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The Republican journal., 1875-03-18
A Burning Gas-WelI.

The following interesting description of
a burning well in Pennsylvania has been
received by the Signal Office in Washing
ton CITY from Mr. S. Cummings, Of Taren-
tum, one OF the volunteer observers for the
Signal Service:
On the night Of the I'd of February, 1875,
/, in company with several othe rs paid a
visit to the great gas-well, situated about
nine miles from Tarentum and fifteen
miles south of Butler, at place called
Larden's Mill, on the farm Of Mr.. William
Hervey, and owned by company consist.
ing OF Messrs. William Hervey, j. S. Van
degrift and j. McAllaster The we'll was
tapped about two weeks ago, as | learned
from one Of the proprietors in their search
after the oil. They have gone down a
distance Of l, l45 feet, and have Just struck
the first sand rock. The well is located in
a hollow about 800 feet wide. between alb
rupt hills. Our party came in the vicni-
ty of the well about nine o'clock at night,
having seen the vast light floating in the
sky on many dark night on previous oc-
casons, thirteen miles distant, but when
we came in its immediate influence and
saw the trees on either hand lit up, and
their trunks and branches sivered to their
tops by this burning torch, the scene was
beyond description. On arriving at the
ground we were met by hundreds of peo-
pie from all parts of the country, who,
like ourselves, tlocked nightly to see this
great wonder The first thing to strike
the visitor on arriving is the great mass of
fine white flame of intense heat and bright
ness and the hollow, rumbling noise heard
as the out-rushing gas plunges into the
atmosphere and lights all around by its
imposing brilliancy The flame of this
natural torch is about forty feet long and
fifteen feet wide, and keeps at these di-
mensions night and day with striking
regularity. Hence the light is both regu-
lar and constant The heat emitted by 50
large body of flame is very great. The
trees all around, at proportional distances,
are budding, and the. grass that has not
been trodden down by the throng of visi-
tors is growing finely, and considering
that this is mid-winter this circumstance
will give some idea Of the great heat. |
approached within sixty feet of the ilame
and supposed it to be at that distance
about 40 degrees. The place has the
character of a camp-meeting at night in
consequence Of the mighty crowds who
congregate there The light is grand.
Nu'. can see tn rnad with ease a quarter o +
mile from this enormous gas-let, and If
uninterrupted by trees and the wind of the
road reading could be done at the distance
Of mile and half The noise as the gas
PUSHES out and is consumed is wonderful.
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18
That great meteor which flashed through

That great meteor which flashed through
the heavens of northern Iowa frightened
the unsophisticated natives out of their
wits, and sending stubborn, hidebound
sinners to their marrow bones, struck the
earth three miles south of West Liberty
in large, open field. The meteoric rock
sank fifteen feet in the ground, and left
hole Of that depth, and ten feet in diam
eter. For hours it continued to spit forth
flame, crackle, sputter. and smoke, and
occasionally discharge loud cannon-like
reports, to the infinite terror Of the people
in the vicinity. None dared approach
while this miniature volcano continued in
action, but with the cessation of life, hun
dreds gathered around to investigate and
wonder. A number of scientific men, in
cluding Pres. Thatcher, of the state uni
versity at Iowa City, have taken steps to
examine into this wonderful phenomenon.
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18

PORTLAND CHAPS Some Portland
chaps recently went to Sandown, N. II.
and bought of the farmers 1870 barrels ol
apples. promising to pay when delivered
on the cars at Sandown. The apples were
delivered and the farmers wanted their
pay. The train started and the buyers
Jumped aboard, leaving the farmers to
whistle" for their money. They did not
whistle long, however, but fastened to
Rochester and had a writ of attachment in
Sheriff Edgerly's hands, and that official
"mittened" right on to those apples, the
car in which they We're having been
switched to side track to await the max
ing up of the Portland & Rochester freight.
TBoston Herald
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18

They have good joke on Professor
of Ventilation who being put in room
at hotel with another guest, asked the
latter to raise window, at night. as the
air was SO close. II can't raise it," said
the guest, after working at the window
while. Then knock pane of glass out''
said Professor, which was done. After a
while the Professor got up and knocked
out another pane, then he was able to
sleep; but in the morning he discovered
that they had broken into book case.
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18
Farm, Garden and Household,
Self-Susta;ning Fish Culture.

We underStand any business 10 be seII-
sustaining when the necessary or reason
able amount Of capital has been expended
in It's establishments. and the income pays
a satisfactory dividend over and above all
contingent or running expenses. For in
stance Y Is ycry little expense to dam up
a small stream and stock it with bass.
nercL M,jl-6eads. and some other fish, as
lrar spawu III ana around the edges of
-be papd. ana when Matched out will find
.aair way INTO every nook and corner for
protectton-paces unfit for young trout
Ia liea IN. Thus perch tasten their spawn
ta weeds. roots. oyerhanging limbs of
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18

CLAM STEW. Some one has said that
clam is a miserable attempt to be an oys-
ter, but we venture to say that the person
who made this remark has never tasted an
oyster stew better than, If equal to, our
'iclam stew" made by the following rule
One pint of boiled, shocked CLANS, chop
ped fine; three pints of liquid (part milk
and part clam-liquoD, pepper, salt and
butter to taste; thicken with two pound
ed crackers, and serve hot, with crackers
and pickles.
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18

FROZEN potatoes are generally past re-
coYery, and it may not come amiss. at this
season, TO publish the fact. for which an
eminent chemists vouches, that placing
them in cold water for six days previous
TO using will make them as good as new.
The Republican journal., 1875-03-18

Is about tWenty-Seven years OF age, tai.
well ll-formed, and decidedly good-looking
AIan. He was married to his first wife
when he was only nineteen years old and
she fifteen, and after living with him three
months she procured separation, and at
length divorce He was afterwards con-
victed of theft and served a term in the
New Haven jail. He was also engaged To-
be married to Il young woman who died
in mysterious manner short time be
fore the day upon which the wedding was
to have taken place, and Il suspicion was
entertained that Latin had taken her lille.
Since he has been in Bridgeport Jail the
prisoner has shown no signs of despOLd-
ency, but he very soon abandoned his pre-
tense that he was not near the Cedars ou
the night that the murder was committed.
He admits that he perjured himself at the
inquest, and says that there was no reason
why he should tell the truth there, lie
passes his time cheertully, and says that
he knows a number of witnesses will be
on the stand ..to lie about him. He enter
tains peculiarly bitter sentiments toward
his first wife, now Mrs. Wheeler. who is
only twenty-one years of age, and makes
no secret OF her adherence of him She
says that while she lived with him she
considered her life in constant peril, and
that his cruelty even to dumb animals
credulity. His telow-work-
men at the meat market, from their expe-
rience with him corroborate this. and
horrible story was in circulation about his
cutting off the paws of dogs and sleeping
the raw stumps in turpentine. This
charge, however, has not been fully sus-
tanned.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-04

Last Wednesday the Democrsa of Lam
caster county elected delegates to the State
Convsuslon 10 assemble At Rris In Sspsam-
Der, and inshactsd them to vote for Mr..
h. \. North, Of thst county, for Governor.
Nr. North is originally from HcAlisterville,
this county.
Alta meeting of the stockholders of the
1uniats Valley Bank last Monday, convened
to elect Board Of officers, the old Board
was reelected, excepting Senator Patter-
son, who despatched that he wished to with
draw as an officer. Mr.. Joseph Rothrock
was elected to the place he vacated.
Last Wednesday night thieves entered
the spring house OF Robert McMeen, in
TurSett township, and stole therefrom a
quantity Of bread and butter. Some nights
previous tc that theft the spring house of Mr..
kohler, who resides IN the same neighbor-
hood, was robbed of bread and butter and
sixteen pounds of sausage.
Mr. Emanuel WetzIer, citizen of Walk
er township, fell from the cave of the roof
OF his barn, which he was repairing last
Wednesday afternoon. The accident oc-
Cured By the breaking of the ladder on
which he stood. He was quite severely
hurt in the neck, one rib was broken and q
second cracked or fractured His recov-
cry is doubtful.
When President Grant attends . yacht
race, OF horse race, or a sumner resort,
Democrats talk about it in the most cnthu-
siastic way. They, however, never report
his attendance at church. The other day
he attended camp-meeting at the sea-
side. As yet the Democrats have not
found it out, or reported the fact if they
know it.
The Democrat and Register last week pub
lished an old Democratic assessment call on
Democratic officials for $50 per head for
election purposes, with few changes. The
changes were the placing Of names Of Re-
publicans where the names of Democrats
used to be. just ask the old Democratic
mud bosses, supervisors, post masters, &c.
about it, and see how they will blush. Itis
quite innocent and fresh in the Democrat
usd Register to try to get off such an old
document as new one. Can't you change
some other old Democratic documents that
you have lying about on the garrett Demo,
cratic SUCCESS last fall caused them to get
out their old papers. They'll use them
again on their friends just as soon as they
get into power.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-08-04
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
JANUARY 18th, 1875.

OASJAh. lcfc.
Trans ieare Hsrristurg ds .folIors:
For New York at 90, 10 a. M. 90 and
'740 p. m.
For Philadelphia at %, 80, As a. m.,
100 and 80 p. m.
For Reading at 5 20, 8 10, 8 Is a. M, 2 OO,
8 20 and 40 p m.
For Pottsvills at 20, 3 10 a. M, and so
p. m. and via Scbuyikill & Susquehanna
Branch at 2 40 p. M.
For Allentown at ~, 8 10 =. m, . 90,
8 so and 40 p- m
The 20, 3 l0 a. m, 90 and q 40 d. ~
trains have through cars fer New York.
The 8 10 q. m. and 2 % p. III. trains have
through cars for Philadelphia
SUNDAYS.
For Sew York at 90 a. m.
For Allentown and way stations at ) 30 a. m
For Reading, Philadelphia and way stations
at 40 p. m.
Trains for Harrr,burg isars as tolLOw,
Leave New York at 9 90 a. m, I2 40. g 10
and = 45 p. mr
Leave Philadelphia at Is a. m, 3 40 and
100 p. m.
Leave Reading at 80, 40, II 20 a. m,
so, Is and 10 Is p. IN.
Leave Pottsville at 5 %, 9 90 a. IN. and 4 80
p. M, and via Schuylkill and Susquc-
hanna Branch at Us a. m.
Leave Allentown at 2 80, 5 80, 8 so a. M,
IL 25, 4 80 and As p. m.
The 30 a. m. train from Allentown and
the 30 a. M. train ftom Reading do not
run on Mondays.
SUNDAYS.
Leave New York at 8 10 p. N.
Leave Philadelphia at 90 p. IN.
Leave Reading at 80, 40 j. m. and 10
ID p. m.
Leave Allentown at 30 a. IN. snd As p. m.
'Yir Merrp and Essez Railroad.
JOHN E. WOOTTEN,
General Superinterdsrt.
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LACK.

Editor Of Sentinel and Reps5i,eas: As the
time for announcing candidates has arrived i,
and it is highly important to the Republi-
cans of Juniata county that the office of
County Commissioner should be filled by
some one who would represent the interests
of the tax payers fairly aud faithfully. We
beg leave to announce the name of JOSEPH
RornRock, of Fermanagh township, as a
candidate for that office.
MANY CITIZENS.
WALKER Twp., July %, 1875.
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Ieaklcy L Son have moved their store
into the new building, directly opposite the
Court House, on Main street, where they
are prepared to serve the public by selling
them Dry Goods at reasonable prices, for
cash or country produce. They have a
large stock of Prints, Muslins, Delaines,
Jaconets, and other dress goods, full line
of Clothes, Cot.onades, Jeans, Cassimeres,
an assortment of Boots and Shoes for men,
women and children, Queensware Of all
kinds, and general assortment of all kinds
of goods excepting hardware. Give them
a call. Ijuly2l-3t
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Editor Senunei and Republican Please
announce the name of MICHAEL CotpRES,
Esq, of Van Vert, as a candidate for the
office of County Commissioner. Mr.. Col
dren is one of our best working Republi-
cans in the county, and one of our best
citizens. With Mr. Coldren in the field, old
Walker would tune up TO forty-nine.
WALKER.
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Nc,c Adrertisek,emts.
bUUk AhkdTS ple'. Common nj on sense M xed. Cd

DUUA Au1d 10 ple's Common Sense Ned
ieal Adviser" Il b The cheapest book ever
published; SIS psees, over $50 illustrations.
Sl-60. Thousands buy it at sight Who could
not be induced TO purchase the high-priced
books treating Of Domestic Medicine. Un-
like other bvoks sold through agents this
work is thoroughly advertised throughout
North America. This fact, together with
the large site, elegant appearance, and many
new features Of the book, causes it 10 sen
more rapidly than any work ever published
in this country. Those of my agents who
have hsi experience in selling books, say
that In all their previous canvassing they
never met with such success or made SO
large wages, az since commencing the sale
Of my work. For terms and territory, sd-
dress Enclosing two postage stamps and
stating experience) X. V. Pierce, n. D..
Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, n York
Nos.-Mark envelope "For Publishing De-
partment-"
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GREAT REDUCTION
TX The
PRICES OF TEETH!
Full Upper or Lower Sets as Low es IS

No teeth allowed to leave the Office un-
less the patient is satisfied.
Teeth r-nod-led snd repaired.
Teeth filed IN iast for life.
Teeth extracted without pain, by the use
of Nitrous Oxide Gas, always on hand.
Owing to the hard times, ! viii insert
full single sets teeth, Of the very best kind,
for $500. Temporary sets $500 extra.
Toothache stopped IN fiye minutes with
out extracting the tooth, st the Dsntsl Of
ice of g. L. DERR, established is Mif,in-
town n 1860.
G. l. pER1.
Jsn "a. t57el Practical Destiv
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COMMfSS tONER.

Editor Of Sentinel and Repbiican Allow
me to announce the name Of GEORGE W.
SMITH, Esq, as a candidate for the Office of
County Commissioner, a. the Republican
primary election. Mr.. Smith is one of our
best citizens, is well known throughout the
county, and his intelligence, energy, integ-
rity and business qualifications eminently
fit him for that position. He would be the
right man in the right place.
S. o. EVANS.
DELAWARE TWP, July II, 1875.
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CANDIDATES. CARDS.
JURY COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce the hatne
Of DAVID CuSSISGHAN, of Milford town.
ship, as acandi idate for Jury Commissioner,
subject to the rules of the Republican
party.
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COMMISSIONER.

Editor Sentinel and Republican Please
announce the name of THOMAS MORROW,
Esq, of Tuscarora township. as a candidate
for County Commissioner, subject to the
usagcs of the Republican party. Mr.. Nor
row is a lifelong Republican, honest and ca
pable, and if nominated will add strength to
the ticket.
LACK.
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For SALE-Two new Wagons, suit
able for either two or three horses,
with beds and hind and side locks
Call on D. B. McWILLIAMs,
aug3-4tl osKiahd Aih'' Ta'
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CnUNTY AUDITOR.

We are authorized a. announce the name
of Capt. LOUIS DEGaS, of Fayette town.
ship, as 4 candidate for County Auditor,
subject to the usages of the Republican
party.
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DISTRICT ATTORNEY,

We are authorized to announce the name
of LOUIS E. ATKINSON, ESQ, oil Mifflintown,
as candidate for District Attorney, SUBJ
ject 10 Republican rules.
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COMMISSIONER.
Editpr Sentinel and Republican Please
announce to the Republicans of Juniata
county, RICHARD DOYLE, of Beale township,
missioner, subject to the result CT the Pri-
mary Election. Mr.. Doyle Is veteran in
the Republican ranks, and, if nominated,
will fight as veterans do.
PATTERSON.
July IL lSs5
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COLOMON sEIBER,

Will visit Miffiin and Patterson evere
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
and will furnish the citizens of these bor-
oughs with the best Of
BEEF, VEAL, MUTTON, PORK, &c.
at the very lowest prices. He respectfully
solicits the patronage of the public.
April 8, 1871 y.
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COMMISSIONER.

Hr. Editor / would announce, through
the columns of the Sentinel and Republican,
to the Republicans of Juniata county, WrL-
LIAM GRoSISGER, of Turbett township, as a
candidate for the office OF County Commis-
sioner. Mr.. Groninger is a rising young
man, and is abundantly qualified in every
way to discharge the duties of the Office.
TURBETT.
July Il. 1875.
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NoTIcE.-In order to make room for
new goods, Cheap John proposes to sell
his summer stock of Trimmings, No
tlons and Fancy Goods at . sacrifice.
l will mention few Of my prices, and
defy any house to compare with them,
viz:
2 pair Ladies' Hose 20 cents, isold
before at 25 cents); 2 pair mixed half
Hose 20 cents, isold before at 25 cts J;
l doz. II I'D long Linen Snoe Lacers at
5 cts. Suspenders at 10 cts. AID up
wards; Calico Shirts at 3S cts. and
upwards Parasols at so cts. and up
wards; Paper Collars at 5 cts per box
and upwards, and all other goods at
equally low prices. To enumerate all
the excellent Goods, which / sell at low
prices, would occupy too much space
1 invite all to call and judge for them
selves.
EMIL SCHOTT,
(Cheap Johns Netc Nore,)
Bartley's Building, Bridge Street, three
doors east of the Room formerly occupied
in the Sulouff house.
The Hardware Store Of Franciscus & Co.,
was entered by thieves last Friday night.
Mr. W. W. Wilson, who lives directly op-
posite the store. heard the thieves operate.
In giving tbe alarm the burglars heard him
and made good their escape. An entrance
was effected by removing q portion of the
glass in ole Of the front doors. A number
of revolvers, several pocket knives and
some money were carried off.
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Coon TuRSIP SEED for sale at 80 cents
per pound-by mail, so cents. Call on or
address MAURICE LEONARD,
oaklap1 Mills, Juniata Coz, Pa.
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PREPARING FOB THE CEsTESH1iL.

Among the live things Done By Philsdel-
phia towards rendering the Centennial =
success is the enlargement Of the st. Cloud
Hotel on Arch street above Seventh. fhb
popular house has always been = favorits
with visitors from this part Of the State,
and we may say with sensible people gea-
orally, and the recent addition of some
thirty new rcoas, al beautifully furnished,
together with new Ladies' Parlor on the
first floor, vii! make the st. Cloud more at
trac tive than ever. II has tirst-clsss ele
vator, and the table and accommodations
throughout are not surpassed anywhere,
while the charges are but three dollars per
day. The positions of Room clerk and
Cashier, are respectively and admirably
flied by Mr.. Harry Dennison and Mr.. J. 7.
Sk;les.
Pursuant to call the Committee on Per-
msnent Certificate met in the Superinten-
dents Office, Miffiintown, on SAT urday, July
81, 1875, and on motion adjourned to meet
for the purpose of examining applicants,
on Thursday, August 26th, at 8 O'Clock
sharp. HOLMES DYsrsGER,
Secretary.
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Prothonotary,s Notice.

PrOthOn0tary's Notice.
TIME account of Michael Brubaker, Com
Il mittee Of David Brubaker, a lunatic,
now deceased, has been filed in this Office,
and Will be presented to the Court for con-
frmation on Monday, August 10th, 1875, at
the Court House in Miffiintown.
1. d. WALLIS, Protlonofary.
Pro.honotary's Office, Miffiin-
town, June 2, lS15-td
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FOB PRINTING OF EVERY KIND
y done al this Office.
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OFT A WEEK guaranteed to Male and Fee
4i male Agents, in their locality. Costs
NOTHING to try it. Particulars
Free. P.O. vICKERY s. CO., Augusta,
Maine
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CON MISSIONER.

August ., 1875.
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EMIL SCHOTT.

tCheqp Johns Ne,c More,)
Bartley's Building, Bridge Street, three
doors east of the Room formerly occupied
in the Sulouff house.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

"THE new Constitution forbids all per-
sons from voting unless they have been as
sessed at least two months and paid their
taxes at least one month before the date of
the election.
The date of holding the next election is
Tuesday, November I'd.
Wednesday, September lst, is the last
day on which voters can be assessed.
Friday, October LIST, Is the last day on
which they can pay taxes.
Friday, October ist, is the last day for
taking out naturalization papers,"
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COMMISSIONER.

WALLER TwP., July %, 1875.
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COMMISSIONER.

DELAWARE TWP, July Il, 1875.