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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
EXPERTS WITH The WHIP.
One Man Could Crack on n Snakes
Head mt Twenty Feet.

THAT grabbed old German, Schopen-
hauer, who said the crack Of a whip
| was like a drink from the bad place,
would have found but little TO COM
plain of If he had postponed his pass
ing for awhile" said thoughtful
man, "for the whip is getting to be an
awful scarce article in this age. | sup
pose the whip will finally pass out Of
existence altogether unless 1t is put to
n new use. OF course the small riding
whip, the kind which jockeys use in
urging the horses they ride, will be
used as long rs horseflesh is used.
But the kind of whip the old Ger
man had I'm mind was Of a larger, Ion
ger and older type, the kind the OK
driver uses even now In some of the
more remote sections of the world.
Whips of this kind generally swing
easily on the end of a long handle.
Frequently the handle is eight or ten
feet Ions and is made of hickory or
some wood that Is supple enough to
bend in the green state. The whip it.
self, which is generally four and six
plait mwhidc, is from ten to fifteen
feet In length, with a sea grass cracker
on the end tightly twisted and knotted
at spaces an inch apart 1t is this artl-
Gle that makes the noise Of which the
old German pessmist complained, and
a whip of this kind in the hands of an
expert can be popped until it sounds
like the crack of doom. In n quiet for
est where timber men carry on their
work this noise is even fiercer than it is
in the cities.
"Teansters in the cities still use the
old whip to some extent. but it is grad
ually going out and the sharp crack Of
the sea grass is rarely heard.
Speaking of whips, ! am reminded
of the marvellous accuracy some men
acquire in the use of whips. ] suppose
the Eskimo has reached higher stand
ard of proficiency in this respect than
any other class of men. | have seen
boys of this race pop silver half dime
at a distance of twenty feet every time
they swung whip. They can simply
hit anything they want to hit as long
as it is within reach of the whip. But
here in the south have seen OK cart
drivers crack off snakes head at
distance of twenty feet. and they could
do it whenever it pleased them to do
it."-New Orleans mes-Democrat.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Spurzheim, the father of modern
phrenology. while staying in Edin-
burgh. where he had Il great vogue,
was the victim of Il laughable hoax. A
number of medical students submitted
for the opinion of the phrenologist the
plaster east of what they said was a
remarkably formed human skull. AS II
matter of fact it was the model Of a
big Swedish turnip Called in the Scot
tish tongue 'neip'O, and of this Spur
helm gravcly wrote out the phreno-
logical character A few days later the
following skit appeared in the leading
journal of the city:
The tide of fame to Spurzheim's name
Rolled DER the German deep;
The tide was spring; but, tickle thing,
1t now has ebb'd to "neip."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

The logic of childhood is frequently
rs convincing as it is refreshingly orig
inal. Mrs. LIS little daughter is very
much given to reasoning things out for
herself and seldom fails TO arrive at a
satisfactory conclusion. Some weeks
ago she gave party to number Of
little friends, and when the time came
for them to 20 home she politely asked
them If they had enjoyed themselves.
All replied In the affirmative with the
exception of one conscientious maid,
who said frankly, NO, | didn't; had
a horrid time" Did you really?" said
the small hostess in a puzzled tone. Il
don't see why. | had lovely time;
but, then,' she added refectively, 81
suppose ought TO, cos, you see, it was
my party."-BrOoklyn Eagle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
WHEN TIE SEAL DIMES.
Jugglery That Would Put the HUI
man Performer to shame.

Jugglery That Would Put the HUI
man Performer to Shame.
The keeper who was going TO feed
the seal had reached the edge of the
tank and was holding the fish tantaliz-
ingly at arms length over the water.
| The seal was all interest and attention.
Round and round the tank he darted,
| ilipnapping, sidewheeling leaping out
| of the water and performing all sorts
of aquatic stunts, all the while keeping
up his cultural yelpings. There was no
question about his appetite. He was
hungry and didn't much care who
knew it. and his beady little eyes were
all intent on the keepers every move.
"Why don't yer t'row him feesh?"
demanded Il boy spectator, growing
impatient at the keepers leisurely ac-
tions.
"All right, my boy; here goesw And,
suiting the action TO the word. up into
the air went one of the fishes, dropping
toward the center of the oval
The seal at the time was at the eX-
treme end of the tank, considerably
beneath the surface, but even there he
must have been on the alert for hardly
had the fish left the keepers hand
when swish! lightninglike somer-
sault, shadowy streak through the
tank, and quicker even than thought
the seals gaping. whiskered jaws and
a length of his eely looking neck were
protrudng from the water Immediate
ly under the tidbit. which disappeared
into his willing nav TO the accompani-
ment Of an intensely appreciative
smack.
1t was all so quick and well calcu-
lated that the auditors stood amazed.
Without even the suspicion of n miss
the performance was repeated as rap,
idly as the keeper could toss the fish.
But the fun. fast and furious while it
lasted. is soon over with, and the seal,
after he had his fill, Immediately lost
all interest in his surroundings and
waddlcd out on to his platform and
curled up for an afternoon snooze.-
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
FIRST PICTURE BOOK,
The Daring Idea First Conceived by
Johann COmcnius.

Three hundred years ago German
savant had wonderful vision. At that
time children were taught to read by
force of arms. so to speak, through
hardships and with bitter toll on the
part of teacher and of child. 1t seems
curious that the first real step toward
tightening the labor of children as
they climb the ladder of learning was
the product of the imagination not of
some fond mother or gentlewoman
teacher. but of a bewigged and beti'
tied university doctor.
1t was Johann Comenius, however,
who first conceived the daring idea
that children could he taught by the
aid of the memory and the imagina
ton working together. "by MEANS" as
he quantity expressed it, "of sensuous
impressions conveyed to the eye, so
that visual objects may be made the
medium of expressing moral lessons to
the young mind and of impressing
tho<e lessons upon the memory" In
other words. the good Herr Doctor had
the bright idea that picture books could
l.a useful to children. Comenius made
his first picture book and called it the
--Orbis PictuS" II contains rude wool
cuts representing objects in the nat
ural world. rs trees and animals. with
little lessons about the pictures. 1t is
4 quaint volume and one that would
cause tire average Isodern child not
little astonlshment were it placed be-
fore him.
As truly. however. as that term may
be applied to any other book that has
since been written. the "Orbis Pictus'
was an epoch making book. II is the
precursor of ali children's picture
books. and modern childhood has great
cause TO bless the name of Comenius.-
Household.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Lincoln said of Washington:
Washington is the mightiest name on
earth, long since mightlest in the cause
of civil liberty, still mightiest in moral
reformation. On that name eulogy Is
expected. 1t cannot be. To add bright
ness to the sun or glory to the name Of
Washington is alike impossible; let
none attempt it. In solemn awe pro-
nounce the name and in naked, death
less splendOr leave it shining on.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

John (SheepishlyD-I-I s'pose you'll
be gittin' married some time?
Betty with frightened air)-Oh, l
dare say | shall some time.
II dare say I'll git married too"
"Oh."
"P'r'aps we might both git married
at the same time"
Wouldn't it he awful, John. if the
parsOn should make n mistake and
marry us to each other?"
IL shouldn't mind"
''No; neither should l, to tell you the
truth, John"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
WnA Man Made Eor MIcroheAf

Some contend that the earth was
made for ants rather than man, since
the former are so much more numer-
Gus. Others still, reading about how
many million bacteria inhabit every
cubic inch Of air and water, are in
clined to assert that the world-and
man, too-was made for them. Each
variety of living creature probably
thinks everything made for it.-Balti-
more Sun.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
why the Editor skipped.

An editor of small American paper
recently stated that he had been kissed
by one of the most beautiful married
women in the town. He promised t.
tell her name in the first issue of his
paper next month. In two weeks the
circulation of his newspaper doubled
But when he gave the name of his wife
he had to leave town.-FOurth Estate.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Bngpipes In NerO's Time.

Bagpipes are generally ascribed to
Scotland, where they have been in use
for long time. but it was an instru-
ment upon which the ancient Greeks
and Romans played. Nero is said to
have performed upon it, and an old
piece of Grecian sculpture represents
a player on the bagpipes dressed in the
fashion that is known today as the
highland costume.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

The most remarkable gold beetles In
the world are found in Central Amcri'
ca. The head and wing cases are bril-
liantly polished with luster as oi
gold itself 70 sight and touch they
have all the appearance Of that metal
Oddly enough. another species iron
tie Same region looks like solid silver
freshly hNlnlNlNN
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
ARE YOU GOING ANYWHERE

West within the next 80 days? II so,
write II. c. Allen, c. p. & r. A. Nickel
Plate Road, 92O State street, Erie, Pa,
for rates, routes, dates of special parties,
etc. 90 years experience, testimonials
galore. best accommodations and always
cheapest rates available. Write to-day
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Not Worth the Trouble.

"You write your first name very well
indeed Miss Pinkie," criticised the
writing teacher. but you make Il sad
botch of the Johnson part Of it,"
what is the difference, Mr.. Spen-
cerT' asked the pretty girl. Il expect
to change the Johnson part Of it some
day."-Chicago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Knew All About II.

Teacher-What is the meaning Of
"parvenuT
Johnny-An upstart.
Teacher-Give q sentence in which
the word is used.
Johnny-When a man sits down OH n
bent pin, he gives a violent parvenu.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

81 took great pains with that pud-
ding we had for dinner" remarked the
young wife.
And so did |, my dear" rejoined
The husband as he poured out a double
dose Of cholera Chicago
News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Win, Caused the rndlsrstion.

Whnt CAUSED the IrGigcSJion.
"Molllc ErCwn has model husband"
'In what wayT
"Whcnevcr he doesn't eat anything
she asks him if the cooking isn't as
good as his mothers"
"And what docs he sayT'
HE says he has 10 doubt it is, but
that his indigestion has quite untitled
him to he a competent judge."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Georges Kind Permission.

MARY" her father called downstairs,
lust ask your young man If he doesn't
think it's pretty near bedtime"
"Yes, papa" replied the sweet girl,
after pause. George sa"s If you're
sleepy, 20 to bed by all means. "-Tole-
90 Bee.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of Saltwater,
Mimi, after having spent over $1,000
with the best doctors for stomach trouble,
without relief, was advised by his drug
gst, Mr.. Alex. Richards, 10 tryia box of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. He did so, and is a well man to-day.
II troubled with Indigestion, bad taste in
the mouth, lack of appetite or consti.
patton, give these Tablets trial, and you
are certain to be more than pleased with
the result. For sale at % cents per box
by DR.. Dunn, TiOnesta, w. G. Wilkins,
West Hickory.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
ARE you GOING ANYWHERE

West within the next 80 days7 If so,
write II. c. Allen, G. p. 6 T. A. Nickel
Plate Road, 92O State street, Erie, Pa.
for rates, routes, dates of special parties,
etc. 20 years experience, testimonials
galore, best accommodations and always
cheapest rates available. Write to-day.
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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
His Only Comment.

zone wife too many" exclaimed Mrs.
Wederly as she glanced at the head
lines of her husbands paper. 81 sup
pose that is an account Of the dOings of
some bigamist."
Not necessarily, my dear" replied
her husband, without daring to look
up.-TOronto Moon.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Great Institution.

Lady-Education is great thing.
Sandy-Indeed it is, mum. How could
| ever know what dey had fer free
lunch if | didn't know how to read?-
st. Louis Republic.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

WANTED-YoUNG MEN to prepare
for Government Positions. Fine Open
ings in all Departments. Good Salaries.
Rapid Promotions. Examinations soon.
Particulars Free. Interstate Cor. Inst,
Cedar Rapids, la.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Braggsby-I tell you I'm ovcrwork-
ing. | am turning out an awful lot of
work just now.
Nocker-That's just exactly the word
your employer used in describing your
present work.-BaltimOre American.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Coddle-Whenever see you, you are
reading a novel. You don't mean to
say you remember all Of them?
ShOrt-Dear me- no! It's because
don't remember them | like to read
them.-Boston Transcript.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
Paint Your Buggy For 75c.

to Sl.0O with Devoe's Gloss Carriage
Paint. 1t weighs 3 to ozs. more TO the
pint than others, wears longer, and gives
gloss equal to new work. sold by
James ID. Davis. Jnl
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

81 think have met you before.
Aren't you timekeeper for the Bloss G.
Goss companyP
mo, sir; | am a singer Of topical
songs and know nothing at all about
keeping time kansas City Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

A cruel story runs on wheels, and
every hand oils the wheels as they run.
Eliot.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

You can always find some one 10
agree with you even if your conclu.
sions are not complimentary to your
self.-Atchison Globe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20
TO CuRR A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
% cure. u. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c. l-l4-ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

When you want pleasant physic try
Chamherlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. For sale by DR.. Dunn, Tio-
nesta, w. q. wilkins, West Hickory.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Nellie isn't very handsome, but
his face lights up well.
Beliefs he so lantern jawed as all
that?-Philadelphi Record.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

Outdoor musical performances are
not permitted in st. Petersburg.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

One hundred and fifty thousand sol
dlers pass through Waterloo station,
London, yearly.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-20

low about your stock of Stationery
III Look il up then, call and see US.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-25
LINN THAYER SERVED TIME IN COAL
 MINES BECAUSE OF CLERICAL ERROR

firmed the rulings of the lower courts on these points The record was endorsed with an affirmance in accordance with the opinion.
 Before the opinion was handed down, a conference of the Justices was had. at which the points at issue in the Thayer case were discussed. All of the Justices agreed with the first opinion except on one point, This one feature was sufficient to reverse the case and a reversal was ordered. A new opinion was prepared but the original endorsement of the rec ord and the concluding sentence of the opinion affirming the case were not chanced by oversight.
 The decision was handed down reversing the case, but endorsed with the state ment that it was affirmed The clerks, as usual, followed this endorsement in send ing out the notifications.
 A motion will be made before the court to correct the record and this motion will be granted.
 Thayer will be brought back from the mines to be given new trial.
 It is said by prominent attorney that Thayer has no ground for action to re- cover damages of any sort for the time he has put in at the mines. If he had not been at work in the mines he would have been in the Jefferson County jail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-25
BUST OF BRUNDIDGE
MARBLE TO BE PLACED IN MA
 SONIC TEMPLE.
Memorial Stone to "Alabama's Great est Mason" Will Reach Mont gomery Friday-It Was
 Made in Birmingham.

The handsome marble bust of the late James McGinnis Brundidge will arrive in Montgomery Friday from Birmingham the library room of the Masonic Temple at the corner of Washington and Perry Streets.
 piece of work, made from Italian statuary marble and was erected by l.. N. Archer of Birmingham. The pedestal and bust complete is about six feet high and will be an imposing figure in the Masonic building of the Grand Lodge. The pedes- tai is polished and the entire work Is of the purest white. The likeness in the expression of the face is said to be re- knew MT. Brundidge and who have seen the finished work of the sculptor. said that they would have recognized the bust anywhere.
 James McGinnis Brundidge was, per haps. Alabama's best known Mason. He was at any rate in the service Of the lodge over a long space of years and du- ring the entire time held the love and es- teem of his fellow members. He was born in 1872 and died in Trinity, Ala, in 1901. Of him 1t has been said, "the most wide Mason in Alabama" MT. Brundidge held high offices in the Masonic order fon many years and at the time of his death was State Grand Lecturer"
 Cunningham, was the combined magne- tlsm of sincerity love, affection, kindness and friendship"
 At the time of his death a great wave of sorrow swept over the entire State It was decided soon after that the Masons of all Alabama should erect in his mem ory this statue. l.. Lazarus aud Dr. R. NJ Cunningham of Birmingham and , George Beauchamp of Montgomery were appointed committee to make arrange ments for the bust and to have 1t put in place. which will be done next week, as the Grand Chapter meets on November 30 and the Grand Lodge on December i.
 MT. Brundidge attended fifty consecu- tive meetings of the Grand Lodge of Ala bama and was at the meeting preceding his death The town of Brundidge was named in his honor.
 George A. Beauchamp. Secretary of the Grand Lodge. said last night that the bust would be put in place Friday. but that no formal program had been ar ranged for the occasion.
 The Grand Lodge will meet next Tues day and the bust. he hoped. will be in place in time for the Grand Lodge meet inG.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-25
HOADLY TO NIXON
LATTER GIVES OUT COPY OF
 LETTER.
Former Was Willing to Furnish $1,OOo,OOO Towards Furthering the Plan for Reorganization
 of Shipbuilding Company.

New York Nov. 24.-Mr. Lewis Nixon to- day gave out the following letter. International Power Company, Philadel phia Nov. 13, 1903
 Lewis Nixon, New York:
 Dear Sir: Regarding my understanding with Charles NJ. Schwab as to plan of reorganization proposed for the ship building company at the time you came to me in distress, I have to say that in asmuch as I am at the present time i'll, it will be impossible for me to lend you or MT. Schwab any assistance in untang- ling this unfortunate affair.
 I have sent out copies of the corre- spondence had between MT. Schwab and myself which took place at the time I was endeavOring to arrive at an amica- ble understanding with him as to wheth- CT he would pay his assessment on the controlling exchange of stock, he told me held. You understand that all of my propositions to Mir Schwab were based on the condition that MT. Schwab would take charge of the financial operation of the deal and even now, if you could disentangle this matter and allow your stockholders a right to go in on the reorganization by paying a small assess ment l would have my associates join you and furnish $l,0OO0O0 in cash that you would require under your original
 
 of course, that Mir. Sheldon will stay in the saddle and attend to the financial end of the new corporation
 l would suggest that you arrange to see him or have some one else see him regarding this matter as I wish to assist you all possible ways in your earnest efforts to rehabilitate this property at the least loss to the security holders.
 Your criticism of me in influencing you to approve of reorganization is unjust, as I did it for your best interests. and it was after MT Schwab agreed to all he did and with the best favor possible that brought you the letter which you signed as requested by me and which that night I sent to MT. Schwab's house. and. as stated, it was after Mir. Schwab had agreed to comply with my request, in order to protect me from loss in the case of advances which had been made and were to be made to you at that time.
 Under any other consideration 1 could not. in justice to myself. have anything to do with the transaction whatever
 Yours very truly,
 Joseph H. Hoadly. Copies of data referred to above enclosed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-25
MISTAKE MADE IN SUPREME
 COURT RECORD.
Case of Jefferson County Convict Was Reversed on Appeal, But Paper Showed It Had
 Been Affirmed.

An unusual and remarkable error in the handing down of Supreme Court decision has resulted in Linn Thayer, Jefferson County convict, serving several months in the mines of the State, when in fact hls case had been reversed and he was entitled to a new trial.
 Thayer was convicted of murder and sentenced to twelve years at hard labor, but his attorneys appealed the case. The Supreme Court reversed the case. but through inadvertence the outside of the record was endorsed as though the case was affirmed. The outside endorsement of affirmance was at variance with the body of the opinion reversing the case and giving Thayer a new trial. The re- cording officers of the court copied, as Is customary, the endorsement of affirm ance and the concluding paragraph of the opinion containing the direction to affirm the case and the attorney for Thayer and court officials of Jef- ferson County were notified that the case had been affirmed. Thayer was sent to the mines to serve out his sentence.
 Thayer was convicted of killing Mike Sullivan of Pratt City. The case came up from the City Court of Birmingham.
 The error was discovered by the Jus tices of the Supreme Court. It was not due as has been stated, to the recording officers of the court. or to any error on the part of the office of the Clerk of the Court.
 It is understood that the endorsement of affirmance on the record was put there while the case was in the hands of the court. The Thayer case, it is said, was referred to T member of the court, who prepared an opinion on it. Eight or ten points were raised by the appeal and the opinion af-