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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
Halls and Fireplaces in the Home.

Ample space should be given to halls
and stairways even if it be taken from
the parlors and boudoirs and sitting
rooms. The halls should not be narrow
width being more important than
depth in sense of hospitable welcome
one who enters the house. Hall
floors are often decorated prettiIy with
tiles, and may even bear an inlaid in
scription Of welcome, which would
better be in good Saxon, however.
Of one gentleman who had the Latin
welcome, "Salve," thus displayed, q
rural visitor asked if his "salve was
good to cure corns." Above almost
everything else, make the stairs easy.
The health of the woman of the family
as well as the comfort of all requires
this. AS to decoration, let the hall be
a symbolical introduction to the house.
A few books will do much to make one
feel that he has penetrated the home
when he has crossed the threshold. A
picture or two fitly selected, and, if
your taste runs that way, a few ceramics
are in place in the hall if so disposed.
The fireplace is an essential to the
home. No other means of ventilation
is so good. Itis remarkable that a large
number Of our leading physicians, when
inquired Of as to the best means of ven-
tilating an hospital, replied almost
unanimously and without conference
together-the fire place. About the
fire place and the mantel gather the
pleasantest associations of the room,
and here is the place for true home art
to be at its best. Most OF our fire places
are built in imitation of either the
French. narrow aud low with fiaring
jam, or the English high but still
narrow, well adapted for their use in
burning bituminous coal. What we
want for our homes is the generous, old
fashioned New England fire place, and
we ought not to import these exotic
forms. On the mantel we naturally
look, if anywhere in the room for a
vase or two, and perhaps something
more pretentiousi in the way ofceramics.
But we ought not to fill our rooms too
full of these fragile articles, putting
upon our visitors the necessity of great
care lest they accidentally break some
of our household gods. A cabinet Sc
cured firmly to the waii Is a proper re-
ceptacle for such treasures.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
Compound Oxygen.

The advertisement of Drs. STARKEY and PALES
in this paper Is one to which We call especial
attention. There Ia little doub Of the fact
that they hs come into the possession of Q
new agent of cure for consumption, asthma,
catarrh- and nearly all ervons and chronic
diseases. Mr.. Waldo NJ Ciaffiln, q manufsc-
turer of Philadelphis, yes this written sestl-
mony: Two years ago / wa sick with what
wa. called consumption. i was too sick to at
tend to business. even to write a let or. My
physician got discouraged and took me almost
by force to your offic'- l began to improve
very soon. so that all my fri-nds were sur
prised. In two months 1 was able to resume
business, increasing in we.ShI. strength and
comfort II there be any disease about me
for the In year. there Is no evidence Of it. !"
In q recent number of ArLtIp's Home Magazine
the editor, Mr. L. 5. Arthur. say: I'VE again
refer to the advertisement Of Drs- Starkey ard
Palen, aud IN dong 30, would emphasize the
strong assertions ready made as to ths
curative results. which, in our OtcH case and,
under our o,on observation. have followed the
use Of the Compound Oxygen treatment.
Cases Of relief and cure, even more remarka-
BILE than any OF those mentioned In previous
numbers o. our magazine, have more recently
been b. ought to orr notice. some Of them
seeming little Il s. than MIRACLES IL You 3 Q
suffering from any ailment which is battling
the skill Of your phys can. b. all means send
for the pamphlet of DIR. Stsrkey, aud read it
carefully. There can be little doubt of the
fact that he has come into the possession Of 9
new agent Of cure" II you or any Of your
frienis are suffering from chronic affections,
which have bafnsd the skill of physicians,
send to Drs. Starkey and Palen, No. 1l12
Girard street, Philadelphia, for their treatise
on Compound Oxygen, IN which its nature and
mode of action are described, aud q large
mum er Of remarkable testimonials given II
N mailed FRER
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
Remarkable Surgery.

The surgical feat of replacing lost
teeth, scalps, and other portions of the
human organism must pale before a re-
cent achievement in Indiana, A rising
young lawyer, out hunting, was so un-
fortunate as to lose part of his sknll,
and some brains by the accidental dis
charge of his gun. A plate of mica
was set into his skull, but somehow he
didn't feel reconciled to the loss of his
brain, and so the doctors killed horse,
and piece Of its brain was dropped
into the youths cranial aperture. The
patient was kept quiet while the pro-
cess of assimilation went on, a silver
plate was substituted for the mica, and
he went forth again to take up his pro-
fession. But several marked changes
have occurred. He can do better think
ing, and seems to have more "horse
sense" while he has lately taken ear
nestly to the study of French. This
latter fact is explained by the doctors
on the grounds that the slain horse was
of Norman breed. Altogether, the
case is remarkable one, whether con-
sidered as psychologist fact or a news
paper invention.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
Regulations in OIden- Times.

The following were the remarkable
reg Ilations to be observed by certain
members of Henry Wits household.
"His highness' baker shall not put alum
in the bread, nor mix rye, ,oaten or bean
flower with the same, and If detected
he shall be put into the stocks. His
biohness' attendants are not TO steal
any locks or keys, tables, forms, cup
boards or other furniture OF nooiemen
or gentlemen's houses, where ne goes
IN visit. Master cooks shall not employ
such scullions as lie all night on the
ground before kitchen fire. No dogs 10
be kept in the court, but only lew
spaniels for the ladies'. Dinners to be
at ten and suppers at four. The OIL
GERS of his chamber shall be loving To-
gether-no grudging, or grumbling, OF
talking of rhe kings pastime. The
kings barber is enjoined to be cleanly
There shall be no romping with the
maids on the staircase, by which dishes
and other things are often broken The
grooms shall not steal his straw FOR
beds, sufficient i,eing allowed to them
Coal only to be allowed to the kings
queens and Lady Mary's chambers
The brewers not to put any birthstone
in the ale. Twenty-four lOaves a day
for his highness' grayhounds- Or
dered-that all gentlemen and noble
men at the end of the session of Parlia-
ment depart to their several counties
on pain of the royal displeasure."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
Torture. that Need not be Endured.

Peo. lie suffer great deal of pain unneces-
sarly. Among tortures that need not be en-
dured are those Inflicted by the rheumatism
and gout, since the acr d element in the blood
which pro iuces them by contact tn the SEN
sitiye covering Of the mu-cles and joints may
be eliminated by the use Of that matchless de-
purent Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. before
the inf ,mma ory symptoms are developed TO
anv great extent When 1t Is considered what
excruciating tortures rheumatism nhicts. and
what a tendency it has, whea fully deve oped,
to attack the heart the advisabilIty of an carry
use OF uch a rel atle antidOte becomes at
once ap aren't. The rheumatic virus Is e1-
PEELED from the blood by the increased action
of the kidneys-whIch act as sirainers-pro-
duced by the Bitters. and the s fferer Will find
If he uses this supreme defensive agen' that
Q will be protected against return OF the
agonizing complaint Dyspepsia, fever and
ague, liver aud bowel compls n,s and other
mala les, g also cured by this admirable
remedy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
LIES WARFARE

Along the battles flaming van
We mark the tried and true,
Defenders OF the cause Of man,
A chosen, peerless few.
Born to their mission and inspired
oh, should they fall, We feel
No sp TT would like theirs be fired,
No hand would WELD their steel
Yet, one by one, they step aside,
Or on the red field lie,
And still their p aces are supplied,
Still rings the battle CRY;
Still DER the hoary walls Of wrong
Truths startling missiles fly,
And still, with steady step and strong
Her hosts are marching by.
And 70 it shall be evermore,
Until the trump is blown,
Pro lsiming Wrongs hard rule is Ger.
And Rights on the throne.
oh, fear not for our cause sublime,
Let hate 90 all 1t can;
For in the darkest com ng time
T. hour shall bring the man
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

Norelties in Pgper: The latest use OF
paper appears to be for ehimney-pots
They are made in Breslau, and are light
and durable. Before the paper pulp is
moulded and compressed into the re-
quired shape, it is treated with chemi-
Gals which render it non-inflammable,
Specimens of paper and cloth made from
the California cactus were recently eX-
hibited before the Maryland Academy
of Sciences. The cactus grows abun-
IDENTIFY in many of our Western States
and Territories, and it is found on arid
soil where nothing can be cultivated
The success that has been met with in
making paper from this plant is Sc
marked that the business will probably
be attempted on large scale.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

Mr.. PdchecO of California, tells the
following bear hunting story. "Once l
WAS out with three of the boys trailing
a bear. He passed up ravine. Three
went at the head of it to drive him out.
| waited at the foot. | did not have to
wait long. A horse knows when a
grizzly is coming. My horse planted
himself, and could hear his heart go
pound pound! as the bushes cracked,
and huge bear emerged and charged.
l was ready. lassoed him, and caught
his fore foot, and then dashed to the
right, but my lasso trailed around a
tree. saw i'm a second that an instant
would bring the grizzly and me together
l dropped the lasso like shot, and my
horse sprang away as if the devil was
at his heels. The bear jumped down
in q gully where there was a small
creek and wallowed there. He had my
rope upon him still, and hated to lose
it. The grizzly was about ten feet
down. The boys came up, and we rode
along the edge of the gully watching
for a chance TO lasso him. l rode up
light over him, feeling perfectly secure
at that height. The bear glanced once
at me sideways. Bears never look
straight at you. Then, in second,
before could breathe after the look, he
sprang from the bed Of the creek to the
haunch Of my horse. l went on to the
horses neck in a second. i was new sr
so scared in my life, But the boys were
as quick AS he. Scarcely had he struck
my horse than two lassos reached him
and dragged him of. Then we soon
despatched him. But 1t was a close
call.
The only time l was ever whipped
out and out by bear occurred in lS4O.
A dead whale had drifted ashore near
our place, and the odor of it extended
inland many miles. 1t brought out
many bears, as they are very fond of
eating this kind of carrion. Thore was
a tremendous bear that was spotted
coming down one evening. Bears, you
know, do not move until dusk and
after. A party Of us. fifteen in all,
went out to the bluff overhanging the
sea, and there resolved to wait for the
bears return. The path leading down
was all greasy and slippery with
whales blubber. 1t was beautiful
moonlight night, clear and soft. We
groured about the head of the path and
waited. 1t was not long. He was
below, and scenting us, came up at
once for attack. l saw his head above
the bluff when we least expected him,
and sang, Here he is, boysr as i sent
my lasso whistling for him. Then
began one of the most remarkable fights
1 ever encountered. The bear was
powerful, and so greasy that our lassos
slipped of when he did not snap them
with his powerful jaws, He charged
US and fought out of every entangle-
ment for one hour and half, until we
dripping with perspiration, our horses
blown and lassos destroyed, were glad
to retire and escape without loss Of life.
But such defeat is unusual. 1t is
rare phenomenon to find bear that has
the strength to go through such fight
and not become cowed. In general,
after the first struggle, bear loses his
courage"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
SCIENTIFIC.

/ Preservation Of Wood.-The timber
supply in this country is very great,
and the necessity for preserving it is
not so imperative as it is in Europe; yet
even if we need not for the present fear
the exhaustion of our supply, the cost
Of working timber and of replacing it
every few years is an enormouse eX-
pense TO this country. Facts, however,
show that our supply of timber is being
rapidly exhausted, and its preservation
must, ere long, engage the attention Of
practical men.
The United States are now producing
timber products to the amount of ten
thousand million of feet annually,
enough to load $1,000 vessels, each
carrying 200. 900 feet, or nearly a million
and half railroad cars, making train
$500 miles long. As the home con-
sumption and export are equal to the
product, it will be seen that our ap-
parently inexhaustable supply cannot
stand such drain indefinitely. Proba-
bly, half century of such forest de-
structions would exhaust our timber
supply. The consumption of timber in
New England is far greater than her
production.
In Massachusetts, alone, allowing the
life of chestnut railroad ties to be six
years, the annual renewal of ties on her
1880 miles OF single track, with an
average of 25O0 ties TO mile, requires
about IS, 500, 900 feet, or nine-tenths OF
the whole production from Maine in
lS75 ., at AN expense of nearly 81 200 900
to the stockholders. The eight railroads
terminating in Boston replace about
SOO, 900 ties every year, at an expense OF
as many dollars. This is the greatest
expense connected with the permanent
way, and might be reduced seven
eighths in six years il the same results
attend the use of creosOted ties here as
are realized in England and on the con-
tinent.
Taking the life of ties In the whole
country as four years, our 80. 900 miles
of track, with their 200 600. 900 ties, OF
which $4,000, 600 are replaced every
year, the annual consumption of timber
900 feet, or nearly one-siXth OF the pro-
duction of the country.
Creosoted ties will last in England
twenty years; If the same results follow
here, the saving would amount TO three
per cent. per annum on the average
cost, $50, 900 per mile of the railroads.
handsome dividend.
The annual consumption of wood for
| telegraph poles, which must be of the
best kinds OF wood, and which decay
just at the surface of the ground, SO
that their life is not more than ten
years, is 43, 500, 900 feet, nearly equal to
the whole product of Maine. CreosOted
poles in England, in use for twenty five
years, show no signs OF decay.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

In CONNECTION with the sdvertisementln an
othsr column. the following will prove inter
estng: When David Landreth. the founder
OF Landreth's Seed House, located himself In
Philadelphia, the year immediately 70 lowing
the conclusion of the Revolutionary War,
there were no dealers in seed within the city
20 far a. tradition has reached US. but long
since the fame of Landreths Philadelphis
seeds has penetrated the heart OF India, and
is spoken of familariy ~ every British resi-
dent IN Hindostan, recognized in South Amer
ica the West Indies. and throug out our own
extended empire-as well known on the Pa
citic As on the Atlantic coat The thirteen
original acres have long since been ab-orbed-
covered by the encroachments OF the city, but
from them have sprung four seed arms OF
| large di PENSIONS In four different States, con-
| tanning 1900 acres, selected with reference to
soil and china e for spec al crops-Owned, oc
cupied and operated by the LAndreth-. Im-
proved mach. mes have ueen inevnted intro
duced, and steam power applied wherever
! practicable, five engines being thus employed
and seventy-six head of work ng stock ar in
harness daily; the whole presenting breadth
IN seed culture unapproached at home, and
we have reason to believe, from personal OBJ
servation far exceeding any -imilsr establish
ment in Europe Nor has their personal in-
dustry and app ication absted. and the most
exact and systematic Gu ture has been prac-
ticed; especial regard has been had towards
advancing the qua tiles OF old varieties OF
vegetables, or obtaining new ones OF value.
In all cases the '-fittest" has been critically
selected and preserved For their exhibit st
the Centennial they received high Y complI-
mentary Series Of Reports and Special Prizes
gained by their house, embracing seven Inter
national Reports and three special prizes
with the usual Diplomas and Medals All the
more worthy of notice from the fact thai Da-
| yID LANDRETH < Sous we're the ONLY exhib tors
in. thsar I'M nf lu-iraza vh n oaEpa1 tha m
two complimentary Reports All not already
habitual purchasers of Landreth's Seeds,
should make a trial of those grown and pre-
pared by them-which are always accompanied
BY an assurance of their good quality. They
may be had by those remote from their Ware
house az q South Sixth street, Philadelphia
from most respect ,be Druggists, Booksellers
and Merchants in country towns, and ma
reaiIly be known by an examination Of the
label
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

ADVICE 10 STOUT PEoPLE.-Any
medicine or ingredient of any kind
taken by stout person to reduce him
in fiesh, to be successful, would injure
his stomach and produce endless trou-
bles, but any person with sufficient will
may do il and be benefited. Eat no
slops; live on parched corn, broiled
meats, little vegetables, no fruits, but
drink water, green tea,-no sugar or
milk; exercise, Tlenty of water aud no
food is the safe, healthy cure.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

TINE AND MEANS OF PRUNIyG.-The
preferable time is when severe weather
is over, and before vegetation has
started, which in the Northern States is
generally the latter part of this, and
the first part OF next month. Use a
pruning saw or ether narrow-bladed
saw, with the teeth set wide; smooth
the wounds with a drawing knife, and
then cover them with melted grating
wax, or thick paint.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

HANDSOME PICTURES FREE-Two elegant
exS Chromos worthy to ad IN the walls OF
any home and Three Months Irisl OF
LEISURE Hours, a charming sixteen age hter-
srypaper full Of the best Sior es. Poetry, Wiz
etc, sent FREE TO any one serdlnS 10 cent
(stamps taken) to pay mailing expenses.
Money returned to those not satisfied they get
double value. J. L. Patten & Co., Publishers,
162 William street, N. Y. $500 IN prizes and
big pay gwen TO agents.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
VEGETINE.
Would give q Dollar for y Dose.

Il. r, STEVENS. ESQ
Dear Sri have been badly africted with Kid
ney Complaint for ten years; have Sunereu
great pain In my back. hips, and side, Win great
diriculty In passing urine. which was often ana
In very small quantities frequently accompan-
led with blood and excruclating pain have
faithfully tried most OF the popular remedleS
recomme lded for my complaint; l have been
under the treatment OF sOme OF the most sklilui
physic ans In Boston, all Of whom pronounced
INV case incurable- This was my condltlon wheh
4 was advised Uy friend 10 try the NEGErlNK; !;
ana could see the good effects rom the nrst
dose 4 TOOK and from that moment KEEP on
Improving until was entirely cured, taxing In
All should think. about SIX bottles
IL is indeed = valuable medlcine; and, II l
should be affiict again In the same way,
wouli give q dollar for \ dose, II could not get
IL without
Respectfully, s. NJ GLE.
ssl Third Street, south Boston
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

All those troublesome scaly. itching. pimply,
blotchy. humid eruptions Of the skin, d NOM
mated Tetter, Erysipelas, Acne, ETC., that are
80 unsightly and annoying. ers quickly and
enectually cured by the simplG application of
HieskeiIs Tetter Ointment = remedy that has
proved itself to possess wonderful healing
powers, curing hundre DIS Of cases that had re-
sisted all other treatment, even that of the
best professional talent of the country. II
only needs trial to prove its virtues. Sold 50
cents per box |; sent BY mail for 60 cts
JOHNSTON. HoLLowAYd 4 Co, Coz Arch st, Phila
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One Of the uses to which tale is put il
the manufacture Of paper. 1t is ground
and bolted like flour, and, united with
cotton in equal proportions, makes a
fine writing paper. Being like asbestos,
fire-proof, it Is extensively used in the
manufacture Of roofing-paper. Large
beds of it occur in various sections of
the country.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06
ERosrrnIrNoS Ply,

FROSTED LEMON PIE.-Yolks of three
eggs, half cup Of white sugar. one
lemon grated, and squeeze in the juice,
one tablespoonful of flour, little salt.
one cup of sweet milk. bake same as
custard pie. Then take whites of three
eggs beaten to froth, four tablespoons
sugar, little vanilla; frost and brown
a little
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

NEW ENGLAND Brown BREAD.-One
cupful or little more of sour milk,
two-thirds OF cupful of molasses, a
little salt, two cupfuls OF rye flour and
three of coarse yellow Indian meal (or
two and one-half cupfuls of each), warm
water enough to mix it, and one tea
spoonful OF soda; steam three hours and
then place in the oven and brown.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

SPICED FISH are an excellent tea
relish, and are prepared by being first
boiled in salted water, and covered with
vinegar Immediately after they are
taken from the pot. A few stalks OF
mint or some whole allspice and pepper
should be dropped in the vinegar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

FISH CHowDER.-Four tablespoonfuls
Of onions fried with pork, one quart Of
boiled potatoes mashed; one and one
half pounds of ship biscuits, broken ;
one teaspOonful OF thyme; one-half
bottle of tomato catsup, one bottle OF
port or claret, One.half a nutmeg,
grated; few cloves, mace, allspice and
slices OF lemon, and some black pepper ;
six pounds of blue or white FISH cut in
slices, twenty-five oysters; the whole
TO be put in pot, covered with an inch
of water, cooked slowly and stirred
gently.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

rvx v.R,ous pisrAsks Of the respiratory or
cans. 10 which so many Of the residents OF our l
yar,sble climate are subject. can prom us y
made to yield to D n1ssan. SSnsnG. 20 the palate
Syrup. Tnis remedy Is pleasant ~ VIC
snd speedy in its action
For sale by all DrugSists.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-03-06

PoTATo SoUP.-Take six good sized
potatoes sliced thin, quart and pint
OF water, a pint of milk, lump of butter
the size of an egg, pepper and salt to
suit the taste, and crackers if you prefer
them