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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Rook and Gull,

The rook appears to have become
the bird whose name stands for swim.
dlers in a distinctly unfair way, the
London Chronicle says. At first ''rook"
meant dupe, then the verb Ito rock"
came to mean to cheat, and out Of
this was evolved "rook," cheater-a
complete topsy turvy process. 1t is
curious that the same thing has not
happened to gull" Here also the
verb came from the substantive mean
ing a dupe, and, as the gull strikes
one as rather knowing bird, one
might have expected the same evolu-
ton as in the case of the rook. 1t
should be observed, however, that
gull" a dupe. did not refer specially
to the seagull, the word having for
merly meant young bird Of any
kind In Elizabethan English it signi-
fed a callow youngster who wished
to be thought smart.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Nnmher Two.


A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to section eigh'
article nine. of the Constitution OF Penn
sylvania
Section 1. BE II resolved by the Senat
and House of Representatives Of the Cor
monwealth of Pennsylvania in Genera
Assembly met. That the following is pro
posed as an amendment to the Constltu
ton Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylva
mia, in accordance with the provisions o.
the eighteenth article thereof
Amendment to Article Nine Section
Eight.
Hectlon z Amend section eight. articl,
nine, Of the Constitution Of Pennsylvania
which reads as follows:-
"Section & The debt Of anv county
city, borough. township, school district. or
other municipality or incorporated dis
rict, except as herein provided. shall new
ei' exceed seven per centum upon the as
sessed value Of the taxable property there.
IN, nor shall any such municipality or
district incur any new debt, or increase
Its indebtedness to an amount exceeding
two per centum upon such assessed val
uation of. property, without the assent OF
the electors thereof at public election in
such manner as shall! be provided by law:
but any city. the debt of which now eX-
ceeds seven per centum of such assessed
valuation. may be authorized by law tc
Increase the same three per centum. r
the aggregate. at any one time upon such
valuation" so as to read as follows:-
Section g. The debt of any county, city,
borough, township, school district, or 9TH
er municipality or Incorporated district
except as herein provided, shall never ex-
ceed seven per centum upon the assessed
value Of the taxable property therein, nor
shall any such municipality or district in
cur any new debt, or increase its indebt-
edness to an amount exceeding two per
centum upon such assessed valuation of
property. without the assent of the cleo
tors thereof at a public election in such
manner as shall be provided by law: but
any city. the debt of which now exceeds
seven per centum of such assessed val
uation may be authorized by law to in
crease the same three per centum, in the
aggregate, at any one time upon such
valuation, except that any debt or debts
hereinafter incurred by the city and coun-
ty of Philadelphia for the construction
and development Of subways for transit
purposes, or for the construction of
wharves and docks. or the reclamation of
land to be used In the construction Of a
system OF wharves and docks, as public
improvements, owned or to be owned by
said city and county of Philadelphia, and
Wmch snail yield to the city and county
OF Philadelphia current net revenue in ex-
cess OF the interest on said debt or debts
and OF the annual installments necessary
for the cancellation of said debt or debts.
may be excluded in ascertaining the pow
er of the city and county of PHILADELPHIA
to become otherwise indebted: Provided.
That sinking fund for their cancellation
shall be established and maintained.
A true copy of Joint Resolution No. 2.
ROBERT MCAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Literary Cure for Snoring.

To the snorers who ask for the cure
let the cause be announced. Snoring
is the result of stomachic repletion and
mental vacuity. A correspondent who
has suffered from both prescribes the
cure-a light supper or none, to
avoid repletion, and the frequent repe-
tition of some literary phrase to pro.
vide occupation for the mind during
sleeping hours. Go to bed and think
of some short literary phrase to occu.
py your mind The combination of the
two prescriptions against snoring-the
abstention from food and the medita-
ton upon literary phrase-may be
found in Ecclesiasticus, the ninetieth
verse of the thirty-frst chapter, How
sufficient to q well hammered man is q
very little, and he doth not breathe
hard upon his bed."-London Specta-
tor.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Postaraduate Course.

Pretty Daughter-Now that l have
graduated, mamma, don't you think l
ought to take a postgraduate course?
Practical Mother-Certainly, my dear.
l have arranged complete and thor
ough course for you in roastology,
bakeology, darnology, sewology, patch
ology, washology, ironology and gen.
eral domesticology. Run along now
and get on your working harness.
Chicago News.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Dead Mems Teeth.

Before artificial teeth were created
deficiencies had to be made good by
the real article, so body snatchers raw
aged the cemeteries at night, breaking
up the jaws of the dead to extract
their teeth to sell to dentists for inser-
ton in live mems mouths. An army of
these ghouls followed Wellington's
army. They were licensed as suffers,
but once night fell out came their nip
pers and they prowled over the battle
field extracting the teeth of the dead
or dying.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
An Old Testament Verse.

The twenty-frst verse of the seventh
chapter Of Ezra in the Old Testament
contains all the letters Of the alphabet
"And /, even |. Artaxerxes the king,
do make decree to all the treasurers
which are beyond the river, that what
soever Ezra, the priest, the scribe Of
the law of the God of heaven, shall
require of you, it be done speedily"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Her Cnnnnlinnent.

A popular English comedian and mu-
sic hall singer, asked what his funniest
experience was, said: "One time l
drove up to the theater in Dublin and
was humming tune when got out.
An old Irishwoman who had failed to
get in the theater heard me and said,
'Begorra, if that is how he sings am
glad l didn't go In. '"-London Mail
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Ono Advantade

$50 you have adopted a baby to
raise" we ask Of our friend. "Well, it
may turn out all right, but don't you
think you are taking chancesT"
"Not a. chance" he answers. mo
matter how many bad habits the child
may develop, my wife can't say he in
herits any of them from my side of the
house. life
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

IOROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED TO
THE CITIZENS OF THIS COMMON
WEALTH FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR
REJECTION. BY THE GENERAL AS
SEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH
OF PENNSYLVANIA. AND PUBLISH
ED BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE COMMONWEALTH. IN PUR-
SUANCE OF ARTICLE XVIII OF THE
CONSTITUTION.
Number One.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti.
tuition Of the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylvania, so as to consolidate the
courts OF common pleas OF Allegheny
County.
Section l. BE II resolved by the Senate
and House OF Representatives Of the
Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania In GEN
eral Assembly met. That the following
amendment to the Constitution OF Penn
sylvania be- and the same is hereby, pro-
posed. In accordance with the eighteenth
article thereof
That section six OF article hve be
amended, by striking out the said sec
tion. and inserting in place thereof the
following:
Section G. In the county OF Philadel-
phia all the Jurisdiction and powers now
vested In the district courts and courts OF
common pleas. subject to such changes
as may be made by this Constitution or
by law shall be in Philadelphia vested in
five distinct and separate courts OF equal
and coordinate jurisdiction. composed
of three judges each. The said courts in
Philadelphia shall be designated respect
lively as the court Of common pleas num-
Der one. number two. number three.
nd Ax.a A,,N
number Of said courts may be by law
increased. from time to time. and shall be
in like manner designated by successive
numbers. The number OF judges in any
of said courts, or In any county where
the establishment OF an additional court
may be authorized by law may be in.
creased. from time to time. and when
ever such Increase shall amount in the
whole to three, such three judges shall
compose a distinct and separate court as
aforesaid which shall be numbered as
aforesaid In Philadelphia all suits shall
be instituted In the said courts of COM
mon pleas without designating the num-
ber OF the said court and the several
courts shall distribute and apportion the
business among them in such manner as
shall be provided by rules OF court and
each court. to which any suit shall be
thus assigned. shall have exclusive juris-
dicton tnereO1, SUBJECT 10 charge OF
venue as shall be provided by law.
In the county of Allegheny all the
Jurisdiction and powers now vested In
the several numbered courts OF common
pleas shall be vested In one court of COM
mon pleas composed OF all the judges In
commission In said courts Such juris.
diction and powers shall extend to all
proceedings at law and in equity which
shall have been instituted In the several
numbered courts. and shall be subject to
such changes as may be made by law
and subject to change of venue as pro
vided by law. The president Judge OF
said court shall be selected as provided
by law The number of judges in sale
court may be by law increased from
time to time. This amendment shall tax,
effect on the first day OF January sue
ceedinG It's adoption.
true copy of Resolution No. l.
ROBERT McAFEE,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

A man who possessed much land
and had many younger brothers was
asked why he did not 60 out hunting,
as his brothers did
"Well," said he, ut is because it
frequently happens that the guns of
younger brothers go off accidentally
when pointed at the eldest, but 1t is
seldom that the guns of the eldest be-
have in a similar manner toward the
younger brothers. French Joke Book.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Asafatida-

Sheep have 6t of joy eating the
young asafetida plant, and persians
and other oriental races relish it As
much as sheep. The juice of the asa
fetida plant when fresh is 80 strong
that teaspoonful turns out more
smell in house than hundredweight
Of drug store asafetida.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

Nervous Old Lady Tin saloon Of
steamer)-Oh, steward, where do |
sleep? Steward-What is the number
Of your berth, ma'am? Nervous Old
LADY, don't see what that has to do
with 1t, but If you must know it is
third. There were sister and broth
er born before me.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

Things are six times heavier on the
earth than they would be in the moon.
A man weighing $50 pounds the
earth would weigh only twenty-five
pounds on the moon. A player throws
a baseball 100 yards here, but with the
same exertion in the moon he would
throw it GOO yards.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
The Tie That Binds,

'I have cook now that took a col
lege course in domestic science last
summer"
"You seem enthusiastic, Mabel"
eyes; find we belong to the same
secret society. y."-Washingt Herald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

Papa" whispered Johnny, who was
in attendance at the Sunday morning
services, why do the people look so
sad when they drop their money in
that plate"-Chicago Tribune.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Safe.

Elizabeth had just committed Mary
to prison. "Fear not for your safety,
dear cousin" she said. ''The tower is
equipped throughout with the block
system. ."-Stanford Chaparral
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Repartee.

BE during the spat)-Well, If you
want to know it, married you for
your money She-I wish could tell
as easily what married you for.-Ex-
change.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

Teacher-And why should we begin
at the foot of the ladder? Willle-So
If any of the guys at the top falls well
be near enough to give 'em the laugh
when they hit the bottom.-Puck.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
soomerann Pnnms.

Il never hear you kicking at the
mail service"
mo; my poems come back promptly
enough. ."-Pittsburg Post.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27

If ignorance were only bliss the
world would be much happier.-Mans-
field.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Fascinating Spot-Proof Fou-
lardS.
IardS.

Forecasted avOre in silks these uard would win favor by he
beauty regardless what Fashion dictated Striped effects of white blue
peomnae stripe polka dot designs other coo also be found
widths from thirty inches As of the fall
tendencies in foulards, these will interest you.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
BOrdure Effects in Great De-
mand.
mand.

the soft cnging materials that the fancy the designer ha
rCepe de Chimes Popns Maquise Grenadines and soft
finished Fulad To description the and color schemes
impossible the harmonious blending of the rich shades the striking
originality of the designs form combinations which be
appreciated.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Take a Trip at Our Expense

And brilliant display of beautiful things which Dame Fashion
prepared for evotees this fall Of all the which
this has the leader iu ell that pertains STYLE has found
literally oveAOwng with the charming and the does the present
It's spsndo of the Orient brought by
and fast steamships for especial benefit The splendid kshe rich
dress goods elegant mmngthe hathe superb
tailored suhe charming thousand dainty
dress accessoreal breathe charm that wellngh irresistible
And don't forget that these things accessible you
the residents Oil City themselves Your trip down here will
nothing purchases amounting $40 of ne
rebate covering prices of simple trip purchases amounting 500
a rebate covering your entire fare.
Will you acquainted with your We feel that
il will be mutual advantage
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-09-27
Beautiful New Autumn Silk

gathering which includes products from the celebrated looms
both this and abroad exquisite fabrics which compel admiration
by their beauty dcacy side by side with shades and de-
signs the palmer udr silks which occupy such prominent place
the we'll appointed wardrobe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
Mansard's Rascally Son
on the London Globe.

From the London GloDe.
 The great hall of the Hotel de Vile of Aries, designed by Mansard, Is the won- der and admiration of every one who has seen it on account of the groined roof.
 In regard to this neghboring cafetier tells a somewhat grim story. King Louis XIV happened to be passing through the city just at the time Mansard was super intending the completion of his creation. The roof was supported by powerful pil- lar The monach admired the work and congratulated the architect on his design. At that moment the architect was passing through great domestic tribulation. He had a son under sentence of death, so ha thought it would he good opportunity to intercede on behalf of the lad.
 Mansard threw himself at the feet of the King and said: Your majesty secs in the center that massive column? If you will spare the life of my son I will re- move the unsightly pillar and the roof shall stand without support" 'Mansard." replied the King, If you accomplish that miracle I will pardon your son, but If you fail l will hang you with him."
 The architect removed the pillar with. out great difficulty and with tho result do- sired. The cafetier Is philosopher end he concludes his story with tho reelection that had not Mansard's son been . scamp the hall at Aries would be just like any ether hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
HOUSE MEMBERS
 BEGIN ID ARRIVE Democratic Leaders Map
 ping Out Work DEMOCRATS ALARMED
Fear That Safety Appliances Ruling and Minnesota Rate Case May, Place Traffic Under Fed
 eral Control Entirely

Washington, November 16.-(Special.)- Although the converting of Congress is several weeks distant a number of mem- bers of the House of Representatives are
 in the city putting the finishing touches on bills which they intend to introduce, or preparing themselves for other matters which they know are coming up for con- sideration at the next session of Con- gress. Prominent democratic leaders are in the city mapping out the work of the democratic House caucus.
 There are many things inaugurated by the republican administration which are ,listasteful to the democratic majority ot the House and which they have openly avcwed they will no longer tolerate. IL Is well known fact that it will be next to impossible for President Taft to se- cure from the democratic House any addi- tional appropriations for his pet instiIu- tion, the tariff board. The monetary com mission also has fallen into disfavor with the House committee of appropriations.
 Another of the creations of the repubii- the ire of the democratic leaders and Whlcn, II they succeed In tlelr lnteHtionS, is doomed to the fate of the tariff board and the monetary commission, is the commerce court. Representative Sims of Tennessee has assumed the leadership in the fight against the youngest of the United States courts. Judge Sims will press for caucus indorsement by the democratic party of bill to abolish the court of commerce.
 Representative Sims will urge that the democratic party take strong position against the measure. In preparing for the fight which is sure to follow the in- troduction of such d bill Representative Sims has made an exhaustive investigs- ton and study of the tendencies not only of the court of commerce, but of recent judicial interpretation in the other federal courts as well. Close friends of Repre- sentative Sims, with whom he has dis- cussed the matter, assert that when he makes the results of his investigation the eyes of the public will be opened to some thing they little dreamed of.
 The bill which will be introduced by Representative sims will be bitterly op- posed by friends of the administration. In defence of the bill Representative Sims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
13 INDICTMENTS ARE RETURNED AGAINST
 ALLEGED REBATERS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ID

CONTINUED FROM PAGE D large Chicago importers, whereby the for mer agreed to transport for the latter sall of its importations from points in Eu- rope to Chicago at specified through rates.
 Sheldon Was Shipper
 When the goods arrived in New York Sheldon x Co shipped them over the Lehigh Valley to Chicago on bills of lad ing, showing Sheldon & co. as the ship pers and Carson, Pierre & Co. as con- signee.
 It is the contention of the government that the payments to Sheldon X Co. are to a shipper and as such are unlawful be- cause in the discharge of the obligations of its contract with Carson, Pierre, Scott Co. 1t Is an agent of the latter and cannot therefore be under the law an agent of the railroad company. It further developed through the inquiry of the interstate commerce commission that the tonnage owned by Sheldon & Co. was very large.
 In order to obtain the commission on shipments actually owned by the con- cern. 1t is averred such shipments were billed from New York showing Sheldon & Co. consignor with Henry w. Ackhof, vice president of Sheldon X Co.,, as con siEnee.
 Hinder this subterfuge," says the com mission, Commissions are paid by the Lehigh Valley Railroad company on traf- flee actually owned by the shipper"
 In these cases the government secured the indictment of the individual rather than the corporations, feeling that this course would result more speedily in the elimination of the various devises adopt ed apparently to defeat the purpose of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
Beet Sugar Men Adjourn

Chicago, November 16.-Beet sugar man ufacturers who have been meeting here for the last few days closed their ses- sion today after formulating plans to combat the propaganda in the interest of free sugar." alleged to be carried on by the cane sugar refiners, and the New York importing interests. The beet sugar men say they produce annually 60,00O tons of sugar and draw raw ma- terial from 16 states and pay the Amer ican farmer $30,000,OO0 annually. They con tended that by putting raw sugar on the free list the domestic industry would be destroyed, and all competition eliminated and that thereafter the importers and refners would have complete monopoly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17
PLOT DISCOVERED
 AGAINST MADERO

Austin, Tex, November 16.-J. R. Hughes. senior captain of the Texas Rangers, in charge of the Rio Grande border patrol, today reported to tho governor he had evidence that Mex -ican revolution would be launched within the next two weeks and that some of the plans are being perfected in Texas. Governor Colquitt ordered a more stringent investigation to deter mine what steps he shall take. Captain Hughes believes the plan is to over throw Madero. State rangers are pa trolling the border from Fl Paso to Brownsville to protect American in- terestS.
 Both Governor Colquitt and Captain Hughes refuse to discuss the natter merely contenting themselves with the statement that every effort Is being made to preserve the integrity of Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-17

will touch on some of the recent tenden- cies as indicated by the supreme court decisions, and will advance the sugges- ton that it is time for Congress to mani fest it's sentiment generally toward ;he judicial construction of these laws.
 Representative Sims, like many other democrats, feels that the whole scheme of state regulation Is in danger because of the tendency of the courts to narrow down the field within which such regula- ton may be conducted.
 The democratic party, which from the time of it's birth has stood for the prn- ciples of states rights, has been greatly alarmed by the decision of the United States supreme court in the Safety appli- ance case. The leaders fear a further re- stiiction of the power of the states to regulate the railroads. In the appliance case the court held that all railroads must equip all their cars with the safety de- vices prescribed by federal law, on the ground that state and interstate commerce are so greatly intermngled that they can not be separated.
 Much speculation is being manifested as to whether the decision of the supreme court in the safety appliance case will be made a precedent for the decision in the Minnesota rate case. The democratic party is alarmed as to whether like de- cision in the Minnesota rate case will take over to exclusive federal control all regu- lation of traffic. If such decision of the court is given 1t would leave the state practically helpless to regulate the rail- roads within their borders.
 Another thing that Is worrying the dem ocratic leaders is whether this new court of commerce is going to be generously in- ciired towards the state or not. It is strictly an administration court and they are inclined to believe that 1t will lean toward the federal government.
 Democratic leaders express confidence that the caucus will indorse the Sims bln to abolish the court of commerce. It Is d matter of record that only a few demo- orats voted for the bill for the establish- ment of the court and that it lacked but a single vote In the House of being de- feated. Its recent decisions have made the court decidedly less popular with the democratic party than 1t was at the time of it's creation and there appears lit- tie likelihood that the party will not in dorse the Sims measure.