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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05
HUMoR or THE DAY.

''I see that Timmins is getting oui
another novel" Historical or hys.
terical?"-Indianapolis Journal.
Whoever sits down to wait for trade
to come his way will need thick
cushion on his seat. at.-Pro6table Ad.
vertising.
Chumpleigh-"Does your father
object to my coming here?" Miss
Flippe-"No, only to your staying"
STANDARD.
''My wife has a mania for bargains"
"Yes?" "But when she asks me for
q dollar she won't take ninety cents. "
Chicago Record.
Friend-"This seems to be COM
Portable fiat" Harlemite-"I does.
1t makes that impression on every
body who don't live in it."-Puck.
"People are not alike, and what
suits one may not suit another" 81
guess that's right. What is one mans
bicycle is another mans juggernaut."
Puck.
"Does Miss Darlington play and
sing much when you call on her?"
"No; / am beginning to believe that
she really loves me" - Cleveland
Leader.
Mistress Bridget, are there any
letters for me this morningP" Bridget
-"Only two postal cards, but there's
nothing of Importance in them
Fliegende Blaetter.
Tom-"Why do you always call
your mother 'the mater?'" Dick
"Any woman who could succeed in
marrying off my four sisters deserves
the title. Tit
Little Bob--"Aw! 1 could walk the
rope Just as we'll as the circus man, if
it wasn't for one thingr' Little
Willy-"What is that?" Little Bob
I'D fall of. "-Harper's Bazaar.
"Giss Fastidity is very dainty in
her manners, isn't she?" 'I should
say so. Why, she can even eat corn
off the ear without looking as if she
had both hoofs in the trough
Puck.
Woggings-"Jiggins, can you loan
me 800? I'll return it tomorrow
sure" Jiggins-'C Can't possibly do
it, Woggins; I've got to use the money
a week from next Tuesday. ."--Roxbury
I Gazette.
Good Friend-''I have reason to
suspect that your husband is flirting
with other women. You ought to fol-
low him wherever he goes" "Great
Scottl Ny husband is q postman. -
Fliegende .Blaetter.
"Our public school system is
doomed; that's what it is" ''Some-
thin new goin' wrong, Weary?" eyes.
They're talkin' of putin shower
baths into tn school houses" -
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Harriet-"Aad so Fred Dullwich
has asked you to marry him, has hep"
Margaret (sighing aud blushing)-
"Yes-night before last!" Harriet
''What stickler he is for formali-
ties. ."-Cleveland Leader.
"Of COURSE" said one old farmer to
the other, "your boy is learnin' Latin
and Greek at college, but is he gettin'
anything practical?" "Oh, yes. In
the last letter he writ he tells me he
is takin' lessons in fencin'. De
troit Free Pres.
"Now," said the attorney for the
defence, "here is skull. Can you
tell us to what species it belongs2"
'Its the skull of lawyer" replied
the expert witness. 'How can you
tellP" "By the cheek bones. Phil
adelphia North American.
="When we reached the station" said
the young bride recently returned
from the wedding tour, 'the men
picked my husband up and carried him
to the house on their shoulders. "
eyes" said neighbor, "but it wasn't
the first time they'd carried him home. "
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

More than 10000 of the soldiers
whom Spain has sent TO Cuba are now
in the hospital, and Of the 1872, 600
sent TO the island during Weyler's
leadership only 1000. are fit for duty.
These are mere fragments from the
history of the gloomiest military trag-
edy of the century.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05
RArEs OF ADVERTISING, /,

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Leeal advertisements ten cents per line
each insertion.
Marriages and death notices gratis.
All bills Tor year, advertisements collected
quarterly Temporary advertisements must
be paid in advanca
Job work-cash on delivers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

"The Rev. DIR. Thirdly is a great
condenser, isn't he?"
"a condenser? How so?"
''You know he has a record of 2400
marriages and must, therefore, have
condensed 1900 people into just half
that number. Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

"Come up tonight" wrote an
Atchison girl to a young man this
morning. 81 am going to have an
evening"
ST should like to come" he wrote
back, "but unfortunately / have just
had night. "--Atchison Globe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Mattie-'I'm so sorry, dear, to learn
that death has robbed you of your
favorite poodle. How can you ever
console yourself for his loss?"
Helen Csobbing)-"I d-don't know;
b-but s-suppose I'll h-have to g-get
unmarried. Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Now that SO many brewers have
been eleYated the House Of Lords,
English wits are beginning to term
that august body the "Beerage."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

A Goldfish four feet long has been
caught on the New England coast.
This does not, however, settle the
mooted question whether Goldfish salt
the ocean or the ocean salts the cod
fIah
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Mrs. Birmingham-"Mrs. Manches-
ter's favorite exclamation is, The
idear"
Mrs. Northside-"Yes, and don't
think she would recognize ON idea if
she met one. "-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Little Millie,--"What is your papa's
business?"
Little Clarence-"My papa is
poet"
Little Millie-"That amt bust
ness-it is a disease. ILLUSTRATED
Bits.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

''Does that girl of yours use cold
cream for her complexion, Chump-
leyP"
'I guess so. 1 know that I've
bought her enough ice cream to fill a
box car. Detroit. Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

"Is it possible, asked the young
est boarder, "for newspaper man to
be an upright man?"
"Of course it is possible" said the
Cheerful idiot. 'BeIng a write-up
man does not hinder him from being
an upright man. indianapolis Jour
ual.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Serpent" she cried, "I'll scotch
theem
The villain trembled.
Mercy" he implored, as she drew
a book of dialect selections from her
bosom and turned the leaves rapidly.
Detroit Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05
THE MERRY SIDE OF LIFE.
STORIES THAT ARE TOLD BY THE
FUNNY MEN OF THE PRESS.

How He Met Her-Hls COmplRint-TalSen
Literaily-Looks Like 1.-THE Cheer
full Idiot--A Case of Must--The Scotch
Securing Substitute-His Reason, Etc
She was the very sweetest girl
/ ever ran across,
But how TO make apologies
l really am at loss.
! struck her coastiDg down n hill,
My wheel the maid did toss
She was the very sweetest girl
l ever ran across.
-McLandburgh Wilson.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

ST understand you have been advo-
eating tax on bachelors" said Sin
'gleton.
81 have" replied Benedict.
"Upon what grounds do you justify
it?"
"Upon the general theory that man
should be made to pay for the enjoy
ment of a luxury"
This he considered very clever until
his wife heard of it, when it seemed
to lose much of its brillianey Chi
cago Post,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Governess (reading)-"Every morn
ing her anxious eyes swept the hori-
zon."
Listener-"What long eyelashes
that princess must have hadi"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05
A Footlight Meteor.

Manager-"Have you ever played
leading part?"
Applicant-"Yes."
Manager-"What was it?"
Applicant--'T led the mule in an
Uncle Toms Cabin company for two
seasons. Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

Oh, birds that sing such thankful psalms,
y Rebuking human fretting,
Teach us your secret OF content,
Your science OF forgetting.
For every life must have its ills
You, TOO, have times OF sorrow
Teach us, like you. to lay them by
And sing again tomorrow;
For gems Of BLACKLIST jet may rest
Within a golden setting,
And he Is wise who understands
The science OF forgetting.
Oh, palms, that bow before the gale
Until its peaceful ending,
Teach us your yielding, linked with strength
Your graceful art OF bending;
For every tree must meet the storm.
Each heart must encounter sorrow;
Teach us, like you, to bow, that we
May stand erect tomorrow;
For there is strength in humble grace
It's wise disciples shielding
And he is strong who understands
The happy art Of yielding.
oh, brook, which laughs all night, oil day
With voice OF sweet seduction,
Teach us your art Of laughing more
At every new obstruction;
For every life has eddies deep
And rapids ilercely. .dashing,
Sometimes through gloomy caverns forced
Sometimes In sunlight flashing;
Yet there is wisdom In your way,
Your laughing waves and wimples;
Teach us your gospel built OF smiles;
The secret Of your dimples.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

ph@ton, etc Anew Cyclopedia.
Provender ...... Travel, confect.,
Payment received: Something belonging
exclusively (2) to myself; some labor;
little fun. Equation proves.
Said Kathryn, some three months
later:
''Bab, should think you might let
me drive that beast once in O while.
Here we've had horse all this time,
and I've not ridden once behind it. /
suppose I've no right to complain, but
If 1 had a sister and o horse, I'd
bring the two into some sort of agree
able connection or I'd set myself up
for O model of selfishness."
"H'ml Would You really ride be-
hind the despised 'goat?'
"Since she's been clipped she
seems to have regained her youth.
She's almost coltish. F"
"But would you?--do you mean
it?"
eff / had chance"
''In the beginning made resolu-
tion that nobody, save myself, should
ever drive Flora.
'Break it"
81 never break q vow. There is
one other way out of the difficulty.
I'll take it to prove I'm not as selfish
as you think"
Kathryn smiled graciously and re-
sumed her embroidery, but that after
noon she was invited to drive.
Leaving mother at>home?"
Taking mother with usl"
''I don't understand.
'Look out of the window"
There stood Flora appearing very
gay and youthful in q new russet har-
ness, before two seated blackboard.
my sakel the whole turnout is a
symphony in brownsl How SWELL
And-whose?"
Mine. Will you go?"
"Won't II"
Barbara, my daughterl Have you
mortgaged all your small fortune to
this horse?" demanded Mrs. Belts, as
Flora gayly SKINNED over the ground
with three admiring women behind
her.
aunt Mary's little legacy has gone
into this rigl"
"Oh, then, you'll have nothing left to
sacrifice"
"Only myself"
you'll be sold next. OrlFlora, 20
pay for herself"
''If she is will be. Whoever takes
one must the other.
''It is clear infatuation and-ruin. I"
''It is pure affection"
"Stuff."
When that drive was over Miss Bar
bara had visitor. This was unusual.
The more SO, that the visitor was a
gentleman. The maid ran out to the
stable where Bah was putting Flora to
bed, and announced, "There's a man
wants to see you, miss.
ALI the male acquaintances she had
formed since coming to Belleville
were connected with Flora's-or the
family's - requirements. This was
probably the feed man." with an
other bill. The young woman's lips
took on their most soft expression.
''Well, I'm completely bankrupt.
But Flora shall not starve, if 1 do.
Her appetite, though, is something
frightful. However, send the fellow
out here"
Flora was never allowed TO retire
except in the trimmest order, with
name in "crimps" and every hair ex-
act Miss Barbara did not relax in
her attentions for 50 slight thing as
call and probable dun. Her face was
grim and eyes averted till a mascu-
line football and "Ahem!" compelled
consideration.
Then she did look up, indeed, and
screamed, ooh, my-youl"
"Great Caesar, Barbaral You? Are
you the woman who bought my sisters
horse2"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

In India when a native sees bicy-
Gle he reyerently prostrates himself.
He does not wait TO be run Over.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05

in quite her usual dainty trim when
she appeared at table.
"Pve been getting things in order
I'll not be 80 late again"
"Shades Of Arabyl wish you'd
postpone your stable visits till after
you've visited your family" observed
the younger sister, sniffing.
"Childrenl"
Eyes, mother. But, Bah, what are
you going to do with Miss Flora, now
You have her?"
lin going to buy saddle aud
ride. She has delightful motion,
they tell me.
Barbara Betts how are you to pay
for all this extravagance?"
"Out of my own allowance.
The tone admitted Of no further
comment.
When they left the breakfast-room
Mrs. Bctts said, rather wistfully;
Now that we have a horse, al.
most wish we had--a wagon,
Flora's mistress was inclined to re-
sent the eve have" but glance
motherward checked the tendency
On the walk to the mail her saddle was
metamorphosed into harness and
phaeton. with robes.
cit must be second hand, to mattel
the horse. 1 saw such advertised
I'll buy that outfit"
She did. The next day she har
messed Flora and invited Mrs. Belts
to ride. Flora earned her title o
'goat" by capering around in frantic
manner, which ended in the severinl
of straps and the overturning of the
vehicle. This elimination of her
playfulness was reached at a mos
favorable point-in front of the har
ness shop.
The master came out and rescued
the ladies.
eff were allowed to offer sugges
ton, should say first learn to har
ness. The reasons why this broke
are that it is on wrong, and it is worr
out"
/. Barbara Belts was sensible. Sh,
always followed good advice. Sh'
bought a new harness on the spot ant
ordered new phaeton for the morrow
bartering her secondhand outfit a
(shghtly) partial payment. Thai
night she wrote in her dairy:
Item-One horse. Cost--O winter coat.
" Blankets. 4" Two pairs shoes.
" Harness. Two bonnets.
" Pheton, etc Anew Cyclopedia
| Provender nan. Travel, confect.
sundrles.
Payment received; Something belonging
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-01-05
LINKS OF CIRCUMSTANCE.
by EVELYN RAYMOND.

Ssg
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

those OF Venetian point being the prettiest.
Black and steel and steel trimmings are con-
sidered effective on costumes OF national blue.
Revers will be much used even with blouse Of
fects, and are brought over from Paris in every
size, shape. and shade. Chenille is introduced
into most OF this seasons trimmings, adding
greatly to their rich effect. and 1t is predicted
that frinRes will be in general demand before
the winter is far advanced. Already an uncut
fringe trimming. combined with spangled gal
loon. figures on some OF the smartest fall cos
tunes.
Tailor-made gowns will be rendered less Sc
we're by means OF braid and cloth applique trim
mings and some very handsome Rarnitures
made entirely OF mohair or silk braid are de-
signed to cover capes OF cloth. silk or velvet.
Black chenille, with jet, or with black or col
ored spangles, Is quite effective on dressy
black wi Of a wool and silk mixture. and
perhaps no color is more generally introduced
into trimmings Of all sorts for gowns OF every
style then national blas, which. strange to say.
in most cases has q decidedly purple cast
about it.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11
How She Made a short Circuit.
From The Kansas City Times.


LARNED, Kan, Aug. 18.-A little 13-year-old
Pawnee county miss. Bertha Leonard. has late
ly given the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies an unlimited amount of trou-
BILE in q most unique and peculiar way. Bar-
tha's daily duty was to herd and watch a large
drove OF her fathers cattle. whose range. was
near the Western Union and Postal tele-
graph lines.
For some time past at irregular intervals
during almost every day these lines absolutely
failed to work, and the trouble seemed. to be
somewhere In the vicinity. of where this girl
ranged her fathers cattle. but, try as the line
repairers would 1t could not be definitely To-
Gated. Finally it was discovered that Bertha,
in order to get a better view of the herd. had
driven railroad spikes into a telegraph pole, so
that she could climb it. and that she would.
whenever she got weary watching the. cattle
from the ground. climb the pole. pull up a
board by means of a cord, place 1t across the
wires, seat herself on the board. and spend an
hour or two Watching the herd from her
uniquely improvised elevated station. When
ever the board happened to be damp or wet.
and the frequent rains this year have kept the
board wet most all the time, 1t DESTROYED the
electric circuit and practically cut off all tele-
graphic communication between Denver and
Kansas City.
When discovered and informed Of the dam
age she was doing to the business OF the tele:
graph lines, Bertha was greatly surprised. and
was apparently utterly ignorant of the fact
that her seat on the wires interfered In the
slightest degree with the working Of the lines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

seen by this stunning costume that sleeves are
growing smaller and smaller. and the tight
elbow sleeves, with frillings Of lace falling
below. are promised for winter reception
dresses. It is we'll to say here that In low
bodices sleeves are diminishing more quickly
and as often Us not they are only invisible
sleeves. for the name Of the thing, the trim
ming on the bodice overshadowing the point
OF the shoulder. taking the form of double
frills OF lace or Of large ribbon or silk bows.
fully trimmed.
Many Of the new dressy gowns show a ten
dency toward paniers. indicated by trimming
Of q fiat nature. and mostly accompanied by
boleros OF the same description. Frequently
they are Of guipure or gimp. lace or some
nlmy material over silk. satin or velvet, and
are deliberately embroidered in mock gems.
Asmartg gown Of national blue corded silk is
shown in the nextmodel. The attached aounce
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

sought. and this is a style which tends to
heighten the appearance of the wearer. The
surplice-like yoke is Of mousseline de sole laid
In folds.
Black silk gowns will be more worn this fall
than they have been since the time when the
black silk gown was considered the SWEETEST of
all. This calls for a return OF jet. which promises
to be also much used OIL gowns other than
black silk. As a matter Of fact trimmings for
reception gowns and other elaborate toilets are
a match for fashionable materials when it
comes to magnilcence. Garnitures. in blouse
effects. handsomely spangled or embroid-
cred with dazzling jewels are employed
on both day and evening gowns. and the
bands Of trimming to match are SO ex-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

duchesse is next depicted. The skirt Is beau
tifully draped with a dozen ounce Of old Brus-
sells lace and the bodice Is festooned with the
same material over q yoke OF fine tucked
chiffon. trimmed with bebe satin ribbon. The
sleeves match the yoke, and the compare
lively short veil Is also Of Brussels lace.
No bride OF good taste ever appears In a low
necked sleeveless gown. but Jokes and sleeves
OF Transparent materials. such as ruched chiffon
and shirred tulle. will be in vogue this fall and
winter. Either material has a softeninR eject
about the face. and is far moro becoming to
the majority OF women than stiT satin or silk.
True lovers knots Of soft white ribbon are
used TO ornament wedding own
princesse bridal are considered exc
ceedingly smart for those who can wear this
style; but such women are few and far be-
tween. The gown shown Is made OF heavy
gros grain silk. and Is fastened at the back
without any sign OF fulness below the waist
line. In fact the skirts OF all frocks grow
tighter and tighter about the hips. and are
made to join in the back without any visible
fulness. To arrive at this much desired effect
the skirt must be out in three pieces. all Of
equal Dimensions, narrow at the waist and
at the feet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11

and some of the older ones, are busy planting
trees, which are tosblot the town out OF eNist-
ence and make the old forest apparently arise
in its place, about the, chapel In which the
view by the foliage, and go, completely is this
done that the streets and lanes seem only 70
be roads cleared through q deep forest. 4
number, of huts which tradition says stood
In certain spots are restored. and various eni.
sodes in the legendary history, OF the old
town Of Hazelbosch are shown; The first man
who is said to have built his hut near the
statue looks from n window smoking his pine
while his wife draws water at q nearby wei.
In one place the Virgin Is show extending her
relief to a lost traveller while in another the
restoration to life OF o negro child who has
starved to death Is reproduced as tradition says
the miracle occurred. One feature OF the pro-
cession not wholly religious Is the representa-
ton OF the giant OF Hesselt, who is supposed to
have lived there, six centuries ago, Repre-.
drives through the green lanes ladling out pe9
cups and pans OF the inhabitants. None, OF
the religious celebrations OF Europe is said to
be kept up with greater enthusiasm than this
one. Every returning seventh year finds the
townspeople eager to repeat the interesting
nmmarV
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11
A Wedding on Mud River.
From he Greensboro. Ky, Inquirer,

A romantic wedding occurred on Mud River
promlnent young citizen OF Butler county, and
Miss Katherine Hunt. daughter of DR.. Alex.
Hunt OF Greenville; had been engaged for some
mentioned. In casting about for a romantic
feature for tho ceremony, they decided to be
rates their respective counties. There Is a nice.
large ~ferryboat on the river. and this was car
At 4 O'Clock the bride and her attendants APP
peared at their side OF the river and the groom
and his friends came up on theirs and went
boat then rowed back to midstream, where the
ceremony was performed by the Rev. j. II.
Barbee. who happened to be the pastor OF the
two churches to which the young couple be-
longed. The ceremony was witnessed by a
great crowd, which thronged the banks OF the
river on both 6idea.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-09-11
THE GOWN OF GOWNS.
Fashions Latest Creations for
Autumn Weddings.
men SILKS FOR THE BRIDE.
Materials for Her Trousseau
Never Before So Elaborate.

V1no Frocks Also for the Bridesmaids,
whose Apparel Is Next in Importance to
That of the Bride Herself - Wedding
Gowns Either Very Plain or Very Elabo-
Rato-COstly Trimmings from Paris
Sleeves Still DiminishinE-very Stylish
Costumes for Wedding Receptions-The
Tendencies of Fashio Shown in the
Newest Gowns from A~broad-Blnck Silk.
The poet has told us that in the sprinRtime a
young mans fancy lightly turns to thoughts OF
love. Even tho most skeptical and case-hard-
oned old bachelors and spinsters must be
brought TO q realization of the poets under
standing Of human nature when they observe
how In the fall the young woman'sf fancy seri-
ously turns to thoughts Of wedding clothes. It
n Just another case OF cause and effect. Tor
Tidity and humidity that would mako the
tropics ashamodo OF their cool climate have not
deferred people from thinking OF and talking
about what they shall wear when this record
breaking spell of weather is only an uncom-
Portable memory. Every one is moro or less
Interested in trousseaux or wedding garments
Of one kind or another. for the season for
nutumn weddings is almost at hand.
While the bride is always the central figure
on her wedding day and for weeks beforehand
end her trousseau is of paramount Importance,
there are many wedding gowns other than her
~ TO be considered. Her mother and grand