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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
Adulteration of Teas.

1t is pretty generally known that the
orthodox teas prepared in the East for
America and European consumption
are adulterated, but comparatively few
people are aware of the extent to which
this admiration is carried on; or of
what substances are used. N. Hussen,
French chemist of note, has made a
thorough investigation of the subject,
and the result of his researches has
been laid before the academy of
Sciences. He finds that Prussian blue,
indigo and gypsum, in small quantities,
are the principal ingredients employed
to impart the face" or "bloom" to the
teas, and that in the proportions used
they are very innocuous, This adul-
teration takes place when the plants
are raised, but more extensive adulter-
alton is subsequently INDUCED in by
the Europeans. who, with their super
ior knowledge, have surpassed the Ash
atics in Their fraud by the use of still
more injurious drugs, such as chromate
of lead, arsenicate of copper, besides
making use Of comparatl veiy innocu-
Gus substances such as sulphate or
iron, stearite, carbonates of lime and
magnesia. The Chinese have become
most expert in manipulating green teas
which they color with few simple
substances, some OF them poisonous,
for example plumbago, Prussian blue,
curcuma and kaolin. With or without
the true leaf of the shrub, they can
produce tea of any desired tint. In
order to give the inferior or false Leaf
the aroma of the tea the Celestials mix
a quantity of it with certain flowers,
especially species of olive. In short.
according to VI. Hussen, no injurious
proceeding is omitted in the Celestial
empire 10 PAIN on the outer barbarian
inferior or falce teas. In the leading
tea growing districts the government
has corps OF inspectors who are re-
quired to see that the goods are des-
patched in pure state. The precau-
ton, however, avails little, for at the
shipping ports there is no attempt to
prevent the merchants or brokers from
commencing their fraudulent practices
which they carry on to their hearts
content. In spite of their knowledge
of the extent to which this adulteration
is carried on We presume our people
will continue to drink of the cup which
is said to cheer without stealing away
q mans brains.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
A Mother of the Army.

Few women have ever had such a
martial career as Mrs. Julia Whistler,
who died at New Port, KY, few days
ago at the age of 90. She was more or
less ar actor i'm the war of 1872 and the
principal Indian wars between that
time and the civil war, through her at
tendance upon her husband, Col. VIM.
Whistler, who died in 1868, after sixty
three years of continuous and active
service. She was born at Salem, Mass.
and, after her marriage, at the age of
fifteen, she accompanied her husband,
then an ensign, TO the present site OF
Chicago, then a frontier trading post.
She underwent many hardships and
had many narrow escapes from tie In
dians. She was at Sandwich, Canada I,
visiting her parents, when the war of
1872 broke out, and was at Detroit.
Mich, when the place was attacked by
the British and Indians under Gen.
Brock and disgraeefully surrendered
by Gen Hull. Throughout her life
Mrs. Whistler always denounced Hull
as traitor. She, with the rest of the
garrisons, was taken TO Niagara, and
at one time was barely saved from be-
ng murdered by an Indian through the
lhIerpOsition OF the English Col. Myers.
After being taken TO Montreal, her hus-
band Was paroled, and they proceeded
10 Newport, hy., and she soon after
made dangerous journey in a lumber
wagon TO Albany, y. Y, TO testify be-
fore the court martial of Gen. Hull.
For more Uhan 20 years from that time
she moved about all over the West with
her husband from one military post to
another, Witnessing the Winnebago
war in 1876, and the Black Hawk war a
few years later. While at Fort Gibson,
in Missouri, the question OF educating
her youngest 80 u arose and 81 came to
conclusion" she used to say, "by CIV
ing him my blessings and horse and
starting him off for New York city,"
This son is Lieut.. Col. Whistler of the
regular army. The outbreak of the
Florida war in 1888 called her husband
TO the scene Of conflict, and this Spartan
wife shared with him many of the
hardships of the campaign. During
the Mexican war, in which Col. Whist !
Ter took part, his wife lived at Savan-
nah, Ga, and a. the close went with |
him to the lake region. At Sackett's |
Harbor, y. Y, in 1851, she met Cen
eral Grant, then a quartermaster, and |
always remained his firm friend. A |
few years before the war the venerable |
couple returned 70 Newport, and ended |
their turbulent and eventful lives in |
peace. Mrs Whistler was a woman of |
rare powers of mind, and had associated
on intimate terms with many distin-
guished men, among whom were Presi-
dents Taylor and Jackson, Generals |
Scott and Wood and JEFF DAVIS, who
was lieutenant in her husbands regl-
ment. She leaves four daughters, one
son, and thirty-seven grandchildren,
and the wife OF General Phll Sheriden |
is her grand neice.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
Spontaneous Combus,iop

Some experiments made at Riga with
reference to the spontaneous combus-
ton OF various materials, wadding.
raw flax, hemp, the waste of silk, wool
and cotton spiuning, also sponge, as
well as the wood dust found in the cabi-
net-makerS' shops, appearing to de-
monstrate the import: MT fact, among
others, that small quantities really take
fire sooner than large ones. The sub
stances named were saturated with va
riOus fluids-oiis, turpentine, petrolesm
various varnishes, etc. All the fibrous
materials took fire when saturated with
any of these oils, or with mixtures of
the same; sponge and wood dust, on
the contrary, proved to be entirely
harmless. Combustion ensued most
rapidly with seventeen grains of wad-
ding and sixty-seven grains of strong
oil varnish namely in thirty-seven min.
utes; while two hundred grains of
washed cotton waste, of which a por-
ton was saturated with seven hundred
and fifty grams of strong oil varnish
and the remainder wrapped about it,
required period Of well-nigh fourteen
hours. On these materials being placed
in well-sheltered spot and subjected
TO heat of from Is deg. to 40 deg. c.,
silk did not flame up, but slowly char
red; and, as already mentioned, small
quantities seemed TO take dre sooner
than large.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
Good Dog

lie was shaggy shepherd dog with
large, bright eyes. His name was Fritz.
He lived in Switzerland. His master
had s cottage on asmountain. The fam
lily lived there in Summer, because they
wished their flocks to feed on the sweet
mountaia grass. In Winter they moved
down into another house in the valley.
Earlier than usual, one year there
came a grert snow-storm. The family
were in the cottage on the mountain.
They had meant to move next day to
their Winter house in the valley. The
snow fell until it covered the house on
the mountain. There was a great wall
of snow against the doors and windows.
They could not get tOut. There was lit
tie TO eat in the house. There was little
wood to burn. The family felt very
anxious.
At last the shepherd said; "There is
bu: one thing TO do. | will push Fritz
up the chimney. | think he can get
out on the roof. If he gets out he will
go down TO the valley. Some one will
see HIM. Then they will come and
help u.s." Then he told Fritz he must
go down the valley and bring help.
The dog seemed TO understand. He
looked up into mis- masters face and
wagged hIs tail and ran to the door.
The shepherd put him up the chimney
as far as he could. The dog held on
with his paws and scrambled up. At
last he came ont on the roof. Then he
leaped of, and plunged away through
the snow.
1t was very dark in the cottage all
day. Not ray of light could come in
through the snow. They listened all
night for Fritz 10 come back. 1t was
very lonesome. and the children cried.
Some time next day they heard faint
bark. That is Fritz!'' the children
shouted. He is coming" Soon they
heard voices. Then they heard men s
feet stamping about on the roof. At
last the men found the door. The
children heard them shOveling away
the snow as fast as they could. BY and
by the door was opened. Fritz sprang
in with glad barks. He licked the
children's faces. The children kissed
him. The men had brought food.
After they ate the food they went down
down to their home in the valley. The
neighbors had built good fires, and the
house was warm and comfortable. A
nice dinner was ready for them.
The children never forget that night
on the mountain. They used to put
their arms around the dog and say,
Good, good Fritz! Ii you had not
helped Us we should have died under
the snow" This is true story.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
A Good-Natared Sovereign.

The most notable characteristic of
Alfonso XII. is his extreme good ma
ture. There does not seem to be a
drop of gall In his composition. Left
to himself, he Is ligh5-hearted, emo
tional young gentleman. with keen
appetite for pleasure and a very re.
msrkable frankness of speech. His
mind is that Of lively, intelligent
woman. He can appreciate fact with
a clearness of perfection which does
honor to his understanding, and his
practical good sense is much greater
than his imagination. To command
mis- attention it is necessary to show
him some solid advantage, and he is By
no means disposed to over-estimats
fine words and varnish. A person who
wished him success went to congratu-
late him Immediately after his procla-
nation as King Of Spain, and found
him rather puzzled than impressed by
what had happened. "It is all well
and good" he said, with agreeable
simplicity, "to call me 'Sire,' and tell
me am sovereign, but have yet re-
ceived no money, and 1 do not quite
know what to make of this business.
A King without money will never do"
His Majesty, having delivered himself
of this sentiment without the smallest
embarrassment, seemed to rely ON his
visitor to confirm the sober truth of it.
The same utter want Of reticence be-
longs to most of his conversation, and
is exceedingly winning. He makes no
attempt to deceive anybody. and has
none OF the traditional Bourbon duplic-
ity which has been 30 fatal to mon
archy. He makes his wants and his
weaknesses known TO all whom they
may concern, and talks Of his most
private affairs with a confidence quite
refreshing. He is assuredly q warm
hearted man, incapable Of saying an
unAnd thing Or Of doing harsh one.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

Eleven years our daughter suffered
on bed of misery under the care of
several OF the best (and some of the
worsD physicians. who gave her dis
now she is restored to us in good health
by as simple remedy rs Hop Bitters,
that We had poohed at for two years,
before using it. We earnestly hore
and pray that no one else will let their
sick suffer as we did, on account OF pre-
judice against so good a medicine a.
Hop Bitters. ."-Ieleyrdm.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

The prerailing opinion regarding the
liability of iron TO assume crystalline
structure when employed in construc-
ton exposed 10 continuous shock will
have to be somewhat modified, If the
observations recorded in recent paper
by Prof. Bauschinger are strictly cor.
rect. About two years ago the suspen-
sion bridge at Bamberg, erected In 1929,
was overhauled, and three of the chains
were tested for strength elasticity, etc.
The results obtained were compared
with those got from like tests made
upon a reserve chain manufactured by
the same firm, and at The same time
and place rs the three chains actually
In use on the bridge, and also, with the
figures Obtained during experiments
conducted on a new chain from the
same firm that made the other tour.
There was no ground for supposing
that there was any change Of structure
or loss of elasticity during the half
century that the three chains had been
in use. These chains were just as good
as the reserve chain and the new one.
Bridge boltswhi had been carefully
tested in 1852, before being put up, and
again in 1873, after twenty-five years
strain, showed no indication of structu-
raj or other alteration.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
1T NAV be observed that no attempt

1T may be observed that no attempt
is made to hunt up out-cf-the-way or
unknown places to find endorsement.
Where will you find such another array
of names of influential people; and If
space permitted, there would be aided
IN overwhelming mass of evidence
from all parts of the country Of the
wonderful curative properties of Sim
mons Liver Regular.
Hon. Alexander Ii. Stephens.
John w. Beckwith, Bishop of Ga.
Gen. John B. Gordon, U. S. Senator.
Hon. Jonn Gill Shorter, ex Governor
of Ala.
Rev. David Wills, d. D., President
Oglethorpe College.
Bishop Pierce, Of Georgia.
Hon. james Jackson (firm Howell,
Cobb & James JacksOn). Attorney at
Law. Macon, Ca.
Jno. b. Cobb.
X l.. Mott, Columbus, Ga.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

PUDDING BAGS. - Pudding bags
should te made of stout domestic or
white flannel, tightly sewed, and the
seam left on the outside. Wiring 1t out
of hot water and flour 1t well on the
inside, before putting in the batter.
Leave space of nearly one third for
it to rise; tie tightly. Insert a small
plate in the bottom of the kettle, set the
pudding on 1t, and have enough boil
ing water to cover it, put a cover over
the kettle; do not let the water stop
boiling as long as the pudding is IN it,
or it will be heavy. When taken out,
dip it in cold water, pulling the open
end back, over the pudding, letting 1t
slip out without breaking.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

YEAST THAT WILL KEEP A MONTH";
Boil a handful of hops, strain of the
water, CRATE dozen raw potatoes in
this water, set it on to boil, mix tea
spoonful of -four with cold water, the
same as for gravy thickening, then stir
It into the potato water; add to this
enough boiling water 10 make six quarts
in all set it away in stone jar, and
when cold put into IL teacup of good
yeast and teacup of brown sugar.
This yeast will foam up as whipped
cream. One pint will do for large
batch of bread.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

Signor Agostini finds, quoting from
No. 3 of its Italian namesake, that If
through drop of mercury, lying on
surface not wet by 1t. current of elec-
tricity be sent in a vertical direction, 1t
rotates under the influence of the
earth's magnetism, as may be seen II
few particles of lycOpodium powder
be strewn on it. Similarly a mercury
drop rOtates when placed on a surface
of steel magnet, and e. q. the magnet
connected with the positive pole OF q
very weak element, while an electrOde
penetrating the drop from above Is con-
nected with the negative. From the
strength and direction Of rotation of q
number Of such drops one may In gen
eral make visible the distribution OF the
magnetism, the neutral points, &C.,
both in the magnetic bars themselves,
as when an iron bar is brought coaxial-
ly near to one end or into contact; also
in the latter. The results Of previous
experimental measurements are thus
confirmed.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

To KEEP CHEESE MoIsT.-Many house
keepers complain that their cheese be-
comes dry, and some use kind of bell
glass to put their cheese in. A very
simple expedient will keep cheese in
the best condition. Take linen cloth
or cheese-cloth, dip it in white wine,
squeeze out excess of wine, and wrap
up the cheese i'm 1t. By doing this the
cheese is not only kept moist, but its
flavor is improved.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

PAINTED FLooRs.-For kitchen and
pantry floors there is nothing better
than a coat of hard paint. The cracks
should be filed with putty before it is
applied, and the paint allowed to dry
at least two weeks efore using; and
then it is easily kept clean by washing
not scrubbing-with milk and wa
ter. Soap should never be allowed to
touch ii. Red lead and yellow ocher
are good for coloring the former makes
hard paint that wears well.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

ToILETTE.-A good shampooing
liquor 10 made with: Rum, three
quarts; spirit of wine, one pint; tine
uure of cantharides, half an ounce; salt
of tartar, one ounce. Rub well into
the hair and scalp, and afterwards wash
with water. You can try the follow
ing for badness: Bay leaves, two
ounces; cloves, half an ounce; spirit of
lavender, four Ources; spirit OF thyme,
four ounces; digest for six DAYS, filter,
and add half ar ounce of ether. To
be rubbed on every morning.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
Haunted Me.

A workingman says: debt, poverty
and suffering haunted me for years,
caused by sick family and large bills
for doctoring, which did no good. L
was completely discouraged, until one
year ago, by the advice Of my pastor,
procured Hop Bitters aud commenced
their use, and in one month we were all
well, and none of us have been sick
day since; and want &c say to all poor
men, you can keep your families well
a year with Hop Bitters for less than
one doctors visit will cost.
AdrOcdts.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

POT RoAsT.-Meat of any kind,
chicken, prairie fowl or pigeons, may
be pot roasted. Slice an onion and q
few slices of pork, and put into the
bottom of kettle. Place on top what
ever meat is TO be cooked; add just
water enough to stew 1t. Be careful not
TO use too much water; 1t can he easily
added if it cooks away, but it spoIls the
dish to be obliged to take out any.
Keep turning the meat, and let it stew
or roast slowly till brown or tender,
then take out the meat, strain and
thicken the gravy, pour over the meat
and serve hot
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

"WHERE are you going this Sum-
mer?" asked Quarterpe rcent, the
broker, of one of his customers the
other day. "Going? Well, with Water
Power down to Ga Erie selling for 35,
and the copper mining stocks ten feet
below low tide, thought of going to
the almshouse, but / rather guess
shall try the old sryle-creditors' meet
ing-25 cents, with my own notes run
ming twelve, eighteen, and twenty
four months you know. Soon as that's
settled I'll go to Saratogs-must make
something somehow, you know"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

ACARELss DIET, q change of wa'er or a cold
settling In the Bowels, very often brings on at
this season Of the year. an obstinate DiarrhBa,
or some serious affection OF the stomach or
bowels. imp -riiing the fe OF the patent II
you would treat such mplaints In q rational
way, try at once DR.. Jaynes Carmlnativ Bal
sam, simple but safe remedy IN such attacks,
and equally effectual In all cases OF Cramps,
CholerS Aorbus. Dysentsy and Summer Com
plaint
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

"PKTER BURNS" said Judge Peloubet
this morning to prisoner, ''yOu are
charged with being drunk; whar do
you plead?"
Judge, | cannot tell lie," replied
the defendant; 81 was drunk as a
boiled OWL"
"Peter Burns, but of respect for your
truthfulness, you are discharged"
"Thsnkee, sir; always knew vera
city was the soul OF wit, and when
economy is bliss tits folly to be wise"
Then he did git.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

To CURfCLovER BLoAT.-If the cow
is able to stand alone for ten minCtes,
tie her by the head so as to hold her
head up. Then press down on the
sides just forward OF the hip bone on
both sides; gently at first, but contipu-
ing the pressure harder and harder.
In few moments you will hear the
COW commencing TO belch up gas, the
escape of which will relieve her. In a
very short time she will be well enough
TO eat nibble of corn, and when she
has swallowed that she is out of dam
ger. Another remedy is TO Ia Ike little
slat in your hand and get hold of the
cows tongue, and let her surge back.
Don't let go TOO soon, but hold on for
several seconds. This will have the
desired effect.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

To bleach jute, Singer recommends
that the yarn be first placed in a weak
and slightly warm soap bath for tea
minutes, and then transferred to chlo-
ride Of lime bath Of .0035 specific gra-
witty. After the lapse Of forty minutes
the yarn Is taken out. Sometimes 1t
may be necessary to repeat the opera
ton. Finally, the yarn Is washed in
warm and then In cold water and dried
in the open air.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

Mortality among Children. Some re-
markable facts are presented in An
sells statistics of Families of the Up
per and Professional Classes" The
author collected information concern
ing ,0+4 children of the well-to-do
classes in England and Wales, inclu-
ding members of the legal, clerical and
medical professions, as we'll as of the
nobility and gentry. These inquir. .es
showed that, in the first year of life
only S0,45 per 1000 deaths occurred
among the infants of the easy classes,
as against l49, 40 among the children OF
the general population. The death
rate then of the children of the comfor-
table classes being so per 1000 In the
first year, it was, however, found to be
24O per 1000 In cities like Manchester
aud Liverpool, and as high as 300 in
the poorer quarters, and IN Berlin ac-
tually 500. From one to five years OF
age, 1854 children of the upper classes
die of l 900 born, and as many as 1l3.
SO in the general population.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

CEMENT FOR MENDING CHINA.-Make
thick solution of gum arabic with
warm water, and stir in plaster of
Paris; use while warm and set the ar
ucle away for two or three days to dry.
1t cannot be broken again in the same
place.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28
A Case of Pile. of 80 Years, stand,n,

BosToS, Mass, August G. 1877.
MEssRs. p. NEUsrAEDrsR Co,
New York
Gentlemen:-Enclosedp please find 81 90 for
box Of DR.. 4 Silsbee's '44nakesis" have
been troubled with the piles since 1s49, and
have tried almost everything that could find,
but without success. / have just been using
yours, and have derived more benefit from il
than any mat have ever tried Please for
ward me . box at once
Yours truly, A I.EDYARD,
n Traverse street. Boston
samples Of "Anakesis" are sent free to ali
sufferers on application to p. Neustaedter &
Co, Boz 1916 New York
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

ALL scars made by pruning off large
branches of trees should be painted or
tarred, or otherwise protected from the
rain. Many fruit trees become hollow,
or fall into premature decay, from the
rain penetrating through old saw-cuts
made in pruning.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1880-07-28

WASH FOR THE HANDs.-Four ounces
pulverized borax, four ounces each Of
saleratus and muriate of ammonia; put
into tin pan and pour in four quarts
of hot soft water stir until well mixed,
bottle for use: after washing the hands
and face, wet with the above.