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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Indian Sword Fcats.

The favorlte swo:d for performing
featS in India is the gauntlet-handled
pata. The swOrdsman will first show
the keenness of his weapon and his
command of its weight by cutting in
two leaf laid fiat on the outstretched
pain of friend, or by cutting cloth
hanging loose in the air. He will put
one sword on each hand, and 50 armed,
spTinglng from his feet on the bare
ground, will throw somersaults back
ward and forward, following each
movement with wOndrouSly cOmpli-
Gated and simultaneous gyration of
both swords round his head and body.
He Will have the naked sword, more
than five feet long, double edged, sharp
pointed, and keen as a razor, lashed
from the back of his neck down his
back, and will again, from his naked
feet, repeat the somersaults. Again,
with sword and shield in his hands, he
will leap headforemost through the
stretched outloop of rope, held by two
men at the height of their heads, as a
circus rider leaps through paper hoop
and light safely on lis feet. Small
wonder if the gaping crowd OF specta-
tors applaud vociferously; that the car
pet of the plucky athlete is soon COW
cred with a harvest of small change,
and that the recurring festivals, with
these profitable opportunities, prevent
the knowledge of the old sword play
from dying out.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Queer Currency.

In some portions of Dakota where
the county authorities pay premium
af five cents apiece for dead gophers the
animals tails are currency and are re-
ceiyed as such everywhere, from the
saloon bar to the church contribution
box. The old bounty Of fifty cents
each on woodchucks was until recently
paid by the Selectmen Of the adjoining
towns of Avon and Canton in the Litch-
field Mountains Of Connecticut. In
Avon the tails are required for vouch-
ers, in Canton the ears. BY accident
it was found that the woodchuck bills
of the two towns for given period
were the same. Following up the
clew, the farmer-boy hunters were dis
covered to be collecting two prices for
one animal, offering the ears to one set
of Selectmen and the tails to those of
the next. There is at present no tariff
on woodchucks IN the Litchleld
Mountains, and local crisises are i'm
pending. These are stories that recall
the days of Davy Crockett and his
electloneerpy tours.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
SPIRES.
The influence of Race and History
on Sacred Architecture.

The tall spire, conveying to the mind
the idea Of immeasurable height. and
seeming to fade away in a point. is.
perhaps, the most perfectly beautiful
external feature of the pointed or Chris
tian styles OF architecture to which il
properly belongs. In all ages and coun.
tries there has been an apparent tend.
ency to carry buildings to as great a
height as possible, and hence have orig
mated the various architectural forms
or pyramids and obelisks, towers in end
less variety, domes of various shapes
classic, byzantine and Saracenic-the
minarets of the east and tall monu-
mental pillars; but the spire, obvious
as its form seems in its pure sim
plicity, was unknown in architecture
until toward the end of the eleventh
century. There have been many dis
cussions, somewhat improbable,
thoush interesting, as to the source
whence the mediaeval builders drew
their first ideas of the pointed arch and
spire, and general opinion has appar-
emily settled to the conclusion that the
pointed arch was simultaneously sug-
gested to the various nations of Europe
by tie sight of the Saracenic arch dur
ing the crusades. If this were really
so, it must be added that the Christian
builders improved so vastly upon any
hints they may have received from the
east that all traces of such origin rap
idly disappeared. The splre. however,
Is a purely self-evolyed feature, which
originated in the general tendency OF
pointed architecture, completely indie.
pendent OF external hints or examples.
Among other suppositlons it has beer
SAID that the form of the spire might
have been suggested by the pyramids OF
obepsks of Egypt; but there are sc
many points of disSimilarity between
these objects and the true spire that il
Is extremely unlikely.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
THE SOUTH AFRICANS POIsONS
Those Used by the Bushman in Kill
ing Game---Curious Effects-

There are several poisons In us,
among the aboriginal tribes of South
ern Africa, but that extracted from {
caterpillar and designated by the native.
''mangue," is the most fatal. The
pain which the victims suffer who have
been inoculated with it must be fearful
indeed, but it is not long endured, for
two or three hours generally put ar
end to the stricken animal s existence.
OF course, this time is more or less pro.
tracted by tie size of the wound, the
locality in which it is situated, and the
quantity of the venom used; for in
stance, on one of the tributaries of the
Zambesi, a lioneSs that had been
wounded at sundown did not expire till
the following daybreak, during all
which time the cries of anguish that
she kept repeating, terribly told how
fearfully the poor creature was suffer
Ing. On examination, this victim of
the poisoned arrow only had a slight
puncture beneath the skin close to the
flank, but the firmneSs of the hide had
prevented the missile from falling from
the wound.
As the habits Of Seml-barbarOuS peO-
pie always possess great interest for me,
l trust they do so for my readers, and
L will therefore describe the two other
polSOnS in use among the Bush people,
and the manner in which they are en-
plOyed to serve their purpose. First, l
advert to the juice of the euphorbia.
This Is family of plants all alike for
eign TO the European eye in appear
ance, although not by any means
strictly tropical. Some species possess
much more poisonous matter than
others. the most deadly being in appear
ance like crooked pole with bunch
OF long, hard leaves decorating its sum
NIT. When employed by the natives
for the purpose above spoken of, it is
collected in quantities on the margin
of small vley or pond of water. when
1t is beaten between two stones till the
necessary quantity of the juice impreg
mates the water.
AT night unconscious game, probably
thirsting from the hours they have
passed in the sun-dried desert, come tC
the vley to satisfy their craving fOI
drink, but scarcely have they done SC
when they become intoxicated, and
soon after lie down to sleep the SLEEP
that knows no waking. 1t is strange
that this poison Is much more injurious
to horses, zebras, and quaggas, than it
IS to cloven-fOoted or horned animals.
In carnivorous animals, such as lions,
leopards, dogs, ETC., it does not produce
death, but only Supplies them for the
time being; at least such was my OBJ
servatiOn in reference to my dogs, when
| knew they had drunk a quantity of
the diluted water.
The third poison used By these most
interesting natives, the Bushmen, Is
that taken from the glands of the
Mamba cobra, or puff-adder, with
which the points of their arrows are
thickly colted. Exposure appears to
weaken these reptiles virus, for pre-.
vious to any important hunt taking
place, the barbs of the tiny weapons
receive a fresh dressing OF the baneful
fluid. Game killed by all the above
methods is eaten by the human family,
or carn.vora, without producing any III
effects.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
UettinG Even with his Tormento-.

A friend of mine has a rough haired
collie, wise and exquisitely modelled.
One evening a lady of the household,
with whom he WAS a special favorite,
stopped quietly, as he lay half asleep
on the rug, and placing her face close
to his head, blew sharply with slight
shout in one OF his ears. Tex ed and
startled, he jumped up and moved off,
seemingly somewhat offended. In the
course of the evening the lady hap
pened to be reclining In an easy chair,
when the collie was observed by some
of the inmates to rise, and making a
circuit, to move stealthily toward the
chair, put his fore paws on one Of the
arms. and, placing his nose to the
lady's ear, gave a sharp bark and IN
stantIy bounded of.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Old Programmes.

rookinC nv treasures over
today Glanced upon
A nackage of party programmes
danced through winters gone,
AL looked the long list over,
Thst told Of the midnight whirl,
rvoudersd a little sadly
III were the same glad girl
ouadrille, waltz and polka,
lin and George and John
sonsthing after that order
Names and dances are down,
over the names l ponder
Full half can't recall;
Men who were bowed to-danced with
Aud forgotten after the ball.
Rat through the seasons programme
The single letter G
Iswritten over and over
How much IL meant to mel
Men and names are forgotten
Cav partners by the score
gut he letter 6 and the writer
Are remembered forever more.
ahi each life has Its programme
With It's mystic letter q.
And 10 all It's inner secrets
That letter is tie key.
But still we strive and we conquer
We stea fast are and brave
And that one single letter stands,
Like tombstone by the grave.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
What Became of the Pear.

IN one OIL the suUuTDan towns there
lives a man who does his business IN
Boston, and who has a great passion
for cultiyating new and choice varie-
ties Of fruit on his pretty place, He
took particular pains to get a pear tree
of rare sort of golden russell variety,
and planted and nurSed 1t with Infinite
sOlicitude. By and by it got ready to
bear. 1t blOssomed last spring with
fair pTofuslOn, but it bore much to the
disappointment OF its owner, but a
single pear. That one pear, however,
grew to be a splendid specimen, and
was priced in proportion to its rarity,
The owner of the tree was very anx-
iOus that it should mature and ripen.
But he had a small boy, Charley by
name, who looked upon the pear, as the
boys father had observed, with cOvet-
Gus eyes. So the father laid his hand
on the boys shoulder one day and said; /;
''See here, Charley, don't you ever
pick that pear. If yOu do 1 shall pun
iSh you most severely"
Charley promised faithfully that he
wouldn't, and the father waited a few
days longer Tor the pear TO rlpen. But
the very next day, when he came home,
the pear was gone.
He took his boy and led him to ihe
tree.
''Did you pick that year, Charley?"
''No, sir; truly didn't pick It.
"You didn't And what do you sup
pose became Of itI"
"I-I-I-"
"You what?"
81 Skinned up the tree and eat it,
papa, but l didn't pick itl''
The father looked up into the tree
and saw that the stem OF the pear still
hung to its branch. The boys story
was true. He had climbed the tree and
lam on his back on large limb under
meath the pear, and had eaten 1t from
the stem. But he hadn't pickel i'll
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Discoveries About the Sphinx.

An undertaking has begun which
ought to yield results of special in.
terest. This is the removal of the
sand from around the sphinx. Tht
sphinx occupies position where the
sncfoachment of the desert is most
conspicuous. at the present day moth.
ing Is to be seen of the animal except
Its head and its neck; but the old
Egyptian monuments on which it i
6gure1 show not only the entire body
down TO the paws, but also a large
square plinth beneath, covered witt
ornaments. Since the time of the
Greeks, perhaps ever since the reign
of Thothmes w., this plinth has dis
appeared beneath the sand, and it.
very existence had been forgotten.
1t is generally supposed that the
sphinx is hewn out of a large iso-
LATED rock, which overlooked the
plan. But NJ. Maspero's researches
suggest that il is a work yet more
stp.endous. He has proved that the
spislz occupies tho ceGteT Of an am
phiJheater, forming kind of a rocky
basin, the upper rim OF which i:
about on a level with the head OF the
animal. The walls of this amphlthe.
ater, whenever visible, are cut by the
hand OF man. 1t seems probable
therefore, that in the beginning there
was a uniform surface of rocks, in
which an artificial valley had beer
excavated, so as to leave in the md.
die block out of which the sphinx
was finally hewn. The excavations
now being carried on will doubtless
verify the existence of the plinth
shown on the old paintings, and also
furnish evidence, by the ornamental.
tion of the plinth, of the true age of
the monument. VI. MasperO is in
clined to assign it to very great
antiquity-posSibly higher than in the
early dynasties, j. e., than the first pc
riod OF Egyptian history. AS the re-
suit of last winters work, the sand
round the sphinx has already been
lowered by about thirty meters.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27

not read my letter." Miss Styles said
after while, still feeling something
very unreal in her attitude toward her
lover.
"And how could you ever believe
that having done so could leave Flor
enceP''
So Alec Thornton and Mary Styles
turned another leaf of life's book-may
1t prove fair, unwritten sheet.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Origin of the Name Campbell.

The Campbells, as are all the great
nobility Of the three British kingdoms,
are Of French, Norman or French-An-
gerIne origin. The founder of the
family was Beauchamp, a Norman
from ROUen, who followed William the
Conqueror to whom William gave large
estates in England. II the Thirteenth
century it was customary among the
nobility to give Latin names to their
estates
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-10-27
Man is more than constitutions.

Grows have been known to free
themselves from parasites by standing
over an ant-hill and allowing the ants
TO destroy the troublesome vermin.
Water house plants only when they
require it. This may be from two
to three times a week, depending on
how fast the soil dries out in the pots.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
A Worthy Pioneer.

General Allen IS about to open an agency for Kansas City produce in Tue son. The general, though old in years, is young in energy and enterprise. He has taken the lead in the early improve ment of most of the towns of southern Arizona, amongst others Tucson, Tomb stone and Bisbee. His last venture was to open small hotel at Quijotoa on the west side of the mountain. Many honor able positions have been his, including those of territorial treasurer, member of the legislature and mayor of Tucson. First it was "Generap Allen, then the "Hon. J. B. Allen" "Mr. Allen" "Allen" and finally "Old Pie Allen" Ever ready to assist others, he has failed to receive assistance himself from those to whom he has given start towards competency, and he has now in his old days to com mence the battle of life over again. May fortune smile kindly on the great hearted old pioneer.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
shooting at FairbanK.

A serious shooting affray occurred at Fairbank last night. A man named Wilson, who keeps saloon there, got drunk and struck man on the head with chair. He was brought before Justice J. B. Smith, who fined him SIS or I5 days. Not being able to pay the fine, he was brought to town and confined in jail. Thompson, barber, who has a chair in the saloon, was left in charge. He had been taking part in the alterca- ton and afterwards got into a dispute with Justice Smith, the result of which was that Smith shot him in the chest This happened between 7 and 8 o'clock. Soon after Sheriff Hatch received mes sage from Smith to go. down and a Mexican boy came up for Dr. Dunn. They both went down together. It was not expected that Thompson would re- cover. Mir. M. G. Fagrie went down to Fairbank about midnight. It is reported that Smith is also hurt.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
The M an for the Place.

John P. Clum, of Tombstone, is again in the field as candidate for Indian Agent at San Carlos. Mr. Cum filled the position years ago with credit to him. self and perfect satisfaction to the people. Should he be appointed, he will be the right man in the right place, and at this particular juncture, can accomplish more good in quiet way than the entire U. S.
 army. Had Mir. Clum been on hand on the I7th of May last, in our humble opinion, the outbreak had never occurred, and many valuable lives had been saved to the country.-Clifton Clarion.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Whilst in Tucson, an EPITAPH re- porter met Fred G. Hughes. who has been mining for some months in the Santa Ritas. He considers the placer mines of that section superior to any thing of the kind on the Pacific coast. The only need is water and Mir. Hughes is engaged in working up an enterprise to secure capital for the purpose of pip ing water distance of twelve miles to the placers. Should this be done, il will undoubtedly create quite mining excitement in that region.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Job Seamans & Son announce to their many patrons that they have in stock the most elegant and artistic display of diamonds and Christmas presents, etc., etc., that has ever been offered to the citizens of Tombstone. They desire further to inform the public that their reputat' ron for upright, square and legiti- mate dealing is so well established that they are not driven to resort to decep- tion--hanging out the "red fag," or ad- vertising "snide prize packages" but on the contrary, they give "fee simple to every article sold by them. A No. I goods, genuine articles and small profits for cash is their motto. f
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
OPENING
Of the Territorial Normal
 School.

The Normal School building located at Tempe, in Maricopa county, is now completed, and it is the intention of the Board hav- ing the matter in charge, to open the school on the first Monday in February next, and continue for a period of 16 weeks.
 TERMS OF ADMISSION. l. All applicants must be not less than l6 years of age and of good character.
 ?. Applicants must be able to pass an examination in the First Grade" laid down in the Course of Study for Public Schools. [See appendix to School law.
 3. Each member of the Legis- lature is authorized to nominate one pupil who shall be entitled to free tuition. No charge will be made for tuition to those who in tend to follow the profession of teaching. All others must pay monthly tuition charge of FOUR DOLLARS.
 4. Board and, lodging can be obtained in private families for about S20 per month.
 The Board intends to furnish every facility to those who attend, for obtaining a thorough educa- tion.
 For further particulars address c. T. Hayden or H. B. Farmer, Tempe, Arizona Territory. ''
 JOSEPH CAMPBELL,
 Secretary.
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Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

The soil and climate of Tombstone are we'll adapted to the culture ofmany kinds of fruits and flowers. Mir. Wm. Branche, whose nursery is on Fulton street, near Second, has just received choice assort- ment, well suited to the neighborhood of Tombstone. A full stock of fruit trees, grape vines, and all kinds of small fruit constantly on hand.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
Wanted

Wanted A man who will vote straight demo- cratic ticket. A fellow who is not a candidate for office. A citizen who does not think Bob Hatch IS good Sheriff. A reader who does not say that the EPITAPH is the best paper in Arizona.
 A skater that can beat Billy Curlew on the rollers.
 The scribe who writes the tax articles in the Tombstone.
 HI. Behan as prison superintendent.
 A chap that can floor Schumacher.
 A more staunch mugwump than Gen. Wardwell.
 A good tuner for the Organ. None but the unterrifed need apply.
 A more ingenious office seeker than w. K. Burke.
 A man who will say that Webster Street is not the best judge who ever pre- sided over the Tombstone bar.
 A chump that can say that Ben Good rich is not a frst-class lawyer.
 A man who would dare to tamper with the affections of Clum's squaw.
 An active young man of good moral habits as assistant Deputy Explanation.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
City Wood and Coal Yard.

Is now running and offers for sale all kinds of wood, in any quantity, and coal oy the ton or sack, at moderate prices. for cash Satisfaction given. Wood sawed to order. Leave orders at the office, Toughnut and Fourth streets, at Joe Hoefer's store, or with A. J. Browns stand at Coch.se Hardware store. If
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
Hotel Arrivals.

The following late arrivals are regis tered at the Occidental
 Fred w. Heyne, Bisbee; R. o. Rabbit, Jersey City; C. s. Van Lien, Sonora; Frank De Witt, w. C. Moore, Benson; John Haynes, Tucson; Ben Williams, Bisbee; w. T. Flagg, Huachuca.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Two sensational divorce cases will be tried in the District court during its next session. The EPITAPH reirains from mentioning the names of the parties Both are we'll known and more in the "best circles"
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
For paIe

At bargain, the four stamp quartz mill situated on the San Pedro river, s miles south of the SaR Pedro custom house. For particulars apply to Geo. w. Parsons, office of J. V. Vickers, Ere. mont St. Tombstone, A. T. \
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

At meeting of the board of directors of the public library held on Tuesday, it was decided to close the free reading rooms evenings for the present. The library will open on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from to 4 o'clock, to holders of tickets to exchange books and renew subscriptions.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

The G. A. R. will give grand invita- ton ball on the night of Feb. 22d, at Scheifielin hall. The soldier boys say that no pains will be spared to make it the ball of the season. The Tombstone public are familiar with socials given by the post of this city which are always pronounced to be the best in the land.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Ben Williams, superintendent of the Copper Queen, came in from Bisbee last night with Judge Haynes, the company's attorney. The case of the Copper Queen vs. the Copper Prince will be tried here this week.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

The EPITAPH learns that MT. (. s. Batterman will leave in few days for Sonora with parry of E or 20 miners, to commence operations on property in which several prominent citizens of Tombstone are interested.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
Notice.

Strayed or stolen from the Grand Branch Station, two valuable hogs. When last seen or heard of they were in Hilton & Spicer's slaughter yard. Ss reward will be paid for the return of the same to Grand Branch Station.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
TUCSON AGENCY.

J.S. Mans field is agent for the EPITAPH in Tucson. Copies Of the paper may be had from nim, or he will deliver it to subscribers in the city at $1 a month.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Lester Summer6eld will close out his dry goods business in Tombstone and take trip to Fatherland. Mir. Sum- merfeld has not been to the home of his boyhood for eighteen years and he looks forward with pleasure to the meeting of his relatives and friends in the land across the sea.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Send .$1, S2 or $5 to o, ROthschild's Candy Factory, Tucson, A. T., for a box of the finest candies. Expressage paid by factory. I'm
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Gus Spanhack an old-timer died night before last at the Bradshaw mine. The deceased was a generous, kind hearted man and will be missed by large num- Der of sorrow ing friends.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24

Geo. Hiads has shipped five carloads 100 head of beef cattle to Los Angeles. They were purchased from H. C. Hooker at S27. SO per head.
Daily Tombstone epitaph., 1886-01-24
A Mixed Com munity.

Our town is made up of professional men, some few live merchants, many sleepy Mexicanized traders, large num- Der of working people, a smart sprinkle of gamblers, prostitutes by the score, and tramps by the dozen.-El Paso Bulletin,