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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
Patches of Red Snow.

Prospectors returning from the Holy
Cross country, Colorado, and especially
from the head of Cross Greek, report
that the ground is covered with red
snow. In the almost inaccessible defiles
of Mount Shasta, in California, is the
only other known place in the United
States where this is seen. In Polar re-
gions it is familiar sight, and no ex-
tensive traveller there returns without
description of it. The broad fields of
everlasting snow that flank the northern
coast of Greenland are faxed with the
strange red blood, and further toward
the poles miles of it stretch as far as the
naked eye can reach. The phenomena
is due to the presence of minute red
anamalcule in the snow. A microscope
detects its presence, but how it got
there is a difficult question. and one
that has never been quite satisfactorily
answered. The red snow in this region
is first seen at the head of Cross Creek,
where it may be observed in patches of
intense carmine, varying in area from as
large as a mans hat to twenty feet in
diameter. Taken in the hand and closely
examined, nothing can be detected that
gives it color, and it melts into clear red
water, leaving no stain. Further on, in
some of the steep gulches with which
the country abounds, the bottoms are
entirely covered with the strange sub
stance. In some places the color is vivid
in the extreme, while in others it fades
to faint pink, producing an effect not
readily described in words. Old pros
pectors, who penetrated the region two
years ago, say that there was no snow
of this description there, and its fall can
scarcely have antedated this year. Still
higher, and at the very foot of the
mountain, the red snow disappears and
nothing save the pure white coverlet
greets the eye. How the same tiny in
sects that sent the Boreal can find their
way to the inaccessible Holy Cross, is 3
thing beyond human ken, and will be a
problem for the scientists of the future
to ponder over.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
Church Manners.

Be on time. No one has a right to
disturb congregation or preacher by
being tardy.
Never look around to see Who is COM
ing in when the door opens. 1t diverts
your own and others attention from the
exercises, and is discourteous to the
eader.
Never talk or whisper in church,
especially after the exercises are open
ed.
Never pull out your watch to see what
time it is when the text is announced, Oh
during the sermon. Better to feed on a
sermon than to time it.
Never lean your head on the pew rail
before you, as though indifferent to the
preacher.
Conform, if possible, in conscience,
to the usages of the church in which
you worship-kneel, stand, bow accord
ingly.,
Never manifest your disapprobation
of what is being said, by unpleasant
sounds, or signs, or by hastily leaving.
Do not fidget, as though the service
were WEAKNESS. Be quiet and decor
GUS to the very end.
Do not put on your overcoat or adjust
your wrappings till after the benedic-
ton.
No gentleman ever deales place Of
worship with tobacco.
Never be one of a staring crowd about
the door or in the vestibule, before OF
after service.
Do nothing out of keeping with the
time, place and purpose of religious
assembly.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
ScOpf.

A Detroiter who had business in vii
lage in Washtenaw county, Michigan,
drove out there in a buggy, and, Of
course, went to the inn for his dinner.
The landlord made no inquiries until af-
ter the meal had been eaten and paid
for, and then he found opportunity to
inquire
"Were you going ont to Squire
Browns place."
"No."
II didn't know but You were a light
ming rod man and 1 was going to say
that the Squire has threatened to shoot
the next one ON sight. We don't go
much on them fellers around here, and
Tn right glad that you are somebody
else. Maybe you are going over to Ju-.ee
Hardy's to sell him some fruit trees for
fall setting ?"
"No."
"Well, that's lucky. Only recently
the Judge was remarking to me that the
next fruit tree agent who entered his
gate would want coffin. The fact is,
1 myself have got to do some pretty hard
kicking to pay for being swindled on
grape vines. You are not patent right
man, eh?"
NO"
"Well, that's narrow escape for you.
We've been swindled here on hay forks,
cultivators, gates. pumps, churns, and
dozen other things, and I'm keeping six
teen dozen bad eggs for the next patent
tighter who shows his face in this town.
Perhaps You are lec6rer?"
"Oh, no."
"Well, you haven't lost anything. We
never turn out very strong here to lee
ture. The last man who struck us lee
tured on Our Currency, but didn'ttake
in enough of it to pay for his supper.
You are not a book cacvasser?"
"No."
That's another escape. We've been
laid out here so often that if an agent
should offer to sell $40 Bible for fifty
cents. we'd suspect trick to beat us.
Strikes me now that you may be a
lawyer?"
mo"
"Good 'nuff. Last one who settled
here had to leave town at midnight; and
We don't want one any way?" Say,
what are You, any way?"
"a politician, replied the Detroiter.
"a politician Then git For heavens
sake, don't stand around here if you
value your life +! We've just impeaehed
our poundmaster for embezzling the
public money; and the excitement is so
intense that the Democrats will ride you
on rail or the Republicans duck you in
the water trough. Git up and scoot!"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03

He told the Superintendent he wanted
pass to Chicago.
"Ah, you're a worthy citizen who has
been robbed and who wants to get home, y
said the Superintendent. 81 see such
every day."
''No sir, I'm not" said the petitioner.
you're dying of wound received in
the war, maybe, and want to see home
once more"
"Nary a wound, Iplayed sick and
stayed in the hospital while in the
army"
"Did, ell? Well maybe you've got a
child dying you want to see?"
Not a bit of il"
"Now, well 1 reckon can guess your
yarn pretty soon. You once saved a
train on this road from being wrecked. "
"No, / didn't"
"Well, what in thunder is your excuse
for asking pass ?'
'Just this. I'm beat and bum. /
want to get to Chicago and don't want
to hoof it. come to ask pass on clear
cheek"
"Well, bless your impudence, like
it. Here's your pass"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
Artificial Refrigeration.

The production of cold and even ice
by artificial means is now a necessity in
many industrial processes. According
to the continental systems of brewing,
great cold is required not only during
the actual brewing process, but also for
months afterward while the beers are
maturing in the cellars. In this coun-
try the natural production of ice is very
uncertain, and some winters may pass
without sufficient being formed to be
worth collection, and even when ice is
plentiful here We have no suitable ar
rangements at hand for storing and pre-
serving it for use in warmer weather.
For these reasons many ingenious con-
trivances have been devised for the arti-
fetal production of ice, and it may not
be uninteresting to give some explana-
ton of the theories on which these ma
chimes are founded. When a volatile
liquid evaporates, large amount of
heat is necessarily absorbed by the re-
sulting vapor, and is rendered latent or
imperceptible to the senses and the
thermometer. This heat is taken either
from some of the remaining liquid or
else from the medium in which the
liquid is in contact. The cold produced
by evaporation is very evident with a
volatile fluid like ether; when a little of
this liquid is placed in the palm of the
hand an intense feeling of cold is OBJ
served; the ether, in evaporating, must
absorb heat, and therefore takes it from
the nearest body, which is the hand, and
thus produces corresponding reduction
of temperature. The evaporation Of
volatile liquids is greatly assisted by a
reduction of pressure; and, thus, if a
little ether be placed in a shallow dish,
floating on thin layer of water, and the
whole be placed under the receiver of an
|air-pump. there is not much difficulty
in freezing the water by rapid exhaust
ion of the air; in this case the vapor o
ether is renewed almost as fast as it is
formed, and fresh quantities of liquid
ether are thus volatilized. The various
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
The Younger and Elder Booth.

Booth is now forty-eight. He was
only nineteen when his father died, but
he had seen the latter in some of his best
characters, and always considered him
one of the greatest tragedians of the
day. This is no doubt the case, but the
unfortunate man was SO utterly destroy
ed by strong drink that he never could
take that position to which he was
naturally entitled. No engagement
could be relied on unless the manager
locked him up for the occasion, and
hence he only found employment at the
cheap theatres, where people took their
chance. How strange to think of Booth
playing Richard Ill, in the Chatham
theatre to an audience made up of news
boys and other plebeiaLs, who beheld his
grandest flights at twenty-five cents pit
half-price. 1 have often paid my old
fashioned shilling for seat in the latter
in order to see Booth thunder in the
crooked-back tyrant, which was his
greatest role. Although deficient in
point of stature, his appearance was
very impressive, this being chiefly due
to his corntenance, which was one of
tremendous power. His eyes were very
large and rapidly expressive of the varied
passions which are represented on the
stage. They were finely set off by a
Grecian nose, but the latter was, when
1 saw it, marred by blow which he
had received from fellow-actor in self
defense, and which may be thus ex-
planned: Booth never played except
when under the influence of brandy, and
hence he was often dangerous. His
imaginary foes became real and his
sham fight sometimes had a murderous
appearance. On one occasion, when
Tom Flynn was his antagonist, Booth
drove him into the corner and was about
to run him through, but Tom warded off
the thrust and then knocked him down
with his fist. The play was at once
stopped, and Booths nose thenceforth
bore witness of this strange affray.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
A Remarkable Counterfeit.
The counterfeit twenty-dollar si]

The counterfeit twenty-dollar silver
certificate, pen made, recently received
by the secret service of the treasury, has
been examined by very many experts,
and is considered remarkable piece OF
penmanship. There are many defects
In the note, but the most interesting re-
lates to the manner in which the secret
service office came to suspect the proba-
bic designer. Shortly after the note
was discovered by the treasury depart
ment it was discovered that the wording
on the back was grossly defective in the
manner of spelling. For instance the
word 'customs" was spelled costumes, -
and the word ''tender" was spelled
''tendre." This gave rise to the belief
that the counterfeit was executed by a
noted German forger who has figured to
some extent in the West, and at times at
Cincinnati. His penmanship, especially
in the execution of counterfeit bank
notes, has on more than one occasion
attracted the attention of government
officers, and in each instance the work
was marked by faulty spelling. The
suspected forger was reported to have
been in Cincinnati at the time the note
was received in the treasury, and the
chief of the secret service division at
once telegraphed to an agent in that
city TO keep the man under surveillance.
For several days nothing more was heard
of the matter. A Aspecial agent was sent
to Cincinnati to look further into the
affair. This officer, upon arriving in
Cincinnati, discovered that the bird had
flown, and that the officer originally
instructed to shadow him had been ON a
protracted spree.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03
,,,nr-awAKE AND FAsT-AsLEEP.

-, h-ioht summer day came out oi the east,
And dear little lad was he,
n Inns were red from a strawberry feast,
,nd his ewes were blue as the sea-
~, ra1low hair was blown by the breeze,
Ttte grass in a windy place,
- torn his Jacket in climbing trees
H, 80 he laughed all over his face.
81, danced in the elm, on the leafy spray
u-hsre the nest of the bluebird swings,
,,zT ,be brides had winked the sleep away,
a an uuder their painted wings
-'-,.,ol- ,be stem OF the lilies tall,
~ vale they nodded in high surprise,
.,-n,,had, with their fingers white and small
A1T Tns dreams from their golden eyes
,,o daisy hurried to wash her face
In 4 drop Of the silver dew,
,nd every leaf in its lofty place
Tho Hiss of the sunshine knew.
7,,s souirrel chattered and combed MS laii'
mat curls up over his spine;
- each red clover turned almost pale
When the village clock struck nine
- ,vo little bows, in two little beds,
rsv sleeping the morning long,
,7'orgb the sun shone in on their tangled heads
And the birds lad ended their song.
..ob dear. oh. dear ~ said the summer daS'
.What sleepy small boys see.
irish I wish they would wake and play
Nth bright little day like me"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1881-08-03

"PRIsoNER, have you ever been convicted
"No, your Honor; I have always employed
first class LAWYERS.
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Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

The Presbyterian church was dedicated this
afternoon, the Rev. Doctor Stewart of Tow
anda, preaching an interesting sermon. Rev.
C. c. Corss of Smithfield, Rev. Henry Welles
Of Kingston, Rev. Mr.. Sewell of Troy and
Rev, Mr.. Hood of the NJ. Z. Church, Athens,
together with the reyered pastor, Rev. Mr..
McMaster, assisted in the exercises.
The cost of the church was S9,694 10. The
collection to-day amounted to 5000, leaving a
small debt of only three or four hundred dol
lars vet to be provided for. Services will be
held the balance of this week and part of
next, at least.
The ediice presents neat exterior and the
inside is very attractive.
The singing was very fine and the effect eX-
hilerating, the perfect acoustic arrange
ments of the auditorium giving it full effect.
There was large attendance, Rev. Hurl-
but, of Wayerly, was in the audience.
Athens, Feb. 16. WILL.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18
The News Condensed.

Harrisburg, elected a Republican Mayor
on Tuesday.
A Republican Mayor was elected at
Chester, on Tuesday.
Reading, elected Republican Mayor, a
Democratic Comptroller and Democratic
City Treasure on Tuesday.
A strong effort ought to be made to
send Republican to Congress from the
IXth District in place of Fernando Wood
Hanlan and Ross sailed from Liverpool
for New York Wednesday. 1t is said that
Trickett will come to this country shortly
to engage in various regattas during the
ensuing summer.
Gov Cullom of Illinois, has just return
ed to Springfield, from Mentor, and says
that he believes it is settled that the Sec
retaryship of the Interior will be offered
to Robert T. Lincoln.
The thirtieth ballot for u. S. Senator
at Harrisburg yesterday resulted as fol-
lows Beaver, 7S' Bayne, 3d. Wallace, II.
A joint committee Of the contending re-
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Personal.

C.P. WELLEs is in New York buying new
goods.
We regret to learn that Mr., NJ. H. LANING,
is confined to his house in WysoX by serious
illness.
Mrs. KINGSLEY is very i'll at the residence
Towanda:
Mrs. G. E. GLADDING, of Altus, is visiting
at her fathers, Councilman ALGER, on Main
street.
B. A. LONG, Esq, Justice of the Peace and
Cashier AsPINwALL, of Pomeroys Bank,
Troy, were in town last evening.
Rev. G. D. STROUD is delivering series of
Sunday evening sermons on the Command
ments, IN st. Peters Church, Tunkhannock.
GEORGE FAIRCHILDs is recovering from
an attack of diphthera which has confined
him to his room for some days past
WIN. L. MOORE, General Agent for this
state of the New York Life Insurance Com
yany, is registered at the Ward House
G. F. TAYLOR has been offered position
in wholesale house in Utica, n. Y. CHAR
LIE is an excellent salesman and a good citi-
zen. We don't want to spare him.
CHARLES II. SMITH, of Montrose, who rep
resents the Fire Association Of Philadelphia,
was in town yesterday on his way to settle
the loss of DAVID CRANEY, of Springfield,
who had a large barn burned on Friday night
last.
After two years of married life precious
little girl baby has been sent to bless the hith-
erto incomplete household of our young
friend, r. G.. MILLER and his accomplished
wife. While REED exhibits some pardonable
disappointment that the newcomer is not Il
boy, his friends console him with the hope
that . there are more to follow" and he may
have better fortune in the future.
Mr.. CHARLES P. WAGNER. who was night
operator at this place. and was afterward "a
toned at Wyalusing as day operator, has been
promoted to the position of station agent at
Wysauking, Bradford county. The L. V. r.
r. Co., don't often make mistakes in selecting
men to fill important positions, and this case
is not an exception to the rule. CHABLEY is
a good fellow and we think he deserves sue
cess Tunkh0nnOck Standard.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

The very flatterng exhibit Of the financial
condition of the borough whcn the statement
of Treasurer KINGsBURY, printed in another
column, makes, will be peruscd with pride by
every patriotic citizen. 1t has been long
time since the borough was free from debt
and we join with the Treasurer in commend
ing the wise and prudent administration of
the borough government for the past few
years, which has led to result so earnestly
desired by every taxpayer. With moderate
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

Rev. WIN. MCGLATHERY has formally re-
signed the parish Of st. Stephens Church,
Pittsfield, Mass, on account of failing health.
In reluctantly accepting the resignation the
Vestry unanimously adopted the following
resolutions:
WHEREAS, The Reverend William McGlath-
cry has felt compelled, by reason of continued
i'll health, to offer his resignation as Rector Of
this parish, therefore
ReSOIced, That while we accept this resig-
nation, we do so with a sincere regret at the
cause which renders such step necessary.
ReSOl0ed, That we present to Mr.. McGlath-
cry our hearty thanks for the zeal he has
shown as Il parish priest in his care for this
church, believing rs we do that the present
harmony in the congregation, and the in
crease of churchly interest and devotion are
largely due to his teachings and ministrations
during the five years of his rectorship.
ReScl0ed, That we offer Mr.. McGlathery
our heartfelt sympathy in his broken health,
with the sincere desire and prayer that he may
speedily be restored to ylgor and future ues-
fulnesS.
ReSoJved, That a copy of these resolutions
be presented to Rev. Mr.. McGlathery and be
spread upon the parish records.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

publican factions met last night to make
an effort to agree npon a candidate. At
O'Clock this morning they were still in
session.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

HENRY SCOVILLE, only son Of DR.. SEQ
VILE, of Wyausng, died of pneumonia yes
terday, after an illness of nearly two weeks.
The deceased was quiet and Industrious. a
great reader and thoroughly conversant in
the doings of the day He wins 81 years of age.
and single. The funeral will take place to
morrow, Rev. d. CRAFT officiating.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

A good timer is in want of a job; is sober,
steady, and good workman and understands
the hardware trade and can make himself
useful as a salesman. Address G.. II. S., Tow
anda, Pa. Post Office box SIG.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

ED AYERS of the Troy stage route has met
with misfortunes of late. His three horses
have all been sick and one of them died in
Troy. The case came to the knowledge of
ELEAZER PoMEROY, Esq, one Of the most
benevolent and kind-hearted gentlemen in
that town, and he gave practical expression
to his sympathy by starting contribution
fund which has been increased enough to buy
another horse.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

Wanted, a small. convenient house, near
the business portion of the village. Apply at
this office. Rent must be reasonable,
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

taxation and continuance of the prudent
policy displayed of late years, the borough
can be kept out of debt in the future while the
streets and side walks may be kept in repair
and all necessary Improvements prosecuted.
Let the watch-word hereafter be " X eep out
of debt"
In according 'honor to whom honor is
due,'' in connection with the management OF
the finances, Treasurer and Clerk KINGsBU-
RY and Collector WICKHAM are entitled to
special mention. Their duties have been
faithfully, honestly and promptly performed.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

A neck scarf was left at the office of DR..
PAYNE, few days ago. The owner can
have it by calling for it.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-02-18

WEATHER INDICATIONS FOR TODAY
Increasing cloudness, followed by rain.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1881-04-07
2. O. BUSINESS.
Amount Of business transacted at
the Mineral Point Post oflico for the
quarter ending March Slst 1881
TolAl nmnmt rannINal An hlnmns. nnr.

TRY IT Many OF our citizens
seem TO be gradually awakening to
the fact that Mineral Point has been
falling into n state Of lethargy, which
il not soon shaken oN will naturally
affect business OF all kinds. \
few, who have the welfare OF tho
city at heart, are becoming quite
anxious to have n first cietSS cream
cry established here. There il no
point ia this section where cream
cry could be ran to better aivau-
.age. Tho essential article is uu-
limited, within ral;s Of six or eight
miles, which is sufficient to insure
such an enterprise great success.
Besides there would be one moro
Institution to draw the farming com
munity this way TO do their market
ing, aud thus euhGunce tho welfare
Of all our business men aud the city
in general 1t is to be hoped this
project viii meet with careful con
sideration aud 20 commend itself TO
capitalists ~ t0 DO speedily con-
sumated.