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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Ancient Caricature.

The ancients differed from us in
many respects, but 1t is gratifying to
know that they laughed at each other
for precisely the same reasons and took
the same fiendish delight in ridicule
that we do. Away back in the year
70 A. D., on the twentythird of Au-
gust, occurred the eruption of Vesuvi-
us, which buried not only Italian cit
les. but antiquity itself, and by this
act preserved 1t for our instruction in
after-time. In disinterred Pompeii the
past in all its glory stands revealed,
and in childish surprise we learn how
very much like us were the people of
those days. Come with me for a stroll
down the streets Of that vain city, and
| will show you the drug with n
box of pills on the counter ready to be
wrapped up when the proprietor heard
the warning thunder and fed; the bak-
er's shop, with a loaf of bread stamp
ed with the makers name. Here is
4 studio strewn with blocks of mar
bic, unfinished statues, mallets, CHS
els, etc; turning the corner, we come
to building which is supposed to have
been the Roman garrison. The sign.
Post no Bills was conceived in the
mind of a 'seventy-niner," for the
walls are covered with comic chalk
drawings in red, white and black. prin
,ipally red; my authority fails to state
# it is the popular shade, cerise. These
crude attempts at caricature in wall
ehalkings were clearly legible fifty
years after exposure. If the idlers and
lOafers took delight in chalking carl
catures on public property it is not sur
prisiay that the artists of the day
caught the fever of burlesque. Comic
scenes from the plays Of Terance and
Plautus, with the names of the char
acters written over them, have been
found, as well as a large number of
other burlesque scenes, In which
dwarfs, beasts, and birds are engaged
in the ordinary labors of men. The
idea of drawing animals heads upon
human bodies seems to have been q
'ad with artists Of antiquity, and poor
IS it may seem, we cannot criticize too
severely, as 1t is still done by many
modern caricaturists.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
PASTORAL.

As the tender leaves look shyly
From the boughs that long were bare.
Whose dead foliage rustled dryly,
Withered hopes. still clinging there,
Southern winds again are breathing.
Soft reminders of the charm
That il blossoming and wreathing
Over Jack and Mollie's farm.
White the sunlit roadway glimmers.
Tiny gems in myriads CLEAN;
Meath the bridge of planks there SHIN
mers
IAnguidly. a lettering stream.
And water snake is basking,
Confident that none will harm:
All make free without the asking
There at Jack and Mollie's farm.
Sheltering bOughs have spread and height
eued
Where the ivy's tresses fail;
Year by year its clutch has frightened
As it hugs the old stone wall.
Flow ers grow in smiling splendor,
For n rugged. tireless arm
Toward these things is kind and tender,
Out at Jack and Mollie's farm
Jack and Mollie. Jack and Mollie,
From your nook so far away,
You may watch the world of folly
Fleeting mAdly. day by day.
Over you the years descending
Lightly fall without alarm,
Radiant still and softly blending,
Like the twilight o'er the farm.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

self, and the curiosity of the boys was
aroused. The stranger finally walked
across the street. and selecting place
from which he could command a view
of the front door of the saloon, sat
down on the ground. and opening his
bundle took out large piece of ginger
bread, and began to eat.
Word was quickly passed around
that there was a MISUNDERSTANDING
stranger in camp looking for Bad Bill
jones. and the boys began to gather at
the saloon in anticipation of fun of
some kind. No one went near the
stranger or made any attempt to learn
his name or his business with the bad
man. They new they would not have
. long to wait for Developments, and the
sympathy Of the entire crowd was With
the odd-looking stranger
About an hour later we heard yell
down the street. followed by two pistol
shots. and We knew that Jones had re-
turned from his claim. That was his
usual signal to let the boys know that
he was in camp.
Every one made n rush for the
saloon and when Bill walked in a few
moments later he demanded to know
what was up.
There's new tenderfoot in camp;
came up on the wagon train! Freshest
looking chap you ever saw! volunteer
ed the bartender.
New tenderfoot. Whoop, That's
goodi Trot him out. I'll make him
dance and then buy drinks for the
crowd. just by way of Introduction to
the camp" roared Bill. and TO empha-
size his words he drew a pair of six
shooters and sent couple of bullets
through the roof.
Where is he? Bring him out and
clear the floor for a dance" shouted
Jones. as he staggered up to the bar.
Just then the door opened, and the
crowd inside made way for the stran-
ger. who came in very quietly
AT sight of the odd-lOoking 1gure
Jones uttered another war cry, and
pulling his pistols began to shoot holes
in the floor around the feet of the stran-
ger. The slouch hat Of the latter was
pulled so low as to almost entirely con-
ceal his face
Dance, - you! Dance for the
boys. am be lively about it. I'm Rad
Bill Jones. from Bitter Creek, and l
run this camp"
'As he shouted this command Jones
sent bullet into the floor, righc be-
tween the feet of the stranger.
TO the surprise Of the boys the
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

stranger, neither danced, ran, nor beg
ged for mercy.
William Jones"
1T WAS the piping voice Of the stran-
ger, and, as he spoke, he sprauS fol-
ward and made 4 grab at the tangled
beard of the Bad Man from Bitter
Creek.
Good Lord, it's herr cried Jones,
when he heard the voice of the stran-
ger.
The shooters dropped from the
hands of the bad man, and he made a
wild rush for the back door, 1t was all
so suddes AID unexpected that TO one
made a move to stop him. He reached
thf. door and the street all right. but the
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

".Do you mean Bad BIZ Jones, from
Missouri:
Hes from Missouri all right. and
maybe he calls himself Bad Bill? re-
piled the stranger, with a sneer.
Then he has a claim somewhere up
in the hills
"'Where does he camp?
''In there mostly said the storekecp
er, pointing TO the saloon next door.
lis he there now? asked the stra1-
ger. with a look OF interest. as ne took a
tighter grip on his bundle.
mo: he went up to his claim to-day i.
but he'll be back pretty soon.'
1T was a fact. Jones had actually
gone out that morning to make a bluff
at working his claim. but we knew he
would be back long before night
Guess I'll wait till he comes said
the stranger. after a short silence.
THE fellow stood around for a little
while as IL undecided what to do. He
volunteered no Information about him
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
A Paron's Tame Leopard.

OF all the cat tribe leopards are the
easiest to tame and teach II they are
captured while young. When these
have become fixed, and ii is almost ira.
possible then to tame them.
Thirty years ago a curious and we'll
known sight on the streets Of Berlin
was Won der Madliern with his tame
leopard. says Our Animal Friends. Bar
on Won der Madliern, when a young
man. was for several years German
consul in Egypt. While there an Arab
friend presented him with a young
leopard. 1t was only n few days old,
its eyes not yet open. The young baron
determined to make a pet Of the leUp
ard and treat it like dog.
The leopard was never confined in Ii
cage, but was always allowed full lib
erty, and was well fed and petted. He
slept on a comfortable rug in his mas
ter's room, and II the night was cold
crept upon his masters bed and shared
it with him. Through the day, in doors
and out. lie followed Won der Madliern
about like faithful dog and displayed
a dogs affection for his master.
He grew by and by into a handsome
creature. one of the largest of his spe-
cies, and finely marked. When he had
been in Won der Madliern's possession
about two years the baron was recalled
to Berlin, and took the animal back
with him. In Berlin the leopard occu,
pied the same place in his masters
house that he had done before. and
followed the baron about the streets In
the same way.
At first the sight Of the savage crca-
ture stalking solemnly along beside the
man created quite a sensation in the
city, and people crowded to see him
pass. But 1t grew to be an overy day
matter, which only attracted notice
from strangers or children.
There go the baron and his leopard"
they would say, and that was all. Old
Berlin residents still remember the
leopard, and speak Of 1t even now.
The animal lived to be about Is vears
old, and died much lamented by all
who knew him.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

A reporter recently called at this famous
seat Of learning and was shown into the
room Of the President, Prof. Alvin p. Bar
aaby. When last seen by the reporter Prof
Barnaby was in delicate health. To-day he
was apparently in the best OF health. In
response to an inquiry the professor said
"Oh. yes, am much better than for some
time. am now in perfect health; but my
recovery was brought about in rather pc
.uliar way"
''Tell me about it," said the reporter.
well. to begin at the beginning" said
The professor. 81 studied too hard when at
school, endeavoring to educate myself for
he professions. After completing the COM
mon cpurse 1 came here. and graduated
from the theological course. I entered tho
ministry. and accepted the charge OF .
United Brethren Church at a small place In
Kent County. Mich. Being OF an ambitious
nature. I applied myself diligently to my
work and studies. In time noticed that
my health was failing. My trouble was in
digestion, and this with other troubles
brought on nervousness
MY physician prescribed for me for
some time, and advised me to take q
change Of climate. l did as he requested
and was some improved. Soon after, I
came hero as professor in physics and
chemistry, and later was financial agent Of
this college. The change agreed with me
aud for awhile my health was better, but
my duties were heavy. and again found
my trouble returning. This time it was
more severe, and in the winter I became
completely prostrated. l tried various
medicines and different physicians. Finally,
was able to return to my duties. Last
spring 1 was elected President Of the col
lego. Again had considerable work, and
tho trouble, which had not been entirely
cured, began to affect me. and last fall l
collapsed. 1 had different doctors, but
none did me any good. Professor Bowman,
who is professor of natural science, told
me Of his experience with DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People and urged me to
give them trial, because they had bene-
fitted him in q similar case, and concluded
to try them.
THE first box helped me. and the secono
gave great relief such as l never had ex-
perienced from the treatment OF any physi-
clan. After using six boxes Of the medi-
cine l was entirely cured. To-day l am
perfectly well. i feel better and stronger
than for years. / certainly recommend
this medicine"
To allay all doubt Professor Barnaby
Gheerfuily made an affidavit before
LYMAN J. ScUDDER, Notary Public.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are sold by all dealers, or will be sent post
paid on receipt of price, 50 cents a box OF
six boxes for t2.5 Qhey are never sold in
bulk, or by the 100), by addressing DR.. Will
iams' Medicine Co., Schenectady. N. Y.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

If you would have your Bible fame
with light, open it to look for Christ.
Blessed is the man who knows how
little he knows of other peoples bust
ness.
1t is doing that which costs some
ihing that strengthens the moral back
bone.
We don't care so much how far a
man Is from the cradle, as how far he Is
from the crown.
The prayer that opens a window in
heaven must rise out OF heart that is
right with God.
There is no admission into the
straight gate. for those who are not
willing to give up all that is crooked
The world is Indifferent to religion,
because most professed Christians are
doing 50 little to show what II really
Is.
One small whisky giass, roughly
,arved on q small headstene, would
often tell more truth that three vol.
ames Of biography.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
A Bear that Live. in the Water.

Next time you have a chance put
some water from the edge Of a stand
ing pond under a high-pOwer micro
scope, and perhaps you will see that
most interesting little organism known
as the water bear. 1t is a diminutive
animal, often found In drinking water,
and looks very much like bear. The
extraordinary thing, however. about
this tiny creature is that he is found in
the cutters of houses, where he is at
one time dry as dust and scorched by
the blazing sun, at another active and
full Of life under refreshing shower
OF rain. The water bear has the scien-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Not a Great Loss.

Hewitt hear that your wife has
eloped.
Jewett-Yes; but it was no great loss;
1 paid the minister only S. for her,
Town Topics.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
-, Mind this. 1t makes difference,
|RHEumATISm s:;::;:: s;:::; ;:;;::::,.,,

The raising of peppermint has become
a considerable industry in Southwestern
v ted TO its cultivation. The English OF
black mint has been the chief crop for
several years; but better prices are Of
fered for the American plant, and that Is
to be the leader this year. Greater areas
also are to be planted this year than here
tofOre.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
A SCIENTIST SAVED.

rTesfdent Barnaby. Of Hsrtsviss. ~.sllege
Survives . Serious Illness Ths~.sa
the Aid Of DIR. Williams' s'in-
PilIs for Pale Peopse.
From the Republican. Colsusbus, lad.
The Hartsville College, situated at Harts-
fille, Indiana, was founded years ago iE
he interest Of the United Brethren Church.
when tho State was mostly wilderness.
and colleges were scarce. The college 4
we'll known throughout the country, former
Students having gone into all parts Of the
world.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Paris and Madrid will soon be con-
nected by telephone, the construction of a
line from Paris to Bayonne having re
Gently been determined upon. As Mad
rid is already connected with San Sebas-
tian it will be only necessary then TO
join that place with Biarritz.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Try GENtn.O1 Try 0E11n.OI
Ask your grocer to-day to show you pack.
age If Grain o. the new food drink that takes
the place OF coffee. The children may drink
It without injury as well as the adult All
who try Il like it Grain-O has that rich seal
pure grains and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives IL without distress. One-quarter the
price OF coffee. Is cts. and Is cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

"What IL your nav doin'?" asked
he severe old lady, n they met on thu
Itreet corner.
"Maw's home maxim q quilt" said
he giddy girl With the picture hat
''Oh, she isl She's home maxim q
quilt and you are out maxim . spread"
-CincinnAd Enquirer.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Shake Into Your ShsSs

Aliens Foot Ease, . powder for the feet II
cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and in
stantly takes the sting out Of corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-ft-
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet Try it to-day Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for &c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
sted. Le Roy N Y.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Neceaaory.

The tightrope walker who essays
To teach beginners ought
To bear in mind this simple fact
The rope must first be taut-
Scimitar.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
CHILDREN'S COLUMN.
4 DEPARTMENT FOR LITTLE
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Sonethinx that VIII Interest the Ju-
venile Menbers Of Every Household
Quaint Actions and Bright SaytnGs
of Many Cuts and Canning Childrsn.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Newspapers may now be sold in the
streets in all parts of Hungary, save
Transylvania, the prohibition which
dates from lS4S, having been repealed.
Papers, however, must not be sold by
cripples OF persons likely to offend the
sight of the public, nor by children un-
der IA years of age.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Teacher-Tommy, what Is the animal
with two legs which neither runs nor
walks?
Tommy Smarthed-Guess 1t must BE-
q messenger bOy.-New York Tribune
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Could BE Accommodated Thor.

Could BE Accom- m odated There.~
Deacon GOOdman-Our minister, n
ne had selected his proper field of Ia
Dor, ought to have been a missionary to
the South Sea Islands.
Mrs. GoOdman-Why do you think
SO?
Deacon GOodman-Because he is so
fond of getting into a stew.-New York
Tribune.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

The Roman houses and palaces were SO
imperfectly lighted that in many living
rooms the inmates were forced to depend
on lamps by day as we'll as by night.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Try These Jaw-Breakera.
Some Of you who think you are well
up In spelling just try to spell tie
words in this little sentence:
1T In agreeable to witness the un-
paralleled ecstasy Of two harassed
peddlers endeavoring 10 gauge the
symmetry Of two peeled pears.
Read it over to your friends and see
how many Of them can spell every
word correctly. The sentence contains
many Of the real puzzlers Of the SPELL
ing book.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

The London Mail says that q number Of
wealthy Englishmen have organized an
expedition tn come to the United States
to shoot wild horses in the Rocky Noun
tains.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Tho Active Fi-hter.

Hojack-Have you heard of the war
IN the Steenth Presbyterian Church?
Hombik-No; what has the choir
been doing this time?-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

A leading feature of Roman architec-
ture was the bath house. vi these there
were $50 public in Rome, SO of which
could accommodate 1900 bathers at the
same time.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Chimneys were unknown to the an
clients, and are not mentioned by any
Greek or Roman architect. A hole in the
roof let out the smoke.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

J. G. Simpson. Marquess, W. Va, says:
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me Of a very bad
case OF catarrh." Druggists sell it, 75c.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

There were more than 100 colossal
statues in the city of Rhodes, besides the
great bronze image that bestrode the
harbor.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

DR.. Oldtime-How is it, DR.. Newly,
that you are so awfully busy?
DIR. Newly-I make bicycle accidents
q specialty.-New York Tribune.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. kline's Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise frea
De. l. II. KLINE, Ltd. 99l Arch St. Phila.,PA
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

.;eo name Il tarlisrada, bcea.ss p
.nEas % ,,se SO easy. He Is aW
.a ond plump. and spends his we1nS
N,oSs anu in constantly grubbinS w.
Pc four pairs Of legs among wne'e
.,sh nus .U comes in his way. Havise
ru hrsin and a nervous system. -
go r,,,ch ahead of most OF nis tI'D.:
"a he is altogether one Oh 'ne
Interesting and amusing ntsAe s
known to science.
r-,..dly Doss end Cate.
noes are usually regarded a. tne . -
80 enemies of cats, but q femo
Ga.man ts animal trainer has recently ~.
troauced some clever tricks IN "S"
18th cats and dogs play a part:
~ one Of the acts Miss Mimisse. oHs
80, goes to a ball and takes her p1ce
70 chair as becomes a modest yeoSs
ia,,x 10 kitten. In comes Mr.. Foiie''s, ~
soI and with many bows ana sm,s. ~:
.n,s,,as u"s. her to dance a polka. Aiss MI-
- n'asse bows bashfully and taxes I
Fn,,ette,s arm, and they dance on 70
.ather across the stage on tne'E
ises OF course every one cheers.
rother scene is a triumph In saimaA
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Nineveh was Is miles by 9, the walls 10
feet high and thick enough for three char
lots TO drive abreast.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

Michigan egg shippers claim that they
pay more money annually for Michigan
eggs than is paid for Michigan wheat.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
Nothing shecks 4 man more than t.
see two amiabls women guarding.

Hamburg stsAnship companies had .
prosperous year in 1885, 10 out of Is 00m-
panies paying not less than Z per oont
dividends and nix of them 8 Dor cont. or
more. This comes after many years of
small or 70 earnings.
When a man reaches the age whom
he has time to be eay, his liver refuses
to let hin.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

II is estimated that the death rate oi
the world is 81 q minute, and the birth
rate 20 minute.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

When bilious OF eostavs. eat . Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; loc., 80.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

A school for cash girls is run by Chi
cago store.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02

CAScARETs stimulate liver, kidneys ant
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or gripe; 100.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-06-02
They Knew the Buxle Call.


Speaking Of the cleverness Of horses,
a foreign paper tells a most interest
ing story of an American horse:
In the year 1872, during a skirmish
with the Sioux Indians, the Third
United States Cavalry formed an en-
campment in a valley on the southern
border of Dakota. At nightfan the
horses were tethered by long lac
to the ground. Toward daybreak vio-
lent storm Of rain and hail burst over
the valley, when the terrified animals
broke loose from their fastenings and
tore away up the steep sides of the
valley into the territory of the enemy.
Without horses. at the mercy Of the
enemy, we would have been lost; yet
it was impossible, in the darkness, to
so after them in an unknown coun-
try. probably full of Indians. The
commanding officer, as a last resource,
ordered the stable call to be sounded.
In few minutes every horse had re-
turned to the encampment, and we
were saved