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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
Jury List, May Term, 1899.
GRAND JURORS.


Allio, Geo. W., farmer, Tionesta tp.
Bruce, II. j., laborer, Kingsley.
Brown, George blacksmith, jerks.
Clark, Judson, farmer, Hickory.
Dean, E. s., minister, Hickory.
Evans, G. b., clerk, Hickory.
Elliott, j. W., teacher, jerks.
Guiton, J. H., laborer, jerks.
Henry, s. NJ. carpenter, jerks.
Joyce, Patrick, stonomason, Borough.
Kitchen, ]. D., blacksmith, jerks.
Keister, Lewis, farmer, Hickory.
Lemon, Perry, laborer, Kingsley.
Lamona, VIM, laborer, Howe.
McMaster, Elmer, laborer, Howe.
Mcintyre, John, farmer, Harmony.
Patch, Geo., laborer, Hickory.
Range, NJ. L., farmer, Harmony.
Siggins, A. j., farmer, Harmony.
Stroup, w. L., teacher, Howe.
Stroup, A. W., farmer, Tionesta tp.
Sutton, Theodore, drller, Kingsley.
Shippen, II. E., lumberman, Barnett.
Wanner, J. f., merchant, jerks.
PETIT JURORS.
Allio, Joseph, farmer, Green.
Brown, w. E., lumberman, jerks.
Burrows, Frank, laborer, Harmony.
Bowman, J, c., clerk, Green.
Brockway, A. f.. laborer, jerks.
Briggs, F. NJ, laborer, Howe.
Childs, r. A., laborer, Green.
Copeland, Geo, laborer, Kingsley.
Dawson, Walter, farmer, Harmony.
Dickinson, Frank, superintendent, Howe.
Eshelman, Reuben, laborer, Barnett.
English, Tate, preacher, jerks.
Fitzgerald, James, laborer, Barnett.
Foreman, II. NJ, carpenter, Borough.
Griffin, Charles, foreman, Howe.
Gibson, VIM, laborer, Howe.
Clifford, Thomas, laborer, Kingsley.
Grove, Park, oil producer, Borough.
Haslet, James, merchant, Borough.
Huddleson, Geo., farmer, Hickory.
Henry, David, book-keeper, Howe.
Hoover, Jerry, laborer, jerks.
Hoover, Nick, laborer, jerks.
Irwin, Samuel, laborer, Barnett.
Infield, Fred, harness maker, Borough,
Jameson, John, laborer, Borough.
Killmer, w. f., clerk, Borough.
Leach, G. A, laborer, jerks.
Perkins, ]. s., laborer, Howe.
Richards, Geo., laborer, Howe.
Sanner, Ed, laborer, Tionesta tip.
Stoughton, John, blacksmith, Hickory.
Shields, w. D., landlord, Barnett.
Slaughenhaupt, w. H., merchant, jerks,
Shipe, II. X, laborer, jerks.
Work, J. H., laborer, jerks.
Whitten, Geo, farmer, Kingsley.
Wells, L. b., farmer, Hickory.
Wbitmore, S. c., wagon-maker, Hickory
Wray, Samuel, farmer, jerks.
Work, J. b., laborer, Barnett.
Zuck, David, farmer, Tionesta tip.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
CHAT WITH BENZ. MAY.
He Was Visitor in Oil City Over
Seventy Years Ago.

From the Oil City Blizsard.)
BENJAMIN May, of Tionesta, accom-.
panied by his niece, Mrs. j. b. Leg.
nard, Of Chicago, was in the city
Thursday, being on the way tc Frank.
lin for a short visit with relatives
there. A Blizzard representative met
Mr.. May at the depot and had an in
teresting chat with the old gentleman.
Mr.. May was in OIL City or rather
where Oil City is located more than
seventy years ago.
1t was in the year 1921, and what is
now Oil City was then one log house
occupied by family named Holiday.
Mr.. May was born at Bangor, Me,
aud his father, Rev. Benjamin May,
who was the first Presbyterian minister
to locate at Franklin, came westward
through New York during the war of
1912. From Oleap, N. Y, he brought
his family down on raft to Tionests,
lived there for time and then moved
to Franklin. At the time of the visit
here of the son Benjamin, iu 1921, the
latter with a number of others was
engaged 10 pushing fiat boat up the
river from Franklin to Tionesta. for
the purpose of moving the family
effects to Franklin.
"How old are you powf' Mr.. May
was asked by the Blizzard reporter.
"Well, now," jocularly replied Mr..
May, "you see I'm widower; and l
don't like TO tell
Being assured by the reporter that
his age would not be exaggerated, Mr..
May smilingly said that he was only
eighty years old in fact was not quite
that old and would not be until his
next birthday anniversary. There
was, of course, merry twinkle in his
eye as he referred to his present com.
parative youthfulness.
1t is needless to add that at the time
of his first visit here all this section of
the country was practically an un
broken wilderness, and the principal
travel aud navigation was done on
foot, on horse back or in canoes. Mr..
May is we'll preserved for a man of
his years and his general health, he
says, is good. He is a pleasant old
gentleman to meet, aud the chat, of
which the foregoing is an outline, was
full of interest.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

runs around the table and not much across
IL.
Warren, Pa, has Bi-Chloride of Gold
Club in prosperous condition. The club,
including honorary members, now num-
bers about l45. 1t was started by those
who have been cured of the drinking dis
ease by the Kelley treatment. The club
occupy rooms that have been neatly fitted
up and furnished, and are well supplied
with books, newspapers and magazines.
The main object of the club is to render
assistance TO all Persons addicted to the
liquor habit, who are not financially able
to bear the expense of treatment incurred
by attending All institute for the cure of
ipsomania. a.-Frdnkiin NeWS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

ID. S. Knox has been appointed
agent for LeClare q Manning, Bright
on, N. Y, growers Of every variety Of
seeds, aud is now ready to take orders
for the spring delivery. This firm Of.
fers to the public choicest potatoes
grown especially for seed, and guaran.
tee every pound sent out by them. He
has also taken the agency of the Stan.
dard Silverware Co., Boston, and can
supply any article in that line at very
lowest rates. Samples can be seen at
the PostoAice. He wants a number OF
good live agents to canvass the county.
Good commissions Call or write for
particulars. IT,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
German Hill.

Farmers have commenced blowing and
sowing, but the recent cold wave has been
somewhat of a drawback.
John Burhenn cut his knee with a
broadsxe few days ago but is now able
to be at work again.
Mr.. Henry Kiser will build a new barn
this spring, as will also Conrad Burhenn
John Diekrager will build barn on his
new farm in the Posy Fields. This place
promises to be great farming community
in the near future. John Cropp has built
for himself house. Take all these inn
provements into consideration, and no one
can say that we on German Hill are not
an industrious people.
The Mcqueen mill, on Tubbs Run, doing
work for Dingman 4 Dale, have been
saving out ties at the rate of six hundred
a day. A little bad luck in breaking a
pulley caused a shut down last week.
April II, JAY.
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Barnett Township.

Rafting is about all done on the Clarion,
and about all have started for the lower
markets.
Shppen Bros. have twenty-five board
RATS which they intend TO start for Louis
willie, KY, as soon as the water gets 20 the
right stage.
Married, at the residence of the brides
parents, on March 10Th, 1892, by Rov. j.
II. LaRoche, Mr.. Anson Hillard of Clar-
ington, Pa, and Miss Lille Dimick Of
Kittanning, Pa.
S. L. Coon is hauling timber for Len.
Fitzgerald. Les. has got the boss team on
the job,
John Kellogg is building boats for c. b.
Kerr this summer.
Two new hotels are 10 be built in Clar-
ington the coming summer,
A. c. HICKEN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

Mr.. J. p. Blaize, an extensive real es-
tate dealer in Des Moines, Iowa, narrowly
escaped one of the severest attacks of
pneumonia while in the northern part of
that State dnrng a recent blizzard, says
the Saturday ReUiew. Mr.. Blaize had oc-
casion to drive several miles during the
storm and was so thoroughly chilled that
he was unable to get warm, and inside of
an hour after his return he was threatened
with a severe case of pneumonia or lung
fever. Mr. Blaize sent to the nearest drug
store and got a bottle of Chamberlan's
Cough Remedy, of which he had often
heard, and took Il number of large doses.
lie says the effect was wonderful and that
in a short time hc was breathing quite
easily. He kept on taking the medicine
and the next day was able to come to Des
Moines. Mr.. Blaize regards his cure as
simply wonderful. so cent bottles for sale
by Proper & Doutt, druggists. apr.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of Congress--G. f. KRIBBs.
Member Of SeHdte-HARRY A. HALL.
Assewbly-S. S. FOWLER.
President JWdge-CHARLE IT. MOVES.
Associate Judges-JoHN ii. WHITE, G.
w. CLARK.
TrcdsWrer-JAs. II. HAoaERTY.
Prothonotdry, Register C Recorder, &C.
CA6vIN M. ARNER.
,SkeriG.-JoHN II. OsGooD.
CbmntssiaHerS-C. r. LEDEBUR, JAS.
MCINTYRE, PHILIP EMERT.
C0uRty SwperiHtendent-GEo w. KERR.
District Atcorncy-P. NJ. CLARK.
Jury COmmissiOncrs--J n. HEATH,
II. w. OUIToN.
County SurUcyor-J. f. PROPER.
C0roner-D. w. CLARK.
County 4 udttoTs-W. w, THOMAS, j.
A. DAWSON, r. FLYNN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

troubled with Neuralg gia and rheumatism,
his stomach was disordered, his liver was
affected to an alarming degree, appetite
fell away, and he was terribly reduced I'M
flesh and strength. Three bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd,
Harrisburg, ILL.,, had a running sore on
his leg of eight years standing. Used
three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven
boxes of BuCklen's Arnica Salve, and his
leg is sound and well. John Speaker,
Catawba, o., had five large fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurable.
One bottle Electric Bitters and one box
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him entire
ly. Sold by Proper IL Doutt's Drug store.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
Pronounced Homeless, YET Sayed.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada E.
Hurd of Groton, S. D., we quote: "Was
my lungs, cough set in and finally termi-
mated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up saying / could live but a short
time. gave myself up to my Saviour,
determined if could not stay with my
friends on earth, would meet my absent
ones above. My husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds. gave it a
trial, took in all eight bottles It has cured
me and thank God | am now well and
hearty woman" Trial bottles free at
Proper X noutt's Drugstore, regular size,
soc. and SLIGO.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

Sunday coming is Easter. Easter
is movable church festival. 1t was
for some time a question in the early
church whether it commemorated the
Jewish Passover or the resurrection Of
Christ. A council of the church
called to decide, determined that it
concentrated the resurrection Of the
Redeemer of mankind. At that time,
or later, in order to separate it in
date as we'll as in character from the
Jewish Passover, since it is a movable
festival, lit was determined to fix the
date of its recurrence so that it would
never fall on the same date as the
Passover, Nevertheless, it still does
fall on the same date once in a long
time, about once 10 % years, or such
matter of time. The rule then
adopted when reduced to the compre.
hensiou of US ordinary folks makes
Easter always fall on the first Sunday
after the first full moon after the 21st
of March. 1t can never come earlier
than March 22d, nor later than April
25th.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
NEWSY NOTES.

The Franklin Ne,0s, authority on all
-uch subjects, says; The round table has
succeeded the long one in tho fashionable
dining foom. At very large dinners the
company is broken up at small tables, but
up to { > dozen guests or thereabouts
round, ss are used almost entirely. 1t
is the idt form of dinner board, so far as
the decor possibilities go, although its
width aero claimed TO interfere with
general con ltiOn. The talk literally
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
EUPEPSYt

That is what you ought to have, in fact,
You must have 1t, to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not. Thous-
ands upon thousands of dollars are spent
annually by our people in the hope that
they may attain this boon. And yet it
may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electric Btters, if used according to di-
rections and the use persisted in, will
bring you good digestion and oust the de-
mon dyspepsia I'd install instead eupep-
sy. We rcef end Electric Btters for
dyspepsia diseases of liver, stom-
ach and ki6.. . Sold at soc. and SLIGO
per bottle by Proper & Doutt. Druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
Administrators Notice.

Letters of Administration having been
taken out by the undersigned. on the es-
Forest County, Pa, ali persons being in
debted to said doccdent will please make
prompt payment, and those having claims
against said estate will present them for
settlement. Also all claims against, or
Indebtedness to, T.. l.. Powncll, deceased,
will be presented to the undersigned.
$. ]. WOLCOTT, Administrator.
II. +. RITCHEN, Attorney. 6t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
Church mud snhbn,h school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
m. NJ. l.. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in M. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rumberger.
Preaching in the +. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
A. Il. Sager, Pastor.
Services i'm the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. J. V. McAninch officiating.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
FARM FOR SALE.

Situated on Stewarts Run, one-third of
mile from post office, three-fourths mile
of school. Good neighborhood. Farm
contains about 1875 acres, about 100 acres
cleared some good timber; two orchards /;
house with rooms; barn 35x60; spring
Mt house, and one at barn. Four produc-
ing oil wells on place, royalty to owner
only 20 acres leased to owners of wells /;
good show for more oil. Nice farm, good
title. Call on or address,
j. g. BROMLEY,
1t. Stewarts Run, Forest Co., Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

A coNNEoTiGuT 'E XANKEE'uWa2t, INK, J, W; mt
above named book, This is Mark Twain $
latest. Nearly $4,000 copies already sold.
$50 illustrations. Nearly 600 pages. A
great many agents average forty orders
per week. Almost anyone can sell twen-
ty-fve weekly. This is very profitable
business. Write for terms. c. l.. Web
ster & Co., East nth ST., New York. 3
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
THE FOREST REPUBLICAN,.
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BrrgcSs.-C. II. Davis.
C0uRclimen- Patrick Joyce, W. A. Grove,
W. A. IIilands. s. II. Haslet, A. II. Dale,
Joseph Morgan.
Justices Of the Peace--J. +. Proper, s.
j. Setley.
COnstdbie-S. s. Garfield.
C0Ncctor-J. w. Landers.
School Directorate. w. Robinson, A..
y. Kelly, Il. l.. Davis, ID. s. Knox, D..
w. Clark, J. T. Brennan.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
DILL. EMERT,
FANCY Root q sHoEMAKER.

Shop in Reck building next TO Smear
oaugh & 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-
ton given TO mending, and prices as rea-
sonable as first class work can be done for.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

The best spring medicine is dose or
two of st. Patrick's Pills. They not only
physic but cleanse the whole system and
purify the blood. For sale by Proper &
Doutt, druggists. apr.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft or calloused Jumps and blem-
ishes from horses, blood spavins, curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring-bone, STILES,
sprans, all swollen thrOats, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
tho most wonderful blemish cure ever
known. Sold by Proper & Doutt, Drug
gists, Tionesta, Pa. nov.lS-Gm.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

FOREST HOTEL, West Hickory, Pa,
Il Jacob Bender. Proprietor. This hotel
has but recently been completed, is nicely
furnished throughout, and offers the finest
and most comfortable accommod odations to
reasonable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

WAsHINGToN CAMP, No. 42O, 7. O..
w s. of A., meets every Saturday eve
ming in A. O. u. W. Hall, Proper 4 Doutt
sc. SCowDEN, Pres.
LANDERS, II. S.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

NEW RELIGIOUS CYCLOPEDIA.-
~ Wanted an intelligent lady or gentle
man 10 introduce our new Concise Cy-
clopedia Of Religious knowledge" TO the
attention of the Christian people Of Tio-
nesta and vicinity. Nearly 1000 pages.
over 5000 titles, Grandest religious refer
ence book ever published. Sells splen-
didly. For terms address A. j. POtto'
Manager, 3 East 18th St., New York.
SEND your JobWork to the RET
- LICAN Office,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

CENTRAL HOUSE, Tionesta, Pa,
~ q. G. Brownell. Proprietor. This is a
now house, and has just been fitted up for
The accommodation of the public. A por-
tion of the patronage Of the public is s0lic-
itOd. dolly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

nR. +. T. MASON,
IL PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
TIONESTA, PA.
Ofiice on Elm Street. Calls attended to
promptly day and night.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

7 b. SIGGINS, NJ. D.,
Js Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TIONESTA, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

T AwRENCE HOUSE, Tioncsta, Pa.
IL Leonard Agnew, Proprietor. This
house is centrally located. Everything
now and well furnished. Superior Ac-
csmmo modations 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, 1892-04-13

ID NJ. CLARK,
L. ATTORNEY-AT.LA
and DISTRICT ATTORNEY,
Once corner of Elm and Bridge Streets,
Tionesta, Pa.
Also agent for number OF reliable Fire
Insurance Companies.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

H. L. DAVIS.
~. ATToRNEY-AT-LAW,
Tionesta, Pa.
Collections made in this and adjoining
counties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
7 w. MORROW. NJ. D.,

4 w. MORROW. NJ. D.,
j. PHYSICIAN 4 SURGEON,
Late of Armstrong county, having located
in Tionesta Is prepared 10 attend all pro-
tessionat calls promptly and at all hours.
Office a1d residence two doors north of
Lawrence House. Office hours 10 4 A.
NJ, and IL 10 l2 NJ; 2 10 3 and 81 to ~ p.
N. Sundays, 8 TO 10 A. NJ; 2 to and st
toT1P. may-l8-8l.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

DOARD of EXAMINING SURGEONS
ID fr Forest County.
a. u. Stonecipher NJ. D., President; j.
w. Morrow NJ. D., Secretary; J. ID. Siggins
NJ. u, Treasurer. Tho 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, 1892-04-13

n, +. RITCuEY,
i. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Tionosta, Forest County Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

MAY, PARK 4 CO.,
Nl --BANKERS.-
Corner of Elm Il Walnut Sts., Tionesta,
Pa, Bank of Discount and Deposit. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Collee-
tions made on all the Principal points of
the u. S. Collections solicited.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13
JAS. T. BRENNAN,
REAL ESTATE,
RENTING AND COLLECTING
AGENCY,
TION ESTA, 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, 1892-04-13

L. E. BIBLE,
ATToRNEY-AT-LA
Ollice in Kepler Block. Room 0, Tionosta,
ia.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

CAPT. GEORGE STOW CORPS, No.
~ la7, w. II. c., meets first and third
"Wednesday evening of each month, in A..
o. U. w. hall, Proper & Doutt block, Tio-
nesta, Pa.
Mrs. G. G. RUMBERGER, Prcs't.
Mrs. ANNA PROPER, Sec'y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

I,WREST LODGE, No. 1874, A. o. U. w,
u Meets every Friday evening in A. O. U.
w. Hall, Proper 4 Doutt block, Tionesta.
w. p. WALTERS, NJ. w.
l.. J. HOPKINS, Recorder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1892-04-13

From an inspection of the foregoing
accounts it will be seen that the true in
debtedness of the township ut settlement
March, 1891, was S2Ol7.62, there being an
error of S233. II. The net Indebtedness
now is Sl667 80, which shows that after
paying all expenses of roads the old debt
has been decreased during past year
S3I9.72.
Poor District Of Tionesta Township in ac-
count with VIM. LaWrence. Treasurer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-12-17
BIG FOUR ~TELEGRaPHERS.
Grievance Committee S~catters, Leaving the
Matter in the Hands of Chief Ramsey.

The committee selected some weeks ago
by the teleeraphers of the Big Four to con-
fer with the officials of the road in regard
to an advance in their pay, after spending
two weeks in this city n Cincinnati. yes
terday scattered to their respective homes.
not having accomplished much. One Of
the committee who resides here said the
matter had not been dropped, but woul be
brought before Grand Chief Ramsey. who,
they thought, would, when he learned the
situation, aid them in securing their de-
mands. 1t was quite apparent among the
local t~elegraphers that they are disap-
pointed over the way matters nave turned,
but it Is said that in the last few days the
telegraphers on the Big Four system were
not SO unanimous in the belief that it
would be good policy to strike. Then the
situation on the Chicago 81 Rock Island
road was not such as to encourage them In
striking.
The probabilities are, it is saId. that E.
j. Peck, general superintendent, will carry
out his proposition to them advancing the
pay of the telegraphers whose positions, he
believed, entities them to higher wages
The question of recognizing the order as @
labor organization. however, is as far from
settled as ever, the officials being very firm
In the stand they have taken, and over this
the committee went away much disaD-
pointed.