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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
the Puzzle of the Press.

There used to be an aged elevator
man who operated one of the lifts In
the house wing of the capitol. Most
Of his passengers were either repre-
sentatives or newspaper correspond
ents. The old man got to know all
of the correspondents very well and
always had cheerful greeting for
them. 1t was often noticed. too, that
he seemed to be greatly interested in
their conversation.
One afternoon, as three of them STEP
ped out of the elevator. Serene Payne
of New York stepped in. AS the car
went down the old elevator man turn
ed and said:
"Mr. Payne. can't understand
about those newspaper men. They
puzzle me-"
whats the trouble with them|
asked Mr.. Iayne.
"Well. Mr. Payne. every day they
ride in this car one feller will turn
to another and say, What do you
know today? And the other fellow
will answer Not a - thing. What
do you know? Then the first feller
will answer, Nothing And yet, Mr..
Payne. the papers are just full Of
news every day. 1t beats me where
they get it."
ut beats me too" said Mr.. Payne
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
JUMPING Cocoons.

Many visitors to the southwestern
states and Mexico have amused them
selves by watching the queer motions
Of jumping beans,' the seed vessels
of a plant, each Of which contain the
pupa of an insect whose spasmodic
movements cause the bean to hop and
roll about.
More remarkable are the jumping
cocoons" found in South Africa. The
cocoon is formed by the mother in
sect and is very hard. The pupa when
ready to emerge must cut its way out.
The front of its head has a sharp,
chisel-like edge, and by driving this
against the inside of the shell it grad
ually makes hole. The violent mo-
tions of the pupa within cause the CO.
coon to leap so that one has been seen
to spring out of small glass tumbler.
st. Louis Republic.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Old Time Strawberries.

Strawberries have improved very
much in favor since the fifteenth cen
tury. Until then the only stra wber-
ries eaten were wild strawberries of
kind which would never find a mar
ket nowadays. BY 1880. however, they
were beginning to be cultivated, for
Holinshed records under that date a
particularly fine crop grown by the
bishop Of Ely in the grounds Of his
palace, now covered by Hatton garden.
He quotes the Duke of Gloucester as
saying to the bishop: MY lord. you
have very good strawberries In your
garden in Holborn. / require you to
let us have a mess of them" This
speech was copied almost verbatim by
Shakespeare in Richard III" Still.
even the bishops fruit would not ap-
peal much to modern connoisseurs, for
the garden strawberries at that period
were only transplanted wildlings, the
plants being sold at about fourpence
bushel.-London Standard.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Oil City, Pa.

best and which now aspire to be rank.
ed as learned vocations. Under the
new code the public schools, more
than ever before, will mean equal op.
portunities for all the children Of the
commonwealth.
Retirement Fund For Teachers.
In the code care has been taken OF
the teachers already in service. This
is in imitation of the laws governing
the practice of dentistry and medi.
cine. The state has always avoided in.
reference with the sources of liveli.
hood upon which those in the profes.
sions were dependent, but the higher
standards of entrance have been made
20 apply to those who are preparing
% enter upon professional career.
On the one hand the code does not
interfere with the certificates OF teach.
ers In the service, but on the other, 1t
supplies a stimulus to beginners, who
should push their studies until they
can pass the examination for a life
certificate The constitution prevents
pensions except to sailors and soldiers
in the service of the state or the ma
ton. Hence it has been impossible to
provide pensions for teachers out of
state funds. Laws permitting the local
authorities to provide retirement
funds for teachers have been enacted,
and the wisdom of this legislation as
exemplified in many sections of the
commonwealth has added further
laurels to the record OF the Republi-
can party
The legislature also provided for the
organization of a bureau of profes-
sional education for the purpose of Sc
curing reciprocity with other states in
medical, dental and pharmaceutical
licenses. Pennsylvania has always
been foremost in her colleges of medi-
cine, dentistry and pharmacy, and the
new legislation will serve to perpetu.
ate the supremacy of schools in pro.
fessional education.
Distribution of School Funds.
The liberality of the legislature in
aiding the institutions of higher learn
ing is unrivalled in the history of the
state. It has substituted for the three
medical examining boards single and
separate board of examiners which will
pass upon the qualifications of all med
ical students, thereby placing all the
schools of medicine upon the same
basis and requiring them all to attain
the same standard of qualifications.
The new method of distributing the
school appropriation is an improve
ment on all former methods. After
deducting from the gross amount
items like the amount required under
the minimum salary act and for free
tuition in the state normal schools for
the training of teachers, the remand
er is divided into two equal parts
One-half is distributed upon the basis
Of the number of teachers employed
and the other half is distributed upon
the basis of the children between six
and sixteen years of age. This will
prevent any injustice from the pad
ding of the roll of taxables by the
enumeration of temporary sojourners
In the crowded centers of population.
The enactment of the new school
code and the creation of the bureaus
of medical and professional education
are distinct steps of progress for
which the Republican party can claim
credit.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20

popular euucauon IN pennsylvania. II
it the essential elements of the pub
lie school system as established dur
ing three quarters of century are
preserved, while many of the defects
and limitations of that system are re
moved 1t strengthens the department
of public instruction by giving the
state superintendent an increased
force of assistants and an intelligent
body of advisers in the state board o
education. 1t seeks to prepare the
way for the gradual accumulation of a
state school fund, the revenues from
which can be used to assist the
weaker districts and to make school
facilities more nearly equal all over
the state 1t provides medical inspec
ton at state expense for rural dis.
tricts and for all communities which
have a population less than 5000
Many a child can be placed on an
equal footing with other children ii
its eyes, ears, nose, teeth and throat
are examined by skillful physician
and if existing defects are brought to
the attention of the parents and cor
rected by careful treatment. The pub.
lie has come to believe in the conser.
vation of our national resources. Nc
asset has greater possibilities than the
children who are now at school and
who will shape the future destinies
of the republic
Equal Opportunities For Pupils.
The care of the child's health Is OF
supreme Importance. Poorly construct
ed school Eouses are a menace to the
health of both teacher and pupil The
code provides for suggestions and
criticisms by an experienced architect
whenever school houses are to be
erected. In heating, lighting, venti.
lation and general comfort, the latest
school houses excel the average home,
and under the new plans for building
school houses, the child's health may
be expected to improve from the day
it enters the public schools
The new code also reduces the size
of the school boards and confers upon
the school directors larger powers for
effective education. 1t permits the
voters to say whether the directors in
Office have given the children salts.
factory school privileges If they have
not furnished adequate school facili.
ties, new men can be elected in their
places. In so far as the directors have
been faithful to their trust, the people
can continue them in office Provision
is made for the introduction of new
forms of agricultural and industrial
education. The law seeks to place
within reach of every child the ad.
vantages of standard high school
course, thus opening the doors of en-.
trance to the occupations which pay
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20

Is being held second floor under the direction OF Mr.
Rashid of Rashd Bro of New York. who particularly well
known in this locality after nine years of business connections
at Warren, Ttusvile and Chautauqua Lake.
The present collection beyond doubt the most compre
hensve shown in this vicinity 1t includes of the
finest products put forth by Eastern ooms practically
be treat
Prices will be found most attractive in every case
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
First Calculating Machine.

The first calculating machine was
invented and constructed by Blaise
Pascal, Frenchman, in 1912, in
which year he was but nineteen years
of age. 1t was made by him with the
aid Of one workman and was present
ed to the chancellor Of France. Dur
ing the revolution it was found in a
Junk shop at Bordeaux and at present
is the property Of NJ. Bougouin Of
that city. All Of the four simple math-
ematical operations can be made with
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Flow of Solid Metals.

Metals flow into each other just as
gases and liquids mix, though more
slowly. If cube of lead is placed
OH one of gold, the surfaces of contact
being kept smooth and clean, and left
for a month a small quantity Of gold
will be found to have penetrated the
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
on ths snur Of ths Momsnt.

waiter, these eggs are as hard as
a stone. told you not to boil them
more than three minutes and half"
''Yes, sir; that's just the time they
were in to a second, but the-aw-wa-
ter was hard, sir."-Chicago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
On the Eve of the HOLIDAYS

Just matter OF two three days now. Probably you
have completed all your preparations If however, find
yourself the last minute unable decide what give
relative friend cordially invite you take trip Oil
City and let us help you.
We're splenddy ready to take of your needs Every
department its mete The salesoce has been practically
doubled and competent you courteous and well
the midst of the merrest rush.
Last minute shopping trying at its best-we want you
give the chance make that shopping easy and pleas
ant for you as possible.
A Noteworthy Display Of Orien-
tai Rugs
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Not PLAYING the Game.

Mrs. Fitz Suburbia-The next door
person must be very suspicious
character Hubby = Why SO? Mrs.
Il. S.-She employs a maid who is
deaf and dumb. the mean cat!-New
York journal.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
HEALTH HINT FOR TODAY.
TAX. cars of Your Teeth.

Take Care of Your Teeth.
Great care should be given TO
the selection of powders or
pastes used for cleansing the
teeth. In view of the fact that
woman's beauty may be mar
red If not made by her teeth,
1t is wise to pay attention to
whatever is applied to them.
There are many cleasing agents
in which cuttlefish bone, ground.
is a part. Used once a week
this would be harmless, but there
is sufficient roughness In the ma
terial to wear the enamel If the
former is applied every day. Be
1t understood that once the enam-
Ell, which Is thin shell covering
the tooth structure and not the
tooth itself, is injured. cracked
or worn. trouble is bound to en-
sue. The tooth beneath the
enamel is spongy, absorbing all
liquids and crumbling to pain
and destruction.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Doino and Thinkino.

Mamma-Bessie, why don't you wash
the dishesf 1t is easier to do thing
than to sit and think about it. Bessir
Well, mamma, you wash the dishes,
and I'll sit and think about 1t.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20

best and which now aspire to be rank.
ed as learned vocations. Under the
new code the public schools, more
than ever before, will mean equal op-
portunities for all the children Of the
commonwealth
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20
Plenty Of Time for q Good
Days Shopping.

Railroad schedule to have been arranged with the
idea OF giving you comfortable trip the Smart Sberberg
Arriving in Oil City little before noon you have
four hours make your purchases and the sights in
this wonderful Christmas store before the train gets you home
in plenty of time Tor the evening meal
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-12-20

Fire and sword are but slow engines
Of destruction in comparison with the
babbler.-Steele.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11
In MemOrlam.

BAILY. In sad hut loving remembrance Of my
devoted mother. ELIZA BAIIY. who de-
uary II. 1905.
Three years have passed. our hearts sim sore
As time goes on ] miss her more.
shall meet her where no farewell fears shed.
BY HER DEVOTED DAUGHTER. DORA
BAILEY. In loving remembrance OF dear
mother. LIE BAILEY who departed this
life three years ago today. January II. 1905
Loved in life. remembered in death.
BY HER .;ON AND DAUGHTERS LAWRENCE.
MARY AND SUSIE.
mamma. BELLE l.. BGANSON. ,rho died one
year today, January II. 1910.
Loved in lfr remembered in DEATH
By HE. LITTLE son JOHN.
CLARK. In memory OF our mother MARY
w. CLARK. who died thirteen years ago
today. January H. 1898.
Gone. but not forgotten.
BY HER CHILDREN.
GIBSON. In loving memory of our devoted
SHEPPARD GIBSON. who exchanged a
for crown thrcc years ago Today.
January II. l.ES.
Three years have passed. dear one.
Since .ou entered ron happy CLINE.
Yet feel you have not forgotten
Your dear ones, who VIII meet You sometime.
LI,Rfi.LE AND ESTHER.
HOWARD. In sad bat loving remembrance IT
dear mother IDSEPHINE HOWARD,
who entered into frsi ten years ago today.
January II. 1901.
Gone. brt not forgotten.
By HER LOVING son BERNARD.
PHILLIPS. In lovirg remembrance of my dear
husband. CHRISTOPHER PHILLIPS. who
died years ago today. Jailrary H. 1909.
BY his DEVOTED WIFE AND CHILDREN
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DIED

ARNOLD TN saturday. Januar, :. 1871. NJ his
i home MGR ..nrSmesS y. after shor.
Esther \. II. Arnold ':oldncyb and son
u Harrison and Marie Arnold.
BRAZERoI.. ON "Wednesday January H. 1871.
NJ .:lo ni.. JOHN beloved llshard or the
r laln ,a,h"rinr Graz"r"l aged "isln, E"aFe
avenue snuthcsst. hna-o~tia. ~. -. oa f'r-
GAY January ~. II 50 an. Solemn -.
ani"m mass ~ - Marr'S 'hnrrh - 80
O'Clock. Relatives ard frirnds are Invited Ia
attend. inieimcnt ~ 81. Narys crmeirH-
DtGGAN. on Wednesday. January II. 1911. at
:, am. ~ GARFIELD Hospital. after short
Illness. EDN ARD DIGGAN. son II til"
late William aud Caiharinc pu=gau.
No'i'" 81 Funeral het"ff'"r-
EDGAE. on TUESDAY January Ia. 1911. at The
residence Of ter daughter. Mrs. Z. \ Lucas.
-. President street. Hrrohlyn. \. :. Ms.
Funeral services ~ above residence an W"lnrs-
Day lannary ~ n IN. in,rrmrni at
HALEY. suddenly IN January H. 1911 Il
Thomas t. HALEY. aged seventy tu" years.
Funeral from Ryland ". 7. .church. iotl and .
:: o'clock pm. Friends and relatives in
HoIiAN. on Tu">da. January 10. 1911 AZ 10
Nm NJ q, ahc ,,ii"nr" 81 d, srandpnncn.
ridge. ID. =. FRANCIS HANIEE infant
son oi Frank :. and Carrie Ii. iiol,au.
Funeral Thursday al IL am. intermnnt 1T
Mount ollyci. Friends aud relatives Invited.
LUCAS. On "Wednesday. Iauusry H. iali. at
"a. am. l3ai street northwest.
GEORGE LUCAS. beloved son 30 George e.
and Laura T.. Lucas. aged seven months
Asleep in Jesus. blessed sleep
Where none ever wakes weep:
calm and undisturlted r.posc.
lnl,roken by the last uf foes
The chariot sMung low Gods command,
Little Georgr joined The angelic band
His memory shall ever live IN oar hearts.
BY MOTHER, FATHER. GRANDMOTHER AND
AINTS.
MARTIN. ON Tuesday. January IL. 1911. Al G:ao
east: Lucy NJ. beloved wife OF Georec Il.
Martin in the forty first year OF her age.
our first in heaven.
Funeral from her hate residence. 2ai laih street
am. Friends and relatives invited to at
tend Interment private, ~ Congressional
SPIILlARDs: Entered into resi- at her resi-
3:io O'Clock. Mrs. MARY T.. SpIIIIARDS
wife, of the late benjamin Spilllards and
daughter of The late Diana Crummey ana be-
loved mother of William T. Spiliiards
Prayer at the house Funeral from Metropolitan
Zion Wesley Church Thursday. January II,
AT pm. baltimore and New Haven papers
please copy
wHALEN. daughter of the late James aud
Bridget Wlaicn.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
WHITE. Departed this life January .. 1911. at
10 pm. CHARLES WHITE. beloved bus
hand of Alberta White. lie leaves 10 mourn
his loss two brothers. sister anI wife.
Funeral on Thursday. January IL. at = pm.
from Brown & Watson undertaking establish
ment. 1o19 Wisconsin northwest.
WOOD. On Tuesday morning. January 10,
1911. al her residence. Fairmont Heights
S!SAN l.. WOOD. beloved wife Of Wilson
Wood and grandmother of Mrs. Olive Green
heid. Mrs. Cecilia Ellis. Susan. Sadie and
Nathaniel Corey.
Funeral from the undertaking establishment OF
James ii. Dabney. 1132 Sd street north
west Friday. January IL. at pm. Friends
and relatives invited. iNateheZ. Miss.
papers please copy,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11
To Promote Industrial Peace.

The National Council Of Women OF the
United States Mrs. Lillian n. Hollister.
president. has appointed Mrs. Belva A.
Lockwood OF this city chairman OF its
committee on industrial peace. Mrs.
Lockwood's committee will consist OF one
delegate TO be chosen by and from each
of the sixteen national affiliated organ
iza tons belonging TO the national body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11
MARRIED.

DENuEE>T - toFTZiNGFR. On Wednesday.
Jaanati IL. 1911. nj ~. pauls rrctery. ~
the Rev. MgF. Mackia. JOHN X. DEMoRESr
and NAE NJ GoETZlNGER NJ cards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11
BORN.

WAGNER. On Friday. January q. 1871. to VIII
liam +. ana Joseua!ne A. Wagner tnee Won
Entr"ssl. sou. WILLIAM FRANKLIN
WAGNER. Ir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Diplomatic Reception Last
Night at White House.
EVENT A BRILLIANT ONE
Foreign and Home Notables Took
Part.
THE GOWNS AND JEWELS
Evening Functions of 1911 Are In
augurated-Dancing at
the Close.

The White House was the social mecca
last night and brilliant occasion. in
which all local celebrities participated as
we'll as a number of visiting notables. The
diplomatic corps, in almost unbroken
ranks, was the honored body. The night
was perfect, the company large and. pe-
sides the glamour which the uniforms Of
the diplomats always exert, the gowns
and jewels had the up-to-date glitter
which completes the ideal picture of a
White House function. Several hundred
guests were assembled in the east room
at 9:15. when an equally animated scene
was in progress in the red par.or and its
vicinity in the gathering of the diplomatic
circle.
When the President and receiving party
were in line in the blue room the east
room party knew it by the band music.
which at that distant point came nicely
muff1ed. The same cannot be said of the
corridor during the evening, where all
necessarily had to listen to the band,
as conversation was out of the question.
All bA4lers fell before the diplomats as
they passed to and from rooms to CORR
dor. Their particular meeting place, how
ever, was the green room. Many spent
the entire evening and took turn in the
dancing which was a short and merry
feature but others hurried away a little
after 10.
The President and Mrs. Taft not only
looked on at the dancing for a few min
utes. but the former took turn on the
floor with his niece, Miss Anderson.
Supper displayed a f1ower-decked table
in the state dining room-a table which
stretched from end to end Of that apart
ment and from which a score of busy
walters offered dainty and substantial
viands. 1t goes without saying that re-
freshments gave charming touch and a
greatly appreciated one to the evening {,
hospitality. Nearly Loo invitations.
roughly speaking, were issued and few
were not represented.
The Austrian ambassador. Baron Hen
gelmuller, followed by members of the
embassy. preceded the diplomatic corps
to the blue ROOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. McCumber. wife of Senator Nc.
Cumber, will not be at home tomorrow
but will receive the remaining THURSDAYS
in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. George w. Ray and Miss Ray will
not be at home tomorrow. but will receive
the remaining Thursdays in January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. John Newton Culbertson of 1918
Riggs street has changed her day at
home from Friday TO Monday afternoons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. Eugene Byrnes will be at HON,
tomorrow and the remaining Thursday:
in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. Barker. wife Of Rear Admra
Barker. has returned from holiday visit
to her daughter. Mrs. Edward Corning il
Albany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. who accompanied
Ambassador Reid, is still in mourning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs William f. Clark and Miss Hopes
have Cancelled all social engagements ow-
ing TO the death of the brother of the
latter. the late DR.. Samuel w. HOPES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs. Byron S. Adams has issued
cards for a tea to be given Friday
afternoon. the 18th of January.
from to Z o'clock, at her residence.
1901 Park road. She will be assisted
by a number of lady friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas l. Luckett enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. George c. Winans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Nj. and MS. X. J. Boardman gave "A
dinner last night for their house guests.
the ambassador 10 Great Britain and
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid. and later the entire
party went to the White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs Williams +. Lemon will not be
at home tomorrow but will receive the
Thursdays in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

The Misses Sherman of New York, who
have been spending week with Mrs.
Andrew B. Graham at the Dresden. have
returned home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
entertained "A small company at dinner
last night preceding the diplomatic re
ception. having as guests the minister
to the Argentine Republic and Mrs
Charles Sheriff. and Miss Sheriff. til.
sister of the minister: the Argentine
charge d'affaireS and Sonora Dona iiele-
ma Hamilton de Niiegas. Mr.. Odel
Horstmann and the Misses Miller o'
Utica. y. Y. all OF whom accompanied
them 10 the White House
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-01-11

Mrs f. j Barrett and Miss Barrett
will not be at home Wednesday. January
II. but will receive the following We'd
nesdays i'm January.
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page.)
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Maj. Gen. and Mrs. George l.. Gillespie
were dinner hosts last evening. having as
their guests Representative and Mrs.
Dwight of New York. Gen. and Mrs.
Aleshre. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Rich
ardson Glover. Commander and Mrs. Glib
bons. former Representative and Mrs.
Henry kirke Porter, Chief of Engineers
and AIRS. William III. Bixby l.. s A.. and
Capt. and Mrs. Fremont Smith