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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08
BeIIecenter Bulletins.

Bellecenter. April Our town was
well supplied with water last week
and everything pointed to the necessity
OF some ditching being done at once.
Mrs r. u. Graham is improving
but very slowly. That she may en-
tirely recover is the wish OF her many
friends -- -l
J r. wylie. OF Bainbridge. q. visit
ed his venerable mother last week.
Prof. G. NJ. Sutton, wife and child
rem returned from pleasant visit with
Mr.. and Mis-. c. W. Barber at Rush
sylvania Saturday. -
W. F. Sickles. our mute barber, has
gone to Bellefontaine to work and his
patrons need have no fears Of being
talked to death
C. c. Ferguson is quite sick and un-
der the skillful care of DR.. J. c. Ban
ming.
The ladies Of the NJ. E. church held
q very successful market at the Patter-
son grocery Friday evening and sold
everything they had on sale.
Our good whole souled friend. E E.
Nafus. OF Springfield. spent sabtat
In town and met n cordial greeting
from his host OF friends.
Mr.. and Mrs q. E. Maugans went
to Columbus Monday to consult a ply
sician in regard to Mrs. Maugans'
health.
Mr.. R. NJ. Casebolt. of Bellefontaine.
was calling. upon his friends in town
Monday morning.
E. F. Ellis. daughter Tirzah and sol.
Gland make excellent postoffice off,
cials as they are attentive and kind.
Rev. A. ]. Johnston. OF Bellecenter.
and Rev. Gordon. OF Huntsville.
preached at the U. p church Sabbath
morning and evening.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

Both Mr.. Flack and Mr. Wood have
csuse to feel proud over the result of
their race. They lost tine desired prize
but they have the pleasure Of Knowing
that they made an excellent showing
and if they had been successful would
have made popular officials.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

General A. v. Rice. formerly con.
gresham from Ohio. and at one time
state pension agent, is dead.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08
CONGRESS LANDS.

section :. That the Board Of Public Ser
vice be. and hereby Is authorized and direct
ed 20 make and execute a contract for said
improvement with the lowest and best bidder
after adN ertisement. according TO law.
Section q. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after the earliest
perIoi allowed by law.
Passed February .. 1895.
NV. ELLIOTT.
President pro TEN of Ceuncil
FRED &. sPlTTLE. Clerk OF Council
Approved.
ws. Il. HAvILAND. Mayor,
April ], 1Po4-
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

There were no contests for the offices
OF Treasurer. Infirmary Director. Coun-
ty Commissioner and Coroner. Isasc
Miller, J.. NJ Stevenson and 3. u.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

In Logan county r. b. Wood received
8 vote Of 1883 for Sheriff and Humph-
reys e2s5. Humphreys majority in
the county was 597.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

For Auditor wlnnrIi 8. Jones re-
ceived in the county 2040 votes and
Thomas Fisck 1863 votesL Jones ma
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

The Ohio Senate Tuesday passed the
measure introduced by Senator Bruce.
of Lawrence county. which provides,
a fine of 500 and penitentiary term
of one year for anyone voting at a
primary of any party other than that
with which he is affiliated. and for
anyone who asks or demands any re-
munerstion or Offering for his support
or influence from any candidate either
before . primary or an election.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08
HUMPHREYS
I@ AND JONES
Win In the Races for Sheriff
and AuditOr---Other PO-
lltiCdl Notes.

Monday was q model day for cleo
tioneering purposes and candidates and
voters entered into the work with q
vim. Voters were early at the polls
and no cessation was made until the
Of the judges that the
voting precincts were closed a-
The excellency of the various men
ON the ticket made it difficult to fore
cast which would come out victorious
1t was acknowledged several days ago
that since every candidate had iusde
his canvass with such enthusiasm and
had constructed his political fences
with such care the general result would
at best be close and many voter who
had q favorite candidate would not
| have been surprised to have seen his
opponent win. 90 evenly divided was the
sentiment. When the returns came in
the wiser ones foresaw the final result
for the winners early took the lead
and kept 1t till the close. -.e-
| By o 90 O'Clock the returns from ev.
cry precinct had been received BY Secre'
tarv Hover, of the County Executive
lCommittee, at his Office in the Law,
renee Block, where Q large crowd had
gathered, The result from each pre-
lcinct was eagerly awaited and - thu
various ones found pleasure In the 70
ports this crowd of supporters and tha
Icheered lustiiy. The losers were sorry
the winners were glad. : -,.-- =
The result means the organization dur
ling the presidential campaign win re
main in tine hands of the Dick-Her
rick men, They captured 16 centra
icommitteemen and the Foraker mel
q g--sr -, -. = - @
The strugsle for the county ofices n
sulted just contrary to the forecasts Q
some political wise acres They pre-
ldicted that Flack would eAsily win an
that the Wood Humphreys fight wool
ue very close. As 10 seen by tbs figure
the results were just the other way
Humphreys winning out by comfort
able majority, Jones and. Flack comm
in neck and neck. t r.,g
For committeeman there were. sl I
some surprises ls.l .Z,er-.,- -
A special car from West Libert
brought up W. s. Jones, Editor Do
Bailey and other leading tghts- The
returned at 10 80. ~
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

r So ----ll-
+ A soon a. the result Wa known tsle:
grams were sent to- Senator Dick ap-
prisIug him of the victory of hi friends
here. Major Kaufman, Chairman Of
the local Executive Committee. now In
Columbus, wired his congratulations
to his Logan county friends =
The winners are excellent men.
Ernest p. Humphreys. the victor in
the race for Sheriff. has acted In the
capacity of Depaty to Sheriff r. 8.
Kerr during his term of office. BE
has performed his duties with great
proficiency and the training he has re-
ceived eminently fits him for the work
of the office for which he has been
nominated For several years he
served efficiently upon the city police
force. HIS record there was . most
creditable one. The nomination COM
ing as it does from the Republicans
of the county assures Mr.. Humph-
reys of his election this fall He win
assume his duties ut the expiration Of
Sheriff Kerr's second term
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-08

jority was Al votea
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
LOVING CUP FOR KINSEY.
Circuit Judge Elect Receives Tes-
timonial From Friends.

II is not often that in big Office build
ing business friendships bring about such
an expression of kindly feeling as several
OF the occupants of the Orisl building. cor
ner Of Sixth and Locust streets, yesterday
showed toward one OF their number
For more than thirteen years William
VI. Kinsey, former Congressman, former
Judge OF the First District Police Court
and elected Circuit Judge al the last cleo
ton on the Republican ticket. has had an
office ON the sixth floor OF the Oriel build
ing. There have been few days when the
are few OF the other otficehOlders in the
building who do not know and respect
MIN
Yesterday at noon he was called to an
adjoining office on a fictitious telephone
call When he arrived there were twenty
of his friends beaming with Christmas
cheer and awaiting his coming. Nearly all
OF them had offices in the building.
* dId not take them long TO present
handsome silver lOvirg-Cup TO him as
remembrance OF the criel building friends
when he goes to the Courthouse Judge
kinsey is modest man and was over
come At IN" unexpected presentation.
Engraved on the cup were the names OF
the donors. Even the Colo-ed jan.tor had
contributed The names OF those who
made the presentation were James ].
Atkins. ]. Carter Carstens. Doctor E
tagin. Henry Ferguson George ". Crit
fin. George j. Hass. August ". Hackman.
J. J. Horan. Emil Meyer. II. J. Peterson.
y. Quinn. carl Raupp. W. H. Raustead.
Frank e Richey. F. E. Rudolph Laura
Stevenson. Doctor B. SumIna, Joseph F.
Wangier. Doctor 4. D. Williams and
GeUrSe 3. Teas lale
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
REPUBLICANS FILE THREE
MORE CONTEST SUITS.
Time Limit for Dispositions. How
ever, Causes No Response From
Three Democrats.

Three defeated Republican candidates
for the Legislature from the Third Dis
trict. with their attorney. Sterling Z.
Bond. went into the court of John c.
Robertson. Justice OF the Peace. yester-
day, to begin the taking of depositions in
q contest suit against Michael F. Keenoy,
John O'Donnell and John VI. Hennessey.
They had the room to themselves for
the coHtestees. with their attorneys. Craw-
ley & Jamison. did not appear According
to the law, the taking of dispositions must
begin within forty days after the cleo
ticn. The time has expired. and the three
successful candidates probably will pay no
attention 10 thu contest
The suit was brought by F. H. Kreit-
meyer. August Gisler and Howard Sidener
to prevent keenoy, ODonnelI and Hem
nessey taking their seats because OF
alleged Irregularities in the registration
and election. The petition is elaborate,
mentioning names of all those said to
have been registered illegally.
The contestants allese wrongful acts
of the election judges and clerks and the
erroneous counting of the ballots The
charge is also made that voters were
driven from the polls.
Further allegations are that irregular
votes were counted as valid for the DEM
ocratic candidates through the failure OF
the eleCuoh Judges ana clerks TO initial
the ballots, number them and mark the
number on the poll books opposite the
voters names or keep check on the reg
istration list.
For all OF this the contestants assert
that 1.12o votes i'll the Third. Fourth.
Fifth, Sixth, Fourteenth. Fifteenth and
Sixteenth wards should be taken out
No move has been made in the other
contest suits since Judge Douglas grant
ed the Republicans restraining order to
prevent the Democrats from examining
the poll books. but it is expected that ac-
tion will be taken next week.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25

n greasy bag and pulled out three silver
dollars. threw them across the counter
toward her and threw the wedding gar
ment into the midst of a nondeSCr!pt col
lection of old clothes.
The woman went out into the storm.
Fifteen minutes later she was reported by
a patrolman, who had found her uncon-
She was clutching the pawn ticket and
the three silver dollars. At the City
Hospital her case was diagnosed as simple
starvation. She died that night and when
it had been learned where she lived they
found her two babes cold in death If the
p9wnbroker has not ripped up the gown.
which had been her last reminder of days
of happiness. and sold II by the piece, he
still has it in all of its bridal splendor
somewhere in his den.
Such a tragedy is, of course, an excep-
tional case, but every day there are doz-
ems OF instances where the heartburn
iuSs and the sadness and despair are as
bitter as in the case mentioned.
Could the tale connected with every ar
tice which goes into the pawnbroker
hands be unfolded. the talents OF the
worlds novelists would be exhausted in
penniag the wretchednesS, the humor and
the crimes which played part ere the
vaults OF the money lender opened TO re-
ceive them.
Thieves find with the pawnbroker a.
glittering opportunity to dispose of the
goods which they have unlawfully secured
and II has been through discoveries made
in pawnshopS that many OF the noted
crimes in legal lore have become un-
earthed and the criminals traced to their
lairs Each suggestion leads into a series
of incidents and sensational recountals
the writer OF vivid and blood-curdlins lit
eratUre.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25

sees the return call. and the satisfied
patron leaving with his valuable in his
pocket and his Indebtedness wiped out.
Down in the lower resorts there is an
entirely different tale to tell. Suferi;lS
and want drive into the doors OF the
pawnbroker men. women and children,
who part with their most cherished be-
longings. that a few bushels OF coal or
enough food to keep a family alive for
few days longer may be obtained.
Not long ago. into one of the pawnshops
north of Washington avenue. came Wom-
an whose face bore the marks of gentle
birth and good breeding. Her calico
her arms was bundle wrapped in news
paper. The Snylock behind the IRON
barred desk demanded her business. and
she. in a weak voice. asked for loan OF
s. on a dress which, she said. made up
the bundle which she carried. He seized
the package. tore off its wrappings ana
disclosed a gown of silken material, giiS-
tening white and handsomely trimmed
Three dollars on that: was the sole
comment of the money shark.
PAWNS WEDDING GOWN.
But it Is my wedding gown she en-
treated My husband is working with a
railroad gang down in Arkansas. and he
will send me money next week. The rent
must be paid to-day or | must 20 out in
the street with my two sick babies. Three
dollars will not be enough
The pawnbroker showed the handsome
gown toward her.
'All right, s. or nothing"
She started falteringly for the door. and
had opened it. then with a burst of tears
turned back and laid her bundle upon the
desk over which so many transactions
had passed. The proprietor morosety
made out the pawn ticket, went down into
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
BRINKMEYER CASE CLOSED.
Divorce Suit Submitted and TAX
en- Under Amusement.

The hearing OF evidence in the divorce
suit of Mrs. Moilie Brinkmeyer against
against the former City Councilman was
finished yesterday in Judge Ryan's divi-
sion OF the Circuit Court and the case
was taken under advisement.
The evidence Yesterday consisted of re-
buttal testimony on behalf of Mrs. Brink
meyer.
money transactions between herself and
her husband. In reference to sl,Cr0 which
was mentioned. she said that most of IT
was spent in dsfraying the expenses of
Brinkmeyer. who spent three weeks in the
hospital in 1891.
Her daughter. Mrs. Carrie Beckmann.
testified that she was i'll at the same time
that her father was. and that her mother
took good care of her.
Other witnesses testified that Mrs
Brinkmeyer visited her husband regularly
while he was in the hospital. They de-
MED that they had heard her use bad
language. They spoke well OF her aud
said that she was good mother.
When the attorneys announced that they
had no more evidence to submit Judge
Ryan said that he would take the case
under advisement. and asked the attor-
neys if thev wished to argue 1t before 1t
ATTORNEY f. H Buckley. who represents
Mrs. Brinkmeyer. wanted the court to en-
tertain question of additional suit money
in the interest Of his client. Judge Ryan
refused to dc so. He said tlat under a
recent decision of the st. Louis Court OF
Appeals he was not sure that he lad the
riehr to make any order in relation to
suit money. and besides he said that he
would not do so If he had the right, after
the case was submitted.
Former Judge William ZachritZ attor-
ney for Brinkmeyer. said that ne was
willing to submit the case without argu-
ment He said there were few questions
in regard to law that he you'd like to
suggest but he felt certain that the court
was familiar with them. and would not
overlook them.
Attorney Buckley said that he was will
ing 10 waive argument. and the case was
closed
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
by Telegraph.
REPTRILc SPECIALS


Memphis Tenn. Dec. 2i-siiyer is 3 Of a
foot on the gauge. fall OF . in the last -
hours, and Is now only S above the zero Of
the gauge. The snaghoat J. y. Maconb ar
rived this evening from NatcheE. No arrivals
of steamers to-day.
Cairo. Ill. Dec. 24-Gauge reads J., feet; a
fan OF l during the last u hours Weather
CLOUDY and cold. No arrivals or departures Of
boats to-day.
Paducah. Ky Dec ci.-Rivsr stands 1.6 feet
and stationary. Light rainfall to-day Ten
nessee TO the Tennessee Tonight Gcndola TO
Cairo at s D. m.
yickst.irS. Miss Dec. :4.-Tha gauge is on a
stand. The Belle OF the Bends Is due. The
weather is warm
Louisville Ky Dec. :4.-River rising: canal
80: on falls Z: below locka 3.s Clear and
pleasant
Grand Tower ILL.,. Dec. 4.-No boats to-day
The gauge reads As feet and stationary. Wealth
cloudy.
Chester Ill. Dec. e4.-River on stand Gsrgs
4 OF a foot Weather threatening and cloudy.
Cincinnati, Dec. A.-River stationary; 4 feet
Navigation still suspended. Raining and cooler
Evansville. Ind. Dec. H.-Rivar stationary. .
feet. Cloudy: warMer
Ptttsburr. pec; 2.,River at Davis Island
dam IS feet: falling. Rainy: cold.
Wheeling. Dec Q.--Riyer q inches: rising
Rain.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
GOVERNOR YATES COMMUTES
FOUR PRISONERS PARDONS.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. Ex-Governor Yates
made this Christmas a merry one for four
life convicts in the Illinois Psnitentiary to-
day b. granting them pardons or comnu-
tations.
Rolla Lewis, convicted of murder In the
Circuit Court of Clay County in 1888. Is
given a Communication of sentence, to eS-
pire at noon to-day. Lewis was only %
years old q the time of his conviction for
killing W. A. Lentz. and has been q model
prisoner.
The sentence OF Frank Jones. convicted
OF murder in the Circuit Court OF Pulaski
County in 1897. is conmuted to expire at
noon to-day. The State Board of Pardons
has decided that Jones killed his wife,
for which he was convicted. wholly by ac-
ciGent.
The sentence of William r. Gallimore
convicted in the Circuit Court OF Cunber-
land County OF killing the girl he loved
because she refused to marry him, Is COM
muted TO expire at noon to-day Prorli-
nent persons signed the application fer
communication.
pardon. to take effect at noon TODAY
was granted John Dram. convicted OF
murder in the Criminal Court OF Cook
County. Governor Yates concurred in a
minority report OF the Board of Pardons
recommending this action.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
Prominent Republicans to Address
TMentY-Second Mard Meeting.

On the list of speakers for the Twenty
second Ward Republican League Club en-
tertainment and watch meeting at No.
al Pine street next Saturday night are
several of the candidates for Senator as
well as State and city officers elect.
The number OF the speakers has caused
the club TO limit each address to five min
utes and the talks will be given after the
vaudeville entertainment. Simeon Harris
Is chairman OF the Committee on Enter
tainment.
Among the speakers will be Thomas ].
Atkins. National Committeeman; Thomas
X. Niedringhaus. State chairman: Colonel
K. g. kerens, John A. Gillian. Cyrus =
Walbridge. John z. Swanger. Harry VI
Coudrey. otto f. Stifel. Harry Troll. Rich
ard Bartholtt. Louis L. Aloe. L. +. Parker.
Major William Warner, Lieutenant Gov
ernor John e. Mckinley. Arthur y. Saser.
Charles Nagel. p. II. Clarke. Colonel Dick
johnson. Doctor Jules Baron. Henry 5.
CaulfeIf. Judges Reynolds. Fisher, Kinsey.
WithrOw. Z4chritz. ralty and Ferrtss.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
Impecunious Youths Pledge Heir.
looms to Make Presents to the
Objects of Their Affections.
TEARS AND COMEDY CLOSE KIN

Now is the winter of our discomfort"
and the correlative increase in the receipts
Of the pawabroher and his corresponding
rise in spirits ard financial return. II is
a case Of nothing for something or some
thing for nothing, dependent largely on
the viewpoint of the observer. Just now
as the giadsome Christmastide is the prev
alent and dominating feature of life, with
all going out and, nothing coming in,
the busiest of the busy downtown men is
he who does business behind the sign of
the three golden balls.
The month of December IS the peculiarly
profitable period of the year for your un-
cle-" Just about the time that the big
stores are jamming their counters with
the myriads of articles suited to the needs
Of Christmas shoppers and old and young
are thronging the downtown thoTpugafares
In q mad effort to crowd into the marts Of
trade, business picks up with a rush at
the places Of business which dot every
block Of the retail district where ready
cash may be found in exchange for watch
es, bits OF jewelry, musical instruments
and IN many cases articles of wearing aI,-
parel.
Christmas itself is TO a great exent re-
sponsible for the improvement in trade
with the pawnbroker at just this season
OF the year. The wife or mother or the
little ones at home must be remembered
At the time when all the world is stepping
over itself in a wild desire to purchase
Christmas gift for someone else. and the
mere fact that salary is small or that
coin Is running short is no excuse to the
man who permits tradition and sentiment
70 get the upper hand of his business judg-
ment. The result Is that more money must
be secured and the swinging doors of the
pawnshop bid ready welcome to him who
has such personal property makes
lender.
The two weeks just before Christmas
dtsposes of this class of patrons, but bust
ness still continues good whore the trio
OF glittering globes gives notice 20 the
coin OF the realm which are not working.
Rent due, doctor bills which must be paid.
cold weather and consequent demands for
additional supplies of fuel send many
man and woman TO the place of business
OF the pawnor, and 1t is this class which
Is apparently Increasing steadily. that
makes 1t possible for 80 many of the
pawnshops to thrive and continue in the
business
CHRISTMAS BOOM SHORT-LIVED.
The Christmas boom is but short lived.
yet full Of life and vigor. and gives great
satisfaction to him who lends his money
for hire
Withal there is tragedy interspersed
with gay comedy in each days record of
transactions in every one of the pawn
shops. and the whole ramut of human
emotions is run by the visitors who drop
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
new DEMOCRATIC CLUB
FOR TWENTY-FIFTH WARD.
JnmeS Bannermnn Is President of
the Organization. Which Asks for
Pro FOrma Decree.

Politicians were yesterday viewing
curiously the movemen. to establish
new Democratic club. a pro forma decree
was applied for in the District Court for
the St. Louis Democratic Club. which is
to be launched in the Twenty-fifth Ward
The application was made by Attorney
A. N. Fromberg and the officers of the
proposed organization have generally been
credited with being friendly to the Butler
faction. At the head of the movement Is
James Bannerman, once a candidate for
the nomination as Mayor.
He is mentioned in the petition as presi-
dent, and Colin NJ. Sclph. first vice presi-
dent: Leonard Thornhill, second vice pres
ident: J. c. Quiyley. secretary. and Thad
C. Harris treasurer The Board Of Gov
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-25
Rural Free Delivery.

REPU UBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. 24-Rural free-delivery
service has been established to begin Feb
ruary /, as follows:
nlino!s-Albany. whiteside County. route 2:
area covered. = square miles; population
served. AZ.
Coleta. Whitesiie County. route /: area COW
cred IS square miles: population served. iIa
Deer Grove. Whitesiie County, route ! area
covered, Is square miles: population served, AIS.
Rural carriers appointed:
Ilinois-Ctsne. ]. V. Strole, carrier: David F.
Stole. substitute.
Pontiac-c. p. Hendershot carrier: John Hen
deTshot, substitute.
M!ssouri-Burton. / B. Crawford. carrier; E
E. Crawford substitute
cyrne. \. y. Wood, carrier: David C. Oliver
substitute.
Polo. !. F. Walker. carrier; William J. Wal
ker. substitute
Okiahoma-Byron, F. l. Case. carrier: J. G.
Case. substitute.
Choctaw. \. Lewis. carrier: A Butler, sub
st'tute.
Edmond. II. b Alden and C " Garrett. car
riers: V. D. Alden and Eliza Garrett substi-
tutss.
Mustang T. 3. CantweIl carrier: H S
Payne, substitute
Texas-Cameron. A. ]. Lewis. carrier; ]. s
Green, substitute.