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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

The recent increase in transporta.
tion facilities in American cities is
really phenomenal. According to re.
liable statistics there are now in tho
United States 13,5SS miles Of street
railroad tracks. The classification as
TO motive power is exceedingly sug.
Gostive. OF the above number of miles
of street railways in operation, 10, 1868
have electrical power, or about seven
ty.six per cent. of the whole, 1914
have horse power, 632 have cable
power, and 679 have miscellaneous
means of locomotiou. There are Al, =
Ats cars regularly run. The capital
stock and funded Indebtedness amount
to 81, 800, 600, 600. making an average
of $95, 900 per mile of track. 1t is
evident that tho American public pre-.
fers riding to walking, aud requires
the most rapid means of transporta-
tion available. This is an electrical
n0a
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
A Pretty Experiment.

A cork that is longer than it is
broad floats upon its stomach, so to
speak how can We make it hoat upon
its head?
Place one on end upon table AMI
around it place six others. Seize
them all together aud plunge them
under water, 30 as to moiston them
completely. Then remove your hand
and let them take their own position
in the water, when you will find that
they will stand upright, rs if support
ing ono another. THIS is because the
water that penetrates the corks 10y
clpllIarity wall melA them cling to-,
gether --PhIIaje!pAj4 Times,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
Maine Supplies the Worlds SpoOls

Practically all the wood used in
making spools for thread in this
country and Great Britain is cut in
Maine forests, but 50 great is the
amount of lumber required each year
for the making of these seemingly in
significant articles that Maine will not
be able to supply the raw material
much longer. The spools are made of
birch wood, and the birch of the
Maine forests is the best for the pur.
pose. More than two million feet of
lumber is shipped TO Scotland every
year for the use of the great thread
manufactures there, aud almost as
much is supplied to domestic manu-
facturers The business began in
Maine twenty-five years ago, aud land
that was cut over at that time is now
well covered with young trees, but not
for twenty-five years more will this
timber be fit to cut. Birch timber is
becoming scarce, and it will not be
many years before thread makers will
have to look elsewhere than to Maine
for their spool wood. While it takes
fifty years for birch forests to renew
themselves, the crop is considered Il
profitable one. New York Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
A New In'lustry.

A new industry has been established
IN Paris for the assistance of the de-
serving poor. The society which start.
ed it requests that women send their
old stays to them, for the purpose of
extracting the whalebone, from which
brushes and brooms are made by tho
poor people employed by the society
These brooms are said to last much
longer than the ordinary pnea made
from gushes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
REpARTEE IN THE MENAGER1u.

"You look as if you needed huir
cut" said the elephant, nosing about
the lions cage.
"Before you go around making re-
marks about other peoples appear
ance, you'd better trim down your
ears" retorted the lion, shaking his
name. "You show your worries too
much when you talk, anyhow. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

"No," said the man who staid in
town while his family went to tue sea-
shore, II haven't had any direct news
from them. But they are enjoying
themselves immensely"
"How can you tell, if they don't
writer"
81 read about it in my check book. E"
Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

The English Government in India
collects about S35, 900, 600 a year from
the sale of opium. This is an inter
csting fact in connection with tho
psychology of recent arguments by
English statesmen that the moderate
consumption of opium is good for the
health and morals.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

When the new motor carriages come
into use the horse will receive another
setback. 1t looks very much as if
science were on the point of inventing
our long useful equine servant com.
plctely out Of sight. ''If ever ami.
nal would be justified in kicking, it
is the horse, exclaims the Columbus
Enquirer Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

The Melbourne (Australia) Argus
says that the total amount of the pub
lie and private debts owing to Great
Britain by the seven Australian coll
onies is 81, SO, 900, 900, and that the
amount of interest paid last year was
S63, $50, 900.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

There are two far-inmel violet farms
managed exclusively 10y women, who
are their respective owners one is
Meadow Springs Farm, at Stamford,
Conn, belonging TO Mrs. Ned Leayitt,
and the other is tho Holmdale violet
farm, at Madison, n. d., owned and
managed by Mrs. Robert b. uolms.
In the West, also, women are begin
niug to make a speciality Of these dow
ars. New York World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

Since the United States Government
was organized less than nine hundred
people have served as United States
Senators, while of these more than two
hundred had previously been men,
bers of the House of Representatives
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
REJECTED ADORE ssE (.

Miss Mildmay-'I am sure that
there is good in Mr.. Spoouer. He
certainly is very erhearted. "
Miss rost-"Yes, he has heart
that has been rendered to about every
unmarried woman in town, if that is
what you mean. boston Transcript.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
A TEST OF MERIT.

"That's the best Thermometer on
the South Side; l paid big price for
it, too"
"You'ro foolish. got one for q
quarter"
"But it isn't correct instru.
ment."
"Well, sir, I'll bet you it'll register
three degrees hotter iu summer and
five degrees colder in winter than this
one !" Chicago Record
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
CHANGE OF CONDITIONS.

The stout man wiped off his fore
head.
"Yes, was good deal run down
before got n bicycle" he said.
"But now," he added, determinedly
gripping the handles, and taking aim
at an old lady crossing the street, sit
is the other people who are that way" "
The old lady was piled up in the
gutter. -Rockland Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

He-"The lamp is going out. " She
Eyes. 1t hasn't been filled since
you came. Life.
Little drops OF margins
Falling day by day.
Make colossal fortunes
For the few, they say.
'Tf you ever come within a mile of
my house, stop there" said hospi-
table man, who was unfortunate in
choosing his words --Tit.Bits.
Edith-'I cannot realize, my dear,
that you are mother" Kate Cant
you? Come ana spend day with me
and you will. Household Words.
Mary had little lamb,
The lamb was very tough.
Under the circumstances
little was enough.
Washington Star.
Physiciau-"And you have felt this
way for several days? HIM? Let me
see your tongue" Patient-'It's no
use, doctor; no tongue can tell how l
suffer. Boston Transcript.
Hobson-"Don't you think that
Martin girl is frightfully dullP" john
son-"Well, hardly. You should have
seen tho way she cut me on the avenue
yesterday. ."-Pottsville Review
The poet we call phenomenon rare,
Who denes all analysis rash;
But we know that the longer his verse AMI
his hair
The shorter we oft find his cash.
Washington Star.
"What is the matter here?" asked a
stranger of small boy, as he noticed
large wedding party coming oit of
a church on Fifth avenue. "Nawthin'
but the tied going out" was the re.
ply.-rexas Siftings.
Battling the Enemy: Friend (being
shown through the house, l-"Do you
find that the use of gas stove in
creases your gas bills much?' Mr..
Housekeeper-"Not bitl The COM
pany doesn't know we have it,. Puck.
Oregon Packer "What is the horse
good for?" Dealer" "Well, t. be hon
est with ye, he's little too bony fur
mountain trout and not quite tough
enough fur coined beef, but he'd can
up like daisy fur spring chicken. -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Little Dick-'I don't believe I'll
be a sailor when I'm growed up, after
ALL" Little Dot-"Why not?" Lit
tie Dick-"I talked to an old man to-
day who had been sailor for fifty
years and never been shipwrecked on
desert island once. Tit Bits.
"Have 1 ever told you the
story about what my little boy said
when he saw his aunt on II bicycle for
the first time?" Briggs-"No, old
man, you never have. And ! wish to
say to you that | fully appreciate your
forbearance. indianapolis Journal.
Fashionable Doctor-"My dear
young lady, you are drinking un-
filtered water, which swarms with ami
NAL organisms. You should nave it
boiled-that will kill them. " His Pa
tient-"Well, doctor, think I'd
sooner be an aquarium than II ceme'
tery. "-Household Word
A Summer Resort Shortage: "Dear
Fannie" wrote a summer girl, don't
come to this hotel under any consid-
Grafton. The landlord is the only
man here, and he is seventy years old
and married" "Dear Jennie, waa
the reply, 81 won't. Our landlord
is seventy, but he is bachelor. " 90
Detroit Free Press.
In the summer Baby was very busy
supervising everything that went on
ut the farm. After while she pushed
away her chair at supper one after
noon, declaring that she did not want
any more milk. ''Why not, dear?'
asked mamma gently "Because,"
said Baby, with an heir of superiority
al know all about it now; milk IS
nothing but chewed grass.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
SIZE WAS PARTICULAR.

'Let us go to the beach and battle, "
said Mrs. WifTells to Mrs. Taddells.
"Thank you, but prefer not. l
think it is unsanItary under present
conditions. When individual oceans
are provided for bathers l will so in. "
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
A FAMILY MATTER.

Mrs. Perkins (calmly reminiscent)
Jonathan, we've bin married forty
years next Tuesday an never hal u
cross word yit. :"
Mr.. Perkins-'I know il. I've stool
yer .awin' purity well"
Mrs. Perkins Jonathan Perkins,
you're mean, hateful, deceitful old
thing, an l wouldn't marry you agin
fer love ner money |" =. Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

Compensation 90 The Exception - a
New Dennition-As lie Inferred
Rejected Addresses, Etc, Etc.
There's always a bitter for every sweet,
thorn for every rose;
A rival for every sweetheart
And corns for the daintiest toes.
If ever we love u fragrant flower,
'Tis sure TO fade away;
Whenever there's soup for dinner
There's sure to be hash next day
Kansas City Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
THE WIDOWS MITE.
by MARY L. MITCHELL.

L Is Bucn n little
thing that it seems
hardly worth the
writing, yet it is
one of the little
things that make
us glad. Besides,
it is true.
Mrs. Reid stood
over her tub. IT
was wash-day. All
days except Sun
days were gener-
ally wash-days at
the Redds'.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
The National debt of Great Britain
amounts TO rather moro than 800 for
each inhabitant.

Out OF the 100000 people in Santi-
ago, Chile, only $50 speak English,
but thay manage to support an Eng
lish ncvpaper, known as the Chilean
Tinau
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25

Edith-"Whatl Mr.. Worth asked
you to be his wife? Everybody says
he is a womap hater."
Kate-"Yes, but don't seem to be
the woman. boston Transcript.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
AS HE INFEnRED.

First Tourist (grandly y)-"W in
Europe last summer | went through
Wales"
Second Tourist (from the Vest -
"How much did his Princelets have in
his clothes?"-T Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
A NEW DEFINITION.

"Why do you GILL mau bad
eggP" inquiries this philologist.
"Well. you don't want to have him
Iouch you when he's broke" is the
answer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1895-09-25
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.

STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

BELLIGERENT BALLGoERs.-Four of
the participants at ball at the colored
Old Fellows Hall last night contribut-
ed $3.50 to the city treasury this
morning. A woman named Tena
Washington early in the proceedings
made herself disagreeable to the other
attendants by pulling and hauling at a
man who was endeavoring to get away
from her. Officer Hall finally put her
under arrest. The ball kept up all
night and between five and six o'clock
this morning three Westinghouse
who had danced till the broad. day light
found themselves at the local depot on
their way home and concluded
to have fight before they left. Special
Officer Kimball telephoned to the sta
ton house for aid and Officers Howson
and Beach proceeded to the scene.
The trio were defiant, saying there
were not enough patrol wagons or po-
lice in Alexandria to take them. But
they were taken, and this morning
were fined S. each and the woman
$3.50 There will be another ball at
the same place tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

MRS. MARSHALL FoUND.-People
who came here to-day from lower Fair
fax county report that woman, evil
IDENTIFY demented, about fifty years of
age, with her clothing wet and muddy
from exposure, was in that neighbour,
hood recently. She is said to have
visited the residence of Mr.. Benjamin
Hunter near Sheridan's Point, and later
the home of Mr.. Jesse Murray. Mr..
Marshall, whose wife has been missing
for the past week, was informed this
morning of the appearance of the
strange woman and he went down on
the electric cars to-day to ascertain
whether she is his missing wife. Later
in the DAY letter was received here
from Mr.. Luther Pearson, brother of
the missing woman, stating that she
had arrived at his home near Occoquan,
in no wise fatigued by her long walk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

JR. O. u. A. M.-The regular meet
ine of Belle Haven Council, Jr. o. u.
A. H., last night was an interesting
occasion and one long to be remember
ed. Alexandria Council was present
and Andrew Jackson Council, of Wash
iDgton, paid a fraternal visit. The
Alexandria lodges, headed by six pieces
of the Friendship Drum Corps, march
ed to the depot and escorted the visiting
brethren to Sarepta Hall. Six candi-
dates were initiated into Belle Haven
Council, after which an interesting pro-
gramme, consisting of speeches, music,
&c, was rendered. Speeches were
made by State Vice Chancellor Hall, OF
Washington; G.. NJ. Hurst, Councillor
of Andrew jackson Council, and other
visitors; Messrs. Lyles, Pickin, Zim-
norman and others of Alexandria
Council, and Messrs. Wood, Goings,
Treakle, Harding and Sutherland, of
Belle Haven Council. The visitors
complimented Belle Haven degree staff
on their proficiency. Later the com.
pany adjourned to the banqueting hall
where sumptuous feast had been pre-
pared, and which was much enjoyed.
The visitors left for home on the Hos
train
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

SENT HoME.-Among the passen gers
on the Ward Line steamer Seneca,
which arrived at New York from Ha-
vana yesterday, were Gordon Thomas,
otthis city, and Travers Hartman, OF
Staunton, who recently left the Uni
versity OF Virginia. They sailed from
New York on the steamer Yumuri,
April 81, but were intercepted and de.
tanned on board of that steamer until
the steamer Seneca was ready to sail
for New York, when they were trans
ferred, under guard, to the Seneca, and
sent back. When seen on their arrival
both boys protested against their arrest
and denied the statement that they in
tended to join the insurgents. They
say they went away on lark and ex-
pected to have a good time hunting
and fishing in the tropics. Never
mind" said Thomas, 81 believe the Gu
bans will win, and / hope they do. We
had nine soldiers watching US while we
were in Havana harbor." Mr.. Thomas
was met in New York yesterday even
ing by his father, Mr.. r. ] Thomas, Of
this city A telegram received here to-
day says they will return to this city
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07
81 asndz..;;,.. @das@n,
316 KING STREET.

AUFFoRT CAPTURED.-The Midland
train which arrived here shortly after
eight o'clock last night had Charles
Aufort and two Washington detectives
among the passengers. Officers have
been looking for the fugitive for over
three weeks. He was captured early
yesterday morning at Gordonsville by
officers of Orange county. The prison
er was taken to Orange Courthouse,
and telegram was sent to Inspector
Hollinberger, in Washington, telling
him of the arrest and Detectives Weed
on and Horne were dispatched to con-
duct him to Washington. Auffort ap-
peared at the railroad station at Cor
louisville about 5 o'clock yesterday
morning and asked for ticket to Rich
mond. He was detained and few
moments later placed under arrest.
Auffort tried to deny his identity, but
soon saw that it was useless and SUBJ
mitted to arrest. He insisted that the
Washington authorities had no evil
dence against him, but failed to
explain why he had run away.
The chase for Auffort was most inter-
esting one. For several days after
Desmond had been arrested in Jackson
City and Williams in Washington on
suspicion of having been implicated in
the burglary at the steamboat wharf,
Auffort remained in Washington. He
never dreamed that suspicion was fall.
ing upon him, and believed that there
was not enough evidence to hold Will
liams and Desmond. Then came the
remarkable confession of Williams, and
its publication in the nespapers before
the detectives could place their hands
on Auffort. The latter vanished and q
few days later word was received in
Washington that he had been seen at a
small town in Virginia. The officers
and men of the Alexandria police force
had always entertained the opinion
that when he left Washington he fled
to Virginia and their surmises as to his
location proved correct. Auffort is
said to have been one of two men who
about year ago peddled chickens and
vegetables from a wagon in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
sidtng.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
Tena Washington, colored, arrested
by Officer Hall for disorderly conduct,
was fined S250
Thomas Ford, Henry Peterson and
John Marshall, all colored, arrested by
Officers Howson and Arlington for fight
ing, were fined 50 each.
A man charged with assault had his
case continued.
The following cases were disposed of
last night:
A white man charged with assaultiug
q colored man was fined $3.50.
Charles Amator, colored, charged
with assaulting II. Neal at the ferry
wharf was fined So.
II. Neal, charged with drunken and
disorderly conduct, was fined $3.50.
Night Report.-Last night was clear
and mild until about , o'clock. when it
became cloudy. Four prisoners and
one lodger were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

THE RACEs.--It was stated at the St.
Asaph track yesterday that the meet.
ing would positively be continued after
May II. Half dozen horses ran away
during the DAY. In the second race
Bank Cashier stumbled and threw
Keefe, who was riding him.
The last four races resulted as fol.
lows:
Third race, 11-16 mile.-Copyrieht
won, Logan second, Sir Dixon, jr.,
third. Time Isl.
Fourth race, 81 furlongs.-Polydora
won, Mabel Glenn second, Van Brunt
third Time 1 O91.
Fifth race, mile.-Lotus WOO,
Vision second, MacHunt third. Time
1.434.
Sixth race, 6 furlongs.-Nick won,
Factotum second, Hugh Penny third
Time Liz.
The entries for tomorrow are as fol-
lows:
First race, / mile.-Integrity, 100;
West Park, 10Y; Longbrook, lO4; Nick,
100; Factotum, 107.
Second race, } mile.-Double or
Quits, los; Seapull, los; Mural,
los; Gloria, los; Cutlong, form
erly Belle Air, los; Creosote, los; Fred
K, los; Miss Bowser. los; Airline, 105;
Bessie Browning, los; Royal Princess,
los
Third race, 5 furlongs.-Welcome,
100; Kandor, 112; Ruby, 100; Salvor,
100. White iyoo,do 40. Erano;coon
100; MacHunt, 100 Belden, 112.
Fourth race, ! mile.-Fiield, 10Y;
Cadiz, 100; Mary Nance, 95; Our Pearl,
95; Himyaro, 95; Hernia, 95.
Fifth race, l mile.-Van Brunt, 9S;
Bandit, ITO; Restraint, lis; Jack
Rose, 112; Nockbarren, Ill; Clarus, 105;
Truepenny, LOG; South Side, So; Geo.
Hakes, los; Hammie, ia; Lollie
Esstin, 81.
Sixth race, 81 furlongs.-Moshulo,
lO5; Turquoise, los; Wheeler, los; Sen
ator Vest. 105; Fidget, los: Mabel
Glenn, los; Oxford, los; Steve Estes,
105; Phebus, los; Capt. Jack, los;
Watchman, 105; Postal, los.
The report from New York that Sec
rotary Mcintyre has resigned is denied
by the st. Asaph people. He is at tie
track to-day. Clerk of the scales ASH
by was acting secretary yesterday, and
it is understood he may succeed Mr..
Mcintyre as secretary.
Nothing has been done toward find
ing out who was behind the Summer
time business, and it looks as if the
matter has dropped entirely, so far as
the St. Asaph officials are concerned.
Fifteen horses belonging to Mr.. Frank
Weir arrived at St. Asaph this morning
from Bennings.
w. Becket's mare, Belle Blackburn,
q frequent winner at Alexander Island
last year, died at that track yesterday
morning of lung fever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

LEE CAMP.-The regular monthly
meeting of r. f. Lee Camp, Conteder-
ale Veterans, was held last night,
tbe commander presiding and with a
very large attendance of members.
One new member was elected. An or.
der from the grand commander in ref
erepce to the meeting of the grand
camps, which will be held on June 4
and 5 at Charlottesville, was read. A
communication from the Mary GUSTS
Lee Division, of the National Dsugh-
ters of the Confederacy, of this city,
was received and referred to the mon
ument committee. The following COM
mittee was appointed to make all nee
essary arrangements for the proper OBJ
servance of Memorial Day, May oath ::
Chairman, G. VIM. Ramsay; A. c.
Wvckotf Andrew Sullivan, Thos. E.
jasper G. J. Wise, ]. R. Jasper, Chas.
Schafer, w. G. Moore, II. II. Young,
F. ]. Davidson, A. F. Cox and r. A.
Yeitch.
The committees to visit the various
cemeteries are as follows: st. Marys,
Comrades Latham, German and Hur-
die: Ivy Hill, Comrades Blackford and
Janney; cemeteries near the city, Com
rades May, Duffey, Boush, Mankir,
Perry, Zimmerman, Sherwood, Sulli-
van, j. Il. Cox and r. F. Knox.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Association
was invited to assist the camps in dec
Grating the monument, mound and
graves with flowers.
The various organizations will be
invited to participate in the cere-
monies.
After the meeting of the camp the
committee met and organ
lied by the election of Capt. P. B. Hooe
as chairman and Edgar War6eld Sec
raiorv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-05-07

The JANE MosELEY's FUTURE.-1t is
stated in marine circles that the pala-
tial steamer Jane Moseley, Capt. John
Thomas, that is ow ed by local syn
dictate represented by Capt. B: F. Bond,
has been sold to the Peoples Transpor-
tation Company, of Washington, and
that the steamer will be used in the
passenger traffic between that city and
Norfolk. For the past few weeks the
steamer has been undergoing thor
ough renovation at SINNERS shipyard,
and yesterday she was towed up to the
Bay Ridge wharf at pier 10 Light street
wharf, looking spick and span. 1t is
understood that the steamer will not
be sent to Washington until May Is.
Captain Bond admitted yesterday that
some negotiations were pending for the
purchase of the steamer.-Baltimore
American