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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-03-07
Ninety-one per cent. OF the farmers
in Utah own their farms.

Encouraging reports continue to
come from the cotton manufacturers
Of the South.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-03-07
RESCUED AT LAST.
BY HELEN FORREST GRAVES.

WREoRwARD, lac Q
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
THANKS GIVEN IN CHURCHES
Eloquent Religious and Patriotic Dis
courses by Leading Pastors.
SONGS ACCOMPANIED PRAISES
Mrs. Cleveland Heard Rev. Dr. Pitzor at the
First Presbyterian Many OF the Churches
Held Union Services -Tammany Furnished
a Text-Future of the American Nation.

Thanksgiving morning broke crisp and
bright over Washington. full OF cheer anu
hope The whole day long the sun shone
golden and the all was full of snap till even
ing, when it grew raw and heavy.
A purple glow all around the horizon, fol-
lowed by glorious sunset in yellow, with the
silver thread of the new moon seen over the
right shoulder for luck, as it adorned the low
Southern sky, made up in beauty for the
change in comfort
Washington's cosmopolite population took
in the day to IFS fullness. In the early morn
ing the belated concluded their little pur-
chases in preparation. Then at 8 O'Clock
everybody went TO mass and to church; after
that they witnessed the parade of the bold
soldier boys; at l o'clock many thousands
went to the football game, ard at everybody
else went to the theaters.
In spite OF this the hotel lobbies were filed
with well-to-do citizens, rejecting before or
after upon turkey, oysters, celery, cranberry,
and other Thanksgiving "fxings."
Pennsylvania avenue and otherl Istreets
were at all times filed with passengers, and
at the close OF matinees became thronged
with promenaders and sight-seers, and so re-
mained into evening. The scene was en-
livened with gay colors of bonnets and wraps
and dresses.
And all the while hundreds family reunions
kept thousands by the fireside recounting by
go e days. The poor were not forgotten by
the missions and societies. and not one needed
to 20 without Thanksgiving dinner. Through
out the city the houses were hlled with COM
fort and gratitude to the GiYer OF All.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
RED.
WOULD WELCOME DEATH.

Proposed Prosecution of a Street Car
Company for Cruelty TO Animals.
A number Of indignant persons, including
several police court officials, witnessed tho
struggles OF the horses attached to the heavy
cars Of the branch line, lexington and Sol
diers' Home Railway, as they strained, tugged,
and slipped yesterday forenoon in their efforts
20 haul the unwieldy vehicles up the steep
grade from Sixth and C to Fifth and D streets
northwest.
The hill at this point is rather precipitous.
and the tracks form an almost continuous
succession Of stiff curves. Several of the
poor animals slipped and fell on their knees.
and nearly all of them were exhausted before
they reached the top Of the slope The COM
pany only supplied nill-horse after hu-
name citizen had boarded one of the cars and
threatened the driver with arrest for cruelty
to animals. 1t is understood that Agent Bab-
bitt of the Humane Society, Will summon wit
nesses this morning ana proceed. not against
the illy-paid drivers, but against the manager
of the corporation.
'If was one of those poor horses, > said
citizen who witnessed their struggles, "about
the only thing would be thankful for on this
bright Thanksgiving morning would be
death.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
MARY WAS BADLY FRIGHTENED.
She Had George Fitzhugh Arrested for
Carrying Concealed Weapons.

She Had George Fitzhugh Arrested for
Carrying Concealed Weapons.
George Fitzhugh and Mary Wanna kept
STEADY company until Mary discovered
that George was a married man. This in
formation was conveyed TO Mary by Mrs.
Fitzhugh herself. The wife informed the
Wanna woman in rather emphatic language
that if she didn't cease keeping company with
her George there would be funeral IN the
Wanna neighborhOod, and Mary would play
the leading ante mortem role.
Miss Wanna consequently decided 70 leave
George seriously alone, and so informed him
in indignant tones.
{ Wednesday evening the badly smitten hus-
band called on his former sweetheart and
producing what her terrified Imagination
took for big pistol. pointed it at her head
and demanded that she ignore the demand OF
Mrs. Fitzhugh and remain loyal TO him.
Mary made promise to do so under the ex-
citement Of the moment. but when the aOpar-
emily desperate fellow had departed she pro-
cured warrant for MS arrest on the charge
of carving concealed weapons.
The case was heard before Judge Miller
yesterday. When FitZhugh went on the wit
ness stand he was smiling like Cheshire cat,
and produced fEom his inside pocket a large
and thoroughly seasoned tobacco-smOking
pipe.
This is the pistol pointed at her. he
said holding aloft the pipe. Il don't carry
concealed weapons"
Judge Miller being satisfied with the pris-
oner's statement dismissed the case, but not
until he had made some pungent remarks on
the subject Of playing practical Jokes.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
RED.
GROWTH OF MORAL REFORM.

Victory Over Tammany Ascribed by Rev.
sir. Butler as Cause for Thanksgiving.
"There is special reason to be thankful be.
cause of the growing moral sense of the ma
tion," said the Rev. Charles H. Butler. of the
Kellar Memorial Lutheran Church, in his
Thanksgiving sermon yesterday morning.
ga great victory was achieved the other
day in New York city. One one side were
ranged the lovers of right and Justice and
decency; on the other, those who work in
iuuity and receive bribes."
Mr.. Butler was addressing large union
congregation, drawn from the membership of
six churches, assembled at the Eastern Pres
byterian Church.
There were in the pllpit with the speaker
DR.. Easton, pastor of the church; DIR. H. B.
Seymour DR.. Bagby, of the Ninth street
Christian Church; DR.. Luccock, of the Met
ropoitan Presbyterian Church. and Rev, A.
Reach, the new pastor of the Fifth Congrega-
tional Church, all of whom participated in
the service.
Speaking of the causes for special thank
fulness. Dr. Butler referred eloquently to the
victory for moral reform over Tammany in
the city of New York, complimented Prosecu-
tor Golf, zone OF the heroes OF the fray;' de-
clared that IA preacher, DIR. Parkhurst, had
marshaled the hosts and that although he
at first stood practically alone. Lexow COM
mittee was finally secured, and its splendid
work followed, and the effects of the victory
achieved will be felt in other cities and sec
tions in more ways than one. 'Why cannot
we do as was done in New York?'' he in
quired.
I'VE can be thankful for the awakening
spirit of complete separation of church and
state he continued 1t is our aim to make
all who come to our shores truly American
and loyal to our institutions; but there is one
force operating another Way-a great and
power,u! church bearing the name of for
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
A Perfectly Pertinent Inquiry.


EDITOR TINES: I notice the following in to-
days issue:
The Commissioners have directed the at
torney for the District to at once institute
proceedings for the collection of the accumu-
lated license taxes due from such of the sew
eral street railways of the city and District as
employ horses as motive power. Notwitb-
standing the repeated demands upon them
for a liquidation of these taxes, and despite
the fact that in Il test case decided about two
years ago the supreme court of the District
dismissed the appeal taken on a judgment in
the lower court, the companies have under
various pretexts evaded payment, and the
Commissioners have reluctantly come to the
conclusion that summary proceedings will be
necessary TO enforce collection.
1t may be pertinent to inquire why these
taxes cannot be collected from these COM
panies in the same manner that the payments
from hackmen, etc., are inforced.
If some poor, defenseless man. who has no
other means of making a living. undertakes
TO carry passenger before taking out a
license he is collared by a policeman and
made to pay fine. Why is not the same
treatment applied to the responsible officers
of these corporations?
1t seems to me that here is a case of favor
itism before the law, and that there is gross
neglect of duty on the part of the police force
and District attorneys office.
G. B. HEMINGWAY.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
RED.
SERMONS BY MANY PASTORS.

Large Congregations Hear Eloquent Dis
courses Upon Appropriate Topics.
Bright autumn costumes or women-young
and old-made the Thanksgiving services
more than usually attractive at the churches
which did not unite yesterday.
Rev. Alexander Kent, pastor OF the Peoples
Church. preached at the All Souls Unitarian
Church. His subject was Conditions of ma
tional sanction" DR.. Kent departed from
his usual custom and based his discourse
upon a Scripture text. speaking from Pro-
verbs. IA: 4-"RighteOusness exalteth ma
ton; but sin is reproach to any people.
He said that proud as we may be Of this ma
tons glorious achievements, we cannot
avoid the feeling that the want righteous
ness may have not little to do with the seri-
Gus social conditions now confronting our
people in every part of the country.
Rev. Dr. MckIm delivered at the Epiphany
Church an address entitled What dost thou
owe to thy Lord" At the close of the adj
dress the oifertory was taken the proceeded to
be given to the Church Home, supported by
the parish.
Rev. DR.. o. A. Brown, of Foundry Meth
odist Episcopal Church, gave what he termed
a partial inventory OF the blessings enjoyed
by the nation this year. The sermon was
preceded by the usual Thanksgiving offering
for the Methodist Home for the Aged.
Rev. Frank Sewall, of the New Church
speaking OF The spiritual forces within our
public life," among other things said:
'tChrist's judgments in the world are exc
cuted through human instrumentality, other
wise they would not help to the furthering OF
mans good: where public action is needed.
public opinion must be formed, and the press
of to-day is an eyer-recurring day of judg-
ment."
Rev. Hugh Johnston spoke.upon "Our coun-
try and its destiny at the Metropolitan NJ.
E. Church.
Rev. Walter r. Alexander, of Congress
Street NJ. P. Church. discussed 1.-THE nation
God is the Lord"
''The reason why that nation is blest whose
God is the Lord will readily appear. when we
consider the principles OF peace and pros
perity on which our society is founded. We
are taught the iatherhood of God and the
brotherhood of man"
Rev. DIR. E. S. Todd. of the Hamline Metho-
dist Church, devoted his time to q comparison
of conditions in the United States and China
in which country he had spent several years
! as a missionary, the United States little more
| than a century old, with the Christian civili-
Zation and China just emerging from centuries
! OF barbaric ignorance.
Rev. Dr. Hamlin preached to the congrega-
tions of the Church of the Covenant and the
/ New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, al
the former place upon PauFs indictment-ir
| the text, Neither gave thanks Romans
xxi of the ancient heather worldsand traced
| the vices then prevalent to the peoples wicked
! unWilingneSS to recognize God.
Rev. DIR. Rush r. Shippen. at All Souls
| Church. spoke upon the text "Righteousnes:
| exalteth nation"
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
BApTIsTs CONE TOGETHER.
Sermon by Rev. DIR. Gregory, Assistal
Pastor of Calvary Church.

Sermon by Rev. DIR. Gregory, Assistant
Pastor of Calvary Church.
At the First Baptist Church there was a
union service of all the churches belonging
to the Columbia Baptist Union. The spacious
edilce was crowded by the members of the
several congregations, and upon the platform
were the pastors.
The quartet choir, composed of Mrs.
Thomas G. Noyes, soprano; Mrs. Clarence b.
Rheem, contralto; Mr.. Alexander Mosher.
tenor, and Mr.. n. Dushane CloWard, bass,
under the direction OF Prof. Percy s. Foster.
rendered Bucks Festival TIE Deum in L fat
as professional, and then Rev. g. G. Mea-
dor, moderator of the Columbia Association
and pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church. Of
fered the invocation.
The Scripture lesson was read by Pastor Z.
Hez SVEN, of the Second Church, and the
choir sang ''Sing unto the Lord" in fiat,
by Buck. Rev. DR.. Samuel II. Greene. presi-
dent of Columbian University and pastor of
Cavalry Baptist Church. offered the second
prayer. ''The Holy City," was sung as a So
prano solo by Mrs. Noyes at the offertory
The contributions were for the benefit OF the
Baptist Home for the Aged, and prior to the
passing of the plate the cause of that institu-
tion was pleaded by Rev. j. j. Muir, pastor of
the E-street Church.
The Thanksgiving sermon was delivered by
Rev. DR.. J. NJ. Gregory, assistant pastor of
the Calvary Church. DR.. Gregory preached
a discourse of more than an hours duration.
based upon the following text taken from
the Apostle Paul's epistle TO the Thessa-
lonians. I'm everything give thanks" 'The
two main ideas suggested by the text" said
the speaker. "are first, our gratitude to God
for his blessings and mercies, and second,
our thanks 10 him for our troubles and
Affections"
Continuing, Or. Gregory said that wealth
is the bugbear of modern civilization and the
jumping jack of nineteenth century political
economy. Speculation. in The speaker
opinion, is detrimental TO the prosperity of
America.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
MGR. sAToLLI CELEBRATES.
Mass at St. AIoysius' Church Conducted
~ the papal Delegate.

Mass at ST. AIoysius' Church Conducted
~ the papal Delegate.
Seldom in the history of the parish has
there been such an immense congregation as
sembled in St. Aloyisius Church as gathered
in that edihce yesterday morning to attend
the Thanksgiving mass celebrated by the
Papal delegate, Mgr. Satolli. Nearly every
seat was occupied when, few minutes before
8 O'Clock, the procession escorting the arch
bishop entered the church.
The procession was headed by the Gonzaga
College Cadets and their drum and die corps,
commanded by Major John NJ. Carr Then
followed a delegation from the Young Mems
Catholic Club, about 100 male members OF st.
Aloysius congregation. AS soon as the dele
cation were seated the celebration of mass
was begun.
Mgr Francis Satolli presided and Rev.
Father NJ. c. Dolan was the celeDrant, assisted
by Rev. p. J. O'Connell and Mr.. Francis NJ
ConneIl. Mr.. George C yle was master
of ceremonies. Archbishop SatolIi was as
listed by Mgr. Sabretti and DIR. Papi
as deacons OF honor. While the mass
was celebrated the choir. consisting of Mrs.
Kitty Thompson Berry. soprano; Miss Pauline
Whitaker, alto; Mr.. NJ. W. Handlin. tenor;
Mr.. James Nolan. bass. and Miss Jennie Glen
man, organist, rendered the following pro-
SEdlllc. OlSdu bOlultdIE, SEdlu ILOCt--
sional .Asperges Me- quartet, Kyrie;
Gloria" "Gredo, "Sanctu," and "Agnus
Del, " by Mario. aud "Benedietus," !" Gounod;
"Yenl Creator Miss Berry, with violin OBJ
ligato by Mr. S. Minister; at the ofIertory,
"Ava Maria" Owens. sung by Mrs. Berry,
Miss Whitaker, and Mr. Handiin.
Father C. Gillespie, pastor OF st. Aloysius,
preached the Thanksgiving sermon. In the
course of his remarks he said: Although
this country is the most af1luent and fruitful
in resources OF any on earth, both in its
mineral and vegetable kingdom and their re-
markable diversity. still there stares in the
face of the United States this paradox-that
while this is land flowing with milk and
honey, still there remains the dreadful fact
that multitude is starving and in distress. y
At the conclusion of the sermon Mgr. Sa-
tolli invoked the di vine benediction, and the
TIE Deum was sung by the choir and the
great congregation.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30

fer, D. D., is the pastor. Bishop A. W. Way
man, of Baltimore, the senior bishop of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church, preached
the Thanksgiving sermon.
Bishop Wayman has officiated here In this
way for several years and yesterday the au-
dieDce that greeted him was large one.
The Bishop by the death of Bishop Daniel
A. Payne, of Wilberforce. Ohio, reeen ly sue
ceeded TO the seniority in the bishoDric OF
the church, and is one OF the most able di
vines in the connection. The services OF
yesterday were introduced by the rendition
ofseveral musical selections by the Metropol-
itan Choir, under the direction OF Prof. j. T..
Layton. The Rev. DR.. J. t. Jenher invoked
divine blessings, and after the singing OF
other selections, Bishop WayLnan was intro
duced by the pastor.
He selected for mis- text, 10Th Psalm, and
1st verse, ''Oh give thanks unto theLord, for
He is good, for His mercy endureth forever.
In speaking OF the things OF which the col
ored people in particular ought to be thank
full the Bishop said:
''We as the part Of great nation have been
called upon to wonder what would become Of
US as a people, Our hour has been dark.
The husband has been snatched from the
wife and murdered. the father has been taken
from the children and lynched but the DARK
est hour is just before the break Of day. We
yet trust in the Lord We give thanks unto
God for His goodness.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
THANKSGIVING IN WASHINGTON.


When Washington takes a holiday it looks
prettier than any other city on the globe.
This is partly because the city is built that
wav-by reason Of its beautiful streets and
parks; partly because its population is made
up Of the best people Of the country; partly
because. though joyous and, at times, ex-
uberantly merry, it is always decorous and
orderly
THANKSGIVING Day in the year Of grace
1894 did not break the record. Il was, in
deed. as fine a Thanksgiving Day rs Wash
ington has seen for many year. 1t was ideal
winter weather; not too cold, but Just cold
enough to make everybody move about
briskly. Bright blue skies and golden sun
shine harmonized with the spirit Of the day
and the temper Of the people, and peace and
happiness brooded over the scene like ben
ediction.
Peace and happiness2 Yes, for this one
day at least. For even discord and misery
gave way before the gentle hearts and will
ing hands OF men and women intent uPon
lighting up the dark corners Of want and
poverty by bright deeds Of kindness and char
ity. Thus there were few in the city who did
not have good reason to give thanks for being
made TO realize that however lowly they may
stand III the scale Of humanity they are vet
members Of one great family.
And the people generally Of Washington
gave thanks that they have been spared the
visitation Of pestilence; that the blessings Of
Providence have fallen TO their lot in a goodly
share. aud that they live in the most beauti-
ful city in the world
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
RED.
SLAVE TO CIGARETTES.
Young EIam's Mind Was Weak and He
Stole from His Employer.

Young EIam's Mind Was Weak and He
Stole from His Employer.
1.-The boy is not sound in his mental apart
ment, your Honor" This was the statement
made TO Judge Miller yesterday by the father
of seventeen-tear-oId Thomas Elan, charged
with stealing a ring, gas-pipe and razor from
Plumber Joseph A. Herbert, by whom he
had been employed.
Major Darlington appeared for the pris-
oner. and after the most convincing teStl-
mony OF Elam's guilt had been given. he en-
treated the court 20 be lenient with his client.
Judge Miller imposed a fine OF so. and
when urged TO accept the boys personal
bonds said:
II am heartily sick of this personal bonds
business where the defendant is clearly proven
guilty. 1t nearly always results 10 a second
offense."
The father OF the lad then took the witness
stand. and stated his belief that his sons mind
was unbalanced. For three years after Tom
birth. he said. 1--WE did not think he would
ever speak. Ii you will release the boy viii
take him out OF the jurisdiction OF the court.
1t was shown that young Elan was addicted
TO the cigarette habit, and that he had sold
some of the St. en- articles to satisfy his crav-
ing for these deadly smokers. The prisoners
personal bonds were taken upon the fathers
promise to take him away from Washington.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
PEsTHousE INMATEs HAPPY.

They Enjoy Turkey Dinner and Had
Another Game of CrOquet.
''We spent happy Thanksgiving Day, had
plenty of turkey, with cranberry sauce, and
enjoyed good game of croquet."
This was the telephone message received
by TIMES reporter last evening from DR.. ].
Ramsey Nevitt Mt the smallpox hospital. The
croquet set sent to the hospital by Health
Officer Woodward. as described exclusively
in yesterdays TIMES, was brought into requisi-
ton. and in the col north breezes and bright
sunshine the convaIescents enjoyed health
full romp on the rolling fields that surround
the whitewashed pesthOuse.
1t was decided yesterday morning by DR..
hewitt. with the consent of Health Officer
Woodward, to allow patient William l.
Anderson to go to his home, No. 632 G street
northwest This action was taken owing to
the serious illness of Mr.. Anderson's wife.
The published statement that two OF the con-
valescing patients were allowed to depart
from the hospital was erroneous. Anderson
would have been detained until the combined
bath and dressing room is erected had it not
been shown that his wife was seriously i'll.
The released man speaks in the highest praise
OF Dr. Nevitt and the management of the con-
tagious hospital during his stay there.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
RED.
Ia - 80 PREr-TuMs.

No fact so strikingly illustrates the rapid
progress in the art Of naval construction in
the United States as the simple statement,
made by Secretary Herbert in his annual re-
port, that no speed premiums viii be allowed
on thethres new torpedo boats, for which ad-
vertisements are soon to be issued.
Speed premiums We're resorted TO, in the
first instance to stimulate our naval con
structors to approach rs closely as then
thought possible the speed Of vessels built in
English shipyards; also, perhaps, as a sort Of
encouragement TO the builders. who having
made the lowest possible bid, were thus aJle
bv. greater skill and better workmanship TO
add something to their profits. In the few
years. however, since the rehabilitation OF
the navy was begun. the spirit Of American
ingenuity has so rapidly overcome al diff
culties and mastered all the details that could
enter into the building Of perfect war vessel
that excess of speed over that required by the
contract has become not the exception bu t
the rule.
In this respect the navy yards of the gov
ernment have kept fairly even step with the
private shipyards. From both, specimens Of
naval architecture have gone forth that
challenge comparison with the best product
OF any foreign establishment. and in several
instances have surpassed all. As to speed
ana safety, the battle-shirs, cruisers, gun
and torpedo boats OF the United States are the
equals OF any ia the world and excel great
many.
All that is necessary now is that Congress
should perseyere in the policy Of building a
navy commensurate with the dignity OF the
country AMI the interests it may be called
upon to protect, and not TO grow unmindful
Of The fact that it is best in time OF peace 20
prepare ior war.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30

eign city and swearing allegiance TO foreign
prince" He distinguished between Catholi-
clsm as religion and as political system
AT the close of the sermon Thanksgiving
collection was taken, which DR.. Easton said
would be turned over to the Central Union
Mission.
The music was furnished by the excellent
choir of the Eastern Church.
The Washington times., 1894-11-30
THE coLoRED CHURCHES.

Bishop Alexander w. Wayman Officiated
at the Union Services.
The coored citizens held union Thanksgiv-
ing services yesterday at the Metropolitan A.
NJ. E. Church, on NJ street between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth, of which the Rev. j. T. Jeni-