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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
Public Debt Increases.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows
that at the close of business August
81, 1904, the total debt, less cash in
the treasury, amounted to $685., $685.
3S2, an increase for the month Of s6,-
611.969.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
Bank Treasurer Arrested.

watertown, Mass, Sept. 2.-Nathan
A. Frye, treasurer of the Watertown
Savings bank, was arrested yesterday
on charge of embezzling funds from
the institution. The amount involved
is placed at $4,000. The bank is pro-
tected by q bond.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06

Robert Williams, married, formerly
of West Liberty and Monroe township.
this county, was instantly killed at
Springfield, Ohio, Thursday morning.
he was employed by the Light and
Power company of that city and was
engaged working st.the top of tele-
graph pole when he came in contact
with Ugh tension electric wire
which sent a thousand volts of electric
ity through his body. He fell from the
pole with the result that his neck was
broken MIR. Williams was n son of
the late Henry c. Williams. of Monroe
township. and his widowed mother
now resides in Monroe township as dc
also two brothers Another brother.
F. b. Williams. resides in West Lib
erty. Two sisters survive. one a resi-
dent of Mingo and the other of Ur.
hama
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
Allows an Appeal.

Trenton, n. j., Sept 2.-Judge Lam
ming. in the United States circuit
court yesterday signed an order al
lowing an appeal from the decision OF
Judge Bradford in the Northern Sc
curities case. The appeal carries the
case to the United States circuit court
of appeals ie a-arH -
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
An important Legal Decision.

Cleveland, Sept. "A street car
conductor is not warranted in either
assaulting a man or throwing him
from a car, according to a decision OF
Acting Police Judge Seller, Thursday
This decision is far-reaching, as sucf
cases arise almost daily.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
A Deficit of Sc. .a4s. 900.

Washington, Sept. 2.-The monthly
statement of the government receipts
and expenditures shows that for the
month of August, 1904, the total re-
ceipts were s44,903.391 and the ex-
penditures s5l ,2I6,603. leaving a de-
felt for the month of $6,343,212.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
Peck is Nominated for Governor.

Oshkosh, Wis, Sept. AFTER
struggling for hours over majority
and minority reports on platform, the
former of which was finally adopted,
the democratic state convention yes
terday nominated a etate ticket
headed by George w. Peck, Of NIL
YANKEE
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06
A Mine Ahlaze.

wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 2.-Fire
broke out in the Avondale mine of the
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Co
near here yesterday. A large force OF
men are fighting the flames. All the
miners made their escape.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06

If the State of Ohio is the present
mother of Presidents she has also a
claim to have produced the best circus
people The dying circus king. Peter
Sells. is saying farewell to life at Col
umbus- The most daring woman driver
in the Roman chariot races'' with
the Bsrnum shows was a Mrs. Grady.
raised near Kenton. o. She Travelled
over ths world with her husband s
circus. and when the daredevil feat
was introduced she took an Italian
nams snd the leather lines at the same
time Bailey is an Englishman and
Forepaugh was Philadelphian. But
Sells bought Forepaugh's and consoli-
dated it with Bsiley's
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-09-06

From a tour over the projected line
of the Sandusky Sc Southwestern from
Lima to this city, Shad Reed and
Mansger OlesoD, of the company, ar
rived here Thursday evening in au
automobile Mr.. Reed stated that the
contract for grading the right of way
had been let and the work would he
pushed He hopes to have the line
completed by the first of the year.
Some miles of the right of way be-
tween Lima and here have already
been graded. The problem of entering
this city is puzzling tine promoters.
They offer to pay half for the construc-
tion of new bridge to span the Big
Four on West Sandusky avenue.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11
CANCER CURED BY BLOOD
BALM.
All Skin and Blood Diseases
Cured.

Mrs VI. l.. Adams. Fredonia, Ala
took Botanic Blood Balm which effect
ually cured nm eating cancer of the nose
aud face. The sore. healed up perfectly
Many doctors had given up her case as
hopeless, bund reds of cases Of cancer.
eating sores, Eupperatiug rs eliiugs, ETC.,
have been cured by Blood BnIm, Among
others Mrs. NJ. 3 Quincy, dFrior stand.
Ala. Her nose and lip were raw "a beef.
with offensive discharge from the eating
sore. Doctors advised cutting. but IL
failed Blood Balm healed the sores and
Mrs. Quincy - o. we'll a. ever. Botanic
Blood Balm also cures eczema. itching
humor-. -cabs and scales. bone pains.
ulcers. offensive. PimPlsS. blOOd-poisou.
carbuncles, Scrofula, siSings aud bumps
90 the skin aud all Blood troubles. Drug
g,-ts, 81 per large bottle. Sample of
Botanic Blood Balm tree aud prepaid by
writing Botanic Blood Balm Co. Atlanta.
Ga. Describe trouble aud special medical
advice sent in sealed letter. IL IL Ger
taiLly worth,3hile investigating such a
remarkable remedy, Blood Balm cures
Lac most awful. worst aud most deep
seated blood diseases.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11
Stirring Up the Tariff.

Cnited States Senator Foraker,
Of Ohio, the political boss of that
State since the death Of Senator
Hanna, complains that he has
been snubbed by the President.
who refused 10 make some APP
pointments asked for by him. and
he has. stirred mp the political mon
keys by proposing that products
from the Philippines 10 this coun-
try shall be entered al rates of duty
not greater than % per cent of the
present Dingley tariff, whereas
they are now taxed % per cent of
present tariff rates.
The Republicans are extremely
unwilling that the tariff shall be
disturbed ON any account for fear
u movement once started may be
come unmanageable.
Representative John Sharp Will
Iiams of Mississippi, leader of the
minority III the House, has taken
advantage of every occasion for
several weeks past 10 present his
own tariff views, which have been
accepted by his party associates.
Mr.. Williams Tuesday introduced
a bill providing for the entrance
free. of duty of all building mate
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11
vardaman and Lynching.

We find nothing THAT need as
IOnish welI-informed persons.
either North or South, IN Gov.
Nardaman's prompt and vigorous
action TO prevent the lynchIng OF
the negro murderer. Boidin. When
he took the oath of office as gov
eruor of Mississippi, Maj. Narda-
man pledged himself TO execute
the. laws OF the State. TO maintain
order and uphold theinstitutions
of civilized society. Why should
il amaze u To see him discharging
official duty in good faith?
During the political. campaign
which resulted in his election.
Maj. Nardaman frankly expressed
the purely personal -~opinion that
the public school system had not
had the effect Of elevating the ne
gro in the social scale. He declar-
eel that the so-called education
thus dispensed had produced dis
content and idleness among the
masses, dissuading them from the
only kind of labor they were quail
flied 10 l. erform. without fitting
them for more useful and remun
erative occupations. The negro
has acquired in the SCHOOLS II dis
taste for toll in theEtields. the for
ests and the mines He has per
puaded himself that q scholar
should not dig or plow or carry
burdens. At the same tiu ., he
has learned nothing nor perfected
himself in any craft that will en-
able him TO achieve an honset live
lihood in higher walks of life.
Too well educated to work in the
old way, he passes from the role of
drone 10 that of criminal and be-
comes a menace TO the public
peace. Such, at least, is Mai. Var
daman's individual opinion pro
claimed from the rcstrum or
through the prints He has made
no secret of his conscientious con
viction. and the voters of Missis
sippi have chosen him as their
governor with tull knowledge of the
position he occupies aud the theo-
ries he entertains
But just why anyone should ar
que from this attitude a determi-
nation on Gov. Nardaman's part
TO violate his oath of office and to
connive at. if not actually encouI-
age. the barbarities of lynching.
we cannot even vaguely imagine.
As matter of fact, such an in
ference was never warranted for
moment. Maj. Nardaman ; opin-
ions in his capacity as a private
citizen are one thing. The loyal
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

discharge Of hi- official obi cations
quite another. For our part,
We are not qlite in the least sur
prised 10 find linn a faithful cour-
ageous and efficient public servant.
nor do we imagine that the people
of Mississippi expect any less of
him when they cast their votes
IS we see the matter. Maj. Narda-
man has simply refused to play
The hypocrite. preferring to pro-
claim his real convictions and to
stand or fall by them: but the fact
gave no one right TO suppose
that he. would neglect his sworn
duty as a public oiIicer-indeed.
according 10 our philosophy. it
should hive commended him to
the respect aud coli i~nce ot hon
orable men Washington Post.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

rails for period of one year after
its passage. The bill il identical
as To language with one which was
introduced and passed immedi-
ately after the Chicago fire in ISL
its declared purpose is 10 admit
building materials free of duty so
that the city OF Baltimore may OBJ
sain steel. lumber. GENE mt and
other materials used in the COZ
structiOn of buildings cheaper
than can be purchased under the
protection of the DINGHY act.
The bill j. intended 10 be eX-
elusive Y measure of rilief for
the people of Baltimore. The Re
publican mem bers of the Ways
and Means Committee. however.
decline TO view it from a senti-
mental standpoint. They are so
fearful that any sort of tampering
with the sacred Dingley tariff may
be misunderstood that they will
endeavor TO SUPPRESS 1t In com
mittee
OF course. any change of tariff
by a Democrat would be rejected
out proposition offered by a Re
publican Senator Is another thing,
and it has worried the Republic
ans no little New Orleans Plea
yune.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

The New York Sun. which rep
resents the conse -yativc business
interests of the east. and which
pas been advocating Hanna for
president, j. now willing TO sup
bort a conservative Democrat a
Iainst Roosevelt. This is one of
the sure indications that Roose-
Welt can not win il the Democrats
Sill harmonize aud make no mis-
axe in platform or candidate
Meridian Star.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

To California common points. Phoenix aud
Prescott, Ariz Ogden and Salt Lake City.
Utah. Granger Wyoming, and intermediates.
To Billings Mont, aud Intermediates points
on b x NJ. Railway
To Livingston. Logan. Cinnabar and inter
mediate points on Northern Pacific Ry
To Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Missona and
intermediate doints on Northern Pacific. in
Guiding Boulder and Bitter Root Branches.
To Spokane Wash, Nelson, Robson Trail
and Rossland and inter medates
Portland Ores d, Tacoma and Seattle Wash
Van Couver and Victoria and intermediates
Stopovers allowed at certain points enroute.
Write for Detailed information
j. N. CORNATZER, GenI Agent Memphis
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11
The Best COueh Syrup.

= l. Apple. tx Probate Judge, OTTAWA
t'o. Kat ~as. writes; This l. to say that
nave used Billiards. Hurehouud IS rup fui
ears. and that do not hesitate - rec
mrneuc II a. the best cough syrup
yer used 25c soc and 500. Phoeuis
Drug O..
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11
RACE TRACK ADDITION.

This lies mile from the Town. intend Street
the Race Track which will make lots
value within written
sold that this Railroad will be within
Backed by bond sufficient nd
placing the the
lol lots sold thereafter There
Race Track Addition An
One Hundred lots sold the last lots bring
The payments be follows cash down per
month each lot with interest deferred
get the nsaments will beyond good
Two Standard Company
Guport which
to-day for 100000 lot These lots further but
them equally valuable by Street Railroad
while cheap. Buy children: NAV
be of giving good an oppo
tunity you may get again
Fo::maEs and pas showing location. address
PHIL A. DOLAN, Gulfport Miss
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

$4,000 Memphis,
S54.25 Birmingham.
S2S. so Memphis,
5000 Birmingham.
$3.50 Memphis,
$4,000 Birmin CHAM.
S32.75 Memphis,
S4O.25 Birmin& ham.
S35. Is Memphis,
$4,000 3irmin cha nj.
S37.75 Memphis,
$3.50 Birmingham
Tickets on Sale Mich
1st to April 3Oth
DAILY.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-03-11

REAL ES7k1E AGEM
DO1an Addition, Do1an Race Track Addition Cen
trail Park Addition, Meadow Park Addition
Glfport Heights Addition, Part of Stand
ard Land Company Addition. 5000
Acres of Truck Land near Town,
GULFPORT, MISS.

The coming great port the (1uf of Mexico proDo-
offer that cannot be eTceled any part
sole the
CufpOrt have addition
Gale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23
PARKER BUFFALO LAWYERS GUEST.
Meeting Has No Political Significance
Members of Profession Present.

Buffalo. April 22.-Chief Judge Alton 3. Parker.
New-YOrk State Democracys candidate for the
Presidential nomination. the guest OF honor
the annual dinner OF the Lawyers Club tonight
Arrangements for address before the club by
Judge Parker had been arranged long before the
given this evening were entirely devoid of political
significance.
President John G.. Cloak Of the Lawyers Club
received many applications for tickets to the
dinner from politicians and other persons that he
forced to give out statement FOR publication
in which he said that the club deemed it proper
and necessary to restrict the invitations TO the
members of the club the judiciary of Buffalo and
few non-residents, the dinner was In no sense
public political affair
Judge Parker's address, which occupied only
twenty minutes. entirely legal matters TO
men OF the legal profession The foundation OF
whether not the Court of Appeals is accom-
plishing all for the Jurisprudence of the State OF
NewYork that 1t ought to accomplish. Speaking
of the Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
Judge Parker said he saw no reason why its de-
cisions should be absolutely final In q great
many 1t would require only two amend
ments to the constitution he said to declare against
appeals to the higher court a matter or right
When appeal, however. was allowed, Judge
of the should come up to the higher court
He said there should be exception to that lie
suggested that the lawyers associations tnrough-
out the State take up movement TO orlns ABOUT
constitutional amendments. He said the new 1OFA
lawyers interested in them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23
SEPARATION SUIT SHORT LIVED.
Husband Yields to Wife's Demands After
Action Is Begun.

simultaneously with the fling OF a summons and
complaint in action for a separation brought
by Mrs. Mary L. Mccormack against her bus-
band. James II. Mccormack. OF No 100 Fifth-ave
Manhattan, in the Supreme Court. at White Plains
yesterday an order granted by Justice Keogh
disseminating the suit. as counsel filed an affidavit
that the couple had signed mutual agreement 10
separate
The McCormacks have been living at Pelham,
Westchester County, for several years. and, &C
cordng to the complaint in the action, Mr. Nc
Cormack owns real estate worth $4,000. personal
come Of $4,000. Under the separation agreement
Mr.. Mccormack agrees TO pay his wife $50 a week
her and maintenance OF their two
children. James and Henry, and the custody Of
the children is given to their mother
The plaintiff charged her husband with cruel and
inhuman treatment and that for upward OF ten
years he has been Incorporate and frequently
under the influence OF liquor and that his violence
has become unbearable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23
SPENCER CHURCHILL BREAKS DOWN
Unable to Finish Speech on Trades Union
Bill-The Measure Passed.

London, April 22.-The House OF Commons to-
day passed the second reading. by 23s TO 1919
votes, OF the Trades Union BILL legaIizing peace
full picl&eting. amending the law OF conspiracy In
connection with trade disputes. and protecting
trade union funds against legal process for dam
age caused by the action OF members Of such
unions The bill is the outcome Of the recent
judgment in the Taft Vale Railway case. when
the Raiwaymens Union mulcted in heavy
damages for picketing and interfering with nom
unionists.
Premier Balfour in opposing the bill, said 1t
would not be made a matter for party ques-
ton. Personally he opposed TO the bill.
which would give trade unions a privileged posi-
ton not enjoyed by any other body OF men. He
feared that the bill as at present framed might
seriously interfere with other classes of the
munity
Winston Spencer Churchill spoke in support OF
the bill, but toward the close he suddenly lost
the thread OF his argument, and, after a pause
Of some moments. in which he thrice essayed to
resume Mr. Churchill sat down in some confu-
sion without finishing and amid sympathetic
cheers.
It was said tonight that Mr.. ChurchilTs sud
den termination of his speech due to the
fact that he failed to remember a quotation with
which he intended to end his speech. He took
part In the division.
, The incident at first made a sensation because
II wildly recalled the breakdown Of Lord Ran
dolph Churchill, Mr.. Churchilrs father, while
speaking. shortly before his death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23
AMERICAS RAILROADS PRAISED.
Warm Commentator Given by Indian Gov
eminent Official

London, April 22.-Neve Priestly, under secre-
tary to the Government Of India. Railways Depart
ment who YVES sent to the United States last sum-
rner to study American railways, has submitted his
report 1t is exhaustive review OF the subject.
and in conclusion pays a high tribute to American
railway enterprise and management. He says:
The railways of America are commercial under
takngs on a gigantic scale. and operated under
conditions which are to be found nowhere else in
the world since they receive protection from
the State and have had to fight their way to the
front by sheer ability OF management II l have
appeared enthusiastic at times 1t is because I was
greatly impressed by the courage with which the
railroad officers have faced their difficulties and the
impossible to associate with the great who
have made their mark on American railway. I
infected with OF the enthusiasm they show for
their business, and can travel over their
railways without becoming possessed OF n great
deal more knowledge than he previously had. or
without getting many valuable hints.
Many OF the methods different from those
one has been brought up to believe the only
rect method and It is not until one realizes that
the one idea In the mind of American railway men
to get there" and that they do get there by
themselves 10 be turned aside either by red tape
oldtinne prejudices. tradition any of the bogles
dersta nds how the results have been obtained which
one sees there. American railway are quick
10 sec n new idea; they quicker still try H.;
they take great pride In their profession and are
ali striving to get at the science of IL.
That their methods are not always perfect is
what might have been expected, bat they have
has done and that is. carry their goods traffic
rroftably at extraordinarily low rates notwith-
than any other country. IL is in the study OF how
they do this that much benefit can be derived by
other countries. and II have in some degrees sue
ceeded In throwing light on their methods shall
feel that / have benefited others well my
self by my visit TO that great country where the
courtesy of the people is only exceeded by their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23

y concerted japanese rush toward the river from
three distant points viii have been perfected.
The Second japanese Army is supposed 70 have
left Japan on April is: It probably viii attempt
40 land near Port Arthur. while other forces VIII
try 70 land on the Manchurian coast near Taku-
shan. about hfty-fve miles 20 the west Of the
mouth OF the Yalu.
Part OF the general advance viii be toward
siao-Vang. and a division OF guards, 5000
strong under Major General 1nouye, viii be the
FIRST troops sent against the Russians at Chiu-
rien-cheng. which is opposite VIII. on the
AIanchurian side Of the Yalu. General Inouye
won his laurels 81 the fighting ct Chongju on
March 9S
The supplies now being landed near Cholsan
near the mouth Of tie river on Coresn territory
can be forwarded easily 70 Win. not more than
twenty miles away. Win is TO be the japanese
base in Northern Corea.
The artillery and the cavalry constitute the
weak point in the japanese army. The horses
sre not well trained or strong, and although the
japanese cavalry behaved splendidly in recent
sldrmishes with superior numbers OF Cossacks'
Il is probable that when the first lot OF trained
horses is exhausted. the employment of second
consignment OF raw animals viii hamper move
ments
The hovitzers which are now being embarked
at Chinnanlpho. are evidently intended for use
tn the movements against Port Arthur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-23
SIEGE LINES EXTENDED.
,NortiaI Lac an Al TO5CnS Near the
Siberian Railroad.

St Petersburg. April 1.-THE state Of siege
has been extended to all the towns adjacent 10
the Siberian Railroad.
The Associated Press is authorized 70 an
sounce that the government at this hour has
received nothing 10 confirm the report or the
alleged boInbardrnent OF New-Chwang or the
landing Of japanese troops in that vicinity
The Foreign Office has no information IN re-
Fard 10 the report OF the detention Of four
American citizens as japanese spies at Monk
den Tho report is not believed
The 'Noyosti" expresses pleasure at the re-
aort that King Edward is seeking TO mediate,
and finds in the fact that Japan's ally ventures
30 breach the subject when Russia is thirsting
80 avenge her defeats conclusive evidence Of the
sympathy Of the European powers, which realize
rhe menace Of japanese victory.
Lieutenant Jenish. one of the survivors OF the
saetropavlovsk disaster in telegram TO his
another. says:
was in the wardroom when the explosion
pccurred. There were altogether four eXplo-
sions The battleship sank in a minute and a
half 7 escaped without a scratch. and am now
on shore duty. in charge of the battery at the
electric searchight plant, under Lieutenant Cen
ersl Stoessel
Vice Admiral Skrydlof goes to Sebastopol next
"Wednesday and thence direct TO Port Arthur.