The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-11-21

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~ es Thanksgiving day. After referring il
tne proclamation to the mild and fruitful sea
sons, the bountiful harvests and general goo,
health that have marked the year about {,
close, the governor says II recommend
therefore that on the day designated the peopl
OF this State, laying aside their accustome,
avooations, engage in appropriate religious
services and that in the happy family reunion
and several enjoyments incident to the occa
sion. the poor and unfortunate be remembered
with generous liberality."
he wife of stephen MAY, of Mechanicsbnrp
n. Y, stole out of her house in the night
taking with her four of her children. aged nine
SIX, tour and one and one-half years. threw
them into deep creek back of the dwelling
ana plunged in herself. The eldest child man
aged to reach the shore and gave the alarm.
The mother and one child we're rescued, but
the other two children were drowned
shock of earthquake was Felt in portions OF
New York state, New England and Canada.
In many places loud, rumbling noise was
% heard, followed by heavy jar buildings we're
shaken furniture was upset, windows were
broken, and considerable excitement was
created among the people.
Between 1000, 900 and 3, ,O00, GOO feet of lum-
per were consumed by an incehdiarv fire near
Ph!llpsburg, s6s ndn Pa. Loss, $4,000; Insurance.
The New York Liberal Club made an innova-
ton on established forms and practices bv elect
ing a woman-Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson-its
president. Horace Greeley was at one time
president of the club, and it is the first organi-
2atlon OF its kind in America TO elect a lady as
presiding officer.
Jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer serving
ont life term in the Charlestown CNIass'9
escape ~ ~
The banking house of Jarvis ]. Cone at
Geneseo. N. y, failed with liabilities estimated
at S13O,OOO assets. $50, OOO
The election in New York resulted in the
success or the Democratic State ticket, both
parties claiming the legislature. In New York
CITY the interest centered in the contest between
augustus Sche,, one of the leaders of Tam
many Hall and its candidate for the Senate
from the Seventh Senatorial district-consid-
ered the stronghold of Tammany-and John
msorIri1S,sey, nor candidate of the Republicans and
Anti -rammany Democrats Morrissey was
elected by over 3 900 majority.
General Mcclellan, the Democratic candidate
Tor governor of New Jersey, was elected by
over / iOOO majority. It. is believed that the
Legislature is also Democratic.
According to early dispatches the Democrats
we're successful in Pennsylvania, eecting then
state ticket. Tho vote polIed by the Labor and
Oreehoack parties was considerable
IA the Connecticut election the Republicans
retained their control in the legislature adding
several new members to their majority.
The result of the election in Massachusetts,
was the success of the Republican ticket. Rice
belng reelected governor. The prohibitionists
polied larger vote than heretofore. while tbe
legislature Is overwhelmingly by Republican.
George Williams and James Gallagher. two
IaiiIoau 10 strikers, were convicted in Trenton
.oI constructing the passage Of the United
states mails during the recent railroad war
ana were fined each 800 and costs.
decree of foreclosure and sale of the prom
erty; rights franchises. etc. of the Erie Rail-
ROAD Company has been granted bv Judge
~ !D|ononue, OF the New York supreme court, and
.Leie Is prospect OF the roads passing out of
the receivers hands and being sold
A banquet was given in New York to Mr..
y y uhlus ;. Morgan, an American, who removed
70 London nearly twenty-five wears ago To
become the partner of George Peabody the
great philanthropiSt. Special trains from the
south, East and West brought deputations of
me Wealtnlest citizens of the country, while
New York city was represented by its foremost
men IN commerce, finance and politics. Nearly
eve y one present was millionaire some rem
resentlng over $50, ,000, 900. Among the euesfs
were Governors Rice and Hartranft of Massa-
!, and Pennsylvania; ex-Governors Til |
den and Morgan. of New York: Cyrus w Field
August Belmont Thomas A. Scott. and RobeIf
Jarrett, presidents of the Pennsylvania rail-
roads George w. Childs of the Philadelpbio !
Ledger; Peter Cooper and host of Others.
Both branches of the New York Legislature
will be slightly Republican.
Charles S. Caffray's carriage factory at Cam |
zen, N. j., was entirely destroyed by ire. and |
$4,000 insurance.
During meeting of the New York Iiberal
Club, held in the lecture room of the COLLEGE
OF Physicians and Surgeons, a number of nedi-
cal udents present showed their disapproba
non OF the subject discussed by creating a dis
t.noa Iil ee, ana after being elected several
TNf q uIHgn~l ka.u.1
arrested by the police and locked up.
Western and Southern states
, a grand exhibition of American dairy rro-
1uce VII be held in Chica 20 on December "a
~ ana 2U, under the management of the North
western Dairy Association and the National |
Bntief, Cheese and Egg Association Two
housand dollars In prizes are offered. and the
iSl' Elneh OF the country are invited TO compete
AT Washington, S. c., Nathan P. Oyerton
aung for the murder in 1875, of William
1rimes. storekeeper Robbery was tbe mo-
ave OF the crime, and their guilt was firmly
Mrs. Van VOORHEES,, u young woman with
nree children and about to become a mother
'Saill' aItef hving unhappily with her husband
IA the outskirts of the town Of Wilton. Wis
vas deserted by him and left Respondent. One
ilBht shortly after her abandonment her dwell
ng was discovered TO be on Gre and when tho
lelghbors entered the building thev found the
roman and her two youngest children living
cad ON the bed, while the corpse OF the bow
&ed ten years, lay behind the bedroom door,
ne four bodies we're charrred by the fire. lut
PPearances indicated that the woman had
,oisoned herself and children first, and that
hey We're dead before the flames reached them
The governor of Tennessee has called
peclal session Of the legislature for December
. 10 coosider State finances.
Tie obsequies of the late Senator Morton
I indianapolis were witnessed by a large con
purse. The room in which the burial casket
sisted and the church in which the funeral
arVlces were held were filled with floral tributes
rom all parts Of the country the President
nd Mrs. Hayes contributing anchors. q lvre
nd pillow Of flowers. The remains were
rought into the church at one o'clock and we're
ohowed by the pall-bearers, the committees
'Om the Senate and House Of Rerraeant tiy,as |