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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14
Bertha Won Hiliern.

Lady admirers of the little German
must remember that she accomplishes
her wonderful feats of endurance only
after months of perseverance and self
denial. To rise at o'clock, take raw
egg and crust Of bread, and start off on
ten-mile tramp before breakfast,
would, as rule. cool the ardor OF any
but the most ambitious amateur. Fol-
lowing this exercise comes her daily
bath, and then a substantial breakfast
of rare beef, boiled potatoes, oat meal
and stale bread. Pastry and the pro-
fessional pedestrian are enemies.
Breakfast over comes three or four
hours of rest and reading, together
with her favorite pastime, painting.
She also entertains As well as she is able
in her imperfect English, any OF her
lady friends who may call. One
o'clock finds her again on the road. Ii
the air is bracing and the travelling
good, she rOams the surrounding cOun-
try for twelve or fifteen miles, this eX-
ereise being Indispensable to harden
the limbs and develop the muscles TO
that rigid, compact condition necessary
TO withstand fatigue. Then follows
her dinner, for which, as may be read
lily understood, she has an excellent
appetite.
1n preparing for long walk, Miss
Won Hillern invariably retires at 10,
after partaking of light supper. The
greatest care is taken OF her feet. After
every walk, either in a public trial or
upon her daily exercise, these are sub
jected to cold bath of salt water.
which hardens the cuticle and makes
them tough and strong. Her feet are
perfect, and quite small, requiring a
=, shoe, although her walking shoes
are considerably larger. Her stockings
for her long walks are carefully Sc
lected, and without seams, and in put
ting them on great care is exercised 10
avoid folds and wrinkles. They are
supported by elastic straps, attached TO
suspenders, over the shoulders. Her
walking shoes are of soft goat skin,
laced high about the ankles, with broad
and firm soles, and low, broad heels.
The shoes are an inch longer than the
foot, and allow it all possible freedom.
Miss Won Hillern, while on the
track, subsists almost entirely upon
strong beef tea and the raw yOlk of
eggs, with prune water and seltzer to
quench thirst. She is very rigid in re-
fusing stimuiants, not even allowing
the use of whiskey in her shoes, as is
the custom with most pedestrians, and
will not tolerate the smell of liquors
about her. She is a surprise to all who
look upon her for the first time, for the
stranger has pictured an entirely Diff
ferent person. Instead of an Amazon
he sees before him petite being,
scarcely five feet in height, weighing
but l06 pounds, picture of health and
with form so muscular and compact
as to denote strength in every move
ment.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14
A Clever Canadian Girl.

She lives at Ottawa, Canada, and this
is how she managed it: She thought il
would be just as well to commence
housekeeping right away and begin the
new year with training up a husband
in the way he should go, but her father
thought differently. So she invited all
her friends to the wedding at certain
church at given hour. OF course
there was a big crowd, including the
angry father, who was prepared to for
bid the bans with shot gun. Mean
while the young lady and her adored
William went to another church and
were quietly married, and as they left
the sacred edifiee she remarked that
where there was a Will there was a
way.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14
An Ottumwa Speculation.

Recently, two men on horseback, to
save fifteen cents, concluded to ford the
river. They plunged into the stream
below the wagon bridge and got along
pretty well until they reached the mid
die of the river where the water COM
menced getting deeper. Soon it was
mid-side, and soon the horses were bob
bing up and down, barely touching bot
tom, and the men were cOOning it, or
riding gmonkey-fashion. They probably
would have made she rifle, but one Of
the horses stumbled and fell and with
its rider disappeared beneath the icy
food. The horse soon reappeared but
the man. it was feared, was drowned,
but he finally came to the surface hold
ing to the tail of his horse. In that
condition he was towed ashore, where
p took an inventory and found himself
half drowned, chilled nearly to death,
his hat gone, horse loose on the commons
but then he had saved fifteen cents.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14
"Pin-Money" In Paris.

When DIR. f. n. Kirk, in 1857, pur-
chased the ground for the American
Chapel in Paris, and had called upon
the lady who owned the land TO pay his
money and take the deed, he was met
by an unexpected difficulty: when
the last signatures were about to be
made. the daughter, turning to me, oh
served, You intend, of course, 10 pay
the pin-mOney?' 'Pin-moneyp | re-
piled; what do you mean by that?'
why, sir, every transfer of property
is accompanied by gift of pin-money
to the ladies of the family My Yam
kee blood was stirred, and | believe |
spent one hour discussing that subject
with her. l began with logic:
s'Madame, | am but an agent. The
money Is not mine TO give. | have
made for my employers a fair bargain
with your mother to pay definite sum
for her land. 1 am ready to fulfil my
part of the contract when she is ready
to fulfil hers. Giving money 70 you, or
any one else, has nothing to do with
the affair." Sir, it is the custom of
our country to pay pin-mOney If only
a coo is purchased Seeing
my efforts were vain, took up my hat,
babe the ladies goOd-morning, and
nodded to my attendants, retiring with
as many bows as the Frenchmaa from
the scene. Now the contest was be-
tween mother and daughter. The diff
Guilty was speedily surmounted. See
ing that bag of silver carried from the
room, the finer sensibilities of the
mother were overcome, and servant
was sent to call me back. There was
no more about 'VepingIe.' The papers
were signed, and the site of the A;neri-
can Chapel was secured"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14
VOL. XXXII.
OUR OWN.

IL had known in the morning
How wesrily all the day
The words unkind
Would trouble my mind,
l said when went away.
Ihad been more careful. darling.
Nor given you needless pain
But We yex "our own"
With look and tone
We may never take back again.
For though in the quiet evening
may give you the kiss in peace.
let it might be
That never for me
The pain of the heart should cease,
How many go forth in the morning
That never come home st night
And hearts have been broken,
BY harsh words spoken,
That SORROW ne'er can set right
We have careful thought for the strange
And smiles for the sometime guest.
But oft for "our Owl"
The bitter tone,
Though we love ''our own" the best
All lips with curse impatient
All brow With that look Of scorni
'Twere q cruel fate,
We're the night too late
To undo the work of the morn
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-08-14

Earl Russell was for half a century
the President of the British and Foreign
School Society, and the fiftieth anniver-
sary of his election was celebrated few
\ days before his death.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
fitting for the Orphans.

A large number Of persons were present yes
terlay at the tournament at Eagle Park for the
benefit of the St. Joscph's Orphan Asylum.
The fitting was very fine, and much enjoyed
by those present. The successful knights were
Ii. T. Freeman, Knight of First Attempt, first
prize l.. +. Lusby, Knight of Belle View,
second prize; W. Wiley, Knight of Colosvillo,
third prize; L. s. Magrudor, Knight of Mary
land Boy, fourth prize W. p. Brooks, Knight
Of Sunuysido, fifth prize; +. p. Clarke. Knight
of Hope, sixth prize WP. Magrudcr, Knight
of Ellaville, seventh prize; f. q. Msgruder,
Knight of Washington eighth prize.
The prizes were a handsome saddle, fine
carriage robe, silver basket, a splendid car
riage rObo, n fine silver butter dish, q fine sill
yer cake basket, handsome gold lined silver
goblet, and a double reincd silver mounted
bride.
Messrs George NJ. Lockwood v. D. Stock
bridge, T. c. Becht, A. Moore, and Francis
Fowler acted as judges, and Mr.. NJ Gardner
acted as time-kecper.
Major James Med. CarringtOn delivered the
charge to the Knights, and J. W. Rogers, esq
delivered the coronation address. Mr.. Guy
Carlton performed the duties of chief marshal
After the tournament the large assemblagC
repaired to st. Josephs Hail. where the coro
nation Of tho queen took place.
Miss Matte Thompson, Of Columbia County
n. y, niece OF Mr. J. V. n. Huyck, Of thi
city, was selected rs queen, and Misses Laura
Crawford Lea X. Duffy, Mamie Lowe, Adde
Lowe, Teresa Duffy, aud Berthe Crandall were
chosen as the maids Of honor.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
The Labor League sisterhood.

The regular weekly meeting of the Labor
League Ssterhood was held at headquarters of
the Labor League last evening. John Pope
IIodnett, president Of tho Lsbor League, as
sisted by Mrs. Susan Anderson, presided.
Speeches wero delivered by the president,
Mrs. Susan Anderson, Mrs. Partlock, Mr..
Railey, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Simms, and MIS-.
Redmond-sll euIogistic of the principles Of
the Labor League, its ends aud aims. Mr.
IIolnett read letters of congratulation from
various Leagues elsewhere. A committee
consisting of six white and six colored ladies'
to attend the reception in the presidents room,
at the new headquarters, was appointed,
with power to issue 1000 compliment
tary tickets for the occasion. The fol-
lowing were appointed a committee of
safety to conduct the Labor League SisterhO0d
of the District of Columbia and also TO initiate
members into the Sisterhood Mrs. Charlotte
Burrill, dreCtress; Mrs Susan Anderson,
chairman Of committee of safety; Mrs. Jane
Simms, Miss Nellie JacksOn Miss Harriet
Monroe Ms. Mamie Jackson, Mrs. Jane L.
Redmond, sergeant t.at.anns; Mrs. Winan Part
lock, maCc-bearer; Miss Katie Foley, socre-
| tary Mrs. Silvcy Smith, treasurer.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
The Ma.hInglnm Aquednet.

The annual report Of Colonel Casey ou the
Washington Aqugduct, after detailing the
worE done tho past year with the limited
funds available, mentions the fact that gu June
= the conduit wu, ,aut OF from the distrbut.
lug reservoirs fpr twcuty.lour consecutive
hgu,s aud the elevation Of the water surface
uf the reservoirs r,cord,d each hour The
qwnu'y Of water drawn frppu the rrscryois
during The twenty -four hDuI, was 2I,--5VIj
gallons, Before the sapp.y eau be increased
during the summer month. 1t will be necessary
tp !.u.ah the Potomac dam and lay additional
mains ioI the di,uiJut'ng reservoir in Wash.
iugluu, Jhp total estimate for the next fiscal
year are SllG,OyO which include SjyOOO for
commencing the construction Of the dam at
Great Fails ACROSS the Virginia channel Of the
Potomac aud $1,000 for continuing the maCAd.
amlzlug Of the conduit road.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
The Grand Jury on an Expedit,on.

Repeated complaints having been made by
the residents in the vicinity of Benning's
against tho shooting range in that section of
the county, the grand jury hero determined
to investigate the matter. 1t is asserted that
the shooting there is not only wild, but ex.
reedingly dangerous, especially to parties ira
versing the river, aud 1t Is asked that some
shooting and endaugering Of life. The grand
jury, wishing to make personal observation
Of the grounds aud likelihood Of danger as
reported, will visit the place to-day for that
purpose. Tn their return, a call will be made
at the Jail and au inspection of the prison be
made
National Republican., 1878-10-17
ArchlIcct CIark,. Report.

The annual report Of Mr.. Edward Clark,
Architect Of the Capitol, states that the ques.
tion of substituting electric light for tho pres.
ent manner of lighting by gas has received
somc attention, and, In his opinion, this mode
may become practicable. Attention is called
to the insecure condition Of tho walls, ceiling,
and roof Of the old House of Representatives
IN case of fire, and it is recommended that all
tho wooden construction he taken out and the
galleries abolished. During the present year
improvements will be mad. by which the ell.
trance to the grounds at Maryland avenue will
he made similar 10 that at Pennsylvania ave
four sides of the naval monument, which form
the fountains, and the bronze lamp posts, have
not hccu CIdel Cd. no funds being available for
that purpose. While waiting the action Of the
court in taking le-,, measure to acquire the
property at the fppt Of the Cap!to! at the north
side Of Pennsylvania avenue, tn. work Of en-.
iarsiug the C.cly at tine south side IL progress.
ing. 1t is recommended that y suitable dwell.
iuG he erected for the occupancy OF the SUPER
mtvndcnt Of the BolguCal Garden on the
south sido Of Maryland avenue, Immediately
opposite the garden proper. In reference to
the City Hal building. the report says cOn,d.
Cr.biU damage has been done TO the bases VI
the columns by the Use Of the portico as a
place of holding public meetings, aud it /,
Recommended that tue practice oil holding pub.
lie meetings at this building be hereafter for.
| hidden.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

For District notes sec thirl page.
For amusemcnts see second page.
-FoI miscellaneous see third page.
For Georgetown news see third page.
For court proceedings see third page.
For excursions and picnics sec third page.
Pain In tooth or toe makes the whole frame
miserable.
The grand jury yesterday found an indct.
mcnt against John MacWlliams for burglary
and larceny.
Pure Newfoundland Cod Liver Oil at soc
per bottle "a full pint. at Drew's drug store,
corner Ninth street aud Pennsylvania avenue.
-AIollic johnson was brought to the Fifth
Precinct station last night as vagrant, and
after arriving there, she had several fits. She
was attendee by DR.. Watts.
"a series Of dancing sociablos was in0ugu.
rated by the franklin Temperance Legion last
evening, at their handsome hall, corner Sixth
and streets. The attendance was large and
the affair most enjoyable.
-CrlwGorl, the pedestrian. Is training for 4
long walk aguins' time, which he will under.
take shortly. A few days ago he accomplished
twelve miles IN the remarkable time of one
hour, lny.cigL gLtuiuutes, and thirty.thIcu Sec
ulGs.
The West End Dramatic Club, which has
frequently lent its services to aid worthy OBJ
jeC,s, will give a dramatic entertainment at
|allmadge Hall tomorrow evening for the
beuedt Of orphans of Baton Rouge, La who
have suffered by the yellow fever.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
National NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." and "Jenny
| Lind"

The programme arranged for this evenings
entertainment at the National includes the
performance of John Brougham's extrava-
gauza entitled "Pocahontas" and tho III usical
farce, Jenny Lind" Clever and dashng
Madame Blanche Ford will appear as Captain
John Smith, winsome Miss Detchon as POcl-
hDntd', aud George Denhanl. whom nature has
SO literally provided with brilliant talent,
will essay the doughty POThaidH. The re.
manning characters have been carefully as
signed to other members Of Manager FOrd's
fine company. Tho performance will conclude
with Jenny Lind" musical farce, abounding
In charming songs, Dutch, Irish, and negro
melodies. The black madrigals and boys will
sing the choruses in the burlesque.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
Lyceum Lecture Course.

Tho entertainments presented by this course
aud advertised to-day are remarkably attrac.
tive. The first In the series Is tho lecture to
be delivered by the celebrated Joseph Cook
His subject, ultimate America" is of interest
to every thoughtful man and woman. 1t Is q
subject also which enables him to give utter
anco to thoughts upon the living issues Of the
times, both religious and social. lie Is to be
followed on early dates by others who have
made their impress upon the events of the ma
ton. A course ticket to this attractive series
Of entertainments will bo coveted and pur.
chased by many. They are for sale ut Met.
zcrOtt's
National Republican., 1878-10-17
The Condition OF Mr. Hume.

The condition of Mr.. Il. T. Hume, who was
thrown from his buggy Tuesday afternoon by
his horse running away and had his skull
fractured, was somewhat improved last night,
although bis suffering. were very great Dur.
Ing the day he waa visited by u large number
Of friends Mr.. Ilumcs wife, accompanied hy
his brolhcr.in.I,w, arrived last evening ou the
nine o'clock train, and at once preceded to
Providence Hospital, where they were al.
IIittod to see the injured man.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
Matrimonial stock Rising.

The clerk of the court has issued marriage
licenses to the following applicants;
Disco Rankins aud Bertio Roy.
John Winfield aud Mary f. Jordan.
Wesley Jackson and Ida Buckman.
william I.estor and Margaret McAbee.
c. d. l.ippincott and Rebecca l., Reeves.
John r. sandersOn and Helen q. Curran.
Michael COnners and Catherine Mcmahon.
William +. Columbus and Martha Gormley.
A. :. Grubbles and Kate Keller, both of War.
rem County, Va.
John T, Halle and Mary J. Ward, both of
Georgetown, d. c.
J. +. Mccoy, of Baltimore, Nd, and Annie
A. Parks, Of this city.
b, Padgctt Of this city, and Arabclla Lock-
ard of Baltimore, Nd,
Jacob Birch and Julia A. OBrlen, both of
Alexandria County, Va.
Michael I.auphclmer, of Alexandria, Va, and
Clara GOLDSMITH Of this city,
A. +, Howard, of Charles County, Va, and
Martha L. Mckinney, Of this city.
d. T. Schuopp of this city, and Ada l.. Nc.
Williams, Of st. Mary County, Md,
National Republican., 1878-10-17
Ketprr, of Dl-orderly uouse. rnnI.hph.

Tho case Of Jennie Jayius, charged with
keeping hnwdy.hnuse. was called in the Po-
lice Court yesterday, but owing TO in,ut.icirncy
Of evidence she was dismissed. Jennie Perry.
alias Baker, was nrrignri on the same cnnrge
but Ss several wiut SEES gave damaging tc,ti.
mOuy against her she Was fined 80, Or ia de.
fault sixty days in jujl, Kate Water, wa,
called mp for sentence on a charge nf krcpnga
btwdy.hou,e aud harboring young girls, and
although strong appeal for cleIucucy was
mlle by her counsel the court decided to i'm.
pose fine Of 800 or slIiys in Jail.
National Republican., 1878-10-17

At meeting of the Columbia Rifle Associa.
ton last evening 1t was decided that tho match
for the bronze medal, presented by the Ma.
tional Rifle Association of America for 1873
shall commence tomorrow morning promptly
at eleven o'clock. General John Cuughlin, a
member of the club, was chosen range officer ;
J.C. Wiswall, also member was chosen UNI.
pre; Howard S. Nyman and James b. Barn.
side, scorers. The National Rife Association
rules will govern the match In all respects.
The positions of the rilcmen on the targets
have been drawn for, and will bo as follows ::
No. ! target, J. NJ. r. Particle, Charles II.
Laird. and p. J. Lauritzeu; No. target, Pro.
fessor William Hardness, james E. Bell, and
Colonel J. o. p. Burnside.
There will be no charge made for entrance
to the grounds, and the friends Of the ass0cia.
ton aud all others interested in long. range
rifle practice are invited to attend. Persons
attending will do well to have field or opera
glasses, to enable them to get better view OF
the targets, which are more than half a mile
distant. The 1910 a. m. aud l:30 p. m. trains
on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad will
let passengers off at the Range. Returning, the
train at $50 will take up the passengers.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
Am USEMENTS.
Lincoln Haii-Complimcntary Testimonial
TO Miss Eva Mills.

Lincoln Hall will be tho scene tomorrow
evening of testimonial concert, to bc given In
compliment to and for tho benefit of Miss Eva
Mills. Miss Mills has long held the highest rank
among our resident lady vocalists position to
which the beauty Of her talents fully entities
her. The value and excelcnce Of her vocal Of.
forts, whether rendered in soiree, concert.
room, the church choir, or amateur theatri.
Gals, have ever been awarded the highest ap
probation and recognition by all lovers of
music who have been privileged to hear them.
Miss Mills Is about to leave the scenes Of her
amateur efforts to venture among the realities
of professional life Let us renew the ev!-
dences of our appreciation of her past efforts
and express our interest in the success of htr
new venture by presenting ourselves in graft
flying numbers at Lincoln Hall tomorrow
evening,
National Republican., 1878-10-17
Boys Clothing for school and dress wear.
Eiseuan BrOs., corner eth and l. streets.
Tho Proposed Musical Association and Music
Hal.

\ meeting of the committees having in
crarg, the formation Of musical association
and the building Of music hall was held last
night at tho residence OF DR.. Kimball, 72l
Fifteenth street northwest. There was full at-
'ndaHce, and great Interest WAS manifested in
the proposed work. The committee appointed to
suggest plan for organizing the musical as,o-
'iHtiOn made a partial report, which was ac-
cepted. The committee having in charge the
construction OF the hall, not being ready to re-.
port, We're given additional time to consider the
matter, and will submit their report at the
next meeting. Several plans for organizing
the association, submitted by the commi,tcc,
were considered aud recOmlaittrd to the same
the chairman of which will notify the musical
people to attend a general meeting, which will
be held at the Congregational Church. The
Inceting was very harmonious, aud the business
and musical aspect is exceedingly eucourag-
ing.
National Republican., 1878-10-17
T.leatra CnInlrIiic.

The managers of tho Comique offer during
the present week an entertainment that was
never surpassed In this city. Among tho cm'
inent stars are Don Ferreyra, whose limitations
of the flute are wonderful; Btughman and
Hume, the great rifle team; the Fieldings;
Dewitt Cooke, the king of clubs the Kline
Brothers, Alice Gilmore, and Kitty Sheppard.
Jake Budd has n very amusing sketch, and the
performance concludes with tho presentation
of the comedy of the " Eton Boy"
National Republican., 1878-10-17
sudden Death of EnGIr,er II. ocrlrcy.

Mr.. b. Oertlcy, computing engineer, in the
CnplOy Of the District government, died sud
denly yesterday afternoon. at the st. Mare
Hotel corner of Seventh street aud pemnsyl-
vaniu avenue. Tho deceased has been sick for
some time With an attack Of heart disease, but
s;ubbornly continued to di.charso his official
duties. the principal part Of (which was to give
his attention to the revision of special AS.
scssmCnts; hut the suffering increased TO euch
IN extent that . short time since he procured
a ten DAYS leave Of absence and placed him
sclfundrr the treatment Of DR.. kleinschmidt.
Yesterday, feeling In an Improved condition,
he though ho would 20 out Cud transact some
private business, against the advice Of friends
who Thought 1t risky for him to venture fUi tn
In the sun aud in his weakened condition. lie
LEFT his rooms, on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Four-and.a-hslfa and Sixth streets, and,
on arriving at the Sevcnth-strect junction,
took transfer. Mr.. John II. Clark, a fellow
passenger, noticed that he appeared in a
fainting, falling Condition, and got him to the
hotel, where no sat down. Thinking that
something might refresh him, a milk punch
was brought. He slipped once oft and imme.
diatcy after expired. His family, residing In
Georgetown, was promptly notified The de-
ceased went into office rs an assistant engineer
under the Board of Public Works, nnd in all
tho government cbnnges, retained the same
position. lie was a pains.takiug, thoroughly
reliable, honest official. He was not believed
to have an enemy in existence, and the District
Commissioners together with his late ass0ci-
atcs, regret his death. lie was valuable OIL.
Ger TO the Engineers office, and 1t will be ex-
ccediugly diihcult to replace him with sue
Cessor possessing as valuable knowledge to the
District government.