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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
The Fooa of schoal chlIIren.

1t is a lamentable fact that too little
attention is given to the hygienic sur
roundings OF the pupils in the schools,
and by far too little to the nature OF
the food and the manuer OF eating.
The aim often seems to be TO so pre-.
pare the food that it will re luire little
or no mastiea,ion before it is swal.
lowed, and when solid food is taken 1t
is not sufficiently masticatod to prop
erly prepare it for the digestive
organs. Some years ago a doctor re
quested many OF his patients to report
as TO the number Of bites it require
to musticate dilerent foods. He
especially desired to learu how much
less children cheWed the foo before
swallowing it than their parents. He
got reports from one hundred aud
tifty intelligent people, aud learned
that practice IN this regard varies
very much, that children generally
were entirely too apt to bolt their
food. To encourage the habit Of
chewing it more thoroughly, he had
advised parents to give tho children
chewing gum, much To the disgust OF
many OF the parents. lie thought
the habit OF swallowing fool before It
was properly masticated tue cause OF
insufficient nourishment ia many
cases. New York Ledger
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
A supRRFINE DISTINCTION.

The hypercritical man flung down
his paper in disgust.
"Fhere it is again." he exclaimed.
Somebody has once more made use
of that inexousable phrase, luscious
bivalve.
at is rather old, replied his wife
in a sympathetic tone.
al don't object to the age of it, ="
was the petulant answer; "what makes
me indignant is its inaeeuracy. The
oyster in its native state is bivalye.
But before it is tit for consumption
somebody has to go at it with a knife
and Il hammer and pry at least one of
its shells oil. Then it may be accept
ed as luscious Wand. But it's auni,
valve then. Aud SO long as it remains
biyalye l defy anybody to digest 1t
unless he has a gizzard likean ostrich, "
Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

Says the American Agriculturist:
1--WE believe none of the reports to
the savings banks commissioners of
our Middle States classify the occupa-
tions of their depositors and borrow.
ers. 1t would be highly interesting
to have these facts. as without them
it is not possible to tell to what ex.
tent agriculturists avail themselves Of
Che savings banks.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

The German law now requires that
contracts for futures in agricultural
products be made public record,
and subjects all dealers in futures to
a substantial tax. The law is intended
to entirely suppress speculative deal
iDgs in produce.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
TIE RULING PASSION.

Gus-"Jack, old hoy, it breaks me
all up to tell you, but the doctors have
decided against you.
Jack (very siek)-"What do they
say?"
Gus-"That you've only one chance
in hundred to get we'll. "
Jack (who Is an inyeterate bettorl
-"Egad those are big odds. Go YOU
a fifty that pull through.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

Captain Julien Booth had risen at
dawn and had spent the morning rid
ing slowly through country lanes med
itating on the step he was about to
take.
at may be the act of brave man
or of coward" he had said to himself
a score of times that day.
When in the early spring he asked
Sibylla Ashley TO marry him he loved
her passionatelY, or thought he did.
He loved her so no longer, or believed
he did not. The charm of her wonder
ful beauty was as potent as ever; but
the imperiousness of her manner, the
directness of her speech which had so
fascinated him at first, had ended by
making him uneasy. She had been so
accustomed to homage and obedience
from every one, that he feared she
would exact from him mUrI than he
could give. He had a growing fear
that she was lacking IN womanly ten
derness. He had ended in believing
that they would be miserable together,
and had made up his mind to tell her
SO and to abide by her decision.
In the woods that morning he had
gone over all that he would say. He
had prepared for every consequence of
his determination-for her bitter
scorn, for her cool contempt, for her
superb, disdainful silence and for
but no, that thought was dismissed at
once. The man did not live for whom
Sibylla Ashley would shed tear.
Then he had laughed alOu.. Sc, ;Ais
rehearsal of tragedy-the staying of
their happy love life. Booth rehears-
ing Othello is not absurd, but Othello
rehearsing herself-l
He would tell her that he was ready
to stand by his promice; aud then he
tried 10 imagine the look in Sibylla
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

The Craft He TooK-A Lucid Explana-
tion-Had Found It Out-No Rea-
son for Change BIASED, Etc, Etc.
A maiden stood upon the sands
OF Narragansett Pier.
Her lover held her by the hands;
Her papa wasn't near.
"And must you go2" she cried. "AlackY
fear 1 must" quoth he.
Al then he look little smack
And went away to sea.
Washington Times
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

She-''Am 1 the first woman you
ever kissod?" He (surprised)-"Why
no have mother. "-Norristown
Herald
Artist-"rhat man Bacon offered
me Sl2 for that largest p linting Of
mine" Caller-."Oh, then you've
had it framed?"
Man in the First Row lat thester)--
81 don't think much OF that come
dian" Man in the Second Row-"Nor
/; he didn't ride in on q bicycle. -
Puck.
"You have nothing to regret, broth.
err" tentatively asked the minister,
"Nope," said the dying rounder. ~
amt leaving cent. "-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Mrs. Graymare--"Oo you remem-
ber the night you asked me to marry
you? The moon was full" Mr..
Graymare-"5o was I."-Oincinnati L.
Enquirer.
"Overcoats are to be short and
trousers tight this winter. well,
I'm all right; only my trousers will
. be short and my overeoat tight. -
Buffalo News.
He was reading aloud-"Bears, it
is said, have vicious propensity for
hugging." "Oh," she interrupted,
chow wish you were bear DE
troit Free Press.
Tired Byard-"De coastin' part of
bicyclin' is all rite. Yer don't haff
ter work de pedals" Weary Wally-
eyes but yer haff ter hold on au'
steer, don't yer ?"-Judge.
al suppose this campaign requires all
the oratory of you politicians9" 4t
requires very little oratorY; what
bothers us is the man in the audience
who asks questions. PUCK.
She sat on the beach and gazed
meditatively at the rings which
adorned her fingers. "Know oil men
by these presents" she murmured,
"that am summer girl. Puck.
Dolly-'I told Mr.. Nicefellow that
l bet Reggie twenty kisses our boat
would win a race at the regatta.
Daisy-"Wel wasn't he shocked?"
Dolly-"No. l let him hold the
stakes. Boston Globe.
"You don't mean to say that that
stingy old maid has given you ten
marks for telling her fortune?" ''In-
deed l dc. 1 told her she would meet
with an accident before she was TWEEN.
ty-four years old. "-Fliegende Blaet.
ter
"Dennis, did you mail that postal
card gave you?" "Yis, sor, an Oh
TUX the liberty, sorr, OF putin two
clint shtamp on it, sorr, Ye wrote so
foine an got so much on TIL cyard Oh
thought it moight be overweight,
sorr. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Nubbins -"My husband is
perfect brute" Friend-"You amaze
me-" Mrs. Nubbins-"Since the baby
began teething, nothing would quiet
the little angel but pulling his papa's
beard, and yesterday he went aud had
his beard shaved off. Tit Bits.
Professor-"Do you know, madam,
there was time when men wore COR
sets; but they found they were injuri-
GUS to health, and So" Mrs. Wrong.
righter-"Yes; and SO they gave
them to their poor, weak, helpless
wives AMI daughters. New York
Weekly.
''I am tired to DEATH" declared
Mrs. Matronly as she reached home
from down town tine other evening.
"What's the matter2" asked her hus-
band. "Been having babY's pictures
taken. They have a way OF taking
them instantaneously now, you know. :"
"Ho5 long were you at it?' "lhree
hours and a half. Detroit Free
Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
No RrAsoN roR CHANGE.

Stern Parent-"You must under.
stand, sir, that / want my daughter to
have as good home after marriage as
she had before, sir. F"
Jack Bluffington-"Well, you're
not going to sell out, are youT-Bal-
timore News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

The common belief that fine white
bread contains less nutriment than
coarse brown broad is mistake. So
says NJ. Girard, the eminent French
chanist.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
THE BEST THEY COULD DO.

"I found fishworm in my hydrant
this morning." said the wrathiul citi-
zen.
"Yes," said the official of the water
company, "that is the best we can do
just at present. We can't afford to
furnish fish-all We are able to fur
nish is bait. t."-Indianapolis Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

Professor Graham Bells claim that
he ''can talk million miles on sun
beam" sounds to the Chicago Record
like Tnoonshine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
BIASED.

Wheeler-'My doctor advises me
to Cycle but don't think 1 will do SO. F"
Bell-"You don'tP"
Wheeler think he's biased
he's a surgeon. Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
GEORGE ALL RIGHT

Anxious Mother-"My dear, I'm
afraid George is getting into bad
company. He is out very late nearly
every night"
Observing Father-"Oh, he's all
right. He goes to see some girl or
other. Shouldn't wonder il he'd an.
nounce an engagement soon.
"He hasn't said word about any
young lady.
''No; but he's keeping company
with one all the same. His right
wrist is full of pin scratches"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
ONE WAY.

"They say the minister breaches
sensational sermons in order to di-
rectly reach the most dopraved
classes.
"How can that do it?"
"Why, now the reporters have to
bear him. Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
EXCEPTIONS.

"There we're only two dry eyes in
the house"
"How do you know about those
two?"
81 Happened to know that two men
in the audience had glass eye apiece. "
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
WHAT PREVENTED Her.

Deaf Mute Lover (speaking through
finger signs)-"Please sing for me,
dearest"
Deaf Mute Loved One ditto, re.
gretfully)-"I can't dear; l have a
sore thumb. Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
REBUFFED.

GentIemau-"My lad, can you iii.
rect me to the Bank of Englsnd?"
Shoeblack with withering scorn)-
"Ga on; do yer fink 1 should be do
ing this if was a bank director ?"--
Worlds Comic.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
WHAT OUR ARTIST HAS TO PUT UP WITH

Major Blunderbore (who has just
told our artist a regular side-splitterl
-"Well, that's a good 'un, ain't it?
Anyhow, it's quite new and original,
for it was said only last night by n
clever little girl l know-a niece Of
my own"
Our Artist-"Yes; it's q capital
story"
Major Blunderbore -"rhen why
didn't you laugh?"
Our Artist -"Beeause / told it to
you myself only last week-and you
didn't laugh. "-.Runch.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
HAD FOUND IT OUT.

She-"Did you know that Maud
has dark room on purpose for pro
posals?"
He-"Well, rather. l developed a
negative there myself last night. y
Comic Home Journal.
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
A nuo1p nxp1ANArIoN.

"Aunt Lucy, what is eccentricity?"
''It's the queer things that other
people do. ~ Chicago Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

Ashley's eyes when q man told her, in
effect, that he did not want her, but
would take her il she insisted.
That fash of lightning which almost
blinded him rs he reached the Ashley
gate was pale in comparisons
For a moment he thought of riding
by. He wanted to postpone the I'M
terview-he needed more time for
thought.
Then he threw his head up and his
shoulders back as he turned his horse
and rode through the gate.
cit is the act of brave man or Of a
coward; shall not make it the act of
cowal d." he said.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

II AAAAA A0AAG4
Eat at her desk
and scanned a let
ter she had just
finished. It was
written in a fine,
decided hand, on
pale gray paper.
j n 70 m a n c Q s
which SibyIla had
read, the compo.
sition of such let
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04

grandfather's, aud he never lent it7
How ridiculous
Swiftly she crossed the room and
opened the door. "Julien, cannot
let you go in the rain" she said,
Captain Booth was at the front
door. He did not trust himself to
speak, but waved his hand without
turning his head. The door closed
behind him, tremendous clap OF
thunder shook the house. Slbylla ran
back into the parlor, threw herself
upon a sofa and burst into tears.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
An effort will be made to cultivate
the sugar beet in the South.

Texas isharder on shoe leather "per
capita" than any other State in the
Union.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-11-04
TWO HEARTS NEGATI0NS,

BY FRANCIS NJ. LIVINGSTON.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02
\ ENORMOUS OYSTER.
1t Weighed 81 Pounds and Made Stew for
Whole Ships CrewAOne Half of the
shell Weigh ed 81 Pounds.

An extraordinary oyster she'll is on ex-
hibition in the window Of Sinnett's fish
market on Federal street. 1t is almost
two feet in length and foot and a half
in width. The shell is very rough on the
outside and white and smooth and beau
tiful on the inside. 1t is at least three
inches thick in the central portion and
is very massive and heavy. 1T tips the
scales at 81 pounds. OF course the two
halves of the oyster would weigh at least
twice that or "A pounds.
These huge oyster shells were brought
to Portland in the five-masted schooner
Gov. AInes, on the occasion of her last
visit here some years ago.
The oyster was secured alive in Japan
and made stew that was more than
enough for the whole crew of eight men.
The whole oyster when alive weighed 80
pounds. Leaving out the "a pounds for
the shell and there is eight pounds that
the oystersitself must have weighed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02
A Pleasant Event.

Last evening the Young Peoples Chris
tian Union Of the Church Of the Messiah
rendered reception to the members and
friends Of the parish The vestry was
most attractively decorated with white
ana blue bunting the colors of the socie-
ty, and Christian Union flags. Over the
entrance in green was GA Happy New
Year, and opposite the word ssWel-
come. A large rug was placed in the
centre Of the room, at the corners of
which We're tables at which were served
Russian tea. coffee, chocolate and fruit
punch. On each table was handsome
lamp The reception committee, Mr..
and Mrs. Kimmeil, Miss G. A. Bradley,
president, Miss Ford. vice president, re-
oeived the guests from their position near
the entrance to the room. The Russian
tea table was presided over by Miss Mills,
assisted by Misses Calderwood and Wes-
colt; punch table, Misses Skillin, Smart
and PLACE; chocolate. Misses Simontls.
Webherk and Fisher; coffee, Misses Har-
man and Meserve. All the young ladies
were prettily gowned in bright colored
dresses and were very attentive to the
guests. During the evening there was a
piano recital by Miss Colesworthy, vocal
solos by Misses Morrison, and Weeks and
Mr.. Gardiner. The reception was from
to 10 ana was largely attended, over $50
being present. 1t was ora Of the most
successful affairs of the kind ever held
by the society.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Eben II. Hamilton cele-
4brateti the golden anniversary of their
marriage Tuesday evening at their home
on the corner of D and Elm streets, Plea
santdale. Friends and relatives of the
aged couple to the number of 1876 attended
the reception. Among those present
were Ambrose Hamilton aud Mrs. Soule
of Portland, who were also present at the
marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton. Sew
eral Of the grandchildren of the aged
couple attended the reception. The pres
ents were appropriate, a number of them
being gold coins. Original poems were
read by Rev. W. S. Jones and Mr.. Eben
Hamilton. A supper was served during
the evening at which speeches were made
congratulatng Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton
on their long and happy welded life and
wishing them many years of prosperity.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02

Portland people are familiar with
Simonton's Cove, the broad indentation
in the shore Of Cape Elizabeth just be-
yond Fort Preble. The little bay is Dor
dered by wide expanse of glistening
sand, AS level and as hard as floor 1t
is one Of the best beaches on the Cape
shore and is fine place for bathing.
The water here is smooth even
when he harbor is covered with white
caps and so the beach may be used as a
starting point for boating expeditions.
The Portland and Cape Elizabeth rail
way people saw the attractions of Simon
toms Cove, and one Eof he.branches of
their line extends to the edge of the
sands. They expect next year to carry
thousands of Portland people to this
charming spot, and will accordingly
erect casino for their accommodation.
The casino will be large structure
of wood. building with broad piazzas
from which the visitor may look across
the channel to the greens islands, and,
in the other direction may see the white
sails many miles out ON the ocean. The
building will be of an appropriate style
of architecture, with great windows
through which the sea breezes can find
their way and plenty Of comfortable
hooks for the Ioungers. The company
will provide quarters for the riders of the
wheel as we'll as passengers on the broom
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02
EDWARD H. THOMAS.
The Birthday Anniversars of an Honored
and Well Known Citizen.

Edward II. Thomas, Esq was SO yes
terday, and the fact was duly observed at
the aa,AThonas mansion on Danforth
street, Mr.. George A. Thomas and Miss
Charlotte Thomas doing the honoTs
The rooms were decorated in very
charming way. Flowers were everywhere,
the gifts to the venerable gentleman
being confined mostly to flowers. Judge
Springer Of Iowa, a former law partner
OF Mr.. Thomas, wired His oongratula-
tions and letter was received from Sen.
Henry 6. Thomas U. S. A, (retired)
Rev. Parker Pillsbury OF Concord, N.
H., the last Of the great apti-slavery
leaders, and himself very aged man,
sent, letter that touched Mr.. Thomas
deeply. In closing, MIR. PtlIsburS said:
eve shall not, cannot meet many moro
times below these starry Skies hope
and trust your assurance afs the soul is as
firmly grounded as is mine Then We
can together wait joyfuily our time on
the earth. Wishing you all the special
joy Of the New Year, and us many re
turns of the birthday festival as it is tho
pleasue Of the highest wisdom to grant,
and you can desire no more. / remain
your friend and brother"
1t was a thoroughly family gathering.
Hon. William W. Thomas. Edward II.
Thomas. Mrs. Elizabeth b. Varnum, Mr.
Geo. A. Thomas, and Miss Charlotte
J. Thomas, made up the remarkable
family group.
The blind man received his friends in
the music room where so much Of his
time is Spent. Over his picture, and it
WAS circled with flowers, '.1SI3-1 1867
told the story of a long and despite his
many miafortunes, bright life Rev.
DR.. Dalton was one of the first Of his
friends to call, and he was welcomed
with especial pleasure by Mr. Thomas.
Hon. Geo. L. Emery was another of the
old friends for whom he had a hearty
| Welcome,
Hon William W. Thomas, sent with
his Offering Of flowers, d pleasant little
not lis blind brother greatly appreciat-
ed. Mr. Elias Tholnas-sen IS roses, and
Hon. W. w. Thomas. Jr., brought the
birthday Gift Of himself and wife, like
the others they gave the flowers the blind
man 50 much loves.
| I Gre was no formal pregrsmme. All
through the day and evening old friends
dropped in to pay their respects to Mr..
Thomas, and the blind man received them
ali with evident pleasure, his kindly
greeting commonly taking the form of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02

The building will be 10 by 65 feet.
The accompanying picture shows its
general appearance. The effect will lie
increased by the use OF panels of Port
land cement, in which pebbles will be
ilnbedded, in the bay windows, gable and
dormers. All the work in the building
will be first class. The specifications call
for framing of spruce and Georgia pine.
the floors. including the gallery to be of
mill construction. The trusses are to
be Of the best Georgia piue. The roof
and walls will be covered by cedar
shingles.
The floor in the large hall is to be Gov
cred with the best rift maple, not over
two and one-half inches wide, matched.
and blind nailed. The finish of doors and
windows is to be of white wood. The
walls of the main hall are to be sheathed
The office is to be fitted up with counter,
sliding sash windows, etc. The plum bling
and fixtures will be of the best The
woodwork outside and in will be painted
or stained.
The plans for the building were drawn
by Mr. VIM. +. Goodwin Of Boston, and
the work will be done under the super
vision OF VIM. A. Goodwin, Esq, OF this
city. The main. contract for the work
has been awarded to Mr.. Spencer Rogers
of this city for price rising SIG 000 The
building when completed will represent
an outlay OF $780, 600.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-01-02
A Narrow Escape.

Last evening at the residence Of Mr.
George S. Staples, No. ~ Lincoln street,
there was very narrow escape from a
oonfiagration and terrible accident. A
large metal parlor lamp that is SO ar
ranged that there is apparently a lamp
within lamp, was standing on the sit
ting room table. The lamp holds about
two quarts of oil. Mr.. Staples's daugh-
ter was in the room and several of his
grand. children. The daughter lighted
the lamp when all at once it famed up
half way to the ceiling, and the burning
oil was rising up between the inner and
outer lamp. The lamp has two large
handles. Selling these the daughter
bore the lamp quickly through the back
door and flung the inner lamp and con-
tents out into the yard. Its a wonder
that there was neither an explosion, or
that the daughters clothes were not set
on fire by the burning oil. AS it was the
Children put out the fire on the carpet
as they followed the older woman.