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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
MONEY IN APPI,Fq.

The failure of the English apple
crop and the somewhat reduced sup
ply at home have sent prices up and
caused such an active demand for ap-
pies that the farmer has begun to re-
alize the possibilities of profit to be
obtained from his orchard. Indeed,
from present appearances il looks as if
the apple crop might be made the best
on the farm. But before this can
happen the farmer will have to go
through his orchard and cut down or
graft many of the trees now found
there. In setting out the orchard in
many cases very little judgment was
exercised in the choice of trees. Many
of the varities are almost worthless as
market apples. There are too many
inferior seedlings, too many summer
and early fall varieties, and too many
kinds unsuited to the various locali-
ties. The early apples, which often
predominate, are perishable and al
most unmarketable. The fruit which
is in demand is the kind that possesses
keeping qualities.
1t will pay every farmer to find out
the varieties that are most desirable
in the home and foreign markets, and
that are suitable to his climate and
soil. He should then go in and i'm
prove his old orchard, regrafting those
trees which have sound, vigorous
stock but bear poor fruit, and remov-
ing those with decayed trunks. He
should also set out an orchard of
young trees.
But it will not do to stop here.
Most orchards are half starved. A
crop of apples is taken of, the trees
grow in size, limbs are removed, and
yet the soil of the orchard is not fed.
If we expect large returns we must
supply the necessary food, either by
cultivation or by the application Of
fertilizers.
If food is necessary for the produc.
ii of apples, spraying is requisite
for their protection against insects
and fungous diseases, which have, un,
fortunately, become very common,
and thinning, by reducing the strain
caused by the production of seed, will
aid in the greater development of the
fruit. 1t cannot be too often repeated
that there is always a surplus of com
mon fruit, and scarcity of the best
The profit comes from the first-clasl
article. This is only to be obtained
by proper thinning and spraying. -
New York World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
QUESTIONS FOR HousEKrEPERs.

Did you ever clean vinegar bottles
with crushed eggshells in q little
water?
Did you ever use an oyster for bait
ing o rat trapP You will catch him,
surel
Did you ever try to discover the
easiest methods of accomplishing the
household tasks?
Did you ever notice the difference
between old and new flour when used
for pastryP The old is always pre-
ferred.
Did you ever brush pie crust over
with the white of an egg before put
ting the fruit in? 1t will keep it from
becoming "soggy.
Did you ever realize the Importance
of sailing the steak after it is broiled,
not before? Every housewife should
know the reason why.
Did you ever have occasion to clean
paint brushes in which the paint had
partially hardened? First soak them
in turpentine, then clean with soap
and water.
Did you ever have baking dishes or
cups spoiled by remaining too long in
the hot ovenp The brown discolora-
tions may be rubbed off with q flannel
dipped in whiting.
Did you ever want to tint the cake
trostingS Lemon juice will whiten it,
the grated rind of an orange strained
through a cloth will give it a yellow
tint, and strawberry or cranberry juice
will produce pretty shade of pink.
Did you over make excellent IRON
holders and at the same time utilize
the tops of pair of worn out boots or
shoesP Cut the leather into squares
and cover 1t with some suitable mate
rial, using as many thicknesses of
leather as desired, and whipping it
closely in place. These will prove
very serviceable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
An Accomplished Snider.

A writer in the Madagascar News
speaking Of the spiders OF that island
refers to large one that stretches
its web from bank TO bank Of fair
sized streams It forms the founda-
tion lines of its huge web of beouti-
full golden-yellow silk, which is very
strong. He has taken some of it and
"twisting six or eight strands togeth-
er found it so strong 1 could not break
It," The same kind of spider may be
met with in the open forest glades; itf
web when perfect being o most won
derful sight. The writer does not at
tempt to describe the spider, but it is
probably species of Nephila, agenus
of large, beautifully marked spiders,
which spin a web in forests, composed
both of golden color and silver
threads. One American species oc-
ours throughout the Southern States.
New York Independent
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
RECIPES.

Beef's Heart-Cut in squares. Stew
ten minutes in salted water, skimming
often. Take out heart, strain liquor,
add meat, one sliced onion (if liked),
one tablespoonful of sauce, parsley,
chopped head of celery, cayenne and
one tablespoonful of butter. Stew
tender, add one tablespoonful of wet,
Drowned -four.
Orange Float-Add the Juice of
three lemons to a quart of water; put
in q saucepan with cup of sugar set
on the fire until it boils; stir in three
tablespoonfuls of cornstarch, and set
aside to cool. Peel six large oranges,
slice, and lay in deep glass dish
pour the mixture over. Spread the
top with meringue, and serve very
cold with sponge cake.
Cocoanut Tarts-Dissolye half a
pound of sugar in half a pint of
water; add pound of grated cocoa
nut and stir over the fire for five min
utes. Let cool. Add the beaten yolk
and the white of one egg. Line little
tart pans with puff paste; fill with the
mixture and bake. A lemon or almond
mixture may be used to fill the tarts
in place of oocoanut if desired.
Corn Stew-Cut one chicken as for
q fricassee, put it into the stewing
pan, cover with boiling water, stew
gently for about one hour, then add
four peeled tomatoes cut into quarters
and the corn cut from six eobs, one
green pepper and one onion chopped
fine. Stew twenty minutes, add a
tablespoonful of butter and one of
-four rubbed together. Season and
serve.
Rice Dumplings-Boil one cupful
OF rice until done, about thirty min
utes, then drain. Take a square of
cheese cloth, put the rice, the size
of saucer, in the center of the cloth,
put the apple in the center of this,
then fold up the corners of the cloth,
30 as to fold the rice over the whole
evenly. Tie tightly and throw into q
kettle of boiling water, boil rapidly
for twenty minutes, unite, and they
are ready to serve.
Shrimp Pudding-Wash two cans ot
shrimps in cold water; drain, anC
with a silver spoon mash them, ado
one cupful soft bread crumbs, one
tablespoonful chopped parsley, one
teaspoonful salt, dash of cayenne
mix and add four we'll beaten eggs
turn into a pretty, suitable mould,
stand in pan of boiling water, cover
with paper, and cook in the over
twenty minutes. Turn out and garn
ish with parsley and slices of lemon.
Serve sauce in boSt
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
A Kentucky Midget Dead

Abner Astrop, the midget. is dead In his
mountain home In johnson County, Ken
lucky. He was hity-two years old. Asirop
never weighed more than forty-flve pounds,
and at his death his weight was but thirty
pounds. He was two feet ten inches tall.
Astrop was born in Johnson County. He
was of ordinary size In babyhood, but he
grew very little after his fllth year. His
strength for dwarf was remarkable.
His parents established him in a small
cross roads store when he was twenty years
old, and he spent his life in N. Museum
managers made hatterlng Offers TO him. but
he refused them. He died worth $40, 900.
He never married and was never outside his
native county.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
"cANNEp PFAcuEs."

A highly respectable and widely respected
clergyman living IN q country parish not far
from Boston received a communication from
0 New York house dealing In wines and
liquors not long ago, saying gthat they would
be very glad to furnish him with anything
he needed In their line, and as an induce
nent for his patronage added that they were
aware that the arrival In n country place OF
wines and liquors for the use OF the clergy
men was apt TO create comment, II not scan
dal. And they offered, in case he purchased
goods from them, to have them. securely
packed In a wooden box, where they would
be free from examination, aud to have the
boz marked "Canned peaches. Boston
Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
A HINT TO FRUIT GROWERS.

The lesson for fruit growers to learn
Is that quality, not quantity, is want
ed. The markets, in their season,
are generally glutted with second
class fruit, but the supply of first
class article never equals the demand.
Stand in any good commission house
and watch the sales. The best goes
FIRST and speedily-the last to go is
the poorest stock, which buyers who
cannot do better, or who have a cheap
trade, must use. As in everything
else, there is room at the top. -Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
TEMPERANCE.
FAruRE's LAMENT,

Low bowed tho maize its tasselled head,
And sighed, "Ah, would that wore dead
Sunshine and shower have been in vain,
For whisky claims my golden grain"
"Oh, my oh, my p cried out the rye,
ITO serve the drunkard shall die2
hoped to bless the world with bread,
But poison must yield instead"
Tho graceful hop-vlnes quaked with fear,
Lest they must help make ale and beer,
And all their heart was filled with pain
That they should swell the brewers gain.
The grapevine and tho apple-tree
Grieved over what their fate might bei
Must rosy fruit and clusters fine
Fill elder casks and watts of wlne2
Youths Temperance Banner.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
WINTER CARE OF COWS.

To give an idea of what / believe to
be not only a sensible but also a
humane method of caring for cows in
the winter, says H. S. Matteson, will
give my way, which is this; My stable
is seven feet six inches in the clear /;
the stalls are six feet wide, each hav-
ing two COWS fastened with q chain
around the neck; the manger is eight
cen inches wide on the bottom and can
be cleansed easily from an alley in
front Of the COWS by stepping in be-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
BEES AND ALCOHOL.

The St Louis Republic SAYS that "experi-
ments have been made by DIR. Buchner In
submitting working bees to a regimen OF
alcholisej honey. The effect is astonishing,
and much the same as IN mankind. Not
only do they lose the Unborn hereditary In
stinct for work, but they Will Steal Tho
hierarchy instinct is quickly lost also They
revolt against their queen and commanders,
and give themselves over to idleness, brig
Rndage and pillage until they are cast out
by their fellows Alcohol makes verltable
anarchists OF them"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
rHn REST DAAr pusrnR.

A large soft sponge makes the best
damp duster. Il should be moderate
ly fine and perfectly free from grit.
Soak il in a pan Of water and thon
wiring IL as dry as possiblei never try
TO use IL with much water in it.
When you are. busting free the sponge
of the dust by rinsing thoroughly in
clean water. When you have finished
using, wash IL free of ell dust and grit
and hang it in the sun to dry. If a
sponge is not cared for it soon gets
soft and squashy and full Of particles
of grit, and then it will not be fit for
anything. Some housekeepers always
wash windows with q sponge. It is an
excellent cleaner-if III is kept clean
itself-but it will streak the win low
glass unless you wash II out every few
New York Advertiser.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products TO
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the kids
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it iF mans
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

II is not merely tho fact that a million
men are said to be out OF work with conse-
quent loss OF time, place aud money, that
makes the times seem so tough, but there
are other aggravations superadded, growing
out OF the willful neglect OF SO many, that
make the times seem hard, indeed. II bet
ter times were at hnnd and good places open
to all that are now idle, there are thousands
who would betotally unfit TO so to work by
reason OF the neglect OF some intlrmity
which totally units them TO accept prof
fered chance. What better opportunity
could there be to get their physical condi-
tion In good shape than the enforced idle
ness gives them? To do so is making profit
out of misfortune not 10 do so is making
hali times so much harder. 1t is poor logic
TO make anything bad grow worse, and it is
no economy at all TO save expense by sacri-
ficing health. man wants brawn, muscle
and brain In as nearly a perfect condition as
is possible, TO gain victory in the battle of
life. 1t is mostly from a beginning In little
things that the greater ones accumulate and
finally overwhelm US. There is hardly one
man who labors with his muscles, from the
skilled mechanic down to those who work
with pick and shovel, but has soms bodily
atlment neglected. What costly triiing 1t is,
looked at from results. For example the
bones, Joints, ligaments, tendons and mus
cles are all under constant strain from the
nature and demands OF their work. Aches
and pains must ensue. These, neglected,
soon reach the chronic stage OF stiffened
limbs from contracted muscles. How many
old mechanics have bent backs and back
aches we know. This is simply condition
OF neglected lumhago which had 1t been
treated In time could have been cured in ten
minutes by st. Jacobs Oil. This is also
ture OF all the minor aches AMI pains. SO
certain cure ought certainly TO be in every
workingman's house to make hard times
lighter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

At n gathering Of Protestant clergymen
and laymen, usually called tho ministers
meeting, held at Saratoga, N. Y, short
time ago, Mr.. James f. Dadley, OF the Phil
adelphia Public Ledger, said that he had
for six months been Investigating the con.
ditlon OF the poor in that city, and that no
had found the chief factor in their degrada-
ton to be the saloon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

The Pueblo Indians are on the point
of establishing an Independent terri
tory. On their vast reservation they
boast of 100000 sheep, $50, 900 horses
and 800, 900 goats. Their wool aver
ages 500, 900 pounds annually.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Recently. when very young couple
were being married in Hungary, the
priest, instead of the usual nuptial
benedietion, offered up the appropriate
prayer, "Father, forgive them, for
they know not what they do"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Prize money is still awarded the
British navy for the capture of slaves.
Last year the total was $6540. The
price for the capture of single live
slaye is $50.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Mr.. Fukuzawa, a private Japanese
gentleman and author, has contributed
10, 900 yen to the expenses of the war.
He saved the money by domestic
economies.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F: J. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known i. J. Che
ney for the last is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tiQn made by their firm.
WEsT a TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALpISG, KINSAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
BY all Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

The new regulations for the British
army state that knowledge of short
hand is OF great advantage to staff OFF,
GERS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Seventy thousand pedestrians and
eight thousand teams cross London
BEidgsasA twelve hours.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays main. cures wind collie 25c a bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

The United States army may be increased
by 5000 men under existing laws.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Only twelve OF the States have sufficient
canvas to cover their militia.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

DR.. Kilmer's SWAMP Root cures
all Kidney and Bladder troubles.
Pamphlet and Consultation free.
Laboratory Binghamton, n. Y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28
A Reprieve Of Ten Yenr

An average business mans life can easily be
lengthened ten years by the occasional use OF
Ripans Tabules. Do you know any one who
wants those ten years2
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

PLEAsANr, Wholesome, Speedy, Tor coughs
Is Hale's Honey Of HorehOund and Tar.
Pixies ToOthache Drops Cure in one minuta
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1894-11-28

Karl's Glover Root, the great blood purifier,
gives freshness and clearness TO the complex
Ion and cures constipation, p cts, 80 cts, 81.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-16
DEATHS.

In this city. 18th inst. Percy w, infant son
OF Horace G.. and Hattie M. Russell, aged 8
months and Is days
Funeral Saturday afternoon at o'clock at
In this city Aug Is, Robert E., only son of
Edwin H. and Mabel b. Whiteley. aged rs DAYS
Funeral this Thursday afternoon at $50
O'Clock, at No. ~ Morning street.
In Deering, Aug. 16, Lueretia, wife of Luther
A; Sterling aged 81 years 10 months 20 DAYS
Funeral on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. at
her late residence No. Pei State street
In Brewer. Aug. 8, Frank Greene, aged 80
years.
In Bangor. Aug. 10, Mrs. Lavinia Chapman
aged 10 years.
In South Paris, Aug. 3. L. w. Jackson, aged
As years.
III Paris, July 20, Mrs. Eliza Merrill, aged
In Paris, Aug. 1. Mrs. Eunlce Twithell, aged
10 years.
In Lewiston, Aug. 10, Lucy l.. McKenney
wife OF Milton Carville. aged ~ years months
In Warren. Aug. s. Peter Waltz. aged &c yrs
In Rockville. Aug. 2, Alonzo N. Fitzgerald,
aged "a years.
In Bangor, Aug. s. Samuel W. Jones, aged
80 years,
IN Bangor. Aug. s. Frederick @. Coleman,
aged 50 years.
In, Hermon, Aug. 4, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith,
aged 70 years.
In Paris, Aug l, Mrs. Eunice Twitchell, aged
SO years
In Bangor, Aug. A. Ora A. Coffin, aged 81 yrs
In Ltchfield Aug. 4, Mrs. Alice Edgecomb,
aged 81 years.
In Cambridge Aug; l, Mrs. Dorcas Hathaway
aged ~ years. widow of the late Freeman
Hathaway of Mechanic Falls.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Susan Sweeney
will take place this morning at $50 o'clock.
from her residence, No. 246 Danforth street.
Requiem high mass at st. Dominics Church az
8 O'Clock
The. funeral of the late Mary E. Dougher
will take place this morning at 500 O'Clock.
from the residence of her sister. Mrs Edward
at the Cathedral of the immaculate Conception
at $50 o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-16
A distinguished Japanese woman

Madam Chika Sapurai of Japan is the
guest of Mrs. l.. M. N. Stevens at
Stroudwater. Madam. Sakurai is very
remarkable woman. She is founder,
manager and teacher of the Sakurai
Girls School at Toxic, the largest and
Oldest school for girls in the Empire.
Last year she was chosen to represent
the Japan vet. lat the Worlds con-
vention, at Chicago. Since that she has
BENIN various parts of the country,
feeling that the experience gained would
be of great advantage to her work in
japan.
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-16
WESTBROOK.

MIA. R. Slower, who has been ell
known in this city as an advance the
atrical agent for the past fifteen years, is
registered at the Presumpscot House.
Mrs. W. Cutter and daughter Eliza
beth have been the guests of Mrs. ID.
Brigham at Libby's beach the past few
days.
Yesterday the Catholic society in this
city celebrated Assumption Day. T he
Catholic merchants closed their rstores
throughout the day.
Clifford Jose Of Buxton Centre is the
guest of Sammie Mcclellan in this city.
The York street Stars will play the
Presumpscot Juniors on Scotch Hill
Saturday afternoon. !.
Mr.. Samuel D. Plummer Republican
candidate for sheriff called on friends in
this city yesterday.
Miss Alice J.Stackpole returned Tues
day from three weeks vacation visit
ing relatives in Rhode island.
The funeral services Of the late
Georgia Libby were held at her late
nome on Spring streetiyesterday after
noon. Rev. "A. N. Dairy Officiating. A
large delegation from the M. e. Sunday
school was present, an many beautiful
Moral tributes were presented by her
young associates.
Mrs. Walter Pride, with children is
visiting at her former home in Topham.
MIR. Harry Pratt is taking an outing
with relatives at Peaks Island this
week
The Portland daily press., 1894-08-16
Diamond Island.

The ghost party was great success
both socially and financially, about sa5
being realized for the benefit of the
Ladies' Aid. "A stranger happening on
the Eisland at about s O'Clock Tuesday
evening, might have been somewhat
surprised, if not terrified at the great
number of white figures which could
be seen. But they all found their way
to Elwell Hall, where they began guess
ing who the other ghosts were. Franklin
Lawrence guessed the most CORRECTLY,
and rec eived the gentleman's prize.
and among the ladies Miss Fanny Berry
and Miss Ida Doten each guessed correct
ly the same number, and the prize fell
by lot to Miss Doten. The hall was
decorated very prettily, the stage repre-
senting forest on dark night. Re-
freshments were served after the party
At last Diamond Island is to have
wooden sidewalks The committee on
streets have looked over the streets sew
eral times, and it is understood that
work will begin at once.
Rev. B. L. Whitman, president of
Coipy = nIVefslGy. can De seen each day
among the bathers on the beach near. the
wharf. He is one of the most enthusi-
astic bathers on the island and rarely,
if ever, misses his daily plunge in the
ocean.
Mr.. J. H. Vose has about completed
the repairs on his cottage, and has now
one of the best cottages on the island
He is having an artesian we'll sunk
by Mr.. Wilbur Trask of Woo dfords