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The Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1893-1901, 1893-08-15

There is greater individual freedom in
Great Britain and her colonies than in
America. For instance. every Sunday
small knots of men may be seen in the
principal London parks. giving expires
sion to the most varied sentiments OIL
matters political. social and religious,
and language painful to the great major.
ity of the people is constantly being useu
No restriction is ever placed on such ey
pressions of opinion. SO long as they are
uttered on sites designated by the police.
where there can be no obstruction to
traffic or danger of intimidation being
exercised. In America, however, NJ
meetings Of amy kind are permitted in
these open spaces.
In Central park. New York. no one
may even pick up a leaf without danger
Of fine or imprisonment. No n may
walk on the grass unless he is playing IA
game. barely escaped arrest for walk
ing on the carriage drive. The police
march ;..nrt with their batons out
often swinging thepl-and appear to re.
gard themselves more as the masters
than the servants of the people.-Earl of
Meath in Nineteenth Century.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
LOVES FIRST KISS


Sweetheart, twas but while ago-it scarce
seems yesterday,
Though now my locks are white as snow and
all your curls are gray
When, walking in the twilight haze, ere stars
had smiled above
whispered soft 'Tiove you, and you kissed
mo for that love
The first kiss, dear and then your hand--
your little hand so sweet,
Aud whittier than the white, white sand that
twlnkled meath your feet
Laid tenderly within my own Have queens
such lovely hands7
No wonder that the whip-poor-wllls made
sweet the autumn lands
II seemed 10 me that my poor heart would
beat TO death and break,
While all the world, sweetheart sweetheart
seemed singing for your sake;
And every rose that barred the way in glad
and dying grace,
Forgot its-faded summer day and, leaning,
kissed your facel
I envied all the roses then, and all the rosy
ways
That blossomed for your sake are still my
life's bright yesterdays;
But thinking of that first sweet kiss and that
first clasp of hands,
I.ife's whip-poor-wills sing sweeter now
though all the winter lands
Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
The Boys Festival in Japan.

The great event of May, in Japan, is
the celebration ON the fifth day of the
month of the boys festival 1t is
called Nobori-no-sekku, festival of
flags, or Shoby-no-sekku, festival of
reeds. Before the door of every abode
which has been blessed by the birth of
boys during the past seven years, rises
tall bamboo pole, from the top of
which are flung to the breeze gigantic
carp-koe-made of paper or woven
stuffs in brilliant colors, one for every
son. This particular fish is chosen for
symbol because it swims stoutly
against stream, and even up rapids,
leaping cascades to the higher waters.
This implies that the boys in like man
ner must be sturdy and indomitable,
stemming courageously the stormy
currents of ife's stream. Flags also
are raised before the houses, bearing
pictures of the Chinese mythical hero
Shoki, as an example of strength and
bravery. Weapons, armor and pic
lures of heroes and horses are chosen
for the decoration of the tokonoma,
the slightly raised platform which is
the place of honor in every living
room.
The flower held in highest favor for
this festival is the iris; but kind of
early chrysanthemum, and particular
variety of bamboo, called moso-chiku,
are also used. Bundles of reeds and
mugwort are fastened TO the projecting
roofs of the houses on this day
Demorest.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
Courteons Randlts of ChInn.

The robbers of China are banded to-
gether, and form terrible compact.
If a bank in the city wishes to send a
large amount of money to Pekin, the
banker sends a gift TO the chief of the
banditti infesting the territory through
which the money is about to pass, tell
ing him the time the silver will be sent,
and requesting that it be not disturbed.
When such request is made, ac-
companied by handsome present, it is
usually honOred. These banditti are
not the only robbers. The Government
is engaged in the same business.
Taxes are very high, and every time
one comes in contact with the rulers it
costs something. Brooklyn Citizen,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Captain Molard, professor at St.
Cyr, Francs West Point, who ought
to be good authority, has made care
full calculation of the force of soldiers
now under call in Europe. He puts
France at the head, with $500, 900 !;
next, Russia with 2, 451, 600; close upon
her, Germany with 2,417, 900; then,
after long interval, Italy, with l, ,5l4,-
GOO; while fifth among the armies
comes that of Austria-Hungary, with
1850, ,000 A great drop brings us to
Turkey, with 100000; to England,
with 342, 900; and to Spain, with 800, :
600. The lesser powers put together
can muster ! l,2S9, 900, SO that the ag-
gregate would be -, 563, 600. 1t is a
tremendous aggregate for Europe to
maintain, comments the New York
Sun. However, only a small part of
these forces are constantly with the
colors, forming what we should call
the regular or standing army, They
include the reserves of various grades,
and perhaps only fourth or a fifth of
the whole body are always under arms.
These figures, nevertheless, as we un-
derstand the matter, shows us the
number on the rolls OF in the calcula-
tions for possible use in time of war,
and for which provision is made of
some sort in the military budgets.
But Captain Molard expects these num-
bers to be far outdone seven years
hence. From various calculations and
surmises he concludes that in the year
1900 Germany will have 5000, 900 sol
diers; France, 1850, 900; Russia, A.
600, 900; Italy, 1926, 900; Austria
Hungary, 1900, 900; Turkey, 1,l5O,-
600; Spain, 5000 England, 6O2, =
600, and the smaller powers 2,832, 900.
Here would be prodigious aggregate
of %, 420, 900. This calculation for the
year 1900 supposes, therefore, an ad-
dition of nearly 100000 to the
crushing military establishments of to-
day. 1t is not beyond the domain of
a reasonable possibility that before the
Twentieth Century arrives the huge
military fabric of Europe will tumble
of its own weight, and that, under a
general plan of disarmament, the
armies of that period, instead Of being
nearly double those of 1898, may not
be more thAa bali as great.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
A Generous Cat.

A member of the Geological Society
says: II once had cat which always
sat up to the dinner table with me,
and had his napkin round his neck and
his plate and some fish. He used his
paw, of course, but he was very par
ticular and behaved with extraordi-
nary decorum. When he had finished
his fish ! sometimes gave him piece
of mine. One day he was not to be
found when the dinner bell rang,
30 We began without him. Just as
the plates we're put round puss
came rushing upstairs and sprang
into his chair, with two mice in his
mouth. Before he could be stopped
he dropped a mouse on his own plate
and then one ON mine. He had di-
vided his dinner with me, as had
often divided mine with him. Lon
don Answers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

The Railway Suspension Bridge at
Niagara, the first of its kind in this
country, and for many years regarded
as wonder second only to the great
cataract, has outlived its capacity, de-
clares the New York Mail and Express,
and probably will soon be replaced by
another and greater structure. This
old bridge was the first of the marvel
ous triumphs of our engineers, who
have now progressed far beyond it, aud
who have come to regard it as very
ordinary affair.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
Bell Founding.

The art of bell founding is undoubt-
edly of great antiquity. The Saxons
are known to have used bells in their
churches, although probably but small
ones, for the Venerable Bede, writing
at the end of the Seventh Century, al
ludes to them in terms which seem to
show that they were not unfamiliar
things. The towers of the Saxon period
have belfries considerable dimen-
sions, in most cases and at Crowland
Abbey, in South Lincolnshire, there
was famous peal of seven bells many
years before the Norman Conquest.
The monks at that time, and for long
after, were the chief practitioners of
the art of bell founding which, in
deed, is one of the many things those
well-abused men have handed down to
us. Their bells were rarely without
inscriptions, often in very bad Latin,
containing perhaps some obscure joke,
the point of which is quite lost More
often they were of a religious nature,
sometimes, we fear, not unmixed with
dash of superstition, as when the bell
declares that its sound drives away the
demons of the air who caused pestil-
ence and famine, lightning and thun-
derstorms. As a rule, unfortunately,
they put no dates on their bells, de-
feet which has been in some measure
overcome by the researches of many
enthusiastic campanologists, but which
is likely to keep the early history of
bells shrouded in darkness for a long
time to come. e.-Gentleman's Maga-
zine
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Dinner was announced, however,
before the young man appeared, 80
it must again be deferred.
If lie Roy knew that his father had
seen that check he was either most
remarkable actor or a hardened villain.
There was in his manner not the slight
est trace of nervousness or fear. If
any change could be discerned il was a
slight increase Of the respect and
tenderness in his manner toward his
father, which had withstood all indul-
gence.
As they passed into the library after
dinner, lie Roy remained standing at
the table when his father was seated.
81 am going to the opera tonight
with Mrs. Van Cruger's party" he
said 'but before go want to say to
you, sir, that have been thinking
things over for the past few days and I
begin to realize little of what you
have done for me. / have never been
appreciative nor grateful, know, and
a great deal of it all has been thrown
away, but whatever 1 can do now to
make up for it I shall try to do faith
fully, and-honestly. Good night,
sir"
And leaning down he put his arms
around his fathers neck-as he had
done years ago-snd kissed the glow
ing, grand old face with new reverence
and solemnity.
1t was the only reference either man
every made to this one dishonesty in
lie Roy Leonard's brilliant and honor
able career. r.-Elmira IN. Y. Argosy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

A reform movement seems to- be
sweeping over our Southern neighbor
Mexico, notes the Independent.
States have passed laws abolishing
bull fighting, and it is expected that
the National Congress will complete
the work by a general prohibitory bill.
This is very gratifying indication of
the working of good influences in our
sister Republic. Mexico without bull
fights and without revolutions is Mex
leo under the control of the new civ.
ilization.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

A compendium of consular reports
ON the condition of European roads has
just been issued by the State Depart.
ment at Washington. Two features of
this report should be of especial in
terest to American farmers. In the
first place, the highways of France,
Germany, England, Holland and
Belgium are far superior to those of
the United States. A fair sample of
the statements on this point is that of
one of the consuls in France. He
says; ''The wagon roads of France,
always passable and reaching all centres
of population, no matter how small,
are the chief competitors of the rail
ways, as means of communication by
water are not numerous The other
point which ought to interest American
farmers, adds the Chicago Herald, is the
effect which these splendid roads have
had on the price of land and on the
prosperity of the small landowners. 4.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

A Kentuckian who entered the
august presence of tho United States
Supreme Court recently says ther,
were but two lawyers within the bar,
one of them making a prosy speecl
and the other working nightly like 9
man who was expecting to answer hi
opponent. "There was an air of solemn
dullness about the grave iurists which
seemingly was an appropriate atmos
phere for the enshrouding of broodine
Buddhas."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

The New York Post states that
biblical students the world over will
take great interest in the reported dis
covery by Professor Harris, in the
Convent of Mount Sinai, of complete
Syrian text of the Four Gospels. 1t
was from the ignorant and secretive
monks of Sinai that Tischendarff
finally obtained his famous Codex
Sinaiticus forty years ago, and Professor
Harris's find is even more precious, if
the report is correct, since this Syrian
version doubtless antedates any extant
New Testament manuscript in Greek.
It promises to be of the highest i'm
portance to Biblical scholars in the
light which it will shed upon that
question which critics are now so
earnestly debating-the evolution of
the text OF the New Testament as We
now have it. Professor Harris has
already gone far towards fulfilling his
own prophecy, made in his recent edi-
tion ofthe new-found apoeryphal Gospel
of st. Peter, that the next generation
would see more important discoveries
in Christian antiquities than the past
four centuries put together"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Justice Field, of the United States
Supreme Court, has denied the appeal
of the State of Virginia for a readiust-
ment of the boundary between that
State and Tennessee. The disputed
territory is strip from two to eight
miles wide from the North Carolina
line, due, west course in latitude
SO. 80 north to the Kentucky line. The
court held that the present line had
been recognized rs the true boundary
for over eighty-hve years
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
According to the New York indie

According to the New York Inde-
pendent one of the greatest literary
undertakings of late years in America
is the reprint in somewhat revised
shape of Welch's edition of Luther's
works. This is being done by the book
concern of the Lutheran Synod of
Missouri and other States. Twelve
volumes IN large quote have already
appeared.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

''Austria's desire for peace amounts
TO passion so intense" observes the
Detroit Free Press, ''that she requires
twenty-five new batteries of artillery
and more men in her regiments in or
der to keep up her friendly relations
with all the European powers. The
armed Nations of the East are bound
to have peace, cost what it may in the
way Of men and arms"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

When settler in the Northwest
Territory wants to so back TO Ontario
to be married, the Canadian Pacific
Railway sells him matrimonial ticket
at the usual rate; and, on presenting
the return coupon and a marriage GER
tifcate, he is entitled to free transport
for his bride.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

A New York Judge has decided that
the practice Of boycotting is not il
legal, but he seems TO the San Fran
cisco Chronicle to have based his deci-
sion upon the fact that both employer
and employed had mutually engaged
in the business of harassing each other.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
SONG OF THE FLOWERS.

We are coming, we are coming
Ger the field and DER the fen,
In the forest, in the glen,
Where the sunbeams dance and gleam
By the brooklet's silvery streamS
Ger the hill and down the river,
Where the trembling willows shiver,
We are coming, we are coming
To thy heart, o, spring, again
We are coming, we are coming
Scattering sweetness all the wayi
Here tendril, there a spray,
Buds uplifted to the sun,
Blossoms opening one by one,
Whispering of the dawning golden,
Breathing still the mystery olden
We are coming, we are coming,
Renewing life from out decay
Eliza A. Fletcher.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
TO Make Cloth Waterproof.

Here is recipe to make ordinary
cloth waterproof. In a pail of soft
water put half pound of sugar of
lead (the acetate of lead and half q
pound of alum; stir this at intervals
until it becomes clear, then pour it of
into another pail and put the garments
therein and let them stand for twenty
four hours. Then hang up to dry
without wringing Garments treated
thus can be worn in the widest storm
of wind and rain without the wearer
getting even damp. The rain hangs in
globules upon the cloth, and cloth that
is waterproof is better and more
healthy than rubber goods. New
York World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

In the course of trial to determine
the ownership of a-bushel of oysters, a
Cape May IN. J.) oysterman testified
that he could identify his own oysters
wherever he found them. The jury
didn't agree with him, but he says he
will appeal the case.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Once A Week is of opinion that "the
problem of what man possessed of
plenty of money not earned by himself
shall do for worthy and honorable
occupation, is certainly not yet worked
out in this country"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

There are estimated to be ut present
40, 900 elk, 1900 deer, 800 buffalo, 1000
black-tailed deer, 800 mountain sheep
and plenty of bear, beaver and other
varieties of animals in Yellowstone
Park
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

II financial disasters be test of ac-
tual condition, the boasted prosperity
of Australia seems, TO the New York
Commercial Advertiser, to be about to
come to an end in the crash of banks.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

At meeting of the largest exporters
of Mediterranean fruits, recently held
at Palermo, Italy, it was unanimously
decided not to ship fruits this season
on steamers carrying immigrants
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Notwithstanding modern improve
ments, the Yankee Blade AYERS, that
it costs more per 1000 feet to manu-
facture lumber to-day than it did forty
years ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Between London and Paris the long
distance telephone lines have almost
supplanted the telegraph, so much
more expeditions are they.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07


well warned of this
in ample time to
prevent its occur
renee. A year ago,
when You left col
lege, / settled all
your debts, in :
creased your allow
ance, gave you a
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

A statistician, quoted by the Boston
Transcript, finds that the death rate is
lower among clergymen than among
any other class of workers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

The most beautiful bank notes issued
are those of France and Germany.
They are very difficult OF imitation.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Tomorrow" passed slowly and yet
the father had not found time nor mind
to think. That dull old grief had come
upon him again just as it had when he
was first left with only lie Roy in the
world Sometimes he seemed to hear
the boys childish prattle, as he did in
the days past, when it was meaningless
to him, coming through his mist of
sorrow.
At five o'clock he rose and stood in
the window again, with the western
sun blazing in his face. And there,
indeed, came his son lie Roy up the
street OF came his hat again; bob
went the curly head, and what could
his father do but bow and smile as of
old? No one outside should know.
When lie Roy should come down to
dinner he would speak,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
Rhode Island Legislators get one dol
lar day.

Forest fires in this country destroy
every year S12, 900, 900 worth of tim
Der.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

grew very pale and started slightly.
After that he stared intently at the
square opposite for five minutes, and
then walked hurriedly off down Broad.
way.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
RArxs o. ADVERTISERS, ,

Legal advertisements tan csaes per hna
each Insertion.
Marriages and death notices gruais.
All bills for yearly Advertisements cuLie1op0
quarterly. Temporary advertisements nf11s
be paid in advaHcs.
Job work-cash on delivery.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07

Pierce City, Idaho, now deserted,
bad 20, inhabitants in gold dAyA
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-06-07
AN UNPUBLISHED CRIME.
By LUCIA BURTON MORSE.

r E ROY, you were
The herald., 1893-02-04

only 81 inches, which makes very
good showing for the year. No damage
has been done by washes in this locality
as far as can be learned, but the noun
tain streams are swollen and go rushing
and roaring on their way. About the
coldest weather OF the season was expe-
rienced this morning when the ther-
mometer registered 34 degrees above
zero.
There is considerable activity in regard
to planting fruit trees here at present.
Mr.. Moorehouse is putting out 20 acres,
mostly to deciduoue treee. A man has
contracted for the planting OF 40 acres
of olives near the DR.. Thompson place.
Mr.. Marsh will put out 10 acres OF
prunes.
Mr.. King and Mr.. Carpenter, are each
putting out more trees on their respect
i've places. Mr.. Eugene Gould intends
to plant more trees this spring. Mr..
Escalle is planting orange and lemon
trees on his place, and the DR.. Thomp-
son 100-acre place is constantly being
improved and more trees put out; they
already have q fine young orange
orchard, and the new reservoir and
pumping engine assures them an abund-
ance OF water.
Mrs. Treat is having fine house bull
on her 10-acre place above the town site.
1t is to be 26 feet square.
Colonel Prichard of New Mexico has
been guest of Mrs. A. E. Fraley and
family for some weeks past.
A new literary society has recently
been formed in our place and held theil
charter meeting last evening. 1t start
out with good membership and I
promising outlook for the future.
The herald., 1893-02-04

Williams, Geo. L. Bush, D. G. Parker,
collector, Stephen Noland; treasurer, J..
H. Goodhue; assessor, s. III. Goody-
koontz. The district will shortly COM
mence the development OF the water by
running tunnel into the Box Springs
mountains. 1t is thought that 500 or
600 inches can be secured. The district
has voted bonds to the amount OF $780,
600.
R. F. R. Strange, the real estate agent,
is visiting at Palm Valley, San Diego
county.
Another party of duck hunters left
today for Elsinore lake. They were e..
f. Binder, Joe Hawkins and Ed Raley.
The dancing party given last evening
by Miss Hewitson was the most fashion,
able social event of the season.
The next social event will be the Ru-
bideaux club reception, which will be
held during this month. Itpromises to
excel any party given by the club here
tofore.
J. Brayhill departed today on visit
to Owatonna, MINI.
John M. Campbell, late editor Of the
Territorial Enterprise, Virginia City,
New, is at the Arlington. He ia accom-
panied by his wife.
Miss Lou Stevens of Pasadena is visit
Mrs. Nj. L. Child and daughter, Miss
Susie, have returned from visit to San
Diego.