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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
HOLIDAYS IN MANILA

At One Time There We're Over Forty
I'm Every Year.
Msinila loves holidays At one time
there were over forty in,each year. The
number has been sadly diminished.
though there are still thirteen left. I
understand. Each pueblo has its saint,
and on that saints day the Inhabitants
give themselves over, as they do on the
great holidays of the church. to music,
fireworkA cock-fighting, PROFESSIONS,
stc.
Almost all these professions took
place at night, and the effect was most
picturesque. There would be line Of
marchers, men, women and children,
walking in single file on each side of
the street, every one with n lighted
candle in his hand. At intervals, in the
middle of the road, would come images
Of the Savior, the Virgin and the
saints, borne on the shoulders Of from
ten to thirty men, surrounded by
priests, and preceded by band Of mu-
sic. Some of the images were covered
with diamonds and other precious
stones, said to be enormously valuable.
In these cases there was always a
guard Of soldiers with fixed hayonets
about the image. Often there would
be thousands Of people walking in
these PROFESSIONS; and all the while It
was moving, tens Of thousands Of rock
cts and bombs would be fired. These
rockets and bombs are hcme- made. The
rockets consist only Of joint of bam-
great noise, but with little light. The
bombs are simply handful Of powder
tightly wrapped with hemp. They cost
a mere trifle, but make a great noise,
and no fiesta is complete without plen-
ty Of them.
The most curious procession Is par
dcipated in only by natives and thep poor
cr mestizos. 1t takes place, If remem-
ber rightly, during Holy Week, and is
high solemnity. Every one walking
in the procession is robei in his grave
clothes. The garment is a long, loose
gray robe with a hood, and 1t comes to
the ground. The effect is very strange,
and as the people go they repeat contin-
ually: Santa Maria, Madre de Dios,
ora pro nobisv' 1t may seem strange
that grave clothes are provided before
they are needed; but in Manila they are
considered prime necessity, and every
native owns those clothes. even II he Is
bare Of all others. The ordinary dress
Of the native man is trousers and shirt
Of "piece-goods" tcalico), the shirt be-
ing worn outside the trousers. On holi-
days they wear q shirt made of pima,
which is an expensive material. Native
servants wear the same articles, but
they must be Of spotless white, and
very suitable and nicelook,ng 1t is,
though suppose that the Idea Of being
driven by a cOachman so dressed would
shock the habitues OF Central and HYDE
parks. A curious freak Of custom was
that native servants were required to
serve barefooted, while 1t was an insult
II a Chinese servant appeared before
his superior without his shoes.-Cen.
Jury.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
ALREADY Drilled.

Mrs. PeQue-Thefe seems to be =
preference for unmarried men for the
army. I don't see why that should br
the case.
henry Peque-Neither do I. Married
men might not amount to much for az.
gressive fighting for their own part, but
they would be just the fellows to stand
without complaining any number Of
siegss or constant harassing from the
snemy.-New York World.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

A combined walking stick and table
has been placed upon the market. hav-
ing the cane split in three longitudinal
sections, which are hollow ut the top
and contain the braces which prevent
the pivoted legs from opening beyond
a certain point. The table top is form
ed Of heavy fabric stretched over the
distendcd frame.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
None WhateYAr.

Flustered Old Lady-Does It max,
any difference which Of these cars
take to the bridget
Polite Pedestrian-Mal,cs no differ.
snce to me, madam.-Brooklyn Life
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
Orushed Him A1ain

OruDneU HIM again.
He (timidly)-May I-er-press my
suit7
Miss Certainly. Dresser
butler button.) James, show this gen
tleman to the kitchen and give him Q
datiron.-New York Journal
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
swapped Couples In OkIehom.

A sensational case with q funny side
Is reported from Ell Reno. A couple ar
rived at the principal hotel and regis
tered themselves as man and wife. In
fact they were eopers, one having run
away from q wife and the other q hus-
jured husband and the injured wife ar
rived from Kentucky and caused the
arrest Of the pair. The deserted man
and woman had never seen each other
before, but while waiting for requisi-
ten papers from Kentucky they stop
ped at the same hotel, and formed an
acquaintance. Having a common grief,
they became interested in each other,
and On the day the requisitien papers
waeA p ax1iYs they Aetaniahad The e.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
CHAPTER x.

Eastport had rarely, II ever, been so
shocked and excited as by the murder of
the charming and admired Mrs. Herbert
Callander Though she had not mixed
much with the local society, she was well
known, and everyone who could find
standing room crowded to hear the evil
dence given at the inquest. The verdict
rendered was Murder, by some person
or parsons unknown"
The first act of this sad drama was
closed next day by the funeral Of the fair
young victim. 1t was long since East
port had such a sensation. Wreaths
crosses, pyramids Of flowers hid the cof-
fin; everyone who had IN equipage and
the slightest acquaintance with Colonel
or Mrs. Callander sent their carriage to
swell the long procession. The bells toll
ed and the streets through which the
cortege passed were crowded with on
lockers. 1t was a soft gray day, as If ma
ture mourned tenderly for the brief young
life so ruthlessly cut off for mere base
greed, in the midst of its bright morning
The resting place selected by Callan-
der was the burial ground attached to an
old chapel on the hillside between Ford
sea and Rookstone; an ancient gray wall,
breast-high and lichen-grown, surrounded
it; great masses of gOrse breathed per
fume of their honey-sweet blossoms IN
spring from the grassy slops above. while
beneath spread out the restless waters oil
the bay with the towers and spires OF
EGstport beside them. The fresh winds
from sea and land swept over it, and the
blessed silence of the quiet country seem
"a to keep all sounds hushed, lest they
should trouble the last sleep of those
weary ones who found rest beneath its
grassy mounds. The spectators were
greatly moved by the scene, and deeply
impressed by the dignified self-contro!
of Colonel Callander. by tho deep despair
d his set face. Also by the pallid grIef
or the friend who stood beside him, whose
unsteady step as he approached the grave:
showed how hard was the struggle not 10
break down.
Standish devoted himself to support
Dorothy. but she bore up better than ne
expected. 1t was all over at last, ano
as Dorothy drove back, her hand in Hen
rietta Oakeley's, she felt indeed alone
worse than alone-burdened with Sc
eret conviction which for potent reasons
she must not speak, with a bitter sense
OF wrong for which she must seek no
sympathy.
.Standish found detective awaiting
nm ,lin on his return from paying the last
uloate Of respect to the dead. AZ soon
' colonel Callander, with > hastily e1-
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

Three hundrod years ago any man
abssnt from church ON Sunday was
ansd . shilhnG. what Q war revanus
- NpQA pg0ANee te&AE
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cnfe>0stion that Hes Rsen Brous
20 Us by the War.

lafs-0ation that Hes Rsen Brought
70 Us ~ the War.
That George Washington's head was
svel when be said: TN peace prepare
Hr war"
That talking peace and refusing te
prepare for war Is not the best way ts
ivoid war.
That the size Of q country's popula.
ion or the extent Of its wealth Is not
he measure Of its strength: but Its Ca
,acity for prompt action In war.
That the combination Of q gun. .
nan and q uniform does not necessari.
y make q soldier.
That no country has better raw ma
.efial for soldiers, or more Of It, but
that time spent for training and disct
pline Is an essential factor In the form
stion Of an army.
That man for man, the American ie
act out-classed as a fighter by any for.
eigher.
That pluck and energy and . cool
calculating disregard Of danger IL MOI
hefely an iRdividsal but a national
Characteristic.
That, Judged by their product, ou'
national educational establishments fol
the navy and army have no superiori
and the scope Of their education should
be widehed 80 as to prepare for the nee
essary increase of our military and
naval establishments.
That in proportion to It's size the
American navy has no superior in ships
ana guns.
That the American navy retains this
superiority In gun practice that II
showed in the revolution and In the
war Of 1912; Indeed, wherever It has
been brought into contrast with fereiss
aavies.
That American shipyards, American
ordnance factories, American armel
pfste factories, can be depended upon
for honest and thorough work. and our
ordnance officers for efficient inspec
ton.
That the collisions, accidents and
Misunderstanding 70 common in for.
eign naval maneuvers are not the nee.
essary accompaniment Of joint action
y! Vi WIZ properiy hahoieu.
Ihat the sweet little eherub whe
sies up alott 10 watch over the life OF
poor JACK mas peculiar penchant for
'ne 1anxee sanor.
ina' ene injuries done TO the Maine
were enurely unlike those produced by
an intefnai explosion such as destroyed
the sizcaya' wnich was torn to pieces
oy the e4pioeion Oh one OF her own tor
peooes'
mat the regular army OF the Uu'ted
seases Is an army OF native Americans
snu no' Oh io-e'xners, as Is 30 often
.%Seiy asserted. !his Is lndlcated ny
..s srS naes Appearing IN tne MSS OF
.uieu .ao "oundea ana IS proved oy
se se.AisScs pu.t .sneo onually py tns
q e
s, 10 oleosef, - we nA,e III
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
Then He Went

Ghe-Have you ever tried to figure
out what Shakespeare meant by the
words, stand not upon the order o.
1our soinST
He-No. Have you!
9he-Yes. The definition is, Don,
wait Tor q house to fall on you."-
Cleveland Leader.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

Ragged Haggard lat the door, IN
willin' to work, maddim, but can't get
nuthin' to do at my profession" Mrs.
snapperton-"H'm! What Is your pro-
fession" Ragged Haggard-T am an
anglomaniac."-Harper's Bazaar.
Great Scott, wOman" exclaimed Mr.
Wickwire, to whom his wife was try
ing to explain something. "Yon could
MT do worse at trying to make your
point II you were attempting to sharp
en- a lead pencilr'-Indianapo Jour.
nal
No man should have stomach ach"
after he reaches an age Of discretion
But as q rule the older man is tie 'cs
sense he has In eating.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

Long Australian Telegraph Line.
Among the most remarkable works in
Australia IL the overland telegraph
from Port Darwin to the south of the
continent, which was completed In
1872. Almost the whole 1900 miles OF
its length was through uDinhabited
country-much Of It q waterless desert
The wooden poles were prepared at the
nearest available places but some had
to be carried into the interior, and thu
>o6al cost was $3.50, 900.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14

When . woman compliments you. s..
szDectU you to throw Il riAht back
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-09-14
Message in . Sharks ssom ch.

Message In o Sharks Ston ch.
While strolling along the shores OF
the Delaware Bay, near Fishing Creek
Ave years ago, Miss Beulah Bate and
three young women companions wrote
their names and addresses on four slips
Of paper, sealed them in as many bot.
ties and cast them far out into the bay.
For days and weeks they watched and
waited for tidings OF the bottles, but
none came, and they had almost for.
gotten the incident. A day or two age
Miss Bate received a long letter from
the captain Of an English man of war,
stating that while coasting along the
coast Of England one Of the seamen
fell overheard and narrowly escaped
being devoured by a huge shark. After
hauling the man aboard the sailors SO
cured the shark and found in Its stom
ach the bottle containing Miss Bates
message. Miss Bate Is now a student
at the State Normal School at Trenton
and has become quite a heroine among
the more romantic Of her classmates.-
Philadelphia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20

of the United States hereby recognizes
the Republic Of Cuba as the true aod
lawful government of that island.
Second That it is the duty of the
United States to demand. aud the gov
eroueus of the Uoi:sd States does
hereby demand. that the government
of Spaia at once rclinquisd its Authority
and government in the island Of Caba
and withdraw i,s land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters
Third That the President of the
United States be. and be hereby is,
directed aaa empowered to use the
entire land and naval forces Of the
United States, aod 70 call into the &C
tual service of the United States tie
military of the several States. 10 eucb
extent as may be necessary to carry
these resolutions into effect
Fourth. That .he United States here
by disclaim any disposition OF inteo-
tioa to exercise sovereignty, jurlsdic-
ton OF control over said island except
for the paci6catioo thereof; and assert
their deternipa,ioo, when that is ac-
pitched. to leave the governmcD,
and control Of the island to its people D
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-20
Views Of a European Dip
Iomat.
Patriotism That is Worthy OF
a Better Government.

Loudon, April 1S.-Tne MADRID
correspondent Of sae Daily Telegraph,
telegrapbiog Sunday. says:
The greatest enthusiasm is mauifeet.
ed everywhere among the people, Who
are subscribing even more than they eau
afford to the funds for sbe national de.
fense. am acquainted With families
who ictepd 80 deprive themselves OF Que
meal day in order TO give their mite
to TIE government. Many officials 90
email salaries have resolved co offer one
days pay, aud even sHo, to the govern
ment Boys under age arc askiog per.
mission to serve in the army, their pa
reots having already consented
Some popular bull fighters. whose
performances are worth hundreds oi
thousands Of francs yearly, have re
solved to abanden their vocation and
to shoulder rifles in defense Of their faith.
erland
have had long and ;n'erestiug G
conversation With diplomatic repre-
sentative of one of the European pow
ers-who requested me not to mention
bis name or oationalisy-who said:
although var seems certain, toe
possibility Of peace is not yet eliminated
The negotiations are proceeding without
interruption. and success is still posi-
Bile Personally, I must say | believe
it will be very difficult to maintain
peace, because the excitement on both
sides the Atlantic is 500 strong to be
opposed successfully by the government.
But waat I am certain of is this
There will be 90 real war 10 the ordi-
nary sense of the word. Hosti'itlee
vii! cod almost as they begin. because
Earope will mediate between tae belli
gereo.s under conditions which will
tend to be extremely favorable to peace
with honor for both sides 1t is then
.ba, the marked moderation of shc
Spanish government will bear fruit.
"Tbe idea of armed Intervention BY
Europe is absurd and unfornded. Not
one power is disposed to support such
a suggestion, although all admit that
from the point of view of international
law Spain is 10 the right and the Uni.
ted States 10 the wrong |: seems &c
me, therefore. that Spain Will yet enjoy
an opportunity Of trying the experiment
OF Cabao autonomy"
The ministers appear certain that
their moderate, pescefol policy. which
has made good impression 10 Europe,
will sooner or later bear good frui: aod
that the prospect Of peace is Dot gel
disposed Of At ell events negotiations
between the representatives Of the pos.
ers continue and great hopes are placed
in them
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Situation in Spain.
Don Carlos Attitude, The
Pretender to the Throne
Threatens to Make
Trouble.

Madrid, April IA via Bayonne.
Fraoce. April 15.--The action taken
by the Spanish cabiues to-day has con-
frmed the general belief. which has
been preyslens hers since yesterday.
that var is GOV inevitable. The war
like tooe after ofhoisl note issued by the
Spanish government 6sds general ap
prevail here and creates much excite
mens
I, is learned on unquestiooable su-
t5ori.y that the queen regent receOtly
made the following statement:
.sI prefer even the horrors of war.
rather than tarnieh Oh che prestige of
the army or 40 impairment Of the rights
of the crowd"
Another factor, undoubtedly. is Don
Carlos manifesto Of yesterday, Of
which the following is az ex-
tract, which was not risked submit
ting to the censor:
s.Tbe governors of Madrid may
make cell to arms inevitable and im-
mediate if they eontinue to permit the
Spanish etaodard to be dragged 10 the
mud Twenty years Of patriotic retire.
ment have proved that | am neither
ambitious nor coospirator
"If the glove which Washington
has fang in he face of Spain is pick :
ed up by Madrid. | will con,ioue the
same example Of abrega.iop as before,
wretched IN that | cannot partake in
the struggle other than BY prayers and
By Influence Of my name.
"But if everything leads me to fear
that the policy Of humiliation will again
prevsil, We will snatch the reios of gov
ernment from shose who are unwotth y
to hold them and ve will occupy sheir
places
Madrid. April IS The u'serances
of General Fi,sbugh Lee on his return
to the Uoised States, regarding the
Maine, etc.. are violently denounced
here
General Weyler eeiserates that the
letter of which be is said to be the an-
taor. referred to BY General Lee, is
a2ocryphal-
Il is announced here that. 10 spite of
the armistice, che insurgents coatinue
their iocursious. and it is added that
the government has received news to
the efect that new fiIibusteriog expedi-
tons are being organized 10 Florida,
their destination being the Island Of
Cnba.
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS.

WASHINGTON, April 1S Represent.
ative Hull of Iowa. chairman of the
House committee on military affairs,
will to morrow introduce an admins
tration bill authorizing tue President
to issue call for volunteers to the
number Of $4,000 men. Ii will be
considered at once by the commit
tee and its passage expedited as rapid
ly as possible. aud will take effect
Immediately upon the Presidents ap-
proval
It's terms will authorize the Presi-
dent to call on the various States for
quotas ia making up the aggregate.
By reading in this way, inetead Of
specifically looking to calling out the
various State militia, will avoid sev.
eral embarrassing technicalities. one
being the constitutional inhibition on
sending State militia out of the coua-
try, while volunteers SO called for
can be ordered anywhere
1t is likely that if the situation de-
velops into such grave proportions as
is now expected, second call for
100000 volunteers will be issued by
the President The necessity for this
immense number, however. it is not
clear to the military authorities at
this time
The draft Of the present war meas.
ure has just been framed by the war
department officials, and the leading
members of the military committee
have already conferred with the war
department authorities on the neces-
sity of this line, the latter having an
nounced that maximum of $4,000
volunteers would be sufficient at this
time.
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OUTRAGE BY SPANIARDS.
United States Consulate q
Malaga Attacked by a
Mob.

Malaga. Spain, April 16 There
was serious disturbance here to-day.
resulting in 40 attack upon the United
States consulate. The demonstration
began with the paradiog of snail
crowds through the streets. shouting G
patriotic cries. But mob eventually
gathered aud attacked the Uoi'ed
States consulate. Stones we're thrown
aud one Of she mob leaders procured
q ladder, tore down the shield having
opou it she arms of the United States
and dragged it aloug the street.
Tbs prefeo: was summoned aud be
addressed the people, begging them to
disperse. which to some degree re-
stored order. Afterwards the streets
we're pasrolled BY gendarms. As this
d patch is seot the excitement con :
tinues.
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THE SENATE ACTS.
THE RESOLUTIONS PASS
ED AFTER A LONG
SESSION.

Washington. April 16 The Uoited
States Senate has spoken. It's voice is
for war-war until the saffron flag Of
Soain shall have beea furled in the
Western hemisphere and furled for
ever
It's voice, TOE, is for The independence
Of the infaus republic of the Gem of
tae Antilles
"Free Cuba aud the independence Of
the island republic p vas the saiSSoleth
of the Senate ,hroughous the four days
of debate which ended to night.
White the vote was decisive. it is just
to say thas is vas uos 6oal. Notices of
discord-alnoss foreboding in their tone
we're sounded This foreboding was
not due in any sense to a0xiety about
the impending coraics. Il was pronps.
ed By fear less. if the action taken BY
Senate should ultimately be accepted as
anal. this government night become
involved 10 complications that io future
years would prove serious.
At 9:10 O'clock to-pigbs the Davis
resolusioos--those reported from the
committee on foreign relatious, ameod-
ed 40 as to include the recognition Of
the republis of Cuba-were passed BY
a vote of 81 to 81, as a substitute for
the resolution by the House of Repre-
senta,i7es.
ALI day long the conses: wsged With
40 earoestness, energy, ability and elo-
quenoe seldom equslled. even 10 the
Senate Of the United States. Ffom
10 o'clock this morning until
the moment Of the 6nzl vote
the intensity of the interest did not
aba,e for an instant. Uoder the agree
mens limiting the duration Of the speech
es. except 10 specified instances. to fit
teen minutes. every Senator who SO de-
sired had an opportunity to express his
views.