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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

The Bellefontaine papers contain the
distressing information that the Rev.
Dr.. J. B. Helwig is gradually growing
weaker. 1t is believed that the days
of the beloved divine are short upon
this earth and there are not few
who viii miss his pleasant countensnce.
-Urbsna Citizen.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22
sral Nelson A. Miles

General Nelson A Miles our
fprner commander Of the army ex-
plains Why he withdrew as a candi-
date for the prohibition nomination
for president Gen Miles says that
when he saw the danger of dissension
his name created he sent word to keep
his name out He declares that IL the
Temperance people OF the country
could get together they could elect q
president and break OF the partner
ship Of the government and the
aaioou"
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22
IN BAD CONDITION.

Esli Powers, one of Bellefontaine' q
oldest residents. is lying at the point of
death at his home on east Cooper ave-
nue.. His death is hourly expected.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Through Attorneys Hamilton Broth
ers and J. A Price, Joseph H. Bower.
of Bellefontsine, has brought suit in
court here asking 50, 900 damages OF
james Easton and J. g. Vensble, OF
this city. He claims that he and the
defendants made an agreement to
purchase 200 acres of timber land of
the Ksuffmsns. located west of the
city, for about S11.OO but that the
defendants bought the land. and left
him out.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

President Roosevelt Is not saying q
word Judge Parker is not saying a
word. Chairman Cortelyou is not say
ing word II looks like q gum-snoe
campaign--New York World
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

The Reed band of Sidney. will go
into camp at Orchard Island July 30
for several days stay. The report
printed recently that the organization
would go into camp July 2a, a week
earlier, was incorrect. The hotel dur
ing the outing of the band will be q
most popular place and many will drive
from here in the evenings to take sup
per there. The rates at the hotel are
81. 75 per day and 50 a week.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22
TWINS BORN

Twins. q boy and q girl, were born
Thursday morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ode johnson. of east Patterson avenue.
The daughter lived but short time.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22
ODER REUNION.

Tie thirteenth annual reunion of the
Oder families will be held at the fair
grounds Thursday. August IL. Pearl
Stevenson, Secretary.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

there on time and all the time There
will be the best horses, cattle, hogs,
sheep, grain of all kinds. fruit of every
variety, paintings and just think of
the cakes, pies, jellIes. &c, &c. that
makes one hungry to think about
If you miss you will surely be sorry.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

The authorities at Springhill are
looking for Edward Crowl. formerly
of this city, who is charged with pass
ing a forged check there.
No arrest has been made at Find
lay of the stranger who endeavored to
secure SEQ by representing himself to
be Will /. Patterson. of this city.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

What's the matter with General
Grosvsnorf We have had no figures
on the coming campaign
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Roosevelt chops trees, Parker goes
swimming and Davis rides horseback.
Has Fairbanks q chief diversion?
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22
& & & 9 9
Have you paid for your REPUBLICAN

Free coinage OF beefsteaks would
make . live political issue.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

There Is less than four months left
Of the Presidential campaign
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Senator Foraker is planning a trip
to Hawaii He is chairman Of the
Senate committee on Pacific Islands
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

On the morning of Tuesday. July 26.
the captains and lieutenants of the
Ninth Regiment Uniform Rank K. of
P. meet at Marion. Ohio. to elect a
colonel, lieutenant colonel and major
for the first battalion. The local COM
psny is one of the companies of the
regiment and F. q. Batch. county
clerk, is the major of the second bat
tslion of the regiment.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Captain William Mayse, of Peoria,
Indian Territory. who is visiting his
father, the venerable A. r. Mayse. at
Urbans, came mp on the trolley Mon
day morning and spent two days with
relatives and friends in West Liberty
and at Mt. Tabor. He made the Ban
ner a pleasant call. On Thursday of
this week, at Springfield. Ohio, he ex-
poets to attend reunion of the sur
vIvors of the First and Second Regi-
ments who participated in the first Bat
tie of Bull Run, which was fought July
81, 1861. Mr.. Msyse was member of
the Second Regiment and the war cor
respondent of the Urbsna Citizen and
Gazette. and has a sketch of the battle
which he will read at the reunion.
West Liberty Banner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Business is good at the Mt Tabor
cave this warm weather On Sunday
last picnic parties were there from De
Graf. Cable. Woodstock, North Lewis
burg and other places. and eighty-fi
persons went through the great cavern.
There is no nicer place in this part of
Ohio for an outing than at this cave.
Uncle Abe Reames gives everybody a
cordial welcome. Liberty Ban
ner
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Through Attorneys Hamilton Broth
ers Zelda Mcdonald has brought suit
in Common Pleas court praying for a
divorce from Elmer E. Mcdonald.
Wilful absence and failure to provide
is charged The couple was married
at ST. Johns. Ohio. Aug. 12. 1894. and
the plaintiff AYERS that during her
married life she was compelled to go
into the field and cut corn and do other
manual labor in order to secure funds
to support herself, husband and child.
During May, 1908. the two separated.
Besides asking for the decree of sepsr-
alton Mrs. Mcdonald prays for the
custody of the child.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Mr.. John NJ. Ahern, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Ahern, of Urbana. who is en-
ployed here at the furniture store
and undertaking establishment of
Leonard. Eichholtz & Company, was
united In marriage at s O'Clock We'd
nesdsy evening. at the home of Father
Sourd. pastor of st. Patrick's church,
to Miss Laura =. Shawver, daughter
Of Mr.. George Shawver, of Bellefon-
taine. Miss Shawver was formerly
employed rs chief operator at the local
central exchange of the United Tele-
phone Company. The happy couple
have gone to housekeeping at 313 East
Sandusky avenue in a handsomely fur
nished home. The Index joins their
many friends in extending best wishes.
Suit for divorce was filed yesterday
by Florence E. Baldwin. against
Charles Baldwin. The plaintiff says
that the defendant has been guilty of
neglect of duty and failure to provide
for more than three years. She also
says that he deserted her two years
and four months ago. and that since
that time he has wholly failed to pro-
vide for her or their children. The
parties were married January 10. 1892,
and have two children, Earl s.. aged
II, and Ralph, aged 8, of which the
plaintiff asks the custody. Spring
field Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin formerly
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

TTNO BUY.-Large quantity of hrst-class logs
l. measuring from "a to 80 inches Cash will
be paid for all timber selected. VIM. Bullard.
Bellefontaine, o. EFT
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-07-22

Prime steers s6.25Q6.50. Best veali
$6.50@6.60.
Sheep-Best wethers S4.25@4.75
spring lambs S6.50@6.75.
Hogs-Best Workers $6.25, pigf
$3.50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
MADE VALUABLE BY INSECTS
swampy Meadow in Lincolnshire. England, Furnishes Curious
 Source of Revenue.

It would come as a shock to many an astute city property speculator, who knows the value of town lots to frac- tion, to learn that there are scattered about this country, states London Tit Bits, certain heaths, fields and planta- tions that are so far as the mere land goes, worth but a trif1e, but that are rendered the source of considerable riches solely through insects.
 All entomologists through the length and breadth of the land recognize the fact that some particular and very raro butterfly or moth will recur again and again in due season in one small plantas tion of a yery few acres, and yet will not be found in any other spot for 100 miles round, though vast fortune were offered for single specimen To such a favored spot ardent entomologistS will flock from all parts of the king dom, and will pay fee to be allowed to hunt for the insect itself or for it's caterpillar or chrysalis. In one case .. Lincolnshire farmer has realized small fortune from a dismal swampy meadow surrounded by dikes and small willow trees, for In this field specimens of the gorgeous "Camberwell Beauty butter fly have been found when they have been almost wholly non-existent else- where.
 Only lately some acres of sedge wera burnt in the district known as Wicl~ ham Fen, and every entomOlogist in thu land is mourning the fact, for in this Io- cality insect specimens have been found that were thought to have cied out in England. Were it not inadvis1ae tn give the name of the plac exactly, tho writer could point out one small pIEG'ta~ tion at the edge of considerable tOrest that, solely through the insects l'oundi there, brings in to the owner ant .sEs1ga of 9400 a year The ,etual val ae of thg land is only a very few pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
THE AMATEURS.
Efforts Being Made to Get NaugatucK
 to Play the Benefit Game.

The managers of the City Amateur league held a meeting last night and arranged for six games on next Sun- day and transacted other business. the matter of the benefit game was discussed and a committee was ap- pointed to try and secure the strong Naugatuck team to meet the pick of the league on some day in the future. The Consolidated team which was first selected have so many dates to get that team to compete right away. As soon as the team has been selected tickets will be issued and the managers and players of all the teams will make an effort to make the bene- fit rousing one.
 Hereafter collections will be taken up every Sunday at all the games to help defray the expenses of the league. As no enclosed grounds can be secured it is expected the public will be willing to donate little to- ward the expenses of the league The collectors will wear badges so that when you contribute you will know that you are giving to the right par I ties.
 The schedule arranged for next l Sunday is as follows: The Brooklyns vs the Pastimes at 2 o'clock and this will bring together two hard hitting teams and two teams which Are go ing to fight hard for the pennant At l 4 o'clock the St Joseph's and the North Ends will fight for supremacy. The St Joseph's claim to have the two l best pitchers ii1 the league inthe per sons of Tom Byrnes and Tom Moran and the North Ends say they will knock the tar out of those two best pitchers next Sunday. At o'clock the Merrimacs and the Washington Hills will face each other and here will be game worth witnessing for both will struggle for the scalp of the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
JULY FOURTH SPORTS.
South End Social Club Has Arranged
 a Big Program for Driving Park

Ii the weather proves favorable next Monday, the people of this city and the surrounding towns will witness an array of sporting events at the Driving park which will more than satisfy them. The members of the South End Social club will outdo themselves on this occasion. They have allied them selves with the Waterbury Driving as- soc1aton and the program as arranged last night is an elaborate one.
 The horse racing will, Of course, be meat for those who love to see the speedy ones travel around the course. There are three classes i'll this feature of the sport. The 2:35 class now has ten entries and ten fast horses will show those present some corking good racing The running race will prove a novel as we'll as interesting attraction for there are eight entries in this class, and the Brooklyn handicap won't be in it with this race One race that will create more interest than all others will be the local club race with eight horses entered. Interest in this race has become so intense that last night a big bet was made between Bumpers, the owner of Highball, and Downey, the owner of American Girl as to the respective merits of their two horses. This race will be for blood from start to finish.
 Among the other sporting events will be the motor cycle race with eight Or more entries. an automobile race with from three to four machines flying around the track, the boys 100-yard dash. with a whole lot of entries for cash prizes. the one-mile bicycle handi- cap, the fat mems race and whole lot of other events.
 The races will start promptly at ? o'clock and the following judges and timers have been named: Dr Thomas Bland, D. J. Mahaney, T. F. Butler, Samuel Lowe and Thomas Pratte.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
No Use For Race Track Men.

NEW YORK, June 29.-The Equita- ble Life Assurance society, within
 whose building at 120 Broadway an army of men is employed, has sent to its employees the following circular letter: "For reasons that seRm proper to the officials of the society you are hereby notified that your presence on a race track, in poolroom or in future to be seen in company with persons whose business it is to place bets on horse races will be counted sufficient excuse on which to request your resig- nation from the affairs of the society" :"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
PAGER AND TROTTER.
Dan Palsh and Lou Dillon Nay Nee,
 at Memphis.

Memphis, June 29.-If the plans of the Memphis Trotting association do not mlscarry, special race between a harness king and queen will be ar- ranged which will be unique and en. t1rely new to customs hitherto known on the trotting turf. A heat race. best two in three, has been suggested be- tween the champion pacer, Dan Patch 1:56M, and Lou Dillon, 1:5S1%. the queen of trotters.
 Secretary Murray Howe of the Mem- phis Trotting association is In cor respondence with c. K. c. Billings. owner of Lou Dillon, and M. w. Say age, owner of Dan Patch, and if the event is arranged it will take place during the Grand Circuit meeting of the Memphis Trotting association.
 ''Mr Billings may not be willing to arrange such a special" said MT Howe. flor it is an accepted theory among harness horsemen that 2:1O pacer can beat 2:1O trotter. However, should the Grand Circuit meeting be gone through with without developing any trotter that looks like it might have a chance with Lou Dillon in a match race, I believe that Mir Billings is sportsman enough to arrange a meeting with Dan Patch for Lou, despite the disparity in their time performances"
 MT Howe called attention to the fact that at present there is no trotter that appears to stand a ghost of show with Lou Dillon if called on to com- pete in the dashes. The little queen of the trotting world has never started in but two heats in competition, but on those occasions she performed royalty by pulling c. K. G. Billings to straight victories over Major Delmar, driven by B. D. Smathers, and approached the worlds record for competitive miles, 2:O3A, created by Cresceus. It is MT Howe's idea to have Dan Patch and Lou Dillon meet at Memphis for q handsome gold cup and with their re- specttve oWners driving them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
WRESTLING.
INTEREST
 IN LONDON
Match Between Jenkins and Big Russian May Have the Hing for a Witness-Will be a Great Match.

Betting on the Hackenschmidt and Jenkins wrestling match at Albert hall on Saturday night is at even money. There is still much spirited discussion of the plan of allowing the match to be held in the hall mentioned which is an institution under royal charter, and has heretofore been given up only to high class entertainments.
 The fact that committee of emil Hent men has been appointed to see that the wrestling bout is conducted in the proper manner and the king has indicated that he may possibly be present, has done much to reconcile public feeling to what was at first termed dissertation.
 1t has already been announced that the Duke of Connaught is to attend and in any case the event will prove one of the most interesting social functions of the season.
 It is obviously impossible that the king, who has given, if not his active at least his tacit consent to the ar- engagements, would tolerate a perform ance in the slightest degree question able in the building which was the conception of his father, an object of regard to his mother, and of which he himself is a patron.
 A number of stringent regulations, which amply provided for the genuine ness and good conduct of the contest, were drawn up and insisted upon be- fore the Albert hall was let for the event.
 These precautions, it is under stood, were desired by the king, and it is stated they have been submitted to and have met with the approval of his Majesty.
 They provide among other things, that the Wrestlers shall be adequate ly clothed, and that no violence what ever shall be permitted, that any per son making a bet shall be immedi. ately elected, that the contest shall be a genuine contest, and that an ample force of police for the maint- enance of order shall be provided by the promoters of the match.
 The genuineness of the contest is proved by the fact that 2,5OO pounds has been deposited with the City and Midland Bank, with the assurance that the sum will go the winner of the contest
 Not single one of the 1900 seat holders of the Albert Hall has taken objection to the match; indeed, most of those who live in town have sig niffed their intention of being present and they include many of London's best known men and women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
Proper Won the Bay Ridge.

NEW YORK, June 29.- Proper, even money favorite. won the Bay Ridge handicap at Sheepshead Bay. He ran the one and quarter miles in the fast time of 2:06 1-5. Ormonde's Right made the pace to the last sixteenth, where Proper closed with a great burst of speed and won driving by a head from Carbuncle, who in turn was a head in front of Ormonde's Right. Waterboy, the holder of the worlds record of 2:03 1-5 for one and one quarter miles, made his first appear ance. but secord to Broomstick was the best he could do. The mile was run in 1:3S 3-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
One for the Company.

A well-known comedian, celebrated for his eccentricities, bearded a street car the other day and duly paid his fara upon demand. After riding block oN so farther he produced another nickel and tendered the same to the passing conductor.
 The honest conductor refused the proffered coin, while the actor vehe- mently protested his desire to pay his fare.
 '.You have given me your fare ala ready" argued the man in uniform.
 q know" responded the comedian 'but this is for the company"
 Everyone laughed excepting the dis comfited conductor, who had omitted to- register the first collection.--N. Ys Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
CoRBETT WANTS A FIGHT.

Hustling around town for a match is a rare spectacle in modern pugilism.
 Sam Harris, McGovern's manager, was expected ait the Hotel Metropole last night to talk over the proposed contest, but did not appear.
 Corbett waited around until late and then retired-stilI unmatched.
 Outside of the big four-Britt, Cor bett, Hanlon and McGovern-however there are several husky young men about town who are anxious to fight the little champion.
 One of them is Danny Duane. Duane is matched to fight Spike Robinson, and later to contest a twenty round fight with Kid Broad. Duane says he can make 13O pounds or 218 pounds if Corbett can He is anxious to go any distance, anywhere, if Corbett will only give him chance. This boy has beaten Dal Hawkins and Dave Holly, and has waged creditable contests Sam Langford and Blackburn.
 But Corbett says he will have none of him because they are not in the same boxing set, and couldn't draw monerv worth conditioning and fight ing for.
 So that seems to dispose of Duane.
 As Hanlon is matched with Nelson, and Britt won't fight until December, it looks as though Corbett must turn westward for go, unless Terry makes good on his repeated demands for an other match.
 However and notwithstanding" re- marked MT Corbett last night, T shall be up bright and early these sum- mer mornings hunting around for a fight until I get one.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-06-29
Smoke as a Conductor.

On the approach of thunderstorm French peasants often make up a very smoky fire, in the belief that safety from lightning is thus assured By some this is deemed superstition, but the custom is based on reason, inasmuch as the smoke acts ais good conductor for car. rying away the electricity.