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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
Plans for the New Gunboats.

The bureau Of construction is engaged in pre-
pairing plans for the new gunboats authorized
by the last Congress. One Of these vessels, it
is thought, will be constructed especially for
duty on the Chinese station. The river
work to be done on this station
requires q light draft vessel, and the
bureau is making study of the
Chinese waters with view to perfecting
a craft that will in all details be suitable for
them. A sidewheel vessel has been recon-
mended, and among the plans submitted to
Secretary Herbert will be one for a vessel of
this kind. The work Of the ship on this sta
ton requires ner to remain away from home
for long periods. and when her type lis decided
upon the advisabiity Of having her sheathed
or having her bottom composite will be pre-
sented to the Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03

Nh. KIHoN NIcoLAIDxs has received from
Japan portrait Of Mr.. Cleveland painted in
water colors on white silk by japanese por-
trait painter. II i an interesting specimen Of
japanese art
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
R.nv. Of the Thermomese

The following were the temperatures At the
Office Of the weather bureau today: Sam, IS;
D. m, 66; maximum, 81; minimum, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03

Two New Assistant Secretaries Of the
Treasury Named.

ALSO SEVERAL OTHER OFFICIALS IN THAT DE-
PARTMENT AND A NUMBER OF PosTxAsrERs-
SKETCHES OF THE PRINCIPAL NEW Ar-
PoISrEEs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
THE STREET RAILROAD DEAL.
An Option 10 Said to Be Secured on the
Metropolitan.

STOCKHOLDERS ASKED TO GIVE AN OPTION At
$40 PER sHARE-rHE PHILADELPHIA sYNpI.
CATE CREDITED WITH HAVING DIFFERENT
OPINION OF ITS vALuE-THE COLUMBIA Road
DEAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
DEATH OF NELLIE Villas.

H'1O So""tOr OUt"OE.Cue-
way Place and Beyond Reach.
MADISON, WIS.,, April 3.-Nellie Villas, daugh-
ter Of United States Senator Villas, died today
with malignant quinsy. The operation of
tracheotomy had been performed as last re-
sort without improvement
The Senator cannot be reached. He is tar
pom fishing in some ut-of-the-way place in
Florida.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Mama.

The .oliowing a-e the opening AMI closing prices
the New York Stock ha-E as reported By special
wire 20 C3rson MGcarJrey iIio streeL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03
MeKNEW'S
Daily Letter .

The writer recently overheard one lsdy re-
marx 20 smother: IF your spring care came
from MoKaev's you can depend apon the style
being right" We Reproduce this because our
increased business Is evidence that this idea is
certainly growing upon the ladies Of Washing
ton Furthermore. It will make all the
more careful not to admit anything into our
stock that We cannot vouch Tor being the very
lstes: and correct style.
While last weeks enormous trace made
heavy inroads into the stock We do not propose
10 let it run down Cor an instant.
In -eply to GU. te.egrams OF last week re-
ceived this morning an entirely new shipment
of the very latest ''conceits" in Cspes and CoaJs
introduced this season. We have also been
fortunate enough TO duplicate 4 number of our
most stylish Capes. among them being the
Black Satin Capes. trimmed with black lace
Thess appeared to instantly meet with popular
favor. You can rest assured that if 1t comes
from Mcknewis the style will be right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-03

THERE WOULD BE NO INDIGESTION IN THE
world IL Angostura Bitters were used by ALL
DR.. j. g. B. SIEGERT 4 SONS, Manufacturer
AT all drugxisss'.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
PRESENT EVERY DAY.;

Room No. 1T. f. Armstrong, Prin-
cipal: James Morrow, Harry Davis, Jay
Bankhead, Wilbur Shawkey, William
Agnew, Clara German, Zeta Setley, Lucy
Huliug.
Room No. Flea Paup, Teacher; Les
ter Holeman, Clarence German, Harry
Davis, Joe Joyce, Ella Brownell, Bertha
Barnett, Clandice Graham, May Clark,
Marie S~mearbaugh.
Room No. 3.-Gertrude McElhoes,
Teacher. Linus Shriver, Archie Hole
man, Carl Wenk, Frank Hood, Warren
Shawkey, Harry Bankhead, Gordon Has
lot, Fred Blum, John Lawrence, Nettie
Clark, Dora Setley, Florence Fulton,
Helon Fredrikson, Helen Smearbaugh,
Ida Setley, Archie Merriam, Harry
Blose, Paul Clark. p
Room No. 4.-Aggio Kerr, Teacher;
Silas Shriver, Jesse Graham, Roy Bo-
ward, Samuel Haslet, Garlic and Bennio
Charleston, Clifford Foreman, Willie
Clark, Walter Sailor, Charlie Hood, How
ard Kelly. Paul and Nellie Carson, Katie
Osgood, Maud and Manda Setley, Daisy
Remission, Leona Scowden, Lulu Carr.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

of square timber, logs, boards and
portions of RATS. showing that the
damage done in the upper river was
as great If not greater than in this
immediate vicinity, and that the loss
will ruu into the thousands of dollars.
On Tuesday the water was clear OF
ice, but it still remained high, regis.
tering in the morning ten feet above
the low water mark.
Several of the owners of the lost
boats and lumber started down the
river on Tuesday morning to learn, if
possible what bad become of their
property.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
FIRE AT M%ARIENvILLE.

Marienville received another pretty
severe searching on Sunday night
last. At about midnight fire broke
out in the upper story of FL. H. Hen.
sells hardware store, and in a short
time the building was q mass of
smouldering ashes. A greater por.
ton Of his stock Of hardware was saved
from the flames, aud most of his
household goods (be occupied the up.
per story as a dwelling) were rescued.
The flames spread from this TO the
Stull store building adjoining, which
was owned and occupied by d. Stein.
er as a billiard hall, and that, too,
was consumed, and with it three bill.
lard tables and most of the fixtures.
The large Hoover livery stable,
and DR.. Beck's office, located near
the fire, were with greatest difficulty
saved.
Mr.. Hensel had. we understand,
something like $4,000 insurance on
bis property, which will fairly cover
his loss.
Mr.. Steiner's loss will run close to
$4,000, but whether or not he had
any insurance our informant could
not say.
The origin of the fire is not known.
Engineer Moriarty again comes in
for a large share of praise for prompt
and efficient service at the fire, having
supplied the bucket brigade with sew.
eral tanks of water from the railroad
tank.
LATER. Since the above was put
in type the following additional par.
ticulars have come to hand: None of
Mr.. Hensel's household goods were
saved. the family barely escaping
from the upper story in time to save
their lives. He also lost his pocket
book which contained $500 in cash,
and about 5000 10 notes and checks.
His insurance was 3,300, which only
partially covers his loss. Mr., Steiner
had no insurance whatever on his
property.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
For bargains in Furniture 90 to
S. Fl. Haslet g. Sons cheap furniture
store. If.
The Use and Abuse of Whiskey.

This subject could be dwelt upon to a
considerable length, and vet much would
remain untold, but all agree that the use,
the proper use Of pure rye whiskey is an
absolute necessity, especially so now,
when nature insists upon being stimu-
lated. All regular physicians prescribe
rye whiskey, and justly claim that Klein's
Silver Age and Duquesne WHISTLES are
most reliable. They do this not only be-
cause they have tried them but because
thel leading hospitals use them-find them
he best stimulants in the world. Silver
Age sells for $3.50 and D%uquesne for SLIPS
per full quart. For sale by all dealers
and druggists. Ask for them or send to
Ludwig Mayer, Oil City, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

drunkenness, or the Liquor Habit,
positively cured by administering DR..
Haines' Golden Specific. 1t is manufac-
tured as a powder, which can be given in
a glass of beer, a cup of coffee or tea, or in
food, without the knowledge of the pa
tent. 1t is absolutely harmless, aud will
effect a permanent and speedy cure,
whether the patient is moderate drinKer
or an alcoholic wreck. IL has been given
in thousands of cases, and in every in
stance a perfect cure has followed. IL
never fails. Cures guaranteed. As page
book of particulars free. Address COL
DEN SPECIFIC CO., 1856 Race ST., Gin
cinnati, o. aug.l0-ly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
Losses on the Clarion River.

The ice went out of Clarion river
with a rush and hurrah Monday
morning, taking with it all that lay
in its way. There were more than %
boats lying in the river at the bridges,
and all but three went with the swell.
ing tide. The principal owners are
the Maple Creek Lumber Co., but a
few were the property of others who
had trusted to the small freshet two
months ago. T. w. Raine had
placed a boiler for a saw mill at the
mouth of Toby, aud it went out also.
- Clarion Jacksonian.
The Clarion Republican gives this
account of the flood and some of the
losses sustained
Owners of the boats and timber
scattered along the stream recognized
the necessity of protecting their prop.
erty, and men were hastily hired to
assist in carrying this into effect, by
trying to keep these boats and RATS
safely moored to the shores. But the
river continued to rise, the ice aoated
thicker and faster, heavy ropes or
lines we're but as whip cords, and
one by one the boats aud RATS we're
torn from their lashipgs, and when
daylight on Monday morning arrived
thousands of dollars worth of this
valuable property was floating with
the raging torrent toward the Allie.
gheny river, some to be completely
demolished in the crash and current.
The lOosers in this section are;
Maple Creek Lumber Company,
Forest county, 8 boats; Peter Heff
ron, Forest county, 8 boats; w. w.
O'Neil, Clarion 1 boat; Daniel Stsi.
ner, Scotch Hill, 1 boat; MI. Wal.
lace, Forest county, 8 boats.
Mr.. O'Neil had several boats moor.
ed in this uoighborhoud, but succeed.
ed in saving all but the one mention.
ed above. He was on this one try.
ing to save it when it broke lose from
the bank, and made a very narrow
escape from being carried along down
the river with it, aud probably losing
his life.
Heavy cakes of ice were gorged in
against the boat, and Nj O'Neil was
endeavoring to open a channel to let
these pass through, when, without the
least warning, the heavy ropes with
which it was tied snapped 10 two, and
the boat shot out into the stream.
Night had arrived, the gloom being
greatly increased by the drilling
rain that was falling, the lantern Mr..
O'Neil held in his hand casting a
lurid glare Owe the surroundings.
Realizing on the instant that all hope
for saving the boat was gone, and
that his position was very hazardous,
be hastily surveyed his surroundings
for a chance to escape. The boat by
this time had Aoated down the river
probably one hundred yards, and was
gradually getting farther from shore,
when his eye caught a white streak of
snow, some ten or twelve feet from
the boat, running shOreward, and
knowing that it covered a solid sur.
face be spraDg for it, and alighted on
a large rock, that jutted quite a dis.
lance into the river. Persons who
witnessed the affair had little hopes
Of his ever coming out of the place
alive.
During Tuesday the river was full
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member Of Congress-G. f. KRIBBs.
Member Of Sendte-HARRY A, HALL.
4ssemblV-J. J. HAIaHr.
President Vdge-CHARLEs II. MOVES.
Associate J~udges-JoHN II. WHITE,
O. w. CLARK.
TredsHrer-Q. JAMESON.
Rrothonotdry, Register e Recorder, dc,
calvin M. ARNER.
MeriG.-JoHN r. OsaooD.
NmmtssieNers-C. r.. LEDEBUR, JAS.
MCINTYRE, PHILIP EMERr.
County Superinteadent-G. w. KERR.
District Attorney-P. M. CLARK.
Jury Commfssfoners-JNo, N. HEATH.
II, w. GUIToN.
County SitTUeyor-J. +. PROPER.
Cor0ner-D. w. CLARK.
County Auditors-W. w. THOMAS, J.
A. DAWSON, II. FLYNN.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
A Million Friends.

a friend in need is a friend indeed, and
not less than one million people have
found just such q friend in DIR. Kings
New discovery for consumption, Coughs
and Colds.-Ifyo you nave never used this
Great Cough Medicine, one trial will CON
vince yod that it has wonderful curative
powers in all diseases of Throat, Chest
and Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will be
refunded. Trial bottles free at Siggins and
Nason's Drug Store. Large bottles soc.
and St.0O.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

We desire to say to u citizens, that for
years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Dir.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have new
err handled remedies that sell as well, or
that ave given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, if satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remidies have won their great popularity
purely on their merits. Siggins and Ma
son Di uggists,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

The Sires Photograph Gallery
will hereafter be open every day, ex.
eept Sunday, until further notice.
Mr. Sires has placed in charge of the
gallery MI. w j Bulger. of Chicago,
a strictly first class artist. and those
desiring fine work should hasten to
take advantage of this good oppOrtu.
uity, II.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

The success of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in effecting a speedy cure of
colds, Group and %whooping cough has
brought ii into great demand. Messrs.
Pontius & Son, Of Cameron, Ohio, say
that it has gained a reputation SECOND to
none in that vacinity. Jas. NJ. Queen,
Of Johnstown, w. ", says it is the best
he ever used. b. +. Jones, druggist, Wi.
mona, Miss, says "Chamberiain's Cough
Remedy is perfectly reliable. / have
always warranted it and it never failed
10 give the most perfect satisfaction" so
cent bottles for sale by Siggins a Mason.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

tin buying a cough medicine for
children, " says IL. A.. Walker, a promi,
nent druggist of Ogden, Utah, "never be-
afraid 10 buy Chamberlain's Cougb Rem.
edy. There is no danger from il aud re-
lief is always sure to follow. l particu-
! have foundi IL 10 DO safe and reliable,
II is intended especially for colds, Group
and whooping cough" so cont bottles
for sale by SigginE q Mason.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

For pains i'm the chest there is moth.
ing better than a flannel cloth saturated
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound
on over the seat of pain. 1t will produce
a counter irritation without b~listering
and is not so disagreeable as mustard
in fact IS much superior to any plaster on
account Of its pain-relieving qualities.
If used in time it will prevent pneumon,
ia. 90 cent bottles at Siggins & Nasons'
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
Church and sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9.45 a.
m. NJ. f. Sabbath School at 1000 q. m.
Preaching in NJ. e. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. Rankin.
Preaching in the r. NJ. Church every
SainNath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
A. T. Sager, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. j, V. McAninch officiating.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA SAVE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chappad Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, n all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay req uired. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale bv Siggins 81 Mason.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
IMARRIED D.

BAKER-BOTSFoRD In Tionesra,
Feb. 10, 1898, by Rev. j. 7. Brennan,
Mr.. Daniel NJ. Baker and Miss Maud
Botsford, both of Venago county, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

What DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
has done for others for nearly two
generations it will do for you. II
you will try it once you will be con.
WINGED that it is the best family med.
icine, and you will never be without
L.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
CENTRAL U

CENTRAL HOUSE,
" Q. @. BRoWNELL, Proprietor.
Tionseta, Pa. This is the most centrally
located hotel in the place, and has all the
modern improvements. No pains will
be spared TO make il a pleasant stopping
place for the travelling public.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
HOTEL

Il West Hickory, Pa.
Jacob Bender, Proprietor. This hotel
has but recently been completed, is nice
ly furnished throughout, and offers the
finest and most comfortable accommoda-
tons to guests and the travelling public.
Rates reasonable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

EVERYBODY reads The Pits6uTg Dis
II patch for the reason that it contains
mor news, both general, special, and
Geographic; has more contributors and
and more special correspondence than
and Chicago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
w. MORROW. NJ. D.,

Physician, Surgeon & Dentist.
office and residence three doors north of
Lawrence House, Tionesta. Profession
al calls promptly responded to at all
hours.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
DILL. EMERT,

FANCY BOOT & SHOEMAKER.
Shop In Reck building next to Smear
oaugh & Co.'s store. Is prepared to do ali
Kinds of custom work from the finest to
the coarsest and guarantees his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
ton given to mending, and prices rea-
sonable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

Do you wish to sell or exchange Real
EstateP or desire Insurance on your
buildings or household furniture? Call
on me.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

r AwRENCE HOUSE,
II L. AGNEW, Proprietor.
Tionesta, Pa. Centrally located, greatly
enlarged, newly furnished throughout,
and complete In all ita appointments.
Sample rooms for Commercial Agents.
Good Livery in connection.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
THE FOREST REPUBLICAN.
BOROUGH

BuTgeSS.-C. X. Davis.
CouHciLnten. - Patrick Joyce, w. A.
Grove, w. A.. Hilands, s. II. Haslet, A.
ii. Dale, Joseph Morgan.
Justices OF TIC Peace. +. Proper, s..
j.. Setley.
Constdble-S. s. Garfield.
Collector. W. Landers.
School Directors-G. w. Robinson, A,
y. Kelly, D. s. Knox, j. T. Brennan, j..
r. Clark, 7. f. Rltchey.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
PARK & CO.,

Corner of Elm q Walnut Sts., Tionesta,
Pa, Bank of Discount and Deposit. In
terest allowed on Time Deposits. Collec-
tons made on all the Principal points OF
the u. s. Collections solicited.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

T b. SIGGINS, M. D.,
y. Physician, Surgeon & Druggist,
TI0NESTA, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

, Wild Lands for Sale.
Farms for Sale.
! Houses Do Lots for Sale
| Houses for Rent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

nR. #. It. MASON,
TIONESTA, PA.
Office on Elm Street. Calls attended to
promptly day and night.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

L L. DAVIS.
II. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Tionests, Pa. Collections made In this
and adjoining counties.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
School Reports.

TIoNEsTA scHooL-5rH MONTH.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

TIONESTA LODGE, No. 369, I. %. o. T..
i Meets every Tuesday evening, in Odd
Follows Hall, Partridge building.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
Executors Notice.

Are you reading your own papsr9
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

IrOREST LODGE, No. 1874, A.O. U. w,
U Meets every Friday evening in A.O.U.
w. Hall, Tionesta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15
LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.

Authorities in this enlightened age all
agree that the human body should be
clothed, next the skin, with all wool
garments.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-02-15

WASHINGTON CAMP, No. 400. Pc
w s. Of A., meets every Saturday eve
ming In A. o. u. W. Hall, Tlonesta.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-01-06
EAVE A JEG
FIIIFD
70 TAKE HOME
FOR
EEw YEAR 8.

Then, curioUsly enough, thought
impinged upon nv mental retina, or
rather two thoughts, which is still
more curious. Great Scott! | wonder
how the Jews get along at holiday time?
No Christmas, on principle: no New
Years because their year begins at
different time. just while the rest of
the world is reveling or swearing off,
as the case may be, it's as likely as not
the poor Jew has struck one of his fast
days"
The thought pestered me into going
mp to see Mr.. Philip Cowen about it, re-
snembering how big figure Christmas
cuts in December and New Years till
it's forgotten. Mr.. Cowea is the pub
Usher of the American Hebrew. and he
did tale unfold Of five New Years
days which almost froze my blood with
envy. This is what he said:
Jews refrain from celebrating
Christmas because of its deep religious
birth of Jesus, and because of the suf-
fering that Christianity has heaped
upon Israel by persecution for cruelty
ing the Saviour, which they did not do.
as has been well proven historically.
New Years has not this religious
significance and marks particularly the
opening of the business yea<. In fact,
it has no other significance. 1t is GER
Sainly not celebrated as the anniver-
sary of the circumcision, so there is
nothing religious in it, and Jews enter
into it as heartily as their neighbors.
The Jews, in fact, have FIVE New
Years, but observe only two. The five
are:
''First-January 1, or the business
New Year.
''Second-The New Year of the trees,
when the sap is presumed to flow into
the trees with the approach of spring,
the real Arbor day, which the Jews
celebrated centuries ago, before Amer
lea was thought Of. This occurs on the
14th of the eleventh Jewish month,
Shebah, next year on February l.
"Third-The first day of the first
Jewish month, Alb, which occurs in the
spring, about the time of the vernal
ed as the beginning of the year in
ancient times and until quite recently.
Hence Romans called the seventh
month, beginning with March, Septem-
Der, and so October, November and De-
cember.
when the Jews were given the
Torah, or the law, they were observing