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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
Crusade Against Prosperity.

The United States in many respects is
unique, but in nothing is it so strikingly
different from all other countries as in
the political attitude of the people toward
business. 1t is common occurrence in
representative governments for the ex-
isting ministry to be defeated through
the influence of hard times. Disraeli
once said that no English ministry could
withstand three bad harvests. But a
very poor ministry can keep power with
good times. This tendency to make po-
litical confidence depend chiefly on busi-
ness prosperity prevails in every coun-
try except the United States.
By some popularity of temperament or
psychological influence the people of the
United States seem to delight in using
their political power against business de-
velopement and prosperity. Several
times in the midst of prosperity a politi-
cal movement has arisen demanding a
radical change in the fiscal or tariff poll
cy, resulting in the destruction of busi-
ness confidence, paralysis of industry,
and sometimes financial panic-witness
1929. AS the result of that we had six
years of business depression and social
hardship. Now,under a return of form
or policy, business confidence and pros
perity have returned, and we are getting
ready to destroy it again. In 1892 the
means of attacking business prosperity
was the overthrow of the tariff, now it is
the overthrow of corporations. The war
cry is being raised from one end of the
land to the other, Down with trusts
This is not merely the work of a few
crank reformers and irresponsible agita.
tors, but it is being made the issue of a
systemized political campaign, supported
in numerous Independent movements.
Indeed, it almost seems as if the Ameri-
can people would soon be as mad on the
trust question as the French people are
on the Dreyfus question: Gunton's Mag
dzine
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

EMILE ZoLA, the French author, says
the pardoning of Dreyfus is the opening
of the fifth and last act in the drama, and
adds: "How will the act end? Drey-
fus will be restored to his full rights
and his place in the army, punishment
will be meted out to the villains, and the
drama will end with a procession OF
handcuffed generals led toprison-or else
dark days are just beginning for France
days when justice will come with the
sword and torch and martyrs acquittal
will be sealed with the blood of human
ity; days when justice will take awful
vengeance for having been cheated too
long. By yindicating Dreyfus, France
will vindicate herself The curtain has
risen on the fifth act. The world
watches"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
L. G. Reynolds for Jury Commissioner.

The Republican County Committee
met at the court house Monday evening
for the purpose ofplacing in nomination
a person for Jury Commissioner to fill
the vacancy on the Republican ticket
caused by the death of Geoi ge w.Dunkle,
the regular nominee. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman Walker, who
briefly stated the object for which it was
called. The following candidates were
named: w. L. Witherall of Hickory,
Levi g. Reynolds Of Barnett, Geo. w.
osgood of Kingsley, A. w. Stroup of
Tionesta twp. 1t was agreed to drop the
lower candidate after each ballot. This
resulted in the leaving of Reynolds and
Osgood as the candidates on the third bal
lot which resulted, Reynolds 10, osgood
s, and Chairman Walker declared Mr..
Reynolds the duly nominated candidate.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

UP in the Mexican, Potter and Tioga
district Hon. Walter T. Merrick Will be
candidate for re nomination by the Re-
publicans to the State Senate. No abler
member graced the Senate in the last two
sessions OF the legislature, and none ever
labored with greater zeal for the welfare
of his people or was more successful in
plotting good laws through the legisla-
ture or killing bad ones than Senator
Merrick, and his people will undoubted-
ly see the wisdom of returning him with
a good majority. The passage ofthe bill
to provide for new system:of distribut-
ing the public school funds, whereby the
the country districts gained immensely
was very largely due to his efforts.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
Mails to be Weighed.

Postmaster Knox, in common with
every other postmaster in the United
States, has received orders to the effect
that beginning on October and continu-
ing for thirty-five consecutive days every
mail that goes out must be weighed.
Each class of mail matter must be
weighed separately, and daily repor S
kept, one of the incoming and the other
of the outgoing mails. At the expiration
of the thirty-fve days the reports must
be sent to the Postmaster General at
Washington. Duplicate reports must be
kept in the Office. The instructions sent
to each postmaster say it is desired TO get
the correct figures on "the weight of mail
matter originating in the United States
every twenty-four hours, together with
the weight Of the equipment necessary TO
transport the satne;" also: "the total
weight of mail matter, equipment, sup
plies, ETC., passing over steam railroads
every twenty-four hours" Hence the
bags, locks and other equipments are
also to be weighed. This will be done to
furnish new basis for making contracts
with railroads FOR transportation.
Inr alrfs oil Ill -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

THE old joke that ministers sons are
ne'er-do-wells" is not borne out by the
facts in this State. 1t is singular coinci-
dence that all three of the Republican
candidates on the State ticket-James L.
Barnett, j. Hay Brown and Josiah r.
Adams-are sous of clergymen. The re-
tiring State Treasurer, James S. Beacon,
is also minister's ION. his father being
at present prominent member of tine
Pittsburg. Confer, nee of the Methodist
Church.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

means defeat TO the Democratic party.
Belmont wants free silver dropped. Cor
man is not much on trusts Morgan is
an imperialist on grand scale; Mclean
and Carter Harrison can get along with
out the l6 to remedy. To satisfy them
all Col. Bryan will have to be a skillful
contortionist. Or perhaps he has studied
the occult sciences in India, and is ready
like the fakirs of that country to make
people hear each what he wishes and see
what is not there.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

SAID Warren merchant this week !:
1T isn't over-production that bothers
our manufacturers at present; it is too
much consumption. People have mon
ey, want the goods and we can't get our
orders filled rapidly enough to suit our
prosperous customers, who apparently
have money to burn" A remedy for
this is to elect Bryan and there will not
be so much troublesome prosperity
Mail.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
Pay Your Taxes.

Unless you have paid State or County
tax within two years, and that at least
thirty days prior to election day, you
cannot vote. Republicans in all sections
ofthe county must not neglect this inn
portant duty. Taxes must be paid in
person or on a written order. The time
for payment is drawing to close. Pay
nm q nnnn
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

The possibilities for commercial great
ness is almost beyond comprehension,
when we consider the fact that the Phil
ippines are the door to the trade with
Asiatic countries which annally consume
more than billion dollars worth of for
eign goods.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

WE have listened long time to hear
some enthusiastic Democrat set forth as
an additional claim in favor of Bryan's
election to the Presidency, his close re-
semblance to Prof Munyon, the rheu-
matte cure man.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
|K1L4{I3iIN

No. 81 Buffalo Express, daily
except Sunday .......... ......... 1905 noon.
No. 6l Way Freight carrying
passengers), daily except
Sunday ..:.".........."...... 4:50 p. m.
No. 33 Oil City ExI ress, daily
except Sunday ........... ....... 7:46 p. m.
Oil City Extra, Sunday only. s:SO s:SO a. M m
For Hickory, Tidioute, Warren, Kinzua,
Bradford, Olean and the East:
No. 30 Olean Express, daily
except Sunday .................. 8:45 a. IN.
No. 80 Pittsburg Express,
daily except Sunday.......... 4:19 p. m.
No. 60 Way Freight carrying
passengers to Irvineton) daily
except Sunday ..................... $3.50 a. m.
Get Time Tables and full information
from w. II. SAUL, Agent, Tionesta, Pa
r. BELL, Gen'l Supt.
j. A. FELLOWS,
Gen'l Passenger & Ticket Agent,
General office, Mooney Brisbane Bid
Cor. Main and CT inton Sts.. Buffalo, N. Y
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

THERE is every assurance of a most
vigorous compaign in the Philippines.
Troops are rapidly being rushed forward,
and before many months the friends of
George Washington Auginado will be
looking for another job than trying to en-
courage an enemy of their country.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

The islands which have recently come
under control of the United States were
annually importing over 500, 900 900
worth of goods. OF this amount we were
furnishing less than is per cent. The
commercial advantage to the United
States is quite apparent, as we will now
secure the greater part of this trade.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Mr.. BRYAN says, "If the people are in
earnest they can break up monopoly"
When Democratic politicians are in earn.
est about monopoly they will attack it
squarely and not wonder off to make war
on the protective tariff.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

DURING Clevelands last administra-
ton the foreign exports of the United
States averaged S67, ,OOO, 900 month. Thus
far during McKinley's term the average
has been S92, ,OOO,O month.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

THE reception to Admiral Dewey at
New York will be one of the greatest
events that metropolis has ever exper-
fenced. He is expected to reach the city
on the cruiser Olympia Friday or Sat-
urday of this week.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Don't delay the matter of paying your
State or County tax. Attend to it now
and avoid the possibility Of forgetting it,
and thus losing your vote. Taxes must be
paid at least 30 days previous to election
day,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

A Prominent Virginia Editor Had Almost
Given Up, But Was Brought Back to Per-
feet Health by Chamberlain's Collie, ChOI-
era and DiarrhOea Remedy. Read His
Editorial.
From the Times, Hllstille, Va.
suffered with diarrhoea for long
time and thought that was past being
cured. 1 had spent much time and suf-
fered so much misery that had almost
decided to give up all hopes of recovery
and await the result, but noticing the
advertisements of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and also
some testimonials stating how some
wanderful cures had been wrought by
this remedy, l decided to try it. After
taking few doses was etirely we'll of
that trouble, and 1 wish to say further
to my readers and fellow sufferes that /
am hale and hearty man to-day and
feel as well as ever did in my life.-O.
r. Moore. Sold by all druggists.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

The Democratic party is like some
soured old nurse who to frighten child
rem to make them mind tells them of
bugaboos. The present spectre is the
secret allience young Mr.. Bailey, of Tex
as, says we have with England. If he
continues, he will frighten himself.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
COUNTY.

Associate Judge-R. BRUCE CRAW-
FORD.
ProthoRotd'y-JoHN II. ROBERT
son.
Sheri6-JOHN W. JAMESON.
County mmiSS,Gner-JAMES II.
MORRISON, CHAS. NJ. .WHITEMAN.
Aud'torS-JAMES r. CLARK, GEO.
L. KING.
Jury mmiSsioner-LEVI G. REY-
N0LDS.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

YELLOW papers are trying to impress
upon the public that they will be first
and Dewey second at the coming recep-
tion in New York.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1894
Republican Ticket.
STATE.

Supreme Court Judge - j. HAY
BROWN, Lancaster.
Superior Court Jttdge-J0SIAH r.
ADAMS, Philadelphia.
State Treasurer AMES L. BAR
NETT, Washington County.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Some time ago the Dcrrick published
the fact that several Mexican halfdime
silver pieces had been found in the pos
session of two children of Cranberry
township. The late William Kiser, who
was murdered at his home, near Elk
City, was known to have had such coins
in his possession and il was supposed
these were the only ones in this section.
Since then the Derrick has been informed
of one of these coins tissue of 1870 being
in the possession of p. w. Geary, of Oil
City. On Wednesday the following very
interesting letter was received from DIR.
F. e. Allison, of New Richmond, Wis
consln, who taught school in this part of
Venango county over half-century ago:
New Richmond, Wis, Sept. lS.-In
last weeks Derrick you request any in
formation from "young or old" in regard
to the "Mexican coins" recently un-
earthed in Cranberry. Allow your hum
BILE correspondent to "arise and explain"
Fifty-two years ago taught school in an
Olu lOS SOhOOl lOuSt
east of Selma, which many of the old set
tiers now living will remember. In the
spring of 1916, when the Mexican war
broke out, Charles NJ. Boyles, afterward
Lieutenant Boyles, and his brother Tim
othy, sons of John Boyles, who resided
about one mile east of Salina, enlisted in
an Ohio regiment. The young men were
working at Hanging Rock, Ohio, at the
time of this enlistment. Timothy, when
in Mexico, strayed out among the chap
arrel in s. arch wild game; he had shot
hare and called to comrade to see it,
Alter travelling some distance another re-
port ofa gun was heard; some Mexican
guerrillas who were watching him sur
prised him, threw lasSo around him,
hitched him to pony and he was dragged
TO death.
The evening following the officers of
the regiment ran down and captured two
of the guerrillas. They were court-mar-
tailed and shot To death in the morning.
They acknowledged having killed a SOL
dier the evening before.
Lieutenant G. NJ. Boyles returned after
the war was over, and brought some
Mexican coins with him; smallest one
being q cents. with the falcon, or eagle,
on one side and the figures q on the 9TH
er lit may haye been 81 cents). The 9TH
ers were 5-cent and 20-cent coins. The
smaller coin l remember distinctly it
YVES less in size than our first issue of the
American gold dollar, and the scent
pieces we're less than the American half
dime
Some years after Miss Sarah Ellen
Brandon had one of the halt-dimes.
These were d ted before 1916, and if any
thing of later date in shape of coins comes
up, then we bow in humble submission
unto the inevitable and further sayeth
pot.
Lieutenant Boyles was an uncle to the
Burns family, now residing on the "old
Boy les farm" G. NJ. Boyles removed to
Kansas, on the Solomon river, over 40
years ago. DIR. f. L. Allison.
The Derrick would be pleased to hear
fro any other person who knows of
similar coins in this vicinity.-Del11ck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Don't Put off the payment of your
taxes any longer. Sept. is the latest
date if you would be entitled to a vote
this fall.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

DREYFUs is pardoned by France and
vindicated by the world. He need have
no fear that history will mistake the fact
in his case.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

PARTIsAN mouthing about the trusts is
poor apology for an intelligent and
practical treatment of the subject.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

BEST on the market for coughs and
colds and all bronchial troubles: for
groups it has no equal" writes Henry r.
Whitford, South Canaan, Conn, of One
Minute Cough Cure. Heath and Kill
mer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Don't buy until you get prices al
Miles Il Armtrongs. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
A WONDERFUL CURE OF DIARRHOEA

Don't buy until you get prices al
Miles Il Armstrong; 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Shirts, jackets and working-pants al
Miles & Armstrong;. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
THE McCUEN co.
25 AND % SENECA ST.,
OIL CITY. PA.
Bank Statement.

No. 503S.
DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
IL THE FOREST COUNTY NATION
AL BANK AT TIONESTA, in the State
of Pennsylvania. at the close of business
September Z. 1899.
RESOURCES:
Loans and discounts. Sl0S, ,04 81
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured. ..".... ......... 67O 80
U. S. Bonds to secure circula-
tion................................... 1850 90
Premiums on u. s. Bonds........ /, l5S 33
Banking-house, furniture, and
fixtures. es............................ -. 4,S9l 81
Due from approved reserve
agents ............................ S8,277 AZ
Checks and other cash items 80. 2,7lS 20
Notes of other National Banks. l60 90
Fractional paper currency,
nickels, and cents ................... 90 56
Lawful money reserve in bank,
viz:
Specie 6,s96 90
Due from U. s. Treas'r, other
than per ct. redemption fund 562 50
S225,92O %
LIABILITIES:
Capital stock paid in n................S5O, 900 90
Surplus und...-....".......".... 5,0l3 2l
Undivided profits, less expenses
and taxes paid....................... 1855 13
National bank notes outstand-
ing $50 90
Individual deposits subject to
check ................................1l1,66 ,667 80
Demand certificates of deposit. 627 II
Time certificates of deposit...... A, 1903 7S
s225, ,92O %
State of Pennsylvania, County of Forest,
IS:
/, A. b. Kelly cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
A. b. KELLY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of September, 1899.
G.. NJ. ARNER,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
II. +. RITCHEY,
VIM. SMEARBAUGH,
G. w. ROBINSON,
Directors.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Hopkins sells the clothing and shoes
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
TIME TABLE, in
effect Oct. 80, 1898.

Trains leave Tio-
nesta for Oil City
and points west as
follows:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

For wounds, burns, scalds, sores, skin
diseases and all irritating eruptions, moth
ing so soothing and healing as DoWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. Mrs. Emma Bolles,
Matron Englewood Nursery, Chicago,
says oft, "When all else fails in healing
our babies it will cure" Heath & KILL
mer.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Hopkins sells the shoes and rubbers.
Ladies' skirts at Miles & Arms
trong's. 1t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

- Hopkins sells the clothing and shoes
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27

Hopkins sells the clothing and shoes.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-09-27
Mems Trousers

in Fancy Patterns, Extra Well
Made, Perfect Fitting, at prices
low enough to fit any pocket
book.
The times., 1899-09-21
scHLEY HAS NO COMPLAINT.
Tells the President He VIII Take the
south Atlantic station.

Rear Admiral SchIey has informed tbs
President that he does not desire to make
any complaint against hts assignment to
the South Atlantic station and that he vii
cheerfully assume the command OF the
South Atlantic squadron or any other duty
that it suits the plans OF the Navy Depart
ment to give him He will make his plans
for taking bis new post as soon as X is
ready for him after the reception 20 Ad-
mirsl Dewey.
Admiral SchIey has asked the President
that the armored cruiser Brooklyn be as
signed to the South Atlantic station as bis
flagship. In addition to his sentimental
regard for the ship which did him such
good service in the Spanish-Americau war.
he desires to take the Brooklyn south be-
cause there is at present no armored ship
attached to the station II is understood
that his request Will be granted. and that
at least one other ship may be adeei to the
squadron
The President has stated to friends OF
Admiral SchIey. who have called at the
White House. that he considers the South
Atlantic station one of much Importance
at the present time. His reference is sup
posed to be to the possibility OF war In
South Africa ard the necessity that such
an event would involve for thu protection
! of American interests in the vicia u. The
belief is expressed that these a surances
on the part OF Mr. Mckinley have been
predatory to an augmentation OF tie
strength Of the South Atlantic squadron.
At present the squadron consists OF only
the flagship Chicago and the Wilmington
and Montgomery II is understood that
the Brooklyn and one OF tie battle hips at
present with the North Atlantic sqGadrol
may be added to it.
The times., 1899-09-21
Inaexinr HerseIf

(From the New York Commercial Advertizer.)
A stout-legged and long -wiRded woman is try
ing to ride a marYelousy large number of miles
in remarkably small number OF hours Logically
there is no reason why woman, properly trained,
should not undertake these rather useless exhihi-
tions of endurance as much as a man; neverthe-
less, it remains true that there is a certain vuI-
garity about them in the one case lacking in the
other. 1t may not be woman's duty to avoid the
f'bicycle face'' any more than it is mans, yet
the bicycle face is distinctly distressing on
the one than on the other, whether ore believe in
the equality of the sexes or not. These at
ternpts Of women to ride painfully long dis
tances on the bicycle have been increasing lately
If the participants find sufficient pleasure in them
to compensate for the and tear on them
selves and on the publics sense OF the esthetic,
they will probably continue in spite of Eomiletics
from the press; but they must not deceive them
selves with the belief that the woman that rides
hundred miles where women used to ride twen-
ty stands in the same category with the we'll
known man of the two blades OF grass
The times., 1899-09-21
Our Yellow Foe.
(From the Pittsbnrg News J


In the discussion Of quarantine regulations
and ether means of preventing the spread
of yellow fever to this country from Cuba
few writer's have given sufficient prom
inence to Havana Harbor as the breeding
place and chief home Of this disease in the
West Indies. The improved sanitary con-
ditions resulting from the American oecu-
patton of the island have undoubtedly done
much to prevent an epidemic OF the plague
in this country, but until Havana Harbor
receives the thorough cleansing which it
has needed for the last couple of centuries
we cannot consider ourselves entirely out
of danger. The remedy is to be found in
the construction of canal to bring the
pure water OF the Gulf Stream into the har-
Dor in sufficient quantity TO make it clean
and then keep it in that condition. Spas
modic efforts at dredging made from time
to time, have proved useless and have even
rendered conditions worse than before.
With the entrance to Havana placed in a
sanitary condition, attention could then be
turned to other harbors in Cuba and ada
cent isles, and in time yellow fever would
become as rare an affliction in the West
Indies as it is now in the United States.
The breeding place of the germs is in the
harbors- Let them be made clean and
kept SO and we have nothing to fear from
Yellow Jack. He will cease TO exist so far
as we are concerned.