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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
DESvER, Col. U. s. A., /
July 10. 1896.

tuiJ 1O, AcOO.
DEAR SIR: Chance led me a few
days ago to pick up copy OF Lloyd's
London Weekly. The date of the
paper was little more than year
old. AS / glanced through its col
umns ! saw the notices which / en-.
close herewith.
am in possession OF several impor-
tant facts relating to a certain George
MCPHERSON, who is doubtless the per-
son referred to in your advertisement.
These i will communicate to you
without expectation of reward. With
regard to the woman, Agnes Martin,
whom You mention as having disap.
peared in 1S79-the year in which Nc
Pherson left England-I cannot speak
with authority. have in mind a
woman, however, who may have been
the one you seek, but her name. ante
cedents and present whereabouts are
alike unknown to me.
The facts concerning George Nc
Pherson, which are at my disposal,
are scarcely likely to afford you satis-
faction, and as they are assoc:ated,with
the darkest period of my life, state
them with most pronounced feeling
of reluctance. cannot but feel,
however, that knowledge OF the cir
cumstances OF the case may be of con.
siderable importance to you, and that
/ would be guilty of an act of inius-
tice if, for personal reasons, with
held them.
In order that what 1 have
to say with regard to George
MoPherson may be thoroughly un-
derstood, it will be necessary for
me to tell you littleo my personal
history.
was born in New York. and early
in life prepared to enter tue medical
profession. After graduating from
Harvard 1 attended a medical college
in New York City, but before l was
admitted to practice 1 became in
volyed in an unfortunate love affair,
which resulted in my leaving home to
seek my fortune in Colorado. A few
months later, after a continued run OF
hard luck, / made my way to Mon.
tana, where / entered the service OF
Samuel Freeborn, prosperous ranch
man.
Despite his rough exterior and gruff
manners, Freeborn possessed many
admirable qualities, and was exceed
ingly popular with the men in his EN-.
ploy. Most OF the latter were young
fellows who had drifted as had done
from States east of the Mississippi
They were a good-natured lot aud
free from many OF those belligerent
qualities which are generally credited
to the cowboys of the West.
About ten miles distant from the
dwelling OF Samuel Freeborn was the
ranch of Alonzo Marquand. For
nearly two years prior to my arrival
in Montana a feud had existed be-
tween these two men, and it frequent
ly happened that when their retainers
met in the course cf the general
roundup" considerable Ill feeling
had been displayed, though no blood
had been shed.
Freeborn had daughter whose re-
markable beauty and gentle manners
were extolled by hardy men for many
a wide league around. Despite her en-
vironment and lack OF opportunities
for intellectual development, Mildred
Freeborn was distinguished for her
maidenly grace and numerous ac-
eomplishments. She was capable
musician, and possessed an excellent
voice. As conyersationalist she was
yivaoious and we'll informed. She
had a carefully selected library, which
comprised several hundred volumes,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

"Might l ask" said the lady from
South America, "whY that plain per-
son on the far side of the room arro-
gates unto herself so many airs?"
'She is a Daughter OF tue Revolu-
tion," said the one Intercepted in
awed tones. "Her ancestors fought
in the Revolution"
"Uh," said the lady from South
America. 81 myself am a daughter OF
seventeen of them. indianapolis
Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
A ROUNDED OF REST.

II rest is sweet at shut OF day
For tired hand and tired feot,
How sweet at last to rest for aye.
II rest is sweet
We work or work not through the hcat;
Death bids us soon our labors lay
In lands where night and twilight meet
When the last dawns are fallen on gray,
And all LIES tolls and ease complete,
they know who work, nor they who play
II rest is sweet.
Arthur Symons.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
Long Drawn Out Cases.

A bankruptcy which occurred in
1871 has Just been wound up ia the
London registrars court by payment
that brings the total dividends up to
one cent on the dollar. A recent
bankrupt at about the same time
offered to settle at tho ratio OF one
twenty-seyenth of penny in the
pound, or seven tenths Of cent to
dollar.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

A German naturalist has curiously
developed the 'scarecrow" idea. The
dragon fly ID deadly enemy of the
mosquito, and the naturalist has found
by many experiments that the dried
bodies Of a few dragon flies suspended
by threads around bed keep the mos
quitoes at distance.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
TIE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

A Fall-A Serious Onence-DinIng-
Crushing Him Satisfied = Only
One to Go Round. Etc, Etc.
had friend whose words were wise,
Whose deeds were always grand,
And who. 1t seemed to me, had been
For some great purpose planned.
But, on day he fell in love.
Whereat his wisdom fed
Alas for all the foolish things
That then he did aud said
Cleveland Leader.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
FUTILE ATTEMPT.

"Who was your friendP" asked the
living skeleton, as the seedy agent
passed out.
"Old schoolmate, said the legless
song and dance man. "He tried to
pnll my arm for a V."-Indianapolis V.
Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
THAT CONFIDENT AN.

"He's a very enterprising young
man." remarked the elderly gentle
man; 'very pushing and alert. He
belongs to the rising generation.
81 shouldn't have dreamed it, re-
piled Miss Cayenne.
'Indeed?"
"No. F-om his manners l should
not have hesitated about concluding
that the rising generation belonged
70 him. Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

Mortgages on city property in New
York State amounted TO 1880 million
dollars when the last Government
eqpsua vas compiled; Massachusetts,
IsnaI.ad Ilb and Illinois ia millions.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
SATISFIED.

Perry Patetic- -"They say a man
enjoys restin' whole lot better after
good, hard days work. +"
Wayworn Watson -'Weil, fer all
know. 1T may be so f: but amt round
tryin' any dangerous experiments. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
AFrrR rae co11EaE VACATION.

Father tat the station) -"Good-bye,
old fellow, and let us lear from you
occasionally when you don't want
money"
Freshman right, father. But
let's understand each other. When |
write to you and don't mention money,
you'll understand that I'm hard up"
Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
Difference in Hands.

1t is a strange fact that the right
hand. which is more sensible to the
touch than the left, is less sensible
than the latter to the effect OF heat or
cold. Boston Budget.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
where The Quakes Come From.

The greatest depth at which earth
quskes are known to originate is about
thirty miles. It has also been ealeu-
lated that heat sufficient TO melt
granite might occur at about the same
debt,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
CRUSHING HIM.

Ho-'1 suppose that sap.headed
dude has proposed to you a dozen
times?"
She-''No; once was enough. Come
and see us when we get settled. p
Detroit Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
HE KEPT COUNT.

At Supper: Tommy's Mother
"Won't you have another bisouit?"
The Favored Guest -"Thank you.
really don't know how many I've had
already"
Tommy (enviously)--"I do You've
had six"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

The temperate mans pleasures are
durable because they are regular, aud
all his life is calm and serene because
il is innocent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

Magistrate -"What is the charge
against this man ?"
Officer ~McGobb-'Profenity, sor.
He said the polace foor ,e was gang
of slobs. baltimore News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

Although the tendency of money Is
''oNnward all over the world, it il
cheaper in New York than anywhere
.lae
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
ONLY ONE TO 90 HOUND.

eff this turkey we're alive I'm afraid
he'd be very vain," said the star
boarder.
"Why?" inquired the slow payer.
SIZES made so much of. Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
DINING.

Lawyer "But my business is i'm
portant. Why can't l see the iudgeP"
Servant--"His honor is at steak. -
Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

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Legal advertisements ten cents per line
each insertion.
Marriages and death notices gratis.
All bills for yearly advertisements collected
quarterly Temporary Advertisements must
be paid in advance.
Job work-cash on delivery.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03

There are from eight to ten species
Of silkworms in this country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-03
RUAOR OF THE DAY

She's inconsistent, so we GET
A laugh at her expense;
For when her shoes are much too small
You find ner sighs Immense.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-15
CHAPTER XIII.
THE STATION AGENTS CLEw.


Tom Burrows had naturally taken 10
active part in the coroner's inquest. lie
was but an assistant to Mr.. Barnes, and
consequently bound to remain quiet,
lest, by intruding, he shCuld Interfere
with the older detectives Ilans, for,
while the district attorney ostensibly
conducted the examination of the wit
nesses, Burrows very well understood
that he was but following the sugges-
tions of Mr.. Barnes.
When Marvel was testifying, however,
he could not resist the desire to have
him Intercepted as to whether he had
worn disguise, and so had sent up his
written suggestion. When Mr.. Upper
brought out the admission that dis
guise practically similar to the one de-
scribed by the station agent had been
used by Marvel, Burrows decided that
there was no doubt as to the identity Of
his man. He more than ever determined
to follow up this clew alone.
To do this be knew that he must be
cautious He was too well acquainted
with the sagacity of Mr.. Barnes not to
realize the fact that he must have
aroused suspicion by his action in send
ing his question to the district attorney.
He consequently decided to avoid MI.
Barnes at the conclusion of the inquest,
and so escape catechising. In this the
sensational close of the proceedings as
sisted him, so that it was not difficult
to slip away unobserved. Thus, when
Mr.. Barnes looked for him, he was al
ready ON his way to Lee Depot, bent
upon taking the same train which had
carried the mysterious stranger away
from Lee on the night of the murder.
Reaching the station, be found Mr..
Skene, and without preamble he APP
preached his subject
''Do you remember, Mr., Skene, !"
said he, ''that you gave me hint as to
the identity Of the man who killed Mr..
Lewis?"
"Do | remember" calculated Mr..
Slzeu~ % angry tone. do | remem-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-15
Continued froy, last Sunday.

Continued from last Sunday.
did not speak for several minutes, dur
ing which time he was thinking deeply.
At last, however, re said:
"You are right; it is of importance
to find this missing pistol But where
can we look for it? That is the ques-
ton"
Il think / can guess that, too, said
the other eagerly-a little too eagerly,
thought Mr.. Barnes-although he re-
fiected that when a novice is working
out mystery of great crime no Is
usually impetuous. Lewis continues;
Marvel himself described his move
ments ON leaving the farm. First he
went home; then. making bundle OF
his wet clothes, he threw them into the
river, and, lastly, he went to his old
house in Epping. Now, either he threw
the pistol in the river, or else, remem-
bering that it has his name on it, as
young Harrison testified, he was shrewd
enough to take it with him and hide 1t
in the Epping place.
1OuT iSdSOhibS 10 NOiy boOu, "h0 ~
may be as well for me to go to Epping
in the morning. "
do so, and while you are gone l
will have the river dragged, in the hope
of recovering the clothing"
Mr.. Barnes stopped, looked at Lewis
a moment; then slowly and distinctly
he said:
"Mr. Lewis, l would prefer that you
go with u,e to Epping."
"Oh, said Lewis quickly, ~ should
like that, but l thought you detectives
preferred to work alone.
"We do, as rule, but will make
an exception in this case" returned
Mr.. Barnes dryly.
By this time they had reached River
side, and both at once retired to rest.
Mr.. Barnes awoke early and called
Lewis, who was still abed when he en-
tered his room, and together they went
to Squire Olney's house, where Mr..
Barnes explained that something had
turned up which would prevent his ac-
companying him to Dover. With Lewis,
ub b1tH udSJ6uCu W bbS tNpob, NhSAO ho
was just in time to catch the train
which passed at 6:30, and getting
aboard they reached Epping few min
utes before o'clock.
After little time spent in inquiries
Mr.. Barnes learned the locality Of the
house of which be was in search and at
once repaired thither. Arrived at the
place. which was about mile beyond
the more densely built portion of the
town, he found it to be, as described, in
terribly dilapidatd condition, and,
recessed considerably from the road, il
was almost hidden amid an overgrowth
of trees and slrubhery. Without any
hesitation the two men entered tie
place, but scarcely had they crossed the
threshold CT the door when Mr. Barnes
uttered an cxclan alton of astonishment,
for there in front of him stood Tom Bur,
rows examining pistol which he he'd
in his hand.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-15

Der? Well, darn me eff you amt the
checklist critter I've seen meanderin
down that road. :" 1h
why, what is the natter" asked
Burrows, taken aback.
Matter? Matter enough. Look
a-here, you gol darned eejiot. Why amt
you done nothin? Why didn't you call
me ON the stan? Why didn't you stop
emf" Burrows endeavored to answer,
but Mr.. Skene waved his hand as a
sign TO him to be silent and continued
more excitedly: Didn't you git the
straight tip from me in this here bis
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-15

BE-"
nis2 Didn't tell you who killed Lewisf
Didn't | tell you l seen him with my
own eyes? Didn't tell you seen him
twice? Didn't tell you what train he
come OH an what train he went away
on? How much more do you want, you
blunderin lune? Mus leave my sta
ton an ketch the man myself? l reckon
that's what you re waitin ON. You want
me to ketch him an put him in your
hans all tied, so he couldn't hurt you,
hay?" Mr.. Skene stopped to breathe.
Il is doubtful whether he would have
ceased talking except from this necessi
ty. Burrows saw his chance and tried
to speak before the irate old man could
resume But he was not allowed to say
much
"It is all right, Mr.. Skene, he be-
gan. "There is time enough.
"Time enough?" interrupted Mr.
Skene. "Why, darn your hide, amt the
hull thing ended? Amt you been an
lowed them lunatics to tack the crime
on to the fines woman in this state?
Amt Virgie brought in guilty of KILN
her uncle?"
Certainly not, said Burrows, hop
ing at length to have an opportunity to
speak, but again he was interrupted.
"D'you mean to tell mo they amt
brought her in guilty? Amt JEFF Harrison
lest druv by an tole me the yerdio'P
But, Mr.. Shene, that is only the
verdict OF tho coroner's jury. This is
not regular trial"
Don't you s'pose / know that?
amt gol darned fool ef | amt never
been to Borston. But what's the diff
ence, I'd like to know? She's disgraced,
an the hull county'll be talkin bout
her. You can't bender folks from talk
in, kin you? Well, thenp This last
ejaculation presumably meant that an
unassailable argument had been
launched, and he could afford to let his
antagonist speak.
"Of course you believe her innocertl"
ventured Burrows, and IN a moment
Mr.. Skene was as excited as ever.
"B'lieve she's innocent? Do i b'lieve
it! Say, lCok a-here! Eff all them white
angels that went up an down Jacobs
ladder, as they tell Oh in the Bible, wuz
to let down a rope ladder right here on
this spot, an as they come down they
| wuz to kneel before me an swear they
seen her do it, it wouldn't bulge me q
mite. I'd b'lieve they wuz mistaken in
the party. Man, l don't b'lieve Virgie's
innocent. jest know it, plain an sim
ple." This old mans trust in Virginia
was impressive. Faith such as this
might weigh with jury against null
tiplicity of facts.
"But how can you know it? You
NAV think SO, but how can you know
that she is Innocent"
"How do I know iti" Mr.. Skene said
this with sneer, and paused mo-
ment. "How do | know it? How do |
know you re lune? don't know how,
but know iti' With this sally he turn
ed ON his heel and walked toward the
baggage room. Burrows thought he
knew how to bring him back.
"Mr. Skene, you misunderstood me.
I believe Miss Lewis is innocent also.
Won't you help me to prove it?''
The old man turned instantly and
came back. He looked sharply at Bur
rows a moment and said:
"Say, don't come none OF your Bors-
ton tricks on mel They won't work, an
eff ketch you lyin I'll maui you, so
help mep'
"There will be no need. Twill ez-
plain. 1 am not the only detective work
The Progress., 1897-06-19
THE EDITORS TALK.

Capt. Goodwill has on exhibi-
ton fully developed roasting ear
plucked from field Of corn which
is Of uniform maturity, in his store
this week. We will soon have
home raised bread again.-Ban-
ner Of Liberty, June 10th.
You are backward on roasting
ears, Brother Tabor! but what do
you mean by "home raised bread?''
Have you any pateut or process Of
raising bread as one does chick
ems and vegetation, or from the
oven, stove, etc?
Mr.. d. G. Scarborough returned
from New Orleans Wednesday,
accompanied by his little son, Pax
ton, who has been there for several
weeks under medical treatment for
a spinal affection. We are sorry
to learn that he is no better, but
We hope that the lite fellow will
soon recvoer.-Louisiana Populist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Scarborough have
many friends about here, pupils
of the late, Rev. w. E. Paxton ia
ther of Mrs, Scarborough, who
join you in that wish, Brother Bri-
an!
Senator McEnery, votes daily
now with the Republicans on the
tariff bill. He is daisy-he is
Clarion-Appeal,
1t looks strange to us, Brother
McMeans! to see you, a man of
the people, writing that way of
Senator McEnery. Goodness,
neighbor! should our Congress-
men, in these days of want, suffer-
ing and woe, stand ON the floors
of our National Assem- bley halls
and for answer to the women and
children's cry for bread, respond
with a speech on party doctrine?
Did not Cleveland prove worse
than a failure? act his tariff bill
was very nearly model Demo-
cratic one wasn't it?
No, friends this is no time to be
discussing and becoming married
to the traditions of our elders.
What we want is immediate aid,
suecor, employment for the en-
poverished toilers of our Nation.
The Republicans say they can give
The Progress., 1897-06-19

The great trusts don't like Sena-
tor Tillman. They say he is vul-
gar, that his language lacks refine
ment. o, yes! he is very vulgar
when he exposes their crimes: his
language is the quintescence of
unchastity when he discloses their
thieving rascality in all its hide
Gus and corrupting banefulness,
But the people believe in Till
man, and don't believe that he is
vulgar or his language objection
able.
The Progress., 1897-06-19
Is 4 DAILY.

On Thursday Of last week The
American, of Lake Charles, Step
ped into the garments of daily
and came out a neat seven column
folio.
In the salutatory Mr. Garrard
Harris the editor, says:
That it may be a useful one, and
a benefit to Southwest Louisiana,
is the aim and wish of its proprie-
tor.
Well, the Weekly has been a
power for development in that Sec
ton of the Pelican's vineyard,
and it is only just and fair to assume
that the daily will be an increased
force in the same direction.
Daily says it will be independ-
emf in politics, and The Progress is
heartily glad of it, because Louis
lana needs just such journals bad
ly. Our method of conducting
political affairs has kept our State
backward a decade or more in pro-
gressive development, due largely
to the fact that nearly all the pa
pers were and are partisan advo-
Gates of the principles of their
particular party, and whose mis-
directed zeal prompted them to
strive for the supremacy of their
party, even though it might retard
our State prosperity.
The Progress extends the right
hand of fellowship to the brother
from Mississippi, the new editor,
comes from : that grand old
commonwealth, and we hope TO
meet him at the next assembly of
the Louisiana Press Association.
In the mean time may the new
venture meet with evey success.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

reka Springs. We have informa-
ton that transportation will be
furnished, may be Accommodations
too. Lets take a think on the SUBJ
ject, there is beautiful scenery at
and around Eureka Springs in the
Ozark mountains, and it would be
diff cult to find a more attractive
spot,
The Progress votes for Eureka.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

If our honest people would de-
vote only one hour Of each week
to the serious study Of public aft
airs, demagoguery would soon be-
gin to wane.
What a Nation of toadies! A
House that will permit the Speak
er to dictate just what shall or
shall not be legislated upon, is
contemplate in the eyes of the peo
pie.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

Listen! the next State election,
election viii be fought more on
the idea Of men and measures, than
party doctrine. And the country
will be better for the change, too.
Authority upon authority but re-
iterate the statement that General
Weyler is an inhuman butcher:
but what will be done about it
that is the interesting feature.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

If he lives, and retains his
health and mental faculties, Hon.
William Jennings Bryan viii be
the next President of the United
States,
The Progress., 1897-06-19

While Congress is agitating on
Cuban freedom, let it also take up
the cause of the American wage
Garner who is under slavish bond
age to Plutocracy.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

If the women could vote no one
could get an Office in this State
who would make political speech
es on Sunday.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

AS ones social standing is judg-
ed by the company he keeps, so
are his literary relations judged by
the language he uses.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

The man who does not admire.
respect, venerate and love woman
hood is an abnormity who is not
to be trusted.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

Some at our journalistic breth-
rem are quoting articles from Elk.
Well. some people are too lazy to
be fair or manly.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

The men who still believe in
ballot-box stuffng will be relega-
ted to the shades Of private life,
at the next election.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

WHO WANTS To Go To En-
REKA SPRINGS? The Louisiana
Press Association has been invi-
ted to hold its uext session at Eu-
The Progress., 1897-06-19

1t is time that our State was de-
Gliding whether buying and selling
futures and options is gambling,
or legitimate business.
The Progress., 1897-06-19

Wonder how much longer the
river planters viii tolerate the Con-
gresham who supports an all
leyee system
The Progress., 1897-06-19

Anericanism is now after 1.-THE
dollar" only: all other objects
seem to receive no consideration.