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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

And sure enough, just as sure as the
moon is made of green cheese and a pot
of gold is to be found at the end of the
rainbow, little squirrel will go into
even circle of boys and girls to get at
a dainty luncheon, for squirrels do love to
eat So 1t was not very long before
Johnny James had coaxed Squirrelie to
join the group of picnfckers. who were In
reality his guests, though it is very likely
the little bushy-tailed fellow did not
know it. And as soon as he had eaten a
nut or two he took up another one and
ran off with it. and to the great amuse-
ment of the children-his guests-he
buried it beneath a little tuft of grass.
and then he returned and got another nut
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
GETTING EVEN.

ttT GUESS I'll get you. Mrs. Bird!'
i Said wandering Thomas Cat.
You'd make a splendid dinner.
You are 20 nice and fat"
But Birdie saw old Tommy
And quickly few away;
I And as she went she sang to him:
"Wnit-till-anoth-e
"Ah-ha! you juicy creature:
You're a worm just the right size"
Cried Birdie to q little worm.
''You exactly suit my eyes.
, ''I'n just dip down and get you!"
But Normie gently stole
Beneath q sheltering tuft OF grass
And dropped into his hole.
And as he went he murmured;
''Mre. Birdie. 60 away!
love to live too we'll to be
Eaten by you today"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

vOMMY UPPER was little boy
that lived a very, very long
time ago In fact he lived so
many, many generations ago
that during his lifetime fairies
existed-a thing which proves that TOM
my Upper was of past age.
And Tommy Upper (Which was not his
real name. but only a name given to him
SO that our English-speaking little readers
may have no difficulty in pronouncing III
was a very poor boy. living with an old
aunt and uncle. who willingly shared
with their orphan nephew what little
they had Of the worlds goods But all
three went to bed hungry many and many
nights and all three went cold many
and many winter days. Only in the sum-
mer did they have any comfort. and that
was because the weather was so warm
that they needed few clothes. little food
and could sleep out Of doors under the
glorious skies. which were studded with
stars that seemed to Tommy Upper to be
forever winking at him as he lay on ms
back looking up at them and wondering
what they were.
And one night as Tommy Upper lay
On his pallet watching the stars wink ne
began to form a plan in his mind. And
the plan was for his future. He had
been thinking of late that the sort OF life
he was leading could not always endure:
He must get away from the poor old
uncle and aunt and their poverty. But
how was he to depart from his kinfolk
without their consent? And he knew
that while he was still of tender years
they would object to his leaving them.
And Tommy Upper knew that 1t was
their love for him that would prompt
their refusing to grant his request to
leave them.
.I'l creep away at night while they
sleep the tired sleep of the old and over
worked poor" said Tommy to himself.
"And in the morning they'll be too weary
to follow me. for their breakfast will be
scanty and they will get no strength from
It, Besides, they must hurry into the
fields to work. for the winters provender
depends upon the crop they can raise
with their own old hands from worn
out field that stretches stingily along q
hillside
And as Tommy thus pondered the old
uncle and aunt slept soundly on their
pallet, which was spread on the soft
grass that grew about their cottage. And
they did not awake when Tommy crept
softly from his bed and went of over
the hill, following the road that led to
city many. many miles distant. Tommy
had often heard Of this city. but had
never been there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

A DEAR little squirrel was frisking
n about in a big green park, when
into his choice place came a party
of boys and girls with a very nice lady.
The lady was the mamma of one of the
boys. and the other children We're her
sons guests. and they were all going to
have a picnic in the park.
"Oh. there's a little sluirrelie! cried
one of the children. and at once all eyes
We're turned on the little squirrel in ques-
ton Say, why can't we have him to
our party, mamma" asked the little host
of the party. addressing his mamma. the
lady in charge OF the picnic crowd.
well, l really think it's more in keep
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C0nundrumS.

N7HY is spendthrifts purse like a thunder
w cloud because it is continually tighten
ing Qightning).
When is a hat like a heart full of sorrow p
When 1t is felt.
II man should give fifteen cents TO
and ten cents to another, what time would il be ::
A quarter to two.
Why don't they collect fares from the police
men tram ears Because YOU can't take
nickel from a copper.
When prisoners like gas When escaping.
When are houses like books when they have
stories In them.
When is a step like great burden when
heavy.
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Tommy. But as I do not know how
far it Is from here I cannot tell how long
1 shall be making the journey. Dost thou
know whereabouts the city is?"
Many leagues distant. lad, and thy
young feet will become very tired and
thy head dizzy with distance and thy
stomach empty for food" replied the
woman. But maybe I may bear thee
company. 1 am going in that direction"
Il shall be glad Of thy company" de-
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And as he walked along through the
dust the calm Of an August night about
him. he began to think of the fairies of
whom he had heard so many wonderful
tales. Old Aunt Pag-the relative with
whom he had lived during his orphan
hood. and who had been a second mother
to llim-had SO often said to him: May
be. my son. the fairies will bless thee
with good luck some day. May 1t SO
happen" And then she would sigh, the
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clared Tommy. already feeling the loneli-
ness of being alone. And maybe thou
canst tell me about the fairies and where
I am most likely to meet them
"Dost thou wish to be blessed by a
fairy for good luck?" asked the old wom-
an. looking closely into Tommy's face.
"Oh. very. very much,' cried Tommy.
eagerly. II am a very poor lad. and have
no one to help me one little mite
"What-and hast thou no parents-no
king" asked the woman.
II have an aunt and an uncle" ex-
planned Tommy. But they are as poor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

deep-drawn sigh Of the anxious. loving
and hopeful mother. And Tommy had
wondered II, indeed. the fairies would
come to lead him to wealth and power.
But Just as he was thinking Of this he
heard a sound beside him. and. glancing
up. beheld strengthening old dame
walking softly along the road with him.
He had not noticed her approach. and
had no idea how long she had been ac-
companying him.
"Good-even, lad" spoke the strange
woman. 'Goest thou far tonight?"
Il am going to the city," replied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
and took II to his storehouse also.

and took it to his storehouse also.
You see how industrious he is?" asked
the mamma. He even works when he
is given a party But of course. we
excuse him for what appears to be bad
manners, for squirrels manners are
not those of well bred boy or girl. And
now, if you are all hungry. we'll open
the Baskets
And amid shout of eagerness-for
each boy and girl was as hungry as could
be-Squirrelie ran off to hide till the COM
motion should subside. And. strange as
1t may seem. that party of young pic
nickers did not take any notice of their
host. Mr. Squirrel. while they were eat
ing their luncheon.
IT'S a halfway to treat our host" de-
clared the mamma. pointing to the squir-
rel that was perched on tree limb. eye
ing the crowd.
well, he'll have to mend his manners
if he wants to give boy and girl parties"
explained the little girl with yellow hair.
Then she fell to eating sandwich and
forgot her host, who was perched In the
tree.
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The nurse went to investigate. and.
sure enough. jake had "a people" 1t
was his father. 1t seems that jake
father and mother had both been sent to
hospitals Jakie's mother went on a
journey longer than Tony's ships take.
and Jakies father was in the hospital
for year When he was allowed to go
he traced jake to Sea Breeze. And.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

has crept and found a very warm place.
Jakie-he who had no people-was at
the hospital for a year, and no one came
to claim him or visit him. Then one day
there was excitement. Margaret came
running to the head nurse crying out:
Jake, he's got people. jake, he's
got a people. And he wears yellow
Shoes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Hidden Name Puzzle.

by taking the initial letter from one syllable
- word from each Of the following six sen
fences and writing them in the order in which
they come you win spell the name Of Ameri-
can inventor who was born between the years Of
1850 and ITO:
II at first you don't succeed. try. try again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
Letter Enigma.

MY first is In tune. but not in song:
AVA My second Is in bell, but not In gong:
My third is I'm green. but not I'm tree:
My fourth is the same you find in my three
My fifth is IN island. hut not i'm sea-:
My sixth Is in spider. hut not in flea:
My whole SMELLS a game
To children most dear.
Who love outdoor sports
At this time of year.
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medicines and even the surgeons knife
cannot accomplish in eradicating this
fearful disease Of the bone There are
also large dormitories for children who
have no disease. but who need rest and
fresh air and plenty of food to enable
them to survive the heat of a tenement
summer. Then there is the large de-
partment where tired mothers can rest
for awhile and enjoy the play Of their
children in the sand and the recreation
pier. or go with their brood for a dip in
the ocean. OF such mothers and chill
dren there are. on the average, go a
week at Sea Breeze all summer.
In addition to these "stay parties"
must be counted 26,9j9 women and chill
dren who enjoyed the only lawn I'm
Coney Island and this hospitable beach
for a days picnicking. For If a picnic
party gets in range Of Sea Breeze and
the nurses there suspect that there is q
lack of good milk to feed the babies a
scout is sent out, and almost before the
picnic party knows 1t the babies and
children are busy tucking away some
of the purest milk that can be bought
In New York. Later. when the babies
grow sleepy. they find themselves in
snowy. shaded cribs, instead Of fret
ting out in the heat of a sun-swept
beach with no cool. pure water to
Quench their thirst
Plenty of good food. sea bathing and
free life on the seashore and plenty of
sleep make up the days routine of
these visitors. But always there are
the watchful eyes Of nurses and physi-
clans on the charges. and the least sign
Of tagging vitality brings either an
immediate change of diet from the spe-
cial diet kitchens. a regulation of the
childs activities, or where demanded.
medical attention. All the children are
in bed at o'clock. but the mothers
may stay up until 10. Frequently there
are amateur entertainments gotten up
by the guests. One evening septua-
genarian may show what she remem-
bers Of the way they dance reel in
County Cork, which she left as a girl
fifty years before. Or there may be a
stereopticon show, or some amateur
musician may provide selections"
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who had come all unlimited into his
wood.
'Oh. then let's call it the squirrels
party" suggested a. little yelow-haired
girl. who wore blue ribbons and a white
trock.
Yes, it's the little squirrels partyr'
agreed all the other little ones.
I'm that case Mr.. Squirrel should come
and make us welcome" declared the
mamma. But, you know, the manners
Of enthusiastically of squirrels-are
not like the manners of people So we
shall have to behave toward Squirrelie as
he would like us to do. In the first place,
we must let him understand that we are
his friends and do not intend to do him
harm. In the second place. we must be
very quiet when he is in our midst, for
squirrels do not like too much noise and
commotion They are afraid of romping
and shouting. and will run away from
their best friends if they behave noisily
SO. all be seated in a pretty circle-leav-
ing room for Squirrelie to enter at one
side-and then we'll set out some nice
luncheon for him and invite him to come
in"
The children did as suggested and sat
as still as little mice, and then mamma
put out some nuts and bits of candy on
a big green leaf, which was placed in the
center of the Enclosure made by the little
picnickers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
CurtailingS.

"a Curtail an implement used about a fire
place and leave q word signfying to push. ~,
Doubly curtail n rude dwelling and leave
wheeled vehicle. (3) Doubly eurtail an artists
q man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01
BeheadinuS.

tD Behead most important. part Of the
human head and leave a kind Of moisture. ca
Behead a medicine and leave a floor mat. t3) Be
head q sound at arms and leave a whip.
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Johnny Coaxing the Squirrel.

Johnny CoaX1ng the squirrel.
ing that the squirrel should act as host
and we as guests" said the mamma.
smiling at the pretty squirrel that was
standing on his hind feet and looking
very much amused at the funny beings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

Reheadinss-(1) Stone-oue. (2) Cold-old. az
Block lock.
CurtaiI.ngs az Mew-me. t2) Jackal-Jack.
ca Cane-can.
Hidden name puzzle-Edison.
Letter enigma-Play.
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TONY WATCHING THE SHIPS FROM HIS COT ON THE PORCH

well, jake had "a real people" And
now he is happy in the assurance that
when he. too. Is freed from his braces
there will be some one belonging to him
to care for him. And he is smiling. too.
Not all of those at Sea Breeze Home.
however, are in the hospital. numbered
among cases where the only hope is
that the tonic salt air will do what
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And now. Johnny James. your may 90
and invite the squirrel to come to his
own party said the mamma. giving a
hulled nut to Johnny James and bidding
him to take it close to Squirrelie and offer
it to him. And when he comes near
enough TO bite the mt you must move
backward a little holding the nut Just
out of his reach, till at last you have
coaxed him into the circle. Then he'll
have his luncheon right here with U.S.
And after he has found that we are his
guests he'll not be afraid
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T1/II @slMQZ
AN gwen =

tt Is more difhcuIt 10 roll up n MI IMAM 10 rOa
down one.
Love the truth as you hate lie.
You should not turn from duty's path.
Learn 10 grow Old gracefully. .
Change not the old friend for the new.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-01

|OMMY UPPER was q little boy
that lived a very, very long
time ago. In fact, he lived so
many, many generations ago
that during his lifetime fairies
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Herring of Lime
stone Twp, celebrated the filtieth ami
versary of their marriage Wednesday.
Their wedding occurred March 18th,
1858, at Stewards Run, Pa, Rev. W. S.
Randall of Albion, Pa, having been the
officiating clergyman.
Four generations were present, all but
one of their six children coming home to
celebrate the event. There were also
seven grandchildren and one great-grand
child. Several gold pieces and some very
useful presents were received. The
principal event of the day being the
bountiful repast which was served, at
which covers were laid for twenty-eight.
The four sons present are Jerry H., Ed
gar L., Ellis L. and william II. and two
daughters, Mrs. Ellen Ives and Mrs.
Olive Rice of Nolant, Pa, the latter being
the only absent one. Mrs. G. Metcalf of
Titusville and Mrs. h. Steitz of Bradford,
sister of Mrs. Herring, were present; also
her neices, Mrs. Judge P. C. Hill, Tio-
nesta; Mrs. Jose phi Swab, East Hickory;
Mrs. Geo. Copeland, Alabaugh Hill.
Mrs. NJ. Merkle, a neighbor, and Miss f,
T. Marsh of Corydon were also present.
Tidioute News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
Public Sale.

The undersigned will expose to public
sale at the residence of II. w. Ledebur,
German Hill, one mile from Starr post
office, on Saturday, April 4th, 1908, com
mencing at 10 O'Clock a. M, the follow
ing property: One black mare years
old in June, one bay colt years old, 2
cows, 2 yearlings, l heifer. 10 head of
sheep, 100 white wyandotte chickens, all
young, reaper and binder, moving ma
chine, hay rake, plow, spring tooth har-
row, riding cultivator, seed suwer and
harrow, hay-rope, pulleys and fork, fan
ming mill, corn planter and phosphate
drill, grain drill, hay tedder, harness,
wagon, tour-horse sweep power, l bug
gy, 2 iron kettles, grIndstone, land roller,
/ silo elevator, full set of carpenter
tools, Home Comfort cook range, coal and
gas stove, household furniture such as
beds, springs, mattresses, carpets, chairs,
tables, crooks, etc. Other articles too
numerous to mention. Terms made
known on day of sale.
II. W. LEDEBUR.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
AIIeoatl.rs o. Forcerv.

Albany. March "a Information re-
ceived here from Cohoes was to the
effect that Ira J. Bayiess who is en-
houte from Danler Cal, in charge Of
detectives, is wanted in Cohoes on
eight or ten charges, mostly allega-
tions OF forgery, while acting as To-
cal superintendent of a well-known in
surance company. 1t was stated that
Bayless maintained an Office in Co
hoes for about two years, but suddenly
disappeared about six weeks ago 1t
was stated he secured money from his
company by giving notice of the death
of policyhoder when, as it is claim
ed, the policyhoder was still living.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
PHlPPS GETS HOSPITAL SITE
Ground For New Institution For Treat.
ment and Study of tuberculosis
Is Secured

Philadelphia, March "a, The first
of Henry Phipps, steelmaster and phil
anthropist, with the reported pur-
chase of a site at Seventh and Lom-
bard streets for the great hospital for
treatment of patients suffering from
tuberculosis, which Mr.. Phipps will
establish in this city, under the direc-
tion of Dr. Lawrence F. Flick, APP
peared with the recording of deeds
transferring to Mr. Phipps the prop
critics G39.i1 Lombard street, which
are included in the proposed site for
the institution.
1t has been reported at various
times. and as often denied, that these
purchases We're made to provide a
site for the Institution for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis, which
Mr.. Phipps five years ago announced
intention of building and endowing.
Deeds for the last of the ground
necessary for the new institution have
now been secured. Mr.. Phipps in
choosing the location insisted that the
hospital should be located within easy
reach of crowded centers of popula-
tion, which the modern study of tu-
berculosis has come to consider as ex-
tremely favorable to the perpetuation
of the disease.
1t is not known that any plans have
yet been prepared for the buildings
which it is proposed to erect, though
It is reported that work on them is al
ready so far advanced as to permit of
beginning work on the hospital be-
fore summer is far advanced. The
purchase of the site has, it is believed,
cost Mr.. Phipps not much less than
100000. The building will probably
cost about 100000. Mr.. Phipps, it is
understood, has pledged himself to
expend at least $1,OOO,OO0 in the es-
tablishment of the institution, which
Is to bear his name.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25

THE thoughtless fresh air fiend is
given timely scoring by the Chester
Times in these words: "Smply because
the air feels balmy when the exercise of
walking is INDUCED in, the fresh air fiend
takes it into his head that he must Whit
the ozone as he travels in trolley car or
railroad coach; so up goes the window as
soon as he takes his seat. Every year at
this season, scores of men and women
will rise to testify that severe colds are
caught solely through the selfish neglect
of some man or woman to consider the
comforts and rights of fellow travellers.
But for all this, the iiend Is with us again
and no amount of discussion will get a
sufficient amount of sense into his addle-
pate to make the knowledge of any bene-
fit to society"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
NeighbOrhOOd Notes.

The latest case of spectacle fraud that
has come to my notice, Alfred Truman
says, was perpetrated on John Kunselman
| by travelling humbug. The only money
John had was ten dollar bill, for which
the fakir exchanged pair of spectacles
such as our home dealers charge 81 for.
When will our people learn some sense,
and under no circumstances deal with
travelling miscreants in the spectacle
business. -Brookville Democrat.
Frank Button, secretary of the Cory
Water company, was drummer boy in
the civil war; has been troubled for some
time with wounds received at that time.
The pain became so severe that the N-rays
were used recently. The photograph
shows two bullets embedded in the flesh
with ligsments grown about them in such
a way that their removal is impossible.
He has carried these bullets since the
war, being compelled to walk with a
stick, but recently he has been compelled
to use crutch.
While driving along the road between
Snow Shoe and Clarence, Center county,
Monday OF last week, Frank Uzzle no.
ticed flock of crows feeding in hollow.
He became curious and went to the spot,
where he found the body o! Theodore f.
Musser, postmaster at Clarence, who dis
appeared on January 4. A revolver was
found lying by his side and there were
two bullet holes in the skull. He had
been in i'll health for number of years
and evidently took this means of ending
his troubles. On January 4th, Musser
left his home ostensibly for the purpose
of going to the postotlice, but when he
did not return at night his relatives be-
came worried and although a thorough
search was made, no trace of him could
be found. 1t was thought that his mind
had become confused and he had perished
in tlie cold. He was over 70 years of age
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1908-03-25
List of Political Candidates.

The list of candidates for whom petit
tions haye been filed at the Commission
ers' office of Forest county, and whose
names will appear on the ballots at the
ensuing primary election, is as follows:
REPUBLICAN.
President Judge-Wm. Il. Rice.
Congress-Nelson p. Wheeler.
National Delegates -E. w. Parshall,
Harry Watson.
State Delegate-A. II. Sigworth.
Assembly-G. w. Osgood, A. r, Mech
ling, w. j. Campbell.
Prothonntary-J. c. Geist, Harry II.
Harp.
Sheriff-S. r. Maxwell, Levi Pierson.
County mmissioner-Fred. l.. Reib,
John NJ. Zuendel, VIM. II. Harrison.
Auditor-Arthur c. Gregg, George H..
Warden.
Jury Commissioner-Ernest Sibble.
Chairman-H. S. Brockwsy.
|. DEMOCRATIC.
National Delegate-J. S. Carmichael, T.
f. Ritchey, C. W. Whistler, - VanEm-
men, Il. b. Clawson.
State Delegate-Frank II. Young.
Assembly-Cyrus f. Hunt.
Prothonotary-Frank f.. Harkless.
Sheriff-W. II. Hood.
County Commissioner Emert,
Hugh H. Mcclellan, William Nicol, A.
NJ. Moore.
Auditor-J. P. Kelley.
Jury Commissioper-Lew Wagner.
Chairman-Leo f. Keating, George
Zuendel, Urban Mong.
PROHIBITION.
Congress NJ. Brown.
Assembly-R. S. Lynch
Prothonotary-H NJ. Mexican.
Sheritf-Jacob L. Klinestiver.
County Commissioner-Ass Heath, ].
S. Henderson.
Auditor-J. G. Bromley, A. W. AL.
bsugh.
Jury Commissioner VIM. Lowman.