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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
A Twelvc.Inch wire.wound Gun.

Our American cousins are not, our
Plymouth correspondent says, appar-
emily to enjoy monopoly in the
manufacture of man-killing weapons.
Although it has been known for many
months that the British Admiralty
have introduced for the navy new
type of 12-inch breech loading gun,
few are aware of the enormous advan-
tages the new weapon can claim over
existing ordnance of the same calibre.
The new gun, which is to be known
as the "Mark s." is constructed OF
steel on the wire-wound principle, so
that the liability to fracture is reduced
to a minimum. Cordite charges only
will be used, and a lenthy series of
experiments have shown that charge
of 1914 pounds of cordite is sufficient
to fire a projectile $50 pounds in
weight distance of ten thousand
yards, whereas the existing 12-inch
guns need charge of $50 pounds of
powder to fire q projectile weighing
ia pounds the same distance.
The new gun has also greater de-
structive capacity, it having been
found that its projectile will penetrate
21.1 inches of wrought iron at dis
tance of seventeen hundred Yards,
while the penetrating power of the 12-
inch gun at the same distance is 1914
inches. At shorter distances the diff
ferences in the destructive capacity is
much more pronounced, the muzzle
perforation of the new gun being 3S.5
inches of iron, as against 26.7 inches
in the case of the older type of weapon.
The first vessels to be armed with
these guns will be the battle-ships
Canopus at Portsmouth, Goliath at
Chatham and Ocean at Devonport. -
London Standard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Remarkable War widows.

One of the curiosities or the United
States pension service is the astonish.
ing survival of war widows. The re.
port of the United States Commits.
sioner of Pensions shows some re.
markable and interesting facts in re.
gard to the longevity of the widows of
soldiers. For instance, while there is
not q single soldier of the War of the
Revolution alive to-day, there are,
still surviving and drawing pensions
twelve widows and daughters of sol.
diers of the Revolution. OF the War
of 1912 there are only three soldiers
still alive, but of their widows there
are now surviving and drawing pen.
sions the astonishing number of 2407.
The War Of the Revolution closed
in 1888 and period of 115 years has
elapsed, and, while there are no male
survivors, there are still some of their
widows alive. This state of affairs can
only be possible on the ground that
some of the soldiers, after they had
attained old age, married young wives.
The War of 1924 closed with the
battle of New Orleans, on January s,
1915, eighty-three years ago. Sup
posing that the youngest soldier were
eighteen years old, a period of 101
years has elapsed since the birth OF
such soldiers. Evidently many OF
them, after they were old, married
young women, so that, although all
the men but three are dead, they have
left behind more than 1000 widows.
By the same rule of procedure it is
plain there will be widows of soldiers
of the Civil War on the pension rolls
in 1880, and even a few in the year
A. d. 1000, more than a century
hence, for if a soldiers. eighteen years
old in 1861 should marry when he
had reached the age of eighty years,
in 1928, girl sixteen years old, she
might hope to live seventy-seven
years longer, or to the age of ninety
three, which would bring her up to
the year 2000.-New Orleans Plea
yune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Feeding the Calf.

The dairyman who raises his own
stock for the supply of his herd, as
should generally be the practice, will
have more or less of heifers coming
one and two years old. 1t is usually
calculated to have the heifers CON-
mence giving milk at about two years
old.
To secure satisfactory size and con-
dition at this age will require the best
of care and feed from calfhood up.
During the last nine months before
commencing to give milk, these young
animals have a double task to perform
in securing their own growth and
development and that of the unborn
calf. In order that this may be the
more successfully accomplished there
should be in the first place comfort
able quarters during the winter and
plenty of feed that will go to the
growth of bone and muscle, but not
largely to that of fat Still the ami
mails should be in good condition at
calving time, as this is an excellent
start for successful milking afterwards.
In addition to good hay and corn
fodder or ensilage, there should be a
mode :ate grain ration. This may be
composed largely of wheat-bran and
ground oats as very beneficial for the
purpose, and will supply the material
most needed at this time. Use straw
for bedding, but not for feeding.
Where these heifers are kept in
stalls as they should be, they can be
easily handled and in this way they
become quiet and docile, Frequent
carding and brushing will be much
enjoyed by these animals, as we'll as
by the COWS, and will be of benefit to
them.
There should be plenty of water,
not too cold, and short stay in the
yard for sun and exercise when not
stormy or too cold. Treated in this
way these heifers will possess force
and vigor, keep up thrifty growth
during the winter and come to mater
nifty and the milking period in the
finest condition with promise of max
ing the best of additions to the dairy.
Farm, Field and Fireside.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Poultry Notes,

A fresh egg has limelike surface to
its shell.
Too much soft cooked food is not
good for fowls. They need some en-
ployment for the gizzard.
Overlooking is expensive. 1t not
only costs more for the feed, but the
hens get too fat and lay no eggs.
If your space is limited, keep only q
few fowls and let the few be very fine
ones, as it costs no more to feed prize
winner than it does q scrub.
If you wish to be successful with
poultry, do not undertake too much at
first. Begin with few fowls and
study their habits and wants and then
gradually increase their number.
If your hens do not lay, or lay
doubls-yolked or soft-shelled eggs.
they are too fat, and more wheat and
oats land no CORN should be fed; also
require them to scratch for all the
grain they eat.
White guineas are profitable fowls,
and it pays to have few on the farm.
The egg is not large, but it has fine
flavor. The white guineas is not to be
despised as table fowl, having rich
yellow skin and delicate, fine grained
flesh.
If after purchasing pure bred fowls
they do not begin laying at once, don't
get impatient. All they want is lit
tie time to accustom themselves to
their new surroundings. If they
don't begin you may make up your
mind that their feed is not right.
A small flock which receives the
scraps from the table produces eggs
when larger focks are Improbable.
The fact is plain that the smaller flock
receives better feeding. Table scraps
are not grains. They contain variety
not found in the rations of large
flock.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
The Secret Drinker.

The secret drinker is no doubt injured in
the same way as others, and his foolish et'
forts to conceal this act inteusiaes the In.
Jury, which after time breaks out In some
unexpected form, ending fatally. The sud
den, unexpected death OF persons previous
ly supposed to be well, has In many eases
revealed the fact OF secret spirit drinking
OF many years duration, with destruction
OF vitality and general decadence. Life in.
surance companies are often aware OF this
fact, and appeal for help, but 1t is exceed.
ingly difficult to convict or prove secret
drinking in a man with a large insurance,
and more difficult after death to bring out
this fact. The law In these cases will sci.
dom allow presumptive evidence; 1t must
be direct and positive Of the use OF spirits
Unmistakable insanity is present in some
cases, seen In the unusual cunning and
wise calculation to procure spirits and con-
ceal its effects.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

IN MANY WAYS.

Pledged to the Fight-what Was Seen
and Heard In Fashionable Saloon In
New York City-CharacteristIc senti-
ments of the Proprietor.
A pledge we sign with Joy,
Up. every girl and boy,
To fight the drink
Let each one find his place,
Aud then from God seek grace
To set through life the face
Against tho drink.
Would we our country saver
We must be true and brave
And steadfast stand;
Have faith in God and pray.
Work, vote and haste the day
That from the demons sway
Shall free our land?
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Domestic Animals Bring Infection.

Evidence that colds are infectious is
furnished by what we observe among
our domestic animals. Cats seem to
be especially susceptible. Probably
they often bring home from their noe
turnal rambles those mysterious ca
tarrhal attacks which so rapidly run
through the house. 1t is an old say
ing "The cat is sneezing, we shall all
have colds" Sheep, too, are liable;
whole flock may suffer, and may show
that curious eruption round the lips,
which we all know only too well as
one of the most unpleasant accompan-
iments of bad cold in the head. On
the Australian sheep runs, when the
shearing season comes round, the
men who congregate at the sheds are
frequently smitten with an illness of
a catarrhal nature. which rapidly takes
hold of them, and often affects some
ninety per cent. Sometimes it be-
comes very serious, aud may even de-
velop into fatal pneumonia. To all
appearance it is caught from the sheep.
The Spectator.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
"Here to Do Business"

As was walking down certain street
In New YORK CITY, writes Harry urcen'
smith, my attention was caiieu 10 large
sign overhanging me sidewalk, whlch
reau-"here TO 10 business: =,
passed on; OUT later IN tne evening
returned the same way, ana tue same sign
stu SHOWN iorth lts message, here 10 10
BUSINESS, rms time tne cnanSeaole COL
ored electric liGnts wnicn gleameu tnrougn
tue Ietels, in"ue 'uo s'sn "ii 'no "oro
novlcesnie.
NY CURIOSITY was aroused; l turned 70
20 lhvestlgale' iuIs1 pln.e Hl"ss M'nuom,
WIN It's eoloreu eiee.r.o su"ues, sen' loI.n
rs grow across tue s.rse.' rusueu os'ue
tue , n"nogahY screen uooIs va, anu ,s ensereu;
oIu soinnr =" -''" '"'"'o""D''
sAioop,
Ma'AeI LOW sne .',iS uisis waiAou oNel
sisIer anu So,u 9o,lS.s in'u MA ~ S smS n0oi
ns ne",eu tuo su'eset on ,Isf,, oun% s'"S,' ",
.oons eu.'ainen vni anu iu.nisuou ~ III IN
nanoSahyi cnairs, Laoles unu lounges, al
VI uno very pest wolNmausn,p, rol walls-
eouns 1ney nave peveieu p,ate glass m,r.
tors. oh tue waiis were, wna' some inIsul
term Deautliui OIL paihtings' 10 me tnoY
were hltny, lewd, olsgustinS,
went iurtner anu stiii these rooms con-
tinued, Ill up only py meagre wax cahules-
the beautilul liSht Oh heaven pelng COM
pletely smut our. neeru tue song OF tne
nariot ana In disgust turned from tne
scene to pass out But as ala so, eoulu
put stop anu NOTICE tne long par, uaue OF
solid mahoSony, iniald Win SILVER anu
gold coins, and choice pearls.
Behind the bar was a long plate glass
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Notes of the Crusade.

Take for the foundation-stone OF youi
character sobriety.
The freshman class of Cornell University
has decided to prohibit the use OF liquor al
its annual banquet.
"Papa AID mamma were rearly all th,
time drunk" were the opening words Of o
statement made by child In New Yorh
murder case, recently. Liquor stain and
blood-stain are often closely related.
Some years ago the Calcutta Medical
Record said: "Society's use OF alcohol 4.
the secret OF half the jaundiced, haggard.
dried up, prematurely-aged Europeans we
find in India"
May the good work OF temperance go or
with ever-increasing INTEREST," 1t means to
every one more abundant blessings, hap.
pier homes, better health, q fuller pocket
book, and keener sense Of the enjoyments
of life.
Some time ago SCI, 900 was left by gen,
erous benefactor to the Good Templar Or.
phanage Home in the State Of California;
but legal proceedings arose out OF the mat.
ter. The Court has recently pronounced
In favor OF the will, and awarded this sum,
$50, 900, to the home.
The saloon man is the only man who has
any use for dives. They furnish him q
dumping-ground for the product OF his
business.
Liquor legislation is going to take up
great deal OF time at the Massachusetts
State House this year. The regulation Of
the liquor traffc Is one OF the most puzzline
problems that our legislators have to face
to-day.
College drinking is on the increase.
And not only so, but the college system oi
drinking is descending into the academies
and high schools. This fact we know to be
true. There are societies 10 educationa
institutions-and they are increasingly
which, while half is on a spree, the othe
half abstain to take care Of them, the alb
stainers taking their turn at the bow
when their companions have sobered uD.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
COL DS"

Radway's Ready Relief Cures and pre-
vents Colds. Coughs, Sore Throat. Influenza,
Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Swelling OF the
Joints, Lumbago, Iuaammatlons, Rheuma-
tism, Neuralgia, Headache, Toothache,
Asthma, Difficult Breathing.
Railways Ready Relief Is Sure Cure for
Every Pain, Sprain, Bruises, Palms In the
Back, Chest or Limbs. 1t was the First and
Is the Only Pain Remedy that instantly
stops. the most excruciatlng palms, allays
Inflammation and cures congestions,
whether OF the lungs, stomach, bowels or
other glands or organs, by one application.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
The Drink Curse at Manila.

Chaplain Hunter, of the Tenth Pennsyl
vania Regiment, writes to the Plttsburs
Commercial Gazette from Manila, Novem
Der 18th:
"Many OF our men are acquiring the
habit Of drink. Saloons are on ever side
We as regiment have not been c1rsed
with canteen. But those regiments
where canteen exists find the men drink
outside just the same as ifno canteen exist
ed. The disorderly houses are doing theii
hellish work with Government sanction.
There are thousands here who had far bet
ter have. fallen in battle than entered Man
fla. They will be r curse to themselve;
and their families. Yet these evils flourish
under Government protection"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Another TigSsiOS
Removed by
Lydia E. Pink
hams Negefa-
BILE Compound

me no good, and thought l would
have to resort to morphine.
"The doctor said that all that could
help me was to have an operation and
have the womb removed, but had
heard of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine and
decided to try it, and wrote for her
advice, and after taking her Vegetable
Compound the tumors were expelled
and 1 began to get stronger right
along, and am as well as ever before.
Can truly say that l would never had
gotten well had it not been for Lydia E.
Pinkham's Compound" MARY A.
STAHL, WATsoNTowN, PA.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

France has a law forbidding the
slaughter of birds smaller than larks.
Nevertheless, piles of such birds are
offered for sale in the emarkets of many
French cities. A movement is now
under way for enforcing the law and
saving the song-birds and the fields,
which, it is said, they keep free from
injurious insects.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
What Mrs. Pinkham's Letter Did.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM-After follow.
ing the directions given in your kind
letter for the treatment of leucorrhea,
/ can say that l have been entirely
cured by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's
remedies, and will gladly recommend
them to my friends.
Thanking you for your kindness, 1
am gratefully yours, A. B. DAvIDs,
BINGHAMPToN, N. Y"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ca-e of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
L. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
, Ohio.
WALDING, KINNAN 6 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists, Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
The Dog Reporter.

Bob, a fox terrier that belongs to
the chief of one OF the Washington
newspaper bureaus, is generally
known along Newspaper Row as "the
DOG reporter" The correspondent of
the Detroit News-Tribune tells why.
There are some sanctums that the
ordinary reporter does not dare to en-
ter, unless especially invited; not so
with Bob. His nerve is supreme.
He starts out each morning with great
regularity to make the rounds Of the
Treasury Department, White House,
and War, State and Navy Buildings,
usually accompanying one of the re-
porters of the bureau. If they are
behind time he goes on his own hook.
He is known in practically all the
departments, and when he comes
alone officials discreetly conceal all
letters or other documents which may
have news in them, because Bob will
never leave an Office without some
tangible proof that he has called. A
few weeks ago he was discovered by
Seci etary Gage calmly walking out OF
his Office with bundle OF letters pre-
sented by a Western Congressman in
behalf of constituent who wanted a
position. Bob was greatly aggrieved
when the messenger forcibly relieved
him of his Scoop"
Bob also frequently pays his re-
spects to the President. Unlike most
callers, Bob always sees the chief
magistrate when the spirit moves him
so to do, and incidentally, in his dem
onstrations of delight over Dewey
victory or some other little achieve
ment, he paws the creases all out Of
the Presidential trousers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
IIncoln,s Promise TO His Mother.

While drinking whisky was the fashion
all about him, Abraham Lincoln never for.
got his dead mothers request to close his
lips against intoxicants. Once, when he
was member OF Congress, n friend crlti.
cised him for his seeming rudeness in de-
clinlng to test the rare wines provided by
their host, urging as reason for the re-
proof, "There is certainly no danger OF a
man OF your years and habits becoming
addicted to its use"
81 mean no disrespect, john" answered
Mr.. Lincoln, "but promised my precious
mother only few days before she died
that would never use anything intoxicat-
Ing as beverage, and l consider that
promise as binding to-day as 1t was the
day gave It,"
"There is a great difference between a
child surrounded by rcugh class OF
drinkers, and man In home OF refine
ment," insisted the friend.
"But promise is promise forever,
John, and when mada to mother 1t is
doubly binding" replied Mr.. LincolL.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Hon. W. ]. Connell, Congressman
from Nebraska, and at present 0maha's
City Attorney, writes: "To Whom This
Comes, Greeting: 1 take pleasure In rec
ommending the virtues OF the remedies
prepared by the DR.. B. J. Kay Medical
Company. Having known OF some remark
able cures OF Omaha people affected by the
use OF DR.. Kay's Renovator and DR.. Kay's
Lung Balm, Ibelieve that these great reme-
dies are worthy Of the confidence OF the
public" Thousands Of the most prominent
people in America know that the above are
facts, and no remedies have affected so
large a per cent. of cures. Send for our
large illustrated book. 1t has great value,
but will be sent free and we will give free
advice and samples on application. DR.. B.
J. Kay Medical Company, Saratoga Springs,
N. Y, and Omaha, Neb.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Via Pennsylvania. Southern Ry., F., c. & p.
and F. f. &. The only route operating
through Pullman sleeping car service New
York TO Ormond, ROckledge, Palm Beach
and Miami. Connections for Havana, Key
West and Nassau. Route of the New York
and Florida Limited" Finest train in the
world, operated solid between New York and
st. Augustine, exclusively of dining, library
and observation, compartment and drawing
room sleeping cars. Two other fast trains,
40 D. m. and I2C5 a. m. Full information
from ]. L. Adams, G. Z. A., F., G. & p. X. r.,
1853 B'way, New York, or A. S. Thweatt. L. p
A., Southern Ry., 27l B'way, New York.
The soap of the Queens household costs
nearly S2500 year.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
Trials on o Torpedo Doat.

In recent trip on torpedo boat
across the Atlantic it was found i'm
possible for days at time to light
fire in the cooks quarters. The OFF,
GERS were so cramped in their cabins
that they were forced to sit with their
feet propped up against the sides of
tho boat. Every one on board during
rough weather was hurled from side to
side Of the narrow steel tube until all
were mass of bruises and contu-
sions. To cap their troubles they
slopt with the unpleasant knowledge
that beneath them were stored ex-
plosives sufficient to blow them be-
yond the clouds.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
The Cost of Armies.

All the countries of Europe are
spending on their armies and navies
at the rate of nearly $50 a second, or
the almost incredible sum of 81, 000,.
600 a day.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Kenp's Basam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
a sample bottle free. Sold In 25 and so
gerous.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15
What DO the Children Drink ,

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried tho new food drink called
GRAIN-o2 1t is delicious and nourishing,
and takes the place of coffee. The more
GRAIN-0 you give the children the more
health you distribute through their sys-
tems. GRAIN0 is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades OF coffee, but costs about
u asmuch. All grocers sell 1t. l5c. and 25c.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

would form
in the womb.
| had four
tumors in
two years. 1
went through
tres t m e n t
with doctors,
but they did
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Crying. II The work Is properly done this
trouble may be avoided. When ready to
begin ill tub half full OF warm water, In
which dissolve fourth of a bar Of Ivory
Soap, and wash the articles through II with
the hands, rinse in warm water, and
squeeze, but do not wiring. Hang on the
line and press while still damp.
ELIZA II. PARKER.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar-
lie clean your blood and keep it clean, by
Itirring up the lazy liver and driving all I'M
purities from the body; Begin today to
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
Ests, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. 25c. soc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c. bottle
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this Is necessary Acts gently
on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price % and soc.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

Spain has 1927 iron mines, 461 coal and
81 lead and silver mines.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

For Whooping Cough. Piso's Cure is sue.
cessful remedy-M.P p. DIETER, 81 Throop Ave.
Brooklyn, n Y, Nov. 4. 1894.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-03-15

The company owning the American
line of ocean steamers proposes to
build four new 12,00O-ton ships with
in the next Ave years at cost of
nearly 81. 900, 600.