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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
A Debatable Question.

While much has been written concerning the
use Of put up" medicines the question is
still an open one, and demands Of the people
. careful consideration The salient poini .
may be briefly stated aud answered as follows:
1st-Are the sick capable of dete: mining their
real condition. the nature of their malady. and
selecting the proper remedy or means Of cure ?
2d-Can physician, no matter how SIX lIfuL
prepare universal remedy adapted to the De-
culisr ailments Of lar-e class OF people re-
siding in different ATTITUDES, and subject to
various climatic Influences? In answer 10 the
first proposition, We would say, diseases are
named and known by certain signs or symp-
ms. and, a. the mother does not need ply
sician to tell her that her child has the whoop-
lng-cough, or Inolcate . remedy, so people
when afflicted with many Of the symptoms
concom.t tan to impure blood. I" torpid liver, y
and bad Digestion" require no other know
ledge Of their condition, or the remedy iudi-
Gated, than they already possess Sec
ond proposition--Many PHYSICIANS argue
that diseases are sectionAIly peculiar. and tba
their Treatment must therefore varv and vet
quinine, murphine. podophylin, and hundreds
Of other remedies are prescribed in all ccun-
tres to overcome certain conditions. Is it not
therefore, sef-eyident that physician v hose
large exper ence has made him familiar with
the many phases incident to ali impurities G Z
the blood, general and nervous debility, liver
complaint dyspepsia consumption and ca
tarrh. can prepare 3 a, ries of remedies exactly
adapted to meet the conditions manifest,
wherever and by whatever means, it may have
been engenderei? The family medicines pre-
pared by R v. Pierce, NJ. D., of Buffalo, n. Y.
fulfill the above requirements Many physi-
clans pre- cribe them in their practice. His
Golden Medical Discovery has no equal as
blood-purifyer and general tonic while his
Fayorte Prescription cures those weaknesses
peculiar to women, after physicians have
failed. His Pleasant Purgative Pellets, which
are sugsr-coated and little arger than mustard
seeds, are g safe and certain cure for torpid
liver and constipation. II you wish to save
money by avoiding doctors and keep or res ain
your health. buy the Peoples Common Sense
Medical Adviser, an illustrated work Of over
500 psges 1t contains instruction concerning
anatomy. physiology, hygiene. and the treat
ment Of disease. Over one hundred thou and
copies already sold Price (po.t-paiS), 81. so.
Address the author, R v. Pierce. N. D., Buf.
falo. N. 7.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
A Crocodile and a Balloonist.

Mr.. Simmons Lynn made an ascent in
balloon at Calcutta on the 27th OF
January. He descended safely some
miles from the city, and had an exciting
adventure with crocodile. Owing to
the density of the gas supplied for the
balloon, Mr.. Lynn did not deem it
advisable TO take up with him Mr..
L'Estrange (Blondin,) who was much
disappointed in consequence. The
balloon first moved in the direction OF
Beliganj, but afterward shifted toward
Dhappa and the Salt Lakes. Having
passed over the eastern boundary of
Calcutta, Mr.. Lynn found that at 40
O'Clock it was beginning TO move rapidly
toward Tiger Point, in the Sunderbunds
He descended from his then altitude of
! l3, 900 feet into the current which was
blowing for a few moments from the
southeast. In this current he could
not remain, and at 8 o'clock descent
into the jungle seemed inevitable. He
at this time observed that there was not
a breath of wind over the surface of the
jungle for 5000 feet in height. Either
he must come down at once or be en-
veloped in darkness, and have no chance
of getting out Of the jungle. Even with
light the chance of being extricated
seemed small. While slowly descending
and at an altitude of 10, 900 feet, in an
otherwise perfectly clear atmosphere,
a vast plain of intense white toward the
north was open to view. He could not
form any conception as to the cause of
this phenomenon, except that the rays
from the setting sun had come in con-
tact with cold blast from the snowy
range in the Himalayas. He continued
his descent, and very soon the phenom-
enon was lost, but although every mo-
ment's delay increased the risk in land
ing he could not resist the temptation of
reascending to try and fathom this
mystery, but did not succeed. At 5:I5
he was within 200 feet of terra firma,
rather inappropriate name for the
locality. A huge crocodile was moving
toward him with an impressive steadi-
ness, and when be came down into the
mud and rushes, which for miles around
were over ten feet in height, he could
see the monsters head level with the
bulrushes.
Fortunately there was enough ballast
left to throw overheard Just as the
monster was within fifty yards of the
balloon, and this enabled Mr.. Lynn to
rise above the thick jungle to the length
of the graphing rope, about thirty feet.
The story that crocodile cannot turn
rapidly was in this case disproved, as
this one ran around the graphing
rope.
Having called Justify for help Mr. Lynn
found some natives making their way
toward him, wading through the thick
mud and rushes. As the rushing sound
was heard on all sides the crocodile
made of. About half dozen natives
were induced, after much persuasion,
to hold the rope, and ultimately the
balloon was waited over the Jungle and
across creeks for nearly three miles,
until small dry space was reached.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
The Singing Sensation

In the gullet called heartburn" (why, it Is
impossible to conceive, since the heart has
nothing to do with it } is caused by acetous
fermentation in the stomach of the food con-
tanned in it by an overplus of the gastric
Juice, which is itself powerful acid. or BY the
unnaturally scrid quality of that secretion
The ordinary way Of treating this symptom,
for it is nothing else. is to administer bi-car-
Donate Of soda an alkali to neutralize the
acid. But sour stomach cannot be cured by
aIkAlis, which tend to weaken the digestive sp-
Teratus. A far better remedy is Hostetter 8
Stomach Bitters, which strengthens the cellu-
lar membrane. the seat of the difficulty, regu-
lates the flow of the gastric secretion, improves
the quality if vitiated, and puts the stomach
into good working order. Perfect digestion
follows rs q natural sequence. and there Is no
more trouble from heartburn or sour stomach
The liver and bowels sre also thoroughly regu-
lated by this sovereign alterstive.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

The enterprising Sunday School Times cele
brated Washington's birthday by series OF
attractive articles most appropriate to the all
niversary. Mr. VIM Cullen Bryant contributes
a short poem; President Hayes has a letter
the Governors Of New Hampshire, NJ ssachu-
sets. Rhode leland. Connecticut. the four
Middle States. Maryland. Virginia, North Car
DINA. South Carolina and Georgia. send arti-
cles on the Lessons Of Washingtons life; Paul
III. Hayne has a tribute in verse; Charles Dud-
lev Warner contrasts the characters of Wash
ington and Rameses IL; aud there are short
contributions from the pens of Edw. Eggles-
ton, Jos. Cook, G. W. c. Lee. b j. Losing,
Rich. Newton and W. S. Plumer.
These special articles are to be reprinted in
an attractive form by the enterprizing con-
ductors Of this paper, and will make hand
some memorial volume. A little of this kind
of energy in other religious periO iicals would
be an improvement greatly needed. We con-
gratulate the editors of the Sunday School
Times on their admirable number.-PhIiddeE
pk.ia Press.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
SONNET.

This eve along the calm respondent West
/ marked cioud alive with fairy light,
So warmly pure, SO sweetly richly bright.
1t seemed spirit OF ether floating blest'
In its own happy empire; while possessed
vi h admiration OF the marvellous sight
Slowly its hues opal and crysolite.
Faded. IS at some wizards stern behest;
The oud became terror whose dark womb
Throbbed with keen lightnings. by destruction
hurled
Red holt on b 1t while drear ominous gloom
Envel5ped Nature, DER the startled void
A deep alarm, burst in the thunder-bosm;
And the swift storm its coal-black wings un-
furled.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

In the years agone, when the old Ma
rine Barracks were over on the hillside.
outside of the Navy Yard, in Brooklyn,
y. V, some of the soldiers, one cold,
stormy day, thought what grand
thing it would be to brew a punch. hot
and strong, in honor of a squad who
had been detached, and were upon the
following day to go on board ship for
the Brazilian station.
There was money enough to pay for
the liquor-to pay for barrel of it
but how to get it into the barracks,
that was the question. Never man
came in from liberty without being
overhauled by the sergeant of the guard
from top to toe. Not vial as large as
a finger could be hidden from those
sharp eyes and sharper fingers. At
length up SPOKE Tim Murphy. said
he:
Make up the money, boys, and i'll
go out and bring in the liquor. I'm
down for liberty to-day"
Tim was not the man to boa { empti-
ly, and when he had seriously declared
hat he was in earnest, the money was
made up-enough to purchase two
quarts and a jug-and in due time he
went out. 1t was in the edge of the
venting, or just at dusk, that Tim came
back, openly swinging a large jug in
his hand. Arrived in the guard house,
both the sergeant of the guard and SER
geant Moore took him in hand for ex-
animation.
"What have you got in that jug?'
"Molasses. sir"
Lets see." -
Tney tookthe jug, pulled out the cork
and smelled. 1t certainly smelled like
molasses. Then they procured stick
and pOked it down into the big-beIlied
eruet, and, upon pulling it out, some
thing like molasses dripped from its
end. They both tasted and were salts
fed, and Tim was told to pass on; and
he did pass on, jug in hand.
Arrived in the barrack-room, those
in the secret gathered around. He led
them into the rear apartment where the
bedding was stored, and closed the
door. Then he called for tin dipper.
Taking the cork from the nozzle, Tim
tipped up the jug over the tin dipper,
and presently, in the midst of slowly
dripping treacle, out dropped leaden
bullet with strong cord attached. BY
means of this line he drew up the neck
OF bladder, and, when the molasses
had been emptied out, perhaps a pint
Of it, he slipped the cord from the neck
of the bladder, and poured out consider
ably more than two quarts of fine old
MOnongahela whiskey.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
DOMESTIC.

SYSTEM IN DISK -WAsHrNd.-Keept W the
outsides OF the plates clean by removing
all crumbs and scraps before packing
them. The dish-washing OF some house,
keepers must be very disagreeable and
tedious, owing to their non- observance
of this precaution. Stack the table
dishes, like to like, in tine order Of their
size in the dish, pau, and the cooking
dishes in another, Immediately pouring
hot water through them all. 1t is al
ways the quickest way to let them stand
thus mOment-it saves deal of scrap
ing and rubbing. Make your suds but
barely warm, since the dishes are all
hot from the soaking water, and all
greasy particles dissolved and gone.
There is never any need of immersing
the entire hand and wrist in scalding
dish-water for an hour or two at a time,
soaking, reddening, and chapping them
beyond all recovery. Puncture one
corner of the dish-clOth with a fork,
and, winding up the tines In it like a
cocoon, wash the dishes with it, wetting
the hand but momentarily during the
whole operation After pouring Oh the
rinsing water which is very hot-re-
move them in stacks TO another pan, and
place them on their edges to drain and
dry. Rinse and drain forks and spoons
by themselves in pitchers. Wiring your
dish-cloth as little and lightly as possi-
BILE. This will keep it soft, and soft
dish cloth makes dish-washing twice as
easy. Keep it sweet by rinsing thor
oughly at the last. Hundreds of soft
little white hands are not only hardened
and spread, but grow up fairly distorted,
from useless wringing and squeezing
of the dish cloth. E---s-.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
Skin IIInoaaRa.

All those troublesome scaly. itching, pimply,
blotchy, humid eruptions Of the skin, nom
mated Tetter, E,ysipelas Acue, ETC., that are
SO unsighuy and annoying. ere quickly and
ehectually cured by the simple application OF
H'eskeUs Tettsr Ointment, . remedy that has
proved itself to possess wonderful healing
powers, curing hundreds Of cases that had re-
sisted all other treatment, even that of the
best professional talent of the country. It
only needs . trial to prove its virtues- Sold 80
cents per box sent by mail for co cts-
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY ( Co, 602 Arch St, PhilA
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

People living in the country or in mail
towns. where dry goods are sold at very high
prices, do not seem to realize the amount OF
money and trouble which might be saved by
dea ing with reliable house in q large city.
The retail house OF b. +. Devices, 725 Chest
nut street Philadelphia, is one of this charac-
ter, having but one price to all, where any one
may depend upon receiving the best quality of
goofs for the least money. Samples Of any
kind Of dry goods sent free on application
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

The frs-year-od daughter OF an
Eighth-streer family, the other day,
stood watching her baby brother, VINO
was making great fuss over having ms
face washed. The little miss at length
lost her patience, and stamping her tiny
foot said, "You think you have lots OF
trouble, but you don't know anything
about il. Wait till you're big enough
to get a liekin' and then you'll see
WON'T he. mamma?'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
Why Will You Suffer

the tortures Of rheumatism, wnen the great
internal remedy of Dr. Herndon, the GYPSY
GIFT, lately introduced in Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington. acting through the
blood, drives that malady pr mptly from the
system. and reestablishes complete health
One bottle sufficient Send for a circular to
j. J. GRISDALL, Proprietor, Box $50. p o.,
Baltimore Md
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

THE USE OF MERCURY is often attended with
disastrous results Why use it then when in
Schenck's Mandrake Pills We have q remedy
equal in effect and perfectly harmless?
These Pills act directly on the liver, and are
. sure cure in all disorders arising from de-
rangement of that important organ
Sick-headsche, sour stomach. nausea, and
all other bilious disorders will freely succumb
TO few doses Of Schenck's Mandrake Pills
For sale by all druggists.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

Beef-Eating Pldnts.-Mr. Francis Dar-
win has carried out series OF success
full experiments TO test the question
whether carnivorous plants really
benefit by the insects which they cap
ture and kill. About 200 plants of
Drosera rOtundtoiia were cultivated in
soup plates during most of last summer.
Each plate was divided as TO its con-
tents by wooden partition; but was
wholly screened by gauze. One half
the plants in each plate had few small
bits of roast meat fed TO them at inter
walls, Dy being placed on the leaves; the
weight of the meat being about the
tiftieth part of a grain. The plants in
the other half of each plate were not so
favored; otherwise all were treated
alike. AT the end of the season the fed
plants weighed 2I.5 per cent more than
the others; the flower stems, seeds and
capsules of the fed plants were about
p times heavier, and the seeds weighed
about 3.S times more than the unfed
ones. This seems conclusive proof that
the plants under natural conditions are
largely benefited by the capture of in
sects, which are assimilated as plant
food through the leaves.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

BUDDING RosEs.-This is a simple
process by which amateur cultivators
often increase their stock. A sharp
penknIfe can 90 duty for a budding
knife, and the handle of a toothbrush,
if ground down smooth, will answer
for a spnd to aid in lifting the bark.
From the last of June to the last of Au-
gust is the best time for this process, as
the bark can then be more easily raised
from the wood. Take a smooth stalk
and make horizontal cut across the
bark through TO the wood. but not into
il. From the centre of this cross cut
make another cut straight down the
stem, an inch or more in length. These
two cuts should resemble L. Slice of
the bud you desire TO propagate with
one cut of the penknite, eating it close
TO the main stalk. Now, with the edge
of the spud, turn back the bark on each
side of the straight cut and insert the
bud on the wood of the branch to be
budded, fitting il tightly 10 the crossed
cut. With a bit of soft yarn bind down
the bark, leaving the point of the bud
exposed. A handful of dampened moss
must then be bound around the stem.
taking care to leave the tiny point OF
the bud exposed TO the air. In six
weeks the wrapplngs can be removed,
but all other shoots must be kept from
growing on the budded branch. BY
this means rosebush can be made tn
bear half dozen different colored roses.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
Rheumatism Quickly Cured.

''Durangs Rheumatic Remedy" the great
internal Medicine. will p sitively cure any case
of rheumatism on the face of the earth Price
81 bottle six bottles IS. So by all Drug
gists- Send for circular to Helpenstine q
Bentley, Druggists, Washington, ID. @.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

IN THE watering of plants the tenn
perature of the water used is of vital
importance. 1t should neither be cold
nor warm, but just the temperature of
the atmosphere of the room. Thus no
check or chill or undue excitement is
given To the roots, while both roofs and
branches are equally warm. A good
plan is to set over night large pan OF
water among your flowers, then you
will be sure of suifieiency of water of
the proper temperature for the morning
watering.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

Dent 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, 1878-03-27
Kidney and Bladder
Complaints,

Urinary and womb Diseases. Gravel. Diabetes
Drop y Stoppage OF Water. IncOntlhence u
Crine Brighi s Disease. Albuminura and In all
cases where there are bTick-dusJ depOsits. or the
water is thick, cloudy. mixed with substances
IKE the white or an egg or threads like white
silk or there Is a morbid. dark. bilious ppear-
ance and white bOne-dusJ deposit and When
there Is pncKing. burning sensation wen
passing water, and pain IN the small OF the back
and long the lOins- sold BY druggists PKICE
ONE DOLLAR
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

Tea chests made in Massachusetts
are to be exported to China.
Gold was first discovered in Geor.
gia In 1882, so says Columbus paper.
HARNESS MAKERS can collar most any,
thing.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27
AGRICULTURE.

HINTS FOR AMATEUR RPLANT-GRowERs.
French straw satchels are the newest
fiower-holders.
Eliminated OATS are placed in grass
bouquets. If these are wet, they creep
about lively.
Bonseline buds, nesting in mignon-
ette, is lively combination.
The bigusnia [vinesta) is, one of the
handsomest yellow blossoms. T. !
Light yellow acacia is among the
flowers in some shops. f.1IIF o.
"Tree mignonette" is new, large
Towering variety of this ch irmingly
fragrant plant.
Florists predict that flowers will, i'm
time, be sold as cheaply in this country
as they are in Europe.
Marantha (magnifica) ranks among
the handsomest plants for conservatory
ornamentation.
Corronilla (Glauca), with its varie-
gated leaf and yellow clustering flowers
is pretty plant for growing baskets.
Yellow tulips, i'm color and shape,
much resemble Marshal Neil roses.
These are excellent to wear as they do
not easily wilt.
Clusters of camelias are so arranged
in floral designs-two being placed back
to back-that they look like great balls
of satin leaves, and lend an elegant ef-
feet.
Bouquets of ''spring flowers" are in
great demand. Forget-m not, mig
nonette. lily of the valley and jonquils
are among those charming blossoms
particularly adapted for being worn by
young persons
The centaurea (Candissima) is much
used in baskets. Its thistle like blossom
is of lavender tint.
A basket of the different species of
adiantums of maiden's hair ferns is a
lovely object. These can be arranged
with choice effect, aud are as costly as
blossoms.
The "ephyfillum," the flower of the
cactus of branching habit, is conspicu-
Gus in floral shops. Ii is of transparent
Solferino color, and is used with effect
in table pieces, although it is not con-
sidered choice in hand bouquets. 1t
looks somewhat like an orchid. although
the long, peculiar shape OF the air
plants is not found in the cacti.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

CARE OF CLoTHING.-It makes a great
difference in the looks and wear of a hat
or coat, whether IL is thrown down on
the lounge or chair when taken off, or
carefully hung up. With two boys the
expense of their clothing is often nearly
one-half in difference, mainly, as we
think, because one OF them will always
hang up his clothes carefully, while the
others may be found anywhere-when
they can be found at all. Properly
brushing and cleaning clothes, and
mending them AS soon rs required,
rather than waiting until the thread
ravels out, or the tear has grown too
large to be neatly repaired, add greatly
10 their durability. When they get a
little seedy, have some tailor who does
the work cheap and well, give them a
good cleansing and pressing. This may
be done several times to a good suit, and
each time they will ''iook as good as
new." Here Is where true economy
comes in, in the care of clothing, and
proper attention TO repairing and cleans
ing. More than half the expense can
be saved iii the bill for the year if pains
are taken to secure material worthy of
such care.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

GENTLEMEN of the jury" said a
Worcester lawyer in the courthouse
the other day, sat the moment the
policeman says he saw US in front of
the house which was bu-glariously
entered, 1 will prove that we were
locked up drunk in the station-house."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

"CAN a cat count?" asks Connect
cut paper. Yes, we've known some of
'em to figure pretty extensively on the
back fence i'm the solemn night.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-27

FLYING rOomers-Guests who run
away without paying their hotel bills.