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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
RECIPEs.

Apple Cream Custard-Bake five ap-
Piles and then remove cores and skins;
beat whites of three eggs to a froth, add
apple and beat. Serve with boiled Gus
tard made of one quart of milk, yolks of
three eggs, small cup of sugar, quarter
of a cup of flour, little salt.
Cream Pie-Line plate with crust,
stir to cream one-half cup of sugar and
one tablespoonful of butter, add two
well-beaten eggs, two tablespoonfuls of
flour and two cups of milk; mix all to-
gether well; flavor to suit the taste, pour
into the lined plate and bake like Gus
tard pie.
To Make Raspberry Salad-To a
quart of ripe raspberries you need half
pint of red currant jelly and gill of
clear syrup, made by dissolving gill of
sugar in saucepan with tablespoon
full of hot water; when melted add the
currant juice; when cold pour this all
over the raspberries, and set on ice till
morning.
Flannel Cakes-One quart Of flour,
one gill of cornmeal, four eggs, one ta-
blespoonful of butter melted in pint of
fresh milk, salt to taste, and two tea
spoonfuls OF baking powder, or half
pint of sour cream and one level tea
spoonful of soda. The eggs must be
beaten separately, very light. Bake
quickly, as you would buckwheat cakes.
Apple Shortlake-MalIc crust as for
baking powder biscuit; butter a pie tin,
take a piece of the dough sufficient to
press out with the hands to half an inch
in thickness and the size of the tin;
place in the tin, and spread the top with
butter; mold out another similar piece
and lay on the top os this, and bake.
Prepare tart apples, as for sauce, adding
u piece Of butter the size of hickory
nut When the crust is done, carefully
divide the layers, spread with butter,
and put the hot apple sauce between.
Serve with sugar and cream, or other
sauce as preferred,
Veal Cutlets-Steam the outlets for n
few minutes, so as to party cook them,
then wipe them dry. Have readya dish
with finely powdered cracker-dust. In
another dish have four egg yolks, beaten
light and mixed with two tablespoon
fuls of rich, sweet cream. Season cut
lets and egg mixture with salt and pep
per. Have ready a frying pan half full
of boiling lard. Dip the outlets, first
one side aud then the other, in the eggs,
and then in the cracker dust, after
which put them IN the boiling lard; do
not disturb them until the under side is
brown, then carefully turn, and when the
other side is brown, remove to hot
dish and serve at once while crisp. Do
not attempt to serve gravy with cut
lets.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Joe Pierce, the "only worm merchant"
died in this city a few days ago. Joe
was well known on the water front. His
store was portable bucket and gunny-
sack. His place of business was nearly
always open, for Joe slept but little. He
had no partner but diminutive Scotch
terrier that was constantly at odds with
the whole world, and his only stock In
trade was worms.
-Four years since Joe, who had an in
terest in pure politics, determined to
register as voter. The Registrars
clerks subjected him to close cross-fre
of questions because his mien was sus-
piciously humble and his garb seedy and
worn.
"What is your business2" he was
finally asked, and, drawing himself to-
gether, Joe answered in all seriousness:
al am worm merchant"
He was passed, and the story of his
tilt with the commissioners travelled
through the mazes of the water front,
and honest Joe was thenceforth known
as "the worm merchant"
1t was ten years ago that Joe appeared
on the water front and inaugurated his
enterprise. He took up his stand at the
corner Of Clay and East streets, with his
Shiny wares concealed in a bucket bear
ing the advertisement in prominent let
ters made with shoeblack: "Wirms,
Fresh an Gud."
"You've spelled that wrong, Joe,"
remarked sailor to him one day.
"Never you mind, " was Joe's reply.
"Wirms is worms, and people as wants
'em knows where to get EN-"
Late at night, when noisy revelry
reigned high in the brilliantly lighted
saloons along East street, Joe would go
down to the wharf and push out through
the muddy water in a small boat. Next
to an asphaltum cover Joe was the next
best friend to the terodo-stricken piles,
for he searched diligently for the long,
wriggling things until his gunnysack
was almost alive with them. Next
morning he would take up his position
on East street and wait for customers.
Nearly every lover of the rod patronized
him, and the superstition spread Opace
that Joe was sort of piscatorial mas
cot, and that his worms were "sure to
fetch" He contributed by his thrift to
the support of his mother and sisters.
When the news came that he was dead
the whole water front mourncd his loss.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
An OppCftune Thirty Cents.

81 had most extraordinary piece of
luck last Sunday" remarked a young
broker to Tribune reporter day or two
ago, "and for it have been thanking a
kind Providence ever since. invited
girl cousin to 90 down to Long Beach
for the afternoon, take supper there and
return in the early evening. After we
started l discovered that had somehow
brought only $3.50 with me. l had one
railroad ticket, but with another required,
two suppers, car fares aud ferriage, fig
ure as l wanted, l was just about twenty
cents short. 1t was one of those horri-
BILE cases of smiling and joking without,
and a sort of whited sepulchre within,
wondering wildly how to pull through.
We reached the beach, and l was re.
volving the plan of throwing myself on
the mercy of the clerk and offering a
check, when we stopped in our stroll
along shore to examine some shells and
seaweed, when blamed if lying right at
my feet wasn't thirty cents-a quarter
and nickel.
81 stopped down and picked them up
in hurry.
"'What have you foundT asked my
companion.
ga little silver, said, carelessly.
"'Oh, how lovely. How muchi'
only thirty cents, said, as though
I was disappointed at not finding n bag
of it. wasn't disappointed. Never
was SO happy in my life. 1t was just
enough to pull me through, and reached
home with ten cents, but l tell you it
don't do to lean on your luck like, that
every day. ."-Nelo York Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

The Chicago Herald says that ''Florida
and California are each making a strong
bid for winter visitors by sending out
cars filled with tropical and semi tropical
fruits attractively displayed. There is a
car of this kind known as Florida on
Wheels, which made the tour of the
Eastern resorts and did good missionary
work during the summer months. A
train of cars known as California on
Wheels and containing a superb exhibit
of fruits, is now en- route for the East for
the purpose of booming Southern Cali
fornia as winter resort, and will un.
doubtedly influence many people to cross
the continent the coming winter"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
The BrOom-COrn District.

Coles and Douglas Counties, in Hi
nois, produce half of the broom-corn
grown in the United States. The soil of
these counties, which is strong, quick,
aud rich, is well adapted for the culture
of the brush. Fifty years ago the teri
ritory embraced by the two counties was
a great swamp, full of large ponds and
was called "sockem" land. Just what
"sockem" means in this connection
nobody seems to know. In later years
the swamps and ponds were drained by
means of large open bitches aud miles of
drain tile. This drainage left an almost
inexhaustible soil. Broom-corn is sup
posed to exhaust soil more than any
vegetable that grows in that climate, but
there is a field near Bushton, in Coles
County, owned byI. W. sain, that this
season produced its forty-ninth eonsec-
utive crop of broom-corn, -. Chicago
Rsiss.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
An Electrical Riding School.

It is said that an electrical riding
school is shortly to be equipped in Paris.
This intention is doubtless attributable
to the success which attended the open
ing of the electrical riding school in Nice
last year. Here, it will be remembered,
wooden horses were used, and propelled
round the ring by the power Of electric
motors, There was series of rings, on
which an equal start was made, but the
relative speed of the horses depended ON
the radii of the respective rings, those
inside, of smaller circumference, being
patronized by the steady-going and older
individuals, while the delights Of rapid
locomotion were secured to the riders on
the outer circles. At the same time the
rider could reduce the speed or stop in
stantly by means Of a controlling arrange
ment. This refinement of the primitive
merry -go-round created quite a furore in
Mica, and it seems not improbable that
before long it will find lts way to this
country. Times Democrat.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

The number of cattle in Indian Ter
ritory is now found to be only 500, 900
head. This is a great falling off from
former years, and shows, argurs the
Boston Culiodtor, that hereafter the con-
sumers of beef must depend on stock fed
with cultivated forage and grain, instead
of relying on the product of pastures
costing nothing. 1t will be much better
for all branches Of farming in all parts of
the country when the decentralization of
ranching has finally had its day.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
Why the Dayaks Hunt Heads.

Many Dayak tribes of Australia are
still addicted to head-hunting, Il prac-
tice which has made their name motor
ious, and which but lately threatened
the destruction of the whole race. 1t is
essentially religious practice-so much
so that no important act in their lives
seems sanctioned unless accompanied by
the offering of one or more heads. The
child is born under adverse influences
unless the father has presented head or
two to the mother before its birth. The
young man can not become a man and
arm himself with the mandau, or war
club, until he has beheadcd at least one
victim. The wooer is rejected by the
maiden of his choice unless he can pro-
duce one head to adorn their new home.
The chef fails to secure recognition un-
til he can exhibit to hls subjects a head
secured by his own hand. No dying
person can enter the kingdom beyond
the grave with honor unless he is accom-
panied by one or more headless compan-
ions. Every rajaE owes to his rank the
tribute of a numerous escort after death.
Popular Science Monthly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
THE WINTER WINDOW GARDEN.

The housewife who loves flowers must
now begin preparations for the stock
which shall bloom in the winter garden
during winter. Tais is done by making
cuttings of such plants as may be de-
sired. Geraniums of all kinds and other
soft-wooded plants may be started from
cuttings made in the summer. Indeed,
the flower garden may be duplicated in
the windows indoors through the winter
if the right preparations are made now,
and the garden may be restocked in the
same way. Fuchsias, heliotropes, salvias,
coleus, verbenas, bouvardias, and chrys-
anthemums (and no other flower than
the last mentioned will offer so much
pleasure) may all be propagated in this
way. Roses may also be added to the
list. 1t is not that such plants may not
be purchased from the florists easily and
cheaply, but the pleasure of growing
them and rearing them to pleasing and
successful maturity is far greater and
more satisfying than the mere possession
of plants bought from the florists. Be-
sides, home e-grown plants are generally
more robust and enduring than those
forced under glass. Elsewhere will be
found full instructions for growing plants
from cuttings and for their management
up to the time for taking them indoors.
Potted plants set out of doors will send
their roots through the drainage opening
of the pots, and when they are taken up
the severance of these feeding roots will
give a serious, if not fatal, check to the
plants. s.-Nel0 Yorb Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Several California papers recently con-
tanned matrimonial appeal, signed by
"a young and beautiful Hungarian
maiden, an orphan without Fans, but
well educated and with domestic tenden-
cies, who seeks companion for life. I"
The answers were to be directed to Paris,
where the young lady was employed as a
nurse. Incredible as it may appear a
dozen offers from marriageablc young
'Frisconians came over the sea. A lively
correspondence ensued, aud finally each
of the wooers received an exquisite pho
tograph and an affirmative answer from
the beautiful Hungarian maiden, with a
request that the lover should send the
necessary cash for transatlantic ticket.
The swindler or the syndicate of swind-
lers netted 6000 marks in all by the
trick. And now the prospective BRIDE
grooms, among whom are some we'll
known names, dare not whisper their
misery.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

The experiments in the cultivation of
plants under the electrical light, recently
made by the botanical departme Mt of tho
Cornell University, at Ithaca, N. Y,
have given some curious and interesting
results, aud results which are in some re-
speets conirmatory of somewhat similar
experiments not long ago reported from
Russia. The first and most noticeable
effect Of the treatment is an enormously
increased rate of growth. The plants
which are lighted seem to work day and
night and to "run very much to leaf. 4"
Vegetables shoot up very quickly, and
peas in a few weeks are two or three
times as tall as those planted at the same
time in daylight. In the case of seeds
and fruit Of any kind, however, the re-
suits are entirely different, and the plants
which had grown slowly and by daylight
were ahead. 1t was observed that in
every. instance the reproductive poweis
of the plant were strongly affected, being
sacrificed to mere foliage aud rapidIty OF
,4orease in general size.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
fxrndfsr IN nousEwoRK.

Housework is healthy, and many physi-
clans recommend it to women who need
exercise. Walking is not enough; IL ex-
ercises only the legs, while dusting and
sweeping bring an entirely different set
of muscles into play. Many girls take
more interest in their homes if encour-
aged to assist in the care of them.
Household duties, if properly planned,
need take but little time out of a long
day. To be systematic in the discharge
of such duties is the only way to prop
erly accomplish the right amount of work.
--Nea York Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
A New Submarine Vessel.

1t is expected that a submarine vessel,
invented by a young Italian engineer
namad Balsamillo, will, when perfected,
solve the problem Of submarine naviga-
tion.
The machinery of the new craft will pro-
pei and steer her with ease, as well also
as sink her below or raise her to the sur
face.
She will be fitted with lenses by which
she may be steered, and by which arti-
cles may be seen which it is desirable to
bring to the surface. Both on the sur
face aud under it she can be steered in a
straight line or turned with the greatest
ease .-Nei0 Y0rk Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22
DRYING FRUIT.

Dried fruit is one of the by-products
Of the farm, and although it will not pay
the farmer to hire labor to dry fruit, it
will pay to make arrangements in advance
for it, SO that members Of the family can
occupy their spare time in this kind of
work. In this way a very considerable
amount of fruit that otherwise might be
bad can be turned into an article not
quickly perishable, and for which a
market can alway be found, writes an
Ohio farmer. Good apple-parers should
be provided for expediting the work,
which should be done in such manner
that the fruit when dried will be clean
and attractive in appearance. Nothing
detracts so much from its value in the
eyes of purchaser as to find the pieces
with bits of core sticking to them and
poorly pared besides. l do not favor
bleaching any kind of fruit, whether it
is dried in the ordinary way or evapor-
ated quickly. If the fruit itself is good
to begin with, 1 would give more for it
for my own use when it has been slowly
and cleanly dried than for that which
has been hurriedly evaporated and
bleached with sulphur. Nice dried
peaches 1 consider as good as those that
are canned. d.-Ne,O York World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

People who live in San Francisco con-
gratulate themselves that earthquakes arc
not altogether Objectionable, since they
prevent the erection Of high blocks of
buildings, which keep air and sunlight
out of the streets.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

The Drogers' Journal figures that the
daily mileage made in cities of the Uni
ted States by cars supplied with electric
motors is now more than one hundred
thousand miles and is growing rapidly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Professor Simonson says that there arc
now from 1000, 900 to 100000 stu
dents of Volapuk in the world, of whom
1000, 900 are competent to use it; 1900
business houses where it is employed,
and 1900 Volapuk text and reading
books, as well as thirty we'll regulated
Volapuk journals.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette has
ne to the conclusion that hypnotism is
hing more or less than the old mes
...sric craze revived.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

soothed the child's fears, and she was
silent.
more, morel Sing again, pretty
musicl'' cried Clairette when the player
stopped, and she clapped her little hands
in glee.
So the wonderful violin played on,
seeming to speak words Of enchantment,
and showing plainly what the poor
hunchbacx had received as his maternal
inheritance. From that day tender af-
fection united the two children, and the
years passed on.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Pauperism has declined in England
and Wales, and is declining in Ireland.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

09fg one county (Washoe) in Nevada
shqJeS af<RQrease in population over the
6gures Of the census ten years ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Prime Minister Crispi, of Italy, is a
millionaire, though poorest among
Italian revolutionary exiles thirty years
ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

II is estimated that between six million
and seven million roses are sold yearly in
New York city.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-10-22

Luc'en has become a man, and is asso-
ciated with his uncle in business. He is
a most valuable assistant, being gifted
with extraordinary intelligence. He has
not neglected his musical talent, and has
had the best instruction.
''Do you know, my boy" said his
uncle, "that you will some day be great
composer, orr pride and glory2"
"My only glory" replied Lucien,
softly, ''is in knowing that Clairette is
pleased with me-"
He speaks the truth, poor fellow; his
whole happiness in life depends upon his
cousins smile.
She too, the petted sensitive child, is
now grown up, and has become a lovely
woman. She loves her cousin with frank
sincere affection, and prefers to all other
music the air he played for her when
first they met, SO that in the family the
melody is always called "Clairette's
Song" 1t is a composition worthy Of a
master-musician, and since drying the
child's tears, has become the souvenir of
her earliest joys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-31
THE FATE OF ROSDElTCHER.
The AssaiIants and Robbers still tndis
covered.

The county authorities OF IIenrico are
making slow progress in sitting the mys
tery which surrounds the fate of SammoN
Rosdcitcher, the Austrian pcddlcr, VINO
came 10 his death. according to the verdict
of the cOrOner's jury, "irom wounds re-
ceiycd from a blunt instrument IN the hands
Of some party. or parties unknown Inc
sheriff of the county of llenrico, MIR. James
Southwark, is a detective. and keeps an
agency. He has. no doubt, given the case
his attention. but up 10 this time no arrests
have been made.
The case seems 10 be this. The man was
struck a month ago, within very few days
When found insensble i'm the stable OF Mr..
Feitig he had a horse and wagon and some
visible effects, but he was taken 10 the
county pOOr-hOuse, where Dr. j. W Bryant
rendered him'such medical aid that he recoy-
cred sufficiently to walk about, even TO the
extent Of coming 10 the city.
1t was stated at the the time that he was
taken TO the almshOuse that he had had
money. and that ne also had check Tor
$40. Who saw this money and check
Where was il last seen, and where ala
Rosdeitcher keep his bank account, are
questions that suggest themselves. The shed
where he was found badly wounded, was In
close proximity 10 the house of Mr.. felug.
There were TWO WdlcD-uo-s III lut NdIu, anu
vet there was no disturbance during the
night sufficient to arouse any of Mr.. Feitigs
family. ROsdeitcher had lived with the
family as labOrer several years ago, but II
is not stated that he at that time occupied
this stable as a sleeping place. If he did,
this fact might lead TO a clue, for whoever
knew his habits at that time, knowing that
tina, he had money at the time he was
Knocked senseless, might have been tempted
90 undertake TO deal iOully with him, in
order 10 get his money.
Ii is unfortunate that no efforts were
made by the authorities at the time the
trail was fresh, just after he was wounded,
10 ferret the mystery of the assault. The
poor fellow could have told when he was
convalescent who his banker was, and he
coyld have told, if properly Intercepted,
10 whom he had shown his money and
check: and whom he suspected, if indeed
he suspected any one. II could have
been found out whether or not he had
been watched or followed, and some
light might have fallen on the shadow of
mystery that now shrOuds his fate. If re-
ports he true, none of the questions men,
toned above were asked, ana the county
authorities took no more notice of his con-
dition than to provide such meagre accom-
modatiOns as the county poor-house pre-
sented.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-31

The funeral of Mrs. Jane :. Arents took
place yesterday afternoon at five O'Clock
from It. Paul's Church. \ large represen-
tatlye audience OF the friends and acquaint-
ances of the deceased were present. includ-
Ing several Of her relatives from distance
That Mrs. Arents Won numerous friends
which living by her kind and loving dispo-
ton, and charitable acts was beautifully
attested by the large gathering and elegant
floral offerings.
The funeral service, read 10y Rev. Pike
Powers and Rev. Mr.. Tr0tman. and the
singing, were impressive. The service over.
the remains were taken 10 the 6:4j northern
train and carried Ia New York, where the
intcrment will he made in Greenwood GENE
terry to-day.
The pall-bearers were: Active-Messrs.
james y. Boyd, Milton Cayce, Thomas +
Jefress, Isaac A. Gentry, l.. Victor VII
liams, W. ;. Bishop, Il. ii. Meade, William
ii. Walker.
Honorary-Dr +. T. Robinson, Major X.
:. Archer, Dr. q. A. Crenshaw, Major L. I
ID. Myers, Major Fred. X. Scott, Messrs
John H. Montague, Alexander Cameron
E.O. Noting, George l.. BIdgOod. JOSEPH
Bryan, Captain +. W. Chamberlayne anC
Mr.. Daniel Y. Gardner