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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

Q Brighter days are eoming-just
think Of it. Blue birds. dandelious,
caravans, scissor grinders. young on
ions and hand organs Till soon sing,
shine, show, sharpen, scent and shrek
that spring has come.
An iugeniuS jailor down East gives
his prisoners three pounds Of Epson
salts per week N prsyeni their break
iHR out"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

The Scranton Republican sf Tues.
day gives the following account Of an
explosion of fire.damp Yesterday af.
ternoon about Ave o'clock n serious
and melancholy accident happened at
the Oxford mines, in Hyde Park, by
which six small boys came very near
losing their lives. The particulars,
as far as we were able to ascertain, are
as follows: Four sons Of Mrs. Eliza
Ward, accompanied by two boys
named Gillon, went into the mule.
way of the Oxford shaft for the pur-
pose of getting coal, which it appears
they were in the habit of doing. 1t
seems they penetrated little further
than usual, aud came in contact with
fire-damp which exploded when the
fame of their lamps came in contact
with it. The explosion must have
been, of considerable force for the little
fellows, besides icing fearfully burned,
were badly bruised. Their lamps were
all blown out and they we're left in
.he dark'in this terrible condition.
The oldest of the four brothers, who is
badly injured, showed great deal of
presence of mind. He disc covered one
of the props to be on fire, which show.
ed faint light. He took off his coat
and set it on fire, which furnished
light for them to get out. The four
Ward brothers were brought to
Troops City Hospital, where their
wounds we're dressed by Drs. Troop
and Squires, and every thing done to
alleviate their suffering and make
them comfortable. Michael and James
Gillion were too severely injured to be
taken to the hospital. 1t is thought
that james cannot recover. Mrs.
Ward, who has also small infant, is
at the hospital and bestowing moth.
er's care on her four suffering children.
Joseph, age fourteen years. is burned
badly IN the face, on the hands, arms
and legs. James, age twelve, seemed
to be suffering more pain than Pat.
rick, and was injured in the same
manner. Patrick, age ten, is thought
to be unconscious. Every particle of
hair is burned from his head, and his
face, hands, arms and legs are worse
than his brothers.. Edward, aged
about eight years, escaped with Gem.
paratively few injuries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

About twenty minutes to one
o'clock this morning fire broke out
in the residence of Mr.. Louis Howard,
on High street, Barnsdall hill. The
Fire Department were promptly on
the spot, but the house being situated
at so great an elevation from Church
Run, where the steamers took water.
the hose burst before an effective
stream could be brought to bear, and
the house was speedily burned to the
ground. The adjoining dwelling to
the west also fell victum to the
flames, 1t was the property of Jacob
Elmer. The house adjoining to the
east, owned by Mr.. Richard CORY,
was saved with difficulty, by buckets
OF water. The fire caught from de.
fective flue, and was discovered by
Mrs. Howard. Mr.. Howard had an
insurance of s400 on his house, and
5000 on the furniture which will prob.
ably cover his loss. Mr.. Cory was
also insured $500 ON his house, and is
fully covered, the furniture being
saved. Mr.. Jacob Elmer was not in.
sured, and he estimates his loss on the
house at 5000. The greater portion
ct his furniture was fortunately saved.
The Fire Department displayed great
energy on the occasion, and when the
hose burst they took to the buckets
with will and succeeded in checking
the progress Of the fire. The Fire
Police also rendered efficient sesvice
in removing the furniture.--Herald.
2Sth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

JOB WORK neatly executed at thlSofice
y AZ reasonable rates,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

A court of appeals viii be held at the Of
tee of the County Treasurer, on Tuesday,
the 25th day of March, at 10 o'clock A, 81
w. Is. HARLAN,
41-4t Mercantile Appraiser.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05
PITHoLE VALLEY R,Y.
TRAINS NORTHWARD.

q ~ AND AFTER Monday, juno s. 1871.
~ Trains will run as follows:
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SUBSCRIBE for the Forest Republican.
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The various trade organizations
Of New York are said to be preparing
for another general strike. OF course
the principle effect of such n move
ment will be to cripple and paralyze
many productive branches ofindustry,
and to entail wide spread suffering
and distress. Tho worst feature of
these strikes is the threats and vic.
lence used by these strikers against
men who are willing to work during
the lockout. We do not say that
Trades Unions are not essential to the
protection Of the interests of tine work
ingmen, but it is the enforcement of
measures which infringe on individual
rights, that arouses honest Indignation
against than. No one will deny that
in the case of dispute between a
master and vorkmen, if the man
chooses to give up his work, he has
right to do so while if the master
can get another man who will do his
work as he wishes it to be done for the
pay which he is willing to give, the
master and that man have as much
right to agree without consulting the
man who refused the employment as
he had to throw up his engagement.
Should the threatened lockout occur,
i is to be hoped employers will infex-
IDLY insist on their right to be as free
as their workmen. The struggle will
call for pluck and perseverance. but
they can win it, as they ought to do.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.

Hi lralhs make close connections
at oleopolis with trains on tho Oil Greek a
Sonth. sN
Two Lines of Stages run daily between.
Flthole CITY, Miller Farm and Pleasant
VIE, making connection with arriving and
departing Trains. j. II. BI,ATR
II. WICKHAM, Sun,t
Ticket Agent Pithole City, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

A raeeting was called to meet in
Pittsburgh one night reacently in
favor of anti-license. The liquor
dealers there-upon put their beads to-
gether and determined upon a flank
movement which they did by packing
the hall with their own votaries.
When the temperance interest attempt
ed an organization they were huutled
from the stage and their antagonists
obtained full sway. No temperance
man was allowed to say a word.
Resolutions were passed asking the
Legislature to enact a more stringent
license law in place Of the Local Op-
lion net, and the meeting adjoIrned.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-03-05

and respectfully ask all to givc us n call
and examine goods and prices. 80 iy
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
LARGE LEGISLATURES.

In reply to requests from Pennsylva-
MIA for information respecting the prac-
teal results of large membership IN
legislative bodies, the Governors of
New Hampshire, Vermont and Con
necticut have written brief letters, In
which they concur In the opinion that
it is a great safeguard against bribery
and corruption. The New Hampshire
House of Representative consists of
$50 members. Gov. Straw writes;
''There has never been any corruption
charged in our House of Representa-
tives." Gov. Jewell, of Connecticut,
says: SIN my opinion, a large
number of Representatives is a
certain guard against corruption"
and he goes on to say: Il am
proud to say there never has been any
corruption of the Legislature. What IS
true of this, is equally true, l think. OF
all the New England States" Gov.
Converse, of Vermont, writes: eve
have often attempted to reduce the
number Of Representatives, but we
have always failed. The main ground
of failure and | think so, tOo-is the
security it gives us against corruption.
1 think to-day the reasoning against
lessening the number is stronger than
at any prior period in the history of
the State. The experience of some of
the sister States, for few years past,
1 think, has irrevocably established the
wisdom of our policy in the minds OF
the people. 1 most heartily concur in
this opinion, that it prevents fraud and
corruption
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
$4,000 WORTH OF FRIENDSHIP.
Decision in n Contested Will Case-A
Remarkable Request.
From the Chicago Times,

PITTBURGH, Pa. Dec. 3-A decision
was given this afternoon by Register
Gray, in the famous bond-of- friendship
case that has been before this official
for number of months, eminent legal
talent being engaged to-day In its
favor and disfavor James McCally, a
millionaire, died some months ago, and
after his death Robert Clark made a
demand on the estate for $4,000. He
James McCally is alleged to have in
tended to convey to Robert ID. Clark
the sum of $4,000 as token of his re-
gard for him, and ''to commemorate
a long friendship existing between US, J"
as the document itself certifes. Clark,
who is dealer IN bookstores, had been
on intimate terms with the deceased for
% years. This does not ap
pear to have been mere platoon
ic regard and esteem, so called and re-
ferred to in that extraordinary docu-
ment, but it was romantic regard and
extraordinary esteem, Judging from
their relationship previous to the exc
cution of the certificate for $4,000.
Their acquaintance commenced when
Clark was clerk, and when, years later,
be entered into business on his own ac-
count, McCally, who was millionaire,
Endorsed his paper for 100000 at one
time. Payment of this singular be-
quest was resented by the McCally
heirs, who denounced the signature to
the instrument as forgery. However,
there were many witnesses brought for
ward by the claimant, men prominent
in business circles, who testified to the
genuineness of the signature. This af-
ternoon the register gave his decision
in favor of Clark, admitting the will to
probate. Clark is greatly elated by the
decision.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
THE SALARY REPEAL.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-That part of
the Republican caucus bill to repeal
the increase of salaries law that pro-
yides that the pay received this year
shall be deducted from this years sal
ary at the reduced rate, was, 1t is
charged, purposely inserted to secure
the defeat of the bill. That the bill
will not pass with that provision In tits
quite certain. Many Congressman
have drawn their salaries monthly at
the advanced rate, and have little else
to live on besides their pay. If the bill
passes in its present shape Congress
men will get no pay whatever till next
Nav. when they will receive only two
hundred dollars. Opposition to the bill
israpidly developing, and tits lntlmated
that a large number Will decline to be
governed by the action of the caucus,
notwithstanding they participated IN
its deliberations, and will hold them
selves at liberty to vote as they please
ON the measure. The Southern Repre-
sentatives, regardless of party, have
held an informal caucus and agreed
that they will, as body, resist the re-
peal.
a bill making the salary SIX thousand
dollars a year, which he will propose as
a substitute for the caucus bill. 1t Is
also proposed as a compromise that the
reduction to five thousand dollars shall
date from the 4th OF March next.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
THE OPPOSITION TO WILLIAMS

From the Louisville Courler-Journal
WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-The public
proceedings in the Senate are very Ian
guild, but underneath the surface the
Republican majority is in state of no
ordinary trouble and agitation. The
trouble grows out of the nomination of
Judge Williams to be Chief Justice.
1t is true that grave charges have been
filed by one John w. Wright, affecting
Mr.. Williams personal integrity; but
it is not believed that these charges
have made any serious impression. The
opposition grows out of the conviction
among the lawyers of the Senate and
| the Supreme Court bar that the Office
of Chief Justice demands much higher
qualifications than Williams possesses.
Denomination was received very cOldly
in the Senate. That the Democrats will
vote against confirmation is pretty GER
tain; but they viii probably leave to
| the Republicans the more active steps
in the way of opposition. The nomi-
nation was to-day referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, of whom five
out of the seven members are under
stood to be opposed to confirming VII
liams, although this may yet possibly
be changed by the personal influence OF
the President. There was story
current to-day that the Supreme Court
judges were going to file a protest
against the appointment, but this was
not authenticated. A later and more
probable report is that the Republican
Senators are making an effort to have
the nomination withdrawn by the Pres
ident.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
AN INDIGNANT WOMAN.

When resolute spinster, possessing
taxable property, arises and demands
that she shall have something to say in
local administration, it is rather embar-
RAISING to the persons of whom she re-
quests that privilege. In little Con-
necticut town, the other day, not one
but two spinsters-sisters-went to the
annual town-meeting at which the
farmers of the neighborhood were as
sembled, and there requested to be
heard concerning their farm, which
they conduct themselves. Per
mission was of course given,
when one of them administered to the
gentlemen present an exceedingly Bit
ter and indignant lecture. She charged,
probably with truth, that their proper
ty was taxed out of all proportion to
adjoining property. and that the road
in front of theft farm was left in
shameful condition. There is not much
reason to doubt this angry woman's
story, since even New Englanders ere
possibly not free from an odd tendency
among mankind to treat uujustly those
who have apparently no means Of re-
dress.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
FERNANDO WOOD.
From the New York World, Dec. 8.


The Republican journals are chorus
ing that Mr.. Fernando Wood voted for
the back-pay grab. He did not. He
was not in Washington when the bill
came up for action, having been oblig-
ed to visit New York week earlier to
receive a new visitor in his family. We
have Mr.. Woods authority for saying
that had he been able to be present in
the House he should have voted against
that measure.
The fact that Mr.. Wood is the Oldest
member in point of service and entry
into Congress of all men of either par
ty in either House, not-even excepting
Alexander H. Stephens; the fact that
amid the jobbing and plundering, the
briberies and the venalities which have
marked the era of Republican ascend
ancy and smirched the names of every
Republican leader in the House, of
MANY Senator, and of two Vice-Presi-
dents, Mr.. Wood srecord In Congress is
fair and clean as his ability is unques-
tionable-these are facts which may ac-
count to the Journals that helped elect
him Mayor of New York for the COM
plimentary vote for Speaker which he
received at the hands of the Democrat
ic minority, many of whom have passed
so many sessions in his company.
We hope Mr.. Wood has signalized
his return to Washington by returning
his back pay-which is more than we
hope of President Grant or Senator
Conkling. We expect from him a
square vote for the repeal of the salary
grab law, for these things the Demo
cratic party demands of every Repre-
sentative. But if in any or all these
things Mr.. Wood shall fall below the
level of what we Judge to be his plain
and bounden duty, we shall still have
naught but contempt for the canting,
protentious humbugs in the Republican
press, who denounce a man whose Con-
gressional integrity has never by any
one been challenged while yet they wor-
ship their great salary grabber Grant,
swear by their venal Vice President
Wilson, and follow humbly their party s
leaders in Congress, every man of them
with &c. M" bIstered into his fore
head and his price written down in the
pocket books of all the dirty lobbyists
~, WaSbin c,tOn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
MIR. BECK's sHREwDNEss.

From the LOUISVILLE NOuAitA-'
WASHINGTON, Dec. The game Of
the Republicans has been to leave the
presidents salary undisturbed at $780,
600 per annum, using as an excuse the
con constitutional prohibition against max
inc in a reduction during this term of Of
fce But Mr.. Beck, of Kentucky, to-
day day trumpet this trick in his sR pe,5!
and most effective style by BRING
NO a bill to prohibit all payment Of ap-
preparations for the eHeout Tbe manson anpTol
priations amount to some 9z4'o tSo pei pei
am sn will be that the Presidentw will have
sun 81 ~, WI. al these expenses out of his
So va dPea f., Of CONSERVATION among the
T RegD OUb and VIII be a hard dose
~. tbem 10 swallow, whiic they are
demagoguing On the main subject
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
Condensed kilograms.

At Plymouth, Ind, yesterday the locOmo-
tive and four baggage cars of passenger
train were wrecked by fallen tree, and
nobody hurt.
Nineteen negro delegates passed Cincin-
natl Yesterday en- route for the colored CON
vention at Washington.
indianapolis reports the suicide of Chas
Schmidt.
The Pail Mall Gazette says Russia is
sending another expedition against Tur
cOmans.
Three persons were killed at the burning
of a factory in Halifax, England, yesterday
Loss S150,000.
The North German Gazette, by rOya
command, gives positive denial to the re-
port that Gen. Monteufel had fought &
duel.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06

THE Washington correspondent of
the Cincinnati Commercial says, Nov. 3:
''The nomination Of Attorney General
Williams to be Chief Justice, continues
an exciting theme in all circles, and the
more it has been discussed the
more the scandal has grown, until now
the stories concerning Williams pri-
vate affairs that fill the air are simply
disgraceful and sickening. The action
of the Senate upon the nomination is
regarded as very doubtful.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
A Minister Restored.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 5.-The Ecclesias-
tical Court, which has been in session here
several days, considering the case Of Rev.
Samuel McBurney, who was dismissed
from the Northern Ohio Conference Of the
Methodist Church of Ohio, for alleged i'm
morality and falsehood, while pastor OF a
church in Mansfield, tonight adopted a
resolution reversing the action of the Con
ference and restoring McBTney to his pc
sition as a minister.
The Ecclesiastical Court this evening re-
manded the case of Rev. Mr.. Roberts, o.
the Erie Conference, on account of error in
original proceedings.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
THE STORM.
Widespread Destruction of We'd
nesday Night.
A Score of Vessels Lost on the
Lakes.
Houses and Fences Raced for Miles

Houses and Fences Raced for Miles.
DETROIT, Fec. 4.-The gale.of last night
caused considerable damage in this city,
One hundred feet of brick wall of the new
Michigan Central car works were Frustrated
and the whole roof blown Off Thirty feet
of the iron roof of the Central freight depot
were blown into the river. The steamer
Mackinaw was seriously damaged, and the
Burnside about four thousand dollars. The
Lake Superior steamer Keweenaw was
blown up the river a mile and half and
beeched on Belle Isle. The tugs Quayle
and Parker are lost, as their whereabouts
are unknown. They are supposed to be
ashore above Belle Isle. The propellers
Caldwell and Montgomery, besides many
other craft up and across the river, sustain
ed more or less damare
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
MEMPHIS.
100000 Gone GIimering.

MEMPHIS, Dec. 5.-It is now believed
the defalcations of Achis Woodland, the abb
sconding trustee, will reach hundred
thousand dollars. He was last heard from
in New York.
Jno. Grace, who murdered A. w. Taylor
last evening, was sent to Jail to-day, to
await action of the grand jury.
Light fall of snow this morning.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06

GALVESTON, Dec. 5.-The Ne1rs has the
following: Thirty-three counties give an
aggregate majority fCr the Democrats of
1869; eleven counties voted Republican,
aggregate majority 1851, showing the De
mOcratic net majority in forty-four counties
heard from, 1902. The Democrats claim
the State by 10000.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
Suicide of a Bank Clerk.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 5.-Emile G. Rodell,
assistant book keeper of the Franklin Saw
ings Institution, committed suicide this
evening by taking prussic acid in a glass of
beer. Complications in his accounts, re-
sulting in deficits of some 5000 and dismis-
sal from the bank was the cause.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06

In regard to Maynard's serenade
speech, the Washington correspondent
of the Cincinnati Commercial writes,
No. 3:
Maynard, in response to calls, made
brilliant and loudly applauded speech,
which, curiously enough, was devoted
principally to praising the Board of
Public Works for the magnificent
manner in which they hadimproved the
city. The speech is commented upon
as a singular one to make in response
to a serenade. Taking all the facts
into consideration, the occurrence is
significant"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
Railway Reduction and strike

louisville, Pa, Dec. 5.-The iron
hands on the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad are resisting reduction Of wages
of ten per cent, and only passenger trains
run regularly. The coal trains have almost
entirely stopped running for the want Of
trains. Several mines have been compelled
to stop work.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
PENNSYLVANIA.
Novel Point of Constitutional
Law.

A Primary Convention Adjudged
Guilty of UsurpatiOn-The Philadel-
Phia Tammany Triumphant.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-In the Supe-
rior Court to-day Judge Agnew delivered an
opinion in which all the judges cOncurred,
restraining the Election Commissioners
appointed by the Constitutional Convention
from acting. The decision is to the effect
that the Constitutional Convention had
not the extent of powers it had attempted
to assert. and that it had been guilty of at
tempted usUirpatiOn Of authority in setting
aside the election system prescribed for this
city and inaugurating new one under
which the election for the adoption or re-
lection of the Constitution should be con
Quoted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
RrUiSerS.

LITTLE Rock, ARK. Dec. BIN the
prize fight last evening Ward was success
full, Bradley failing to come to time on the
fifth round. Both bruisers, and several Of
the active participants were arrested to-day
for engaging in riot and unlawful assem-
blage, aud sent to Jail in default of $500
bail
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06

THE ladies of Salt Lake propose to
get ahead of the Philadelphia chambo-
rec by celebrating the centennial of the
Boston Tea Party.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
Destructive Fire.

FORT GARRY, Dec. ga destructivefire
occurred here last night by which the Par
lament buildings were totally consumed.
All the books and official documents were
saved
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06
Hanged.

CAIRO, H., Dec. 5.-Lindsley Brown
and Levi Clapp, mulattoes, were hanged
to-day at Blandville, Ballard county, KY,
for outrage on a white married lady last
summer. They died asserting their inno-
| cence.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-06

TENNESSEE BONDS met with another
advance yesterday, both issues being
quoted at 74k.