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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
Hereditv i'm ALCOHOLISM.

At recent meeting OF the Congress OF
Criminal Anthropology at Geneva, Switzer-
land, DIR. Legrain, physician -in-chief Of the
Asylum OF Ville-Evrard, traced the fatal
law of heredity in alcoholism and gave tho
results of investigation which have extend
cd over a long period of years. He de-
scribed how the disease is transmitted from
drunken father to appetite enslaved son;
how In such degenerate soil the seeds of
crime and madness develop and ripen. He
said he had traced the course of four gem
erations of drinkers in 215 families with
these results; In the first generation 16S
families showed unmistakable symptoms OF
degeneracy, ninety three cases of mild in-
sanity, eighty-eight who were mentally un-
sound, and forty-flve were at times danger
ously insane. In many cases the children
were weaklings and died at an early age.
Numbers of those who remained were fee-
ble-minded, epileptics or prey to evil in.
stincts. In thirty families he noted convul-
sions, epilepsy in tlfty-two, hysteria in six
teen, and meningitis in five; 103 families
our OF 215 counted among their members
victims of periodic alcoholic delirium. Fin.
ally there were LOG families in which marked
insanity had developed.
In the second generation ninety-eight OBJ
servations gave tlfty-fCur families with one
or more members who were imbeciles or
idiots; in twenty-three there were those
who were morally irresponsible. Extraor-
dinary mortality caused the children to die
in appalling numbers. At this stage the
parents had became common drunkards,
with but eight exceptions. In forty-two
families were chronic cases of commissions,
and epilepsy in forty. insanity to a very
marked degree exists In twenty-three fami-
lies at present. In the other thirty-one the
children are yet too young to give marked
indications.
In the third generation seven observa-
tions gave n total of seventeen children; all
are stunted mentally and physically; two
are already insane; four are subject to con-
vulsions, two to epilepsy, two TO hysteria;
one is afflicted with meningitia, and three
with scrofula. To these S14 cases in 215
of tuberculosis
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
An obstlnnte Old soldier.

Daniel b. Boynton, and old soldier
of Brownfeld, Me-, refused to pay his
poll tax unless the amount of il was
reduced, and he was taken to the Jail,
which is at Paris. He got out Of jail
by giving bond and then made the
town of Paris support him lat Brown
fields expense), on the ground that he
had been taken from his home and had
not the money TO return there. New
York Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

This "crop," together with market
values, and often exaggerated reports
Of enormous prices, forms fascinat-
ing .subject. The interesting thing
about it is that the amount shipped
abroad annually, foreign markets being
almost the exclusive buyers, is appar-
emily steadily decreasing, while the
value is proportionately increasing.
According to some very interesting
figures compiled by New York Oil,
Paint and Drug Reporter, exports of
ginseng root in 1896 were scant 200,-
900 pounds worth $770, 600. Five years
earlier exports were 2S3, 900 pounds,
in the early sos 100000 to 400, 900,
and as long ago as '76 $50, 900 pounds.
Exports in .'72 were 400, 900 pounds,
worth $342, 900, or less than one per
pound.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
oAY EuNERAls I'M oREEcE.A
People who Can ATord Brass Bands En-
ploy Them.


Funerals are far less funereal in
sunny Hellas than in northern climes,
according to the Philadelphia Press.
The typical Greek funeral of the poor
er sort is led by six or eight men, bear
ing between them an open coffin, in
which the face of the corpse is fully
visible to passers upon the street. II
the bearers are in the Greek national
costume-red caps, white kits, knife
plated, and long white stockings, with
embroidered gaiters-they certainly
look rather gay for mourners. If a
hearse is used it is not n black affair
with heavy plumes, but as gay with
gliding and red and white paint as a
circus wagon, and so arranged that
the face of the corpse is visible. If
the family of the dead man are rich
enough to afford it, brass band ac-
companies the procession, besides the
group of Greek priests walking by the
coffin. There is always crowd of on
lockers. Public notice of deaths and
funerals is always given in the towns
by printed cards, posted on the church
doors, lamp posts and dead walls.
In Athens the funeral Of an eminent
man is always made the excuse for
something like public festival. On
such occasions the state hearse is
brought out, drawn by four white
horses. This hearse is a high affair,
made in close imitation of Corinthian
temple. The elaborately carved col
umns are gay with gliding, the roof is
white and gold On every possible
pretext there is a military parade in
honor of the distinguished departed,
and the brass band is never omitted.
When the late Austrian Minister,
Baron Koszed, was buried there was
parade in his honor of several regi-
ments of Greek infantry, lot of ma
rines from the Greek navy, Austrian
sailors and attaches; music was furn-
ished by Greek and Austrian military
bands, the former of which wound up
the day by playing popular airs in the
Place de la Constitution to an audi
ence of several thousand. Fully half
the population of the city were gath
cred in dense masses along the wide
academy avenue, and saw the parade,
in which the gay frontier troops in their
Albanian dress were the most con-
spicuous feature, and next to them
were the beautiful floral designs borne
upon long poles by men of European
dress. The King was present in a
plain carriage driven by coachman
in silver and blue uniform, but he at
tracted little attention. Athenians
can see their King almost any day.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

A correspondent of the Indianapolis
Journal tells this story of the Brazilian
Minister in Washington, who is, un.
fortunately, blind, and has his daily
papers read to him by secretary, SO
that he is obliged to form his impres.
siops entirely by sound. The other
night he sat at club dinner by the
side of well-known correspondent,
and in the course of an hours conver.
sation he repeated the name of Mr..
"'Tomredy" at least half dozen times.
1t was some little time before it
dawned upon the correspondents
mind that the Minister meant Speaker
Reed. Senior Salvador de Mendonca
had never seen the name in print and
never heard it pronounced in any other
way than "'Tomredy," and although an
extremely punctilious gentleman he
fell into what would have been to him
an objectionable error if he could have
known it, Speaker Reed sat near him
and enjoyed the incident immensely.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
An Asnnrngus omelet.

Eggs seem to have peculiar affinity
for asparagus, their combination being
possible in a number of ways. An
asparagus omelet is one of them. Boil
pint of asparagus tips, cut in pieces
half inch wide, in salted water for
twenty minutes, drain, and keep on a
hot plate; beat six eggs until they are
light and foamy, add one-half tea
spoonful pepper and one cup of milk.
When the walnut-size lump of butter
is hot in the chafug-dish or omelet-
pan, put in the mixture, cover, and
let stand till firm, folding in the
asparagus just before turning out on
hot platter New York Post.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

It is a strange fact that while paper
is being used for dozens of purposes
formerly monopolized by wood, or even
a harder material, such as car wheels,
boxes, barrels, tubs, pals, etc, wood
is rapidly driving other ingredients to
the wall in the manufacture of nearly
all the cheaper grades of paper.
Paper floors are manufactured at
Einsiedein, Germany. In the form of
a pasty mass the paper is spread upon
the surface to be covered and sub
mitted to pressure. 1t behaves like
plaster Of paris, and is said to be
noiseless under the foot, and particu-
larly effective in preserving a uniform
temperature. Having no joints, it
presents perfectly smooth surface.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
British and American DRINK Bnls.

In spite OF the intemperate habits with
which Americans are charged, 1t is gratify-
ing to know that less intoxicating liquor is
consumed in this country per capita than
in Great Britain.
This is evident from the showing of the
past year. The British drink bill for the
year aggregated s745 600, 900, while that of
the United States footed up 1851 900, ,000
The population of this country, however, is
nearly twice that of Great Britain, and
consequently the consumption of intoXica-
ting liquor in the United States per capita
is almost one-half less than it is per capita
in Great Britain. Reducing this statement
to figures, the average Briton, according to
last years returns, pays out $40 for his
drink, while the average American for the
same quality of liquor pays out only S12.
On the assumption that normal condi-
tions prevailed in both countries last year,
1t may fairly be claimed that the average
American is less given to strong drink than
the average Briton. While this is encour-
aging, no doubt, to the friends OF temper
ance, it is nevertheless a record which ad-
mits of very great improvement.-Atlanta
Constitution
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST IN
MANY WAYS.

The Saloon 20 Choose for Boy-Heredity
in AicohoIism-The Fatal Law, Traced
Through -Four Generations, Shows the
Baneful Results of Drunkenness.
Not a place on n fashionable street,
All furnished and FURNISHED within,
Where the gay and the hail-fellows meet.
with glamour the gosling 20 win.
But rather a tumble-down den
Surrounded by marshes and bogs,
Where the Jingle Of glasses by men
Shall blend with the croaking of frogs.
The shanty I'd plaster all DER
With pictures and posters to suit;
Hobgoblins I'd hang on the door,
And monsters Of human and brute.
Here murder shall bare her red arm
And flourish her pistol and blade;
There tremens and demons alarm
And publish the fruits OF the trade
The sign Of this chosen saloon
should say in sleek letters to ut
OF serpent-coils hung In festoon,
81 lead TO the bottomless pit"
No; pardon my humor, my son;
alter the pitch of my tune:
No drinking-place wanted, not one;
No high-up nor low-down saloon.
The highest is still very low
All, all are but links in a chain.
You begin at the top and you go
Toboggan-like down a steep plain;
Go downward from laughter and light,
With a swiftness that sti1es the breath
With reel and plunge In your flight
To regions Of darkness and death;
To regions of shame and remor5e
With serpent-crowned furles to dwell.
Where the wine and wassail Of earth
Give place to the horrors OF hell.
:
Then flee, my boy, fee the saloon;
Alike do the glamour and glare
And the serpent-coils hung in fcstoon,
Mark stages to death and despair.
Joel Swartz, in National Advocate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

A bull fighter in Mexico on the
lookout Cor a novelty undertook to ap-
pear in the arena on bicycle. He
did so, and all went well till, describ-
ing a graceful curve, he rode over q
stone and the bull, seizing the oppor-
tunity, lifted both bicycle and ride on
his horns and tossed them over the
balustrade in among the spectators.
The toreador was severely bruised, and
is going to stick to horses in future
New York Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

II irst-class bicycles can be manu-
factured in large quantities for twenty
five dollars each, how much less does
it cost to build type-writing machines?
Is there any reason why such machines
should sell for 800 each? Is there
any reason why purchasers should pay
even fifty dollars for such2 What
makes it possible for the manufacturers
to secure five or six times the original
cost? Persistent and iudicious adver-
tisinp.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
oxtnlls and How TO Use rhem.

First always cut the tail into neat
joints and soak for an hour in salted
water. Next set in a stewpan, cover
with cold water, add salt, aud bring
slowly to n boil. Strain off the water,
rinse the pieces of meat in warm
water, and set in stewpan sufficiently
large for the oxtail to lie over the bot.
tom, add vegetables to flavor. Cover
with water and stew very slowly for
three hours. After that time remove
the smaller joints and allow the larger
to cook for another hour. II is very
necessary, when preparing oxtail, to
let it cook slowly. Chicago Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
Killed a Gray Fox Five Feet Long.

A r. Van Denmark, an Ontario &
Western telegraph operator in the Car
bondale Penn ward, heard commo-
ton outside his office a few nights ago,
and, looking out, saw big fox being
pursued by dogs. The animal disap-
peared in hole between some rocks,
where the dogs could not enter, Van
Denmark ran TO the spot, and, throwing
a stone into the hole, succeeded in
killing the fox. 1t proved to be a gray
one, nearly five feet in length, and Mr..
Van Denmark is going to have its hand
some fur made into a rug New York
Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
Alcohnl in CnId CIlmntes.

DR.. A. Flick, professor Of physiology in
Wurtzburg, says; "The use Of alcohol,
even when taken in moderate quantities.
has been proved to be particularly iniuri
Gus in case great physical endurance IS re-
quired in cold climates. For decades, con-
sequently, it has been a fixed rule of eX-
plorers in polar regiOns-a rule based on
experienee-not to give their crew any
alcoholic drink whatever. Nansen, the
now famous explorer Of the northern re-
gions, who recently Travelled across Green
land on snowshoes ascribes the success Of
his undertaking essentially to the fact that
he and his companions did not take drink
of alcohol"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
Hopeful Outlook for Temperance.

The Washington Post. while admitting
that the consumption Of beer and domestic
wines is increasing, is hopeful for the tenn
perance outlook, holding that the statistics
show decreased consumption of distilled
liquors Of all kinds, and that habitual
drunkenness is on the decline. Tho Post
thinks that the greatest agency in temper
ance work is the strong, healthy public
sentiment condemnatory of drunkenness.
Public opinion is forcing men TO be tenn
perate. by shutting the Incorporate out of
public offices and responsible private sta
tions." While the real cure for intemper-
anee Is the Gospel, and plenty Of It, 1t is a
fact that the Gospel works out many OF its
opinion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

From the largest cities down TO the
smallest towns this is the month for the be-
ginning Of outdoor sports of all kinds, and
also the beginning Of the season when
sprains, bruises, hurts and mishaps are rs
plentiful as huckleberries. Every spring
this is q common experience, and the COM
mon experience has settled down TO this,
that the best thing to do is to be provided
with a supply of st. Jacobs Oil for emer-
gencies OF the kind as an especially sure
cure for the worst sprain or the blackest
bruise Sportsmen, athletes, ball players
and oarsmen have known this for many
many seasons, and reference to Il is now
only reminder TO get your supplies. Hard
strains and over-work Of the muscles will
bring pains and aches, and sportsmen know
what's best and are never without the
surest cure in the use of the great remedy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
A Martyr to His Faith.

Alphone Joosten, Vicar Apostolic and
Bishop of the Dutch West Indies, is
the first clergyman of Episcopal rank
70 suceumb to leprosy, with which he
became infected while administering
religious instruction and consolation
TO leprous adults and children at Cur
aeon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Two Irishmen, just landed in Amer
ica, were encamped on the open plain.
In The evening they retired TO rest, and
was soon attacked by swarms of mos
quitoes. They took refuge under the
bed clothes. At last one of them ven
tured TO peep out, and, seeing fire
Hy, exclaimed in tones of terror:
Mickey, it's no use; there's one of
the craythers searching for us with a
lantern. Pearson Weekly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
some Thinrs That Never sleep.

Naturalists have discovered that there
are several species of fish which never
sleep, and that many species Of flies
are awake from the time they are
Matched until they die. There are
some dogs and cats, also, that appar-
emily never sleep-that is, at night.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet: II
cures painful, swollen, smartlng feet, and in
stantly takes the sting out of corns and bpn-
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight-fit-
ting or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is a certain
ing feet. Try IL to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. BY mail for Csc. In stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
stpd Ie ROV N V
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
what Drunkenness win Do.

Drunkenness will make you pauper, an
Invalid, a lunatic. 1t will send you an
empty purse, an empty wardrobe and an
empty shelf. Ii gives you a taste for
swearing, obscenity and impurity. 1t in
sion rather than Independence. 1t quail
fles you to become an undutiful child an
unnatural parent, cruel husband, or a
disgusting wife. These are but q little Of
what drunkenness does.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
A SCIENTIST SAVED.

President Barnaby, Of HartsviiIe College
Survives n Serious Iilness Through
the Aid OF Dr. williams Pink
Pills for Pale People,
From The Republican, Columbus, Ind
Tho Hartsville College, situated at Harts-
Vile, Indiana, was founded years ago in
the interest of the United Brethren Church,
when the State was mostly wilderness,
and colleges we're scarce. The college is
well known throughout the country, former
students having gone into all parts Of the
world,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
He Abolished Grog i'm the Navy.

In christening the last new torpedo boat
in honor of Admiral Foote, Secretary Long
has given due recognition, not only to a
brave naval officer, but to one who
abolished grog IN the navy. The sailors
used to sing Of Admiral Foote as the man
"Who raised our pay ten cents day
And stopped our grog forever"
In 1843 Admiral Foote conducted a total
abstinence campaign at the Philadelphia
Naval Asylum, where he was stationed, and
persuaded number OF the inmates 10 give
up their rations OF grog. Then he increased
the scope Of his temperance operations, de-
voting his efforts to inducing the navy de-
partment TO abolish the allowance Of
liquor to each enlisted man. In this he
was successful, and there has been no free
grog in the service since.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09
HouseHoLp AFFAIRS.
led Bread Instead Of Vegetables.

FrIed Trend Instenu OF NeEeIaDIVs'
Gut some bread, which, though stale,
is still light and soft, into fingers hall
an inch thick; dip them in milk and
let them drain for a while. Dredge
little -four over them and fry them in
little hot butter in a frying pan. Pile
them, pyramid-fashion, in a hot dish
and serve with gravy.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

J. c. Simpson, Marquess w. Va, says:
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me of a very bad
case of catarrh.n Druggists sell il, 75c.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medicine
Mrs. W. PICKETT. Van Siclen and Blake
AYES, Brooklyn, n. Y, Oct. %, 1894.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Over 100000 cured. Why not let No-To- Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobaccoP
Saves money. makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 80 cents and Sl.OO at all
druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

The flesh speedily reunites when obstinate
sores are cleansed with Glenn's sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair &Whisker Dye, black or brown, 6Oc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

A good character is in all cases the
fruit of personal exertion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

When bilious or costlve, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic; euro guaranteed; l0c., 25c.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Just try l0c. box of Cascarets the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

A healthy man or woman averages
seventy steps minute in walking.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Uncle Sam has to pay 81 pound for his
smokeless powder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
leething. sOftens the gums, reducing intiamma-
lion, allays pain cures wind collie. 2jc.a bottle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

CAsCARErs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; lOc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-06-09

Germany's West African colony of Cam
eroons has about 1000 900 inhabitants.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-06
4 NOtn Bile Year.

During the year 1896 the advance in
electrical inventions was such as to
make the year remarkable in this re-
spect, if in no other. The completion
of some of the largest electric-light
plants in the world, and the adaptation
Of the newest inventions and appliances
in this line, made it possible to furnish
power at 4 wonderfully reduced rate,
and has laid the foundation for the
prosperity of great many small estab-
liShments. One of the interesting
phases of electric power is that there Is
no dirt, no rubbish, no cleaning up 70
do, no engineer required, and no firing
up necessary. You press the button, so
to speak, and the power is ready on de-
mand' One Ct the longest lines Of trans
mission IS that from The Fresno plant il
California, which is carried a distance
of 35 miles. The Niagara Falls plant is
one of the wonders of the world, the
company underselling steam power
and promising such further reelection
in price that the eyes of manufacturers
are already turned in this direction.
In Philadelphia a battery is running
that carries 100000 lamps The storage
battery is attracting general attention,
and new uses for it and new demon
strations of it's value are taking place
every day.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-06
Deliberate Action Necersery.

He had finished reaSing aloud an in
terview with himself, in which he de-
clared that he did not desire any office
of aCy kind.
That's splendid" his wife comment
ed. If l were you 1 wouldn't lose
minute. I'd send it around to the news
paper office right away"
Send it right away!" he echoed in
dignantly. What in the world are
you thinking of? OF course, it's a
good idea to have it all in shape; but
how do we know yet that the president
isn't going to offer me an appoint
ment ?'-Washingt Star.