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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
IDIOTS AT A PLAY.
An Experiment Whose Results We're Not
Very Encouraging.

An Experiment Whose Results We're Not
Very Encouraging.
An interesting experiment was made
recently at the great idiot asylum of
Paris. A kind of Punch and Judy show
was exhibited before the inmates, with
q view to ascertain whether any i'm.
preston could be made by it upon their
dormant intelligence.
About eleven hundred idiots were as
sembled in the gymnasium of the insti
tuition, most OF whom had made some
slight progress toward intelligence.
Many of them had learned to tie theii
own shoes; others could dress them,
selves, with little assistance; others
could feed themselves pretty we'll; all
had learned to sit still, and most of
them could initiate the easier motions
of their instructors.
When they were seated and in order
the curtain rose, disclosing small
stage. Tie play presented was called
"A Dentists Pupil" and the fun of the
piece was chiefly due to the vigor with
which the hero piled his cudgel. As
often as a customer, with bandaged jaw
and rueful countenance, came in to have
the cause of his suffering extracted, the
hero of the drama would assail him with
words and blows, drive him away badly
damaged, and then gleefully await the
coming of another victim, whom he
would treat in similar manner, though
with ingenious variations.
At first the physicians present were
inclined to believe that the experiment
was going to be successful The unfort.
unates applauded tho cudgelings in
their uncouth way, making loud out
cries and laughing boisterously. 1t
seemed that there was but one perfect
idiot in the whole assembly, dwarf
with huge, misshapen head, who had
been exhibited at fairs under the name
of the king of the Esquimaux." He
alone remained during the whole play
quite passive.
When the performance was over the
company relapsed at once into their
usual silence and vacancy. There was
no exchange of impression, no after
glow of interest and, what was more
discouraging, they appeared to have no
recollection of what had occurred. The
conductors of the experiment were
obliged to conclude that the play had no
effect in rousing or stimulating intelli-
gence.
A certain proportion of the inmates of
the asylum, however, do finally acquire
knowledge and skill enough to earn
their subsistence in the simpler parts Of
carpentry and tailoring. A good num-
her develop sufficient intelligence to
blow . blacksmith's bellows, turn :
manglo or polish hardwood tioS<.-
Youths Companion.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
Commercial Fertilizers on Corn.

In experiments made at the Ohio ex-
pertinent station, no profitable increase
of crop has followed the use of CONNER
cial fertilizers on corn, the soil being
sufficiently fertile to produce 60 to so
bushels of shelled corn per acre and up
ward, with good husbandry alone. At
the experiment station of Kentucky,
however, which is located at LeXing-
ton, in the midst of the famous blue
grass region of that State, and on a
soil which has been formed by the
decomposition of limestone rocks,
different result has been reached, as
shown by bulletin 26 of that station, is
sued in April 1890. From this bulletin
it appears that the natural yield of the
soil was from % to A bushels per
acre; but when fertilizers in prop
err com binations were applied the yield
rose to so bushels per acre. In these
experiments potash increased the yield
in every case, and seems to have been
really the one element needed-a result
in harmony with one experiment in
Ohio, made on a spur of this same
limestone formation, but quite vari-
ance with the results attained in Ohio
on other Soils
The Kentucky station, like the Ohio
station, has instituted number OF CO.
operative farm tests of fertilizers on
corn, and these experiments, like those
made in Ohio, indicate that soils rich
enough naturally to produce 40 bushels
of shelled corn per acre and upwards,
and even some poorer soils, will not
yield profitable return for the applica-
ton of commercial fertilizers to the
corn crop. American Grange Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
New and Elegant Train Service.

The train service on the New York Cen
trial is being constantly improved Never
before in the history of the Company were
there so many fine trains being run on this
line, and the business is steadily increasing
Lat year, the Company carried over Is, 900,
DOC passengers, and it is expected this yeaI
the number will be considerably larger.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

will be sure to give her style and power
of endurance. In many places it Is a
very difficult matter TO get sire that is
just to our liking, and here the farmer
must just do the best he can, keeping in
mind that like produces like, and keep
ing steadily in view the ends to be 40.
complished. -Earmers Home journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

INyALIDs, aged people, nursing mothers,
overworked, wearied out fathers, will find
the happiest results from judicous use of
Dr. Sherman's Prickly Ash Bitters Where
the liver or kidneys are affected, prompt
action is necessary to change the tide to-
ward health, ere the disease becomes chronic
possibly incurable, and there is nothing
better to be found in the whole range OF
nlateria medtcd, S0ld everywhere.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
Though Totally Destroyed

BY dyspepsia, bodily comfort may be re-
vived again by the potent aid of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which renews the proc
esses Of digestion and assimilation, thus
furnishing the system with the elements of
vigor, the groundwork of functional regu-
lafty. Fever and ague, constipation, liver
and kidney troubles, rheumatism, are over,
come by this superb regulator, tonic and
appetizer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
Gratifying to Al.

The high position attained and the univcr-
sal acceptance and approval of the pleasant
liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs as the
value of the qualities on which its success
is based and are abundantly gratifying to
the California Fig Syrup Company.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THERE has never been anything discovered
that will equal Dobbins' Electric Soap for
all household uses. 1t makes paint look like
new, and clothes as tUht'eds Sg0U. Our wash
woman says it is pleasure to use it. Ask
your grocer for it
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE difference between the martyr Of old
and the martyr of to-day is that one was
burned at the stake and tho other has his
steak burned for him. -Atchison Globe.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

1T is best always to choose tall man for
State Treasurer, so that he may not be
found short when he goes out Of Office
n. o. Picayune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

YoUR child is troubled with worms. That
why he is SO peevish and cross. Give it DR.,
Bulls Worm Deshoyers. They taste good
and will make him healthy.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

ALL through summer and fall | was
troubled with chills and fever. finally got
bottle of Smith Tonic Syrup, which stopped
the chills at once-C. II. Wells, Midwife, Ga.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THERE is, generally speaking, nothing
green about n widow. Notwithstanding her
weeds.-Boston Transcript
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

T. B. WALTHALL g. Co, Druggists, Horse
Cave, KY, say: "Hall Catarrh Cure cures
every one that takes it.n By Druggists, 75c.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

Do NOT suffer from sick headache a mo-
ment longer. 1t is notnecessary. Carters
Little Liver Pills will cure you. Dose, one lit
tie pill Small price. Small dose. Small pill,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

IT seems quite natural that the threads OF
conversation should sometimes produce
long yarn. -Binghampton Republican.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

RED, angry eruptions yield to the action
of Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE difference between knave and fool is
slight. A thief is q fool if he get caught,
and knave if he docsnt.-Ashland Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

HONESTY is the best policy, but, all the
same, 1t isn't safe to give many people
fair chance TO steal.-Somerville journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

HONESTY may not always pay phenomenal
dividends, but it never creates deficiencies
or overbooms the foreign passenger trafiic.
Washington Post
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A PRIVATE wedding and a 'pat hand" are
somewhat alike; 1t is 'no cards" in both
cases, Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

BILIoUsNEss dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses OF Carriers Lit
tie Liver Pills.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE lazy bootblack does not improve each
shining hour He should take q lesson from
Howdoth, the little busy BEEN o. Plea
vune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28
RAIN! RAIN! RAIN!

II there's one set Of men who appreciate good
waterproof coat it is the farmer. He knows that
any garment made. Did you know 1t rains or
SHOWS one day in three the whole year throughl A
Fish Brand Slcker " makes every day pleasant
day to its lucky owner. Go anywhere with it in
rain, hail. sleet snow, or blow, it is wind and
times as long. Rubber is good for show days, but
will rip in week. II you want coat for hard
wear and hard weather, set the " Fish Brand
Slicker" Every good thing has its imitation, SO
has the Fish Brand Sicker." Look out Be-
ware Of worthless mutations every garment stamped
with Fish Brand" Trade Mark Don't accept
any inferior coat when you can have the Fish
Brand Sucker" delivered withou, extra cost. Par.
tculars and illustrated catalogue free.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A GREEDY Yankee has crick in his neck,
and vet he is not satisfied with the water
supply.-Dallas News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

"THE match is off," remarked Squillldn,
as the newly-marricd pair started on their
wedding tour. -BInghamton RepublIcan.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

HAVE you seen the RAMS Hornl II not,
write to E. p. BROWN, GG12 North Penn, St I,
indianapolis, Ind.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

WHY are shoes like congressman That's
easy; because they're so frequently paired
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

WOULDN'T the detectives achieve better
results if they were shod with hunting
boots lr-Shoe and Leather Reporter
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE only reliable ground hog Is the COM
mon domestic pork sausage.-N. Y. Herald.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

"AvoID whisky and water, my son." said
the fond father ''lt is n dilution aid I
nare"-Hamilton Spectator.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A PRIVATE wedding and "pat hand" are
somewhat alike; it is mo cards" in both
cases.-BostOn Commercial Bulletin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

"How DO you feel nowl" asked the sledgo-
hammer. "Au broken up" replied the
scrap-iron.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

AMAN in Colorado recently married Miss
Toober She's his sweet pOtato.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

No, MABEL, the best surgeon in the worlt
can't set q broken record. Evansville
Breeze.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

WHEN the milkmaid is awkward and fret
full the COW generally turns pail.-Chicago
Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

IL the tobacco habit could be cured Ike
bacon, by smoking, how easy it would be to
swear off .-Binghamton Republican.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

Coon, for nothing-A railroad pass-N
Y Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

IMPORTANT to women-Men.-Texas Sift
lngs,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE world Is full OF shoddy and shams,
but real merit is always recognized. Thirty
years ago Dr. Shallenberger discovered an
Antidote to the poison of Malaria which has
had an immense sale, although until recent
w it has not been advertised in single
newspaper Merit alone has sold it all these
years, because it cures when all else fails,
and is just what's claimed for it 1t ipJdi-
ubly desh oys Malaria and could not harm an
infant Sold by Druggists, or sent by mail
for one dollar. Address,
DIR. A. I. SHALLENBEl;asa, Rochester, Pa.
SARCASM Is all very well in Its way, but
when its way is your way, and It isn't your
sarcasm, you are not likely to enjoy It,
Someryille Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE floating population is now pretty
largely at the Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

FUNNY pedestrianism-Gravel walks
N. Y. Mail and Express.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A LITTLE boy described typewriter as
thing what you grind letters on.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A RED-nor kind of coat-The blazer.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A WORD and blow-Gale.- Sift
ings.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

OTHER game is losing ground, but thu
deer always keeps up his lick.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

A STAR wrestler-The astronomer.-Texas
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

NEVER very bad to take-A vacation.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

CARE may kill cat, but it will never hur
a bicycle. -Goldep Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

EATEN out of house and home-Picni
dinners. Puck
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1890-08-28

THE black corset has certainly "come e
stay"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

THE scare about deficit of reve.
nues seems to be totally unfouuded.
Senator Allison says that the total OK.
penditures will be SAIL, 100000, and
the estimated revenues S470, 100000,
leaving a surplus of s59,OOO,00O,
which is tidy little sum for Uncle
Sam to have laying around loose in
his vaults ready for rainy day. The
deficit "scarers" will have to try their
hand again at figures.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

The pegs upon which the Democrats
hung their hopes of electing Pattison
this fall have about fallen out. The
thousands of kickers and boilers of
whom so much was heard before and
Immediately after the nomination of
Delamater have dwindled to a corpor.
ais guard. Defections from the Re.
publican ranks will be more than
Offset by the votes of Democrats who
will take revenge for the defeat of the
Democrat, Wallace, by refusing to
support the Mugwump, Pattison.-
Kittanning Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

THE present state campaign appears
to have been early relieved Of the
personalities which at the outset seem.
ed likely to be dropped into the can.
vass. A mud Singing campaign could
profit the Democratic party nothing,
and the fact has already been realized.
The Republican party has q clean and
upright candidate, and personalities
directed at him fall short of the mark
aud injure only his would.be assail-
ants. This is a campaign in which
party questions and party issues be.
comes particularly conspicuous. Upon
them the contest of this year must be
conducted West Chester Republican.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

OF course the meeting of the iron
workers in Sheffield, England, to pro.
test against the passage of the Nc.
Kinley bill, ought to be followed by
free trade meetings in the United
States endorsing the protest of these
English wOrkmen. The English work.
men and the American free trader
have an interest in common. They
are both anxious to have the work for
America done on the British side Of
the Atlantic.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

CHEEK! Brazen cheek; cheek of
the most unadulterated aud concen.
trated character! That is what the
Democrats of Pennsylvania display
when they say anything about ballot
reform so long as they oppose ballot
reform in other States. Ballot reform
in Pennsylvania, forsooth! In what
State of this Union, where the Demo
Gratis are in power, are the elections so
free from fraud, force or trickery, as
they are in this State controlled by
Republicans?
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23
Non.Partlsan View.

The New York Nnancier, reAectiRg
the sentiment Of business classes, is
more than dleased with Mr.. Blaine's
reciprocity scheme. 1t regards Mr.,
Blaine's attitude in the matter as
strictly non.partisan," and ibid for
the support of both parties" and the
question as one that directly applies
to the commercial interests of this
country, and Immediately concerns the
welfare Of everybody connected with
iron manufactures as much if not
more, than all else" The Financier
goes to the core of tho question when
he says:
"The question of reciprocity in gen.
eral is one thing, aud the question Of
reciprocity with these particular South
American countries is another; this
distinction must be borne in mind, for
upon it rests an enormous export trade ;
which if the reciprocity was with
France, for instance, would amount to
little in our favor, but with countries
that do not produce what we have for
sale, it is entirely another matter"
The FSndncier continues as follows:
"The field for developing a South
American market is of enormous mag.
nitude; far beyond anything they now
purchase; as we begin to sell them
more freely, and get personally &C.
quainted through agents sent there for
the purpose, great opportunities in a
thousand directions will be noticed
that only await just such an advantage
as Mr.. Blaine is proposing to give us,
in order that they may be utilized"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

NOTWITHSTANDING his age and fee.
BILE condition, the death Gen. John G.
Fremont, the American Pathfinder"
caused a shock to his great army of
friends everywhere. He was a mem.
ber Of the celebrated Kit Carson Post,
G. A. r., of Washington, D. c., which
enjoys the proud distinction of having
more distinguished names upon its
roster than any other single post in
the country. By special direction OF
the President the flags on all the pub.
lie buildings were halfmasted in hon.
or of his memory. Already bills have
been introduced in both House aud
Senate to give his widow a pension,
His services to his country we're many
and important, and it is as little as
Congress can do to provide the money
to make his widow independent and
comfortable during the rest of heI
life; she is poor, and this should be
considered a debt of honor which the
United State Government owes the
estate of her deceased husband.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

The talk of boiling the Republican
Gubernatorial ticket has grown so
infnitesimally small and far between,
in this section that an ear trumpet is
necessary to catch the faintest sound
thereof If Chairman Kerr succeeds
in keeping Delamater's majority be,
low $4,000 his party will be unkind
indeed if it don't tender him a big
vote of thanks.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

A BIG meeting was held in Chicago
recently in the interest of the preser.
walton Of the sanctity of the Sabbath,
at which a resolution was adopted re.
questing the Illinois Legislature, at
the special session called to legislate
for the Worlds Columbian Exposition,
TO provide for the closing of the great
show on Sunday. The fact was point.
ed out that at the Centennial Exposi-
tion at Philadelphia 10 1876 and at
the Worlds Fair in Paris in 1888,
there were no exhibitions on Sunday,
and that the good example there set
~should be followed at Chicago in 1898
There~is little doubt that the public
sentiment of~the country would be
overwhelmingly opposed to keeping
the fair open on the Sabbath, and un
less the Illinois Assembly is of pecul
lar composition it will respect thai
sentiment.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

If Superintendent Porter can get
the census returns ready in time, and
he says he can, it is believed that the
present Congress will, before adjourn.
ment, pass bill making the new Con.
gressional apportionment under the
eleventh census. Then the House to
be voted for next November could be
elected under it.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

SENATOR SAwYER's bill to establish
a postal telegraph comes a little late
in the session, but it is we'll meant,
and may serve as a basis for opera
tions in the future. The postal tele-
graph is bound to come, but the easy.
going policy of the Senate will prevent
it from coming with any lightning.like
rapidity.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

CHAIRMAN ANDREWS is doing the
correct thing in establishing a head.
Quarters in Pittsburg. When Russell
Errett was chairman he did the same
thing, and the beneficial results we're
apparent in the increased Republican
vote and majority in that section. The
result of Chairman Andrews wise move
will be seen in November.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

Two swallows do not make a Sum.
mer. By analogy We may reach the
conclusion that one Wharton Barker
does not make a great Independent
Republican Movement.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

IT is said that ex-senator Emery
will stump the State for Pattison.
This means the loss of one vote for
Delamater that he wouldn't have
received anyhow.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

CONGRESSMAN KERR is a good man
who, as Chairman of the Democratic
State Committee, will bend all his
energies to keeping the Republican
majority below 100000.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

Ex.SENAToR WALLACE has sailed
for Europe to help Pattison for Gov.
ernor. The ex-senator will be out Of
politics this summer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23

CHAIRMAN KERR insists that Can.
didste Pattison must conciliate the
corporations. 1t is strange that he
doesn't leave that part cf the work to
Scott.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-23
REPUBLICAN TICKET.


STATE.
Governor,
GEORGE w. DELAMATER,
Crawford County.
Lieutenant Governor,
LOUIS A. WATRES,
Iackawanna County.
Secretary of Internal Affairs,
THOMAS J. STEWART,
Montgomery County.
JUDICIARY.
President Judge,
SAMUEL d. IRWIN,
tSubject to decision of District Conference.)
Associate Judge,
c. w. CLARK,
Tionosta Township.
COUNTY.
State Senate,
HARRY r.. WILSON,
Clarion.
Subject to decision of District Conferonce.)
Assembly,
S. S. ToWLER,
jerks.
Prothonotary,
CALVIN NJ. ARNER,
Tionesta!Borough.
Sheriff,
JOHN r. OSGooD,
Kingsley.
County Commissioner,
JAMES MCINTYRE,
Harmony.
G. +. LEDEBUR,
Green.
County Auditor,
Il. b. COBB,
Tionesta Borough.
w. w. THOMAS,
Tionesta Township.
Jury Commissioner,
j. n. HEATH,
Kingsley.