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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
THE TRUE FISHERMAN.
He Enjoys Natures Beauties and Is
Not n Mere Butcher.

Not q Mere Butcher.
The anglers art Is but II preteXt, or,
rather, the incentive TO Il ramblc, and
not the sole object of the fisherman,
unless, alas, he belongs to that too
ommon variety, the man whose sole
object is his catch. Such Il man fishes
with Al worm, hides tingerlings In the
depth of his basket and photographs
his catch as n witness of his crimes.
He is not a fisherman, but Il butcher,
A yellow primrose on the rivers bank
Is to him Il primrose and nothing
more.
The true fisherman loves TO catch
fish, to match his wits against the
weary trout, but as he wanders from
pool to pool the songs of the birds
greet him reStfully. Every turn in the
stream reveals a nook In which strange
wild flowers nestle. The gentle AZ
element Of the sport prevents the
scene from becoming monotonous. The
element of chance, the uncertainty of
the catch, add the drop of tabasco
sauce which gives zcst to the day. And
the noontide meal by the brink of the
stream! When did n meal have n more
delightful flavor? Delmonico never
served Il trout like unto those w have
eaten by the banks of Il mountain
brook with the clear blue sky above,
the waving forest round about and
the murmuring stream ut our feet.
The hour of contemplation
afterward, with the pipe of peace in
hand instead of the relinquished
rod. How far of the city seems. Are
there such things us corporations,
trusts. stocks, bonds, electric lights
that amaze the sight, harsh warnings
of trolley gongs, the rumble and grind
of the wheels and the brakes on the
elevated road which alright the ear?
The harshest note that breaks the still
ness here is the boom of the bittern in
the distant marsh.
Home TO camp the fisherman goes,
taking a cast in this silent pool in
which the trout rose in the forenoon
to his cast, but missed the fly, or in
that dark hole deep under the bank
in which Il ~vigilant eye may detect the
brown sides of n trout with lazily wav-
ing fins and tail. an old campaigner
not easily caught.-Dr. a. L. Bristow
in Worlds Work.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

Some flowers appear to change their
scents at different times. The COM
mon jasmine flowers when first
opened have n delicate, fresh perfume
which, after Il time, becomes grosser
and attracts bluebottle flies. Flowers
of the orchid Odontogiossum hebraicum
have Il cinnamon fragrance and Il haw-
thorn scent at different periods of their
bloom.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
oExecutiyc Ability

But then, of course, he has execu-
tive ability" we said conclusively.
Executive ability repeated Il ac-
quaintance. What do you mean by
that?"
why, the quality of holding subor-
dinates responsible for failures and
taking credit to ourselves for their sue
cesses," we responded.
Which we considered rather clever
for studied impromptu. New York
Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

The rapidity with which chameleons
change their color is marvellous. You
gather one from an outdoor shrub and
1t Immediately becomes dark, almost
black, kissing and with its mouth wide
open, threatening to bite. Meanwhile
it is never still, but continues to crawl
upward whenever possible-up you, up
your sleeve, always upward. BY de-
grees the angry black changes into
whatever color is nearest. If ones
dress is of a brownish color so is the
chameleon's.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

The largest American serpent is the
anaconda, which may attain II length
of thirty feet, 1t inhabits tropical
America and is Il handsome animal,
with dark round spots scattered over
rich brown. 1t is very fond of water
and haunts the banks of rivers, lakes
and streams, there lying in wait for
any deer or peccary which may come
TO the margin of the water to drink.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

Don't you think that people pay too
much attention to money nowadays?"
mo. | don't" answered Senator
Sorghum. "Time was when a five dol
lar bill looked as big rs a farm to a
member Of the legislature. Now he
won't pay any attention to it what
ever."-Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

II don't understand" said the igno-
ramus at the academy, why they al
ways put the baldheaded men up in
The front row."
That's easy" butted in the usher.
''They put 'em up there so they'll be
near the flies."-Boston Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
Mnd and Had

Kind Hearted CitiZen-Tut, tut, tut!
Don't worry over it. little boy. You
didn't break your pitcher, and there's
no use, you know, in crying over split
milk.
Little Boy-Do l talk as if I was cry
in, mister? Resumes his violent Ian
Cuage.)-Chicago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
Expert nj II.

Townley-This paper says that m
of those idiotic colleges is going to
make Senator Boodler a doctor of
laws
Brownley-Well, that's appropriate
enough. He doctors the laws every
time he gets a chance.-EXchange.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

where We're they married.
Il amt jest sure" answered the
small boy, "'cause they left me home,
but | guess it was in the steeple."
"In the steeple"
Well, l heard 'em say it was a high
church wedding Chicago Post.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

There are two kinds of unhappy peo-
pie in the w~orld-those who are sad
because they are not known and those
who are miserable because they are
known too well.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
THE SMART 6 SlLBERBERG SHOE DEPARTMENT.
Shoes, Rubbers, Slippers, Over
CATERS, Leggins and Slipper Soles.

Our imminse stock of Seasonahe Footwear n sale at remarkably low
prices Our shoe business is growing larger and larger each day. The ra'
son for this is that or stock is the largest aud most complete in Oil City,
and our prices are always the lowest
We want every one to have n chance at these special prices aud we urge
you to cor early. We will do our best to wait on every customer just as
promptly as possible.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

Ethel offered Ferdy a penny for
his thoughts.
Edith-Well, I'll never let you do any
shopping for me!-Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
Evil.

Good is positive. Evil is merely
privative, not absolute. 1t is like cold,
which is the privation of heat. All
evil is so much death or nonentity.-
Emerson.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

Il wish you'd send ma la one OF
those electricians schools, pop"
'Why, what do you mean. my SOM"
shes altogether too careless with
the switch. pop.'-Yonkers Statesman.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02

Il can't imagine a worse gilly than
the man who's forcN ~ indulging in
small talk"
"Oh, | don't know. Hes no worse
than the fellow who is forever talk
ing big."--Philadelphia Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
His Indiscratiou

Clara-What came between you?
Chloe-Oh, he showed so much impa-
uence with Fido.-Detroit Free Press.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-12-02
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE nav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. f. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 2jc. l.l4.lv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
Tuesday, 2 P. M.
A Convention City.

During the next three months Mont gomery is to be a convention city" of unusual prominence. There will be held in this town a dozen conventions, and several bodies of prominent business men will make visits here. The list includes the following:
 April 10.-Convention of Alabama pos- tai clerks.
 April 13 and 14-Convention Alabama Retail Grocers association.
 April 13.-Visit of prominent manufac- turers from Indiana, Illinois and Ohio en route to New Orleans convention.
 April 17.-Visit of 150 members of the Cincinnati Industrial bureau
 May and 7.-Convention of Alabama Fire Underwriters association.
 May and 8-Convention of Alabama division Travellers Protective association
 May 19.-Visit of Richmand Howitzers and Confederate veterans of Richmond.
 June 19 and 20.-Convention of Alabama State Bar association.
 June 25.-Convention of United Railroad Labor organizations of the south.
 Frank Mcintyre, a prominent Montgom- cry boy now serving captain in the Ninteenth infantry, U. s. A, has recent ly been promoted to position on the general staff. Captain Mcintyre IS brother of Alderman Pat Mcintyre of Montgomery. The news of his promotion gives joy to his old Montgomery friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
TUSCALOOSA.
Several Items of Interest From the
 City of Oaks.

Tuscaloosa, April 0.-(Speeial.)-Th following has been given out concerning the commencement exercises of the Tus- caloosa Female college and President Melton is to be congratulated on securing the services of such able gentlemen: Commencement sermon, Sunday, May 10, the Rev. w. B. Murrah D. D., president of Millsaps college, Jackson. Miss. Even- ing sermon. the Rev. F. W. Brandon. Birmingham. Literary address, Wednes- day, May 13, Congressman John l.. Bur nett Gadsden, Ala.
 News has been received here from Northampton. Eng, by Charles N. Max well announcing the death of his aunt, Mrs Eleanor Wells. Mrs. Wells was for merly frequent visitor to this city and her many friends will regret to learn of her death.
 Tuscaloosa friends are in receipt of the following invitations; MT. and Mrs Joseph Pickens Mcqueen request the hon or of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Anna Parker, and MT. Charles Hays, on the evening of Wednes- day the 22d of April at S:S0 o'clock, at St. Stephens church, Eutaw. Ala" The bride-to-be was formerly a student at the Tuscaloosa Female college and has since been d frequent visitor to the city. where she has many friends and admirers. The prospective groom is the son of Mrs. Cornelia Ormond Hays of Boligee, who
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
PRATT CITY.
Retail Merchants Association Holds an
 Interesting Meeting.

Pratt City. April 10.-(SpeeiaL) )-The Re- tail Merchants Protective association met in the library rooms at the high school building last night, with a large attendance. George Williams, national organizer, and A. A. Jones, secretary ot the Birmingham Retail Groeers' associa- tion. were present and discussed some of the problems with which merchants are confronted, the most important of which were the parcels post law, the bankrupt law and the semi-brokerage business. Al the close of the discussion the associa- president and s. T. Key secretary. Job Going, L. L. Allison and S. T. Key were elected delegates to the state association which convenes in Montgomery Monday and Tuesday. The association adjourned to meet again on Friday evening April IT..
 The Clerks union met last night ana initiated several new members
 The Woman's club will give a musical literary entertainment on the evening Of April 2S, the proceeds to be used for the peneht Of the Industrial school at East Lake.
 The Rev. MT. Duncan will preach at the Presbyterian church on Sunday morn. ing.
 Miss Morgan, a returned missionary from India, will speak at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock
 Governor William Dorsey Jelks passed through the city yesterday en route to the state prisons at No. 10 mines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
ENSLEY.
Bids and Inquiries Being Received for
 New Issue of Bonds.


 Ensley, April 10.-(Special)- )-At the last meeting of the city councii an ordinance was passed for the .ssue and sale of Ensley sanit lry sewer gold bonds to the amount of $45,00O for the purpose of con structing a system of sanitary sewers. Also Ensley storm water sewer gold bonds to the amount of s3OOOO for the purpose of constructing a system of storm water sewers. Also Ensley street construction gold bonds to the amount of $lO'OOO for the purpose of street construo- tion All these bonds will be in the sum of $500 each, run for twenty years and bear interest at the rate of 3 per cent ner annum, payable annually. The mayor was authorized to invite proposals for bids Each bid must be accompanied hv q certified check in the sum of $500. Bids Will De received up to rne time of the meeting of the city council on May f. The city authorities have up to this time received numerous inquiries from fnan- citl institutions in regard to the sale of these bonds.
 Furnace No. 6, under process of con- struction by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, Is well under way. Furnace No. was shut down today for general repairs. This furnace had needed repairs for some time but was kept run ning on account of the large orders booked by the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company.
 Coi. A. J. Mcbride, accompanied by MT Broyle, both of Atlanta. were look. Ing over the local real estate market this week. Colonel Mcbride is a well-knowr organizer of real estate companies, and It IS stated on good authority that thes. gentlemen will in the near future organ lze large land company here.
 Rev II. c. Risner, who has been con. ducting the revival services at the Ran. tist church this week, will on next Snp- day afternoon at 3:3O o'clock preach to men only on the subject "Fetters of Brass Admission will be by ticket
 Tickets may be had at the First Ma tlonal bank, and arrangements have been made to distribute tickets to men durine the morning service at all local churches
 Dr. R. P. McTyiere of Bessemer visited his brothers, McTyiere Bros, dentists. today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
BESSEMER.
Louis Baggett Is Acquitted of the Mur-
 der of John Stump.

Bessemer, April TO- - (Special.) - Louis Baggett was acquitted of the murder ot John Stump at the conclusion of his trial in the Bessemer City court yesterday. Baggett and Stump had a difficulty in a saloon on Carolina avenue about year ago. which resulted in Stump's death. Cards have been issued to the out-of- town friends of Miss Kate Giles and Mr. S. E. Jones to their wedding, which will take place April 23 at S:3O o'clock D. m.. at the Presbyterian church. The affair is one of wide interest, the contracting par ties being very prominent socially ana having a large circle of friends. bots here and in Birmingham. Miss Giles is the handsome and accomplished sister ot Mrs. James H. Hard. MT Jones Is a prominent and successful real estate ana insurance man. and is being warmly con graduated on his approaching happiness. No cards have been issued in this city
 Chief of Police T. B. Wallace returned today from Nashville. where he has been for several days.
 Mrs. W. J. Long will take her Sunday school class composed of a number of bright young boys, to East Lake tomor- row for a picnic.
 Wiley Bozeman, the negro who sho, Eva Wright Wednesday, inhictine wounds from which she died yesterday morning, is still at large.
 Miss Edith West, the charming young daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. R. West, and MT. John Burbage of Blocton. will be quietly married Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Presbyterian church. the Rev. E. M. Craig officiating. There will be no attendants.
 Miss West is quite young having but recently returned from the north where she attended school. She Is a very ac- complished girl and has been teaching music for some weeks past at Bloctorl. Mir Burbage has a responsible position with the Tennessee company at Blocten. | MT. and Mrs. A. S. Ledbetter and a | party of friends will enjoy a picnic in the beautiful woods east of the city to- morrow.
 Good Friday was observed by appropri- ate services at the Episcopal and Catho- l lie churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
GREENSBORO.
Circuit Court in session-other News
 of Interest.

Greensboro, April 10.-(Special) court has been in session here this week, Judge John Moore presiding. Judge Moore's charge to the grand jury was considered vely strong one. He dwelt at length upon the practice of carrying con cealed weapons, and charged the jury in no uncertain terms as to their duties in that respect. A. J. Moore of Newberne was chosen foreman of the grand jury.
 There has been baseball galore this week In Greensboro. Tulane played three games here early in the week, resulting in their being victorious. The Marion boys came over Wednesday and were defeat- ed by a score of to l.
 Bishop Beckwlth will preach in St. Paurs Easter Sunday and administer the rite of confirmation. A class of ten will be presented for confirmation. An infor- nal reception will be held Saturday even ing to enable the bishop to meet the peo- l pie.
 The ladies of the PresDyterian church 1 will give an Easter egg hunt at the l manse Saturday afternoon. The members 1 have every cause for congratulaton. It has been a prosperous year; many inn provements have been put in, and the lat est Is electric lights. There have been many accessions to the church during the year.
 Wesley Moreland of Havana was so un- fortunate as to break his leg at the game of ball between Marion and Greensboro on the university campus. He will be con- fined to his bed for some time.
 Mrs. James A Moore. Miss Mary Jones, Miss Mary Poster Miss Claude Howze. Miss Laura Robinson, Miss Maude Robin son and Miss Margaret Robinson came over to witness the game of ball between the Marion Military institute and the Southern university boys.
 H. B. Colebeck of Columbus, Ohio, Is spending some time in Greensboro, called here by the dangerous illness of his son, Prof D. l.. Colebeck.
 Edgar M Elliott, member of the leg islature from Hale county. has been in Greensboro this week attending court
 Dr. Hosmer entertained the literary circle Thursday evening. Dr. Turner gave an account of his stay in Germany and something of the university life.
 Miss Martha Young has returned from visit to Tuscaloosa. While there she gave one of her readings which has been most favorably commented upon.
 Thursday the negroes were in full dress parade to celebrate emancipation day. They listened to speeches and had big dinner on Baptist hill. A military drama was given at night at Tulibody academy.
 Mrs James Head of Birmingham came down Wednesday morning to visit her daughter. Mrs. James J. Christian, whose little baby is very i'll with cholera in- fantum.
 Mrs Wiley Tunstall and Miss Gena Tunstal have returned from brief visit to Birmingham.
 Mrs Lewis of Birmingham and Mrs. Allen Jones of Greensboro have been vis- ting MT. and Mrs. James Lewis near Faunsdale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
FARMERS DISPUTE ENDS
 IN DEATH NEAR DADEVlLLE

The trouble was renewed some days since over the time the young man had worked, Boyd claiming eighteen days work would complete the contract, while Adams insisted on twenty-one days
 Yesterday afternoon Adams went to Boyd's field, taking his shotgun with him.
 After few words fight ensued and the gun was discharged. the load striking Boyd under the right arm. After the shooting Adams left. but returned last night to his home and surrendered him self this morning. He was brought here and placed in jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
CHILD FATALLY BURNED.
Was Playing Around Fire When Trash
 Was Being Burned.

Fort Deposit, April 1O.-(Special) )-While playing around a fire in the front yard where trash was being burned little Jamie. the 5-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Haltmer, was burned to a crisp.
 When the cries of the little one brought assistance she was entirely on fire and so badly was she burned that when the clothing was removed the skin and flesh came with them.
 Dr. o. G. Bruner of this place attended to the little sufferer and made her as comfortable as possible. He says he has no hopes for her recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11

Dadeville, April 1o-(speciaD.-A trag- edy occurred yesterday afternoon at Ma. tilda. twelve miles above here, in which Buck Boyd was shot and killed by Lee Adams. Both men are prominent farm CTS. about 40 years old, with large families.
 The tragedy, 1t Is said. Is the culmlna- tion of feud between the two men. caused by a misunderstanding of last year. Boyds son, since this trouble. was employed by Adams under a contract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11

was born and reared In Tuscaloosa. Mir. Hays has been a resident of Eutaw for some while and his many friends here wait him congratulations.
 Col. Thomas c. McCorvey, professor of history al the University of Alabama, will deliver lecture this evening at the Tuscaloosa Female college. His theme will be the War Poetry of the South.' The students will entertain at an in- formal reception after the lecture.
 Miss Sue Jolly of Birmingham Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce. on Seventh street
 Judge and Mrs Henderson M. Somer- vile of New York are In the city visiting relatives. Judge Somervlle Is chairman of the board of classification of the United States general appraisers. Judge somervlle was founder of the law school at the University of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-11
GROCERSTO
 HAVE A GOOD TIME
Plans Laid for Enjoyable Meet
 ing at Montgomery
NUMEROUS CONVENTIONS
During the Next Three Months Numer. ous Organizations Will Hold Their Annual Sessions in the Capi-
 tai City-other News.

| Montgomery, April l0.--jSpeclal). Tho Montgomery Association of Retail Grocers is preparing to make the state convention of that organization to be held here on April B and IA, most enjoyable one. According to the programme arranged most of the business of the convention is to be transacted the first day, and on Tuesday a barbecue will be served at Bloemfontaine lake. It Is expected that at least 200 delegates will be present at this meeting, which is to be the most important ever held by the grocers of the state.
 The following is the detailed programme for the meeting:
 Monday, April 13, 10 A. M. Assembling of delegates and registra- ton.
 Opening Address-A w Farlinger, Att lanta, Ga, vice president National Retail Groeers' association.
 Address of Welcome-The mayor of Montgomery
 Address-Thomas Howe, president of the Montgomery Retail Grocers association. Response to Address of Welcome-Fred Mason, St. Paul. Minn., secretary Ma tonal Retail Grocers association. Election of temporary officers. Appointing of committees on credentials, rules of order, bylaws and constitution, nominations, resolutions and ways and means.
 Monday, p. M.
 Report of committee on credentials Report of committee on rules and or der.
 Address of welcome from wholesalers to retailers, w. F. Vandiver, Montgom- cry.
 Response, E. P. McCarty, Demopolis. Address, J. A. Van Hoose, president Southern Wholesale Grocers association. General discussion.
 Tuesday, April IA, g A. M. Barbecue and business session at Bloemfontaine park
 Report of committee on constitution and bylaws
 General discussion of same.
 Address, c. A. Green, Opelka. Address George J. Williams, organizer of the National Retail Grocers associa- tion.
 Address Fred Mason, secretary of the National Retail Grocers association. Report of committee on ways and means.
 The Trade Press John Bratton, editor Southern Merchant, Atlanta, Ga. AdufesS, A. A Jones' secretary Bir- mingham. Retail Grocers' association, on credit system.
 General discussion.
 Tuesday, p. Nj.
 Address-E. Floyd, Birmingham, Com mcrcial and Garnshment Laws" Address-A. D. Kirby, secretary Hunts- vile Retail Grocers' association. Address-M. J. A. Wallis, president An niston Retail Grocers' association. Address-J. M. Vickers Mobile 2 Report of committee on resolutions Address-A. w. Farlinger, Atlanta, Ga Report of committee on nominations Election of officers
 Selection of next meeting.
 Adjournment
 The following is the reception commit- tee: J. A. Schneider. l.. s. Roemer, w M Browder, J. H. Pearson, J. P. Brown, T. $. Ward, J. M. Carr, Garner Wade H. J. Morris J. P. Saffold, Herman Folda.