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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
THE EARTH'S TEMPERATURE.
Some observations Made In the Deepest
Holes.


Physical geography teaches that the
increase of temperature as we descend
into the earth is about one degree
Fahrenheit to every SIS feet descent.
The following deep mines in the world
show accurately the amount of this
increase in the most notable instances.
! he deepest mine in the world is the
Red Jacket shaft of the Calumet and
Hecla mines, in the Lake Superior re-
eion, which has been sunk TO the depth
of 4,900 feet. The greatest depth in
Great Britain is 3,474 feet; Belgium,
1897; Austria-lIungary, 3,672; Vic
toria, 1902 Germany, 1900 feet, and
France, 1900 feet. In the Calumet and
Hecla mines the increase of tempera-
ture is the least on record, being at
triOuted 10 the presence of Lake SUI
Derior. On the other hand, the re-
suits of the ComStock are enormously
high, from the lode being heated by
volcanic action and the presence of hot
subterrancan waters. The mean Of a
number OF observations Of the Red
Jacket shaft gives an average of GO
leu per HcSIee i dHItHHcIu' he ucep-
est bore hole yet made wis sunk by
the l'russian government, in 1893, and
re ached a depth of G,572 feet, the in
crease being one degree Fahrenheit for
GIL feet. In the Comstock mine il is
50 warm that sometimes il is impossible
to word, due to the increased tempera-
ture, and ordinarily the men have to
be changed very often, sometimes as
often as once in 20 minutes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
CIGAR AS A SOCIAL FORCE
Bright Young Man Insists on Teach
Ing His Father tn smoke.

Ing Ills rather to smoke.
That adage about the child being ia
Their TO the man received an odd inter-
probation by Young man who lives in
Oak Park. lie thinks IL means that
the child should run things and make
the old man stand around.
This bright young man, says IL Chica-
20 paper, ives with his father in bache-
lor apartments. 1t CHANGED that the
old man led IN exemplary life in his
younger days and had never learned to
smoke. The son, however, being thor
oughly up 70 the times, is very fond OF
his cigar, and many colloquy ensued.
When the father came home TO find the
rooms redolent of cigar smoke he
would argue with his son that ii was no
nice way to do, and that he should re-
spect the feelings of those who OBJ
lected to smoke.
But, father" objected the young
man, you must recognize the fact that
the cigar is great social factor. Fa-
ther, YOU must learn TO smoke. IL is an
accomplishment Of every gentleman,
and you should not overlook it,"
The next day he brought home a box
of cigars and pipe for his father, and
the old gentleman, who had spent so
wears in this vale OF smoke without
knowing the comforts or solace of to-
bacco, began industriously to learn to
smoke. After three trials he gave it
up and confessed his defeat. His son
smoked up all the cigars and the pipe
was given 10 an irreverent young man
who laughted at the story.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Hadn't Earned the Reward.

A fat man carrying gun and leading a
dog made dash down Market street foI
the Oakland ferryboat. He could havi
caught it if he had walked quietly along
tut he became excited and old Time com
mcnccd having fun with him The dog
would run on the wrong side OF telegraph
,,olcs and hydrants and tangle up his
chain in the legs of pedestrians. BY the
time spent in apologizing and untangling
the dog he was DELAYED till the little gate
closed in his face Then he ran around to
the big gate. lodged around mail wag
on and made run for the boat The deck
hands raised the apron and the boat NOV
ed slowly out but he was determined to
catch it, and gripping his gun and log
chain little tighter, made a run and
sprang INTO the air The boat was only six
feet away, but the dog baked at the apron
The hunter stopped in the middle of hi,
leap, his feet flew out toward the steamer.
and he dropped into the bay like "a bale of
hay \ small boy who was fishing from
the wharf dropped his pole. spla>hed int
the water ana towed the fat man To u
pile. where lie chung till a boatman pulled
him out.
My boy, you saved my life he ex
claimed enthusiastically, rs he liCle. the
dog and tried to wiring the water out OF
his shotgun Let me reward YOU. "
He thrust his hand into his clammy
pocket and fshed out wet ~ cent piece
There, my boy, take that, but don
spend it foolishly "
No, sir; | can't take it, sir " The
boy pushed the generous hand aside -
dldn earn it -
why. you saved my life, boy "
Yes know it, sir; but it amt WORT
10 cents san Francisco Post
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Must Keen Their ntus,.ches.

The order requiring mustaches on
Queen Nictoria's officers runs thus:
~ report having been received in the
department TO the effect that it is get
ting the hshion in some regiments for
young officers to shave the upper lip,
the secretary OF state for war requests
that YOU Will b. so good as TO take
such steps as you may think necessary
TO insure the provisions Of queens reg
ulations being adhered to-"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Thanked hN the Onean.

One OF the many congratulatory let
ters sent to her majesty apropos of the
length of her reign was from little in
valid girl of nine, Catherine, daughter
OF Or. Smith, of Dumfries. The child
"us so interested to hear of the queens
long reign that nothing would satifsy
her but she must send a message TO the
licge lady, and so her parents allowed
her TO forward simple little note.
Three days later Catherine was delight
I'd TO receive a note from Miss Phipps
thanking her for her nice little let
ter" Her majesty also sent her photo
graph, thinking the child might like
to have il i'm her room.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
TATTOOEO EYES.
How Disfisurcd Eye NAY lie Frightened
with India Ink.

The latest discovery of scientific
medical men is that the human eye may
be tattooed any color. 1t j. now quite
within the bounds of possibility for doe
tors to tattoo a mans eye bright scar
let or green. OF course, eyes are only
tattooed in cases where one Of them is
blind, and has assumed in consequence
a peculiar dead and CHASTITY appearance.
An eye in this condition will entirely
disiigure a face; but modern oculist
may color one of these dead" eyes, and
restore it to its natural appearance, so
that nothing but the closest scrutiny
can detect the difference between IL and
its fellow.
The operation OF tattoong is per-
formed by first treating the eve with
cocaine, until it becomes absolutely
senseless to pain. When all is ready
the part TO be operated upon is covered
thicldy with India ink of the required
color. The tattooing is then per-
formed by means OF little electrical
machine, which operates a specially
made needle
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
"Uncie BiIiy's" Political Record.

In every county Of Kentucky YOU will
find lot Of old men who take great pride
IN telling You that for 40 or maybe 81
years they have never voted anything nat
the Democratic ticket They began per.
hups with Jackson and have come on down
the line An old man of this sort, who
was called Uncle Billy and who was very
close listed one day SAW IL group of voters
about Governor Proctor Knott Uncle
Billy leaning ON his tall staff edged his
way in and asked to be introduced. He
was formally presented AS the oldest vot.
er IN the county Yes, gov nor, said
Uncle Billy with evident pride, 4 Ger
talnly am the oldest voter in the county.
III airy man will tctch a man rs has
thruwed more Democrat votes than hey,
/ II furnish the Liquor Hcreupon sew
eral Of the crowd knowing Uncle Billy's
StingincSs but eager for any chance to
come 1nto a treat, pricked up their ears
ana Uncle Billy noticing this and be.
coming alarmed at the probable outlay if
he should be proved wrong htmmed aud
hawed and added, That Is IN furnish the
liquor to airy man as fetcheS the man 49,
Fun On the stump. 10y Edward J Nj
Dermott lii Century
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
An OYSTER I'm "a Pima.

A curiosity from the oyster beds was
shown in New York several days ago.
Henry Davis, Rock Hill FISHERMAN,
while longing on Iluntingfield, caught
a perfect young oyster, 2X2h inches,
which had grown IN lie mouth of an old
clay pipe. The oyster was so tightly
wedged in thebowl MS to render il inn
possible OF removal without breaking
the pipe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
just waiting

An old lady FAR advanced I'm years was
walking one day through churchvard
when she stopped before three mounds
that formed n II were three sides Of q
square The graves were those OF the late
doctor and parsou of the parish and Of an
old East Indian, noted whist PLAYERS in
their day. There they are she remark.
cd placidly after = Iause, the auld rub.
her just waiting for me TO cut in San
Francisco Argonaut
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02

Owing to the inhabitants IF Sweden
being very partial TO the eggs of the
woodcock il is more than probable that
the breed will be greatly diminished, IL
not at last totally eXtirpated. The eggs
of the above species are to be seen for
sale in large numbers in the markets in
Stoclx holm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Ren In the Contribution liox.

Alice Morse Earle tells in the Atlantic
Of one church where the contribution
box used contained small bell con-
cealed in it which would ring only when
a contribution was made. The collec-
zion was usually taken during the ser
mon, and no stingy church-goer could
fail detection.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
Consumption Among Negroes.

A medical paper prints statistics
showing that in eight Of our largest
southern cities the proportion of deaths
from consumption among the colored
race, as compared with the total NOR
tality, is more than 80 per cent. greater
Than that Of the white ponulation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1897-04-02
BpfriGpt Arm.

A miner i'm Staffordshire has recently
discovered a petrified arm imbedded in
the solid stone or ore. The popularity
Of the arm lies in the fact that the ell
bow joint can be made 10 move TO and
fro as though il consisted OF flesh and
blood.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
KOenIg Pleads Guilty Again.

Theodore Koenig, recently sentenced
10 the Huntington Relormatory from
this county for horse-stealing, was taken
from that institution TO Brookyille for
trial on a number of similar charges last
week, and Brookville dispatch TO the
Grit says Theodore Koenig was brought
into court Thursday afternoon aud plead
guilty on three charges Of larceny-one
for stealing Mr.. Lafayette Skaters horses
one for stealing Mr.. J. /. Campbell's
buggy, and the third for stealing Mr.. Eli
Nasbinder's horse. He was remanded
for sentence. He having made oath in
the morning that he had witnesses in
Pittsburg by whom he could prove am
alibi, sheriff Burns started on the alter
noon train 10 subpoena these witnesses.
Then Koonig acknowledged 10 having
lied la the morning, and the Sheriff was
telographed % on the train aud instruct
cd to return. Koenig will probably re-
cieye a severe sentence.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
TiOnesta Post Office Burglarized.

A week scarsely passes but that one
reads OF post Office burglary within a
radius of so miles of this section, and
Tionesta has not escaped. Last Thurs
day night or early Friday morning araid
was made on the Office at this place, and
the thieves got away with about Sl25 in
stamps and money. Entrance to the
building was effected through one of the
doors by key as neither lock was harmed,
and no signs were visible of force being
used. a hole was drilled near the knob
to the combination of the safe and some
powerful explosive used, an oblong hole,
about four by eight inches having been
blown through the steel and cement door,
which was also blown off the hinges,
making almost a complete wreck Of the
safe.
Postmaster Knox figures that there
were close to sos worth of stamps in the
safe and S2l.5l in small change, all
of which were taken. Among the stamps
taken were a number of Due Stamps and
newspaper stamps. A registered letter in
transit, was in the safe but this had evil
IDENTIFY escaped the notice of the thieves.
Among the papers missing, and of value
to the owners only, are deed by Mrs.
A. o. Dingman TO Mrs. Eta Carson; con-
tract with the Forest Telephone Co., and
Capt. Knox's pension certificate.
The perpetrators left nothing behind
that would give any clue to their appre-
hension, and opinions as to who the
thieves are or where they came from are
mere conjecture. couple of suspicious
looking characters were seen about town
the day and evening previous to the rob-
berry, but that is all that is known OF
them. Descriptions of these are in the
hands of officers and may lead to some
/ thing.
The noise of the explosion, which must
have been terrific judging from appear
ances, was heard by number of our cit
liens between u and l o'clock, but no
one seems to have thought of burglars at
/ that time.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22

The people of Fagundus and vicinity
participated in the demonstration Of con.
siderable patriotism at the Faguudus
school, Thursday Dec l6, 1897. The occa-
sion was the raising Of Old Glory above
the school house. The fates were on the
side Of patriotism for the weather was
quite clear and quite a crowd assembled
to do honor to the flag they love so we'll.
As tire flag was being raised to its lofty
pinnacle by some Of the larger pupils
"Unfurl the Starry Banner" was render
ed by the teacher, Miss Elizabeth Hull,
Mr.. Peterson, Miss Tilie Peterson and
Miss Marjorie Montgomery. The salute
to the flag was then given by the scholars
and the veterans.
The crowd then gathered in the school,
room where they we're entertained with
program consisting of patriotic selections
of readings, recitations aud singing
Captain Cummings of Tidioute, who
was the Speaker of the Day, delivered an
eloquent and patriotic speech, every word
being full of patriotism and love for the
flag, under which and for which every
American soldier fought and suffered so
many and such trying hardships. His
speech was followed by one from Amos
Clinger Of Neilltown, who spoke elo-
quently of our Starry Banner. and re-
called to our minds why we should re-
we're it so much. other speeches fol-
lowed and all showed their zeal and in
terest in doing homage to the flag.
Among those from out of town were
Mr. Dunn and Capt. Cummings Of Tidi-
cute, and Mr.. Amos Ginger of Neil
town.
What beautiful custom it is to raise
our Starry Banner above every school
house. Let the PRAYER of every patriots
heart he, "Long Wave Old Glory
RoB'T w. PIMM.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22


while the educational discussions Of
the Farmers Institutes are fresh in the
minds Of the people and the compulsory
law Is attracting such general interest,
with the editors permission, I would
like 10 say a fow words on an equally
vital subject the relation that the pa
rent holds to the welfare Of the school.
Some parents are evidently Of the opin-
ion that to furnish the scholars is all
that is required Of them or II they pro-
vide food and clothing for the children
their responsibility ends there. The
first duty and privilege comes at the
spring caucus preceding the regular
February election; Il is then the direct
ors are placed in nomination aud on a
wise selection Of candidates depends the
future of your school. The board con-
sists Of six members. either male OF fe-
male, women are eligible in Pennsylva-
nial, generally selected from the locality
where a school Is situated, and who
are supposed 10 have the interests of the
school Al heart, but too frequently they
are men who look upon the Office as a
nuisance. or sometimes one director will
be 30 domineering a. TO hinder the board
from working in harmony. and the
school suffers In the end. Select, when
possible, men Of families, as they will
naturally be I'm favor Of good schools.
Men who are willing to pay good wages
for good teachers. 1t can readily be seen
that with an incapable teacher the or S
months school work would be az good
as lost.
After the teacher is engaged all patrons
Of the school should uphold his or her
authority, tho think this need not 20
to such an extent as to thrashing the boy
at home if he should get licking at
school. This WAS the custom 40 years
| ago, but the sentiment OF the public has
so changed that the day of corporal pun
ishment is about over, and the wise teach
er finds other ways of keeping order and
cf holding his dignity. Parents should
show lively interest in the school work
of their children, visiting the school oc-
casionally; probably receiving a shock
at the change in methods and surround
ings since they "toed tie crack" in the
spelling class or whitfield the heme- made
desk. When parents, directors and teach.
ers are united in their efforts TO have q
| good common school, then, aud not unit
then, will the aim be accomplished, 1. G..
to give every boy and girl in America 9
good common school education, which
did they receive no other, would amply
| fit them for life.
FRIEND OF EDUCATION.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
MARRIED.

X KEMBLE - STOUGHTON. - At the
home OF the brides parents at East
Hickory, Pa, Tuesday, Dec 7, 1897, by
j. f.. Stoughton, J. p, Mr.. Henry G.
Kemble, of Tidioute, Pa, and Miss
Berdetta Stoughton, Of Hickory.
HALLIDAY-HIGGINS.-At the home
of the bride in Watson, Warren coun-
ty, Pa, Dec, 8, 1897, by Rev, j.. }.
Carmany, Mr.. Il. b. Halliday of East
Hickory, Pa, and Miss EIeana Hig-
gins
WENSEL-LAMB-At the NJ. 4. par
sonage, Tionests, Dec 20, 1897, by Rev
r. A. Buzza, Mr.. Gus l.. Wensel of Ne
braska. Pa, and Miss Mary Lamb, o
Tionesta, Pa.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.


Jake siggins is up from the lower
oil fields visiting friends.
Finley Agnew Of Youngsville Is
guest of his uncle, at the Hotel Agnow.
Mrs. w. J. BlealSley Of Franklin was
the guest Of Tionests friends last week.
"A. d. Neill of Marienvile was a Wis
itor to Tionesta last Thursday and Fri
day.
Miss Sarah Morrow is guest Of her
brother, DR.. w. G. Morrow, at West
Hickory.
Miss Minnie Smith of Titusville is
visiting at the home of Rev. f. w. Nc
Clelland.
Mrs. P. s. Lindel and daughter May.
of New Castle, are guests at the home Of
A. w. Hill.
Miss Rosa Hunter, student at the
Clarion Normal, is at home for the holi-
day vacation.
Mrs. A. w. Richards and Miss Lou
Richards were guests of Oil City friends
a day or two of last week.
Miss Grace Davis of Warren was a
guest at the home of her cousin, James
D., a portion of last week.
+ F. X. Kreitler of Nebraska, Forest
county, was in Brookville last Thursday
and Friday BrookviIe Democrat.
B. j. Day has been appointed post
master at Kellettville, this county Uice
w. A. Kribbs whose time has expired.
Miss Tillie Jones, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. e. L. Hickman,
for the past month, and who made many
friends while here, returned to her home
at Jam estown, N. Y, last Saturday.
-Messrs. Lyman Cook and James
Hagerty made pretty lively trip on a
raft last week. They "tied loose" at Oil
City on Thursday afternoon at l o'clock,
landed their raft at Kittanning and were
back at Oil City Friday shortly afternoon,
making the round trip in "a hours, less
ten minutes, besides waiting hours for
the train at KittanHing. The distance is
nearly 100 miles.
Recorder Robertson is reaping a
holiday harvest in the line of marriage
licenses these days. The following have
been issued within the last few days;
Theodore Barber of West Hickory, and
Mabel Berlin of Wing Hill; F. e. Wat
sou and Sarah e. Alhangh, both of Kel-
lettville; G. L. Wensel of Nebraska and
Mary L. Lamb of Tionesta; Clarence
/ L TTnIarrrAO1 hpfb
of Pigeon, Pa.
Mr.. John Swanson, of jamestown,
n. Y, who returned to his home Friday
after a ten days visit with his sons in
this place, ,::spoke in highest terms of the
pleasure he found in mingling with oui
people. Mr.. Swanson paid visit tc
Tionesta upward of 26 years ago, while
living at Pleasantvile, when he and q
number ef his friends came over and en-
joyed an outing in this section. He found
vast changes had taken place in our towr
since then. Mr.. S. is one of Jamestown''
well-to-do BUSINESS men.
David Drury, aged 81 years, an ole
time Cory hotel man, shot and killed
himself in Fredonia on Saturday night
He had engaged in farming and grape
culture, was unsuccessful and it is sup
posed this caused him to take his OWL
life. He was at one time engaged in tn,
lumber business at Marienville. We fine
the foregoing item in the Derrick of yes
terday morning. Mr.. Drury is well re
membered by many of our county's citi
zens who will read this news with ming
led surprise aud sorrow.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
No Paper Next Week.

The holiday season will be religiously
observed by the REPUBLICAN in the
usual manner by tho suspension of one
weeks publication. Hence no paper
will be issued from this office next week.
Our next issue will appear Jan. 8, 1898.
Meantime the office will be open for bus
mess all week, and receipts will be glad
ly exchanged for cash, and we trust many
will avail themselves of this splendid OPP
portunity to square up and start the New
Year with clean sheet. A Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year to all.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
Fire at MarienvilIe.

The nnely equipped machine shop of
E. A. Yetter, at Marienville, Pa, took
fire last night at 1890 o'clock, and was
entirely consumed. The origin of the
fire is unknown, all fires having been out
when the men left the shop in the even
ing. Mr.. Yetter's loss is about S6,OOO
with an insurance of S., 200.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
JAS. T. BRENNAN,
Real Estate and
LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY,
Also Conveyancer.

REAL ESTATE
Comprises the Purchasing, Selling,
Leasing and Renting of all kinds of
Real Estate.
COME EYdNCLNG
Briefs, and Searches of Title Spec
ialty. Having had twenty-one
years experience with Forest coun-
ty lands, / am prepared TO give
CORRECT INFORMATION re-
garding the Titles and present
Status OF same.
Moderate charges for drawing-in-
struments of writing transferring
property.
LIFE INSURANCE.
am General Agent for the Equit-
able Life Assurance Society OF the
u. S., having a Surplus of FORTY
MILLIONS of DOLLARS, being
thirteen millions larger than any
other company in the WORLD.
NO ONE who needs Life Insurance
can afford to take it before seeing
the New Policy of this Society.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
Church and sabbath school.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at 9:45 a.
IN. NJ. e. Sabbath School at 1000 a. m.
Preaching in NJ. Il. Church every Sab
bath evening by Rev. r. A. Buzza.
Preaching in the f. NJ. Church every
Sabbath evening at the usual hour. Rev.
f. Il. Glass, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
Rev. j. V. McAninch officiating.
The regular meetings of the w. G. Il.
u. are held at the headquarters on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22

Smiths Business College. Warren,
Pa, are giving discount of 20 per cent.
for their January opening. send for cat
alogue, q.
For a Christmas present go to Hop
klns' store and get pair Of those Stroot-
man shoes, II.
Low Prices make big sales at Miles
& Armstrong;. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22

In the line of ladies' cloaks, capes
and jackets there is nothing compares
with the stock at Hopkins. And when
it GENES to prices, there is simply nobody
in it with them. It,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-12-22
CENTRAL HOUSE,

CENTRAL HOUSE,
" II. w. HORNER, Proprietor.
Tionseta, Pa. This is the most centrally
located hotel in the place, and has all the
modern improvements. No pains VIII
be spared to make it a pleasant stopping
place : for the travelling public. First
class Livery in connection.