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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
Arc We a Nation of swearersrs


In o recent sermon on swearing Kew
f. NJ. Goodchild, pastor of the Centra
Baptist Church, New York, says:
There is no vice more prevaiem
than that of profane swearing. 1t is
especially marked in this country. The
men swear, the women swear, ano
children with the lisp hardly out OF
their speech swear. suppose the name
of Christ is not spoken so often in pray
er as in blasphemy.
Some of our brethren believe thai
judicial oaths are included in Christs
prohibition. 1t may at least be said
that such oaths are administered far
too often and far too lightly. Enough
lies are told in any custom house to
sink the place. What strange verdicts
iuries render; but they are under oath.
What singular charges judges some
times make. although they are under
oath. How hurriedly vicious railroad
enterprises are put through boards OF
aldermen and legislatures, and yet all
our legislators are under oath.
God forbade only taking His name
in vain, but Christ condemns all oaths.
That includes all common oaths, such
as My heavens Great Scott and the
like. to say nothing of the towards
oaths. such as Darn it. when one
means Damn it, and Gosh when one
1eans Cod"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
A Hitch in the Proceedings.

There was a half-finished weddin.
the other day at ToddingtOn, England.
Everything went swimmingly until the
bridegroom was asked to repeat the ia
miliar fOrmulary. Il, George -, take
thee" etc. At this stage there was a
sudden pause on the part of the bride
groom. who, in a tone almost inaudible
to the congregation. and quivering
with emotion, declared that his name
was not George but Charles. Every
one appeared to be in a dilemma; the
bride grew pale, but fortunately did
not faint, and the parsOn stared with
amazement. 1t was only then ascer-
tanned that the banns had been err
roneously published. The bridegroom
few about and did his best to have the
wedding go on that day, but it could
not be done. The banns had to be
published again the following Sunday,
in proper form. But Charles is all
right now, or fatters himself that he
Is, for the knot has since been tied.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
The Poor Children OF CITIES.

In the Ladies' Home Journal Edward
". Box makes an earnest appeal that
the poor children Of the cities be given
of the heated summer season. He
hea -tily commends the work in that di-
rection being done by the various or
ganizations, and urges that they be
given heartier support and greater co,
operation. Strange as 1t may seem
to some," he says. 1.-The word country
IS only a meaningless sound to count
less waits in our cities. OF winding
stream, of a running brook. of a hill
higher than pile of refuse in the
street they know nothing. The only
water they know is that which flows
past the city piers. OF a run in a field
white with daisies, yellow with butter
c,Ips, or red with clover, they have
lie, er even dreamed. Their only play
ground Is the hot and ill-smelling pave
ment Even a clean bed is unknown
to them; the fire-escape, the roo: of an
uncovered wagon are their sleeping
places on the hot summer nights. The
only glimpse Of Gods beautiful sky
tlgey ever see Is through the city's
smoke. And yet how many of lis think
of these little ones? Think of them we
may, perhaps, but what do We do for
them? Do we ever stop and consider
how much we might? how much others
are doing?
Ten cents will keep a sick baby for Il
whole day in the country or at tue sea.
shore under the direction OF soIne one
of these associations. One dollar will
bring untold happiness to "A child for
five days. Three dollars will keep n
child in the country for thirteen days.
Why not look into the work of .lie fund
or association of summer work for
children nearest you. and before yOu
fake your own children to the country.
leave or send something. even though it
he but ten cents. to one or more of
these Fresh Aid Funds? 1t will bring
health and happiness to some little
child whose mother cannot afford TO do
what God has made 1t possible for you
to do for your little ones. 1t is not so
much that many Of us are disinclined
to be charitable; 1t is rather that we
are apt to take the trouble to find out
or to know how much We can do with
very little We would give If We but
knew where and how to give. The no
blest offering We can make to God is
the saving Of the life Of one of His lit
tie ones"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

sour COOK Is crazy about bicycling"
Does she ride much?" Ride. Sba
gets on her wheel to hang out the wash
ing."-Detrcit Free Press.
"Ycu are destined to marry richcs,'
the seeress said, but" But whatE'
Death will claim you two years DO
fore the event."-Town Topics.
Shockitt-Does learning the bicycle
require any particular application
Sprockitt-No: none in particular. Ar
Mica is about as good as anything."-
Puck.
Willie-I told her my love was so
great that my brain was ON fire.
Charlie-What did she say to that
Willie-Toid me l had better blow it
out.-Yale Record.
a prim(eve)al joke: Eva-Did yo,,
eat that apple, Adam? Adam-I'm sor-
ry TO say that did. Eve-And l was
going to make a pie with it! Adam
Then Pm glad ate it.
Miss Thirtysmith (severely)-A MAI.
should never call ON girl after drink
ing. Jack Swift (cheerfully)-That's a
fact. Many a man has become engaged
in just that way!-Puck
Freshly Professor, is it eye- sossr
BILE to take the greater from the less /?
Prof. Potterby--There IS pretty close
approach to it when the conceit is taken
out of freshman.-Indianapo Jour.
nal.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
ma Poor Qhildren of Citiee,

y60 F0OP OOuHOf00 OF C1tl0o.
In the Ladies' Home Journal Edward
". Box makes an earnest appeal that
the Door children Of the cities be given
an outing IN the country during a part
Of the heated summer season He
heartily commends the work in that di-
rect,on being done By the various or
eaaisatiens, and urges that they be
given heartier support and greater CO.
operation. Strange as it may seem
to some." he says, ''the word country
IL only q meaningless sound to count
less waits in our cities. OF winding
stream, Of q running brook, of a hill
higher than a pile of refuse in the
street they know nothing. The only
water they know Is that which flows
rast the city piers. OF run in a field
white with daisies, yellow with butter
c,Ips. or red with clover, they have
never even dreamed. Their only play
ground is the hot and ill-smelling pave
ment Even a clean bed Is unknown
to them; the fireescape, the roo: of an
uncovered wagon are their sleeping
places on the hot summer nights. The
only glimpse Of Gods beautiful sky
they ever see Is through the city's
smoke. And yet how many of us think
Of these little ones? Think of them we
may, perhaps, but what do We do for
them? Do we ever stop and consider
how much we might? how much others
are doing?
Ten cents will keep a sick baby for 4
whole day in the country or at tue sea-
shore under the direction OF SOME one
of these associations. One dollar will
bring untold happiness to child for
FIVE days. Three dollars will keep a
child in the country for thirteen days
Why not look into the work of :he fund
or association Of summer work for
children nearest you. and, before yon
take your own children to the country.
leave or send something, even though it
be but ten cents. to one or more of
these Fresh Aid Funds? 1t will bring
health and happiness to some little
child whose mother cannot afford to do
what God has made 1t possible for you
to do for your little ones. 1t is not so
much that many Of us are disinclined
to be charitable; it is rather that we
are apt to take the trouble to find out.
or to know how much we can do with
very little. We would give if we but
knew where and how to give. The no
blest Offering We can make to God is
the saving of the life of one of Ills lit
tie ones"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

A very simple remedy for stamn.er
ing has been given by a gentleman who
stammered from childhood almost ND to
manhood. Go into a room. he says,
where you will be quiet and alone. get
a book that will interest you, and sit
down and read for two hours aloud,
keeping your teeth together. Do this
every two or three days, or once q week
IL very tiresome, always taking care to
read slowly and distinctly, moving the
lips but not the teeth. Then, when con-
versing with others. make up your
mind that you will not stammer, and
try to speak A. slowly and distinctly as
possible He adds that by this means
he succeeded in eRectually curing him
self, and recommends the same plan to
osherH
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

bank room. Nora was far from faint
ing. Her mind had never worked more
quickly and to the point. A sudden
suspicion that not the tramp, but an
other tried to rob them Of her fortune
flashed through her brain. There was
the odOr of the chloroform, and be-
sides the cashier held his hand con
cealed in his coat pocket.
What is the matter with your hand.
Nj IIolt?" she asked
MY hand? I sprained it last night
while trying to move heavy piece Of
furniture 1 have been bathing 1t With
arnica and must keep 1t bandaged."
Won't you let me see it?'
The cashier hesitated, but when he
pulled the hand from the pocket at
last, the bandage showed other stains
than those of arnica.
With a bound the girl stood before
him.
This is blood, James," she cried.
"A sprain could not have caused them.
The smell of the chlorOfOrm, his voice,
his look; and the hairs wrapped around
the button of his coat! Do you recog.
uiZc them?"
Her lover snatched the overcoat
thrown over the back of the chair in
the room in which they were.
They are yours Nora" said James
Cliff. carefully lOosening them from
the button that held them confined. Il
would recognize them anywhere!'
This is the man who broke into our
house, with whom l struggled, and in
the struggle he cut his hand" said
Nora. firmly and menacfngly.
Il wish l had killed you," muttereu
Holt. row blind with rage over the
girls discovery.
They called the clerk and sent for
the sheriff, but James Cliff was COM
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
Building Q Holy Life.

A holy life is made up Of a number
Of good things; little words, not elo-
quent speeches or sermons; little deeds,
not miracles of battles, nor one great
heroic act Of martyrdom, make up the
true Christian life. The little constant
sunbeam, not the lightning, the waters
Of Sloan that 80 softly" move in the
meek mission Of refreshment, not the
waters of the river, great and many"
rushing down in noisy torrents. are the
true symbols of holy life. The avoid
ance Of little evils, little sins, little in
consistencies, little weaknesses, little
follies, indiscretions and imprudence,
little fOibles. little indulgences of the
flesh: the avoidance Of such little things
as these 60 to make up at least the
negative beauty Of a holy life.-Bonar
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
He Got Into a Bad FIX

Eyes. sir, l repeat that in my opinion
Jonathan DOxey Is ruined man, and
that he Is merely keeping up appear
ances in order to try to find some way
of getting out Of his present difficult.
ties"
"You surprise me! What has led you
to this cOnclusiOnT'
81 asked him for his daughters hand
in marriage yesterday, and he gave
would you do II you were in my place
run away. or stay here and try to live
II dOwnT
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
The Rattle Aeaiust Diphth.r;.

Doctor SmirnOw, a Russian physi-
.ian, has devised new method Of pro-
curing antitoxin for diphtheria, and his
experiments are described as highly
successful. He prepares antitoxin. or
curative serum, by submitting diph-
:heritic poison to electrical decompo-
s'tion. In this way he reduces it's vir-
ulence to a point at which it can be
safely injected into the blood Of an
animal. The animal thus treated is
OF only rendered immune to diphther-
a. but If already suffering from the
disease, is cured. The new antitoxin
,an be prepared very quickly, and 1t
IS said to be much more effective in its
operation than the older form, which
.equires weeks for it's prepa ration Doc
;cr Smirnow has not yet, however, ex-
perimented with human subjects, his
most important patients being dogs,
which Of all animals are said to be per-
haps the most susceptible to diphtheria
r.CiSOn
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
An Actors Ruse-

"Had q funny experience down In
Georgia once" laughed the actor who
has been over the whole route from
transformer to leading man In a crack
company.
I'VE had played a little one-night
town where the people expressed their
appreciation by a vegetable lombard
ment of all on the stage. was hurry
ing to the little dingy hotel, mad as q
hornet, when I heard one Of the natives
making some very caustic remarks
about my efforts to personate Claude
Melnotte. was foolish enough to
pitch into him, and five minutes later
1 was the sole occupant Of the Gala
boose. After relieving myself by
swearing a few chapters, and wonder
ing how far l would have to walk to
catch up with the company, sudden
ly struck upon a possible scheme Of es-
cape.
I'm my wrath l had not waited at the
hall to get rid Of my makeup. Now
snatched of my blonde wig, washed
the cosmetics from my dark face, stuff
ed my gay wrappings under a bunk,
made my seedy suit look little more
disreputable by a few rents, and then
sent up a yell for help. This brought
the sleepy constable. who looked as
though he wanted to run when he
caught sight of me. assumed an Irish
brogue and talked so fast that he had
no chance to think or talk back. l told
him how some divil of a pirate capered
out of the place just as Oh war passin'
p aceable as a lam, trun me in afOor
OF could aven spake, an barred the
dour on me-
He hurried me out, gave me 81 If
I'd say nothing, left the door wide
open and went home. recaptured my
bundle and left with the rest of the
company on the early train."-Free
Press
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

form of a virtue. 1t Is unlovely and
mischievous, but in many instances it
is due to a strength of conviction the
lack Of which in its proper degree
would be a grave defect in character.
We are 30 confident that we are right
and in harmony with the divine will
that we allow ourselves to distrust the
conscientiousness of those who disagree
with US. One Of the lessons hardest
and latest to be mastered by most
Christians is the learning to allow TO
others the same right Of private judg-
ment which we claim for ourselves. and
this Is especially noticeable in respect
70 matters Of conduct,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Every drunkard's wife knows tnas
there is a devil.
Before we can live right we must
drst love right.
The best preaching Is not always
done in the pulpit.
Perfect peace is always the result Oh
perfect trust in God.
Whoever sows good seed has GOO .
word for a good crop.
Sheep are sometimes taken over
bad road to a good pasture.
When we grumble much, 1t Is a sure
sign that we pray too little.
Many a man wants better preacnin6s
who has no wish for better living.
The saloon will go in hurry, wnen
the church gets after it in earnest
1t is carrier for water to run up hiu
.Lan for a selfish man to be happy.
Only by keeping close to Christ can
you give a safe path to the man VIM
follows you.
Every man who has on the whoie
armor of God will be sure to have way
with the devil.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
MigratiOu OF Ba ata.

1t appears that several species Of
bats migrate southwark in winter and
northward in summer, after the man.
ner Of birds. Some bats which are
found during the warm months as far
north as Maine and the Adirondack
Mountains, start for the South in the
autumn and spend the winter in South
Carolina and Georgia, returning with
the sun at the beginning Of the next
summer season.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
"rhe Weeping of tho Vine"

After the spring pruning in the vine
Tards water is seen trickling down the
stems. and in France this 1t poetically
called the weeping Of the vine." Pro
fessor Cornu, botanist, has recently
studied this phenomenon, and he says
1t is due to the abundant absorption of
water by the roots Of the vine In spring
the branches and stems to their very
tips. and where they are cut by thy
pruner ii oozes out like tear drops.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
r,pe.e..,ue by E,cet-;c;.1.

A st. Louis inventor has patented n
ievice by means of which a tyUesettcr,
Using a machine with keys resembling
those of n typewriting instrument, pro-
duces a perforated strip Of paper each
If whose rerforntions representa- a
printed character. When the perfor-
nted strip is run through an electrical
transmitter, connected by wires with
distant typesetting machines, properly
adjusted for the purpose, the type can
he simultaneously set in as many diff
ferent printing offices as may be con-
Uected in the circuit.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
Getting Perfume from Flowers,

A Frenchman has found a method OF
extracting the perfume of flowers
without crushing or killing the bios
SONS. 1t consists in immersing the
flowers in water which, as it becomes
withdrawn, while fresh water takes
its place. Afterward the perfume is
isolated from the water with the aid of
ether. 1t is said that by this method
some flowers whose perfume had never
before been extracted have been sue
cessfully treated. The process has
been notably efficient in the case Of
the lily of the valley.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Caterpillars are doing great damage to
.lccs ami shrubs in some parts of Western
New York. The entomOlOgists of Cornell
University say that they are hatched from
eggs that were deposited on the trees last
July, and that the eggs are covered with
a sort of varnish to protect them from the
snow and rain. They are called .'tent
caterpillars," as after Matching out they
weave for themselves a kind of tent.
After attaining their growth they form
cocoons, and about the first of July de-
yelOp into moths.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
just What He Wanted.

Mrs. G. (as her husband departs for
his club)-If you're any later than mid
night l shan't speak to you!
C.-I hope yourwon't. dear.-Tft.Bfte
SheAI have been shut up In -boarl.ns
school SO. long that l feel very. awk-
ward ami tfmid in company. Lido not
know what to do with my hands. He
III hold them for you.-BostoL TRAY.
eler
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

\ precious relic in the shape of a
remnant of a British flag that waved over
the plains of Abraham when Quebec fell
and Montcalm and Wolfe died was pre-
sented to the Worcester light infantry at
the celebration of its ninety-fourth ami
yeISary.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Alifns Foot Ease. powder for the feet II
cures painful. swollen. smarting feet, and in
stantiy takes the sting out of the corns and bun.
IONS lfsthe greatest comfort d scOvery of the
age. Allen Foot-Ease makes tight-fitiing or
sweatins callous and hot, tired acht 2 feet.
Try It to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
storea Bv mail for 25c. in stamps rial pack
age tkEE Address. Allen 5. O.msted, Le Roy,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

ing on of trade by sea in foreign vessels
and under any but the Rus ian flag between
all Russian ports of the Baltic and Bla. k
seas and the Pacific coast. The law will
not go into operation until the wear 1860.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
Tnere a. . .,nss O. i.oop,s

Who are injured by the use of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed in all the grocery
stores new preparation called Grain made
Of pure grains. that takes the place of coffee.
The most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. and but few can tell tt from coffee.
Children may drink it with great benefit. i5
cts. and Is cts per package. Try it. Ask for
Grain-O.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Fuddy-So Widow Gray was at tn.
social last evening. It beats al. What
u she after-a husband? Duddy-Oo
the coatraxy, think she = after Q man
vAe = not . AnsbanacBostoa Trane
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

A North Cornvillc, Me. lad possessed
of inventive genius has attached a music
box To his bicycle in such a way that
when he pedals along the music box grinds
out strains So sweet hat the ferocious bull
dog who lies in wait is charmed from his
fell purpose.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

"rm going to be cortortionist when,
grow up" said little Johnny, proud
ly: Pm In training now, SO want you
to tell me what is the best thing for Inc
to eat" "Green apples. my boy"
chuckled the old man.-Demorest' 3
Magazine.
He-If you couldn't be yourself, who
would you rather be? She-The man
who marks down goods in the dry goods
store. What a lovely life he must lead,
always having first Cleveland
Leader
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14
British Soldiers' Ration.

The British soldier receives daily m
rations twenty ounces of biscuit, four
teen ounces of meat, seven ounces Of
peas or beans. two ounces of sugar and
one ounce of cocoa.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

n ROckland, Me-, woman comes to the
front with washboiler which she has
used steadily since 1857, and baking tin
which has been i'll constant use for two
years longer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of DE-. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and 'eatise free
DR. r H. KLINE Ltd. V0l Arch 81, Phila., Pa
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

8. X. Coburn. Mgr. Clare Scott writes: 81
find Halls Catarrh Cure q valuable remedy"
Druggists sell it, 15c.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

The loftiest inhabited place i'm tie
world is the Buddhism Onastery Of Haine,
in Thibet. 1t is about Il, 200 feet above
the sea
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

There is only one Latin newspaper in
the world. 1t is published by German
in Auuila, Italy.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

In every school in Paris there is a
restaurant where free meals are served
to the children who are too poor to pay
for them.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many doctors bills. F. HARDY, Hopkins
Place. Baltimore, Md. Dec. z. 1894.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-07-14

Mrs Winslow's Suo..nns syrup for children
teething softehs the gums, reducing infiamma;
ton aliays pain, cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle