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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

A SWIMMING dress resembling a
Divers suit, and made of double india
rubber, has been adopted In the Ger
man navy. On the chest is a valve
through which air is blown into the
interior Of the dress, which covers the
whole body and leaves only the face
free. To prevent the swimmer from
being too much tossed about by the
sea, the space around the chest Is
especially large. The swimmer wears
q belt, which divides the dress into two
parts. to Prevent too great loss OF air
II the dress were torn about the legs,
and consequent difficulty in swimming.
The swimmer wears shoes, with leaden
soles, to secure his equilibrium, and ioi
his defence a dagger, which Is fastened
to the gIrdle. The swimmers are TO Ok
employed for the blowing up OF mine:
and hostile craft, and are provided viii
u box containing an explosive charge
which they fasteR to the mine or crai
and iguited. The swimming dress ha'
been already tried in Germany. Dur
ing the attack on the harbor or klei
on August %, swimmers were dc
spatched from the ironclads to destro'
the mines closing the port.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

without any bias of prospective wealth
or position, | questioned the faith and
respect shown to Rachel in winning
her under the guise of poverty to guar
antee unselfsh love on her part. Would
she think as well of me after learning
my lac of faith in her? The more I
thought over this feature or the affair
the more l became convinced that If
was my duty TO confess and ask for
giveness before marriage
Would IL interest you, Rachel, l
said 10 her one day, when we were
talking of the future, ito hear more OF
the details OF my business affairsr
never told you much about myself, you
know
Il wanted to ask you,' she said, but
l thought il might seem indelicate just
now. Not that l care how you are
situated for my own sake; but might
be of some assistance, if you will let
me-
And would you feel disappointed,
feel as IL had not had perfect confidence
in you If you were to find my affairs
different from what appearance may
lead you 10 supposel' / asked.
You have never attempted to lead
me INTO thinking you wealthy she
said, and ! should not have loved you
more IL had rather believed so. L am
rather glad you are rot 1t will give
me chance to help you. l have de-
ceiyed you, Jack, not you me, and the
deception has been troubling me be-
cause it might imply that looked upon
you as fortune seeker. But really,
Jack, never did. III tel you my
history
L was in too surprised condition to
make any comments and she con-
tinued:
Il was left an orphan when quite
young, and went to live with wid-
owed aunt in New York. Some pro.
perty was left me which was invested
in the city, and at my aunt's death,
three years ago, 1 became her heir anC
found myself possessed OF property
estimated at hundred thousand dol
lars. That I at once received til
interested attentions OF fortune-hunter
1t Is not necessary TO state. But ha'
been wisely enough reared to be abl
to understand the attractions of wealt
and determined that no man SHOULD
ever win me for my money. When
me here TO spend my summers 1 in
sisted on my financial status beinI
kept secret. Thus 1 met you a poo
girl, and won a love in which 1 Ca
have perfect faith. II you can forgiv
me this harmless deception, it shall b
the last, and the future need have n
clouds for either Of US. Why don't yo
reply, Jackr You are not offended
Tell me what you think of il alp
Il think that you and l are coupl
of tremendous humbugs,' L said as
kissed her. Il don't know whether
shall forgive you for being an heires
or not. Public opinion would hardl
respect me II l did otherwise, but
Will all depend on how you act aftt
!. you learn how l have deceived you.
: was just about TO confess feeling tbi
had wronged you. / am not poor, a
1 led you to believe, but have probabl
, as much money as you have. 1 WAL
: your help, but not in financial wa!
| want you to help me keep alive II
chrysalls or faith in woman's love, an
alteration OF her worth In the maxim
of lire worth living
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01
Matcria Medica OF the Ancient Egyp,
tians.

AMONG the minor incidents of recent
explorations in Egypt is the unearthing
of two resins, which were not previous
" known to have been included IN the
materia mcdicl of the ancient Egyp-
tians The first of these was found IN
a small jar that was disinterred in a per
feet state from heap of rubbish among
the ruins Of \Iucrutla, the site of
Greek colony, and attributed to the
sixth century b. c. This resin. of
which there was about eight ounces, was
Opaque, and Of a brown color on the
surface, but underneath was partly of "A
clear golden yellow color and partly Of
IA darker tint, though still transparent.
When chewed, its oftened in the mouth,
and tasted like mastic, but 1t had also
the peculiar flavor of Chan turpentlne
and gave of the ellmI or fennel-llke
odor of that drug when rubbed between
the fingers. 1t also resembled Chian
turpentine, but not mastlc, III solubll-
ity in alcohol. For these and other con
/ sideratiOns, this ancient resin has been
pronounced by Mr.. Holmes, the Cura-
/ tor 10 the Museum of the Pharmaceuti-
| cal Society, to be identical with Chan
turpentine. although there does not APP
pear to have been any previous .evl-
dence that the drug was known to the
ancient Egyptians. The earliest extant
mention OF Chian turpentine Is 10y
Theophrastus, who lived from $40 t,
! 2S5 b. G. The discovery of this pot
therefore, if the identification be cor
rect, carries the history of the drug
back another two centuries. The sec
ond resin, which has also been reported
on by Mr.. Holmes, occurs on a mummy
cloth found in "A cemetery III the FayuH
province of Lower Egypt, and sup
posed to date from the second century
When burnt it gave off vapors of ben
zoic acid, with the vanilla odor peculia
to Siam benzoin. There is no dircc
evidence that benzoin was known t,
the ancient Egyptians, but hgnWu
alocs, which is frequently mentionc'
together with 1t in later records, Wa
known to the Jews in the time of Solo
mon, and it may be that benZoin
identical with an Indian frankincens
mentionened by DioscOrides. -Brjt,s
[ NeiicuL .JOurHuL
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01
A Portrait OF Dante.

This poet was of moderate stature,
and since he had arrived at a mature
age he walked little STOPPING, and his
walk was slow and quiet, and he was
alwavs well dressed, and III habit
suitable to his mature age. His face
was long, his nose aquiline, his eyes
rather great than small, his jaws large,
and his under lip projected beyond his
upper lip. He had a brown complex
ION: his hair and beard were thick,
black and curley; and his countenance
was always melancholy and thoughtful;
on which account, one day, 1t happened
at Verona (for the fame of his works
had been everywhere spread, and par
ticularly that part of the 'Commeola
which was called the Inferno, and he
was known to many, both men and
women) that he, passing before door
where many women were sitting, one oi
them said to another, softly, but not so
softly but that she could be well heard
by him: Look at the man who goes
/ into hell, and returns when he pleases,
and brings news to us here above from
/ those there below" To which one of
them answered, simply: 'Nerily, thou
/ must speak the truth. Dost thou not
see how the heat and smoke down be
/ low have given him so dark color and
so curIed a beard?' Which words hc
hearing, Dante looked back on them,
and perceiving that these women SPOKE
seriously, was amused, and almost
pleased that they held such opinions
and. smiling a little, he continued In:
walk.
In his public and domestic habits h,
was wonderfully composed and orderly
and in all he did, above all others
courteous and polite. In his diet h'
was most moderate, taking his repast
at fixed hours, and not exceeding wha
necessity required; he indulged neithe
in eating nor drinking to any excess
He praised delicate viands, and usually
partook of the commonest; he blameI
above all those who study much to hav,
choice dainties, and have them prepar
ed with great care. No one was NOR
earnest than he, both in his studies AM
in any other object on which he was III
tent; so much so that many times bot
his family and his wife complained o
it, before having become accustomed t
his ways, when they ceased to care 10
it. He rarely spoke, unless he wa
questioned, and then deliberately, an
with n voice suited to the matter o.
which he spoke. Nevertheless, when
was required, he was most eloqueI
and flowing, and with an excellent an
ready delivery.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

Mr. PARNELL has been requested
by the Municipal Council Of the Irish
National League of New York to
appoint cOmmirte of ten. whose
standing and character shall be a guar
antee Of their impartiality and good
faith, +" to make a thorough investiga-
ton OF the charges at treachery ex-
lsts among some OF tbs Irish leaders In
this country. That there has been
treachery Is certain, and the appoint
meut Of such a committee might save
the cause OF Irish Home Rule much
trouble In the future.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

THE easy indifference which marks
the attitude Of the United States to-
wards all other countries is well Illus
trated by the apparent lack Of interest
In Washington in the building up OF
great British fort on Vancouver )
island. A resident OF Olympia, W. L,
said In San Francisco the other day:
"a very small portion of the people OF
this country are aware that the strong
est fort on the American continent Is
now building on the Pacific coast.
When completed 1t will rank next to
Gibraltar among the worlds fortldca-
tlons. II commands the entrance 70
Puget Sound, the second port OF entry
on the Pacific coast and one OF the
most Im mportant In the United States
The British will soon be able to Gloss
this port AT any moment. No othel
nation In the world would permit th'
building OF this great fort TO lntlnl
date a peaceful neighbor-"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

ALTHOUGH the Western Union Tel
egragh Company failed to secure the
coveted mi motion restraining the
authorities of New York city from
interfering with their poles and wires
In the streets. it was held by the Court
that the wires strung along the elevated
railways could not be interfered with,
as these railways are post roads OF the
United States and beyond all iaterfer-
ence by State legislation. This Is q
point worth remembering in connection
with future elevated railway schemes.
In the meantime the New York Off
sialS, having now \ fair hack at the
odius poles and wires, will be likely tC
worry the telegraph people more thar
ever.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

TwENTY-EIGuT divorces were
granted In Philadelphia on Saturday,
April 9th, which means % more mar
riage failures. It would probably be
all right if the evil stopped In the d.
v,rce course. but it does not. In a
short time, the probabilities are these
divorced people will marry again. And
then what will he the record of the
descendants of the second unionf !
Shattered hearthstones all along the
line. That will be the result. Break
down the family altar and you break
down society. When Will the divorce
mills OF this country stop grinding?
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

4 PUZzLING fact, noted by the New
YORK Tribune, Is that multitudes Of
people, who are impelled by their hun
ger for land to leave Europe and come
to this country, appear to lose their
land hunger as soon as they arrive.
They settle for life in the crowded
tenement districts OF our large cities,
where their condition is little better
than what II was In their old homes,
and absolutely refuse to go West.
where they can have good land for
nothing.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

1t being a country store, there was,
OF course, An assortment OF clothes,
including an overcoat, which the store
keeper consented to part with for five
dollars. The remaining flfry cents jim
invested In five glasses OF grape Jelly,
which he vaguely remembered was
good for invalids.
The whole crowd, accompanied By
the delighted Bob, marched to Mr..
Murchison's house, deposited the coat
and the jelly in Mrs Murchison's
arms, and turned away In dignitie
silence, broken only, on the way back
to the village. by one word from Jim
as he left Boo for the night
ssTharif,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

TUESDAY, April 30th, VIII be legal
holiday in Pennsylvania this year. On
April 2, 1873. the Pennsylvania Iegis-
lature enacted that any day appointed
OF recommended by the Governor of
this State or the President of the
United States as a day Of fasting or
thanksgiving, or for the general cessa-
ton of business, should be regarded
as = lega! holiday. Therefore, in view
of President HarrisOn's proclamation
naming The Both instant as holiday IN
honor of the great Washington cen
tennIal observance in New York, lei
all the shops be shut and all the bells
be rung ON the last day of April, II
the year Of our Lord 1889.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

IT Is said Mark Twain intends dra-
matizng his story, The Prince and
the Pduper." II he could only secure
Al Italian nobleman for the leading
role he might save expense oy having
him double up and play the pauper as
well. AS nearly all the Italian princes
who marry wealthy American girls
have played the dual role in real life IT
II is out natural to suppose that by
transferring their peculiar talents to the
foot ights they would score a brilliant
.mrceSS
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

Kerosene Is excellent for cleaning off
old hardened gummy oil that has ac-
cumulated on mowers. scrapers aud
other farm machines.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

Don't forget that ventilation means
health.
There are more than 1000 people IN
the United states who are over loo years
" age
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01

Some sternwheel boats building in
England for South America have
compond engines. 90 and 80" by So"
stroke in cylinders; return tubular
boilers working at l40 pounds natural
draught. The hulls are 40 feet long.
20 feet beam, and draw 10 inches; they
have made 15 miles an hour. The
engines are In the stern and the boilers
In the bow.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-05-01
DR. RUGGZST

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-10
ARROWS WEDDING SUIT.
It Was Just as Good as His Mother Could
 Afford to Buy.

It Was Just as Good His Mother Could Afford to Buy. Parents are sometimes loath to relinquish their parental authority, even when their sons and daughters are men and women, and ought to be learning to think and act for themselves, says the Youths Compan- ion. A tall, awkward and painfully difa- dent young man of twenty one or twenty two years went into a clothing store, accom- panied by short, active and keen-eyed lit tie woman, whose self-possession was per- feet
 "Let us see some black suits of some kind, something not too high, nor yit SO cheap as to be good for nothing," said the woman to the clerk.
 "Yes, ma'am. Is the suit for this young man1'
 "Yes, it's for him. We you auy idea bout what you want in the way of suit, ,Aaron?' ''pd like one of them shiny black suits," replied Aaron, meekly. "Well, l don' know" said the mother, with shake of her head. ''I'm doubtful bout them wearin' well, an b'lieve I'd better git you good cashmere" The clerk led the way to counter piled high with inexpensive black suits, and the mother began: "How'd you like this, Aarona"
 "I don' know"
 "Well, look at it, boy, and see whether you think you'd like it."
 'I guess so.'' "Do you like this one any better?"
 "I don' know as do.'
 "Well, want you to make up your mind now, and not go to wishin' you'd got some- thing else as soon as you git home"
 The amusement of the clerk was increased when, after carefully examining suit after suit without coming to decision, the old lady said:
 ''You may show me something a leetle mite better'n any of these. I wouldn't be so pertikler, but it's his weddin' suit I'm gittin'. an' feel as though I'd like him to look little halfway decent on such an oc- casion. Dye think you'd be satisfied to stand up in this one Aarona,,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-10
MARRYING FOR MONEY.
Asnsctaons of . Young Atlanta Man ol
 Poor Society Girls.

"~As0saons o1 Young Atlanta Man on
 Poor Society Girls.
 A young man in Atlanta, talking on this subject, said some very sensible things against marrying poor girls, says 8 writer m the Atlanta Constitution.
 don't know" he said, ''any poor girl in society whom I could afford to marry lnough they have no money that gives them an income, none of them know any more about work than their wealthy sis ters. speak of the poor society girls, not or poor girls who make their living. The former you will invariably find has her gowns made and knows nothing of the prac- tlcal economy of living. Now, how could I, just making a start in life, possibly support such wifea It makes me sick to think of it, Tor hate to see woman poor. hate her sad economies and self-sacrinces, and I nate to think of the lines beneath her eyes and about her brow that the stinted years would draw. I couldn't ask a woman like myself and with no means of helping me to spend the bright days of her youth in meager living and little economies. A poor glr!, reared in idle luxury, as are all poor society girls, should herself marry man of means if she wishes to be happy. For my part, shall marry a girl who has some thing besides my income to support her during the early part of our married life. oon't want to marry rich girl for selfish motives. would gain nothing by it, It's simply for the woman's sake"
 And you don't care who the girl Is, just 50 she is richa"
 "1ndeed do. She must be Q woman can love and admire; pure, sweet woman, pretty and attractive.n
 "But suppose you should meet and fall in love with some poor grill"
 II won't do it. don't pay any attention to poor girls or allow myself to become in. terested in them. I say to myself, when see one of thls class unusually winning: Yes, you are very delightful, but you are not for me, and you've plenty of wealthy sisters who are just as bright, and out of whom might find one to suit me and whom suited.'n
 A very cool and not nonsensical ono either of regarding the tender passlon, pro- vided it be carried out. 1 have often seen this theory proven satisfactorily by just such young men as the one Ive quoted. This is the highest type of fortune-hunter, type who wouldn't marry without love and equality. But the typical fortune hunter careth not whether the girl be stupid, illiterate and homely-if she hath money it mattereth not; he is so anxious to marry fortune that he takes the first he can get with 1t. And the fact that there are SO many more women than men on the mar riageable market to choose from makes a mans marriage for money an easier and surer venture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-10
THE CRANK DlscouRAGER.

A Railroad Official Who Deals Principally in Gentle Sarcasm.
 "Bothered by cranks and inventors" re- peated the railroad man; "well, should smilel They will average three per week the whole year round, and their inventions outnumber the stars" ''The man with the car-coupler turns up pretty often, I supposes" queried a New York Sun scribe.
 ''Twice week on the average, but I've known six of them to be in this office at once"
 "Do you make test of every inventions"
 "Nearly every one. That's what I am here for. The correct title of my position IS, The Railroad Invention Tester and Crank Discourager!' When a chap comes along with patent car coupler always take hlm down into the yards and give his patent trial"
 "And you hit a good thing now and then, do you not?'
 ''Never. The car coupler of thirty years ago Is the best in use, and indeed about the only one. You can get nothing better. How ever, you have got to prove an invention worthless before you can choke off the in- ventor. If there is any cost to attach it to car he pays for it. had one here last week with patent freight-car coupler which was to be worked by lever, thus
 ~ NAAASSSSoesAJ to place himself been the bumpers. saw half dozen defects, but he was enthusias- tic, and so l had it put on to couple of cars. We went out into the yards, hitched to suitable engine, and made trial. The brake failed to work, and the inventor stepped in to toggle at it, and he was caught between the bumpers and smashed so flat that he covered whole door. He was Mo- 96, I believe"
 ''Thirty-six whatT'
 ''Victims since January 1. keep mem- orandum of them. Most of lem were killed outright, but some went home to die. It is all done by their own inventions, and we can not be held responsible. keep an old door and four yard men handy to carry off the body, and that's all they can reasonably expect. An! but here comes man with a patent draw bar. If you can come around about day after tomorrow I'll be ready to try it, and it's ten to one you'll see him car ried of. Had six draw-bar men here last month, and five of lem were shipped home by the undertaken"