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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08

Washington, Dec. 6.-The last SEES
sion of the Fify-Eighth congress wal
called together at noon. The opening
was under the interesting conditions
and amid those scenes that have fol
years made the re-assembling Of con-
gress among the notable events OF the
country.
Hundreds of sight-seers thronged the
corridors and crowded into the gal
leries to witness the formal proceed
ings. From one end Of the capitol
building to the other the busy tread
of statesmen and the flutter Of femi-
ninity distinguished the occasion from
any other in the official or social cal
endar of the year.
From the lethargy which has char
acterized Washington since early In
the spring the city awakened to new
era and heralded with apparent Joy
the day which opens both the official
and social seasons.
The streets were crowded with peo-
pie intent on witnessing the ceremon-
les. Carriages fiocked about the hotels
ready to carry guests to the capitol
and two hours before noon steady
stream of vehicles bearing gay parties
made its way to the east front OF the
building,
Many newly elected members were
at the capitol, although they will not
enter Office until after March 4. A
particularly sad feature Of the re-as-
sembling was the absence of kindly
faces grown old in the service of the
country,
Rarely in the memory of the old
guard has the opening day been made
such a gala occasion. The galleries,
rather than the floor, proved the CEN
ID of attraction for rows upon rows
of handsomely gowned women looked
down UPTON the statesmen who grouped
about the chambers or strolled in and
out of the cloak rooms to exchange
greetings with old friends and receive
those of new ones.
Members of both bodies were flooded
with membranes In the form OF
floral pieces and the chambers pre-
sented an appearance which they never
know on any other occasion. Baskets
land clusters of bright roses, chrysan-
'themums and other fall flowers COW
cred the desks. Though rain and sleet
fell during the entire morning these
discomforts were insufficient to mar
the success of the event.
Those who attend the first day of a
session of congress gain but a false
idea of the functions of the greatest
Of all law-making institutions. In
the senate, after the usual formalities.
the session was adjourned out of re-
spect for the late Senator Hoar Of
Massachusetts and Quay of Pennsyl-
vania In the house pending the an
nual message from the president Moth
ing beyond the merest routine was ac-
complished.
This will be the short session OF
the Fifty-Eighth congress and a nota-'
bly, interesting one. for, with the in
auguration of President Roosevelt, the
session will 60 out in blaze of glory.
Only once in four years does congress
have an opportunity to wind up its
affairs under the historic conditions
which will prevail next March.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Died from Fright.

New YORK., Dec PINNED between
two spiles of pier at the foot of West
23d street so tightly that the COM
bined efforts of score of firemen and
policemen only released him after long
and frantic efforts and with the ris-
ing tide threatening death by drown
ing. a man supposed to be George
Fahey became a raving maniac and
died Monday after having been re-
moved from his perilous position.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
MINERS CONVENE.
Western Federation In Session at Denver
Cripple Creek strike to he Dis
cussed,

Denver, Dec. 5.-The executive board
of the Western Federation of miners
convened in this city, all the members
being present. One of the subjects to
be considered at this meeting is the
Cripple Creek strike. "The issues
involved in the Cripple Creek strike"
said President Charles H. Meyer, Ere
main unsettled and the situation is un-
changed. Personally / see no reason
why the strike should be called off
until satisfactory agreement with
the mine owners has been reached"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
HELD 70 THE GRAND JURY
President and Cashier of 0berlin
Bank Taken Before United
States Commissioner.
CARNEGIE NOTES knoHG BANKS ASSETS
Hands of the Government. and Nothing
Can Prevent the Fullest Publicity Of
Entire Anair-Mrs- Chsdwick's Son Ar
rives In Cleveland.

oberlin. o.. Dec. 5.-As the result OF
the extended conference between the
United States district attorney, the
bank examiners who have been look
Ing into the affairs of the failed Citi-
Eens' national bank of Oberlin and
their counsel. President c. T. Beck
with and Cashier Spear, of that bank,
were placed under arrest late Sunday
night by United States Marshal Chan
dler. of Cleveland, at their homes in
Obsrlin.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08

Washington, Dec 5.--The supreme
court Of the United States Monday de-
MED the applications for writs of GER
tiorari in the cases of the American
Sugar Refining company Of New York
VS.. the United States thus In effect af-
firming the decision of the circuit court
Of appeals for the second district,
which sustained the government.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
EXPRESS MESSENGER SHOT
Resisted Attempts to Rob Hts Car on q
santa Fee Train at Dsgsett. Cal.
-RObbsr Escaped.

Los Angeles. CAL, Dec. 5.-Reports
have just reached here Of an attempt
to rob the express car on the Santa Fe
westbound overland train No. /, on
the California desert between two and
four o'clock Monday morning. Wells
Fargo Messenger Roberts, was shot
and probably fatally wounded. The
hold-up occurred at Daggett, Cal, on
the Mojave desert. which is the juno
ton of the Santa Fe with the Salt
Lake road. The robber, who is said to
have been a negro, Is thought to have
broken in the door of the express car
when the train stopped at Dagget..
The messenger resisted and was shot
twice. His injuries are said to be fatal
and he is unable to make any state
ment. The robber escaped, but 1t is
not known whether be succeeded in
securing any booty or not
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
GREAT COTTON CROP.
While n Reduction OF Area IL Reported
12,102,IOO Bales VIII he
Marketed.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The report of
the department of agriculture indi-
Gates a total production of cotton in
the United States in the year 1904
% amounting to 1852, 700 bales. The
area picked or to be picked is estimated
at 80 O53, 700 acres reduction of 1876
COO acres, or 5.3 per cent. from the
acreage estimated as planted. The re-
port says that from the present indi-
cations the average weight of the bales
is not likely to fall below 500 pounds
net
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Gnvernmen,al E.tlm.t..

Washington. Dec. 5.-The estimates
Of appropriations required for the sup
port of the government for the fiscal
year ending juno 30. 1906, were trans
mitted to congress by the secretary
Of the treasury. These estimates ag-
gregate s619.669. $50. as against s614,-
5lS,937 the amount Of the appropria-
lions for the present fiscal year.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Big Drop In Cotton.

New York, Dec. 5.-The cotton mar
ket showed continued weakness Mon
day. The opening was at decline
of from 30 to 60 points. The near
months sold down to about seven and
a half cents pound during the first
few minutes of trading, or a decline
of practically ten cents a pound since
the elimination of the bull campaign
last winter.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Another Buffalo Bank Fs,,s.

Buffalo, Dec. 5.-The German bank,
of which President Emery of the Ger
man-American is also president, has
closed its doors. A notice posted
on the door gives as the reason for
closing: insufficient funds to meet
a constantly increasing run" At the
German-American bank to-day there
were no evidences of run.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Two Death. cau..d by w,fe's J.alou.v.

Two Deaths Caused nv Wife's Jeal0usv.
Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 5.-Dr. James
H. Tucker killed himself at the resi-
dence of his divorced wife, three hours
after Anna Clark. formerly domestic
in the family. had taken poison with
suicidal intent, and from which she
died at night. DR.. Tucker left letter
to his wife protesting his affection and
the innocence Of the Clark girl, who is
only Is years of age.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
GUILTY OF coNrEMRr.
Denver Election On,ri~'s Conv'ctrd in Col
GRADE surname Court mud Sentenced
to Fine and Imuris0nmsnt.

Denver. Col, Dec. 5.-Frank J.
Kratke, city license inspector, Joseph
Ray, Edward OMAHA and Charles
Kofsly have been adjudged guilty Of
contempt by the state supreme court
and were sentenced to jail. The sem
fences are as follows: Kratke, one
years Imprisonment and $1,000 fine
and costs; Ray and O'Malia, six
months Imprisonment and $500 fine
and costs each; Krofslsy. three months
and $3.50 fine and costs.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08

An investigation Of the books Of
First National bank Of Madill. l. T..
shows shortage Of between 81. 800
and $4,000. The assistant cashier h
suspected. y
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
A Missourian Disappeared.


Nevada, Mo Dec. 4-James Reed
living six miles north Of Nets in this
county, disappeared Sunday night
and has not been seen since. His
friends fear that be has met with
foul play. William Jones, young
man who is suspected Of knowing
something Of Reeds disappearance,
was arrested today. Jones disclaims
any knowledge Of the missing man.
When searched $11 and Reeds istol
we're found on him. Searching
parties are hunting for the missing
man In every direction.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
THE OPENING Of CONGRESS
Last Session of the Fifty-Eighth
Congress Convenes at WASH
ington.
USUAL CROWDS WITNESS PROCEEDINGS

Galleries FILLED with Handsomely Gowned
womsn-Msny Floral Gifts wers No
ticsabie on the Desks of senators and
Repressntatives-Noth But the Me-
rest Rnutine Accomplished.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08
Has Stood The Test IS Years

The old, original GROVES Taste
lees chill tonic. You know what you
are taking 1t is iron and quinine in
tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. SOC
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-12-08

The International Cottonseed OIL
conpeny's plant at Selma. Ala, was
paFtly destroyed by nrs. Loo &c.,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
Eagle Rock.

WIN. Klepfer made business trip to
Tidioute last Wednesday.
f. G. Swanson, of Cleveland, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James Vincent.
Benjamin Decker resigned his position
as fireman on the mill bade his friends
good bye, and started for his home near
Ttdioute last Saturday. Sorry to see you
leave, Ben. Come and see US again.
Frank McFarlane, of Kellettville, is
stopping at the Eagle Rock house.
That's right, girls, jolly your fellows
up. Xmas is near. 1t might be your
present will be shining diamond.
Mesdames James Huling and w. G.
Wyman, of Tionesta, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. f. B. Catlin last Thursday.
Edward Martindale spent Sunday with
his family at Youngsville.
Mr.. Caldwell, of Oil City, was in town
on business last week.
One night last week thieves or tramps
entered the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Snow
and made thorough search through the
down stairs, and helped themselves to the
contents of the cupboard. Mr.. Snow was
aroused by hearing some dishes fall, and
finding that thieves were down stairs
shot his gun out the window so as to
make sure he would not kill. but scare
his slsitors away in which be was sue
cessful. No harm was done except to
the cupboard.
Emmett Grubbs resigned his position as
lath maker and accepted position near
Hickory.
VIM. Klepfer started to Pittsburg Mon
day evening on business trip.
p. L. McCrea, the operator, is again on
duty at the station, after two weeks va
cation.
S. p. Whitman, who was called to Ack-
ley Station on account of an injury to his
father, Selden Whitman, is back to work
again.
VIM. Davis had the misfortune to get
his hand in one of the cog gears on the
| live rollers which so crushed two fingers
that they had to be amputated.
Mrs. Chas. Cunningham and daughter,
Miss Ruth, and Miss Susie Ball, went to
Oil City Friday to do some shopping.
Invitations have been received by sew
era! of our young folks to attend the
dance at President next Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Henderson spent
Saturday and Sunday with relatives at
East Hickory.
Miss Susie Ball has gone to Erie to
spend the holidays with friends.
Mrs. Edward Klabbatz, of Byromtown,
has been spending the past week with
her daughter Mrs. Il. B. Catlin.
WRESTLING RUFUS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
Two Shot, One Dying.

A Titusville special to the Derrick
under date of Monday evening, Dec. 10.
says; Daniel P. Roberts, an ex-council-
man. former police officer, a prominent
member of the Elks and foreman of the
Queen City tannery, was shot late this
afternoon by Alfred Weatherbee, aged
rs. Roberts is dying at the Titusville
hospital, and Weatherbee is in the lookup.
Weatherheo claims that he shot in self
defense, but bystanders declare that he
sneaked up behind Roberts and fired
four shots at him. Two of these shots
took effect in Roberts head third went
wild and a fourth struck Edward Fitch
in the throat, near the Adams apple,
making dangerous but not necessarily
fatal, wound.
This was pay day at the tannery, but
the clerks could not get through with the
entire force of employees and had to post
pone paying some of them until Tuesday
forenoon. Fred Bodamer, aged 30 years,
is an employe and had some money COM
ing. He and Weatherbee had been around
town drinking. and about $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon went together to the office
to draw Bodamer's pay, the latter agree
ing to pay Weatherbee a small sum he
owed him. The men we're told they
would have to wait until Tuesday, and
they INDUCED in some loud and rough
talk and finally went outside of the office.
There they commenced swearing and
Roberts went out to quiet them. There
were some words between Roberts and
Weatherbee, and Weatherbee was
knocked down. He arose and walked
away. Bodamer took up the quarrel and
when he and Roberts were engaged in
talking, it is alleged, Weatherbee turned
and sneaked up behind Roberts and,
when less than two feet away, fired the
revolver. The first shot struck the un-
fortunate man OH the thicker part of the
skull and tlattened out. The second en-
tered the skull at the base OF the brain
and entered the brain matter to depth
OF nearly three inches. This wound will
prove fatal.
The weapon was a five-chambered re-
volver of 32-calibIe. A third shot fol-
lowed the two fired INTO Roberts head,
but went wild, and the fourth struck
Fitch in the neck. Weatherbee tried to
fire the remaining cartridge, but it failed
to explode. He backed away, reloaded
his weapon and came down town.
An hour after the shooting Weatherbee
was found at the home of his sister, Mrs.
White, of Water street. He had the re-
voiver in the outside pocket of his over
coat and attempted to draw it, but was
overpowered by Policeman Daniel Con-
nell before he could do any harm.
Weatherbee admitted the shooting and
claimed self-defense. He stated that Rob
erts "had it in for him" for a long time
and that he hal only defended himself
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Joe Levi. Ad.
hammers. Ad.
Hopkins. Locals.
Dr. W5odrutf. An.
/ Wm. B. James. Ad.
11&rL q Silberberg. Ad.
E|NDoro Normal. Local.
Eiite Star Grocery. Locals.
Williamsport Com. College. Local.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS.
Timely Topics and SeasOnable Advice
For Benefit of the Busy Reader.

There's Christmas smiling in the sky,
There's Christmas in the trees,
There's Christmas in the streets near by,
There's Christmas in the breeze.
Clearance sale of all millinery at
Joyce's. 1t
"A man is always different from that
which women think he is.
Toilet sets for ladies and gentlemen
at Hopkins. See them. 1t
The man who gees to law may be
sure that his lawyer will get justice.
No store in the county is better stock
ed up with toys Tor the little ones than
the White Star Grocery. The variety is
immense, and you will have no trouble
in getting just the toy you want. 1t
Anyway, one-half of the world knows
that the otLer half is looking for the best
of it.
Genuine Haviland China, incest dis
play in town, single pieces or in sets, at
Hopkins. 1t
-Ifyou would improve your memory
do something that you would be glad to
forget.
What's the matter with making your
self Christmas present ofa new Helios,
and keeping warm and comfortable all
the rest of the winter at a nominal cost
for gas? Mckinley has them and they
do the business. 2t
"A small boy seldom enjoys going
anywhere his mother wants him to go.
When you want pleasant laxative
take Chamberlan's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For sale by DR.. j. G. Dunn. If
AT the age OF Do man wishes he knew
as much as his 2O-year-old son.
"A genuine sole leather suit case
makes the finest gift to lady or gent,
and Hopkins has the best stock ever
brought to town. Moderately priced. 1t
Marriage, which should make one
oftwo, often results in skies and sevens,
The clearence sale of all winter mil
linery at Joyce's is still going on and you
should call early if you intend to pur-
chase. 1t
Some men look for happiness with a
lantern when the sun is shining,
The White Star Grocery has stocke ed
up in fancy and plain candies, nuts, ETC.,
for the Christmas holidays better than
ever before. Ifyou contemplate giving
the children treat you will find Just
what you want here. 1t
"A sympathetic strike seldom strikes
the public in sympathetic spot.
The king of all economic gas heaters
"Helios," is gaining favor with the peo-
pie daily. There is no question of its be-
ing the most perfect radiator on the mar
ket, besides it is an ornament TO any
room. Fl. e. Mckinley, agent. 1t
Insomnia is seldom caused by the
things man doesn't say.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
RECENT DEATHS.
JAMES Il. WATSON,

one of Marienville's old and well-known
citizens, died in that place on Sunday
morning, Dec. IS, 1904, at 700 o'clock,
after an illness Of three days of neuralgia
of the heart. Mr.. Watson was born in
Perry twp, Armstrong now Clarion)
county, Pa, Dec. g., 1927, and he had
therefore lust passed his 77tb birthday.
His pal ents were Abraham and Rachel
Watson, the former a native Of Centre
county. The subject of this sketch was
reared on the homestead, obtaining his
education mostly by studying at home.
He was possessed of a fine voice and for
number of years was engaged in teaching
vocal music. Up to 1860 his principal oc-
cupation was numbering, which he con-
Quoted on the Clarion river, afterward
engaging in oil operations near Titusville.
Ia 1869 he was elected Prothonotary Of
Clarion county as Democrat, serving
six years in that capacity. In December,
1882, he came to Forest county, locating
at Marienville, where he erected what
was for number OF years the principal
hotel Of the place. In 1890 this hotel was
burned together with half its coutents,
and the loss was total one, there being
no insurance. In two days afterward
Mr.. Watson, with characteristic vim and
energy, began the erection of another
and much larger hotel, which was also
swept away in the great fire which licked
up nearly every business house in tue
town in 1902. After this Mr.. Watson
gave most of his attention to farming. In
1859 he married Miss Caroline Murray,
who, with two sons, Edwin A., and John
t., survives.
The deceased was staunch Democrat,
and always took prominent part in.nol-
tics. In 1902 he was the choice of his
party in this district for Congress. his
successful opponent being Hon. j. G.
Sibley. During the Civil War he received
a captains commission, but owing to an
attack of bilious fever was unable to
serve. He was postmaster of Marienville
from 1885 10 1889. He was a member of
Clarion Lodge, No. 252, l. o. o. F., and OF
Clarion Lodge, F. 81 A. NJ. A member
for many years of the M. E. church, he
died in the faith of that church. Always
prominent figure in the affairs of his
community, Lis demise will he lamented
by many and he will be missed by all
who knew him.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
LeeDer Items.

F. p. Phillips, Of Grove City College, is
spending his vacation at home.
Mrs. Louie Paulin, of Clarion, visited
relatives in town the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. Harriet Urmson spent Sunday
with her son, Randolph, OF this place.
C. Parker and wife, of Monterey, were
the guests of RobertAgey's Friday.
Walter Gilmore aud lady spent Sunday
with friends at Scotch Hill.
Clyde Culmer, formerly Of this place,
but now of Nebraska, was welcome
visitor in our town one day last week.
Mrs. Snyder, of North Pine Grove, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. II. Gordon.
The ladies' of the NJ. T.. church will
give an oyster supper in l.. o. Y. NJ.
hall, Saturday evening, Dec. 9th. All
are invoted.
Don't forget about the concert to be
given in the Lutheran church Friday
evening, Dec, 23d, by the Negro Jubilee
Singers. DOROTHY,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
No PAPER Next Week.

No paper will TO issued from this office
next week because it's going to be Christ
mas, and it's necessary to stop and take
a little inventory Of what's happened and
what is likely TO happen along the line of
keeping things amoving in the print shop.
The printery will be op"n for business
the same as usual, and If any of our good
friends "knowing themselves, etc." will
kindly call and "shske hands" with the
boss, 1t will greatly add to his peace Of
mind, besides relieving possible embar-
rassments that are forever rising before
him. Our next issue will appear on
January 4th, in the new year of 1905. A
merry Christmas and glad New Year
to all.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
Umbrellas for Ladies.

At $lOO-English Gloria Umbrellas, with and assels;
handles include gifts, plain trimmed horns, long and
short pearls pearl hooks burnt ivores Congo Dresden
and Japanese
At 81 5O-Sk Mixed Taeta Umbrellas with and tasses
beautiful of handles including long Dresdens,
burnt vores, gold and silver trimmed partridge wood,
oxidized effects, fiat pearls and pearl hooks
At $200-Union Taea and Piece Died aeta with sevage
edge Umbrellas, handles include gun metals with gilt
and silver trimmings coin silver, jeweled silver caps,
rolled gold plate, sterling, clear horn, stained ivory
At $250-Yarn Dyed Taeta Umbrellars with and as
se beautiful natural handles nlaid horns, long pearls,
gold plate natural Princess of Wales with sterling trim
ming, stained ivory natural lockwood with carved heads
At SO, $3.50 $6-Sk Taeas, all Silk Serge and Union
Tafeta Umbrellas with and tasse exquisite de-
designs in handles including clear horns naid with Ser-
ling, gun metals with sterling swedge natural wood
trimmed with silver and gold stick hons long and short
pearls with gold and silver mountingS, pemnto nlaid
with sterling.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-12-21
JC HIN w. HALLIDAY,

for over twenty years resident of East
Hickory Pa, died at his home in that
place Thursday, Dec. 18th, 1904. For
some time past he had been in rather
poor health, although not confined to his
he'd long before his demise. Mr.. Hsll-
day came to this county from Crawford
county upward of thirty-tive years ago,
aud was well-known to a large number
of Forest county people. He was &C.
nial, whole hearted man, of more than
ordinary intelligence, and possessed a
fund of anecdote and information that
made him a companionable, interesting
friend. He was aged about "a years, and
is survived by his wife and one son, L.
B. Halliday. Funeral services were held
at his late home on Saturday last, the in
terment being in the cemetery at East
Hickory.