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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

CLoyER-SICK SOIL.-In treating OF
''clover-sick soil," Mr.. Bruce an AbeI-
deenshire farmer, says that in some
districts of Scotland the clover plant
dies out after taking root. Having
noticed in several fields where this oc-
CURED that there was good growth of
plants near the gate, the end and head
ridges, which was much trOdden upon,
Mr.. Bruce procured heavy roller, and
rolled the field twice before putting in
the grass seeds. The experiment was
perfectly successful, full plant of
clover being the result, although the
field had for years before showed signs
of sickness. Again, on one Of the lar
gest farms in Aberdeenshire there were
several fields which refused to grow
clover. The farmer procured roller
which weighed fifteen hundred pounds
and rolled his field, leaving in one field
a ridge that was not rolled, In order TO
prove the efficiency of the operation.
The result was that while there was an
abundance of clover where the soil had
been rolled, on the ridge that was left
unrolled scarcely plant was to be seen.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"DoEs my baby annoy you nightsf"
asked q fond mother Of serious-look-
ing young man who occupied the sd-
joining room. "Oh, no; not at all, :"
he mcekly replied; 81 love babies"
And yet he had been engaged for several
days upon an article in defense of
Herod.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

WHY are pianos the noblest of manu-
factured articlesf Because they are
grand, upright and square.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

WHY may tipay man fall into the
river with impunityf Because he won't
drown - long A. his head swims.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

CRAcKED PHARL WHRAr.-Add one
part wheat TO three and q half parts
water. Cook two or three hours in q
double boiler. Serve warm or cold
with or without trimmings.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

Ann . ve~k 70 Agents. Cid sDe i"ung As }
V'lI feni-le, in their hcAlity. Terms and "
m 1 FREE Address p. o. ylCkkhf tch
W gustA, Maine. I-
hERN tNENr and profitable empsoyneui =
secaret by one hoy in -very town N t5s
States Address J. HENRY LYA0ADc
= vcssarzs 81 BOsros, Mas H
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

Losr.-The buttons from q coat Of
paint.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"YoUR DRESS" said a husband to his
fashionable wife, "will never please the
men," II don't dress to please the
men," was the reply, 'but to worry
other women"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

WORSE THAN KILLED.-A private in
one OF the Irish regiments engaged in
the dreadful battle of Salamanca, cried
out during the hottest part of the ac-
ton.
"Oh, murdher, murdheri I'm kilt
intirely"
care you wounded? inquired an
officer near him.
"wounded, Is It, yer honor?" replied
the gallant Emeralder, "be jabers' I'm
worse than killed out and out; wasn't
waiting for the last quarter of an hour
for a pull at Jem Murphy's pipe, and
there now it's shot out Of his mouth"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"WHAr kind of q waist has the
ocean9" asked fashionable young lady
Of her lover-"A watery waste, my
dear.n
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

KIND hostess (encoursgingly: "Now.
Mr.. SpOonbill, I'm sure you want a
vis-a-vis?" Spoonbill (oh so young y !:
"NO thank you, I'D rather not 1--we
Just had bun."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

,CRsAx MuYYINs.-One quart Of rich
milk, 0r II you can get it, halt cream
aud half milk; ono quart Of nour, six
eggs, QUO tablespoonful Of butter, one
VI lard, softened together. Beat whittier
aud yolks, separately, very light; then
add n0ur aud shortening aud . scsut
tesspoonful Uf salt, and STIR in the Hour
the Last thing, ~ iIghily IS possible, and
have the batter free from Jumps. Half
hil your we'll butssred muffin rings, aud
bake immediately iu y hot oven, or your
mufins will not be good. Send TO the
table the moment they are done.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

The other day yicksburg father,
finding ii necessary to reproye his son,
gently said: Don't stuff victuals into
your mouth that way, my son; George
Washington didn't eat after that fash
ion." The boy accepted that reproof
without comment, and after pOndering
for awhile, he remarked to himself :
"And don't believe George Washing
ton licked his boy for finding bottle OF
whiskey in the shed when he was hunt
ing after horseshoe, either!'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

LENGTH OF RooTs.-According to the
excellent authority of the Country Gentle
man, Prof. Beale, of the Michigan Ag-
ricultural College, furnishes the follow
ing interesting facts, mostly the result
of his own examinations, in relation to
the length of roots in plants and trees :
The soil has to do with the length
and number of roots. In light, poor
soil, l find roots of June grass four feet
below the surface. People are apt to
underestimate the length, amount and
importance of the roots of the finer
grasses, wheat, oats, etc. Some roots
of clover and Indian corn are large
enough to be seen by every one on
slight examination. A young wheat
plant when pulled up, only shows a
small part of its roots. They 60 down
often four to six feet. 1t needs very
careful examination to show that clover
and Indian corn have any more
weight of roots than June grass. They
probably do not contain more.
The roots grow best where the best
food is to be found. They grow in
greater or less quantity in every direc-
ton. If one finds good food, it -four
ishes and sends out numerous branches.
Many of the smaller roots Of trees die
every autumn when the leaves die, and
others grow in spring. Near cherry
tree in my yard was rustic basket
without a bottom, filled with rich soil.
On removing the basket and earth,
cherry roots were found in large mum.
bers near the top of the soil. They had
grown full of small branches where the
soil was good. Roots in soil will grow
up just as well as down, and do this.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

HALF pound of shot judiciously ad-
ministered to sympathetic cats, at this
season Of the year, will bear frnit in
increased hours Of slumber throughout
the coming summer and have tendency
to prevent . corner In the chicken
market.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"WHAr do they always put D. c. after
Washington for?" asked Mrs. Quilp Of
Mr.. Q. "Why, my dear, don't you
know Washington was the Daddy Of his
Country3" said Quilp, with q snicker.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08
aqglCUIfURAL

How TO GET EaGs IN WINTER.-The fol-
lowing, which we clip from the Ameri-
con A0ricnitarfsf, although written for
a northern latitude will apply pretty
well down In this section. If the peo-
Die wish to realize q profit from any
business they must attend to 1t:
We will not say that the farmer who
leaves his poultry to roost In the apple
tree at the corner Of the barn, and to
pick up their living at the pigs trough
and in the barnyard, may not occasion
ally get an egg in winter. But as a
matter of fact there is on most farms
great dearth Of eggs from November to
March. With warm shelter, and suit
able feed, pullets that begin to lay In
the fall will continue to lay through
the winter. 1t is mainly a question Of
feed. The staple feed Is Indian corn.
especially i'm the West, because it is the
most plentiful and the most convenient.
IL furnishes plenty of fat, and keeps
up the heat Of the fowls, but 1t is poor
in albumen and the phosphates. They
want q variety of grains and vegetables
and. to do their best, one feed daily OF
warm cooked meal and vegetables.
Most farmers have milk, and II this car
BE- added, ir will be all they need.
Butchers scrap cake is good, and may
safely be kept In the poultry yard
where the fowls can help themselves at
pleasure. Boiled potatoes or turnips,
mashed and mixed with lndial-lneal
make ~ excellent feed for laying hens.
Fowls are particularly fond of cabbages
and turnips al all stages Of their growth
and eat them raw greetlily every day,
If they can get them. We have found
80 good results from feeding cabbages
TO laying hens, that we always lay in
large supply for the winter. Refuse
from the butchers, and offal from the
fish market, also furnish good material
for making eggs. These are accessible
to most villagers, and can be had at
small cost A hen is only machine
for producing eggs. II you want the
finished product you must put the raw
material into the hopper. II should not
be forgotten that there Is a liberal
grinding going on In the gizzard, and
the laying bird should have free access
to gravel with sharp grit, broken oyster
and clam shells, which assist in reduc-
ing the grains and forming egg-shells.
With a plentiful supply of egg-produc-
ing food, hens will lay well in winter
when eggs bring the highest price.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"WILL this pipe smoke free?" asked
q gentleman who was purchasing a
pipe. "Of course 1t will, If you can get
your tobacco for nothing" was the
reply.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

SIDNEY SMITH speaks of a man 80 dry
that II you were to bore holes in any
part Of his body with gimlet, saw dust
would come out.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

The Elasticity of Purified Air.-Some
researches of Mendeleff and Kirpit-
schOff show that the product of any
volume of air BY its pressure. which
according to the law of MarriOtte
should be constant for all pressuras, il
not 30 for the air, varying considerably
when the pressures diminish to 30
small quantity a. half millimeter.
This product in fact, which for perfect
gases is constant, varies rapidly in the
case of air. The deviatiOns from the
law of Marriotte for rar-fied air are
contrary to those observed by Regnault
for compressed air. In fact. the pro-
duct increases when the pressure in
creases, and diminlrhes when the pres
sure diminishes. These discOrdsnces
are far larger than the possible errors
of observation.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

A YOUNG NAN suffering from "heredi-
tary gout" said that he didn't mind the
pain OF it so much, "but," said he, ''the
thought that some old ancestor had all
the fun Of acquiring this prec Gus heir
loom Is what takes hold of me-"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

To HASH Ducks. - Nothing tastes
better than fat roast duck. Cut it into
pieces 10 In carving At table, skin and
soak these by the side of the fire in q
little boiling gravy till thoroughly hot.
Add Q small glass of wine and suffi-
cient quantity Of mixed spices to give
the sauce Q nigh relish.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

"a PHILOSOPHER being asked what
was the first thing necessary towards
winning the love Of a woman, answered,
"An opportunity"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

SCRAP-BooK PAsrE.-Disso:ve q tea
spoonful OF alum in q quart Of water !;
when cold, stir Ia ~ much hour rs will
give 1t the consistency Of thick cream,
being particular 70 beat up all the
lumps; star In as much powdered rosin
ss will lay OH . dime, aud add also SIX
cloves, teacupful Of boiling water Oh
the Dire, pour the hour mixture into it.,
stirring well all the time. Ii will soon
be like mush. Let IL cool, and keep il
cool. Lay . cover on it. For use,
soften with warm water. 1t will keep
twelve mouths.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

GATHER a few pitch-pine cones, dry
them SO that the scales will open, dip
them into water and sprinkle grass seed
into the openings. BY setting the stem
end in water few hours the cone will
close up, and the grass will show itself
in few days and continue to grow rs
long a. the cone Is kept moist. Ii can
be hung by string in the window or
placed on hower-stand.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

WEsTFHALIANC CRoQUErrEs.-These are
very simple aud easily made, but at the
same time they will serve As All addi-
uonal dish In the case Of an emergency.
Mix . little grated ham with some
mashed potatoes. two hard boiled eggs,
chopped fine, and add butter, salt and
pepper to suit the taste, and make into
croQuettea.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-03-08

m1niStere0 70 Sympathetlc cats, at this
season Of the year, will bear frnit in
increased hours Of slumber throughout
the coming summer and have tendency
to prevent . corner In the chicken
market.
A YOUNG MAN suffering from ''heredi-
tary gout" said that he didn't mind the
pain OF it 80 much, "but," said he, ''the
thought that some old ancestor had all
the fun Of acquiring this prec Gus heir
loom Is what takes hold Of me-"
"wHAr do they always put d. c. after
Washington for?" asked Mrs. Quilp of
Mr.. Q. "Why, my dear, don't you
know Washington was the Daddy Of his
Country?" said Quilp, with q snicker.
KIND hostess (encoursgingly: "Now.
Mr.. Spoonbill. I'm sure you want a
vis-a-vis?" Spoonful (oh so young y !:
"No thank you, I'D rather not 1--we
just had q bun."
"YoUR DRESS" said husband to his
fashionable wife, "will never please the
men," II don't dress to please the
men," was the reply, "but to worry
other wOmen."
"WILL this pipe smoke free? ?" asked
q gentleman who was purchasing a
pipe. "Of course 1t will, II you can get
your tobacco for nothing" was the
reply.
"a PHILOSOPHER being asked what
was the first thing necessary towards
winning the love Of a woman, answered,
IAN opportunity"
SIDNEY SMITH speaks of a man 30 dry
that II you were to bore holes in any
part Of his body with gimlet, saw-dust
would come out.
"WHAr kind of q waist has the
ocean?" asked fashionable young lady
Of her lover-"A watery waste, my
DEAR"
WHY are pianos the noblest of manu-
factured articlesf Because they are
grand, upright and square.
WHY may . tipay man fall into the
river with impunityf Because he won't
drown - long a. his head swims.
Losr.-The buttons from q coat Of
paint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17
NEW HAM PSHlKE E.
FTeshet.

Lancaster, May II. The water is rising at the
rate of an inch an hour, and already exceeds in
height the most remarkable freshct known here
since 1850.
The Boston, Concord & Montreal railroad track
is 10 many places submerged ard washed badly.
Toll bridges here and at Northumberland are en-
dangered and are being loaded with rocks, to keep
them from floating. Many dwellings along the
river are surrounded with water.
Lebanon, May II. Mascama river has risen
slowly all day and is still rising, being at the high
est point reached since 1851
Hanover, May IL. The Connecticut river has
risen three feet since last night and is still rising.
The Piermont bridge has been washed away. The
Lyme bridge is reported giving way The bridge
at West Lebanon is two feet above water, but is
considered in dangerous condition. The bridge
here 10 safe, twelve feet above water. The north
western portion of Gilltte's paper mill, between
White River Junction and Norwich, VT, washed
out.
The water is higher than in the past IA years
Farmers have incurred heavy losses. Great ex
element exists.
Woodsville May II. The Connecticut River i:
at its height and it is expected that 1t will com
mence falling by morning. 1t is Impossible to es
innate the damage atpresent. The damage &c
the Passumpsic Railroad will nearly equal that O.
the great treshet of 1869, and should the WING
rise as the water goes down, it must equal if no
exceed it. Over three miles OF dump had beer
washed out between Wells river and Newbury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17
A soltliers' Monument.


am glad to see an effort is being made to erect
q monument in Augusta to the memory Of those
men who died in the service Of their country dur
ing the rebellion. This enterprise, believe, will
meet with the sanction Of every citizen, and it
seems now that only recognized leader is needed
to make it splendid success. First it appears to
me necessary to secure . lot. Two places have
been mentioned; that Of Col. Stanley's on Win
throp street, and of Judge Rices on State and
Grove streets. / am free to confess that think
the latter the most eligible, but either presume,
would be satisfactory to great majority Of the
people. Now if Col. Stanley or Judge Rice are
willing to donate the land to this worthy object, as
has been suggested by your correspondents, if
they would make the fact public, think it would
give an impetus to the enterprise, and insure its
early completion. trust they will deem it Of suf
fcient importance to give us decision soon, and
favorable one. presume it would be "unconsti-
tutional," and therefore useless, to suggest that
this monument be erected by the city Of Augusta.
think that every AK payer would be glad to join
in the sweet privilege of contributing, according
to his means, to perpetuate in granite or bronze,
the memory of those brave ones who are dear to
the hearts of so many of our citizens. If the sum
is raised by contributions, there are many who
would esteem it q privilege to give something,
who would never be reached, or whose pride would
prevent the offering, but if by equal taxation, it
would fall as gently and sweetv to all. as do the
blessings of the government which those heroes
bought with their lives. Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17

classes Of Mahometans are purchasing daerers
are plotting the overflow of the Sultan and the
government, and the massacre and plundering Of
Christians. The Mshometans insult and threaten
the Greeks and Armenians, bidding them prepare
for imminent death. Travellers are leaving en-
masse. The European residents are sending sway
their families. The presence of European SQUAD
rons and the organization of volunteer European
militia, can alone allay the alarm"
Appointments.
Constantinoplc, May IL. Mehomet Ruchd !
fasha has been appointed Grand Vizier, and Hus-
sem AVN Pasha, Minister of war
Spain.
Madrid, May H. Congress has passed clause
ii OF the constitution providing for religious lib
erty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17
NallOmell local Nem8.

We learn that the entertainment given on
Thursday evening by the Good Templars, passed
off to the satisfaction of all concerned
The sun appeared out for morning airing on
Friday, but soon hid his face behind impenetrabe
clouds, and continued to maintain profound OBJ
security during the remainder of the day. con
tinuation of the late protracted storm seems inev
liable.
The usual appropriation for Decoration Day was
made by our city council! at the last meeting of
that body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17

Flour-extra sprng4 O0a6 IS
Wbeat- No Snr'up pot l02-a-: April . f.;
Mas lt0-a-: June l0jha-.
Corn--No. :. mixed snot 4'Kat7: April a;
May 4GI.a-. June ~.
Oats-No. 3 301a- spot: April -; May Ska
June 33b
Rye-No. 2 af3.
Barey-No.2 sprn- esd spot; 6lha- May;
April "a.
Dressed Hogs-9 6ha9 7h.
Po,k-20 10 ago ~ spot; ---Apr; Il S2ka
35- May June Il liza.
LARD - |! rs "a II 3 - spot = April;
May 10 42Ha-; June i36o-a--.
Rnik Meals- shoulders ia; short rib mid
l07.all short clear mid ll4a-.
Hams Is ne averag re a..
Whiskey-l07a-.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, -, az; wheat do 81
a.
aecepts-l0.0)0 tour: p, 0e wheat: 1000 corn I,
g., 000 oats; 900 rye; 80 barley.
Shimcnts-- co. hour: g,,VD wheat 1873 900
cora: IA 10 oats: 4 O0p hurley: 100 rye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-17
Ell RIPE.
Germany.

Berlin, May ~. The rumors of a general Eu-
ropean conference on the situation in Turkey are
premature, but it is thought probable the question
of holding one will be considered, should Turkey
herself propose such course to the guaranteeing
powers.
The first conference of the taree imperial chan
cellors, Andrassy, Gortschakoif and Bismarck,
was held yesterday. at Bismarcks residence. 1t
is understood that Andrassy's note Will form the
basis of their conference.
The Turkish ambassador has been instructed to
express to the representatives of the great powers
the Portes deep regret at the Salonica outrage,
and to give assurances that the guilty persons will
be punished.
willing to meet the wishes of the three emperors
regarding the execution of the programme en-
bodied in Andrassy's note, and will raise no ohJec-
ton to the guarantees which may be re luTed by
the powers.
It is stated that the three chancellors, yesterday,
in conference decided to abstain-at least for the
present--from any military intervention IN the
Turkish troubles, and that Count Andrassy has
ssed great satisfaction at this decision in the
case.
1t is understood that yesterdays conference at
Prince Bsmarck's residence resulted IN COM
plete agreement touching the points to be dis-
cussed and no doubt is entertained but that inc
other powers Will acceIa tue ptiuSiPicS i"" W."
1t is expected as result of the conference that
note supplementary 10 Count Andrassy's Will be
promulg ated, defining the guarantees required OF
Turkey for the execution Of reforms, and reserv-
ing the international right of controlling such ex,
ecution. Whatever steps be taken, it Is believed
the three empires will ask the support OF the other
treaty powers therein. Russia considers it upper
ative 10 view of the agitated state OF Turkey, to
demand the adoption of q decisive and energetic
course, in order to obtain the required guarantees
The Sslon'ca outrage and the reports OF the ex
cited state of feeling in Constantlnople Will DE
considered, and probably guarantees will also b<
demanded Tor the security of the Portes Cbristiar
subjects and foreigners in the dominions, asains
similar outbreaks of Mahometan fanaticism.
Turkey.
Adyices from Constantnople report that grea
excitement pre- walls there. The ministerial change
make good impression, being unfavora6e to I'M
old Turkish party but the retention OF the minis
I ter of war occasions comment.
The SaiOnica Troubles.
| Berlin, May II. A despatch to the ke'cnsau
| zeiyer confirms the report that the bodies OF III
murdered consuls, at Salonca, are still nnburied
| The exciteme Mt of the Mahommetan populatio
| ia 40 great that it would be dangerous to auemr
their funeral until the arrival f achievements
troops and additional foreign men-of-wM.
LATER.
London, 10. The correspondent Of the Time
telegraphs from Constantinople:
"a general panic prevails here. The lowe