The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-09-03


enridge, the bridge contractor, last
week, Geo. Hunter, the proprietor,
brought up couple Of gentlemen
from Franklin, one Of them a practi-
cal mason, to examine the stone-work
on the bridge. They examined and
reported that the cement, or part of il
was worthless. The same question
was mootea once before, and at that
time the contractor went to Ogden d
Smith of Oil City. from whom it was
purchased, and inquired of them if the
cement was good. They said they be-
lieved it was, and wrote at once to the
manufacturers at Louisville, to know
if it was as had been represented. The
company replied that the cement was
their best make, aud was as good as
any in the country. This set the con-
tractor at ease. But as he was return
ing from his trip this time, he met a
man in Oil City who informed him Of
the examination and report which had
been made in his absence. Again he
went to Ogden & Smith about it, and
they told him that one Of the manu-
facturers had called upon them recent
ly, and assured them that the cement
was good Furthermore that Bates &
Zimmerman, we'll known builders in
the oil region had taken the balance
of the car load of which this was a
part. Mr.. Breckenridge then called
on the junior member of this firm,
who took pains to explain to him the
virtue of the cement; which he said was
good as he ever used. He then went
into the cellar of the new hotel which
is building there, and showed Mr..
Breckenridge the same peculiarity
which had been noticed here, viz that
Il crust had formed on the outside of
the cement, but after that was taken
away, that part not exposed was yet
comparatively soft. 1t was peculiar
ity of good cement, he said, that it
did not harden at once, but required
some months to arrive at that perfect
solidity which it was sure in time to
acquire. So the matter rests. 1t is a
question between builders, whether
the cement is of the right stripe or
not. The evidence thus far seems to
be in favor of the cement.
From Yesterdays Derrick we
learn that man named William
Scott, cooper at Siverleyville, was
shot four times, on Monday evening
at about 8 o'clock. He was returning
from Oil City with some purchases,
and the assassin met him just at his
own door, and placing pistol to his
head, fred. The balls took effect as
follows; 1st, in the left eyebrow; I'd
in the forehead, between the brows /;
Sd, back of the head; 4th back of the
right ear. The assassin was in the
shade, and could not be recognized by
lockers on, but the injured man said
it was Botsford Chandler, a dissolute,
reckless and dangerous young man
who used to board with tho family.
Scott's skull was fractured and TWO of
the bullets were not found. The Sur.
geons say it is possible that he may re.
cover, but not probable. A photo.
graph of the supposed assassin is in
the hands of the Chief of Police, and
every effort will be made to effect his
capture. Scott is described as having
been very steady, fne-looking man,
about forty-two years of age
On Monday morning we went up
to see Jacob Hoods grounds, on which
he is to put fine house, Immediately.
He has purchased four acres fronting
on the river, and extending to the top
of the hill, to have, as he expresses
it, "room to turn himself" The house
will be situated on the east side OF
Elm ST., about forty rods north of D.
w. Clark's residence, and is TO be built
after the model of A. B. Kelly's house,
the main part to be little larger
The north end of town is sporting sew
eral of the best residences in town,
and Jacobs will shine with any oi
them. He is at present living in a
shanty-a large one-near the site oi
the new house. Four carpenters were