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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
CHAPTER III.

"Rat-tat-tatl Rat-tat-tatl"
Carelessly, indifferently, merrily, the
eastman went from door to door In the
huge tenement building. Now and
then he uttered remark as he handed
in a letter; at times he passed the word
of coincidence when he beheld a face
disappointed again that was growing
paler and thinner every day with hope
less waiting.
"Rat-a -tatp'
And parcel was thrown into the
little hall Of the house where Grace
Lambert was standing by the sitting
room window. She had pressed her
teeth into her white lips till they all
but drew the last drops of pale blood
that ebbed from her wearied heart.
Her fingers were clasped together in
an agony of physical pain that yet was
not felt. because that of the mind was
so much greater. 80.
She opened the door OF the sittlng
room, and picked up the little parcel.
She uttered cry. 49,,
els it not the money yet, MlssF
asked a woman, who thrust hard lace
from the door of room adjoining.
Grace shook her head. She could
not speak.
"Then, Miss, you know the conse-
ouences. You quit here tomorrow
morning.. A.
"Oh, Mrs. Davies, my mother! the
! blanched lips cried piteously-
"I'ye said the word, Miss, was the
stolId reply. s.and I'm not one to go
| back on my word.
She drew in her head as she ended
| and closed the door.
Grace entered the room she had Just
| left. and crossing to the hearth knelt
down by the dim fire and turned the
little packet wearily in her trembling
fingers.
| SYes. there it was-the wrapper ad-
| dressed in her own handwriting. Ihere
was no need to open that parcel; IL
only meant added anguish to read the
few words it would contain, type-wrlt
ten probably, with the Editor
thanks.
How disappointing it is! Oil young
enthusiast, whose pleasure 1t Is, whose
recreation to put your own Thoughts
on paper and to daily with the idea o.
seeing yourself in print ;how vexatious
toiler. who would fain add to mesgrt
| pittance. OH the anguish OF 1t, tn'
beartbreak, when everything else II
the world has failed you, as everything
had failed Grace Lambert, and yor
have tried to coin bread from YOU
hearts blood, you have written you
teart's beats on those white sheets an'
thew come back to you with th'
EDITORS thanks" Grace sat for TIM
with her head on her hands. a laugi
broke the stillness-a hard, suiie'
laugh. a,
you've got it back voice asked
Eyes; OIL yes =, -
81 told you so. 1 knew IT. wn'
would read your trash, let alone pa.
for itf"
"Ohi mother, mother, don't be har
an ma-" l3racA cried a. sne rose 20 ne
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Examinations.

DR.. E. Z. White says: The once COM
mon practice Of holding written exami-
nations In all the grades, monthly. is
from the schools in our
cities" also the practice of holding
stated uniform examinations for the
several grades, or even for the grammar
grades. is disappearing likewise from
the larger cities"
1t was but few years ago that the
very general practice was to have
monthly written examinations In all the
branches. The interval between these
written examinations has gradually in
creased, till In most schools they are
held but two or three times year-in
some schools not at all, and now, as We
observe In the quotation above, tho
tendency is to abandon the written, but
as basis for promotion. Whittier are
we drifting2 II written examinations as
a test for promotion are not a necessity,
why are formal oral tests2 Why not
abandon them altogether Why not, In
fact, abandon all tests except the
teachers judgment, and not permit
that even to act as an impass-
able barrier to a child's advance
ment? II the teachers OF our schools
possessed the qualifications the State
ought TO demand. would not the schools
be productive Of as much good II classes
were advanced en- masse, save those
who might be willing to repeat the
term work on the advice OF a teacher,
as by arbitrarily requiring all to reach .
fixed standard OF qualifications Un-
doubtedly many pupils would elect to
advance against the teachers judgment,
and thereby suffer injury, but would
this in the aggregate be greater than
the injustice which results from the
present very unsatisfactory methodp
Whatever may be our answers to tho
queries here suggested, the fact never
theless remains that we are tending to
this solution OF the great question. So
long as the average teacher is so indif-
ferently qualified, SO long as she is per-
mitted to hold over her pupils that ped
agogical (?) lash, danger Of not pass
Ing, 30 long as she is permitted to hide
her own negligence and incompetency
behind a lot Of figures that mean moth
ing, so long will education continue TO
look for some relief from the present
unsatisfactory system. ."-Ex.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
The Actual Cost.

Tho impression seems to prevail that
our schools cost vastly more than for
merry. In few instances this may be
true, but as a rule it Is not. The sum
total has gone up, but the cost per pupil
has not. In one town in New England
in VIII ch several new thugs had been
introduced the cry was raised that the
committee was getting extravagant.
The figures were produced and 1t was
found that in the last thirteen years the
tendance: sl6. SO, s16. 20, SI5.44, Sl6. 10,
Sl763, 1851, $500, Sl7.85, S1s.7O.
S17.44, Sl5.97, $1,000, S16.O1. This is a
sample of what would be found, we sus-
acct, In other towns.-Ex.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Wants to Fight.

THE ST. Louis school teacher shodld
accept the challenge Of his pupil to NOR
tai combat and should name rattans or
pa 1dles at distance OF twelve inches.
Kansas City Star.
A PUPIL of St. Louis university,
quite boy, In fact, has challenged his
tn or to fight duel. The tutor ought
to take the boy across his knee and use
ruler" on him with much vigor.-
Philadelphia Call.
PUPIL OF Washington University,
st. Louis, only II years Of age, who
had been punished by his teacher, chat
lengcd tho latter to fight a duel. The
professor simply told the other boys and
treated the affair as a jose. 1t is safe
to say that the would-be duelist will be
made 10 feel the force of their ridicule.
PHILADELPHIA Record
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

The largest business in America
handled by a woman is the Money
Order Department of the Pittsburg
Post office. Mary Steele has it in
charge.
THERE are 1900 Red Gross Sisters i'll
Russia, and there are besides these
considerable number in reserve, so that
in case of war there would be plenty of
nurses available for active work.
Ninety of those on the force are Sisters
of Charity.
The workmen employed on the e1.
cavations, at Sparta, Greece, by DR..
Waldstein, of the American Archeo-
logical School, have discovered the
circular building at that place men
tlonedby Epimenides,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Responsible.

Mrs. Speckles inspecting her mega
Give)-The sun is no flatterer, Mr..
Playte; it refuses absolutely to over
look my freckles
Playte--True, madam; but you
could hardly expect it to repudiate its
own handiwork. New York Herald.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

Carruthers-How does IL happen
that you and Miss Pruyn are outs
Waite Well, l told her that l had
long been seeking my ideal woman
and had found her at last
Carruthers-Didn't that please her.
Waite-I don't know. She said
she had been just as long looking for
her ideal man, hut hadn't found him
yet--New York Herald.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
1t Would Fetch Him.

Tourist Gn Kentucky)-That gen,
tleman sitting over there is the most
taciturn person l ever encountered.
Though l nave tried almost every
Imaginable subject of conversation, L
am utterly unable to draw him out. !"
Landlord-That's Col. Gorei try
corkscrew, sub.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Order to yacats.

Mrs. Hlcks-I think you had better
buy new pair of trousers.
Hicks-These l have on are pretty
good yet
Mrs. Hicks-Yes, 1 know; but
there is hardly whole stitch left Of
Dicks S-New York Herald.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

An old restaurant bill, printed in
Richmond in January, 1854, gives the
following wartime prices in Confed-
crate money: Soup, s1.50; chicken,
1850; roast beef, 50; ham and eggs,
%; raw oysters, %; coffee, 81; bread
and butter, s1.50; bottle Of cham
pagne, $50; a drink Of rye whisky,
b2; bottle Of ale, SIP; and cigar, 81.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

The measles bacillus has been dis
covered at last, and it is said to be an
)ddity even in the bacilli line. He
averages one two-thousandth of an inch
N length. and is studded all over with
title spikele.s, which stand out as
ihickly upon his body as dc the hairs
IN q caterpillar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
supplying the Deficiency.

"Somebody sick at your house?"
''Oh, no."
II see you've got pretty big pur-
.hase OF drugs and sticking plaster?"
"Yes; my four boys forgot to buy
my of these things when they loaded
up with fireworks
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

what part of the animal the various
cuts come, or understand why there
are different qualities of the meat,
or why certain portions are juicy
and palatable and others dry and
stringy and more or less undesirable
for roasts, although they make e1-
cellent and nutritious dishes If prop
erly treated
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
LIZABETH'S PIE.
BY JULIA d. PECK.

uTbTisye." said small Elizabeth,
I'm make papa pie.
60, Kathleen, get some fresh pie dough,
And DO not pay too high.
uT cuass five pounds will BE enough
he sure TO have IL weighed,
And then 90 see if the old goose
Has any berries Land.
"GOaSeberry pie is very good,
And easy, quite, To make,
Y1u only have To MI the crust
And IN thu oven bake,
.No sugar Will need to add,
CplsrheTTies are so sweet.
I guess when papa tastes nv pie,
He'll think it quite treat"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Not Much of a Jump.

This is the biggest jump on record
"a Providence man has just Jumped
the State"
"Oh, pshaw! that's only Rhode IS
iandl Now, if it had been Texas"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Like Modern Travellers.

Teacher-What do YOU suppose was
the first thing that Columbus did on
reaching America?
Bobby-He gave reporter his i'm.
pr2Ssions of the country.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
No Souls sold.

Historicus-We don't read stories
nowadays about men selling their
souls to the devil.
Cynicus-No. The devil knows
that ne can get more souls than he
wants for nothing nowadays.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Light on a Dark Subject,

Table-Do you like to have that
young Ellington call to see Miss
Cooington?
Lamp-No. / am always put out
when he's here.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
As You Look at It.

Hustler-To think that man
spends oDe-third of his life in bed!
Slowboy-Humphl It's the other
two-thirds that trouble me.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Fam Gus Hunters

In Signor Gessi's Seven Years IN
the Soudan" the author describes
"the brothers Duma," two hunters
renowned from Kaka to the Vic
toria Nyanza." They were in the
habit Of killing the buffalo, the rhi.
noceros and the leopard-with no
more emotion than a European
would experience in shooting rabbits.
They were often sent for from dis
tant parts to kill some lion which was
doing great mischief. OF their ele-
phant-hunting the author says:
In all the villages the brothers
found an enthusiastic welcome, the
people knowing that wherever they
were meat was never wanting. Both
men were strong-limbed and of un.
common agility.
When an elephant rushed upon
them they calmly awaited him, and
at the right moment leaped to one
side. The elephant, not being able
to stop, turned toward one Of the
two brothers and the other plunged a
lance into his side. The animal
then Quilted the f1rst man and fell
upon the one who had wounded him,
and at that instant the other cut the
tendons of the hind legs, bringing
the elephant to the ground.
One day, however, one Of ths
brothers was near falling a victim to
his bcldness. He attacked an ele-
phant alone in the usual way, but
stumbled and fell. He rose directly,
but the elephant had already seized
him in his trunk, and hurled him to
a distance of fifteen feet. Fortu-
nately he fell in the middle Of thick
bush, and escaped with some scratches
and bruises.
His friends laughed at the acct
dent, and the next day he said: Il
would rather eat my wife seven times
than not take my revenge"
He set out again, refusing the
company of his brother. Late in the
evening he returned, and called the
village together. Come" he said,
help me bring in the tusks, and take
as much meat for yourselves as you
like"
All the population followed him
He had killed nine huge elephants.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

"Now, by st. Paul." quoted the
orator, ''the work goes bravely on"
II beg your pardon" interrupted
The politician, "but don't you mean
Minneapolis Washington Star.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

A short time ago an old negro Wa
up before the Judge, charged with
some trivial offense.
Haven't you lawyer, old MANI"
inquired the Judge
mo, sah.' -,
Cant you get one?"
mo, sah."
Don't you want me to appoint one
TO defend you?"
mo, sab; 1 jes tho't I'd leab de
case to the ignance OBJ de co't"-Quit-
man (Ga.) Free Press.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
PICK OUT 1'AE CHOICE CUTS.
Diasram Showing Where tho Best
pieoes of Beef Arc Found.

pieoes of Beef Arc Found.
This diagram of the different
parts of an OK, when drawn and
luartered for beef, which was made
10 aid an inexperienced young house
keeper, may help Others, although,
for that matter, the New York Trib-
une says, house misstreSses of many
years. standing rarely know from
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

~And do you love dolly as much as
ever?"
Not quite, auntie; we've got a
real meat baby at home now"-
Judge.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

jay Gould says that at one time be
had only q dime In all the world.
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EDUCATIONAL COLUMN,
MANNER OF CONDUCTING Ex-
AMINA1IONS.

The Once Common Practice OF Holding
Written Examinations In All tho Grades
Monthly Is disappearing from City
Schools Educa tionsI Notes.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
The Umbrella Thief.

st. Peter-I don't see anything
against you on the books; did you ever
'teal anything?
Applicant-Only an umbrella or
two.
st Peter-Oh, well, let that go;
our umbrella book won't be posted up
to date for a couple of thousand years
yet.-New York Herald.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
Is 1t Suitables

Mrs. Totling-Tm going to male
ne bath robe
Mrs Dimling-Are you?
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03

EsTELLE-"Which would you rather
marry for love or money!"
BELLE-"Both."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-08-03
An Equal Division of Labor.

piece of watered silk for the purpose
Detroit
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-11-03
PROPOSED ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO
THE CONSTITUTION OF MIS-
SOURI,.

Concurrent resolution submitting to the
qualified uoters Of the state Of Missouri
an amendment to the constitution there
of. concerning the relief Of disabled
and crippled frenaen by the cities OF
said stote hauing an organized fire
department.
Be 1t resolved by the House Of Represem-
tatices, the Senate co7acuTrz7sg therein:
That at the general election to be
held on Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November, A. ID. 1892, the
following amendment to the constitution
of the state of Missouri, concerning the
relief of disabled and crippled firemen
by the cities of said state, shall be sub
mitted to the qualified voters of said
state, to wit:
SECTION /. That section II, of arti-
Gle of the constitution, be amended
by adding thereto the following words,
to-wit: Provided, that this shall not be
so construed as to prohibit the gen
eral assembly from providing by law for
authorizing the creation, maintenance
and management of a fund for the PEN
sioning of crippled and disabled fire.
men, and for the relief of the widows
and minor children of deceased fire.
men, by such cities, villages or incor-
ported towns as may have an organized
fire-department-sa fund to be taken
from the municipal revenue OF such
cities, villages, or Incorporated towns
STATE OF MISSOURI-SS.
/, ALEXANDER 4. LEsuEUR, Secretary
of State of the State of Missouri, here
| by certify that the foregoing is full,
| true and complete copy OF a concurrent
resolution of the Thirty-sixth General
Assembly of the state of Missouri. en-
titled: Concurrent resolution submit
ting to the qualified voters Of the state
of Missouri an amendment to the con-
stitltion thereof, concerning the relief
of disabled and crippled firemen by the
cities of said state having an organized
fire department. as appears by COM
pairing the same with the original roll
of said concurrent resolution now on
file, as the law directs, in this Office.
In testimony whereof, hereunto
set my hand and sfaA the
+ GREAT SEAL OF the State of Mis-
souri,. Done at office in the
lsIAhl City of Jefferson, this eighth
day of September, A. p. 1892.
A. 4. LEsUEUR,
J Secretary Of State.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-11-03
Abraham Lincoln


When leaving his homo at Springfield,
ILL.,, to be inaugurated Presidento OF the
United States. made a farewell address
to his old friends and neighbors, In
which he said, ssNEIGHBORS, GIVE YOUR
BOYS A CHANCE"
These words come with as much force
to. day as they did thirty year ago.
How give them this chance?
Up in the Northwest is a great en-
pire waiting for young and sturdy fel-
lows to come and develop it and grow
up with the country" All over this
broad land are the fellows, the boys
that Lincoln referred to. seeking TO
better their condition and get on In ll1e-
Here is their chance!
The country referred to lies along
the Northern Pacific r. X. Here you
can find pretty much anything you
want In Minnesota. and IN the Red
River Valley of North Dakota, the fin
est of prairie lands fitted for wheat and
grain, or as well for diversified farm
ing. In Western North Dakota. and
Montana. are stock ranges limitless in
extent, clothed with the most nutri-
tious of grasses.
If fruit farming region is wanted
there is the whole State OF Washington
to select from.
As for scenic delights the Northern
Pacific Railroad passes through a cOun-
try unparalleled. In crossing the
Rocky, Bitter Root, and Cascade Noun
tains, the greatest mountain scenery to
be seen the United States from car
windows is found. The wonderful bad
lands, wonderful in graceful form, and
glowing color, are a poem Lakes
Pend d Oreille and Crur d Alene, are
alone worthy of a transcOntinental trip,
while they are the fsherman's Ultima
Thule. The ride along Clark Fork of
the Columbia River is daylight dream.
To cap the climax this is the the only
way to reach the far-famed Yellowstone
Park.
To reach and see all this the North
ern Pacific Railroad furnish trains and
service of unsurpassed excellence.
The most approved and comfortable
Palace Sleeping cars; the best Dining
cars that can be made. Pullman Tourist
cars good for both first and second class
passengers; easy riding Day coaches,
with Baggage. Express, and Postal cars
all drawn by powerful Baldwin Loco
motives, make train fit for royalty
itself.
Those seeking for new homes should
take this train and go and spy out the
land. To be prepared. write to
CHAs. S. FEE, G. p. & T. A,
St. Paul, MINI.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-11-03
1T E r M ST.

Board, Washing of Clothes, Tuition n Eng
lish, and all kinds of Useful and Orna-
mental Needle Work, per Session of Five
Months, are $9O.O0-payable in advance.
erms for instruction in Music, Foreign
Language, Drawing and Painting can be
had by applying as below.
Attached to the Convent, and totally sepa-
ated from the boarding school, is q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-11-03

Auditorium ,50x37 feet. stage, 22I37 feet.
with opening or proscenium 16 :6x12. Two
dressing -rooms, one on either side OF STAGE
and large room underneath. Four Scenes
Street, Wood, Kitchen and Parlor-in grooves
Fitted with all ordinary appurtenances. Hal
seated with chairs, and gallery with benches
Seating capacity about 500.
The towns of Ironton, Pilot KNOB ano
Arcadia, with population OF 5000, are
the centre.
Forterms. ETC., applvto
W. T. GAY, Superintendent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-11-03

Fox SALE OR ExCHANGE-The fol-
lowing musical Instruments: up
RIGHT Piano .sKimball," and l VALLEY
Gem" square Piano; also / secondhand
Organ. These are all good instruments
and i'm first class condition. Here is
an opportunity to get n good Piano at
a bargain. Pianos apd Organ be seen
by calling on the owners, Jordan and
Huff, IrOnton. Mo.