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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
COILS
Tighten About
Russians.
Japs Capture ImpOr-
tant Positions.
HOT FIGHTING
IDiscOuragesDef Defend.
ers OF the Port.
Losses Were EnOrmOus---6OO
Rescued From Russian
Cruiser.

Special to The Daily Index.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 16.-The en-
peror has received the following dis
patch from Viceroy Alexieff dated Au-
gust 13:
According to a report from Port
Arthur the Japanese attacked Taku
and Siachou mountains in enormous
force during the night of August
and occupied them after Is hours
fighting on the night of August 10.
During a heavy rain storm the Japa-
nese attacked our east front, but were
repulsed at all points. They also at
tackled simultaneously our whole front
from Wolf Hills to Taku Mountain,
but everywhere were driven back The
fortress has been bombarded from the
east side for four days"
Che Foo, Aug. 16.-That a general
land and naval attack was made on
Port Arthur yesterday is indicated by
information from various sources.
Junks which arrived here yesterday,
having left Port Arthur August IL,
brought reports that the Japanese oc-
cupied new positions on that day. The
Russians at Port Arthur are reported
to be downhearted. The men who
came on the junks declare that the
commander of the Japanese fleet be-
fore Port Arthur informed the Rus
sian commander of the place that II
the warships which returned to the
harbor after the sortie of August 10
were sunk by the Russians the Japa-
nese would shell the town with
lyddite-
A Chinese who has returned here
from Lao Yang declares that the cas-
ualties in the recent fighting in that
vicinity have been enormous on both
sides
Toxic. Aug. 16.-Admiral Togo re-
ports that vessel of the type of the
projected cruiser PaIlada was tor
pedoed and sunk in the engagement
of August 10.
Vice Admiral Kamimura rescued
600 men of the crew Of the Russian
cruiser Rurik. sunk by his squadron
on Tsu Island.
Only one of the Japanese ships was
hit Twenty Japanese were killed
and seven were wounded.
Tsingtau, Aug 16.-The Russian
UdllACc4lp 1LdACNAtNA anu III &C vi
pedo boat destroyers are now in the
hands of the local German govern
ment for repairs, but It is improbable
that these vessels will fight again II
this war.
Washington, Aug. 16.-Mr. Conger
the American Minister at Pekin, has
cabled to the state deuartment as fol
lows:
"The Russian minister has sent II
the Chinese government strong nots
charging it with completely In thu
|Ryeshitelni affair. charging the Chi
nese commodore with cowardice o
treason and demanding full explana
ton, the restoration of the destroyel
and severe punishment Of the commo
dore The Chinese government hal
demanded from the Japanese th'
restoration of the destroyers-"
London, Aug. 16.-A dispatch from
Shanghai says that the cruiser Askol'
has gone into dock and the torped'
boat destroyer Groszovoi is being dis
mantled.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
COUNTY
AUDITOR
Has Completed Settlement
Sheet of June Taxes.

County Auditor Milligan has COM
pleted the settlement sheet showing
the amount of taxes collected at the
June. 1904, tax collection. 1t shows
s156. zoe. 80 collected. this sum includ-
ing the per capita dog tax. OF this
amount 50. 793. OF goes to state funds.
$143. 374. IS to county funds and 81, Z.
355. SO to each the auditor and treasurer
as fees The total Dow tax for the
collection amounted to s.. 0S6. &c and of
this sum si.5l1.o4 goes to the state
and s.. 525. IA into the county treasury
for the municipal police fund. county
poor fund ana municipal general rev.
enne fund From above figures it can
be seen that the total net collection for
the half year was Sl53. 0S3. O6.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

City Solicitor W. W. Riddle says
that the Council asked his opinion as
to their chance of winning in the
mandamus proceedings brought against
the city by Thomas Kelly in a con-
troversy between Service Board and
the Council and that he gave the opin-
ion that Council had no chance of win
ming out. Solicitor Riddle does not
consider it ''slight" upon him when
Council employed Attorney Sam q.
West to represent the city as he says
West was engaged after he had given
his opinion
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
GUN
.FlOurished by
Reed
Resulted in His Be-
ing jailed.
IMAM DUNNED
Refused to Pay and
a Fight Ensued.
Lively Time on ChiIIicothe
Avenue, Near Main
Street.

When George Reed. who works for
an instsllment house on west Chillicothe
avenue, fiourished a revolver on that
avenue this morning and threatened to
shoot Will Kennard there was consid-
cradle excitement. Reed, it is said,
stopped Kennsrd and wanted money
Kennard claimed that he owed Reed
nothing and said he had receipts to
show the money was paid. Words
passed and it is charged that both men
taught hard and Reed was
knocked down. Then it was that he
went into his store and. it is charged,
came out with the revolver. Chief
Faulder and Sergeant P. LEY arrested
Reed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
SIS Chicago to St. Pam-MinneapoIis
and Return

Via the Northwestern Line. see. 90
round trip Chicago to Superior and
Duluth S20.75 round trip Chicago to
Ssult Ste. Marie, tickets on sale daily.
S12. SO Chicago to Marquette and re-
turn, on sale August and is and Sep
tember and 20. Correspondingly
low rates from other points. Perfectly
appointed train service. Through
sleeping cars. The best of everything
Information and tickets can be secured
from your home agent. or address A
F. Cleveland. 234 Superior street,
Cleveland, Ohio. sept30
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
$3.50 Hot Springs, S. D.-S37.0OD Dead
wood and Lead.

and return, from Chicago daily, via
the Chicago 81 Northwestern Ry.
Correspondingly low rates from other
points. The Black Hills region, the
great natural sanitarium of the west,
is one of the most picturesque spots
in the world and well worth a visit
Information and tickets can be Sc
cured from your home agent. Illus
trated Black Hills Booklet with valu-
able map mailed on receipt of 4 cents
in stamps by W. B. Kniskern. Chicago.
sept30
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
ParIor Car Between Chicago and Omaha
via the Northwestern Line.

In addition to it's already remarK-
ably complete train service between
Chicago. Council Bluffs and Omaha.
The Northwestern Line has inaugural
ed elegantly equipped parlor car service
through to Omaha without change,
leaving Chicago 1915 daily. arriving
Omaha II 40 p. m. Buffet. smoking
and library car on this train also open
ed to parlor car passengers. Otner
fast trains leave Chicago 100 p. m. /,
8 100 p. m. and II 100 p. m. daily over
the only double track railway between
Chicago and the Missouri River. In
formation and tickets can be secured
from your home agent or address A. F.
Cleveland, GenI. Agt. Superior
street, Cleveland. Ohio. aug 81
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
$50 California and Return.

Send two cent stamp for itinerary of
special personally conducted tours to
California. leaving Chicago August Is
and %. via the Chicago. Union Pacific
& Northwestern Line, account Trien-
nisl Conclave Knights Templar at San
Francisco. $50 round trip from Chi
csgo. Correspondingly low rates from
all points. A. F Cleveland. 234 Super
ior street. Cleveland, Ohio. aug 2O
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

A news item says that pneumatic
tubes now take letters from Twenty.
third or Forty-second street, New
York. to the general post office down
town in less than four minutes. A
special delivery letter is delivered any.
where in the residence section Of the
city quicker than a telegraph message
will And its way to the same place.
This makes one wonder how long II
will be before letter can be sent from
Forty-seoond street, Chicago. 10 the
main ONCE in the same length Of time.
Chicago is to have q pneumatic tube serv-
ice some time. possibly when the post
pf3oe u completed.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

The Board of County Commissioners
Monday sold SIG, 600 of five per cent.
county ditch bonds 10 the Commercial
g. Savings Bank of Bellefontaine for
SfO6 premium.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Over the U. b. & N. traction lines
Sunday 552 tickets were sold ON the
Silver Lake branch and 500 tickets Were
sold ON the Main street lines to the
fair grounds.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Captain A. G. Bogss. who together
with his wife is at the head of the
branch of the Salvation Army in this
city, has been called to Chillicothe,
Ohio, by the death of his father and
no meetings will be held here for a
week or more.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

In an argument over money matters
OFT Jacobs and Horace Rutledge. to-
gether with Chief Faulder, who was
endeavoring to straighten matters
ont, held conference this morning on
Opera street. Jacobs struck Rutledge
then both men We're tsken in charge by
Chief Faulder
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Hon. W. r. warnock has appointed
William Hunt. Of Mechanicsburg. one
of the TWO alternates to West Point.
Robert Eichelberger of Urbsna. being
the principal and Frank Hagenbuch
the other alternate. In case the prin-
cipal should fail. the contest will lie
between the two sltsrnates. s.-Urbana
Times Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
Putin Bay tuesday, August 80.

81. 80 to Put-in-Bay. Leave Bellefon-
taine at 8 :57 a. IN. via T. & o. c rail-
way. Children 75c.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Toiedo Excursion, tuesday, Aug. 3O-
Leo 10 Toledo. Leave Bellefontaine
ut 5-57 q m. via 7. & o. G. railway.
Children SOC.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

The ordinary microscope reveals
objects of the size of a thcusandth of
millimster, or a twenty-five thous
andth of an inch. But the improve
ments lately made by Siedentopf and
Zzigmondy have lowered this limit
very much. These inventors concen-
trate on the field the direct rays of the
sun, and thus render visible particles
whose diameter is only one to FIVE milli-
onths of millimeter. There is now
some hope of being able by the use of
this invention to discover some slight
cause for the friction between the
Bellefontaine city council and the Ser
vice Board. If the instrument can do
the work perhaps matters may be re-
medied- II it fails perhaps the solic-
itor could break his record and give
bit of advice that could conscien-
tiously be taken
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

The Knights Templar of Logan coun-
ty held meeting Monday evening in
Masonic hall. which meeting was
largely attended. The session was
held for considering the securing of a
Commandery for Logan county and
Bellefontaine. The Grand Command
cry meets at Canton. October 12. 1t
was decided that a committee of the
whole from Logan county attend the
Grand Commardery meeting and en-
deavor to have the Grand Commsndery
permit Logan county to leave Raper
Commandery with headquarters at Ur-
bana and start a Commsndery OF their
own. There are one hundred and
twenty-five Knights Templar in Logan
county and the Sir knights believe
that Bellefontaine should have an or
ganization of their own as the mem-
bers are most enthusiastic on the sub
ject. There are also thirty 32d degree
Masons in Logan County.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Two fine Scotch collies have been
shipped from here to Professor W. 81.
Milroy at Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

Born, August IA. to Mr.. and Mrs.
win Berndt, a daughter.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

The Presbyterians of Bellefontaine
run an excursion to Toledo, Aug. 80.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

The shirt waist girl is the first to
find out that the carbonated stuffs dis
psnsed at soda fountains spot light
garments and tan shoes The men do
not know that this is true and often
leave the counter with discolored wais ST
coats and foot gear. Gentlemen you
will be compelled to copy the ladies'
style at soda fountains if You would
avoid this annoyance. The girls hold
the glass at arms length, lean well
forward and take their time. Men are
accustomed to stand straight, throw
back their heads and toss down q phos
phate in twinkling of an eye. Thii
is wrong and a correction is found il
the shirt waist girls caution. Their,
is etiquette to be practiced at the sod &
fountain the game as at the table IL
the home. Go slower, gentlemen. avoit
the hot weather rush and keep free ol
spots.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
Advertised List.

The following list Of letters remain
uncalled for in Bellefontaine post Office
ON Aug 10. 1904:
One cent due for advertising.
Brown Miss Carrie Adele
Cotton Miss Minnie Fossler Max
Fuson Mable Kimmel will
Munsell Mrs. Bertha Plessinger q. G.
Strau Mrs. Emma Smith W. b.
Thompson s. NJ. (2) transient
Slough Fred Walden Mrs. Louisa
J. Q. A. CAMPBELL. P. NJ.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19
THE GOLDEN TEXT.

eff the Lord be God. follow Him "
This il the challenge that comes
to every soul. We are ready to cry
with the people on Mount Carmel:
THE Lord. He is God; the Lord. He
Is God" But how about following
Him. We should follow Him. because.
~ He invites u.s. Matt. 11:2s. (2)
His way is the only safe way. Ps. 1.
(O He is the only through Guic,.
John 14:6. (D Cross-bearing means
crown-wearing. Matt. IS: 10 and James
1:12. go His way leads to mansions
in Heaven. John 14:2. (6) His way II
profitable. ] Tim. As.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-19

so. C.-St- Marys Division
In effect May I, 1904
ECun uCr-n
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20

room will be furnished with uphol-
stored leather furniture and will make
an ideal place for the transaction OF
the firms private business. Behind
the consultation room is the general
Office room, fully equipped with desks
and chairs and all things necessary
for the convenience of the clerical
force of the business. In the rear Is
the mapping and typewriting room.
here are found exact duplicates OF all
Official maps of Fergus county and
the usual facilities for making the
drawings which go with the abstracts.
The vault. which was built especial
ly for firm, is one of the best that
could be constructed. Over $500
worth OF steel furniture for the vault
has not yet arrived, but il Is expect
ed in some time this week. The vault
will contain forty safety deposit box
es, which will be rented to parties
desiring a place to keep private pa
pers. A number OF boxes have already
been spoken for and the supply will
not eqal the demand.
The abstract books of the firm of
Wright Bros. are the most complete
ever made in this state and one mem
ber OF the firm states that if the rec
ord of Fergus county were destroyed
they could be replaced from this set
of books. The members of the firm
are rustlers and will doubtless get
the business which their enterprise
and prosressiyeness merit.
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20

warmly congratulated by those who
listened to the talk.
Judge z. X. Cheadle, who was
present by special invitation, was
graciously called on by the master of
ceremonies and delivered a charac-
teristic address. While he did not
surrender one iota of his Republican
ism, he did not offend his hosts in
the least, as he directed his discourse
along the broad lines OF civic duty
and national patriotism.
E. o. Busenburg acted as toast
master and performed the difficult
duties incident to that position In a
most acceptable manner. His With
cisms at the expense OF the speakers,
were original. timely and enjoyable.
The meeting was opvned with an
election OF officers OF the Jefferson
club. j. NJ. Haverfield. manager of
the Benton stage line and a Democrat
OF the Missouri brand, was chosen
president; II. l.. De Kalb, secretary,
and John p. Barnes, treasurer.
The dinner was served about IL 80
O'Clock and was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present-Democrats, Republi-
cans and mavericks" The morning
stars were doing their usual vocal
stunt when the meeting was finally
declared at an end.
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20
A PROTEST ENTERED.
Fergus County Man Thinks Eighth
Grade Examination Premature.

Fergus County Man Thinks Eighth
Grade Examination Premature.
Editor Fergus County Argus.
Lewistown, Mont, April l6.-Dear
Sir: The examination of the pupils
of the public schools by the state SUI
perintendent, set for May End and 3rd,
seems premature, inasmuch as our
public school did not start until Sep
tember goth. The school opened for
nine months and with the examina-
tion being held at the end of the
eighth month 1t can be of no practi'
cal use to the graduating class, and,
in my opinion, it is unfair to the pu.
pills, as 1t does not give them the time
necessary for review. Two months is
the time generally allotted for re-
viewing the work of the year and
making preparations for the examina.
tion, but under the new rule this is
not secured. IL seems as If all pre-
cedents were being disregarded in or.
der to satisfy the caprice of the state
superintendent.
In justice to the teachers of our
public school the full time should be
given to permit them to prepare the
pupils for the final examination, 9TH
erwise the effect of the work of the
year is partially lost. would. there.
fore. suggest that the school board
look into the matter and try to have
the examinations held at a better
time in order that teachers and pu-
pills can have an even show and there
by prevent any censure which might
follow a failure of the pupils to pass
successfully their examinations. Yours
truly. A. r. FRAME.
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20
IN NEW QUARTERS.
Wright Bros. Have Occupied Fine Of
fees in the Sloan Building.

Wright Bros. moved into their new
offices in the Sloan building last Sat
urday and are now permanently set
tied for the transaction of abstract
real estate. loan and insurance busi'
ness. The new quarters have been
furnished with fine oak Office fixtures
and there are few in any finer busi
ness apartments in the state.
In front Is the consultation room,
which is well lighted, there being
both front and side plate glasses. The
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20
LEAGUE OF OUR OWN.
An Organization Might be Perfected
Among Fergus Ball Towns.

A gentleman who was in from
Moore yesterday stated to the Argus
reporter that in making up their base
ball schedule, Lewistown must not
forget the metropolis of Rock Creek
bench. The boys out that way are
getting together and the amount OF
promising material is surprising. In
and around the town are at least
dozen young men who have won fame
on the diamond and are anxious to
get into the game once more.
1t might not be a bad idea for the
Fergus county towns to form a base
ball league. From present indica-
tions there will be at least five strong
teams in the field from Fergus. Ken
dali and Gilt Edge have long ago de-
clared what they are going to do to
all fresh base ball aspirants like Lew
istown. Each camp has a good ag-
gregation of players and in Kendall
an organization has already been per-
fected with Clingan once more man.
ager and Curt Dennis, their star short
stop, captain. Several old leaguers
are in the Moccasin camp and IL re-
ports from there are to be at all re-
lied upon in base ball way. they
will have a better team than they did
last year. Gilt Edge Is going ii alone
this year. They have already figured
out championship organization and
will elect captain and manager within
short while.
Utica had a good team last year
but 1t was broken up by the death of
one of its members and other causes.
The boys over that way may get to-
gether again this year, as they can
figure on a team which will ably up
hold the honor of western Fergus.
That Lewistown is to have a team
and good one is now assured. With
Moore coming into the field with a
good team there will certainly be suf-
ficient ball playing for The crankiest
"cranks" the coming season.
Fergus County argus., 1904-04-20
NEW BOARD
IS ORGANIZED
E. o. 5usenburg Elected President
and w. 3. Miner Secretary Of the
Board Of School Trustees.
TWO SCHOOL HOUSES WANTED
Residents Outside of Town Want
More Convenient Buildings-New
Teacher for Rogers School.

The new school board held their in
itlal session in the office OF the prin-
cipal OF the city schools Monday night
and in addition to perfecting an or
ganization. transacted much business
of importance. The new board is
composed of Gilkerson. Beck, Wright,
Busenburg and Bach. and all were
present at the Monday night meet
ing. The matter OF effecting a perm
anent organization being first before
the board. Wright moved that Busen-
burg be made president of the board.
The motion was seconded by Bach
and carried. The board then proceed
ed by form of ballot to choose a sec
retary. w. b. Miner received a ma
jority OF the votes and was declared
elected.
The usual bills were allowed and
$4OO was transferred from the library
luHu W Nut 6'HtIdl lullu.
The subject of teachers for schools
IN the district outside Of Lewistown
was discussed and on motion duly
made, seconded and carried a com
mittee OF which the president of the
board should be one was appointed
to investigate applications for posi-
tions in the outide schools. Busen-
burg. Wright and Gilkerson compose
the committee. Miss Stella LARSON
was elected to teach the Rogers
school for a term of three months,
the term to begin when il is most
suitable to a majority of the patrons
of that school.
The board voted remuneration OF
fifty cents a session to Miss Helen
Cross for services as assistant TO the
regular kindergarten teacher, Miss
Hughey, provided, however, there are
more than 80 pupils present at the
session. Miss Cross has been work
ing in the kindergarten all winter
without remuneration and the action
of the board was in appreciation OF
the services which she has rendered
and which she will be able to render
during the remainder of the term,
when the number of kindergarten pu-
pills will be greatly increased. The
question of selecting local teachers
was not taken up. but it will be con.
sidered AT the next meeting, which
will be held the second Saturday in
May.
Ii was decided that the regular
meeting nights shall be the second
and fourth Saturdays Of each month.
There We're presented to the board
two petitions for new school houses.
One petition requested that build.
ing be put up on the slope this side
of the Judith mountains northeast OF
Lewislown. The other petition was
for school building on the Frame
ranch near the head of Spring creek.
Both petitions were laid over for fu-
ture consideration.
This concluding all of the regular
business, the new board spent a
short while discussing the general
good of the district with especial ref
erence to its financial situation. X
was the general opinion that expen-
ses will have to be retrenched in ey-
cry possible manner. but not at the
expense of the schools general eff
cheney.