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Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN
WAR CORRESPONDENTS

Mr. Richard Harding Davis must cer-
tainiy think the favors OF this life are
unsQuAlH aistributed- Despite his
every effort 70 get on the JapaDs,e hr-
t1g nns. hs nas been forced BY oriental
secre<ivsness 70 fret hks soul with
erossss and with cares niles to the
rear To hear the note Of war on Fon-
tarAhhn schcss borne was not enough,
Rn4 Il h no surprise to learn that he,
win other oorrespondsntS Ia retiring
iron MancAuria In disgust-neir use
fulnsss II snded, Il II can b said ever
% have bsgzn- Contrast this niEgardly
trsatnsns with the generosity of the
h1ssan connanters- Our distinguish
q k.fsks Of Tie peu can sing. with
rod H1BAsp Hsbsrs Il hear them on
0e1r v1Akxng vay-but that is all,
sHys ths Troy rnssI What faundicst
fAks va g that left him In such posi-
tina. vhk5s tie correspondent o< the
Ts1Dts cpuls wire from Liaoyang: Il
Watched Ne battle Tuesday. standing
~ 9848l8s Ar@-4 N1c lDp
of . pssk 600 feet high Tbs peak was
sr>uf ~ shrapnsl Cen stakelbsrg
bersag ssADsd being killed By . shell
wh1nA burst IN feet from usT' No the
CRY WI explain fhss contrast II is OBJ
vio1s tAs japanese commander could
have hDso Influenced By no lack Of con-
f6sao h The courage or discre<ion Of
ths sosrsspoadent NAsthsr can n be -
suned TIA tie Franco-RusziA alliance
Won - day for the Tenuts correspond
snt-Ansrica II On tAe nost friendly
tsrns With japan II looks nke q case
q bass fAgrAdtude on the part Of ma
ton already heavily IN debt to those
vho Weld the pan Assuming the best
of ns<ivss on The part Of Japan. can
shs AGord 70 act thusf No absorption
In nAs eAHk of TIE moment should blind
her 10 the feestinable advantage Of hav-
fng ths Rzsso-Japansse war written
uD- by one whose ART has, according to
his A1nirsrs. conferred distinction upon
TIE orssk and Cuban wars
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
$50 To Colorado and Return

Via Chicago, Union Pacific & North
western Line. Chicago to Denver.
Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, daily
throughout the summer. Correspond
inely low rates from all points east
Only one night to Denver from Chicago
and Central States and only two nights
enroute from the Atlantic Seaboard.
Two fast trains daily. A. F. Cleve-
land, pa Superior street, Cleveland,
Ohio. sept30
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
Bits for Contamination.

When the soul becomes a singer life
becomes a song.
Temper is a good thing to keep. but a
bad thing to show.
Courtesy and good manners are COM
mendable in young man.
The palms of His hands will last long
after all histories have disappeared.
To consider well is good: to decide
right is better; to act promptly is best.
Christian activity has its fountain in
Christian experience. Where the heart
has felt no baptism the hand will have
no cunning.-United Presbyterian
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

As seoul to the talk of an effort to
contest a denomination for Governor
Herrick. Lieutenant Harding has been
mentioned as a possible candidate for
Governor The friends of Mr.. Herrick
laugh at the mention of Harding's
name. They say that there is not the
slightest chance for Harding to make
an alliance with Foraker, despite his
past Foraker leanings Harding is
too wise u politician to take a step
that would mean his certain political
annihilation, said Herrick lieuten-
ant today Enquirer.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
An exchange is bemoaning tn,

An exchange is bemoaning the dis
appearance of Belgian hares and in
giving expression to its grief has the
following to say: "What has become
Of all the Belgian hsres which a few
years ago were to furnish the best
meat in the world. dirt chespT In
these days Of the pack-house strikes
and beef famine. the hsres would come
in handy, if any of them could be
found. Once abundant as the leaves
of Vallambrosa, they are now as scarce
as hens teeth.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
$1,000 San Francisco. Los Angeles,
Portland, Tacoma and Seattle, S3t. so
Boise City, $3O.50 Spokane and
waIla WaIIa, $1,000 Ogden,
Salt ake City aud Rssffe

From Chicago via the Chicago. Union
Pacific 81 North Western Line every
day until October 10Th inclusive. Core
spondingly low rates from all points.
Daily and personally conducted excurs-
ions from Chicago in Pullman Tourist
Sleeping cara, only 800 for double
berth. accommodating two people).
through to the Pacific Coast without
change of cars. Choice of routes. Ex-
cellent train service. Dining cars,
(meals a la carte. For full informa.
tion apply TO A. F. Cleveland. Gen'l
Agt. 234 Superior Street, Cleveland,
Ohio,
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
Pleasant Township Caucus.

The Republicans of Pleasant town
ship. Logan county, will meet in eau
Gus. at the township house in Logans-
vile. on Saturday. October I. from .
to p. m. for the purpose of placing
in nomination the following officers
One Clerk,
One Trustee.
One Assessor.
Two Justices of the Peace.
Six Road Supervisors.
Five members of Board of Education.
JOE HANNAH, Com.
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Advertised List.

The following list OF letters remain
uncalled for in BeIlefontaine post Office
on Sept %, 1904:
Edgar 9. W. Prof. Evans Jasper
Hobart & Co F. 8. Kuder Harry
Nichohell Katherine Piper Anna q.
Riddell Hearse & Coach Co.
Smith Matte Miss Van Wrinkle Ralph
Williams G. l. Wagner Bertha l..
One cent due fur advertising.
]. Q. A CAMPBELL. p. M.
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Public Sale.

We will sell at public auction five
miles southwest of Bellefontaine and
four miles northwest of West Liberty
on the George Harner farm, on
Wednesday, Oct 12. 1904. the follow.
ing property to-wit: 3 head of horses.
% cattle. 25 sheep. AZ hogs. farm i'm
plements and feed. corn in the shock,
hay in the NOW and oats in the bin.
Sale to commence at 10 a. m. sharp.
OLIVER WILLIAMS,
GEORGE HARNER.
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SIS Chicago to St. PauI-MinneapoIis
and Return

Via the Northwestern Line. $22. 90
round trip Chicago to Superior and
Duluth S2O.75 round trip Chicago to
Sault Ste. Marie, tickets ON sale daily.
$12. So Chicago to Marquette and re-
turn, ON sale August 2 and 16 and Sep
tember 6 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, 1904-09-30
Coulter Allen, Auctioneer
Public Sale.

l will sell at public auction on my
farm on the Zanesfield and west Liber-
" pike on Wednesday. Oct. 8. ut 10 a.
m, fifty tons of hay. 60 shocks of corn,
25 shosts, one milch COW, one good
base burner, etc. See large bills.
n. THOMAS ROBB,
Zanesfield. o.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

The First Baptist church will hold a
Harvest Home Festival Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday. October IL.
IL and 49, at which time many vilu-
able articles. food products. etc. will
be displayed and offered for sale. The
ladies have decided to serve n chicken
pie supper on Tuesday evening. Oct IL
Many other features will be presented
that will make this one of the grand
est affairs ever held ir our city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
You Know

All about the st. Louis Exposition.
We will not worry You with details
But do lot go without first consulting
Agents Of Ohio Central Lines about
route and rates. nov26
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
NEW COURT CASE.

H. L. Hill VS.. John N. Arthur and
Mary Arthur. Lien. Judgmen
S9S. 81. Dow Akin. attorney fer
plaintiff.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

Trumbull Castle. No. 90 X. G.. E..
at Warren. Ohio. will dedicate a new
hall October s. Grand Chief DIR. G.
W. Heffner has accepted an invitation
to be present and to deliver an address.
A parade will be feature of the dedi-
catory exercises and DIR. Heffner will
act as Grand Marshal A number of
X. G. E. lodges will be present.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

City Alderman John Foos favors the
paving of the alIeyway running east
and west from the point on Main
street near the Lawrence block to Elm
street at the Big Four depot.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

II is rumored that Miss Alice Roose-
vslt win marry Congressman Nicholas
Longworth, Of Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

President Dickinson, of the B. of p
s., appeared before the council Tues
day and stated that the Board
needs funds with which to repair
broken bridges and culverts about the
city and to do some necessary street
work. The council win pass an emer-
gency appropriating ordinance giving
the Board 500 or more to be expended
in making the necessary repairs.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

Timblin & Beasley, of Marietta, who
some months ago put down several
wells near Bloom Center. in prospect
ing for oil and gas talk of drilling
more wells in this vicinity. The men
have applied to the Logan county com
missIoners for a franchise granting
them the permission to lay pipe to
jackson Center along the pike leading
from Bloom Center to jackson Center.
The distance it is proposed to lay the
pipe Is about four miles.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

The annual report of Superintendent
Black, of the county infrmary. for
the year ending Monday. Sept. ), 1904.
shows that the total cost of keeping
paupers in the infirmary for the year
was $4,674.3 35 and the total cost of
those otherwise supported by the
county to have been 81, les. 80. The
total cost Of supporting all was
s., s42. S5 and the average cost of sup
porting each in the county was 24ai
cents per day.
The number in the infirmary a year
ago was SO. During the year Is were
received and "a discharged, leaving a
total of SO now In the institution. Of
the 62. one received higher educa-
tion, seven are llliterate and thirty
four can read and write.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
Stray Notice.

Taken mp on the cath day of Septem-
Der. 1904. two stray horses in Monroe
township. Logan county. Ohio. by the
undersigned One bay horse. supposed
to he about ten years old. with black
points and brand on right fore shoul-
der. One bay mare about ten years
old. blind in left eye. four white legs
to knee and white strip in face and
brand on left fore shoulder. Taken
mp by
RORT REAMEC
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
Deaths Near BelIeCenter.

John Stout. a''vetersn of the Civil
war. whose home was north of Belle
center. died Tuesday. A widow and
two children survive.
A five year old SON OF Richard Ell
iott, of Richland. died Sunday. Fu-
neral services were held Tuesday.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

Who will have the first taffy pullingr
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
ROBT. REAMES,

RUBT. REA MES,
Pickrelltown. Ohio.
On R. F. ID. West Liberty. Ohio.
3It2
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30

At the council meeting Tuesday
President Dickinson spoke Of sex
tras" on the Ssndusky avenue paving
contract and stated that Contractor
Mitchell would not proceed with the
work unless an ordinance be passed to
appropriate money TO allow him an
extra for cutting down the ''hump"
located at Possum Run, near Brown
park. Solicitor Riddle declared that
the contract under which Mr.. Mitchell
is building the street provides for all
'extras" and that accordingly it
would not be necessary for the passage
of an sppropriating ordinance as he
win get pay for all 'extras. En-
gineer Buchanan says that the entire
extras on the street will not amount
to much more than 5000 which Is very
reasonable.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
PAIN
leaveSWeaken-
ed Body
And Death Brings
Sweet Relief.
LONG ILLNESS
Of Arthur F.Pretty-
man Ended.
Well Known Big -Four EmpIoye
Dies as the Result of
an Injury.

Arthur F. Prettyman. one Of the hest
known railroad men in the city, pass
ed away afte- long and severe illness
at his home on north Main street.
Tuesday afternoon. September %, at
4 o'clock Mr.. Prettymsn had been
i'll for over seventeen months and his
sufferings during that time had been
unusual The illness which caused his
death was due to an accident met with
while he was performing the duties of
freight conductor on the Big Four.
His train crew was engaged in unload
ing heavy road scraper when board
broke and Mr.. Prettymsn was thrown
in such a way as to injure his back.
At the time he did not think the in
jury to be serious but he was compell-
ed to give mp his work and remain in
bed He gradually grew worse and
finally dropsy developed causing death
Arthur F. Prettyman. son of Thomas
and Cstharine Prettyman. was born
May 5, 1852. at LxRue, Ohio. He at
tended the public schools there and
later accepted position on the n. Y.
P. & o. railroad Later he entered
the service of the Big Four with which
road he remained for many years.
Seventeen years sgo he was united in
marriage with Miss Carrie Belle Hale,
a former Rushsylvania lady. then a
resident of Gallon, Ohio. To the union
two sons were born, Roy, aged Is. and
Cyril, aged 3. Deceased was q MEM
Der Of the Presbyterian church. of
Rushsylvania, and was affiliated with
the local order of the Tribe of Ben
Hur.
He leaves besides the sorrowing wife
and children, two sisters, Mrs. Jennie
Mustaine, of Columbus, and Mrs
Nancy LOCKER. of Kenton, and four
brothers. Alexander, Orrin, Everett
and Newton Prettyman, residents Of
LaRue. Mr.. Prettyman was a man
with many excellent traits of chsrac-
ter. He had a wide circle of friends
and acquaintance who will mics him
In his death the Big Four has lost q
valued employe and his home its head
and support. The death is a sad one
and the community sympstnizes with
the bereayed ones in their sorrow.
Funeral services Thursday morning
at IL O'Clock from the home in
charge of Rev. G. E. Davies. Inter
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-30
Call for Primary

The Republican primary election
for the city Of Bellefontaine and the
township of Lake for the nomination
of the following officers:
Evening journal., 1904-01-14

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. SS.-THF
State OF Delaware To the Sheriff of
New Castle County Greeting:
Whcras, Lillian NJ. Thomson. by
her petition TO the Judges Of ouf
Superior Court, filed IN the Of
flee Of the prothonotary Of said
Court IN and for New Castle
county. for the cause Of COM
lSeaO plaint therein alleged has made
application to our said Judges
that a decree may he pronounced
dssoving the marriage existing
between the petitioner and Joseph
G.. Thomson.
We. therefore command YOU. as YOU
were heretofore commanded that you
summon Joseph G.. Thomson. that he be
and appear before the Judges of our 81 a
Court at the next term thereof to be held
at Wilmington. on Monday The First dav
of February next. TO answer the alicga-
lions OF the said petitioner. LILLIAN NJ.
Thomson according TO the Act Of Assem-
bly, In such case made and provided. and
also TO do and receive what the Cour.
shai then and there consider concerning
him In this behalf as to the Court shall
seem meet and consistent with the pro-
visions Of the said Act OF Assembly.
And have YOU then there this wrig.
Witness the Honorable Chas. B. Lore.
LAT Wilmington. the Twenty-third day ot
November A. D., nineteen hundred and
three.
Issued December 81. 1903.
FRANK l.. SPfsAKMAN.
prOthonOtary
Evening journal., 1904-01-14

charge against her owner as to his
ability as a dairyman.
Turkeys should have a covered shed.
If permitted to roost on the tree limbs
at this season they are liable to loose
the use Of their feet by freezing II
they persist in going on the trees they
must be caught and confined in the
shed for a few days. The shed should
be provided with high roosts.
II there is surplus grain or hay it
may pay to buy very poor stock to
fatten, but the stock on the farm
should never be allowed to fall off in
condition.
TO prevent trees from blossoming
too early In the spring mulch them
during the winter, which prevents the
soil becoming warm too soon in the
season.
1t is said that wheat will sprout at
temperature OF 40 degrees Fahren-
heit in six days. at so degrees in three
days, at 81 in two days and Go in one
and one-half days.
A mixture of ensilage and fnely-cut
clover hay is said to be superior to
hay or ensilage alone as the two kinds
OF food serve to partially balance the
ration, the ensilage being carbona-
ceous and the clover nitrogenous. II is
always cheaper and better to feed a
mixed ration to all classes Of stock.
II the food is diminished. and ami
mails become poor, the amount of food
required to get them in good condition
would be greater than the amount OF
food served in an attempt to econo-
mize. Keep the stock always in the
best OF condition and the cost of
maintenance will be lessened.
Use up all the old straw before be-
ginning on the new. Cut il up fine
with a fodder cutter, make bedding
Of it, and when IL is added to the ma
lnure heap.it viii decompose easily anC
lalso assist in absorbing liquids.
Scrubbing and whitewashing the dir.
| ~ walls OF the stable will rob il oi
much Of the odor absorbed so readil,
/ by the milk. Anything which contrib.
I utes 20 the sweetness Of the atmos
phere of the stable adds TO the healtl
and milk productiveness Of the con-
fined animals
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
NOTED CUBAN A VISITOR
Manuel Despaisne Here as the Guest Of
Register of Wills Bach

Manuel Despaignc commissioner from
Cuba TO the United States to secure a loan
of S95. 100000 for the ds,and. was the guest
OF Register OF Wills Frederick e. Bach
for short time yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Despaigne Is one Of the most prom
lnent residents of Cuba, dmtelligent and
highly educated. He IS deputy collector
Of customs for the Island of Cuba. and il
was while Mr.. Bach was connected with
the customs department at Havana that
he became acquainted with Mr.. Des-
paigne.
He stopped off here on his way to New
York.
Mr.. Despaigne said he could see progress
and richness in all lines for Cuba. The
people, he said. are profoundly appreci-
ative Of the Intervention of the United
States. There is high regard for Fresa-
dent Roosevelt among the people Of the
island. General James II. Wilson also is
held in higa esteem and Mr.. Bach also
made unlimited friendship while IN Cuba.
Read the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
OnIy Half an Indian.

Henry Wollman tells story Of Clay
Clement the actor, Who. in lds early
days, applied for a position to take the
leading part in me,odrama-,nat Of an
Indian. Tho managcr asked Mr.. Glenn
en-. nhat sslery he wished. zone hun
dred dollars per week" he replied
'I can't AFFORD 90 pay more tian $50"
said the manager
Mr.. Clement was sorely IN need Of a
position. and he finally said: Il will take
the place, but at the rate you name
Will play Only the part Of a half-breed. 4"
Evening journal., 1904-01-14

NEW CASTLE COUNTY. SS.-THE
State OF Delaware. To the Sheriff of
New Castle County. Creating:
Whereas. Lille E Coyle Reed.
by her petition TO the Judges OF
our Superior Court. filed In the
office of the prothonotary of said
Court IN and for New Cas.le
county. for the cause Of comp a Mt
(SeaD therein alleged. has made applica-
fiOn TO our said Judges that a de-
cree may be pronounced dlssolv-
Ing the marriage existing between
the petitioner and George NJ
Reed.
We. Therefore command you. as you
were heretofore commanded. that YOU
summon George NJ. Reed. that he be aud
appear before the Judges OF our said
Court at the next term thereof to bt
held at Wilmington. on Monday. Che
First day of February next to answer the
allegations Of the said petitioner. li ie h.
COVE Reed according TO the Act OF As
sembly IN such case made and provided
and also to do and receive what the Cour
1tli then and there consider concerning
him IN this behalf as 10 the Court sha ]
seem meet and consistent with the pro-
visions of the said Act Of ASS mbly.
Ard have YOU then there this writ
Witness the Honorable Chas. y. Lore.
at Wilmington, the Tweuty-thlri day Of
November A. d.. nineteen hundred and
three.
Issued December a. 1908
FRANK l.. SPEAKMAN.
ProthonOtary.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
COUNTY COURT ADJOURNED
All Matters Were Disposed Of Yester-
day Afternoon

All matters before the County Court
were disposed of yesterday afternoon and
court adjourned without day. The Feb
ruary term will open on February 1.
In the case Of the Port Royal Oil and
Mineral Company vs.. Caleb r. Layton,
Secretary of State, the court refused to
grant a peremptory writ of mandamus
and gave judgment to Secretary Layton
for costs.
The return Of commissioners who laid
out Il new road in Brandywine hundred.
was approved The commissioners were
George w. Daniels, James C. CHM. James
Roberts, George c. Rothwell and John W.
Latta.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
TEMPERANCE SERVICE
To be Held by Epworth League of
Brandywino Church.

The Epworth League. Of Brandywine
NJ. +. Church will hold special tenn
peranee service on Sunday evening,
commencing at 6.45 o'clock. The fol-
lowing topics viii be discussed in five
minute addresses:
rs there any evil in American life
comparable to intemperance2'
rs there any one obstacle so mighty
against the progress Of the church,
If voter, can l excuse myself from
political action against the liquor traf-
fc by earnest work in other kinds of
temperance effort2"
How far am 1 responsible for the
continuance of the drink trader"
There will be temperance songs and
Lrecitations.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
Thrown to the Ground by Decker.

While crossing the street at Third and
Franklin last Monday evening. Miss Annie
Scott, of No. 227 Franklin street, was Sc
verely injured by being thrown to the
ground by a decker.
She was unconscious when picked up by
two boys who carried her to a nearby
drug store, after which she was sent 10
her home.
Evening journal., 1904-01-14
POTATOES ONE OF
THE BEST CROPS
Their Cultivation Is Rcspon-
slble for Yield-Two Crops
May Be Grown
CARE OF STOCK IN THE WINTER

Farmers are familiar with the va
fious methods Of planting potatoes,
for they are grown not only in every
seciion Of this country but over near
ly the whole civilized world They are
the best of all crops. yielding largely,
and also being among the standard
articles of food. So familiar are
farmers with the growing Of potatoes
that they have been content to put
them In the ground with a single ma
nurlng, and good cultivation, trusting
TO the favorable season and proficiency
OF the manure for a boun,iful harvest.