The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-05-21

ance was procured, this brave mar
asked the doctors to attend to the
others first and refused to be treated
until this was done.
Young Kings Coronation.
Along the entire route from the
royal palace to the cortes, the new
King of Spain was the object of the
most frantic cheering and enthusiasm
ever seen in Madrid. He kept inces.
sanity putting his head and arms out
of the carriage window, bowling and
acknowledging the acclamations of the
people. He was clearly affected by
the fever of enthusiasm that was pre-
yailing.
On his entrance to the cortes all
those present, regardless of etiquette
burst out in cries of Long live the
King" and the cheering lasted for fully
10 minutes. Throughout all this the
king maintained a smiling face and
repeatedly bowed his acknowledg.
ments.
Alfonso in loud, firm voice which
could be heard everywhere, gave the
order, Sit down" There was no tre.
NOR in his voice nor a trace of emo.
tion. Then he pronounced the oath
in the same firm voice, as follows:
Il swear by God upon these holy
relics to keep the constitution and
laws. If | do so may god reward
me. If fail may He hold me to ac-
count"
The queen mother has written let.
ter to Prime Minister Sagasta thank.
ing the people for their loyalty dur
ing her regency. The queen mother
has conferred upon the special en-
voys to the coronation the order of the
Grand Cross of Carlos III, and upon
President Loubet of France the order
of the Golden Fleece.
The special ENJOYS were entertained
at a banquet at the palace. DR.. Curry,
the American representative, occupied
the place of honor next to the princess
of the Asturias, who sat on the
kings right
Report on Trade Conditions.
Conditions governing trade lack
uniformity and explain irreguarity in
advices from different sections. The
prominent feature is, of course, the
favorable character of nearly all crop
advices (winter wheat excepted,) but
even here the improvement since May
has neutralized much that was
unfavorable before.
The effect of the copious rains in the
west has been in a high degree favor.
able and is reflected in improved buy.
ing from jobbers for fall delivery.
Briefly stated the winter wheat yield
will be heavily reduced from last
years bumper crop, but the outlook
even here is better than in 1899.
while spring wheat promises we'll (pre-
sent prices not favoring a heavy de.
crease in acreage) and the area in
corn will be enlarged by turning plow.
ed-up winter wheat land into that
cereal.
Oats promise well, and cotton-crop
advices are also more favorable.
Produce prices and dairy products
are weakening as supplies increase,
but meats are still high and perma-
nently lower prices are not looked
for until autumn.
The cereals are still strong des-
pite good crop reports, the strength
of the statistical position of wheat
particularly inducing a bullish feeling.
Cash wheat, flour and corn are still
higher on the week.
Business failures for the week mum.
Der 1870 as against 179 last week; 1872
in this week last year, 155 in 1900,
16S in 1899 and 211 in 1898.
Resigned Leadership.
Lewis Nixon, leader of Tammany
Hail for nearly six months, resigned
his position as leader Thursday at
meeting of the district leaders
When Mr. Nixon arrived at Tam
many Hall all the 81 leaders were pre-
sent. AS soon as the meeting had
been called Mr. Nixon said:
"Gentlemen-I have decided to re-
sign as the leader of Tammany Hall.
This resignation is absolute and pos
tive and will not be withdrawn.
wish it to take effect Immediately.
| feel that | cannot retain my self
respect and still remain the leader of
Tammany Hall. My decision is un-
alterable."
Numerous rumors were current
about the hall regarding the future
policy Of the organization. The most
persistent one and one that was en-
dorsed by several leaders was that
there would be no actual leader of
Tammany Hall for some time to come.
This was coupled with a rumor that
the finance committee would be aLol-
ished as well as the chairman of this
committee. The chairman, who is
Fow Lewis Nixon, and was Richard
Croker, has always been the leader Of
Tammany Hall, and had the handling
of the funds of the organization.
Mont Peee Still Active.
Great flashes of bright light we're
emitted from Mont Pelee, Martinique,
between 10 and II O'Clock Thurs
day night. They were visible from
Fort de France. Thick, glowing red
clouds. interspefsed with flashes of
light, were issuing from the volcano.
Showers of cinders, lasting for 20
minutes, accompanied the activity.
The people in the districts of Lorrain,
Marigot. Saint Marie and La Trinite
are panic stricken.
Large Tannery Burned.
Moenche's large tannery at Cattar.
angus N. Y; one of the principal in
dustres of this place, was destroyed