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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
School Reports.

Report of Tionesta Public Schools for
the school month ending Sept. 80, 1889
Advanced department, number enrolled,
males IA; females % total 36. Per cent.
of attendance, males 92; females 9S; total
95. The following named pupils have not
missed day during the month: Mary
Brace, Edith Slighter, Alice Brennan, Dol
lie Carson, Birdie Chadwick, Ella Clark,
Blanche Hunter, Adelva Randall, Rosa
Hunter, Susie Huling, Blanche Agnew,
Tillie Morrow, Bruce Clark, Mn. Hunter,
Harry Davis, Harry Maze, James Nor
row. Parents and others interested in the
schools, are urgently requested to assist
the poard of directors and the teachers in
their efforts to obtain regular attendance
of every pupil. Ahsentees lose interest
i'm their studies and retard the work of all
the classes TO which they belong.
+. w. WARE, Principal.
Primary Grade: Enrolled, males, "a,
females 20, average, males 80, females rs
per cent. "a. Names of those present every
day; Meril Maze, Tony Maze, Bennle
Hunter, Leslie Brace, Ralph Brace, Frank
Hood, Rudolph Frederickson, George
Shoemaker, Garfield Grove, Paul Clark,
Harry Mckee, Robbie Fulton, George Dd-
Wis, Harry Davis, George Carson, Lester
Holeman, Archie Holeman, Albert Brad
berry, Nelson Foreman, Helen Frederick
son, Kate Agnew, Maggie Evans, Myrtle
hdIns, DeTlnd Mthtts hdlllb MutuLtl-
berger, Maud Steen, Elsie Kelly, Nernie
Watson, Marie Smearbaugh, Ida FOnes,
Bessie Morgan, Iva Holeman, Ella Brow
nell, Kittie Bradberry Blanche Arner:
AGNES KERR, Teacher.
Intermediate Grade: Enrolled, males
10, females 2l, average attendance, males
IA, females 20, per cent of attendance fe-
90, females 9S. Pupils present every day
during month; Claud Campbell, Lewis
Arner, Willie, Otta and John Muenzen-
berger, Eddie Dunkle, Harold Herman,
Harry Watson, Emma Steen, Ruth and
May Clark, Emma and Laura Lawrence,
Jannet and Minnie Canfeld, May Joyce,
Mamie Fitzgerald, Minnie Watson, Maud
Campbell, Lille Bradbury, Edith Davis,
Bertha Hardison, Lucy Huling, Hattie
Hood, Sadie Morrow.
J. E. SCOTT, Teacher.
Report of Room No. l, BrookstOn school,
for month ending Sept. n, II. A. Stricken.
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Hepler Corners.

The formers are busily engaged in
threshipg their buckwheat, and flap.
jacks will soon be at hand.
VIM. Byers and daughter, accompa.
MED by Miss Turner of Butler Co.,
are at present rusticating in this
proximity.
The friends Of Mr.. Jacob Mealy sr.,
arranged to meet at his place last Sat-
urday for a reunion, which was largely
attended and a grand time was had in
general.
Married Mr.. j. Sigworth and Miss
S. Weiser, by Rev. Zinsmeister, one
day last week.
Also, Mr.. F. Harmon and Miss l..
Sigworth, by Rev. Brickley of Lick.
ingville.
Mics Belle Stitzinger of this locality,
who for some time has been stopping
in Tionesta, has returned to her home.
SOMBRYo.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
OBITUARY.

On Thursday the 26th, the mortal
remains of Albert P. Trushel, OF
Glade, we're laid to rest in Oakland
Cemetery. Mr.. Trushel was widely
and favorably known here as a genial
and whole souled young man. He
leaves a widow and large circle Of
relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
He has been for several years bravely
struggling against that terrible dis.
ease diabetes, but the Father called
him and he has left us. though but in
the prime of life. The funeral ser.
vices were held at their home in Glade,
the Rev. Rollins making a few re.
marks, followed by the Rev. Shannon,
who preached a short sermon from the
text, "there shall be no night there. "
The floral offerings we're profuse aud
in excellent taste. Mrs. Trushel is q
most estimable lady and has the
kindly sympathy of all who have the
pleasure of her acquaintance. The
deceased was a member of the Knights
of Pythias aud the beneficiary fund oi
$4,000, while in no sense a consolation,
will no doubt be useful in the battle OF
life which remains for the wife and
widow. X
Warren, Pa, Sept. 80, 1889.
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Ministerial Appointments.

The following is list of the min
isterial appointments made by the
Pittsburgh Conference of the Free
Methodist Church, in session at Oil
City last week, for the present confer
ence year:
Pittsburgh District, ]. S. McGarry,
Chairman.-PIttsburgh and Mans
field, w. b. Roupe; Verona and Mt.
Hope, F. E. Glass; Appolla, to be
supplied.
New Castle District, J. S. McGarry,
Chairman.-New Castle and Roches-
ter, S. Portman, N. S. Phetteplace,
supply; Mercer Circuit, r. II. Bent
ley.
Oil City District, R. w. Hawkins,
Chairrhan.-Oil City, A. q. Showers
Franklin, d. B. Toby; Hickory, S. Sa-
ger, VIM. Richards, supply; Weavers
and Oak Grove, Charles Copeland
Tionesta and Newmansville, A. D.
Gaines; Tylersburg and ClarionJ. G
Bowman vnd j. r. Nelly.
Bradford District, r. w. Hawkins
Chairman.--Bradford circuit, A
Bean; Penfield, o. 1. Berlin; Shef
field, 1. Hodgkins Genesse, w. M
Harry. Rev. M. b. Miller was elect
ed Conference Evangelist.
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Church and sabbath school.
TIONESTA, PA.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. Nj. L. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in NJ. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Services i'm Lutheran Mt Iion's Church,
German Hill, every Sunday at 1890 a. M,
English and German alternating. s. s.
every Sunday at $3.50 a. IN. X. j. Graetz,
Pastor.
Preaching in the +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
A. ID. Gaines, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. j. V. McAninch officiating.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
ELECTRIC RITTERS.

and so popular as to need no special men,
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the song OF praise.-A purer medi-
cine does not exist and it is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed. Electric Bitters
will cure all diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils, Salt
Rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Win drive Malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
Malarial teYers. For cure of Headache
Constipation and Indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price so cts. and
Sl.O0 per bottle at G. W. Bovard's Drug
Store.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of Con0reSs-JAMEs KERR.
Member ofiSendte--J. II. WILSON.
AssembIy--CHARTEs A. RANDALL.
President JHdge-W. ID. BRo WIN.
Associate JWdges-LEwIs ARNBR. JNo.
A. PROPER
Tredsurer-SoLoMoN FITzaERALD.
Protkon0tary, Register &c Recorder, &C.
CALVIN NJ. ARNER.
.ShertG.-GEo. w. SAWYER.
CommtsstonerS-WM d. SHIELDS, @.
n. LEDEBuR, J. ]. PARSONS.
County Observation-Disclosures. w. KERR.
District Attorney-P. M. CLARK.
Jury Comm mtsSionerS-C. ii. CHURCH,
AMOS T.. C6oPER.
CoWaty iSurveyor-H. G, WHITTEKIN.
COroRer-Dr. J. w. MoRRow.
County 4 uditors-E. l.. JONES, X. u.
GILLESPIE, WIN. BLUM.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

Read the following: Mr.. G. II. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
Abscess of Lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an Incurable Con-
sumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am now on
my third bottle and able to oversee the
work on my farm. 1t is the finest medi-
cine ever made" Jessie Middlcwart, De-
catur, Ohio, says: "Had it not been for
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton would have died of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try il. Sample bottles
free at G. W. Bovard's Drug Store.
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For Sale.

Blacksmith chop and property.
Shop 26x40 feet, 2 forges and sets Of
tools. House 1926, good cellar and
good we'll of water. Barn 1928, out.
buildings, and pAvemonts leading to
all. One acre of land, fruit trees and
grapevines. Situated in Clarington,
Barnett township, Forest Co., Pa.
Address John W. Snyder as above.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blem-
ishes from horses. Blood SPAWN, Curbs
Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone, STILES
Sprains, all Swollen Threats, Coughs Etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
Sold by Herman d Siggins, Druggists
Tionesta. nov2S-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

-Costiveness is the cause of the intoler-
able "bad breath" of multitudes. DR..
Henry Baxter's Mandrake Bitters remove
the cause and prevent the evil, and cost
only 25 cents. For sale by d. Barnett.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALyE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by G.. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

When Baby was sick we gave her CAstorIA,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she elung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
THE FOREST REPUBLICAN.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BUrgess.-D. s. KNOX.
Couacitmen-North ward, r. M. Her
man, II. NJ. Foreman, S. d. irwin. South
ward, j. G. Scowden, @. w. Robinson, j.
Il. Proper.
Justices of the Pedce-J. II. Proper, It.
B. Cobb.
Constable and C0Ucctor-S. S. Garfield.
School Directors-G. w. Robinson, A.
B. Kelly, E. l.. Davis, ID. S. Knox, ID.
w. Clark, J. II. Brennan.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

The history of Downs Elixir is iden-
titled with the history of New England fol
the last fifty years. 1t cures coughs and
colds. For sale by d. Barnett.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

-Shoddy Rubbers are dear at any
price. Buy the reliable Woonsocket
Goods; they are always satisfactory.
Sold by Smearbaugh q Co. 2t.
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For Sale.

One yoke oxen, seven years old next
spring, weigh % or 80 hundred. For
further information inquire of F. F.
ShOup, Tionesta, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

OLIVE LODGE, No. 557, +. & A. NJ.
" Stated Meetings held at Odd Eel
lows Hall the first Monday Of each month
T. J. PAYNE, w. M.
7. B. COBB, Sec'y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
Notice Bridge Obstruction.

Notice is hereby given that, owing
to repairs being made, travel on the
river bridge at Tionesta will be OBJ,
structed between the hours of 7
o'clock p. M, and 7 o'clock a. M,
after Monday, October 7th, 1889,
until further notice.
Oct. 1. @. II. HUNTER.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

-Arnica & Oil Liniment is the bes
remedy known for stiff joints. For sale
by d. Barnett.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

You know the place to get good
tinware? Why at f. w. Laws tin
shop, of course. Anything made from
sheet metal 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
MASON & HAMLIN
ORGAN AND PIANO COMPANY,
YORK. CHICAGO

BOSTON. NEW YORK. CHICAGO
NEW Contains five octave, Nine
Stop Action, furnished in a.
MODEL large and handsome case of
solid black walnut. Price 500
ORGAN, cash; also sold on the Easy
Hire System at $l237 per
STYLE quarter, for ten quarters,
when organ becomes proper
2244. ty of person hiring.
The Mason & Hamlin
MASON "Stringer, )" invented and pat
ented by Mason & Hamlin in
g. 1892 is used in the Mason e.
( Hamlin pianos exclusively.
HAMLIN Remarkable refinement of
tone and phenomenal capaci-
PIANOS. ty to stand in tune character
ize these instruments.
POPULAR STYLES ORGANS AT SO,
$3.50, $50, S7s, $96, AND UP.
Organs and Pianos sold for Cash, Easy
Payments, and Rented. Catalogues free
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

For Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers Of
all kinds, at bottom prices, go to Rob
inson. 2t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

Long leg, thick sole, "Driver'
Leather Boots, $4.00, at
1t. III. j. HOPKINS d Co.'S.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02
IH7EITyI SIEYyI5

For Dropsy, Gravel, Brights and Liver
Diseas 5. Cure guaranteed Office, SSl
Arch street, Philadelphia. All druggists
Try il. 81 bottle, six for 50.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

Who cares how much. it rains
when you can buy a pair Of Good
Rubber Boots for 1925, at
1t. II. j. HOPKINS q Co.'s.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

fsENTRAL HOUSE, OIL CITY, PA.
~ w. II. ROTH, Proprietor.
The largest, Best Located and Furnished
House In the City. Near Union Depot.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

7 AwRENCE HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa.
IL Harry Maze, Proprietor. This
house is centrally located. Everything
new aud well furnished. Superior Ac-
c0m mmodations and strict attention given
to guests. Vegetables and Fruits OF all
kinds served in their season. Sample
room for Commercial Agents.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

CENTRAL HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
~ q. G. Brownell. Proprietor. This is a
new house, and has just been fitted up for
the accommodation of the public. A por-
ton of the patronage of the public is solic-
Ised. 46-ly.
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Large 10 pound baskets of Grapes
45 cents, at Smearbaugh q Co. 2t
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your vote

Pay your taxes at once, and save
your vote.
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7 II. SIGGINS, NJ. D.,
~. Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA,
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Price, Only One Dollar Per Year.
RELIABLE AGENTS WANTED

To Solicit Subscriptions in every School!
District in Pennsylvania.
Daily Telegraph, s. per year.
Daily Telegraph and Dickens Works, S..
Daily Telegraph and waverly Novels, IS.
Daily Telegraph and Family Physician, &C..
Daily Telegraph and Texas Siftings, &c..
Daily Telegraph and Fruit Drior, $3.50.
The cash must accompany all orders,
and be addressed to
NJ. w. McALARNEY, Manager,
Harrisburg, Pa.
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t w. MORROW. NJ. D.,
-. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
Late of Armstrong county, having located
in TioNesta is prepared to attend all pro-
fcssienal calls promptly and at all hours.
Office aad residence two doors north of
Lawrence House. Office hours 7 to 3 A.
NJ, Aitd IL 20 II NJ; 2 TO and 81 to ~ p.
NJ. Sundays, to 10 A. M; to and st
TO "a p. N. may-lS-8l.
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p EN- I S.

U-IT01
all Patent business conducted for Moder-
ate Fees.
our Office is opposite U. s. Patent Once
and we can secure patent In less time than
those remote from Washington.
Send model, drawing or photo, with
description. We advise IL patentable or
not, free of charge. Our fee not due till
patent is secured.
A pamphlet, "How to Obtain Patents, :"
with names of actual clients i'm your State,
county, or town, sent free. Address,
G. A. SNOW & CO.,
Opp. Patent Office, Washington, d. c..
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DENTISTRY.
IL DIR. ]. w. MORROW.

Dr. Steadman, would respectfully an
ROupce that he will carry on the Dental
business in Tionesta. and having had over
six years successful experience, considers
himself fully competent to give entire sat
~istaction. / shall always give my medi-
cal practice the preference. mar22-S2.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1889-10-02

Carpets at less than cost. at
1t. IL. j. HOPKINS & Co.'S.
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READ THESE
UNPARALLELED OFFERS! !
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WEEKLY TELEGRAPH

Is the largest and best newspaper pub
lished at the Capital of Pennsylvania.
Each number contains sixty-four col
umns filled with the latest news, stories,
market reports, and miscellaneous read
ing.
Price, Only One Dollar Per Year.
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or Walter Scotts Waverly Novels, Us
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address, postage paid, for Two Dollars.
We will furnish the Weekly Telegraph.
and "Our Family Physician (New Edi-
tiou, 4S0 pages, price 49, for Two Dollars.
Weekly Telegraph and Texas Siftings
weekly, price S4,) for Two Dollars.
Weekly Telegraph and American Agri-
culturist for Two Dollars.
Weekly Telegraph and either Country
Home or Farm and Home (monthly) for
One Dollar and quarter.
Weekly Telegraph and American Farm
er (monthly) for One Dollar.
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nR. +. T. MASON,
IL PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
TIONESTA, PA.
ofioe opposite Gas Office. Calls at
tended TO promptly day and night.
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EoREsT LODGE, No. 1s4, A. o. U. w,
L Meets every Friday Evening i'm Has
let Hall, Tionesta.
G. NJ. ARNER, NJ. w.
]. r. CLARK, Recorder.
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Report of Room No. l, Brookston school,
for month ending Sept n, II. A. Stricken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-17
NEW WAN SHlFS FUN IhE NAtI.
The Two 3,OOO-Ton Vessels May be
Built In Government Navy Yards.

Secretary Tracy is giving careful considera-
tion to the question as to what shall be done in
respect to the two 3,000-ton cruisers authorized
to be built by act of Congress. The department
failed to secure bid for constructing them
within the limit Of cost imposed by Congress.
1t was not possible to reduce the requirement
as to speed and increase the premiums, as had
been done in the case of the 2,000-ton vessels,
for the law had fixed these specifically. There
was little hope Of securing lower bids upon re-
advertisement SO that aside from awaiting the
tardy action Of Congress the alternative seemed
to be to build the vessels in navy yards 1t is
this phase of the case that Secretary Tracy is
considering, and should he be able to satisfy
himself that the work can be done in a reason
able time and at a moderate cost it is highly
probable that he will decide to have it done at
the navy yards. Upon the first point it may be
stated that while the eastern ship building navy
yards are now crowded with work, Naval Con-
structor Hichborn is prepared to recommend
that the Mare Island yard be given an oppor-
tunity to show what it can do in the way of
building modern man of war. Acting under
the authority conferred by Congress the con-
struction bureau has been actively increasing
the plant at that yard. Machine tools Of the
latest type are being delivered rapidly, and the
acting chief constructor believes that within
two months the yard will be able to undertake
successfully the construction Of at least one of
the nineteen-knot cruisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-17
AUSTRALIAN AUTONOMY.
"A Measure Which is of Considerable In.
terest to Americans.

LONDON, Sept. IA bill which is Of interest
to Americans is the western Australia, which
the government will reintroduce next session.
The purpose Of this bill is to grant to western
Australia the same measure OF home rule as is
enjoyed by the rest Of the colonies. The gov
ernment proposed the bill last session, and
then becoming alarmed at the discovery made
by some wise tory that the measure, IL passed,
would hand over territory about the size of
France and Spain put together to population
OF q few thousand, retreated under the plea Of
pressure Of business. The government how
ever, have made more or less binding bargains
with the Australians, who are heart and soul
for autonomy, and the measure is bound to be
debated when parliament meets again.
ONE SECRET OF THE AFFAIR,
and what in some measure renders the success
of the bill Of interest to America, is the fear Of
England that the western Australians once in
sole possession Of this large country would use
their power to exclude immigration and thus
cut off one of England's means Zone largely
used) of ridding herself Of her obnoxious pop
uiation. With America closed on the one hand
and Australia on the other, two large doors
will have been shut to the outpouring masses
for which neither England nor any other coun-
try has any use.
PRINCE ALBERT vIcroR's VISIT TO INDIA.
Speculstions are indulged in by the press
about the coming visit Of Prince Albert Victor
of Wales to India and what effect a royal visit
will have upon the queens subjects there.
They have been rather neglected OF late and
the presence of the young man is expected not
to inspire them with any amount Of loyalty. The
prince is expected to arrive at Bombay on
November 9. He will go direct to Poonah and
will visit Hyderabad, Travancore, Mysore and
Bangalore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-17
WHO WILL 1T BE?
Gen. Merrill Likely to be Appointed
Commissioner Of Pensions.

While Gen. Warner will not say so in as many
words it is pretty well understood that he has
declined the pension commissionership. AT
one time Gen. Warner had almost made up
his mind to accept, but business matters inter-
fered to greater extent than he had thought
they would. 1t became entirely impracticable
for him to accept
There are plenty Of other candidates in the
field, but the general impression is that Gen.
Merrill of Massachusetts will be appointed.
Gen. Merrill has said to friends here that he
could not afford to accept the Office. He is now
insurance commissioner Of Massachusetts and
has business prospects before him that are bet
ter than the pension commissionership.
Nevertheless it is expected that the place
has been or will be offered to him, and that
he will accept His appointment would be ac-
ceptable to the Grand Army men, and both the
President and Secretary Noble would like him
to take the place. He is an accommodating
chief Of the Grand Army and is the chairman
OF the Grand Army pension committee.
Gen. Warner called on the Secretary of the
Interior today and had a conference with him.
subsequently Secretary Noble said that he had
no information whether Mr.. Warner had ac-
cepted the position of commissioner Of pensions
or not.