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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-09-28
The NntIOn,a GricE.

Adyices from every part of tho country re-
port signal manifestations of grief over tho
death of President Garfield. Emblems OF
mourning are displayed, places of amusement
were closed and public meetings were held 70
give expression to the popular foeling and 10
arrange for appropriate public obseryances.
The governors of New Jersey, Illinois, Mich
igan, California, Rhode Island, New York,
South Carolina and other States Issued procla,
nations appointing the day of the funeral at
cleveland as a day of prayer and services in
the churches.
The municipal authorities and mercantile
bodies of San Francisco decided to have
grand funeral procession on the day of tho
Presidents interment at Cleveland.
Popular subscriptions TO tho Mrs. Garfield
fund have been started in Boston and Denver
A fund has also been started in Denver for the
erection of monument to Garfield in that city
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-09-28
Not His IIandWring.

"Sir," said fierce lawyer TO wit
mess, "do you, on your solemn oath, de-
clare that this is not your handwritingYT
"I think not" was the cold reply.
"Does it resemble your handwrit-
3ing?"
"No, sir, think it doesn't"
"Do you swear that it doesn't resem-
bile your handwriting?"
"Well, 1 do"
"You take a solemn oath that this
writing does not resemble yours in a
single letter."
"Ye-e-e-s, sir"
"Now how do you know 2"
"'Cause can't, and never could,
write"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1881-09-28
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
Sworn Into OGlcc the Second Time NJ
WnshingtOn--Hia InRHRurnl Address.

sworn Into OGlco the Second Time NJ
WnshingtOn--His InHHRurnl Address.
President Arthur took the oath OF Office In
the marble room ut the capitol, In Washinton,
in the presence of the mombers Of the cabinet
the justices Of the supreme court few Sena-
tors and members Of the House Of Representa-
tves, all who could be notified tbis morning in
time to be present.
Genorul sherman, Goneral Grant Rear Ad-
miral Nichols, Hannibal Hamlin, General
Beale and few others were also present, forty
persons in all.
This step was taken after conference held
between the President Secretary Blaine and
the attorneys general.
Very few persons ltnew'that the oath was "
be administered until the ceremOny was over.
The President and the members of the Cabinet
had assembled in the marble room a little be-
foro u o'clock. Chief-Justfce Waite In his I0pu
robes Of Office, accompanied by tho assoctkse
Justices, came from the supreme court ROOM.
Tho doors were Immediately closed and with
ont any formality President Arthur arose and
standing upon one side Of the comfortable,
IChiel-Justice Waite on the other, took the oath
of Office.
Tho President manner was calm and COM
posed, and His response :" SO help mo God was
in firm toues and without tremor. The Presi-
dent then read from tho manuscript notes an
address.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
I4A1E FOREIGN NE s,

The Papal Nuncio at Paris WAS ordered
not to actively participate in the elections.
The authorities are trying to find the
author Of the threatening letter addressed
to Bismarck.
The strike OF IaboreEs III Cork county ex-
tended to the city, where 400 aborers
struck to-day, owing to the persuasions OF
|. THE. country laboreFs.
Bon Amenes' positionis critical, and the
part he has played III Algeria may be re-
aarflell as finished unless hc can gain the
cooperation Of two other powerful
chiefs.
With the death Of Thomas Carlyle, a
vacancy was LEFT i'll lise Order Of Merit.
The Emperor Of Germany has conferred
the distinguished honor upon Prot. Nm,
Dwight Whitley, Of Massachusetts.
It is reported that the commission 1oI
revising the extraordinary measures
against the Nihilsts, introduced since the
nh, has finished its labors. ard recon-
mends the succession OF the measures.
1t is announced that plot for the assas-
sination Of the Czar has been discovered
and frustrated BY the police. i lady Of 9
high family was chosen as the assassin
:. Her accomplices have been arrested, but
she herself escaped.
In discussion on the revised Land Bill
| in the House of Commons, Mr.. Parne]l be,
came violently angry at what he was
pleased to term a denial Of the right tc
free discussion. He proclaimed also that
| he held the House in contempt. Upon be.
ing named for suspension by both Mr.
| Gladstone and Sir Stafford Nortllcote, hf
| said he would not stay to see the farce
PLAYED out and voluntarily withdrew.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
LATESI, NEWS.

The German American Immigration
Society OF Kansas, adopted strong anti
prohibition resolutions.
The daily official bulletins from the Pres
ident's physicians assure lis Of his constant
y improving condition.
Prof. Bell is still working hopefully on
upon his electrical contriyance for locating
tile bullet in the Presidents body.
The Colorado Iron Works, at Denver,
Col, with all the machinery, was t'es-
troyed b. fire. Loss about $125,00o; III
2uranee, Sal, 5000.
Major Fay, IN Denver, was shot and
dangerously wounded By his brothe'-in-
law, Davidson, while fighting. The cause
is supposed TO be family troubles.
A telegraph line to include the United
States, Canada and Mexico, to equal in its
ralnif1cations, the Western Union has been
organized BY jim Keene, with q heavy
backing in the persons Of fMackey, O'Brien
and other bonanza kings il California, and
certain New York and Boston capitalists
has been organized.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
,raaE3 asAE4D-HEADED WOMAN OE
THE EAST
sEAe Hrops Into Boun 1siet1y and Un-
announced and Becomes a living
Curiosity. -@

\ large grip sack III charge Of q pleasing
woman Of All indistinct outline arrived
yesterday. They were both emaciated in
appearance and looked as though home
was many miles away. Ii was Old and
worn; she was hungry and weary, and
they were both looking for rest. In course
of time she was iostled to the door Of the
ntlseam. where the imperturbable press
agent was looking out upon the crowd of
loungers on the sidewalk and securing his
bran for items. She walked up to him,
and asked aprealinglv if the proprietor
was in.
':No, ma am, Gone to Brooklyn"
'sHow far's Brooklyn:"
"About an hours journey"
''When'u he be back?'
"Midnight.' -
"You don't seem kinder glad tev see
me:''
,,'stonis1in,.
MAY be You don't know | was asked?
See, this postal card says, Send nac pho
tograpIo Or come yourself. F."
The agent priclzed up his ears. He
thought she was some homeless wanderer
at first, but he looked at her carefully now.
She had a mild face Of infantiIe expression,
and her slender figure was clad in an al
paca dress.
''>yho are yoa, auyhow:' muttered the
agent.
The woman dropped her sack, leaned
forward, and said in the voice OF a grena-
dicr, s'I'm the Bald-headed Woman, orthe
Living Billiard Ball of the Eastn' --
Then she grabbed her hat and a magnif1-
cent auburn wig and lifted them both clear
Of her head with q triumphal gesture. For
moment she stood revealed, her polished
head utterly destitute of any suspicion Of
hair, and light Of quiet satisfaction in
/ her mild blue eyes. The crowd rushed in
to the entrance and hovled with delight
but the agent was there.
"Why, my dear madam, he cried, ''Why
didn't you tell me who you were?'
Then he seized her by the head, looked
at it first On one side, then on the other,
and crowed like a child.
She was led into the office and bountiftll-
Is fed, for she was very weak as she had
| been without food since the morning. when
she left her home III. Rhode Island. She
ate rapaciously and then went to sleep.
i She sat OH the platform in the museum
in the evening contentedly stitching on
some embroidery, calm, serene and happy
.'Im quite tn hum" she, said. ''L'm fix
ed at last, though | was near ruckered ont
i when | arriv. I'm bald-headed curios-
), ty, and know it, too.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
81 z HRow ta'zaaa.e'

4 London paper has heard Of Il case
where droll fellow named Scrubs got
into a first-class railway carriage, before
smoking carriages was invented. In the
carriage was seated q sour-looking old
gentleman. After the train had started,
Scrubbs took out his pipe.
''You mustn't smoke here at once
said the old gentleman. II.
Il know that" replied Scrubs. He
then calmly filled his pipe.
ssDid / not tell you," said the @. g.
again, ''tllat you can't smoke here?"
II know that" gloomily replied
scrubbs, taking out his fusee box. He
lita fusee, but now the wrath Of the 0. g.
was dreadful.
ssYou shan,t smoke here, sir!'' he
shrieked.
u know that added Scrubbs, allow
ing the fusee to exhaust itself, when he
lit another, and another; the stencil was
awful, the smoke sutfocating.
The o. g., coughing and spluttering,
struggled for words. 'sYou'd better
smoke" said he.
II know that" replied Scrubs, apply
| ing the blazing fusee to the expeetant
nj no
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11

Of the civil war may see Afghanistan split
into two Kingdoms, Ayonb Khan being
master of Cabul, Candabar and Herat, and
Abdurrehman Khan reigning in Balki and
Badakshand. Should this occur the Brit
ish government will have to face Il serious
problem. Abdurrahnan. who was sepa-
rated from is by !; victorious RIVAL, can
hardly fail to sink to the same position as
the khans Of Bakl,ara and khiva and be-
come tributary to Russia. which will thus
probably advance the Russian frontier TO
I1indnkusaii, while the remainder Of Af-
ghanistan will he,ong 10 orr avoWed ene-
my.
Prince Napoleon Ill a letter to a Bona
partiste electoral committee, advocates a
revision Of the. constitution so as to per-
NIT the chief of state TO be elected BY q
direct vote OF the nation.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Confession OF 81 Horrible PAof.

PEORIA, August 2.-P. W, Grove Q,
Peoria, whose name has been mentioned
in connection with the attempt to blow up
British vessels, openly confesses bis kneWl-
edge Of the plot, and claims the same flsnt
to manufacture explosives that others GO
to make firearms. He Las letters from
O'Donnovan Rosa and says that a'lef
September lst, no Englishman will be safe
Some Of the shells are now on eShlDleloli.
There is nothing 10 indicate that those useo
were made here It is thought that the
shells are being made here and the expo
siyes and machinery at other points,
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11

fog-sboye the boom of the surf, the far
away barking Of the sea-lions on Seal
Rock, and the near, yet distant, scream OF
the fog signal---and when his own laugh
ter was smothered in the fog folds, Tom
repeated
.sBut am hungry, awfully--
What lie might have rome on TO say is
forever sealed. The next moment the
boat struck something with great momen-
tuul, and that is all Laura remembered
till she awoke in the queer little cabin OF
the Sarah Emma, brigantine, inbound
from Australia.
4 Wonan's gerfle face bent above her
own in anxious, motllerly regard, and
dear Tom sat On rocker behind the gang
way, with glad tear. in his eyes to see the
color steal back to her cold checks.
And now you must have a bit to eat"
said the captains wife, in hospitablc ac-
cents.
But Laura shut her eyes, half malicious
II. and murmured:
"Give it to him, please: he's always
hungry
oThat's what you'll not dare TO say
when you become Mrs. Tom" said the
young man, triumphantly; and as the
l11atronly figure Of the captains wife dis
appeared in the shadow Of the gangway
Il he Kissed her shut eyes softly, and turned
awar,--soa Erenvisco Argonaat.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
a. Gssaa HDIe4'ss Sound Advice

Price MeGrath, the Well-k1,oN,ll fIlffInan
who died the other day at Long Branch,
was famous expert with cards in the days
when gambling was common Oh the Mis-
sissippi steamboats,. The louisville Cour-
ier-,j6urnal says that he gained his first
start toward wealth by winning 2O,O0O
from an intoxicated planter. With that
capital he fitted up III New Orleans the
hanelsomest gambling house i'll the corn-
try. During the war he made fortune
out of winnings from soldiers III st. Louis
and New York. The Cincinnati Enquirer
tells the following story:
ssWhile at Long Branch not many years
ago a party Of young acquaintanees went
from Lexington to take in the races at that
famous resort. He met them and invited
them to the gambling house, saying that
/ they could take their meals there Wher
they wished, and could get anything they
wanted and better than they could fine
anywhere else. He imposed but one con.
dition upon them. Said he:
g After you have eaten and drank an(
smoked, you will feel like playing IL a five
or ten. Don't do it. don't want it, ant
you will only be taking up the room Q
other men with plenty Of money, whom
do want. IF you think you can win yot
are mistaken. We keep a game open 70
suckers with plenty Of money; SO jus
keep your tive-dollar bills for somethin!
alsa =,
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Postal AffsaBrs.-FEnance.

WASHINGTON, August 1.-The amount
Of the s per cents, continued at 81 pr
cent. il $4,000, 900.
Attorney General MaoVeagh again, at
tl1e requestof the POSTMASTER General,
oiyes it az his opinion that the law limit
inc the allowance for an expedition in car
ryine lie mails cannot be contravened, and
the Postmaster General cannot exceed the
limit fixed by the act Of Congress IN 1850
And the expedited service must provide
for. tho increase Of the force and the mate,
rial employed to correspond with the m
crease Of the pay, as compared with tht
original contract. This opinion is al
official condemnation Of Bradley's methoe
on star route matters. The department
will hereafter abandon these methods ane
stick to the 80 per cent. Limitation u thf
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
3 Lady SzR T. 4zselS-

Says the Denver, Colorado, Tribune:
There is no mining country 50 new or so
far away as not to have It's romance. The
Wood River region in Idaho Territory has
its. The story is thus: Among the many
prospectors OF Il year ago We're four young
men who were rewarded BY The discovery
Of valuable mine near HALEY. One OF
the young men had q lady friend, and it
was decided to name the mine after her,
and to so fix the title that in case Of their
death 1t should be hers. Last winter, while
working upon the claim, the whole party
were buried beneath a. snoW-slide, and now
the young lady is planning what good she
will do with, the $65 900 that has been off
cred her for her neat little legacy. The
young lady is q very handsome brunette,
of fine edneation and charming manners
She is said TO be engaged to 1lr. G. z. Nc
Arthur, the gallant and handsome city ed
itor Of the Eeening Times OF this city.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
EarRReIIa

I.oSDos, July 29.-Some indignation is
felt by the Conservatives ut the Govern
ment's acceptance Of the parncll amend
nhcnt to the land bill, adding to the clause
q fortY-fourth proyiso that action for rent
pending at the same time as the anplica-
ton for fixing judicial rent be suspended
ness Of the minority vote is attributed to
the absence Of members who after the
usual notice that an amendment had been
given, would have been present.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
A NHisea.ss Hoard.

Ezekiel Chaplin, Of Pittsfed, Otsego
county, died recently, leaving, it was sup
posed, no property. Soon after his death,
however, the sum Of $15, 1000 was found in
an old iron box under his bed, and he was
discovered to be the possessor of bonds,
securities and available assets in addition,
to the amountof more than $4,000. His
habits Of life indicated that instead Of be-
ing the possessor OF 80 much wealth he
was extremely poor. His ayarice and
economy had led him to escheW wearing
boots Or shoes except in the coldest wealth
er, while his clothing was little better than
that OF the most unfortunate tramp. His
whole object in life seemed TO have been
to save. He bore a very fair reputation i'll
the community in which he lived. Others
will now spend his money who will doubt
less bless his memory and his economy.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
-IzEr-r 500 n- 49,
Opium

LONDON, July 29.-The secretary of the
society for the suppression Of the opium
trade some time ago wrote 70 the Viceroy
of China explaining the society's views on
the subject. The Viceroy in reply, says +:
Opium is i subject on which England and
China can never meet Oil common ground.
China views the whole question from Il
moral and England from fiscal stand
point. The Chinese government is I'M
pressed with the necessity OF making
strenuous efforts to control the flood OF
opium before it overwhelms the whole
country, The new treaty with America
containing prohibitory clause, encour-
ages the belief that the broad principles OF
Justice and feeling Of humanity will pre-
vail i'll tie future relations Of China with
western nations.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11

such changes would be for the benefit of
the public. 1 propose TO conduct my Of
flee on business principles, and do every
thing in my power TO increase the efficien-
cy Of the service. Nopromises Of appoint
ment have been made by me or by my au-
thority and none will be made till have
learned the rules of the service. / do not
wish to make great promises of what /
propose to accomplish, but intend that
this office shall be administered il, the mu-
uial interests o.! the Government ana mer-
chants whose business brings them i'll con-
n"rtion with it. Changes, Of course, will
BE- made, but not until am satisfied they
will be Of advantage to the service
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
PRESIDENT GARFIELD.
HeEs Getting w ELL


WASHINGTON, Executive Mansion, Au-
gust ], s 80 a. m.-The President slept
well during the night and this morning e1-
pressing himself as feeling better than at
anv time since he was shot. After the
slight rise Of yesterday afternoon bis tenn
peratrre became again normal early in the
evening, and 30 continues. He appears
stronger, aud has evidently made good
progress on the road towards recovery Gu
ring the past few days. Pulse, %; tenn
perature, 9s.4; respiration, IS.
fSigned.] u. " BLISS,
y. K. BARSEs,
RoBT. REYBURs,
J. J. WOODWARD,
D. H. AGNEw.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Anarchy i'm Arkansas.

LUTTE Rock, August 1.-Atfairs in Per
ry county are reported as being IN terri
Bile state, and, as the story goes, Judge
Harris and tIlrcacitizens were assassinated
in the streets to-day. Communication Y
difficult. Troops have left for the seat OF
war by boat, reaching the place this after
noon. The city is wild with runors. More
troops have been ordered to Pe1r5syllte.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
sGaFl ScsaEErZ.

IoSpoN, July 29.-The Berlin CORES
pondent OF the Times says that il is credi-
bly, rumored that Carl Schurz will succeed
White as American Minister to Germany.
It would doubtless be a splendid triumph
for q man who fled from Berlin as a reyo-
lutionisr more than thirty years ago, TO re-
turn AS Minister from the great Republic.
II is doubtless whether such a transforna-
ton scene would give much satisfaction TO
the Court.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
ArnbusERed by Cow boy y

a dispatch from Tucson says: a party
Of Mexican traders On the way from the
interior Of Sonora, Mexico, were ambushed
by cowboys on July 26, near Las Animas,
while eating breakfast. They were flred lre
upon and five Mexicans are supposed TO
have been killed and the rest fed, leaving
their pack train and $4,000. 4 large force
of Mexican troops have started IN pursuit
Of the COWBOYS. ~. e
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Young g'zEgh's 1szrdeser".

WAsu1SGGoS. July 20.-5ecretary Kirk
wood says the Indian Department has
poti,ing further regarding the murder OF
Punh in Mexico. 1t is investigating wheth-
er Mexican nlurauders or Apache Indians
killed him. II the latter, whether they
belong Oh the reservation Or are 9 rowing
band. The Department will 10 its utmost
to bring the murderers to Justice.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
SsGovtEsag Affray.

ADRIAN, Mich, July 29.-J. 2. True, The
banker at Iaucha Springs N. ~, reported
in to-day telegrams as having shot Major
Carpenter, is q nephew Of cx-Congressmar
T. G. Beaman, and mas many relations ano
friends here. He is u cousin OF Roscoe
Bean!an, whose sad death will DC remcm-
bercd, and has a brother living in Chicago
lie Is mnrh esteemed where known.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
.BevxisGa Prosecutions.

BERLIN, July 29.-There are demonstra-
tons every night against the Jews at
Hammerstein, West Prussia, and further
excuses are feared. The gensdarmes are
powerless. There were similar riots at
Rawald, Pomerania, on Tuesday, when a
quantity Of Jewish property was destroy
ell.
sr. PETERSBURG, July 29.-Tl1irty
houses belonging to Jews in the villages
Of DorispoI and Birosana, in the govern
mcnt of Poltava, have been destroyed.
The troops fired upon the rioters, killing
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Stock a. :
Al'lCHLPN-

New YORK, July 29.-Stocks generally
are higher on account OF the ruinors that
the railroad war will soon cease. Events
render this probable, though not officially
acknowledged
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
fEREE gGGs

I.uADv1LLE, July 23.-Frank Gilbert and
Merrick Rosoogrants were hanged this
morning i'll the presence Of about 1000
people. Rosengrants declared his inno-
cence. while Gilbert claimed self-defence.
Everything went OF quietly.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Switches Moved

NEW York, July 29.-There have been
two cases Of misplaced switches III the last
twenty-four hours On the Hudson River
Railroad. One Of the criminals has been
alreatpd.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
TEr. Waite Resigns

WAsH1zGxoN, July 29.--The resgna-
ton Of 5Tr White, Minister at Berlin,
takes effect August 18th. No successor
will be appointed at present.
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
@cnteaces RgiaIgate6.

ROME, July 29.--The Court of Appeal
has reduced the sentence passed OH six per-
sons arrested for riot at the removal Of the
BODY Of Pope Plus iN. ...
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
Sitting HsgIt.

FoNr BrroED, July 29.--Sttiny Bull
and l37 of his band went by steamer to
Standing Rock to-day. Bull WAS silent
and reserved. .@ .."""".
The Benton weekly record. [volume] (Benton, Mont.) 1880-1885, 1881-08-11
.I..'BLGIC5RANS. !.
SoesiasG dispatches 90 the Record.
Clerk Hire Reduced.

WASHINGTON, July 33.-The Postmas-
tcr-Genrral NiIj reduce the clerk hire in
150 pest oitiors where it exceeds the legal
limits