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The herald., 1898-12-15
STREET SWEEPING GANG
May Be Placed at Work by the First
of Next Week

Street Superintendent Drain was yester-
day in receipt of a letter from the Merchants
and Manufacturers association inquirng
the reason why handsweeping of the streets
as provided for under the new contract had
not yet been begun. Mr.. Drain explains
that it is expected that the gang of twelve
men can be put to work Monday next, pro.
vided they are appointed by the council by
that time.
The implements for use are nearly ready.
On each block will be placed six large gal
vanized iron receptacles for the sweepings,
three on each side of the street. These are
made and are now being painted in the cor
poration yard. Provided the men are
needed they can be put to work. Until the
council gets ready to distribute it's patron.
age nothing can be- done.
The herald., 1898-12-15
Special Council Meeting

This morning an adjourned meeting of the
council will be held to dispose of urgent
business which has piled up. Official an
nouncement will be made of the vote'at the
recent city election, all the returns having
now been properly signed. Contracts and
bonds for the construction Of the new
bridges will be examined, signed and passed
and the evergreen Fourth to Fifth-Broad-
way and Hill street alley matter will come
up for settlement. Councilman Mathuss
is anxious to get this disposed of before his
term of office expires.
The herald., 1898-12-15
Wants Her Money Back

Annie W. Richards has petitioned the
council for rebate of $3.50 penalty i'm
posed for non-payment of an assessment for
widening West Washington street. She
claims that she knew nothing of the pro-
ceedings, as she is a resident of Springfield
Mass, and knew nothing of the movement
to widen the street until after the penalty
had attached.
The herald., 1898-12-15
Her Wheel Was Gone

Mrs. Adelaide Mckee, who conducts a
delicacy store at No. 425 West Seventh street
and resides at 92l Wall street, had bicycle
stolen yesterday afternoon. She rode the
wheel to North Spring street jewelry
store, and left the bicycle standing against
the curb. When she came out the wheel
was missing
The herald., 1898-12-15

Chicago has a chef who can boil water Il
seventeen different styles.
The herald., 1898-12-15
Prizes for Subscribers

Present subscribers The Herald obtain the
lr subscriptions advance r.!
The herald., 1898-12-15

barley and bran, $lll0.69; repairs to appa-
ratus, $l038.82.
There are ninety-three men in the depart
ment; of this number twenty-four are call
men, two are call foremen, two are en-
rloyed in the electrical department, and the
balance are permanent men in the service.
The Afro-American., 1898-03-26
PROGRAM.

Overture MISS MAI
Orator Of the Evening" Harry Cummings
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Herald . -
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World
THE AFR0-AMERICAN
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The Guide.
Western Advocate.
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
A Be.ut,ru, Girl. Am,cr,ou.

From the Rspubl;,rn. Versailles. Ind
The fuckers of Versailles, Ind, like all
fond parents. are completely wrapped up
in their children. Their daughter Lucy, In
particular, has given them much concern.
She is fifteen, and from a strong, healthy
girl three years ago, had become weak and
kept falling off in flesh, until she became a
mere skeleton. She seemed to have no life
at all. Her blood became impure and finally
she became the victim Of nervous prostra-
tion. Doctors did not help her. Most Of
the time she was confined to bed, was very
nervous and irritable, and seemed on the
verge OF st. Vitus' dance.
"One morning." said Mrs. Tucker. "the
doctor told us to give her DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, which he brought with
him. He said he was treating a similar case
with these pills and they were curing the
patient. We began giving the pills and the
pext day could see change for the better.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
oAeRers AND booKa.


,elights of which the Modern Child
Knows Nothing.
do not believe that the modern child
lnows anything about an attic. The
An-de-sieele attic Is . respectable place,
where boxes are solemnly piled and
where moth camphor sheds its fra
GRANGE abroad, says . writer in Lippin-
cots. There are hardly any old books
to be found, for most people send them
to the Hebrew merchants on the side
streets. Our attic was q long, low
room, with mysterious dark corners.
Into whose depths we did not pene-
trate. There was an old hair trunk In
one corner that held some Of grand
mothers muslin dresses. 1t was open
ed only on rare occasions and was al
lowed but a glimpse of the faded beau
ty within. There was an old spinning
wheel where spiders hung fantastic
wreaths and there was a guitar with
broken, mOldered strings.
But the corner where the books were
piled was the spot liked the best. An
OldfashiOned, tiny-paned window let
an occasional sunbeam stray across the
Ladies' Repositories" and Saints
Rest" There was fine old elm tree
that tapped against the window and
sometimes a robin sent a thrill Of song
into the dusty corners. Just beneath
the window seat used to sit, a small
croucked form, bending over q musty
volume.
But when l wished to read under the
most blissful conditions fortified my
self with half a dozen russet apples,
whose Juice would have given flavor to
treatise on Hebrew grammar. Now,
never see a russell apple without see
Ing also the dim old attic and an utterly
contented child. and l am sure the mar
ket women misunderstood my wistful
glance. for they draw closer to their
baskets and look at me In suspicious
fashion. An apple, SO some tell us, de-
prived lis of our Eden; but apples were
an important feature Of my childish
paradise. So let us leave them in Po-
mona's care and look at the Intellectual
part of the feast.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
FRANK TUCKER,
~
Their Method.

Edna Lyalls style Of hairdressing re-
minds one of Topsy, inasmuch as 1t Is
frizzy pompadour. Maxwell Gray
draws her hair over her ears, almost,
but not quite. in the exaggerated fash
ion of Alice and Phoebe Cary, whose
hair hung pouch-fashion around their
ears and necks.
The curl was and Is in favor with
women who write. Elizabeth Barrett
Browning's expressive face was fram
cd in a shower of dark curls, which en-
hanced the look Of youthfulness under
her ark-fringed eyes. The al-round
brown curls of Jane Austen were the
admiration of her friends, who regret
ted her early adoption of the cap which
English women still think it decorous
to don at middle age.
Amelie Rives princess TroubetZhof)
IS fond Of the fluffy bang and the grace
full coil low in the neck. Miss Sarah
Orne Jewett wears, in place Of the
bang. little parted wave.
George Eliot wore her hair simply
divided and falling in smooth neck
curls. So did Mrs. Anna Jameson.
The bang seemed in part concession
to older and more extravagant styles
of hair, and numberless are the women
who adopted 1t and wear it still despite
Its tendency to die out Of fashions
grace Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
has always worn II low over her high
forehead. When younger her hair was
simply divided behind il to fall over the
tips of her ears and coil low in the
neck, but now she has adopted the
bang and the French roll. Clara Louise
Burnham, too. wears the bang and a
figure eight at the back of her head.
Mrs. Mary Hartwell Catherwood in
dulges, too. in this bang. So does Jen-
ME June.
There is certain dignity about the
especially striking when worn on top,
but 1t is not every face that will stand
1t. Mrs. Mary Mapes Dodge adopts it
with grace and effect; also Marion Har-
and and Mrs. Amelia Z. Barr.
Constance Fenimore Woolson wore
The bang with her curled low in her
neck So did Miss Anne Reeve Aldrich,
the promising young poet who died in
1892. Ella Wheeler Wilcox wears 1t
and also the Grecian, or what is better
known as the Psyche knot. 1t becomes
her, as most girlish styles do. Mrs.
Rose Hawthorne Lathrop makes con-
cession to the bang. and so does Mrs.
Louise Chandler Moulton. Even Maria
Edgeworth had to wear a dark frisette
when the gray peeped from under her
cap behind.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Ont If the Mouths of Babes.


Little Edith was repeating the Lords
prayer after her mother one evening,
and when she reached that part which
relates to our daily bread she paused
and said: Mamma, 'Ou might mention
to bod zat like butter on it, too"
Mamma" said 3-year-old Mabel.
"dive me annozer piece of tandy,
pleasew why" said mamma, what
did you do with the piece just gave
youY' II losed it," replied the little
miss; 'T dess put 1t in my mouf, an it
failed wight down in my 'tomach."
Little Mamie had heard some one use
the word "sockdolager," and asked her
little 5-year-old brother what 1t meant.
"Why," he replied. with the air Of one
possessing superior knowledge. Its
when you 60 to the church and the
preacher gets tired of talking. and he
says; Let US sing the sockdolager.'
"Father," said the little son Of cler-
gyman, II think you told story this
morning when you was preaching"
why, what do you mean?' asked the
good man, in surprise. WELL" answer
ed the observing little fellow. you said
One word mere and have DONE and
then you went right on and talked for
nearly ten minutes"
Small 5-year-old Tommy, IN company
with his mamma and . cousin frog,
Boston, ssed & was walking through
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
IgR5aK|k|tlgg5

The house hy makes 80 strokes .
second with its wing; the bee 100.
The Enest shops in a Chinese city are
those devoted to the sale Of codlns.
1t is stated that q third Of the popu.
Nation of the United States now live IL
yhe Mississippi Valley.
In the number of murders Italy leads
Europe. In the number of suicides
Nussia Is ahead.
Instead of an engagement ring, the
Japanese lover gives his sweetheart .
piece Of beautiful silk for her sash.
The smallest birds egg is that Of the
tiny Mexican humming bird, which is
scarcely larger than a pins head.
The leathern apron worn by the
blacksmith is mentioned by Pliny rs in
use in his time, two thousand years
ago.
The average weight of a man 6 feet
high should not exceed 178 pounds; at
least that should be taken as q natural
proportion.
Among new inventions is boat with
steel fins which is propelled solely by.
the motion of the sea water. 1t goes
best in rough water.
Smoking is universal in Siam, and
children begin to puff the native cigar
cite, rolled in lotus leaf, at the tender
age Of three or four.
There are some large landowners in
Australia. One of them has 10000
acres, another 10000 third 3,6OO.
than 7,SOO,OOO acres.
Almost all the camphor of commerce
is the production Of the camphor laurel
or camphor tree, which is a native not
only Of Japan, but of China, Cochin
China, and FOrmOsa.
Up to 1896, on the Sabbath, there
were chains across the streets Of all the
churches below the City Hall, in New
York, to prevent the passage of car
riages during the hours of worship.
The fishermen of Holland take the
precaution of killing all fish caught as
soon as they are landed. while French
fishermen, on the contrary, allow the
fish to die from asphyxiation.
The smallest known species Of hog
are the pigmy swine Of Australia. They
are exactly like their larger brethren in
every particular except size, being no
larger than a good-sized house rat
1t is not generally known that the
pharmacist has long used the dog-rose
for the manufacture of a confection,
practically a jam. which he employs In
binding together the ingredients Of
pills.
The favorfte sport Of the Siamese is
fish-fighting. So popular is it that the
King of Siam derives considerable rev.
enue from the license fee exacted for
the privilege Of keeping fighting fish.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Butter and Eggs for Postage.

1t was an expensive undertaking to
send letter to a friend fifty years ago.
The rate of postage for Il single letter
carried a few hundred miles was often
equal to a whole days wages of a la
boring man. Especially was this the
case in the more unsettled parts of the
West.
"TO show what these rates then
meant to the people of that part OF the
country" says Postmaster General
Wilson. In the Youths Companion, "the
following extract from a letter which
l have received from Mr.. w. III. Wal
lace Sr.. postmaster at Hammonds-
vile. Ohio-probably the oldest post
master In point Of service, having been
connected with it since 1S31-,nay be
of interest:
"'On q letter that came 400 miles and
over have taken from the farmer fiV G
dozen eggs. or four pounds of butter.
or two bushels of oats, or two bushels
of potatoes, or twO-thirds of bushel
of wheat, and to pay for thirty-twO
such letters it would cost the price o.
a good nilch COW. L passed
over the first thirteen miles of railroad
built in the United States-Baltimore
and Ohio-capacity of coach, twelve to
fifteen persons; motive power. two
horses tandem; rate of speed, ten miles
an hour.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Hae . Double.

There - Q clerk in one q the depart.
nsnts who 20 closely resembles Prssi-
dent Mckinley as to be frequently nis-
taken for the chief executive. TIE
Presiden4's double rather enjoys the
distinction Of looking Ike Ar. McKin-
ley, and to make the likeness moro
striking he affected the dress Of tho
President until a few days ago, when
an incident occurred. Up to that time
he was to be seen str0Ifing in the vi
clrity of hts lodging house on quite .
prominent thOroughfare enjoying the
attention his likeness to Mr.. Mckinley
produced. He was generally accom-
panied by a companion, who addressed
him as Mr.. Mckinley when people
were close enough to catch the words.
They derived considerable amusement
from the actions Of those who were
thus attracted. Thinking It was the
President, an effort was generally
made to secure another glimpse OF the
man.
The other evening the President'a
double was on parade and upon that
particular occasion had become the tar
get Of numerous eyes. While posing as
the ruler of the land and enjoying his
fun at the expense of others some IA
miliar acquaintance suddenly ap-
preached and greeted him with his
true name. This quickly undeceived
those who had made some pretext or
other to take a position where they
could obtain a good view Of the sup
posed President, when the tables were
turned upon the double. His discom-
future at being exposed when in the
height of his enjoyment furnished fun
for the others. 1t is said that the clerk
makes no effort now to appear like the
President and is content with the simi-
larity nature has produced.-Washing.
ton Post.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02


Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly OF the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeablesubstanc its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fze SXRUP co
sAx FRANCISCO. Cal
LeQoEx4s ~. nv ~ IL
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

much on spiritual things
The past II the schoolmaster Of the
future.
Some men are long-headed and mar
row-hearted.
Love b the spiritual cement which
binds us to God.
Noble deeds are steps up the noun
tain side Of character.
1t is better to insult a prejudice than
to sacrifice a principle.
A live mustard seed Is more potent
than a mountain of sand.
Understanding is the scale Of thought
where al ideas are weighed.
Theology has magnified Gods justice
at the expense Of His goodness.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

ekst 1I1se Aavs b6s1 ssr14p.sa1 ~ ~
distance anA the impossibiilS - eseens
into thls seom preclude de possibility
sf intent Il Captain Marshall WIN &C
company ne 70 the 1pot We can learn
whether there was an accidental dis
charge Of rife at the hour named"
He bade rs sood-by. and went away
With Marshall and Kelly. In an hour
We received Q telephone message from
the last named that Prebls's theory had
been oOnASOed
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

3ranOma'0 faftys
My grandmother gave me a party,
Twas in the old-fashioned blue room;
Each guest wore long gingham apron,
And carried a dustpan and broom.
She taught us to march just like soldiers:
We had to stand up very straight,
And present arms the moment she said
Our bullets were cakes, which we ate).
We cooked our own supper together;
1t was candy with nut-meats stirred in,
And cookies cut out with a thimble.
All pricked round the top with pin.
Then sweet Katie Grey cracked the chest
CThere were lots Of the meats piled up
high;
We each had an apple turnover
Il like them much better than pie).
Oh, the games we all played can't men
ton!
There were more than a dozen, guess
And none of us had any mishap,
Except Nellie Brown tore her dress.
My grandma can tell such nice stories
They're nicer than any you read,
How one day she was lost in the coal pit,
And they found her by seeing her head.
She was naughty once, when she was lit
tie,
She cut off her hair just for spite;
And then there was comp'ny at dinner;
Oh, didn't she look like fright!
She used to lie down by the fireplace,
and once her dress got all on fire;
Then once, when she crossed the swamp
pasture,
She sank to her knees in the mire.
Yes, We had nice time at the party
At least know l had. for one.
The others said nothing about it;
l s'pose they went home when twas
done.
Yes, s'pose-well, you see, l was sleepy,
| sat in the great corner chair.
! shut my eyes cause they were tired,
When woke there was nobody there
Jack thought he would tease me next
morning.
But grandma just said, "Never mind"
She's a darling to give that party,
And she's always so pleasant and kind.
-Elmira Telegram.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
sal.er,s Gr..se. and CIov.rl

Are warranted. They produce! We are
the largest growers in America. Lowest
prices. Send Potatoes only S1.5O per bar
rel. Big farm seed catalogue with cover
and grain samples Cworth $1,000 to get q
start) sent you by the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt of
10c postage. A. c.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Conservative Investors

Can largely increase their income by placing
their accounts in my hands. Twenty years Of
Wall Street expe rience, in addition to reliable
Inside INFoRNArloS, enables me to advise
you most successfully. Write for particulars,
which interesting to those having money
to invest. CHARLES HUGHES, Investment
Broker, 6S Wall Street, New York City.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
The HRART OF NAN.

Tam pert Of the thing / despise,
Since my life 4 bohHd by their com
mon spaA,
And eath idler I meet in square OF
street
Hath within him what all that's outside
him bellies
The miraculous, infinite heart of man,
With its countless capabilities.
Ihe sleekest guest at the general feast
That at every sip as he sups says grace
beast.
And change of nature is change of place.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Hia Belief

BILL see a Milwaukee railroad has
discharged several Indian conductors
for appropriating money.
Jfll-Perhaps the Indians believed
that none but the braves deserved the
fare.-Yonkers Statesman.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

HRIST made ser
vice sacred.
Imagination u
{ b Q artist Of
thought.
Truth 10 the
goal OF human
aspiration.
Inquiry unset
ties error and es-
tablishes truth.
A spirit I q a I
m 1 n d dwellR
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

Garry a Black Cat for Luok.
The workers at Barrow-in- -Furness
makes 1t point Of carrying black cat
on every ship that is built there. They
consider that this brings luck to the
ship.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

What Else Does It Look LikeS
Digg@Looks like snow, doesn't It?
Biggs-Looks like snow! Why, it 10
showing.
Diggs-Well. what did say3
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

Public libraries spend vast sums OF
money to make their collections com
plete. In the Boston Public Library 1sa
collection of works relating to Shake
speare which cost $4,000.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
Served Him Right.

served HIN Rf2ht.
BrownI hear that Green's wife /
leading him a merry pace.
white-Let's see; she's his third wife
isn't she?
Brownies.
White-Well, I've no sympathy for q
man who doesn't know when he's got
enough.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

Solomon's temple was 10Y feet long, Sc
feet broad and "a feet high, not being
larger than many private houses of the
present time.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

thew Star Tob1cco-rheB Best
Smoke S'edge Cigarettes.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

1t has been found in Switzerland that
in building a railway laborers could work
only one third as long at a height of 10,
0n0 feet as mile lower.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

The manufacture of steelrails has been
so profitable in Russia that rail rolling
mills have paid from SO to 20 per cent
dividends.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

The man who goes to church because
he has nothing else to do is an idle
worshiper.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS
THIS 10 THEIR DEPARTMENT or
THE PAPER.

Quaint Sayings and Cute Doings Of the
Little Folks Everywhere, Gathered
and Printed Here for All Other Lit
tie Ones to Read.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

A carrier pigeon club has been formed
on the Hawaiian Islands for the rapid
conveyance of letters. More than so sta
tions have been established already.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

Cobeza di Vaca explored the Gila river
country in 1885, and reported that the ma
tivcs were dressed in cotton garments.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums. reducing infamma
ton. al ays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. u bottle.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-03-02
RAMS HORN sLAsra.

warning Notes Callins the Wicked -
Ropentanco.