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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16
The Great Canal of CHINA.

The great canal of China is likely to
share the fate of the great wall. This
waterway was constructed by kublaI
Khan and his successors of the Kuen
race, and is six hundred miles in length.
There are ten thousand flat-bOttomed
boats on this canal. and these are used
in the transportation of grain. The
Echo states that this great waterway is
an enormous ''white elephant" as it
costs an enormous amount every year
for repairs, the appropriations there, as
elsewhere, not being entirely devoted
for the purpose fOrwhich theyare meant.
Junks are delayed every month while
channels are being dug for their passage.
This year, for the first time since the
construction Of the canal. the grain
from Gankin, with the consent of the
government, has been forwarded by sea
and this fact has impelled the Pekin
authorities to consider the expediency
of abandoning the canal as a aeommercial
highway.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16
DuelinS.

Among the noted duels is one that
took place in England between the
Duke of Buckingham and Lord Shrews
bury. The duke vas convicted OF
criminality with Lady Shrewsbury and
was by her husband called to the field.
At the word, the seconds,as well as the
principals, became engaged. Shrews-
bury and one of his seconds was killed.
All the combatants were wounded. II
is said that Lady Shrewsbury attended
the duke as a page; she held Il fleet
horse for her paramour's flight IN case
should deem it necessary to fly; that
she was carried by Buckingham to his
house on the night of the duel, and
with her own hands took off the clothes
encrimsoned with her slain husbands
blood, and then passed the night with
him. FELTON,, the fanatic, who assassi-
mated Buckingham, challenged royal
ist, who declined to meet him. In or
,ler to convince his antagonist that he
possessed the proper spirit, FELTON,
hth oh a piNNt VI III. W" II
and enclosed it with second challenge.
The first duel in this country took place
in 1921, AT Plymouth. In l72S a duel
took place on Boston common between
Henry Phillips and Benjamin Wood
bridge, i'm which Woodbridge was
killed. 1t was fought by moonlight,
with swords, and without seconds.
WOodbridge's body was found at day
light the next morning, and great ex-
citement was created. Phillips escaped
on a man-of-war then i'm the harbor.
and died i'm France. In I777 duel oc-
CURED in New York city between Cap.
Mcpherson of the FOrty-second and
Lieut.. Featherstonehaugh of the sew
enty-sixth, British regiments, i'm re-
gard to the manner of eating an ear of
corn, one contending that the eating
was from the cob, and the other that
the grain should be cut off from the
cob before eating. Lieut.. Feather
stonehaugh lost his right arm by the
combat. Among the most celebrated
duels fought in this country are the
following: Gen. Hamilton and Colo
mel Burr in 1904; Henry Clay and John
Randolph in 1926; Captain Barron and
Captain Decatur. Col. Benton killed
a Mr.. Lucas. Gen. Jackson killed Mr..
Dickinson in a duel, and was also en-
gagged in other affairs, but, i'm 1880,
caused the names of four officers to be
struck from the roll of the navy for be-
ing engaged in a duel which took
place between Charles G. Hunter, a
and William Miller, Jr.,
lawyer of Philadelphia.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16
STowN JUN1ATA COUNTY PENNA WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 49, 1875

posture, with the color coming back to
her cheeks. 81 was stunned a trifie
for a moment, nothing more"
Il thought you must be dead, you
were so pale" he said. of 1 had
known"
"Well, what" she said shyly, when
he paused.
81 would not have said what 1 did, -
he answered slowly. '.Forgive me.
Helen. At such times We say things
We would not say in sober moments .
Robert" she cried, suddenly, .'you
sal you loved me. If it is true, why
should you not tell me so? What keeps
us apart?''
His face was pale with pain at his
heart. The time had come when he
must spcak.
''Pll tell you what keeps us apart ~
he answered. "YOu belong to sphere
of life so much above mine that love
cannot bridge over the distance between
us -
Robert" she cried, her whole face
aglow, sis that the reason you have
kept silent? Because | have lived in
world you know but little about, you
imagine it would be wrong for you to
ask me 10 follow my heart! Poor, fool
ish Robert, Love is more 70 me than
all the world beside. and your life is
the happiest one l ever knew. should
make no sacrifices i'm taking it in place
of the old one. L" but she stopped
in sudden, sweet confusion.
''My darling" he cried, and caught
her to his bfeast. ''Are you sure you
care enough for me to give up all you
would have to willingly? Think of the
change, Helen"
Il have thought" she answered. 81
give it up gladly. Itired of it long ago.
want you."
There was sudden breaking of the
clouds, and the sun came forth i'm new
radiance. The world was transfigured
with rare and wonderful glory, Robert
thought, as he bent and kissed the face
uplifted TO his, full of love, trust and
peace. And she laid her head upon his
shoulder and whispered softly:
Robert, my kingr'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16

strange slowness. 1t is the look of a
man who has the consciousness of ma
jesty. He believes, it is well known, in
his divine right. His tufted eyebrows
form fine arch. His eyes have not the
vague mysteriousness of those'of Alex
ander, nor the indicible melancholy of
those of Francis Joseph, nor the tronble
Of those of Queen Victoria. However
prefer the expressions of these last three
20 that of the Emperor willism. They
have more personality. His voice has a
strong tone of command. The accent is
slightly Berlinese. The emperor thick
ems little and dwells slightly on the
vowels. He speaks slowly and very cor
rectly, as a man who has the habit OF
always being listened to, without hav-
ing his interlOeuter finish his sentence.
He chooses rather than seeks his words.
He would be able to deliver from the
tribune of the Reichstadt an eloquent
DISCOURSE The emperor has the real
memory of a sovereign. He remembers
every name and every face. He knows
most of the officers of his army.
AT times, when witnessing a review,
one will hear him say to modest
officer, ''You resemble your grand
father; little lighter, perhaps.
He was a brave soldier" He remem-
bers conversation held years before.
Adored by those who surround him, he
is very thoughtful of them. But never
did a sovereign do so easily without the
presence of an officer whom death or
advancement has taken from his suite.
lie thinks only of those whom ne sees,
and of whom he has need. 1t is an
egotism of the sovereign which does not
affect the heart of the man. Look at
him close by. Every face of old age is
4 revelation. The Emperor William is
good.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16
Electricity Protecting Itself.

An ingenious system has been adopted
in Australia to prevent the savage
from destroying the telegraph poles.
The engineers have arranged supple
mentary electric currents 80 that who
ever touches any of the poles instantly
receives a violent shock. This unac
countable result inspires the savages
with such terror that they no longer
dare tamper with the mysterious wires,
which, to their bewilderment, traverse
their extensive territory from end to
end. Through this expedient telegraph
connection is preserved for thousands
of miles without the expense of watch
ing the poles.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16
A HAPPY HOME.

1 love patch of garden ground.
Well shaded from the cold:
Where crocuses come up in spring,
And look as bright as gold
A myrtle on the window sill,
Fresh in its early bloom;
just where the morning sunshine steals,
Into the pleasant room
have hnnet, quaint and small,
Thst MARBLES soft and low.
In every changing rhapsody
The music seems to now,
often listen to his voice,
So artless and so CAV;
I'LL fancy brings back to nv view
The hedge rows by the way.
/ have a kitten, black and white
That CANDLES round the hearth,
And plsvs most strsn e and curious pranks
Amid its reckless mirth
Now climbing up the table foot,
Now jumping on chair,
Vow peeping through the window blinds,
In unscDle1 everywhere
have q wife. whose tender love
Has ever been the same,
With all the care and watchfulness
That households duties claim,
An earnest nature full OF hope.
With heart they know no cnsnge,
Whom naught but death can part from me,
Whom Eothing can estrange-
have a group Of children, too,
That often round me stand.
As with kind and earnest love
1 take them by the hand
So gentle and obedient
They need no iron sway.
No birchen rod to keep them down,
Or guide them on the way.
I've long been bless'd with health and
Ny daily work to do; [strength
And with a cheerful heart still
Ny onward course pursue.
I'm ready for each srduous task,
Each trial that may come;
Then tell me truly, is it not.
A happy workmsn's homs-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16

here, and there's no one to come her,
and see him but me-"
SLOW old is Jimmy?"
Gle will be eighteen next month.
81 suppose you love him? ~
well, yes, rather, why shouldn'tI? !?
81 see no reason whatever. Is he a
good brother?"
''That he is. There amt no better
''what is this CHARGE"
ats about super"
"What's a SUPERB"
"Oh, you taffy-dealer, You know
ticker, a watch"
"Well, Jimmy didn't take it?"
"No; another fellow took il, and we
know who he is''
"What are you trying to do now
about the case:''
81 want it brought up right away
''Do you expect to get him OFF,"
81 can't tell. The evidence is dead
against him, but once got him of
with six months"
'He1l get the same as I'm goin' to
do" said young man in the opposite
cell.
"And what time is it in your cell ~
she asked.
"Two years.
"Well, I'll bet our Jimmy is case
card, and no MORE" cease means
one).
Leaning on her parasol this midget
began promenade of the condemned
row. occasionally chatting with such
prisoners as happened TO know her.
One of them said:
"Ah ha, little one, | understand
you've been keeping company with
another young man since / left the old
corner?''
Paying no attention to this remark
she looked up at him and asked:
"HOw long?"
'FOur fingers and thumb" !" was the
answer.
"Five years. she said, "it's a good
while to do" Then returning to the
sally, she replied:- =
Suppose | do go about bit, would
you have me tied up as you folks are ?
| never wear bed tick suit. | stay
honest and enjoy myself. l do go to
excursions and chowder parties. like
them. Don't you like chowder? Yes,
you do. Oh, the delicious chowder,
The sail on the barge with the flags all
flying and the band playing; the beer
on tap at the bar and the boys fighting.
Then the island and the bath and the
trip home with the dancing. And you
have got five yearsn'
This last remark was made in mock
sympathy.
"Go away" growled the young bur-
glar as he retreated from the door,
threw himself upon his bed and awaited
the signal for his Sing Sing journey.
She went softly on, the red ribbon at
the hat flaring like flame.
"Ilere's the cell Stokes had," she
said. Handsome fellow, Stokes. but
he thought too much of himself"
Then, a few steps farther -
Poor Johnny Dolan was taken out
1f here for the stretch they gave him.
Rough on Johnny, that was. l used |
20 see him. He was nice, likely boy, |
md shouldn't have come to such an |
end"
''Of rope" added the reporter, who |
wae falling under the CHASTITY influence
)f the strange creatures talk.
"Yes, of a rope" she said, almost in
a reyery.
Then, suddenly waking up. she ex-
''But | must be going. I've seen
Jimmy, and I've got 10 see the lawyer
ret, before | go home and get the old
nan his dinner. Goodbye. sir"
With little, pathetic, lamish curt
ey, the sister of the thief was gone,
md we stood alone before the cell
rom which Dolau was brought to be
lung.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-10-16

Rochester. Pa, nas factory which
turns out $4,000 glass buttons daily, or
q yearly average of 150, ,00o, 900.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

HARVEY rGLDEN, Judge. N.A.CHAsE, Register
The following business was transacted
in the Probate Court of the District of
Washington during the week ending
February %:
Feb. 10. Jane Sewers estate--ad.
ministration account allowed. Il. c..
Gales observation-disclosures report re-
turned. Emeline l.. Manns estate-will
proved; Julia A. Mann and Carrie L..
Bennett, executors, Flora l.. Stanton's cs-
tate-B. p. White, administrator. A, and
c. W. II. Dwinell, commissioners. s. G.
Thornton's Observation-Disclosures account
referred to March ID.
Feb. 20. Thomas Reels estate-ad-
ministration account allowed assignment
and decree made.
Feb, 81. Moses Bancroft's estate-ap-
plication for license to sell real estate re-
ferred TO March 10.
Feb. %. Reuben C. Sherman's estate
-Zenas Watts administrator; Abel Lewis
and VIM. r.. Elliot appraisers and COM
missioners.
Feb. %. Fanny Bancroft's estate
Aaron Bancroft administrator, license to
sell personal estate grained; Asa Spencer
and Daniel Smith appraisers. Georgiana
Egan's guardianship-J. w, Egan, guar.
dian. S. G. Jacobs estate-administra.
ton account referred to March z commits.
sioners report returned A, j. Braley's
estate-will proved.
Feb. %. Dan +. Moriaty's guardian.
ship. II. Hastings guardian. Benja.
min Arbuckle's estate-will referred for
probate to March l6.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

That Woodruff scientific expedition
around the world doesn'nt seem to get off,
and the proprietor is called dead beat.
ST. ALBANs BUTTER MARKET, Feb. &c.
Market dull, attendance light, receipts
small. We quote; Butter 20 to 80 cents
per pound, according to quality.
Mr.. Moody's description of Daniel
civil administration yesterday morning
was received with hearty amens of appro-
val. If he had substituted I'D Dutch
man for " old Hebrew " he would have
hit the situation in the interior department
at Washington to-day very well.-Spring.
feld Republican.
The New York Post more than hints
that Hon. Allen G. Thurma-(we will moi
give his nancy and Senator Eaton of Con.
necticut, were under the influence o.
bounce during the night of the silver vote
That pure man, Eaton, who refused to re.
cognize Rcpudiator Voorhees,, certainly
would not do such thing. AS for our pei
Allen, we know it is false. He had beer
looking at the gas light until he had to sit
down and rest. lie was dizzy.-Ctncin-
natl Enquirer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

The parent of insomnia or wakefIlness is in
nine cases out of ten n dyspeptic stomach, Good
digestion gives sound sleep, Indigestion nterleres
with 1t, The brain and stomach sympathize. One
of the prominent symptoms Of a weak state of the
grastic organs is disturbance of the great nerve
you restore equ ilibrium TO The great centre. A
most reliable medicine for the purpose is Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters which is far preferable Ia
mineral scdaives and powerful narcotics which
though they may Cor Il time exert soporl6c inlu
enCe upon the brain, some cases to act, and invar
ably iujurc the tone of the stomach. The Bittere
on the contrary, restore activity to the Operations
of that all important organ, and their benecieni
influence is reflected in sound sleep and a tranquil
state of the nervous system. wholesome I'm.
petus is likewise given TO the action of the liver
and bowels By its use. IOWA
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH Ond that of
Colds, ETC., except that standard remedy, Madame
Porter's Cough IIalsam Itis acknowledged by all
who have given it a trial as being the most reliable
preparation ever used; it is practicually adopted
to lung and throat affections in children. Try one
bottle. FM9wi.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

Should an eruption occur in this volcano, and
the destruction OF onehal OF the inhabit Ints
who live in the vicinity, the remainder who barely
escape with their lives Immediately move back
upon the halfcooled lava and there live in constant
fear ofanothcr eruption, loOlshly lancylng that the
only lcnantable portion of the earth rests within
the shadow of the grent volcano. This fairly
illustrates the force Of habit, and the persistency
with which people cling to opinions when once
formed. For example, Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery cures inciuient consumption,
coughs, colds and all affections of the liver and
blood, yet some still depend upon physicians and
remedies that have naugh but repeated failures to
which they can refer. And although Dr., Picrce's
Favortc Prescription is sold under a positive
guarantee to cure those weaknesses peculiar to
women, and notwithstanding that thousands OF
women bear testimony to Its efficacy, and the truth
of all statements made concerning 1t, may yet
submit il to the use of Caustic and knife. Again,
Dr. PierCes Pleasant Purgative Pellets, no larger
than musta d seeds, will positively cure consump.
ton. where 1t is dependent upon dyspepsia OF
torpid liver; yet some still depend for relief upon
the =" blue pill or huge doses of drastic calhartc
medicine. In the face of such facts, can we wonder
at the blindness OF the poor Italians? Fowl
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

A NEW AND SURE CURE

or Liver and Kidney Diseases, Nervous Debility
Vital Weakness and Depres slon n weak en-
hausted and gloomy feeling; no energy or courage
the result OF mental Overwork or mdiScIenns,
SC, is found IN DR.. Cages famous LIVER KID
NEY AND NERVE PILLS." which have performed
more marvellous cures of dyspepsia. IIabuual
Costivenes, Gravel, Liver and Kidney diseases
Nervous and Sick Headache, SPINE and Female
Diseases, Dizziness, palpltaton of the Heat aud
Nervous debility OF eiher sex, than any remedy
eXtant. They are absolutely the hest vegetable
pill ever offered TO afflicted humanity, and should
he in every house, A few doses will often save
heavy doctors bills, Ifyour druggist hasn't them,
take no cheep and worthless subst ute but send
Is cts. 10 DR.. Gage Co., Saratoga, y. Y, and le
teive them by mail. = ~ cow If
Sold in Montpelier, ly
FRANK HBASC0M
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

oh, If had only received it before am conf.
dent it would nave cured me-" These impressive
words were spoken by a gentleman in the last
stages of Consumption, who on his deaih-bed. had
received bottle of lIale's Honey of HOrehound
and Tar, and had taken only part of it, when he
found he could breathe with almost perfect ease
his cough had left him, but not having commenced
the al tice in time his constitution was broken and
he had not sufficient strength lell to overcome the
disease. Therefore, the public will see the necessity
of keeping this article constantly in the house,
ready for immt diae use, as 1t is certain cure for
all Coughs, Colds, lIourseness, Difficult Breathing
and all Affections Of the Throat, Bronchial ruUUs
and Lungs, leading TO consumption. Sold by all
druggists and ut Crttentons Central Medicine
Warehouse, Sixth avenue, New York City, at 80
cents and 81. Great saving by purchasing large
size.
Fixes Toothache Drops cure in one minute.
If aides Would Consult Appearances, they
would never use any other than Glenn'S sulphur
Soap, which stimulates the healthy action of the
skin without irritating it, and imparis glow to the
cheeks no known cosmetic can initiate. Sin &C lis
adoption there is a marked Improvement in the
compile Xi0n of young ladies who had INDUCED in
the gayctes of fashion until the in their cheeks
had been supplanted by the lilly. Sold every.
where. Give it n trial Sold by dIugg SITS. Price
25c. per cake. Box q cakes), 75c., sent by mail
prepaid, on rcceit OF price. Z. \. CRlTrENroN
Proprietor, Sixth avenue, New York. Fa9w4
Halls Hair and Whiskcr Dye, Black or Grown, SOC
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27
Choice Flower and Garden Seeds.
Strawberries, Peaches, &c.
New Sorts, by Mail.

Plants of the newest and finest improv-
ed sorts, carefully packed and prepaid by
mail. My collection of Strawberries took
the first premium for the best Collection,
at the great show of the Mass. Horticul-
tural Society in Boston. l grow over 100
varieties, the most complete collection in
the country, including all the new, large
American and imported kinds. Price
descriptive Catalogues, gratis, by mail
Also, Bulbs, Fruit Trees, Roses, Ever
greens. Choice Flower, Garden, Tree,
Evergreen, Herb or Fruit Seeds, % pack
cts Of either for $1.0O, by mail.
C. C. The True Cape Cod Cranberry,
C. best sort for Upland, Lowland, Oh
Garden, by mail, prepaid. $l.OO per 1000
So 100 per 1000. Wholesale Catalogue to
the Trade. Agents wanted.
BIN. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries
and Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass
Established 1912. FM|W4'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

u " ~ LII II ~ ~ .
WEDNESDAY. FEB. 27, 1878.
.ONTPELIER VT

wedssireto make the FREEMAN particularly valua-
HE for its news from all parts of Vermont, and oul
friondsin different parts of the State, especially in
washington Orange and Lamoille Counties will con
far great favor upon us and our readers by sending
observation-disclosures. Gveus facts and we willarrang
than for the paper.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27

Letters UncnlIed for ut Montpelier, Vt. Pos
Office February %, 1918,
7E-To obtain these letters, persons must give the
above date.
LADIEs-Mrs. Minerva Butterfeld,B Bid Lillian Ellen
Liuehan, Mrs. Emma Smith, Mile Wood.
GENrLEMEN,-WS Ballou, Priutice A. Carr, James
Reading S. W. Smith.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27
Jersey STOCK.
WILLIAM C. HAsKINS' ESTATE.

Tire subscribers, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Washing
Commissioners to receive examine and adjust all
CLAIMS and demands Of all persons against the estate
deceased, represented nsolyent and the term of six
mouths from the 18th day of FeblS7sbeing allowed by
said Court the creditors of said deceased exhibit
and prove their respective claims before us; Give
notice that will attend to the duties of appoint
ment at the dwelling house of the late William g.
Haskins in Marshheld in said District, be first
saturday of June and the third Saturday of August
yxt at ten O'Clock in the forenoon on each OF said
days
c. W. H. DwINELL,
/ j. IL EATON,
! Malshfeld, Feb 2lst, d. 1873, FJw3
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-02-27
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Choice Trlos. W. $. Tilden. 50 per dozen.
Three part Songs for Female Colleges Seminaries, &c,
Grammar School Choir. % IA SET TiSS na
Excellent collection for High or Grammar Schools
American School Music Readers.
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