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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.
No Clue Has Been Found to the oil
appearance Of Kent J. loomis.

appearances " FNSUt Goofftbs
Paris, June 27.-Not a word was
received Sunday regarding the where
abouts of Kent ]. Loomis, brother of
Francis B. Loomis, American assist
ant secretary of state, who disappear
ed shortly before or after the arrival
of the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm III. at
Plymouth, June 20. The report pub
iished In London that he had been To-
Gated is false.
Although midnight last night mark
ed a week since the disappearance OF
the belief that he will turn up when
the effects of his abstraction have
worn OF.
Their belief is due to a careful de-
duction from the series of circum.
stances related by w. B. Ellis, his
companion on board the steamer, and
by Gustav Flamm, of San Francisco
who was a fellow passenger. Thii
process of deduction practically ex.
cludes the theory of foul play on board
the Kaiser Wilhelm H., and also ex
cludes the likelihood that Loomis fel
overheard. II leads to the acceptance
of Flamm's statement that he saw
Loomis get on at Plymouth.
Although thus satisfied that Loomii
was not lost from the Kaiser Wilhelm
H., the officials foresee the possibilit,
that some harm may have befaller
him after he landed at Plymouth
However, they consider this possibil
ity rather remote. Nevertheless, thu
complete absence of clues after |
week of continued effort to find Mr.
Loomis makes the case one Of increas
| Ing mystery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Man and Wife Killed.

Chicago. June 27.-while crossing
the tracks of the Aurora, Elgin &
Chicago electric railroad in Austin
yesterday. in an automobile, George e
Dixon. head Of the George E. Dixon
Co., manufacturers Of heating appa-
ratus, and his wife were killed in q
collision with an electric car. Mrs
Dixon's body was partly burned by the
gasoline that escaped from the auto
mobile and caught fire. At the point
where the accident occurred there il
a sharp bend In the road and the oc-
cupants undoubtedly did not notice
the approaching electric car until II
was too late TO avoid a collision.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
FIVE PEOPLE DROWNED.

Their Yacht was Overturned During q
Storm that Swept Over New York
Bay.
New York, June 27.-Five persons
were drowned in the bay OF Forty
seventh street, Brooklyn, by the over
turning of the 3S-foot sloop yacht
Elsie and Katie, in heavy storm that
swept over New York yesterday after
noon. Eight other persons who were
on the yacht at the time were rescued
by members of the Second naval bat
TALON, who put out on boats from
their armory at the foot OF Fifty
second street.
Those drowned were Mrs. Kate
Clark, of Brooklyn, wife of Peter
Clark, the owner of the yacht, her two
daughters, Lizzie, aged 10, and Louise,
aged 4; her 2-year-old niece, Mamie
Clark, and Lizzie Iason. 16 years old.
The bodies of Mrs. Clark and that of
Mamie Clark have been recovered.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
BOAT
Load Of''BOOze"
Landed
And Shaffer Caught
in the Act.
TURKEY FOOT
Scene for Illicit Sell
ing of Liquor.
Local Officers Capture a Man
After Midnight -PO-
lice News.

Caught in the act of unloading a
boat load of "booze" ON Turkey Foot.
Lewistown reservoir. at about 1880
Sunday morning. Marion Shaffer fell
into the tolls OF the law.
For some time the illicit selling of
intoxicating liquors has been lead
ing Industry on Turkey Foot, it is
said, and Saturday evening Deputy
Sheriff E. P. Humphreys. Chief of Po-
lice Faulder and Sergeant Willis Policy
drove to the place armed with a war
rant for the arrest of Shaffer charged
with dispensing the liquid refresh
ment from a shanty.
The officers did not arrive ON the
icene till after midnight but they AT.
rived in time to see Shaffer un-
loading case after case of beer from a
bost he had rowed over from Lake
view. He was at once arrested.
brought to this city and placed in
Jail.
Shaffer was doing prosperous bust.
ness. it is charged. In hovel the po
lice found a goodly stock of beer and
whiskey which will be confscated.
Marion Shaffer appeared before
Mayor Haviland this morning and
pleaded guilty to selling liquor at Tur.
key Foot, Lewistown reservoir, with
out license. He was fined $50 and
costs and sentenced to the Xeni,
workhouse till fine and costs are paid.
Officer Jameson, of Troy, Ohio, ar
rived here Saturday and Saturday eve
ming took Edward Crowl to that place
where he must answer to a charge Of
skipping a board bill.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
The Vote of oreoon,

Salem, Ore, June 27.-The of1cial
canvass of the vote cast at the state
election held June 6 was completed
yesterday. For congressman. First
district, Binger Herman (repD receiv-
ed 6,S1S majority over r. NJ. Veatch
(dem.); Second district, ]. M. VIII
Hanson (rep.) 1883 over ]. E. Sim
mons (dem.). For state supreme
Judge, Frank T. Moore (rep) received
24.217 majority over Thomas O'Day
(dem.). Interest in the election
centers in Moore's plurality. Judge
Moore and Judge O'Day are both
popular men and it is claimed that
each man polled his full party
strength.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

An old landmark on south Main
street in DeGraff is being removed.
The Journal has the following notice
concerning it:
Frank Felger bought of E. E. Grifis
the house and lot south of the Big
Four. known in later years as the
Keating home, and resold the house
to James Strayer, who is having it
moved across the creek and placed on
the lot where the tannery stood Will
bert. Mercer has bought the lot and
will build residence upon it. The
building was erected about the year
1860 by Isaac Smith, father of T. ].
Smith, the shoeist, and was occupied
by A. Weller when he first opened a
drug store in DeGraff. The upper
floor was used for Offices, among them
being thst of Dr. Gilcrest, deceased,
and it was there that DIR. F. NJ. Galer
began the study of medicine. Later
the building was occupied by Phil
Herzberg. now deceased He was a
moulder by trade, and in the one
story portion of the structure he
made the patterns for and cast the
piece of angel statusry that stands over
the grave of his step-daughter. Ger
trude Gwynn, in the Bellefontaine
cemetery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
COURT NEWS.

Judge Dow Friday announced find
ings as given below in the following
cases:
Harry E. Brown VS. Samuel Kin
singer. Money. Motion for new trial
overruled-
Jean ID. McKell VS.. the County
Commissioners ct al Injunction.
Finding and decree in favor of defend
ants. Injunction dissolved
Alfred b. Windham w. A. Joseph
Windham ct al. Equitable relief
Finding against plaintiff. Decree in
favor of defendants. Ordered that de-
PENDANTS pay costs.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Taken to End Lives
of Mother
And ChiIdren---Tired of the
Struggle for Existence She
Ends Her Troubles.

Chicago, June 27.-Threatened with
starvation and with her husband
hopelessly insane in the asylum at
Kankakee, Mrs. Anna Kelsdzick gave
up the struggle for existence, killed
her three small children and then
ended her own life. Illuminating gas
was the means of destruction she en-
ployed, and when the bodies were
found Sunday all four had been dead
several hours.
The family lived in three small
rooms at 965 North Robey street and
yesterday a constable was to eject the
mother and her babies from the prem
ises for the non-payment of rent II
was after the woman had been served
with a summons to appear in court
that she decided to end the lives OF
herself and little ones. The three
children, Bruno. Herman and Walter
aged z, s and years respectively,
were found in bed locked in each 9TH
er's arms. The mothers lifeless body
was found lying on the kitchen floor
while gas was escaping from jet in
the room.
That the woman made every prep
dTdllOu W w away Will ucIbon anu
children was evident. She first wrote
and sealed a letter addressed to q
relative in Germany. Then she bathed
herself and donned clean linen. Each
child had also been given bath
clean nightgowns placed upon them
and the little ones sent to the sleep
from which they would never awaken
Several months ago Kelsdzick, who
was out of work at the time, became
insane from brooding o-er his trou-
bles and was sent to the asylum
Since that time the mother, who was
in poor health, had had a hard strug-
gle for existence. Last week she be-
came so i'll that she was unable to
work any more and had spent her last
dollar for. food for herself and the
| children Saturday afternoon. With
ejectment from her home staring heI
| in the face and with no money In hel
possession to procure another. she
took the lives of her babies and heI
own to end her troubles.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Mrs Maria Kessler Icenberger, aged
SS years, died at her home, east Chilli
cothe avenue, Sunday afternoon from
an affection of the heart. Deceased
was Dorn in Rockingham county. Vir-
ginia. July 2, 1916. and moved to Lo-
gan county many years ago. Mrs.
Iuenberger was faithful member OF
the Baptist church and universally
respected. Following are the children
surviving: Mrs. J. W. Rawlings, of
this city; Mrs Jennie McWhinnie, OF
Missouri; Henry, of near Sidney, and
Rev. William, OF Dayton.
Funeral services were held at 2:OC
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon from the
church conducted by Rev. Jasper Wi.
mans, of the First Baptist church. In
terment in the city cemetery.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Monaianor GuIdl Dies.

Manila, June 27.-Monsignor Guidi,
apostolic delegate to the Philippines,
died Sunday, of heart failure. The re-
mains will be inferred at Rome. Mgr.
Guidi was sent to the Philippine ISL
ands nearly two years ago as the rep
resentative OF the Vatican in the nego-
tiations with the Philippine commits
sioners for the sale Of the friar lands
to the American government. An
agreement was reached in December
last by Gov. Taft and the friars. The
settlement provided for the purchase
of 403. 900 acres, comprising all of the
friar lands in the islands. The price
paid for the lands was s7,250,000.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
A DISASTROUS STORM.
Two People Killed and Considerable
Property Destroyed.

Two People Killed and Considerable
Property Destroyed.
Boston, June 27.-A severe electri-
cal storm passed over eastern and
central New England Saturday night.
Many buildings were struck by light
ming and there were two fatalities.
Charles w. Carney. of Ipswich. was
Instantly killed by a bolt of lightning
which struck his home.
At Factoryville, VT, the 4-year-old
daughter Of w. X. Barrows was struck
and instantly killed.
The main power line Of the New
Hampshire Traction Co. to Salem, N.
H., was struck by lightning and the
entire street car line crippled. In
other places the telegraph lines were
torn down and telephone communica-
ton interrupted.
In Glouster an oil cloth factory was
struck by lightning and burned.
In this city lightning struck several
buildings and the high wind did much
damage. Trees were uprooted and
telegraph, telephone and electric light
poles broken down.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
RALPH
D.COLE
Talks of Situation in
Eighth District.

Hon Ralph d. Cole, of Fiadlay, can
didate for Congress from the Eighth
district, was in Toledo today, regis
tered at the DeVeaux hotel Mr.. Cole
is on his way home from Chicago,
where he attended the Republican ma
tional convention.
Speaking of the Eighth district sit
uation Mr.. Cole said that it is very
satisfactory; that he expects not only
to be elected to congress, but to make
substantial gains in his home county
Hancock. Blade, June "a
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Cashier Lost $50, 900.

Saratoga. N. Y, June 27.-The Citi-
zens' national bank. which suffered a
heavy run Saturday. is declared to be
sound and fully prepared to meet all
obligations. Losses by unfortunate
Investments and alleged irregularities
of Cashier John II. De Ridder, who
has resigned. are now placed at from
$4,000 to $4,000. The American
Surety Co.. Of New York. is upon De
Riders bond as cashier to the
amount Of $4,000 and has been noti-
fed by the bank to refund this
amount
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
A Murder At GAINESVILLE. O.

GAINESVILLE, o., June 27.-Herman
johnson, a respected negro 19 years of
age, was shot at Third and Main
streets last night. Hurried in the po-
lice patrol to the hospital he died
while being carried into the institu-
ton. The police are at loss to find
a motive for the murder. Mary Fields.
Johnson's sweetheart. together with
Mr.. and Mrs Howard Rush. all COL
ored, have been arrested. They were
on the scene when the fatal shot was
fired, but refuse to, divulge the mo-
tive of the deed. II is not known who
fired the shot. Johnson carried a gun
that was loaded and undischarged
when found. Jealousy Is thought to
have existed
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

After the campaign is over George
B. Cortelyou is to take Henry G.
Payne's place as Postmaster General.
Thus in ten years he will have com
pleted the circuit-from stenographel
in the Postoffice department to the
White Houte, to the Cabinet, to sue
cessor of Mark Hanna as chairman OF
the national Republican committee,
back to the Postoffice Department agair
as its chief. Pretty good work for ter
years, on merit alone. without infiu
ence or anything but his habit Of being
the best wherever he is put.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
DOES rTpAY TO BUY Cheap

Acheap remedy for coush hsand colds is al
right. but you want something that Will re-
lieve and cure the more severe and danger
ous results Of throat and lung troubles.
What shall you do? Go TO a warmer and
more regular climatef Ies IL possible; IL not
possible for you. then in either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced in all
civilized countries with success in severe
throat and lung troubles. "Boscbee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimulates the
tissues TO destroy the germ disease. but al
lays Inflammation, causes easy expectora-
tion. gives a good nights rest. and cures the
patient. Try one bottle. Recommended
many years by all druggists in the world
You can get this reliable remedy at
Gilbert NJ. FraxeF's.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Advertised List.

The following list Of letters remain
uncslled for in Bellefontaine post Office
on June %, 1904:
Byers, Joseph Clark. James
Fentelle, Prof. (2) Hall. Lewis
Harris, Hannah Mack, A. Mrs.
Robson, Kernan,2 Tolls, Benjamin
One cent due fur advertising.
J. O. A. CAMPBELL, p. M.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
PROGRESSIVE FARMERS.

The farmers. In the vicinity of the
Kiser road along the q. B. & n. tracks
are an independent and progressive
people and always on the lookout for
their own comfort and convenience
In line with this spirit they have con-
structed depot for themselves at that
point and now they are sheltered from
the elements when the weather is not
favorable to waiting out of doors.
Urbana Times Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Senator Charles W. Fairbanks Is a
native of Union county. He was born
on q farm in Darby Township, eight
miles south of Marysville. near Union
vile Center, May IL 1852. He is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ Fairbanks
His father died about two years ago in
Darby Township from the effect of
falling from q stepladder while hang
ing pictures in the house. While at
tending college his classmates say that
the Senator was very apt student.
and wss known to double up-thst is,
take more studies than was required OF
him, thereby completing his college
course earlier than the majority.
While in college it is said that the Sen.
stor went into q tailoring establish
meut in Delaware and was refused
trust for pair of trousers. The tailor
thought he was too poor to pay fol
them
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Pres.aaant Roosevelt has appointed
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, Rear
Admiral Henry n. Manney. Brigadier
General A. W. Greeley, Lieutenant
Commander Joseph l. Jayne and Pro
fessor Willis L. Moore. chief of the
Weather Bureau. as board to con-
slider the question of wireless telegrs
ply with a view to selecting one that
will work INTERCHANGEABLE with any
and all of the best now installed N
shipboard- 1t also will determine
which of the executive departments
shall take charge of the shore installa-
tions.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Attendance at the Worlds Fair.

st. Louis, June 27.-The total at
tendance at the worlds fair for the
week ending June 5, as officially an
nounced last night, was SAC. .4S5, an in
crease of over $4,000 over the previou:
week, and 402.777 over the total at
tendance for the first week
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Broke the Record.

New York, June Ell. Moran, of
Chelsea. Mass. yesterday broke the
mile motor paced record, covering the
distance in 1:26 2-5. in the first mile
of the final heat of the five-mile motor
paced bicycle race on the Manhattan
Reach track
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Fred Young. "a. Celina. and Ella
Gary, %. Lakeview.
d. w. Florida, 26, Lakeview. and
Carrie Shultz. 26. Lakeview.
John F. Artis, colored, of Bellefon-
wed Miss Josephine Harper. of Rush
sylvaniA
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
YaIe's Commencement Week.

New Haven. Conn. June 27.-Yale's
commencement week was formally
opened Sunday when President Had.
ley delivered the baccalaureate ad.
dress in Woolsey hall. Yale's magnifi.
cent new auditorium. There are q
large number of commencement
guests here from all parts of the coun-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

The leading Prohibitionists have de-
cided upon General Nelson A. Miles
ss Presidential nominee. Either Sam
p. Jones. of Georgia, or G. W. Carol,
of Texas, viii be second choice.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Manager Thompson. of the Grand,
has received word from John W. Vo.
gel. manager of the Vogel Minstrels,
to cancel his date here till later in the
season. He was to open the coming
theatrical season here.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Gen. HartsuH Dies.

Port Huron. Mich, June 27.-Gen.
William Hartsuff, during the civil war
inspector general of the Army of the
Ohio. died Sunday at his home here.
He was 6S years of age and a native
of New York state.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Heat Caused Two Suicides.

New Haven, Conn, June 27.-The
excessive heat throughout the state
yesterday was probably responsible
for two suicides. Mrs. Louise
Barnes, Of Bolton, shot herself after
great suffering and James Wood, OF
Bristol. ended his life by shootius
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

At the meeting of the creditors OF
the firm of Plac. & Myers. held in
Wapskoneta yesterday, Attorney W.
T. Copeland, of this city. was named
as trustee during the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings
Place, in charge of a deputy United
States Marshal, will arrive in Toledo
this evening, according to wire ad-
vices. Lima Republican-Gazette, June
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
general

A Columbus, O., dispatch says there
is perfect understanding among the
Republican State leaders that if Gov
ernor Myron 7. Herrick wants re-
nomination he will be accorded that
honor without opposition.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Justice Court.

The hearing of Ira Conklin, arrested
in Kenton by Constable Dow Satur-
day, charged with beating board bill
of S37, has been set in Justice Dow'f
count for Tuesday afternoon at /
O o'clock.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Two Men Drowned,

Columbus, o., June 27.-Terrell
Hall. aged 10, and Charles McDaniels.
aged &c, both residents of Sabina, o..
were drowned Sunday while bathing
in the Olentangy river. near Olen-
tangy park.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Among the Democratic leaders has
been sprung boom for Judson Har-
mon of Ohio for vice president. Mr..
Harmon was member of President
Cleveland's last cabinet Is attorney
general.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, of
Indiana. at one time sold books over a
large section of Union county. This
was when he was youth and prepar-
ing TO enter college at Delaware.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
Aged Lady Dead.

Mrs Ellen Mcdonald, an aged lady
and mother of e. Mcdonald, former
Bellefontaine resident. died this morn
ing at 4 O'Clock at her home in West
Mansfield
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

1t is reported that if Chief Judge
Parker should be defeated for the NOM
ination for President he will be made
the Democratic candidate for Governor
in New York State next fall, and will
be New York's candidate for Presi-
dent in 1908.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Uncle Joe Cannon declares that a
little medicine, lots of rest, freedom
from politics for few weeks and an
ocean tr1p which he will take about
July viii set him on his feet again.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28
A "saIvation Bombardment." |"

London, June 27.-The Salvation
Army last night conducted what il
termed Salvation bombardment OF
London" Meetings were held In
hundreds of chapels, halls and the
atres throughout the city and at 1s
suburban points. Everywhere there
-eEs tremendous congregations.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-06-28

Colonel W. l. Curry. the state sol
diers' claim agent. and father in-law
of Loe Haines, once of this city. but
now deceased. was born in an adjoin-
ing townhip in Union county, to that
in which the parents of Charles W.
Fairbanks lived, and almost upon ad-
joining farms Their ages are about
the same. so that they were FARMER
boys together.
'We have kept up our boyhood friend
ship ever since" said Colonel Curry,
80 that when we meet he calls me
Will and l call him Charley.