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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

70 The librarian of the public library al
Kansas City, Mo-, says that for year
there has been greater call for works
on Alaska than for books on any otheI
country or section of the globe. She
has supplied the library, she says, with
everything trustworthy she could pro-
cure on the country during this time,
wondering all tho while what had
aroused so much interest in that coun-
Try in Kansas City. Readers, she
says, have studied writings ON the
habits of the people in Alaska, read the
Government reports on the Territory,
and given especial attention to routes
to the Yukon country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Never in the history of this country
have there been so many young men
chosen as representative of the peo.
pie in Congress as were elected to the
present house. 1t is emphatically Il
Congress of young men, as the most
casual observer from the galleries will
readily note. That these men had to
contend for their nomination and elec.
tion against veteran politicians OF
ability and experience is pleasing
proof that the people realize talent
and statesmanlike qualities wherever
found, and that it is no longer neces-
sary for one TO have wrinkles and
hoary locks before being deemed quail.
ified to compete for political honors -
Washington Post.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Says the New Orleans Times Demo
crat: One of the lacks of the age is
pleasant fiction. Vapid fiction we have
in large quantities, but there are few
novels which are at the same time
pictures of life and pleasant ones. A
book to-day is seldom called "strong''
or important unless its tone is
gloomy, even despairing. Hopeless.
ness, in most of these cases, does not
seem to arise from experience or con-
yiction, but gjyes tho impression of
being only popular literary pose.
The idea is abroad that work of fic-
ton ought to be bitter and painful
dose, and that it would not be fulfill.
Ing its purpose if it proved Fan ano.
dyne" to anyone who wished to forget
his suffering.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Large farms, nnless all their acres
ore made available in some way, are
burdens instead of blessings. The
assessor takes in all the acres, and the
taxgatherer is quite as exacting.
Hence, to make all the acres pay their
way, with something over for the far
mer's purse, is to be in the middle of
the road that leads to goal of success.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
1t Proved Effective.

"How in creation did you manage
TO get the big policeman to sleep, doc?
We tried everything known to medical
science"
''I just stationed a couple of fellows
outside to yell for help."-Detroit
Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Mainz has decided to celebrate the
birth of Gutenberg on Midsummer
Day, 1900, in order not to interfere
with Leipzig's celebration of the same
event in 1899. As the exact year of
the inventor Of printing's birth is not
known, the Difference of year or two
in the observation of the 500th ami.
versary will not shock historical &C.
curoov
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
Cnt TrnternIles MIlh HIrds.

AT one of the grocery stores at Pit,
man Grove, N. j., lives a cat of more
than ordinary intelligence. Besides
being an expert mouse and rat-catcher,
it frequently finds time to go ON snake.
hunting tours, and always brings home
a large serpent, which it lays at its
masters feet. While other eats make
a speciality of capturing young birds,
this cat protects the birds and pun.
ishes their feline enemies -Philadel.
phia Inquirer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS,

She Was n Bird-In Modern Parlance-
Where It Belongs - A Seaside In
ference-A Timely Diet-TwO Voices
Dead Easy-Very CIose-He Knew, Etc,
The charming damsel had no appetite;
Her health was delicate, her mother said;
But at the table she put out Of sight
As much as would have two longshore-
men fed.
II eat no more than would bird, ;" laughed
she,
But when she rose and from the table
went,
The landlord frowned and bit his lips, said
he:
II guess an ostrich was the bird she
meant
Boston Courier.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

The Pittsburg ronicle-Telegraph
is authority for the statement that
comparatively few people have any
idea of the Importance of the bitumin-
GUS coal industry in the United States.
Says this newspaper informant:
"Since 1893 it has led in point of mar
ket value the mineral products of the
country, the value of the output for
the calendar year 1896, according to
the report of the geological survey,
being nearly S115, 100000. Foe sew
eral years prior to 1898 pig iron was
the most valuable mineral product, the
total for 1892 being $191, 900, 900,
while the value of bituminous coal for
the same year was 1926, 900, 900. Since
1887 there has been a steady decline
in the price of coal, while the output
has steadily increased. The 1877, 640,- :
900 short tons produced in 1896 sold
for less money than the $4,000, 900
tons produced in 1891. Pennsylvania
leads all the States in the Union in the
production, its output for last year
having been 40, 100, 900 tons, valuedat
S35, 900, 900; but this was a million
tons less than for the preceding year.
West Virginia apparently supplanting
the product of this State, the produc-
tion of our neighbor increasing 1,500,-
600 tons, and aggregating nearly 49,.
900, 600 tons, valued at IS. 1886. 600"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
wm Two Minutes Be Reached ?

This is the year that, as turfmep
have sald, will see the record Of har-
ness horses reduced to two minutes
for mile The pacing record came
within fraction of the mark a year
ago, aud it is understood that the
trainers of number of noted horses
are determined that the coveted mark
shall be reached before the season
ends. San Francisco Chronicle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
Simple Kennedy.

Mamma (severely)-"Daisy, you
have been at my workbox again! I'm
afraid that everything tell you goes
in at one ear and out of the other"
Daisy (aged five We'll, mamma,
why don't you top one of zem up2'-
Pick Me- Up.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Teacher-"Do you understand the
meaning of the terms capital and la
bor?"
Boy-'Yes, sir; know what it is.
If boy coasts down a hill, that's capi.
tai. If another boy rides the bicycle
up, that's labor. Fun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
Human persnIrntIon poIsonous

Human perspiration, if injected into
dogs OF rabbits, acts like a deadly
poison, according to NJ. Arloing's ex-
periments. Precipitation secreted dur
ing hard muscular work has more
toxic power than the ordinary kind,
while that obtained from subjects who
secretion has been checked by cold is
very poisonous.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

One hundred Paris detectives went
on strike recently; they objected to one
OF the inspectors, and to being obliged
to keep theTun of travellers when they
leave hotekDand boarding houses, as
they had all they could do to watch
them when they arrive.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
A Tale of Two CitIes.

"Where will Frau Meyer go now
that both her daughters are married.
To her son-in-law's house in Frank
furt or to that of her other son-in-law
IN Stuttgart?'
cone wants her in Stuttgart and the
other wishes she would go to Frank
furt.
'What dutiful sons-in- -lawsl"
81 beg your pardon. The one in
Frankfurt wants her in Stuttgart; the
one in Stuttgart wants her in Frank
furt. - -Fliegende Blaetter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

MAY l kiss you, Miss Tenspot?"
asked young Mr.. Huggins.
"Have you ever kissed a girl be-
iore?" asked the young lady.
"Neyerl" aHseverated the young
man.
"Then you may kiss me. l draw
the line at men who kiss and tell. -
Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Mamma-"Who is to have the big
gest apple?"
Georgie-"Me!"
Dot-'No, mel George was eatin'
apples two years fore L was born. -
Pick -Me-Up.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

"See here. That horse you sold me
runs away, kicks, bites, strikes and
tries to tear down the stable at night.
You told me that if got him once 1
wouldn't part with him for $1,000"
"Well, you won't. Detroit Free
Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

'Two hours of sleep befnre mid
night is better than four after that
hour"
"Fiddlesticksl Two hours sleep
after one is called in the morning is
better than all the others. Judy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

81 wish you girls would be little
more punctual. L make point of al
ways coming up to time"
"Hal that explains it."
Explains what?"
"Why time flies. Pick Me- Up.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
There,a Many n slim.

Grump-"One false step in life may
lead to irreparable disaster "
Spooner-'I know that well. I
loved girl who thought me hero un-
til fell down a coal hole when lifting
my hat to her. Judy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Doctor-"For dinner take forty
minutes.
Timid Patent-''Would it be dan
gerous to add piece of meat and
some vegetables?"- ?"-Fliegende Blaet-
ter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

BERTHE, you cruel boy, how can you
hear your baby sister cry?"
why, that's easy-everybody in
the block can. Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

: The Queens Jubilee produced at
least one good poem, observes Har-
per's Weekly. Rudyard Kipling's "Re-
cessionsl" is edifying both to the ear
and to the spirit.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
Where 1t Belongs.

Assistant Librariau-''Where shall
[ put this book. Impressions of
America by an Englishman?'"
Librariau-'I In the fiction depart
ment. Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

A correspondent of the Hartford
Times says that u lather of tar soap
applied to the face and hands, and
then gentlyrubbed of, is sure pro-
lection against mosquitoes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

Mrs. Gazzam (reading the news
paper)-"Here's an article about "A
Fatal Filtration. ="
Gazzam-"They got married, did
they?"-Harlem Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

The frog industry is growing. A
statistician enumerates "ffty-seven
frog farms now in successful opera
ton" in various sections Of the coun-
try
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

She-"Oh, James, how grand the
sea is. How wonderful. 1 do so like
to hear the roar of the ocean,"
He-"So do I, Elizabeth. Please
keep quiet"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

isn't there some sort of relation
ship between Madge and Mr.. Dash
ing?"
"Oh, yes, indeed; he was the first
man she was ever engaged to. "-Har-
lem Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

A note of the Bank of England,
twisted into kind of rope, can sus-
pend as much as 329 pounds upon one
end and not be injured.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

80 he has burned the bridges be-
hind him, has he?"
"Well, practically. He has sprin-
kled tacks along the road. Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
MOVING.

Into the fields both young and old
With gay hearts went;
The pleasant fields, all green and gold,
All flowers aud scent.
Aud first among them old man Mack,
with his two grandsons, Harry and Jack
Two eager boys whose feet kept time
In restless fashion TO this rhyme:
Sharpen the scythe and bend the back,
Swing the arm for an even track:
Through daisy bloom and nodding grdss
Straight and clean must the mower pass
There are tasks that boys must learn, moi
found
In any book
Tasks on the harvest and haylng ground,
BY wood and brook,
When ! was young but few could bring
Into the field cleaner swing;
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15

But you must take my place to-day,
Cut the grass, and scatter.the hay.
50 sharpen the scythe and bend the back,
Swing the arm for an even track;
Through daisy blooms and nodding grass
Straight and clean must the mower pass.
Straight and clean is the only way
You'll find that out
In other things than cutting hay,
make no doubt.
SO be sure through the noddlng grass
Straight aud clean with your scythe TO
pass;
II is far better than any play
10 NOW the grass and to toss the hay.
SO sharpen the scythe and bend the back.
Swing the arm for an even track;
.Ihrough daisy blooms and nodding grass
Straight and clean must the mower pass.
Detroit Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
RAGS oF ApvERrIsINc.

One Square, one inch, one insertion. 3 100
One Square, one inch. one month q. 3m
One Square. one inch, three months. 500
One square one inch, one year..... 1OOJ
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Quarter Column, one year ....,.,.,... 100
Halt Column, one year 500
One Column. one year ..... tO0 10
LEGAL advertisements ten cents per line
each insertion.
Marriages AMI death notices gratis.
All bills or year, advertiser ,nts collected
quarterly Temporary advertisements must
Ue pail IN advance
Job work-cash on deliver-.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-09-15
NOT TO BE DONE.
y.

HE pain
full confess
SION - is
mine, John
Spin der,
de We,
S cotland n d
Yard, an d
how it came
about was
, 1897-11-27
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Otto Gramm returned home from the
east this morning.
Col. S. w. Downey returned home
from Cheyenne last night.
Miss Edith Parker went to Wyoming
station on the morning train.
Mrs. J. r. Hollingsed returned to her
home in Cheyenne on train No. 4.
Mrs. +. G. Bowman went to Wyo,
m. ne station this morning. where she
will visit for the day.
Miss Lizzie Gallagher, niece of Mr..
Lawrence rec, left last night for her
home in Davenport, la.
Miss Bertha Erne went Il to Woods
Landing today. where she will teach
school during the winter.
Senator Warren, who dined with the
Homers on Thanksgiving day, was
driven to Red Buttes station yesterday.
where he took the train for home.
Mrs. Warren McCord and her
daughter, Miss Florine. left today for
Denver. Colo. where they will hence,
forth make their home. Mr.. McCord
took the morning train for the west on
business connected with his position as
travelling agent for the Northwestern.
, 1897-11-27
THE JUDGE C"oMPLIMENTED.

Judge Bramel and his court stenog,
rapher, Miss Hayford, left here last
Friday morning for their home in Lar
annie. During his short stay here
Judge Bramel made many friends and
won the confidence of all with whom
he came in contact. He was especially
accommodating to the attorneys. and
although he rushed them through with
some of their work, he did it to save
the county the expense OF a prolonged
session of court. In the grand jury re-
port, which is published elsewhere in
the Tribune, it will be noticed that
that body paid the judge a very high
compliment for the manner in which
he conducted the late session OF court,
recognizing no doubt, that although
the judge was willing to allow each
case plenty Of time for a fair hearing he
would not tolerate any unnecessary de-
lays. In the January session it is ex-
pected that the attorneys will have
their cases well in hand, and although
very important cases will be tried, it
Is thought the work will be pushed
rapidly forward without check
Casper Tribune.
, 1897-11-27
1T IS BURGLARY.
Sheep Wagons Can No Longer Be Rob-
bed for Petit Larceny.

At n recent session of the district
court in Johnson county, Judge Stotts
presiding, a criminal case of unusual
vas tried. A mar was arraing-
ed charged with having stolen goods
from a sheep wagon on the range. In
accordance with the provisions OF
chapter 6, of the acts of the last legis-
lature the court held that the taking of
goods from a sheep wagon was burg
larry. the same as though the party
taking them had forcibly broken into
a dwelling house. The jury returned
a verdict of guilty and the court sen
the prisoner to one year in the
penitentiary. This is the first time
this question has been raised in our
courts, and it will tend to put a stop
to the prevalent practice of petty steal
ing from sheep wagons. The taking
without permission of any article from
a trancient or other sheep wagon is
now n penitentiary DEMONSTRATIONS
Tribune.
, 1897-11-27

Thanksgiving was celebrated Thurs,
day in a quiet manner To find a heavy
blanket of Immaculate white spread
upon the earth was nothing more than
natural. and with the possible eXcep-
ton of the foot ball enthusiasts, the
coming of the snow was hailed with
delight. 1t served to remind many Of
those Thanksgiving days which are
gone and which were spent in their
early homes in the north and east,
where that day without sno is scarce
ly known.
OF course there were numberless
home gatherings where the inner nan
was catered to in the way of good
things supposed to be eaten on Thanks
giving day.
The admirers of foot ball braved the
cold wind and witnessed the game at
the university. and the Maennerchor
society gave one of it's pleasant parties
in the evening. but taking the day al
together it was a home day, as man
preferred the cheerfulness of the fire
side to any other sport.
, 1897-11-27
II RUDKIN DEAD.
Unable to Withstand the Shock of a
Surgical Operation.

The sad Intelligence of the death of
Mrs. c. Rua.iu at n Denver hospital,
was received today by her relatives in
this city. Mrs. Rudkin wen: to Denver
several days ago to undergo a surgical
operation. and it seems that she had
not sufficient strength to withstand the
shock. Mrs. Rudkin was about AS
years Of age and had been a resident Of
the Gem City for Is years. She leaves
a husband and three children, William,
Ida and Mamie. She also has a broth
er here. Mr.. Ed. Ferber. William Rud-
kin will leave for Denver tonight and
will bring the remains to this city for
interment. Funeral announcement
will be made later.
, 1897-11-27

were among those who noticed it, ana
also Cashier A. c. Jones of the First
National bank.
Weather probabilities: Warmer
with snow lurries in the mountain dis
Itricts tonight and Sunday.
The largest line of strictly tirst-class
goods is being sold at ruinous prices
by the Wyoming Dry Goods Co.
Hunt, the mar who shot James Ev-
erst at Mountain Home, was arraigned
this morning, pleaded not guilty and
his case was set for trial e Wednes>
day.
In the case of the city against Ed. N.
Allen, in Justice Fitch's court today,
the defendant changed his plea Of not
guilty to guilty. The fine has not as
yet been assessed.
Editor E. A. Slack of the Cheyenne
Sun-Leader prints a very elaborate re-
port of his trip to the Grand Encamp>
ment, in which he states that it is a
large and promising mining district
and that all that is needed is well-di-
rected effort and capital to bring it
to the front.
Editor Bond of the Cheyenne Tribune
Is to be congratulated upon the excel
lent edition of his paper presented to
his readers Thanksgiving morning. 1t
is profusely illustrated with pictures
and Laramie county, and contains
truth-telling write-ups of many prom
Using Industries.
Train No. 3 did not arrive till 11.35
this morning, the delay being caused
by an accident near Granite Canon, on
the other side of Sherman hill. Engine
1906, Engineer Walter Marsh, stripped
herself on one side, doing considerable
damage. No one was hurt. The engine
at the gravel pit was at once ordered
to assist in bringing No. 8 to the top OF
the hill.
James H. Graham of Cripple Creek
passed through the city this morning,
en- route to the Grand Encampment.
He is a mining man of considerable ex>
perience. While in Laramie he was
shown by Mr.. NJ. N. Grant the beauti-
full exhibit Of Douglas creek gold which
he possesses, and was so pleased
and elated with the showing that he
stated his intention Of stopping off here
on his return home. which will be in a
few days.
, 1897-11-27

Among the pleasing features of "Si'
Perkins" the rural drama, which will
be seen next monday at Maennerchor
hall is the symphony orchestra. The
members Of this orchestra are all pick
ed men, chosen for their artistic ability
and it goes without saying, a rare mus
ical treat is in store for the playgoers
of Laramie. Aside from the orchestra.
the company carries a band for street
parades. This band will create quite
a sensation on the streets, because OF
it's novelty.
, 1897-11-27

The two successful prospectors of a
party to the Klondike which started
from Mrs. NJ. B. Sprague's Wednesday
evening were Mrs. |. E. Buck, who Sc
cured a silver-headed comb. and Mr..
John Davis, who received a silk hand
kerchief. both Of which were as good
as gold.
Unsuccessful members of the party
Mrs. PASCAL. Mr.. and Mrs. Travell, Mrs.
Hodgeman. Mrs. D%urlacher. Mrs. Denig,
Mrs. Sprague. Mr.. Marsh. Mr.. Settele.
To help pass away the time progressive
euchre was played and a choice lunch
served.
, 1897-11-27
REDUCED

You are missing some great bargains
if you are not buying your shoes at the
Coop store. Here are a few prices:
Mems Shoes. former price So. so; now.
$500
Mems Shoes. former price, $500; now.
$3.50.
Mems Shoes, former price, $3.50; now,
$500.
Women's Shoes, former price, $500;
now. $3.50.
Women's Shoes, former price $500;
now, $3.50.
Women's Shoes, former price, Slips:
now, $1.0O.
Children's Shoes reduced in propor-
ton.
Everything in the Grocery depart
ment sold at bottom prices.
Remember, by buying IS worth OF
goods you are entitled to 20 pounds Of
Granulated Sugar for$1. At
s9tf. COOP. STORE.
, 1897-11-27

The friends of Miss Cora Mcdonald
were delighted to have her among them
again even for the short space Of n
day, and two informal receptions were
made for her Wednesday-in the after
noon at the home of Mrs. Eta Roach
and in the evening with Mrs. Ethelbert
Talbot. At both homes the parlors
were filled with callers who listened
with much interest to the events which
had taken place in Miss McDonald's
life since she left here last June. All
congratulated her upon her good for
tune in being able to visit Honolulu
and wished her a safe return.
, 1897-11-27
OF II DANCE


Hail, airy. fairy muse of dance
Hail, Tcrpsichorcan beauty,
Just peep into M ball room.
Judge if we do uur duty.
There was a dance last summer.
AS all We dancers know.
When a certain little maiden
Gave the boys a side show.
1t happened in this manner;
If you'll listen ! will tell.
For | know the maiden. bless her.
And | know the story well.
1t was between w dances
And the boys stood as of yore,
A-smoking with great pleasure
Outside the big front door.
Now the girls became indignant
AT being deserted thus.
So they fastened to the dressing room
The subject to,d!scuss.
And this certain little maiden
Whom the story is about
Saw a tiny little window,
And, to be sure, looked out.
And right outside the window.
Each one with a cigarette.
Stood all the young men smoking.
And the maid was glad, o bet.
Now the window it was tiny.
And the maid vas tiny. too,
But that didn't cut any ice
II she could only get through.
I'll climb right through that window
Thought the silly little maid.
"And. of curse. some will catch
me:
Indeed. I'm not afraid"
Twas no sooner thought than done.
But when just part way through
Something tore with an awful rip
That turned the air pale blue.
A young man caught her in his arms
And for this she dearly paid,
She tore her dress most dreadfully.
o, foolish little maid'
And some one quite UNDECIDED
Was heard quietly to say
A very funny little rhyme.
Which went something this way:
II went to climb through a window,
My mind was full of thought,
But when l got just part way through
WHY then nv h-dreS caught"
Written by a Nontalented.