I'JI ON THE JUBY. Up in ',ossburgt
the other day, a lightmng-r', n&n drove
up in front of a haudso stauding
in the midst of tr. anj 8i,rubs. and spoke
to Mr. SunrCT8 wj,f, wa8 8ittiug ou Vne
steps in '.ront. He accosted SuiV-uers as
the ner of the resideuce ani said :
I see jou have uo lightuiug-ruda ou this
house.'
'No,' said SuuVaers.'
'Are you oing to put any on V
We)'.,' hadn't thought of it,' replied
dinners.
'You ought to. A tall building like this
is very much exposed. I'd like to run you
up one of uiy rods ; twisted steel, glass
fenders, nickel-plated tips everything com
plete. May I put up one to show you ? I'll
do the job cheap.'
'Certainly you may if you want to. I
haveu't the slightest objection, said Suiu
ners. During the noxt half hour the man had
his ladders up and his assistants at work,
and at the end of that time the job was
done. He called Sumners out into the
yard to admire it. He said to Sumners :
Xow, that is all well enough, but if it
was my house I'd have another rod up on
the other side. There's nothing like being
protected thoroughly.'
That's true, said Sumners, 'it would be
better.'
'I'll put up another, shall I V asked the
man.
'Why, of course, if you think it's best,'
aid Sumners.
Accordingly the man went to woik again
aud aooa had the rod in its place.
That's a first-rate job,' he said to Sum
ners. as ther both stood eveine it. 'I like
such a man as you are. Big hearted libe
tal. not afraid to put a dollar dowu for a
srood thine. There's some pleasure in dea
lin with you. I like you so much that I'd
put a couple more rods on that house, out
on the north end, and one on the south for
almost nothin.'
'It would make things safer, I suppose,'
said Sumners.
Certainly it would. I'd better do it,
hadn't I hey ?'
'Just as you think proper, 'said Sumners,
So the man ran op two more rods, and
then he came down again and said to Sum
uers :
'There, that job is done. Now let's set
tie up.'
Do what ?'
Why, that job's finished, and I'll take
my money.'
'You .den't expect me to pay you, I
hope ?'
'Of course I do. Didn't you tell me to
put those rods ou your house ?'
'My honse f shouted Sumners. 'Thun
der and lightning I I never ordered you to
put these rods up. It would have been ri
diculous : Why, man this is the court
bouse, and I'm here waiting for the court
to assemble. I'm on the jury. You seem
ed to be anxious to rush out your rods.and
as it was none of my business, I let you go
on. Pay for it ! Come, now, that's pretty
good.'
The Blossburg people say that the man
ner in winch that lightning-rod man tore
around town and swore was fearful. But
when begot his rods off the court-house he
left permanently. He don't fancy the
place.
Health Insurance. A thin cadave
rous looking German, about fifty years of
are, entered the office of a health insurance
company and inquired : 'Ish ter man in
vat insures de beoblc's belts ?' The agent
answered, 'I attend to that business.' 'Veil,
I vants mine belts insured. Yot you
sharge ?' 'Different prices,' answered the
agent, 'from three to ten dollars a year,
and you gel ten dollars a week iu case of
sickness. 'Veil,' said Mynheer, 'I vants
ten dollars vert' The agent inquired his
state of health. 'Veil, I ish sick all de
time.. I's shust out of bet two or tree
hours a day, and de doctor say he can't do
nosiu more goot for me.' 'If that's the
state of your health,' returned the agent,
'we can't insure it We only insure per
sons who are in good health.' At this
Myuheer bristled up in great anger. 'You
must tink I's a fooL Vot you tink I come
pay you ten dollars for inshure my belt ven
I vat veil !'
Double Relationship. 'Hullo, bub !
whose horse is that V
Dad's,' was the laconic reply.
Dad 1 What dad ?'
Why, Uncle Geo. Hickman.'
' Uncle 1 I thought you said it was dad's?
Is your dad your unci?'
'Wal, I don't know how it is, kersactly.
But he tool my dad ; and wheu be married
my Aunt Sally for his second wife wal, he
must be my uncle now,Bomehow,don't be ?'
When the cock and the fox went on
board the ark they had no fear of bagg age
mashers ; for one had a comb and the
other bad a brush, and tliai was all the lug
gage they had between them.
A LADY had her dress trimmed with bu
gles before going to a balL Her little
daughter wanted to know if tho bugles
would blow when she danced. Oh, no,'
said the mother, 'papa will do that when
he sees the bill.'
A doctor called on a cholera patient, a
German. Prescribed. Next day he found
patient well. 'Well,' said doctor, 'the me
dicine brought you out!" 'No, sir; I
didnt take it' 'What did you take ?' 4I
ate sour-kraut and turnip sauce.' So the
doctor wrote in his memorandum, 'Sauer
kraut and turnip sauce good for cholera.'
Next week another call, Irishman this
time. Prescribed sauerkraut and turnips.
Next day called ; found the Irishman dead.
So he wrote opposite the old memorandum,
'Sauerkraut and turnip good for a Dutch
man, but death to an Irishman.'
A distinguished member of the Ken
tucky Legislature' is reported in the Lou
isville Commercial as having candidly 'ac
knowledged the corn.' Reappearing, after
an absence from his seat of three days, he
had "beeu sick.' 'What's been the matter
with you?' be was asked. 'Well, some
folks call it nervous chills; others pro
nounce it a kind of affection of the heart ;
but to be candid, I call it a plain case of
old fashioned drunk.'
A drunken Irishman was found by bis
friends, the other night, lying in the snow,
with his heels placed upon the fence, warm
ing bs toes by the light of the moon. He
was muttering : "What a cold fire you have
got, Biddy darliut; heve on some car
rysane, or my futs will fraze."
One of the readiest replies we have beard
lately was made by an Irish laborer. A
gentleman traveling on horseback "down
East" came upon an Irishman who was
K fencing in a most barren and desolate piece
of land. 'What are you fencing in that lot
for, Pat ?" said be ; "a herd of cattle
would starve to death on that land." "And
sure, ye re honor, wasnt I fencin' it in to
kape the poor bastes out av it ?"
An agricultural paper recommends a
quart of brandy to cure the staggers. We
have thought brandy was the cause of
staggers.
CEKTRALRUG STORE
q.b.cXdvllader
Is the place to buy pure aud fresh
-w t-t-,.. Hill o
PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS, PERFUMERY,
NOTIONS. CIGARS,
TOBACCO, LltiLUit
for medicinal riurposes, and all other arti
cles usually kept in a first-class Dru;: Store.
Special attention p:u J l compounding pre
scriptions aud family receipts by competent
druggists.
I am prepared to furnish in quantities to suit
purchasers ami at Philadelphia prices,
CALCINED PLASTER,
PHILADELPHIA LIME,
FINISHING SAND,
PLASTERING HAIR.
Portland, Roman, Rosen dale and IaIi'iIi
CEMENTS,
Laud PlnMer for Farmers, Timothy aud Clover
Seeds. Also. Garden Seeds nf all kiuds. Call
and get a Rural Keller lor 1S74.
GEO. B. CADWALLADER.
Sunbury, Feb. 6, lS?4.-ly.
Dit. C. M. Maktis.
Gko. W. Bloom
NEW DRUG STORE,
No. 13, South Third Street,
Clement House MWn Sutury, Pa.
DR. C. M. MARTIN & CO,
HAVE just received a fresh lot of Pure Drugs
aud Patent medicine.
We have also a full assortment of
DRESSING AND PACKET COMBS.
Ilair, Tooth, Nall.Clothc.Shoc and other brushes.
TOILET AXI FAXCY AKTICXEM.
FINE KXTUACTS, POCKET BOOKS, KNIVES, C, C.
REED'S GRAND DUCHESS COLOGNE,
the sweetest perfume ia America.
rarittian,a Kid Glove Wash,
warranted to clean perfectly the most delicate
hades without injury to the kid
All the leading preparations for the Hair,
KEG A UN, THE BEST IN MARKET,
Pure Wine and Liquors, for medical purposes.
Physicians Prescriptions and family icceipts
compounded with care.
Thankful for past favors we hope by fair deal
ing to receive a share of your patronage.
September 11, 1873.
W. D. MELICK,
Druggist and Apothecary,
At the old established stand on
Market Square, Sl'SBlRY, PA.
Keeps eonstantly on hand a full stock of well
elected
DRUGS & CHEMICALS,
Druggists Fancy GoodR,
COMBS,
BRUSHES,
PERFUMERY,
PATENT MEDICINES, OILS, PAINTS
GLASS, PUTTY,
YARXIKII, DYEKTl'FFK,
In fact everything usually kept In a well con
ducted
3DZRXJG- STOEE.
Particular attention paid to compounding Phy
sicians prescriptions aud family receipts by the
Propriator himself.
Sunbury, Pa., June 8, 1873.
Miscellaneous.
THE KIXCJ BARBER SHOP
18 THE SnOP OF THE TOWN and long
has been ; usk hUtory aud she will tell you
Men have grown old in our patronage
Babies on their mothers' breast
To bouncing boys at play ;
And youths by maidens fair caressed,
To stalwart men with cares oppresse d,
And old men silver gray.
And among the honored aud lasting impres
sions of time, and the crash of revolutions In
circumstances, we stand a living monumental
memento of the Ingenuity and perseverance ap
pertaining te the identity of progression, plying
enr vocation with the highest style of art and
perfection, and aspiring to achieve the highest
reward of merit attainable in onr humble capaci
ty, and tbe sentiment of respect and approbation
which the presence of superior appliances and es
tablishment are always wont to inspire.
Always to please
We shave with ease
Cut and comb with taste the hair ;
Shampoo the head with soothing car,
And color the whiskers black or brown,
To suit tbe people about the town.
Then allow me politely request you to stop,
And not go past nor from around our shop.
To get shaved on the basis of ability nor as
some have done for onr use of tbe ballot for prin
ciple sacred and right nor under the common
secret and invidious guise of enmity te complex
ion ; for tbe cut of a man's coat, or tbe color of
bis skin, ought not to afreet his usefulness nor
hi qualifications. A fair chance is ull that we
demand, to give the proof to all the land.
JAMES W. WASHINGTON.
Proprietor.
Sunbury, April 5, 1873 ; No. 91, Market st.
riinE VICTOR SEWING MACHINE CO.,
JL want reliable and energetic Agents in this
county. The "VICTOR" is a Lock-stitch, Shut
tle Machine, with salf-sctting Needle, best finish
ed and most perfect Machine ottered. An in
crease of 500 per cent, on sales of 1872 over 1871.
For terms, &c, Address, VICTOR SEWING
MACHINE CO.,127 Chestnut St.,Philadclphla,
Pa. Sept. 12, 1873.--4mos.
GEO. W. COIt EE,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
Real Estate Agent, and Agent for the I'uila-
LADEIJ-HIA MfTCAL 1'HOTECTIVE LIFE
Issi-RAjiCE Company.
Ilerndon, Xorthunibtrland Count, Pa.
ALL CLAIMS entrusted in his hands will receive
prompt attention.
Ilerndon, Aug. 22, 73. 4 nn.s.
Iron in the Blood
MAKES THE WEAK STRONS.
The Peruvian Syrup, a Protect'
ed Solution of the Protoxide of
Iron, is to combined as to havo
the character of an aliment, as
easily digested and assimilated
with the blood as the simplest
food. It increases thequantitjf
of Nature's Own Vitalizing
Agent, Iron in the blood, ana
cures "a thousand ills," simply
by Toning up, Invigorating and
Vitalizing the System. The en
riched atul vitalized blood per
meates every part of the body,
repairing damages and waste,
searching out morbid secre
tions, and leaving nothing for
disease to feed upon.
This is the secret of tlie won
derful success of this remedy in
curing Dyspepsia, Liver Com
plaint, Dropsy, Chronic Diar
rhoea, Dolls, Nervous Affections,
Chills and Fevers, Humors,
Tjoss of Constitutional Vigor,
Diseases of tho Kidneys and
Bladder, Female Complaints,
and all diseases originating in
a bad state of the blood, or ac
companied by debility or a lout
state of the system. Being free
from Alcohol, in any form, its
energizing effects are not foU
lowed by corresponding reac
tion, but are permanent, infu
sing strength, vigor, and neuf
life into all parts of the system,
and building up an Iron Con
stitution. Thousands have been clianged
by the use of this remedy, from
weak, sickly, suffering crea
tures, to strong, healthy, and
happy men and women t and
invalids cannot reasonably hes
itate to give it a trial.
See that each bottle has PERU
VIAN SYRUP blown in the glass.
ramplilet Froe.
SETH W. FOWLE L SONS, Proprietors,
B. 1 SUltem nM, nfm.
019 J CUaOUti 6EHEBALLT.
Spiral.
UALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL
R. JOHNSTON,
I'll vf it-iii n of this celebrated Institution, has
discovered tbe most certain, speedy, pleasant and
cllcctii.-tl reined v in the world for all
DISEASES OF IMPRUDENCE.
Weakness ol the Rack or Limbs, Strictnres,
AtlV-rtione of Kidnevs and Bladder, Involun
tary Discharge!!, Impotency, General Debili
ty, Nervousness, DysjH'psy, Ijintuor, Low
Snint. Contusion of Ideas, ralpitalion M
the Heart, Timidity, Tremblings, Dimness
of Sight or Giddiness, Diseaxe of the Head,
Throat, Nose or Skin, Affections of Liver, Lungs,
Stomach or Bowels these terrible Disorders
arming from the Solitary Habits f Youth those
secret and solitary practices more fatal to their
victims than the sung of Syrens to the Mariners
of I'lysses, bliuhtiiiir their tnoet brilliant hojiw
of anticipations, rendering marriage, etc., impos
sible.
lOUNG MEN
ese-iaUy, who have become the victims of Soli
tary Vice, that dreadful and destructive habit
which annually sweeps to an untimely grave
thousands of younsr men of the most exalted
talents and brilliant intellect, who might other
wise have entranced listening Senates with the
thunders of eloquence or waked to ec6tacy the
living lvre, may call with full confidence.
MARRIAGE.
Married Persons rr Young Men contemplating
marriage, aware of Physical Weakness, (Loss
of Procreative Power Impotency), Nervous Ex
citability, Palpitation, Orgauic Weakness, Ner
vous Debility, or any other Disqualification,
speedily relieved.
He who places himself under the care of Dr. J.
may religiously confide in his honor as a gentle
man, aud coufideutly rely u'mii his skill as a Pliv.
sician.
ORGANIC WEAKNESS.
Impotency, Loss of Power, Immediately Cured
and full Viiror Restored.
This Distressing Affection which renders Life
miserable and marriage impossible is the penalty
paid by the victims of improper indulgences.
Young" persons are too apt to commit excesses
from not being aware of the dreadful conseqenCes
that may ensue. Now, who that understands
the subject will pretend to deny that the power
of procreation is lost sooner by those falling into
Improper habits man oy mc pruneni i oesiucs
being deprived the pleasures of healthy offspring,
the most serious and destructive symptoms to both
bodv and mind arise. The system becomes de
ranged, the Physical and Mental Functions
Weakened, lss of Procreative Power, Nervous
Irritability. Dyspepsia, Palpitation ol the Heart,
Indigestion, Constitutional Debility, a Wasting
of the Frame, Cough, Consumption. Decay and
Death.
A CURE WARRANTED IN TWO DAYS.
Persons ruined in health by unlearned preteu
ders who keep them trifliue month after month,
taking poisonous and injurious compounds,
should apply immediately.
DR. JOHNSTON,
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Lon
don. Graduated from one of the most eminent
Colleges in the United States, and the greater
part of whose lie nas ueen spent in tue uospiuus
of London, Pris, Philadelphia aud elsewhere,
has effected some of the most astonishing cures
that were ever known : many troubled with ring
ing in the head and ears when asleep, great
nervousness, being alarmed at sudden sounds,
bash fulness, with frequent blushing, attended
sometimes with derangement of tuiud, were cured
immediatelv.
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.
Dr. J. addresses all those who have injurrd
themselves by improper indulgence and solitary
habits, which ruin both body aud mind, unfitting
them for either business, study, society or mar
riage.
These are some of tbe sad and melancholy
effects produced by early habits of youth, vix :
Weakness of the Back and Limbs, Pains in tha
Back and Head, Dimness of Sight, Loss of Mus
cular Power, Palpitatiou of the Heart, Dyspepsy,
Nervoin Irritability, Derangement of Digestive
Functions, General Debility, fciymptoms ot Con
cumptiou, Ac.
MestaM.T The Tearful effects ou the mind
are much to be dreaded Loss of Memory, Con
fusion of Ideas, Depression of Spirits, Evil
Forebodings. Avc-rsiuu to Society, tielf-Distrust,
Love of Solitude, Timidity, .Vc, arc some of the
evils produced.
TltOl'SASWS of persons of all ages can now
judge what is the cause of their decliuiug health,
losing their vigor, becoming, weaic, paie, nervous
aud emaciated, having a singul.r appearance
about tbe eyes, cough aud symptoms of consump
tion. YOUNG MEN
Who have injured th mselves by a certain prac
tice indulged in when alone, a liaiiil irequeutiy
learned from evil companions, or at school, the
effects of which are nightly felt, even wueu
asleep, and if not cured, reuders marriage imios-
sible, and destroys bolu mind ana uouy, snouia
apply immediately.
What a pity that a young man, the hnjicof his
countrv. the darling ef his parents, should be
snatchci from all prospects and enjoymeuts of
life, by the consequence or deviating rrom mc
path of nature and indulging In a certain secret
habit. Such persons mcst before contemplating
MARRIAGE,
reflect that a sound mind and body are the most
necessary requisites to promote connubial happi
ness. Indeed without these, the journey inrougn
life becomes a weary pilgrimage ; the prospect
hourly darkens to the view ; the mind becomes
shadowed with despair aud tilled with the melan
choly reflection, that the happiuusj of auother
becomes blighted with our own.
a CERTAIN DISEASE.
When the misguided aud imprudent votary of
pleasure liuds that he has imbibed the seeds of
this painTul disease, it too often happens mat au
ill-timed sense of shame, or dread f discovery,
deters him from applying to those who, from
education and respectability, can alone befriend
him, delaying till the constitutional symptoms of
this hurrid disease make their appearauce, such
as ulcerated sore throat, diseased nose, uoctural
pains in the bead aud limbs, dimness of sight,
deafness, nodes on the shiu bones aud arms,
blotches ou the head, face aud extremities, pro
gressing with frightful rapidity, till at last the
palate of the mouth or the boues of the nose fall
iu, aud the victim of this awful disease becomes
a horrid object of commiseration, till death puts
a riod to his dreadful suffering, by sending
him to " that Undiscovered Country from whence
no traveller returns."
It is a melancholy fact that thousands DIE
victims to this terrible disease, through falling
into the hands of Ignorant or unskillful PRE
TENDERS, who, by the use of that deadly Poi
son, Mercury, Ac, destroy the constitution, aud
iucapable of curing, keep the unhappy sutlcrcr
mouth after month taking their noxious or !
jurious compounds, and iustead of being restore!
Ui a renewal of Life Vigor and Hippiness, in des
pair leave him with ruined Health to sigh over
his galling disappointment.
To such, therefore, Dr. Joiinst! pledges hiiu
self to preserve the most Inviolable Secrecy, aim
from bis extensive practice and observations in
the great Hospitals r Europe, and the tirst ic
this country, vie : England, France, Philadelphia
aud elsewhere, is enabled to offer the most cer
tain, speedy and effectual remedy iu the world
for all diseases of imprudence.
DR. JUI1NSTON.
OFFICE, NO. 7, 8. FREDERICK STREET.
Baltimore, M. I).
Left hand side going from Baltimore street, a few
doors from the corner. Fail not to observe name
aud number.
IfNo letters received unless postpaid and
containing a stamp to be used on the reply. Per
sons writing should state age, and send a portion
of advirtisement describing symptoms.
There are so many Paltry, Designing nd
Worthless Iuipnslcrs advertising themselves as
Physicians, trifling with aud ruining the health
of all who unfortunately fall into their power,
that Dr. Johnstou deems it necessary to say es
pecially to those unacquainted with his reputa
tion that his Credentials or Diplomas always
bang in his office.
ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESS.
The many thousands cured at this Establish
ment, year alter year, aud the numerous Im
lortaut Surgical Chelations performed by Dr.
Johnston, witnessed by the representatives of the
press and many other papvrs, notices of wllcu
have apeared agaiu and again before the pubot-,
besides bis standing as a gentleman of character
and mtKJiisibility, is a sullicient guarantee to tho
afflicted. Shiu diseases speedily cured.
March 1, 1S73. ly
M Mil ICY JIAItllLE TAICO,
Fourth Street below .Market,
SUNBUR Y, F E N N ' A.
T
MIE undersigned has returned from the Ver
mont Marble Quarries with 5tt Tons of
Marble for
MoiiiimentM, Cirnve-St our,
&.C., &c.
He has bought at such figures that
will allow him to sell better stone, for
less money, than heretofore. The best
Sutherland Fulls Marble,
which is better than Italian. Rutland is now
old as low as the Manchester.
Those who need anything in the Marble line,
for Monuments, Grave-Stones, or other purposes,
will flud it to their interest to call and examine
this large stock, as bttcr bargain! can b secur
ed than baying from parties 'huckstering' round
the country.
All lettering will be done in the neatest aud
most improved style.
W. M. DAUGHERTY.
Sunbury, Jan. 11, 1373.
A ooil OIi a nee Tor took Stove !
AtJ. H. REED'S
STOVE AND TINWARE STORE,
Third St, opposite tbe Central Hotel, Sunbury,
ANY person purchasing goods to the amount
of 13 00 at retail prices, for cash, will be
entitled to a Ticket for tbe drawing of a first
class No. 7, Cook Stove with all the fixtures,
valued at 130, warranted to give satisfaction.
Notice will be given of the place and time of
drawing through the papers.
J. B. REED.
nnbary,jBly 18, 1873.
lisctllancous.
jtr
Dr. J. Walker's California Vine
gar Bitters are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the native
herbs found on tho lower ranges of the
Sierra Nevada mountains of California,
the medicinal properties of which are
extractod therefrom without the uso of
Alcohol. Tho question is almost daily
asked, " "What is tho cause of the unpar
alleled Buccess of Vinegar Bitters t "
Our answer is, that they remove the
cause of disease, and tho patient recov
ers his health. They aro tho great
blood purifier and a life-giving princi
ple, a perfect Renovator and Invigorator
of tho system. Never before in the his
tory of the world ha3 a medicine been
compounded possessing tho remarkable
Snalities of Vinegar Bitters in healing
is sick of every disease man js heir to.
They are a gentle Purgative ai well as a
Tome, relieving Congestion or Inflammation
of tbe Liver and Visceral Organs in Bilio'as
Diseases.
The properties of Db. Walker's
Viitboar Bitters are Aperient, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretic,
Sedative, Counter-irritant, Sudorific, Altera
tive, and Anti-Bilious.
(ii ii'u li: I TluMisniiiN ii.ti.iiin Vix-
'-ak ISjTTEi: the i:io.-t w.n iS'ful Invigor
ii! t that ever sustained the si':kin f vstPin.
No IVrsoti : lake ihrsn Kilters
itrcorriing to directions, and remain l.ing
unwell, provided tlieir !nos are not de
stroyed ly mineral poison or other means,
and vital organs wasted beyond repair.
Unions, KfiniMrnf. and inter
niitlcnt Fevers, which are i-o prev
alent in the valleys of our great rivers
throughout the I'li'itcd States, especially
those of the Mississippi. Ohio, Missouri,
Illinois, Tennessee. Cumberland, Arkan
sas, lied. Colorado. l'.:;izos. Kio Grande,
Tear!, Alabama, Mobil-, Savannah, Uo
.'ii"l.e, James, imd many others, with
their ;ut tributaries, throughout our
t nlire country duri!i the Summer and
Autumn, and remit: kab'.y r.o during sea
sons of r.iui.'.ua! beat and dryness, are
invariably accompanied by i-xtensiv
derangements of the Momath and liver,
and other abdominal viscera. In their
treatment, a purgative, exerting a pow
erful iniluence upon these various or
gans, is e.-:-rnlially necessary. There is
no cathartic for the purpose equal to Dk.
J. WAI.KKK'S VlN'ECAK BlTTEIiS, OS
they will i-pi-.-d:!y remove the dark
colored viscid mutter with which the
hovels sire loaded, at the same tinio
slimuiating the M-eretions of the liver,
iir.d generally restoring tho healthy
functions -f the digestive organs,
i 'ci liT.y U:'' bxl.v asrainst disease
by pm ilv ing all its fluids with Vixeuak
l!mn:s. No epidemic can take hold of
a sy.-tem thus fore-armed.
S'y p-t.-i:i vv Ii:dis1ioil, Head
ache". I'ain in the Shoulders, Coughs,
Tightness of the Chest, Dizziness, Sour
Ei uetalionsof the Stomach, Had Taste in
the Mouth, I'.i'.ioiM Attacks. Palpitatiou
ol' the lb-art. lidlammat'.oii of the Lungs,
I'ui; j i i the region of tho Kidneys, and a
biin;;.'l other painful symptoms, aro
the .:!'.-; Tings of Dyspepsia. One Itottlo
will (;..-. e a letter guarantee of its
merits than a lengthv advertisement.
ScntJ'.i; , vv it Kvl!, Whito
t"
Ery.v; t h.s, Swelled
Neck. i..:i;;c. Si i.-fuiou-s iiiil.tmmalions,
Iniioleut Inflammations, Mercurial Allec
tions, Old Sores, Eruptions of the Skin,
Soie Eyes, cie., etc. In these, as in all
Mher constitutional Diseases, Walker's
Vi.i:(;.i: liiTTEiis have bhown theli
great curative powers in the ino.-;t ob
stinate, and intractable eases.
I v.r infiainnuihiry ant! ( hnmic
IIIkh "i!.!? Gout, Bilious, Keinit
tent and Intel miitcnt Fevers, Diseases
of the Blood. Liver, Kidneys and Blad
der, thfMs Bitters have no ecpial. Such
Diseases arc caused by Vitiated Blood.
31 !:;'.!! irn! lliseiises.-Persons en
gaged in Paints and Minerals, such as
Plumbers. Type-.-ctters, Gold-beaters,
and Miners, as they advance in life, are
subject to pwrah his of the Bowels. To
guard against this, take a dose of Walk
er's ViNEtiAU Bitteks occasionally.
For Skin Discuses, Eruptions, Tet
ter, S:i!t-Hlietiiiif lllotclics. Spots, Pimple,
Pustules, Boils, Ciirbiinc-l-sF ltinjr-wornis,
Scald-bead, Sore Eyes, EryKipela.", Itch,
Scurfs, Discoloration of the Kkin, Humor
and Disease of the Skin of whatever came
or nature, arc literally dug up and carried
out of the Mteui in a short time by the uso
of thctu Bitter.-'.
Piu, Tape, and other Worms,
lurl.inc in the eyxtctii of bo many thouandx,
are cllcctnally destroyed and removed. No
pvttein of medicine, no vermifuges, no an
thclniiuitics will free the system from worms
like these Hitters.
For Female Complaints, in young
or old, married or eingle. at the dawu of wo
manhood, or the turn of life, these Tonic Bit
ters display ro decided an iniluence that im
provement is Minn perceptible.
Cleanse 1 hp Vitiated Blood when
ever you find it impurities bursting through
tbe i-'kin in Pimples, Eruptions, or Stiro;
cleanse it when you find it obstructed aud
ulupgish in tbe veins; ck-uuae it when it in
foul ; your feelings will tell you when. Keep
tbe blood pure, ami the bnalth of the rystein
will follow.
It. n. Mr DON ALU fc (()..
Jrujrili mill tli-ii. San rroiitMtu. Ciilitoriiiu,
uiui -ir. el Wukiaiiri;i ut.i (Jiiurlion Sin.. X. V.
Suit! L-y ull l'r.;'.l! nuil lctlerj..
FOR THE HOLIDAY.
GREAT ATTRACTION.
Tojh, Coiilet-Uonericft Oysters, Ac
Everybody is invited to come and buy of -the
handsome assortment of
TOYS AND CONFECTIONERIES
at
SAMUEL F. NEVIN'S STORE,
In frame building, adjoining MooreA Dlsslnger'a
llUllillliir, 111IKU BTKtKT, BU ."15LKI , iA
Just opened a fresk supply of Confectioneri2B of
every description.
TOYS OF ALL UIXUN
constantly on hand. The bent RAISINS, FIGS,
CURRANTS & DRIED FRUIT.
PUKE BIO COFPEE, TEA & SPICES,
freiili Bread, Buns A Cakes, every morning.
FANCY CAKES, BISCUITS, CRACKERS, Ac.
OYSTEItS I OYSTEBS I OYSTERS 1
Hiivinir fitted up a room expressly for scrviug
up Oysters in every style, Ladies and (icutlcmcu
will lie accommodated with the best bivalves iu
market, at all hours during the day and evening.
Families will lie supplied at their residence with
the best Shell or Canned Oysters, as is desirable,
at the very lowest prices.
Call and see my excellent assortment of oods
and ascertain the prices.
8. F. NEVIN.
Dec. .9, 187:!.
A. M. MEIXELL,
DEAI.KU IN
luierlfnn uul European
WATMIKN.
FINE JEWELRY and SILVERWARE.
I'vrft'i-trtl NpcrlarlfH anil Eye
GOLD HEADED CANES.
Watches and Jewelry neatly repaired and war
ranted. Market Square, SUNBURY, Fa.
Fcb.18, 1873.-tf.
(ertairfilt.
O. W. KEKFER.
C. W. BAS6LER.
Fall Goods !
Dry Goods, Notions, Furnishing
Goods, Groceries, Oil Cloths,
Glass and Nails
of every variety, at one low price,
at
Keefer & Bassler's Store,
Corner of Fourth and Market Streets,
SUNBURY, PA.
All kluds of Grain taken in exchange tame as
ash. Call and see us.
KEEFER & BASSLER.
Sunbury, Oet. 31, 187S.
NEW GOODS, WINTER STYLKS
of every description and variety such as
Dress Goods
comprising all th novelties In fabric and shade.
Woolen Goods, Fancy Goods.
Full Assortment of Notions,
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
Also, Groceries and Provisions,
pure and fresh.
qceensware, glassware, and wood
and Willow Ware,
Nicest Brands of Flour constantly on band.
A very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and eemmon, always on band.
BOOTS AND SHOES
from the celebrated hand made Boot and-Shoe
Manufactory of Watsontown, for
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
BEAD Y-MADE CLOTUING,
of all sizes and of the latest styles.
FLOUR.
A constant supply of western white wheat flour
a speciality.
Tne public arc invited to call and examine our
Ooods tree of charge. Our motto is "Quick
Sales and Small Protlts," and to please all.
The highest prices will be paid for all kinds of
country produce.
By strict attention to business and keeping at
all times the most complete stock, and selling at
thelowest prices, we hope to merit a f -ill share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & SEASHOLTZ.
Sunbury, Dec. 8, 1873.
This ftipace Is Reserved Tor the
Advebtiscxent or
PAINE & McCORMICK'S
HARDWARE STORE
Market tit., Banbury, Pa.
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Tailoring! Tailoring!!
CHARLES MAIHL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens tliui
he bas Just received bis
Kprlng.and Summer Goods,
at his
TAILOR SHOP.
on Fourth 8tret, below Market, in the Mullen
building, and that he is prepared to make.up all
kinds of
GENTS' AND BOY'S SUITS,
of the latest styles. Ilaving had much experi
ence in the business he desires thepublie to give
him a trial.
Clothing win be mnde up in the latest Paris
nd American Fashions iu the most satisfactory
manner.
al2,'T3. CHARLE8 MAITIL.
TICK'S Floral Galde
FOR 1873.
20 3 Paget, 500 Engravings, and Colored Plate.
Published Quarterly, 25 cts. a year. First No.
for 1874 just Issued. A German edition at the
tame pile. Address,
JAMXS TICK, Rochester, N. T.
ftamifodrcrs.
NEW CAICI'EXTKK SIIOl1.
The subscriber having erected a carpenter shop
on Front St., below Fine, (Frylings addition,)
is prepared to do all kinds of carpenter work.
REPAIRING OF FCKXITUKE AND JOU HI NO
promptly attended to on short notic-.
WALNUT PICTURE FRAMES
a speciality. All kinds and sizes made to order.
GOOn AND CHEAP. CALL ANI SEE.
The patronage of the citizens or Sunbury, are
respectfully solicited.
C. WOODCOCK.
Nov. 28. 1373. Cm.
Whoa, January!
COME ONE ! COME ALL I !
THE subscriber having erected a Blacksmith
Shop, on the lot adjoining the Oil Mill, formerly
owned by Morgan & Masscr, on Fourth st., Sun
bury, is prepared to do
General Blackttinfthiiig,
on the shortest notice, and in the best manner.
Custom work promptly attended to.
HORSE SHOEING
made a specialty. The patronage of town and
couutry is respectfully solicited"
PETER WILVEK.
Sunbury, Nov. 7, 1873. tf.
MACHINE SHOP AM) IKON
FOUNDRY.
GEO. ROIIRBACII & SONS,
Snnbury, Penu'a,
INFORM the public that they are preparea to
do all kinds of CASTINGS, aud bavin? added
a new Machine Shop in connection with their
Foundry, and have supplied themselves with New
Lathes, Planing and Borin? Machines, with the
latest improvements. With the aid of skillful
mechanics, they are euabled to execute all orders
of
NEW WORK OR REPAIRING,
that may be given them, in a satisfactory man
ner. Grates to suit any Stove.
IRON COLUMNS, for churches or other build
inejn, of all sizes.
BRASS CASTINGS, &c.
Ornamental Iron Fencing
FOR GRAVE YARD LOTS ;
VERANDAHS,
FOR YARDS AT RESIDENCES, AC, AC.
The PLOWS, already celebrated for their su
periority, have been still further improved, and
will always be kept on hand.
Also, TIIRESHING MACHINES.
Sunbury, May 20, 1871.
LIMBER AND PLANING MILLS.
Third Street, adjoining Phila. & Erie R. R., two
Squares North of the Central Hotel,
SUNBURY, PA.
IRA T. CLEMENT,
IS prepared to furnish every description of lum
ber required by the demands of the public.
Having all the latest Improved machinery for
manufacturing Lunber, he is now ready to till or
ders ef all kinds of
FLOORING, SIDING, DOORS SHUTTERS,
SASH, BLINDS MOULDINGS, VE
RANDAS, BRACKETS,
and aU kinds of Ornamental Scrowl Work. Turn
ing of every description promptly executed. Alao,
JL LAHGB ASSORTMENT Or
BILL .LUMBER.
HEMLOCK and PINE. Also, Shingles, Pickets,
Lathe, Ac.
Orders promptly filled, and shipped by Ralh-ond
or otherwise. IRA T. CLEM ENT.
dccl!MW:U
J. F. LERCH'S
CARRIAGE AND
WAGON MAKING
ESTABLISHMENT,
CHESTNUT ST, SUNBURY, FA.
VCUICLE3 OF ALL KlNDS MADE TO ORDER.
The latest styles and the best workmanship.
Samples may be seen at the shop. Give him
call.
Sunbury, Dec. 7, 1S72. ly.
IFoemiult Wood & Majth.)
STATIONARY & PORTftELE
Steam Engines.
The Bost & Xost Complete Assortment
in the Market.
Them Engine hnve always maintained the very
highest rtaadard of excellence. W make the
manufacture of Enfrines, Boilers and 8w Mills a
specialty. Via have the largwit and moatocomplata
vorlu of the kind in the country, with machinery
specially adapted to the work.
We keep couatantly in process large ntnnoars of
Engines, which we f urninh at the very lowest prices
and on the ahorteat notice. We build Enirines
specially adapted to Mine. Saw MUX Oriat Mills,
Tanneries, Cotton Gins, Thresher and all clause
Of manufacturing.
We are now building the celebrated Lane Circu
lar Saw Mill, the beat aud moat complete saw null
ever invented.
W make the manufacture of Saw Mill outflta a
special feature of our buaineas, and can furaiah
complete on the ahortest notice.
Our aim in all caaea is to furnish the best ma
chinery in the market, and work absolutely un
cqualed for beauty of datura, economy and atrength.
bend for Circular and Price last.
UTICA STEAM ENGINE CO.
ITICA, W. Y.
TH PARKER GUN.
SEND STAMP FOR CIRCULAR
PARKER BROS
WEST MERIDEN.CT.
STOVE TIN ENTABLIKIIMEXT.
MARKET STREET, SUNBURY, PA.
ALFRED KRAUSE, Proprietor.
SUCCKSSOH TO SMITH A GENTIifclt.
HA VINO purchased the above well knowu es
tablishment, Mr. Kraiise would respectful
ly inform the public that he uow has on hand a
lance assortment of
COOKING STOVES,
Speer's Cook Anti-Dust, Regulator or Revolving
Top, Combination, Susquehanna and othora,
which are so arranged as to be used for Coal or
Wood, and are warranted to perform satisfactori
ly or no sale. HEATERS of all kinds put np to
bent one or more rooms. HEATING ST VES
of different kinds at very low prices.
Tiu ware of Every los-ript ion
kept constantly on band. Rootinir aud Spouting
with the best material, done at short uoticc.
REPAIRING attended to with dispatch. Coal
Oil Hi d Lamps constantly on hand. Japan ware
of a A.iicl.i. Store opposite Coulcy's hardware
store. Give mc a call. A. KRAUSE.
apllM-ly
Send for Illustrated Catalogue and examine
onr prices before purchasing, as we claim to sell
lower than any other establishment In the City.
REMEMBER the NUMBER,
1230 RIDGE AVENUE, Philadelphia.
JSW5S23SS
Philadelphia A Kreadiug Kuilroad.
WINTER ARRUNGEMENTS.
Di-CEMiiEH 8th, 1873.
Tkaiss Leave II ekxdo as Follows : (Sukdats
Excepted.)
For Shamokhi, 10.40, 11.00 a. m. and 3.55
p. m.
For Mt. Carmcl, Ashland, Tamaqna, Pottsvllle,
Reading and Philadelphia, 10.40 a. ni.
Trains fob Herndon, Leave as Follows:
(suxdats excepted.)
Leave Shamokin at 8.00 a. in. 1.50 and 3.55
p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. m., Reading 11.15
a. m., Pottsville, 12.10 p. m., Tamaqua, 1.20 p m.
Ashland, 2.35 p.m., Mt. CarmelJ.21 p. in.
Trains Leave IlARuisiit ttG, as Follows :
For New York, 5.30, 8.10 a. m. and 2.00 p. m.
For Philadelphia, 5.30, 8.10 a. m.,2.00 aud 4.05
p. m.
StJNDATS.
For New York, 5,30 a. m.
For Philsdelphia, 2.00 p. m.
TnAINS FOR n ARRIS BUKG, LEAVE AS FOLLOWS :
Leave New York, 9.00 a. m., 12.40 and 5.30
p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. m. 3.30 and 7.15
p. m.
Sundays.
Leave New York, 5.30 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 7.15 p. m.
J. E. WOOTTEN.
Gtneral Sup't.
Reading, Pa. Jan. 30, 1873.
PESXSYLVAXIA ICAIL ROAD.
PHILADELPHIA & ERIE It. R. DIVISION.
"WINTER TIME TABLE.
On and after Sunday, December 1st. 1373, the
Trains on the Philadelphia)!!: Erie Rail Road Divi
sion will run as follows :
WESTWARD.
Buffalo Express leaves Philadelphia, 12.55 p m
" " " Ibirrisburg, 5.05 p in
" " " Williainsport, 9.20 p m
" " " Emporium, 2.15 a a
" " " arr. at Butfalo, 8.50 a m
Eric Mail leaves Philadelphia, 10.20 p m
" " " Harrisburj, 3.05 am
" " " Williainsport, 7.30 am
" " " Lock Haven, 8.40 am
" " " Renovo. 10.05 am
" " an at Erie, 7.20 p m
Elm ira Mail leaves Philadelphia, 8.00 a m
" " " Harrisburg, 1.30 pm
" ' " Williamsport, 6.20 p m
" " arr at Lock Haven, 7.35 p m
Renovo Accomod'n leaves Harrisburg, 8.25 a m
" " arr.. Williamsp?t,12.55 p m
EASTWARD.
Buffalo Express leaves Buffalo, 3.25 p m
" " Emporinm, 9.00 pm
" " " Williamsport, 1.10 am
" " arr. at Harrisburg, 4.50 a m
" " " Philadelphia, 9.10 am
Erie Mail leaves Erie, 11.20 a m
" " " Renovo, 8.40 pm
" " Lock Haven, 9.55 p m
" " " Williainsport, 11.10 pm
" " arr. at Harrisburg, 3.05 a m
" " " Philadelphia, 8.00 am
Elm ira Mail leaves Lock Haven, 7 55 a in
" " " Williamsport, 9.30 am
" " arr. at Harrisburg 1.50 pm
" " " Philadelphia, 5.50 pm
Harrisburg Accom. leaves Williamsp't, 6.50 p m
" " arr. at Harrisburg, 10.50 p m
" " " Philadelphia, 2.50 a m
Mail East connects east and west at Erie with
L. S. fc M. S. R. W. and at Corry and Irvlueton
with Oil Creek and Allegheny R.R. W.
Mail West with cast and west trains on L. S.
& M. S. R. W. and at Corry and Irvineton with
Oil Creek and Allegheny R. R. W.
Elmh-a Mail and Buifalo E press make close
connections at williamsport with N. C. R. W.
trains, north, and at Harrinburg with N. C. R.
W. trains south.
VV.vt. A. BALDWIN, Gen'l Sup't.
isxilkufims.
UNUSUAL INDUCEMENTS.
New and attractive Goods, in every Department
WATCHES,
DIAMONDS, JEWELRT, SILVER AND PLATED WARE.
Cutlery, Clocks, Bronzes, English, French and
German Fancy Goods.
In view of the decline in GOLD, we bave re
duced prices on our entire Stock of Foreign mer
chandise to
Par Gold Rates,
and purchasers will find It to their interest to
make their selections NOW, while the ASSORT
MENT IS COMPLETE.
Goods sent on approval for selections.
Articles purchased now, for the Holidays, will
be packed and retained until such time as desir
ed. ROBBINS, CLARK. & BIDDLE,
1124 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.
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By Matheie Hale Smith.
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We send an Elegant Germau Chromo, mount
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J. B. BURR & Co.,
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: WALTERS.
MONUMENTAL SHAVING TARLOR
and
BATH ROOMS.
HAIR DRESSED BY MACHINERY.
r-T"Dont forget the place on the East side of
Third STREBT,a few doors South of Market.Sun
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Braids, Switches, Curls, and all kinds of
LADIES' HAIR.
Work made to order
either out of combings
or straight hair. All or
ders left at the residence of
A. P. Walters, coruer of 4th sL
and Shamokin avenue, will receive
prompt attention. A Specialty in
CIIILDRENS' HAIR CUTTING,
either at their homes or Shaving Parlor.
A. P. WALTERS.
July 5, 1873. tf.
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The model Magazine of America, at 1.00 per year.
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with the exi-ectation of securiiiK the largest circulation
of any Mogazine in America, we have determined on
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The Chromos are now realr. and are sent by mail on
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Address
W. JENNINGS DEMOREST,
tM8 Uroadsaty, New Yerk.
mm
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GOD BLESS THE FARM.
God bless th,e farm the dear old farm
God bless it every rood,
When wIIUd-j hearts and sturdy arms
Can earn an honest livelihood !
Can from the coarse ant! fertile soil
Wiu back a response foi toil.
God bless each meadow, field and nook.
Begemmed with fairest flowers ! .
And every leaf that's gently shook,
By evening breeze or morning showers,
God bless them all ! each tears a gem
In Nature's gorgeous diadem.
The orchard that in early spring
Blush rich in fragrant flowers,
And with each antumu surely bring
Their wreath of fruits in golden showers
Like pomegranate on Aaron's rod,
A miracle from Nature's God.
A nd may be bless the "farmer's home,
Where peace aad plenty reigc,
No happier spot 'ueath heaven's high dome
Doth this broad, beauteous earth coo tain
Thau where, secure from care an! strife,
Tbe farmer leads his peaceful life.
Unvexed by toil and strife for gain,
He turns the fertile mould ;
Then scatters on the golden grain,
And reaps reward a hundred fold ;
fie dwells where grace and beauty charm,
For God hath blest his home and farm.
How to Cube Split Hoof. I had a
horse that had both hoofs split from top to
bottom. He could not walk without his
feet spreading apart. I kept him for three
months on straw one foot deep in the sta
ble, but all did no good. At last I went
to the blacksmith shopand had heavy
shoes made, which spread wide at the heels.
To these heavy shoes there was welded, at
the outside of each heel, a piece made of
shoe nail iron. These pieces were made to
fit well around the foot an inch below the
hair. I let the pieces come together within
half an inch each, and turned up about
three fourths of an inch. In the turned up
part a hole was made to receive a bolt an
inch long, with a square head and. screw
and nut on the other end. On nailing the
shoe on and putting the bolt in and screw
ing on the nut the foot was brought to
gether. In this way I was enabled to work
him every day if I wished. Previoua to
this my horse had not walked one mile in
three months. Next day after I bad the
shoes put on I drove him .in a carriage
twenty miles, and I have used him right
along. Cor. Cincinnati Gazette.
Sootfor Cabbage Fleas. As soon
as people begin to work in the garden we
shall begin to hear complaints of the injury
being done by cabbage and turnip fleas.
In time let ns say that a dusting of the
plants with soot is not only an excellent
preventive of the ravages of these insects,
but it also a first-rate method of stimulating
growth. Now, when you have occasion to
clean out your chimneys, stove pipes or
staves, where soot accumulates more or
less, save all you can and put. it aside in
some dry place for a time of need. Put all
your fine, dust-like ashes in with the soot,
and in spring sift out all tho lumps adding
an equal quantity of dry earth or sand to
the pure article. To every barrel of this
compound add one pound of powdered sul
phur, throughly mixing it through the
heap. Keep dry and under cover until
wanted for use. This mixture will also be
found excellent for dusting over melon and
cucumber vines as well as upon cabbage
and tomato plants. Excltange.
Frosted Feet Remedy. It is recom
mended to paint the feet a few nights with
tincture of iodine. Another remedy, said
to be sure, is : Take mutton suet and rosin,
equal parts, stew together and anoint the
feet before going to bed. My feet were
frosted in ISoS, while steamboating on
the Upper Mississippi river. I cured them
in the course of a few nights with little
pain.
Chickes-Raisixo and Eggs. Speak
ing about eggs, a friend who has had many
years experience in chicken-raising tells us
some thiflxs which all may not know. We
now that he has always plenty of eggs at
this seasen of the year, while his neighbors,
who have larger flocks, get none or very
few. His explanation refers not to the feed
or care of them, but the age ofHhe chickens.
He ''sets" half a dozen hens the last week
in June to the middle of July, and from
these he selects his pullets for winter layers.
He Bays many of them commence laying
by the middle of January, but all as early
as October ; while Spring chickens scarcely
ever lay after the first of January until
warm weather. He also says that July
chickens will lay from four to six dozen
more eggs during the year than those
hatched in March.
Rising Bread. Here is a recipe for
making bread which answers a question
asked not long since by a correspondent of
the Rural New Yorker: Put three teacufs
of water, as warm as you can bear your
fiDger in a two quart cup or bowl, and
and three-fourths of a teaspoonful of salt
stir in flour enough to make quite a stifT
batter ; this is for the rising, or cmplyings,
as some call it. Set the bowl, closely
covered, in a kettle, in warm water, as
"warm as you can bear your finger in,"
and keep it as near this temperature as
possible. Xotice the time when you "set"
your rising ; in three hours stir in two
tablespoonfuls of flour, put it back, and in
five and one-half hours from the time of
setting, it will be within one inch of the top
of your bowL It is then light enough, and
will make up eight quarts of flour ; make
a sponge in the centre of your flour with
one quart of water of the same temperature
as rising, stir tho rising into it, cover over
with a little dry flour, and put it where it
will keep very warm, and not scald ; iu
three-fourths of an hour mix this into stiff
dough ; if water is used be sure it is very
warm, and do not work as much as yeast
bread ; make the loaves a little larger and
keep it warm for another third-quarters of
an hour ; it will then be ready to bake.
While rising this last time have your oven
heating ; it needs a better oven than
yeast bread. If these rules are followed,
you will havebread as white as suow with
a light brown crust, deliciously sweet and
tender.
Boiled Asparagus. To each half a
gallon of water allow one heaped table-
spoonful of salt. Asparagus should be
dressed as soon as possible after it is cut,
although it may be kept for a day or two
by putting the stalks into cold water ; yet
to be good, like every other vegetable, it
cannot be cooked too fresh. Scrape the
white part of the stems, beginning from the
head, and throw them into cold water ;
then tie them into bundles of about twenty
each, keeping the heads all one way, and
cut the stalks evenly, that they may all be
the same length ; put them into boiling
water, with salt in the above proportion ;
keep them boiling quickly until tender,
with tho saucepan uncovered. When the
asparagus is done ,dish it upon toast, which
should be dipped in the water it was cooked
in and leave the white ends outward -each
way, with the points meeting in the middle.
Serve with a tureen of melted butter.