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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
An Ancient Temperance Pledge.

In the blank leaf of an old Irish Bible.
which has been transmitted from sire
to son through many generations, and
now appears as the property Of Robert
Bolton, preacher of Gods Word at
Broughton, Northamptonshire, is in
scribed the following pledge:
From this day forwarde to the ende
of my life, l will never pledge any
healthe, nor drinke in a whole car ouse
in q glass, cup, be vile, or other drinking
instrument. whomsoever it como ex-
cept the necessity doth require it. Not
my own most gracious king, nor any Of
the greatest monarch or tyrant upon
earthe; nor my dearest friend, nor all
the goulde in the world, shall enforse
me. Not angels from heaven (who |
know will not attempt it shall per-
suade; Lor Satan with all the Guide
subtleties, nor all the power of hell
itself shall betray me. By this very
slime for SHINE it is, and not little
one), l do plainly find that have more
offended and dishonored my glorious
Maker than by all other slime that am
subject uutoe, and for this very SHINE it
is my God hath often been strange untoe
and for that cause, and not her respect
have l thus vowed, and ] heartily ueg
my good Father in heaven of his great
goodness and infinite mercy in Jesus
Christ to assist me in the same; and bt
so favorable untoe for what is past.
Signed r. BoLToN.
Broughton, April 10th, 1887.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
English Home life.

The memories of Liverpool are those
of princely English hospitality as hearty
rs it was abundant, and as graceful as il
was generous. Nowhere in the world is
domestic comfort so reduced to system
as in England. The guest is made to
feel at home, not only by the unaffected
cordialty of his host, but by the felici-
tous appointments of tue dwelling itself,
and the air OF repose that broods over
all With wealth and elegance there is
q sense of peaceful seclusion, sy
quietude. Things are for use rather
than display. Americans often lavish
money in the embellishments of pre-
tentious yet useless luxury. One almost
shivers amid the spendors of some
silent, sunless parlors, crowded with all
kinds of costly and curious bric-a-brac.
works of art and quaint conceits. These
rooms are lighted by gas, and warmed
by heat through a hole in the floor.
From the front windows are seen long
blocks of brick and brown stone, and
from the rear the back yards of the next
block. This is fair picture of Ameri-
chn city life and its modern improve
ments." But an English mansion en-
bodies essentially different ideas. There
are class distinctions and burdensome
conventionalities which shape their
society which we do well to ignore, but
there is much we may with advantage
initiate in their home life and ideas OF
practical comfort Outdoor Life tn
EurODe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
1'Ogles.

Japanese or Chinese togles are exqui-
site carvings in ivory which are so valu-
able that they are handed down in
families from generation to generation.
In size the togles are extremely minute,
generally Aot more than an inch and
half in length, plum-shaped, and the
delicate carvings of most exquisite
workmanship. But so extremely petite
are the figures that time and study are
required to enable one fully to grasp
the artists idea, although in the end he
feels himself more than repaid by the
numberless beauties that are gradually
unfolded to his perception. One of the
most beautiful which the writer saw
represents mermaid's grotto, its cell
ing studded with pearls. The robes OF
the dainty mermaid, who reclines upon
couch of sea-foam, no words can de-
scribe, so incomparably lovely are they
in the transparency that reveals the
perfect contour of every dimpled limb,
Her maidens, five in number, their gar
ments fairly incrusted with flashing
jewels, kneel reverently before the
queen, their Joined hands lifted high
above their heads, with the most grace
tul pose imaginable. This is all one
sees at first, even with careful scrutiny.
But, as the eye becomes accustomed to
the minute carving, tiny form is seen
in the rear-that of maiden, with
long dripping hair and the countenance
of an angel. Her white robes have the
clinging aspect of one JUST taken from
the water, and the delicate form lies
limp and lifeless among the flowers OF
which the mermaids have formed its
fragrant couch. This exquisite carving
commentaries the death by drowning
of fair young girl. in her tenth year.
1t is about two inches square. One
scarcely knows which to admire most
the delicate carving or the warm, live
tints that make tine scene so real. These
ogles, which generally commemorate
some family event, are never Offered for
ale.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
An Enthusiastic Indorssment.
GoRHAM, N. H, July IA, 1879

GoRHAM, N. H., July IA, 1879.
Gents-Whoever you are, 1 don't
know; but l thank the Lord and feel
grateful to you to know that in this
world of adulterated medicines there is
one compound that proves and does all
it advertises to do, and more. Four
years ago had slight shock of palsy,
which unnerved me to such ON extent
that the least excitement would make
me shake like the ague. Last May l
was induced to try Hop Bitters. l used
one bottle, but did not see any change;
another did so change my nerves that
they are now as steady as they ever
were. 1t used to take both hands to
write, but now my good right hand
writes this. Now, il you continue TO
manufacture as honest and good an
article as you do, you will accumulate
an honest fortune, and confer the great
est blessing on your fellow-men that
was ever conferred on mankind.
TIM BURCH,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
Anecdote of Lafayette.

Fenimore Cooper is quoted by wri-
ter in the Troy IN. " Times as having
in 1850 told him this story at Coopers,
town: He said that while in France he
called on certain day by appointment
on Lafayette, and after the usual greet
ings Lafayette, pointing to an adjoining
room, observed: Whom do YOU think,
Mr.. Cooper, / have now locked up in
yonder roomP" Upon Mr.. Cooper's
stating that he was unable to form any
opinion as to the name of the person
thus held in duress. Lafayette said: "It
is Louis Napoleon" Mr.. Cooper,
greatly surprised. at once inquired of
Lafayette what object Louis Napoleon
could have in view in coming to his
residence. "Will you believe it," re-
piled Lafayette, "he wants to marry my
granddaughter, and to have me join him
in project to make MIN president of
France" And upon Mr.. Cooper's fur
ther inquiring of Lafayette what dispo-
sition he had made of these propositions
of Louis Napoleon, the general replied
with much gusto: Il told him that /
never interfered in matrimonial matters,
but left the members of my household
desirous of assuming matrimonial rela-
tions to choose for themselves their
partners for life, as was the custom in
America"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
SOD Houses.

On the prairies, far from the woods.
where log cabins are impracticable, the
sod house is made MS n substitute. = To
build one, man goes on to the prairie
with his team and breaking plow, AMI
turns a straight, smooth sod some three
or four inches thick. This sod is very
tough. When sufficient has been turned
over, the sod is cut into squares and laid
up in a wall as though it were Hat stones.
Door frames and window frames are set
in as the wall rises. When the height OF
one story is reached n small timber is set
up at each end and a ridge pole placed
upon them, and the sod wall built up or
into the gable. On this ridge there rest
smaller poles for rafters, and on these
sod is laid in courses, the courses over
tapping each other like shingles, so
many inches to the weather" The only
money outlay is caused by windows and
doors. If well built, the house will
"sweeten to TASTE" In the ruder huts
the walls are left uncovered. In others
some are covered with cheap cloth some
with building paper and wall paper
pasted over it, while some are plastered
and made as comfortable as any room
need to be. Once inside you would not
know but you were in stone or brick
house. Then you will sometimes find
elegant furniture, the remains of better
days; sometimes piano and the skill
10 play it; choice books, which indicate
literary tastes; the latest papers and
magazines, which show that the in.
mates keep up with the times. Indeed,
it is surprising to know how many fam
lilies of refinement and cultured taste,
being unfortunate, make fresh start in
lie on the vast prairies.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
A Husbands Testimony,

My wife was troubled for years with
blotches, moth patches and pimples on
her face, which nearly annoyed the life
out of her. She spent many dollars on
the thousand infallible (P) cures, with
nothing but injurious effects. A lady
friend, of Syracuse, N. Y, who had had
similar experience and had been cured
with Hop Bitters, induced her to try it.
One bottle has made her face as smooth,
fair and soft as child's, and given her
such health that it seems almost a
miracle.
A MEMBER OF CANADIAN PARLIAMENT.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
The Birth OF a Spanish Princess.

The birth of successor to the Span
ish throne was attended with great
ceremony at Madrid. Directly Queen
Christina felt the first symptoms of
travail her Austrian physician advised
the Duke of SeXto, the lord chamberlain,
who Immediately ordered the command
ing officer of the halbardiers of the guard
TO send eighty messages TO request the
instant attendance at the palace of the
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
what It Did for an Old Lady.
CosHoCToN STATION, N. Y,
Dpcpnher % 1879


Gents-A number of people had been
using your Bitters here, and with
marked effect. In fact, one case, lady
of over seventy years, had been sick for
years, and for the past ten years have
known her she has not been able to be
around half the time. About six
months ago she got so feeble she was
helpless. Her old remedies, or ply
sicians, being of no avail, sent to De-
posit, forty-five miles. and got bottle
of Hop Bitters. 1t had such very
beneficial effect en- her that one bottle
improved her so she was able to dress
herself and walk about the house.
When she had taken the second bottle
she was able to take care of her own
room and walk out to her neighbor's,
and has improved all the time since.
My wife and children also have derived
great benefit from their use.
w. B. HATHAWAY,
Agt. u. S. Ex. Co.
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CLEVELAND, O., Oct. 90, 1879

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 90, 1879.
My better half is firmly impressed
with the idea that your Hon Bitters is
the essential thing TO make life happy.
She has used several bottles, and I
would like to have you send me dozen
at lowest price.
B. POPE. Secretary
Plain Dealer Co.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
A Rich Lady's Experience

/ travelled all over Europe and other
foreign countries at cost of thousands
Of dollars in search of health and found
it not. l returned discouraged and dis
heartened, and was restored to real
youthful health and spirits with less
than TWO bottles of Hop Bitters. Ihope
others may profit by my experience and
stay at home.
A LADY, AUGUSTA, Me.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

The Oldest friends are to-day the stauuchesi
friends of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. They
have proven its great worth in all cases o
Coughs, Gods, HOarseness, Tickling in the
Throat, Irritation OF the Bronchial Tubes and
Lungs, etc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

More food and less medicine, more al
nourishment and strength, less OF the debili-
tating influence ol drugs is what our exhaust
cd constitutions require" said Baron Liebig,
when he perfected the composition Of the
" Malt Bitters," prepared by Malt Bitters Co.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

II you want to have lively time Just
pocket a nest of hornets. You will fur
nish your own music and dancing at a
very small financial outlay - Waterloo
ObSe7Ver.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
Vegetine.
More to Me than cold.

wALpoLc, Mass, March 7, 1880
Mn. II. II. STEVENS:
/ wish TO inform you what VEoErtNn has done
for me. l have been troubled with Eyeipeas
Humor for more than thirty years, I'm my limbs ana
other parts of my body, and have been great suf-
ferer. l commenced taking VFGFrGNE one year ago
me than any other medicn ! seem TO be pcrfcct-
" free from this humor and eau recommend II to
every one. Would not he without this mediclue-
tits more TO me than gold and feel II viii fsove
blessing TO others az IL has TO mo.
Yours, most respectfully,
MnB DAVID CLARK.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
WONDERFUL POPULARITY OF TIE
RENOWNED MEDICINE,

Nho Nrohtest UurhtIVe NUccoEH OF tho q 20
"A Voice from tho People,
No medicine introduced to the public
has ever met with the success accorded
to Hop Bitters. 1t stands to-day the
best known curative article in the
world. Its marvellous renown is not
due to the advertising it has received.
1t is famous by reason of its inherent
virtues. 1t does all that is claimed for
1t. It is the most powerful, speedy and
effective agent known for the building
up of debilitated systems. The follow
ing witnesses are offered to prove this: /:
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Sept. 3, 1879.
Gents-I have been taking your Hop
Bitters and received great help from
them. l will give you my name as one
of the cured sufferers Yours,
Mrs MAlfY T. CrADu
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

Get Lyons Patent Heel Stifeners applied
10 those new boots before you run them over
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
). BENTLEY. M. D., says:

M has done more good than 0u
Medical Treatment.
NEWMARKET, Ont, Feb. 0, 1880.
Mn. II. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass;
Sir-I have sold during the pest year a consider
able quantity of your VRaEriNE, and believe in
all cases Il has given satisfaction. In one case,
delicate young lady Of about seventeen years was
much benefited by its use. Her parents informed
me that IL had done her more good than all the
medical treatment 10 which she had previously
been gu, jeced.
Yours respectfully,
j. BENTLEY, M. d.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
ELIZABETH, N. j., Sept.

ELIlABkIHl N - oepL' 10 1919
Messrs. Ely Bros druggists, Uwego, N. Y.
GeRts.-I have been afflicted for the past
twenty years, during the months OF August
and September, with hay lever, and during
this time have tried various remedies sug-
gested by my friends for its relei without
success. About U onth since l was induced
by a friend who had been benefited bS its use
to try your Cream Balm. 1 have used it ac-
cording to directions with very favorable re-
suits, and can confidently recommend its use
to all who are similarly afflicted.
Rnn ~ rnl,NAl " L.N, (n, m
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

A famine extending over large ter
ritory in India is threatened.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

HAY FEvER.-Buy bottle OF Elys Cream
BALM before the usual time hay lever makes
its appearance. At the first intimation of the
disease apply as directed in circular. In
nearly every case the patient will find imme.
date and permanent relief. Price so cents
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29

Arc You NOT IN GOOU Health
II the Liver is the source OF your trouble,
you can find an absolute remedy in DIR. SAN
FoRD's LIVER INyIGoRAToR. the only vegeta-
BILE cathartic which acIs directly on the Liver.
Cures all Bilious diseases. For Book address
DIR. SANFORD, l62 Broadway, New York.
VEGETINE.-The great success OF tho VEGE
TINE as a cleanser aud purifier Of the blood il
shown beyond a doubt by the great numbers
who have taken it, and received immediab
relief, with suoh remarkable cures.
The VOItaie Belt Co /, Marshall, Mich,
Will send their Electro-VOltRic Belts to the
afiicted upon 80 days trial. See their Adver-
tsement in this paper head cd, son 80 Days
Trial. o"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1880-09-29
Saving VEGETABLE Seeds.

Every gardener or farmer s ould raise
his own onion, parsn:p, cabbage, turnip,
satisfy and beet seed, as well as save
seed from his choicest cucumbers,
squashes. tomatoes and melons. Gather
them in paper bags of size to suit the
quantity desired, and then at once label
before storing them. The room for
seeds enough to supply the needs nf a
large garden will hardly be missed, and
the culture is not at all troublesome.
In this way an annual outlay of five 10
ten dollars is saved, and good, fresh
seed made certainty.
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lNGIlI5i(S
.Z5NsXS!!!.ssl

This wonderful substance is acknowledged by phyek
Aans throughout the world 10 be the best remedy dis
covered for the cure OF Wounds Burns, rheumatism
SKIN Diseases Piles, Catarrh, Chilbains &c In order
that every max try IT, II put up In 10 and 25 cent
bottles for household use Obtain from your druggist
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-04-29
Chinese Penal Code.

The studied harshness and cruelty OF
the Chinese penal code is proyerbial.
The following extract is specimen
4 All persons renouncing their country
and allegiance, or devising the means
thereof. shall be beheaded, and in the
punishment of this offense no distinction
shall be made between principals and
accessories. The property of all such
criminals shall be coniscated, and their
wives and children distributed as slave 5
to the great officers of State. The
parents, grandparents. brothers and
grandchildren of such criminals,
whether habitually living with them
under the Same roof OF not, shall be per
petually banished to the distance OF
D 600 Leagues. All those who purposelg
conceal or c0nnive at this crime shall
be strangled. Those who inform against
criminals shall be rewarded with the
whole Of their property. If the crime j
contrived but MI executed, the prin'
cipals are to be strangled. and the acces'
s5ries punished with blows and Danish
ment. = Thus, while he Is soionrning IA
| foreign lands bis relatives are hostage
for his continuing loyal ~ we patarfA
XUX1xU xU&/&U64 5sI A1sA
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-04-29
Words Of Wisdom.

Death makes a beautiful appeal to
charity. When we look upon the dead
form, so composed and still, the kind
ness and the love that are in US all will
come forth.
Good men have the fewest fears. He
has but one who fears to do wrong. He
has thousand who has overcome that
one.
1t is secret known to but few, yet OF
no small use in the conduct of life, that
when you fall into mans conversa-
ton, the first thing you should consider
is, whether he has a greater inclination
to hear you, or that you should hear
him.
Friendship has noble effect upon all
states. and conditions 1t relieves our
cares, raises our hopes, and abates our
fears. "A friend who relates his success
talks himself into new pleasure; and
by opening his misfortunes leaves part
of them behind him.
Vicious habits are so great stain
upon human nature, and so odious in
| themselves, that every person actuated
| by right reason would avoid them,
| though he was sure they would be
! always concealed both from God and
| man, and had no future punishment en-
tailed upon them.
Truth Is the foundation Of all know1-
edge, and the cement Of all society.
a wise rich man is1ike the back orstoch
I0f the chimney and his wealth. tho firo|
sse receiYs. -. not Al biz q 81l nesd, bu!
/ " fGzod o z511t " okb1z opl
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-04-29
Raccoon Oysters.

The banks of the fivers, creeks and
sounds which form the inside route be-
tween Charleston and Savannah, and in
other southern localities are lined with
large ridges of small, bitter oysters,
known to the people of those sections as
raccoon oysters. They accumulate with
wonderful rapidity, and not unfreqently
form reefs in the channels whereon the
small steamers plying in those waters
get aground. At low tide the tops of
these ridges are out of water, and the
oysters have taken their name from the
fact that at such times raccoons come
down from the woods to eat them. They
are a willy bivalve, and much better
than a steel trap for capturing raceoons.
In rowing from Wappoo Cut, James
island, opposite Charleston, to Ed
isto island, d distance Of about fifty
miles, the writer has seen Is many II
four racooons upon Wfose claws th<
oysters had forclosed, % hold firmly
until the xi6ina tide apouned theil
Gn1I1T; z a 5.z
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1880-04-29
ETgMs OF INTEREST.

A critic says that the more brutal
crime is the greater is the interest taken
in the criminal.
DR.. Stemens, the well-known scientist,
has discovered that the electric light
bas the same influence over vegetation
as sunlight.
A man whouses the floor of railway
car as a spittoon should be put in the
baggage car as a spitz dog PhfEaGeL-
plssd Bulletin.
1t now costs some Of the large Ameri-
can grain houses and other wholesale
dealers $4,000 to S50,000 year for
cable messages
The bones of a mastadon have been
found in excavating a well at Dallas,
Texas. The width of one shoulder was
over seven feet.
One man asked another why his beard
was so brown and his hair SO white
g Because, = he replied, g one is twenty
years younger than the other-n
A New York man has invented paste
board window blinds which make a
COW shed look like an italian villa
Detroit Free Press.
The Rome Sentinel thinks 6 gum came
in use in the muciI-age- But stop q
moment to consider. Was this before
the Laplander used his moose-sledgep-
R07skerS Statesman.
Gold and silver mines are being de-
veloped with startling success in tine
vicinity of Ashland, Wisconsin. They
are being worked as secretly as possible,
principally by Chicago parties.
Some centuries ago the cost of
Bible in England varied (according to
different aceounts) from $50 to 1920
A London publisher now advertises the
New Testament with copies notes, ref
erences and introductions, three maps
and twenty-four illustrations, for one
penny.
An advertisement of tonsorial es-
tabtishment, in an exchange, says:
"The boss hair cuts.n Well, suppose
he does, it can't be expected that he is
to have the exclusive monopoly Of sic
ing up his customers physirgnomy.-
L0ckport Union.
In Behring Island the Swedish Arctic
explorers claim to have discovered the
future dairy farm of the remote East,
and say that anglers who have used up
the European rivers may there find ex-
eellent sport. The rivers abound in
trout and salmon too unaceustomed TO
human enemies to be afraid of them.
One very hot day case was being
tried in court of law in one OF the w es-
tern States. The counsel for the plain
tiff had been speaking at great length,
and r ferring to numerous authorities,
was about to produce another imposing
volume, when the judge inquired what
was the amount in dispute. On being
informed that it was two dollars,
s' Well =" said he, 1.-THE weather is very
hot, am very old, and also feeble-I'H
pay the amount myself.