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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
KONORED WITH
EDISON MEDAL
George Westinghouse Again Re.
Ceives Highest Distinction.
HE IS A WORLD AUTHORITY
In Development of Electric Current
His New Field Is Commercial
ish-Many Experts DeIV-
ing Therein.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-For his meritori-
the development of the alternating
current system for electric light and
power, the American Institute Of
Electrical Engineers has awarded
George Westinghouse the Edison gold
medal. This action of the country S
foremost scientific electrical body
was determined by the board of direc-
tors at recent meeting.
The distinction conferred upon Mr.
Westinghouse is an especially note
worthy one. For long time the
world authorities on things electric
al have been studying and expert
menting on the mysteries of the alter
mating current, with view to inJro-
ducing their discoveries into indus
trial practice. All of the great cleo
trical plants have, and are now en-
poying experts to delye into the al
teInating current, for in this direction,
it is said, LES new fields in electric
commerciaiism. The great Edison,
himself; although mainly employed
on types of storage batteries, has ex-
perimented in this field.
Mr.. Westinghouse is a recognized
world authority on things mechanical
and electrical. Some years ago the
Italian government conferred upon
him the Order of the Crown of Italy,
and Belgium has decorated him with
the Order of Leopold. In this coun-
try the John Fritz medal was award
ed him.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
SIXTY DEER FOR
THE PRESERVES
Animals Ordered BY COmmis-
sion Being Trapped
MICHIGAN SPECIES THE BEST
Fair Rate Of Increase expeoted-com-
missoners Intention That Each
Sportsman May Have His
One Deer Per Year.

Harrisburg, Pa.-From Marquette,
Mich, comes the information that the
first consignment OF the whitetailed
deer ordered some time since by the
Pennsylvania State Game Commits
sion will be shipped early in Februa-
ry. The deer are being trapped on
the game preserve of the Cleveland
Cliffs Iron Mining Company, on
Grand Island, Lake Superior There
are 60 in the lot to be sent to Penn
sylvania. New York is getting ~
of the same deer. There will be 20
does and five bucks in the first SHIP
ment, which will be duplicated a few
weeks later.
The deer are intended to replenish
the fast-diminishing stock i'll TINS
state and we're ordered some months
ago from the Michigan preserve not
only because of the unusual size OF
the animal in that state, but because
they were bought for $40 a head,
whereas $40 is demanded by almost
every other deer region in the coun-
try. Bucks OF this Michigan white
tailed species often attain weight
of between 500 and 400 pounds, and
they are remarkably handsome ami
mails.
The deer are intended for the
states game preserves in Perry and
Westmoreland counties. OF the 10
coo acres OF forest preserves in West
more,and county, $500 have been pre-
pared and set aside in which to turn
loose these Michigan importatlons' IL
is expected that they will increase at
q fair rate, and it is the desire OF the
commission that every man with the
inclination and the steady aim may
have one deer each year granted hlnl
by the state law.
About two years ago % deer weere
turned loose in the Monte Alto pre-
serves, on which grounds is also To-
Gated the States tuberculosis SAM
tarium. AS showing the gratifying
increase of the animals, it is record
ed that a State Game Commission at
tache counted rs deer on this preserve
only a few weeks ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
ASK FOR RELEASE
BOARD OF PARDoNs HEARS PLEA
FOR THoS. GALLAGHER AND
WARD KETcHEM.
VI .NTS HIGHWAY IMPROVED
To Urge the Completion of Route 15,
Which Runs From Towanda to
New York State Line, as
Soon as Possible.

Harrisburg The board of pardons
heard case of a sort which does not
frequently come up, a plea being made
for a pardon for Thomas Gallagher,
who has served year of an lS-month
sentence in Philadelphia for fraudu-
lent voting. No denial was made to
Gallagher's guilt nor any allegation
that there has been a miscarriage of
justice, the plea being based solely
on the grounds that Gallagher is Sc.
riously i'll with tuberculosis and has
no chance of recovery in prison.
Another unusual incident was the
appearance of the Rev. c. r. Botsford,
Berwick, in behalf of Ward Ketchem.
The minister is not a lawyer and is
the only one to represent Ketchem.
For stealing something like $50 worth
of wheat, Ketchem was sentenced to
30 years in the penitentiary because
he had served two previous terms for
larceny. This heavy sentence was the
one prescribed by the original prison
ers' parole act of 1909 The applica-
ton for pardon is based upon suffi-
cient punishment, Ketchem having al
ready served more than two years.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
To Meet at Capitol.

rg.-Utilization of the state
forest reserves and education of the
people in their importance will be the
chief themes to be discussed at the
annual convention of the foresters of
the state to be held at the capitol
March 3, and Z. The program as
outlined by State Forestry Commis-
sioner Robert S. Conklin contains sew
eral important papers, but the conven-
ton this year will not be so much for
presentation of papers as for discus
sion of forest problems.
Governor John X. Tener is expected
to welcome the foresters and other
state officials will speak. The first
day will be devoted TO the discussion
of the proposition of the forester and
his community. A. c. Silvius will dis
cuss the general attitude and Alfred
r. Rupp will tell how to remove an
unfavorable impression Raymond b.
Winter, Tom o. Beisch, Harry X. Ell
lott and r. Lynn Emmerick will dis
cuss other phases, especially contact
with the public and education of
school children.
Forest Utilization" will be the
theme of the second day, the discus
sions planned to be of the most prac-
tical sort, including: Early removal
of defective trees, protection at a
profit, study of markets, roads lead
ing to markets and the like 'VA
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
POTATOES UP
So A BARREL
Heavy Imports from England
Fail to Affect Market.
CROP Is SHORT WORLD OVER
Record Prices Due to Shortage Of 80,.
100000 Bushels in United States
Farmers Holding for Higher
Prices-Want Tariff Reduced.

New York-High record prices for
potatoes prevail in all of the produce
markets of this country, due to the
shortage in the crop of 1911. Whole
salers are receiving ON an average Of
$3.50 bag for state, western and
Maine potatoes, against an average
price of $1.60 year ago and s1.45 in
1910. Long Island potatoes are sell
ing from $4.00 to $3.50 a barrel, COM
pared with $1.25@15O last year.
Farmers are asking all the way
from 60 cents to $1.00 per bushel and
are holding out for $3.50 in some
quarters. In former years 40 cents
per bushel was considered fair aver
age price.
The estimated shortage of the crop
is about S0,0O0,00O bushels, caused by
the climatic conditions of the past sea-
son. The situation would be even
worse should this country not be in a
position to draw supplies from abroad.
Importations of potatoes during the
past week were over $4,000 bags, and
fully 100000 bags arrived during the
previous week These imported goods
tend to hold prices down to some ex-
tent, but, according to authorities in
the trade, the consumers are not re-
ceiving the full benefit of this influx
of foreign potatoes, due to the COM
paratively heavy duty of about 25
cents per bushel, to which they are
subjected
1t is estimated that potatoes would
be selling as high as $4.O0 and $500
per bag of 1SO pounds in the whole
sale market were it not for the foreign
supplies, the bulk of which are arTiv.
ing from the British Isles English
potatoes are selling as high as $3.50
a bag of 16S pounds.
A bill is to be introduced in Con-
gress asking for reduction of the
tariff on potatoes, or abrogating it for
at least three months, until the new
crop from the South is due to arrive.
Germany has already taken this step
to reduce the cost to the consumer.
1t is argued that a reduction of the
tariff would not hurt the American
farmer to any great extent, and would
be an immediate benefit to consumer.
Receipts at New York were compare
lively small during the past few
weeks. Farmers are said to be hold
ing back shipments in anticipation Of
even higher values during the next
three months.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
1 .ann Commissions Issued.

Over 1900 commissions for alder
men and justices of the peace have
been signed by Governor John X.
Tener and attested by Secretary Of
the Commonwealth Rabera McAfee
since the end of November and the
last of the commission needed to au-
thorize men to hold such office have
just been sent from the capitol to
magistrates who were late in filing ac-
FoUR-Wednesday .... .... .... 9.
ceptances or who were appointed to
fill vacancies At the November cleo
ton 1887 aldermen and justices were
elected and since that time 40 have
been appointed to fill vacancies due to
deaths, designations or failure to
qualify.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
CHEER SALUTE TO FLAG.
Simple Act Causes Change of Feeling
In Lawrence.

Lawrence, Mass-A simple little act
performed in accordance with mill
tary regulations had the effect of oil
poured on troubled waters in the tex
tile strike here. There had been no
disorder but there were more jeers
than cheers for the militiamen who
are patrolling the streets.
During a parade of 10000 strikers
an American flag carried by the strik-
ers was solemnly saluted by the SOL
ers was saluted by the soldiers. Great
was the astonishment of the latter
when the marchers, instead of hooting
at them, set up rousing cneer
Throughout the line of march, which
covered about five miles of slush-filled
streets, the temper of the paraders
seemed happy, and cheering was fire.
quent. At least 1000 of the crowd
were women, and it is said that forty
five natonaltes were represented in
the line
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
RIcHESoN SEEMS DOOMED.
Standing of Executive Council, to 2
AGAINST Minister

Boston, Mass.-Hope of executive
clemency that has thus far buoyed
up Clarence V. 7. Richeson, confessed
murderer of his sweetheart, Avis Lin
nell, has been abandoned by the min
ister's counsel and few remaining
friends, and it is now altogether prob
able that the preacher will meet death
on May 19 in the electric chair,
Governor Foss, in pleading for a
commutation of the death sentence OF
Silas Phelps, to be put to death on
the week of January 21, ascertained
that seven of the nine members of the
executive council believed in enforc
ing the death penalty so long as it re
mains on the statute books. This
standing will not be changed, it ap
pears, when the Richeson case is
brought up, and there is possibility
that the governor may not bring the
matter up. Richeson will not be told
that there is no hope until about May
9 or 10.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
CHAS. W. MORSE
A FREE MAN
Taft Commutes Sentence of the
Convicted Banker.
CIVIL RIGHTS STILL LOST
Action Based on Attorney General
Wickersham's Recommendation
and Surgeon General Tor
ney's Report.

Washington.-On the recommends
tion of the Attorney General, based
on report from the surgeon general
of the army, the President commuted
the sentence of Charles w. Morse, to
expire at once. The New York bank
er, who was sentenced to prison
for fifteen years for misapplication Of
the funds of the National Bank of
North America, is therefore a free
man., but his physical condition is
such that it is doubtful whether he
will survive more than a few months,
The commutation, unlike pardon,
does not restore Morse's civil rights.
The White House statement grant
ing freedom to Morse follows:
The President commuted the scn-
tence of Charles w. Morse, to expire
at once. This action was taken upon
the recommendation of the Attorney
General, based upon the following re-
port of Surgeon General Torney:
"a careful review of reports makes
II NiSdi W my ulluu llldl Ht 10 oultl-
ing from combination of diseases,
due to degenerative changes, which
are incurable and progressive. The
reports show that both the conditions
of the kidneys and the heart are grow
e. ing worse. regard the attack of car
diac dyspnoea, or heart block from
which he suffered on the morning of
the 10Th inst, as an ominous occur
renee. In my opinion the prisoners
duration of life will be in all probabili-
ty less than one month If kept in con-
finement, and in the event of his re-
lease under commutation of sentence
it is not probable that he will live as
long as six months"
Designated as a special messenger
by the Attorney Generals office, Mrs.
Morse left Washington Immediately
for Atlanta, bearing her husbands
commutation papers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Mcfarland Arrives in pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Rev. Dr. W.
D. Mcfarland, accused of being re-
sponsib,e for the death of Elsie ID.
Coe, steRographer in the Pitts
burgh High school, arrived here from
Greenville, Tenn, his home, in the
custody of County Detective Jere,
miah L.utz DR.. Mcfarland attached
his signature to a bail bond for $4,000,
arranged by friends in court and at
once went to the home of a minister
ial friend. Here, it is said, he VIII
remain until called for trial, probably
the first week of February. 1t is
said that ministerial and educational
friends here believe in his innocence
and have furnished security Tor ms
bond
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
VETERAN NEWsPAPERMAN DEAD
Major christman Published First Pa.
per in Washinaton County.


Washington, Pa-Major Enos Lew
is Christmas, aged Sl years, veteran
newspaper man and one Of the most
prominent citizens of this place is
dead after a long illness. Major
Christman was the first to publish a
daily paper in Washington county,
and operated the first newspaper in
Western Pennsylvania, outside of
Pittsburgh.
He was born in Chester, Pa. His
father died when he was Is years of
age He then became a printer in
the "Village Record" at West Chester
Pa. In 1S49, Major Christman went
to California during the gold rush.
He was unsuccessful at first, but later
struck find that made him rich. In
1850 he published the first newspaper
in California, known as the Sonora
Herlad The next year he came here
and was married to Ellen A. Martin
OF Philadelphia. In this year he pur-
chased a half interest in the Com
monwealth' which was consolidated
with the Washington Reporter in
1858.
When the Civil War broke out Ma
jor Christman went to the front as
second lieutenant of Company X,
Fourth regiment. He was later ap-
pointed provost marshall by Presi-
dent Lincoln. During his service he
was promoted to captain of Company
X and then to major of the regiment
for bravery and distinguished service.
After the war Major Christman
went to Maryland and engaged in
business. Later he went to West
Chester and then returned here. In
1897, he disposed of his interests here
and retired. He is survived by seven
children 10 grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Ohio Officer RaffIes Baby.

Akron, O.-Humane Officer Weber
of the Akron Humane society, was
baffled when he tried to find home
for 3-months-old baby girl, which
had been deserted by its parents.
Sixteen childless families made appli-
cation to .dopt the child Being
somewhat of Solomon, Weber de-
clined to take the risk of saying which
family should have the baby as all
who made application were able to
give the child a good home. 1t was
then determined to rattle the child.
MIR. and Mrs. ]. A. Seller were the
winners.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
OLD AND NEW WORLD
BRIEFS FOR THE BUSY

Public consideration of the arbitra.
tion treaties was decided on by the
United States Senate by vote Of So
to 8.
The Indianapolis News published
Washington despatch asserting that
the Roosevelt boom is being financed
and directed by men In big business"
who oppose President Taft because Of
Antitrust law prosecutions.
With the books of Morris & Co., the
Government showed how the prices Of
fresh meat were raised by deceptive
accounting trick.
The American League is ahead OF
the National on stands. Wher the
new parks in New York, Boston and
Detroit are completed every Johnson
ian city will have a modern plant.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
~ Am Clad" SAYS Morse.

Atlanta am glad to hear the
news" was the only comment made by
Charles w. Morse when informed by
the post surgeon at Fort Mcpherson
that President Taft had commuted his
sentence 1t was uttered in weak
voice, which carried little or no ella
tion, for he realized that no mortal
authority could release him from the
clutches of incurable disease.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
ORPHANS GET BIG ESTATE.
Bio Bequest of Pittsburgh People for
Concordia Home.

Hannahtown, Pa.-The trustees OF
the Concordia Home for Orphans and
Aged here, have come into possession
of an estate of $4,000, the gift OF
the late G. n. Neilman and Mrs. Nell
man OF cd Allegheny City EXten-
sive Improvements will be started
next spring. G. E. Neiman, a wealthy
German of old Allegheny, died in 1884,
leaving a bequest in his will amount
ing to over 100000 to Concordia home,
which is under the Missouri synod
of the Lutheran church, The estate
was subject to certain interest OF his
wife who died three years ago.
Since that time the estate has been
in the courts of Allegheny county ana
the litigation recently terminated IA
yorably for the Concordia home. In
the meantime the original bequest
which consisted of stocks and bonds,
increased in value until, with accrued
interest, it amount to $4,000. the
home was founded in 1888 by e. u.
Oertel, a German settler, who donated
a farm of 80 acres.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Bath Burns Red Fire.

Bath, Me.-This town worked up
great enthusiasm in celebrating the
release of Charles w. Morse, a son OF
Bath, when the news of the Presi-
dents action reached here. In certain
circles the joy was sincere, and all
who believed him innocent and others,
simply glad that he had been turned
loose, made up parades and hired
bands and burned red fire.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN STRIKE.
Weavers' Trouble in Lawrence Now
Spreads-Thousan More Out.

Lawrence, Mass.-English speaking
operatives in the woolen mills here to
the number of more than 1000 met
and voted unanimously to strike and
join the Industrial Workers of the
World, the organization which is di.
recting the fight for increased wages.
This action is regarded as signif-
cant, as it is believed that the loss
of their most skilled operatives will
do much toward shutting up some of
the mills completely.
Seven hundred more of the Arling-
ton mills employees struck, and there
were small additions from other estab-
lishments to the ranks of the unem-
ployed
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
calmly Arranged His own Funeral,

Washington, Pa.-Seyeral days ago
Abram Hatfield, aged 70 years, a
farmer of Amwell township, but OF
late a resident of Washington said
to his friends, 81 am going to die in
a little while. l want you to hold
funeral services at 10 o'clock in the
morning so you can get back TO your
farms in time to do the feeding. It's
a very natural thing for an old fellow
to die, but nobobdy ought to forget
to attend to the stock. The living
must i've In this philosophical
way Hatfield gave directions for his
funeral on Saturday he died.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Ane No Barrier to Cupid.

Bellelontaine, O.-John l.. Walker
aged 73, of West Liberty, and Mrs
Mary Harmon, aged 81, OF Aaneslieid'
were married here. Walker holds
the record for continuous service as
an assessor, having served 40 years
in this county.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Has peIiohted Two Generations.

New York.-Mrs. Annie Yeamans,
who has delighted theatergoers in the
role of rolicking Irish woman for
SO years, is seriously i'll at her apart
ments here following a stroke OF par,
alysis. Mrs. Yeamans celebrated
her seventy birthday on Noyem.
Der 10, last. A second and fatal
stroke is feared
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
REPORTERS TRAP MlLLERS.
Present in Secret Meeting where Sell
Prices Were Fixed,

Lincoln, Neb-The South Platte Mil
lers' Association received a shock
when it was found that three news
paper reporters had sat through the
afternoon meeting of the association
and had heard the mill owners make
all plan for controlling the prices of
flour to be sold in Nebraska this year.
State authorities are said to be con
idering a prosecution of the assocIa.
ton for conspiracy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Want Highway Improved.

A delegation from Bradford county
called on Highway Commissioner Big
Glow to urge that work be started as
soon as possible on route No. 10,
mapped out by the Sproul bill. This
route runs from Towanda, Bradfords
county seat, to the New York state
line, in a generally northerly direc-
ton. 1t has already been improved
under the old acts for about three and
a half miles out of Towanda, and the
Bradford people want the remaining
20 miles improved as soon as possible.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
MISS EDMANDs IN HOSPITAL.

Rlcheson's Fancee Patient In Phlla-
delphia Institution.
Philadelphia-Mi Violet Edmands,
who was to have been married to the
Rev. Clarence V. 7. Richeson, of Cam
bridge, now under sentence OF death
for the murder of his former sweet
heart, Avis Linnell, of Hyannis, has
been an inmate of the Gynecean Hos
pital, on North 18th street here, for
nearly three weeks.
Miss Edmands is at the hospital,
which essentially is an institution
where women are treated for nervous
diseases of all kinds
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Church and sabbath sohool.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a..
M, NJ. Il. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in M. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. W. s. Burton.
Preaching in the f. M. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
q. A. Garrett, Pastor.
Preaching IN the Presbyterian church
every Sabbath at ll:O0 q. IN. and 1880 p.
IN. Rev. II. A. Bailey, Pastor.
The regular meetings of the w. O. II.
u. are held at the headquarters on the
second and fourth Tuesdays OF each
month.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
Pittsburgh Firm Wins Contract.

Fairmont, w. Va.-The Owens bot
tie works of this city, the largest
works OF its kind in the United States
has let the contract for large ware
house to the McClintic-Marshall Con
structon Company of Pittsburgh. The
building will be 3O0x275 feet and will
be of steel construction and tireproof.
1t will cost upward Of 100000.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
sLANDER VERDICT $4,000.
New Jersey School Teacher Wins
Suit AGAINST Member of Board.

Morristown N. IA jury gave
verdict of $4,000 damages in the suit
for slander brought by Miss Lucy HUI
bert against Willis G. Arnold The
complainant alleged that Mr.. Arnold
had told torie rejecting upon her
character
Arnolds defence was that he, as
member of the School Board, had act
c,d in his official capacity in an endeaV'
or 10 have the woman discharged.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1912-01-24
BOROUGH OFFICERS.

BitrgeSS.-J. @. Dunn.
Justices Of the PeGce-C. A. Randall, ID.
w. Clark.
OO1n,citnien.- W. Landers, j. T. Dale,
@. B. Robinson, VIM. Smearbaugh,
Il. J. Hopkins, G. #. Watson, A. Is.
Kelly.
Cb1lStdble-L. L. Zuver.
C0LlectOr-W. II. Hood.
School DtrectorS-W. &. Incl, j. X.
Clark. s. M. Henry, Q. Jameson, d. FL.
Blum.