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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
The Kidnappers In Limbo.

James H.. Boyle and wife, captured In
Cleyeland Tuesday of last week as the
kidnsppers of Willie Whitls, the little
Sharon boy, now languish in the Mercer
jail, where a heavy guard will be kept
over them pending their trial which will
TAX place at the next session of court on
the third Monday OF April. Boyle, the
principal in this miserable tragedy, was
reared in Sharon, where he resided until
six years ago, and where his mother and
several brothers and sisters still reside,
being looked upon as among the most
respectable people of the place, the kid
napper being the black sheep ofthe flock.
The woman who claims to be his wife is
thought to be the daughter of a man
named McDermont, a respected citizen of
Chicago. They say they have been mar
ried about a year, and spent several
weeks in Sharon about the holidays.
Just what sort of pleas they will adopt
in their defense is not known as neither
have employed counsel, but it is probable
the woman will claim she was coerced in
to receiving the boy and taking care of
him pending his return to his parents, in
which case the man would take all the
blame upon himself in hope of clearing
the woman. The authorities, however.
feel confident of conviction in both cases,
and the general opinion is that both will
suffer the full penalty of their crime.
Nothing less will satisfy the public which
has a right to expect the full measure of
justice to be melted out to them If proven
guilty of this foul crime.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Shoots Father.in.Law and Tries Suicide


Tuesday night of last week L. f.
Hodges, in a fit Of rage, shot his fsther-in-
law, A. p. Anderson, at Youugsville,
Warren county, firing two bullets from
a revolver into the mans body, one en-
tering the left chest and the other strik-
ing him in the back, neither ofthem hav-
ing yet been extracted by the physicians,
and still the man lives with some show of
recovery. After shooting Anderson
whom he supposed he had killed, Hodges
rushed out of the house and tried to kill
himself by firing two balls into his brain,
one Of which is still lodged there while
the other glanced off the skull. lie also
still lives and 1t is believed will recover,
having been placed in Emergency hospi-
tai by the Sheriff. Hodges was very abu-
sive toward his young wife, the daughter
of Anderson, on the night in question,
and when the latter demonstrated with
him he flew into a frenzy, with the result
stated. He is now overcome with re-
morse and seems TO be suffering more
mental anguish than physical pain or dis
tress, but receives little sympathy. Mr..
Anderson is an uncle of our townsmen
Charles and G. Il. Anderson.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

On first thought strikes one as strange
why our la WIS do not provide the death
penalty for k%idnappers, but on due re-
Election WI are inclined to agree with this
view of the matter which finds expression
in a number of exchanges; Some ten
years ago, when the present law was put
on the books, the House at Harrisburg
passed the act with the extreme penalty
attached. The Senate did the same thing,
but Senator Grady, of Philadelphia,
asked a reconsideration, stating that when
Charlie Ross was stolen land probably
kept on a barge on the river till he died
from the rough experience) he had been
an active worker in the efforts to recover
the child and that in that experience he
learned much. 1t was Senator Grady's
view that if the death penalty were pro-
vided, any kidnappers closely pursued
would, having nothing to lose, kill his
prisoner in order to help his " escape.
TO avoid this the penalty was made, as it
now stands, a life term or less. 1t is hard
to see how any other plan could be
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
$1,000 IN CASH
And 5000 Jig saw Picture Puzzles Given
Away Free.

And 5000 Jig saw Picture Puzzles Given
Away Free.
A brand new circulation proposition
has Just been insugursted by the Phila-
delphia Inquirer and it indicates at once
the immensely of The Inquirer's %circula-
ton, the great possibilities in the way of
collecting coupons and thereby particle
pating in the distribution of the liberal
prizes that are offered. The plan is as
follows; The Inquirer's circulation has
now reached the grand total of 170, 900
copies daily and considerably more than
200, 900 copies on Sundays and The In
quirer wants its readers to know where
these papers go. 1t is therefore printing
a coupon every day which il requests its
readers to collect and send in, and offers
the above reward Of one thousand dollars
in cash and eight thousand Jig Saw Pic
ture Puzzles to the most industrious col.
lectors. The contest has just started and
is open to all. Anyone may start m
vassing and collecting these coupons and
the rewards are many. Has anyone in
this n~eighborhood begun a collection yet?
Full particulars may be had by writing
to The Inquirer's Circulation Depart
ment, Inquirer Building, Philadelphia,
Pa
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Forty Days and Nights

OF suffering from a broken needle in my
thumb and hand, to which l applied flax
seed poultices for over a week with no
benefit. A friend told me that San-Cura
Ointment would draw it out. | applied
it as thick as a poultice. My hand was
swollen to twice its natural size. San
Cura reduced the Inflammation and pain
and drew out the broken needle, over an
inch long. I never felt so thankful. l
took the needle to Mr.. Thompson, who
has it with other specimens of what San
Cura has done. l recommend San-Cura
as an absorbent to draw poison and pain
from any suffering being, imam or beast.)
Csc, SOC, $l.00 and $500.
Mrs. J. E. Tarr, As North Kerr street,
Titusyille, Pa, wife of passenger con-
ductor on the Pennsylvania railroad.
February s, 1909,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

The thought expressed in the following
paragraph from the Blizzard has doubt
less animated the minds of hundreds Of
newspaper readers during the past ten
days; "There is a general feeling of dis
gust expressed over the in which
the k%idnappers fell down, in the culmina-
ton of their enterprise, at Cleyeland,
after carrying it out 80 cleverly up to the
closing chapter. Publishers, who had
about doubled their editions while the
sensation continued, are particularly in
dignant, and naturally think that Boyle
and his female companion deserve severe
punishment if for no other reason than
making such a fizzle of it,"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

"WHAT sort of a President will Taft
maker" asks Leslie's Weekly, and then
proceeds to answer its own question in
this way: "He will not split his party as
Cleveland did. He will notquarrel with
Senator Aldrich, as Mr.. Cleveland quar-
relied with Senator German. On the other
hand he will probably not be as easy-go-
ing or as soft-speaking as Mckinley, and
there will, perhaps, be many times when
those who oppose him will feel the Cleve-
Landscape outburst of indignation. The
country is likely to hail him with gener-
Gus acclaim, and Congress will be happy
sometimes and sometimes be unhappy.
But one thing seems certsin-Tsft will be
his own President, and stand in no one
else's shadow"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

In filing their annual report on Friday
the auditors of Venango county sur
charged the county commissioners with
about $4,000. The largest tem-S2,S 73-
relates to the installing of metallic furni-
ture and filing cases In the rooms on the
west side of the court house. The items
are charged against the commissioners
collectively and separately. Messrs.
Baumgardner and II. A. Graham are
s~urchsrged with 500 for salary paid to
preacher at the poor farm. Mr.. Baum
gardner is ~surcharged with rents collected
from William Hill, Oil City, $40. The
auditors at the conclusion of their report
say: at also appears from the evidence
taken that rents for the years 1906 and
1907 on Oil City property were not col
lected."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Titusville, Pa, March 81. 1900

FTVi Ut INTVH UT IVVOs
For twenty years l suffered with bleed
ing and itching piles, at times was con-
fined to the house for more than a month.
Two years ago l began using Il. X.
Thompson's San-Cura Ointment, and one
50-cent bottle made a firm and permanent
cure and have not been troubled since. l
can freely recommend San-Cura TO any
suffering humanity.
am glad to give this testimony and
will guarantee a cure if used as directed.
/ have had perfect health for 8 years.
REV. w. F. GILBERT,
Nov, 1908. ~Pleasantyille, Pa,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
License Applications.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing applications for license have been
filed in my office and will be presented
April 20, 1909, at the Court of Quarter
Sessions of Forest County, Pa;
/. Joseph J.. Young, New Marien
Hotel, M%arienville, Pa.
2. Geo. W. Bull, Hotel Keystone,
Marien vile, Pa.
8. G. F. Weaver, Hotel Weaver, Tio-
nesta Borough, Pa.
4. G. e. and M. i. Gerow, Central
House, Tionests Borough, Pa.
Certified from the Record.
J.C. GEIsT, Clerk.
March 80, 1909,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

IT appears that the kidnapping of Billie
Whitla was planned by a woman. The
woman appears to be we'll educated and
refined in manner, and says she spent
fifteen years of her life in a convent in
Pennsylvania. She is a tall blonde, rs
years old, and says she was never in
trouble before. Kidnapping in this
country is an extremely precautions bust
ness. There is almost no chance at all To
get ransom money and get away with it
This fact is recognized by the most dar.
ing and skillful criminals, and only ig'
norant amateurs or people befuddled by
drink would take the desperate chances
that the crime involves.-Punxy Spirit
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

Mr.. o'REILLEY, the Cleveland saloon
keeper who suspected" the kidnappers
of"Billie" Whitla and gave the tip to
policemen Shattuck and Wood, has laid
claim to a share OF the reward money Of
fered for the capture, and fairness de-
mands that he be given a good big slice of
it. Had he not been alert and onto his
job the Boyles would have been out of
the city and probably safe from detection
as they seemed to have everything in
readiness to "ly the COOP"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

HAD The kidnappers remained sober
they might not have peen apprehended.
So booze played a prominent part in the
capture. What kind Of Prohibition argu-
ment is this?-Oil City Blizzard.
First rate argument we should say. At
least as good as the school boy advanced
in his essay on fishing hooks. They'd
'saved many a poor fellows life by-not
swallowing ,amu
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

Two years ago my daughter stepped
on a needle, breaking it of in the ball of
the foot, which swelled up very painfully
swelling to the knee. The doctor at Co.
wanda lanced the foot. but was unable to
find the needle. The Y ray was applied,
and we could see the needle. We then
applied San-Cura Ointment, thick as a
poultice, and after four applications the
needle made its appearance, Gust as Mr..
Thompson said 1t wauld) and was taken
out 10 the great relief of my daughter,
and all the family, as she had suffered a
great deal, and every step panied her.
MRS. JAMES HITCHCOCK,
Centreyille, Pa,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Stiff Neck.

Stiff neck is caused by rheumatism OF
the muscles of the neck. 1t is usually
confined to one side, or to the back of the
neck and n side. While it is often
quite painful, quick relief may be had by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Not
one case of rheumatism in ten requires
internal treatment. When there is no
fever and no swelling as in muscular and
chronic rheumatism, Chamberlain's
Liniment will accomplish more than any
internal treatment. For sale by Dunn 4
Fulton.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

adopted wisely. If we leave thugs moth
ing to hope for, they will kill, and if we
leave the matter open, the tendency will
be to treat the victims carefully and keep
them alive at any cost. The sentences the
'stealers of the Whitls child will get, when
convicted, will not make the criminals
the envy Of other thugs.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

SEEMINGLY authoritative sources at
Harrisburg convey the information that
the bill compelling trolley companies
operating outside of cities to carry freight
will pass. The present law makes it
optional with them to do so. The farmers
have demanded this Legislation and are
likely to get it. The advantages accruing
to the rural communities that would re-
suit are obvious.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Oh, Happy Is the Ocean.

oh, happy is the ocean,
And c~esseless is its motion,
But happier still the notion
Well tell you in u song;
At noon, and night, and morning,
All ceaseless Is the warning,
That friends we must be scorniDg
Who tempt us to do wrong.
CHORUS.
We've made our minds up,
Our minds up, our minds up,
We've made u minds up,
From drink we will be free.
And we are not divided,
But we are quite decided,
Altho' We be derided,
To make no friends at all
With those who spend their leisure
In such unholy pleasure,
Lest we in any measure,
Should share too In their fall.
SO we will have no dealing
With those whom drink Is stealing
Away from proper feeling
Who never stop to think.
The men that we will marry,
IfTom, or Dick, or Harry
Must be content 10 tarry
Till thoy are free from drink.
So sang the w. G. IT. U. girls at the
held at the residence of Mrs. f.
!. Klinestiver, in Nebraska, last Thurs
ay. The white ribbon songs are getting
be one of the most pleasing features OF
lese meetings. Readings by different
lembers on timely topics and a fine
bread made the occasion q very pleasant
ia. -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens FOOt-Ease, a pOwder. Il cnres painful,
smarting, nervous feet and lngrowing nails, and in
stantly takesthe sting out OF corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery OF the age. Aliens
Foot Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. II is
u certain cure for sweating, callous, swollen, tired,
aching feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all Druggists
and Shoe Stores. BY mail for 25c. in stamps.
Don't accept any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Ahhrnss Alien 8. Olmaieh. LIE Roy. N Y
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
For Diseases Of the skin.

Nearly all diseases of the skin such as
eczema, letter, salt rheum and BARRIERS
itch, are characterized by an intense Itch
ing and smarting, which often makes life
a burden and disturbs sleep and rest,
Quick relief may be had by applying
Chamberlain's Salve. 1t allays the Itch
ing and smarting almost instantly.
Many cases have been cured by its use.
For sale by Dunn d Fulton.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
ANOTHER OF MANY CURES.

A child of Harry Fisher, Drake st Tt
%tusville, Pa, was completely cured OF
wetting the bed by taking "Barosma,''
which made a strong and healthy child in
a short time. Barosms is pleasant to the
taste and strengthens the Stomach, Liver,
Kidneys and Bladder.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

"SENAToR SMITH OF South Carolina,
went up TO see the President yesterday,
and lost his hat in consequence" says the
Charleston Post. Senators have been
known to lose their heads in that locality,
too-but not lately.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
A Pleasant Physic,

When you want a pleasant physic give
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's a trial. They are mild and gentle in
their action and always produce a pleas
ant cathartic effect. Call at Dunn & Full
toms drug store for a sample.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

"Will the republic endure?" inquiries
Mr.. Thomas w. Lawson. The fact that
it has endured Mr.. Lawson so long ought
to be proof positive of its abundant abil-
ity to stand anything.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

SAT any rate Roosevelt was President
while he was occupying the White House;
we admire him for that" says the Ogle-
thorpe Ga. Echo. He was that very thing
and then some!
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

"A Guaranteed Cough remedy is Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup. For coughs,
colds, Group, whooping- cough, hoarse-
ness and all bronchial affections. Best
for children because it is quick to relieve
and tastes good. Gently laxative. Sold
by j. r. Morgan.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

-Pineules are for Backache, and bring
quick relief to lumbago, rheumatism,
fatigue and all other symptoms o fKidney
disease. They are a tonic to the entire
system and build up strength and health.
Price SOC. and sl.OO. Sold by ]. r. Nor
gan,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Saw Mill for Sale.

Saw mill of 25, 900 feet capacity, in first
class condition, good boilers and engines,
complete in all respects, including 1000
feet iron track, lumber cars, etc., for sale
at a bargain. Inquire of A. l.. Weller,
Kellettville, Pa. 4t >
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Very Low COlOnist Rates via Nickel
Plate Road

To points in the West, Northwest and
Mexico, March LIST to April Both. Full
information of Agent or write j. G.. Me-
%lenbacker, d. p. A., Erie, Pa. OO.2.ap2l
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Low HOmeseekers' Rates via Nickel
Plate Road.

To points in the West, Northwest and
Southwest, first and third Tuesdays in
April. Ask Agent or write j. c. Melen-
hacker, D. p. A, Erie, Pa. 09-5-3t
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to o NJ. A.
Csrringer, Esq, of Tionests, as a candi-
date for District Attorney, subject to the
decision of the Republican voters of For
est county at the primaries June 5, 1909.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

Bon VOYAGE, Mr.. Roosevelt: May you
have sport in plenty and return in safety.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
Mems Suits.

Nobby brown. green and London
smoke suits for men and young men
in fancy worsteds of above shades;
also fine black Clay or French back
worsted suits, made in the newest aud
swellest styles. Worth SIS and 500.
Easter sale price $14 80
Mems and young mems stylish
blue serge or fancy blue worsteds in
stripes and checks; also black and
fancy brown, green and smoke worst.
ed or cheviot fine suits. Equal to
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announcements
ASSOCIATE JUDGE.

We are authorized 10 John
G.. Watson, of Kingsley township, as a
candidate for Associate Judge, subject TO
the decision of the Republican voters at
the primaries June 5, 1909.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
March 80, 1909.

A UDIToRS' SETTLEMENT with J.
n G. Scowden, Treasurer Tionesta
Borough, for year ending March 8, 1909:
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31

Electric Oil.-Guaranteed for
Rheumatism, Sprains, Sore
W l4IV U Feet, Pains. &c. At all dealers
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1909-03-31
ASSETS.

of Tionesta Borough, year ending March
Sth. 1909.
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-14
POLITICS OF THE eAsI
Henry Watterson in the Louisville
 Courier-JournaD


 Courier-JournaD
 Assuredly we have seen queer things in EoIitics and have lived through eccentric times. General Sherman urged President Hayes to make General Joseph F. Johnston sec retary of war. Hayes not only want ed to do it, but submitted the propo- s,tion to a council of his friends. He did make Judge Key, an old-line dem ocrat and a confederate soldier, post master general Cleveland put Gresh- am at the head of his cabinet. And here comes Taft with his nerve and his smile to put McVeagh, the free trader, so-called, and Dickinson, who never voted a republican ticket and never expects to,'' in two of the fore most places within his gift. Even Knox, his prime minister, was but a year ago talking Back to the Consti- tuition" like a very drab of a demo crat. whilst only a little before that Mir. Bryan. was accusing Mr. Roose- welt of stealing his clothes and the cartoonists were picturing Roosevelt and Bryan as the two Dromios.
 For my part, l have worn my party ism as my raiment, loose enough for my own comfort. was a good union boy in 1861, like thousands Of other boys who later along served the con federacy with loyal devotion. I got what thef protectionists used to call my-free trade ideas mainly from my good friends Allison and Blaine and John sherman, who. having freed the nigger." were going to free the trade" David A. Wells, when I first "consorted' with him, was repubii- can. Garfield became. along with me in London. a member of the free trade Golden club.
 The liberal movement of 1872 was in it's conception, a free trade move ment. Horace White, the editor of the Chicago Tribune. an out-and-out republican, had translated Bastiat for us. Joseph Medili, who immediately followed Horace White as editor and owner Of the Tribune. was a free trader long before he died, although he could not see his way to breaking his party allegiance, and when the tariff was at the fore. hobbled along as best he could upon intellectual crutcnes. George Hoadley. Stanley Matthews, Schurz, the Brinkerhoffs Lyman Trumbull. David Davis, the Adams contingent. headed by Sam Bowles. republicans all. were free traders; that is revenuere formers of varying degrees.
 The nomination of Greeley knocked the calculations of these into cooked hat. Some of them fell back into line and supported Grant. The republican partv got It's second wind SO to say. as to protectionism. The democrats found with the coming of Tilden four years later an issue that did not originate in, or carry back to, sectional agitation; though we had a long, hard fight against the elements led by Randall before we made it a party law. And now Taft. with Frank lin McVeagh on his right and Jacob
Bisbee daily review., 1909-04-14
WORK AT AMERICAN BOY

fAEiLDud SAdIb
 w V. Elliott, superintendent at the American Boy copper mine, several miles east of Casa Grande, returned last evening to the camp. Mir Elliot referring to operations at the Amer can Boy mine, said 1500 feet of work had been done at the mine in shafts. tunnel drifts and crosscuts; also in an upraise from the second to first level on the property. The mine has been cleared of water by pumping since last fall The ore is being stacked up awaiting treEment. Reduction works VII be installed by the owners. the Vessels and others of St. Louis, MT. Elliot could not say how soon.
 Speaking of the Vekol silver mine in the Casa Grande district, Mir. FL Hot said S50,000 had been raised as working capital and that the last pay ment on the property was to be made this month. Resumption of work at the Vekol will begin shortly. The Vekol has produced millions in former years. Tucson and Texas men are in terested under the deal with P. P. Daggs.
 When MT Elliot left Casa Grande on Thursday two carloads of mining timbers were in the yards awaiting transfer to the Jack Rabbit mine in the Casa Grande district. This mine has been worked twenty years and a large amount of work has been done on the cleaims. Thirty men are now employed in the camp. E. R. Zimmer- man of McKeesport is in charge as the representative of McKeesport. Pa. capitalists. Wm. Roberts. brother of Captain c. T. Roberts of Tucson, is superintendent Silver bearing ore has been shipped since the McKees- port people gained control of the property.