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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
Beans IN a Barrel.

The Lowell Mass Courier says: "One
day last week a party in wholesale
country produce store in this city pro-
posed a guessing match in regard to
the number of pea beans i'll barrel of
that vegetable. There were several
grocers in the store and their estimates
varied from 10000 to 1000, 900, all
giving wild guesses. 1t was ascertained
that there are about 566, 900 pea-beans in
full barrel; this result being obtained
bv counting the number of beans i'm a
pound weight, and multiplying that by
the number of pounds in the barrel.
This of course would give only an ap-
proximate number, as the figures for
each pound will very probably vary
slightly, and the stated number of
pounds in barrel may also vary. A
gentleman of an advanced mathematical
education who happened in was asked
to guess the number of beans. He
reached result by measuring one bean,
and then figuring how many of the
beans could be put in the barrel. He
placed the number in the barrel at z, 900
less than the result obtained by the
easier method of calculation, and his
figures may be even more correct than
those by the loose method"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
Keep the Tongue from Unkindness

Words are sometimes wounds. Not
very deep wounds always, and yet they
irritate. Speech is unkind sometimes
when there is no unkindness i'm the
heart; so much the worse that needless
wounds are inflicted; so much the
worse that unintentionally pain is
caused. Keep it from falsehood. 1t is
so easy to give false colOring; to so
make a statement that it may convey a
meaning different from the truth,
while yet there is an appearance of
truth, that we need to be on our guard.
There are very many who would shrink
from telling lie, who yet indulge them
selves in such inaccurate or exaggera-
ted or one sided statements, that they
really come under the condemnation
of those whose "lying lips are an abom-
inatiOn to the Lord" Keep it from
slander. The good reputation of others
should be dear to us. Sin should not
be suffered to go unrebuked; but il
should be i'm accordance with the Scrip
ture method, $50 and tell him of his
fault twixt thee and him alone" And
it should be borne in mind that what is
too often considered as merely harm-
less gossip runs dangerously near, If 1t
does not pass. the confines of SANDER.
A reputation is too sacred to be made
plaything of, even If the intent be not
maiicious.-Rural Ne,o Yorker.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
The Value Of Jewel. and Curio.isie.

Collectors must be curiOusly-minded
people. One can understand a man
collecting pictures or jewels which are
really beautiful in themselves. Old
armOr and old weapons are interesting.
and so, to a certain extent, is any old
relic. But the passion for old china
and old books, and other such things,
is irrational and perfectly inexplicable.
The edifiO princeps of Aristotle is worth
any price almost that its fortunate
pOssessOr may choose to ask for it, but
it is no better for any practical purpose
than the second or Basle edition of
1850, which can be bought anywhere
for a few shlllings. This being SO, the
only possible value of an editiO princeps
can have must be due to the fact that
very few other collectors have it; and
the man who buys anything, whether
it be a book or teacup or Chinese
monster, simply because other people
have not got it, must have more money
than he well knows what to do with.
In a rich country, however, there
will always be such people, and a pro-
fessional dealer and collector can cas-
lily make fortune out of them. jew
ellers, it is said, do this to very great
extent, for people have already begun
to put artificial prices upon precious
stones with reference to their rarity
and not to their intrinsic beauty. A
diamond with fly in it, if there was
such thing, would be of great interest
10 the chemist, as settling the question
of the circumstances under which the
diamond originally crystallized. But,
apart from this, it would fetch literally
any price as a curiosity. Fashion, too.
has a good deal to do with these
things.
Some few years ago the Princess
of Wales took to wearing sapphires,
and a demand for sapphire pdrwes
sprang up at once. Sapphlres, OF
course, rose enormously in value, but
they have since. We believe, fallen al
most to their old price. 1t is said that
the next stone likely to come into
fashion will be the jacinth. and that,
forseeing the probability of this, the
leading London jewellers are making
a corner" as Americans call it, in ia
cinths, by buying them up and putting
them by, in the serene assurance that
the money thus laying idle will ulti-
mately earn its interest and a good
deal more. When the time com es at
last jacinths will be no prettier than
they are at present, but their valne
will, for the time being, be doubled or
Quadrupled.-LOn Examiner.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
EngIishmen ana German Ladies'.

/ have seen. says writer in Fraser
for January, English gentlemen intro
duced without due preparation, into
strictly German circles, made misera-
BILE for a whole evening, and finally
driven to the verge of distraction by
the gentle persistent attention of the
ladies' of the house. When he realises
that he is being waited upon by these
fair damsels the Eng,ishman jumps
wildly and apOlOgetically from his
chair, stammers confused and bashful
excuses, clutches the cups and platters
out of the ministering angels hand,
and subsidies, red and ruffled. into his
seat. He hopes it will not happen
again; he devOutly trusts it is over.
Bus no; scarcely is his complexion re-
covering its normal hue, when another
lovely being is staying him with ap-
Piles, bringing him butter in lordly
dish or offering sausages at his shrine.
Again he bOunces out of his seat like
an India-rubber ball. again clutches
convulsively, apologies, cOnfOunds
himself in horrible polyglot inarticu-
late excuses, and subsidies exhausted
in his chair. He looks round and sees
that all the other men are being waited
upon he perceives that it Is ''the GUS
tom of the country" that it proceeds.
not from the paucity of the servants.
but from plentitude of female devO-
ion. If servants were wanting, then
surely the men would wait upon the
ladies. He tells himself severely that
when at Rome yOur behavior should
be of the strictest Roman type: he re-
minds himself that the first condition
of good breeding is that you should
explicitly con form to the usages of the
society in which you find yourself, he
will submit; but when the third and
most beautiful daughter of the house
presents him with Hdringsldt his feel
ings are altogether to much for bim
and entirely overcome his good resOlu-
tiOns. He goes through the same fran
tic formula again, with the secret i'm
preston that he is making a most alb
ject fool of himself, plunges wildly
and depairingly at the cOmestibles and
subsidies into limp and melancholy
condition. He is like china shop, the
girls think, and they hold firmly to the
family crockery, and the best glass.
"They are dreadfully restless. die Eng
lander" said young cousin to me !;
"see how quiet and well-behaved our
gentlemen are and wait on their turn"
That was all the poor chivalrOus young
BritOh got for his pains. Pains-they
were tortures, agOnies,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
First Experience. OF Chinese Dinner

At dinner, we had all sorts of queer
dishes, many of them very palatable !;
but alas for me, there were only chop
sticks to eat with! And my predica-
ment was very much that of the stork
when invited to dine with the fox. All
my essays were in vain; the dainty
titbits was longing to taste would not
be coaxed between the ends of my deli
cately carved chop-sticks, and my eating
was a very burlesque, which my gentle
manly host and his well-bred family
vainly tried not to notice. At length
he apologized by saying that he sup
posed l would prefer, at Chinese table,
to use the chOp-sticks; and he then
ordered knife, fork and spoon to be
brought for me. Tea was served in tiny
silver tea-pots that held less than half a
pint, and each was placed on a silver
waiter with fine little porcelain cups,
without saucers or spoons, sugar or
cream. This is the way the Chinese
always drink tea, and one of these
miniature services is placed before each
guest, while a servant stands by to pour
the tea and replenish the teapot when
needed.
After dinner we had some music,
several games were played for my
special entertainment, and my host
showed me rare collection of paintings
done by the famous artist, Lang Qua. l
was urged to remain for the night, but
preferring to return, the sedan chairs
were ordered to the door, and, attended
by the son of my host, | took my de-
parture, loaded with gifts from my
hospitable entertainers. As the presents
were all wrapped in tissue paper, did
not examine them till reached my
own home. Each contained the card of
the donor; apair of vases from the lady
of the house, a silver card-case from her
husband, a wreath of wax flowers, only
less lovely than her own fair self, from
the gentle bride, and pair of chop
sticks, with which, have no doubt, the
donor thought needed special practice,
from the waggish younger son of mine
host.-St. Nicholas.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
YOUTHs' COLUMN.

Only A F1y.-Has any ever told you
of the wonders of a fiy's bOdyf l sup
pose not, else you would never think
of finding pleasure in hurting me.
God has given me wings, which are
SO light, and nicely fitted to my body,
that / can fly or walk about just as l
please.
l can spread them out, and fly away
like little bird or can fold them up,
and take a walk wherever / choose.
/ can walk with my feet up, and my
head down, Just as well as on the table
or on the floor. 1t is all the same to
me.
Perhaps you wonder why I do not
fall. My feet are so formed, that l can
press them firmly 10 the ceiling, and
walk about there without any fear.
But you are too young yet to know
how | do that. only tell you of it
now, that you may begin to know how
much there IS to learn in all the things
that God has made.
Have you ever noticed how quickly /
fly away when you try to catch me.
L can see you, little boy or girl, even
when you try to hide your hand behind
me. Perhaps you would like to know
how this can be. Let me tell you.
You think that have only two eyes,
like you but l have a great many,
though they do not move about like
yours.
Each of the eyes that you see in my
head is made up of great many little
eyes. There are several hundred of
them, though each of them is only
little point.
With some of them look out before
me, and with others look behind. 1t
is with those that l look behind that /
see you when you put your hand be-
hind me.
hope that | have told you enough
to make you feel that you should not
try to hurt little fly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
Indian Corn

1t is generally supposed that our In.
dian corn. or maize, is a native OF
America. having been found among
the Indians at the time of the discovery
of the country. But nothing is known
in regard to its native country beyond
mere tradition,-a it has never been
found growing wild anywhere. The
Japanese seem to have been well ac-
auainted with maize for long time
and possess varieties of which we knew
until of late years; but wheth-
er they procured it originally from
OF the Americans from Japan,
will probably remain one of the I'M
solved maizy, problems.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
MIFFLNTOWN JUN1ATA COUNTY PENNA. APRIL

fastened it on the breast of Heinz. At
that instant the clock struck one and he
was left alone. Who can describe the
rage and despair of Heinz? He added
also to his misfortune by fOolishly tell
ing the story, and thus became the
laughing-stock of the whole city. Only
Friedel felt sorry for him, and he, out
of his goodness of heart, maintained
Heinz comfortably all the rest of his
days
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05

A little boy whose grandmother re-
Gently died, has a new sled, but as
there is no snow he is really worse off
than if he did not have it.
Yesterday he remarked to his moth
er:
II wonder why it don't snow
Receiving no answer to this, he con-
tinued:
"God could make it snow if he wall
ted to, couldn't he !"
"Yes,r said the mother.
81 wonder why he don't n he added
somewhat pettishly. Then suddenly
Frightening up he said:
Il guess he is so busy making grand
ma an angel that he amt got no time
to do it.r
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05
THE CROSSROADS.

Where the roads crossed we met,
Ny love and L;
In the near bay the ships
Tossed heavily.
Lamps were gone out on earth,
But those in heaven
Trembled. for two more hearts
That God hath riven.
His accents broke the pause
My tongue was tied
He found last words to say
Ny sobe replied
Then he drew my white face
Up to the light
And said: Farewell, poor love;
Dear love. good night"
At the crossroads we kissed
i stood alone.
His was the seaward road,
Mine led me home.
He called, Il shall return :"
l knew. mot sos"
Not one in ten returns
OF those that 60.
Dreary the great world grew,
And the sun cold;
So young. An hour ago.
1 had grown old.
Our God made me for him;
We loved each other;
Yet fate gave him one road,
And me another.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05

A Child's Hearen.-Children of de-
licate natures are always fond of birds.
A beautiful child of mine, who died at
six years of age, was an instance of
this. Seeing his end approaching l
said to him:
Are you willing to die, dear, and go
to heaven
He put his little arms around my
neck and was silent for many minutes,
while my heart sank within me, At
length he lifted his face and asked:
"Are there birds and flowers in heav-
en-, mamma ~
.'Yes, my darling, all that is beauti-
full here, we shall find there"
Then am willing to go.'
In a few hours his pure spirit had
passed away.-Or Dumb ARimats.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05

A Bdby's SOliIOQuy.-I am here. And
if this is what they call the world,
don't think much of it. It's a very
tiannelly world, and smells of parego-
ric awfully. It's dreadful light world,
too, and makes me blink, [ tell you.
And L don't know what to do with my
hands; | think I'll dig my fists in my
eyes. No, won't. I'll scrabble at the
corner of my blanket and chew it up,
and then I'll hOller whatever happens
I'll holler. And the more paregOric
they give me the lOuder I'll yell. That
old nurse puts the spoon in the corner
of my mouth In very uneasy wav,
and keeps tasting my milk herself all
the while. She split snuff in it last
night, and when hOllered. trotted me.
That came of being a two days old
baby. There's a pin sticking in me
now, and il | say a word about it, I'll
be trOtted or fed and l would rather
have catnip tea. I'll tell you who am.
found out to-day. l heard folks say,
Hush, don't wake up Emmeline's ba-
by" and l suppose that pretty white
faced woman over on the pillow is
Emmeline.
No, was mistaken; a chap was in
here just now, and wanted to see
Bob's paby; and looked at me and
said, 81 was a funny little toad, and
looked just like Bob He smelt of
cigars. wonder who else belong to.
Yes, there's another that's Cam
ma at Was Gamma's baby, so it
was" l declare do not know who |
belong to; but I'll holler, and maybe
I'll find out. There comes Snuffy with
catnip tea. Pm going to sleep. WON
der why my hands won't go where |
want them to.-SdRitdridn.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-04-05

The Company Ptdn.-Here's some
thing, my dears, that the editor of st.
Nicholas said long ago to a crowd of
youngsters. AS L never heard of its
doing them any special harm, it occurs
to me that it will not hurt my little
folks to hear it:
Did you ever notice what an amiable,
pleasant feeling steals over you when
you are visiting and on your good be-
haviOrf'-how willing you are to over
look anything that interferes with
your comfort f-how anxious to please,
and how ready to take an interest in
all that is going ont At these times
your face lights up, your voice grows
sweet and cheerful, your very move
ments become graceful. ''What plea
SAINT persons these friends arem you
say to yourself; and they very natu-
rally consider you quite winning and
delightful. So far, so good. 1t is Just
as it should be.
OF course, when you go home you
take all your pleasant ways with you.
If these friends who have known you
but little while, and who care for you
merely as friends, have power to
brighten and sweeten you, certainly
Wien you return to your own relatives,
who love you so much more, you'll be
brighter and sweeter than ever.
Is it sOf Perhaps it is. But if, by
any chance, 1t should not be-if, for
instance, you choose to let yourself be
sour or Indifferent at home, thinking
any tone of voice, any glum look, and
any careless word good enough for
''the folks"-Tm sorry for you, that's
all You lose great deal OF comfort,
and you miss great opportunity of
making others happy. But it is never
too late to improve. Suppose you try
the company plan. Be polite, sunny,
and charming at home. Commence to-
morrow-no, to-day. The home life is
only visit, after all, for no family can
remain together always.-St Nicholas.
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Female Impersonator; the most artistic artist
in this peculiar line OF business ~ the proies-
sion. Re-engagement of the EMPIRE CHILL
DREN. Musical Prodigies, in Violin Solos and
Duets. Heterogeneous OF the pretty ALICE
DAILY, jig aud Song and Dance Artistic.
Continued success OF CHARLES WORLEfs
the favorite Comedian. in connection with
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| 18th 20 S5th time of
ROSE MICHEL,
illustrated with the
MOST ELABORATE AND BEAUTIFUL
| SCENERY
ever set upon n stage, and with cast OF
| UNEXAMPLED STRENGTH.
including the following favorite names:-
| Messrs G. X. Thorne. Jr. Stuart Robson,
Fred. Robinson. J. II. Stoddart, John Par
selle, Eben Plympton, /. u. Morris,
Lysander Thompson, w. ii. Wilder and
w. 5. Quigley, and Misses Rose Eytinge,
Fanny Morant. Nina Varian (by kind per
mission of Lester Wallacl) and Augusta
Raymond.
SATURDAY, February IL.
yTH MATINEE OF ROSE MICHEL.
| W. Nuaaka in nnNnncn
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| ERNEST BYNE.

the great Original. In selection OF his own
original German Songs, Sketches, Pnns, Anec-
dotes and Parodies. Re-engagement Of the
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OIL AND WATER COLOR PAINTING


A MERIcAN STANDARD BEvEL BILLIARD TABLEs
n with Deaney's wire cushions solely used in all cham
pionahip and match second hand Tables
bargains. W. II. GRIFFITH CO.. ~ vesey st.
NOLLENDERs STANDARD AMERICAN BEvEL
~ Billiard Tables with the celebrated Phelan Collender
combination cushions for in this city only 73e Broad
way
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giving representations in character of Edwin
Booth, Frank Mayo, stuart Robson, SOtheTn,
Chsnirau, Gus Williams, &c., &c.
First appearance OF
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IL, ABRAHAMs, AUCTIONEER, WILL SELL THIS
III DAY tomorrow 63 Nassau ST. ~ 1O1< O'Clock
10000 Cigars Of various brands in sut buy.
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HARRIS AND CARROLL.
Miss MAGGIE WESTON

delineators of Plantation life, with Songs,
Dances and Banjo Solos. First appearance of
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GUS WILLIAMS.

the elegant and correct representative Of tho
fashionable young men ofthe day.
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ON f9A6FEdW ErSSS qE sSsF or yAIE
40 AT PRIVATE sTAeLE; q ~ REAR M, or HogSE 95E sr
No. II SIea SsishhS SEEP BAy tGh tTSEh E&p9 MAUD @ =
an animal as can Sc found and reliable every way sired
BY General Knox dam Kitty Wood, the dam of Dagger. by
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H il s. haS N lES Rols &S %IE orTA
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' psq @ns Te a Ss a in IS and
Vermont Black Hawk she is fully warranted sound and
HIGH BRED CHESTNUT GELpING MAJOR, 8 years
old l5 hands said 70 be the and fastest gen
now Edward Everett owned by Mr. Bonner; dam by Long
IGs y ND y sni
s 81 @ O% and & S%s Ss Stsd Sas n ON Fee
wood track. with running mate, 2e he is aprompt free
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Years Old l5 hands sired by Hers MamSrno PateSon
dam Lady Taylor raised by Mr. MeIrath Spring Station,
ton. KY winning second money IN "a ass and 81;
som and with proper handling viii tro down in 2os
and rank among our best horses pex season could
''D'''' FINE STYLISH BAY MARE KATE;
years old 61S hands high the largest Hambletonan
living halt rotting horse Gloster
action long flowing name and tail the round fine, open
gait show 40 better an warranted sound and
kind in every particular.
ONE FULL SPRING TOP WAGON.
One side bar top Wagon.
One top Pony Phaeton.
One set double Harness. by Dnnscomb.
Two Single Harness. by Dunscomb.
Robes kersy Stable Blankets stable
Fixtures all OF which will be sold the highest bidder
without limit restriction
Sale positive rain OF shine.
B-The above stock all first class and must be
to be @ n p IN d n T fast @
Of any Of the above horses coachman in attendance
- AMBROSE T. BRIGGS Assignee
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TONY PASTOR

and his great star Troupe Of Specially Artists.
which have gained a worldwide reputation.
Every evening and at the Tuesday aud FRI
day Matnees will be presented the attractive
acts of 1.-THE Dutch Bouncer,n New +. o.,
System.n "rhe First Rehearsal. "The Old
Southern Nigsn Tho Milliners.n "Centen-
nial Greetings" "The Power of Love" and
The Sailors joy
Orchestra chairs and private boxes can boz
rad "A duyg N advanca Carrfapes nav
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PASTORS /
NEW |
THEATRE. /
The Ladies
Resort |
The |
Children's |
Holiday |
Home. |
The |
Fashionable |
Family
vaudeville
theatre of
| New York
The Public
| and Press
| pronounce IL
"The best
entertain
| ment
in the city,
The
only
/ Theatre
in
New York
that
gives
Matinees
on
Tuesday
and
Friday.
The
only
theatre
in
New
York
that
presents
New
Artists
and
New
Acts
every
week.
Always
something
New.
Read
the
names
of
the
great
STARS
that
will
appear
this
week,
aud
consult
! the
nTOUraunnn
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ADJUSTMENTS.
pposite the Metropolitan Hotel.

TONY PASTORS NEW THEATRE.
i 5S5 and 5S7 Broadway, directly