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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

In the salt mines of Poland and
Hungary the galleries are supported
by wooden pillars, which are found to
last unimpaired for ages, in consequence
of being impregnated with salt, while
pillars of brick and stone, used for the
same purpose, crumble away in short
time by the decay of the mortar. 1t is
also found that wooden piles driven
into the mud of salt flats and marshes.
last for an unlimited time, and are used
for the foundations of brick and stone
edifices, and the practice of docking
timber after it has been seasoned, BY
immersing 1t for sometime in sea water.
is generally admitted to be promotive
of its durability. There are some ex-
periments which appear to show that,
even after the dry rot has commenced,
immersion in salt water effectuaIly
checks its progress and preserves the
remainder of the timber.
Along the sea coast of France, Bel
gium, the Netherlands, Northeastern
Germany and Denmark, the custom
prevails of immersing the logs in salt
water before saving, whenever this
conveniently can be done, it being a
universally acknowledged fact that salt
water soaked lumber is harder and
much more durable than lumber soaked
in fresh water. This is especially the
case with hard woods, such As oak, elm,
ash, etc.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
A Low Chair.

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was
entertained at dinner by the alrmni of
Amherst College, in San Francisco a
few days ago, when he related the fol-
amusing incident of his college life /:
At one time the faculty decided that the
religious tone of the institution needed
to be raised, and resolved upon vista
of the students in their rooms for that
purpose. One day Mr.. Beecher saw
Professor Burgess, very tall man,
making his way upstairs towards his
room, and anticipating a visit he put all
his chairs but one, the legs of which
had been shortened one-half, into his
wood closet. Seated with book, on his
low chair, he bade the Professor come
in, and of course proffered him the seat.
The tall professor sat down on it, bring
ing his knees quite up into his face and
presenting a very comical aspect. Mr.
Beecher stood and meekly awaited the
expected homily. but the professor after
moments inspection of his knees,
burst into a laugh, in which Beecher
heartily joined him, and with the re-
mark that he believed he would call
again ,.he struggled to his feet and bow
ed himself out.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Wanted the Lower Berth.

An intoxicated man, smelling like a
horse blanket, and carrying a dyspeptic
carpet-bag, stopped street car in Du.
buque, and stumbled in. 1t was one of
those summer cars, with canvas back
curtains, one of those refrigerator cars,
that makes cold chilis run up your
trowser's legs to look at them. A col
ored barber was standing on the back
platform, and the intoxicated man
handed his carpet-bag to him and went
in, reeled up into the corner as if looh-
ing for something. "Gimme a lower
berth in the middle" said he to the
colored man, as be felt around in the
corner for the doOr-knob to the drink
ing fountain. The colorei man laugh
ed, and told the man to take a seat in
the middle of the car. There were
only few people in the car-an old
man going to the depot, young couple
coming home from picnic, and an old
maid going to, the Lord only knows
where. The drunken man, who was
evidently from the country In attend
ance upon the pool-boxes of the races,
pulled off his boots and said to the col
ored man saint yer going to make up
my berth?" The old maid took out her
smelling-bottle, and acted as though
she WAS going to faint. He pulled of
his coat and vest, tried to hang his hat
on the bell cord, when the driver saw
him, and leaving the mules, came in
and took the man by the shoulder and
said, None of that boss" The man,
who evidently imagined he was behind
the curtains of sleeper, said: " Shay
(hic), con (hic) er, want to be woke
up at Camp Dug's, sure" and then he
began to make preliminary movements
towards taking off his pants. Sliding
his suspenders over his shoulders, his
hand had just reached his waistband.
when a scream struck him dumb, and
the old maid pulled the bell-strap, and
as the car slackened up, she jumped of,
yelling for a policeman. The driver
reasoned with the man, told him he
was on street car, and got his clothes
on and pointed out the depot 10 him.
As he took his carpet bag and went of.
with one boot in his hand, trying to
button up his vest with the other hand,
he muttered: eff that old woman had
kept her curtain pulled down, wouldn't
have been any tr (hic) Ouble at ALL"
And he wandered of into the night.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
HUMOROUS.

AT ONE time brother G. suffered
the loss of number of fine sheep out
Of his flock, and, whatever might have
been his suspicious, failed to obtain
adequate evidence to convict the person
suspected of the criminal act. Just
about this time, in a season of religious
interest, a person of very indifferent
previous character became interested in
the meetings, and finally came to brother
- and confessed that he was the
offender, and had wickedly stolen his
sheep. He quite humbly asked forgive
ness, and proposed very properly, to
pay for the stolen sheep. Brother
c. received him with his usual
good nature; and instead OF setting a
price himself upon the sheep, said,
"Well, well brother, what do you think
they are worth ?" With pathetic tone
of voice, the new penitent answered,
''The Lord told me to come and pay you
a dollar and half apiece for the sheep"
"Pay it, then," said brother G.
very quickly; "but don't want the
Lord to price any more of my sheep!"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Enjoy Life

What s truly beautiful world we live in
Nature gives us grandeur Of mountains, glens
and oceans. and thousand means for enjoy
ment We can desire no better when in per.
feet health but how often do the ma ority OF
people feel like giving It up disheartened, dis
couraged and worried out with disease, wher
there is no occasion for this feeling. as every
sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof
that Green's August Flower will make them a.
free from disease as when born. Dyspepsis
and Liver Complaint is the direct cause of sew
enty-five per cent of such malsdies as Bilious
ness, Indigestion. Sick Headache, Costiveness,
Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head,
Palpitation Of the Heart. and other distressing
symptoms. Three doses of August Flower
will prove its wonderful effect Sample bot
ties. 10 cauta. urH II.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
A Word OF Warning to Counterfe,ters.

a Word OF Warning to Counterfeiters.
The widespread fame Of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters causes a necessity on our part to
remind, from time to time, whom it may con-
Germ, of the fact that initiating said article is
punishable offence, and we now give this
word Of caution. that We will most assuredly
have all those persons engaged in re-flhng our
secondhand bottles. selling by the gallon or
barrel or in any manner whatsoever palming
of on the public spurious article purporting
to be our preparation. punished to the full ex-
tent OF the law. Penalty for counterfeting.
or dealing in counterfeit trade mark goods as
set forth in law recently passed by Congress:
''Fine not exceeding $1,000, or Imprisonment
not more than two years. or both such fine and
imprisonment" We never fail to convict
NOTICE TO DEALERS AND PURCHASERS
letters Bitters are never, under any circum-
stances. sold In bulk, but always In bottles,
with finely engraved U. S. Internal Revenue
Especial proprietary stamp covering the cork
of each bottle fastened to both sides Of the
neck OF the same All BItters purporting to
be Hostetters, without this stamp. are coun-
terfelt HosrErrER x SMITH
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Hoof,.r,d,s German nltters.

During the warm season the nerves become
enfeebled and the whole system debilitsted.
The stomach loses its power Of digestion, the
liver becomes congested and sluggish. causing
constipation or disrrhea, dysentery and chol-
era morbus and the prevalence Of more or
less malaria at this season engenders ague.
bilious or typhoid fevers, often of serious i'm
port To avoid these consequences, take.
night and morning. q tablespoonful Of Hoof-
lands German Bitters it is q splendid tonic
and Alternative, that will restore the appetite
and digestion. tone the nerves. regulate the
liver and strengthen and build up the whole
system to Withstand the summer heat and all
its baneful infuencesL
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
,n.-rua,,ona, E,nib,tiop. philadelphia.

We are glad TO learn that this grand insttu-
ton is meeting with great success, which 1t
deserves, for there is no. an institution in our
country where so much enjoyment and IN
struction can be had as the visitors receive IN
this magnificent building. which covers II
acres Of ground. and contains over 1000 ex-
hibits of Manufactures Works Of Art, and OF
the wonderful resources of our country, All
this can be enjoyed for the low price Of 10 cts.
In addition to the great attractions of the
building and exhibits. there is an excellent
Concert every day, which of itself is worth
more then the price of admission. Every ci:i-
zen of our country ought to see this grand ca
hibition, for there is nothing that will compare
with it on this continent. The Wednesday
evening Promenade and Dress Hops are 3
great success. and have become quite popular.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

ToNGUE.-Soak all night, and the
next day boil and skim. Then dissolve
an ounce of gelatine in quarter of a
pint of water; add little good gravy
and little burnt sugar colOring. A
pint of boiling water is tnen added and
stirred thoroughly. Cut the tongue
into slices, and, when the jelly begins
to thicken, pour into large mold a
layer of jelly, and then one of tongue
alternately, and so on till it is all in the
mold. When cold, it can be instantly
removed by dipping the mold into hot
water and inverting quickly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

WORTH MORE THAN PREMrUMs-The
| testimony of business men all over the
world to the excellence of FAIRBANKS
STANDARD SCALES from actual use for
many years, is more valuable than any
premiums.
In addition to this, they have received
more premiums than all other scales,
including the highest at the present
Paris Exposition.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
ONE WAY OF PURIFYING A SICK Room

ONE WAY OF PURIFYING A SICK Room
II would like 10 mention to any among
your readers who have charge of in.
valids or delicate children, or who are
not able to go out during the hot
weather, that the air of the room may
be much improved by hanging thick
towels dipped in cold water, with a
little vinegar added, to the open win
dow-sash, so that the air passing
through is refreshed with moisture and
becomes easier TO inhale. This i'm in
imitation of custom prevalent in CAL
cutta, where the mating is kept
sprinkled on the sunny sides of the
houses.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Reliable Dry Goods House.

Ii you want Silks, Black Goods Dress Goods,
Hosiery or Dry Goods Of any kind below the
market prices, and wish to have the advan-
tage Of all the great trade sales and of losses
made by importers. send your orders or write
Tor samples TO b. +. Devices. ll24 formerly Of
725) Chestnut street They send out thousands
Of samples and fill orders daily from all parts
of the country,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

'Resolution," says John Foster, "ls
omnipotent." He that resolves upon
any great. and at the same time. good
end, by that very resolution has scaled
the chief barrier to il. He will find il
removing difficulties, searching out or
making means, giving courage for de-
spondency, and strength for weakness ;
and like the star in the East, to the
wise men of old, ever guiding him
nearer and nearer to the sum of all
reflection.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

Musk MELON MANGoEs Fill, after
scraping out the seeds, with a stuffing
of chopped onion, scraped horse-radish,
mustard seed, cloves, pepper-corns and
salt. Sew the piece in with needle aud
coarse thread, and pour boiling vinegar
slightly salted over them in stone Jar.
Do this two or three times, then put
fresh vinegar over them and then cover
closely.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

MANY mechanics have been sorely
tried when pouring lead around a
damp or wet joint, to find it explode,
blow out or scatter, from the effects OF
steam generated by the heat of the lead
The whole trouble may be stopped by
putting piece of resin, the size of the
end of mans thumb into the ladle
and allowing it to melt before pouring.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

As OLD Van Shroomps was giving his
youngest, who was inclined to be lazy
good cowhiding, the boy cried out.
"Oh, don't fadder, it makes me smart ~
That's shoost vat | wants." said the
old man, as he whacked away with re-
newed vigor.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

A CROCODILE watched a small boy
who sat injudiciously near him on the
bank of river. The small boy was
eating a piece of bread. He was hungry.
The crocodile was also hungry. On per-
ceiving this sympathetic bond between
their natures, the crocodile was moved
to tears. "POor boy" said he, "You
want your breakfast. So do |. Yet,
why should / deprive you of your bread
which you eat with so much relish? l
will not. But you legs-you can not
eat them. l will eat them for you"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

FORTY YEARS OF SUCCESS is sufficient evi-
dence Of the value of Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup as a cure for Consumption. Coughs.
Colds, Hoarseness, Sore Throat 1t contains
no opium, is pleasant to the taste.
For sale by all Druggists.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

A PEDDLER overtaking another of the
fraternity on the road, exclaimed: ::
"Halloo! What do you carry?" patent
medicines" was the reply. "Good.
You go ahead. | carry gravestones :"
was the rejoinder.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Mrs. General sherman

SAYS: 1 have frequently bought Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy for friends suffering with
Rheumatism. and in eue-y instance it worked
like magic Sufferers with rheumatism make
. note of this. and send for circular to Helph-
snstine & Bentley, Druggists, Washington,
d. G. Sold by all druggists
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

The annoyance occasioned by the
continual crying of the baby, at once
ceases when the cause is las it should be-
promptly removed by using DIR. Bulls
Baby syrup. Price % cents per bottle.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

WASTED GREATNEss.-'Monsi /
AN not Free"
"YOu are married, then?"
"Shall L not have the pleasure of
meeting you in society"
81 rarely 20 into company"
cor, perhaps at the theatre?"
81 do not 60 there; l am in mourn
ing"
"It is then impossible for me to see
your"
Next to it. However, if you were
discreet-but now
"Speak, ANGELO
swell, go sometimes to see one of
my friends-Madame Camille"
"Camille-ah 70
"Rue des Trois-Freres."
"Ah! ahp'
"On the ground floor"
''Ah! ahi ah 20
elf nobody is there when you call,
you will find the key"
'Under the door-mat! Farewell,
Celeste. your ballroom mask is no
securityr'
"fou know me, then? Ahi what a
fool was to waste my time with any
one who knows men'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

In The dressing room-"Mary, dear,
aren't you well; why don't you come
down stairs?" 'Oh, I've got one eye
brow blacker than the other, and /
can't find pencil anywhere, and it
won't wash of, and | don't know what
to do at all"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

A PARTY of serenaders halted or
Boundary street the other night, touched
the light guitar and struck up, with
great feeling, "Come where my love
lies dreaming" and then a great bush
headed wretch, forty-eight years of age,
with beard like thicket, leaned out
OF the window and said, in a loud,
coarse, unfeeling manner:
"foung gentlemen, you mistake, she
isn't dreaming. Far from her be it to
dream, or even sleep. She's sitting on
the back porch, with her feet in a tub
ofcistern water, drinking iced lemonade
and fighting mosquitoes with a palm
leaf fan, and she isn't dressed for COM
pany. sing something true"
But long ere he ceased to speak the
summer night was still, the front yard
was empty, and the voice of the passel
tree and harp no more woke the night
in melody.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

BLEACHING BROOM CSRN.-Broom
corn is bleached after it has been
properly dried, but before the brooms
are made. 1t is only necessary to bleach
the wrappers. In a small way this can
be done IN a hogshead or dry goods
box, capable of holding, say, enough
for forty brooms. Punch few holes
in the bottom, place it over depression
in the earth containing an iron basin
in which is half pound of sulphur for
each bleaching. This can be readily
melted by the application of hot iron
or otherwise. The corn should be wet
before bleaching and spread out or
hung up so as to expose a large surface,
and the receptacle should be covered
with piece of old carpet to confine the
fumes of the burning sulphur.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

ALUM is very injurious to the teeth.
Chlorate of potash has no action at all
upon the teeth. Alcohol does not affect
them, neither does cologne. Tobacco
does not affect the structure of the
teeth, but colors them brown.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

A WOMAN can't put on any side-saddle
style when she goes in a swimming.
She has either to kick out like a man or
get drowned.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

A CHINANAN recently showed his
wife how to light fire with American
kerosene. and her experience will be of
considerable advantage to her second
| husband.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

The difference between hill and a
pill is that hill is hard to get up, and
a pill is hard to get down.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

OLD PARTY (who has sent for the
landlOrd)-'Landlord. l can't get any
thing TO eat; your pretty waiter girls
devote their time to the good-lookihg
young fellows. Haven't you got a
homely old waiter who has lost her
taste for beauty?"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

STAUSToS( Va } yISDICAToR OFFICE-Dr. C.
". Benson We lose no opportunity to re-
commend your Celery and Chamomile Pills to
our friends for Neuralgia and Sick and Nerv-
GUS Headache. They act like charm with US.
TINsLEY 4 MORTON.
Pennsylvania trade supplied by Johnston
Holloway X Co., French Richard 4 Co., Bull
lock K Crenshaw, of Philadelphia
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

Two OF THE worst puns on record
The largest ant is the elephant; and
she worst relation is the carb- uncle.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Dr.. RadWay'S Regulating PjI|l

Perfectly tasreless. elegantly coated for m.
cure OF all disorders OF the stomach liver hov--
els. kidneys. bladder. nervous diseases has1-
ache. constipation. indigestion. dyspepsia I'M
iousneSs, bilious fever. Inflammation OF tbe hoE
els. piles and all arrangements Of the internal
ylscera Warranted 70 effect a perfect c,lrs
Price IS cents per box.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

THOMAS JEFFERSON was a tender
hearted man. He would always turn
aside rather than step on wasp when
he was barefooted.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

THE recent eclipse of the moon was a
"partial" success.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
NeNer Desnairt

living witness of the remarkable curatiye
enect OF DR.: Herndon's great remedy, the
nyp-eys Gift IN stubborn and painful
cases OF rheumatism. may be found in the
person OF the excellent Turnkey of the Fifth
District Police Station. Mark Hamilton. ESQ.
VINO after exhsusting the skill of physicians
and gallons Of patent medicines. througb many
years, despared Of cure. but was restored to
perfect health in two days by its use. Have
MN interviewed Sold by all Philadelphis
Drugglsis- Send for circular to ]. J. Grindall.
Box $40 p. o. Baltimore.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

a ne,o spectroscOpe has been devised
by NJ. ThollOn. 1t can be readily at
tached to any telescope. The prisms
are so connected and arranged that they
may be moved in determined way, q,
and so that a ray of the light coming
along the axis of the collimator reaches
the axis of the telescope only after twice
traversing the whole system of prisms
with the minimum of deviation. The
instrument combines facilities for
fully controlling its great dispersive
power for affecting minute measure
ments of spectra.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09

lady celebrated for the ''purity Of her
character and complexion"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Kidney & Bladder Complaints,

DropSy. stOppage Of water, incOntinence Of
Urine, Bright's Disease. Albuminurta, and In al
cases where there are brics-dust deposits. Or the
water is thick. cloudy, mixed with suhst nces
like the white of an egg, or threads Ike While
silk or there is morbid. darE, bilious appear
ance and white bOne-dust deposit and when
there Is q prfCking, burning sensation When
passing water. and pain IN the small OF the back
and along the loins- sold by druggists PRICE
ONE DOLLAR
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
Aches and aims.

For headache, whether sick or nervous -,.,
matism. lumOag0. pains and weakness IN -
back, spine or Kidneys. pains around ne ill.,
pleurfsy swelling OF the joints pains in a.
bowels, heartburn and pains OF all kinds R-s
ways Ready Relief viii AFFORD immediate go
and its continued use for few days effect
permanent cure Price 80 cents
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-09
NEVER encore an unripe watermelon

The cucumber does Its best fighting
after it is down.