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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
THE MULES AND THE ELECTRIC
CAR
BY MARY s. McCoBB,

They were mules. Two little fellows,
with dainty feet and funny long ears.
They lived in the big stable, at the foot
of the great bluff.
But, though small, they had been
accustomed to earn their own living.
How? Why, by drawing a street car in
Western city. Briskly they had
worked, always alert Every night
they ate their supper with all the dig
nifty and self-respect of other wage.
| earners.
When, Ioi one fine day came strange
news. The mules pricked up their
ears. What was it they heard? Horses
and mules should be set aside? Men
would ''harness the lightning" and
make it drag the cars?
"Throw us out OF employment"
cried the mules. ado they fiatter
their foolish selves they can do without
as? Not bit of 1t. The public
demands our services. The public
shall have theml Go tot"
So, what do you think those plucky
fellows did? The electric car was ready
The man who was "to drive the light.
ming" was in his place.
Suddenly -patter-patter-
patter," came the sound of eight spry
hoofs.
"Here we arei" called the mules
cheerfuIly. Sure enough, here they
were, in their usual place, in front OF
the car. Fastened to 1t? Oh, mol
Why mind q trifie like that?
'"TangI Tang" went the bell
"Pstter-patter- -patter-patterT
OFF scuttled the mules.
"Tang"
The mules came to a standstill. So
did the car. "Of course. 1t always
stops when we do!'' said the mules, and
they wagged their tails.
"Tang Tang ~
off they started afresh. Lively work
this What was the stupid driver
laughing at ? Was there stray joke
anywhere ?
All along the town, through the
streets where business men should at
tend to their own affairs, and not stand
still to look and laugh.
"We know what we're about !" de-
clared the little mules.
"Patter-patter er-patter-patter ~
believe they trotted in front of that
electric car to the very end of the
route, till they reached the place where
the tail chimneys of factory belcb
forth clouds of smoke.
At last the mules may rest.
''Ah ha All LA He haw BE haw ~
1t was their time to laugh now.
'Didn't we tell you the public
should have our services ? Drive the
lightning?' p Fudge We pulled that
car y
And lady who lives in that very
town told me about it. She is a very
ve-ra-clous person SO that 1 know that
this story is true.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
Cooking by Electricity.

Resistance coils or platinum or Ger
man silver wire have been used for eX-
perimental cooking. The currents used
have been of constant direction, and
the coils traversed by the currents
must needs be in or in close proximity
to the substance TO be cooked. Further,
the surface exposed by coil taking
up considerable room Is small, and the
amount of heat radiated aud conducted
from the wire if not nearly red hot
will not be large. Cooking by electricity
hsj not come into use As yet; the use of
alternating currents offers solution to
the problem A large electro magnet
of great self induction is constantly in
circuit. lie loss of current through
this coll as long as metal is not brought
near it is too small to be measured. 1t
being desired to COOK flapjacks, an iron
spider Is placed over the poles of the
electro magnet. The rapid reversals of
current In the coil induce currents III
the iron spider, which is thereby
heated. For heating liquids, copper
vessel is preferable where 1t can be
used on account of its greater conduc-
tivity. The metal in which or on which
the cooking is done need not touch the
magnet. Indeed, lessened heating
effect is obtained by separating the
dish from the electro magnet
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03

A description is gwen in Engineering
of the new copper zinc alloy Just intro
duced in London, and which, it IS
claimed, possesses properties as those
Of bronze are to gun metal. The
specific advantages presented by this
metal are chiefly great strength and
toughness, and capacity for being
rolled, forged and drawn. 1t can be
made as hard as steel, and when melted
is very liquid, producing sound castings
of close fine grain, and the color can
be varied from that OF yellow brass to
rich gun metal, the surface taking a
fine polish, and, when exposed to tho
air, furnishing less than brass. When
cast in sand the metal has breaking
strain of twenty-one to twenty-five tons
per square inch; when rolled or forged
hot into rods the breaking strain is
found to be forty-three tons per square
inch.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
The Dog and the Bad Egg.

tt seems that there are dog owners
who are concerned as to the "friend OF
mans" felonious consumption of eggs.
How to break him of the habit is the
question. Here is one suggestion.
An egg-eating dog of mine once picked
up ducks egg, which, in a very ad-
vanced stage of decomposition was
floating down the river. As he trotted
past me with his prey in his mouth,
unbroken, l caught him, and gave him
slap under the jaw with my hand.
There seemed to be a full gallon Of
decomposition in that egg. 1t went all
over both of u'. The dog apparently
resolved never again to touch an egg,
and he kept his resolution. for my
part determined 10 let dogs eat eggs in
future rather than attempt to cure them
with sulphuretied hydrogen.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
The Serpa Pinto Hat.

Very comical scenes have been en-
acted in Lisbon, Portugal, over de
yeIopments riding a popular hat
A fortnight ago an enterprising bu
lnscrupulous merchant put on the
market the Serpa Pinto hat, which ht
warranted "made in Portugal" i
became the rage at once. every Portu.
guese patriot buying one to prove hi.
patriotism. Nearly one hundred thous.
and were sod within two weeks; then,
suddenly, it was discovered that the
hats really were made in hated Eng.
land. a great revulsion of popular
feeling ensued, being marked by the
most eccentric scenes in the streets
l. was not uncommon to meet band,
Of men destroying Pinto hats by the
wholesale, trampling and splitting OIL
them, ano threatening those still wear.
ing them. Students were especially
tiemonstrative, going about bareheadeC
10 allow, as they said. the air to purify
heir heads after wearing the detesteG
British hats.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03

Tie fact is now recognized by all
architects that the stability of build
ing under the influence of fire depends
largely upon keeping the floors from
giving way-a matter easily attained
when they are of iron and plugging,
but requiring special precautions when
they are made of combustibls materials.
A practice is now being resorted to,
to a aconsiderabe extent by French build
ers, of protecting floors by placing
upon them half-inch layer asphalt
ever an inch of argillaceous earth, botn
at top and bottom. A layer of plaster
of Paris, fine concrete, cement or clay,
three OF four millimetres OIL to 0. 10
inch) thick, or paving of tiles, permits
Of waiting for assistance, by preventing
the air from coming in contact with the
wood and thus maintaining combus-
tion.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
BROKEN so SOON.

Somewhere in desolate, wlnd-swept Space
"a spot extremely drear)
Two ghostly shapes met face to face
On the second day o. the year.
SO fresh and blithe on yestermorn
They'd been when first devised;
Now both were broken, bruised ana torn,
And scarce to be recognized.
They looked In each others eyes with dread
And questioned who were you:"
Il was good resolve" one said
Said tother: Il was, too"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
WINTER.

Thsreis. who deems all chimes. all seasons
fair;
strife;
Contrntnent smiling At each idle care:
Copteument, thankful for the gift of life.
sne nnds ia Winter many a view to plea e.
The morning landscape 1riDged with frost
The sun at lOon seen through the leafiess
tres,
The calm clear ether at the close ofday.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03
TWO LITTLE FEET.
LAURA HARVEY.

oh life so prodICal OF llfel
oh love and destiny at strifei
Oh earth. SO luli Of busy feeti
on woods and hills and all things sweet
Was there no room amidst you all
For two more feet. so soft and smalI2
DIdst envy me, where thousands sing,
The one bird that made all my Spring,
My dove, that had so many ways
OF making beautiful Iife's days?
No roomI Or rather il may be
Earth was too small t. imprIson thee.
GOd only knows know miss
Thy sweet careSS, thy loving kiss,
The patter of thy dear small feet,
Thy hand Ia mine through lane and street
While all that now remains to me
Is Just precious memory.
Two little feet meath earth's brown sod,
Two white wings somewhere safe with God.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03

A copy OF the celebrated picture of
''Geese," in the GhiZeh museum. stated
by Egyptologists to be the most ancient
specimen of painting yet discovered, Is
now on exhibition at South Kenslngton
Museum. London, England.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03

The purest lard oil is said to be that
which is manufactured by submitting
solid leaf lard to great pressure during
the coldest period of winter. Oil OF
this quality is used for burning in small
mechanical lamps. 1t gives bright
fame and does not inarust the wick.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1892-02-03

All men learn something evsryd ~,
but the most of them only learn what
great fools they were yesterday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
As the rlame Of a Candle.

One who looked the crowd over as We
waited for the train would not have set
us down az hard hearted and Indifferent
but we 20 poved to be, as young girl
not over thirteen years Of age, leading an
old man who was stone blind and very
feeble, passed slowly around the room So
licitiug aims. They got penny here
aud there, but even those coins seemed 10
I've given grudgingly. and those who gave
nothing consoled themselves with the re-
feclinn that the pair were frauds and
really needed no financial assistance.
When they had made the tour Of the
room the girl led the old man TO seat
ina corner, and after 4 few words had
passed between them they began singing
Il hymn. She had a wonderful voice for
a child, clear and sweet, and his was q
deep bass. The hymn was that entitled
"N,arer, Ny God, TO Thee" You have
heard it by II full choir. accompanied by
the strains of a grand organ, but you
never listened so inteutly as we did there.
There was plant in that girls voice
which touched chord, and there was
quiver in the old mans bass which sad
dened you. They sang low and soft, and
they had not finished verse when half
of us were standing up to sect them better.
/. The girl kept her eyes on the floor at
her feet. The sightless eyes of the old
nmn-her fath,r-were raised t., the cell
ing and over his wrinkled face crept
glad smile as he finished the chorus.
Nearer nv God to Thee
Nearer 10 Thee.
The hymn was not finished when every
man begon feeling for contribution and
women opened their portcmonnaies. 1t
was different now. They were no longer
frauds, and every one was glad to give
something. Two or three were ready to
move about TO take up collection, but
they waited for the end of the hymn.
When il came to the chorus of the last
verse, the old man was singing bravely.
Halfway through his voice suddenly
choked, aud the last two lines were sung
by the girl alone and died away in sob
and cry. All of US saw the old mans
head drop forward and his body lurch.
he would have fallen to the floor had
not the girl seized and held him up. a
dozen of us were there in moment, but
we were too late. The old mans life
had gone out as your breath upon the
flame of candle, aud on his ashcn lips
-lil trembled the sacred notes of the re-
frain:
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Lawyer P--is very systematic
man. The other day he had his house
fitted with electric appliances. and giving
instructions to his servant Joseph, he
SAIL:
Now want you TO understand, 10.
seph, that when | ring once that means
for you, and when / ring twice that
means for Maggie, The housemaid."
Joseph VINO was the --latest wretch that
ever accepted wages he did not earn,
bowed respectfully and Withdrew. A lit
tie later the bell rang. Joseph never
moved. Presently it rang again, and,
according TO instructions, Maggie came
hurrying TO her master, who was very
angry.
"Why didn't that rascal Joseph come
when / rang for him ?" said the lawyer,
disgustedly.
"Why, sir" answered Maggie. Joseph
is busy in the Office reading your news
paper. When he heard the first ring he
said 10 me, Now, Maggie, wait until he
rings the second time, and then it will be
you he wants
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
POETR u.
TIE MILKMAID.

Across the grass see her pass;
She comes with tripping pace
A maid know-and March winds blow
Her hair across her facet
With hey. Dolly no, Dolly
Dolly shall be mine.
Before the spray is white with May,
Or blooms the eglantine.
The March winds blow. watch her go
Her eye is brown and clear
Her cheek IS brown and soft as down
TO those who see it near,
With hey, etc.
What has she not that they have got
The danes that walk in silK
If she undo her 'kerchief blue,
Her neck is white as milk.
With hey, etc.
Let those who will be proud ana chill
For me, from June 10 June,
Ny Dolly words are sweet Us eurds--
Her laugh is like 4 tune.
With hey, etc.
Break, break TO hear, o crocus-spear
o tall Lent-lilies flamel
There'l be bride at Easter-tide.
And Dolly is her name.
With hey. Dolly no, Dolly
Dolly shall be mine
Before the spray is white with May,
Or blooms the eglantine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The Clarksburg Sun speaking Of the talk
about running Wm l.. Wilson for governor
says:
"Mr. Wilson should remain we're he is
and where lie is regarded by the country a.
one of the most brilliant parliamentary
leaders in Congress. He has made many
heroic sacrifices Tor his party, and is prnba
bly willing to make more, but it il asking
and expecting tno much to call him from
the srena in which he has covered hirnsrli
with glory and his state with enduring re.
nown 70 make the race for Governor"
Mr.. Wilson understands, without being
told, why some persons are 20 persistent in
pushing him into the gubernational conte>i
against his pronounceInent that he Is not
aud Will not, be candidate for Governor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Nearer TO Thee.
A Scientists Courtship.

An interesting story has recently been
told about the late Sir George Airy, the
famous astronomer royal, and his court
ship. Bv reason of his timidity he SEEM
ed doomed to be q bachelor for life. But
fortune favored him. and he drifted into
mairimony in an unexpected way. An
intimate friend remarked to him one day
"IIave you ever observed Miss IS
eyes? They have the property Of double
refraction. A."
Dear me that is very odd" he ex-
claimed. Il should like TO see that do
YOU think | might venture 10 call p
And call he did, and begged pernis-
sion TO examine the young lady's eyes
The novelty Of the situation may have
fascinated him. At anv rate he begged
the privilege Of second call TO look at
the eyes IN clearer light. The problem
grew 50 interesting that he at length came
/, the conclusion TO make il life 'iudy.
The boldness born Of scientific curiosity
enabled him ultimately to propose. He
was accepted. and the strange courtship
ended in happy marriage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

Old newspapers are said to make valuable
anti moth wrappers for furs and winter
clothing, the ink upon them being nearly as
repulsiye to all kinds Of yernin a. camphor
or coal tar paper. They are likewise good
to lay on carpets for like purpose. Being
impermeabe to air, they, also form excel
lent envelops for vessels containing ics aud
fresh liquor,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The street ca have at last been put away
for rest, in order to allow the removal
of the Jones property on West XII 6
street. The cit zens OF our community win
certainly be glad when this nuisance is r.
moved and no doubt will never want o
see or hear of another-Martinsburg World.
The above paragraph needs 10 be eluci-
dated. Is IL the Jones property or the stree!
car that is characterized a { nuisance?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

"Savoyard," in Courier-JoHraal, says that
Reed, of Maine, is the largest man in the
House, Wheeler, of Alabama. is the small
lest and Curtis, of New York, is the talest.
Wills, of Texas, or Turner, of Georgia, is the
lblest, and Allen, of Mississippi, is the wit
tiest. Cummings, of New York, or Caruth,
IF Kentucky, or Henderson, of Iowa, is the
most popular. Hooker, OF Mississippi, is
the best orator, Holman, OF Indiana, is the
oldest, and Bailey, of Texas. is the young
est. Boutelle, of Maine, is the hand'omest; /;
Bingham, of Pennsylvania. is the best dress
ed, and Jolly, of South Dakota, Is the home
iesi, Springer, Of Illinois, is the most gar
rulous, Wilson, of West Virginia, the most
learned, and Culberson, of Texas, the best
lawyer. Bynum, of Indiana, is the most
aggressive, Burrows, OF Michigan. the best
parliamentarian, and simpson, of Kansas,
he readiest. McMillin, OF Tennessee, Is the
best debaier Rife, OF Pennsylvania, the fat
est, and Tucker, of Virginia, the thinnest.
rim Campbell, of New York, is the bes,
natured, and Enloe, of Tennessee, the most
mpetuous. Moody i, the most taciturn ;
thar is quality Uncle Sam does not keep
N tap-in his House of Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The Century will take up the campaign
for good roads The April number is to con-
tain suggestive article on "Our Common
Roads," by Isaac B. Potter, editor of Good
Roads" and practical engineer.
The author points cut the enormous loss
to this country through the present general
condition of American roads, a loss which
falls not only upon the farmer but upon city
people as we'll, who are compelled TO pay
unnecessary prices for having produce
brought to them. An American consul in
France reports that the road system of that
country (the most perfect system in the
world) "has been of greater value TO the
country as a means of raising the value of
lands than have the railways" In france
every market.cart, with its broad tire, is u
road-maker.
Mr.. Potters article is full Of practical
suggestions for the betterment of American
roads, aud it is fully illustrated.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

OFFERS 10 the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance IN a safe Company at the actual
cost OF insurance, which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
90 home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DrRECroRs-Jos Trapnell, Henry B. Dayen-
,,,rt 7 Garland Hurst John W. Rider W. II.
+. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. W. Washington, II. l.. Snyder
Charles p. Wilson, JShn II. little, jacob :.
Melvin. +. G. W Herr, isaac IL. Strider.
JOS. ......................President'
II. B. DAVENPORT,.......... ......... treasurer.
ExzcCrrvE CoNNrrTEE-J. G. Hurst VIM.
II. n. Lewis. Eugene Baker, Isaac Il. Strider,
Jos. Trapnell, S. W. Washington.
Local AGENrs.-Middleway- u; oLi!Iey :
Harper's Ferrv-Chas. +. Trail; shepherds
town.. S. Fleming; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
TON & Alexander.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
4'irgiaia fret grtss.
TERMS:
TERMS

- ruE fREE Pass is published weekly at
o.. Dltsrs Per Aua,ln u paid IN Hdr1ncs.
The terms Of advertising are, fOra square
.1ac-inchl OF less one Doiiu- ald Fifty Cents
t0- three sertious-larger ones IN the same
proportion. Each continuance Fury Cents.
S-NO advertisement 20 Oe considered by
-ae month or year unless specified on the man
script. OF previously agreed between the par
les.
es- Au advertisement no, marked on the
oav for q specified number OF insertions viii
1e continued until ordered out, and payment
elI be exacted accordingly.
zs~REGULAR ADyEETisENENI ENIs.-Io ay0iu
aar rmisuuders,anding on the par, of the an
nual advertisers i- is proper 90 state dis,isctly
tla. tlei- privilege only extends 20 their i'm
mediate business Real Estate Legal or other
Advertisements sent by them 20 be an addition
ai charge and uo variation.
ssU5.tuary notices of more than i've lines
Uil be charged for.
JOB WORK-P0sters. sale Bills. Circulars
cards. e,c, executed promptly. neatly and at
...r prices.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

HAVING made arrangements 10 H.1.IiaC- r..iii'ao-
tnrs Fertilizers at the Valley tertillIeF :
HAl-,n,'s II ~ Fsctorv. we offer TO the farmers oi
5er-o1 and adjoining counties the above ana
.sher brands These have been heIe.o.oie ',''
manufactured under the soLE .a, anu p,'sS. ,Sere.
direction Of Or. W. LiPp,'e asn,e snsivsis bnt
lGle .,' 80 NsTrRfALs hitherto used We VIII
the s.,,. ,,srsd 10 supply all special aud private
De 49, r,r which orders must be given by
sePtemoe' is' w.F.&T.P. LIPPITT.
rf.f 1901
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

The Hagerstown Globe says that last
Thursday Il telegram from the young lady's
mother to Clerk Oswald requested that no
marriage license be issued in the name of
Miss Ida Mobley, of Harper's Ferry, who
was visiting in that city. Chief-of- olice
Benner found the young lady at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Ephraim Orcutl, East Frank
lin street. Being admitted to the house, he
found that Miss Mobley was then taking
part, in company with Mr. John Bond and
Rev. ). E. Batemsn, in very interesting
ceremony, for which Mr.. Bond had several
days previously procured license. He
was just little I % late, so he extended con-
gratulations.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

ATTORNEFS ar LAW.

-'7at J5en9a Com,g, West V..g'a'a.
Practice ia the Courts Of Jefferson and adc
..-.ng counties. in the Supreme Court Of
r-inia. and in the United states Dis-
l9ur e, Ma-insburg. Notary Pubic d"
q.--e il lawyer Ro,g, on George street
lga F, 1850.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
Many Persons

Are broken down from oyerwoTk or household
cares Browns Iron BIttcrs
rsbuiids the system. aids digestion. removes ez-
ee,s af We and cures mslarts, Gs''se genuine.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23
: REEsT w. BROWN.


l. Jefferson County, Wssi l"gniia'
,-s. d. lo casesia the different Courts OF West
Virginia and Maryland Attention given 70
and ail classes Of Claims against iho
government.
H special attention to Collections.
.-. .1, lsSl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-03-23

STARRY.

ule0aa, Je5.s5a Coaas, West Frgisia,
i.fr. resumed the practice of Medicine, Of
e.. lis Professional services To- the public.
0Hce next door tl residence, near corner of
u..- re and Main streets
january -. l-l6.