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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19
Charter Notice.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
an application will be made To the
Governor of Pennsylvania. on the I'd dav
OF November, A. y. 1872, bv G.. w. Rob
inson, J. r. Proper, A. NJ. Doutt, A. B,
Kelly, ). i. Bremen, VIM. Smearbaugb.
w, w. Grove, l.. Agnew, y. r.. LansSn'
j.. Is. Hagerty, and r. f. Ritchey, under
the Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth
OF pennsylvania, entitled, "An Act to pro-
VIDE for the Incorporation aud regulation
OIL natural gas companies" approved. Nav
~, 1885, and the several supplernents
thereto, for a charter of an intended cor
poration to be called the "Citizens Gas
company of TiOnesta. Pa" The character
and object whereof is the production of
natural gas and the transportation thereof
Dy means of pipe lines, and the places
Where its business i'm its yarious
brances is to be conducted are the
townships of Tionesta, Green. Kings
ley, Hickory, Harmony, and the Borougb
%. 9i llonesta, in Forest County, Pa. the
townships of Washington and Farm
iington, in the County of Clarion. and the
township of President, in Venango
county, Pa, and the furnishing the same
10 the consumers in the townships named
anu the Borough named aud places adj
! accent thereto; and for these purposes to
have, possess and enjoy all the rights, ben
EMS and privileges of the said Act of
Assembly and its supplements.
T. +. RITCHEY, Solicitor.
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w. a, Kribbs has his new store build
ing filled full of new goods, and is better
prepared to supply the wants of his many
patrons than ever.
Columbus day will be celebrated with
due ceremony by all the school children.
The teachers are leaving nothing undone
to make the exercises a thing long to be
remembered. Every day the children are
drilled, and by Friday, with good weather,
will be prepared. Every school pupil in
this township should be in time and
march to the beating of the drum.
Adolph Bauer has bought two very fine
house-lots on Kribbs row.
Several ofthe going people attended the
hop on the Kribbs farm Friday. The
party was well attended and "A fine time
was had.
Flemming S Kribbs have taken the
contract of cutting and delivering to mark
ct 100000 feet of logs suitable for bill stuff
for the Tionesta Lumber Co.
Proper Il Myers have their cottage about
fitted up. 1t will be occupied by Mr.
Myers.
Dr. Barber's residence is being fitted up
in tp-top shape, and is quite an attraction
to first street.
Since our last letter IL. Il. Towner, of
Ocklohoma, has been visiting friends in
this proximity. Mr.. II. thinks some of
returning to old Forest county in the
early spring
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Arnold have gone to
housekeeping in the BeesOn q Day build
ing.
VIM. Tobey has several men at work on
his job.
Mrs. NJ. Andrews and clerk are busy
attending to the wants of her customers.
Mrs. A. reports trade picking up some
what, and business looks rather brisk.
Considerable talk in political cilcles
here now. Some few are anxious to raise
both Republican and Democratic poles.
Better wait, boys; time is to short now.
Put in your spare time on Nov. s.
Notices are posted up in the p. o. for
the letting Of daily mail between Kel-
lettville and Cherry Grove, Warren
county. The distance is 10 miles one way,
and the time for mail to leave here is 5 a.
m. This route will be beneficial one TO
us if the mail can be got to Cherry Grove
in time to catch the 1885 a. m. train.
Ralph K. Grove and wife are at homo to
their many friends, having rented a very
attractive cottage on Kribbs street.
DR., T., ". Smith of Whig Hill has dis
solved partnership with his son Charles in
the kalsomining and masonary business,
and gone TO Grand Valley, Warren county,
where he has hung out his shingle for the
winter.
Halsey Graham has fully recovered from
his late sickness, namely typhoid fever
Jack Frost, assisted by the nice warm
days, has changed the color of the foliage
from bright green to all shades of old gold
and "yaller." WILL WALKS,
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credit But liza misspelled word gets
in, or the wrong kind Of local, the
other fellow must patiently submit.
Our consolation lies in the thought
that faithful apprentice ship 10 our
present office aud predcament has in
it the promise and assurance of our
being a good and worthy editor some
bright day. Subscribers should al.
ways pay up promptly, however, for
when they done the editor makes it a
pretext when the devils to pay.
Prof Armstrong, Principal of the
borough schools, has this to say con.
concerning the first mouth, which has
been completed some days ago: With
an enrolment OF 15l, only 81 we're
present every day and 35 were not
tardy. We all agree that prompt.
tudc is virtue, without which the
chances fer success in life are few, and
yet here are 116 children who are per.
haps in need of an incentive to
promptltude, who are allowed to stay
at home from one to fifteen days
month, or to loiter enroute to school
and drop into their seats two, three, or
even fifteen minutes after roll call,
with excuses like the following on
their lips; DINNER was late :" II
stopped at the z. o." 81 waited for
John" etc, A habit of tardiness is
hard to overcome but with children it
is not Il hopeless task, and we would
respectfully urge all parents to see that
their children are in school every day
in time for roll call.
The following item is Of somewhat
local interest, the Mr.. Wolcott men.
toned being a brother of our fellow
citizen, S. j. Wolcott: The Williams.
port Sun says another of the cases
growing out Of the food of June, 1889,
was pnt on trial before Judge Metzger
on Monday morning, in which w. l..
Walcott, Of Clinton township, on
whose farm a number Of logs hoated
after the flood, claimed damages from
the Lumbermen's Exchange. Five
thousand four hundred and twenty.
nine logs and two or three hundred
thousand feet of sawed lumber lodged
on Mr. Walcott's land. His suit was
brought to recover damages which he
claimed had been sustained to his land
by reason of the alleged reck less man.
uer in which the employees of the Lum.
bermen's Exchange removed the logs
and lumber. The amount in damages
claimed by Mr., Walcott, who was re.
presented by Mr.. Geddes, was $4,000.
Hon, Henry G. Mccormick and Can.
dor q Munson represent the Lumber.
mems Exchange.
Hopkins & Co.'S store is full to
the top, of the very choicest things the
market affords in the way of Dress
Goods, Shawls, Blankets Winter
Wraps, Clothing, Overcoats, Boots,
Shoes, and Rubber Goods Give them
them call 2t
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Read the following: Mr.. c. 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. II is the finest medi-
cine ever made.' Jessie Middlewart, De-
catur, Ohio, says: Had it not been for
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton 1 would have died of Lung Troubles.
Was given up by doctors. Am now in
best of health" Try it. Sample bottles
free at Proper & Doutt's Drug Store.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit,
positively cured by administering DR..
Haines' Golden Specific. 1t is manulac-
tured as powder, which can be given in
a glass of beer, a cup of coffee or tea, or in
food, without the knowledge of the pa
tient. 1t is absolutely harmless, and will
effect permanent and speedy cure,
whether the patient is a moderate drinker
or an alcoholic wreck. 1t has been given
in thousands of cases, and in every in
stance "A perfect cure has followed. 1t
never fails. Cures guaranteed. 4S page
book of particulars free. Address COL
DEN SPECIFIC CO., 1855 Race ST., Gin
cinnati, o. aug. .IO-iy.
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ELECTRIC RITTERS.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the song of praise. A purer medicine
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 impure
blood. Will drive Malaria from the system
and prevent as well as cure all Malarial
ievers. For cure of Headache, Constipa-
ton and Indigestion try Electric Bitters.
Entire satisfaction guaranteed, or money
refunded. Price 80 cts. and Sl.00 per bot
tie at Proper IL Doutt's drug store.
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Read This.

If you want nice Jacket at price
within your reach, don't imagine that
you have to send away for it, but Just
stop at Hopkins & Co.'s store aud see
what a new dollar will buy. The way
they are selling is the best evidence of
their valua. 2t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

1t is not unusual for colds contracted in
the fall to hang on all winter. In such
cases catarrh or chronic bronchitis are al
most sure to result. A fifty cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure
any cold. Can you afford to risk so much
for so small an amount? This remedy is
intended especially for bad colds and
Group and can always be depended upon.
For aale by Sggins e Mason.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

Established over 25 years. Connected
with Allegheny College, and Conservatory
of Music. Heated by natural gas and
lighted by electricity, over 1000 students
placed in good paying positions. Five
complete courses: Business, Shorthand
and Typewriting, Penmnnship, Tele-
graphic and Normal English. 3ookkeep-
ing taught by the Principal. a practical
accountant OF over thirty years expert
ence. Shorthand and Typewriting by
practical stenographers. Penmanship by
two of the best pcnmen i'm the world. En-.
glish Department by the oldest and best
teachers in the state Commercial Law
by one of the best lawyers in Pennsylvania.
students can commence at any time. EX-
penses one halt less than at any similar in
stitutiou Complete Scholarship, including
Boollkecpug, banking, Shorthand, Type
writing, Telcgraphy, Penmanship, and
English Branches Gentemen $50. Ladies,
$50 business scholarships for all the above
branches excepting Shorthand, and Type
writing Gentlemen, $50. Lady, $40.
Shorthand scholarships for all branches
excepting Bookkeeping, $40. English
Branches per quarter, 50. Send for the
Reporter and specimens of Penmanship.
All scholarships time unlimited A. W.
SMITH, Meadville, PA. oct5 it
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FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Mem6er Of CongreSS-G. f. KRIBBs.
Member of Senote-HARRY A. HALL.
Assembly-S. S. fowler.
President JWdge-CHARLEs II. MOVES.
a ssoctdtc JUdges-JoHN II. WHITE, G.
w. CLARK.
IreosUrer-JAs. b. HAaGERTY.
Prothonotary, Register & Recorder, &C.
CALVIN M. ARNER.
iSheriG.-JoHN r. OsaooD.
CommtSsieHerS--C. +. LEDEBUR, JAS.
MCINTYRE, PHILIP EMERT.
county Sup perintendent-GEo. w. KERR.
District A Attorney-P. NJ. CLARK.
Jury ComnfsSionerS-JoHN n. HEATH,
II. w. GUIToN
County Su1'OeVor-J. +. PROPER.
COroner-D. w. CLARK.
County AuditorS-W. w. THOMAS, j.
a, DAWSON, r. FLYNN.
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Church nnd sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. M. E. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in M, e. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Preaching in the +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
A. r. Sager, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every Sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. j. V. McAninch officiating.
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WANTED Wide awake workers eve.

w rywhere for SLEEPS PHOTO
GRAPHS of the WORLD; the greatest
book on earth; costing SlOO, ,OOO retail at
S32j, cash orinstallmeutS; or mammoth il
Illustrated circulars and terms free; daily
output over 1900 volumes. Agents wild
with success. Mr.. Thos l.. Martin, Center
Vile. Tex, cleared S7ll i'm 9 DAYS; Miss
Rose Adams, Wooster, o., S23 in 40 min
utes; Rev. j. Howard Madison, Lyons,
n. Y, SlOl in seven hours; bonanza
magnificent outfit only 81. Books ON
credit Freight paid. Address Globe Bible
Publishing CO., No. 723 Chestnut St,
Phila., Pa, or 35S Dearborn ST., Chicago,
Ill. OCt5 i'm
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BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

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 bv Proper Il Doutt.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

The Tionesta photograph gallery
will be open only on Wednesdays un.
til further notice On these days Mr..
Sires will give his personal attention
to The work and make the sittngs
himself No better guarantee of sat.
isfaction could be asked. 2t
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MARRIED.

ROLSTON-BRADY-In Tionesta, Octo-
Der II, 1892, by Rov. A. II. Sager, Mr..
HopewelI z. Rolston, of Tionesta, and
Miss Lizzie Brady, of Starr, Pa.
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BOROUGH oFEICERs-

BUlyeSS.-C. r. Davis.
CouHcllDlen- Patrick Joyce, w. A. Grove,
". A; Hilands, S. ii. Haslet, A. II. Dale,
Joseph Morgan.
Justices Of the Peace-J. T.. Proper. S.
J. Setley. ''
Co1stdbtc-S. S. Garfield.
d. COItcct0r--J. w. Ianders
ochoot DtrectorS--G. w. Robinson, A.
Is. Kelly, D. S. Knox, ]. y. Brennan, J.
r. Clark, T. f. Rltchey.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

WAsHINGToN CAMP, No. 42O, p. o.
w S. of A., meets every Saturday eve
ming in A. O. u. w. Hall, Proper & Doutt
block.
J. C. SCOWDEN, Pres.
j. j. LANDERS. II. S.
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Wanted,

Everybody, to come and inspect the
magnificent assortment of Ladies',
Misses and Children's Jackets, at
Hopkins & Co.'S. 2t
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A reported outbreak of cholera at Hell
meta, n. j., created much excitement in
hat vicinity. Investigation showed that
the disease was not cholera but violent
dysenterry which is almost as severe and
dangerous as cholera. Mr.. Walter Will
lard, prominent merchant of Jamesburg,
two miles from Helmetta, says Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhwa Rene
dy has given great satisfaction in the most
severe cases Of dyseuterry. 1t is certainly
one Of the best things ever made" For
sale by Siggins a Mason.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

ENOREST HOTEL, West Hickory, Pa,
u Jacob Bender, Proprietor. This hotel
has but recently been completed, is nicely
'furnished throughout, and offers the finest
and most comfortable accommodations to
-4uests and the travelling public. Rates
..oas snnahle.
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W. MORROW. NJ. D.,

|s I'll SIOIAN W SUNULUN,
late of Armstrong county, having located
h Tioaesta is prepared to attend all pro-
*ssionat calls promptly and at all hours.
'}f1ice and residence two doors north of
lawrence House. Office hours to A.
~, and IL 20 II NJ; 2 TO 3 and 81 to u p.
~ Sundays, 8 to 10 A. NJ. 2 to 3 and 81
% ~ p. NJ. may-lS-Sl.
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n AWRENCE HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
fiL Leonard Agnew, Proprietor. This
|house is centrally located. Everything
Sew and well furnished. Superior Ac-
- .amodations and strict attention given
*D guests. Vegetables and Fruits of all
Kinds served in their season. Sample
room for Commercial Agents.
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Coal can he had at the Everhart
Bauk, near Lickingville, at five cents
per bushel. 81.
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4 B. SIGGINS, NJ. D.,
u. Physici2n, Surgeon d Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA,
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'TAR. f. II. MASON,
~ PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON,
TIONESTA, PA.
Office on Elm Street, Calls attended to
nf0mptly day and night.
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fsENTRAL HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
~ o. c. Brownell. Proprietor. This is a
new house, and has just been fitted up for
the accommodation of the public. A por-
tlon Of the patronage of the public is solic-
dted 46-ly.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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.DoARD of EXAMINING SURGEONS
I'D for Forest County.
a. Il. Stonecipher NJ. D., President; J.
w. Morrow M. D., Secretary; j. b. Siggins
NJ. D., Treasurer. The Board will meet
IN DR.. Morrow's office, 1ionesta, on the
third Wednesday of each month, at 10
.o'clock, a. m.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

IN L. DAVIS.
IL. ATTORNEY -AT-LAW,
Tionesta, Pa.
Collections made in this and adjoining
counties.
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nay, PARK q CO.,
I'll RANK ERS.

aorner of Elm x Walnut Sts., Tionesta,
7a, Bank of Discount and Deposit. In
|efest allowed on Time Deposits. Colec-
1ons made on all the Principal points of
e U, s. Collections solicited.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-10-19

For bargains in Furniture go to
S. II. Haslet IL Sons cheap furniture
store. IT,
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JAS. T. BRENNAN.
REAL ESTATE,
RENTING AND COLLECTING
AGENCY,
TION ESTA, PA.

PARTICULAR ATTENTION GIVEN TO
THE PROPER ASSESSNIENT or LANDS
AND THE PAYMENT OF TAXES. ALSO
TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF
REAL ESTATE, AND TO THE RENTING
AND MANAGEMENT OF THE SAME.
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2HIL. EMERT,
Z - -. I'M i@Nii
FANCY BOOT u SHOEMAKER.

FANCY BOOT q SHOEMAKER.
Shop in Reck building next to Smear
hgh & Co.'s store. Is prepared to do all
ENDS of custom work from the finest to
3e c0arsest and guarantees his work to
Fe perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
84u given to mending, and prices as rea-
Hable as first class work can be done for.
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TN f. RITCHEY,
~. ATTORNEY-AT-LA
Tionesta, Forest County Pa.
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.Lr e. BIBLE,
ATTORNEY-AT -AT-LAW,
|Oilice in Kepler Block, Room o, Tionesta,
PA.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
DECORATED CHAIRS.

y, sornled chairs make MISC presents,
An old rocking chair ihay liave tho
toekers fomofcj, and Sastors placed in
tic batk legs: let tho front ones lie
placed OH blocks or the back ones made
shorter to allow for The castors. Pad
the back and arms very tllickly, and
fastcn roll of the padding across the
top. Tack full rnffle of silkolinc
around tic Bottom, letting 1t jtist reacli
the castors. Cover the back and arm,
with it, lacking it on plain. Tack it
under the roll. in front, or fasiont it
uudeIs with Invisible stitches. Make a
good-sized cushion for the seat, and on
the outside of each arm place big
slirred pocket, lacking the bottom 10
the seat Of tic chair. Cover Il small
hassoclt in the same material; and Il
hiccf present tod cannot fad for any
old erson Who sits good deal: Tho
pockets will prove treasure to them
10 hold papers, knitting, or spcc.aclcs.
New Orleans Picayttne:
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
fnE CLEANING of crRnANrs.

Tho cleaning of currdn;s is often a
labolious task. So many stones, sticks
and refuse matter of various kinds
are found in currants that many good
hons ekeepers refuse to use them. 1t
is very difficult, if it is possible, to
find anything that will give the same
flavor 10 pudding or cake rs cur
rants. This fruit has certain acid
richness which is very different FROM
the sweet flavor of a good raisin. Tic
little acid, seedlcss siltana raisin does
not approach currant In flavor; it
has a crude acid because it is cured
when the grape is in an immature
state. before the seed has formed, and
consequently it has no richness and
fruitincss of flavor. The best way to
clean currants is 10 rub a cup Of flour
into every potnd of curfants:
The -four must be ri bed Into tho
eurrants thoroughly so as to separate
tine individual currants. The entrants
must then be rubbed through a coarse
SIEVE. This last sitting will carry
with it most of the fine stems. Pick
out any stones or larger stems and i'm
merse the currants in the colander in
plenty of cold water, rubbing them
well under tie water This will
ca1,c any small stems to float, Take
but the currants, handful by handful,
Try them in dry towel; srread them
on boards or in the bottom Of large
dripping pans and set them in the
closet of the stove under the oven 10
dry. There are many old-fashioned
fruit cakes that owe their whole
character 10 currants, no rasins being
used. -TNew York Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-03-18
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

THs Italians, finding Argentine does
not welcome immigrants from their conn.
try and the United States manifestinr a
disposition TO close its duefs 10 them,
are now spying out the grouhi IN Aus.
iralia with Wow Of flooding Tint con.
tlnent with ltaly's surplus population.
hece discussions in tho Australian
press do not encourage tbs ilea.
soNF modern philosopher has given in
EHese IWVfTG fines tho summarY OF fife;
Seven years in childhdods sport and
pay q scven years III school frYm day
70 day, Ia seven years at trade or cob
lege ufe, II seven years TO find place
anu wife, %; seven years to building nm.
Eari given, 30; seven years to business
pardiy driven, ~; seven years for s,me
wa giosa chase, 40; seven years for
wealth nad boot css r.lce, Sc; seven years
Tor boarding for your heir, 50; seven
Years IN weakness, pain and care, 7Oi
then die an 81 yea sh1ald kridH Hhefs:
The m IN who butt what Is claimed ID
have been the first tr.hsdtlantis steamer:
the Royal William. LIVED IN North
Evanston, oha Of the suburbs of Chicago.
lie is James Gondie, lively veteran Of
sighty-three years, small of stature. but
vigorous an active. Tho Royal William
made the trip from Pictou, Nova Scotia,
to Grnvesend in the autumn Of 1888. and
was probably the first vessel propelled
by steam TO do 50, the Savannah, which
made the voyage fourteen years before,
relying mainly on her canvas for speed,
and using only in fine weather the small
engine that, built on the deck, could not
be relied on during storms.
A RECENT report of casualties to ship.
ping shows some remarkable facts In
regard TO the great age of some craft
still in active servics. Thfty-nine
sailing vessels mentioned Id the report
are between fifty and sixty wears old
eighteen between sixty aud Seventy
year, thirty between seventy and d
hundred, while six have been aaoat dur
ing c-ntury. This is. Of COURSE; only
a part of the list OF nnciont or 1T still III
service, and the vessels referred TO are
sea-going craft, and not barges OF river.
boats. 1t is, however, probable TINT
there is exceedingly little Of the original
struct re left in the old ships. Constant
repairing and refitting has almost rebuilt
them; but while oae plank Of the original
remains, the vessel retains its identity