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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
MCLURE'S CONVENTION
Meeting of 1.-THE Union Party, II
Again Postponed,
TITS NOT NOW IN PUBLIC FAVOR
champoned BY Yellow Journalism,
This Latest Agitation Against Re.
publcanism Has Been q Most Sig.
nal Failure.

Philadelphia. Sept. 1.-THE man.
ayers OF the Union party have decided
that this is not a propitious time for
them to attempt an organization
against the patriotic citizens Of Penn
sylvania, who comprise the Republi.
can party, Of this commonwealth.
They have concluded to postpone the
meeting of their so-called convention
The assassin's bullets. which finally
meant the death Of the President.
called off their convention when it
was first scheduled to meet, and now
the fatal termination OF the attack
requires them TO defer action again.
Both the state and city conventions
OF this mushroom political growth.
known as the Union party. have been
postponed. They were to have met
on Thursday next and name candidates
toi state and city Offices.
The Wanamaker-McC Clure.G Gordon
leadership Of this alleged reform outfit
determined that It would not be we'll
for them to attempt TO put an inde.
pendent ticket in the field at this time
and they called off their allies The
date for their gathering has not yet
been fixed
A X Mcclure, who seeks to have
his brother-in-law reelected to the
board Of revision of taxes in Philadel.
phia. and a few of his associates on
the committee Of the Union party on
the relations between city and state"
decided 10 call off the state convention
OF the Union party which was TO nom.
mate Judge Yerkes, Democrat, for su.
preme court justice, and E. A. Coray,
Independent Republican. for state
treasurer. until after the burial OF the
late President Mckinley.
Recent developments. the universal
denunciation Of yellow journalism"
upon which the so-called Union party
fattened and grew for a while. have
put this ephemereal organization out
Of the pale OF popular sympathy. and
made it a thing to be loathei and ab.
horred
"Republicanism. patriotism and
Americanism" stand arrayed against
personal interest. Anarchy and vel.
low journalism" in Pennsylvania. as
they do throughout this broad nation.
In this home of loyalty to the princi.
pies of the Republican party no sym
pathizers Of the Emma Goldman doc.
;rines, nor any allies Of her supporters.
can hope for popular favor or support.
THE CLUB LEAGUE CONVENTION. !
President J. Hampton Moore. OF the |
State League of Republican Clubs. mas
ssued a proclamation postponing un.
81 a date to be determined by the |
committee of the organiza.
ion the convention which was to have
,een held in Scranton on September
a and IS. President Moore. in his
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
ITEMS IN BRIEF.

GREENSBURG-A freight wreck was
caused on the Pennsylvania railroad at
Stewarts station by the breaking of an
axle on coke train. Seventeen heavily
loaded cars were piled in heap. No one
was injured.
JOHNSTOWN-James Weible of AL
legheny, aged 20, was fatally injured at
Bolivar. He was a brakeman 90 the
West Penn railroad, and it is believed
be fell from his train.
OIL CITY-While leaning from his
cab window at Summerdale James Nc
Caulley, a fireman on the Chautauqua
division Of the Pennsylvania railroad,
struck a high platform and was knocked
from the engine, sustaining serious in
iuries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
G. A. R. MEN Acr.
Colonel Fred Taylor Pest Adopts Reso,
lutions penouneing Yellow
journalism

Journalism.
Colonel Fred Taylor Post. G. A. r.
Of Philadelphia, has adopted resolu.
tons which set forth:
The comrades OF Colonel Fred Tay.
lor Post, No. 10, Grand Army of the
Republic. record the fact that we deep
ly deplore and detest all such teach
ings and utterances that lead weak
minded ana misguided creatures to
deeds of assassination, and we stand
pledged to help. aid and assist lawful
authority, to the fullest extent of our
rover, in putting a summary ending
70 such reasonable utterances, wheth.
cr made by Anarchists, Nihilists. So
cialiSts, political leaders or editors
vicious and dangerous papers and mas
azines.
I'VE also enter upon record that we
deplore and denounoe the publication
Of tho offensive and diabolical car.
toons that appear in the most con
spicuouS places in sensational and
inscriptions newspapers. innaming
the minds of men and women TO das-
tardly thoughts and deeds, and. in the
interest of American law. order, peace,
government and decency we recon-
mend the passage of the severest laws
against all such pernicious journalism.
"And we also enter upon record our
approval of the action of the mayor Of
Philadelphia and his director OF public
safety in resolutely prohibiting quite
recently the Anarchistic agita,or, En-
ma Goldman, from publicly promulgat.
ins in this city her infamous doctrines
of treason to the state and nation-
doctrines which lead TO the assassina.
tion of those high in authority, and
for no other reason than that they
are the legally chosen representatives
of law, order, peace and government
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
MOB WENT FOR THEM.
Chiefs Aid Saved President. Detractor.
From Harsh Usage.

CHIEFS Aid Saved Presidents Detractors
From Harsh Usage.
PCNNSUTAWNEY Sept. l3.-Dr
Newell of Johnsonburg and {. ]. and
William Brown, woodsmcn. while coming
north ON the Buffalo. Rochester X Pitts
nurg railroad "Wednesday stirred up CON
siderable trouble on the train by declaring
that 1t was Il pity that President McKin-
ley had not been killed by Czolgosz. Their
language became SO offensive that train
men resented it and the men suggested
that the train be stopped aud fight il
out.
When the train reached this place the
men got of. fearing arrest if they CON
tnued their journey Their language
was reported here and mob gathered.
determined To punish them severely.
Chief Palmer succeeded in arresting the
three men before any harm was done TO
them.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
WIFE Agninst NInih,r.

HoLLIDAYSBURG, Sept. IA
curious suit was entered in court here
by Mrs. Euinu Marks against the Penn.
Sylvaula Railroad company. The plain.
TN is the widow of Robert Marks. a
brakeman who lost his life ON the rail.
road. The dead mans insurance.
amounting to $500 was paid to his moth
er, who held the policy by the railroad
rehef department. The wife claims that
the insurance policy was bridal present
from her husband ard that the mother
was aware Of the gift when she collected
the mnnpY
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18

There are no pillows in Chinese beds.
They have instead hollow square frames
Of rattan or bamboo or blocks OF wood
fashioned so that they fit the nape OF
the neck and support the head when ly-
ing on the side. People who have used
these substitutes for pillows say they are
much more comfortable than soft, hot
feather or hair pillows. especially in
warm weather
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18

LAUGIlIlNTOWN. Sept. 14.-Exlen.
sNe coal operations are being made loar
JcnI"rS. Su:urrSot county. 4 town *.
pectrl to rival Windber has been started
near III works. whore the largest min.
ing chs,", and air compressor in tia
world will be used. The promoters
propose the erection Of brick residences
and the building of a branch Of ,he
Pennsylvanin railroad from .Iohnstcvp.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
Neck Broken by Fall.

SHARON. Pa, Sept, 13.--Thonas A.
Hanna prominent in Masonic circles in
Western Pennsylvania, met frightful
death here Wednesday afternoon. He
was working on scaffold at the thir,l
story Of a building, when he fell to the
sidewalk, 40 feet below, breaking his
neck and crushing his skull. He leaves
a family
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18

LANCASTER, Sept. 13.-W. II. Stein.
kellp, traciwalker on the Pennsylvania
railroad, was struck by train west Of
this city, Wednesday night and was in
stantly killed. He was walking toward
the train, carrying an umbrella. and it
is supposed the latter prevented hin from
seeing the approaching engine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
LIKE eNOCH ARDEN.
nrk Man Cannot Explain His Twenty
Thraa N,a-.. kn.

York Man Cannot Explain His Twenty
Three Years Absence.
YORK, Sept. 13,-Twenty-three years
ago Daniel Creerand left this city. lcav-
ing behind wife and three small child
rem The family looked in vain for his
return and he was given up for dead.
Wednesday he made his appearance in
tins city M the old homestead. only to
md that his wife had died Is years ago.
One boy is still living.
lheir greeting was one Of affection.
lie could not give any cause for his dis
appearance, but said that he had wand
cred everywhere and came from Colorado
here.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
Was Losing Control Of Her Mind.

was losing control OF my mind and could not
remember names Of people caused by female
weakness chronic inflammation Of the liver Kid.
neys and bladder. scalding OF urine and non-re-
tention Of the same. which had troubled me,
masking mevery nervous the past twenty years.
All the medicines used only relieved me for the
time. You don't know how delighted am to
think am mnch better aud stronger all
through my system, and Thompson's Barosma
Hackdche Liver, kidney and Lumhago cure did
Il, lusel six bottles. II was worth more than
money to me. II gave me health and strength
az was very weak and miserable before
MRS. NJ. A. cox, Titusville Pa
All druggists, SI.oo bottle, or six for
$500. Barosma cures arc Permanent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
EASY ON SCHOOL BOARDS
Allowance For Unfamlliarity with Com.
pulsory Education Law.

pulsory Education Law.
HARRISBURG, Sept 13.-Attorney.
General Elkin advised the department Of
public instruction. in a written opinion.
that the compulsory education bill passed
by the last legislature went into effect
when II was approved, July IL, by Gov
ernor Stone.
Mr.. ElNin suggests that in the practi-
cal enforcement of the new law dnrinr
the ensuing school year due allowance
should be made for any derclictions on
the part OF school boards or the people
in the observance OF its provisions by
reason of unfamiliarity with its require
mentS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
4 villa surmIse.

Down east the society girls are having
tiny green frogs tattooed On their right
shoulder
81 suppose they bare 'em when they at
tend hops. ."-Clcveland Plain Dealer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18

o. Taking effect, May 26, 1901.
NO 81 Buffalo Express, daily
eAcept Hunuay ay-.................. ll:2j a. m,
No. ~ Oil City and Pitsburg
Exl ress, s,daily,except Sunday..7;30 p. m.
p, For Hickory, Tidioute, Warren, Kinzua.
bradford, Olean and the East:
No. 81 Olean Express, daily
except Sunday .................. $685. m.
No. 30 Pittsburg Express.
daily except Sunday.......... 1889 u. IN.
For Time Tables and additional infor-
nation consult Ticket Agent
j. B. HUTCHINSON. JR. WOoD
General Manager. Genl PASSENGER a.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
Smart & Si|berberg.
OIL CITY, PENNA.
An AID full of fFercefuI Facts.
Fresh Features of our
Bio and busy Summer Sale.

We've given our Midsummer Sales newer, bolder
elements of Importance. Most of our odds and ends
remnants broken lines and miscellaneous assortments
have been hurried out In their place merchandise,
fresh inviting and radiant with seasonable interests
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-09-18
September Sales of Silks.

Black Silk Sale in September something innovation Dry
Goods procedure but this Silk doing things
peculiar ashiona fashion that's especially acceptable patrons
Black Silks be purchased quoted
by
2linch Black Tafeta, S5c quality, 69c yd.
S6inch Black Tahea, 81 80 quality, S119 yard
l9ihch All Silk Satin Duchess, S5c quality. 69o yard.
2lnch All Silk Satin Duchess, 81 90 quality 79 yard.
sl5O Black Peau de Sol, "a inches wde S119 yard
SIPS Black Peau de Sol, % inches wide, CSC yard
2onh Colored Tafeta Silks best quality warranted So
qdaity, 69c yard
2Onh White Tafea Silks the kind that sold all
END OF THE SATIN FOULARDS
All we have the Zoe and 81 FOua grouped together price,
FALL BLACK GOODS ARE READY
got majority of the black weavngs fall inspection
Dame Fashion has been partial fabrics past
Among of well known MOHAIR CREPE
CLOTHS PLAIN AND PEBBLE CHEVIOTS sURAH TWILS SAT.
lN'FACED PRUNELLAS DROP DE ALMAS, Cam's Hairs Wool
Peau de 'oi Veneaus Meo Broadcoh line Black goods
to be found hereabouts.
High Glass Wash Goods Beautiful Novelties Marked SOC
Sl00 Fabrics at 29c
All our SWEETEST Wash Goods involved this
most ultra sthe finest and pe dropped Europe
America, all to be marked 29c yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
BIG RATE
WAR IS ON
IN utah


SALT LAKE CITY. Dec. io.--Ey-
cry railway doing business IN Utah
IL engaged IN the Iivclseat kind 81 a
var in freight rates. Community
Interests have been entirely lost
sight 81 and the sole cry In 20 get
the business. regardless Of tariffs
or schedules. old rates have gone
20 nuasnh. and a merry war h being
waEed along competitive lines. each
contracting agent apparently hav-
ing Instructions TO get the business
and use his own dlscrssiou ae TO
rates..
Westsrund business in Chicago
and Missouri river common points
vas booked yesterday at IS per
cent. cut ander the regular rates
and the business was actively sole
tied Mt those fiKur~w Many west
bound shipments are being held IN
the hope that tho war will continue
to even lower schedule. IL L.
runnn~rd today THAI agents are Of
fering 90 per cent- off schedule.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
WILL TAX
THE PLANS
Victoria Collector Threatens
Discrimination

The Seattle Bridge and Dredging
Co, anticipates a battle In compel
ing for the contract for the construc-
ton Of the big Point EIiice bridge
at Victoria. Collector Milne at Vic
toria, -. c., threatens TO heavily tax
the company's plans for the bridge
In the event that the company la
awarded the contract.
according 60 advices from Victoria
collector Milne has levied n tax Of
1.-Two on the plans, drawn by Wad-
deiI, an American. for the govern
Hent bridge over the Fraser river
AZ New Westminster, b. g. In view
Of this action on the part OF that
officlais some apprehension Is felt
by the local bridge company in re-
gard 10 his probable stand IN the
matter Of the Point Ellice bridge
contract.
Geo. n. Hardenberg, secretary NJ
the Puget Sound Bridge ana Drsd9-
ing Co., said this morning In rcgard
70 the matter; we have NOT vet
heard that such a tax was IN ~
exacted Of ne for our plans; but such
a thing WOULD not surprise me, AZ va
are being fought very hard In The
matter at Victoria"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
JAMES LOVES HIS WOODLAND
SO EE DOES
BETTER THAN HIS DIVIDENDS
Grant Tries to Gust Mabel From Lodging House, but She
Comes Back at Him With Staggering Counter
Just Above the Solar Plexus

A few day. ago James NJ. Grant
had a receiver appointed for the
lodging house at itis First avenue.
claiming that he pat Mabel Divi-
denda In charge Of Il and that she
had run him out OF the place. and
asserted ownership herself
This morning Mabel cross-eoun-
tered heavily with an answer and
affidavit She rays that she and Mr.
Grant met In July last. both being
on the lockout for n lodging house.
Grant offered 20 buy she furniture
at the house named and az once turn
u over To Mabel. paying 5000. on
condition that she would pay the
balance due IN inssallments- $500
and further would permit plaintiff
To live In her house with her. ahe to
board him. do his washing and such
either things as are required OF n
wife. This was 10 go on until such
time as they should marry. II she
should finally consent 10 become his.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
nls announcement

Speaker Henderson announced the
house committees today. Congress-
man Loud Of California ~ reap
pointed ns chairman OF the commit
tee on post-offices and postroads.
Congressman Tongue of oregon was
named chairman or the committee
on the irrigation Of arid lands.
The Republican members Of the
house ways and means committee
have agreed on Philippine tariff
bin which was introduced by Chair
man Payne. IL establishes Dingley
tariff on goods coming 20 the United
States from the Philippines, and Taft
commission duties on goods coming
into the Philippines, but provides
that duties 30 collected shall be held
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
TO ALTER
THE BOARD
Resolution offered Affecting
Board OF Works

A series Of resolutions we're intro.
daced Ia council last nighf by Mr. Far.
~. which are intended 90 20 amend the
city charter that the board of public
~oEks and the city engineering depart.
msnt VIII b. entirely separmted Al tie
present time X. III. Thomson IL city
snglneeF superintendent u busialnxs.
bridges and wharvrs and president of
the board % public works.
Under Mr.. Parrys resolutions the
board Of public woFka will stiil consist
o. three members. via. superintendent
Q. streets. sewers and parks. whose aAi.
ar shall be Increased from 81 500 to
$500 year the superintendent 81
Nsser and lighting. salary Increased
fFsu1 $500 10 1900. and the build
ING Inspector. salary raised from 1850
e 1880 The mayor shall present
The n0mination Of bnilding Inspector
" - confirmed ~ the couns1t Then
the board Of public works shall elect
city engineer who~e salary shall b. in.
creased from $1,000 70 $1,000 a year
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10

Help the Good Shepherd

A aaie If embroidered linens ana
other articles suitable for Christmas
gifts viii open next wednesday
morning NJ 1916 Second avenue for
the benefit Of the orphans under the
care of the sisters Of the Coed
shepherd. Lunch Il 10 be served
from II a. m. TO p. m. and TO Z
.. m. and a generous patronage ia
solicited. Donations Of any kind will
be gratefully received.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
DUBOSE
IS TIRED

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. t0.--Dud-
ley DuboHe, the Alaska lawyer who
IL serving a sentence In the Ala
media Jail for contempt of court,
through his counsel made n pro-
test 70 the ruling OF the district at
torney which denies him commuta-
ton OF time through good behavior.
A telegram was addressed to Attor-
ney General Knox at Washington,
asking for u decision.
Advices received from Washington
Indicate that the attorney general
VIII grant the contention and per-
init the Communication OF time for
extra good conduct. Dubose seems
20 have grown weary Of the con-
finement which he entered upon 80
phllososphically. When first piac-
ed In prison he said he would rath-
er be In the Alameda Jail for the
winter than In Nome.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
GIVES IT
BLACKEYE
Downing Says Hard Things
About 18th Ave. Water Main

John Bowling. who lives at 2ib
Twelfth avenue. made a vigorous
protest In the council last night
about approving the Twelfth avenue
water main assessment roll. He de-
clared that the manner In which the
main WAS laid was an Injury TO the
property in hls section and that the
people there were opposed TO paying
for H. why. gentlemen" said he.
THE street has been ruined. Teams
sink down To their ears In mud and
the general condition Of the street
II depiorable. That main leaks so
badly that more water runs outside
OF than in II. want the council
men 20 go over the street and SEQ n, /"
The matter was referred to the
FIRE and water committee for inves-
tiRatlo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
Beers ARE
Defeated
Battle Lost by Maritz
at TonteIIsbosch


LONDON. Dec. f0.--Gen. Kitchener
reports a battle between the British
troops garrisoned at TonteIlsbosch
and large force Of Beers under the
command Of Gen. Maritz. An att
tack WAS made on the garrison and
the Beers suffered defeat. In his
report he adds that the southwest
ern corner of the Orange River Col
ony Is now cleared Of the Beers
The weekly report Of the opera
uens against the Beers. as made by
Cen Kitchener. shows that IL Beers
have been killed. 81 wounded and
80 captured and forwarded TO camps
OF detention. In addition to this IS
surrundered and laid down arms.
The reports tend to create a some
what better feeling in London. as IN
ficating that the end Of the war
cannot Be very far away.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
NOT EVEN
SECRETARY
CAN TELL
Purport Of Schley Court Of
Inquiry Finding still
a Secret
sessssssseesesses ;

WASHINGTON, d. C.. Dec. TO-
According TO the best obtaInable au-
thority At the navy department. the
report OF the Schley court Of inquiry
win be submitted before the end Of
me present week.
notwithstanding the many predic-
Tons made at various times and the
mass OF matter printed In regard 70
the report, It's contents and tendency
are stlil a matter OF absolute Sc
crecy. No one. not even the secTe-
thry or the navy, has the slightest
knowledge OF the purport Of the doc
ument which has been prepared.
AS a matter OF fact, the secretary
OF the navy 70 as curious over what
the report Will be as are any OF the
correspondents In this city. II ~
an absolute certainty that none Of
~ details viii be made public until
the report ID officially filed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
PURSER is
IN TROUBLE
=. R. Plngree Late Of the skaqIi
Queen Up for Larceny

#. X. Plngree, the erstwhtIe uuraer
OF the steamer skaglt Queen. Is =
Prisoner In the city fall. charged
with larceny by embezzlement Pin
gree mas not been In the employ Of
me skagit Queen for several weeks
having lost his position By reason
OF his alleged crooked work. N Il
sad that about $500 has been appro-
tfiated by Pingree, a little al a
TINE. The alleged thievinR extends
over a period Of several months. hut
not until a few weeks ago All mis-
snpieyers become aware Of a short
- v - Tins
willie ringree was purser, he haa
s,aIAe u All the funds, and a Uttle
s - e ~ the report now and then
hafaiy noticed. Finally. when
.,a hundred dollars had been
ms employers called n halt
49, oiSenarEs6 Pin1rpe with fha
~. ~. slahaing that n he make up
~ Ioss ne would not be uroaecuted
.sree Vas out n funds ana could
~. repay. a warrant sgaa a,,,,.,r
S1t TOT his arrest b4fore Tngttee
am and for a week r,a,ac,t,,c.
lane and Adams have hnatsd -
Il r.. noon today he was FOUND
"a . avenue saloon ana arrest
,r FlnsTse Il Is years OF ago ana .,
mareh e slhKie. His wife dled iaet
hssn en - ana since that time h. hss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10

This morning dispatches were sent
out TO the effect that a treaty had
been formulated between the Unit
ed states and Nicaragua by which
certain rights Of way had been given
TO the government OF this country
They were entirely erroneous and
without foundation, and the officials
or the department OF state say that
neither treaty nor protocol for
treaty has been arranged. This is
n matter which viii be brought up
later and under the circumstances
Is one that need occasion no uneasl-
neHs OF action.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1901-12-10
CONGRESS- ASSAUCES
HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT
Tacoma Wants a Mint and Spokane a New
Public Building

WASHINGTON, u. c.. Dec. To-
When the house convened today the
report OF tho Iethmian canal com
mission was presented and referred
10 the committee on interstate and
foreign commerce. A motion was Of
fered by Payne Of New York, that
the house adjourn today TO meet
again Friday. 1t was carried and
was Immediately followed by n mo-
tion from the same source that when
the house adjourna on the evening
OF Dee. 10 II shall stand adjourned
until Jan. OF next year. This was
made with reference to the holiday
season, thus permitting the mem
beers 20 visit their homes. The mo-
ton was carried.