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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11
Rrenking the News GentlH.

A cross-eyed man in a long linen
ulster and tall hat rang the bell, and
when the woman of the house opened
the door she was satisfied he had an
eye to the spoons (the straight eye), SO
she snapped:
"Well, what do you want2"
"Madam, be calm," said the cross
eyed man, "have you child? ?"
" Yes, I have" replied the woman;
"what of it ?"
"a little girl ?" queried the cross-eyed
man.
4" No: boy" returned the woman.
"Of course-a boy" repeated the
cross.eyed man; "ayoung boy-notver
old ?"
about that age" said the woman;
"what about him ?"
"Madam, do not get excited" pur-
sued the-cross-eyed man, be brave and
calm"
Mercy on me |" exclaimed the
woman, in surprise; "what's the mat
ter ?"
"Gently, gently" said the cross-eyed
man, in soothing manner; "restrain
yourself. Did not that little boy go out
to play this morning ?"
Eyes, yes" said the woman, excited
ly: what-why-is there anything Che
matter9"
"Is there not a railroad track CROSSE
the next street ?" queried the cross
eyed man in a solemn voice.
"Yes, oh yes" eIaculated the woman.
in great fear; "oh, tell me what hee
happened. what"
abe calm," interrupted the cross.
eyed man, soothingly; :" be brave--keep
cool, Tor your child's sake"
"Oh, what is it what is it ?" wailed
the woman, wildly;"I / knew i'll feared
it. Tell me the worst, quick | Is MI
child-where is my darling boy ?"
Madam" replied the cross-eyee
man, gently, 81 but this moment saw g
little boy playing upon the railroad
track; as looked upon him he seemed
to be-"
"Oh, dear oh, dear |" screamed The
woman wringing her hands, "teLl me
the worst. Is he"
"He seemed to be daubing himself
with oil, :" continued the cross-eyed man
quickly drawing bottle from his pocket
"and I've got here the best thing in the
world-Lightning Grease Eradicatof
only twenty-five cents a bottle, WA
! ranted..~'
There was q broom standing be4lf
the door, and with one blow she knock
his tall hat over his eyes, and with ~
other she waved him off the steps and
through the gate. And as the cross
eyed man moved swiftly up the street
she took the broom at him, looking fpI
all the world like an ancient god %
mythology with passion-distorted face
and highly excited red arms. -ROoktss.4-
| (Me.l Courier.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11
Items OF Interest.

A cannibal-one who loves his fellow
men.
A volume that always brings tears to
your eyes-A volume Of smoke.
Sweetening ones coffee is generally
the first stirring event of the day.
Honor and shame from no condition rise;
Act well your part and then go advertise.
How should q wife speak to a grumb-
ling husband? "Mv dear, I love you
STILL"
The potato crop for the United States
for the past five years has averaged 146,-
600, 600 bushels.
Swinging is said by the doctors to be
good exercise for the health, but many
q poor wretch has come to his life by it.
They say thine eyes, like sunny skies,
The chief attraction form.
nee no sunshine in those eyes,
They take me all by storm.
A farmer found a potato-bug on his
dinner-table, the other day, and thus to
the bug he calculated "Good heavensl
have you got to have your potatoes
cooked this year 2"
Railroads carry 3,00O,0 600 passengers
safely where they kill one, but the
trouble is to know when the 5000, 600
have been counted up and the killing is
to begin. Detroit Free Press.
In England when the corn and wheat
used to be threshed by MEANS of the
fail, and the grains were consequently
subjected to the ravages of mice, a tame
owl was as common inthe barn as cat
in the house.
Josh Billings, in geological moment,
writes: "The popularity of the ny is
that he returns to the same spot; but il
is the character of the mosquito that he
returns to another spot. Tins he differs
from the leopard, which does not change
his spots"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
The Hnrvesterss

The Hnrvesterss
The harvest comes, and all our fields
Are weighted down with splendor;
The seasons have been more than fair,
And nature more than tender.
II other lands have bled in war,
In labor ours was peaceful;
And not harvest yield for years
Has been more grandly blissful.
And now the harvesters are out
Before the sun is shining,
With ready hearts and bare arms strong;
No rest till its declining.
They sing their songs, and gather in
The honest earth's profusion,
And shout to Want and Misery,
"Here's to you both, confusionI"
Long ere the iovial harvesters
Come in for supper thirsting,
Those stalwart arms and hands expert
Have filed the barn to bursting;
And piled around the teeming barn
Huge stacks that blush with clover,
And trimmed their sides and thatched their
tops
With straw and "riders" over.
II we can call blessing down
For any living creature,
Be it upon the Harvester,
The Treasurer of Nature.
-Ne,D York Mail.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11
TERMs. a2. .OO A. YEAR.
Some Day.
Two little souls, boy and girl,

Two little souls, boy and girl,
Wandering on 50 the foot OF the hill,
Bushes Of green and blossoms of pearl,
Laughing at themselves in the roadside rill.
Crossing the lane gorgeous jay,
Bathed in the light OF flattering ray,
Jauntily chatters, " Some day, some dayl"
Two sweet souls, man and a maid
(Beechen branches twisted above),
Picking the daisies which sprinkles glade,
And trying their luck at game OF love
"This year, "Next year - What do they
= say2
And out Of the beeches the curious jay
Peeps and chuckles, Some day, some day =
Two old souls, and the end of the day
Follows them home to the foot OF the-hill,
One late CLEAN which has wandered astray,
Breaksi from a copse and dimples the rill,
Autumn leaves are strewing the way,
Aud hoarse from the lar,h the hungry jay
Shouts out to the night, "some day, some
day"
Two poor souls in the dead Of the night,
Side by side, lie stiffened and still;
And the winters moon just softens her light,
Asit solemnly rests at the foot Of the hill.
Remembering the bees and the buds and the
May,
The summer gold and the autumn gray,
And the warm green lane where the beetles
play,
In the crisp cold night tho shivering jay
Creaks out OF his dream, "Some day, some
day.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11

hours to spare, and you know the doctor |
said it would do you good to go out to-
day."
"Yes, I would like to very much,
said Ellen, her eye lighting up with
pleasure. "Tell Mr.. barley I'm much
obliged To him. How soon must be
readyP"
Norah returned with the message that
she must be ready in twenty minutes,
and made haste to bring Ellen's wrap
pings and help her on with them.
"Therel" |" said Ellen, suddenly; "I
promised to rip Mrs. Starkweather's
dress to-day"
"Bother Mrs. Starkweather's dress ~
said Norah, Indignantly.
ooh, Norah, think how very kind
she's been to mel Will you please
bring it down, and after I get back"
But Norah could bear this no longer.
No, Miss Ellen, won't. It passes
my patience-to have that scaly old Gre
tur get the credit Of every thingl It's
Mr.. Caleb, bless himl that's done every
thing for you, just as if he was your
brother"
Ellen turned red and pale alternately.
"Norah, what do you mean?"-in trem-
bling voice.
Then Norah told her everything,
though begging her not to speak of it
to t,SMr. Caleb" "Gor he'd be fit to
kill me, ma'am."
But Ellen would make no promises.
"I am glad you told me, Norah"-infhe
same tremulous voice. I" think might
move up stairs again." she added; 81
am 80 much better"
"Indade you won't, and get a collapse,
perhaps" said Nora, sharply. "There's
Mr.. Oalebl"-as there came rap at the
door.
Caleb took Ellen to the Park, where
he drove about for some time. 1t was a
beautiful spring day; the sun was shin
ing, the grass and infant foliage Of the
trees 80 fresh and green.
"Well, Miss Ellen, you are getting a
little color into those pale cheeks, said
Caleb, breaking the long silence. You
don't know how I've missed you"-with
tender glance into the downcast face
beside him. Ellen's lip trembled, and
in q minute more tear rolled down.
She tried to speak, but could not.
"Ellen, what is the matterf" said Ca
leb, taking her hand.
Then Ellen sobbed out: ooh, can't
bear it I've just found out all you've
been doing for me, and how kind you've
been, and can't bear it How can
ever repay her voice was choked.
"Dear Ellen, shall tell you how ?
Say yes to question I've been long
ing to ask you these three weeks. ard
you will make me the happiest man in
the world"
Ellen looked up, bewildered, and met
Caleb's tender, questioning gaze. She
crimsoned to the temples.
"Will you be my little wife, Ellen
and shall we set up our ain freside
togetherp
"Do you really care so much for me as
that ?" said Ellen, with laugh that was
half sob. "And what will your rela
tions say to your marrying poor little
reporter p
Relatives 1 have no near ones
and should please myself if 1 had. Come
Ellen, will you have me7 can't prom
Use you a very brilliant future; I'm {
poor, hard-working dog, and expect tC
be to the end of my days. A strong arm
to serve you, and warm heart to love
you-that's all can offer you, Ellen
DEAR"
"All I" said Ellen, and laid her littl
hand in his.
"Thank God II said Caleb, fervently
"Wen join hands, and swim the strean
of life together. Harper's Bdzar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11
New York Newspaper Expenses.

w" NON.
A correspondent in the Philadelpl
Times has been giving some interestlA
statistics about the Tribune, and say
among other things, that its compositiqn
bills were reduced $35, 600 in one year
or over 5000 a week. He might have
added that economy practiced IN otheE
departments of the same paper had te
duced It's running expenses from July
1877, to July, 1878, just 81 $50 per wea[
compared with the expenses OF the Pr
vious year. My informant, who IS out
GUS in such matters, says that
inquiry made preparatory to TINS req.
tion shows what it costs to run the 81
departments of the various leaain.
papers and the average amount OF iof
news they publish. The figures are
follows: Herald, City Editor MeighaN
twelves columns per day, 81, 600 pe
week: Sun, City Editor Bogarts nipe
columns per day, 81 200 per Wee
Times. Citv Editor Pullman, nine te
ums per day, 5000 per week; 1FibH
City Eluor Shankg, ten columns
day, S7C0 per week; World, City
Ralph, eight columns per day,
week. - ClaciRnGH CoRamerclot
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11

Mrs. Chenery, of Salem, Mass, had
her pocket-book, containing sixty-nine
dollars in bills, silver half dollar and
railroad ticket, and clasped with steel
clasps, struck by lightning during a
shower. She felt the shock and
smelled burning leather but did not no.
tice the effect till some time after. when
she opened the wallet and found the
greenbacks burned to a crisp, the silver
coin blackened on one side and the
ticket scorehed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11

An old woman, on being examined
before magistrate as to her place of
legal settlement, was asked what reason
she had for supposing her husband had
a legal settlement in that town. The
old lady said, "He was born and marri-
ed there, and they buried him there,
and if that isn't settling him there, j
don't know what is,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-09-11

1t is estimated that 40, 600 600 eggs
are consumed every day in the United
States. New York alone consumes 40,-
900, 900 dozen annually.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21

As we anticipated, very decided de-
crease of temperature was experienced in
New York yesterday. The preceding night
was cloudless, and the earth and mir lost
heat by radiation very rapidly, so that when
the sun rose its rays did not add to an
already high temperature and only partly
made up for the loss during the preceding
hours of darkness and cooling. An afternoon
temperature Of eighty-two degrees as COM
pared with that of the preceding day, which
was rs high as ninety-three degrees, gave
the gasping citizens of the metropolis q
chance to breathe freely. The wind, too,
changed to the southeastward from the
northwest, bringing cooler air from the
ocean. The wind directions over the coun-
try blowing from or toward the heated area
in the western and central valley districts
showed by the high and moderated temper
atures that prevailed how correctly we
located the region of heat development
in the West. East of the Mississippi,
between the lakes and Southern Tennessee,
the westerly winds were extremely warm,
while the easterly and southeasterly winds
were comparatively cool. But west of the
great river northerly and northeasterly
winds were warm, while the southwest
winds were cool. The cases of prostitution
from the heat in New York and Brooklyn
yesterday were happily few, showing that
the beneficial effect of the change Of tenn
perature has been already experienced by
the population of both cities We antici-
pate, however, higher temperature after
to-day, and which may last for one or two
davs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21

The suggestion that these weapons can
now be considered obsolete and useless for
military purposes is agitating military cir
Giles, and conflicting opinions are expressed
respecting it. The pleas are made that the
accuracy Of the modern military rifed
breech-loader renders a direct and decisive
collision between bodies Of troops next to
impossible that consequently weapons
which are only useful Mt close quarters
are unnecessary and only encum-
Der the soldier, and that an i'm
portant reform in the training of
the soldier will be to concentrate his
attention and reliance on the simple and
effective weapon instead of allowing both
to be divided by a compound arm in which
the useful becomes only a handle for the
useless part. Among the eminent military
authorities who favor the withd rawal OF the
sabre and bayonet from the soldiers equip
ment of arms is General Grant. His inter-
estinu conversation on the subject with
German officers at Berlin shows that
he regards both weapons as obsolete, and
would substitute for the cavalrymans sabre
pistol for use at close quarters. But we
regard the weight of opinion, pro and con,
rs being in favor of the retention Of cold
steel. The German officers certainly, and,
as we are led to believe by the statements
of Lieutenant Green, the American Military
Attache with the Russian army during the
late war, the Russian officers also, refuse to
part with sabre and bayonet because of the
effective service both weapons have rendered
within their experience
If the army were composed of accom-
plished marksnen the rife and pistol might
be depended on wholly and the steel
weapons discarded. But experience in the
field shows that even in what are termed
rifle regiments the percentage of really
good shots is not by any means large, and
is seriously decreased when such troops
are in action. 1t Is pretty safe to
say that in the suppression or prevention
of street riots the moral influence Of the
bayonet and sabre exceeds that Of the rifle
and pistol. Bayonets and sabres never
"miss fire" and do not require reloading
For the assault and defence of breastworks
they become indispensable, because the
combat arrives ut a stage when even the de-
10y in the loading Of breech-loader
decreases the effectiveness Of the soldier
and even places him at posi-
tive disadvantage The extra weight
of bayonet is not more than that of a
dozen rounds Of ammunition. For the
sabre less can be said than for the bayonet,
but there can be no doubt as to its value as
cavalry arm. The attention of the reader
is called to communication published
to- day which specially treats of the arms
under discussion. We do not believe
European soldiers will abandon the bayonet
and sabre until more effective substitutes
are afforded them than the rifle and pistol.
For special services each arm Is in its turn
the superior weapon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21
Our Paris Cable Lee tier.


Let us take pleasure in the miseries OF
others. 1t is very hot in Paris. Many OF
us have been envying the lucky dogs who
said few weeks ago, 'Pity you can't
come over with me, and not stay stewing in
the city all summer. Goodby; you'll
see my name next Monday fortnight in the
HERALD's Paris arrivals" Now if we want
cold comfort we can sit down and commits
crate with them. They have to pay six
prices for everything; in fact, they are
roasted in purse as we'll as in person. And
the Parisians, who have taken the cream of
the Exposition festivities, are going away to
cool at the seaside, leaving more room than
ever for our friends. All this, too, when
summer board is coming down almost to
ante-bellum prices with us. On, let us
whistle and sing over the cool breezes
which we do get from time to time. The
French Republic is consolidating admirably.
It can afford to let a couple OF hundred re-
dictionaries sit down to dinner at the
Palais Royal and toast the liking and
France one and inseparable," without any
one feeling uncomfortable. 1t may be per-
tinent to recall famous royalist banquet
held at Versailles nearly ninety years
ago, which was sort OF festal
prelude to the guillotining Of SO
many who graced that assemblage They
drank Just such toasts with enthusiasm.
The strike of the fair walters at Duvafs Ex-
position restaurant lets in food Of light
on the rapacity of the Partisan caterers.
While the golfers and ironworkers ut Amin
are striking against reduction of what they
receive as wages the waiter girls of Paris
are striking against giving their employers
more than the agreed rate. 1t is a singular
rebuke to the generosity of the public, who
are not generally aware that their pourboires
go in large part into the tills Of the cormo-
rants who are already charging famine
prices for everything
Our good wishes follow General Grant in
his trip to Norway. Wise mani Leaving
the busy German Empire behind he seeks
city where the average summer tempera-
ture is fraction less than sixty degrees.
King Oscar H. had arranged to meet the
General at Christiania and give him q royal
welcome. What an assortment OF recollec-
tions of this kind tho great soldier will bring
back with him an
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21

is in doubt whom to trust in these days and
will give the reasons why. The ministry OF
John the Baptist will furnish food for
thought to DR.. Crook, and Jesus as mighty
Saviour theme to Mr. Stone. The great
work of God hitherto carried on by Mr..
Corbit will be transferred to other hands
while he steps aside into desert place and
rests while; but no matter who does it Mr.
Lloyd will demonstrate that Christian work
is never done in vain. 1t may be done in
sorrow; but, though grief endures for
night, Joy cometh in the morning. Indeed,
Mr.. Davis will prove that we must SOW IN
tears if we would reap in joy, and with the
dew of Gods grace resting upon His work
it must be successful The most influential
teacher of humanity is the home example
If this be pure the result will be pure also.
This is what Mr.. Moment will inculcate to-
day. The duty of perfecting holiness will
be enforced by Mr.. Richmond. who will also
describe how woman slew great prophet
not the first victim that fell before woman
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21

The WEATnER.-The barometer has risen in
the Northwest, and il above the mean along the
West Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. The centre
of lowest pressure is now moving into Canada
from the upper lakes A relatively low pressure
is also moving over the Indian Territory
Rains have fallen on tho lower, Middle and
South Atlantic coasts and in the lake district.
but nowhere in excess. Small detached areas
of heat above ninety degrees arc moving over the
lakes. Tho main area extends south Of the
foitcth parallel. The sotherm of ninety degrees
forms a very direct line westward from Phila-
dclphia to Omaha. 1t is probable that
the change of wind indicated for to-day
namely, from southeast to west and northwest
will bring u higher temperature than that of
Yesterday. This change is due to the move
mcnt of the low pressure into the st. Lawrence
Valley. The weather in New York and it's vi
cinity to-day will be warm and fair or partly
cloudy. followed 10y rise OF temperature and,
perhaps, "a thunder storm. Tomorrow will be
warm aud fair.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Colonel Bob Ingsrsoll Is in Boston.
Edison Is responsible for this weather.
Collector simmons OF Boston, Will 60 to Lancaster.
Thermometers are going up aud collars are coming
Russian ofacers are looking at pistols up at Norwch.
Conn a
Colonel Thomas A. Scott OF Philadelphia, is al Sar-
atoga.
Herr Tavera of the garian legation, 10 at
Saratoga.
Zach Chandler has gone to Detroit to tho eclipse
Of The sun.
General Butler talks abou. himself IN bis Sleep
He persists In naming tho next Prcsidont
Now oraw tho mosquito netting OF your couch
about you and hold communion with nature. Are
flies natureY
General Van vliet, United States Army, and Bishop
Pincsney OF Maryland arc at White sulphur Springs
wost Virginia
Mr. H. y. MADDEN, city editor Of the Louisville
Courier Journal, is guest At the ST. Denis Hotel,
where he will remain TIL Wednesday.
81 Louis has a which there 10 this sign -
.schlocbcnhuyser, Maxcstciubcck and EintendoerE
fer" This reminds US Of the days Of old long sign.
General sheridan and the members Of his staff ar
rived yesterday morning at Bismarck, Dakota, on
their way 10 Black Hills select locations for the
new military posts near the Hills.
The Chicago IT0une insists tn0t az Gonora Lee and
stonewalI Jackson dead, auj as JEFF Davis Is un
der certain disabilities the best President of
,he United States would probably DO General Joseph
l.. Johnston.
Tho shah Of Persia was the guest OF . Paris res
taurant keeper, who charged him $l2 for one musk
melon LET'S see; h.tcon's N twelve and two naughts
makes lust eighty Cruz sours no might have had
for the same money.
Mr.. stephens has been addressing Sunday schoof
in Augusta, Ga. He sad:--"Boys, II you have asp,-
ra,ions for public POSITION seek it only do good to
uron your neignbors; and In conclusion, mover seek
TO DO great further than you arc good"
Tho Duke OF Portland Is tall slender and paic and
he likes cattle He fattcns his deer Spanish chest
nuts but ho never fires shot lie farms L., 900 acres
and yearly 40 900 trout He lives almost alone
shunning friends moro than he shuns workingmen
lie 10 regarded as IN eccentric and nisanshrope
An Engsh critic In tho Saturday Revev, IN the Park
sec ing the Prirccss Of Wales says:-'As you reflect
sleepy feeling seems to como over you The endless
roll OF carriages, all going at The pace all going
the way, Is MS soporilc the manipuIatons Of
u mesmcriscr Suddenly thrill seems to 90 through
everybody. Every carriage draws TO tho side. A
pol conan in very white gloves trots rasL Then
comes littlo phacton drawn by two gray horsos A
lady 'dlvnely tall aud most dvine!y fair bows and
smiles. You charming vision oil children faces;
tho carriages close In behind, Il Is not I'll the
round has begun again that you fully that
you hsvo iadcod the Princess. She is SO truly
well dressed that have oven boon ape to dis.
tngush tho color OF her bonnet strings"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-21
Pulpit Topics To-Day.

Among the suggestive topics to be pre-
sentcd by the pulpits to-day is sweet
promise for the heated term which Mr.. Mac
Arthur has discovered The warm weather
does not brighten Mr.. King from indulgence
in prophetic speculations nor Mr.. Love
from future life speculations. He will in
quire what the departed saints think of us
and whether or no they minister to us--a
question that can have but the smallest pos
sible influence over us one way or the
other. Many saints" in the flesh neglect
or refuse to minister to their brethren, and
it is a matter OF small moment whether they
do or do it not out of the flesh. Mr. Martyr