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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

An English professor has recently
been investigating the character and
causes of certain phenomena, which the
inhabitants about Lake Geneva call
fontaines. They are the irregular spots
which appear on the surface of the lake
when it is ruffied by brisk breeze or
by falling rain. Where the surface of
the lake has its normal color the waves
are sharp and move rapidly; but when
the limits of fontaine are reached,
they become more sluggish in their
movement, while the bases are convex
and the tops round. A careful exami-
nation of these surfaces proved that the
phenomenon they exhibit is due to the
presence of oily matters that are sus-
pended or float upon the water, which
foreign substance may have come from
factory situated on the banks, or from
some passing steamer. In order to
verify these conclusions the professor
took occasion to deposit, at certain
points, small quantities of oily liquids.
BY this means foptaines were readily
produced. 1t was, moreover, deter
mined that one-third of cubic inch of
oil would suffice to cover a surface of
about forty-three thousand square feet.
Although the thickness of this layer
was hardly one two millionth of milli-
metre, it was still sufficient to reduce
the friction of the winds, and so visibly
affect the waves. Fishermen upon the
Mediterranean sea are acquainted with
this property Of oil to render the sur
face quiet, and so often cast few drops
of it on the ruffied surface of the water,
being thus enabled to see the fish be-
low. A piece of plate glsss fitted into
the bottom of a wooden box is also used
for a similar purpose.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

CASTOR On FOR CoRNs.-The Southern
Medical Record says that castor oil ap-
piled to the corn, after pairing closely,
each night before going to bed, softens
the corn, and it becomes as the other
flesh.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
Humorous.

INcoNoRUoCs PARALLELS. - Reading
Mr.. Mark Twain's late and widely
quoted speech in response to the toast
Of woman" at the festival of the Scot
fish Corporation of London, and recall
ing Artemus Wards oratorial vein. one
is prompted to wonder with which hu-
morist the peculiar style was original.
As reported by English papers, Mr..
Twain said, in the course of his remarks:
"The phases of the womanly nature are
inf lite in their variety. Take any type
of woman, and you shall find in it some
thing to respect, something to admire,
something to love. And you shall find
the whole joining your heart and hand.
Who was more patriotic than Joan of
Arc? Who was braver? Who has given
MS q grander instance of self sacrificing
devotion? All, you remember, you
remember well what a throb of pain,
what a great tidal wave of grief swept
over us all when Joan of Arc fell at
Waterloo Much laughter.) Who
does not sorrow for the loss of Sappho,
the sweet singer of Israel? Who among
us does not miss the gentle ministra-
tions, the softening influences, the
humble piety of Lucretia Borgia !?
Gaughter). Who can join in the
heartless libel that says woman is eX-
travagant in dress when he can look
back and call to mind our simple and
lowly mother Eve arrayed in her modi-
fcation of the Highland costume. (Roars
of laughter.) Sir, women have been
soldiers, women have been painters,
women have been poets. As long as
language lives the name of Cleopatra
will live. Aud not because she con-
quered George IIL.-Qaughter) - but
because she wrote the divine lines
Let dogs delight to bark and bite.
The secret of the "fun" here ia in
extrayagance of misassociation, and
that is the trick of the following passage
from one of Wards English lectures:
81 like art. 1 admire dramatic art,
although L failed as an actor. 1t was
in my schoolboy days that failed as
an actor. The play was the "Ruins of
Pompeii.' / played the Ruins. 1t was
not "a very successful performance. but
it was better than the 'Buruing Noun
tain He was not good. He was a
lut
makes me ask. Where are the boys of
my youth? assure You this is con-
undrum. Some are amongst you here,
some in America, some are in Jail. Hence
arises most touching question: Where
are the girls OF my youth?' Some are
married some would like to be. Oh,
my Maria Alas she married another
they frequently do. 1 hope she is
happy, because 1 am. Some people
are not happy; l have noticed that.
Ny orchestra Is small, but am sure it
is good SO far as it goes. give my
pianist ten pounds a night and his
washing. 1 like music. L can't sing.
As singist am not a success. l am
saddest when 1 sing so are those who
hear me. They are sadder even than l
an. The other night some silyer-voiced
young man come under the window and
sang, Come, where my love lies dream
ing 1 didn't go; 1 didn't think it
would be correct"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

JAPAN TRAIrs.-Sarah- 1.-THE Japa-
nese are not allowed to wear boards,
mum, are they?'
Mistress "What an extraordinary
question, Sarah. never saw one with
a beard. 1 think, perhaps, it's more
the custom to shave"
Sarah (of rather mixed ideas )-'Lor,
mum, shouldn't think they'd go and
do that" Take all the Japan off, mum,
wouldn't it?'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

The Louisville Courier says that ''a
Terre Haute man who has been trying
to make both ends meet is living en-
head-cheese and ox-tail soup."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

An orchard of 100 acres. near Davis
vile, Cal, produced the last season
apricots and peaches which sold for
$4,000. 1t is presumed this fruit was
shipped to the Eastern markets, though
the Sacramento paper in which we find
the item gives no definite information
to this effect
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

You have heard of the man who, going
down the river in hatboat, moored the
boat to the bank, and going up into
the timber. saw a fellow climbing first
one tree, then rapidly descending (and
occasionally falling), running to another
tree and repeating the operation. Con-
tinuing this for some time, the flatboat
man asked him what he was doing. The
stranger, pointing to woodpecker on
the topmost branch, asked the hatboat
man if he saw that woodpecker. "Yes, :"
said the other, "but you certainly do
not expect to catch it?" mo, of course
not said the stranger, ''but l will
worry it."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

Iris proposed in England to construct
an eighty-ton rified gun. The largest
ever yet made there weighs only thirty.
eight tons. The calibre of the new gun
will be about seventeen inches.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

The noblest aim of science is to re-
Iieve human suffering. Its highest trl-
umph is found in DR.. HIcKMAS's RHEU-
uArIc ELIXIR, remedy of the highest
character and standing. Acute or
chronic rheumatism, G0'e, and al
aches and pains which are caused by
the above diseases. give way before Its
benefcent power. For sale by all re-
spectacle Druggists. Price 81. 1fyour
Druggist has not got it, take no other,
but send 81 direct to the Sole Proprietor
and Manufacturer. DR.. WM. III. HIcK-
MAN, 1856 South Second ST., Phladel-
phia, Pa. Also Manufacturer OF DIR.
HIcKMAS's ELECTRIC FLUID for Neural
zig. HendacHe and IOOttnche.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
DIRECTIONS

svAu psr,o,, who h.v. ., r-.r,orr, Ionvaudh.rt
labor. ana vhrs doing a, An. oft-n ..poi 10 sudden
changes Of tsnperaturs. the draft air or obnor
ious dust,. SMELLS vapors. should not fail to us'
the Swedish Bit.srs, a. few drops Of H. adtei to
thsir drink. sufficient to preserve them in nesti
mabls health and vigor. Those who are accustomed
10 drink ice water during the summer should never
emit to add some Swedish Bittsrs tOit
rv-P.r.,n, g,x,, q, ,..,s-.,-, no, ,,,,r, "a. n,
sx,,,,h T,,+.-. ?. N ,.-.1, a.. -, 60 n.
their want OF exercise IN opea ali. and Keep them in
/ good health and good splrits
s-ro,o.r.st. ,h. s,..,t.h p.,,.-. -,-.. ,,,.~4
.uy b. rscor,rosnsas p.r,,,ss MOS,
....,,,t.u - -. ~, ]. y. -,
80 ,,,,-.so,. ,.,,,,.- =. ~, -, -1.,n
sttution and thu. provs. an ,tu.l barrier ,-,tnst
,hoseinnursr.bIe Nsryou. and BlorI Diseases which
nova DAYS hav, grown so fre1usnt as 70 be taken BY
mauy for Ey/s natural t,hs-ttane.
fx-su. III. sx.ti.h Bit..r. so,. m. opIv ,ecur,
ecod hs.lth. \, IN, mi dov,opreot OF n,
na. eonpI.c.ion ion and i's color Goe v @'-'''
.,,.., .ne mos. .esct.n,
COSMETlC AND TOILET ARTICLES
rmsr' and th'ir families. who have triea
. ~ Di'''is = p1oL OF 70 W Al similar e@'ie' "
-As1n pSos's rensneiAi IN VARIOUS ways
In snmmsr. -hen thar calling requires tnem .
oren endure the intense heat Of the sun, while per
ae,sB,,S ,,n.,or. ,r ,so,r ,bi-,t by
v.ter A. m ,.t,ns ,,,, NJ. -. -r. sc nm. ,,ru,.
ipy p.o,,. 20 49, ~, ,nn ,,,,ha
rsv.- Dv..r,,-v Chor.-. 70 =. Ths -sgnIsr us,
A. N. swasIsn Ri,,--. -. - +,,sr,,s ,nsr,
,uess an h.rmlsz.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

KEEPING CIDER SwEET.-Sulphite of
lime will arrest the further working of
cider at any state OF its fermentation.
The sweetness of the cider is thereby
retained, but its aroma and delicate
vinous flavor is almost entirely des-
troyed. Cider made late in the Fall Of
sound apples, racked off into clean bar
rels, after the first fermentation is over,
the barrels kept well filed and bunged
up, and stored in dry cellar, with a
temperature not much above the freez-
ing point, will keep sweet for a year and
improve at the same time in aroma and
flavor,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

STRETCH OF PRIvILEGE.- of
the house Ito privileged old friend of
the family)-''Dear Mr.. Lupus, you
don't seem to be enjoying yourself.
should like to have yOu waltz this once
with me-"
Privileged Old Friend -"My dear
child, don't dance; but, if it suits
you, wouldn't mind sitting here with
my arm round your waist while the
others are making themselves dizzy"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

LEATHER MAKISG.-Tanning is bust
ness as complicated as that of dyeing,
or making iron, or gas, and needs the
investment of capital in buildings and
machinery, together with practical
knowledge and skill. The hides are
first put into lime vat which loosens
the hair, they are then scraped, trimmed
and cleansed, and placed in watts alorg
with a solution of various barks or other
substances containing what is known as
tannin. In these yats a chemical CON-
bination of the gelatinous or glue pro-
ducing substance of the hides with the
tannic acid of the bark occurs, and the
product is what We know as leather. 1t
then undergoes various processes of
polishing, currying, coloring, &c, be-
fore it is finally fitted for market.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

NY AyTED. AGENTS MALE OR FEMALE. FOR
the most money making Novelties in tie mar
ket- For particulars address,
PHILADELPHIA NOVELTY MFG co,
h-3su 6Oi FRANKLIN ST. Philadelphia, Pa
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
snMOHlTiCH.

ris knsvn to al readers that sincs Dh
L. Q. C. wISHART has followed The Gauss
,rd cure - disessss, and the great value q
TAR u. surStive remedy, ~ directed By
Bishop serklsy snd Rev. John Wesley, thai
many have attempted to make TAR pre-
psrssiss for THROAT AND LUNG Dis
Eases. Be known tia, Dh L. Q @.
vIsHARTs
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
Scientific.

The THEORY OF atom
is body which cannot be cut in two.
A molecule is the smallest possible por-
ton of particular substance. No one
has ever seen or handled single mole
cule. Molecular science, therefore, is
one of those branches of study which
deal with things invisible and imper-
ceptible by our senses. and which can
not be subjected to direct experiment.
Molecule is modern word. 1t does
not occur in Johnson's Dictionary.
The ideas it embodies are those belong
ing to modern chemistry.
A drop of water may be divided into
a certain number, and no more, of por-
tions similar to each other. Each oil
these the modern chemist calls MOLE
cule of water. But it is by no means
an atom, for it contains two different
substances, oxygen and hydrogen, and
by a certain process the molecuie may
be actually divided into two parts, one
consisting of oxygen and the other OF
hydrogen. According to the received
doctrine, in each molecule of water
there are two molecules Of hydrogen
and one of oxygen. Whether these are
or are not ultimate atoms l shall not
attempt to decide.
We now see what a molecule is, as
distinguished from an atom.
A molecule of substance is small
body such that if, on the one hand, a
number of similar molecules were as
sembled together they would form a
mass of that substance, while on the
ofbar bap1 ~ any porfi0O nf this MOLE
cule were removed, it would no longer
be able, along with an assemblage OF
other molecules similarly treated, to
make up mass of the original sub
stance.
Every substance, simple or compound
has its own molecule. If this molecule
be divided, its parts are molecules of a
different substance or substances from
that of which the whole is a molecnle.
An atom, if there is such thing, must
be a molecule of an elementary sub
stance.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

$40 900 REWARD can safely be offered
for a more infallible cure for Piles than
AS.kEsrs. The cures performed by this
wonderful remedy are simply miraeu,
Ions. Lotions, ointments, and internal
remedies produce more harm than good,
Int ASAKEsEs is an external remedy, a
simple suppository, supports the tn,
mors. acss as a soothing poultice and
medicine, gives instant relief, and cures
absolutely. All Doctors prescribe IL
Price sl.G0. Sold by Druggists every
where. and sent free by mail from Pm
cipal Depot, As Walker St, New YORK.
6
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

| MILLIONS of bottles have been sold
and still the demand Increases surrey
snch a man should be ranked among the
benefactors of the human race. ~
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
OF PERUVIAN BARK.

Fne Kscips for this Bftters vss found among ~.
papers Of Q Svesci sh physician. single man Nh.
loss bis Life, vnsn ic< years Old BY fall Of his hor.
ss,d recipe then hac been kept profound secrs },
bis family for mors than three centuries Durham
tis sis thsy made frequent Of tbs Bi,tsrs sh,b
rendared them . strong and long living Of p4op.
enjoying eIcsIlent health Originally the secret a
preparing this BIttsrs and IN wonderful effects m,
satatned By sns OF their kin. while participants /,
the earliest expeditions Of tbs sp,niArts In a.ri,
After solsn promise. mover to disulg. I; b1 .s,.,
presumed principal hsir.
THIS GENUINE SWEDISH BIT.
TERS
a Il Is Cow called hss nnes it, coming into pubr,
use, srected thousands OF astonishing cures Of ..
dents already given up oy many physcilns and d,
proved itself such powerful restorative and pr-.-r
vatiye Remedy. that indeed IL rsets no further Ind
vidu.I Recommendations or prsi,s
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

Iris a rare thing that physicians give
anv countenance to a medicine, the
manufacture of which is secret About
the only exception we Know OF is 1ohn' h.
sons Anodyne Linfnae1lt. Ihls, We pc
lieve, all endorse, and many OF them
use it in their practice with grea' sue
cess.
Persons requiring purgatives or pills
sbould be careful what they buy. Some
pills not only cause gripping pains. but
ieavs the bowels in a torpid. c)stiye
state. Parsons P,Tgqtire PiHs Will
relieve the bowels and cleanse the blood
without injury to the system. Z
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11

Or sugar.Coated, Concentrated.
Root ana Herbal Juice, Anil
GIANT" CaTHARTIC Or Nultum
in ParvO Physic-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-03-11
Titcy arc sold by NIL enterprise a
DruEE ists AT % cents "a bottle.

Do rot allow any druggist TO induce you to
take anything else that he nay say ia Just a.
good a. lay Pellets because he makes a larvp-
profit on that which he recommends II y5u-
drue-ist cannot supply them. enclose IS cents
and receive them by return mail from
*. y. PIERCE, M. d., Prop'r,
BUFFALO, N Y.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29
PicnicfnQ.

Now that the hot weather is upon us picnic
ing has become pleasant means of escape,
for one day at least, from the dust and heat of
the city. 1t is custom that ought to be pro-
NOTED and encouraged, especially for small
parties OF neighbors and friends. Though no
special objections are to be urged to the pic
MICS of military and other organizations, those
projected by smaller parties are much prefer
able A half-dozen families joining together
for sHmmer days excursion mo the co 5G..y
is beautiful idea tina. cannot be too oftek
put into practice. And it is, besides cheap
way of getting much keen enjoyment The
social intercourse Ct family picnic is in itself
o very great pleasure. The escape, though
for only one day, from business cares and
thoughts is the acquisition of strength for a
week or even month of toll. For the chill
dren such o holiday is more than idyllic pleas
ure. The freedom of the country is to them
expansion of the lungs and the little ones
come back to the town with the breezes
in their cheeks. Both old and young
drink in health at it's fountain and, best
of all, the well filled picnic baskets
are returned empty. The only obstacle to
country parties of this kind becoming very
common is the lack of energy in getting them
up and the want OF knowledge as to the most
available spots for picnicing. The energy it
is not easy to supply, but the knowledge will
come with the energy. The public groves in
the neighborhood of New York are better than
.4o,r;x,,, - boroa b,,t thu hilla and hoIda ara
better than the groves A little foresight will
enable picnic parties to secure delightful spots
within easy distance Of New York and readily
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29
The Presidents Visit to Virginia.


Whatever the motive of the President might
have been in taking summer journey through
Virginia, he has reason to be gratitied at his
reception by the people. While we are not
disposed to twist every movement General
Grant makes into some political design we are
well aware that this reticent man under
stands how to seize opportunities without
publishing the fact to the world. In all
probability he thought it would be both pleas
ant and healthful, after his labors during the
session of Congress, to go among the noun
tains of Virginia and to revisit scenes Of
earlier years. This was shown in the address
of Colonel Swan, the Presidents cousin, and
in the response of the President. Still, Gen.
eral Grant cannot be Indifferent to the politi-
cal sentiment of this leading and most con-
sentative State of the South, in view Of future
political events. Looking at what occurred in
Congress lately and the opposition Of large
number of his own party to his views on i'm
portant measures, he may deem it prudent to
lean more upon the conservatives of the
South. 1t would be well, perhaps if he were
to make an extended journey throughout the
Southern States and there see for himself the
terrible effects of radical and negro rule.
The old spirit Of loyalty and courtesy Of the
Virginians was manifested, and we have no
doubt the people of the other Southern States
would show the same.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29

accessible to the city. The Highlands in New
Jersey and on the Hudson are both available
for picnicing. Excellent places may be found
in the neighborhood of all the railway stations,
and generally the more obscure the station the
more complete the means Of unrestrained en-
joyment. Connecticut as we'll as New Jersey
has plenty of enticing spots on the sea-
shore. The Hudson River reveals thou
sand hooks and corners The Jersey railroads
all lead to out-of-the-way places, which will well
reward search after them. In this matter
we do not wish merely to talk about the pleas
ures of the country. The poets have done
this for ever so many hundred years. What
we want is to promote general system Of pic
nicing Undertakings of this kind should not
be for only one day in the season, but at least
once in fortnight throughout the summer.
Little parties should be organized in the spring
and early summer for season of rural enjoy
ment Picnics should be as plenty as berries
There are thousands of people who cannot get
out of town in any other way, who yet need
not repine at their lot if they provide for such
delightful little trips as we have suggested. A
day in the fields and woods is better than a
week at cramped and crowded watering
place. By oil means let us have pispcs in
the summer just as we have balls and parties
in the winter, and soon people will begin to
ask themselves, not Where shall we 60 but
Where shall we locate our picnicing for the
seacOp2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Senator Spencer, OF Alabama has gone South.
Samuel wilkeson proposes to summer at Pre-
MUM Point,
Mr. Beecher is said TO be reading Hawthorne's
"Scarlet Letter."
Senator =. VI. Hitchcock, OF Nebraska, Is at the
ST. Nicholas Hotel.
General Butler will soon Sc. out on yachting
cruise from Cape Ann.
Collector Arthur Is about to go TO LaDrador 10
eusnare the wary salmon.
Congressman Charles Pelham, o. Alabama, nae
arrived at the Hoffman House.
Ex.Maycr Edward Samuelson, Of Liverpool Is
STAYING at the New FORK Hotel.
CONGRESSMAN W. Il. Roberts win contemplate
eternity from his seaside nome.
Colonel f. Ii. Ludiagton, United States Army is
auartcred at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Ex-Dayor william q. Fargo, OF Rulalo, 10 among
the recent arrivals at the Astor House.
Sneaker Blaine arrived at home yesterday ana
attended church and was in a beatiac mood.
The rumor that Mr.. TiIton will lecture on the
Beccher and Byron scandals lacks confirmation
samuel S. Fisher, Of Ohio, formerly United states
Commissioned OF Patents is residing at the Sic
Nicholas Hotel.
st. clair McKelway, formerly religious editor OF
the Brooklyn Eagle has returned to the stan OF
that newspaper.
Curious people are anxious to know the charac-
ter of yhe presents given TO Mr.. Bancroft W tho
German Emperor.
James X. Young, executive clerk OF the United
States Senate, ana wife ere IN town aud staying
ct the 3tur.cvant House.
Ellis II. Roberts, member OF Congress rom
Utica, will resume his relations with CIVILIZATION
by editing nis newspaper during tho recess.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-29
Yesterdays Preaching.

Plymouth church was crowded, as usual,
yesterday morning to hear Mr.. Beecher
preach. His theme was the universally of
Gods government The God of The whole
earth, or universe was the idea which the
Hebrews taught and believed, and it comes to
us from them. He said there never had been
q more magnificent delineation of the char
acter of God than is found in the writings OF
Moses. When God teaches men to say TO
Him "Our Father" He gives them an
idea that includes all creeds. Mr.. Beecher
dwelt upon Gods providential government OF
the world, and said that this is seen in the
progress Of the age and in the civilizng and
blessed influence of religious life
At the Washington Heights Presbyterian