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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The first payment to the Buckeye
Churn Company. of Sidney, on their
contract to build the new Carnegie
library was ordered at meeting of
the Board of Library Trustees held
Wednesday evening in the Office of At
torney J. r. Cassidy. The total amount
of the construction fund is $1,000.
The Board ratified list of books rec
commended by the book committee.
The volumes consist of history and fic-
tion. The work on tue building is
progressing satisfactorily and rapidly
nearing completion.
AT Wednesda y evenings meeting
plans for the dedication of the library
were not discussed as the time is too far
off. 1t is expected, however. that the
building will be completed some time
in October and probably there will be
an appropriate program carried out
when the library is opened to the pub
lie.
A representative Of Andrew Carnegie
was in the city recently and inspected
the building. also the pipe organ in the
United Presbyterian church which or
gan Carnegie assisted the denomination
in securing. A member of the Library
Board said this morning that it is the
custom of Carnegie to send a represent
alive to each city where he has given
money to see that the form undef
which the money was given is being
strictly adhered to. The representa-
tive while here did not make himseli
known to those in authority.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The Gallon National bank. recently
failed, figures now in a suit in the q.
s. court by the Crawford county COM
missioners against NJ r Patterson,
bank receiver 1t is alleged that Pat
terson when appointed receiver took in
possession with all other property the
funds in the bank collected for taxes
in Gallon
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

John l. Mahoney. who served as q
detective here during the Brethren
meeting. has been appointed chief of
police at the Ohio state fair.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

A Union tp- resident reported that
frost visited the low lands in that Sec
tion Tuesday night Temperature was
unusually low for this season of the
year. No damage was done however.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Mrs. Sarah Dorsey, of Urbana, pass
ed away at the Dayton hospital Tues
day. Garrett Dorsey, of near West
Liberty, is one OF the children surviv-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Every one taking in the Y. NJ. G. A.
excursion TO Sandusky, is enthusiastic
over the trip.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

1t is understood that plans are being
formulated to secure a crack football
team for Bellefontaine this fall.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26
BEAL LAW
Election in RushsyIvania--More
Trouble for Stokes.

An election may be held in Rushsyl.
vsnia next month under the provisions
of the Beal local option law. A pe-
titiou is now being circulated there.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

W. R. Niven is in receipt of new
time folders of the Appleysrd lines
The folder il a WORK of art and shows
on its map that the line projected
nortE from this city to Kenton will
touch Lewistown reservoir The Ap-
pleysrds have not intimated before
that the line would be constructed 10
the reservoir.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

DR.. J. S. Montgomery, of Hunts
vile. lost glove here today near the
Geiyer clothing store Finder will
L. ave = mo At ihi~ nffi g.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Charles Ganson. Urbana's veteran
horseman. is to be governor of the
Ohio state fair races.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

When Mr.. and Mrs W. NJ. Catch
sell their photograph studio to a Har-
din county, Ohio, gentleman next
month they may go to Dayton, Ohio,
to conduct a studio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Property owners along Green avenue
this city, want that thoroughfare i'm
proved
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

A R. Immisch. secretary OF the To-
cal Railway Y. NJ. C. A, is to offer
prize of $50 in gold to the railway man
who secures 80 new members for the
Association from the present time to
Christmas and lesser prizes will be pre-
sented those securing smaller numbers
of new members.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Mr.. Timothy W. Stokes. of near
Middleburg, WAS united in marriage
at North Lewisburg, Tuesday night to
Miss Mamie E. Hudson The officia-
ting minister was Rev. Nr Snow.
Mr- and Mrs. Stokes will re ide on q
farm near Middleburg.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Wednesday, August 81, is the date
fixed for the annual picnic of the
Methodist and Presbyterian Sabbath
Schools, of West Liberty. at Silver
LAKE park West Liberty. Banner.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The state Republican campaign will
open about September "a
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Elihu Root refuses to be candidate
for Governor of New York.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Carrie Nation wants to speak at the
Findlay fair. If she comes the malt
mead men had better take to cover.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

President Ingalls,. of the Big Four,
Is investigating personally the csuse of
a number of wrecks (which have oc-
Cured ON this road recently.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Hay fever is causing more suffering
than last season. according to the Co
lumbus Dispatch.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The corn crop this year will astonish
the oldest inhabitant.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Rev DR. W. f. whitlock is acting
president of Delaware University and
no action looking toward his successor
will be taken, it is stated. until Janu-
arv 1Q05
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

George Harrington, aged ten years,
of West Liberty. formerly resident of
this place, met with a serious accident
there Wednesday evening when while
riding a bicycle he ran into horse
ridden by Noble Bean, another lad of
the town. The collision occurred at
the corner of Baird and Detroit streets.
Young Harrington was thrown vio-
lently upon the track of the u B.
& N. railway company the horse kick
ed him in the head and his skull
badly fractured hole as large as hen
egg being broken in the skull. Drs-
Ben s. Leonard and r. NJ. Fulwider
attended the unfortunate young man.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The oats yield on the farm of Joseph
Townsend located near Rushsylvsnis
averages III bushels to the acre.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26
LOCAL BREVITIES

The Democratic campaign is degen-
Grating into a joke.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26
COURT NEWS.
NEW CASES FILED.

NEW CASES FILED.
Frank NJ. Hunter va. Alva v. Kiser.
Money. Amount claimed $155. NJ.
G. Bell, attorney for plaintiff.
MARRIAGE LICENSE.
Timothy w. Stokes, Zane township,
and Miss Mamie E. Hudson, Middle
burg.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Prof. S. ID. Fess has been elected
President of the .. n. U. at Ada.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Tne Rushsylvania Record Of this
week compliments Secretary John P.
Akin upon the success of tine 1904 Lo-
gan county fair and recommends his
reelection to the same position.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

At the last meeting OF the tubercu-
losis commission appointed by the
Governor to select site for the estab-
pital it was decided to inspect several
favored sites this fall. According to a
dispatch, the commission will start
soon on their tour of inspection The
highest point in the state is situated
about three miles east of Bellefontsine
and its understood the commission will
visit this place. A special committee
was last winter appointed by the Com
mercial Club to do all they could to get
the hospital located in Logan county.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Hages's Cordial of Cod Liver Oil is
for both prevention and cure. Itheads
off disease by strengthening the sys-
tenn 1t cures coughs. colds, bronchitis,
consumption and many other disorders
in the most rational way.
Hagee's is cod liver oil without
.r-aaaa
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

A Brooklyn man has adopted a po-
litical platform of his own One of
the planks advocates the licensing of
all cigarette smokers over 16 and the
locking up of all others.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

Professor F. C. Meyer, of Hamilton,
Ohio, will preside at the organ during
the recital at the United Presbyterian
church Friday evening when the new
pipe organ viii be dedicated The
entertainment promises to bs notable
one A quartette consisting of Mrs
jennie Howenstine- Cushman, Mrs.
Laura Emerson. Mr.. Harry Kerr and
Mr.. Jam Fulton will render several
selections.
Misses Lucille Dun and Blanch Dow
ell will sing duet. The admission
will be % cents.
The pipe organ has now been put in
place and is one of the finest in the
city. 1t will be remembered that An
drew Carnegie gave $1,000 towards the
purchase of the pipe organ the mem
bers of the church contributing the
rest of the money. 1t was manufact-
ured by Barkoff & Company, of Pom
eroy, Ohio.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

acked Dy q guarantee
ome kind. y That il
7eason why the pro-
ors of DR.. Pierceio
Favorite Prescrip-
ton are willing TO
offer $500 reward
i. for women who can
not be cured Such
a remarkable offer
is founded on the
\ long record of cures
! of the diseases and
weaknesses pecu-
! liar to women. II
there sc an s~~~1.X
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

T. W. Lutz, Big Four engineer.
has reated the Edward Mclaughlin
property on west Williams avenue and
will move his family here from
Brightwood.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

The Knights Templar of Raper Com
mandery had grand time at their LT,t
annual picnic at Silver Lake Tuesday
A train load of ladies and gentlemen
came up from Urbana early in the
morning and these Were Joined here
by the Bellefontaine Knights and their
ladies. At the lake the picnickers en-
Joyed boating, bathing, bowling, dane
ing, tennis and other outdoor sports
until the noon hour when dinner. the
best the excellent ladies could provide.
was partaken OF. During the day
Hawken's Cadet Band OF Springfield
furnished music which greatly enliven-
ed the occasion. After supper the
party left by special train for home.
The picnic was such a grand success
that it was decided to make it an an
nual affair and Silver Lake was chosen
as the place of meeting. A game of
base ball was played between Urbana
and Bellefontaine gentlemen, the former
| team NlUlliuS. he Oul-Oi-lONn Nlsl-
tors We're delighted with the beauties
of Silver Lake and We're loud in their
expression of the pleasures of the day.
| W. A. Hillermau, of Springfield,
who wishes to interest local capital in
a new manufacturing concern, while
in the city Wednesday conferred with
J. c. Brand, vice president, and Georgt
T. Brandon, secretary of the CONNER
cial club. He wishes to start com
pany here for the purpose of manufsct
uring hot air blast furnaces. He claims
that he will employ ut least 80 people
and ssks for building and site. Mr.
Hillerman hopes to secure compan,
with $50, 900 capital stock. He ha
returned to Springfield and will draw
up proposition which he will submi
to the Commercial club. When it j
} received it will be considered by tn
club members at a called meeting.
uaoa.'a Cordial of Cod Liver Oil
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26

rGood actions speak louder than words .
30 too, does the testimony of ruauv fhor1-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-08-26
FREE COLUMN.

WANTED.-Mau with an eusilaRe cutter 70
" fili silo "a IT, high. State terms per dny
with without engine. W. p. FLEMING, as big
bridge, Q.incy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
BIG FIGHT IN
FEDERATION
heinze and the Amalyamated
Send Contesting Delegations
tn Denver Meeting
Especial Telegram to Evening Telier.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teiier.)
DENVER, Col, May PA big fight
occurred on the convention floor o.. The
western federation of miners lis
morning when the credential commit
tee made its report stating II wa n
able to reach an agreement on the con-
testing delegations from Butte repre-
senting the Amalgamated company or
Rockefellers interest and those of F.
Aug Heinze, who has been waging ch
a bitter war in Montana nEains the
Amalgamated. The convention ially
decided TO seat for Rockefeller dele
gates from the Butte stationary en- rim
GERS union.
Among the c"esticus TO be disc e0
by the convention are the election Of
officers, political policy toward the gov
ernor, Peabody. and President Roose-
welt and the removal of headquarters
to Butte. Butte has candidates for
both president and secretary and treas-
urer to succeed Meyer and Haywood
but may consent to their reelection IL
IL can get the headquarters.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
VOTING FOR EDITORS
Methodist Conference Rapidly Being
Depopulated

Los ANGELES. Cal, May 24.-Ina- :
bility to transact business for want of
quorum i'm the Methodist conference
Il threatened after Friday. Many dele
gates are asking leave OF absence to see
southern California attractions. The
members are balloting for editors OF
the church periodicals today.
Election of editors for the Methodist
periodicals made this morning was w.
v. Kelley for Methodist Review, ]. NJ.
Buckley Christian Advocate Levi Gill
bert. Western Christian Advocate; D.
d. Thompson, Northwestern Christian n
Advocate: Geo. B. Spencer. Central
Christian Advocate; c. w. Smith,
Pittsburg Christian Advocate: D. L.
RAIDER Pacific Christian Advocate: A. ].
Mast Christian Apologist: Frederick
Nuns. Haus and Herd. German Chicago
publication. Nine editors were elected
on the first ballot.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
ANTHRACITE
COAL INQUIRY
Inter Commerce Commission TAX
es up Hearing and Brings
Contract into Court

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.l
NEW YORK. May 24.--The Inter-
state Commerce commission met here
today to again take up It's investiga-
tions into anthracite coal rates. The
inquiry Is based upon the complaint Of
William r. Hearst against the Phila-
delphia & Reading and other carriers
of coal from Pennsylvania mines to
New York and other points.
Under the recent supreme court de-
cision the commission demanded the
production of the contracts refused
last year.
Baer produced the contracts OF the
Temple company conjointly with the
New Jersey Central Lackawanna ana
Erie, Susquehanna and Reading rail-
roads. Counsel read from each the per-
centage OF tonnage to be accorded the
several coal carrying companies rang-
ing from twenty mine to four. The
former. the Reading and the latter the
Susquehanna.
When asked to produce the contract
OF April 10. 1899. between the trunk
lines and the Temple company, Baer's
counsel objected. saying II was not
called for, but on examination Of the
subpoenaes said he would produce u
later Replying to Commissioner
Prouty, Baer said the Delaware. Hud-
son. Pennsylvania. New York, Ontario.
Western were not in agreement with
the Temple and the Pennsylvania did not
own any lines reaching the mines. Baer
said he was not any more prepared to
state now than last year what the In
crease in the cost Of mining caused by
the strike was Much Significance II
attached to the presence Of Attorney
Burnett. 1t is believed to be on order
from Attorney General Knox.
District Attorney Burnett represents
ed the government. President Baer OF
the Reading was the first witness he
produced the original contract OF Feb
ruary q, 1899, between the Temple
Iron company, and the Guarantee Trust
company and Lehigh Valley Coal COM
pany. The counsel for Hearst read the
contracts, showing that the railway
company agreed TO pay s per cent ON
the stock of the Temple Iron company
and to make up deficiencies in June
and December with interest.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
WORK OF The
BIC FAIR
Premium List Committee Will
Meet During the Pres.
ent Week

The committee in charge OF solicit
ing subscriptions for the Lewiston In
ter-State Fair & Racing association are
still at work and repH't meeting with a
liberal response from the people OF this
city Thus far about 81 900 has been
subscribed but the committee will con-
tinue the work until the amount shall
have been increased to $4,000. The lat
ter sum is deemed sufficient for the
needs of the association i'm making pro-
visions for the excellent exhibits that
are to be one of the features OF the fair
this year.
The committee in charge of making
out the premium list will begin during
the present week, just as soon as Mr..
J. O'Keefe Of Cloverland can meet with
the committee. The committee consists
Of J. o'Keefe, r. Aune. j. E. Kincaid,
A. J.. Wisner and c. F. Osmers.
Secretary Osmers Is busily engaged
in answering the large amount Of cor
respondence that is reaching him from
different sections OF the country with
reference to the premium lists and
many inquiries are being made by per-
sons who are desirous of bringing spe-
cial attractions to the fair. Already
the horsemen are beginning to ask for
the race program which will be pre-
pared during the next month by the
special committee in charge OF that
work.
The secretary Of the fair association
is just in receipt of a letter from "The
Savages" of Minneapolis who desire to
place their wonderful acrobatic baianc-
ing ladder act In the fair as n special
attra ction. All matters with relation to
special attractions will be taken up by
the directors and nothing but the best
will be engaged.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
THEY FAVOR
SUBSIDIES
Inquiry into the Cause of the
Decline of American Mer-
chant Marine

NE WYORK, May 23-The commit
tee directed by congress to investigate
and report on the best methods of re-
storing the merchant marine assem-
bled for it's first meeting at the Cham
Der of Commerce in this city today.
Senator Gallinger, of New Hampshire,
called the meeting to order
Before the merchant marine commits
sion, created by congress. to investigate
the decline Of American shipping, Will
liam Sewall, ship builder of Bath. Me-,
this morning. gave the history of the
hrm OF Arthur Sewall & Co, and said
the yards had been closed a year and
half because Of lack Of demand. The
outlook was discouraging and the best
remedy was granting subsidies by the
government. Vessels built here cost
81 per cent more than in foreign coun-
tries, while the cost of maintainenee
was so per cent greater.
Alfred Smith, secretary Of the Ward
line also favored subsidies. J. ]. Hill
VIII give his views this afternoon
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
ELECTRICIANS
IN SESSION
Problems Of Heating, Lighting
and Distribution Discussed
by Prominent Specialists

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller }
BOSTON. Mass, May 24.-Nearly
1000 prominent electricians are in
Boston for the annual convention of
the National Electric Light association.
1t is the twenty fifth annual meeting of
the association, which embraces prac-
jcally all the invested rapital in all the
electric lighting ann power distribut-
ing companies of the country, except
those companies particularly devoted to
street railways. The president Of the
association is Charles L. Edgar Of this
city. The convention will be in session
three days, the program being divided
between business sessions and features
of entertainment
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
BIG w. C. T. v. Gathering

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller
OWOSSO, Mich, May 24.-Several |
hundred white-ribboned delegates are
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union. which will be in session during
the next three days. Prominent among
those who will address the gathering
are Mrs. NJ. w. Stevens, president Of
the national organiza ton, and Miss
Anna Gordon, worlds superintendent of
the National Temperance Legion, and
for many years private secretary to
Miss Frances Willard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
PROMOTER
IS MISSING
Surety Has Forfeited the $4,000
Bond Which Was to Hold
Flower in Court
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, May 24.-Richard C.
Flower, mining promoter and alleged
swindler Of many persons through the
sale of worthless mining stock failed to
appear for trial this morning and the
bond of $23,0 furnished by Mrs. Cor
nelia StOrrs, widow of the former
comptroller of New York was declared
forfeited by Recorder Goff. Flowers
lawyers confessed ignorance OF their
clients whereabouts. 1t is understood
Mrs. Storrs lost 100000 in the Flower
mine enterprises and hoping to save
some OF the money was induced to be-
come surety for the accused physician.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
FRENCH SITUATION GRAVE
PapaI Secretary Says the Pope May
Refer il to the Powers

fspecial Telegram to Evening Tellero
ROME. May 24.-Cardinal Merry del
Val. the papal secretary, is quoted as
s.,iny the holy See is confident that
satisfactory solution of the F'rench SIT
nation will be arrived at but should the
French chamber endorse the govern
ment's anti clericalism the pope may
submit the whole affair to the 1udg-
ment of European powers.
oee .a-LOOKSs aOi taoi aoia
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-24
MEMBER OF FRENCH EMBASSY
Weds Sister Of Baroness Sternbero
Amid Great Pomp

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON. May 24.-Miss Ivy
Langham. sister Of the Baroness Stern
berg. wife of the German ambassador,
and Lieutenant Commander Lafajoie
naval attache OF the French embassy,
were married at st. Mathews church at
ii o'clock this morning. The highest
officials of diplomatic Washington at
tended. Mrs. and Miss Roosevelt led
the list of distinguished guests includ-
ing members OF the cabinet. Admiral
Dewey was distinguished among the
officers OF the navy and army.