ANCIENT INDIAN MINERS. DID HIM GOOD Centre Street at Elm, Oil City, Pa. Spring Garments in Newest Styles. Eacli day sees new additions to this superb assemblage of VT WHICH 9 ailU llllOOCO kJUl LO, VUlO, HliU VlVnuu. A vta the standpoint of novelty and exclusiveness it's a remarkable showing even for a store with the enviable reputation enjoyed by this house, of leading in everything that pertains to matters of fashion. Tailored Suits for Women. In quality and wear, and that perfect style and finish which the best-dressed women demand, these suits are very rarely to be lound duplicated at prices such as ours. Priced from 12 to $40 and up. Afternoon and Evening Gowns. A collection limited in number, but one that shows the prettiest and most graceful of the spring fashions. And the prices are very modest. Panama Hats, Values $7 and More, at $3.90. During his recent trip to the Isthmus of Panama our Mr. Smart got into touch with a manufacturer who was particularly anxious to convert his stock into ready money. By paying spot cash for the entire assortment Mr. Smart secured these hats at a price which enables us to offer them for little more than half their true worth. There are a number of grades in the lot, the lowest of which would ordinarily be considered a bargain at $6.00. The shapes are all ultra new, and very attractive. You'll need a Panama hat a little later in the season. By exercising a little forethought today, you can obtain a far better quality hat than would otherwise be the case, and save substan tially at the same time. Coats for Women and Misses. J length models, often with high-waisted effects, or full length. Many have collars and cuffs of contrasting color. Fan cy buttons are liberally uspd in trimming. Among the mater ials, new eponge cloths, wide-wale diagonals, serges and Bedford cords, in new blue, navy, tan, grey, and other spring shades. Exceptional values at $6.50, $8.75, $10, $12, $15, $20, $25. Their Method of ' Working Copper Deposit of Lake Superior Region. The copper mines In the Lake Sir perlor region were most Important to the Indians. When we remember that they did not understand the smelting of ores we ran appreciate the value of these mines. In them the native metal occurs both In small pieces and great masses. The Indians had only to dig away the earth and smash the rocks with stones, some of which they provided with a groove and attached to a handle by means of a withe around the groove Archaelogists have found that they also built tires upon the rocks and thus cracked them that they might more easily be smashed with ham mers. One piece of copper propped upon poles over fifteen feet below the surface of the ground was found by explorers where It had been aban doned by the Indian quarrynicn. Weighing almost three tons, it was i monument to the industry of the N'orth American Indians, who have ;oo often been considered lazy, and who, we must remember, had only the simplest tools with which to raise this heavy mass. One of their shafts, vhlch contained a mass of copper webbing several tons, was twenty dx feet deep and the mass of copper lad been raised several feet, probably the only means the Indians had of moving It being wedges and sticks. These were exceptionally deep shafts, many others being smaller. In one place an area of about 40rt acres had been worked over. Judg ing from the number of stone ham mers or mauls found in a given bulk of the debris excavated from these ancient diggings thousands and thou sands of the hammers must have been used, and may be found by clearing out the old workings. Southern Workmen. "It will never rain roses. When we want To have more roses we must plant more trees." George Eliot. It Will Never R.cdn Dollars. When we want to have more dollars we must earn them and SAVE them. Plant a few regularly in a Savings Account. They will grow. Oil City Trust Company Oil City, Pa. REMOVAL. a t 4 j v in rr a rTM t April ist i win move my ornces to ine mew Veach Block, Seneca St., (next City Hall.) DR. A. A. GOLDMAN, Dentist, Oil City, Pa. Petroleum Phone. PORTLAND CEMENT PULVERIZED RAW LIMESTONE PULVERIZED BURNT LIME BURNT LUMP LIME FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES New Castle Portland Cement Co. Manufacturers THE BEST QUALITY PORTLAND CEMENT ALSO Pulverized Raw Limestone, Pulverized Burnt Lime and Burnt Lump Lime for Agricultural use. Pamphlets giving full instructions for using Portland Cement on the farm, and Lime as a Fertilizer, etc., for worn-out and unproductive farm lands, free on appli cation. New Castle Portland Cement Co. NEW CASTLE, PA. A Find of Old Coin. Workmen In demolishing an an cient house situated in the Rue da Strasbourg, opposite the old Mont de Plete at Nantes, have made an In teresting discovery which Is likely to attract considerable attention, since the find was at once dispersed by the men. It consisted of a number of gold and silver coins of different epochs. The most Interesting bore the etflgy of Alphonso VIII, King of Gallca and Castle, who resigned from 1128 to 1158. They bear on the exergue an Inscrip tion in Arabic in these terms: "The Emir of the Catholics Is aided by Allah, and Allah protects him." The find Is Interesting In more ways than one, and It Is likely that evonomlc writers will not fail to make use of these coins to show the trade rela tions of Nantes about the period of the Hundred Years War. I.ondon Globe. A Sermon Syndicate. A method of sermon collaboration which may exercise great Influence upon the vexed problem of church at tendance was recently tried at Los Angeles. Nine ministers of that city got together and produced one sermon and on the next Sunday nine congre gations listened to the same sermon, one of the best they had ever heard. Such a plan makes good use of diversified gifts. One preacher may be skillful In the use of illustrations, another particularly happy In literary and historical allusions, a third a mas ter in theology, another gifted with evangelistic fervor, and so on through all the elements that may enter into a sermon. Leslie's Weekly. : Pennsylvania Hunters. The extent to which the State's forestry rese.-ves are used by hunting and camping parties is shown bv the fact that over 600 permits t enter btate land have been Issued so far this year. These permits include 3,5"0 persons, many of them hunters. The Increase of visitors to State lands for the purpose of recreate n has been notable and some of the nroD- erties which the State has acquired to safeguard water sheds and timber supplies have proved to be popular camping grounds Philadelphia Record. Negro Criminals. The number of arrests of negroes In all the cities Is much larger than the arrests of whites In proportion to the population. In 1900 the negroes comprised 1.8 per cent, of the popula tion of Chicago, but 7.8 per cent of those arrested; In New York City negroes were 1.8 per cent of the popu lation but i" per cent of the arrested; In Philadelphia negroes comprised 4 per cent of the population In 1900 and Just a little less than 10 per cent of those arrested. Southern Workman. Joan of Arc's Sword. A sword In the Dijon museum has been identified as that used by Joan of Arc and presented to her by Charles VII of France. On one side of the hilt is engraved a figure kneel ing before a cross and the inscription "Charles VII.," while the other side bears the name "Vaucouleurs." The sword also bears the arms of France and of the town of Orleans and the date of 1419. London Dally Mall. Westinghouse a Marvel. It Is not fair to call George West inghouse a human dynamo, because a dynamo must be driven by some thing and Westinghouse drives him self. He Is a human power plant, a living force. If he were not a man he would be one of the mechanical marvels of the world. He owns more than 1 .'.0 HO patents, and his own in ventions number 300. Hampton's Magazine. The Strong Point. "I have found Just the party foi you, Lord Duncan a lady with a dow ry of half a million." "And when can I see this lady?" "Just keep think ing of the dowry don't ask to set her." Fllegende Blaetter. Cook De Close Is a mean man. 1 lon't believe he ever did anything :hat did anybody any good. Hook Yes, he did. Cook What was It? Hook He fell down one time, and It ltd me good to see him. . ' Woodpecker's Hearing. ' It la not easy to explain why wood peckers select one tree rather than others of the same kind In the for est upon which to begin their opera tions, or why they attack one side of tree and leave the other untouched. Commonly It will be found, no doubt, that worms or anta are concealed be neath the point selected and that the woodpecker is guided In bis search by the sense of hearing. ' Qualities That Make for Success. "The qualities of honesty, energy, frugality, integrity, are more necet sary than ever today, and there la no success without them. They are so often urged that they have become commonplace, but they are really more prized than ever. And any good fortune that comes by such method! Is deserved and admirable." Mar shall Field. Munehautenlsma. A New York Journal says there are cornstalks in Connecticut "as large as a small tree." How convenient! Now, In the Ohio valley bottom lands the chief draw-back to corn raising la that the squirrels climb the stalks and when safely out of rifle range eat the ears, while the airship in ita present development wabbles so that it is no good to shoot from. Louis ville Courier-Journal. Dally Thought. Nothing in the world Is so hard to counter as suspicions that cannot in the nature of things be disproved or brought to the test of fact, that relate less to the present than to some In definite future, and that tend through Infinite repetition and by their very eluslveness to acquire a certain credi bility. Sydney Brooks. Prescription lens grinders for the eyes, plus Collegl ately trained and Inter nationally endorsed Behind the Guns. NO DROPS. RESULTS DEFINITE. Artificial Eyes In Stock. Both 'Phones. Suits to Older, $12.60 to $35.00. Shirts to Order, $2.00 to $12.00. T. A. P. The Thirvgs We See Through the Smoke of a Corncob Pipe. First and foremost is the inflexible, unalterable resolution to NEVER allow mercenary or underhand methods to creep into our business. To never impose on public confidence and to always give the best values obtainable at any specified price. To cater to no particular class. But rather to always maintain complete stocks for the man with a dollar or the man with a million. The man who, with pick and shovel, earns his bread and butter or the man who, sur rounded with luxuries, pulls the strings or gives orders, either is welcome to this store and get the same courteous treatment. We cannot afford and never intend to make fish of one or flesh of another, but always stick to the basic principle of earning our right to business prestige by having what people want when they want it, and at a fair, square price. Every dealer in our line has the same range of prices on his goods as we have. Our dis tinction comes from the knowledge that at any special price from a 6c handkerchief to a $60 suit no dealer in the United States offers better value than you can get here every day our doors swing open for business. In a great many instances we know our prices are considera bly lower, or the quality considerably better, than those offered elsewhere. "A Good Store to Trade At." T. A. P. Oil City, l'a. Oil City, Pa. Her Fault. ' A certain Scotch professor was left a widower in his old age. Not very long arte he suddenly announced his intention of marrying again, half apol ogetically, adding, ."I never- would have thought of it, if Llxzle hadn't died." Harper's Magazine. Nonsense That Deceives. "Nonsense when earnest is ImpreS Rive and sometimes takes you In. II you are In a hurry, you occasionally mistake It for senpe." Disraeli. V irt $4 00 silk petticoats, $2.75 ffssa1ine Petticoat excep tionally good quality made in the new narrow styles with puf fing at bottom of skirt Navy, Emerald. Hlue and Green change able. Red and Green changeable, or Black, $275. Soft and lustrous Messaline and Jersey Petticoats Silk Jer sey top Petticoats messaline flounce or flat pleating Grey, Wistaria. Kmerald, Navy or Clack, $2-75. tub silk shirtwaists Those new and smart satin stripe effects one of those strict ly . tailord shirts, pleat over shoulder length sleeve Robespierre collar, low neck focket all sizes Light Blue, .avender and (.irey, $1.73- s A,tf) A Diversified Suit Sale. Suits adaptable in price, in style and in color to the requirements of every woman the plain neatly tailored suits at $18.00, $16.60 and $18.60. Suits that leave nothing to be desired in the manner of fit or quality. At those same prices suits designed to please those who prefer some thing more fancy or striking. And in these the many and original ideas incorporated cannot fail to impress most favorably. Then at $22.60, $26.00, $27.60, $30.00, $32.60 and $36.00 two distinct different ranges of suit style and character. The strictly plain severely tailored suits of materials confinhd to a cer tain class by very reason of their high cost and superior quality. And at those same prices suits more elaborate much more striking in design suits that reflect the highest skill and ingenuity of America's fore most suit makers. Suits that bear plainly stamped in every line the mark of distinctive style and quality. And at every price suits faultlessly tailored perfect fitting. The Bulgarian Vogue. Every wsr c! history has left Hi stamp upon Fashion contemporary with the period. The present Turkish-Bulgarian war is prominently reflected in current Fashions. This is most prominently indicated in the fancy Bands and Allovers being shown. The bright brilliant colors of Bulgaria have been deftly and artistically combined. See the display here in Bulgarian Bands and Allovers. hand made chemise Hand made Chemise laree embrold- crd der.lgn in front, neck scallopt with dot. armseve scallopt tape at necit a'l sizes, 75c. Hand made fine French Muslin Chemise dainty designs in front scallopt around neck and armholes with ribbon run thru all sizes, 75c. B9GGS & BUHL PITTSBURGH, PA. The Saving Element. "The party'll go to pieces In this reform wave unless the boys can get a plank in the platform to protect thpra." "I see. A sort of gangplank,'' Baltimore American. Parcel Post System Made Entirely Clear BY The Parcel Post Chart THIS chart has been added to The Ohio Farmer's Geographical and Anatomical Wall Chart. The Parcel Post Chart fully explains the Zone System Postage Rates What is Mailable Preparation of Packages etc. Will enable anyone to quickly grasp the details. OUR REMARKABLE OFFER W hv just completed rranemenU with THE OHIO FARMER which enable ua to offer The Parcel Post Chart pilno The Forest Republican, One Year The Ohio Farmer, One Year All for $1.60. The best aid most complete collection of charts ever brought to gether. Cost $10,000 to prepare. A Whole Library of Information 7 Big Charts, each 28x38 inches, Printed in Colors 1 Parcel Poit Chart 425 Live Stock Plates 2 State Map 5 Farmers' Handy Atlas 3 Latest Census 6 Atlas of World and U. S. 7 Chart of Panama Canal THINK OF IT! A year's subscription to two big papers. The Parcel Post Map and the Geographical and Anatomical Chart, nil for about one-fourth their actual value. If you are already a subscriber to either paper your time will be extended. THIS ASTONISHING OFFER will be open for a very short time only. Our chart supply is limited and will be exhausted quick ly. Make Sure by sending your order NOW. The Forest Republican, Tionesta, Pa. 3 1 This is I Duke's Mixture Umbrella Whether you smoke Duke's Mixture fn pipe or cigar ette, it is delightfully satisfying Kverywhcre it is the choice of men who want real, natural tobacco. ' 7 In each Ac sack there are one and a half ounces of choice Virginia and North Carolina tobacco pure, mild, rich best sort of granulated tobacco Knough to make many good, satisfying cigarettes the kind that makes rolling popular And with each suck you get a present coupon and a book of cigarette papers free. Get an Umbrella Free The coupons can be exchanged for all sorts of valu able presents. The list includes not only smokers' articles but .many desirable presents foi women and children umbrellas, cameras, toilet articles, terms rackets, catcher's gloves and masks, etc. During March and April only, tve will send our illustrated catalogue of presents FREE to any address. Ask for it on a postal, today. 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