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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

Few people ever think Of st. Helena
except a. Q rock In the sea on which
Napoleon lived a while miserably and
then more miserably died. That the
greatest Of anti-climaxes was not the
End OF the little islands history Is hard
to realize, possibly because . poet or
-omancer would have made 1t the end,
and continuation is therefore more or
less unnatural and absurd. Be that a.
i may. St Helena has remained the
abiding place Of ordinary human beings
who concern themselves very little
about the colossal ghost generally sup
posed to be the islands only inhabit-
ant. and the report to the English gov
ernment just made by their governor
shows that they have joys and sorrows
exactly like those Of the folks dwell
ng in places less trag .cally famous.
For instance, the revenues Of the island
last year were f9. 152. a decidedly COM
Portable sum. but alas! the expendi-
lures amounted to 12.349. and that IL
an excess Of outgo not comfortable at
all. The governor says. however, that
the bad balance was due to some extra
ordinary drains upon the islands re-
sources, and that he anticipates q SUBJ
stantial surplus for the current year.
A recent increase of the garrison and
extensive improvements now making
BY the colonial and imperial authori-
lies assure the Immediate prosperity OF
the islanders.
st. Helena has no public debt, but u
paying OF by small annual INSTALL
nents a misunderstanding grant OF
$1,000 made by Parliament in 1871.
The imports. chiefly foodstu6s and
building materials. amounted last year
20 f62. .9S5. and the exports, almost
wholly potatoes. to f4.391. LAcemak-
ng has been introduced among the girls
If the island with great success, and
the Governor is experimenting with the
manufacture Jf brick and tile. The
whalers have now entirely deserted st.
Helena. the few ships engaged In that
Industry keeping far to the north or
1outh. The total population Of the
,,sland is 4.543.
d, The governor hopes that winter Wis
tors from England may be tempted by
The salubrity Of the climate to try st.
Helena. which Is superior. he says. In
some respects to that Of Madeira and
the Canary Islands. He says the people
Is a whole compare favorably with the
English agricultural population; with
Few exceptions. all can read and write.
and the language is spoken with great
.r purity than in many districts at
home. As a ruiz the people are happy
and contentets til little crime A1nong
each other. Strangers are greatly i'm
pressed with the general civility shown
to them by old and young.-New York
Times.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

Harlem fiat owners are talking
about organizing an association which
shall have for it's object the securing Of
legislation that will give them the right
to hold the furniture of a tenant who
tries to leave without paying rent.
"A Staten Islander changed the 10
cation of his house, and the dav fol-
lowing the removal this sign adorned
his little domicile: These premises
have moved across the street"
-Canaries, amounting In value to
$25O, 900, are annually raised in Ger
many. Most Of this money goes into
the pockets Of the poor.
There is a probability that a large
warehouse for the display of Ameri-
can manufactured products will, in the
near future. be established in Toxic.
Japan.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

Married couples in Norway are privil-
eyed to travel on railways at a fare and
n half.
The only way to have friend is to
be one.
He who laughs can commit no deadly
sin.
Grasp the irksome duty, it shall turn
to sweet delight.
Love of virtue is as native to man
as love of knowledge.
Whatever your calling, master all
its bearings and details, its principles
Instruments and applications.
Service is greater than sovereignty.
Few persons have sufficient wisdom
to prefer censure which is useful to
praise which deceives them.
The preacher who starves his head
cannot feed his peoples hearts.
Doing good is the only certainly hap
py action of a mans life.
Adversely is the grindstone on which
we lose enough to put an edge Of use.
fulness on our lives.
Truth, beauty and lovei these are
the realities-other things are dreams.
Public favor is a poor platform to
stand on.
Look up for strength and courage.
and look about you for a place to put
it to use.
Chance never helps the men who do
not work.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
Raro Books.

The free library Of Philadelphia has
In one Of its collections of books 4 re-
;narkabie and precious possession. The
collection Is the result of twenty years
.abor by one Of the foremost experts Of
Europe. and consists Of 500 works out
of 21.000 said to have been published
between the discovery Of printing and
the year 1900.
1t IL not only that 500 books Of the
earliest age Of printing have been here
brought together. but also that speci-
'hentr of the Uork Of 814 different
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
Four s00R Poker Hands.

An English paper tells Of the wonder.
full deal at poker seen recently at Simla
india. The pack had the small cards
out up to the six, and when the hands
dealt four out Of five players stood -
The game proceeded in the usual way
and when the four hands were exposed
they were found to be a royal flush tc
the king, a royal flush to the queen,
tour aces and a king full.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
rRlsuTEFRoM LOVING FRIENDS

Memorial to Winnie Davis, Unveiled
In Richmond.
In a lovely plot in Hollywood Gene
terry in Richmond. Va. at the foot of q
steep hill and by the side of her father
repose the remains Of Winnie Davis
Daughter of the Confederacy. Recent.
ly a memorial was unveiled over her
grave, . tribute from admiring women
all over the country, to perpetuate the
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

Homer, the New
York village West
colt has made IA
nous. When Ho.
mer read David
Harum" 1t recog-
q ! z e d underneath
the literary paint
the rugged, wide
awake, b o m e ! y
c o u n ( e nance OF
n -aI
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

Any table on which lamps are placed
should be of firm construction, large
top. and Of sufficient weight at the
base not to tip easily or jar when
touched. A great many so-called acci.
dents with lamps are caused by plac
ing them on light. rickety tables.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06

memory Of one who was beloved In lif,
and mourned IN death. This is prob
ably the first time in this country's his
tory that a monument has been erected
to a woman soley by women.
The design represents the Angel OF
Grief seated on a granite pedestal, one
hand holding a wreath as If to place II
on the grave. In the pose of the figure
dignity and sadness are blended, and in
the face Of the angel is unfathomable
sorrow. From every point of view the
outline is perfect and the poise of the
wings,is exquisitely graceful.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
CHAPTER XIX.

A black, ungainly form had in the dis.
.ance followed Herman Craven from the
court house to the DeRosette residence
on the night Of the twenty y-seventh. In
fact, on each night that had preceded il
since the detectives departure with
, Adam. the coachman, for Baltimore, and
his form now lay beneath an elm directly
in front of the residence Oh the late bank
er, and but a few feet from the path lead
ing from the gate to the house.
A pair Of large black eyes were intently
fixed on the door Of the mansion, and only
removed from the same when from time
to time the negro raised them and glanced
for a moment at the light that shOne forth
from two windows on the second floor.
Herman Craven's feelings that he was
being watched belied not the facts in the
case.
The eyes of Calban had never for one
moment left his form, save when he was
beneath the court house roof, that Of the
bank, or beneath that under which he now
sought repose.
"Dis yere hard wuck," muttered the
negro, "an' knows what Ise gwine t do
when Mars Lang wine up dis case. Ise
gwine sleep q week, dat is. But isen'
gwine close desc yere eyes till Mars Lang
say, 'Calban, you 'lieved nowv Golly, l
spec dat Adam tink he own de yearth,
now he splorin' bout wild Mars Lang.
yere dem say dat de jury got de case. You
better hurry up, Mars Lang! What l
done wild my 'bacca? I hope isen' loss
dat! No, yere it is!' and the negro bit
off a goodly piece with his white ivories
and composed himself for his nights
watch.
In the Office of Attorney Dobbs a father
and son were at this time in close conver
sation.
There is no question what the verdict
will be, Arthur" are the words that fall
from the lips of the elder man. But for
Sellars you could have made your defense
much stronger"
"I know, father. but ne protested
against such course. You know he has
his own theories"
He is a strange man with his methods.
He keeps his secrets to himself. Now as
to this G. A. Stephens that he is searching
for. What possible connection can ae
have with the case? Why, the man may
he in Europe by this time. I think Seliars
Is wrong with his theories. / believe Rob
ert Campbell to be entirely innocent of
the foul crime charged against him, and
believe every word Of the statement he
made to the jury, but l do not believe
Herman Craven guilty Of that murder.
Neither do l believe him to have been an
accessory to it, or to have had a knowl-
edge Of the fact that it was contemplated.
l am fully satisfied that he believes Rob
ert Campbell to be the guilty wretch who
murdered his uncle."
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
THE REAL "OAvlD hARUM.'

David Hannum Of Homer, N. Y.
The real David Harum," the charac-
ter in Edward N. Westcott's book of
that name, II David Hannum, Of
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
British P.,lice For e stati +, c..

The total police force Of the United
Kingdom is nearly 10000. OF these
England has Al 1872, including 15.4GS in
the London Metropolitan Police Force
and 9S5 in the city police; Scotland,
4.744: Ireland, 12,165; Wales, 1,2S3;
Is.e of Man, 80. or the large towns,
Liverpool has a full strength of 1885
men: Glasgow. 1920: Dublin, 1,2S5;
Manchester, 1,03S.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-06
LIFE ON ST. HELENA.
TITLE ISLAND WHERE NAPO-
LEON BONAPARTE DIED.

Its Inhabitants at the Present Day
Are Happy and Contented, and Crinss
IL Almost Unknown on the Island :
Industries of the People.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
Deafness Cannot bs;Cursd.

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness, and that is by constitution
al remedies. Deafness is caused by
an inflamed condition of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is infamed you have
rumbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when 1t is entirely closed,
deafness is the result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to it's normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an inflamed condition of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for any case of deafness
Caused by catarrh) that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send
for circulars; free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

states must be inaugurated. The
system requires that every man must
appear personally and register and
prove claim beyond doubt of his
right to vote. The enactment of
this provision would at least alleviate
the pollution, but as long as the de-
pravity of human nature exists,
there will be perversion.
If you would eradicate so base an
evil, you must educate the masses
and impress upon them, not only the
enormity of the crime, but also the
necessity of their personal and ind
vidual attention to exterminate all
vicious practices that tend to defeat
the honor and integrity of American
citizenship. Only by calling into
play the nobler qualities of mankind
in general can there be expected to
be a complete expulsion of the base
methods used to thwart the will OF
the majority. There are honorable
people enough in the state to do it
If they will only risenp and deman(
it, the purity of the ballot box vii
be assured.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

1t is said that Hon. b. X. Focht
of Union County will not be Il cam
didatc for State Senator. lie pre-
fers to be candidate for Assembly,
man in order 10 give his friends a
chance to express their opinion on
the strength and ability of himself
and the present representative, f. f.
Brown. In that event Union Coun-
ty would probably not have a full
pledged candidate for State Senator
and leave the contest practically be-
tween Northumberland and Snyder
counties.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
Major Mah0n for Congress.

snyder County Tribune.
For the past three months the
editor of the Tribune has been inter-
viewing large number Of the Re-
publicans of our county, in relation
to the candidacy of Major Thad. M.
Mahon for denomination for Con-
gress in this, the old 18th District,
at the next primary, and the univer-
sal response has been :-"Major Ma
hon has proven himself a good Con-
gresham and we do not believe that
a change at this time would be ben
efcial to the citizens of the district
or state" Major Mahon, on all
questions affecting the interest and
welfare of State and Nation, is fully
abreast of the times; his strong sense
OF right and justice, with his clear
and torcible manner of statinga pro-
position, cminently fits him to be
the champion ofthe people. He is
Thoroughly in touch and accord with
the Administration in its foreign as
well as domestic policy, and in this
respect fully represents the senti-
ments OF the citizens of the district,
irrespective of party. Major Mahon
is not one of the members who are
ready to speak on all questions, but
when he does so it is with full know
ledge of the question under consi-
deratlon, and carries weight with it.
Major Mahon is rated with the
strong men of the House and his re-
turn would still further increase his
efficiency. One of the Majors
strong points with his constituents is
that he is from the ranks of the peo-
pie, and is one of thepeople-he was
not born with a silver spoon in his
mouth, but owes his success in life
to the indomitable will and energy.
From our knowledge of our people
and the expressions we have heard
from all sections of our county, we
have no hesitancy in saying thatSny-
der county will endorse Major Ma
hon for the 9th Congress.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

and population. If this factory is
conducted in a Legitimate business
like and successful way, where is
there any difference between it and
railroad or Il canal? Is there any
difference between this and any other
enterprise? Certainly not, would
be heard from dozen throats, if
such is the case, and it certainly is /;
then let us remember and speak our
conscience, uphold our good princi-
pies, good feelings, and turn our
good actions toward and in favor of
such enterprise. We must alladmit
that such enterprise which promotes
the prosperity Of our town, is worth
having. 1t is good to have it, good
to honor it; and whatever tends to
animate and strengthen such feelings
doesa much and more right down
practical good as filling up low
grounds and building railroads. l
am more than surprised at the indus
try and good will Of our girls and
boys! and here is kind word for
you all: be steady settled and care
ful, don't learn your trade half way
and then go home, remember that
three moves are as bad as fire /;
oversee your own affairs with your
own eyes and not trust too much
with others; keep thy shop, and thy
shop will keep thee; and again, If
you would have your business done,
go, if not, send and again, you re-
member the old saying -
HE that by the plow would thrive.
Himself must either hold or drive"
The managers of the factory need
no advice, and l do not think they
will see this, so while they are not
looking, | will not say much. But,
ah think where You are when you
run in debt,-you give to another
power over your liberty. If you
can not pay at the time, you will be
ashamed to see your creditor; you
will be in fear when you speak to
him; you will make poor, pitiful
excuses, and by degrees, come tolose
your veracity, and sink into base
downright lying; for ''the second
vice is lying, the first is running in
debt" For example, you receive a
bill of leather due in 60 days. If
you pay it within 10 days you may
deduct 2 per cent. Of the amount.
You get 2 per cent. for giving the
seller the use Of your money the re-
manning 50 days. That is IA 3-5
per cent. a year. DO you often find
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

a better investment? And again
you receive bill due in 80 days, if
you pay it within 5 days you may
deduct 10 per cent. of the amount.
You get 10 per cent. for giving the
the firm you buy of the use OF the
money the remaining 25 days. That
is LAG per cent. year tor your
money.
l invite any one to take his pencil
and think, and figure with me, and
il you find me in error, charge it up
to me. Should you be very busy
and not find time to do the figuring
yourselves, kindly invite your near
est school teacher to do it for you.
All! methinks l hear one of you say
JAG per cent. discount is not right,
but remember l challenge anybody
to prove to me the opposite. Did
you ever find better investment for
your money? Do you believe that
you, as a successful body, 'an afford
to lose the discount of a single bill
once a year? If YOU do, 70: |.
As ever thine to serve thee,
ZIP,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
The dishonest Ballot.

If only the half is true that is
published inthe Philadelphia papers,
that city is weighted down with
loads of corruption. Ballot reform
is badly needed in that city. When
system of voting is so basely pros
tituted that the will OF people is
falsely registered, that government
must retrograde. Ballot stuffing
should be punished to the full ex-
tent of the law. The priceless leg
acy of our forefathers-the ballot
is reduced to a nonentity, unless the
perpetrators of this rottenness are
placed behind prison doors.
The arrest of Clarence Meeser,
Lieut.. John G. Rodgers and Samuel
Salter has awakened a new interest
inquirer elections and placedbefore the
people fuller realization Of the in
iquity that is besieging our free in
stitutions. When the sanctity OF
the ballot is execrated SO that the
vote of one man is not equal to the
vote of another man, it is time for
free America to check the progress
Of depravity.
Ballot reform must begin at the
foundation. The personal registra-
ton act of New York and other
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
MARRIED,

Nov. Is, by Rev. l. p. Zimm er-
man, CharlesF. Heltrich and Aunie
M. Stumpff, both of Beaver Springs.
Nov. l6, by Rev. G. ID. Druclcn-
miller, S. o. Gilbert and S. Mar
garet Meyer, both Of Freeburg.
Nov. 8, IN New Berlin, by Rev.
S. Sidney kohler, Harry A. Miller
and Lizzie Millhofe, both of Mifflin-
burg.
Nov. Is, by Rev. II. G. Snab!e,
Henry f. Knouse and Jane Benfer,
doth of near Kratzerville.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
s'sasss's ss.ss 's: Of &MAZzzG
DIED.

Nov. 10, in New Berlin, Jacob
Sanders, aged "a years, s months
and 8 days.
Nov. IL, at Richfeld, Mrs. Julia
Shaetfer, aged about rs years. Fun
eral at Mennonite church.
Nov. 8, at Middlecreek, David
Steininger, aged SO years, month
and Is days.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
C0uTt Proclamation,

WHEREAS the Hon. Harold M. Mcclure
President Judge OF the judicial District,
composed Of the counties OF SNYDER. and
Union and Alfred specht and T. Il. Gem
perllng, Esqs., Associate Judges in and for Sny-
der county. have issued their pfecept, bearing
date the 6th day Of Oct. A. D., 1899. to me
directed ior the holding ofan Orphans Court, -
court OF Common Pleas, court OF Oyer and Ter
mil miner ERA and General Court ofQuarter Sessions OF
Snyder: on the 2nd Monday, (being tbs nth
DAY o. Dec, lsss). and to continue one week.
err Justices Of the Peace and Constables in and
ior the county OF snyder, to appear in their
proper person with their rolls. records, inoujsi.
tons, examinations and other remembrances
70 do those things which of their offices and in
their behalf partain to be done and witnesses
and persons prosecuting In behalf Of the Com
m0nwealth against any. person or persons are re-
luired to be then and there attending and de.
parting without leave at their peril Justicee
are requested to be punctual In their attendance
at the appointed time agreeably to notice.
Given under my hand and seal at the Sheriff.
onice In Mtddleturgh, the 18Th day oi Nov.
=. d., one thousand eight hundred and ninety
hihe' T.. 5. RITTER. Sheriff. =
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

REGISTERS NOTICES.-Notice ia hereby CIV.
~ en- that the following named persons have
ned thelr Administrators, Guardian, and Ex.
ecutOrs accounts In the Registers Oflice nj S,v.
der County and the same win be presented f9r
c0nnrmaflon and allowance at the Court HonSa
In Mlddleburgh, Monday. Dec. 1Ith. 1889. ''o
First and final account Of DR.. J. w sampseu
administrator OF the estate OF II. c. Sampseii'
late0r Centre Township. Snyder CO., Pa. decd'
First and tinal account OF P. NJ. Tea,s. puar.
dlan OF Annie Rlpka, a minor child OF Mrs. Sarah
Rtpka, deceased. 'A'" "n
a, First and fnal account OF d. A. Kern and q.
NJ. Moatz, administrators of the estate OF Georve
s.A hern. r. late OF ;he borough OF Middleburg, Sny.
j. II. WILLIS, Register Of Wills.
registers ONCE, Middleburg, Pa. Nov. Is. 1890
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23

There is already prevalent some
talk on an early or late primary next
year. Owing to the necessity of
electing delegates to the National
Republican Convention and an early
state convention, there will not he
entire freedom to postpone the prlm-
arv TO a very late date.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-11-23
Used by British Soldiers In Africa,

Cipt. q. G. Dsnnison is we'll known
all over Africa as commander of the
forces that captured the famous re
bel Gallshe. Under date Of Nov. 4,
1897, from Vryburg, Bechuanaland,
he writes: Before starting on the
last campaign ! bought a quantity
OF Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
and Diahorrea Remedy, which I us
ed myself when troubled with bowel
complaint. and ha given to my men
and every case 1t proved most be.
neficial." For sale by all druggists