The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-13

to 10th, stormy, heavy rains south and
west; 18th to 22d, excessive precipitation;
23rd to Goth, stormy 9th to Slst, very
warm north, hot aud dry south.
up in Mexican and Potter counties a
number Of fishermen Lave been fined $40
each for catching trout less than 6-inches
long. If the baskets of some of the local
fishermen were to be examined by game
and fish wardens it is very likely that
similar fines would be imposed here and
very frequently too.-Titusville Courier.
Perish, perish the thought!
The oakum house connected with
the lower Nebraska barge yards took fire
Sunday afternoon, and before assistance
came the flames had gained sufficient
headway to mas the saving of IL impos-
sible, and with il were consumed several
dozen bales OF oakum. Some boys play
ing with matches about the building are
said to be responsible for the fire.
photographer Caulkins has our
thanks for very pretty new picture OF
a portion of our town. The picture is
from the top of the court house and takes
in that portion of Tionesta which was
photographed nearly thirty years ago by
the late M. Carpenter, well remembered
by many of our citizens. The contrast
in the two views is surely quite striking.
-"But," observed the editor of the sue.
cessful monthly, ait seems to me that we
should increase the size of the magazine.
This month we have one hundred and
fiftysix pages of ads That leaves but
four pages for other matter" "Is that sol"
exclaimed the proprietor. Veil, that's
good. Oh, no we won't think OF enlarg-
ing. Why, half of our readers won't even
get through the ads. Brooklyn Life.
The word "toward" was given out
and the children were requested to put it
in a sentence, in order that the teacher
might be sure each child understood the
meaning. One little tot put up his hand
and flourished it about wildly, at last at
tracing the attention of the teacher.
"Well, johnny" The little figure jump
ed up beside the seat and a triumphant
voice announced 81 toward my pants"
Last evening, at Pleasantvile, Harry
Buck OF Boughton was fined $40 by Esq.
J. A. Hume, on charge OF cruelty to
animals preferred by Patrick Burns also
of that place. The complaint alleged that
Buck had emptied two barrels OF shot
gun loaded with No. 8 shot into the body
of a COW owned by Mr.. Burns. The ami
NAL, it was stated had invaded the accus-
ed's garden end he took the law into his
own hands with the result as above
stated.-Titusvile Courier.
Under the new law forbidding the use
OF Flobert rifles, air or spring guns, or any
device for throwing missiles any kind,
for the first offense magistrate may fine
the offender S., for the second $l5, costs of
prosecution and from 10 to 30 days i'm
prisonment in the county Jail. Parents of
boys owning guns will prefer to forbid
their using any of the forbidden arms in
towns. villages and boros and thus save
themselves from paying fines or seeing
their offspring sent TO Jail.
On account of the meeting of the
Master Plumbers Association, at San
Francisco, CAL, May 10 to %, the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company will sell ex-
cursion tickets to San Francisco or Los
Angeles, May II to II, inclusive, good to
return until July Is, from all stations on
its lines, at reduced rates. These tickets
must be validated for return passage, for
which the usual fee of fifty cents will be
charged. For further particulars con-
cerning rates, routes, and conditions of
tickets, consult ticket agents. 1t.
Harry Mcintosh, of Nebraska, whose
severe injury by an accident on the s. IL
T. Ry near Hastings was chronicled last
week, has been obliged to submit to an
other operation, which involved the am
putation of his right foot at the instep,
leaving about one half that member. His
physicians found this necessary when a
close examination was made last We'd
nesday, since which time they have found
no unfavorable symptoms, and it is
hoped Harry Will no v get along without
further trouble.
-Scowden Il Clark are prepared to
show you samples and give you prices
on the latest and most approved patterns
of stoves and ranges, as per their new ad.
this week. They are right here at home
where they can be easily reached if ev-
erything is not entirely satisfactory about
the stove or range they sell you. In the
matter of prices they will save you from
25 to 80 per cent. on any stove offered by
strangers and travellers. Consult your
home dealer before purchasing these
high priced necessities.
The Clarion Republican offers this
little protest. which holds good in this as
well as other well-ordered communities
Complaint has been made of the careless
manner in which waste paper is thrown
about the streets and sidewalks. 1t is
| both an annoyance and a nuisance to the
property owners who k eep their lawns in
good order. At this time of the year the
wind blows the paper about in every
direction and the man who has taken
pans to clean up his yard does not feel
particularly good natured when he finds
that his work has been to no purpose.
Burn the waste paper.
Warren is making a strong bid for
Fourth of July patronage and judging
from the splendid amusements promised
the town will be crowded as never before
in her history. The Columbian Athletic
Club of that city, having a membership