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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
ChOate'S Conversation.

The following extract is from on
article in Har1er'S Magazine on Rufus
Ohoate, the celebrated lawyer and once
United States senator from Massachu-
setts One of the charms of Mr..
Choate's conversation was his habit of
exaggeration. To attend the perform
ance of Mozart's Don Giovanni was
like listening, he said, to 10000 forests
of birds. He knew that no exaggeration
in mere words could adequately express
the delight thata sympathetic mind feels
in coming into vital acquaintance with a
work of transcendent genius in any de-
partment of literature and the fine arts.
Ten thousand birds would be a small
testimony to the melodies of Mozart I;
but 10, 600 forests of birds is a compari-
son which indicates the rapture of won-
der and admiration which Mozart's mas
terpiece excltes in all souls capable Of
feeling its beauty. With this tendency
to verbal exaggeration Choate had that
instantaneous humorous recoil from ex-
travagant assertion characteristic of
ardent natures whose sense of the ludi-
crous is quick as their sense of the
beautiful and the sublime. " Interpret
to me the libretto, he said toIhis daugh-
ter, " lest I dilate at the wrong emo.
tion." Sydney Smith never said any
thing better than that.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
Marriage and SpOpges.

In many os the Greek islands sponge
fishing forms the occupation of the in
habitants. The method of fishing is by
diving, and for many hundred years the
business has been carried on. An old
historian, writing of angular custom
prevailing at Himia, little island OPP
posite Rhodes, says
A girl in this island is not permitted
by her relatives to marry before she has
brought up a certain quantity of spong-
es, and before she can give proof OF her
agility by taking them from certain
depth. In other islands the same GUS
tom prevails, but with reversed applica.
tion, as in Nicarus, where the father Of
a manageable daughter bestows her
on the best diver among her suitors.
" He that can stay longest in the water
and gather the most sponges marries
the maid"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
The National scourRe.

1t is estimated that the annual damages
caused by the ravages of insects and worms
exceed $780, 900 900 in the United States alone.
Truly an enormous loss Yet it sinks into in
significance when compared with the ravages
OF that more terrible scourge, Consumption,
which annually sweeps hundreds of thousands
of human souls into eternity The causes Of
consumption are various, depending in every
instance for the development of the disease
upon the scrofulouB diathesis, or temperament,
of the victim. Thus the same cause which will
produce IN one person an attack of acute dis
ease or slight nervous prostration, will en-
gender consumption in person of scrofulous
habit. That consumption can be cured by
proper treatment will be readily perceived
when the exact nature of the disease is under
stood, viz: the accumulation and deposition Of
scrofulous matter (tuberces) in the lungs. OBJ
vlously, the principal remedies required are }
powerful Alternative, or blood-purider to ar
rest the accumulations and also cleanse the
blood of the serofulous matter, and (2) mild
oathartic to expel the diseased matter from the
system. This course OF treatment In coniunc-
tion with o strict hygienic regime, has proved
the most successful method OF curing this dis
ease. DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
and Pleasant Purgative Pellets are the best
Alternative and cathsrtic remedies before the
public, and have been alone used in thousands
OF cases Of consumption with the most marked
efficacy. DR.. PieTces Invalids' Hotel, at Buff
falo, n y, affords special and unequaled ad-
vantages to consumptives, not only possessing
the best medical and hygienic means OF treat
ment but having the essential advantage OF
being situated in climate where the inhabi-
tants are notably free from this disease.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
Strapping fellow-The schoolmaste.
beware of Cheap Excitants,

And use, if you need tonic stimuant and al
terative, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
liquors OF commerce, even when they are not
aduterated, fail to produce more than tenn
porary exhilaration, usually followed by a
depressing reaction, anything but beneficial
TO weakly constitution. Not only do the
potent botanic ingredients combined with the
alcoholic of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters min
lister to the health and vigor of those who use
it, but the basis-pure old rye, the finest and
most salubrious liquor distilled-is no mean
promoter Of healthful condition Of the diges-
tive organs. Its presence in the Bitters is
essential to preserve their vegetable constitu-
ents from fermentation, and it unquestionably
augments their remedial value. Few medicinal
preparations of a proprietary nature have ever
received such strong concentrations from
medical men
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

The delicate membrane which envelops the
lungs and lines the air passages is exceeding
ly sensitive, and slight irritation of it in
creases and spreads very rapidly. Remember
ing this, use, il you are attacked by cough or
cold, that Incompatible pulmonic and preven-
tive Of consumption DIR. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs, which invariably gives speedy relief
and ultimately effects a complete cure in all
cases where the breathing organs are affected
Use it in time and prevent serious bronchial
trouble. Sold by all druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
InterestIng Facts Abont Indln.


The natives of India are usually
w, but some of them are nearly
ek Their hair is usually straight
ptimes gracefully curled, seldom Of
plly appearance. The native women
calcutta wear their hair long, and
Ihae loose or braided. The men gen.
|lg part theirs in the middle. Shaving
ss head is common, especially among
'het appear to be of the lower classes.
sno shave of every hair others leave
cough for a topknot only Others make
|emselVes comical- looking by shaving
shes here and there, according to
80 fancy. Their BARRIERS are generally
led at irregular intervals along the
eIpai streets and lanes. A barber
aIla his bamboo mat on the pave
near the wall, for him and his
qt to squat on during the work !;
while he uses the tools, the man
az his hair or beard dressed holds a
mirror in his hand and watches
AZ every movement of the razor or
ts. The mirror is seldom more than
4 uches in length. The barber is very
befate, and may spend half an hour
ae head or face for a cent and half.
Is these street BARRIERS, there are
Who have shops for Europeans and
ns. and charge twelve cents for cut
EurOpean's hair. There are also,
the streets. native cobblers, with
ile kits OF tools, repairing shoes.
ach used-not only on the head,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. WINSLOw'S
SOOTHING SYRUP has been lsed for children
with never-failing success. It corrects acidty
of the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates
the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhceA,
whether arising from teething or other causes.
An old and well-tried remedy. 25 cts. q bottle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
InPORTANr NOrICE.-Farmer., Ram.

tNIfOhTANT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., famk
les and Others can purchase no Remedy equal to DIR,
TOBIAS VENETIAN LINIMENr for the cure Of
Cholera, DarrhBa, Dysentery Group, Oolio aud SEES
oath accompanying each bottle) and externally for
Chronic Rheumatism, Headache, Toothache, Sore
Bites Old Sores, Pains in Limbs, Back and Chest. Ths
VENETIAN LlNIMENT was introduced in lS47, and
who has used II but continues to do go, many
stating il il Ten Dollars Bottle they would not be
without it, Thousands of Oerthoates can be seen Al
the Depot speaking of its wonderful curative proper.
ties. Sold BY the Druggists At 40 cts. Depot 42
Murray ST. New York
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

If any person would sec the difference be-
tween real worth and real worthessness let him
buy a small pack of Sheridsn's horse and cattle
powders and feed it out to his hens. The in
crease OF eggs will surprise you.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

Familiarity with the writings of the grea
poets is necessity to any one who wishes to
appear we'll In company. For 10c. We will send
q book OF 100 selections from the beautiful mel
odiesof Moore, the grand poems Of Byron, and
the unequaled songs OF Burns, and so popular
songs. Desmond q Co., 915 Race St., Phila.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

Hon. O. r. Parsons, mayor Of Rochester, was
radically cured OF Bnght's Disease by Oraig's
Kidney Onre. Depot AZ University Pl., N.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS.

D.mons,rated best By HIGHEST HONORS AT ALL
WORLD'S ENPOSlTIONS FOR TWELVE YEARS,
PHuADELpHIA, 1876; PARIS, 1870; and GRAND SWEDISH
GOLD MEDAL, isiS Only American Organs ever
aw rdel highest honors at such. Sold for cash
70 tu'm'nt lLIusrRArFD OArALoGUEs and Crcu-
lars vi ~ new STYLES nj prirts sent free. MASON 4
" AMLlN NRGAN co .Bcstln. New YnIk or Ohiango.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

Elf each one of several makers had taken the
highest medal at one OF the great worlds expo.
sitions there would be room TO question which
was best but Mason & Hamlin have taken the
highest honors at every such competition for
twelve years.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

To cleanse and whiten the teeth, TO sWeeten
the breath, use Browns Camphorated SapoHa-
ceOus Dentitriee. Twenty-Five cents bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

For Coughs, Colds and Throat Disorders use
" Browns Bronchial Troches," having proved
their efficacy by test Of many years. % cts
n hov
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

Have you ague in the face, and is it badly
swollenl Have you severe pains in the chest
back or side? Have you cramps or pains in
the limbs, or rheumatism in any form2 II so
get Johnson's Anodyne Liniment. II will give
instant relief and finally cure you.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

AtCht lNohOWiNG NAILS, NErTLE RASH, MOSQUITO AND
FLEA BITES SPIDER sTINGs
And all eutaneous diseases and eruptons generally
PRICE 25 CENTS BOX. BY MAIL IS CENTS
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Three dozen Boxes ID gross, will be
sent TO PEDDLERS, STOREK EEPERS,
DRUGGISTS, texpressage paid, on receipt
of S4'OO-RbOut eleven cents a box.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20
ION! ,ome5thlng :. New for Agents w E'9 M. ass q

9pn 4 mONTH-AHents WRnted-36 best
AHsltE selling articles In the world one sample fTSS
rOSN Address JAY BRONSON, Detroit, Mioh
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1878-11-20

mnaHHnN Habit g. Skin DlseaseE, Thous.
WHKHH m ands cured. Lowest Prices. Do not fail
SH ~ huM TO write, Dr,F. K Marsh, g quincy, Mich.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
potttp
The TSCo Mysteries.
%, ,,ARl NArrspoDer.


In .hc m.idle ol the room, IN It's white cot, lay
the dead child, a nephew OF the poet. Near it IN
sroat chair sst Walt Whitman, surrounded by
little C1cs, and holding beautiful little girl on
hts Zap. The child looked curiously at tho specta
Gle OF death sud then inquisingly into the old
mans face. "lou don't know what il s, do you,
my dear P" said he, adding. eve don't, either. I
We snow NOT what IL is, dear. this sleep 50 deep
The folded hands, the awful calm, the cheek so
pale and chill;
The lids that w.Ii not lit again, though We may
The strange, white solitude OF peace that settles
over an.
We know not what 1t means, dear, this desolaie
heart pain.
This ircai'to take our daily way, and walk in it
again.
We know not to wha, other sphere the loved who
leave Us 60,
Nor why we're len to wander stn; nor why W.
10 not know.
Bu; this we know. our loved are dead, If they
should come this day
should come and ask Us, "What b. life ~ not one
ot Us could say.
L.sc IS mystery as deep as death can ever be;
lc- oh. how sweet Is il 90 us, This life We live and
see.
Then might they say-thosc vanished ones-and
blessed IS the thought
So death is svee, to us beloved though we may
tUil it AuEnt,
We may mo-, cen It 20 the guick-this mystery Of
death
sc may not tell Us, 60 Sc would the mystery Of
breath.
The child who enters life comes not with knowl.
edge and intent.
So ,ho.e Who enter death must 40 As little children
sent.
No.l.u- is knoNu. Bu; Ibclieveihat God is over.
head.
aud - ..e B.. TO tae living, 80 lo-'b is TO She
deal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
BE Something.

Il is the duty of every one TO take
some active part as an actor on the stage
OF life. Some seem to think that they
can vegetste, as it were. without being
anything in particular. Man was not
made TO rust ouI his lite. IL is expected
he should ''act well his part" lie must
be something. He has a work TO per.
form which il is mis- duty to attend to.
We are not placed here to grow up, pass
through the various stages of lite, and
then die without having done anything
for the benefit OF the human race. Is
man 10 be brought up in idleness7 Is he
to live upon the wealth which his an
cestors have acquired by frugal industry
l. he placed here TO pass through life an
sutomatonP ? Has he nothing to perform
as citizen of the world A man who
does nothing is mere cipher. He does
not fulfil the obligations for which he
was sent into the world. and, when he
dies, he has, not finished the work that
was given for him TO do. He is mere
blank in creation. Some are born with
riches and honors upon their heads. But
does it follow that they have nothing to
do in their career through life? There
are certain duties for every one to per-
form. BE something. Don't live ike
hermit, ald die unregretted.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
"And the happy lady was

Anu the nappT lauJ Nhs-
"Why, thoughtyou knew; every one
is talking about my good fortune. Mrs.
Belmar is old Paul Marat's only child "
"What ?'
"Miss Clementine Marat. She brings
me nearly $4,000, 900 in money and real
estate, and heart beyond all price,"
How on earth did you meet her p
"She was travelling with Mr.. and Mrs.
Selden-you know John Selden. She
has lived with Mrs. Selden ever since she
left school; they were friends when they
were girls together"
Cleve gathered up his reins, and nod
ding to Mr.. Frank Belmar, drove at
unable rate up the avenue and through
the Park. lie could not trust himself to
speak to any one, and when he did, the
remark which he made to himself in strict
confidence was not fsttering. For once
Mr.. Cleve Sullivan told Mr.. Cleve Sulii-
van that he had been badly punished,
and that he well deserved it.-Harper'S
WeeklV.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
The Sack of Earth.
From the German.J

A rich msu had cheated poor widow
on. Of q fold which mad belonged 10 her
husband. and which was the only prop
erty she had, iu order 20 make his own
garden larger. a day or two after the
poor woman met him in that very field
with an empty sack in her hand. With
tears in her eyes she said to him. "Sir, |
wish you would give me just as much
earth out OF the field as would ill this
sack" The man laughed and said, IL
can't refuse such foolish wish as that"
The widow filed the sack with earth, and
then said, "And now, Sir, am going TO
ask you to help me Lift this on to my
shoulder ?"
The man had no wish to do this. but
the widow begged him so hard that he
was obliged 10 give way. But when he
tried to lift the sack. he found il was too
heavy for him to move. He told the
widow so, and she said, "Oh, sir, il you
find only one sack OF earth too heavy,
how you will be able to bear the weight
OF this field, which holds a thousand
times as much earth, upon your con-
science at the day OF judgment p The
man trembled At these words, and gave
her land back to her again.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
NUMBER %.

by his watching outside for his friend.
Still. their search was of the feeblest, and
singulsrlY unsuccessful. "They were
giving him time to escape" people said.
under their breath.
II was gray, cold day in November,
the fogs low aud heavy in the valleys.
Late in the afternoon, Joe Wilson,
mounted on q strong, swift horse, left tho
town by the by-stroets, and crossed tho
hills to the South. Just before sunset he
met Ned Moore, wandering aimlessly by
the side of The river
He rode up 10 him, and dismounting,
stood beside him.
81 thought I'd find you hereabouts, on
our old huniing-ground, I've brought
you this horse, Ned, and all the money |
could raise. "You mad better keep in
the hills Tor a day or two
Bu. he saw that Moore did not hear
him, though his eyes were fixed on his
face.
I've been waiting 10 hear be said.
as he--is he dead2"
Joe did not speak.
The BOY turned his back on him, and
stood looking in the river.
Nobody blames you, Ned, Joe whis.
cred. "Chariie himself il he were
alive
ITS not Charlie" said Moore, with
the same dry, hard tone. "He knows
how loved him-hell forgive me. IT'S
mother think of-mother. It's all over
with nae now"
mo. no. There are plenty of chances
yet. Take the money, old fellow, and
the horse. You'll start sll fair again"
Ned went on as though he had not
heard bin. Tell the boys that it was
the liquor. Don't lot 1t ruin their lives
as it has mine. Good by, Joe He held
ont his hand
Joe wrung il heartily. "Good BY,
Ned God bless you! Now mount at
once"
Moore shook his head, and turning
away, walked to the edge of the river,
drew out pistol. and before Joe could
reach him, fred and fell.
ats all done and over p he muttered.
cropping with his bands a moment. and
the next he lay dead upon the pebbly
beach.
And, in closing. can only repeat the
last words OF the unfortunate young
man:
"Tell the boys il was the liquor.
Don't let il ruin their lives as il has
mine"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23

--"Henryn writes TO learn why it is
that one side of moustaehe curls more
easily than the other. He says that the
right side of his naturally curls upward.
while the opposite end as naturally lops
downward. This is not natural function
of the moustache. II is in the training.
II the owner of the mous'ache is unmar-
ried, the curl OF the moustache indicates
on which side of q young lady he most
frequently sits. For instance, if on her
right side. the left hand and arm hevin
an Office Of their own 10 fill, the hand of
the right arm is left free to toy with that
side OF The moustache, and curling up the
end is its tayorite pastime. This is re.
yersed if her left side is preferable to
him. As q general thing, il will be found
that young mems moustaches curl best on
the right side. II the wearer is married,
the curl indicates on which side OF the
church is his pew Ii on the right of
the church, the curl will be on the lett
OF the mustsche, as this position throws
his left elbow on the back OF the seat,
thus bringing the ,5lt hand to his face.
wi an The fingers naturally tail TO work
At once. The reverse occurs il the pew
is on the opposite side. Henry can rely
on this information, as it is the result of
years of careful study and research in
mustache statistics. cs.-DdisbUry NecS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
SGlGttt0 StOtg.
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TWO FAIR DECEIVERS.

What do Young men talk about when
they S'' at the open windows smoking on
summer evenings 10 you suppose Il Is
o' love 4nueeu' suspo'' I" Is o' money :
o5' d 40. OF money 'ten a' 'eastoi some
thing that either m@Hes money or SPENDS
H.
C.eFo Sd''i'an mas Oeen spenuiaE MS
'o' iou' years ln Europe, N'' ne M 'S'
oeeu te'loS Ms i''enu ''nu 'e'uen 10"
lV sP-u, l'' 'onu DAS - 'u' Ms ~ W"
lotA-le i, 'lc'Aeu 10 'A,nA ,1S- 'S
P''-'A''i "''- 0''''' 90 '1''U ~ ''''
SA'l' ""j'
.''' '.' % '7'1 ''0''''' o '''''
''',
- ILL.,,
.o'UeN' )"o' '''''' D'eu '"0 '','' -,
"-o' '".-' 'o" ',' "', 'P,u' 90 wv
''u g d. .''''' : MONEY ''''''J
-. 'D'' -''
.Oolv 500 o01i Whist d,d ba do with
,ts.'
"Gave j: to uis wife. Ho married q
bcsu.y about year after you went
awa-. died IN a few months aNerward,
ard left her BIS whole fortune. had no
clsim on him. He educated me, gave
me a prof, ssioa, AID $4,000. Tha, was
very well; he was only my mothers
cousin"
And the widow-where is she?
Living at bis eountry-seat. | have
,,.,.,.- .s.,-, bor Sbe u,es oro NJ tho s.
-''''-,S r - 90, 90. - .....;.. W.
~ - -, - -,
~ -. -. - s,ob o
"u'' ''' "
'niuS ,,,,. h.,.o-
ou ''' '...'.. '-'DN - 90 - .Lo,
" '''e ~ - - -, :. - .s;c,.so-
oU '-D VI. -, -. : - - - -.
1'oN' '1U '1-' 49, -.
anu al 'ua' ANU - '1e : :
-e4'e LO c'''' '-"u pay '''P'o'7' - 0''
John temurred good deal TO tne
plsn, but Ceve was mss;erlul, aud the
note was written, C.eye himself putting
/, in the post-oflice.
Inat was on Monday night Va " Gu
uesdsy morning the widow Clare found
it with dozen others upon her 0Feahias'
table. She was & dainty high-oTed li''e
lady with
-Eyes that browse T'.h il dreamy .u4ay 'f.Sn'0''
lips Ike fragrant posy,~
,;.s.i bind bo.ni,abIe temper,
-, ;,oli~o5 - 10 bapnv in the happi-
- - 49,
IN, n..'.,.,-i.,,.. - o,,,, ~, 10 answered
-.,r'.lan.asI lii. torrnls She was
.-;,a.a.-,ro,h,, J,bn Salden had regard
4.''. - 8. , -, roors a. nj. Cousins
y I,to, -, - ta- -,s,,rjooe with the late
- -S'- =, -. t.d .,rionslv a,tcred hi.
- -, ,yorer eosily see through
the hest laid plans Of men, and this plan
vss transparent enough TO the shrewd
little widow. John would scarcely have
liked the halt-contemptuous shrug and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-23
TAXIDERMY.

lam preuared 70 seq up an kinds Of Birds and
Animals n the most artistic manner. Game
b.rls sprciairv Birds taken n payment OF
wcrk-tl- example. oa- oi every SIX biut ~ +
aUI mounted 1r ,-lad 10 the sender Cash
p..L .rl1. 81 tH 81 al each l1r S0lt speelnens
Of Hawks AMI Owls.
PROMPT attention paid 90 all orders by mail or
express. Price n SIS furnished on application.
AZ. h. PEARY, Fryeburg, Ne.
marR-jn