations.
l2 A. M.-From Dover.
<l.l0 p. NJ. From New York and intermedi
lte stations.
i.28 p. N. From New York.
$50 p. M.-From Philadelphia. Easton, New
on, Chester and intermediate stations.
43O p M.-From Brookside, Mcndham and all
.tations on the Rockaway Valley Railroad.
+4A p. M.--From New York and intermedi
stations.
*4.l4 From Newark and New York
Delivered by carriers.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-02-19
AND TEXAS POINTS.

Double daily limited and
Through Pullman Sepes, Ladies
HILEA0E TICKETS of
Baltimore
Norfolk
Tourist Manufacturer
ale at all officers Of this
| wstP PontR
H. II I'M 20
I'M R. H e.
Co II Coumbia Newhu
4piaRa lDad II yiJe&N
Henders
N Plant Syeu
q r. II line
o
r.
SEABOARD AIR
Seeker
Before deciding
W. II. PLEASANTS, Traffic Manager,
no T.. PATRICK J. L. ADAMS.
chief Industrial PasscuQ gent
Pinebluff, NJ G. 1850 1883 Broadway New
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-02-19

wiM Also expose to sale at said time and
place all the stock contained in the hat factory
Of Mercy Brothers q Co., at Boonton, New
Jersey, consisting Of hats. manufactured and
partly manufactured, hat b iocxs, fur and raw
materials, &C, which are not encumbered by
amy mortgages, and win be exposed to sale
separately from the land, building, machinery.
&c, as hereinAbove ret forth.
IRVING e. SALMON,
4IdO 1880 Receiver of Mercy Bros. & co