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Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Return Of the Msnnonites.

The party of commissioners represen-
ting the Mernonites Of Russia. who.
early in June, went to the North-vest on
tour Of inspection. aud recently were
so roughly treated in Manitoba. have re-
turned to Minneapolis, MINI. The St.
Paul Pioneer gives the following account
of them The party is in charge Of Mr..
NJ. L. Hitler, of New York Rev. JOHN
F. Funk, of Elkhart, Ind, and Jacob
Schantz Of Berlin, Canada, and is cou-
posed of the following named gentlemen /:
Jacob Butler, Andreas Schraag, Tobias
Unrui. Louh Suderman, Paal Schetter.
Lorin Seheiter, Of Russia, and ". Ewert,
of Prussia They are commissioners ap-
pointed by the several Mennonite caio
uies of Russia and Prussia to visit the
United States and select a proper point
i'll the North west for the location OF
large colony Of their people.
Cur reporter called upon them last
evening, and in pleasant interview with
Mr. Hitler, obtained d sketch of their
trip since leaving ST Paul in june last.
and their impressions of the country.
Mr. Hitler states that from ST. TAIL ,l.ey
went to Duluth, and from there to Far
go, where they spent two days. They
then continued their journey to Manito-
ba, where they remained week. I hey
were not pleased with the soil or the
people of Manitoba-in fact were dis
gusted by their reception and treatment.
The unremitting exertions Of the Mani.
tobans to puff their country into favor
with the commissioners. met with but.
poor success, and the party left there
some two weeks since, happy to get well
out of the country. They have since
examined considerable stretch of terri
tory in Dakota and Western Minnesota.
and with the latter, particularly. are mo,e
than pleased. The party will 60 to St
Paul to day, and on Monday next wiII-
start for Southern Minnesota. They will
visit Kansas and Nebraska before return
ing to Russia, and will not decide upon a
location for the proposed colony until
their tour is completed. We trust tina.
their favorable impressions of Minnesota
will be lasting. and that we may yet
number the Mennonites among our peo-
pie. There are at least 10000 of them :
who will within few years gather upon
the lands selected by these commissionS
ers. The MenDonites are of frotestans
belief, and in some respects resemble tie
Quakers. They never bear arms, or use
profane language. or engage in lawsuits
They are exclusively a farming people.
are very intelligent, and. as class, are
wealthy"
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Poetry.
There's Danger in the Town.
BY JOHN N. YATES.

There. John, hitch Dobbiu to the post come
near me and sit down;
Your mother wants to talk to you before you
drive to town;
My hairs are grey, shall soon be at rest
within the grave;
No, long viii mother pilot you DER life's
tempestuous wave
I've watched o'cr you from infancy till now
you are man,
And havs always loved you as q mother
only can;
AT morning and at evening have prayed
the God of love,
To bless and guide my darling boy to the
brighter home above.
mothers eye IS searching. John, o!d age
can't dim its sight,
When watching Ger an only child to see if
he does right;
And very lately have seen what has aroused
my fears
And made my pillow hard at night, and
moistened ii with tears.
I've seen light within your eye, upon your
cheeks glow
That told me you were on the road that leads
to shame and woe;
Oh John, dom; turn away your head, and
on my counsel frown,
q, II g. Al.
danger in the town.
Remember what the poet says-long years
have proved it true
That " Satan finds some mischief still for
idle hands to do''
If you live on in idleness, with those who
love the bowl,
You'll dig yourself a drunkard's grave, and
wreck your deathlcss soul
Your father, John, is growing old his days
are nearly through;
o he has labored very hard to save the
farm for you;
But it will 60 to ruin soon, and poverty will
frown.
If you keep Eitching Dobbin up to drive
INTO the town.
Your prospects for the future are very bright,
my SON
Not many have your start in life when they
are twenty-one;
Your star, that shines SO brightly now, in
darkness will decline,
If you forget your mothers words, and tarry
at the wine.
Turn back, my boy. in your youth stay by
the dear old farm;
The Lord of Hosts will save you, with his
powerful right arm.
Not long will mother pilot you Ger Efe's
tempestuous wave
Then light her pathway with your love down
to the silent grave.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Vegetable Instinct.

If pan of water be placed within six
inches of either side of the stem of
pumpkin or vegetable marrow, it will in
the course of the night approach it, and
will be found in the morning with one of
the leaves on the water. This expert
ment may be continued nightly until the
plant begins to fruit.
If prop be placed within six inches
of young convovlulus, or scarlet run
ner, it will find it although the prop may
be shifted daily. If after it has twined
some distance up the prop, it be un-
wound, and twined in the opposite direc
tion, it with return to its original position
or die In The attempt; yet, notwithstand-
ing, if two of these plants grow near to
each other, and have no stake around
which they can entwine, one of them will
alter the direction of the spiral and they
will twine around each other.
Duhamel placed some kidney beans in
a cylinder of moist earth after short
time they commenced to germinate. Of
course sending the plume upwards to the
light, and the root down into the soil.
After few days the cylinder was turned
one fourth around. and again and again
this was repeated, until an entire revolu-
tion of the cylinder was completed. The
beans were then taken out of the earth,
and it was found that both the plume and
the radicle had bent to accommodate
themselves to every revolution, and in its
efforts to ascend perpendicularly, and the
other to descend, they had formed per-
feet spiral. But although the natural
tendency of the roots is downward, if
the soil beneath be dry, and any damp
substance be above, the roots will as.
cend to reach it.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
parent frankness that Harder did not fol

parent frankness that Harder did not for
a moment suspect her. He promised to
meet her there at the appointed time in
the disguise Of peddler. He kept his
appointment. and was at once arrested
by six gendarmes, whom the girl had
notified of bis coming. Ten days AFTER
ward he was placed ON his trial before
the Criminal Assizcs of Gnesen and con-
victed of crimes enough to send dozen
men to the scafold.
He was sentenced to be beheaded.-
His execution. however. was delayed un-
til the first of May. Until then Harder
manifested the greatest fortitude in Jail.
When the executioncr visited him on the
eve of his death. Harder joked with him
and told him he need not fasten his head
to the block, as he would lie still until
all was over. He added to the heads
man my friend. grind the edge of
your axe well, go that you kill me at one
blow" On the scaffold he turned to the
immense multitude and exclaimed in
loud tone, "Now see how a man dies -
Then be knelt down behind the block
and put his head on it. He growled
aloud when the executioner fastened him
to the block with the leathern straps
You are very slow" he said calmly.
while the headsman took out hi. terrible
axe. Strike Strike !" The axe fell
twice before the head of the great outlaw
was severed from the body. Not few
of the superstitious spectators dipped
their handkerchief in Harder's blood.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A story is told of negro in Virginia
whose master threatened to give him
aogging if be boiled his eggs hard again.
Next morning the eggs came to the table
still harder than before. "You rascal y
shouted the enraged planter, "didn't l
tell you to cook these eggs soft = ayes
massa," said the frightened slave: ''an l
got up at two o'clock dis morning an
billed dem five hours, an it seems to me
[ never kim get desc eggs softer y
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
@. ROTHROCK,
DEN TIST,

McAlisterville Penna.,
OFFERS his professional services to the
" public in general, in both branches Of
his profession-operative and mechanical.
First week Of every month at Richfeld, FIRE.
mont and Turkey Valley.
Second week-Liverpool and Wild Cat Val
ley.
Third week Millerstown and Raccoon
Valley. 80
Fourth week at his Office in M'Alisterville.
Will visit Miffiin when called on.
Teeth put up on any Of the bases, and as
liberal as any where else.
Address by letter or otherwise.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A Clergyman in Davenport, Iowa, ex-
changed pulpits with pastor in not
distant city few Sundays ago. and
meeting at the railroad crossing they
had chat together. They carried sat
chefs Just alike, and when the car bell
rang each caught up one and started for
the train, to find on reaching their desti-
nations that they had exchanged satch-
ola and aermous
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
WALL PAPER.
Rallv TO the Place where you can buy
your Wall Paper Cheap.

vrHE undersigned takes this method OF in
i forming the public that he has just re-
cciyed at his residence On Third Street, Mil
fintown, large assortment OF
WALL PAPER,
Of various styles. which he offers for sale
CHEAPER than can be purchased elsewhere
in the county. All persons in need OF the
above article. and wishing to save money, are
invited to call and examine his stock and
hear his prices before going elsewhere
m. Large supply constantly on hand;
SIMON BASOM.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

CHARLES HAUBER, desperate look
ing villain. was accused by j. O. Oskins
with the theft Of stove from his store.
Oskins took the stand and prepared him
self for an immediate elucidatiou of the
whole difficulty.
Alderman-Well, sir, tell US what
you know about this case.
10. Oskins (excitedly),-Bester hine
vat l wash no no nix on a heap un a
shelapp giant all der vile. und-
Alderman-W hat on earth is the man
talking about2 [Tittering.]
Basso P.-Si-i-len-ce
j. D. O.-Vat ish dat ?
Basso P.-Silence Order
Alderman. Prisoner, furnish 81 500
bail for your appearance at court.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Cauticn.

ALL persons are hereby cautioned against
II Hunting, Fishing, or in any way tres
passing ON the lands of the undersigned; In
Milford township. All persons SO ofenaing
will be dealt with to the full extent OF the
- PHI HAWN.
Dee. 4. lS72-f
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

All advertising for less than three months
for one inch or less, will be charged one
insertion, IS cents three, $3.50 and so
cents for each subsequent insertion.
Administrators, Executors and Auditors
Notices, $500. Professional and Business
Cards. not exceeding one square, and inclu-
ding copy Of paper, SS,o0peryea Notices
in reading colunns, ten cents per line. Mer
chants advertising By the year at sr eeial rates.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
CAUTION.

ALL persons are hereby cautioned against
"A tresp.ssing by hunting, or in any other
way, on the farm on whioh reside in Fer
managh township. All persons offending
will bc dealt With TO the full extent OF the
av WILSON robson
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A GENTLEMAN was complimenting
pretty young lady in the presence Of his
wife at is lucky l did not meet Miss
Hopkins before married you, my dear"
"Wen, yes. it is extremely lucky-for
her" was the dry rejoinder.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Caution.

A LII persons are hereby cautioned against
n Hunting, Fishing. or in any way tres
passing on the farm occupied by the under
sipned. in Milford township. All persons so
offending will be dealt with to the full extent
of the law. JOSEfn rCNh'
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

EVEN those copper colored rascals, the
Apache Indians, have touch of delicacy
and romance in them. From letter
delivered in San Francisco, by Col John
c Carmany. we take the following ac-
count of their courting customs Every
young girl is at liberty torefuse suitor
for her hand The father, mother and
brother are prohibited from interfering
in her choice. Her person is at her own
disposal. After a short eourtship the
lover makes formal proposal by offer
ing so many horses. Horses are STAN
dard valnc among Indians. As the
squaw does all the work, horses are ac-'
cep.ed as an equivalent for her labor.
When young warrior becomes enamored
he fas,ens horse near the wigwaua of the
squaw whose band he seeks, where he j,
left four days If she fails to feed and
water the horse during that time the
master is rejected, bat if she accepts bis
offer she grooms and kindly cares for
the horse, and then ties him to the wig
wan of her lover, as much as to say,
II am willing to be your slave and do
your work" AT marriage the sages and
sachems meet together, and the bride is
not unfrequen;ly loaded with forty or
fifty pounds of silver or copper trinklets.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

'Mollie,' said Joe Kelly's ghost to his
wife. "I'm in Purgatory at this present
time" says he.
'And what sort of place is it = says
she.
"Faix," says he, ''it's sort of half
way house between you and heaven /; and
l stand it mighty aisy after leaving
YOU"
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A MAN has discovered in the West In
dies tree from the fruit of which juice
ia obtained, which will make the toughest
beef steak tender. The discoverer ex-
poets to make fortune rapidly.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A PEACEFUL disposition is not abso-
lutte protection against the turmoils of
life. What is more peaceful than a clam?
And yet, ten to one it ends its life in
broil. And then, how peaceful an oyster
is and yet how frequently it gets mixed
I'D in a stew.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

An exchange refuses to publish the
poem commencing,
81 breathe on the face of a maiden,"
until the editor knows what its author
drinks.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

A QUAINT old gentleman. Of an active
stirring disposition, had man at work
in his garden who was quite the reverse
Jones'" said he, did you ever see
snail p Certainly" said Jones
Then" said the old man, "you must
have met him. for you coaid never have
overtaken him"
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

Philosophical happiness is to want lit
tie and enjoy much vulgar happiness is
to want much and enjoy little.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

That was a good, though rather
severe, prn, which Wa, made by a stu
dent in one of our theological semna
ries, when he asked why is Professor
the greatest revivalist of the agcf
and on giving it up said, because at
the close of every sermon there is a
great awakening.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

Why are good resolutions like faint
ing ladies 7 Because they want carry.
ing out.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

Why do young ladies whiten their
faces Because they think the powder
will make them 60 off. o $3.50 1
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Ga GREAT REDUCTION @
PRICES OF TEETH

Full Upper or Lower Sets as Low as $500.
No teeth allowed TO leave the office unless
the patient is satisfied.
Teeth remodeled and repaired.
Teeth filled to last for life.
Toothache stopped in five minutes without
extracting the tooth.
Dental work done for persons without them
leaving their homes, if desired.
Electricity used in he extraction OF teeth,
rendering it almost painless operation, mo
extra charge) at the Dental Office OF e. l..
perr, established in Mif1intown in 1860.
G. L. DERR,
Ian "a l872-1y1 Practical Dentist.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23

AN old gentleman of eighty -four years
having taken to the altar young dam
sci of sixteen. the clergyman said to him
"You will see the font at the opposite
end of the church." "What do want
with the font 2" asked the old gentle
man. Il beg your PARDON said the
clerical wit, Il thought you had brought
the child to be christened."
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-07-23
Dr.. R. A. Simpson

Treats all forms Of disease, and may be con-
eulted as follows:-At his office in Liverpool
Pa, every SATURDAY and M0NDAY-ap-
pointments can be nade for other days.
eHrCall on or address
DIR. Il. A. SIMPSON,
dec7 Liverpool. Perry Co.. Pa.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26
News from Nsighboring Counties.
HUNTINGDON COUNTY.

Hun lNubON CVbNl
Huntingdon papers say, every body
in town works, even gentlemen work
They shave-paper. ----- On Sunday
last officer Wes,brook made descent on
number of boys who violate the Sab
bath and otherwise misbehave them
selves. 49,. The Presbyterians have had
quite an interesting series of meetings in
progress. in this place. for several weeks,
and quite number have joined the soci-
ETY. ...... An investigation of the facts
by an agent of the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Animals, in the
case of the alleged burning of living
horse, by one Samuel Hall, of Bedford
county, brings to light the fact that the
horse was slain before the burning pro-
ces. was resortea to. Samuel evidently
didn't believe the witch died with the
horse. One of our farmer friends IN
Henderson township, informs US that he
owes canine. of the female gender that
has taken under her charge and keeping
a small kitten, which she watches over
with tender care, sucking it and giving
it as much attention as its feline parent
could possibly do. .---.. Thirty three
persons were added to the membership of
the Presbyterian church of this place on
Sunday last-fve by certificate and
twenty-eisht upon confession of faith
The revival in this church, conducted by
Revs. Samuel Wilson, Of Birmingham,
and Geo. w. Zshniser, the pastor, still
continues with increasing interest, and
large number are seeking the way of
salvation Samuel Miller has been
arrested in Johntown on charge of big
amy. He left wife in Reading, came
to Johnstown and married another, and
the latter caused his arrest on discover
ing the existence of Mrs. Miller No. l.
1--WE find on our table, with COM
pliments of J. G, Blair. pi-ce of music
entitled He kissed me good bye at the
gate" We return our thanks; and
when we again visit home we shall know
something of it's merits.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26

TEMPERANCE RALLY.-A meeting Of
tie citizens of East Waterford and vicin-
ity was held in the Presby terian Church
of the town, on Thursday evening. Feb
ruary goth. After the meeting was open
ed with prayer, it was organized by call
ing D. B. Spanogle to the chair Vice
Presidents, F. Barley. Esq, Samuel
Stem, Matthew Clark. Esq. Thomas
Morrow and Jacob Thompson. Secre-
taries, John Sarvis and A. J. Furguson
The meeting was addressed by the
following persons: Matthew Clark, Thos
Morrow, Elias Evans, Rev. j. McGill,
Rev. L. B. w. Shryock and Hon. Abra-
ham Rohrer.
The following preamble and resolu-
tions were adopted by the meeting:
WHEREAS, Having witnessed with
much sorrow the many violations of law
and justice under the present license sys
tenn. and the vast injury resulting there
from to individuals, families and commu
mites, and looking upon the present op.
portunity as call of Providence to the
people of this Commonwealth to put away
the evil, therefore ....
Resolved, That we rejoice at the gen.
eral uprising of the people in this con-
test
ResolUed, That without accepting the
Local Option act as finality, we enter
the contest heartily and earnestly, and
invite all men to join US at the next To-
cal election, to do away with the license
system.
Resolued, That in voting down license,
the citizens of the county are securing
the best interests of all classes, whether
considered from moral, social or politi-
cal standpoint.
ResolUed, That in this contest we urge
the earnest corporation of all churches
with their pastors. 81
Resolred, That by remonstrance we
urge upon our Legislature now in session
not to repeal the Local Option law.
Resotucd, That we petition the Consti
tutional Convention in favor of inserting
Prohibition in the new Constitution.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the county pa
pers.
d. B. SPANOGLE, Prcst.
JOHN SARvIs.
A. j. FERGUsoN,
Secretaries.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26

tel pj zIand floor having been on fire
when Y,xoke up in the morniag.-
1t wasRf& ~ .csused ~ sparks falling
down tAe chimney. the pteviods evening
.--.. 0lamoreans (she olds Furn
which has had tendency to hang for a
week or two past, was blown out few
days ago for repairs; The new furnace
continues to work weH.... The revi-
val meetings in the Lutheran church at
Yeagertown. under Rev. Mr. Shannon,
continue with unabated interest, some
sixty or seventy having already profess
ed new life. !.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26
MIFFLIN COUNTY.

The Lewistown Gazette says: A Lo-
cal Option meeting was held in front of
the Granville House on Saturday after
noon, caused by quarrel, big crowd,
a fight, arrest. constable using his cane
and in turn got knock. Local option
made about ten votes by the striking ar
guments used The house of Jonas
Yoder had a very narrow escape from
fire on Thursday morning last, the man
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26

KUNKEL'S BITTER WINE OF
IRON has reached an enviable position
among medicines as cnre for Liver Com
plant, Dyspepsia and all diseases arising
from a disordered liver or stomach. 1t
costs but little, puri6es the blood and
gives tone to the stomach. renovates the
system and prolongs life. Try this val
liable Tonic. For sale at Banks & Ham
Inns Drug Store, Mifflintown, Pa.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26

TIE report is that Centre county has
given 1000 minority against license, in
stead of 500 for license, as announced
previously. Blair gives about 2 500
against license, Schuylkill about 5000
and Northumberland about 400 for H.
cense.Er.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1873-02-26

The business of the country is tending
surprisingly to wholesale magnitudes and
processes. This is forcibly illustrated by
the fact that the Fairbank Scale Com.
pany built. last year. 2lS iron frame R. r
track scales, some of them with platforms
nine rods long!