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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
THE VALUE OF ToRPEDo-HoATs.
To Make a Successful Attack the Vessel
Must Remain Undiscovered.


Reasoning from superficial facts,
much has been written OF the failure
,f torpedo-boats. 1t is as well to cor
rect this impression now while events
are still fresh in the popular mind.
The idea of torpedo attack is attack
dnder cover of darkness, rain, or fog.
The construction and painting have
this object IN view. There is no pro-
lection against even the lightest pro-
ectile, and to make o successful at
tack tho boat must remain undiscov-
cred until almost the moment for the
discharge of lis torpedo. Our vessels
FULLY comprehended the dangers Of
torpedo attack, and all precautions
were taken to guard against one. In
spite of this, ,one of them had a narrow
escape from being torpedoed by the
Porter, not having been discovered
until well within striking distance.
In this case the cruiser was q lost
ship, and ever after had the utmost
respect for the possibilities of success.
Iul topedo attack. Had the Porter
been certain that the vessel sighted
was au enemy, and had it not been
necessary to disclose her presence by
signals, etc, the attack could have
been successfully made, and the Por
ter would have escaped without harm.
No lack of discipline, lookouts, or at
tention was in any way responsible
for the incident, all these being fully
up to the high state of efficiency in our
navy. Only the favorably darkness of
4 stormy night and the advantage
which we took of the cruisers smoke
made such result possible. Contrast
these conditions with those under
which the Spaniards made their gal
liant but foolish efforts at Manila and
Santiago. They showed splendid
heroism, but how was it to be expected
that thin torpedo craft could live and
approach through a fire that destroyed
armored cruisers? Their chief de.
observation-disclosures lacking. Tor
pedo-boats have sufficient speed to
choose their time of attack, and, to be
successful the time chosen must be
one favorable to the torpedo-boat-not
favorable to her enemy, as was the
case in both attacks in this war.-From
"Torpedo-boat Service" by Lieuten-
ant j. G. Fremont, in Harpsr's Maga'
zine.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Just a LIttIo Dog Story.

Walking along a residence street OF
Susqushanna, Penn, citizen noticed
little child at play with an immense
Newfoundland dog on lawn. In the
rough and tumble sport of the two
the child hurt his dumb playmate,
who snapped rather angrily at the
child. A woman, who stood watching
on the porch, cried ont: Nero, aren't
you ashamed of yourself to frighten
the baby? Go away, you bad dogp
The dog skunk away, whining. Sud.
denly he sprang toward a Towering
plant, bit off one of the fragrant bios
SONS, and with many extraordinary
capers laid it at the feet of the little
child, aud then bounded toward the
woman to receive a caress Of forgive
ness. Now York Press
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
IN NEW BRUNSWICK.

Sweet maiden Of Passamaquoddy, Y
Shall we seek for communion OF souls
Where the deep Mississippi meanders,
Or the distant Saskatchewan rolls?
All, mol In New Brunswick we'll find it
sweetly sequestered nook
Where the sweet gliding Skoodawabskoo,
kis
Unites with the Skoodawabskook.
Let others sing loudly OF Saco,
OF Passadumkeag or Miscouche,
OF Kennebeccasis or Quaco,
OF Miramichi or Buctouche:
Or boast Of the Tobique of Mispec.
The Musquash or dark Memramcook;
There's none like the Skoodawabskooksis
Excepting the Skoodawabskook.
james De Mile.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

Stanley, the explorer, says that
slavery will never be abolished in
Africa until railways are constructed
from the coast to the interior. This
is so because in many parts of the
Dark Continent slaves are the only
means of carriage for commodities,
and, for the most part, goods are
brought to the coast aud their ex-
change value taken back again on the
backs OF slaves.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

Porto Rico is one of the richest isl.
ands belonging to the group OF the
West Indies, and its vast resources in
the hands of wide-awake American de-
velopers can be made conducive tc
handsome profits; but those who go to
Porto Rico for the purpose Of embrac.
ing its commercial and industrial op.
portunities must go prepared to en-.
counter lively competition on the part
of the natives of tue island. Since the
natives of Porto Rico are at last free
from the yoke of Spain they are moi
apt to sleep over the prospects which
have opened up before them with the
dawn of liberty.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

Miss Helen Gould's recent declara
ton that she never dreamed mere
money could give her so much pleas.
ure as it has in her recent work for the
suffering soldiers and sailors, accentu.
ates the fact that wealth is the sourc,
of have the nobleness rs well as hal
the misery of life, philosophers tn,
Youths Companion. Her great reward
has been not in the resolutions o
thanks rendered her by the council o
the second city in the world, nor il
the notoriety given her name through
the newspapers, but in the prayers ant
thanks and grateful smiles of the mer
and lads she has succored. Plans TO,
life cannot ignore the fact that wealth
rightly used, is to poverty whai
strength is to lameness, or the sight o.
one eye to that of two.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

II a child in Switzerland does not
attend school on particular day, the
parent gets notice from the public
authority that he is fined SO many
francs; the second day the fine is in
creased, and by tho third day the
amount becomes n serious one. In
case of sickness the pupil is excused,
but if there be any suspicion of sham
ming doctor is sent. If the sus-
picion proves to be we'll founded the
parent is required to pay the cost Of
the doctors visit.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

The decision to retain in tho navy
all the auxiliaries purchased during
the war, coupled with the limitation of
trade between American and Porto
Rican ports to American vessels,
means good times for ship builders.
To restore coasting lines to their con.
dition before the war and to provide
for increased trade many new vessels
must be constructed.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
BILLS IN TROUBLE.

got letter parson, from our West,
An my Is anvil In breast,
To had proudly med
the path OF right sich ndl
toll lin left three short
lie himself a-plown in mighty crooked row
his fathers counsel an his mothers too;
hateful an he guessed he'd have
temptation for youngser In tho West,
But i believed our Billy had the courage to resist,
he left warned him O. the watln'
hidden sarpnts In lifes pathway eveywheres.
Bill promised faithful to be keeru, an allowed
He a reputation thatd make mighty proud;
how counsel o. faded from his mind,
N 10 the boys in trouble o. the very wuest kind
seldom that somehow sort knowed
That Billy a-trampng mighty rocky road,
Blu imagined he would bow head In shame,
An n he waller his oil daddys honored name.
in Denver, an the sorys mighty short;
tell his mother it'll crush her oil heau
reckoned might break the TO her
Blls In the Legislature, but no doesn't say what fur
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Ignorance That Was Not Dliss.

Ethel-'SWhat perfect specimen of
manhood! 1 really don't believe he
knows his own strength.
Edith-"I'm sure he doesn't. ICON
fidentially) Do you know, he uses
both hands to drive a horse that he
could easily manage with one if he
only knew it. Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
His Qualifications.

"g3v did you come to think .hat
man had any of the qualities of sue.
cessful author?" inquired the friend.
"Oh," replied the English manager,
"you are judging him merely by his
books. You ought to see how Uniquely
interesting he looks in a dress suit on
the lecture platform. Washington
Star
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
A Jolly for Papa.

She-"And what shall I say in car,
papa asks me what your prospects
are?"
He-"Well, er-you might say thai
am figuring on securing one of tn,
the most prominent, influential and
wealthy men in the city for my father.
in-law. That ought to fetch him. -
Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Words Alike Either Way.

AIDA, Anna, bab, bib, bub, civic,
dad, deed, deifed, deyived, did, dood,
ecce, eye, eve, eve, gog, gig, gag,
level, madam, maram, noon, non, OHIO,
pap, peep, pip, pop, pup, redder, re.
fer, repaper, reviver, rotator, sees,
selles, sexes, shahs, sis, siris, semes,
stellets, tat, tenet, tit, toot, tot, tut,
waw, welew.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
LITTLE CHANCE.

Old Friend-"Don't you remember
sweet Alice, who dancs.l with d light
when you gave NhefAa smile, End
trembled with fear at your frown?"
Mr.. b. Bolt, Jr.-"Oh, yes. Sh9
doesn't care cent for my smiles or
frow either, now. We're married. "
New York Weekly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
In No HurrY.

Mr.. Testy (meanin5ly)-'T don I
want to interrupt your-er-conver
sation with my daughter, but the
er-last car goes by at 12."
Mr.. Staylate with composurel>
Thanks, many thanks, but there's q
big German ball uptown, and con.
ductor told me the cars would begin
running again at 2"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Gave Himself Away.

Mrs. Sharpeyo lat a hoteD-"That
couple try to act as if they had been
married for years, but ] know they
are on their wedding toIr."
Mr.. Sharpeye-"Guess not"
Mrs. S--"Yes they are. He gave
her the tenderloin of the steak. -
New York Weekly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
His Graceful Way.

Maude-"How kind of you to re-
member my birthday Gustave always
forgets it,,
Gustave confused -"Forgets it?
Why, yes. 1t is graceful way I have
of ignoring her increasing years. -
Judge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Manner. Of English Marines.

Although seamen have to doff their
caps when undergoing inspection on
board ship, marines do not have to do
so. The royal marines do oGotuncoyer
their heads as mark of respect ex'
cept in the presence of royalty or at
divine service.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
IA Decapitation.

Be sure II you can, to keep out OF my whole;
Behead me, trouble the waters that roll;
Behead me once more, will calm them,
you'll see;
Another time yet, and prefix I'll be.
Behead me again, still my force is not
spent,
numeral adjective I'll represent.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
IA Proverb Puzzle.

By starting at the right letter in one
of the following words, and then TAX
ing a letter at regular intervals, use
ful business proverb may be found;
Chaperon, outlet, lazily, nuggets, on
tology, never, aggravate, shame, er-
rors, janitor, amatory, sense.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
One Explanation.

He-"I can't understand why an
Englishman always wants to marry
his deceased wife's sister"
She-"Why, it saves him the bother
of breaking in new mother-in-law.
Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

Stripped of her armor and war paint,
the American liner st. Louis has
started once more or her peaceful but
no less honorable career as commerce
carrier. Whether in peace or war she
is Acredit to the nation whose flag she
N;as
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

The Jerusalem trip Of the Emp error
William may have arisen from his ter
ritorial expansion fever. He felt he
had to take something, so he took a
journey.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

The horse seems to be doomed. He
has been useful in his day. but me-
chanical genius has found something
better. What with bicycles for tho
army, and balloons, and automobiles,
We are really on the edge of revolu-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Social Diplomacy.

Foxey-"Did you send the Borems
a card for your musicale?"
Mrs. Foxey-"Yes; how could I get
out of it?"
Foxey-"Well, I'll tell Borem that
Smith is going to come. Boron owes
him some money. ."-Philadelphia
Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

The Gear should not be discouraged
because his first attempt at interna-
tional reform did not succeed. Adler
men than he is have been obliged to
leave good ideas to prosterity to be
carried ont.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Tn. Mother.ln.Law In New Britain.

In the island of New Britain man
must not speak to his mother-in'law.
Not only is speech forbidden to his
relative, but she must be avoided, and
if by chance the lady is met the SON
in-law must hide himself or cover his
fooa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
The Difference.

wilkins Ito Filkins, who owns tC
forty)-"Ah, got your mustache shaved
off! Look ten years younger.
+ Filkins (delighted) - Nonsense
And how old do I look without the
mustache?"
Wilkins-"Oh, somewhere about
sixty-two or three. Boston Tran
script.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
APIessant PunIshment.

"Dickie doesn't like his school this
year"
whats the trouble?"
''He says his teacher lets all the
other boys except him sit by girls. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Preparing For an Emergency.

Senior Member (of law frm)-
"What are you SO excited and nervous
about2 The jury will certainly acquit
our client"
Junior Member (hastily gathering
up his law books and grabbing his
hat)-"I'm afraid his women relatives
will want to do lot of kissing when
the verdict comes in. Chicago
Tribune. ---. 49, 1-.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Quite Modern.

''He's an up-to-date wheelman, ISM
he?"
''Yes, indeed"
college man, too?"
"No? Is he?"
eyes. Signs himself A. Skorcher,
'99.'"
"0h, the '99' is for his wheel. -
PHILADELPHIA Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

1t is believed in the Northwest that
our soldiers would not have been un-
der fire il the Indians had not been
under frewater.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Not All.

''Now that his father is dead I sup.
pose Goodby will spend all his money. u
"Oh, no; he gets married to-mor.
row. Truth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
A Chnan Old Queen.

An Egyptian mummy, supposed to
oe that Of Queen Anne, wife Of
Rameses II was offered for sale in a
London auction-room and realized $50.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Confusion of Alternatives.

''Now, Bobby, would you rather
have papa punish you, or mammal"
"I-Ithink I'd ruther have a nickel. ;
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE,
STORIES TOLD BY THE FUNNY MEN
OF THE PRESS.

The Furside inside Observation-Disclosures
of fAlternatives-Not All-One Explana-
tion-A Pleasant Punishment-His
Graceful WaY-Social Diplomacy, Etc
Then he killed the Mudjekivis,
Killed the mighty Mudjekivis.
With the skin he made him mittens,
Made them with the furslde inside;
Made them with the sklnside outside.
He, to have the warm side inside,
Turne them cold side skinside outside;
And, to have the cold side outside,
Turned them warm side, furside, inside.
That's why he turned the skinside outside,
Why he turned the furside inside,
Why he turned them inside outside,
Why he turned them outside inside.
Christian Guardian.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
3.-A Diamond.

/. A consonant in editor. 2. A
General. 3. A national hero. 4. A
kind of fish. 5. A vowel in boys.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
IA Geocraphical (haradc.

My first is not off; my second is q
product of coal; my third is an ex-
clamation of triumph, and my whole
is a great lake.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30

ing, and Michael
O'Neil, behind his
load of turf, was
driving up the steep
hill this side of the
b o & of Amen.
Tired, after his
hard days work in
tho bog, Michael
put his hand on the
load, and, looking
down o N t h e
ground, as the cart
moved up the hill,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
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The solutions to these puzzles will ap.
pear In a succeeding issue.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
PbI,ad.lpbla,s Electric Raiiways.

Philadelphia has a greater mileage
Of electric railways than the whole Of
Germany.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-11-30
Philadelphia now puts in a strong
claim to DO known as city of churches

Porto Rico hopes to become one oi
the States of the Union within five
wears.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05
Dreadful Sores

They Continued to Spread In spite
Of Treatment but Now They are
Hoaied A Wonderful Work.
"For many years l have been q great
sufferer with varicose veins on one OF my
limbs. My foot and limb became dread
fully swollen. When I stood up ! could
feel the blood rushing down the veins Of
this limb. One day ! accidentally hit my
foot against some object and a sore broke
out which continued to spread and was
exceedingly painful. I concluded 1
needed q blood purifier and I began taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. In a short time
those dreadful sores which had caused
me 30 much suffering, began to heal. I
kept on faithfully with Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, and in a short time my limb was
completely healed and the sores gave me
no more pain. I cannot be too thankful
for the wonderful work Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, has done for me-" MRS. A. f..
gibson, Hartland, Vermont.
Ao0d1c sarsa-
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Moods Pills cure all liver Ills. 20 cents.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05

.,'isfac ion at having Witnessed ah "n,
frttnium' Mt for ia" .Nir"m"ly low nd
mission uf zoe. thousands Of people
very day attend the theatres in u
large cities and pay tf cents admis.
sion for the privilege Of witnessing an
entertainment that is inferior 10 every
way. Clifford's give m entire change
of program every day, high 10 artistic
ability, pleasing to the ear and strictly
moral to the eye. 1t is a haven Of rest
to the weary for both old and young to
drop into, while with admiration you
view their splendid entertainment.
Many new features are being added
daily to the older places Of amusement,
not only on the outside IN the way Of
external decorations, but additional
and new features for their interior.
The japanese Village, just north Of
the Grand Plaza, still draws large
crowds to their tea houses where the
finest cup Of tea anyone ever had
placed before them is served in true
oriental style. Also their fancy bazaar
where curios and bric.a.brac are sold
as souvenirs Of the exposition. Any
one who patronizes their tea houses by
sitting down and drinking a cup of
their elegant tea will receive a fine
souvenir as a present.
The East Omaha Il Terminal Bridge
Company have now completed and
have in running order their trains be-
tween Council Bluffs and the expo.
sition grounds via East Omaha. Trains
are run every hour and the trips made
in twenty minutes. The fare is fifteen
cents one way or 25c for the round
trip, a great saving in time and ex.
pense over the street car service. The
train stops at the southeast corner OF
the exposition grounds, where visitors
can purchase their tickets and enter
the grounds and pass directly through
the group Of state buildings on their
way to the Midways or department ex'
hibits, the Plaza or the Grand Court
The Indian Congress, located in the
northwest corner of the grounds where
nearly one thousand Indians are en-
camped, which represents every tribe
III the United States, showing their diff
ferent habits and a~musements, receive.
its hundreds of visitors daily. Tn,
congress is in charge Of Captain Mel
Ger. w. II. Liddiard, better known a,
Rattlesnake Pete does the heavy work
and woe to him npon the tribes CAM
who Is not 'wash.ta." One of tn,
greatest games played by the Indians
will be In crosse "n horseback.
The smallest engine anG train o
cars in the world Is doing a thriving
business. 1t is an amusing sight u
see the positions into which grow
people will gather and hump them
selves In order to ride q round trip o.
this baby railroad. A. j. T.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05

Spend August in the Black Hills.
Go first Ia Hot Springs. There you
an bathe. ride bicycle, climb noun
aims, dance and play tennis to your
hearts content. II your limbs are
tiff, your kidneys out Of order or IL
GU are troubled with eczema or any
ether form of skin disease, a month at
Hot Springs will make a new man Of
you.
Sylvan lake and Spearhsh are within
II comparatively short distance of Hot
Springs and everyone who visits the
Hot Springs should see them. Sylvan
Lake Is the prettlest and coolest sum.
ller resort in the west. Speartish is
reached after a railroad ride that ranks
among the experiences of a lifetime.
There is nothing like it anywhere else
on the globe.
During August the Burlington will
run two low rate excursions to Hot
Springs, one on the 9th, the other on
the Goth Of that month. Tickets will
be sold at one fare for the round trip
half rates-and will be good to return
any time within thirty days.
Organize a party. Arrange about
your hotel accommodations at Hot
Springs. Get your tickets from the
Burlington agent and pass the most
delightful month in the year in the
most delightful summerland on the
n1nliuonA
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05

About n month ago my child which
is fifteen mcnths old, had an attack Of
diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting,
| gave il such remedies as are usually
given IL such cases, but AS nothing
gave relief, w sen for a physician and
1t was under lis care for a week, At
this time the child had been sick for
about ten days and was having about
twenty live operatioCs of the bowels
every twelve hours, and we were con
WINGED that unless il should soor oh
tain relief it would not live. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy vas recommended, and | de-
cided TO try it. | soon noticed a change
for the better; by its continued use II
complete cure was brought about and
II Is now perfectly heslthy.-C. l..
BoGos, Stumptown, Gilmer county, w.
Va. For sale by H. E. Grice.
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill Of the doctors. They
may dose q patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be rid Of the disease /; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. 8. 8. s. is the only cure
for this terrible affection, because IL is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause Of the disease and forces IL
from the system.
best doctors did me no good. thourh I tool
The Red Cloud chief., 1898-08-05

est blessing of my hfe.'
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DIR. MILES MEDICA