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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Canal of Ancient Origin.

The Dismal Swamp Canal is one oil
the Oldest artificial waterways in the
United States. 1t was planned by
George Washington, and was chartered
by the Legislatures of Virginia and
North Carolina in 17S7--11O years ago.
The charter powers of the original
company are such as no Legislature
would now grant, the franchise and
privileges being perpetual and irrevoc.
able. Ten years was allowed for the
construction, but the time was twice
extended, in 1910 and in 1915. The
need of an island route of communica.
ton was seriously felt by the United
States Government during the block
ade of the Southern ports in 1914, and
Congress appropriated $3.50, 900 for
the completion of the canal.
1t was opened for traffic in 1924, and
almost Immediately became a paying
institution. FROM 1910 to the break
ing out of the Civil War it was the
principal inland route for transporta-
tion between the North and the South.
In 1856 it paid dividend of eight per
cent. on a capitalization of S4S4, 900.
But at the beginning of the war trans.
portation ceased, and after the capture
of Roanoke Island in 1862 General
Henry A. Wise, who made his escape
through the Dismal Swamp Canal,
demolished three of its locks to head
off pursuit. 1t was then seized by the
Government, partially repaired and
used for transport purposes. In 1865
the property was returned to its
owners in a dilapidated condition, and
has been practically moribund ever
since.
Some years after the war General
B. f. Butler and certain New England
capitalists conceived the idea of pur-
chasing the canal property and build
ing railroad on the towpath. But
the engineers sent out to make the
preliminary survey came back with an
uniavorable report, and the scheme
was abandoned There has been talk
in Congress of enlarging this canal,
and of making it n Part of the inter
coastal waterway from Boston to New
Orleans. This ambitious scheme prob
ably had its origin in the brain of John
G. Calhoun, and that statesman was its
chief advocate for many years. But
the intercoastal canal is still an unac-
complished dream of naval officers and
members of Congress. New Orleans
Picayune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Gold in Siberia.

As the opening up of Siberia draws
near, it may be interesting to point
out the laws and regulations that
govern gold hunting in that far-away
country that will be within easy reach
of civilization in three or four years.
According to a recent ukase, "taye.
shulks" (prospectorsl are quite vel
come to the White Cars domains,
provided the local authorities of the
district approve of their character,
Hebrews alone being excluded. The
local authorities will issue permit oil
prospectors, and once gold hunter
has found yellow metal he is at liberty
TO stake off a claim. This, however,
must not be more than three miles and
half in length and from 500 to 1000
feet in breadth. All claims are regis,
tered and forfeited to the crown if not
constantly worked.
Advices from Russia say that thou.
sands of abandoned claims are at the
disposal of new comers, the crown be.
ing only too willing to give them up.
The reason for the Wholesale abandon.
ment of claims is thai up to the present
time Siberian gold .unters pursue the
work OF mining in the most primitive
manner, there being little or no un-
derground work. There are said to
be splendid openings far hardy adven-
turers carrying other machinery and
implements besides a shovel and o
pick. New York Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Remarkable Friendship.

One of the severest tests of friend.
ship recorded IN the annals of history
has just come TO light in Pasadena in
the course OF the trial of Mexican
who stuck his knife twice into the
abdomen of a loving chum. The in
jured man has arisen from his bed to
explain to the Court that the attempt
OF his friend to engage in a little
sportIve vivisection has not altered
the sentiment of affectionate regard
existing between them.
The spirit of the carver was said to
be altogether amIcable, and the
mutual attachment of former days has
not been impaired. After all, the
Shakespearean critics may have been
guilty of a malicious hoax IN leading
an unsuspectlng public to believe that
Shylock entertained in his heart any.
thing but an undying affection for the
Merchant of Venice when he demanded
his pound ofAesh. Los Angeles (Cal J
Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
rRrArMENr or pAMAeEp rnnEs.

There was a vast deal of damage
done to shade, forest and fruit trees
in the Northwest the latter part of
November by a sleet storm that loaded
the limbs with n heavy coating of ice,
breaking the limbs off in many cases
to an extent that seemed to be fatal
TO the tree. But as a matter of fact a
tree can stand very hard usage in this
respect and not only survive, but
rapidly recover all its loss. and in
some instances such discipline seems
to prove an advantage. Where limb
is broken it should be cut Off close to
the trunk, late in the winter, or be-
fore the sap starts, making a smooth,
clean job OF it, and cover the wound
with grating wax, or thick applica-
tion of white lead and oil. Axle
grease is sometimes recommended,
and so is coal or pine tar, but nothing
is so good as the two first named; we
would not use tar in any event. If a
tree is badly stripped of limbs it may
be well to cut Off the top Of the trunk
with a view to q more shapely tree
hereafter. The root system of the
tree is not injured, and if chance is
given it will force a new growth of
limbs upon the old trunk that will be
surprising. There is no way to get
new trees so quickly as by utilizing
the trunks of the injured ones.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
TattOOed Eyes.

The latest discovery of scientific
medical men is that the human eve
may be tattooed any color. 1t is now
quite within the bounds of possibility
for doctors to tattoo a mans eye bright
scarlet or green. OF course, eyes are
only tattooed IN cases where one of
them is blind, and has assumed in con-
sequence a, peculiar dead and ghastly
appearance. An eye in this condition
will entirely disfgure a face; but a
modern oculist may color one of these
''dead" eyes, and restore it to its
natural appearance, so that nothing
but the closest scrutiny can detect the
difference between it and its fellow.
The operation of tattooing is per-
formed by first treating the eye with
cocaine, until it becomes absolutely
senseless to pain. When all Is ready
the part to be operated upon is COW
cred thiekly with India ink of the re-
quired color. The tattooing is then
performed by means of little cleo
trical machine, which operates a speci-
ally made needle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
TRICKS OF THE TRADE.

The Manchester (Englant) City News has
published some startling revelations, show
ing the tricks TO which brewers aud publi-
cans resort to encourage the Sunday trade.
1t says:
SUNDAY is the great day for pushing the
drink business. Sweets, oranges, cakes, ap-
pies etc., are given to children. Cigars are
given 70 adults. Threepenny-b are placed
in a certain number of the pots OF liquor.
An extra pull ut the beer pumps, amounting
often 10 tfty per cent. more liquor than Is
asked or paid for is another inducement.
AT some places all the pint pots are reliled
Tree, while at other places a gallon or two
the company IN which to drink his health. -
The truth OF those statements may be as.
sumed, as they have never been denied. Toe
City News roundiy charges The brewers with
being responsible for these grave moral and
legal offences
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
TO TIE MODERATE pR1NKEn.

Presuming that you believe YOU are not
destitute OF some influence In the world, we
would urge upon you a brief appeal. 1t may
be you regard yourself in no danger from
the power OF appetite which has vanquished
thousands before you. Perhaps YOU have
thus far passed unharmed by that foe which
has blasted the hopes and happiness OF sc
many OF your fellows. But have you never
thought that watchful eyes are fixed upon
your example2 Perhaps you are young
man. Are there none among your acquaint-
ances In whom your example Is subverting
moral principles and leading the way to the
drunkard's grave2 Perhaps you are father.
Is the eye OF your littlo one cast toward you
as you quaff your daily or occasional dinner
glass? Are you aware that forthat child yoI
may be laying foundation for a miserable
life and death2 Do you love your family2
Is your love evlnced by introducing a prin-
ciple which may result in temporal infamy
and final ruin to the members OF that familyi
May you not live to see your folly perpetra-
ted in those who bear your image, aud see
IL, too, rioting In their destruction2 II you
''sow TO the wind" eau you complain II you
"reap the irlwlnd2"-Nattonal Temper
ance Advocate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Hoods Pills Ss Taods RsF%qalPsiY ssP9apaiiYs. with
A Strange Occurrence.

That a pigeon should have strength
enough or weight enough while flying
to break the heavy glass of a locomo.
tive headlight seems strange, but such
a case occurred on the Iron Mountain
Railroad in Missouri. When the train
pulled into Bismarck it was discov-
cred that the headlight was broken,
and inside was found perched pigeon.
When the train left the previous
station the glass was unbroker so that
the pigeon must have flown against it
or been struck by it while flying, and
broke it. The strange occurrence hap.
pened in broad daylight, so that the
bird was not attracted by the light,
as it might have been had it been
njght.-Detriot Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

of green cut bones to their diet. A
writer to the National Stockman calls
attention to the advantage OF the bone
cutter in that it keeps the flock
healthy aud enables the farmer to
double or treble his hocks at will. He
says: 81 speak from experience, as 1
am keeping in perfect health over
1900 layers and breeders by the use
aud aid of fresh cut bone. No condi.
tion powders or medicine are necessary,
but the cut bone is supplying natures
cravings and reducing the feed bill,
and it is only matter of little timo
and practical observation when a good
bone cutter will be to the poultry dc.
partment what the moving machine
is to the hay field. Not only is cut
bone healthy feed, but it is one OF
the greatest egg feeds known, for
health means eggs. Try it and be
convinced that green cut bone is not
only luxury, but a necessity to the
poultry keeper. Farm News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
A mad Casa OnIcklr Curea.

From nc Commercial, Bangor, Ne.
We publish the letter Of Mr. II. J. Cran-
ilemirc, IN full. just Hs It came in. as It Is
interesting.
Dear Sirs;-I send this solely that others
may know what DR.. Williams Pink Pills did
for me and my kidneys, and to make 1t Of
more effect send II IN affidavit form;
STATE OF MAINE,
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON. So
II. J. Crandlemire, OF vanceboro, Maine,
being duly sworn deposes and gays;
Two years or more ago l was attack ed
with kidney trouble which gave me violent
pain, and necessitated my urlnating every
few minutes. Then had times OF no control
over my water, and This made things unbear-
able. The pain at these times was indie
scribable, and nothing gave me any relief
until l was led to try Dr. Williams PlnS
Pills. The first box helped me, and by. the
time had taken my second l was absolutely
aud completely cured. This was two years
ago, and since then 1 have had no return OF
the trouble, aud 1 nave no hesitation or
doubt in expressing that owe my recovery
to Pink Pills.
(Signed) oh. ]. CRANDLEMGRE.
Personally appeared before me this 18th
day OF August 1896, II. J. Crandlemire, and
made oath that the above statement was true
ELISHA 7. HoLBRooK, Notary Public.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain, In con-
densed form, all the elements necessary TO
give now life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiarto females, such
rs suppressions, irregularities and all forms
of weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore the glow OF health to pale and sallow
cheeks. In men they affect a radical cure
In all cases arising from mental worry, over
work or eXcesses OF whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold In boxes (never In loose bulk)
Rt so cents box or six boxes for ca. 80, aud
may be had OF all druggists, or direct by
mail from DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
schenectady, N. Y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

times would get so blind, 1 could not
see for several minutes.
could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting. could not
breathe long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
also had female weakness, inflam-
nation of ovaries, painful menstrual
ton, displacement of the womb, itch
ing Of the external parts, and ulcera-
tion Of the womb. Ihave had all these
complaints.
The pains had to stand were some
thing dreadful. My husband told me
to try bottle of Lydia L. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after takinq
1t for while, was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound. hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured. d.-MRs. J. S. McGnLAs.
1l3 Kilburn avenue. Rockford. Ill
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
One hundred ard seventy-seven
million gallons of British beer are
drunk every year in London.


The horse has wonderful muscular power.
but will suffer a great deal at times with
nervous attacks u not properly groomed and
stabbed. This illustrates that great deal Of
neuralgia is caused by imprudence and re-
suits from shock from cold 10 the nervous
organism In parts most exposed 10 the cold.
Hence, neuralgia Is so often an afflctiVn Of
the head. face and ne k, as they are fire.
quently badly protected against intense cold.
The use OF warmth rs an antidote is appar-
ent, and the warmth to the afflicted part i'm
parted by the use Of st. Jacobs Oil, together
with the soothing and strengthening influ-
ence OF the remedy, lulithe pain and quickly
restore good he lthful condition of the
nerves, curing even the worst cases
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
How Pens Are Made.

Pens are made by machines which
seem almost to think. The steel is
cut into ribbons as wide as the length
of one pen, and these are fed to ma
chimes, which cut out the blanks, then
fashion, stamp them, split the points
and place the makers name on the
backs. The pens are now complete,
save the annealing, and this forms a
separate operation. After being an
nealed they are counted and placed in
boxes. A machine has been invented
for performing both these operations.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
TEMPERANCE.
DkcoHus DErHRoNED.

BAccHUs DErHRoNED.
This sober cup
OF which we sup,
A thousand times SURPRISES
The ruddy bowl
That stains the soul
AMI sense-deprlvlng glasses
With wanton smile,
II won't beguile
Its most devoted lover;
Nor leave him sunk
Degraded-druuk--
His senses to recover.
With us then SUP,
Dlsdain tho cup,
WheSo'er you chance to find Il,
That offers bliss
To those who kiss,
Eut leaves a sting behind II.
Shall we In lays
Old Bacchus praise
Aal Join his noisy revel
Witch brings wit down
Till, with the clown
The wise mans on n level2
An No, my boys,
For purer joys
Fair temperance shall bring us,
Whose joys refined
Ne'or leave behind
An aIter-though TO sting us.
With us then sup,
Disdain the cup.
Where're you chance TO flnd Il,
That offers bliss
To those who kiss,
Bu! sca;ters death behind 1t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
A Great Singers IImIdiir

It is said Patti lives in constant
dread of burglars in her castle in
Wales and that she has surrounded
herself with perfect network oi
burglar alarms, every entrance to the
castle being thus guarded. Perhaps
the diva hasn't thought OF hanging
out a placard announcing the usuaI
prices of admission as a preventative
of crooks. II might be tried with
good results.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
A TRUE GENTLEMAN.

~ was In England one time" says Mr..
Moody. "and was invited out to dinner. The
host asked me to drink one and another OF
his seven kinds Of liquors. l refused again
and again, until finally / saw the young
lady sitting next TO me beginning to get con.
fused and thick in her words, owing TO tue
place for me, and asking TO be excused, l
went upstairs. The host was very indig.
nant, and followed mo to flud out what was
the matter. l finally told him and he said
You're no gentleman
"'Well, l don't want TO be II have to gel
drunk In order TO be one.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
The DlsagreeabIe Weather Driving People


south.
For the last two weeks the travel south
ward has been very large. The cold and
changeable weather in the North causing IT,
The principal resorts South are Leing rap dlN
filed, and the transportation lines have beer
doing an immense business. The Southern
Railway system, whose northern terminus Is
at Washington, ID. g., and penetrates every
state South, operating its trains from New
York over the Pennsylvania TO Washington
thence over Its own rails, has made great i'm.
proyements in railway transportation look tins
TO the comfort Of southern travel. and they ar,
being rewarded by running their three limited
trains daily from New York filed TO their ca
pecity. The service offered by this great system
is equal to that offered by any railway on I'll,
American continents. Its limited train servic,
to Florida, New Orleans and the PnciRc Coast
Is perfect Amy one contemplating trip to ny
points South, Southwest or the Pacific Coasl
should write the New York office OF the South
ern railway, al Broadway, and get compete
Information as 20 schedules, etc, and de Grip
which this great system runs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

People who drink the staa ard m oderate
dose Of alcohol in whisky, W ns or beer, TAX
ing 1t twice daily, ara never free IRON
alcohol. 1t requires twan hours for a
moderate dose Of liquor 10 bn eliminated
from the system. From the Insurance stand
point, continues DIR. l.. Il. Kseley. alcohol
"shortens life' II drums ia aay quantity
whatever. The daily use Of a moderate
quantity has greater e1s't to shorten life
than the perlo lical use of an excessive
quantity
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Frances Senate, which sits in Che
Luxembourg Palace, has struck against
having any more statutes of bald
headed poets set up in the Luxem.
bourg gardens. 1t draws the line at
the hairless Paul Verlaine-the last
poets honored, Theodore de Banville,
Henri Murger and Leoonte de Lisle,
being also bald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Germnn Foundation Statistics.

The official returns Of the German
qrinquennisl census have just been
published and show a remarkable in
crease in the population for the past
FIVE years. The total population was
found to be 50, ,90I, against 49,-
42s, ,470 Eve years ago. Tho increase
of 2,S51, 431 is made up of l,430, AIS
males and /, ,421, ,013 females
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

There ia more Catarrb in this section OF The
country than oil other diseases put together.
ana until the last few years was supposed TO 10
incurable. For great many. years doctors
pronounced u a local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing 10
cure with local treatment, pronounced Il in-
curable. Science has proven catarrh to bo a
constitutional disease and therefore requires
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by II. ]. Cheney a Co., Toledo,
ket- ltis taken In ternally In doses from 10 drops
70 teaspoonful. IL acts directly on the blood
and mucous surf aces OF the system. They offeg
one hundred dollHrs for any case Il fails 70
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials,
Address f. J.. CHrNEY a. Co., Toledo, u
Sold by Druggists, zoe.
Halls Family Pills are the best. -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

they could
cure me but
failed to do
eo
1 gave up
in despair
and took to
my bed. 1
had dreadful
pains IN my
heart,
fainting- n
spells, w
sparks be- e
fore my
my eyes
and some
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
Largest Diplomatic Salary.

Sixty thousand dollars year, the
salary drawn by the French Embassa-
dor in London, is the largest sum paid
TO any diplomatist in the world.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces iDfRmmn-
uon, allays pain, cures wind collie. ;s5c. bottle
CAsCARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; l0c.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Piso's Cure is the medicine TO break up
children's Coughs and Colds.-Mrs. NJ e.
BLUNT, Sprague, Wash, March $, 1904
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Flannel next the skin produces rash re-
movable with Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hilrs Hair 6Whisker Dye, black or brown, zoe
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Cold storage stocks Of New York Catawbas
and Concords are scarcely yet exhausted and
are selling freely.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.

The beer consumed In the United State,
last year would hl u canal ten feet deep,
fifty feet wide an nity m les long.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

Over 10000 cured. Why not let Nn-To-Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobaccoi
Saves money, makes health and manhood,
druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

The wheat and oat crops in Chile, now be-
ing harvested, are reported generally salts
factory.
JUsT try 1oc. box of Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

The West Coast of Florida, the finest sent
ropicRl country in the world. llustrat ed de,
scrlptive book sent upon receipt four cent.
postage. J. J. rarnsworth, Eastern Pass
Agent, Plant System, 20l broadway, ". Y.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

FITSstopped freeand dpernanent tly cured. Ne
fits after first days use OF DIR. KIINE's GREA1
NERvEREsToRER. Free 50 trial boitleand treat
ise. Send to DIR. Kline. a3l Arch ST.. Phila. Pa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

There are more theatres in Italy in
proportion to population than in any
other country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31
A Wonderful Statement
From Mrs. MoGnlas to Mrs. Plnkhan

think it my duty, dear Mrs. Pink
ham, to tell you what your wonderful
Compound has done for me.
was dreadfully ill-the doctors said
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

A mind quite vacant is min dis
treseed
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-03-31

WHEN bilious or costive, eat n Casoaret
candy cathartlc; cure guaranteed; l0c, 25c.