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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04
what Is an Iugrain Carpet

The two-ply ingram known to the
trade is fabric composed of two webs,
or "piles" of cloth, made with differ
ent colored yarns-say one "ply" green,
the other red-of equal consistence or
texture, united at the edges or selvages
of each by the selvage threads, and in
grained or united at different parts of
the cloth, wherever called for by the de-
sign or pattern. If the red "ply" repre-
sents the ground color of the design,
then the green will be the figure color;
and whenever the green figuring "ply"
appears over the red ground "ply," that
is ingraining. The more general this
ingraining or mixing up Of the two
webs or "plies," the better the fabric is
ingrained, and the longer it will wear.
The three-ply ingram is made and in
grained after the same manner.
A two-ply carpet, woven on the same
loom and amounted" i'm the same man
ner as a two-ply ingram, if woven plain,
without any design or pattern, would be
a seamless bag; three-ply, under the
-
same condition, a double bag, or two
bags joined together by one side of each.
The old Scotch twO-ply ingram
weighed about "a ounces to the yard.
The weft yarns were heavier than those
now used, and the warp threads were
three-cord worsted, and much stronger
and heavier than the two-cord now in
general use. Two things are gained by
the substitution of the two-cord warp
for the three cord. though the fabric is
rendered less durable. One is the saving
of worsted, the most expensive of the
two materials which compose the fabric
the other is that the warp being finer,
it permits wider scope in shading the
weft eolors. This will be understood
even by the unskilled reader, if he will
place an unequal number of coarse and
fine black threads on two pieces of scar
let or white cloth or paper of equal
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04
A FANTASY.
BY MARY s. wITHISGroN.

II / awoke some morn.
And down the stair descending all foriorn
OF wonted faces found the world below
No mothers smile, no kiss no baby's crow,
No sister taking up the thread, half spun,
OF last nights talk (some talks are never done)
Outside the door
II then / wended, seeking soft Lenore.
Or welcome, stately sweet, Of Lady Clare,
Or stayed my step at gracious Annas stair,
Or sought gay Lib for tilt Of words,
Keen and inspiriting az tourney swords;
And here and there,
For whisper OF the wise, smile Of the fair,
For all gay courtesies, hehtsome pieasantries,
For the dark splendor Of some gorgeous eyes,
For even thee, soul-comrade, if bare,
Blank, very vacancy should on me stare;
II then should speak
Some right-authentic angel, They you seek
All like s dream have vanished; but dream
In truth they ever were they did but seem
Phantasmas were they, fgments, fantasies,
Projections Of thy own thought, only these"
All me alas!
If all this gramarye should come to pasa
/ think / should believe him-should believe
Nor would his disenchantment deeply grieve.
Nor greatly startle, nor bewilder me,
Soul-comrade, save 'twere also told Of theei
-Scri5ner's Monthly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04
W : ste no Time.

Time lost can never be regained.
After allowing yourself proper time for
rest don't live a single hour of your
life without doing exactly what is to be
done in it and going straight through
with it from beginning TO end. Work,
play, study, whatever it is, take hold Of
it at once and finish it up squarely and
cleanly; then TO the next thing without
letting any moments drop out between.
1t is wonderful to see how many hours
these prompt people make out of day !;
and it is as if they picked up the mo-
ments that the twaddlers lost. And if
you ever find yourself where you have
so many things pressed upon you that
you hardly know where to begin, let
me tell you a secret. Take hold Of the
very first one that comes to hand, and
you will find the rest all fall into file,
and follow after like company Of
well-drilled soldiers, and though work
may be hard to meet when it challenges
you in a squad, it is easily vanquished
if you can bring it into lire.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04
Our First ssChina Boy"

Never shall we forget the first China
man whom we employed as house
servant. The excellent and trusted
Bridget who had lived with us so long
was to be married, and after her. we
felt Indeed, that ''no Irish need apply"
She remained beyond her time that we
might fill her place, but each aspirant
to the culinary domain seemed worse
than the preceding, and finally we asked
our Chinese laundry man if he could
send US ga China-boy," as they are cal
led. Biddie protested.
''Och! can't bear to think of yes
having Chinaman. They will stale
all there is in the house, and yes wont
know where it goes.''
But we made due allowance for Bid
dies prejudices, engaged ga boy" and
he came at the time appointed.
A neat, rather handsome fellow, he
was, and as he disappeared into his
room, bundle in hand, we were con-
scious Of great drawing of the spirit
toward him. In five minutes he
emerged, clad in the daintiest of white
blouses and aprons, his pigtail girded
around his head as meaning business,
and with the quietest step and mien he
sought us out in the parlor, and "came
and stood before us" his head slightly
bowed. his hands folded, perfectly 81
lent, awaiting orders. There was a
submissiveness in his attitude, his
expression, his whole aspect, which
suggested the Old Testament and the
Arabian Nights" in turn. Our heart
leaped up, as Wordsworth's to rain
bow. Here was a new regime, indeed /!
How promising. How delightful.
He went to work in way which
showed perfect acquaintance with his
duties, and We mentally planned to
teach him (was he not heathen?), TO
make much of him, and to keep him a
long time. 1t was nice to have such a
distingue- looking creature around, and
how deftly he waited on door and table !!
About the middle Of the afternoon,
another Chinaman appeared on the
scene, and the two had much cackle to-
gether. No l. showed No. his kitchen,
laundry, and closet; and we concluded
that he was pleased with his convent
ences, and was receiving congratula-
tions thereupon. By five o'clock he
again "came and stood before u.s."
my fiiend heap-good boy; he stay
you; catch-um place, San Flancisco. !"
And China-boy No. 1. summarily de-
parted, leaving behind him quite an in
ferior substitute. And with him went,
as we learned tnat evening, all the
cracked-wheat which we CHANGED to
have in the our-closet.-Scribner.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04

width. The finer the black threads are,
the brighter the colors underneath will
appear.
Ingram carpets are frequently called
Scotch carpets, and by others Kidder-
minister. The difference in the nomen-
clature of this fabric, we presume, is
due TO the fact that, until 1921, Kidder-
minister had nearly monopoly in max
ing ingram. In the memorable strike
of that year, which commencedin March
and continued into August, it lost near
ly all its ingram trade, which mostly
fell into the hands of Scotch manufac-
turers.-Tertile Manufacturer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04
The Partisan Beggar's Code.

Never ask aims from
l. A man that is coming from dinner
roast beef renders one selfish.
2. A gentleman who is following a
lady.
3. Men who are too fat; it annoys
them to stop.
4. A lady who is alone and unop-
served.
3. Gentlemen who are putting on
their gloves.
But always ask from
/. A man who is going to dinner; he
sympathises with the empty stomach.
2. A lady who knows she is being
followed.
3. People who are walking two by
two;. their amour Iropre makes them
give.
4. Officers in full dress uniform.
5. Office-seekers going into cabinet
ministers bureaux; they give in hopes
that it will bring them luck.--Appleton's
Journal.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04

fancied mysef lying dead amlust All
these belongings, and felt sorry for my
self. Then took my pistols from my
portmanteau. and leaving the door un-
locked, for why should 1 trouble the
landlord with breaking it open, 1 lay
on the bed, drew the curtains. took a
pistol in each hand, and, as true as l
speak to you now, had the muzzle of
each pressed to a temple, when some
one opened the door, and-There now
Jessie, said voice, Il told you you did
not lock IT,
"T did, said another voice, 'and
sent the key to the Office by the cham
bermaid.'
81 laid the pistols down and peeped
through the curtains. There were two
ladies in the room. One an old lady In
brown front of false curls, the other
my cruel lady-love, Jessie Grey. For a
moment 1 fancied must be dreaming.
Sure, it's the right NUMBER asked
Jessie.
"'Twenty-one-yes,' said the other.
And here's my band-box. Oh, dear /.
I'm sleepy"
"T am not, said Jessie, Il wish /
was, aunt
"'You didn't sleep wink last night,
said the aunt, Nor you haven't eaten
your meals to day. You'll go into de-
cline if you go on that way. I'll see
DIR. Black about you to morrow
"T don't want DIR. Black to be
called sighed Jessie, sd rather die
".What's the matter?' cried the old
lady. You are not yourself, you don't
eat or sleep, and cry perpetually. What
ails you?'
I'm miserable said Jessie.
"'Oh, aunt said Jessie its all your
fault. You told me over and over again
that girl must not jump at an offer /;
that a man must be refused at least
once, or he'd not value girl. And, oh
he liked mel. And when he asked me
| felt so glad! But l remembered what
you had said. and-Oh, how could do
it'll said "Oh, dear, MOI" and he left
me without another word. And Pm so
sorry !-oh, so sorry because l loved
him, aunt
"'You little goose!' cried the old
lady.
GAS for me, you can fancy how 1 felt.
1 had no thought of suicide now. My
desire was to live and ask that quest
ion of mine over again. 1 pocketed
my pistols and crept down on the 9TH
er side of the bed. stepped toward
the bureau, and blew out the candle.
As dashed out at the door, l heard two
female screams, but I escaped in safety.
81 met the waiter on the stairs.
Found out the mistake, SIR he said.
Just coming to reetify it,
"'Don't mention it, 1 said. I'm
very glad-that is, it don't matter. Here
is something for your trouble" And
gave him five dollar bill.
"He said thank you,' but / saw that
he thought me crazy. He was confirmed
in his opinion, when l passed the door
of my room, cried:
Heaven bless, twenty-one! It's a
lucky number!'
"But l never was saner than l was
then, and never half so happy.
"Of course 1 proposed to Jessie the
very next day, and l need not tell you
that her answer was not, 'Oh dear no.
and that's why 1 call twenty-one my
lucky number"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-10-04

The California Grangers expect to
ship 600, 900 tons Of wheat to England
this Fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28
Disappe0ronec Of Ceoreiu LaLes.

A third lake in Lowndes county has
been emptied of its waters by subterranean
passages during the last six months. What
is the matter7 The Times has several
times alluded TO the fact that Lowndes
county had within lis borders numbers of
lakes, from ten 10 five hundred (and sever
al beyond a thousand) acres in size, and can
it be that these lakes are all connected with
grand underground water course? 1t
seems SO. In September last one dried up
or run off, and left bushels upon bushels Of
fish in holes of water about upon the bot
tom of the lake. In January another,
about five miles from this, did the same
thing, and now Grassy Pond, lake cover
ing about i've hundred acres just between
the two above mentioned, has left its million
of fishes out of water. About three weeks
ago it was reported that the waters of this
lake were sinking below low water mark
and every day or two we would hear that
it was still going down. Last Friday, Il
report spread all over the country like
wildfire that Grassy pond was low enough
to rake the fish out with nets, and by sun
down more than one hundred people had
collected at the place. Some had dip-nets,
some cast-nets, and there was one seine in
the party. The first haul with the seine
Taught enough trout, jack, Dream and
speckled perch 10 make "mess" for ev-
cry one present During the night there
were millions of fish left dead upon dry
land. Saturday, next day, the planters
hitched up their wagons and hauled load
after load and scattered them in their fields
for manure, and thousands were left TO the
mercy of buzzards, hogs and other beasts
of prey. Such quantities of fish and such
destruction has never been known in the
history of Lowndes county. No one ever
drea med that there was half that quantity
of fish in Grassy pond, though it was cele-
brated for its fine fishing grounds in the
spring of the year. The other two lakes
above mentioned did not run thus COM
pletely dry, and the fish that were not
caught were saved by the water returning
in few days from its hidden retreat in the
bosom of the earth. We learn that Grassy
pond is filling up again, but ii is too late 10
save the finDy tribe. These statements arc
not at all exaggerated, and can be testified
TO by several hundred people living in this
county, though it is marvellous TO ALL
VdldoSta (Gd.) Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28
The n.., Vegetable. TO PLANT.

April and May are the two busy months
in a well-managed vegetable garden. Dur
ing these months, the most important
work of the season has to be hurried
through, for planting time is short, and
there are many small matters that need
prompt attention. First Of all Is tho selec-
ton Of choice garden seeds of recent
growth, and such as will be found true to
name. Tho surest way is TO select from
each years crop few of the best speci-
mems of the same to raise seed from. For
the rest, send TO some responsible seed
merchant, and don't depend on the kind OF
stock found in small boxes in the country
grocery stores. AS matter of reference
for those not familiar with the best sort OF
vegetable seeds and plants, append the
following list, raining two or three kinds
of each TO select from.
DDdrJ BednS.-Early Valentine and Ref
ugee.
Pole BeanS.-Large White Lima aud
Horticultural Cranberry.
Beets.-Dark Red Egyptian and Long
Smooth Blood.
Cdbbdge.-Jersey Wakefield early, and
Premium Flat Dutch and Drumhead Sa-
voy Qate).
Cucumber.-white spiho and Long
Green.
CdrTot.-Biss's Improved Long Orange.
C0rn.-Moore's Early and Stowells Ey-
ergreen.
CdulifoUer.-Earlya aud Late Erfurl.
Cclery.-Dwarf Incompatible aud Boston
Market.
Egg Pldnt.-Improved New York.
Lettuce.-Curled Silesia and Butter.
Musk Melon.-Skillman' Fine Melted.
Water Melon.-Mountain Sweet.
= OnionS.-We thersfeld Red and White
Portugal.
PdrSnips.-Long Smooth.
PedS.-Philadelphia Extra Early, Car
ter's First Crop, Champion Of England,
and White Marrowfat.
PepperS.-Large Squash and Bull-Nose.
Rddtshes.-Turnip Scarlet, Long Scarlet,
and White Spanish.
iSqudSh.-Summer Crook knock, Boston
Marrow, and Hubbard.
In this brief list will be found the lead
ing kinds grown both by market and pri-
vate gardeners near large cities. With
bush beans, peas, and radishes, it is best to
repeat the sowings every two or three
weeks, until the middle of June. BY fol-
lowing this plan, fresh supply OF these
sorts will keep coming on for table use I'M
ill late in the season.-Scribner' Monthly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28

MILD WINTERs.--One hundred years
ago, according to the newspapers of that
date, the winter closely resembled the one
just past. On account of the unusual alb
sence of ice in Boston harbor, it is asserted
that Washington abandoned the intention
of surprising the British forces at Boston
by crossing his army at night. The open
condition of the harbor, however, enabled
the Americans to continually send vessels
TO the West Indies for munitions of war, Of
which they were greatly in need ; and on
account Of the mildness of the weather, a
well-planned expedition was sent up the
Mohawk valley TO gain important points.
In 1875, January was pleasant, and Feb
ruary was Summer month" In 1873,
January came in like April. In 1740,
there were but two snow storms Februa-
ny and March were like summer months.
In 1851, January was warm on the 18th,
the frost was all out of the ground; Febru-
airy was like spring, and the winter was
ended, wonder to all. In 1856, there was
another warm winter, and the fish "struck
in" from the sea long before their usual
period. In 1773, there was no snow be-
tween Dec. 26th and Feb. 9th, and "wou-
derful weather." In 17G5, it was so warm
in February that boys went in swimming
in the rivers.
There are also records of several warm
winters in Europe more remarkable than
ours just passed. In l772, the temperature
was so high in England that leaves came
out on the trees in January, and birds
Matched their broods in February. In 1880,
the weather was equally mild, spring flow
ers being worn in wreaths in midwinter.
Several other winters we've so warm that
birds hatched their broods in February, as
in l772.
In France, there was neither snow nor
frost throughout the winters of 1888, 1907,
1909, 1917, and 1859, according TO the rec
ords preserved, and in 1872, even in the
north of Germany, the stoves were not
lighted, and the trees lowered in Februa-
ry. So it seems that open winters were
not entirely unknown TO our ancestors,
and that winters like this are nothing new
under the sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28

The VERY FIRST LESSON PARENT
tempts 10 teach, he must himself first prac-
iice. Whatever he wishes his child 10
avoid, he must make up his mind 10 re-
nounce, and that from the very earliest
stage Of existence, and down to the minut-
est things. In young children the inIita-
tive faculty is so enormous, the reasoning
power so small, that one cannot be too
careful, even with infants, to guard against
INDUCING in harsh tone, a brusque man
ner, sad or angry look. AS far as is pos
sible the tender bud should live in an at
mosphere of continual sunshine, under
which il may safely and happily unfold,
hour by hour, and day by day. To effect
this there is required from the parent, or
those who stand in the parents stead, all
amount of self-control and selfdenial
which would be almost impossible had not
Heaven implanted on the one side mater
nal instinct, on the other that exlraordina-
ry winning charm which there Is about all
young creatures, making us put up with
their endless waywardness, and love them
all the better the more trouble they give
us. That is, mothers do. When l said
"materl.al INSTINCT" spoke advisedly and
Intentionally. or paternal instinct there is
almost meme. A man is proud of his sons
and his daughters-bound 10 carry down
his name to posterity but he rarely takes
the slightest interest in any body else's
children, and in his own only so far as they
contribute to his pleasure, amusement, or
dignity. The passionate love woman Of
ten has for another woman's children, and
for the feeblest, naughtiest, ugliest of her
own, is to men thing entirely unknown.
The metropolitan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28

THE GRAND UNION, OF New York, OPP
posite the Grand Central depot, is ono of
the most popular and literally patronized
of the New York hotels, having over $50
elegantly furnished rooms, elevator, steam
and all modern Improvements. It's close
proximity to the depot saves its guests car
riage hire and baggage expressage, which
is equal to days board. The appoint
ments, service, and cuisine are strictly first
class, while the rate of charges are lower
than at any other tirst-class house In the city.
All parts of the city are easily reached by
cars and stages. Parties visiting New York,
or 10 attend the Centennial, will find this
the most convenient hotel in the city to stop
At
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-04-28
CATARRH.
A COUGH OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
STANDING CURED.

CdtdrJh Vith DrOppinJs in The Throat, Caus-
ing Feelings Of ltrdngiiR1. Dizziness, Pains
in Side, and Weakness Of Kidneys, iInme-
djdteiy TeiieUed, System seemingly made
ouer Nep by use OF one Bottle.
MEssRs. LIrTLEFIELD & o.:--I live in Manchester
now, and have lived over nifty years in Goffstown,
about two miles from here. am II years old
have had Catarrh for ifteeu years, and bad cough
for twenty-five years. especially spring and fau. Good
deal Of that time have had dizziness in the head.
During the fifteen years have had droppings from
the head upon the lungs, filling my throat with
phlegm causing tickling In the throat, and whenever
was down with fever creating feeling Of sufOcat-
ing and stranglins. People have thought had the
consumption. ! was doctored for that. have con-
suited great many physicians, but never got more
than temporary relief. About two months ago had
dizzy spell, fell down and insensible for
time, and did not know my own folks for six
hours. My brother told me of your CONSTITUTIONAL
CATARRH REMEDY, and advised me to try a bottle.
He had Catarrh and took this, and II left. / got
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immediate relief.
have had pains in the small of my back and weak
ness OF the kidneys for many years, and though
work hard daily, shoyeling this Of the year my
kidneys have found great relief, and the pains have
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