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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
The Discovery of Quinine.

The discovery of the medical proper
ties of cinchona bark is enveloped in
great obscurity. All that we know
about il for certain is this: Before the
year l66S-rhat is TO say, $50 years sub
Sequenr 10 the discovery of America
not even the Spaniards were acquainted
with the febrifuge qualities of cinchona
bark; but in this year, or thereabouts,
the Countess del Cinchon, the wife OF
the Spanish viceroy of Peru, was cured
of violent intermittent fever by drink
ing an infusion of the bark, and this
led TO its introduction into Europe.
Were the natives themselves acquainted
with it? Humboldt answers this ques-
ton very positively in the negative and
refers the discovery to the Jesuit mis-
sionaries, who, being in the habit oftast-
ing the bark of every tree they hewed
down, AT length discovered the precious
febrifuge. Other authors of repute
contend that the virtues of cinchona
bark were known TO the Indians long
before the advent of the Spaniards; but
the question again arises how they first
become acquainted with its properties.
To account for this the ridiculous tale
has been invented that certain animals,
while laboring under fever, happened
TO gnaw the bark Of one of the cinchOna
trees, and were cured forthwith. Far
more probable is ii that some cinchOna
trees having been laid PROSTATE by the
tempests in a pool of water, and the lat
ter becoming charged with the medi-
cinal principal, some person laboring
under fever drank of this water, was
cured, and published the result But
however this may be, it is certain that
the remedy first became popularized III
Europe through the agency of Count
del Cinchon, VicerOy of Peru, whose
wife, as we have said, was cured of in
termirtent fever by its administration.
The new remedy, however, was badly
received in France and Italy. The
faculty set their faces against it. Ply
sicians who dared prescribe its use were
prosecuted, and il was only the patron
age Of Louis NV, which ultimately
rendered it popular in France. This
monarch, suffering from intermittent
fever, was cured by an English empiric
named Talbot, by means of secret
remedy This was no other than ciI-
chona bark. Louis XIV. purchased the
secret for the sum of 5000 livres, and
bestowed yearly pension of 1000 livres
on the Englishman, besides giving him
letters of nobility. Three years subse-
quently the remedy was published. 1t
was a highly concentrated vinous tine
,ure of cinchona bark. Cinchona trees
grow in the densest forests of Peru.
The task of discovering them, removing
their bark, and conveying the latter 10
the place of export, is troublesome,
difficult and dangerous. In these for
ests there are no roads. Frightful
precipices intersect the path of the
cascarillero, or bark gatherer, across
which it is difficult 10 pass, even while
unembarrassed by a load. so soon as
the treasure of bark has been secured
these difficulties and dangers proper
tiOnately increase, 50 that the compara-
lively low price at which cinchona
may be procured is in itself a matter of
surprise.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
From Swamp and Marsh,

From land left saturated By receding foods.
and from pools stag ating in sunken lots on
the outskirts of cities, rises q vapor pregnant
with disease Its name is miasma, and It Is
laden with the seeds Of fever and aeue, bilous
re,nittents, and other malarial disorders- How
to cope successfully with these destructive
.naladies is . problem solved more than .
quarter OF a century ago by the discovery Of
Hoste ter, Stomach Bltters, which has proved
itself an absolute specific for miasma;ic dis
ease in every form its sure preventive, and
superb invigorant and general alterst We OF dis
ordered conditions OF the system lrrefragioie
evidence to prove this fact has been accumu-
lsting for years and scarcely . day passes
With Mt some fresh confederation of it. En-
inent physcisns have. after . thorough test
pronounced the article perfectly eficacious
and absolutely pure, and the American people
long ago adopted 1t as taeir fayorite household
remedy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
S,IEyrTFIC.

The Mdke-up Of an Ant Fdmiig.-Under
ordinary circumstances an ants nest,
like beehive, consists Of three kinds of
individuals; workers, or imperfect
females (which constitute the great ma
jority,, males, and perfect females.
There are, however, often several fe-
males I'm an ants nest; while, as we all
know, there is never more than one
queen in hive. The queens have wings,
but after single flight they tear of their
own wings, and do not again quit the
nest. In addition to the ordinary
workers there is i'm some species sec
ond, or rather third, form of female.
In almost any ants nest We may see
that the workers differ more or less in
size. The amount of difference, how
ever, depends upon the species. In La
sius niger, the small brown garden ant,
the workers, are, for instance, much
more uniform than in the little yellow
meadow ant, or i'm Attd-bdrbard, where
some of them are more than twice as
large as others. But In certain ants
there are differences still more remark
able. Thus, in Mexican species, be-
sides the common workers, which have
the form of ordinary ants, there are
certain others in which the abdomen is
swollen into an immense subdiaphan-
Gus sphere. These individuals are very
inactive, and principally occupied in
celebrating kind of honey. In the
genus Pheidoie-very common in South
ern Europe-there are also two distinct
forms without any intermediate grada-
tions: one with heads of the usual pro-
portion, and a second with an immense
heads provided with very large jaws.
These latter are generally supposed to
act IA soldiers, and the size of the head
enables the muscles which move the
jaws to be of unusual dimensions,
though the little ones are also very pug
Dacious. This differentiation of certain
individuals so as to adapt them to special
functions seems to me very remarkable ;
for it must be remembered that the diff
ference is not one of age or sex.-Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

EARLY CALvING.-The commonly ac-
cepted opinion about Jersey heifers is
that it is no injury TO them TO calve
when they are two years of age. While
their growth may be somewhat stunted
their milking qualities are in no wise
affected. A correspondent of the Cattle
Club Register thus gives his experience
with his herd, in which he shows that
stimulating the secretiOns is of more
importance than age:
IL had my young heifers served at
fourteen TO sixteen months oid, without
regerd 10 the season of the year at
which they would calve. 1t has gradu-
ally dawned upon me, through the
slow teachings OF experience, that it is
much more important 10 have them on
good succulent grass for month or
longer while making their first bag,
that the milk secretion may be stimu-
lated TO the utmost and the udder de-
velOped as much as possible; and now
time the service so as to have them
come in in June or early in July; or,
skipping the heat and drought OF Au-
gust, TO calve in September, the age be-
ing, if unavoidable, as young as nine
teen months or as old as thirty months.
If we want fall or winter cows, let US
take older ones whose qualities have
been already established. If | am right
in this it deserves the attention of be-
ginners."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
MILDRED.

Mildred with the golden hair.
Mildred with the beauty re,
Mildred. eser in your prayer
Remember me.
Mildred with the eyes so blue,
Dark as Ocean in their hue
Angel, must resemble you,
In their purity.
Mildred we may never meet
In life's conver-e soft and sweet,
But may your heart forever beat
Still as happily.
Mildred, Mildred love hfe's giver I;
He will take you down the river,
That runs forever and forever
To eternity.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
Ai1in an Egg Shell.

A silver egg was once prepared as
present to Saxon queen. open the
silver by secret spring, and there was
found yolk of gold. Find the spring
of the gold, and it flew open, ana dis-
closed a beautiful bird. Press the
wings of the bird. and in its breast was
found a crown, jeweled and radiant
And even within the crown, upheld by
a spring like the rest, was ring oil
diamonds, which fitted the finger of the
princess herself.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
VEGETINE.
For Bilious, RfmittGnt and Intermittent
Fever.

ur what Is more commonly termed Fever and
ASne, with pains in the lOins and through the
back, ana lndescribable chilly sensation down
the spine. an irresistible disposition 10 yawn,
pam IN the eyes, which IS increased by moving
them- blue unge in the skin, aud great list
IesShesS ara deoilIty. NEGETISE is a safe and
positive remedy. IL Is compounded exclu-
sNely from the Juices Of carefully selected barks
ana heros. and so strongly concentrated that n
= one OF the greatest eleansers of the
Dioou tnat IS or can De put together VEGETINE
dot not stop with breaking ehfIIs and Feyer
out III extends It's wonderful Influence INTO every
part OF the human system, and entirely eradi
cafes every taint OF disease. VEGETrNE pOES
NJl act as powerful catharfic or debiiitate
the bowels and cause the patient 10 dread other
serious complaints which must Inevitably fol
low but II strikes at the root of disease by
purity Ing the blood, restores theItyer and
ki"heys 10 nealIby action. regulates the
bowels, and assists Nature In perfOrmInc-
al lhe duties that devolye upon r.
Ihousands OF luvalidS are suffering TODAY
IRON the effects OF powerful purSautye
nostrums, frfx htfui quantities of aui.
nine, ana poison doses of arsenic
Eelther OF which ever have or ever could reach
tAe true cause of their complaint
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
schenck's Mandrake Pills.

These Pills are composed exclusively OF
vegetable ingredients, and although they en-
tirely suDersede the use of Mercury. do not
leave any Of its Injurious effects- They act
directly upon the liver, and are . valuable
remedy in all cases of arrangement Of that
organ. Sick Headache, Indigestion and all
Bilious Disorders sucbumb to the free use Of
them
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

CURE FOR RISGwoRM.-A simple and
harmless application for ringworm is
found by washing with a solution made
from the root of the common narrow
leafed dock, which belongs TO the
botanical genus Runner. Use vinegar
for the solvent
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

THUMPs IN HoGs.-For this disease,
which is inflammation of the lungs, or
of the lining membrane of the cavity of
the chest and lungs. nothing can be
done but to give good nursing. Keep
the patient warm, give drinks of luke
warm cruel, and rub paste of mustard
and water upon the brisket and side Of
the chest
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

SUMNER MINCE PIE.-Four crackers,
one and one-half cups of sugar, one cup
of molasses, one cup of cider, twO-thirds
of cup OF butter, one cup of chopped
raisins, one-half cup of currants, two
eggs well beaten and stirred in, the last
thing; spice to the taste.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

PERFUME FOR GLovEs.-Rose leaves.
powdered, half an ounce; essence OF
cloves and mace, each one dram
frankincense, quarter ofan ounce. Mix ;
put portion in a drawer with gloves,
and they will retain the scent for a
considerable time.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

Works In ne human system in perfect harmony
W4tn nature's laws. and while II is pleasant
70 the taste, genial 10 The stomach ana mild In
It's influence on the bowels. II is absolute In lis
action on disease, and Is not a vile nauseOus
Bltters, purgtng the invalid into false hone thar
,Rey are p.lng cured NEGErISE Is a purely
vegetable Medicine. Compounded up1n
sclentlnc principles. Ii Is indOrsed by the best
physicians where its virtues have been tested
: recommended only where medicine f.
needed. and IS not a mixture o. cheaD wins
key sold under the cloak or BiJters.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

DRYING VEGETABLEs.--Corn should
be cooked until the milk is cOpgealed,
and dried in slow oven. In this way
its sweetness is preserved and flies
never touch it. Ii should be kept for
future use iu thick paper bags, in dry
cool place. String Beans can be scalded
and dried in the sun. They will look
like little scraps of peeled bark when
dried; but when soaked over night as
sumo their natural size and color.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
.EGETINE,
Police Testimony.
BcsTos, Nov. IS, 1875.

r ID S bcsTOs, NOV. IS, 1878.
D,dr A.T.-During the past fve years I have
nitd ample opportunity 10 Judge OF the merits OF
NEGETINE- My wife has used IL for complaints
attending lady OF delicate hedlih with more
Denenclal results than any thing else which she.
ever lrleu nave given Il 70 my children under
alIhost every circumstance attending a large
Idmiiy, ana always with marked benerit have
taken IL myself with such great benefJ that
appreciation OF its goodness.
while performing my duties as Police Officer
IN tbls clty, IL has been my lot TO fall in with
great deal OF Sickness. uDheSitatingly recon-
memo NEGErlSE, and | never knew OF a case
wnerc IL did not prove all that was claimed for
IT, Particularly In cases OF debilitated or i'm
poverished state OF tue blood, its effects are
really wonderful; and, for all complaints aris-
ing from an impure tate OF the bloOd tI APPEARS
10 WORK Ike charm and do not believe there
are any circumstances under which VEGErIsE
can oe used with Injurious results; and IL Will
aways anOrd me Pleasure 10 give any further
lnIOrnatlon as 70 wnat know OF VEGETISE
WILL An b HILL, Police Station L.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

To PREVENT CALICO FROM FADING
Take the dress when it needs washing
and dip it in pail OF salt water and
dry it before send.ing IL to the wash.
This should be done before il is washed
the first time, and the process need
never be repeated.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

BREAD CAKE.-One quart bowl OF
sponge of your bread, one tablespoon
full OF butter one cup of sugar, a little
grated nutmeg, one cup of chopped
raisins. Mold up very soft and let it
get very light before baking.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

To Stop CRACKS IN A STovE.-Wood
ashes and common salt, made compact
with water, will stop the cracks of a
stove, and prevent the smoke from es-
Gaping.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
Mothers. Mothers. Mother.

Don't fail to procure MRS WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases Of teeth
ing in children 1t relieves the child from
pain, cures wind collie, regulates the bowels.
and by giving relief and health TO the child.
gives rest TO the mother
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

HE Lungs are strained and racked by ser.
nstent cough. the general strength wassed
ana AZ incurable complaint often established
thereby. Or: Jayne's Expectorant is an ef-
fecfive remedy for Coughs and Co DIS, and ex-
Bronchial Organs.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

''FAIX, there's no gintlemen in this
car. Lit me out, korIducther. All the
Imply seats are fall. The Mkt time |
ride in car I'll walk. so will"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

CORN CAKEs.-Grate twelve large ears
of young sweet corn, scraping of the
cob with a knife all the milk and pulp
that may remain; add half teaspoon
full of salt, lump of butter the size of
small egg, three eggs, well beaten,
and one pint of milk. If this quantity
of corn does not make a rather stiff
batter. add enough more to form the
proper consistency. Bake in muffin
rings on hot griddle. or As pancakes.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
MATTER of form-Fitting a dress

AN ANoCHRoNIsTIC pun-Adam was
married on his wedding Eve.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

An OLD negro cook says, "Sass is
powerful good in everything but chill
dren. Dey needs some odor kind of
dressin'.r
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
Rheumatism au,ckIy Cured.

Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the great
Haterna, Medicine, will positively cure any case
Of rheumatism on the face Of the earth. Price
81 bottle. six bottles. IS. Sold by all Drug
sists. Send for circular to Helphenstine &
Dentley, Druggists. Washington. ID. @.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

SOFT BOILED custard will be found
very nice poured over ripe berries or
cut peaches.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

A TEACHER, alter reading to her
scholars story of generous child,
asked them what generosity was. One
little boy raised his hand and said: Il
know; its giving to others what you
don't want yOurself.D
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

BETWEEN good friends-"Don't you
think Nine. 5. is growing younger day
by day?" ''Indeed she is, my dear,
why yesterday she mad no teeth, and
to-day, not single one of her full set
is missing"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

WHEN my pa wouldn't let me go to
The ball" said merry young lady, ''I
lust set TO and had baMl at hOmer
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

SONGS OF BEULAH-the new Sunday-SchOol
Singing -book-price 35 cts. $50 per hundred.
LEE & WALKER I113 Chestnut St, Philad'a
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
Gives Health. Strength and Appetite

My daughter has received great beneut from
the use OF NEoErISE- Her declining health Was
source OF great ankle 20 all OF her friends
a lew tottles or the NEGETISE restored her
health, strength. and appetite. n. III. TILDEN
insurance and Real Estate Agent
No. ~ Sears Building Boston, Mass.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

a PROFESSIONAL man, returning TO
his office one day, after a substantial
lunch. said complacently to his assistant.
"Mr. Peetkin, the world looks different
to man when he has three inches OF
rum in him." "Yes," replied the
junior, without a moments hesitation,
and he looks different to the world"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

GRAPE PRESERVE - Pick out the
knotty and wormy grapes, take the rest,
a few at time, in a coarse sieve, work.
ing them around with the hand until
the seeds are loosened, when they will
drop through, leaving the skins and
pulp in the sieve. Drain the juice of
the seeds, and to every pound of skin,
pulp, and juice allow half a pound of
sugar. Put all into preserving kettle
and cook slowly for three quarters of
an hour. When done put into hot jars,
cover with brandy paper and seal up.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
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All advertisers invited 70 cali examine their
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

There is long and wearisome step
between admiration and imitation
Richter.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

THE good man reclineth at his ease
he covereth his head with a paper; he
taketh his rest and his snores are heard
in the land. The house-hy is not so,
for his heart deviseth evil continually,
and when he hath crept under the paper
ne will tickle the good mans nose.
Verify, all this is vanity and vexation
of spirit.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

AN ENGLISH undergraduate at ex-
animation, on being told to repeat the
parable of the Good Samaritan, thus did
it: "a certain man journeyed from
Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among
thieves" Then he stopped. $50 on,
SIR" said the examiner. "And-,"
and stopped again. "And what? Go
on, SIR" ''And the thieves sprang up
and choked him." triumphantly ended
the youth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

A DISTINGUISHED but not wealthy
politician received a letter from a
farmer, who claimed to be his cousin.
''I've found our genealogical tree, "
said he; $50 that must be right" The
politician replied. "If you have found
the tree, there must be a mistake about
it; for | never owned even . stick in
all nv life.''
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10
pRcxRExsox.x CELEEYsCuAno.

Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspe ptic Headache,
Neuralgia. Nervousness and -leepessne~s and Will
cure any case Price 5ec postage free. Sold by all
Druggists Office, No. loo Y, Eutaw St, Baltimore
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-10-10

"WELL, and how did yon enjoy your
dinner?" asked a passenger OF another
on a European steamer, the first day
out. Don't mention it," said the
other, feelingly; ''don't mention it.
It's a good deal like the financial ques-
tion in Congress" "How's that? ?'
"why it's apt to come up at any
moment"
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HUMOROUS.

~
wu.r ux Tuoreur- few davs
since savss M;cbioan naner. a speci.
,,an 81 h,,,r;,r chnct fuli of fash.
;onahIa drink tool seat In the expres:
tain or Jactson and ouietJv awaited
tho advent of the condnctor who
anpeared ON time and relieved the
travellers bat of his ticket without any
remarks On his return the traveller
bntton-boled hin, and manfred.