The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-04-24
NEWS SUMMARY
Eastern and MIddle stnten.

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Frederick Wiegand, New York saloon keep
or, tried to eject woman who had entered his
place to beg, when she kicked him severely
that he died in few days after intense suf-
fering. The woman was arrested.
Madame Restel the female physician whose
criminal practices had gained her an unenvi-
able potoriety in New York, aud who had been
recently indicted upon charges preferred by
the president of the Society for the Prevention
of Vice, was found dead in her bath-tub with
her throat cut. Her death occurred a few
hours before the time set down for her trial.
She had become partially deranged by anxiety
| attendant upon her caas and the fear of pun
ishment and in this state committed self-mur-
der. Madame Restell began to advertise as
physician in 1886, and in 1847 was arrested
upon the charge of having caused the death Of
young girl. The trial lasted nineteen days
and attracted great attention. 1t resulted in
a verdict of guilty and q sentence Of year
in the pententiary on Blackwell's Island,
where she lived in lavish style with her hus-
band during the period Of her imprisonment.
OF late years she had occupied magnificent
residence on Fifth avenue, and her wealth is
estimated at over 81, 100000.
Patrick aud John Reilly we're carried over
Niagara Falis the other day while attempting
to cross the river in boat.
Booth h Edgar, prominent New York sugar
refners have failed for nearly $3.50. 900 and
Joseph Foulke's Sons, an old shipping firm,
have suspended with liabilities of 100000.
The Womens' Hotel-the late Alexander T.
Stewards project to furnish a comfortable
home for working women-was opened in New
York to the general public for examination,
and nearly 40, 900 persons passed through the
building during the evening. The immense
marble structure faces on three public streets
and is built around spacious court yard,
which is itself beautiful garden with many
rare plants and a-large fountain. Everything
about the building is new and handsome, and
the place will be conducted on the plan Of
a frst-class hotel. There are 500 sleeping
rooms and accommodations for one thou
sand guests. The cost Of the hotel has been
So, 7OO 900. Guests will be charged sc week.
The New York Assembly has passed a bill
limiting the salaries of officials in dties and
placing the power Of reducing salaries in the
hands of the common council of city, ex-
cept in cities where there is board OF appor-
tionment, who shall act as it deems proper in
regard to the amount Of salaries and number
Of employees.
Governor Van Zandt, the Republican can
didate, has been reelected in Rhode Island.
The general assembly is Republican.
Sylvester Town and his father-in-law while
attempting to cross a small lake few miles
north of Auburn, N. Y, in boat we're cap
sized, and Town was drowned. Mr.. Town had
been married the previous evening.
General Thomas @. Devin, of the United
aged fifty-two years.
At the Commencement of the New York
Medical College for Women twenty-five young
ladies received diplomas to practice medicine.
Holt & Bugbee, Boston lumber merchants,
have failed for $175000.
A complimentary dinner was given in New
York to Baysrd Taylor, newly-appointed
United States minister to Berlin. Speeches
were made by Mayor Ely, William Cullen
Bryant, Mark Twain and others.
Western and Southern States.
In obedience to an order of the Louisiana
supreme court General Anderson, Of the re-
turning board, was released. The court refused
| to reopen his case.
The joint resolution of Montgomery Blair,
| instructing the encouragement of Maryland,
| to exhibit bill in the supreme court Of the
United States on behalf Of the State Of Mary
| land praying for a judicial review of the cleo
toral count and which passed the house Of
delegates, was also passed by the Senate.
The Maryland Legislature has adjourned
sine die.
Spring elections in various cities and towns
Of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois have
been held, with varying success for both par
ties. In many cases local issues carried the
day. In Terre Haute, Ind, the National party
was successful over both Republicans and
Democrats. In Michigan the Natiohalists also
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The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was sold
at auction in Richmond, Va, for 50, 750, 900.
1t was purchased by the chairman of the COM
mittee Of purchase and reorganization, in pur-
suance of plan to reorganize the road.
Mr.. ]. Rechte and his child were drowned
while trying to cross the Maumee river in
a skiff near Napoleon, Ohio.
The steamer Dawn, with cargo Of cotton
and live stock, was destroyed by fire, thirty
| tv-o ,,,fIoa hos NaVr nrla
$4,000.
Moss Martin, vicksburg (Miss) cotton
buyers have failed, owing 100000 and with
no assets,
From Washington.
The statistician of the agricultural depart
ment has completed his estimate of the con
dition and prospects of the crops for the next
season. The reports from seven hundred cor
respondents of the department show that the
area under cultivation for cereals, which has
increased fifty per cent. during the past ten
years, will, during the present season, exceed
in acreage any former year. The winter wheat
crop, which amounts to six -tenths of the cerea
crop, will from present appearances nd with
a favorable season, yield 800, 900 bushels
The corn yield, it is thought, will not be lest
than 1,300, 900, 900 bushels.
The total expense of the war with the Siou1
was 80, ,312, $780,
The public debt was reduced $2,S1S, 514 il
March.
bill recently introduced in the House by
Representative Harrison provides that there
shall be created new department, to be called
the Department of Civil Service, to consist Of
five commissioners who shall be appointed by
the Presidents provided, however, that no
more than three commissioners at any one
time holding such positions shall be appointed
from any one political party. The term Of Of
fee shall expire respectively on the first day oi
January in the years 1882, 1884, 1886, 1888 anC
1890. AT the first meeting the commissioners
shall draw by lot for their respective terms
and the commissioner drawing the shortest
term shall be the head of the depar ment
and thereafter the commissioner holding the
shortest term shall be such head. The SALARY
of the head Of the department shall be So, ,O0(
} per annJm, and of each Of the other commits
sioners $4,000. 1t shall be the duty of the