davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1876-05-18


other plan for preventing dearth of small
change is also pending, looking TO the issue of
about ten million more small notes.
- There is possibility that after March 4,
1877, the Democrats may have majority in
the Senate On that date the terms of twenty
six senators expire, and of this number seven
teen are Republicans and nine Democrats. If
the latter can replace the retiring Democrat
ic senators with others of the same party, and
can gain six or seven senators out of the sew
enteen which must be elected to succeed the re-
retiring Republicans, they will have a COM
Portable majority in the body in question:
They have already elected Governor Coke, OF
Texas, to take the place of Hamilton, Re
publican, and will undoubtedly send Demo-
Gratis in place of Clayton, Of Arkansas, West,
of Lousiaiana, and Alcorn of Mississippi, since
the Legislatures of these States are pretty
sure to be Democratic.
The treasury department officers at Wash.
ington believe that one-fourth OF the out
standing fractional currency has been destroy
ed and never will be presented tor redemp-
ton, and that the total amount in existence
at this time is not more than thirty million
dollars. The basis for the belief is the total
amount of old issues of fractional currency
that have been redeemed and replaced by later
ones. In paying out silver coin for fraction
al currency, the amount Of these old issues
which have come in, is found to be very him.
tied, justifying the conclusion that fully ten
anillion dollars have disappeared from cir
oulstion and will not make its appearance at
the treasury again. Of the first issue un-
der the act of July, 1852, there was still out
standing, July, 1873, s4,349, 1881, and in
April, 1875, 81, ,269, ,50s.50, showing that in
three years but about $4,000 had been re-
turned to the treasury. The second and
other issues are in hesame proportions, and as
that currency has been issued a long time, it is
thought the bulk of it is not now in existence.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
w. C. CoBUaN, NJ. D.,

DHYSICIAN d SURGEON offers his
L services TO the people of Forest Go.
Having had an experience of Twelve
Years in constant practice, DR.. Coburn
guarantees TO give satisfaction. DR.. Co.
burn makes "a speciality of the treatment
of Nasal, Throat, Lung and all other
Chronic or lingering diseases, Having
Investigated all scientific methods of cur
ing disease and selected tho good from all
systems, he will guarantee relief or a cure
in all cases where a cure is possible. No
Charge for Consultation. All fees Will be
reasonable. Professional visits made at
all hours. Parties al a distance can con-
suit him by letter.
once aud Residence second building
below tho Court House. Tionesta, Pa, Of
flee days Wednesdays and Saturdays. 25ti
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
PROCLAMATION OF GENER-
AL ELECTION.

Whereas, in and by an act of the General
Assembly of the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylYania, entitled An Act 10 regulate the
Elections of the Commonwealth passed
the I'd day Of July, A. D., 1869, It is made
the duty of tho Sheriff of every county
within this Commonwealth to give public
notice of the General Elections, and in
such to enumerate. ott -t,
LIST. The officers to be elected.
I'd. Designate the place at which the
election is to be held. osn4Ha
I, Justis Shawkey, High Sheriff Of
the county of Forest, do hereby make
known and give this public notice to the
electors of the county of Forest, tIIat q
General Election will be held in said coun-
tv ON
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
He Got an Answer.

While Gen. George A. Sheridan, of
Louisiana, was speaking Monday night
on the West Side, he was interrupted
by an adopted citizen with this cues.
ton; What is the matter wild the
Dimocratic party amy way?" Quick
as lightning Sheridan turned from the
line of argument that be was pursuing
and gave an answer to his interrupter
which all who heard it will remember
as long as they live. 1t was as fol-
lows: M lt
"What is the matter with the Dem.
ocratic party?" / will tell you my
freud The Democratic party was
born under planets that were in op.
position. 1t lives in the objective
case. Like a mule, at has no pride
of ancestry no hope ef posterity ?" It
never originates anything. It shines
by borrowed light. 1t has never been
Joined in honest wedlook to princi-
pie, but lived for years in open adul.
terry with a harlot called Slavery
lived with her till she led Of corrup
ton and was buried amid the sobs and
groans of her palanour. The atmos-
phero that surrounds Democracy is
full Of noXious yapors that breed moral
pestilence and death. The sun ) never
shines through it; vice seeks its shadow
and corruption grows lusty under its
unholy Influence. Springs of purity
arc never found in Democracy. It's
waters are torpid, lIteless s-covered
with filth and scum with which stag
nant pools and moveless waters al
ways offend the eyes of men. The soil
which Democracy has cultivated has
failed to yield harvests ofvalue to the
nation, but has given crops of worth
less weeds aud briars. Democracy
has no love of country; believes in
States instead of a Nation; drives 10y.
atty from its doors and welcomes trea-
son TO its shabitati6ns holds the
deeds Of our soldiers and sailors as
naught; strives toltlhcRen the names
OF our heroes; wesp ps over the lost
cause hates the blue and loves the
gray stabs loyalty in the back; binds
up the wounds oftreason and speaks
words of hope and comtort TO its devo.
t2es; applauds when helpless blacks
are stricken down in the South, and
caresses the hands red with their iano.
cent blood denies the right of Amer
lean citizens to make homes for them
selves in the South; justifes the men
who shoot them down or drive them
out Dempcr2cy is curse to the
land, the source OF our bitterest
woes; the haven where vice finds
friends and crime its apologists and
defenders. Democracy is original
sin let loose to rend and destroy; it
is the spirit Of evil, filing the swine of
the nation; the Incarnation of unholi-
ness the child of the devil, its home
should be in that outer darkness where
there is a weeping and wailing and
gnashing of teeth Such, family -pict,
urcd, my friend, is what the matter
is with the Democratic party"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
Tionesta House,

a NDREW WELLER, Proprietor. This
~ house has boon newly fitted up and is
now open for the accommodation of the
uubli,. Charges reasonable. 81 ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
GENrRAL HOusE,

DoNNER q AGNEW BLOCK. il.
ID AGNEw, Proprietor. This is new
mouse, and has just been fitted up for the
accommodation of the public. A portion
of the patronage Of the public is solicited.
dolly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11


lawful Gardiner" was once a we'll
known pugiiist and sporting character
in New York On one occasion he
went to Newark with "select party"
to give a sparring exhibition. The
negro who had charge of the hall
where the show was to take place was
of gigantic stature, and one Of the
party wagered o bottle of wine that
"Awfnl Gardiner" could not knock
the negro down with his fist. They
all waited in the hall for the coming
of the sable janitor with lights. He
approached with candle shaded in
his hands, and, as he came within
arms reach, the "Awful" measured
him, and struck square from the shoul-
der. The negro hardly winked. He
simply turned his head round towards
the pugilist and said, "Gemmen, please
be little car'ful oh yer elbows"
The spirit of Lord Byron was inter.
viewed in New York the other day.
He didn't appear so much interested
in the progress of his monument as in
Mrs. Stoves health. He's waiting
for her on the shining shore, gritting
his teeth, st. Louis Republican.
1t was perhaps carelessness that
caused Commodore Vanderbilt's
nurse, who was reading History Of
England the other evening, to lay
down the volume opened at the page
describing the scene where Charles ii.
apologized to his attendants for his
dilatoriuess in dying.
Loug engagements have always been
considered unwise, aud now the In
diana Supreme Court declares them
illegal. 1t has fled a decision that if
o promise of marriage is by its terms
not to be performed within a year it is
void, unless in writing and signed by
the parties.
"Why do the Butterflies watt their
Wings pa twenty-five verse poem,
by "Esmeralda," is respectfully de-
clined, with the Information that they
have to do it or walk.-EE, ID
A Bostonian has run up the follow
ing notice on his vacant lot: "lhis
lot Of land for sale at ten per cent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11

The Democrats are realizing with
nain that 100 much record is q rood.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
FOR EST HOIISE.

g \. WARMER PROPRIETOR. Opposite
-, Court House, Tionesta, Pa. Just
opened. Everything new and clean and
fresh. The best of liquors kept constantly
on hand. A portion of the public patrons
age is respectfully solicited. 4-l7-ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, who J. as
had fifteen years experience in large
and successful practice, VIII attend AL
Professional Calls. Office in his Drug and
Grocery Store, located in TldiOuts, near
Tidioute House.
IN HIS STORE WILL BE FOUND
A fun assortment of Medicines, Liquors
Tobacco, Cigars Stationery, Glass, Paints,
Oils, Cutlery, allof the best quality, and
viii be sold at reasonable rates.
ar. CHAS. o. DAY, an experienced
Physician and Drug ist from New York,
has charge of the Ssoga, All prescriptions
put up accurately,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11
Lawrence House,

fgUONESPA, PENN'A, G. r. Nc
! CRAY, PaopRIEroR This house
81 centrally l0catol Everything acW afd
WUll furnished Superior a,c0mmoda-
tions and strict attention siycn 10 guests
Vegetables and Fruits of kinds served
in their season. sample room for Com
snegcal Agents.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11

The author Of 81 would not live
always, | ask not to stay" is eighty
wears old, and the pc0p,o have lost
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1876-10-11

The Hon. ID. w. Voorhees, is anoth.
er reformer bothered with a superAuity
of record. He remarked in a recent
speech: "I say we all alike put down
the rebellion" This sounded first rate
till the indianapolis Journal went
prowling about among dead issues and
dug up this neat little figure INDUCED
in by the same Mr.. VOORHEES, in 1852:
Every soldier in the Union army
ought to be taken TO a blacksmith
shop and have an iron collar moulded
around his neck, and have stamped
upon it these words: My dog-A.
lincoln" Mr.. VOORHEES, way of
quitting down" the rebellion is not
popular one.
General Spinner, hmiliarly known
as "Old Gresnback," has been heard
from again lie says New York is
good for Ii. and w.
The Democrats are realizing with
main that 100 much record is a rood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
HE CONGRESSIONAL NyEsTGa.
IION In NEW YORK.
IestfmODy OF an Ex-DesnOcratfc Al
derman and District AttOFuev Rttss

NEW YORK, May 3O.-The Congressional
sub committee on the administration OF the
cations al the Astor House yesterday
A DEMOCRATIC EX-ALDERMAN's TEsTI-
MONY.
Geo. A. Heinrich testified that he was a
democrat; was naturallzed In 1885, and MAD
been an alderman In this city. GA October
- he was seated I'm his house, when a man
eot t wii ,i,o shocking, produced book,
refused 10 give the information; whereupon
the man showed his badge as q Il. s. deputy
marshal, aud threatened 10 have him arrest
ed. The same afternoon witness was arrested
on warrant issued by John j. Davenport
was taken TO Fifth Avenue Hotel arraiRned
before Mr.. Davenport, and committed 20
LUDLOW street jail until the following morn-
ing. he offered a friend as bail, but Mr.
Davenport refused two bondsmen, and would
not allow him time 10 procure another He
was men locked up until Monday, when he
doue In the case. Witness believed that this
action on the part of Davenport had deferred
honest voters from going To the polls that
year. Several other witnesses were exam
1ned, both In morning and afternoon sessions
but their evidence was not OF importance.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY BLISS
was called early in the evening and oues-
TONED as 70 his action In the case of Gibson,
The publisher OF the Harlem local, who was
forcibly removed from the grand jury room
by order OF the Assistant District A ttorney
while he was making a comp amt against
the post office authorities at Harlem. Mr.
bliss oetalled AT length the proceedings In
the case. He had dismissed the complaint
after an investigation, and Mr.. Gibson had
taken IL before the grand jury without his
authority. A person having a complaint to
make could lay IL before q u. s. Com mis-
sioner or the District Attorney, but not be-
fore grand jury unless some member fthat
body had personal knowledge OF the facts
The Gibson case had been twice disposed OF
by the post Office authorities, by the District
Attorney, by an Z. 8. Commissioner, and by
the Attorney General An informal discus
sion ensued in which
THE CHARGES AGAINST SPEAKER KERR
were referred 10 by Mr.. Bliss. 90 being
Questioned by Mr.. Caulheld, Mr.. Bliss said
that he was, he supposed, mainly RESPONSE
bic for Mr.. Harney's appearance at Wash
lngton as witness. he Bliss had known
the facts in the possession of Harvey for
about two months He had communicated
them 70 Mr.. Bass, member OF the commit
lee. Harvey was appraiser; Dsrling's right
band man. When Mr.. Darling's connection
with the Third Avenue Savings Bank was
under investigation an effort was m ade 70
stop the investigation by threats that IN
Harney's connection with the affairs OF the
bank was exposed he would make some dam
aging revelations about Mr.. Kerr. Mr.. Bliss
said Mr.. Bass told him he would not present
any charges against Mr.. Kerr unless they
seemed 10 be well founded, and that he
(Blissl had carefully questioned Harvey I'm
regard TO bis relations with Mr.. Kerr, He
was satisfied that Harvey was truthful and
honest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
INGTON, ID. c.. TUESDAY. MAY 80. 1876

road to the cemetery, when they seplratel
and proceeded with the decoration OF the
graves. Reppetti's band during the csre-
monies OF decoration rendered appropriate
music.
at the tomb of the Unknown dead the
orphans OF the home about 25 in number sIng
the following.
Ode 10 the UnkuOwn's Tomb.
pY REV. GEORGE TAYLOR.
Gath ring round the - UnknCwn's Tomb
Heaven shall hear our grateful lay,
Scattering flowers with sweet perfume
TN il Decoration Day.
Richie fragrance fills the air
ThT, IN this silent bivouac's gloom.
Sayior- f our land here lie.
SleepiI 20 in the Unknown's Tomb
tdOrs swC in mem ~ rife.
Gather 10. nd each loyal grave;
Loving CoUr. ry more than life,
EcSc all died our land To ave.
In the Nations heart each name,
Rescued from oblivion doom.
Shall for eyeImOre remain
HcnCrcd in the "Unknown's Tomb 90
BE this cur Centennial theme.
God be praised the Nation free;
God he praised the Union stands,
HCnorcd for century.
Rest in God. We heroes rest,
W lille We decorate your tomb.
Pledge we honor, fortune. life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
THE METHODIST GENERAL GOV.
FERENCE
pronee nD-a ToAa-

BALTIMORE, May 30.-Bishop Harris pre-
sided In the morning session OF the confer
ence. A resolution was adopted requesting
the bishops TO appoint combustion OF SIX
ministers and six laymen TO confer w a
other Methodist churches on fraternity A
union. The committee on the book coz "a
were instructed TO nominate the local 20.
con- mittees OF The general book comm tee.
COMMITTEES on RELIGIOUS coRPoR Alto -
was taken up LIST. IL recommends the -
corporation OF all annual conferences 70 -.
cure the advantages offered by the statules
OF the several states In regard 10 religions
corporations, In order 10 hold trust funds do
mated 10 the church. ID. II dennes Tue rels-
ton OF trustees OF church corporations 10
other officers of the church. 3D. IL makes
provision for the sale OF church property no
longer needed or used for church purposes
The report was adopted and the several par
agraphs OF the discipline on these subjects
amended TO conform 10 the recomm enda-
tioIs OF the committee. The report OF the
committee on
REVISION OF THE HYMN BOOK
was next considered The committee are
unanimously Of the opinion that thorough
peratively demanded, and recommend that
a CO mmifiee OF fifteen, 20 make such revis-
ion, he8ppoinfed by the board OF bishops.
Tire committee TO be selected with reference
to location for division iuto three sections OF
five each, for working purposes. No hymn
DOW in use shall be excluded without tfree
fourtbs OF the members, and no new hVmn
not now IN the collection introduced unle1a
by a similar vote. A number OF Amend
ments were offered and rejected aud the re-
port adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

The Charges Against Speaker Kerr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

The SULTAN DETHRONEo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
TURKEY UPSET.
The Sultan Dethrored aud ma. $40
cessor proclafmed

LONDON, May 30, 1890 p. ma dispatch
TO the Reuter- Telegram company from Ber-
lin says: "A telegram received here from
Constantinorle says Sultan Aoiul-Aziz
Khan has been deihroned, and Mohammed
Murad Efendi, nephew OF Abdul Azlz ana
heir presumptive, has been proclaimed Sui
fan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

DECORATION DAY ELSEWHERE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
Emigratien OF Horme.s.

SALT LAKE CITY, May 23.-Tnere has besu
during the past winter and sprfnR. While
on their way 10 these Arixoua settlements,
on the Gath OF this month, President Wells
AID seven men were upset while crossing q
cy, one OF the party, wAs drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
DECORATION DAY ELSEWHERE.
In PhiladelDhfa
Enneripx I'm the British Praxinees

HALIFAX, m ., Nay oU.-Late NeWfOInd-
land papers say much apprehension is en- ter
tanned Tor The people In the northern bays,
owing TO the scarcity Of food. or the many
craft laden with provisions for the north
ward, not one can have yet reached Green
Bay, and much suffering and privation has
heen gone thrcsss S5ssnre this dme.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

COyCRESSIOylL HQTIRT N NV IeRE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
The News Confirmed.

LONDON, May 30, > p. m.-The Reuter- Tele
gram company have received the following
alspatch, confirming the report telegraphed
rom Berlin, of the Sultan's Reinforcement.
"CoNsrANTIsoPLE, May S0.-It is ofiet-
ally announced here that at the uuanimous
Wish or The people Abdul-Aziz has been d.
thrOned, and the heir presumptiye, Murad
EIendi, proclaimed SULTAN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

HIS SUCCESSOR APPOINTED.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
Services at the AmphItheater.

On the completion of the decoration of the
graves, the procession formed and marched
10 Inc amphltheater, where theiservices were
opened by the firing of national salute
Music by Reppetti's band followed. On the
platform were President Grant, Secretaries
Iaft and Chandler, Senator Sherman, Rep
resentatfves Kasson, McCreery. McDougall,
White (of ky.), Gen. Meigs, Chief Justice
cartier, Drs Cox and Verdi, b. A. Lock
ment Commander Hawkes. then called toe
assemblage to order and spoke as follows:
COL. HAWKES. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.
LC;dies and Gentlemen: We are met on an
Interesting, solemn, and suspicious occasion.
The opening of the Centennial year has ex
hlbited to the world the grand achievements
OF free people as the work of a century.
But whilst we receive the congratulations OF
enlightened nations, in view of our progress
In The past and our hopes In the future we
must not be unmiDdful OF the cost at which
these blessings and hOnors have been pro
cured and established. Therefore to-day
With millions OF ourpatriotic fellow citizens
to do honor to the names of our heroic
departed; whose deaths contributed so much
towards the establishment OF universal free
Union, and whose names the nation will
never let die. 1t will be unnecessary for me
10 detatn you further, those having been
provided who are much more fitted for the
task, SO we Will proceed at once with the
services of the hour.
Rev. Col. Granville Moody, OF Ohio, then
offered prayer, returning thanks for toe
centennial year, and recounting the bless
1ngs to us in our infancy as a nation. After
referring TO slavery, he said, "we are called
on 10 rejoice that our land has been daliver.
ed from the ever-begtnning and never end
ing curse OF slavery which British cupidity
fastened upon us, and that the oppressors
who iDaugurated open, fragrant, deadly war
10 compel our government to submit To its
own dissolution and destruction for the ben
eft OF those who hold that all men are not
Gre ated equal, have been made to submit
the Soldiers Memorial Day" was then
sung by the orphans, and Mr.. F. Taylor,
OF Chicago. was introduced and read the fol-
lowing original poem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

INV YORK, May 30.-Tne co1dit ton OF
Commodore Vanderbilt last pignt was con-
siderably worse, and his death is looked
upon % near.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30

METHODIST GENERAL CONFERENCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
kilograms to The Star.

REVOLUTION IN TURKEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
B Il II UTT,
STYLE AND NOE,
GENTLEMEN,s DRESS.
FOB

NOBBY STREET WEAR:
French woolsn Suits
Bread Plaid Suits.
Light Plaid Suits.
Oxford Mixed Suits.
Mottlsd Mixed Quits
Hair Line Cas-. Suits.
Light Mixed Suits
Light Batiste Suits.
Dark Bstiste Suits.
Hobby Sack Suits.
EVERY
STYLE OF MIXED SUIT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
Turkish Defeats.

LONDON, May SO.-A special dispatch 10
The Telegraph from Paris says the lnsur-
gents have attacked and burned Bihacs, IN
Bosnia, killing $50 Turks. AT second en-
counter In the same neighborhood the Turks
were defeated, leaving 10 dead on the field.
Pesth telegram reports thai the seryian
Prlme Minister. Ristics, In accordance with
the advice OF General Ignotieff, has decided
that the Servians shall cross the river Drina
ON ST. Johns dRy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
Fleets ON the London Marke,

LYNDON, May 30, r. NAT the Exchange
To-Day stocks opened strong except Egyp-
usns' which fell heavily during the fore
noon on unfavorable rumors from Paris
but afterwards recovered. and are now 4 10
4 higher than yesterdays closing prices .
turkish securities OF all descriptions have
Oeen very strong and active, and at one time
were 10 higher they are now about 8
hlgher ali around. IL seems 20 be the opln-
ION mat the overthrow OF the Sultan Will
result oenencially. The Paris market IL also
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-05-30
salonfca Approves the Change.

LONDON, May 30-In the House of Conn.,
mons this afternoon MT. Bourke, under Sec
rotary for the foreign department, In reply
10 question, said the Turkish ambassador
al LONDON and the English am has sador al
Constantinople had Informed Lord Derby,
Tie foreign minister, OF the dethronement OF
Inc sultan and the proclamation of Murad
Enendl as his successor. No further partic-
ulars OF the movement have been receives.
but simultaneous telegram from Salonica
announces that the proclamation OF Murad
Enendi was received there with great ap-
probation.