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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
THE TOUCH" ARTISTIC.
A Delicate Job That the Thief Could
Not Resist Doing.

We have cut society too much on IL,
square. Perpendicular and horizontal
/ lines do not make the only intelligent
divisions. The relationship Of Raphael
with pickpocket | talked to once il
more intimate essentially than IL is
with some makers Of pictures and
moldcrs of "statuary" The thief had
been arrested because. having obtained
permission TO live i'm New York pro-
vided he did not work there, he was
caught stealing n watch.
why did you do III" asked him.
"Wcll. I'll tell you" he said. II sim
ply couldn't help II. I'm no klcptOma-
MAC. II isn't the stealing like, but the
fun of doing hard job prcttily. This
is the second turn I've made. The first
was like this: | saw a rich, fat man in
a crowd and | noticed that his watch
was hung I'm a new way, hard TO break.
Ny fingers itched, not for the watch,
but TO break it off. moved up, lifted
the watch, walked away with 1t and
then went back and hung the thing on
the chain again. This second time
something like that. ] saw a delicate
job, tried it, got the watch, and just
then the fellow happened TO look for
the time. lie 'hollered.' and a detective
near by pinched me. don't think I'm
what you'd call a natural thief, but
like 10 work with my fingers. and like
the excitement of stealing g"-McClure's
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS
Their Life Is an Exciting One and
Carries Many Responsibilities.


American visitors in Paris, Berlin or
Vienna often wonder how ard where
correspondents do their work. The
truth is a large part OF Their work is
done at these very social gatherings
where you have met them. Important
news is usually there ojtainable only.
| Statesmen and diplomats. generals and
| admirals. leaders OF thought and action,
! the foremost men OF business and the
| indcfatigablc promoters Of great new
ventures the men and women, in
| fact. who make the news and who are
the fountain head Of 1.-THE correspond
cnt will meet there. II depends on his
individual eXertions and on his tacs
and gift Of persuasion what use he
makes of his opportunities. Being
treated as n social equal. II dpvolvcs OF
course on the correspondent to recpro-
cate favOrs shown, not in quantity per-
haps, but at least In quality. The lead
ing correspondents must have homes of
comfort and must throw them open TO
the official and unofficial world at stat
ed intervals, say three or four times
per season. Their private fortunes or
their incomes must be large enough to
admit that. Their annual expenditures
cannot be less than 5000 and may ex-
ceed $4,000 The London Times, for
instance, pays its correspondents on n
liberal scale, salaries of 5000 to $10,-
900 being the rule. Yet the majority
of them find 1t necessary TO make up
regular deficiencies in their cxchequer
out of their own private funds.
The life Of the American correspond
ent on the continent Of Europe is life
Interesting and fascinating enough in
Its way, and 1t broadens the mental
horizon as perhaps no other occupa-
tlon does. But II Is nerve destroying
life, life in which there is scarcely a
minute he can call his very own. Ev-
cry day in the year 1t spurs its slave on
to utmost excrtion. IT barely pays ex-
pcnscs, and it ncccssitatcs constant
Outlays in time and money which can
not be put down in the expense ac-
and purse alike. Even under the most
favorable circumstances the game is
hardly worth the candle. TO 90 to bed
at or 3, tagged out with never end
Ing excitement and toll; to be walked
out of n sound sleep an hour later by
a ring ut the telephone or by inoppor-
tune cable inquiries from the home Of
fee; to dress hurriedly, take a cab TO
the nearest telegraph office and there
wire hasty reply; then to return and
seek few hours of fitful sleep and TO
rise morning after morning unre-
and soul-all this is neither conducive
TO longevity nor to quiet and con-
tented mind-World's Work.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
East Indian MONKEYS,

A naturalist who has Travelled in the
East Indies says: "The effect on the
monkeys of mans appearance is most
interesting. The expression of their
emotions is certainly almost human as
they sit and stare at him, coughing and
snarling with anger and contempt,
drawing back their heads and throw
ing the hand before the face with a
gesture of adherence and other move
ments indicative of shocked and out
ragged feelings But predominant IS
the expression of absolute horror
which, coming from those we consider
our still degraded cousins, is to our SUI
periorlty very aggravating."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

When standing before a looking glass,
notice If your shoulders are the same
height Generally lie right is higher
than the left. The reason for this I'M
evenness lies in the way one sits. You
get into a comfortable chair at your
desk, and at once you rest your right
elbow oil the arm of yOur chair or your
desk. thus throwing one shoulder high
er than the other. This is especially
the case where one writes Il great deal.
When you notice that one shoulder is
higher than the other, the thing to do
is TO change your way Of sitting at your
desk Two simple exercises will be
beneficial. The arm of the lower shOul-
der should be extended upward. the
iand grasping a dumbbell. That Of the
higher shoulder should he lowered and
made 10 support a heavy weight.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Buddhist Prayer Wheels.

In the sacred city of Ourga, the head
quarters of Mongolian Buddhism, are
numerous prayer Wheels" inscribed
with prayers and dedicatons to Bud.
dha, and the more they are turned the
more religious they make you. Many
of the more devout persons turn small.
er wheels held in the left hand while
manipulating the large one with the
right hand Curious bits Of rags fly
ing above the palisades of the inclO-
sures of the town are prayer flags
No MOngOlian house is without them
the more the better-fOr each one is
supposed to convey prayer to Bud
dha.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
The Coffee Gun In PerAln.

The expression Ito give cup Of cof-
fee" has in Persia a somewhat omi-
nous significance. This is due TO the
fact that the coffee cup is one recog.
nlzed medium for conveying poison.
Some years ago the governor of Aspa-
dana, having long been at daggers
drawn with the chief of powerful
mountain tribe, determined in this way
to put an end to all trouble. He pro-
fessed TO entertain n great degree OF
friendship and esteem for the chief
tain and invited him to visit him at his
palace. The chief unsuspiciously came,
accompanied by his two young sons.
For a week they were royalty enter
tained. But N last one morning when
the chief came into his hosts presence
he was coldly received, and an attend
ant soon stepped forward with single
cup Of coffee in his hand, which he Of
fered to the guest. The latter could
not fail to understand that he was
doomed. Prefcrring, however, steel to
poison. he declined the cup and was
thereupon, at signal from his host
stabbed TO death.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Frederick the Great.

In the course of some military evOlu-
tions Frederick the Great of Prussia,
irrtated by some mistake of captain,
ran after him with his stick I'm order to
strike him. The captain ran away.
The next morning the commanding Of
ticer reported to the king that the olIi-
Ger In question, one of the most eili-
cient in the regiment, had sent in his
papers Tell him to come to me-"
said the king. The officer. in great
perturbation, came. Good morning,
major" he apostrophizcd the officer,
who was spcechless with surprise. II
wanted to tell you of your promotion,
but you ran so fast could not catch
you up. Good morning"
Another time an officer attempted to
get comrade into bad odor with the
king by telling his majesty that he
was drunkard. In n subsequent bat
tie the latter's fitness was conspicuous,
whereas his slandcrcr played very
poor part. When aftcrward he defilcd
past the king ut the head of his reg
iment, his majesty called out to him in
a voice of thunder, THE sooner you
take to drink the better"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
The Power of Thought,

Beware of what you think, for what
you think, quite as much as what you
do, molds your character. Wrong acts
persisted in will wreck any life, but
wrong thoughts have just as sure an
effect 1t not infrequently happens
that people who live fairly good lives
so far as their actions go do not feel it
necessary TO set so close guard Oh
their thoughts. These are hidden, and
of what harm is it to occasionally cher
ish vulgar thought If one does not
allow it to escape in action? OF what
harm to bate If one does not show it?
To imagine oneself committing wrong
acts if one does not actually commit
them? But the laws of life say that
every thought affects the whole being.
As a mans heart Is, so will he be.
Evil thoughts gradually undermine the
character, and some day these thoughts
will burst into action which is ire
medlable.-Woman' Home Companion.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
when Men Were branded.

A curious relic Of bygone times, prob
ably the only one in England, still
stands at Lancaster castle. 1t is a
strong iron holdfast, into which the
prisoner who IN olden time had been
sentenced to be branded as a malefac-
tor had his hand thrust and locked.
The branding iron, after being made
red hot at the end, was pressed against
the "brawne of the thumb" and on be-
ing withdrawn the letter NJ branded
OH the unfortunate prisoners flesh in
dicated from henceforward that he
was a malcfactor. The ceremony was
performed in the presence Of the judge
and jury and in open court, and the
brander invariably turned to the judge
after he had done his work and ex-
claimed, "A fair mark, my lord"' 1t
is 100 years since the instrument was
last used on two men sentenced to i'm
prisonment for manslaughter.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

OF course the various physical phe-
nomena which usually accompany the
act of dying vary considerably in the
early stages with the causes which are
producing death.
To one schooled in death scenes the
physiognomy which the grim destroyer
presents is one not easily mistaken.
Among the many signs of death that
are unmistakable are the failing pulse,
the coldness of the eXtremities, the
change in the countenance as the ve-
nous blood courses the arteries, the skin
grows clammy as the vmious vessels
refuse to longer perform their func-
tions, the eyes glaze, the jaw drops,
fluid accumulates in the windpipe,
causing the death rattle" and finally
the breathing ceases altogether.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Some EOrcign COinH.

The franc was formerly called llvre
Oound. though the connection with
any special weight Is not evident. The
name of the German coin. mark, mean
ing weight Of eight ounces, was for
mcrly in general use in Europe. The
name Of the Italian coin that cOrre-
spends with the frame Qira) also means
pound. The coins in present use in
Spain have their names from other
sources.
The five peseta piece, which CORE
spends with the American dollar, Is
called escudo (shicldD. 'Peseta," the
name Of the small coin representing
the monetary standard. means simply
'llttlc piece" "Ruble" is from the
word meaning Ito cut" and was so
called because originally the coin was
made with an ornamental edge.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

The composition Of English brass is
about seventy parts of copper and thir-
ty of zine prince Rupert's mctar'
contains - to so per cent of copper
and on account of its golden color is
employed to some extent in jewelry.
The kind of brass called tombac con-
tains still more copper, nearly eighty
five parts in a hundred. 1t Is the alloy
used for the manufacture of what is
called Dutch metal. IN imitation of
gold leaf. 1t can be rolled into sheets,
and these can be beaten out till they
are only fifty-three thousandths of an
inch in thiclness.-Chambers' Journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

Leaving out of count the great cir
cuses of Rome and Antioch and coming
down TO something of modern times,
the first circus in England was on a
footpath known as Halfpcnny Hatch,
in the Waterloo road, London. There,
in 1770. Astley's first performance was
given, with the aid of drum, two flies
and one clown. \ charge of siXpence
was made for the front standing places.
There was no building and not even a
tent, but merely Il ring of ropes and
stakes. Primitive as were the arrange
ments Ashley soon attracted good au-
dienccs and was able to add to his
programme cOniurng, transparcncics,
vaultlng and tumbllng, with displays
of fireworks. In course of time he was
able to hire an inclosed ground and
erected seats under substantial roof.
He called the place Astley's Amphi-
theater Riding house.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
a Hearty Eater.

In book on gastronomy appears
this anecdote of the gastronomic PROV
ess of Swiss guard in the employ
ment of the Marcchal de Villars: "One
day the guard was sent for by the
marcchal, who had heard of his cnor-
nous appetite. How many sirloins Of
beef can you eatT he tentatively ask
ed. 'Ah, monscigneur, for me | don't
require many-five or six at the most
And how many legs of muttonY Legs
of mutton? Not many-scven or eight
And fat pulletsY oh, as to pullets,
only few-a dozen And of pi-
geonsY AS to pigeons, monseigneur,
not many-forty, perhaps fifty And
larksY Larks, monseigneur? Al
ways"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

In book on life in the Sierra Ne.
vada mountains Clarence King tells of
a cowboy trial of Mexican on a
charge of horse stealing. A jury was
gathered in the street, showed into a
room, and some time later dozen fel.
lows burst in demanding the verdict
Not guilty." answered the foreman.
With volleyed oaths and ominous lay
ing of hands on pistol hits the boys
slammed the door with, you'll have to
do better than that" In half an hour
the advocate gently opened the door
again. Your opinion, gentlemen?'
"Guiltyr' Correct! You can come
out. We hanged him an hour ago"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Some Visual Meosuremepts,

"When | watch new building going
mp day by day from foundation to
flagstaff" said the city salesman, 81
get so muddlcd by the time it is COM
pleted that | cannot tell for the life of
me whether 1t is fifty feet wide or 500
feet. So far as mere visual measure
ments 90. the size varies so much in
the course of construction that confu-
sion is unavoidable. When the eX-
cavation for the foundation is in order,
the hole In the ground seems so enor-
nous that | could take oath it covers a
ten acre lot After the steel frame
work goes up the building shrinks
amazingly, and | say TO myself: We'll,
that isn't going to he such big affair
after all. How could my eyes have de-
ceived me so when looking at the eX-
cavationT But when the walls are
finished and the windows in and the
decorations all stuck in place the whole
building swells out again prodigious-
ly."-New York Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

Birds, their heads being small, are
usually regarded as stupid, but an
amateur naturalist pointed out the 9th
er day a proof that the Baltimore oriole
at least is very intelligent. Take the
orioles habitat in the summer" he
said, "and all around it you will find
the decapitatcd bodies OF bees. The
oriole is fond Of honey, and he has dis
covered somehow that the bee carries
honey in sac. Accordingly he rushes
down on the insect, ships off its head,
removes its viscera and then swallows
the honey that is now laid bare. This
shows Intelligence on the orioles part,
but have not yet described the thing
which shows the birds reasoning pow
er most strongly. 1t is only the sting
less male, white headed bees that the
oriole Stays. The stinging bees he
leaves alone wisely" - Philadelphia
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

The highest cross in the world is said
TO he that which caps the loftiest peak
reality a tower, and it commands a
magnificent view of the country
around. The height of the tower is 100
feet. and it stands on mountain 1,731
feet above the sea level. \ stair of 200
steps leads to the top of the cross, but
there is an elevator, of which the peo-
pie avail themselves who for any rca-
son wish to avoid the long climb.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
STEALING A DOG.
Sir Edwin Landseer's Experience
With a London Fancier.

with London fnncier'
Sir Edwin Landseer, the animal
painter, one time was about TO put the
finishing touches TO the portrait Of a
dog belonging to a nobleman and was
expecting a visit from his model when
the owner arrived in a state of great
perturbation without the dog. The an
imal had been stolen. After talking
over the loss with Sir Edwin the own
or decided TO leave the matter In the
painters hands, together with a ten
pound note as a reward for the recov-
cry Of the dog.
Sir Edwin's acquaintance with the
dog fanciers was large, and he sum-
moncd to his aid one Jem Smith, who
he thought might put him on the right
track. He showed the man the picture
and the bank note and promised that if
the dog were restored no questions
should be asked. Six weeks later
Smith arrived at the studio leading the
missing dog 10y piece of string. Here
Is your ElO," said the artist, "and
suppose must ask no questions. But
now that the affair is done with you
may just us well tell me about It,"
After a moment of hesitation the
man confessed that he himself was the
thief You, you laundering rascal"
exclaimed Sir Edwin. "Then why on
earth have you kept us in suspense all
this timcT Well you see, gov'ner,"
was the answer, II stole the dorg but
the gentleman sold him to KEEP i'm so
jolly close that | hadn't a chance Of
nicking him again till yesterday, and
that's the truth, s'elp me-"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

There is nothing else man so much
needs as the ability to make up his
mind" Men who have crowded their
minds have great difficulty in "mak.
ing them up" and indecision is the ia.
tai consequence. He who knows lit
tie and knows how to apply it is more
fortunate than those with a superior
culture which paralyzes their action
Boston Globe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
HUMAN PANTOMlME.
Certain Gestures Absolutely Identi-
fed with Certain Feelings.

ned with certain fecllnEs.
Certain gestures are absolutely iden
tilted with certain feelings. To shake
ones fist is to threaten, to hold up ones
finger is TO warn. To indicate thought
we place the tips of the fingers on the
forehead. TO show concentrated atten-
tion we apply the whole hand. To rub
the hands is everywhere a sign Of JOY,
and to clap them q sign of enthusiasm.
1t would be easy TO multiply examples.
Affirmation, negation, rcpulsion are all
indicated by motions that every one
understands. II is the same, In quite
as great a degree, with natlonalities, in
spite Of the original diversity of the
races that make them up. The mimetic
character results at once from race,
from history and from climate.
The gesture of the Engllshman Is
fierce and harsh. He speaks briefly,
brusquely. He is cold, positive, force
full. His salutation is cold and accen-
tuated, but his handshakc Is loyal The
gesture Of Germany is heavy, good hu-
mored and always ungraceful. Many
of the Slav people are unwilling to
look one in the face, and they have
false gesture. The Spaniard and the
Portuguese, although dwelling In a
southern land, gesticulate little. Their
language is rhythmic, slow, solemn;
they are grave; their salutation is a
little theatrical. The italian is lively,
mobile, intelligent, gay His language
IS harmonious, sonorous, warm and
luminous, like his countrys sky. The
salutation of the Italian is quick and
full of feeling, his gesture colored and
exaggerated. Answers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Family Relations.

''Who is that man you were just
talking with?'
THAT'S my brother-in-law."
"IIe looks enough like you to be your
own brother"
'IIe is my own brother We are
twins"
Twins? Then why did you say he
was your brOther-in-lawT
Because he is | have three broth
ers-One in law, one in medicine and
one in the army."-Minneapolis Trib-
une.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Analysis of n Tear.

The chief element in the composition
of a tear is water, but with water are
associated minute proportions of salt,
soda, phosphate of lime, phosphate of
soda and mucus, and when seen under
the microscope tear after evapOra-
ton looks like a very small fish bone,
owing to the salines forming them
selves into heightened cross lines.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
ARE YOU GOING ANYMnrnr

West within the next 80 days? If so
write II. G. Allen, C. P. G 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, 1903-05-27
ARE YOU GOING ANYWHERE

West within the next 30 days? If so,
write II. G.. Allen, c. p. DC r. 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, 1903-05-27

at strikes me that Brimken deserves
q great deal of credit"
HE never impressed me as brainy
man."
That's just the point. When man
with so little brains as Brimken has
managed to be so prosperous, l can't
help feeling that he must possess some
great and mysterious superiority
Washington Star.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Perfect Work Assured.

Fuddy-Come, now, what would you
propose to bring about an ideal state of
things?
Duddy-Nothing easier, my friend.
I'd just put everybody at work upon
somebody else's job, and then of course
every kind of work would be done per-
fectly.-Boston Transcript.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
Mr.. Joseph Pominville, of saltwater,

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
gist, Mr.. Alex. Richards, TO trivia box of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. He did 50, and is a well man to-day.
If troubled with indigestion, had 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, 1903-05-27
The Obscrvant Youth.

The pompous new resident had been
having set-to with the smart boy of
the ncighborhood. This was the young
ster's parting shot:
"Aw, you don't need t. think you're
no whole lcgislacher jist bccoz every
body's alays prcsentin' bills TO your
Baltimore American.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27

An American tourist who called on
Robert Burns widow, Jean Armour, n
few years after his death had the au-
dacity TO ask her, Can you show me
any relics of the pOetY' ''Sir," an
swered the old lady, with majestic dig
nifty, II am the only relict of Robert
Burnsw
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1903-05-27
u,nrn Glhns fn IL

Wife-Its hateful of you not to give
me the bonnet | want All. me! If
you only knew how much | have to
put up with.
Husband-IIuh. If you only knew
how little | have TO put up with, you
wouldn't ask me TO put up for bonnet.
Philadelphia Press.