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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-09
Her jaw Was Sot.

On the hill beyond the creek was the
cabin of squatter, and as drew near
a man about 80 years old, who had been
seated on stump, rose up and saluted
me and queried:
"Stranger, how fur up the road hcv
yo' cum this mawnin?"
"From Harper's Corners" 1 replied.
"And did yo' meet up with woman
on the way?" ...
"Yes. About five miles back met q
little old woman going the other way. "
"Was she weepin?"
"No."
'"Was her jaw sot?"
"Yes, think it was" ..
"Was her jaw sot like mewl when
he is determined not to pull?"
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-09
Failure.

Marriage, exclaimed tho fat wom-
an, sis failure"
Upon the table before her were a
Canadian cent and plugged quarter,
her share Of the gate receipts of her
four hundredth souvenir public wedding
to the living skeleton.
Over all the trembling gaslight cast
its Rarish CLEAN Tribune
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-09


"She had her teeth hard shut and
looked pretty ugly"
"And what did she say?" ..f..
Nothing. We simply bowed to each
other as we passed Do you know the
woman?~ ............ ....r
Reckon I orter, as she's my wife.
"Ohi Then she's gone to the store?"
"No We had fuss this mawnin,
and she's left me. Jist put on her bun
nit and said sho'd never cum back.
"But she will, Of course?"
81 axed yo' il she was weepin. and
yo' said she wasn't. II she'd been weep.
in, that would mean that she'd take a
walk down to the Corners and back and
make up with me. l axed yo' II her
jaw was sot, and yo' said it was. That
means she'll keep right on to Brother
Jim's, and that I'll hev to foller arter
her and beg her parding and promise
her new kaliker dress befo' she'll cum
back" ....
"Then she's left you before?"
"Bout 100 times, sab, and it allus
works that way. If she weeps, she'll be
back befo' night; if her jaw is sot, hev
to 60 artor her and knock under. As
this is case Of sotrcss might as well
git along and try to overtake her. Sor'
ry can't AK yo' to stop, but yo' see how
it is. Sotness is sotness, and yo' cant
| unsot it and must tharfo' make the best
of it," M. QUAD.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-02-09
1896 Rambler.
$500

As is customary nearing the
close of each year, the makers in
order to get ready for the ensuing
year, offer the present 1896
wheels at reduced prices. We are
now prepared to give our GUS
toners the benefit Of these reduc.
tions as long as our stock holds
out. For those wishing an up to
date wheel of the highest grade,
one which we can guarantee to
the fullest extent, we would offer
the "RAMBLER." AS to i'm
provements for the coming season
we would say we anticipate none.
Such changes which may be made
will, as has been the past two
years, be changes immaterial to
the improvement of the wheel in
general. ...-...... !.
Kindly give this some thought
or call your Reconsideration to it
and oblige.
Yours truly, .,.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A Child'S Plea,

A pretty little golden-haired girl Of
seven years walked timidly into New
Jersey police court room the other
day and asked for 1.-THE man who sent
my mamma to jail" The Judge hap
peped to overhear her remark and
asked the little miss what she wanted.
Tears came into her eyes as she turned
to the judge and asked, "Did you send
my mamma to jail?" When told her
name, the judge recalled that a short
time before he had sentenced woman
to jail for sixty days for drunkenness
and told the child so. Looking up into
the kindly face of the Judge she asked:
"Judge, did you ever have NAM
ma?" and then, choking with sobs, she
could control her feelings no longer
and begged piteously for her mothers
release. "Your mamma has been very
naughty" said the judge. "She gets
drunk and abuses her neighbors. "
"But she is so good to me, aud love
her." sobbed the golden haired plead
er, "and if you'll let her go IL
won't let her be naughty any more
1 love her so. Please, please, oh, please
let her CO." That was too much for
the gray-haired, kind.hearted magis-
trate, and as he turned away to order
the release of the mother, he used his
handkerchief vigorously and his voice
was husky from "bad cold" which
bad suddenly developed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
NettIe Plant Fiber.

The nettle plant has long been known
to have fiber finer and better than
hemp. In 1869 the sum of S25, 900
was offered to the discoverer of ma
chine to separate the bark from the
fiber. 1t seems that while no machine
has been found the chemists have had
good success. The fiber was used be-
fore the art of writing books; Rhea
cloth is used to wrap around the mum
mics in Egypt; for nets and lines it is
the best thing known; it is sometimes
called "China grass !" it is we'll known
to the Chinese, Malays, and Hindoos.
1t has been worked up into ropes,
canvas, and even clothing.
An English chemist, IA Mr.. Gomess,
uses zincate of soda to take out the
gums that are in the fiber; the fiber
comes out white and strong it can be
worked into any kind of cloth and far
exceeds linen for laces, handkerchiefs,
etc. 1t is very light, too. One thou
sand yards of Rhea weighs as much as
600 yards of linen. 1t will probably
become one of the prominent produc-
tions of India. The common wild
nettle that grows largely on the road
sides in the United States is a variety
of the Rhea plant, and it may be that
it is susceptible of like treatment.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

It is estimated that 1000, 900 tons
Of pure silver are held in solution by
all the waters of the earth.
The banks of Newfoundland are
formed by the sand, ice and stone
brought from the north by the ice
bergs.
Within the last fifty years the rate
of speed of ocean steamers has trebled,
and the usual horse power increased
from 700 to 10000.
According to the deductions Of O
well.known astronomer, we receive as
much light from the sun as could be
emitted by $50, 900 full moons.
Nicola Tesla says that the cause of
the curious sunburn effects upon the
hands by the X-rays is not the rays
themselves, but the ozone generated
by them in contact with the skin. The
hands may be protected by immersing
them in oil beforehand, and thus pre-
venting an access of air.
Gypsum has been discovered in large
quantities in Big Horn County, Wyom,
ing, and is being used by the settlers
for roofing their houses. Mixed with
thin mortar and spread upon the
roof it soon becomes as hard as adam.
ant and makes most excellent pro-
lection against the elements.
A company has been formed at San
Antonio, Texas, for the purpose of de-
veloping the wonderful asphalt de-
posits situated in the state of Tamau.
lipas, Mexico, which was recently de-
scribed by United States Vice Consul
Won Weinberg, OF Matamoras, Mexico.
The company has secured lease for
fifty years on the property.
A Kansas man has been granted
patent on device for fastening houses
together and holding them on their
foundations, which is simply series
of rods fastened to opposite sides of
the house and to foundation walls and
roof, and fastened by means of turn
buckles, the idea being to prevent
houses from blowing away in cyclones.
Telephone wires seem to have an
important influence in preventing
lightning from striking, according to
the Investigations of the German tele-
graph department. Three hundred
aud forty towns with telephone sys.
TENS and $50 towns without them were
under observation. In the former the
lightning struck three times for every
hour of storm, in the latter five times.
Moreover, the violence of the light
ming was much less in the former case.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

There have been printed recently
some astonishing facts about the aban-
doned farm lands of England. Some
'of these farms, although within an
hour or two'of London city, go beg
ging for tenants. Earl Darlington,
who b for many years owned 23, 900
acres I'D in Bucks and Lincoushire
counties and whose every dollar is in
vested in agriculture, says the de.
preston of the industry IN England
has been largely due to the extrava.
aapce and bad management of the land
ior6a themselyes-keeping up costly
country houses, and neglecting repairs
and improvements, piling up mort
geges, driving away tenants, etc.
When he took charge of his estates,
they were burdened with a debt of
$4,000, 200. He disposed of the great
country house, with its tremendous
expenses, repaired the buildings.on all
the farms, lowered rates ane-third, and
encouraged tenants to work small plots
OF land. In spite of almost constantly
decreasing prices of farm products,
during the past twenty years he has
by this means paid all but one.tenth
of the original debt, and yet his estates
are not as we'll situated as regards
lnarkSis as are many farms near Lon
don that are practically abandoned.
While conditions are entirely different
in America, it is true that thousands
of farmers in this country have, on a
smaller scale, by prudent management,
paid for their farms and are to-day
comfortably we'll fixed, as the result
of good farming and good business
methods during the past ten or twenty
years of increasing competition, lower
prices and readiustment of rapidly
changing conditions.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
CLOSE TO NINETY

John Howard Bryant, nm only surviving
brother OF William Cullen Bryant, aged
about ninety years, resides In Princeton, III.
Tho Rochester IN. " Times says OF him
lie is unknown to fame, but not for want Of
native ability which, judg ng from the fol-
lowing freshly-written gem, might have made
MIN rs illustriOus as his brother. The lines
are entitled, "Close to Ninety" and were
evoked by the action of Bellefontalns
(Ohto) Bryant literary society in making him
an honorary members
Here now l stand, upon llfo's outer verge,
Close at my feet an ocean wide and deep
Dark, sullen, SILENT and without surge,
Where earth's past myriads lie in dream
less sleep.
'Tis here l stand without thrill OF fear,
In loneliness allied to the sublime;
The broken links of love that bound me
here,
Lie shattered on this treacherous shoal OF
time.
But still l cling to friends who yet remain,
Cling to the glorious scenes that round me
lie,
Striving to stay the haste OF years in vain
As swifter yet the winged moments fly.
Idly 1 seek tho future to explore,
partly know what is, but naught that is
before.
John Howard Dryant.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

OF the 5000, 000,0 war indemnity
which Japan is to receive from China
it is expected that nearly eighty per
cent. will be expended in naval con-
etruotion. It is therefore in order,
declares the New York Mail and Elk.
press, to ascertain what portion of
this vast sum can be acquired by the
enterprise of American shipbuildere,
steel forgers, gun makers and com.
petitors in other mechanical indus.
tries. A country with that amount of
money to spend-deserves to be looked
after by American manufacturers who
have things to sell.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

Modern science is beginning to
throw all the tales of Munchausen in.
to the shade. There is rumor that
: Professor MacKendrick, of Glasgow,
has succeeded in devising an appar-
atus which will enable the deaf and
dumb to hear operas. He uses tele.
phones conGed with the stage at
one end, and at the other with vessels
filed with a saline solution, into which
the deaf insert their hands. No
sooner have they done SO than their
faces are illuminated with the Joy OF
new sensation. They con hear the
singers and the orchestra distinctly.
This sounds American, as foreigners
say, but after the Roentgcn rays and
kaleidoscope everything seems possible.
Natnralists believe that insects have
sd ses utterly different from ours, and
it not impossible that with the aid
OF electricity and Roentgen rays man
may practically acquire a new sense or
power to perceive the unseen world.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
Age Of the Premiers.

Care and worry do not seem to
shorten the lives of the British Pre-
miers. Gladstone by completing his
S7th year has broken the record
which was held by Lord Sidmouth,
who died past S6. Earl Russell died
at the same age; the Duke of Wei
lington at 50, Lord Palmerston and
Earl Grey at 81, Earl of Beaconsheld
II, Earl OF Aberdeen 7G, Earl of
Derby so. Sir Robert Peel go. Glad
stone and Sir Robert are the only two
Premiers who we're not peers and did
not accept peerage from the Queen.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
REMEM BERtNG.

It may be years since one much loved
Was locked in deaths mysterious sleep;
II may be that the flowers we keep
Because of them,
Are no more wet with tears.
Our lives go on without them;
The aching void that Death has left
Is fllled by other loves,
And we are less bereft
Than when we heard the dull thud-thud
That crazed US with its utter hopelessness;
But when we see a certain shade of hair,
Or tone Of voice, or even but the lifting Of {
hand,
1t all comes back
As something we have known before,
And we, remembering, understand.
Edna Heald, in Womsnkind.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A PROMISE.

"It is customary to remember the
waiter, SIR" said the waiter, as the
guest was about to take his leave
without feeling him.
ooh, rest easy" said the guest. 81
shall not forget you. Next time l
come shall have another waiter, or l
shall lunch elsewhere. ."-Philadelphia
Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A DISMAL OUTLOOK.

"I don't see much chance for me
any way you take it," remarked the
prisoner III disconsolate tone.
"But no decision has yet been rem
dered, said bystander.
al know that. But il the court be-
lieves what the prosecuting attorney
says, I'll 60 to Jail heap longer than
deserve. And if get turned loose
on the community with the reputation
for lamb like innocence given me by
the lawyer for the defense, it'll keep
me miserable the rest of my days try
ing to live up 10 it,"-Washington
Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
Making an Artificial Skin.

A process has been patented in Ger
many for making a substitute for the
natural skin for use in wounds. The
muscular coating of the intestines of
ANIMALS is divested Of mucous mem
brane and then treated in pepsin
solution until the muscular fibers are
hals digested. After second treat
ment with tannin and gallic acid a
tissue is produced which take the
place OF the natural skin, and which,
when laid on the wound, is entirely
absorbed during the healing process.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
Biz Orchid Collectors.

There is an idea abroad that Mr..
Chamberlain is the greatest amateur
orchid grower in the world, but this
is not tho case, the collection of the
Empress Frederick of Germany being
worth nearly double that of Mr.. Cham
berlain-probably about 100000
Miss Alice Rothschild is an enthusias.
TIC lover of flowers; her collection OF
roses alone is said to be worth $50, -
900. w. w. Astor paid $4,000 the
other day Tor the stock OF a single
variety of rose tree.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
Riviera Flower Culture.

The cultivation of flowers for export
and for the perlumery factories at
Grasse is an important industry on
the Riviera. Ii is officially estimated
that the value of flowers annually ex-
ported from Nice, Cannes, BeaalieU
and Mentone is $1,000
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

Rev. Miles Grant, of Boston, thinks
he has solved the problem of living.
He is strict vegetarian, and never
uses meat, pies, cakes, teaA coffee,
sugar, salt or spices. Hisr food
is unleavened grOhS vege-
tables, cheese aud mill ne says
that he lives we'll at n cost OF eighty
seven cents n week, the result being
that he is healthy and strong.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A great emigration movement Of

A great emigration movement OF
Russian Jews from the Vistula
provinces to Africa is taking place at
present. The movement has reached
such proportions in several districts
of these provinces that the Jewish
male population is greatly diminished
and business in shops is principally
carried on by women.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

That the gentler sex is fast becom
ing emancipated is shown by the fact
that in 1896 there we're in the United
States 32 women woodchoppers, lat
bartenders, "a bostlers, 30 @hprs,
locomotive engineers, % plA rers,
80 blacksmiths and boilermakefs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
IN CUBA.

"The insurgents" reported the
officer who had made the reconuois-
sance, "sre encamped about two miles
to the north"
"Good" exclaimed General Wey-
Ter. "We will march at once"
And he did march-to the south.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

According to the statistics of the
slYeatber Bureau, the property lose
from tornadoes during the last ten
years has been five times as great ir
Missouri as in any other State.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
IRRESISTIBLE ELoQUENcE.

1--WE had unique proposal contest
and Madge got the prize.
Chow did the young man propose
to her?"
"He Just walked in and threw big
solitaire diamond ring into her lap"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
LOTS OF FUN.

"Do you really enjoy shooting?"
"Why, yes, of course" said the
dear girl. who had lately bought
light rifle and a lovely pair of hunting
bloomers. "Every time / manage to
kill rabbit CT poor little bird l
have just the loveliest cry imaginable. "
indianapolis Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
PROOF POSITIVE.

Miss Grace-"They say that men
think only of themselves, but it isn't
so. I'm sure Charles is the most un-
selfLh of mortals."
Mrs. Blaze-"As for examples"
Mrs. Grace--"Why, he says he is
never happy but when he is with me /;
and he stays out evening after evening.
There, isn't that self.denial for you?"
Boston Transcripts.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
FLYISGwEpaE's PRACTICE

Smith-'Is young Flyingwedge
practicing law?"
Williams-'I think not. He was
called to the bar, but 1 think he's
practicing economy" - illustrated
Bits.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

Greece has only 100000 inhabi.
tants, butAvery man of them is ready
to fight like sixty. Her area is only
half great as that of the State of New
York, but every acre of it is dedicated
to tho cause OF liberty and civiliza-
Aioo
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
HIGHLY PROGRESSIVE.

"Is Scrymser progressive?"
"ProgressiveP Why, that fellow
can tell when his wife is going to
make mince-pie; he always has the
nightmare the night before. Chi
cago Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
CONVERSION BY FORCE.

"Do you think, Harry, you could
induce one or two boys to come to
Sunday-school?"
I could bring one" he replied.
"De udder fellers in our alley kin lick
me. Dublin World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
Expert Thieves.

Thieves threw hook and line
through an open window of house at
Monterey, Mexico, and stole tho bed
clothes, under which the owner Of the
house was sleeping.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
SOME MEN YOU CAN,

Brown-'Do you think you can
Judge a man by the kind of shoes he
wears?"
De Flyppo-'I always judge girls
father that way"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
European PopnIation.

Europe has increased its population
by sixiy-two per cent. within the last
sixty-two years, but in the same time
30, GO, O0J of its inhabitants have emil
Grated TO other countries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A GENTLE HINT.

''Nice dog Have you taught him
any tricks since 1 was here last ?"
"Oh, yes; he will fetch your hat if
you whistle" sail she sweetly.-
Dublin World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21

It is estimnted that the cost OF yes.
sells now being built at lake ship yards
is about SO, 900, 900, as compared with
$4,000, 900 q year ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
THE LINE OF LEAST RESISTANCE.

"Why do so many modern writers
seem to prefer notoriety to fameP'
because a man has to climb for
fame, but he can get notoriety by an
easy tumble"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

It Does Satisfy Him-Same Old Styles
Used to 1.-THE Supreme Test
No Distinction, Etc, Etc,
This is a queer old world OF ours,
For always II has been,
The time q man feels most put out
Is when he's taken 10.
Judge
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
A FOREIGN ARTICLE,

Proud Papa -"MY daughter studied
painting abroad"
Friend-"I thought SO. l never
saw a sunset like thatin this country"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
USED TO II.

Mr.. Newman-"You're a nice little
boy, Tommy"
Tommy "That's what they all say
when they first meet sister. Tit
Bits.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
NO DISTINCTION.

He-"I don't think very much OF
Jacks manners, Miss Sweet
She-''No, they are like his calls,
they lack finish"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
THE SUPREME TEST.

"Do you think he really loves her?"
''I am sure of it. He exchanged his
wheel for the kind she rides. Brook
lyn Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
ON A HAUNTING CAR.
BY ANNIE F. JOHNSTON.

! was a June
m o r n i q in
@ ork. Nj i 8 8
Briggs and her
niece had left
the rest of their
party at the ho-
tel, to recover
from the effects
of a rough pas-
sage, and had
started out to
o x plore h o
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
SAME OLD STYLES.

elias your wife gone in for dress
reform?" 'I guess not; her bills are
as big as ever. Chicago Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-04-21
RATES OF ADVERTIsINci

One Square, one inch, one insertion..S I 90
One SQUARE. one inch. one month. 81, 800
One Square one inch, three months. 500
One SQUARE, one inch, one year zee, 100
Two Squares. one year r.,..,,..,... 10 %
Quarter Column, one year .ss....,." 5O OO
Half Column, one year ar...,.,.....,.. 80 W
One Column, one year. .... .-.,. 100 w
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.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-01-07
Dainty Dining.

America, France and England
have tacitly copied the Russian style
of serving dinner, where none of
the viands are in evidence, but are
passed by the footman. The palates
of the epicures of the present day
are stated with variety and need
coaxing. 1t is an axiom of the bon
yivant that each dish should be
surprise, and he disdains the homely
style of serving, where everything
was put on the table at once and
the diners eye roved critically
over the dishes provided for his de-
location.
In some of the ultra fashionable
houses the guests remove to another
room to partake Of the dessert, leav-
ing the fumes of meat behind. Es-
theticism could do no more, and
every sense is satisfied; the palate
is tickled with the dainty viands,
the sense of touch by contact with
the satiny softness Of the damask,
sight and smell with the odor and
beauty of the flowers and hearing by
the distant strains of softest music
from hidden orchestra. -Philadel-
phia Ledger.