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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Cast.IrOn Pillars.

"Have you ever noticed" said st.
Louisan, "those massive iron pillars
now standing erect in the basement OF
the new Planters House? Well, did
you ever stop to think of the immense
weight they will be compelled to sup.
port steadily for many, many years
oh, you have? But I suppose you
have thought the manufacturers just
made those pillars and sold them with
put knowing anything about how much
weight they would bear or how long
they would bear it. Let me tell you
about that.
''Those pillars are cast in the same
manner as cast-iron stoves-by running
the liquid metal into sand molds; but
alongside of each pillar is cast an iron
bar from the same metal. The bar il
precisely an inch square and five
and one-half feet in length. When
cold it is subjected to a very simple
test. Each end of the bar is placed
upon a table and weights are suspended
from the centre by a rope. It mus,
bear tensile weight of 500 pounds to
the square inch. The test may begin
with 400 pounds and be gradually in.
creased until the bar is found to be
perfectly supporting the required
weight. If it breaks, for instance, q,
$50 or 400 pounds, then the pillar cas-,
from the pot of metal which cast the
bar is discarded, broken up and pu,
into the pot again, with more pig iron
added. The pillars, you know, are
largely made from scrap iron, and the
manufacturers cannot know the
strength of the cast until it is tested.
The addition of pig iron, in the event
of failure, brings the cast up to the
standard.
''Six or ei /. of the pillars designed
for the new Planters House had to be
recast in this way."-St. Louis Repub.
lie.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
He ExDlained.

In Washington County, Miss,
which is liable to annual inundatior
from the father Of waters, dwells ole
Jesse D.. On one occasion he wa.
witness in case, and prefaced hi.
answer to every question with the
irrelevant remark: "Wa'al, 1 wal
DESPERATELY overfowed that year. ="
Annoyed by the constant petition Of
this remark, the examining counsel
finally said, in rather sneering
tone: "Mr. D., will you please
state to the court and jury what you
mean by being 'desp'rately over
flowed?" Strengthening himself up
to his full height-six feet three
and with a drawl of corresponding
length, he replied: "Wa'al, sir, I
mean thar war too much water for
wagonin' and not enough for boatin.'
The counsel gave it un
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Asparagus,

Asparagus, deserveoly O favorite
vegetable, was extensively cultivated
ty the ancient Romans, but was not
introduced into England before 1860.
In some parts Of Europe the seeds
are used as a substitute for coffee,
and a spirituous liquor is made from
the ripe berries. Asparagus is both
li:hh aud diueretic, and its roots
1ere once extensively used in medi.
cine. The young tender sprouts OF
stems, from six to ten inches long,
are the edible parts, and those that
are entirely green are the most ten.
der and delicate. The white aspara.
gus is, as rule, very tough, the tips
alone being eatable. In some old
recipe books directions are given fol
boiling asparagus one hour, but thi:
is a great mistake. Twenty or thirty
minutes is long enough to cook ii
sufficiently.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

eerious. In addition, he had beer
almost frozen. Had he not prov.
identially lodged against a tree, h
would have been dashed to pieces OF
the rocks in the gully, or, escaping
these, would surely have perished il
the awful cold of the night. The mar
rowness of the escape sent a shudde,
through all the community, and as thu
facts of Ito case were freely and closely
discussed, opinion as to Browns gull
became fixed, and indignation increased
as the horrors of q lonely death il
Blackman's Gully were graphically de
tailed.
Meanwhile, with remorseful solici
tude, Mary Graham watched ovel
James through the long hours of un
consciousness. He was near death
but at last one day, when she and hel
father sat by the hearth, talking il
alternate hope and despair, the doctor
came down from the sickroom and tolt
them that the young man would live
that he had Just come out of quie
sleep; and that, in view of the serious
ness of the charge against Brown, {
question as to his guilt would not harm
the sufferer.
Mary and her father ascended to th,
sickroom, and James feebly welcomed
them.
James, : said the farmer, edo no
excite yourself at the ques,ion I an
going to ask. You know, I suppose
that you were found down in Black
mans Gully. A man is in Jail accused
pf pushing you down, and q word from
you will decide his guilt. Did Regi
nald Brown push you into the gully ?
"Brown push me into the gully ?
Blake repeated, weakly, but in grea
surprise. ''Why, whGs made yo'
think that? Of course he did not.
was careless, and I slipped on the ic
and fell dowl myself"
Farmer Graham hastened away, ant
James, reaching out his trembling
hand, asked:
''Msry, know I mustn't talk, bu
how about my answer? Areyou read.
yet?"
''Oh, James, how cruel I was t.
you," was all she could say; but b.
knew from it what the joyful answe
was-an answer which he was only TOT
glad to meet by relinquishing his re
solution not to come and live on the
farm.-Yankee Blade.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Growth Of q Snakes Rattle.

The growth of the rattle of the rat.
tlesnakc has been studied by Doctor
Feokistow, who finds that tine rattle is
frequently shed; and, after being
shed (his snakes were kept in q very
warm room), in three or four months
two rattles were present, their appea--
ance having nothing to do with the
casting of the skin. The snakes were
made to register the vibrations of the
rattle on smoked paper, and it was
found that the vibration was COM
pound one, consisting of the vibration
Of the tail as whole, and of the rattle
Independently of the tail vibrations.
The approximate figures Of vibrations
we're for the tail seventy-fve, of the
rattle 110 minute. York Indie.
pendent.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

,n each side of the trolley wheel, to
latch the wire as the wheel tends to
slip off. has been tried at Chicago
with fairly good results, but, after
all, this expedient represents only a
partial solution Of the problem. On
one German road, built at the city of
Barmen, the conventional trolley
wheel has been entirely abandoned,
Its place being taaen by an oblong
metal frame, the upper side Of which
belrs against the under portion Of
the conduct'n wire. The frame is
supported by something analogous to
trolley POLE. and the theory Of
action apparently is that the width
Of the frame will permit considerable
lateral movement without breaking
contact.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Girls in o Cage.

Girls are said to be treated in a
curious way in the Pacific island OF
New Britain. From two or three
years old until they become of age
they are kept in cages, made of palm
leaves. They are taken out once ev-
cry day to be washed, but in all 9TH
er respects this kind Of imprisonment
Is very strict. In spite Of this SEEM
ingly harsh usage, however, they grow
up hardy and healthy. But it may
be doubted IL this custom is really
generally observed by the islanders.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
How tile Sultan OF Turkey Dimes.

The Sultan of Turkey dimes in solemn
state in a room overlooking the Bos-
phorus. He sits on a divan and uses
neither table, plates, knife or fork, hut
only a spoon and his fingers, with which
implements he fishes out his food from
. series Of little saucepans. He generally
has a large retinue in attendance, but he
always eats and drinks alone, not even a
few of his favorite wives breaking bread
vithshiu6.&.NewY 7 OIL. .AdfHtis@:
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Rather a Knowing Cat.

J. w. Moses of MegQuier Hill, has
an unusually intelligent cat, called
Isaac, who is very fond Of fresh fish
Recently while the cat was lying on
the floor a member OF the family said
to 1t: "lsaac, do you want US to go
a-flshing?" and then added, 'if we
had frog for bait we would CO." On
this old Isaac got up with knowing
look and trotted out, only to return
in few moments with a good-sized
frog. which he had caught in swale
near by-POrtland Press
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
UufOue Record,

Rev. DR.. Scarrow, of Russell, Kan,
within one week recently had ser
vices for man whose body was to-
tally consumed by fire, for man who
lied in the penitentiary, for a MUIR
1ered man, and finally over the bod
les OF three murderers lynched by .
nnh
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Would Not Do So Again

Mrs Goode-Aren't you the tramp
who was here this morning? Odorous
Jliver-Yessum. "Well, missed a
AXE had left in the window" Il
;ook it, num-" "Didn't you know
better than that?" mo, mum, not
then. l hadn't eat it then, mum"
Few York World,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
EtchfnR.

When etching Is done by the aid Of
electricity a wire is soldered to the
plate to be etched, by means Of which
an electric current is passed through
the etching solution. which is made
much more dilute than in the case Of
ordinary etching. This action is
much increased in intensity, and. in
many cases, acids, which under ordi7
nary circumstances are insert, can be
used, as, for instance, copper and
weak sulphhric acid.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
When They Are Out Late.

Returned TIaveler-What you
night call the societyg girl among the
lative savages wear rings in their
hoses as we'll as in their ears. Wag-
eigh-That's nothing. Some of the
,ociety girls here have rings around
heir ewes
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
No Money There.

First Burglar-Hark! hear some
nan talking. Second Burglar
What's he saying? THAT he will
never bet on another horse race as
.ong as he lives" "Iet's get out of
this. No money here; he's lost every
,ent Exchange.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
An Awful Crime.

A Kentucky paper which stated
that the courts had decided the ques-
ton in regard TO separate coaches for
:olored people ION purely coonstitu-
tlonal grounds" tries to lay the
blame on the composltor. Indiana
oOliS Journal.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

Don't refuse to do good in fractions,
when you can't work IN whole numbers.
Never mind where you work; le
your care lie for the work itself.
Good is best when soonest wrought;
lingering Iabors come to naurght.
Tie ambitious young graGnate now
goes forth to Lunt up some tides to
stem,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Lost His Last Friend.1

'That's well-developed industry"
suddenly remarked the man who tries
to be smart ITO what do you re-
ter?" Inquired the unwary acauaint-
ance- ITO the traffic in petroleum.
And that is how he came to lose his
asst Observation-Disclosures Star.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Overheard in the Henhouse.

Speckled Dominicker-I learned
something awful about Miss Plymouth
Rock to-day. Mrs. Leghorn Whyte
For gracious sake. what was it?
'.She prides herself on her family
connections you know, and she hasn't
my. She was hatched in an incu
,ator"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Elevated.

Papa" prattled the golden-hareA
boy, "is it true that l was born in a
seventh-story flat?" "Yes. my child"
'nswered the father and then after 4
moments thought he added: "YOu
came high but we had to have YOU
Truth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
He Was Mlstakeu.

"Will you kindly pass me the but
;er?" said a guest at the hotel to q
)ompous looking man on the other
ide. "l'm a gentleman" he retorted,
Is ne beckoned to the waiter.
That's what thought when l asked
'ou," said the first man, quietly
Exchange.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Of INTEREsT1o OLD SOLDIERS.

Monument to tho Andrews Raiders at
Chattanooga.
This monum mt is Ohio's tribute to
The Andrews raiders, and is placed
IN the national cemetery at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, to commemorate the
bravery Of twenty-five Union SOL
iiers, who stole the locomotive Gen
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Eminently Fitted.

Mr.. Peighweakly-I should think,
Grs. Slimdies, that you would be
more successful if you turned your
ooardinghouse into u hotel for in
7alids. Mrs Slimdiet-What kind
IF invalids ought 1 to take in? Mr..
Peighweakly-Well. you might run
u anti-fat sanitarium, for instance
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

Father (who is on the point OF fall
ng;-But young man, will you be
lble to take care Of my daughter in
ihe way she has been living. Young
Man--I'll guarantee ii, sir, or return
ihe girl. Er-well-neyer.
mind the guarantee, you can have the
rirl, anyway.-Exchange.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Hard Luck.

Rusty Raggles-Wat's the matter,
Weepin'? Weeping Watson-Fvc
just had de orfullest nightmare.
dreamed l found barrel Of beer wild
the bung all out and (sobs) couldn't
ind no straw.-New York World.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Like q Cat.

II wish you were cat" said Bar.
low, ruefully, as Mrs. Barlow stepped
on his foot In the dane. "Why so:"
queried madam. 'The cat always
lands an her own feet" said Barlow
-Harper's Bazar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Under tho Weather

Hicks-Your milk was pretty bad
last night. Mrs. Hicks-I expected
that thunder shower to affect it some.
Hicks-ThundeI? Our can was hi
by q cloud burst.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
NEW TROLLEY TRAVELLER.
Device Which Avoids Much lnconvei
ience and Delay.

ience and Delay.
1t is half-hourly occurrence with
very electric trolley car that the
trolley wheel leaves the wire, usually
1t curve or crossing, stalling the
:ar and not infrequently causing a
pretty close approach to profanity on
The part Of the conductor, whose
iuty it is to bring everything back to
,hip shape. 1t is somewhat to be
wondered at, therefore, that inven-
tive progress has not yet given birth
TO any thoroughly satisfactory device
for maintaining uninterrupted COM
munication between a trolley wire
and car. Putting projecting prongs
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Better.

First Politician-I can say this,
that our party conducted the cam.
paign in an honest, fair, and straight
forward way. What more can you
say Of your pcrty? Second Politician
We won.-Boston Transcript.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Some men would never marry II
they could not marry a grass widow.
A LEADING QUESTION.

LEADING QUESTION.
Teacher-''For what Is Switzerland
notedi"
Pupil (after a paus)-"sweitzer'
kase."
"Yes, but for something, much more
grand, awe inspiring and majestic. Try
again"
Making another effort)-':Limburg'
er."-Chicaeo Tribune.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
OF the Smart Set.

Teacher-Her dress was plain
Can you express that idea in more
polite language? Little Miss Zone o.
the 400)-Her gown was ghastly.--
Exchange.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
They've Changed It.

The New Young Man-Then there
is no hope foy me9 There is no hope
for you in the way you mean. But
but 1 will be brother to you
New York World.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

L was q cold Januar.
night when Jane
Blake, on his wa,
to Mary Graham
n o m e, c a m
through the dens'
woods crowning tn
top of Blackman'
hill. The night wa
long remembers,
in tho naiObhor
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
HIS HORIZON.

g, Neau-"What is the news2"
E. Got-'tI am very wsllss'thanks. "
Puck.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Suspicion.

Hicks-Did you hear about tho
pw a Howbig's house? Mrs II. dis
covered a letter in his pocket in a
ady's handwriting. Wicks--The
ieuce she did. Do you know, al
ways suspected Howbig. Hicks
1t was a letter that Mrs. Howbig
wrote ten days before and gave him
% mail. Boston Transcript
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
NO. 81
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
NUMEROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World
Over-Sayings That Are Cheerful to the
Did or Young-Funny Selections That
Everybody VIII Enjoy Reading.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Great Grief.

A lady had just just lost her hts
band. A gentleman, living nexi
door, on calling to see her, found
her, to his great surprise, playing Oh
the harp, and said: "Dear me! ]
expected to find you in deep distress
"Ah" the lady patheticaliy replied,
'you should have seen me yesterda'
afternoon. on."-L'Arlequin
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
Her Rival.

Mrs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. l
Am so miserable! l shall get d.
vorce Mrs. Bynthayer-Why, my
aear, what's the matter? Mrs
Dearlyloved with a fresh outburst)
Il go: hold Of Charles expense
book last night and since Easter he
1as spent $3.50 on some "kittle" he's
been spending his evenings with
Judge
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29

The newest science is seismoIosy,
the study q earthquakes.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1894-08-29
.BLACKMAN'S GULLY.
BY Il. n. HOEE.

IT WAS a cold Januar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-25
TAYLOR.

1.-THE Confederate Spy" was given on
Wednesday night at Weber's rink be-
fore a large and appreeistive audi
ence, by homo talent. The audience
was "A critical one, but showed its ap-
probation by the rounds of applause.
The scene of the drama is laid in VIr-
ginih and Pennsylvania. The moral of
the drama is good, and it can be truly
said that the performance was far
above expectations.
John Evans, in tho role of Philip
Bradley, Il confederate spy, carried tho
audience with him and showed himself
worthy of praise. John Conoly, as
George Waterman, a young u~nionist,
who enlisted o do battle for the north
against the south and David Owens, as
Fred Ainsley, IA Il rebel from Jackson's
lines, cvoket mach applause. Lockery
Schneidleoecker, George j. Powell,
kept the audience in a continuous roar
of laughter by his mischievous con-
duet. Susie Harris, Rhoda Davis and
Mrs. Bessie Conley took their parts
in cultured style aud won much ap-
plause.
Arrangements are being made to
have it repeated for the benefit OF the
Price Library association.
The members of the Taylor orchestra
acquitted themselves with credit at
the production of Confederate Spy"
on Wednesday night. and won much
deserving applause. Prof. Thomas
Davis ia the leader of the new orchestra
and must undoubtedly feel highly
pleased for the warn reception given
nim and his associates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-25
.IERMYN.

Owing To the refusal of one party to
sign the agreement. early closing Ia a
failure, and all merchants will pursue
a go-as-you-p please policy and close
when they get ready.
The Red Men have issued invita-
tions to some OF the palefaced brethren
to Join them ut q social and smoke the
pipe OF peace on Saturday evening.
William Hunter post, Grand Army
OF the Republic, will attend services in
st. Mary's church and listen to q SER
mon by Rev. Father Lynott Sunday
evening.
The funeral Of Patrick Powers, who
Was killed Tuesday, took place this
afternoon and was attended by o large
number of friends and relatives. The
interment was in Mayfeld Catholic
cemetery.
G. L Bell returned last evening from
a ten days visit in North Carolina and
Georgia.
The picnic Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Sunday school will take place July
IS. and not June Is. as was stated yes.
terd ay.
Il. Ii. Hathaway, Of Binghamton; f.
Hickman, Of Scranton, and ]. B. Carr.
of Wilkes Barre. were Jermyn visitors
yesterday.
The Elgerton Coal company is work.
ing full time at present.
Mine Host" Avery is erecting a
hitching post and stone Steps which are
the incest Of anything in this vicinity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-25
HAALSTEAD.

Charles Blatchley and wife, OF Bing-
hnmton, are visiting at the residence of
l.. I. Travis, on Chase avenue,
Mrs. L. w. Church, who has been
visiting friends in North Eastou, Mass,
and New London, Conn, has returned
home.
Stephen Sprague has moved to the
upper floor of the house occupied by
Jerome Jones, OF Chase avenue
frankie Be"cher, aged &c years, died
at the residence of her mother on Chase
avenue this morning at 2 o'clock. The
funeral will b. held on Saturday. Ia.
terrnFnt will DO at st. Lawrence GENE
terry.
Maud Miller, of CORTLAND, who has
been visiting Miss Marion Church, of
this village, haS returned home.
j. II. Compton, of Dunmore, is visit
ing his son, j. j. Compton, OF this vii
lage.
Frank Carlton, of Scranton. is visit.
in 6 at the residence of George Wilcott.
on Chase avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-25
PRICEBURG.


Our streets are OUT Of sight.
A horse and wagon WAS struci; by an
electric car at the upper end Of town
yesterday. Luckily no seriou3 damage
was done.
The wet weather has compelled our
amateur gardeners to hang up the
shovel and the hoe.
Mrs. Matthew Mcpherson and Mrs.
Thomes Barrett. OF Dickson, called on
Mrs. DR., A, A. L%iudabury, of Hyde
Park, on Wednesday.
The Young Mems institute of this
place will give n social to their lady
friends each week.
Thomas W, Casey. of Patterson, N,
j., is staying with relatives here.
Pricsburg can lay claim to being the
town Of churches in n few months
more. We have two Catholic churches,
u Primitive Methodist, two in course of
erection; the German Episcopal and
Presbyterian. A Welsh Baptist CHI urch
will be the next.