Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1870-12-21

number of teachers participated in the
discussion Of these subjects. "Orthog-
raphy" and Penmanship." by Prof.
Shumaker. "How to teach reading by
Prot. Shumaker. "Poe's Raven An
alyzed." by Prof Shoemaker. "Orthog-
raphy." by Prof. Wright.
Prof. Shumaker used the evening to
deliver his lecture on "How to say things"
Of course he said Ibis things" very pref
tily, but not prettier than do many COM
mon actors say their pretty things
The large audience was highly pleased
with him.
"Object Teaching" was the snbject of
lecture for Prof. Wright on Saturday,
after which reports of committees were
handed in. and the closing ceremonies
gone through with. E. S. Doty, Esq,
addressed the Institute, at the close of
which it adjourned sine die.
The Institute was a success. Miflin
is the place for it to hold its sessions an
nually. Let them hereafter be held no.
where else.
PARIS IN DARKNEss.-Total dark
ness, no light whatever only what the
stars give. Think of it, reader-Pais
without gaslight. At best that city was
the home of ten thousand of the lowest
class of people found outside of Africa
and the Cannibal Islands of the Pacific
Ocean; but under strong government,
tha: established the most perfect police
system in the world, the scum of the city
population was held in check. What
will the turbulent portion of Paris popu
lation do now that the city has no light ?
Darkness and crime go hand in hand, it
is said, and it is feared that in this case
the saying will be fully realized. Aw-
full. indeed. will be the destruction of
property in that doomed place. Some
men have had the foresight to see that
the manufactures Of the many fine things
that Paris used to furnish to the world
must close. The latest news on this i'm
portant subject was received from Paris,
by carrier pigeons. at Bordeaux. and
thence by cable and telegraph to Mifflin,
that Postmaster Books had purchased
his large stock of Candies and Toys just
in time. previous to the extinguishment of
the light in Paris, and that prices had, in
consequence of the situation of affairs at
Paris. advanced per cent Mr.. Books
has the largest and best stock of Candies
for the holidays, ever offered for sale in
this town, also, Toys, Jewelry, &c, with
out advance of price.
VIRTUES OF TOBACCO Tobacco is
constituted aud composed of the richest,
strongest and most delicious, and also the
most delightful ingredients. The spirit,
the oil and opium, the sugar of saccha-
rine matter, the mucilasinous wax and
gums, the acids and nitre. with several
of the other volatile salts, &c, all SO
harmoniously combined, constitute this,
the richest and the most delicious COM
pound ever engendered and generated
in any one plant No wonder then that
all classes of every country and cline,
from the savage to the civilized part
of mankind, should take delight in its
use. 1t forms the travellers companion
and the philosophers aid. 1t is the old
bachelors antidote, the epicures last
resort. and the sailor and soldiers third
daily ration. 1t keeps open the sentinel's
eyes, and besides medical and many
other good effects, it cheers the watch
man in the silence of the night. Won
derful weed this, of American origin.
A friend, most worthy citizen, sent
US the above for publication He sends
it as curiosity, having found it in pa
per published in 1882
AS remedy for Bronchial Affections
and Chronic Diseases of the Lungs. moth.
ing ever before discovered equals DR.
Pierce's Alternative Extrct, or Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t is also great
blood purifier and restorative tonic. Sold
by druggists, or send three and quar-.
ter dollars to r. V Pierce. NJ. D., Bufa
10. N. Y, and get three bottles free Of
Express charges.
OUT-The water was let out of the
Canal on Saturday last.
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