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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
FIRE PLACE, L. !.
The Smallest Town On Esrth-Contains
Two Houses.

The Smallest Town On Esrth-Contains
Two Houses.
Fire Place, at the extreme eastern
end of Long Island, N. Y, is a village
Of two houses and eight Inhabitants
1t is the smallest village in the world
and the one with the oldest history.
Opposite the village and across three
and half miles of water Is Gardeners
Island. the first place to be settled by
an Englishman within the limits OF
New York State. The island was the
first manOrial estate In this country,
and was purchased by Lion Gardiner
in 1859. Lineal descendants of Lion
Gardiner have continued to own the
island and to maintain a home there
even to the present time. How soon
after getting the island the GARDENERS
began to realize the convenience of get
ting to New York (where the Dutch
were settled by means of crossing to
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Ard then she told him az much of the
story az she could. though the evidence
she had once believed condemnatOry
seemed miserably weak, told thus to his
face.
II did not always believe it," she fin
fshed. poloSetically-"often the suspi-
ci0nS seemed a. ridiculous and unfOund-
ed a. know them to be now, and then
then"
He waited quietly for her to continue.
looking straight into the fire, not ut her
downcast face.
IL could not bear the uncertainty any
longer. I wanted to prove 1t one way or
the other, and to do 20 went to your
bungalow, when you were away, and
searched"
Il know it, Jenny; was there. saw
your
An ejaculation Of dismay escaped her
fps, and she covered her face with her
hands to hide its burning crimson. She
felt 20 ashamed, a. though she could
never meet his eyes again. What, oh,
what must he have thoughtr'
"Don't b sorry about II, darling. You
would not b II you knew the comfort it
has been all this time to be sure that you
loved me still, impossible as it must 9TH
srwise have seemed in the face Of your
aeteEminsd coldness."
"You saw me at the writing table p
shs faltered.
II saw you kiss what had written un-
derneath Jour photograph, and since then
IT has been a hundred times more DEAR
he concluded, warmly. There was SO
much l could not understand in your be-
haviOf at that time; but that one all
Important fact At least was clear-yOu
loved me. That was all cared to know.
You wouldn't wish to rob me Of that
knowledge, Jenny3 Lift up your face,
darling: don't look SO ashamed"
He was standing beside her chair now,
his hand resting on her shoulder; and
she looked up into his face.
II ought not to be ashamed Of that, Ste
phen-not of loving you, mean, but"
IAN the rest il blotted out, forgotten!
he declared.
But" she repeated, nervously.
Don't say anything to spoil it, dear.
Let US talk of something else. You never
spoke to any one else of your suspicious.
did your"
"Yes: Mr.. Knollys asked me u great
many questions some time ago, and nm
afraid he gathered something from my
answers which made him think what
thought then. But directly knew that
you were innocent, told him 80. only
am not sure that he believed me-nOt
quite sure, at least"
Never mind. Let him believe what no
likes. Perhaps it may keep him of tho
right track" Then, meeting James sur
prised. confused glance, he added quick
ly: Tell me how you discovered it was
not l."
Don't ask me-" said Jane, in . low,
panied voice. ''It IL all too terrible-toe
ITO be continuedl
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
Bermuda has q rife CORPS Of ladies.

-Cyclists should see that their shoe
Iaces a-e fastened before mounting a
machine; for, ne in skating, q loose
ce may cause a bad fall.
The recent order OF the p esident
consolidating po tofiices will add to the
facilities of smaller cffices and will
apply to 30. 900 postmasters.
1t is computed that there is 81
0OO, ,OC0, ,OOJ worth in gold and jewels q
the bottom of the sea on the route be-
tween England and India.
The influence Of temper upon the
Zone of the voice deserves much con.
liberation. Habits of querulousness
or i'll nature will communicate . cat.
like quality to the singing as lnfaiIibly
as they give quality to the speaking
voice.
When an African buffalo is
wounded by a hunter it is surrounded
by several others, who Immediately
group themselves round him and help
him along in their midst, by showing
against bi s,de until they have reached
. place of safety.
Before the coming OF the whites
to America the Mississippi river was
known by . different name every few
miles In its course. Each tribe that
dwelt along its banks gave It Q name,
and more than 30 Of these local desig-
nations are preserved in the narratives
Of the early travellers.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

Long Island and going overland is not
known, but it was long ago. Return
ing, they would build fire on the
beach, as a signal, and the boat would
be brought back across the channel for
them. The place where the boats land
ed and the fires built, which soon began
to be called the Fire Place, was where
the channel is narrowest.
When, century after the first Gardi.
ser came, q house was built at tho
Long Island landing. 1t was described
as being at Fire Place. 4 second house
was put up, and it. too, was known
rs being Mt Fire Place. The name has
Clung to the two houses, both Of which
are still there. ever since, and 1t Is thus
shown on the maps. Nor are the orr.
gin of the name and the inflnitesimal
size of the village the only curious
points in regard to the place. 1t was q
man named Miller, who built the first
house at Fire Place, and a man named
Parsons who built the second. 1t Is
Cawusi D. Miller. . HpeA de.cendeQt
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
PENSIONERS ON THE ROLL.
tecretary Smith Gives the Senate sayns
Interesting Facts.

In rosponse to q resolution, tho sccrtft,pfF
81 the Interior informed the Senate that
here were, January 1, 1895, pensioners on
he rolls as follows: General law, Asa, SIC, Of
whom 100, TIA are widows, mothers, children,
Dtc.; under act of June 81, 1890, 4Sl .23I, OF
which 102. 822 are widows, mothers, children,
,tc., war of 1912, 1888, Of which 1867 are
widows and 16 survivors; war with Mexico,
0,165. of which 12,241 are survivors and
1924 widows; Indian wars of 1882 1872, 6979,
rf which 1857 are survivors and 4l12 widows.
Grand total, $685. July 1, 1895, this grand
otal was $40, ,524.
The total loss to the roll from July I, 1895,
% January l, 1896, Is 81, ,112. During the six
months covered by the inquiry pension certi-
acates were issued as follows: Under tie
general law. $3.50, act Of 1890. 1884; under
Iundry acts, 6l8; total originals, 1892.
Reissues amounted to 26,449; total OF all
Masses, 4a. 925.
During the six months period, 34l7 cases
we're dropped for destructive causes. as fol-
ows: For disability ceased, 1920; on account
II desertion and deficient military service,
l69; on account of fraudulent testimony, So;
!or vicious habits. l8; for immortality, 102
Iall of whom were widows); on account Of
iisloyalty OF soldiers, 5S7; for non-depend-
,noe, 46i for being pensioned under other
avs. 80; disability or death not due to the
lervice, 80; on account OF re-enlistment, q;
oldiers ON whose account claim was made
lound to be still living, 4; declarations being
Invalid, l.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

They who have light in themselves
will not revolve as satellites.
A lite of pleasure makes even the
strongest mlnd frivolous at last.
Ii you would know ihe vaIne of
money; go AID try to borrow some.
Tribunals fall to the ground with
the peace they are no longer able to
uphold.
Some neat and attractive Gifts for
Euchre Prize, Weddings and Birthday
Presents at Queens.
Some to the fascination of n name
surrender judgment hoodwinked.
Tr-st reposed in noble nature
obliges them the more.
Want and sorrow are the wages that
folly earns for itself.
When a man has an axe to grind, lie
generally wants to use his neighbor's
grindstone.
Bad habits are as infectious by
example as the plague itself Is by
contact.
l. is easy to earn something about
everything, but difficult to learn every
thing about anything.
Sharing q trouble doubles t.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
PALACE OF FINANCE:
Monetary Mart Which Was Recently
Dedicated In New York City.

Monetary Mart Which Was Recently
Dedicated In New York City.
The new clearing house recently dedi-
Gated In New York city 10 a veritable
palace Of marble and gold. The tradi-
tional notion of the grim, stern house
Of business Is utterly exploded In this
superb pile, which more resembles
some Byzantine marvel Of decoration
and architecture than a place for the
exchange of mere money. The build.
ing Is situated unfortunately for the
display Of its great external beauty.
1t was put up on q site on the north
side Of Cedar street, between Wall and
Nassau streets. Cedar street, while
convenient in location for the purpose
to which the building Is to be devoted.
is a dark, narrow thoroughfare, and
hence the approaches to the splendid
structure are Ill lighted and much Of
its gorgeousness is lost In this way.
But once within its walls there Is no
lack Of material for admiration from
the most sQueamish of critics. Two Of
the big apartments within are Of espe-
cial interest and beauty. These are
the library and board-room. The bank
presidents will meet in a room Of gen.
uine splendor. There is a golden cell
ing, laid In panels, with large cornices
supported by marble pilasters. The
doOrways and windows are framed
with Sienna marble, which is the most
expensive Of that material to be found.
The mottled markings are softly blend
ed and the surfaces polished like mir
rors.
A throne Of oriental magnificence has
been built for the President. High
above his head will arise q massive
panel of marble. The bankers will oc-
cupy great leather chairs of size suffi-
cient for two men. Nearby the board
room is the library. Its walls are Of
mahogany. its ceiling superbly fres-
coed, and at one side is a huge mahog-
any mantel, exquisitely carved and
beautifully decorated in gold. These
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

ne b business In the city the preceding
day.
James II. NcVicker II the oldest the
atfical manager In Chicago and the
West He was never pronigats. but
had . kindly heart and was generous
to . fault. There II perhaps not an
other gentleman in the dramatic pro-
fession % popular as Mr. Mcvicker, and
Thousands were deeply panied to learn
Of his an1iction.
Some good stories are told Of the hard
work necessary some times In the old
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
COST OF THE CUBAN WAR.
The Spaniards Say They Have Spent
O,OOO. 900 In . Year.

Madrid papers contain some curious official
tatistics regarding the war In Cuba. Ac-
Icording to these there were sent to the island
up to March. 1896, 11s.00O men. Thirteen
thousand OF thess were sent at the time OF
The outbreak Of the rebellion. The cost OF
The war thus far Is placed At s5O, 900 900.
For the second year the cost Is estimated at
b75, ,000. 900. Each soldier in Cuo. costs the
Government $500 annually. Dur ng the first
year 406 soldiers were killed aul S472 died
lrom yellow fever.
The Havana correspondent OF the London
Pail Mall 0asette says that Captain-General
Neyler will NO more suppress the rebellion
United States, he adds, should, on the score
Of humanity and her general political and
1nannial interests. insist on autonomy for
Sha CuhanA
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

Of the nrst Miller. who now lives in
the Miller home. and It is William Fl.
Parsons, a lineal descendant Of the
first Parsons. who lives in the Parsons
home.
More than this, the ancient custom
of fire building assigned to Gardeners
Island is still kept up. Ashes and
charred wood from a recent fire may
nearly always be found on the beach.
The island contains over 5000 acres.
much Of 1t hilly and wooded. A stock
farm Is maintained there. and wild
deer are preserved.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
Axbttration for 0 Suit.

In ths libel suit brought by the Governor
bf Vermont against the Rutland Herald to
recover o6). 900 because Of an article charg-
Ag tho Governor with the responsibility for
liquor selling In the Van Ness House at Bur-
lington, owned and kept by Governor Wooir
bury, . stipulation has been signed by bcen
parties submitting the matter for arbitration
to the J1stioes Of the Supreme Court.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

McVicker's Chi.
ca 60 Theater,
calls attention to
this grand cid
man Of the stage.
The stroke Oc-
Cured about 9
O'Clock In tn Q
morning. Mr..
McVicker b q d
been about and
in his d Q q q ]
health. attend
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
Figures I'm tho Calendar.

The figure 9 which came into the cal
sndar ON Jan. 1. 1889. will stay with US
III years from that date. or until Dec
81, 19o9 No other figure has ever had
such q long consecutive run, and the 8
itself has only once before been In Q
race which lasted over q century-that
In which 1t continuously figured from
Jan 1, $50, until Dec. 81, ESQ. a period
Of III years. The figures y and z oc-
casionally fall into odd combinations,
but neither Of them has ever yet served
for q longer period than 100 consecu-
tive years In our calendar since the
present mode Of calculating time was
established. It II also clear that from
their relative positions among the
numerals 1t Il an impossibility for
either Of them to appear in date reck-
onings continuously for longer period
than q century.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18
CHAPTER XXXVIII.

1t was two days after the receipt o.
James letter that Barry Larron presented
himself at the bungalow where she was
staying and asked if she were In. The re
ply was in the affirmative.
A few moments later Jane stood befor(
him, and he forgot all things MUNDANE
In the presence of the one pure influence
Of his life.
Now as she stood before him, her facs
turned away, her small fingers nervousl3
interlaced, he determined to strain ever4
nerve to win her. The mere dread ol
losing her seemed more than he could
bear. What would the reality be? He
controlled his agitation by an effort, and
his voice was quite calm, though full Of
feeling when at last he spoke.
"Will you forgive me that wished to
hear my fate from your own lips?" ht
asked.
II still think" she answered, at ID
needless pain to both"
"Is there nothing-nothing I can say to
move your
She shook her head; and something iu
the gesture, which was full Of determine!
ton, sent back his thoughts to the time
when he had known her first, little, shy,
Uniformed girl. -~ho surely then could not
have had the auu.lcity to refuse a man
In bis position. why nao ne tempof1zeo
and delayed 30 long?
"Jane," he said, suddenly, ARE yov
happy .. .,, ,,,,,,,.,-,u...,o,.,
bitterly, turning q piteous, tear-stained
face to him.
"Miss Knox, for some time I have
thought it was my duty to mako public
the suspicious you expressed to mo once
as to Colonel Prinsep's completely, II not
actual guilt, in the murder of Troopef
Lynn" he observed, slowly, watching
with almost diabolical delight each
change in her expression. 1T was regard
for you alone that induced me to keep
your secret hitherto; but you cannot e1'
pect that to influence me now.
81 did not expect II"
He had waited so pointedly for her t.
speak that she was obliged to answer.
though scarcely conscious OF what shS
said. She knew Stephen Prinsep to bf
euiltless; but others had not the knowE
edge that she possessed. Circumstantia1
ev1nenc, would be strong against him.
Could he prove his innocence! Could
Fhe prove it for him. without betrayin8
her father? Must the horrible choice be
thrust upon her of parent or loverF An
Inquiry must inevitably bring so much
to light that was hidden now.
''For your sake, l would keep 1t secret
STILL" whispered Barry LarrOn, in her
ear.
'You would? Oh"
Again her speech was stayed es she
pet bis glance. It was 'anoeAnle-1
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JAMES II. M.VIoKER.

Veteran theatrical Manager Recent1y
Prostrated By . PaYalytic Stroke.
The recent parlytic stroke which
prostraGed James 81. Mcvicker. the vet
eraA show manager and proprietor of
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rooms are on the second floor surround
Ing a central room In which the clerks
and cashiers will work The building,
except the ground floor, will be oc-
cupied exclusively by the clearing.
house.
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CHAPTER XXXVII.-(Continu
After Il short stay with her mother shA
determined to return TO Mrs. Dene, TIM
discovery she had made having made he's
mothers house unbearable.
AS she walked swiftly on her way bacl
she passed several people on the road
and u little way from Mrs. Dene's bunga
low she overlook Mr.. Knollys, also hurry
Ing home. An impulse she did not war
to define prompted her to quicken hs
steps and lay her hand upon his arm Il
attract his attention.
Evidently deep in thought, he did NO
notice her at once; then, when she spokl
his name. he put up his glasses am
looked down ut her in some surprise.
why, Miss Knox, is that you! Sure
ly this is very late for you to be out. Th
evenings are very cold and damp.
II have just been to see my mother,
she explained.
"Ah, you are staying still with Mrs
Dene. l suppose?'
For the present, yes"
''She is an exceedingly pleasing WON
an" observed the Deputy Commissioners
with more than his ordinary pOmposity q
manner. "and u most kind friend
Il think l ought to know that" SAID
Jane. the tears coming to her eyes as sht
had received ever since she had knOwR
her first, and wondering if it would bt
extended to her now if all were discov
cred. But Mr.. Knollys, who disliked any
thing approaching to enthusiasm, onl'
coughed.
Il am glad l overlook you, Mr.. Knoll
lys," continued Jane, excitedly, as he did
not respond. Il wanted to say something
about-about what we were talking of thu
other day"
Again the gold-rimmed glasses vert
brought to bear upon the girls whits
panied face.
II shall be glad to hear anything thai
will throw any further light upon thai
mysterious MURDER" he answered, look
ing at her keenly.
Il have nothing to tell you about that,
was the reply given in Il low voice; y
only wanted to assure you that the suS
picion, which / believe you shared with
me when l spoke to you last, Is entirely
without foundation. 1 don't know how
we could have thought it"
"Humph!" calculated Mr.. Knollys.
''You don't believe me?'
"My dear lady, l have no reason te
doubt your word. only you must allow
me to have my own opinions without
reference to yours. That we at any time
suspected the same person OF the crime
is surmise on your part, and no cer
tainty. OF this much l may positively in
form you-thought doubtless 1t Is indis.
Greet to hit at a denouement to LADY,
tho murderer of Trooper Lynn will not
remain much longer at large, unless-
which is not likely-I have made a great
mistake"
"Have 1 any reason to be afraid = she
ventured, tremulOusly.
'That, my dear Miss Knox. Ia a ques
ton you must ask yourself All, this Il
Mrs. Dene's. and our conversation is al
an end"
Twill you forgive me for coming back
Mrs. Dene? VIII you let me stay with
you little longerT' she begged, her love
ly hazel eyes. by the intensity Of theii
gaze, betraying that there was more
than at first sight appeared in the simple
entreaty.
And Nora Dene, who was nothing II not
sympathetic, and never marred gracefH
oct by awkward questions or conditions
folded her tenderly in her arms.
"You may stay with me always, II yof
hke," she replied.
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wearing Of the Green" exists In sew
Aral forms and versions. The one best
known In this country was written by
Dion Boucicault. It II sung by shaun
the POST in the play "Arrah na Pogue." /"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1896-03-18

Some men never look for work
where they are ant to fud IL
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Horsslsss Carriages Making Headway.
Horseiess carriages are gaining headway
IN Paris. Four hundred and twenty-six Of
these vehicles have been registered at the
Paris Prefecture Of Police.
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to allow the Park Commissioners to
get rid Of 1t. The tower stood in tho
way Of grand concourse that is be-
ing laid out. This driveway rurs
through the park in which tie mid.
winter fair was located.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-07
RIG FIRE IN LAKEWOOD.
ONE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES DESTROYED AND ANoThEH
BADLY DAMAGED

ONE BoARDING-HoUsE DESTROYED AND ANOTHER
BADLY DAMAGED
Lakewood Jan. (SpecaD.-About 9:5o O'CLOCK
last night flames were discovered in the Bucb!hs
ham a large boarding house In Main-st MISS a.
n Winans. daughter OF Mrs. j. C. Winans. "n"
rented the house. at gave the alarm ont
FOR some reason the Fire Department failed to re-
soond .or time.
Meanwhile the flames had burst from all parts
., .he s,ructur. which was soon 10 be doomed.
and Efforts were at once made to save tne co1.aso
Of Dr II l.. Sheldon. on the west. ana ne 10"
crs another boarding house, on the east Inc ID
ter caught fire severa. times. but me hremeh nIia
ly succeeded In saving 1t. The night was ptteriy
cold the water freezing on the rounds OF the iau-
dcrs. l., A.. ,o,so
There were about twenty guests In the mousse,
most OF whom saved their personal eiects among
them we're Miss ) Al.scheskey. Mrs " Weser'
Miss Carrie Weser. II. John Weser. A. Won houteh,
Mrs pores and family. OF New YORK: Mss BESSIE
arrum Of Hoboken. and r W. Newha. OF brooK-
lyn Mrs NJ II Buckingham, VINO Owns tne prop
crtv was I'm New Haven. but from her brother' MI
M IL was ascertancd that the house ana CON
tents were va.ued at $1,000. parity covered u! III
ct,4