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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
American Engagements.

The American custom of a purely
sentimental engagement frequently
discourages all considerations of the
everyday needs and conditions of life
that young people must meet after
marriage. The mention of finances is
too frequently ignored.
After the betrothal the young wom-
an finds herself an idol in the eyes of
her fiance, and unless she has o firm
mental equipoise and great common
sense there is danger that this adula-
ton will turn her head and that she
will become affected and conceited.
The result, if she is a weak woman,
will be that all the selfishness that
lies within her will come to the sur.
face, and that in the welded life she
will be unwilling to assume the ener-
getic housewifery duties, and all
probability will sink into complain
ing, petulant woman, who missing the
constantly expressed alteration of her
engagement days secretly blames her
husband for the result.
There is no doubt that great deal
OF the unhappiness of married life is
result Of the selfish bathos of senti-
ment and self-adulation into which the
woman allows herself to sink during
the engagement. If she is naturally
inclined to incidence, this tendency
will be greatly fostered, for she will
see her life smoothly mapped out be-
fore her by another and herself de-
livered from the necessity Of exertion
her entire future painted in the at
tractive but evanescent "couleur de
rose" Because she is able to sink
into a state of inaction she does so,
and thus let's herself drift toward the
saddest and most hopeless of G ts- an
empty life. Chicago Times Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Liquor and Labor.

The Department of Labor at Washington
has been turning its statistical attention
to the Economic Aspects OF the Liquor
Problem" with results moro interesting
than scientifically conclusive. The data
collected have the fault of incompleteness
as well as vagueness, but the inquiry is
commendab'e, and, II persisted In another
year, may yield more definite returns. II
Is the purpose Of this investigation to learn
how the habit of drinking intoxicants af-
fccts the workingman's chances OF securing
employment and what means were con-
sidered most effective In deterring men
from this form of indulgence.
Although schedule OF carefully pre-
pared questions was sent to over 80 900 en-
ployers, replies were received from only
7O25 establishments, representing ,745, ,929
employees. But 1t is noteworthy that only
1913 employers reported that the use OF
liquor was not taken into question In en-
gaging men. All the others made inquiry
of some kind into the use of liquor by their
employees. The two chief reasons given for
forblddlng drinking are to "guard against
accidents" and because OF responsibility
of position" One surprising development
OF the inquiry is that men who work at
night are less addicted to the liquor habit
than men who work at day. tThe contrary
impression has prevailed. Another dis
covery is that men who work overtime
are less likely to use stimulants than men
OF moro leisure. The majority Of employers
noted that men were prone to drink i'm
medlately after receiving their wages.
Apparently, the most frequent method
used to deter employees from drunkenness
is discharge. In very many cases this Is
summary, and the knowledge OF this In
evitabe punishment Is the chief reliance
for prevention. Not a few employers, how
ever, advise education" as means to
correct the evil. Many reported that pro-
hibition laws only provoked the desire to
drink among their rmen.
But the significant lesson OF these re-
turns, incomplete though they are, is that
the use Of liquor is universally regarded as
impairing the workingman's usefulness.
There is in this fact a temperance lecture
OF the most practical and convincing kind.
1t Is to be hoped that, t,employers will moro
generally cooperate with this effort of the
authorities to compile statistics that may
have an instructive bearing upon the prob
lem OF most effectively restraining the
abuse of labors greatest enemy.-New York
Mail and Express.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Crows Chase n Cat,

"Caw cawl caw!" shrieked a couple
of crows in the nurseries" near
ChamounIx drive in the West Park
recently. Park guard No. SO, who
happened to be on the drive at the
time, cooked up his ears. "Some-
thing wrong with those crows" said
he to cyclist who had stopped near
by to rest; "never heard them cav that
way unless there was something up.
The incessant cawing grew louder and
closer each moment Suddenly out
from bunch of small trees dashed a
big black and white tomcat, running
as fast as he could. Two infuriated
crows were lowering him, taking turns
at swooping down upon him and
pecking him viciously with their sharp
beaks. At each attack the cat accel
Grated his speed, and, with bristliug
tail, simply flew over the ground. The
crows pounced upon him numerically,
until finally, when the chase had al
most reached the two surprised spec
tators, the cat took refuge in culvert
which runs under the drive at that
point. One of the crows alighted ON
the edge Of the culvert, and then,
catching sight of the two spectators,
turned and flew back to some tall pines
back of the nurseries. "Well, what
do you think of that?" exclaimed the
guard. "Did you ever see crow
chase cat before? Never? Why, q
cat can lick any kind of bird. That
eat must have been robbing their nest. "
Augusta (Ga, Chronicle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Fashions Fancies.

The apron-front effect in trimming
is still the correct thing.
A pretty way Of making black shirt
waists is to cross-tuck them.
Extremely large white chenille dots
are seen on colored veilings.
Many of the new coats have the re-
vers turned back and. covered with
lace
Cloth walking gowns are being ap-
pliqued with ribbon in bowknot eff
fects.
Embroidered chihtons are being
much used for wells and hat trim
mings.
Long sashes with lace edging are to
be worn in all colors with white
gowns.
Cloth gowns trimmed with straps of
the same material are still stylish aud
pretty.
Beading with ribbons run through
it makes nice trimming fdr gowns of
wash material.
Standing collars for dressy waists
have fall of silk and open in the
back, and are ornamented with lace.
Waists trimmed with ribbon-velvet
are pretty with steel buttons at regu-
lar intervals on the velvet. Expen-
sive waists have q yoke of contrasting
color.
Hats of mixed straw, prettily
trimmed with loops of net and iaunty
wings, and the sailor shape, with a
plain black band, are much in favor
for both bicycle and street wear.
Wash silks are great favorites for
children's dressy costumes. Blue
and pink, pink aud green and yellow
and black are pretty and effective
combinations when trimmed with mar
row velvet or lace.
The new blouse waists have large
revers, edged with narrow lace inser-
ton over foundation of chiffon puff
ing. Silk waist, yelled with chiffon of
the same color, have the waist body,
basque and epaulets decorated in this
manner or with baby ribbon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Miles Tracked by n War Chest.

For several days preceding the time
that General Miles finally left fol-
Cuba there was much speculation
about the headquarters of the army
in the Department building about the
date of his departure. Inquiries were
made of the General himself, and he
is generally accommodating to men of
the newspaper profession, but these
inquiries were of no avail. Then re.
sort was had to General Alger, the
Secretary of War, but he, also, vonch-
safed no satisfactory or definite reply.
With this state af affairs it was nec-
essary to resort to strategy, and
strategy successfully solved the
problem. 1t was said by one of the
old and observing employees that on
the day General Miles departed from
Washington war chest, which is al.
ways located near the door that leads
into his own Office when he is in town,
would be taken away. This chest
what it contains is not generally
known-accompanies him ON all his
travels.
Therefore, for two or three days
many eyes were watching the wal
chest, square box bound with iron
bands and painted dark gray. AT
last, on the morning of the day that
the General really did leave for San.
tiago the war chest was not in its ac-
customed place. The newspaper men
at the Department took the risk TO an.
nounce that the General would depart
for Cuba that evening, and it was
printed in the afternoon newspapers,
and sure enough it turned out that
General Miles did follow the war
chest, starting on the journey that
took him to the headquarters tent of
General Shafter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Drawing-Room Drinking.

Last summer a strange scene took place
In a pretty garden not a hundred miles
from London. 1t was early In the after
noon, and the only tenants OF the garden
were the servants, who were arranging re-
freshments upon tables on the lawn. They
seemed full OF mods and becks, and whis-
pers of apparently mysterious import
passed among them. A carriage drives up
to the gate, and two ladies, entering, look
around for the hostess. The servant who
has admitted them goes in search OF his
mistress, and In few moments afterward
very young and well and beautifully
dressed woman issues from the house, her
face deeply flushed, her eyes half closed
and her gait uncertain. Just at this mo-
ment another carriage drives up, n gentle
man and lady being the occupants. They,
too, enter the garden gate, and advance
toward the house across the lawn. As they
approach the uncertain, swaying figure OF
their hostess they look ut each other sig
nificantly, and the lady says In low voice.
81 was afraid OF this. Where can Mr.. Y.
be to allow her to be seen In this slater"
Che painful scene was ended by the ar
rival of the husband, whose look OF misery,
rs he led his wife on his arm through the
groups of gayly-dressed people into the
house, touched even the daughters with
pity.
This is no exaggeration OF fact. 1t is,
unfortunately, u scene from real life, and, |
fear, not an uncommon one. The love OF
strong drink appears to be increasing
among the educated women Of our day
Banner OF Gold.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
The Graceful Sash.

Nearly all the dressy toilets this
season display sash worn at the left
side, directly in front, or in the centre
at the back. Chiffon sashes accom-
pany many of the chiffon trimmed
evening gowns, but the worst of these
airy ane graceful sashes of transparent
textiles is, that after short wear,
especially at the seashore, they get
into a stringy condition that is any
thing but decorative. Sashes of Swiss,
organdie, and other muslins, as we'll
as those of sheer grass-linen, are open
to the same objection. In their per-
feet freshness lies all the charm of
such materials, and much greater
care is necessary to keep these in an
unrumpled condition than the more
familiar sashes of satin moire and faille
ribbon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
WISE WORDS.
Out of debt out of danger.


Slander is the revenge of a coward,
and DISSEMINATION his defense.
Life is too short to be wasted in
petty worries, hatred and vexation.
Chance opportunities make us known
to others, and still more to ourselves.
He is young enough who has health,
and he is rich enough who has no
debts.
The only failure a man ought to
fear is failure in cleaving to the pur-
pose he sees to be best.
Self-knowledge is that acquaintance
with ourselves which shows us what
we are, and what we ought to be.
A false report does not last long,
and the life one leads is always the
best apology of that which one has
led.
Great efforts come of industry and
perseverance; for audacity doth almost
bind and mate the weaker sort of
minds.
The moral courage that will face
obloquy in a good cause is much a
rarer gift than the bodily valor that
will confront death in a bad one.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
A Stylish Dress.

A dress in style which promises
to be very popular in the autumn is of
softest tan color. The short jacket,
which opens in front to display a vest
of white lace over pink silk, has six
pieces, one placed over the other like
so many little square boleros. The
belt is OF the lace and silk, but tiny
basque formed by two frills of the
cloth gives breadth to the top of the
skirt. The skirt has the same effect
as the jacket, opening in front to show
a panel of pink silk under lace and
having five overskirts, the top one at
about the height of the knee. The
neck is finished by a Medici collar and
a soft cravat of pink and white NOUS
seline de sole.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Temperance News and Notes.


Hobson OF "Merrlmac" fame is q total
abstainer.
The joys extracted by corkscrew are
always transitory ones.
Sometime, perhaps, there will be less
pauperism, but before that there will have
to be no drunkenness.
Around tho sin Of drunkenness is thrown
glamor Of sociabillty. The devil never
hesitates to give sin an attractive name,
50 rs to mislead the unwary.
Though at is never too late to mend Z"
yet the difficulty of doing SO increases year
byyear. Now is the time to mend a charac
ter that is being undermined by drink.
We come into contact with drink and its
consequences at every turn. 1t is a most
persistcntly puzzling problem. Help to
solve 1t by taking the total abstinence
pledge.
The children have some rights. For one
thing, they have n right to sober homes
wherein their chances OF success in this
life and salvation In the next will not be
jeopardized.
II the 'canteen" system is n stumbling
block in the path OF our soldiers, by all
means let II be abolished. Anything that
tends to enervate the defenders OF the
nations honor In the present crisis, should
be condemned.
The National Sociological convention, in
session recently in IllirOis, decided In the
negative the question: "Can u wearer Of
the white ribbon OF the W. G. 7. U. with
propriety carry cold tea, milk, or Lemonade
to a picnic in a beer bottle?"
Among the prizes offered at the farmers
institute, recently, in a certain town ia
Wisconsin, was "a bottle OF whiskey to the
woman that could make the best loaf OF
bread" Any new way to get people to
drink is eagerly adopted by the liquor
sellers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
woman's Work in Prague.

Nine. Peskova, of Prague, was re-
Gently decorated by the Emperor of
Austria in acknowledgment of her
great work among women. 1t is said
that she is the second Austrian woman
to be thus honored. She is a poet,
editor and writer ON educational mat
ters, but her chief work has been the
building in Prague of magnificent
woman's building, which cost 5000, 900,
and which is the centre Of woman s
activities in the Austrian Empire.
Here two thousand young Bohemian
women are prepared each year for the
University of Prague.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Handle pillc cure Liver Ills; easy to
tUUu y lilo take, easy to operate.
eve" Gave Them Fits.

A small Canadian boy whose loyalty
to the British flag has got him into no
end OF scraps with patriotic American
youths of equally tender years came
up to his father shortly after the bat
tie of Manila was fought, and with q
woebegone expression said:
"Say, father, didn't the English evei
lick any other boats without losing u
MANI" The father was forced to con-
fess that they had not.
'Well, said the youngster, 81 guess
the Americans aren't so bad, after all,
are they?"
On the Fourth of July when young
America was celebrating the naval vic
tory at Santiago the youthful upholder
of Great Britain was in the midst of a
band of ultra-patriotic boys setting off
fire crackers and cheering with the
best of them.
"Here, boyl What are you cheering
for?" asked his father.
Cheering for? Oh, say, father,
didn't we give those Spaniards fitsl"-
New York Commercial Advertiser.
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classed as literary writer's and only

classed as literary writers and only
seventy-eight women physicians.
Mrs. L. p. Johnson, leading busi-
ness woman of Idaho Falls, has been
nominated for Governor by the Pro-
hibitionists of Idaho.
Anywhere from 800 to $50 women
journalists and authors of London
meet once year at some popular re-
sort for swell dinner
The Army and Navy League of At
lanta, Ca, Mrs. William Y. Atkinson,
President, has raised fund to be ap-
piled for the relief of soldiers and
sailors and their families.
1t is reported that of the eighty
four women admitted to the ST. Louis
Mo- Insane Asylum last year, sixty
eight were those who had been en-
gagged in domestic service.
At the University of Berlin, Ger
many, female students are not per-
mitted to wear their hair in braids
down the back. The young ladies
who persisted in doing so were dis
missed.
Miss Anna L. Kitchener is the
superintendent of the Tuscarawas
Electric Road, which is ten miles long
and connects the twin cities of Uhrich-
vile and Dennison with New Phila-
delphia, Penn.
In the five years since Yale Uni
versity opened its graduate depart
ment to women 10 have availed them
selves of the opportunity and nine
teen have taken the degree of PHI. D.,
for which the requirements are becom-
ing more stringent each year.
Mrs. Henry Nash, of Slade End,
Wallingford, England, has been elect
ed church warden of the parish of Sot-
we'll, Berks, for the seventh time.
Mrs. Nash is an active member of the
parish council, a supporter of woman
suffrage and an earnest philanthro-
pist.
The first kindergarten school was
founded in 1858 by Miss Caroline
Louise Frankenberg, at Columbus,
Ohio. Ten years later, Miss Eliza
beth Peabody, of Boston, who is gem
orally regarded as the founder of the
American kindergarten system, went
to Germany to study the system un-
der Froebel.
The London School Board has de-
cided that one of the two medic al
practitioners to be Professionally ap-
pointed for one year to examine de-
fective children shall be a woman,
who, as part of her duties shall be ex.
pected to examine such of the Boards
women applicants for teaching posts
as prefer the services of one of their
own sex.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31

1t consisted chiefly of old iunks
which had not been in the water for
more than thirty years. During this
lengthened perion the sea had reced-
ed, and the land had formed to the
extent of more than mile, the conse-
quence being that these ancient yes
sells were high and dry, their masts.
sails and gear had rotted away from
the long exposure to the sun and rain,
the paint had peeled from their sides,
and, in some cases, the very planking
had been stolen for firewood. New
York Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31

The Hon. Joseph d. Fallon, Justice of
the Municipal Court of South Boston,
Mass, has addressed n letter to Governor
Wolcott protesting in the strongest possi-
bic language against tho action OF the Po-
lice Board Of Boston In crowding saloons
around the railroad depots OF that city.
Speaking Of the temporary closing OF the
llquor-selling places few months ago, he
says:
"On the first OF May the liquor licenses
were issued. Some reduction was made in
the number Of first and fourth-class H.
oenses, and for two months, just till the
adjournment Of the Legislature, tho hotels
were closed-closed because the only busi-
ness they ever did, or pretended to do,
was liquor business, especially q Sunday
liquor business.
"Now mark the result. There was per-
eeptible improvement IN the homes, the
clothing and the general appearance OF the
children OF the poor residing In the vicinity
Of the suppressed liquor establishment Is
The court records show a net gain in { h,
whole district OF thrty-three per cent. | 1
the interest OF sobriety."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Cycling to Church at Eighty-four.

Mrs. Radle, a widow eighty-four
years old, living in the eastern suburbs
of the town, purchased a bicycle re-
Gently, and it is said that she has been
making rapid progress in learning to
ride. For years she has walked to
North Dorr to attend church services,
but on account of her declining
strength, she has now adopted the
wheel as the easier means to get to
church. .-Dorr Mich. Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
The Full Account,

prosperous liquor dealer was boastlng
to group OF men standing near his saloon
OF the amount of money he had made "I
have made $1,000 In the last three months, Z"
he said. "You have made more than that, I"
quietly remarked listener. "What is
that?" was the quick response. "You have
made my two sons drunkards. You have
made their mother n broken-hearted wom-
an. You have made much more than 1
reckon, but you'll get the full account
some day."-The Christian Life.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
RELIEF FROM PAIN.
Women Everywhere Express their
Gratitude to Mrs. Pinkham.
nr,T.A WALDEN. Gibson, Ca, writes:

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Before tax.
ing your medicine, life was burden
to me. l never saw a well day. At
my monthly period l suffered untold
misery, and great deal of the time 1
was troubled with severe pain in rny
side. Before finishing the first bottle
of your Vegetable Compound 1 could
tell twas doing me good. l continued
its use, also used the Liver Pills and
Sanative Wash, and have been greatly
helped. l would like TO have you use
my letter for the benefit of others"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
shirt Waists For Little Girls.

Shirt waists are now part of every
little girls wardrobe, and certainly
they look much better on children
than they do on older women, who
have the shirt waist habit to an alarm
ing extent. 1t is mistake to have too
elaborate shirt waists for children.
The prettiest are really very simple,
and look best worn with a ribbon
around the throat instead of collar.
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nr,. w.R. BATES, nun.fieId, La, writes

"Before writing to you | suffered
dreadfully from painful menstrual
ton, leucorrhea and sore feeling in
the lower part of the bowels. Now my
friends want to know what makes me
look so well. lido not hesitate one min
ute in telling them what has brought
about this great change. l cannot
praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound enough. 1t is the greatest
remedy of the age"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
A TEMPERANCE COLUMN.
THE DRINK EVIL MADE MANIFEST
IN MANY WAYS.

The Two sons-Economic Aspects OF tho
Liquor Problem-How Drinking Habits
Affect the workingman's Chances of
Securing Employment.
81 do not weep," the mother said,
"For him who lies before me dead.
ellis trouble and his toll is pact,
Aud death has brought him peace at last.
SFar more weep for him who strays
From virtues path In devious ways.
"And every hour beholds him sink
Still deeper In the mire OF drink.
"The dead Is safe In God-but he
Lives on In utter misery.
And So" the weeping mother said,
II mourn the living, not the dead"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
The Autumn Jacket.

Jackets for fall wear are to be made
longer than last year. Flat bands are
the most appropriate trimmings for
heavy goods. Costumes are made of
two shades of cashmere, cloth and
other heavy goods; the darker color
forms the side seams and upper part
of skirt. The jacket may be finished
with bands of velvet or fancy goods.
The rest is of satin or brocade.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-08-31
Oulcl, Postal DelIverv.

It is said that letters dropped in the
postoffice at Paris, France, are de-
livered in Berlin, Germany, in one
hour and half. ana sometimes with
in thirty-five minutes. The distance
between the cities is $50 miles, and
the letters are sent by means of pneu-
matic tuhas