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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
Stewards Run.

There was quite hail storm hero last
Friday night.
Mr.. ]. f. Connolly, whom we reported
as being sick, is able to be around again,
we are informed.
Mr.. Manross and family have moved to
]. A. Dawson's, for whom he expects to
work.
Mr.. VIM. Brown has moved into one of
Mr.. j. I. Ranges empty houses. There
is not a vacant house on the Run now.
Jas. Mcintyre has the contract of fur
nishing wood for No. on the Fair lease.
They expect to start the drill this week.
Wood Il Brunston shot No. in the first
sand, Wednesday OF last week, and since
then it has made Is barrels day.
On account of absence from home we
did not get our letter in last week, but will
try and let you hear from us more regu-
larly in the future.
Farmers are wishing for nice weather,
but it seems as though the woodchuck has
missed it badly this time. March camo in
like lion has acted like bear, and went
out with very cloudy reputation. Verify
all signs fail in wet weather.
From the amount of candidates in the
field there must be some fat offices in Tio-
nesta to be had.
Mrs. j. NJ. VanDerlin paid her father,
Mr.. Ii. NJ. Zahniser, visit last Monday.
James Elliott is just recovering from
the grip.
George Dawson and Glib. Thomson have
been running on the river.
Alex. Fitch is starting the Dingman &
Dale mill for a couple of weeks run.
Our friend, Mr.. j. l. Range, was on the
Run last week and called. Sorry we were
not at home. Call again; we are always
glad to see friends.
A. j. Handy has bought himself a road
cart.
George Frampton is just recovering from
a severe attack of the grip.
Mr.. Brown was over from the Lucinda
oil field to see his son William, of this
place, and returned home Friday Of last
week. Mr.. Brown has given his son a
team of horses, besides helping him other
ways.
Mr.. Marshall is sick, we understand,
but nave not learned what was the matter.
April l. JERSEY.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

When you are troubled with dizziness,
your appetite all gone, and you feel bad
generally, take few doses of DR.. Henry
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, and you will
be surprised at the improvement in your
feelings. Every bottle warranted to give
satisfaction. For sale by G. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of C0ngress-JAMEs KERR.
Member Of o(Senote-J. II. WILSON.
ssembly-CHARLEs 4. RANDALL.
President JUdge--W. d. Brown.
Associate Jtdges-JoHN A. PROPER,
john II. WHITE.
TreGsurcr--JAs. II. HAGaERTY.
ProthonotGry, Register C Recorder, &C.
CALVIN NJ. ARNER.
ShertG.-GEo. w. SAwYER.
Co nmtssioncrs-WM. ID. SHIELDS, G.
Il. LEpEnuR, J. ]. PARSONS.
County Superintendent--GEo w. X ERR.
District Attorney-P. NJ. CLARK.
Jmry Commissioncrs--C. II. CHURCH,
JOHN +. GAuL.
County Srrpeyor--J. L. PROPER.
Coroner-Dr. A. i. SToNECIPHER.
County 4 tditors-E. l.. JONES, II. ~
GILLESPIE, WIN. BLUM.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
Church and sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. NJ. Il. Sabbath School at 1000 a. IN.
Preaching in NJ. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Preaching in tho Il. 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, 1890-04-02

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blem-
ishes from horses. Blood Spavins, Curbs,
Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone Stiles,
Sprains, all Swollen Threats, Coughs Etc,
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful blemish cure over
known. Sold by Herman & Siggins,
Druggists, Tionesta. jan22-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
RuCKLEN,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 req quired. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv @. w. Bovard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

Bur0css.-J. r, CLARK.
C0uRciimen-North ward, II. NJ. Hor-
man, II. M. Foreman, Patrick Joyce.
South ward, j. G. Scowden, s. II. Has
let, ELI Holeman.
Justices Of the Pedcc-J. +. Proper, 8.
J. Setley.
Constable and Coltecfor-S. S. Canfiold,
School Directorate. w. Robinson, A.
Il. Kelly, II. l.. Davis, d. S. Knox, d.
w. Clark, J. T. Brennan.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
MONDAY OF JUNE, 1890

at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following described
pieces of land, or such parts thereof as
may bo necessary to satisfy the amount of
taxes and costs due and unpaid against
the same, and continue the same from day
to day as the Same may be found necessary.
TERMS OF SALE;
The amount of taxes and costs must be
paid when the property is struck off, or
the sale may be avoided and the property
put up and resold.
Attention is called to the Act of Assem-
bly, of June 6, 1887, providing for the coll
lection of interest on taxes overdue. In
terest at the rate of per cent. will be col
lected on unseated school taxes from Jan.
1st, 1889, and on all other unseated taxes
from Jan. 1st, 1890.
All tracts not otherwise marked are ndver-
tised for taxes of 1893 and 1899.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
List of Letters

Remaining in Tionesta, Pa, post Office,
April l, 1890:
Mr.. J. w. Lynn, George W. Means,
Mr.. Edward Marsh, Mr.. Edgar Waldo.
When calling. for above please say lad
vertised." d. S. KNOX, p. NJ.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

Said a noted man of 60 years, "My
mother gave me Downs Elixir for coughs
and colds when was boy" For sale at
Bovard's.
rheumatism is quickly cured by using
Arniea & Oil Liniment. For sale at Bo-
wards.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

I AwRENCE HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
house Is centrally located. Everything
new and well furnished. Superior Ac-
cnmnlodations and strict attention given
tn guests. Vegetables and Fruits or all
kinds served in their season. Sample
room for Commercial Agents.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never fails.
Sold by Herman & Siggins, Druggists,
Tionesta. ian92 I'm,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
T W. MORROW. NJ. D.,

r W. MORROW, NJ. D.,
J. PHYSICIAN " SURGEON,
Late of Armstrong county, having located
in Tionesta is prepared TO attend all pro-
lessonaI calls promptly and at all hours.
Oifice ald residence two doors north of
Lawrence House. Office hours TO A.
NJ, and IL 20 ~ NJ; 2 to 8 and 81 to "a T.
NJ. sundays, 8 to 10 A. NJ; 2 to 8 and St
to u p. NJ, may-l8 81.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

CENTRAL 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, 1890-04-02
DILL. EMERT,
FANCY BOOT 4 SHOEMAKER

FANCY BOOT Il SHOEMAKER.
Shop in Recl1 building next TO Smear
3ahgh & Co.'s store. Is prepared TO do all
kinds of custom work from the finest to
the coarsest and guarantees his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
tion given to mending, and prices as rea-
sonable as first class work can be done for
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

CENTRAL HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
~ O. G. Brownell. Proprietor. This is a
new house, and has Just been fitted up for
the accommodation OF the public. A por-
tion of tho patronage of the public is solic-
itcd. dolly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

r. L. DAVIS.
IL. ATToRNEY-AT-LAw,
Tionesta, Pa.
Collections made in this and adjoining
counties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

T y. SIGGINS, NJ. D.,
y. Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

m F. RITCHEY.
i. ATTORNEY-AT-LA
Tionesia, Forest County Pa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
n. C. WHITTEKIN.
Civil Engineer and SuTveVoP

llON Io IA IAs
Land and Railway Surveying a Specially,
Magnetic, Solar or Triangulation Survey
ing. Best of Instruments and wSrk.
Terms on application.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02

DoARD of EXAMINING SURGEONS
ID for Forest County.
s. S. fowler NJ. D., President; ]. w.
Morrow NJ. D., Secretary; j. B. Siggins
NJ. D., Treasurer. The Board will meet
In Pr. Morrow's office, 1ionesta, on the
third Wednesday of each month, at 10
O'Clock, q, m.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
TREASURER'S SALB
SEATED AND UNSEATED LANDS
IN FOREST COUNTY, PA.

BY VIRTUE of Sundry acts of the
General Assembly of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania relating to the sale of
of Forest, etc., for taxes due and unpaid
l will offer at public sale, at the Court
House in the Borough of Tionesta, Pa,
on tha
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
JAS. T. BRENNAN,
REAL ESTATE,
RENTING AND COLLECTING
AGENCY,
TION BSTA-, PA.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO
THE PROPER ASSESSMENT OF LANDS
AND THE PAYMENT OF TAXES. ALSO
TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF
REAL ESTATE, AND TO THE RENTING
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
TreaSurer's Sale.


WauanLAercs Wauanise or Owner.
5l2S 1000 Marcy Oil 60. u oil and
gas on this tract
5l29 900 Marcy Oil Co, u oil and
gas On this tract
52li 100 Anchor Oil Co Il School
ey, 1889
3l33 4ofl0O John A&Jackson Stewart
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-04-02
UNSEATED LANDS.
Rarneff ToMnchin
Green township.

Isl Irwin II NJ Il T May Is 10
ofl20 Myers Peter or Nulf l9lS
5lS9 200 Myers E ii Il Co, 'S9 27 60
5lS3 100 s ID Irwin fl Phllis j NJ 81 90
$3.50 100 Il ID Emerson fl Conard % so
3SlS 90 Lacy 1921
3Sl6&l7 80 Unknown fl Davis 962
100 First Nat. Bank of Holli-
daysburg fl Brecht % so
1925 100 Lacy &c "a 60
5l85 $50 John A Dale Heirs, 30 "a so
5505 420 Haskell & Co fl Lacy, 'SS 302 40
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
RELIGION THE CURE
POPE LEO SUBMITS TO AN INTERVIEW on
THE SOCIAL QUESTION.
A Broader Christianity Among Men the Only Sol8-
don-He VIII Organize Soaetis-Lori
Hatingbns Love Aiair-A New
Racing Yacht Launched.

ROME, April 20.-The Pope yesterday
accorded an interview 10 representa-
tive Of the American press. Speaking
on the social question, he said: The
social question can only be solved by i'm
creasing the morality of the world.
/ While Christian morals governed there
was no such condition Of affairs as We
see to-day, but with the efforts 10 de-
stroy religion began the evils which are
/ agitating society. The social troubles
cannot be cured unless mankind comes
| back 10 some principle, but III the
foes Of Jesus Christ and His Church
continue TO attack and revile the reli-
gion which teaches correct morals. and
has civilized the world, these disorders
Will increase and oyerwhclm them. The
Governments OF the various nations
must do their work. and must do mine.
Their work is local. and particularly
such as the enforcement Of laws Of la
Dor. or such amcliatory measures as
seem wise, but my work as the head of
ChristcndOm must be- universal,
ard on a different plan. II Is Tor
the Church 90 Christianizc the world.
aud teach morality and charity. The
moral condition of both the workingmau
and his employer must be- raised. / in-
tend TO have committees formed in
every diocese in the world. Each com
mittcc shall have the Bishop al 10, lead,
and shall consist both Of workingmcn
or those who sympathize and associate
with them. ON fast days. and when
ever there is rest from labor, these COM
mittccs will call the toilcrs together.
discuss their duties and teach and in-
spire them with true morality. Sound
rules of life must Dee founded on reli-
rion
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
Rnse HnnNotes.

Whites finger will permit his taking
part in the game Wednesday.
/ Wheelings uniform this season win b,
black Nadiy's with blue stockings, belt.
and other trimmings.
/ Lyle and Fitzgerald Will form the bat
/ terry for the game against Altoona Wednes
day, and Sawyer and Ziegler will be in OIL
| Thursday.
Morrison. who has been down with "a Sc
we're cold viii not be able to pitch for some
time, and in consequence Fitzgerald and
Sawyer viii do the pitching.
H0bright of last years Wheeling team
is the best man Akron has under contract
and about the only one known TO the Tri-
State people.-D0Bton Nc'rs.
The games Wednesday and Thursday
should attract good crowds. as the Altoonas
are "a strong club, and viii give the re-
organized Whcclings a good game Games
will be called promptly at 1880
The Twcnty-third street Stars defeated
the Kennel Club yesterday by score OF
rs TO B.. Batteries, for the Stars. Coppen-
ger and Kenney; for the Kennels. Clark
aud Flading.
The Quicksteps defeated the Pink Gar
ters. on the Peninsula grounds, by score
of Is TO "a, yesterday Batteries for the
Pink Carriers, Tolbert, Smith, Berry and
McCleilaud; for the Quicksteps. McGce
and Scott
The Wheeling management has signed
James Coutillon, Of Chicago. for third base.
He played last season with Terre Haute
and Peoria, Interstate League clubs. The
other men viii be here in time 10 take part
in the Altoona games Wednesday and
Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
,IANNlNeroN OIL EooM.
The Burt Wei Holding Up-A Number Of
New Wells.

'r.tN. Ar.. .'"HN 'N N|r NrNtH'r.
MANNlNGroN. ". Va. April 2O.-The
OH City is putting ON au air OF husting
business. Hotels are thrOuged with
Spectators from AN points of the COM
pass. the majority of whom are owners
off oiI territory. Others are seeking TO
purchase. and many are moving their
families here The bonanza well OF
Burt's is still. holding mp, and II any
change 40 this writing. is quite am im-
provement The tank, holding $50 bar
rclS. is lull and a shipment of seven
tank ears Will Doe made on Monday.
which goes by the way of ParkerSburg
t0 the Camden Consolidated OH Com
pauy.
Two complete outfits of machinery
were uulOadod to-day. consigned 20 the
south Penn OH Company. They are TO
be located on the Furbce land that was
purchased by them for $4,000. and but
short distance from the corporate
limits Owing tO the very bad cOndi-
t.uu 0f our roads matters have been de-
.ayed iu getting matcrialupon the terri
tory desired. Though later the weather
has been much moro favorable. and bus
iucsS will 90 ou witha vim.
Nir. Wright commences at once ON
tle Hunt land; Mr. Wyral has one or two
der.cks ON Che Rymer land, adjoining
town. Jackson, White * Co., have
about completed a derrick on the Flcm-
ing lease Operations are going ON. ON
the Phillips territory. and many others
not >o close to Warrington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
ANIMPoRrANT MEETING
KeId by the Wholesale GrOcers' AssOcia-
tinn SATURDAY Afternoon.

tion saturday Afternoon
The Wholesale Grocers' Association
held a meeting at the Chamber Of Com
merce Saturday afternoon. and there
was quite large attendance OF mem
hcrs. President Joseph Speidel prcsid-
ing.
The meeting was an important one in
several respects. but il seems that q
rumor became prevalent that the meet
ing was Joint one between the Groc-
er.' Association and the Builders EX-
change. but this proved % be Incorrect.
the only foundation for the rumoT be-
ing that q member OF the Builders EX-
change was present. and made state
mcnt of the status of the present rou-
BILE. but the Association took no action
whatever. just what was intended by
the move could not be discovered.
The Association passed q resolution
'iu,tructina the Secretary to notify our
represeuta,ives ia Congress thatit is tho
unanimous desire of the Wholesale
Grocer.' Association that they vote ior
the massage of the Torrey bankrupt bill.
which provides for a general bankrupt
law. having the same provisions ana
effect IN all States,
A resolution was also adopted request
ling the representatives in Congress %
vote for an increase in the tariff on re-
fined sugar from 30 t0j0 per cent The
present tariff. according % tire state
mcnt of a member oi the Association
+ is 20 per cent. and the Mckinley bill re-
duced it % 80 Per cent, 80 the grocer
desire "a compromise at 80 per cent, the
intention being 90 protect the reHneE
in this country against those abroad
who employ cheaper labor
The only other business % any impof-
tanre transacted wa, making the Office
of Secretary OF the Association q salar-
led one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
DEV0URING FLAMES
SWALLOW UP A GOOD PORTION OF POINT
PLEASANT
A Solid Block Of Business Houses Burned-The
Loss Put at $4,000 jefferson County Farm
ers Organize an Alliance-Man-
ningt1ns Oil Boom.


PoGNr PLEASANT. w. Va, April 20
At o'clock this morning fire broke out
i'm the saloon known rs the ''Black Dia-
mond." Lewis x Henderson, proprie-
tors. and spread rapidly up and down
Main street, consuming the whole
square. except the building
owned by George Bruentle. Captain
Helm. Frank Tomlison, John Lewis
and Lewis Il Henderson are the
principal losers. Tomlinson saved
the greater portion of his hard
ware. The side streets and yards ada
cont are filled with household plunder,
hardware, whiskey and saloon fixtures
this morning. aS three saloons went up
i'm the smoke.
The fire extended to the river bank,
burning Helms ice house and two old
residences just above the wharf. one Of
which was the oldest building in this
very old town.
= The StOrtz House. opposite the fire,
had a severe scorching. cracking every
pane Of glass in the building and melt
ing the cornice and other ornaments,
but an east wind Springing up saved
that side of the square from total de-
Struction. The residence Of the Misses
Risk was In the burnt square, and is a
total loss. The large French plate glass
windows in NJ. NJ. Laidley's building
are badly damaged by the heat. Capt.
Fred Hess had his foot badly hurt while
assisting in removing goods. The loss
Is so. 600.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
\ FLOATER CAUGHT
Here Yesterday---supposed TO be Adam
MOtz.


Yesterday afternoon, about ten min
utes before four o'clock, Captain VIM.
Prince, master Of the steamboat Belle
Prince, which is lying just above the
wharf, noticed the body Of a man float
ing some distance out in the water, and
he Immediately put out with yawl
from the steamer and caught the
hoater and tOwed It into the barge
against which the Prince was lying.
The hoater was standing upright when
found, and il required the combined cf-
forts Of several men 10 land the body on
the barge.
Upon examination the body was
found to be that Of a man about five feet
nine inches tall, with heavy mustache
and hair of a dark color The body
was so much swollen that # was imDos-
Sibc 10 arrive at any estimate OF It's
normal weight.
Coroner Schultz was Immediately no.
tilted and he arrived about q o'clock. He
had just received letter from Mark
Donlev. COrOncr's Clerk at Pittsburg.
asking for information concerning the
body of a man named Adam Motz, who
had fallen from the towbOat Eagle at
MingO about three weeks since. The
description, which accompanied the let
ter. was that Of man about five feet
nine inches tall, about thirty-twO years
of age. weight about l6j pounds. dark
complexion. short. dark brown hair
mixed with gray. brown mustachc:
some toes of both feet missing, the two
large toes being gone for sure; wore
heavy boots with morocco tops; had on
common working clothes.
The Coroner was also in receipt Of
notice from II. r. Hamilton. Of Ems
worth, Pa. offering a reward for the
body OF Hutchinson Hamilton. who was
drowned I'm front of Neville Island, in
the Ohio river, April .. He was aged
thrty-fve years, was five feet six
inches tall, weight lij pounds, dark
complexion. dark eyes, black mustache
and hair had a small scar on the back
Of his head, had on his work clothes
dark woolcn pants, dark sack coat,
coarse boots. barred flannel shirt: had
iu his pocket small drilling pocket bag
containing some small change.
After the Coroner had examined the
foater found yesterday he came TO the
conclusion that il undoubtedly answer
ed the first description. as the
big toe Of the right foot and
the one next 10 were missing.
and the big toe Of the left foot was also
gone, while in every other way the de-
scription fitted that of Adam Mott. The
only articles found I'm the pockets were
two cotton handkerchiefs and Chinese
laundry check The face was quite bad
Is disfgurcd. but not enough to make it
unrecognizablc. The body did not have
the appearance of having hoated very
long.
The Coroner rendered verdict of ac-
cidcntal drowning. and at once tclc-
graphcd 10 the Coroner OF Allegheny
county OF the find.
The capture Of the 10ater attracted
great many people to the vicinity, and
occasloncd good deal OF excitement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
FOR HARrrNGToN., HAND.
Wager, Two To one That lie Heds TIA
Dmchess OF Manchester.

WageFs Two to one That lie Hed- The
Duchess Of Manchester.
LONDON. April 90.-Thc great qucs-
ton which is now agitatiug the clubs
and society here is. will Lord llartiug-
ton marry the Duchess of Manchester?
Among the upper ten thousand who
pretend 20 know the facts of the ease
there has been large amountof wager
ing. the men freely laying TWO 20 one
against his marrying, while the ladies
hold exactly the opposite.
The event cannot bee decided for
twelve months al least: but already 30
shares the honOrs with the Derby iu the
betting line The Duchess. by tine Dukes
will, comes In FOR $4,000 a year and a
fine house az kimh0lt0n.
The estate is in the hands of the pres
eut Dukes creditors. Since his access
sion 20 the title of Duke of Manchester.
Vaudeville has been behaving himself
and is reported 90 have cut loose from
utilization with cOnccrt-hall singers.
tough sporting set. aud 10 is expected
that this season he will be- seen good
deal iu public with his American Duch-
ess. The elder and widowed Duchess
is living with her daugher. Lady Cos
ford
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-21
WINDOW INVOLVED.
\ Black Scandal in the ALASKA Fishery
Contracts.

: Black Scandal in the Alaska Fishery
Contracts.
NEW YORK, April 2O.-The World
publishes a sensational article in which
il charges corruption I'm President Har-
rison'S cabinet 1t SAYS that Harrison
selected his Secretary OF the Treasury
from Wall street AT the dictation of
Steve Elldns. When the contract foi
the Alaskan seal fisheries was TO be- let.
"a large number of bids were made. OF
these. bid No. 3. by the Indiana com
pany. was the most favorable. Within
four days preceding letting the con-
tracts. the article states that the lndi-
ana people were approached with an Of
fer that the bid would bc given 10 them
if one million dollars of stock was fur
nishcd by them 10 an unknown party.
They refused the offer and it was re-
pcatcd. and again refused. The con-
tracts were then lct. and the lowest bid
OF the North American Commercial
Company accepted. By accepting il
the Government lost S2.OOO.OO0. The
article is supported by tables and figures
which appear 10 bee convincing. The
World demands an investigation.