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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03
A Dog Story.

Was 1t Instinct or grade OF Intelligence
approaching reason OF the higher order,
that moved dog to that strange act in
store in San Francisco? His master has
(among other goods) valentines for sale,
and naturally the boys on the street are
attracted by those of the comic order and
miss no opportunity to examine them.
The merchant is the owner Of a remarka-
bly, fine specimen of the crossed st.
Bernard and Newfoundland dog. The
animal has had Lo special training, and
had not been taught to watch or to know
anything about property ownership; but it
has been permitted to visit the store fire.
quently, and has undoubtedly noticed that
people are entitled to remove fro n the es-
tsblishment whatever salesman hands to
them or permits them to take-and i. may
be reasoned in the same way that the dog
has worked out to his ows satisfaction that
whatever is removed without delivery being
made by the attache of the store is remov-
ed improperly, and that all good dogs
should resist al such efforts. Certain it Is
that the other day the dog acted upon this
line of reasoning, il reason it is when man
ifested IN one of the lower order of ami
mails.
A group OF boys came into the store tc
examine the valentines displayed on the
counters in tempting array. They were a
rather rough looking lot, and as soon as he
could leave other customers the merchant
hastened towards the boys. The dog was
lying upon the floor near them. The boys
soon concluded that they did not want to
4 aI 80 To-,
the dog arose and barred their passage 10
the door, and growled threateningly. This
surprised the salesman, who had never be-
fore known the animal to show any dlspo-
sitIon to attack person without apparent
provocation. He accordingly spoke sharp
ly to the dog, and on his still continuing
to menace the boys, and show by hls man.
ner that he was opposed to their departure
from the room, his master ordered him TO
the back part of the store, and started to
enforce the order, when he espied the
package OF valentines sticking from the
pocket of one of the boys. He lmmedl-
ately seized the youngster and searched
him, and as a result found that he had
stolen and stored away about his person a
good supply of the tempting valentines.
On the property being taken away from
the boy the dog appeared to be perfectly
satisfied and gave the matter no further
concern 1t would be work entirely
without successful results for any one TO
attempt 10 convince that merchant that
the dog did not know, when the boy stole
the valentines, that he was stealing, snd
that 1t was his duty, as faithful servant
of kind master, to do all In his power to
prevent the loss of his property.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03

The Namouns, James Gorden Bennett s
new steam yacht. Length on deck is
216 feet. There will be over one hun
dred and fifty electric lights throughout
the vessel. The main staircase is very
elaborate and leads into apartments re-
gal in their appointments and finish. In
the extreme bows of the vessel are the
quarters of the saloon servants. the
inen-lockers, wine-rooms, &c. Next aft
are two state-rooms of medium size,
then two larger ones, each fitted with all
that the heart could wish on . yacht.
Then comes the ladies' saloon, 20 by IA
feet, an exquisite apartment. Next is
the owners room, in rich Oriental style,
with a carved bedstsad and ceiling piece
over it costing over l.00O. exquisite
bookcases, ,escritiores, and . bewildering
mass of beautiful decorations. Mr.. Ben
nett's bath is beneath the floor Of his
room. A3aft is the grand saloon, "a by
Is feet, with its sides finished in plas-
tic material, grass green and ornamented
in gilt and bronze with the emblematic
thistle Of Scotland, the ceiling being in
rich tint of marine blue, with gold fishes
and marine animals coursing through
the waters, leaving behind golden wakes.
The mantelpieee OF the saloon is In the
richest OF oak, with q heavy nickel
plated fire crate sitting in the recess,
which is most richly finished in tillng.
After they are completed and ready for
their owner, and after the chandeliers,
upholstery, carpeting, rugs, furniture
and ceiling chandeliers are all In she
will look like fairy ship. The ladies
saloon, as well as some Of the larger
rooms, will have their sides covered with
cretorne, and wainscoted in hard woods.
Under the skylights will be placed silk
curtains to mellow the light admitted to
the saloors, and decorations will be
distributed. Every room is
fitted with electric bells.
The saloon galley or kitchen Is fitted
up equal to any hotel in the world
Light and ventilation are secured by
means of over q hundred ports in the
base of each of the companion and sky
light matches. In fact, nothing that
skill, art or science could suggest has
been left undone to make the Nomouna
a perfect steam yacht. Her speed is set
down at fourteen knots An hour on a
of about a ton of coal per
hour.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03
Sensible Seconds.

Two young hungarian noblemen, naving
auarreled, chose seconds to arrange duel.
The seconds met and decided upon the
following method of combat: Two tiny
spheres, one white, the other Dlack. were
placed in a wineglsss, and the principals,
having been blindfoIded, were asked TO
draw. But the wou,d-be combatants, it
should be observed, had pledged their
honor to observe the conditions OF strife
presented by their seconds in common.
He to whose lot the black bail fell found
himself, to his infinite surprise and discom-
future, condemned to fast upon bread and
water for a whole fortnight, under the
supervision of his adversary's friends. "
He redeemed his pledge and preserved his
.shonor." 80 much for two pairs of SEN
nble seconds.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03
SEPAKATION.

A wall grown up between the two,
A strong, thick wall, though all unseen;
None knew when the first stones were laid,
NOr how the wall was built, 1 wesn;
Ana So their lives were quite apart,
Although they shared on board, one bed;
A careless eye saw naught amiss,
Yet each was 10 the other dead.
He, much absorbed IN work and gain,
Grew soon unmindful Of his loss,
4 hard Indifference worse than hate
Changed loves me gold TO worthless dross.
She suffered tortures all untold;
Too proud TO mourn, too strong 10 de:
Ths wall pressed heavy on her heart,
Ger white face showed her misery
Such walls are growing day by day,
'Twixt man and wife, twixs friend and friend
Would they could know who lightly build,
How sad and bitter is the end
careless word, an unkind thought,
4 slight neglect, a tauniing tone,
such things as these. before we know,
Have laid the walls foundation stone.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03

A GENTLEMAN inquired of carpenters
boy, "My lad, when will this Job you have
on hand be donei"
81 can't tell, sir" reblied the honest
boy, srtlessly. ''Il's day job, AMI 1t
will depend upon how soon the governor
has another order"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03

The father of St. Louis bride present.
I'd his son-in-law with eighty thousand
head of cattle. "Paps, dear, exclaimed
bis daughter when she heard OF it, ''rhat
va, so kind of you to make such gilt;
Charley's awfully fond Of ox-tail sorp!'
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-05-03
PHILADELPHIA has ], 500 professio

Philadelphia has 1.sOo professional
beggars. .
The largest national cemeterJ Is at
Lynchburgh, Va.
twice that of Ireland. o,,
Texas sells annually 0O,ooO heao
of cattle. at $40, per head it foots mp a
grand aggregate Of ss, 0OO.Ooo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

It seems that the recent elections have
not had the effect of preventing Mr..
Arthur from still working hard to build
M his wing of his party. 1t is an
nounced from Washington that he pro-
noses soon to reconstruct his Cabinet and
make it more in accord with his individ-
ual political sentiments than at present.
Among those who will have to go will
nrobably be Folger. If this is true it
will be hard indeed 10 subject the poor
man TO the modification of overwhelm
ing defeat. aud then to discharge him
from the Cabinet because he was unsuc-
cessful is adding insult to injury. Pro
babiv. however. since the President
wants a Cabinet in full sympathy with
himself he will take Malone into his
counsels. That would indeed be in ac-
cordsuce with the eternal fitness Of
things.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

at first thought to be q mere act
of Justice to give them this important
remedy against the abuses to which they
are so prone at the hands of those to
whom their keeping is entrusted. But so
good an authority as d.. Mcdonald, Super
intendent Of the Wards Island Asylum,
thinks the unrestricted enjoyment OF this
privilege would work evil. lt is known 70
most people that the most delicate and re-
fined persons, when insane, may be indie
cent In language and conduct, and Dr. Nc
Donald thinks it would be outrageous to
permit them to send out letters filled with
obscenity and vituperative abuse. He thinks
that Il should be provided by law that all
letters detainsd by the officers OF insane
asylums shall be delivered to board OF ex-
aminers.
Mr.. E. E. Barnard, Of Nashville, con-
tributes to this months number Of the
Stderid Messenger 81 article on meteors and
meteor trains. The observation of these
trains, he writes, by the naked eye is com
mon, but the study OF them by the aid OF
the telescope, which would render them
visible for much longer time, is almost
wholly neglected, although such work
might yield valuable results. The follow
ing paragraph from the article will giSe a
pretty good idea OF the subject, which is
discussed st length: The meteor strikes
our atmosphere with a great velocity
forry or fifty miles a second. Passing
our hand through the air We feel but
little or no resistance, and certainly no SEN
sible increase Of heat, but when that mo-
ton is increased hundred thousand fold,
as in the case of he meteor, the resistance
encountered is great, so that the moving
body is At once converted into su incandes-
cent mass OF light. Thus the meteor, hur-
rying swiftly through space, suddenly rushes
into our atmosphere, which acts Ike an a.
most mpenetrable ehield, checking its veloc
ity, which is quickly converted into intense
heat, many times greater than that or the
hottest furnaces. As the meteor IS being
consumed it leaves a train OF luminous
gas or smoke, which can but float
along with the current Of sir
the same manner that the smoke
from our chimn5ys mO7es through the
atmosphere, aud. like It, indicating the
direction OF the wind or air currents By
frequent observations OF these drifting gas
trains a general idea could be formed as to
the existence and direction Of those upper
currents. So far, my observations Indicate
the existence OF an easterly current, or
currents, of possibly long duration. All
the trains observed were drifting easterly,
either directly east, or north, or southeast;
some in the direction opposite 70 the me-
teOr's flight II there we're no currents where
the meteor passed we would naturally ex-
pect the train from inertia to move slowly
In the direction the meteor went; but it is
seen hat the train oveTcomes that and
assumes motion that depends undoubtedly
on that of regular current in our amos
phere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

Frank James, the notorious outlaw,
bandit and murderer, instead OF being
treated rs the arch-crimlnal he is, is
shown An the attentions of a prince. His
c.n q handsomely furnished with ma
bogany furniture, aud Brussels carpet
adorns It's floors. He receives each day
the freshest and sweetest flowers, and is
allowed TO entertain visitors to his hearts
content His wife and mother stay with
him whenever they desire, and take 1t all
inalI beis more like distinguished guest
than prisoner under indictment for
robberv and murder. This thing is
blot on our civilization. If he is ever
sentenced to be hanged, it is probable ne
will be supplied with silken rope, and
the way to the gallows will be laid with
g qpe, to keep his delicate feet from the
ground. while the rarest exotics VIII
s.rew his path. 1t is safe to say that
James never treated any of his victims
with half such consideration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

The Chicago Tribune was not formerly
won't to make any special fuss over
national" interference with State affairs,
but it sings a different tune now. 1t
thinks that the unparalleled majority of
200, 600 against Folger in New York has
a significance which cannot be ques-
toned, and that it is the most important
demonstration of the power of the people
which has ever been given in this coun-
try. 1t is an overwhelming, crushing
rebuke to President Arthur, and stands
as warning against all future interfer-
ence on the part of the national admins
tration in local elections.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
Fdneation NorLh and South.


If we forget for a moment the utter
auces of the Republican press of the
North, and look at the official declara-
tons of professional educators in that
section, we will find that illiteracy is not
by any means confined to the South. In
his last report the Vermont Superinten-
dent of Public Schools speaks as follows:
GAS a whole, the common schools are
not now accomplishing what the best
interests of the people and State demand.
Among the many causes of this lneIn-
cheney are the following: The number OF
native born children has decreased; tne
people have gradually gathered around
business centres, and many rural districts
are thinly populated; schools are small,
scholars young, real estate deprecated,
taxes high, and the tendency Of the times
is to employ cheap teachers; school
houses are neglected and the work of the
district schools is unsatisfactory. The
sentiment of all persons interested IN
educational progress IS that we need the
same plain, sound common sense applled
to school management when successful
men apply to business"
1t is hard to believe at first blush that
this condition of affairs exists in that
region of boosted enlightenment and
progress, New England Had any such
statement been made regarding any
Southern State the Radical press would
have at once seized upon it as evidence
of the baleful influence of Democracy in
this benighted portion of the common
country. AS it is stated of a New Eng
land State, and a rampant Radical New
England State at that, which thinks that
no good thing can possibly come out Of
the Southern Nazareth, our Republican
friends discreety shut their eyes, pass
over to the other side and say nothing.
Whether they do this or not, however,
the fact still remains that, according to
the same report from which the above
extract is taken, Vermont, in popula-
| ton of but little over 800 600. contains
10, 993 persons over ten years of age who
cannot read, and 1881 who cannot
write. Whether this is the effect of the
narrow minded Radlcalism and big
Oted sectional prejudice of that
State, we do not pretend to say.
Suffice it to know that it is q
fact attested by the regularly accredited
| officials of the State, whose duty and
business it is to be familiar with such
matters. and it is interesting for our
friends just this side the Canadian Dor
der to reflect that the South is not the
only region in this broad land afflicted
with an illiterate population. For con
sistency's sake it will be better for them
to reform themselves before they pre-
sumo, in future, to inveigh against their
fellows. People who live in glass houses
should be exceedingly careful about
throwing stones.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
A Philadelphia paper takes the unique

A Philadelphia paper takes the unique
ground that the river and harbor steal
was the cause of the North going for the
Democracy at the recent elections, and
complacently argues therefrom that the
moral sense of the North is very great
much greater than at the South. Our
pharisaical contemporary evidently loses
sight of the fact that if Democracy is
synonymous with political morality, the
South has been supereminently moral all
the time, since one Of the greatest com
plants heretofore made by itself and all
its ilk has been that this section was
"sOlid" for the Democratic party. But
the idea of an adherent of the party of
Grant, Moses, Belknap. whisky rings,
subsidies, Credit Mobilierism, Robson,
Keifer and Gmteau talking about morali
" at all Is the very sublmity of cheek.
If it was not so utterly absurd it would
be decidedly amusing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

According to the New York CONNER
ciqE Bulletin, there was a comparatively
small movement of foreign merchandise
into that port the past week, the total
imports being IS. 922. 276. of which
81. 1877. Os5 represented general merchan-
disc and the remainder dry goods. Com
psred with the previous week, the total
shows but little change, although the
movement of dry goods was very light.
The receipts of coffee, sugar and hemp
were heavy. The imports of spices,
fruits. etc, are also of good proportions.
Since January 1, the imports aggregate
1886 52s 963, compared with 1888, OO2,-
A43 for the corresponding period Of
1881.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
GdnfattnuaI.
sWARTHmORE COLLEGE.

Deepening in restored building. Both
IL sexes admitted. College and Prepare
tory school. Under care Of Members OF the
stroyed by fire 9th month, last has been COM
pletely rebuilt. enlarged and reftted up with
all conveniences. Thorough instruction in
Languages, Literature, Mathematics, and the
Sciences. New Scientific Building containing
Laboratories, Drafting Rooms, Machine Shops
and all appliances for pursuing 8 thorough
course in Chemistry, Mechanical and Civil En-
cheering. The next term opens 9Th month
Sept 26Uh. Apply early, as other things being
equal, places will be given the earliest appli-
cants. For full particulars, address EDWARD
H. MAGILII, President, Swarthmore College,
Delaware county Pa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

On the 25th inst. there will be inaug
urated at Washington an industrial and
art exhibition to raise money for the
Garfield monument fund. One of the
proposed features of the exposition is to
be a display of cotton, prize of $500 in
cash being offered for the best bale OF
the staple. Cotton will be received until
January 1, 1888, when the best bale will
be determined by a committee of experts
and the prize awarded. Upland cotton
alone is 10 compete for the honor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

At least one political party in this
country was shown by the cyclone of
the 7.h instant to be pretty effec tually
dead and buried. Not a single repre-
sentative of the Greenback party has
been elected to the Forty-eighth Con
gress Weaver, the great champion OF
that faction, will now have to drop his
disguise and come out in his true colors-
as q pure. unadnlterated r dical.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

As slight evidence OF the tremendous
efforts put forth by the administration
aad the Jayhubbellites to carry Virginia
for ManOne, it is stated that Langston,
the colOred man who gets salary OF
81 ZOO a year for the alleged purpose OF
looking after the interests of the United
States in Hayti, received s. 500 cash for
twelve speeches to induce the Virginia
negroes to support the Malone ticket
during the recent campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

The Boston Post remarks that cas- a
matter of fact. the tidal wave started in
Georgia on the 4th day of October,
when, in the face of unusual obstacles,
the Democrats elected by 60. 357 majority
a Governor vino weighs only 50 pounds,
and mas to be wheeled about in an In
valids chair. The claim that the tidal
wave started in Ohio is without proper
foundation 1t gathered strength there,
thai Is all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

The B Iston Ad0ertiser Republican,
thinks that 1t was the very height of
C usl malice for New Haven paper to
rspullish on the morning after the cleo
ton President Arthur's proclamation for
a National Thanksgiving. There is very
little doubt that His Excellency will
celebrate Thanksgiving day this year
with a very large mental reservation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

At a meeting recently he'd by the Gar.
field Hospital Association, the Finance
Committee reported that there was S13,
S67 in the Treasury. The association
also owns the Soldiers and Sailors Home
property, valued at $50. 600. The Com
mitIee on Sites recommended the COlum
bla University property. on College Hill,
on Fourteenth street, north of the bOun-
Diary. This can be bought for 500, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

1t appears that Colorado and Nebraska
will have the determination of the politi
cal complexion of the next Senate. o.
course Republicans will be chosen, but
there's comfort in the thought that Billy
Malone and his man, Riddeberger, will
not be able 10 barter their votes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

At Democratic jubilation in Lynch
burg, Virginia, last Saturday, dispatch
was received from Rev. John E. Massey
stating that he had Deen elected to serve
Virginia as COngressman-at large, and
by the grace of God he means to do 1t.
This looks as if the parson intends to
contest Wise's seat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

The able Republican organs are urging
Ben Butler as the Democratic candidate
for President in 1884 Because Mas
chusetts has seen fit to whitewash Ben is
no reason why the country should emu
late her exsmple.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

The curious government GEEK is de
sirous of knowing whittier his assess
ment went. About the time his curl
Osity is satisfied, he will cease to take
interest in voluntary contributions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
Che Muruiug 9tWs.
WEDNESDAY, NOvEMBER15. 1882.

Mr.. Blaine's surfeit of politics is re
markable, in vie y of the tributes paid
to his generalship in Maine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

Senator Bay ard thinks Se are drifting
toward plutOcracY. We were, and quite
rapidly, but the people called decided
halt, as the barons remember to their
DISGUST
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

Now that Mr.. Brewster has unloosened
his Cameron collar he might devote some
attention to making the Department of
Justice respectable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

From pre- ent indications Governor
COlquitt will be elected United States
Senator for the long and Mr.. Pope Bar
row for the short term to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

Honest John" Sherman says he al
ways hopes. His stock of sanguinity
must be large to stand the present drain
uDOn il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15

1t may be cOnjectured that the Hon.
Roscoe Conkling will devote himself to
his law practice more assiduousiY than
ever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-15
Rersuual.

? HE lady that sent for money which she hsi
lost will receive the same by calling agahl
at PAVLO PANO'S