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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-10-13

REPUBLICANS should lose no oppor.
'tunity to do good act or say good
word for the whole ticket these days.
The time is growing short, and now is
the right time to put your shoulder to
the wheel. Wherever you find little
work necessary there is the place to
do it. There is no reason why our
majority should not be larger this fall
than ever. And there is no reason
why each and every Republican in
the county should not take hand in
the work, and share the credit when
the majorities are counted up. Let
each Republican make an effort to in.
crease the majority of his own town.
ship. 1t can be done if you will put
forth the proper effort. Go to work
and don't let up till the polls close.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-10-13
Republican Ticket.

Republican Ticket.
STATE.
For Governor,
Gen. JAMES A. BEAVER,
of Centre County.
For Lieut.. Governor,
Hon. WILLIAM T. DAVIES,
of Bradford County.
For Auditor General,
Col. A. WILSON NORRIS,
of Philadelphia.
For Secretary of Internal Affairs,
Col. THOMAS J. STEWART,
of Montgomery County.
COUNTY.
For Congress-at-Large,
Gen. EDWIN S. OSBORNE,
of Luzerne County.
Congress,
JAMES II MAFFETT,
of Clarion County.
Assembly,
CHARLES A. RANDALL.
Treasurer,
SOLOMON FITZGERALD.
Surveyor,
HENRY C. wHITTEKIN.
Coroner,
DIR. j. w. MORROW.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1886-10-13

The contest in the Crawford Mer.
'cer.Butler District was settled in Phil.
adelphis last Wednesday by the State
Committees selection of DR.. w. B.
Roberts as the Republican candidate
tor Congress. The contest was referred
to committee Of Ave, as follows: S.
B. Halliday of Erie, j. B. Agnew of
Forest, George j. Elliott of Jefferson,
Cyrus F. Fox of Berks, and Nathan.
iel Adams of Perry. The fact was
presented that during the past twelve
years, or since the district was organ.
ICED, Crawford County has had the
congressman but two years, while But.
Ter has been favored four years and
Mercer six. Upon this ground it was
regarded as proper and fair that Craw-
ford should be awarded the candidate,
and that was done. The decision may
leave little soreness in Mercer, but
it will be generally accepted by the
Republicans Of the district, and there
need not, and will not, be any doubt
about the result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
THE ACADEMY LIKELY TO BE LEASED.

SEVERAL OFFERS MADE FOR TIA DECISION PROB
ABLY TO BE MADE TO-DAY.
tits still uncertain whether Mr. Abbey is TO he
the lessee of Academy of Music but it is known that
an otter from has been submitted to the Academy
directors Mr.. Aboey's only offer. however.
There than six others decision will PROB
ABLY made to-day oy the drectcra II is understood
tn Abhey offered $40 900 for the first year. $4,000
for tie second till at the expiration of his ten
years would be paying s50000 year for the
bulldog. Mr. Amberg OF the Thalia Theatre. offered
$50 year for three years Other offers Were IN the
OF these OF course In all cases nec
essary alterations would I've made by the essees THIS
would a large additional for the Academy
IS unsuted Tor pur poses OF ordinary theatrical
MANAGER. The boxes woul: bsve 10 be removed and a
balcony ated 10 tho usual manner put in The stage
needs ich alteration 10 make II suitable for eahor
spectacles is to this form of entertainment that
all those applying for the Academy propose to devote it
IN chef port If not entirely.
That thu directors VIII submit OF the proposals to
The stockholders and recommend its adoption is hardly
doubtful The receipts hn this season been far too low
10 Zen ier the investment profitable one Hia II not
been tn with the American Uperi Company.
winch obliged the company to pay rent even thoug
have resulted No hing OF this sort car be looked
10 ior next seas The desstion OF the Phil"rmonlc
lei up TO 10y breaking of the Meinngen companys
coniraet and tue fail re OF tue IL atoi Angelo
say anSthng about any offers some nave been made.
but nothing oauutr ha been settled In regard to hem
li-ve OF the burden tho Academy seams likely
TO- become myself an II invor OF selling r ~ orupat
seems difficult 10 mud than lessee aud sup
pos t refore, shalt accept one OF the my offers
ma r ioi 1t. subject Of course to the approval OF The
stockholders
Mr Ambers said that his Intention. his offer
ceped was TO reconstruct the OF the house ana
trans 1t into a theatre. Having then suitable
menis Ia the Meinngen Conn for next season and
Pai bis own c3mp.ny Ia for ort seas IN OF light onsra
attractions either Of Ills own or otner managers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
GEORGE NJ. GROVES.

George NJ Groves died yesterday at his home NO. ID
Fifty fourth st., from Brights disease Nv lne age
of sxty-hye For several years he had suffered from
asthma Int not enough to prevent him from attending to
his business and as late Christmas Day no was out
driving He was born In Bridgewater, Oneida County,
and 10 this city in 1910 lie soon became connected
with the silk obbng establishment OF Clark. 5outhworth
AZ Fielding and Ia lSi3 became member OF the nriI
The partnership aterward changed to HILL Groves
n Co. and later 10 Groves. Nortbup Taylor On
January l. 1865 MI Groves retired RON active business
with a large fortune He was. however. Interested Ia
many pubuc Institutions, which with his private affairs
kept him busy He Of the founders OF the Bank
OF the Metropolis and It's epresden for one Yea"
He was elected twice director Of the Erie Railroad
A widow and two children survive him: Inc Iunerhi
will take place his home at 1880 g. IN to-nofro" Sna
tho burial Will he AT WOODLAND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
OBITUARY
JAMES A. MCMAsTER.


James A. McMaster, proprietor of The Nec York Free
mans Journal died yesterday at m. at his homo in
Uticaave., Brooklyn. from typhoidpneumonia He was
sxy-seven years old Although he had been i'll for some
time his death was entirely expected.
Mr. McMaster was widower for many years His
family consists of three daughters and one son. He was
a vigorous and at times impassoned writer. The Free
mans Journal was suppressed account Of its dsoya
sentiments during the and Mr.. McMaster was
imprisoned for several months. 1t after
the attack on Fort Sumter and when enthusiasm
for volunteers arm and defend the Union being
aroused and The Freeas journal IN series OF anwar
articles discredted the National movement by denounc
ing the call 70 war which Lincoln made In his proclama
ton calling $4,000 These disoyal sentiments
were brought 10 the notice OF the Government The Free
mans Journal was suppressed and Mr. McMaster was
imprisoned Fort Lafayette for eleven months BY that
time the great struggle well under way. and the
period having passed when. IN the opinion OF the author
and the paper again put into circulation this time avow
ing iments OF decidedly less rebelious character
But the idea in his life to which he devoted
all his energies, and which marked him as n
bod advocate among the Roman Catholic part OF the
community stand that he took in favor OF Cath
Ollie eucation-for parochal schools against the pub
lie schools He began that movement many years ago,
and stood alone for long time IN supporting H. during
several Years entire body OF the bishops and priests
were against him. with the exception OF Bishop Reynolds,
Charleston, who champion OF the parochal
system The Freeman, notwithstanding this bleak out
look never lost faith In its pet project.
Mr. McMastcr for many years prominently con-
nected with Democratic politics i'll this city, but gave IL
up did all active work in connection with MS paper
eral years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
DENOUNCIAG THE DOCK BOARD.

TAX COMMISSIONER COLEMAN TALKS TO THE
BOARD OF ESTIMATE on EXTRAvAGANCE.
The Board of Estimate yesterday received from two
fades representing the Teachers Mutual improvement
Association petition signed by Mrs Cornelius Wander
bilt Mrs Abram s. Hewitt Mrs Dodge and others, ask
ing for establishment of female high school, with
Industrial art and business departments.
The Board appropriated $1,000 to repair the Croton
water pipe leading North Brother Island; $1,000 for
furnishing and plumbing in the pavilions on the
Same island $4,000 for repairs the Seventh Regiment
Armory.
President Coleman denounced the extravaganza of the
Dock Commissioners. He said in part
relation the issue of bonds for the Dock Department
S a s Sy s hat has SsoS mo-
money the last two Years and while ne % Sns
Of eng ami officials with large salaries nave
period he have built for their own aeeommo
dson an esant pier % a f r GsI rental Tsg for the bemet
the and lis crowded conmece ineS Tor I'm
GERS AMI attaches winch my have fitted pp in luxurious
the government There Is pr yalT w 's
STge "T retn%o on the payroll scattered about
the and Offices Being exposed as u IN tno w hf
for block and consuming coal enough to run small
favor of improving our w nt Fl front AMID AMID
tuknes ana opposed furnishing the present Dock
I'M, & v T ,hu lar has been beneIe by their
iIaton far et @e tor or 1s es s
paid for Them by the Dosk Depar T., hae
bukhes has controlling them TO the
nrce. ont o. ali proportion market value The ereat
foue the Department vera years mas Ore
haI the pTactcal that The depart
has been in the those who have used for sehs au
potca purposes have neglected the cys interests ny
slovlg tie controlled by those III suOoubate
positions ,o.,,.o,, =, ,ronor
fon Ia OF bonds issued Is not al ali cIen
liable TO present commissioners. Ihey nave hau
noth,nn material The water iIOnt "heIe
they lave built extended piers belonged 10 the clty
audt the percentage the money expendeh ought 10
have averaged % per Piers bnit by tie
oost "a $4,000 100000 rented AZ IRON s3OoOu 10
S5OOOO per aunum the from ths source "a pro
OF bonds issued OuRhto nave
10 millions OF than has and IL womb nav
done So If a proper economical management had had
charge OF the department 80, oo-- --o os ,-os
auDrorated interest stocks and bonds alfchuy
is,ed So GO9 30 and for bonds issued subsequent
~ December 81 1856 Sl9l, 205 The Controller informed
The Board that the contract for 1887 Tor the DC
partment Of Charities and Correction had been awarded
a. $4,000 less than for the present year The Item lo
supplies for that Department was cut down IRON IRON
$1,000 900 10 $95O0OO The fund for street ana Iark
Openings was xed at 4776 81 The fund Tor jurors
ices Was Increased from $4,000 to $4,000 IL, 4.
" H. Appleton read letter asking an approprssaod %
signed group OF satuary for the Reservoir gae-a91Se
The model has paid by the city, Dut Is sun III
fiorence italy where Mrs. Jackson has been paying
storage on IT, IL was feleired 10 inc Noih"i0'''' Va
Puh Workg
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Post Office Notice.

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Post once New.York. N. Y. Dec ~ 1884
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
FOR HOSPITAL P1TTENTS.
A NEW SOCIETY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH BOOKS.
PICTURES AND ENTERTAINMENT.

NEW SOCIETY TO PROVIDE THEM WITH BOOKS,
PICTURES AND ENTERTAINMENT
number OF ladies yesterday at the residence OF
Mr. C. Barlow ana organized TO carry on systematically
the work frightening the lives OF the poor and SICK in
hospitals asyum and similar Institutions by means OF
pictures, books and various entertainments. The mem
bers of the Executive Committee are Mrs f. G. Barlow
President; Mrs Burton Harrison, vicepresident; Mrs.
Montague Marks treasurer Mrs f. w. Whitridge, secre
tary. and Mrs L. Del Monte. Mrs. Pierre Lorard, Jr,
Miss Josephine Lazarus Mrs. j. Peters Mrs George L.
Riyes, Mrs f. w. Vanderbilt and Mrs Fernando Yznaga
organization is the outcome OF the annual Christmas
card toy distribution carried for years
by Mr. Montague Marks. 1t is expected that the work or
the Kyrle Society in identifying the homes of
the Door undertake." by thu" reorganization"
Mrs c. r. Lowell of the State Board Of Charities, sent In
the first money contribution
There are already hand many attractive pictures.
only edng frames TO be hung in the hospital and asy
lum wards Money for this purpose and for the general
objects of the society will be gratefully received by
the treasurer residence, 147 East Thirtysxthst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
HOW THE CONTEST LOOKS IN ALBANY.

AIRaNy Dec 20 Speciah. Politicians believed that
kome of the Republican candidates Speaker would
rive here tonight, but Early this morning,
however. Assembyman Henry c. Howe. OF Oswego
County who recently said that he would accept the Office
if elected reached the city He says that he has
notion of becoming Speaker this year. Assembyman
Hogeboon. of Columbia County, also arrived today He
said that he shoud support Morton for Senator but
non-commital on the subject of the Speakershp.
Assemblyman Mabe. Of Putnam. came to Albany this
evening lie said. when asked his choice for speaker:
Well think favorabiy of all the candidates bat 1t
seems TO that Hustled has forty votes think
can count mp that many, and have circulated good
deal among the members OF the Assembly the past month
have yet given any pledge regarding my vote the
Senatorship"
The meeiing in Buffalo yesterday Of several members
of the Assembly who favor OF the election of Gen
eral Hustled Speaker naturally heard of by the
friends the other candidates with discomfort Never
theless. they do think that many Assembymen at
tended the meeting and confident that the careful
canvasses made by them not be upset In moment
by General Hustled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
MRS. rHURBER AND THE NATIONAL OPERA.

MRS THURBER AND THE NATIONAL OPERA.
Mrs Thurber serene ever yesterday over the
affairs OF the National Opera Company AS positive
proof as could be given that the organization one
which, she herself had expressed It, had come to stay
was afforded in the following quiet announcement from
her lips: Mr.. Thomas has sent TO me since my return
Chicago his written statement regarding the plans OF
the organization for next year am to meet committee
DISCUSS the plans this evening" and tomorrow the d.
rectors will begin their consideration of them II would
appear that the announcement of this fact IL sur
hcient rest any doubt to the continued ex
stence Of the company Mrs IhurDer was NOT
prepared 10 indicate what any details OF next years
work might be- but considered 1t enough to make the an
that the plans Ia he considered al once
She said that there had been idea entertained Of
merging the American into the National Company
The American would in time probably become the local
organization In this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
LACK OF SCHOOL ROOM IN BROOKLYN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR Your reporter In dealing with the proceedings
against the Brooklyn Board OF Education has fallen into
the mistake OF supposng that favor the various
expedients mentioned in my affidavit possible II TINS
mistake were uncorrected it would seriously nure the
cause the children which is involved in these
proceedings still more is involved in acorrect appre
citation by the general public Of the position of the friends
OF their cause.
My position that these neglected children have prior
rights in law well in the Judgment OK all reasonaDe
persons who give the subject any attention Expendi-
lures legally required Illegal till proper provision
comply with the law In respect 20 these chill
dren when these demands duly met then come the
questions free books, special teachers. longer terms
training Schools high schools and many others To ne SET
tied on their merits. My hope IL that ultimately the
Board OF Education will make earnest, persistent ana
successful find competent advisers and suDori
Mates and that efficiency will become the rule instead OF
the exception Its will then be found abundant
for all the objects which wise and liberal public econ
omy may intrust TO its discretion.
' ' EDWIN A. CURLEY.
No 80 Fort Greene-placc Brooklyn, Dec 29 1880.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
JUDGE pECKHAM'S DECISION,

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR your acctfous rcmarKs I'm yesterdays IRib
UNE Judge Peckhams decision in tho Broadway
Railroad case have called forth this comments 1t is no
wonder that the lawyers both Sides are astonished
at this judicial feat Of holding the repeating acts
constitutional and valid and at tho same time de-
claring them of no force or effect 1t is no wonder
that the lawyers are taken by surprise at this
promise decision. They could not have been pre-
pared for IL lawyer who had even studied the
case could find ground to uphold such conclu-
sion. The public will watch with great interest and
curiosity 60 ascertain what the Court Of Appeals us
going to do about it," The the case is studied
the more absurd will the holding and opinion of the
court appear JUSTICE
GOschen, Dec. %. 1886.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
WHAT PEOPLE THINK AND SAY.
THE DECAY OF THE FARMS.
THIRTY YEARS AGO AND Now-PRoBLEMs THAT
MUST BE SOLVED.


THIRTY YEARS AGO AND Now-PRoBLEMs THAT
MUST BE SOLVED
To the Editor OF The Tribune
SIR: Thirty years ago the writer, as small boy,
piloted successful city cousin In search OF country
place to the home OF neghbor who had passed prime
had been moderately successful on his sxyacre farm,
had brought up his family 1t and esteemed as one
who had deserved well his moderate fortune His was an
example of the farmers life ending thirty years ago In
the Eastern and Middle states. bargain struck;
he received for his farm the price he thought II WORTH
SO 400-for sixty OF meadow fallow, few acres
of woodland the fences In perfect repair good dwell
ing barns carriagehouse granary tenement and shop
To my boyish mind 1t perfect, it was only type
however. OF the neghborhood
The thirty years passed and the agent Of insurance
company visited me, to inquire about it, knowing my
familiarity with the neighborhood and values hereabou
From him learned that the company were the owners
It cost to them OF $1,000 The buildings, dwelling
barn. all outbulldings destroyed except the tene
ment The wood all cut of, the fences down, the
orchards neglected and almost deadn fact the place
desolaton itself For this property they re-
ceived in rentals 800 per year After paying
taxes and repairs 1 doubt il $50 was not
all the net income from an investment OF
$1,000 product of $50 per year net would indicate It's
value to be not 81 900 as an ncomcproducing In
vestment -, $3.50 l..
This is extreme case but there arc similar ones in
every neighborbood east of the Hudson River In great
many between the Ohio and the Hudson, and they are
creeping to the Mississippi faster than any wewisher
OF hs country could wish.
What IL the causel Why this changer Inc SOIL IL JUST
productive is Just as capable Of sustaining ana
raising large families and making happy homes as ever
To bring the Eastern slope it's former prosperity
involves many interests the population OF the west
To stop the influx from the country requires that FARMING
must be made to pay. To be made TO pay the farms must
have the benefit Of markets that ther posi-
ton gives them-their vested rights-back again;
they must be protected from the horde OF
immigrants that crowding In upon us
These questions are for settlement The Interstate
Commerce bill indicates that they are being thoroughly
canvassed and discussed The strikes tell OF the problem
and Helen Campbell. in THE TRIBUNE. gives some OF us
effects The returns tell of its killing erect III
only question OF time when IL will be solved by natural
IL they allowed TO operate. The prosperity OF
this section, with its milons OF people and money Is OF
vastly consequence 10 me than the interests OF an
equal number foreigners and equal amount OF Tor
ein capital Protection will not protect unless u taxes
cognzance OF this state of things with view 10 M rem
edy. Very respectfully,
NeC York. Dec 49, 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-30
TO RECEIVE A PORTRAIT OF JUST CE DAVIS.

TO RECEIVE A PORTRAIT OF JUST CE DAVIS
meeting OF the bar will be held at 2 p. N. to-day
in the General Term room Of the Supreme Court, and
the retirement from the bench of Presiding Justice
Moan Davis will be made the occasion OF the pres
enaton OF his portrait to be placed on the walls OF
the cour, room. Over 800 prominent lawyers have
subscribed for the purchase OF this memorial. which
has been painted by Daniel Huntington, president OF
the National Academy OF Design. IL is an excellent
likeness and represents the Presiding Justice sitting
with one hand resting the arm OF his char and the
other holding pamphlet. TIE portrait Is in heavy
gilt frame on which Is the inscription Noah DAVIS.
Presiding Justice 1S74-lSS6. Presented By members
of the Bar" lillian Allen Bntler, chairman OF the
Committee of members of the Bar will call the meet
ing to order and will present the portrait to the
Supreme Court Justices OF this district. memorial
address will be read and presented TO Justice Da is by
Frederic X. Coudert. Justice Brady will accent the
portrait aud Justice Davis will probably make an
address.
The Bar Association will give O reception this even
ing 10 Justice Davis and 10 Justice Hooper c. Van
Worst who also retires fiom the bench on the last
day OF this year.