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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
IL Grew on Sunday.

In a country town not far from New
York an ld-fashioned preacher had ex
horted his flock one Sunday not to read
the Sunday newspapers. On the fol
lowing Monday he was strOllins
through the market place when he
spied some unusually fine asparagus
a vegetable Of which he was almost
gluttonously fond, in the stall Of one
of his parishioners.
"Mr. Smith," said the parsOn, II will
buy some of your asparagus If 1t is not
too dear"
Now, Smith was a confirmed reader
Of his Sunday newspaper, and the ser
mon had not pleased him ut all. He
decided to play a Joke on his pastor.
Moreover, he had sold his asparagus
already, though he said not word
about that.
81 am sorry, doctor" said the crafty
Smith, "but / would not like to have
1t on my conscience that 1 sold you
such grass as that"
what Is the matter with itT eX
claimed the preacher, In surprise. 81
never saw finer"
"Oh, It's uR right that way" SAID
Smith, .'but, VOC see. 1 picked It only
early this morning, 1t sprang up ant
: ew on Sunday Zs-e:-. -.Eork .2Eihupe
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

While In Rome. do as the Romans
ought to do
The granite column Is no less strong
because polished.
Some people who are supposed to be
patient, are simply lazy.
The wheel runs away with its rider
when 1t is used to break Gods law.
What kind Of material are you fur
uishing for your funeral sermon?
The devil in the church is far more
troublesome than the one outside.
The misery Of poverty is nothing
compared with the misery Of envy.
We must have word with Jesus be-
fore we can give a word for Jesus.
The wiliest move of the devil is to
persuade men that there is no devil.
Personal slander is no answer to
truth that troubles guilty conscience
The power of an idea Is not to be
measured by the noise Of its utterance.
We always count him a wise man
who knows rs little as we do ourselves
When will man learn that 1t Is as
wicked to lie in a creed as In a horse
trade?
The world is generally willing to pay
more for what 1t wants. than for what
It needs.
1t takes more grace than many pos
sess to forgive q neighbOr for being
successful.
1t seems that evolution has ascertain
ed that the Garden of Eden was O
monkey garden.
No man will get across the Jordan
and into the city on the back OF his
five yoke of oxen.
When you do good deal don't spot.
1t by hunting through the newspapers
for n notice of 1t.
There are Christians who want 8
sword Of the Spirit that can be twisted
into a corkscrew at will.
The lad who gave Christ his five
loaves and fishes, did more than II he
had bought them all bread.
The difference between Saying pray
ers'' and praying, is the difference be
tween superstition and Christianity.
Some folks go into n revival as 9th
ers go fishing. not that they value what
is caught, but they enjoy the catching
The preaching Of the minister does
not make the church's reputation sc
much as the practicing of the cOngre
cation.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Oyster.Shell Window Glass

In Manila, where there Is an interesr
ing field open to the naturalist, the ma
tives have queer substitute for glass
1t Is bivalve shell Of about nine
inches of surface, SO transparent tha,
print can readily be seen through II
and admitting a mellow light in a room
where 1t is used as a window glass.
The shell Is an attractive object, Ter
fectly straight and in appearance re
sembles isinglass. One would almost
imagine that it was some skillful In.
vention Of the natives, could not the
growth rings be readily observed. The
outer side Of the shell is perceptbly
rough, while the interior is perfectly
glazed over. and in the light has the
pearly lustre found In many Of tn.
thin -shelled, oyster-like mollusks ofthe
tropics. The shell Is the ''Placupa pla
centia" Of science, and is well knowr
In China. the common name being the
Chinese window oyster. 1t Is EN-
ployed there also for windows. ant
used in lanterns. The Chinese grinc
up the shell and make from 1t the sill
yer paint so common In their water
colors.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Taste Sens ii ns.

There are only four simple taste SEN
ations-namely, sweet, bitter, sour and
salt. 1t is said by some that there are
,nly two, sweet and bitter. All other
sensations which are commonly called
astes are complex results of sensations
If smell. touch. temperature and sight.
The means by which we distinguish al
most all Of our common food and drinks
S not the sense of taste SO much as 1t
the sense of smell, touch, tempera-
:ure and sight. All the fine differences
oy which we distinguish the various
,ruits, meats and drinks depend not
lpon taste at all, but upon these other
senses A proof of these facts may be
given by merely blindfolding the eyes
md closing the nose and taking vari-
,us kinds of foods and drinks into the
mouth without swallowing them. 1t
will then be found that ii is quite I'm
possible to distinguish many of the
,ommOnest foods and drinks. 1t IL, of
,ourse. generally known that what is
popularity mistaken for the taste of
.offee, tea and wine is only their
,rOma.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

was full Of Mary Brand An day the
wires had been singing Mary Brand:
the key had been clicking Mary Brand.
Small wonder when he took the pad
of yellow paper and wrote out the mes
sage. he made one small slip-he really
didn't do 1t. 1t did itself.
you need not come down. Engage
ment on. Mary Brand" IL the way II
read when John received It.
If this were not a true story, II might
be written that John went In person
and demanded an explanation. What
he really did was to write q note sug.
gesting the return Of his letters. And,
Mary being a black-eyed girl. he gof
them by return mail
Mary Brand went home. The ranch
man returned to the winter vocation of
riding the pastures and waiting for
spring. The operator took an early
train for down East. II he ever knew
what he had done he kept his OVID
counsel and renewed his suit.
So Mary married the operator. and
being n black-eyed girl she makes him
q good wife.-G. B. Dunham, In SAP
Francisco Argonaut
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

The Pittsburg trolley lines run ex-
press cars. There are large sliding
doors in the sides through which ex.
press packages are received and de-
livered at any point on the line. Auto,
mobile delivery wagons wait at various
house Immediately upon the arrival of
the express cars. the work of trans
shipment being rushed through with
out delaying regular passenger traffic
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
soueLcneD THE WOMAN
She Had Corrected His Pronunciation
and He Took Revenge.

ahe Had Corrected HE Pronunciation
and He Took Revenge.
He was one of the people who rather
pride themselves on being ObliviOus to
the finest distinctions of language. He
had once lived in the Rocky Mountains
for a short time, and the border mover
had gotten into his system. She, on the
other hand; was alertly punctilious and
sometimes oyerbearing In her superior
knowledge.
'sThe ruin OF Spain," he remarked
casually, has been that word man
anner.'"
You mustn't say 'mananner, she
observed, gently. ut should be pro-
nOunced 'manyana.'
"Oh. should itY' And there was
world of sarcasm in his tone. 1T amt
spelt that way"
THAT makes no difference. 1t is pro-
nounced as I tell you"
He changed the conversation.
Politics has been right exciting this
year." he observed.
II see you prefer the singular verb,
Notwithstanding the fact that the form
of the noun is plural"
DO IT
Certainly. You say politics has. 3"
"Oh. yes. 1 just came from a small
town in Mississippi. They have only
one kind there"
II take a great interest In political
celebrities. I once had the pleasure Of
shaking hands with Mr.. Mark Hanna" I"
"AIark Hannah"
Certainly"
"Oh. yes" he proceeded. with an un-
forgetful glitter in his eye. You mean
Mark Hanyer. / chanced to come
across him once. He was eating banan-
yer. And, by the way. would you mind
sitting down ut the pianyer and playing
something in your own exquisite man
yerY
"What shall playT she gasped.
"Oh. well, let it be something patriot
&c. Let 1t be The Star-Spangled Ban
YER"
And then he settled back In his chair
and looked namely happy.-Washing-
ton Star
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
SECRET OF THE HIGH DIVE.
trainer Of Circus Gymnasts Tells Ho
the Trick IL Done.

| Trainer Of Circus Gymnasts Tells How
the Trick 10 Done.
about the first thing that teach my
pupils" said q trainer of circus gym
nasts. ''is how to fall. That, you know,
Is the secret Of the great head dive
from the roof, which remains up-to-date
the greatest Invention in the way of
gymnastic tricks that the world has
seen."
1T looks almost too perilous to be in
teresting." l ventured.
But 1t Is not in the least dangerous,
II one only knows how to fall" he con-
tinued. Now. II the unframed perform
er should attempt to fall In a net from
any height whatever he would be al
most sure to break some bones Should
he stretch out his arm to save himself,
he would be very likely to break it in
two places. Should he light on his
heels. he might break his leg, or, more
likely, pitch forward and break his
Jaw. But just fill your lungs with air
and hold them full. double yourself I'D
into knot, leaving no limb free. and
faii on the back of your shoulders Just
NDO'S ehC ShOuiueE DlducS, ana YOU can
tali from what height you like and
come to no hurt. This explains the
cannon and catapult tricks. Why, once
we attempted the catapult trick in n
hall where the roof was SO low that we
mad to sink the catapult below the floor.
Inc gymnast forgot all about having
MS net lowered a corresponding dis
lance. and when shot $50 feet forward
and upward at the same time-didn't
ne come down underneath the net and
,and siap-bang on his shoulders on the
pare hoOr? We picked him up for dead
You may hardly believe me, but IT had
only Knocked the wind out of him and
shaken him up bit. The next night
ne was performing as usual. That lust
shows what the muscles of the shoul.
gers: together with an elastic cushion
OF air In the lungs. will resist. Then
OF course. In the case Of gymnasts the
muscles become as hard as iron and fur.
oish great protection for the bones. !.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
hoMANox

When Flora. makes soft music,
And all the lights arc low.
And dark winds down their aiieys
Among the roses blow,
wander In q country
Where ouce I used to 90,
A land Of Vague and sweet delights
That only lovers know.
Over her fingers dropping
I SEQ her shadowy halr.
80 from some dim old canvas
Might steal on twilight air
The grace that was 90 lovely.
The face that was 70 fair,
That the painter lost his cunning.
And the priest forgot his prayerl
I wonder IL this life of ours
Repeats its sweetost woe;
II under other stars we mot
Tho ancient evenings So
II Flora and her listener
Only old raptures know,
And in that land Of strange delights
Were lovers long ago!
-Womnn's Homo Companion.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

How many thoughts a day for moth
T's comfort do you give?
Never mind about the dimples il
here's sunshine in your smile.
At least one little act of kindness a
lay and an easy pillow at night.
One frown day when she's in her
Gems will wrinkle girls forehead
Ike a crOne's by the time she Is 20.
Try making yourself as agreeable to
yOur brother as IL he were some other
girls brother. 1t will pay to win his
,Oyish confidence.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
RECENT INVENTIONS.

Small rooms can be heated by a gas
Jet with the use Of a new apparatus,
which rests on the shade and is of cir
cular shape, with a revolving fan at
the top operated by the heat from the
dame to set the air of the room In mo-
ton.
A Kansas inventor has designed a
new form Of wind wheel, having hori-
zOntal rods arranged radially from a
vertical shaft, with pair of partially
folding wings on each rod, which open
when moved with wind and close when
going against It.
Mattresses are replaced for summer
use by a new ventilated bed bottom,
which is formed of spring frames set
at the proper distance apart to rest
On the side rails, with braces to hold
them rigid, suitable fabric being
stretched over the frames.
The lower brace on the chain side Of
I new bicycle frame is used as gear
.ase, the single tube being replaced by
fat casing, with channels formed Of
he top and bottom to cover the chain
and heads at either end, which sur
.ound the sprocket wheels.
An improved automatic bicycle pump
Is clamped directly to the center of the
hub, with a lever at one end which en-
cages an adjustable screw at every
evolution of the wheel to operate
piston and force the air into the tire
he head of the screw being within
.each of the rider without dismount-
ng.
In new wrench the revolving
sleeve, which adjusts the movable Jaw
20 fit the nut, has nOtches cut in the
rear edge, with two spring fingers on
the handle, which are held open while
the sleeve is In motion and engages
the notches to prevent the jaw becom-
ing loose when tightened.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIas, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. Il
Is the one perfect Strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP 60.
sAM JRANCIoCo. CAL
L0UIsvnLA H. NEW Y0RK, II. Z.
1og sale BY ali DruzEisa-Price Soc. Per hoet1A
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Popula tion OF Ontprio.

The population Of the province Of On
tarlo is estimated at 100000. The
principal cities are: Toronto. with 1s3,.
172 people; Ottawa, 1921: Hamilton
50.O35; London, 1924; Kingston, 49,.
coo; Brantford, 1924; Windsor, H..
D15; st. Thomas, 11,O21; Guelph, TO-.
741; Stratford, 1851; Belleville, TO-.
339; st. Catharines. 1914; Chatham
s,7SS.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Gambling In EaRland.

In the latest history of gambling In
England, there are some astonishing
revelations as to the amount of money
won and lost by men and women whose
names were as familiar as household
words early In the present century.
There are records Of 100000 having
been lost at sitting. and the loss of
$4,000 appears to have been a very
common occurrence.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Tran.Door Snider,

A curious species Is that of the trap
iOor spiders, whose nest consists of 6
tube excavated In the earth to tho
depth of six or eight inches. 1t is al
ways lined with silk and 1t is CLOSED
One sort Of door closes into the nest
like cork In n bottle; another is a
thin as n piece Of paper.
In all cases the door opens outward
and when the nest is placed. as 1t us
ually is, on n sloping bank, 1t open
upward so that there is no fear Of IT.
gaping. The object of the trap-door 1.
It Is always made to resemble the gen
eral surface Of the ground. Gometimes
however, an enemy attempts to opeI
the door; and then the Inmate brace
Its legs against the sides Of the nest
and holds 1t as fast rs possible.
Still other spiders have inner door,
besides the outer, 30 that If their Inner
defense be carried, they may have an
other behind which to retreat Nor.
curious still Is the ingenuity Of tks
branch trap door: that is to say. n doO'
that enters from the main tunnel Of tn
nest into a side branch. which the sp:
der knows. of course. hut which y.
stranger could discover. since there Is
nothing to distinguish 1t from any 9th
er part Of the main nest So, then, II
an enemy should effect entrance. the
lawful occupant of the nest can quiet
ly slip into the side branch, shut .ks
door, and there remain in security
while the intruder wonders what has
Hecoma RI her.
Can Yoa Do It5
Two farmers came to grocery to get
,ome OIL One of them had an eight
gallon and the other a fivegallon can.
Each one wanted just four gallons of
,il, but the grocer's measures had all
been stolen except one of three gallons.
and he did not know how to measure
{ out for them. As four and four
make eight. 1t was easy enough to first
Ill the eight-gallOn can, but how to get
lust four gallons Of that into the Ave
sallon can was a hard problem. bnt at
ast, after the three men had spent the
ong afternoon IN trying they did 1t,
lsing only the three measures of eight,
I've and three gallons each. See II YOU
:annot solve II. You do not have to
lse gallon cans. Quart measures or
,ints will do just as well, Of course.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Deauty 10 Hood Deep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
purities from the body. Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, boils. biotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. 25c. SOC.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
Are You Usino Aliens Foot Eas,7

1t is the onlv cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Tired. Aching, Burning,
Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions.
Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder to
be shaken into the shoes. Sold by all
Druggists. Grocers and Shoe Stores.
25c. Sample sent FREE. Address, AL
len 9. Olmstead, Leroy. N. Y.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

II somebody would onlv r,,,, A..
sled uphill for us life wo,,d ha @ .ne
long, delightful slide. " De one
"A KIND heart is a fountain Of 1,ad-
ness; making everything in its vicin;tv =
freshen into smiles. vicinity
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
An ArDnF11cut.

'The minister asked me how l cOul'
defend the practice of skating on Sun
day"
What did you sayY'
II said it might thaw on Monday
Puck.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

A dynamite explosion will attracl
more attention than the bursting Of the
buds in springtime; growth Is quiet
but none the less powerful
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

OW. means to-
day: not to-mor-
row.
II on g 9 ~ is
Christ In the
Office.
II olin e . 8 1s
G h RI st In the
heart.
The pleasures OF
sin are brief and
soon bitter.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

trembled. He could see something big
moving In front of him. which looked
like a giant with his arms stretched
out So he turned round to run home
Then Charley thought to himself, 81
will not be afraid. I'll Just shut my
eyes. and run past as quickly as can
And so he did. When he stopped run
ningr and opened his eyes, the moor
was'quite bright once more, and Char
ley ssaw-what do You think? A big
tree with its spreading branches!
''Ha! ha! hal! laughed Charley. III
ls only that dear old tree after oil. How
silly I was to be afraid"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reducing infiamma-
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. DC bottle.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

Albert Burch, West Toledo Ohio SAYS:
Halls Catarrh Cure saved my life" Write
him Tor particulars Sold nv Druu0isfa 7sc
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

When Mr.. Lobster Is a little fellow
10 eats and grows just as fast rs he
an, just like babies of any kind and
he first thing he knows his suit OF
clothes, which is hard shell, is toe
mall for him, SO he cracks 1t across the
back and crawls out. THIS Is pretty
,ard job, for his limbs run down deei
ntO the big claws and his eyes stick
,ut on the ends Of queer little ropes sc
le can look backwards and two O
liree other ways ut once.
When his tender body. is out of the
Ihell he hides as quickly as he can un
Ter the dark corner of a rock for he
IIows that If another lobster comes
ilong he will be eaten. Maybe he lost
I limb or two in getting out of his old
iuit, but II he did he Is not worried
out goes right to work to grow a new
,ne, turns his stomach inside out and
gets a new lining on II. and then grows
l new shell as quickly as he can.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

Fits permanently cured. No fits nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Res;orer. ~ trial bottl- and treatise free
DR.. R. II. KLINE, Ltd a8i Arch St, Phila. Pa.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

A woman thinks she loves nature
when she cutters up the house with
rocks and shells the names of which
she can't remember.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02
RUPTURE

io!s sxi5s:iiSs xssiHiS sT.. p EAiiixS. PHI :. 2. MAYER.
tio operation or delay from business can az onse
and nron;rsna SmaaoIIsements of physicians. ade.
hours 9 A. NJ to p. nj. 'o' CIRCULAR Office
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic loo or go.
Z C G. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

Notning engages our interest and o,
that nana more than some Of the things
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

Never doubt a woman's word when
she says she can't sing. It's ten to
one she is telling the truth.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-08-02

II gives activity to all parts
that carry away useless and
poisonous materials from your
body. 1t removes the cause Of
your suffering, because 1t re.
moves all impurities from your
blood. Send fer cur book on
Nervousness.
To keep in good health you
must have perfect action Of the
bowels. Ayers Pills cure con-
stipation and biliousress.
lUklfO 10 ossS 0oofoe0.
Perhaps you would like to consult
some eminent physicians about your
condition. Then write Us freely oil tho
particulars in your case: You will re-
1etve . prompt reply. without cost.
Address. DIR. J. C. AVER.
Lowell. Mass.