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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
SETTING HENS.

It is m old saying that there Is n
right and wrong way of doing every
thing. This is as true of setting q hen
as of anything else.
a hen should not be set in the general
chicken house, as she will breed vermin
much faster than one which is free, hence
the building will o o become infested.
The laying hens are apt to fight with the
settlers, and thus break eggs, or kill the
Matching chicks; and if the nests are not
closely watched while the settlers are off,
are apt to lay in the nests.
When you are sure a hen has the set
ting fever, prepare the nest, which should
be fourteen inches square and six inches
deep for small hens, and eighteen inches
square for large ones, by placing about
four inches of cut straw and few tobac-
co leaves in it, and shaping it low in the
middle, higher at the sides; but be sure
the bottom is large enough to hold thir-
teen eggs without one rolling on an
other.
Dust well with insect powder and add
a nest egg or two. After dark carefully
remove the hen so as not to brighten
her, and place her in ker new quarters.
In the morning If she takes kindly to
the new nest-aud they rarely do other
wlse--remove the nest eggs, and give a
full clutch, putting a few at n time, and
letting her fix them to suit.
If many hens are in the same building
theJ should be marked, so us to be
readily told apart, aud care taken that
each one goes to her own nest, as the
body Of n hen setting but a few days,
has much more heat than one that has
set nearly three weeks, hence egg are
often injured by a change of hens. II
the settlers show a disposition to leave
their own, and invade another's nest, Sc
cure them by placing over them an open
frame. This should be removed regu-
larly every day to allow the hens to come
off for food aud water. Whole corn is
perhaps the best diet, as it takes longer
to digest, and helps maintain an even
temperature. Keep either gravel OF
broken crockery within reach all the
time.
Experience has taught that hens set in
a separate building are much easier cared
for, and will bring out a larger per cent.
of chicks than otherwise. We have
used the barn for early settlers, after
ward, an empty corn crib, till a building
was provided on purpose. Farm, Field
and Stockman.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
Formulation OF Germany.

The figures of the census taken In
Germany last December have been pub
lished, aud are regarded with satisfaction
by the Germans, for they show that Ger
many grows more rapidly than any other
European state, except Russia. The
population last December was 40, 420,-
900, as against 46.SS6, 704 In 1885,
showing a gain Of 2,565, 096 In the five
years and the largest gain in any five
years since the establishment of the en-
pire. In 1871 the population was Al
0Sb, 792. In the next five years it in
cresed 1868, Sos. From 1876 to 1880
tic gain was 2.b06, 701, but from 1850
to 1886 it decreased to 1921, 643-a
period during which immigration to this
country was very heavy. AS to the
character Of the increase, the same rule
holds good as in this country. The bulk
of 1t was In the cities. Ten per cent Of
it was In Berlin and more than one-half
Of 1t in the ten largest cities OF the en-
pire. AS compared with European coun-
tries, Germany in the last ten years has
grown about 4 300, 600, Austria less tina n
5000, 900, the British Islands is esd
mated about $500, 900, Italy about q
750, 200, and France less than 1, 1000, 600
probably much less. The hugo en-
pire of Russia shows a gain during the
same period of nearly Is, 000, 900, which
can be accounted for in part by the COM
paratively small outflow of immigrants.
Thus with the exception of the latter
country, Germany heads the list.-Re-
cOrder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
STRAWBERRY RECIPES.

Strawberry Sherbet. boil three cups
of water with two of sugar and thu juice
of a lemon for half an hour; pour it over
a quart of strawberry juice and freeze.
Strawberry Icc.-Mash two quarts of
berries with two pounds of sugar; let
them stand for an hour, strain off the
juice, add the juice of one lemon and one
orange, and a pint of water, and freeze.
Strawberry Preserves.-To seven
pounds of fruit allow five and q half
pounds of sugar aud three cups of water;
boil the water and sugar for fifteen min
utes, Swimming the while; add the I. uit,
and cook slowly forty minutes.
Strawberry Pudding. Gut half a
pound of stale sponge cake into slices
and dip for a momentin milk. Arrange
these in layers in a dish, with strawber-
ries beautifully sugared, letting the top
layer be OF cake. When the dish is hall
full pour over all 4 custard made from q
quart of milk, two beaten eggs, and two
tablespoonfuls of sugar. Bake half an
hour and eat cold.
Canning Strawberries Canned straw
berries, to keep their flavor AMI color,
must be put up while perfectly fresh.
If possible, they should 90 directly from
the field TO the kettle. Do not wash
them; if any are soiled reject them. Put
them in a granite preserving kettle in
alternate layers, after weighing both
fruit and sugar. Use half q pound of
sugar to a pound Of the fruit; let them
stand an hour and then set over the fire.
Heat slowly, and as soon as heated
through fill the jars; seal, and when cool
set away in a dark closet.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
A Soldiers Savings.

The wages Of private soldiers in the
army is not more than $11 or S13 a
month and %rations. II does not seem
easy for a sol her to become rich, but
they can a v something. According to
the Omaha Bee, Colonel Stanton, Pay
master of the Department of the Platte,
recently paid a soldier $104S. 80 as tho
savings of n five years enlistment. Said
that officer; ~ have paid quite a num-
Der Of men amounts ranging all the way
from $500 to $4,000. Tho largest sum
| ever knew a soldier to have deposited
with the United States when he was
finally paid off was S5012.45. That man
was a hospital steward at Fort Meade.
He had served several terms of enlist
ment, and had not only saved what
money the Government paid him, but he
had made some more by lending. When
l paid him the S5012.4 As he Immediately
re enlisted for five years more, and de-
posted the entire amount again with
the United States. Soldiers are just like
men in every other occupation. Some Of
them save money and others do not,
They could all save money il they
would"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
WISE WORDS.

Slang is the wart on language.
Men have sight; women insight.
A broken silence is never repaired.
Good humor is the blue sky of the
soul.
Silence is less injurious than q weak
reply
Energy is the sand in the craw of en-
terprise.
Every kind of work that we can't do
looks easy.
We take less pains to be happy than
to appear so.
Man is cold as ice to truth, but hot as
fire 10 falsehood.
A little woman can tell just as big a
lie as . big woman eau
Distrust of yourself really means con-
scientiousness of wrong.
You can't climb a telegraph pole by
shining up a fence post.
Shallow meu believe in luck; strong
men believe in cause and effect.
Your bank account, unlike yourself,
never gets tight by getting full.
Nothing but a mule occupies less space
than his hind foot and makes less noise.
Every life is a center, and all things
are made for it as if there were no
other.
Tie a towards hand behind him and
you give him an additional reason to
boast.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
on CLEANING WALL PAPER.

Brush wall paper carefully with q
feather duster and with a cloth tied over
a broom. If, after busting in this man
ner, it still looks soiled, fake a loaf Of
stale bread, cut in half. moisten lust
enough to dampen, but not wet it, and
rub the wall in u straight Inc, from the
ceiling to wash board, very gently, and
in this manner go all over the place.
Common, cheap papers are easily cleaned
in this way, but the more expensive
grades cannot thus be renovated. If
bread is not at hand, mix a very stiff
dough of flour and water, take a lump
and draw it up and down the paper,
making the strokes rs long as your arm
will allow, trying the process in some
corner first, or behind a sofa or other
article Of furniture.
If there are broken places in the wall,
made by furniture, or old nail holes,
make n plaster by mixing plaster Of paris
with water and laying it upon the broken
place with a knife blade "a palette knife
is best, and smooth the surface evenly.
1t will harden at once, and a piece of the
same paper can be cut to match the fig
ures upon it and pasted over the mcnded
B1NNNs IL - du tANtltNul pan, WITCH
paporing is being done, to save pieces of
it, rolling it into rolls, tying up and
placing it where it can be found when
wanted.
To take grease spots from paper, mix
fuller's earth with a little OK gall and
cold water, and spread upon the spots,
placing over this, in turn, a piece of blot
ting paper. Let it remain for several
hours; then remove, and if the grease
has not been all absorbed, put on more
fuller's earth, etc.
In choosing papers for durability and
wear, choose those with small igurcs that
cover the background well. The less
the patterns are Of a stiltcd design, stiff
and precise, the less one tires Of them,
and the less liable are they to show spots
and tears. detroit Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
GRAINS OF CORN,


There is profit to every corn raiser in s
special seed patch.
Corn for ensilage should have Just as
much care in planting aud cultivatiug as
field corn.
Look out for the corn-worm, and when
it appears take prompt measures for its
destruction.
The variety is important, but the best
variety can make only a poor crop with
poor cultivation.
II corn ground is rolled either before,
or after planting, the harrow should fol-
low close after the roller.
About one-half the work of cultivation
can be done, and done most easily and
effectively before corn is planted.
Fine earth is a good mulch for corn,
and is most economically supplied by a
frequent stirring of the soil with a cult
vator.
Whether for silage, or for grain or fod-
der, the man with clean land can grow
the most corn with the least labor, by
planting in drills.
1t very rarely, if ever, pays to stir the
ground when it is very wet. In unusu-
ally rainy weather it is better to use the
hoe aad scythe than the cultivator.
Brace-roots are not different in con
struction or Office from the roots starting
underground. Hence, deep, close cul-
t~ivation destroys valuable root growth.
Two hundred and fifty-four bushels of
shelled corn have been raised on one
acre of ground by Colonel Drake of
South Carolina. Every one should try
to get as near to this rs he can.
If onc.thiri of the corn must be re-
planted to get a perfect stand it is best
to cut up the field with the disk, or
Acme harrow, and plant it all again, un-
less it is quite late in the season,
Do not put strawy stable or barnyard
manure on light soils for corn. The
manure will increase droughty conditions
to such an extent that it will do more
harm than good unless the season is un-
usually wet.
1t is more economical to have a ''turn.
ing-row" or headland nicely seeded to
grass than two rows of corn crushed
down by the team and c~ultivators in.
turning, or much time lost in the eff
fort to turn without crushing the corn.
If your team crowds together in the
cultlvator, trampling the corn, tie the
outside ring of each bit to the end of O
stick four feet long, using a string OF
such length that the stick will hang just
under the jaws. This will draw the
horses apart.
If the ground and air are dry, com,
press the soil above the corn; but if the
ground is wet and drying slowly do not
compress it. If compression is unavoid.
BILE, as it is when the two-horse planter
is used, loosen the ground with the
smoothing harrow.
The man who plants his corn by hand
will do well to soak it in warn water
over night just before planting. This
will bring it to the surface at least two
days earlier; desirable as the season ad.
vances toward lateness, and equally de.
sirable early in the season, as it reduces
the amount Of rotting.
The frequency of cultivation should
not be measured by days, but by condi
ton of soil aud atmosphere. Cultivation
should be often enough to keep weeds
below the surface, to prevent the forma-
ton of a crust on the surface, and tc
keep broken near the surface the con,
tinuity of the c~revices between the soil
particles. = Agriculturist.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
There is another consideration In this |

There is another consideration In this
connection worthy Of entertainment.
Daisies and carrots are the bugbear, the
terror Of hay growers. They must seed
the second year or die out. Cut three
or four times every year, they will inevi-
tably disappear, and with them many
other weeds. Grass, cut early, before
forming headstalks, needs curing differ.
entity from ordinary hay. 1t must be
cured in the cock to get the full benefit
of all its qualities. Drying in the sun
will certainly powder its tenderest, most
succulent and juicy parts, and thus
waste its most valuable properties. 1t
should lie exposed to sun no longer after
cutting than sufficient to dry of the visi.
bic dew. When properly cured not a
leaf will break IN the hand. 1t will be
soft, pliable and sweet smelling. In
these days of moving machines three OF
four cuttings will cost little; while the
increased production over a single cut
ting, together with the higher nutritious
quality of the product and the repression
of weeds, would seem TO make this plan
much preferable over the ordinary one Of
haying timothy straw.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
A Unlnue Book for A Queen,

Julian McNair Wright, the famous
novelist, formerly of London, but now
of Fulton, Mo-, has had a copy of her
latest novel, "Fru Dagmar's Son." ele-
gantly bound as a present for the Queen
Of Denmark. 1t is finished in white
corded silk, the title in gold across the
front cover; the name of the authoress
and the monogram of the National Tenn
Perance Society at the back; edges full
gilt; on back cover, Danish arms, hand
painted; under title, Danish flag, hand
painted; the whole folded in fringed
blue silk, laid in a satin. lined box. 1t is
a perfect gem, both in the artistic and
literary sense of the word.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
TEACHING r1es TO EAT.

The sooner the pigs are taught to eat,
the better it will be tor them and for the
SOW, If part of the pen is partitioned
off, and a place is left through which
they can pass, they can be got to eating
milk when three or four weeks old. A
shallow trough, which they cannot upset,
should be provided, and in it should be
put either fresh or skinned milk. The
trough should be frequently cleaned and
the supply Of milk should be regular and
liberal. In a little while bran, or mid
dlings can be mixed with the milk. The
quantity Of milk aud other food should
be increased as the pigs increase in size
aud age. One of the most profitable
methods OF making pork is to commence
feeding the pigs at m early age and to
continue to feed literally until they are
ready for the butcher, II Americau
DairYman.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.


Do notuse a tablecloth a whole week,
OF a napkin after its freshness is gone.
Soiled table linen will spoil the daintiest
dishes. Scores of housekeepers, with
plenty Of money for all household ex-
penses, arc absolutely stingy in regard
to the use of tablecloths. Think Of q
wife not denying her family any delicacy
of the season and sending many super
fuous articles each week to the laundry,
yet compelling her family to sit around
n soilod tablecloth five or six days of
the week, and providing only one or
two napkins for seven days. It seems
Incredible. Even in small families the
cloth should be changed two or three
times in a week, and the napkins
every day or two at least. Table linen
should be ironcd until perfectly dry, and
folded lengthwise, with the edges even.
i Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

A hedvy burden
all the ills and ailments that only
female flesh is heir to. 1t rests with
you whether you carry it or lay it
down. You can cure the disorders
and arrangements that prey upon
your sex, with DR.. Pierce's Favor
tie Prescription. It's a legitimate
medicine, carefully compounded by
an experienced physician, and
adapted to woman's delicate organ
lzation.
For all organic displacements and
weaknesses, accompanied by weak
back, bearing-down sensations, and
for all uterine diseases, it's a posi-
tive specific. It's guaranteed to
give satisfaction, in every case.
If it doesn't, you've only to ask
for your money and it's cheerfully
refunded. If it does, you'll want
to ask for nothing more. It's
the cheapest medicine you can use,
because you only pay for the good
you get. 1t improves digestion,
enriches the blood, invigorates
the system, and produces refresh
ing sleep.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
H FARM AND GARDEN.
LIVE As A pis1NrrcrANr.

The common and indispensable disin-
f%ectant, fertilizer, aud sweetener Of pen,
stable and henhouse is lime. After clean.
ing any of these places sprinkle a little
lime over the floors. The application OF
lime as whitewash is indispensable. An
addition of sulphate of iron and carbolic
acid to lime as a disinfectant either as
whitewash, OF for sprinkling over
cleansed memories, stalls, or stables, eel
lars of house or barn is made advantage.
ously. Agriculturist.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Curs.
+; j. CHENEY Il Co, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +, J..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
tions, and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm.
o.
WALDING, K1NNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls CoIarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent FREQ.
Price I5c. per bottle, Sold by all druggists.
THE yearly importation of eggs in England
amounts to s. ,J0O,OOO.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
TEMPERANCE.


The late Sir William Gull in his examina-
lion before the Select Committee OF tho
British House OF Lords, for inquiry INTO tho
prevalence of insanity said; II think there
is a great deal of injury being lone by the
use Of alcohol in what is supposed by the
consumer TO be a most moderate quantity,
TO people not in the least Incorporate, to peo-
pie supposed to be fairly well. It leads to
degeneration of tissues. 1t spoils the health,
II il stops the intellect. Short Of drunken
ness, that is in those effects of il which stop
snort of drunkenness | should say, from my
experience, that alcohu, is the most destruct-
i've agent we are aware of in this country"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
A royal

In speaking OF a bill prepared by the Prus-
sian Government and approved by Emperor
William, il it did not originate with him,
Midd'S Criterion, a liquor paper, says it
of inebriety will he enacted and put in force
in all States OF the German empire before the
year ends. Ever since the Emperor sue
ceeded to the throne he has been collecting
statistics and evidence concerning the effect
of drinking upon the industries, upon health
and morals, and this bill decreeing the with
drawal of saloon licenses and the imposition
of his convictions based upon the facts thus
gathered,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
medicinal virtues of plants known to be most
beneficial to the human system, acts gently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels. effectually
cleansing the system, dispelling colds and
headaches, and curing habitual constipation.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17
WHY rHr rRrAcurn TooK A DRINK

The Rev. S. 4, Simousen visited sixty sa.
looms in Racine, Wis, distributing tracts and
inviting young men to his church. Int well.
known resort the proprietor asked the rever.
end gentleman if he would not take a drink
before he left. Mr., Simonsen replied that he
didn't care il he did, aud ordered whisky, A
glass and bottle We're passed to him, when
he filed up the glass, passed ten cents over
the counter, and, pull ing bottle out OF his
pocket poured the liquor into it. took the
number of the saloon and departed, In sew.
II is Surmised that he intends to have liquor
analysed and show the boys what they are
drinking.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

The Erie is the only railway running solid
trains over its own tracks between New York
and Chicago. No change of cars for any class
of passengers. Rates lower than via. any other
frst-class line.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

In England when n member of PArlia-
mcnt becomes bankrupt he resigns his
seat.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

Miss Sarah Barnvell Elliott's power
full novel, Jerry" has no woman or love
episode IN il.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

SOME of the striking curiosities at
the citric exhibition at Los Angeles
were horse-cars apparently made of
oranges; a clock tower twenty-four
feet high, composed of oranges, lem
ons, lines and ~raisins; a model of the
San Gabriel Mission, made Of small,
fragrant Tangerine oranges
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLINE's GREAT
NERVE REsEoRER. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle
free. DIR. Kline, Gl Arch ST., Phila., Pa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

Gov. NICHOLS, OF Louisiana, Is
minus a leg, an arm, and an eye, but
Is still accounted not only a good man,
but one of the smartest Governors in
the whole South. He complains less
than sons usu who have only dEGpped
an ear, ,-.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1891-06-17

IEhlfhhANtE NENo AMI NOlhos
Hundred Millionaire Rockefeller is a total
abstainer.
1t is proposed TO hold the first convention
of the Worlds Woman's Christian Temper
ance union at Boston next fall on the day
before the opening of the national gather
ing.
The Los Angeles w. c. T. U. have hand
some new headquarters Tor their union.
The building contains offices from which
the union expect TO obtain a source Of reve-
nue..
Numerous Woman's Christian Temperance
nnion training schools will be held this
summer at various assembly grounds and
each will be led by some worker OF exper-
fence.
Mrs. Helen Cougar says she has kept o
record of the account OF wife murder by
drunken husbands published in the daily
papers since January LIST, 1889. h aggre-
gate number is 1904.
Oil Township. Perry County, Ind, en-
braces about seventy-two square miles IN
its limits, and there is only one place IA
drug storel within its ~oundarle where
whiskey can be purchased.
The proprietor of one of the largest Sum
mer hotels in Maine has written TO his old
patrons, telling them to bring their WINE
along with them, as the chances are that the
prohibition law will be enforced with great
vigor this Summer