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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

IN the minds of some people West Point Is an exclusive institution where only the sons of the rich and influential can gain admission, and the whole man. agement smacks of favoritism. The records of the academy, kept since 1S42, shows that :, ,223 of the cadets appointed during that period have been the sons of farmers, merchants, mechanics, clergy men, clerks, editors, laborers, etc, and that there have been only 65 sons of presidents of corp orations, bankers and men of that class. There have been 32O sons of officers in the army and navy appointed to cadetships, and 23 sons of members of congress. Thus it appears that the ranks of the West Point cadets are recruited from the ranks of the great middle class of the people and that they are fairly representative of the country's population. From the found ation of the academy in 1900 to the pre- ent time 7,133 cadets have been ad. mitted, of which number 3,3S4 have been graduated, which shows how the boys fall out under the crucial tests or the searching examinations at the close of each year. The present graduating class when it began its career, numbered 133, and only 54 have survived the foul years ordeal. There are a great many who are appointed cadets without any reference to their mental or physical fit ness, and the medical board separate! the wheat from the chaff. During tho past fifty years over two thousand ap pointees have been rejected by the aca demic or medical boards.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
WILL NOT RUN AGAIN President Harrison Tired Of
 Official Life.
A SURPRISE FOR POLITICIANS
The Chief Executive Says He Will Re.
 sume the Practice of Law.

Glad to Return to India napolls When
 nis Time Expire.-Frcs Coinage Re-
 ceivea n setback in tho House-The Ma
 tionHl Election Law to be Reported
 FavorAbly-Nomin~rion Rejected.
 WAsHINGToN, June 19.-A piece of news that will be read with intense interest comes from the White House. It is no less than positive declaration by President Harrison that he will not be . candidate for renomination under any consideration or circumstance.
 The President, it appears, made up his mind some time ago not to sock the Presidential nomination again. He did not think it necessary to make any announcement of the fact, although it was assumed by thousands of party men that, in the natural course of things, he would be a candidate for a second term.
 The announcement was made in tho most casual way. The President was in conversation with an intimate friend at the White House, and the talk turned on the Silver bill. Incidentally national politics were mentioned, and tho President expressed himself quite freely. He said among other things that he had made up his mind not to be . candidate for re-nomination, and that at the end of his present term he in tends to settle in Indianapolis again and resume the practice of law.
 The Presidents declaration touching his relation to the next Presidential nomination, made as 1t was without reserve, was soon in wide circulation and afforded topic for conversation that in interest subordinated all other topics for the time.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

A SPECIAL session of the Illinois legis- lature has been called to pass measures necessary for the holding of the Worlds fair at Chicago. As the electors of the state cannot vote until November on the proposition to increase Chicago's bonded indebtedness by $5,OOO, ,OOO in aid of the fair, there will be afforded an opportunity for the capitalists of the west to show their confidence and patriotism by advancing that amount now. Unless something practical shall soon be ao- complished there will not be time enongh to carry out the grand schemes with which Chicago has promised to astonish the world
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
SILVER IN THE HOUSE.
Spenkcr Reed Leads an Attack Against
 tho Senate BIll.

tho Senate Blll.
 WASHINGTON, June 19.-The unlimited coinage advocates were treated to a black eye in the House which is des- tined to have considerable effect upon the Houses final action on the Silver bill with the Senate's free coinage attach ment.
 When the bill, with the Senate's amendments. was reported, the House was in Committee of the Whole, and immediately there arose fusilade of hand -clapping which lasted for several minutes. The silver men had agreed upon a coup, and the motion was at once made that the Committee of the Whole should arise and vote to con slider the Silver bill.
 Speaker Reed, who Is not Concealing his antipathy to the Senate's free coin age action, at once wont upon the floor and gave the party cue to his side of the House The result of the vote was tbe defeat of the motion by eleven votes. Vaux and Mutchler. Pennsyl- vania Democrats, voted against it. The vote can hardly be regarded as test one, as 1t was Q slim house.
 Speaker Reed has went over the rules carefully, and after consultation with the leaders on the Republican side and with MT. Bland and the principal advo- cates of free coinage, determined that under the rules the bill will not be laid before the House at all, and that the reference of it was a formal matter which the olerk could attend to. The bill will now be considered by the com mittee and returned to the House with recommendations as to the Senate amendments. It will take its place at the foot of the calendar to be called uE l on motion at any time. Before 1t it
 considered 1t will be doubtless made 1 the subject of caucus action. This new' l will be surprise to the silver mon.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
FIpsuoiers Discuss Free Coin.re.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Discussing the Senate's action on the Silver bill many money fnanciers are of the opinion it will expel gold from circulation and ultimately land us on an exclusively silver basis. Gold, they say, having taken It's flight, we shall have 8 dspre- ciated currency, with all the evils incident to that state of things. The advocates of frec coinage claim it will put up the price of silver, so that the dollar of 412i grains will again be worth 100 cents.S At tho same time it will make money more abundant, and thus prove a blessing to the large class of people in this country who are at present short of funds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
An Invention That Didn't Work

One of the most curious of inventions was 8 hens nest, constructed with a spring trap at the bottom of the nest. The weight of an egg was sufficient to press down the spring and allow the egg to slip out The theory of this thoughtful inventor was that as soon as the hen laid an egg il would press down the trap door and disap. pear. The hen, as is her custom after lay ing an egg, would rise and cackle, but find. ing no egg would conclude that she had made a mistake and would proceed imme diately to lay another, and so on ad inflni tum. On this principle the owner of hen would have had 8 great monopoly.-Cor New World Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

A BILL has been introduced into the house of representatives to prevent, under heavy penalties, the exportation of all kinds of alcoholic liquors from this country to any port in Africa. The English government has for some time been trying to induce all the civilized nations in the world to enter into an agreement to send no more intoxicating liquors to the dark continent. As long ago as the conference in Berlin in 1S45 the English and American delegates wished that the exportation of rum to Africa should be declared piracy, as the slave trade was, by international com pact. Since that time. however, Africa has become the outlet for the vilest sort of liquors made in nearly every country in the world. It is not used directly fol buying slaves, as it was when this coun try was engaged in the slave trade, but much of it is sold to the slave trader' along the coast.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

DISTRICr OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate U Court June IF. 1S90
 Estate of Thomas Claffey, late of Water bury in said district
 ; Upon the application of Mary Claffey, the ad- ministratrx praying for an order to sell the real estate of said deceased, viz two house and terbury, and also for authority 10 some one to make the said sa e, as she wishes to become the purvhaser, as per application on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said district on the 23rd day of June, A. D., 1890, at o'clock in the forenoon, and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said applcati n and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same two times in some Lewspa- per having circulation in said district.
 ELLIS PHELAN Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS will be received , at the office of the Center School Dis trict, Room ?, Irving block, until o'clock D. m., Thursday, June 26, 1890, for the erection and completion of the Bank street school building in Brooklyn.
 Plans and specifications may be seen at the office of the architect, J. A. Jackson, Rooms and 10 Lilley block, from Tues day, June F, 1890, at 8 a. m. Plans must be figured at the office of the architect. The committee reserve the right to reject any and all bids not deemed for the best in terests of the Center School District.
 A. I. GOODRICH,
 c. B. WEBSTER,
 JOHN J. MCDONALD,
 MICHAEL BEGNAL, Waterbury, Conn.,, June 6, 1890.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
ITS SAID

THE worlds memory is short-Ws take this opportunity to again say that G. o. TAYLOR Old Bourbon and Pure Rye Whistles are the best on earth for the money. Sold only in bottles by Grocers and Druggists everywhere. See that pro- prietors firm name is on strip label, over cork. CHESTER H. GRAVES & SONS.
 Unbranded cases sent when so ordered,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

EARLY in January next O'Donovan Rossa's term of twenty years banish- ment from his native land will be ended. It is his intention at that time to return to Ireland to visit his old friends and neighbors in the county of Cork. MT Rossa still believes as firmly as ever in the ''music of a rifle and the logic of a blow" and it is probable that he will be closely watched when he arrives in the Green Isle. and that the slightest incen- diary expression will again consign him to prison. The facts in the career of Rossa briefly are that he was connected with a revolutionary journal in 1865 called the Irish People. This was seized by the government, and Rossa was suc' cessively confined in ten prisons. Early in January, 1871, Rossa was released or condition that he would go beyond the seas for term of twenty years. He has since lived in this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
Tho New National Election Bill.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-The new Ma tional Election bill, introduced in the House by Representative Lodge, of Massac usetts, and sanctioned by a Republican caucus, was considered by the House Committee on the Election of President and Vics-Pr-sident, and after some formal amendments had been made, the committee, by 6 strictly party vote, ordered a favorable report on the bill
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
An Anecdotc of Gen. Lee.

bored by Georgia man who had made frequent personal applications for fur tough. One morning the general asked his tormentor if he understood the position oi soldier. The latter said he did. He was ordered to assume it. Gen. Lee then gave the command, Right about face; forward march," As he never gave the command to halt" the Georgian kept on marching until he got tired. He did not get his fur lough.-New York World.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
You May Not Think So.

But it is fact, that Aliens New Discov cry for Piles has never in single instance failed to cure chronic and obstinate cases of all forms of Piles, no matter of how long standing. Do you have soreness and itching often at night ' Don't neglect these symptoms. Aliens New Discovery will are you. We know it. It is an en- tirely new treatment. Call for free sam- pie. Regular size 5Oc. Sold at Dexter & Co.'S pharmacy, cor. East and No. Main Sts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
SOME business men measure the value

SOME business men measure the value of an advertisement by the direct returns they get from it, and after a short trial. withdraw it on the ground that it does not pay. The indirect benefits derived from keeping the name before the trade are out of all proportions to the direct returns received, and the more success full advertisers are those who keep them selves so constantly before the people that their names becomes as familiar as household words.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
Book. at $500 Per Ounce.

Of the original edition of the sonnets o1 Shakespeare, published by George Daniel, of London, in 1909, there are but two per feet copies known. One of these is the British museum; for the other C, 600 wal paid but a short time ago. As the book ia very small. only 7by Inches, and weigh ing less than ten ounces, 1t has been figured that at that rate each ounce of the precious volume brought e5oo, or many times its weight in gold.-St. Louis Republic
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
A Will Case Settled.

MOUNT HOLLY, N. J., June 19.-A de oision has at last been reached in tn. Rowland will case by which the $8O, ,OO( belonging to the estate in Burlington is to be divided among ten of the heirs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

WAsHINGToN, June 19.-In secret ses- sion the Senate discussed the nomination of J. B. Eaves, collector of internal revenue for North Carolina, and finally rejected it. The nomination of H. H. Sohock to be postmaster at Selin'a Grove, Pa, was also rejected.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
Yostma aster of Brooklyn.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Ex-Aldermau George J. Collins, of the Twenty-First Ward, Brooklyn, was nominated fo1 postmaster by President Harrison.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
The Tariff BilI.

WASHINGTON, Juno 19.-The Tariff bill has been reported back to the Senate. With the exception of the wool and az rioulturnl schedules the bill Is almost identically the same as the bill of the Senate Finance Committee reported in 1000
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
PhilAd el phia Defeats Now York.

PHILADELPHIA, June 19.-Ths Metro politan League Cricket team of New York was defeated by the Belmont Cricket Club team by a score of l4S te 1Hd
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19

FRANCE aas half as many people as the United States, but her national debt Is twice as grea. as ours.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-06-19
HOUSES, HOUSES, HOUSES,

Five New Houses at north end of city,
 5000 and upwards Another on North Main street at A ,6OO One on Burton street, A 800 One on Central avenue, $500 One near Watch Factory will rent fo
 Oper cent. on cost. Houses in all pal ts of the city at all prices. Call and see our list. Building lots where ever you want them from Watertown to Naugatock.
 w PRICES TO SUIT. All Abbott & Son, Real Es.Agts. Masonic Temple 1O2 Bank St. Open Tuesday and Saturday ev'gs. z tos o'clock.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29

WESTERN NEW YORK & PENN
w SNLVANIA RAILROAD, formerly
b., n. Y. & p. II. II.
Cimo Table taking effect July 9th, 1890.
Eastern Time-75th Meridian.
Trains will leave Tionesta for Oil CITY
and points West as follows:
No. 90 Through Freight Garry
ing passengers ).-............. q:3S A. m
No. 81 Buffalo Express........... 1928 noon.
No. 6l Way Freight carrying
passengers) s)........................ $500 d. m
No. 80 OIL City EXI ress........... sos D. IN.
For Hickory, Tidiouto. Warren. Kinzua
Bradford, Olean and the East:
No. 80 Olean Express ...,..... s.II n. M
No. ~ Pittsburgh Express 3:I9 n. m.
NO. e6 Through Freight (car-
rying passengers.............. 7:l3 p. IN.
Trains 93 and 90 Run Daily and carry
passengers to and from points between
Oil City and Irvineton only. Other trains
run daily except Sunday.
Get Time Tables and full information
from j. l.. CRAIG, Agent. Tionesta, Pa.
II. BELL, Gen'l Supt.
j. 4. FELLOWS,
Gen'l Passenger & Ticket Agent,
Buffalo, n. Y
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29
D. G. Oyster for Congress.

Just as we said it would, the Con.
gressional conference for this district
held at Du Bois last week, resulted in
the choice of a candidate for Congress
that could not he bettered, and that
gives every assurance of being a win.
ner, even in this strongly Democratic
district. d. c. Oyster, of Elk county,
is the man. AS a proof of the great
popularity of Mr.. Oyster in his own
home it may be said he has twice car.
ried his county for Sheriff overcoming
a majority at that time of 700 to 800.
But a few days remain of this cam.
paign, yet in that time the name of
our candidate will kindle such enthu.
siasm throughout the district as to
wipe out the Democratic majority and
place him in Congress by good safe
majority.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29
The Duty of the Hour.

Republicans Stand by your guns
to the last Don't get apaLhetic for
one moment during the remaining
hours of this all.important campaign.
A campaign in which our enemies are
building greatly on defeating us all
along the line. And upon no other
issue than that of the very worst and
vilest slander. Look carefully to
both the State and County ticket. The
county ticket is one of the most i'm.
portant we have had for years, aud our
opponents are ready with almost any
kind of trade in order to gain vote
Turn with contempt and seorn upon
the man who offers anything of the
sort. Our ticket is safe if we stand
by it, and stand by it we must from
top to bottom. We have that conf.
dence in the good judgment aDd in
tegrity Of the Republicans of Forest
county that leads us to believe that
they will stand shoulder to shoulder
in this campaign, ever defending their
principles and candidates wherever
assaulted. The Republicans have
made a clean, honest fight in this con.
test and upon that record they should
win by good msjorities all round.
There is not man on our ticket but
that has 10 past campaigns done val.
liant service for the party and its can.
didates when the contest was hot and
fierce, and not one but deserves to be
most heartily supported in this cam.
paign by every true Republican. Not
only because they are Republicans do
they deserve your support, but also on
account Of their peculiar fitness for
the places for which their party has
named them. Under these conditions
will you stand idly by aud see them
slaughtered? We mistake the temper
of the Forest County Republicans il
they allow such to happen. A result
we have no fear of in campaign
where their party's honor is assailed
Then let there be no cessation in the
work till the last vote is polled. The
duty of the hour is work-earnest
effective, tenacious work, to the lasi
moment. Let this be your watchword
from this on. Don't falter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29

In this issue "One that Reads" puts
the question straight home to those
who would have US believe Just now
that the Democratic party has been
the friend of the soldier in past legis.
latiOn. Read it. The writer is an
old veteran who is close reader, a
student of the subject which he dis,
cusses, and knows whereof he speaks.
No true soldier or soldiers friend can
afford to bolster up party which bas
shown record against the soldier like
the Democratic party has, and this
applies, not only to State candidates
but county as we'll. The election of a
Democratic legislature in this State
means a Democratic u. s. Senator,
with the probability of a change in
the political complexion of that
branch, and with both houses Demo.
cratic, what would hinder the repeal
of some of the best pension laws on
our statute books? Think of this
when you cast your ballot for Assem-.
bly,. 1t is matter which comes
straight home to you.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29
Another Lie Nailed.

Warren ndI.l
Simply devilish are the means used by
enemies of Mr.. Higgins to defeat him.
Nothing is too mean, too low, or too wicked.
The statement in Yesterdays Mirror, Oct.
2l, that Mr.. Higgins attended the funeral
of a Mr.. Ball in Forest county, on Oct.
18th, and then and there solicited votes, is
a sample of the lies with which the Mirror
has been filled this campaign, and which
it will publish until election. Read this
denial:
WARREN, PA, oct. %, 1890
ED. Mdb:-I saw an article in the War
rem Mirror of last evening which stated
that attended the funeral of a MIR. Bail
on Oct. Is, at East Hickory in Forest
county, and that / was there mot out of
respect for the dead, but anxiously solic-
iting votes while the congregation was
gathering" That before and after the
services was talking up the political sit
uation, and "buttOnholing the gentlemen
who were present" l append an affidavit
to let the people know the untairness of
such statement. GEO. II. HIGGINS.
WARREN COUNTY, SIS.
, Geo. II. Higgins being duly sworn says
that he was not in the county of Forest on
Oct. 10th, 1890; that he was not at the fu-
neral of Mr.. Ball, never knew that such a
man as Mr.. Ball ever lived or died in
Forest county, and that he never attended
any funeral in Forest county.
GEO. III. HIGGINS.
Sworn to before mo this 22nd day of Oct,
1890. CHAs. A. PETERSON,
Notary Public.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29

JOHN r. OsGooD, for Sheriff, is a
candidate on the Republican ticket
who has been iu the ranks from boy.
hood. A more popular man with all
people, especially with those with
whom he has worked, could not be
found. With a heart us honest as
steel, he has carried all his business to
success, and by the strictest integrity
in his dealings with his fellowmen has
won the confidence of all with whom
he has ever had dealings. John will
make prompt aud efficient officer,
and who will render the best of salts
faction in the discharge of his duties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29

CALVIN NJ, ARNER, the Republican
nominee for Prothonotary, Register,
&C., has more than proved his entire
fitness for the responsible office to
which he asks a re election. The
records in his Office are a model of
neatness and accuracy, and the ex.
perience of the past three years will
add greatly to the already efficient
manner with which he discharges his
duties. The uniform courtesy with
which Mr.. Arner has treated all who
have had business to transact at his
Office has made him universally popu.
lar as an official, and he will be most
heartily supported by all who believe
in rewarding an honest, capable and
deserving officer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29

CAPT. CLARK is pre.eminently the
man for Associate Judge. A man of
pure character, honest, manly; a
brave and true officer in whatever ca
pacity he may be called to officiate,
he will make a model mau for the
place to which he aspires. His neigh
bors and those who know him best
will always vouch for the Captain. He
has been weighed in the balance and
never found wanting.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

The Republican Conference having adj
jourhed sine die, without making a nomi-
nation for the Office of President Judge of
the 37th Judicial District, and having re-
ceived the nomination of the Republican
party at the primary election in this Coun-
~, and believing that Forest County is
entitled to that office as of right, 1 will re-
main in the field as a candidate, and hope
to receive the hearty support of the Re-
publicans of Forest County.
SAMUEL d. IRWIN,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-29
ACard.

Understanding that roorbach has
been started, and extensively circu.
lated, that / had Withdrawn from the
Judicial contest, 1 wish to announce
l am still in the field let results be
what they may. never ran for
amusement merely, and certainly at
this late hour have not the most re-.
mote idea of Withdrawing or flying
the flag of distress at half mast.
SAMUEL d. IRWIN,