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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28
DOHEsfIC.

The MorH.-This little insect, 80 de-
structive in our households, is known
to naturalists by the name of tinea, and
belongs to the family of the lepid0ptera,
or scaly-winged insects, of which 1t Is
the smallest, the most beautiful, and
the most destructive. 1t is second
cousin to the canker worm, the apple
worm, and the turpentine moth, but
among its aristocratic and honorable
relations is the silk worm. The i'm
mediate family relatives of the common
moth, are the bee moth, the carpet
moth, the hair moth, the grain moth,
and the pack moth. As soon as the egg
laid by the mother moth is Matched,
straightway the tiny worm proceeding
from it begins to feed upon the fabric to
which it is fastened, and spins itself
cocoon, i'm which it moves freely and
unseen, and from which emerges in
due time butterfly. In May or June
these winged insects deposit their eggs.
Before this time everything they can
harm should be placed beyond their
reach. Before putting away fur and
wooden goods they should be thoroughly
beaten to dislodge any eggs that may
have been deposited on them, and ex-
posed to the sun and air for hours. 1t
is said that brushing over their retreats
with turpentine will dislOdge them, that
camphor, black pepper, tobacco, shaw
ings of Russia leather, will disgust
them, that camphor wood and cedar
trunks are free from their visitations,
and that corrosive sublimate washings,
sulphur fumigatiOns, and the action of
heat and steam will destroy them. Pre-
ventiOn is the best cure. If furs and
woolens are carefully sealed up in paper
cases, or put away in chests and trunks
which the moth-fly cannot penetrate,
they are safe. Fabrics already attacked
by them should be beaten and summed
repeatedly, and the ravages will be
checked. This little insect loves dark
ness, and hides its evil doings from the
light of day. To keep it from plush
furniture, twice a year, on a bright,
sunny day, take the furniture out Of
doors, remove the bottoms from the
chairs if they can be removed, and give
the cushions good switching with
long, pliable switches, till the dust is
removed. Then brush them thoroughly.
While the cushions are being summed,
give the frames a coat of varnish. Let
the furniture remain in the sun nearly
all day.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28
YOUTHS COLUHy.

The Pm and the Needle.-A pin and q
needle, says the american Fontdine..
being neighbors in q basket, and
both being idle, began to quarrel o.
idle folks are apt to do.
81 should like to know" said the pin,
"what you are good for, and how you
expect to get through the world with
out head Z"
"What is the use of your head" re-
piled the needle, rather sharply, IF you
have no eyef"
"What is the use of an eye," said the
pin, ''if there is always something In
81 am more active. and can go
through more work than you can, said
the needle.
:tys. "Xss; but Du. you will not live long,"
Because you have always stitch in
your side, /" said the pin.
"You are poor, crooked creature,
said the needle.
"And you are so proud that you can't
bend without breaking :.
"rll pull your head of, if you insult
"I'll pull your eye out if you touch
me; remember your life only hangs by
q single thread" said the pin.
While they were thus cOnversing a
little girl entered, and undertaking to
sew, she very soon broke off the needle
at the eye. Then she tied the thread
around the neck of the pin, and, at
tempted to sew with it; she soon
pulled its head off and threw it into
the dirt by the side of the broken nee-
die.
"Well here we are, said the needle
ave have nothing to fight about
nOw," said the pin.
at seems misfortune has brought us
to our senses"
"a pity we had not come to them
sooner" SAID the needle.
"HOw much we resemble human be-
ings, who quarrel about their blessings
until they lose them, and never find
out they are brothers till they lie down
in the dust together as we dO.n
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

REQUISITES OF A FAMILY ORCHARD
NJ. B. Bateham writes in the Country
Gentleman as follows: In stating what
l conceive TO be the requisites of good
family orchard, l am guided by actual
observation and experience with a
family of eight or nine persons, and a
goodly share of friendly visitors. OF
course we are all habitual fruit eaters
from choice as well as conviction, and
as apples are more reliable than most
other fruits, We need to calculate for a
supply of these throughout the season,
or from August to May; then, if there
are plenty of grapes or peaches, there
will be some surplus of apples to be
disposed of.
We find that we need three classes of
apples to be in condition for use during
the whole season. First, not less than
two distinct or flrst-class dessert or eat
ing varieties, always in mellow or ripe
condition for table use and for visitors
to send by children to school, and to
give to less fortunate neighbors. This
will require about dozen varieties for
the season. Second, one or two rich
subacid varieties of good size for cool--
ing in various ways. This will take
eight varieties.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

Underground Forests in the Thames
Valley.-An interesting geological dis
covery, as we learn from Nature, was
recently made during excavations for
anew tidal basin at the SuTry CONNER
cIal Docks, London. On penetrating
some six feet below the surface, the
workmen everywhere came across a
subterranean fOrest-bed, consisting of
peat with trunks of trees, for the most
part still standing erect. All are of
species still inhabiting Britain; the oak,
alder. and willow are apparently most
abundant. The trees are not mineral
lied, but retain their vegetable charac-
ter, except that they are thoroughly
saturated with water. In the peat are
found bones of the great fossil OK.
Fresh water shells are also found. No
doubt is entertained that the bed thus
exposed is a continuation of the old
buried forest that has been brought to
light at various other localities on both
sides of the Thames. in each case the
forest bed is found buried beneath the
marsh clay, showing that the land has
sunk below the tidal level since the fO-
rest flOurished.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

Explosions iR Mines.-The late very
disastrous accidents in France and
Belgium have again directed the at
tentioR of the French Academy of Sci
ences toward all possible methods of
discovering the causes of such calami-
ties. M. Reimbault lays great stress
on the cOal-dust with which the air of
the mine is mixed, and believes such
dust to be one of the great adjuncts of
explosions. This same idea has been
of late advanced in England, as mine
explosions have apparently been more
common In Summer than in Winter,
when the mines were dryest. The me-
thOds of prevention, if arising from
the admixture of coal-dust with the
air. would present no difficulty. 0cca-
sional jets of water would lay all such
particles of carbonaceOns matter.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

RAISING CHICKENs.-In an article on
"Care of young chickens" the Pructi.
cal Farmer says: 1t may be asked, what
is the best feed for young chickens
There is some difference of opinion on
this point. Breeders of fancy and ex-
hibition stock are very careful and par.
ticular in feeding, using hard boiled
eggs, cooked meat cut into small pieces,
bread, rice, &C., but the average farmer
will not-nor need he go to so much
trouble. As good feed as we want is
sour, thick milk mixed with corn-meal
and bran; the mess should not be toe
wet when given to the chickens. Curd
is very good food once a day, and as
soon as they are two weeks old little
good wheat at night will be found eX-
cellent. Some condiments, as Cayenne
or black pepper, little salt, &C.. may
be given once or twice week, but only
a little at time. Only good hens
should be selected for mothers for the
early broods. A nervous, fidgety hen
will not hover and nourish her chicks,
and without this on her part, they will
not grow and thrive with the best of
care on the part of the owner.
PEAS FOR CATTLE.-A. W. Stokes,
fernando, Miss, says: / have for years
kept fatter cows and had more milk and
butter, and for less money, than any
body | know of. First-I sow peas
broadcast, three pecks to a bushel per
acre, i'm the month OF May, narrowing
them in after breaking the ground well ;
then, in September, pull them up just
when a few begin to dry, and make hay
out of the vines and peas. get from
1000 to 5000 pounds per acre of hay that
is eaten by cattle and horses as eagerly
as II it were the best clover. Pulling
up is far preferable to moving, as cattle
seem to love the root better than the
tops, and it is said to be more nutri-
tiOus. No manuring is necessary, and
one acre sowed i'm peas is worth six of
fodder.
The advantage of a thorough prepa-
ration of the soil to receive seed can
hardly be too highly appreciated. The
more finely pulverized it is the better
for the seed and the crop. Close con-
tact between seed and soil exerts a
wonderful influence upon termination.
The germ starts into vigorous life, and
both radical and plumule are more
rapidly developed; the little rootlets
take hold firmly i'm the plant soil, ex-
tracing and appropriating far more
nourishment from mother earth than
they can do if the soil is but imperfectly
pulverized.
SPEAKING of sunfowers, the Maryland
Farmer says: For absorbing malaria,
and preventing disease caused by ma
larial influences, for prime food for
fowls, for a home remedy, sure and
safe; for founder in your horses, and for
market as a profitable seed to be sold for
making oils; be sure to sow sunfiower
seed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES grinders
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-06-28

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OK IN c0n Per day a, home. Samples worth 81
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1876-03-17
GILBERT HOUSE,
MECIIANICSTOWN, FREDERICK
COUNTY, MD.

1E4 THE undersigned would res
te r. (sM pccttuly inform the public, tina,
aasM haying become the proprietor OF
4"'.. issFsa'" he above House, so well ana
tavurably known, has opened it in an clc-
giant style for the accommodation of per-
manent and transient customers. The
house has been renovated and furnished
in complete and ample manner, and now
offers Good Cheer and the comforts Of 4
pleasant home. His TABLE will bc sup
Piled with all the SuhslanialS and drlica-
cics of the season, the best the market at
torls. His BAR will be stocked NTH the
best brands OF liquors "ni SrgarS. lli'
be furnished VITA .;"o, pro
vcndcr and attentive n>,.rl> And his char.
gcs - MARK THIS, will be moderate
and in accordance with the spirit Of the
times. Boardcrs taken by the day, month
or wear The custom II travellers and
others is respectfully solicited The large
experience of the subscriber in Hotel keep
ing, warrants him in SAYING, that he viii
10 all in his power to give general satisiac.
ton. Nj u. MIN En-.
june 1S-tf
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The Art TOnsOriaI.
MR.. AMOS LUCAS,
(of T,Onr Rranph

Having arrived at the conclusion that the
columns of the CLARION are the only means
whereby he can bring his business to the
proper standard gives vent as follows:
SHAVING, HAIR CUTTING, SHAM
POOLING AND DYEING
In the latest style of the art tonsvrial.
SHARP RAZORS AND A CLEAN
SHAVE
Is the motto of this entcrprising artist, and
by strict attention to business can't help
but please all. Will be in his shop Mon
days. Wednesday: and Sa;ugCia7e al. dag
and evcr!ns
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MFcHANlcsrowN, Aug "a, IS.
DR.. J.J. Henshcw, Dear Sir AT the So
licitation of Messrs. Silas A. Thompson n
Charles Kcndrick, patcntces of the PEG,
pies Spring Bed Bottom, | examined the
same very carefully and do most checrtuliy
commend its use to every family, as furni.
ture absolutely neccssary-supcrior to the
invalid's chair-especially in cases OF sick
ness of chronic nature and fractured
limbs. WIN. WHITE, n. ID.
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S Hard Times No More. $

, nara LINES NU MUTE, q
Save Cash. Why waste money, why pay
g. for thing that costs IS cents. Reader
save money. The great n. +. dollar Sale
since 1873; has sold goods to $4,000 PEG
pie. 1t now has $500 600 worth of new
useful, valuable goods on hand 1t buys
solely Of first hands and from manutac-
turcrs. 1t saves 20 to SO per cent. to its
patrons every time.
Our Stock consists of fine gold jcwelry
silver and silver plated ware, glassware
cutlery, dry goods, hosiery, gloves. gro.
ceries, teas, coilccs, and 100000 articles in
fancy goods also, 1000 elegant 80 and So
books, and thousands Of articles and all at
81 each.
Samples to show quality, &c, of oar
jewelry we will send any of the following
for 81 each with postage. Try one article
and we shall have your order for 500
worth. We mail fine gold chased or plain,
wedding, onyx, moss agate, amethyst, or
topcz ring, only Sic gents superb hair
chain, S1.l2, ladies' elegant opera chains,
$1.15, solid gold masonic or . O F pins,
81 Oh. gents cluster diamond pin. 81 ,03,
superb ladies full set pin and ear drops,
Cllncl SOll, cllaillclc'i, C'lal b''i ltt, el"i
coralne or pearl, only Sl,l2, splendid set
sleeve buttons or studs, 81 ,06, elegant jet
and gold bracelets, 81, Is fine gold pencil,
stone head, $l,0G, coin silver fruit knife,
81 ,06, elegant silver cup, frosted and gold
lining, SIP, four fine plated dessert
spoons, SLIP, fine mecrschaum pipe ill
case, 81 ,06.
But. But..But We cannot here give a
list of 10000 articles. This paper will not
hold our immense list, therefore, send for
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make ten dollars go as far as fifteen We
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five hundred letters printed in our paper.
We send by mall express, railroad. or
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returned No "ordcr slips" "tckets,' or
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One Cent. Send postal card for all
needed documents. We need 5000 ladies
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NEW HOTEL.
THU ENNITT House,
EMMITTSBURG,
FREDERICK CO., MD.

THIS HOTEL, lately opened for the
accommodation Of guests, Is pie .sant-
~ situated, in the western portion Of
the town, and commands fine view
of the Mountain and Valley. The
rooms are large and well ventilated,
newly and handsomely furnished.
No efforts will be spared to mako
guests comfortable, AMI Oh very rea-
sonable terms.
SAMUEL SMITH,
PROPRIETOR.
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STEEIFE EoEANQbS

will find satisfactory equivalent for their
money
The lasting quality of their Instruments
is fully attestcd by the many Educational
and other Institutions. in the Southern
States especially, where over 400 are in
daily use, and by the unanimous verdict
of the best performers of this and other
countries Terms as favorable ~ is con-
Sistcnt with the times, aud every instru-
ment fully warranted for FIVE years
We are also agents for the Southern
States OF the
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THANKFUL

IA II 4 h
To my friends and the public generally for
very liberal patronage in the past, re-
spectfully solicit q continuance of the same,
and take pleasure in announcing to them
that can 90 on now without interruption,
and that all kinds of work heretofore done
in my establishment and usually expected
in our line, will be 'ccN done and receive
the most Scrupulous attention. NO etcrt
to give satisfaction will be spared by
Yours CllAS. ii. .. FOX,
Next door to Dr. Schlcy's, now Schley 4
Bro, opposite City Hotel. o,, ,,1>,,
p. S.-The selling off at COST FOR
CASH of Watches, Clocks, .Jcwclry, Silver
Ware and Spccts, will be continued indcti-
mite and you may expect BARGAINS.
Jan 2l-tt
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Western Farm WafO1S!

vI'HE best, most durable, finest finished
l and cheapest wagon in the market.
TRICKS portable steam engines and
saw mills, G!.l>ER scpar"tor>, EMPIRE
,cnnYators, llo%crStewn clover hullcrs,
ANA horse nnW,!.
I II L KEY STONE 7 10 ",
the best now in use, the mould boards are
tempered which wears and cleans equal to
steel. Every pillow warlantcd Ct l.
TING BONES and CORN SHELTERS,
the very b, st. We also keep on hand NO.
| leather betting, team engine packing,
and variety of hardware which we sell
very low. GARDEN SEEDS of all kinds.
CLOVER onH II.NO7UI SEED
bought and sold.
We respectfully invite all to cal and sec
us, and examine for yourselves. We al
ways take pleasure III showing our goods.
We keep none but the very best implc-
ments and Away, aim to please our GUS
toners both in quality and price. Re-
the place.
81 EWART & PRICE.
movie South Market St, Frederick, Md
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TERRITORY OF THIS STATE,

except the city Of Baltimore, which is al
ready disposed of. Any person wishing tc
purchase q county or counties in this State
will get them at Patcntccs prices.
a rare chance to make money easy and
fast. }. }. HENSlAW,
july23-1y. Meclanicsto"n
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-09

1T Is shrewdly suspicioned that stool,
conspirators in New York, having con
federates in Europe, arrange period
caily to cause breskages on the subma
rine cables, This ring of spectators II
supposed to employ an eighty or one
hundred ton schooner having stout
grapnels, to run across the track of the
cable at the speed of FIVE or six knots nm
hour The force thus applied would
sever the strongest cable without raising
it to the surface. The New Orleans
Democrat, in alluding to this cable
breakage, says: Surprising that the
ring spectators above referred to
should resolve to operate on all the
cables which connect America and Eu.
rope, what gigantic fortunes might be
made by skillful manipulators who
knew that at certain date Geographic
communication between the two hemi.
spheres would be cut off How disas.
trous the confusion that would follow
such a contingency in the commercial
world In many departments business
would be entirely suspended"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-09
v.oAuoNpy and unprinclpled BLACK

VAGAyoNDs aud uDprincl pied black
guards, whose disreputable record, COM
pretending even such crimes ~ arson,
adultery aud murder, would damn
them eternally Ia other States, occa'
sioually drIft down Into Northern
Texas, md with M Offensive assump-
tlou OF virtue, and n contemplate ayc-
ophanoy too abJect for comparison even
with Uriah Heep, force themselves
Into an unonvlable Dotorieiy by every
article that low cunning and petty
knavery can devise. Such men only
sack 10 prey upon the credulity OF a
community, and to blackmail II for II
support OF themselves and the concu-
blnes that they stake out In our midst
Cowardly and Infamous, servlle, despi-
cable and utterly lost to all sense
OF honor, they deserve the scorn
and condemnation OF all good men.
We know Of the record Of just such
an Individual m we have been de-
scriblng-An official record from the
court and supported by sworn testi.
mony, and we only await the con es.
zion 10 lay the matter before the world
In oil OF lts terrible details OF murder,
arson and kindred crimes. II is but
Just to the community that the past
llfo OF such men should DO laid bare In
order that tho moral atmosphere Of 30
cloty should DO purified from q con-
taglon fouler than that Of smallpox
iaelk.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-05-09

A Misunderstanding Mem rdy

The wondrous organ that crowns the edince
Of man Is not only the seat OF reflection and
the home Of ideality, but II Ia the governing
centre OF the nervous system. When Il is
overweight, unduly excited. or affected by
Irregularities Of those bodily organs with
which IL most closely sympathises, all the
nerves suffer, and the general health Is i'm
paired. The reason why HostetterI stom.
aeh Bittsrs exercise such soothing infiu-
ehce upon the brain Ia, that they remove
sncsS aigestive and bilious derangements
s Msn react inluriously upon II and thai in
svns Va VIZ ~ m.,n'aton or WEAKNESS OF the great
stomach and the brain. thew bsnsac,aiIv
s nnss. ~ Isster organ "a well a. the former,
s soy se9p, slsarness Of mind, easy diaes.
, ,.n, I'M .,Sseom nom biiiousuess are In.
nervins. sSais sno