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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
FInrreil for His CrlIirism.

It is not generally known that tht
present Shah of Persia is not only a
prose writer of considerable merit, but
has also some pretensions to the cher
acter of a poet. Like the German
King, who, according TO Carlyle, de-
clared himself TO be above grammar,
so does the Persian monarch consider
himself above criticism yet, like all
poets, he is glad to lend an ear to it
when it is favorable.
One day, however, having compile.
ted poem which particularly delighted
him, he deigned to read it to one of
the most prominent men of letters at
tached to his household. "What do
you think of itP" he asked. after read.
ing his verses aloud. az do not alto
gether like the poem" was the candid
reply. "What an ass you are to say
so y replied the offended sovereign,
and there was certainly much wisdom
in the royal words, for the misguided
critic was forthwith ordered to tho
stables to be hogged.
A few days later the Shah, having
written another poem once more de-
sired to hear the opinion of the learned
scribe whom he had consulted before.
Hardly had he read a few lines of his
latest lucubration when the learned
man turned abruptly away and pre-
pared to run out of the room. "Where
are you going?" thundered his ma
jesty, Back to the stables, cried the
critic in desperation. So amused was
the King of Kings by this repartee
that he forgave the delinquent and
forebore TO have him hogged a second
ime,-Philadelphia Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
TEMPERANCE.
A little farm we'll titled.
A little wife we'll willed,
Their good effects can all be killed
BY little corn distilled.

WHY ME nECAME AN AhSrAtNEB,
Dean Farrar OF Westminster, who Is one
Of the most prominent, as no is also one OF
the best known clergymea in the Church OF
England, tells in tho following words why
he became a total abstainer some years since
from all species OF intoxicating liquor. Says
the Dean
about ten years ago or more became a
total abstainer because I was easily con-
WINGED that the use Of alcohol was not n
necessity, and great deal turns upon that
l saw, for instance, that whole Nations had
not only lived without e, but had flour
ished without Il. saw the remarkable fact
that there were some 90. 600 persons in Eng
land, who, though many OF them had mado
themselves mere tunnels for drink, though
most OF them had been accustomed 90 drink
from their childhood, though most Of them
had been brought 20 prison, either directly
or indirectly, through drink, yet the very
day that they entered the gates OF q prison
all drink was entirely taken from .hem, and
yet there was not q single instance ON rec
ord in which any of thcm had suffered in
consequence. On the contrary, men who
have entered prisons slckly and blighted
have been made compulscriiy sober by act
Of Parliament. and after few months left
prison hale and strong and hearty; and
women who have been put into prison per-
fectly horrible and hideous IN their loath-
someness and degradation, after a short
period OF deprivation from the source Of
their ruin, lett prison with tho bloom Of
health and almost of beauty. All thesa
proofs and many others convinced me very
speedily that Il was not necessary for me to
continue to touch any form Of alcohol.
Twas the great philanthropist and poliu-
cally wise Benjamin Franklin who used the
words, Temperance puts wood on the fire,
meal In the barrel. -four in the tub. money
in the purse. contentment In the house. ant
clothes on the boriGs. Well, then, coming
to these conclusions, believing that total alb
stinence would tend 60 simplicity Of life, to
health, to strength OF body, to clearness OF
mind. to Length OF days, I then saw that for
me, at any rate, il became desirable thing
to give up alcohol altogether, and did so,
for these reasons. with perfect gladnoss, and
without over having suffered in consequence
Of the fact so much as even a single day."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

John Winthrop. travelling man,
who resides in South Washington, is
the owner of Scotch terrier that has
the tobacco habit. MIR. Winthrop
has owned the dog ever since the ami
mails eyes were opened, and early in
puppyhood the terrier was taught the
common trick of standing on its
launches in q corner with pipe in
its mouth. Instead of q clay pipe
that had not been used, an old and
very strongly impregnated one, dis.
carded by Mr.. Winthrop, was given to
the dog. At first he did not like it,
but soon contracted the habit, and 60
ing to the corner would bark until
given the pipe. Then tobacco was
put in and lit. The dog objected to
the smoke, but in few lessons was
not satisfied until the pipe was filled
and lighted. For the past year the
animal has smoked a pipe every even
ing and has grown fat ON it. The dog
is smaller than the average OF his
species, indicating that tobacco has
stunted his growth, but otherwise no
i'll effects have been een.-Washing-
ton Star
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
FASHION NOTES.

Black moire ribbon witn a feath ere
edge is very pretty for collarettes.
White satin RIBBON shaded with
pale rose and a golden yellow is one OF
the novelties.
Pink and royal purple shot silk rib.
bon is seen on some OF the swellest
French bonnets.
"Chifion brilliant" is a new substi-
tute for chiffon. It comes in all col
ors, and is very glossy.
Changeable corded fabrics, both in
silk and all wool, are in great use and
appear in new and attractive effects.
Brilliant cherry, orange, yellow,
green and other striking colors are
used in velvet for stock collar and
vest or plastron front.
Painted buttons of French origin,
and particularly those. of Louis XVI
date, are eagerly sought'aitesiust aDw
and command very high price.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
nrsEcnAr1oN OF A NOZZLE srnrcrrnr.

New York City has over 5000 saloons and
the city of Brooklyn over 1000 saloons. says
George r. Scott in the New York Witness.
Tho two cities are connected by a bridge
which is one OF the wonders OF the world.
The latest news regarding the bridge is, that
Mr.. John II. 0'Brlen has made another ap-
plication to the bridge directors TO have the
privilege OF placing refreshment booths on
the promenade OF the bridge at both the New
York and Brooklyn towers. for the purpose
Of dispensing beverages Of every character
to the thousands Of persons who daily use
this thoroughfare, and who feel the neces-
sity Of such public convenience" Mr..
O'Brien is willing TO permit the terms Of the
permit TO DO fixed by the bridge officials.
Near the New York and Brooklyn entrance
to the bridge there are scores Of saloons;
but Mr.. O'Brien thinks that the public Is in
need OF something to drink on the way over.
He demands hearing, and no doubt will
get one. But that the Brooklyn Bridge
should. be turned into q saloon is not TO be
thought OF. and it is to be hoped that the
directors will not grant this application.
Over twelve thousand saloons in the two
cities ought to be sufficient to supply all the
hell-flre that the people "need" for the
present, at least.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
Penny Wiss and Pound Foolish.

An Atchison father refused to allow
a fire built in the parlor for a young
man who was calling on his daughter.
She refused TO give him up, and they
have spent these cold evenings in
walking together, OF in sitting on the
front porch wrapped in their winter
clothes and shivering. Since week
ago, a doctors bill of $27 has been in
Cured for the daughter, who is very
sick with pneumonia. Fire IN the
'parlor two evenings a week all winter
would not have cost TO exceed $40. -
Atchison Globe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
TOLD OF JOHN p. pRAKE.

The Chicago Evening Post tells q number
Of Characteristic stories about the late John
B, Drake, for so many years proprietor of
the Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago. On one
occasion a travelling man saw him 60 into a
little room behind the key box frame and
drink some water, as was his habit, and he
aceosted the little man; "Say, John. why
don't you patronize the bar-drink mineral
that plain water? II owned this place. I'd
have the best, you can bet" "I had 10
break the ice out Of the water-bucket winter
mornings, and melt 1t to get a drink" re-
piled Mr.. Drake, "when was boy, and
somehow Just plain, clear water out Of a
white pitcher does me quite we'll"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

1t is stated that, of 4l3O persons who were
convicted Of crime in Canada last year. ouly
thirty were not users OF intoxicating liquol
more or less freely.
"The church people can down US wheL
they try, and we know it, !" said New York
brewer. "Our hope IS in working after they
gst tired and continuing to work 365 days in
the year"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
THE NORMANDY WAY.

An American traveller in Normandy saws
that IN a country tavern he found the follow
ing printed card on the wall detailing the
law OF that land against intoxication: "After
two formal condemnations for scandalous
and public drunkenness (mers eommittals
do not count. the offender. ipso facto, in
ours the following disabilities; % Loss OF
his vote, ,(2) may not be vo!ed for. (9) NAV
not serve on jury, (4) may not exercise any
administrative faculty, such as acting as
executor Of a will, and (5) loses the right to
carry arms"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

by local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way 70 cure Deafness, aud that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
named condition Of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have a rumbling sound or imper-
1ect hearing. and when it Is entirely closed
Deafness Is the result, and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored 70 its normal condition. hearing will be
destroyed forever; nine cases out ten are
caused by catarrh. which is nothing but an in
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case ot Deafness caused by catarrh) that can
not De cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
cir0ulars, free. Q ,
- FJ. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, O. 7
EB- Sold by Druggists. 5sc
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

Governor Hughes. OF Arizona, in his
annual message 10 the Secretary OF the In.
terror urges the b5nishment OF the liquor
traffic from that Territory. One of the
reasons he gives is, that IL costs the Govern.
ment more than the revenue derived from it.
What is poor policy for a Territory is also
poor policy for a State. The sale Of intoxi.
cants is detrimental to wh rs, blacks aud
Indians, and in fact is = ca y of misery to
even animals.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
Low ro - pRuNKAnps pRuNK.

There Is hardly any doubt that the reail-
ness Of many foolish people TO laugh over
the drunkenness OF others, to treat intoxiea-
tion as a subject an1 occasion for fun, is
calculated TO encourage rather than to re-
form or avert intempGranea There Is lust
as little doubt that the habit of rldiculing
abusing or degrading an unfortunate person
who happens TO fall between his cups does
quite rs much iu the sad work OF making
and confirming drunkards.-Dal News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

Fine ice means very cold weather, then
comes high old time in skating Kinks, and
skating ponds, on slides aal rides, and we go
home tired and overheated. It's the same
old story Of cooling OFF; of with wraps and
on with all sorts Of aches and pains, rheu-
matte, neuralgia, sciatic, lumbagic, includ-
ing frcst-hites, backache, oven toothache.
They who dance must pay the piper. We
cut up Jack and are brought low by our own
folly. What Of it, the dance will go on, all
The same. 1t is generally known that st.
Jacobs Oil will cure all such aches and pains
separately or collectively, and the cry is, on
with the dance
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

Georgia colored people have ac-
quired $7,177,0I0 worth of taxable
property during the last fifteen years,
that being the amount returned this
year over the figures for 1880. They
have considerably more than doubled
their holdinrs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

In Great Britain sixty persons have
each an annual income exceeding
100000 1000 more receive from
$4,000 to $3.50, 600 and 5000 others
can spend from $50, 900 to $40, 1000
every year.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
A Good Dog is Worth Looking After.

II you own dog and think anything Of him,
you should be able to treat him intelligently
when III and understand him sufficiently to
detect symptoms of illness. The dog doctor
book written by II. Clay Glover, d. V. s.. spe-
cialfst in canine diseases 20 the principal ken
mel clubs, will furnish this information Ii is
c 9th bound, handsomely illustrated book,
and will be sent postpaid by the Book Publish
ing House. 1874 Leonard St, n Y. City, on
receipt of 40 cts. in postage stamps.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

The pleasant favor, gentle action and soothing
effects Of Syrup Of Figs, when in need Of a lax
Rtive, and II the father or mother be costive or
bilious. tho most gratifying results follow its
use; so that Ii is the best family remedy known
and every family should have hottie.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

THE CENTURY editors have had the chsn,e TO
select twelve OF the most striking of Tissot's
famous pictures illustrating The life of Christ
and they viii appear in the Christmas number
when the originals Of these pictures were
shown In Paris they were given special suite
OF rooms at the Salon, and people were often
seen TO 20 away weeping from the exhibition;
ana women sometimes made the tour of the
rooms on their knees
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

The turkey crop was not altogether sue
cess in some parts of New England this
season.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

TITS stopped free by Dr. KLINE's GREAT
SfHNE RusToREH. No fits after first days use.
Marvelous cures. Treatise and 500 trial o.
We nee. Dr. Kline. i3l Arch St. Philn.. Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

MIS-. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums reduces inlamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. &c bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

Chicago has q drug store where each pre-
scription is compounded for dime.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

1 cannot speak too highly Of Piso's Cure for
Sonsamptlon. Mrs. FRASK MoBBs, 2l5 w. 22d
81, New York. Oct -. 1894.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08

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, 1896-01-08

lfanilcted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eyc-water. Druggists sell az 25c per bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1896-01-08
GNl.QlG GNl.
You CON.

Some say that the hypo-
phosphites alone are sufficient
to prevent and cure consump-
tlon, if taken in time. With
out doubt they exert great
good in the beginning stages;
they improve the appetite, pro-
mote digestion and tone up
the nervous system. But they
lack the peculiar medicinal
properties, and the fat, found
in cod-liver oil. The hypo-
phosphites are valuable and
the cod-liver oil is valuable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09

Incorporated under the statutes.
3d.-That you keep adjournments at
the minimum, and make them all de-
pend upon some common necessity.
bearing in mind that every day of un-
necessary adjournment is equivalent to
a useless appropriation Of $1,000 from the
treasury.
4th-That you begin now, not delay
till the closing days Of the session, to
prepare the business to be considered,
SC that a better system will attend and
assist your labors.
The constitution wisely requires the
executive branch to prepare and present
at the opening of the session Its busi-
ness suggestions, and the legislative
branch will find II of great economic adj
vantage to follow the spirit of this re-
ouirement so far as practicable in Its
work.
These recommendations observed, and
the business of the session Is under bet
ter system, will receive more careful at
tention, resulting in maturer enact
ments, and last but not least. the rush
incident to the last days of the session,
and especially the jostling confusion Of
the last night, during the weary hours
of which the most important measures
are frequently considered, will be hap
PLY avoided.
Impressed with sense that the time
of the session cannot be too carefully
accounted for to the state, and that our
good name for accurate laws cannot be
too sacredly guarded, l urge, as your
present help the same patriotic purity
of purpose and wise discrimination that
has from the foundation of our govern
ment so kindly led our people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09

The criminals of a penal institution
should be classified according to prevl-
Gus life. offence committed and general
character Of the individual, which sug-
gests putting prison life under reforma-
tory discipline, so that the inmate will
be better person at discharge than at
commitment the principle being that the
state has the criminal in charge simply
to secure the public against his vicious
tendencies while he is being. punished.
not to hinder in any way the development
OF his better nature and growth in man
hood; and. In broader sense, that he
should. while restrained. be subjected
to moral influences, 80 that he will be
nearer to, II not absolutely in, a better
life when entitled to his liberty. Yer
mont has hardly kept pace with the other
states In legislation looking to the re-
turn of those. who have wandered, to the
paths of good citizenship.
If move should be made in this dlrec-
tlon. am sure need not bespeak at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
Attorney General.

Commits. ~ayor boards arc frequently
created, destated to assist the service IT,
special wayhophich generally cost much
more than Expected.
When authorized they should be care.
fully limited as to expense to the state
so that thousands Of dollars are not en-.
tailed unawares upon the public ex.
penditures. where hundreds are cnntem,
plated. Too much care cannot be exef.
cised In this direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
~
Instance

Mrs. Anna C. stowell OF South Weymouth,
Mass, In acknowledging receipt OF $4,000, for
value Of policy on the life Of her husband, re-
Gently deceased, writes State Agent James 7.
Phelps as follows: II wish to acknowledge the
prompt settlement OF the insurance under my
husbands policy a. GOT, and also to take this op-
portunity of expressing to the company my sin.
cere appreciation Of the way In which have been
treated That any OF my friends may understand
dition OF affairs. premium was que on Mr..
Stowells policy April 30, 1895 This was not paid,
and since his death find that the company
sent a second notice on May Z. and third notice
stating thai the insurance had lapsed, but would
be reinstated II premium was paid and health
certificate given. Later still a letter conveying
the same information was sent. all these papers
pocket of an office coat We found a check made
by MIR, Stowel for this premium and dated May
S. Mr.. Stowelis accident occurred June %, and
he died June -. BY the terms OF the policy |
should have been entitled to 5000, but am CRATE
full that the company, while recognizing that
there Is no legal claim for more than this amount
have still seen ut to pay the face Of the policy,
$1,000" The generosity OF the National Life In
paying the face.value OF the policy under the
above circumstances, is but IN keeping with its
general policy. Women should be sufficiently
alive to their own interests to see that their hus-
bands pay the premiums on their policies when
they fall due, companies are not obliged to pay
he face value Of policies unless all arrears have
Deen paid. Mrs Stowell's words OF appreciation
none too strong for the kind and generous
treatment accorded her By the National Life.
H. E. TAYLOR & SON, Gen. Agts
BrattIebOrO, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09
NOrmaIyschOOls.

These schools, in the report Of the com
mission appointed by joint resolution
number $40. general assembly 1894. are
presented to your consideration for such
action as In your judgment suits the facts
The people wish every school in the state
well. and implicitly trust to your wisdom
as their representatives in so disposins
of this important qletion as to not i'm
pair the usefulness of our educationa,
system. and t(eI u bestow or withhold
their money in lremises as to accom-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09

The colleges are successfully pursu-
ing their lines Of work. The university
at Burlington report a prosperous con-
dition. and so does the college at Mid
dlebury. Norwich university is progress.
i've. Its increasing, attendance speaks
we'll for its discipline and the prof.
cheney of its work. The agricultural col.
lege and experiment station are conduct
ing a work in which the agricultural
classes are becoming more and more in
tcrested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-09

Unless thanksgiving fails to adjourn
your deliberations, in an even 40 work
ing days, you will conclude your labors;
deduct for an adjournment to vote the
presidential ticket, and SO or 81 are the
possible length of the ression.
When in the exercise of a constitu-
tlonal prerogative, to outline the bust
ness of the session, 1 have, consulting
brevity and abridgement, felt compelled
to present 30 or more different subjects
each one of which may have as many
or more qualifications, AMI that you, too.
may have many important business mat
tiers to offer, 1 am reminded that the ses-
sion is short.
When, too, judging by former ses-
sions, i recall the occasional adjourn
nlents, suggesting a probable 10 or IL
days during the session, and that your
respective bodies will patiently entertain
and pass upon the many corporation
measures, the subject matter of which
can'as we'll for all concerned, be incor-
porated under the statutes, l am still
more forcibly admonished of the short
ness of time in which to do so much.
When also 1t appears that 1t costs the
state fully $1,000 for every working day
$500 for every hour and So dollars for
every minute. 1 am sensible of the value
of our time.
Therefore. 1 would earnestly recon-
mend:
1st.-That all bills be introduced on
or before the 25th day of the session, and
that such day be determined early by
resolution, after which no new business
can be offered.
2d.-That your respective bodies re-
fuse to entertain any corporation meas
uTe. the subject matter Of which can be