American Enterprise. A writer in
the Queenslander. speaking of the South
Seas, says : By the way, touching the
American influence in those same islands,
a4story occurs to us which may serve to il
lustrate the manner in which the free and
independent citizens of the great Republic
assert their freedom and awe the simple
savage. In the South Seas, before Kiug
Kainehameba came to the thrown, there
reigned a potentate of much joviality. lie
liked white men and adored navy rum.
One day the barque Columlia, Captain
Kybosh, commander, put in for water.
The potentate made of to the vessel, and
was received with duo ceremony. The
rum was produced, and the utmost har
mony reigned. For three weeks did this
friendship last, until the King began to
show symtouis of failiug powers. On the
last night of the Columbia's stay the savage
warrior requested, through the medium of
the interpreter, who in ordinary life was a
harpooner, to be allowed to give his white
friends some proof of his friendship, His
white friends -alas for poor humanityl-were
eomewbat flown with wine, and Starbuck,
the second mate, had as fine a sense of
humor as ever distinguished a Nantuckc
ter. 'Look hyar, old man,1 said he, 'I'm
a blue-blooded Yankee, I am, sir, and when
I return to my country am going to run
for President. Now, sir, we're De-mo-cratic
over there,' jerking his thumb over
the wide Pacific, 'and if I could tell 'em
that I had once kicked a king, by goles
they'd elect me straiget 1' The monarch
tared, took another tot of grog, and finally
consented. lie was placed in the attitude
of a boy who to about to give another a
back at leap frog, and Starbuck, retiring a
few paces, took a run lifted his leg, and
the king uearly stove in the cabin door
with his bead. He did'nt seem to like it
much, but be took another tot of rum and
sat down. As he did so, Mr. Flask, the
first mate, rose. 'Gentlemen,' said he,
drawing himself to his full height of Git.
4 in., 'I was born in Boston, Massachu
settsthe old Bay State, gentlemen and
do you think that I am going to have my
chances in life spoiled by a Nantucketer V
No, by thunder 1 Monarch, down you go !'
The monarch took another drink and went
down. This time the cabin door gave
way, and the sovereign of the South Seas
began to get angry. Auger, was out of
place, however. Captain Kybosh uncoiled
himself from the locker like an eel when it
stands on its tail. 'Stop this foolin' !' be
said. 'I'm captain of the ship, and by
" here he swore an oath which we
need not trouble ourselves to repeat 'no
man shuts his jacket-knife on me I Your
Majesty, I'll trouble you ! Need we pro
long the tale? We think not But the
niau who told it to us added that.after be had
suuk the the last of the pursuing canoeB,
Captain Kybosh called the crew into his
cabin and told them that they needn't men
tion to everybody bow American enterprise
was 'opening up' the islauds of the Pacinc.
At an auction of household goods on Har
rison Avenue receutly, when a woman bad
made a bid on an old bureau, worth about
iwo dollars, a boy slipped around to anot jjer
woman and whispered :
You see that woman over there with a
blue bow on ?'
' 'Yes.'
vtyell, she says no woman with a red
nose can buy anything at this sale 1?
The woman with th?e red nose pushed her
way into the crowd and put the price of the
bureau'up to $12, and as it was knocked
down to her she remarked :
'I may have a red nose, but no cross
eyed woman with a blue bow on can bluff
me!' Detroit Free Press.
An old German preacher in Fairfield
Chapel, at the close of a protracted service
thus apologized :
"Te room is lark, my eyes is tiin,
I cannot see to read tc byuin :'
The choir, mistaking it for the usual first
two lines, at once sang it, when the sur
prised minister offered thi? explanation ;
'I said te room is tark, ray eyes is tim,
I did not mean it for te byuin.'
On went the singers with that also. The
bewildered pastor, as soon as he could,
fiercely remonstrated :
'Te bcry teble, how yon pawl,
For it is uo by rue at all !'
That had the desired effect ; no more sing
ing was performed that evening.
Tit foii Tat. Conversation at a fash
ionable watering place. Middle-aged party
envious of the belle of the room, and de
termined to put her down : 'How admira
bly your dress maker has altered your
dress 1 I vow, I hardly recognized it as
the one you wore last year !' Young party,
with outraged feelings, owing to the con
sciousness that the insulted garb had come
directly from Worth's, and was now worn
for the first time : 'Yes, it is nicely done, I
think. By the way, tell me, Mrs. X ,
where did you procure your new teeth ?
They are perfectly lovely ; but I must say
that I liked your last year's false hair much
better than that you now wear.' Stately
courtesies on both sides, and a mutual re
solve never to recognize the creature again.
Whae's de Use ? He was as black a
negro as ever painted by a proficient artist
in lamp black, and was terribly indignant
because some other darkies wanted him to
join a benevolent society. 'Whar' de use,'
he said ; one o' you fiddle string niggers
tell roedat I A nigger can't do dem tings
like a white man. You all jine a manevo
lent s'ciety and de able bodied nigger in de
crowd has to pay to s'port de one who eats
and won't work. Dat's no manevolence !
de best manevolence is to help yourself ;
dat's me Pete. Yer beerd me ?' And he
tramped on about his business, jingling his
nickles in his pocket.
G'WAY Dar !' In this town there is
an old, lymphatic negro, who has wonder
fully large feet, and is always ready to take
a rest One day, while laying on the cabin
floor slumbering, with bis feet presented to
a glimmering fire, he opened one eye a lit
tle, and getting a glimps of the dark objects
he mistook them for two little negroes, and
cried out, 'Git fur fore me, I say 1 I kick
you in de fire if you don't 1 will, shuah !!
and again be snored. His dreams not be
ing pleasant, be finally opened both eyes,
and still seeing the pests, he drew up his
feet for the threatening kick, but, alarmed
to see the enemy advancing upon him, bel
lowed out, 'Wha-war you comin' to now V
G'way dar 1'
How iie was Tempted. A member of
the colored church at Vicksburg, was the
other evening, conversing earnestly with
an acquaintance, and seeking to have him 1
change into better pathes, but tlie friend
said he was loo often tempted to permit
him to become a Christian. 'Whar's yer
backbone, dat ye can't rose up and stand
temptation ?' exclaimed the good man.
I was dat way myself once, lticht in dis
yere town I had a chance to steal a pa'r o'
boots mighty fine ones, too. Nobody was
dar too see me, and I reached out my hand
and de debblc said take 'em. PeD a good
perit whispered fur me to :et dem boots
alone.' Au' you didn't take 'em ?' No,
sah not much. I took a pa'r o' cheap
phoes off de shelf, an' left dem boots alone I
Stto JSbbtrtismtnts.
What I Know About Vegetine.
South Boston, May 9, 1870.
H. B. Stevens, Esq. :
Dear Sir I have had considerable experience
with the Vegetinr. For dyspepsia, general de
bility and impure blood, the Vegetine is superior
to anything which I have ever used. I com
menced takiug Vegetine about the middle of
last winter, and, after using a few bottles, it en
tirely cured me of dyspepsia, and my blood
never was in so good condition as at the present
time. It will afford me pleasure to give any
further particulars relative to what I know
about this good medicine to any one who will
call or address me at my residence, S89 Athens
street. Very respectfully,
MONROE PARKER,
389 Athens street.
Dispepgia.
8 Y M TO M 8 Want of appetite, rising or food
and wind from the stomach, acidity of the stom
ach, heartburn, dryness and whiteness of the
tongue in the morning, sense of distension in the
stomach and Bowels, sometimes rumbling and
pain ; cosliness, which is occasionally interrupt
ed by diarrhoea ; paleness of the urine. The
month is clammy, or has a sour or bitter taste.
Other frequent symptoms are watcrbrasb, pal
pitation of the heart, headache, and disordered
of the senses, as seeing double, etc. There is
general debility, languor and aversiou to motion;
dejection of the spirits, disturbed sleep, and
frightful dreams.
Gained Fifteen Pounds or Flesh.
Soi'TH Berwick, Me., Jan. 17, 1872.
R. H. Stevens. Esq.
Dear Sir I l.ave bad dyspepsia in its worst
form for the lait ten years, and have taken hun
dreds of dollars' worth of medicine without ob
taining any relief. In September last I com
menced taking the Veoetine, siuce which time
my health has steadily improved. My food di
pests well, and I have gained fifteen pounds of
flesh. There are several others ia this place tak
iug the Vegetine, all have obtained relief.
Yours, truly,
THOMAS E. MOORE."
Overseer of card room, Portsmouth Go's Mills.
All Diseases or the Blood.
If Vegetise will relieve pain, cleanse, purify and
cure such diseases, restoring the patient to per
fect health after trying different physicians,
many remedies, suffering for years, Is it not con
clusive proof, if you are a sufferer, you can be
cured! Why is this medicine performing such
great cures! It works in the blood, in tbe cir
culation fluid. It can truly be called the Great
Blood Purifier. Tbe great source of disease
originates in the blood ; and no medicine that
does not act directly upon it, to purifyand reno
vate, has any just claim upon public attention.
GOOD EVIDEXCE.
Cincinnati, Nov. 2C, 1873.
V.K. Steves s :
Dear Sir The two bottles of Vegetine furn
ished me by your agent my wife has used with
great benefit. For a long time she has been
troubled with dizziness aud costiveness ; these
troubles are now entirely removed by the used ot
Vegetine.
She was also troubled with dyspepsia and gen
eral debility, and has been greatly benefited.
THOMAS GILMORE,
2-24 Walnut Street.
RELIABLE EVIDENCE.
Mil. H. R. Stevens:
Dear Sir I will most cheerfully add my testi
mony to the great number you have already re
ceived in favor of your great and good medicine,
Vegetine, for I do not think enough can be said
In its praise, for I was Catarrh, and had such
bad coughing spells that it would seem as though
I could never breath any more, and Vegetine
has cured me ; and I do feel to thank God all
the time that there is so good a mcdiciue as Vege
tine, and 1 also think it one of the best medi
cines for cougbs and weak sinking feelings at
the stomach, and advise evcrytady to take the
Vegetine, for I can assure them it is oue of the
beft medicines that ever was.
MRS. L. GORE,
Corner Magazine and Walnut 6treet8, Cam
bridge, Mas.
APPRECIATION.
Charlestons, Mass., March 19, 1809.
II. R. Stevens :
This is to certify that I have used your "Blood
Preparation" (Vegetine) in my family for sever
al years, and think that, for scrofula or Canker
ous Humors or Rheumatic aljl-ctions, it cannot
be 'excelled; and as a Wood purifier and spring
medtcine it is the best thing I ever used ; and I
have used almost everything. I can cheerfully
recommend it to aiy one iu need of such a medi
cine. '
Yours respectfully,
MRS. A. A. D1SSMORE.
19 Russell street,
Vegetine is Hold by All Drugtst.
Aug.20,lm. "
AMERICAN CYlXOIEDIA.
The elevemh volume of this valuable work is
now ready. The work when complete will con
tain 1G volumes. It is a library iu itself, and
should be in every household. As an evidence of
its great value aud Interest we refer to .he 'folio w
Ing: among the articles and coNTitinrTOhs to the
ELEVENTH VOLUME.
Meteorologv, by Prof. Cleveland Abbe, Wat.li
ington, D. c(01d Probobllilics.)
Mint aud Money, by Henry Carey Balrd, Phila
delphia. Methodism, by Prof. C. W. Bennett, D. D.
Missions, Foreign (Protestant), by Rev.
CharieS P. Bush, J). D.
Mineralogy, by Vstif. John A. Church.
Mercury (iu Medicine), by Prof. E. H. Clarke,
M. D.
Molecule, by Prof. Josiah P. Cooke.
Mortgage, and other legal articles, by Hon. T.
M. Cooiey, -L. I).
Marrow, and medical and physiological arti
cles, by Prof. J. C Dalton. M. D.
Maiuc, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri,
and other articles In American geography, by
Eaton 8. Drone.
Metal and Metallurgy, by Prof. Thomas M.
Drown, M. D.
Articles In materia medlca, by Robert T. Edcs,
M. I).
Mikabo, by Prof. Joseph Heury, LL. D.,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington.
Mechanics, by Charles L. Hogeboom, M. D.
Manganese, and other chemical articles, by Prof.
C. A. Joy.
Mollusca, and other articles in zoology, by
Prof. 8. Kneeland, M. 3.
Microscope, by Pror. A. M. Mayer, Stevens
Institute.
Mineral Deposited, by Prof. J. S. Newberry,
LL. D., Columbia College, New York.
Missions, Foreign (Roman Catholic), and
other articiles in ecclesiastical history by Rev.
Bernard O'Reilly, D. D.
Mediterranean Sea, by Count L. F. de Pour
tales. Moon, and other astronomical articles, by
Richard A. Proctor, A. M., London.
Meunonites, by Prof. A. Rauscbenbusch.
Mercury, Metallurgy (Ore Dresiug). and
Mine, by Kossiter W. Kavmond.
Melaochtbon, Philipp, by Prof. Philip SchatT,
D. D..
Magnolia, Maple, Melon, aud other botanical
article, by Prof. George Thurber.
Moab, and other an-hreological, oriental, and
philological articles, by Prof. G. A. F. Van Rhvn.
ALDIT NOTICE.
Estate of Freeman Thomas, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter
ested that the uudersigBed Auditor, to pass
upon the exceptions to the account Died 9th
March, 1875, of Thomas Mast and Charles Mor
tis, Executors of Freeman Thomas, dee'd, will
atteud to the duties of his appointment at his
office, in the borough of Sunbnry, comity of
Northumberland, Penn'a, ou Tuesday, the 14th
day of September, A. D. 1875, at ten o'clock A.
M. W. I. GREENOUGH,
Auditor.
Aug. 13, 1875.'
ALDIT NOTICE.
(Estate of Freemau Thomas, dee'd.)
"VOTICK is hereby given to all persons inter-
eftted that the undersigned Auditor to pass
upen the exceptions to the ueconnt fled 9th of
March, 1875, by George W. Morris, Administra
tor of Maria Morris, executrix of the estate ot
Freeman Thomas, dee'd, of her administration
ol said estate, will attend to the duties of hi
appointment, at his olfioe, in the borough of
Sunbury, county of Northumberland, Penn'a.,
On Tuesday, the 14lh day of September, A. D.
1 875. at ten o'clock a. m.
W. I. GREENOUGH.
Auditor.
Sunbury, Aug. 13, 1875.
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.
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Q 1 T n Q 9 fl P"r dy- Agents wanted. All classes
1" O'Uof working people of both sexes,
young aud old, make more money at work for na, in
their own localitea, during tbeir spare Bioijeuta, of all
tbe time, than at any thing elite. M e offer employment
that will pay handsomely for every hour's work. Full
particulars, terma, fee., sent free. Now ia the time.
Don't look for work or buiauem elsewhere, until yon
have learned what we oS'or. G. Stimsob at Co., Port
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ch) Abbrrtiscuunts.
NAGEE HOUSE, (Formerly "Danville
Hetel," re-opened July 1st, 1875.) Market
Street, Danville, Pa. L. G. STICKER, Proprie
tor. Guests conveyed to and from the Depot.
Good sample rooms for agents.
Aug. 13, 75.-ly.
Administrator's Notice,
(In the Estate Joseph K. Maurcr, dee'd.)
LETTERS of administration iu the estate of
Joseph K. Maurer, late of Line Mountain.
Northumberland county, Pa., deceased, have
been granted to Aaron W. Maurer and Samuel H.
Rothermcl, the first residing at Line Mountain,
tbe second at Sunbury, Northumberland connty,
Pa., to whom all persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make paymeut, and those hav
ing claims or demands, will make known tbe
same without delay.
AARON W. MAURER,
SAMUEL II. ROTHERMEL,
Administrators.
August C, 1875. Ct.
KEEP IT HANDY!
The Reliable Family Medicine.
DIARRHEA, Dysentery, Cholera, Summer
Complaint, Cramps, etc., quickly cured by
the use of
JARDELLA'S
Compound Syrup of Blackberry Root nnd Rhu
barb. An old, well tried remedy, entirely vege
table, pleasant to take, quick and certain in
effect ; can be depended on in the most urgent
cases ; may be giveu to the youngest Infant as
well as to adults. It contains
NO CAMPHOR OR OPIUM.
It is a pleasaut extract and readily taken by
children. It has often saved life when physi
cians had despaired. Keep it iu the house aud
use in time. All we ask for it is a trial. Don't
let your dealer put you off with something else.
Buy it. Try it. Sold by Druggists and Store
Keepers throughout this State. Prepared only
by HAN SELL & BRO..
July 9, '75 2000 Market 8treet, Philadelphia.
Executors' Notice.
Estate of Michael Emerlck, late of Lower
Mahanoy township, deceased.
NOTICE Is hereby given that letters testa
mentary have been granted to the under
signed on the estate of Michael Emerick, late of
Lower Mahanoy township, Northumberland Co.,
Pa., deceased. All persons -indebted to said
estate are requested to make Immediate pay
ment, and those having claims to present them,
duly authenticated, for settlement.
J. E. SPATZ,
MICHAEL EMERICK, Jr.,
Executors.
Lower Mahanoy twp., July 6, '75. Ot.
THE LIGHT RUNNING "DOMESTIC."
The "Domestic."
The "DOMESTIC" is an exceedingly simple
machine in all its parts and processes. It is
easily understood ; familiarity with its action is
very quickly acquired, and it needs hardly any
practice of special skill iu the operator.
The snperior advantages obtained in the "Do
mestic" are mainly :
1. Light Running.
2. Quietness no Cains or Gear Wheels.
3. Perfect Stitch Double-thread Lock Stitch.
4. Durability arising from Simplicity of Con
struction. 6. Absence of all Friction.
6. Great range of Work.
7. Ease of Operation.
We do not say that the "Domestic" is the only
Machine worthy of public favor. We admit
there are some possessing real and acknow
ledged merit ; but we do claim, and are prepared
to demonstrate, that the."DoMESTic" has many
excelleuces that render it decidedly mperior to
any other Machine now before the public.
1 Let every woman, therefore, examine for her
self into its merits when she buys a macliiue.
This is an important purchase, not to be care
lessly made ; one that will Influence ber com
fort, probably for a long time. With a "Domes
tic" iu her possession, she will find her sewing
become a pleasant exercise of skill and taste, In
stead of a slow manual drudgery ; she will have
the time and strength to add beauty and elegance
to work in which before the has been obliged to
content herself with bare utility.
CAROLINE DALIUS, Agcut,
Sunbnrv. Pa.
-g SPRING AND SUMMER. rjJ
MILLINERY anl FANCY GOODS!
Large arrivals, assortments unsurpassed, latest
styles, finest goods.
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I take pleasure in calling your particular at
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most desirable goods extant. Having made every
effort to sustain my well known teputatlon of
securing tbe finest goods, l oiler ibis announce'
ment w'lth'tbe assurance that I have not devi
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Hats (in countless styles) in the roirket. FLOW
ERS, RIBBONS.SILKS, LACES, ORNAMENTS,
CRAP and numerous other noveltk-s, besides
the large array of seasonable articles" in the
Fancy Goods department. II ATS aud BONNET8
made to order as usual, in the roost artistic
manner. Having purchased all my goods "for
cah, I am enabled to sell at extremely low
prices. Thankful for past favors, I rcsjectfully
solicit a continuance.
Miss LOU SHISSLER, Market Square, Sun
bury.
April 23, 1875.
Collegiate Institute.
Home School. Tn'.tion free to Boarders. Terms
reduced. Send for circular.
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July 16, '75.-4t.
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o
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DESIRE THE
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No Wrench Required
For OjMning or Cloeing.
AN BE OPENED
More readily and
Mo9cd M.idj Times
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Convenient, tfc Clieaper
THAN OTHERS.
Be Certain to Try Them.
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Manuf 'rs of WINDOW GLASS,
BOTTLE, and FRUIT JARS.
Corner Third and Arch Sts., PHILADELPHIA.
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"Behold Ivill ttand before the there
upon the rock in Horeb ; and thou thalt
mite tin rock and Oiere ehall come ra
ter ont of it that the people may drink." Ex
Perhaps at no period of christian history from
the days in which Christ astonished tbe multi
tude at the pool of Iiethesda, has such an excite'
ment prevailed among the sick as is now created
by the accidental discovery of a fountain of min
eral water which beyond cavil eclipses the whole
fraternity of tho learned faculty lu. restoring to
original health almost every form of chronic dis
ease. Fiuding it itiipottible to accommodate the
sick, here the proprietors propose to fnrnish the
concentrated mediclue prepared by 6imply reduc
ing the water by evaporation into a tine powder
ot Mass, wnicb posesscs all the wonderful virtues
of the water In a cheap and con venieU form. The
Mass Is a fine touic, alterative and absorbent and
is especially useful to ladies suffering from Irreg
ularities and anections peculiar to their sex. it
has been universally approved and endorsed by
the Medical Profession wherever Introduced, both
as a dittideratum In their materia, nnd as the bent
popular remedy ever ollered in the cure of Asth
ma, Uiilious Anections,HroncliItisXhills,Coughg,
Caucer, Atiutie t'Aofcra,Cranip Cbolic, Cutaneous
Eruptions, Dyspepsia, Consumption, Dropsy,
Sore Eyes, General Debility, Diarrhoea, Effects of
Debauchery. female weakness, (j ravel. Headache.
Hear. Disease, Hemorrhages, Kidney diseases,
Ulcers.Lossof Appetite, Languor, Liver.diseases,
Tetter, Mental Depression, Nervous Debility,
Neuralgia, Nocturnal Emissions, Night Sweats,
Prolapsus I ten, sexual weakuess, bcrolula,Suin
mcr Complaints, Veucrial diseases, Worms,
Whites, and all discuses which derive heir origin
irotn tne uiooti, t.iver or juqueys.
Dissolved in water it make; an excellent wash,
gargle and injection, and Incorporated with fresh
lard, permanently curce tbe most obstinate case of
Plies. 1 he claims of this remedy cannot be over
estimated in the cure of the diseases mentioned
above. The Analysis of the Mass by Prof. Chas
F. Chandler, Ph. D. of the College of Pharmacy,
New York City, proves its perfect adaptation to
every form ofdiseusc proceeding from the Stom
ach, tbe Liver the Kidneys, aud the blood
ANALYSIS:
Sulphuric Acid
Alumina,
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Line,
Magnesia,
Potasa,
Soda,
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CarUiuic Acid,
Phosphoric Acid.
Silica.
Organic Matter.
tdtfTue Muss is harmless and may be used at
will. Being fully aware of the popular prejudice
existing agaiust advertised remedies e offer the
Mass under the following warrants, vis : 1st that
the mediclue shall be what is claimed for it. 2d,
All money tent by Registered letters shall reach
ns. Sd, All medicines ordered by tbe public shall
reach them in good condition and give satisfac
tion. 4th, That we hold ourselves responsible to
forfeit $500, if we violate any of these warrants.
Price 13 postage paid by mail, or, three pack
ages for $5. Six packages will be sent by Ex
press for 39, or, it will be sent C. O. D. with re
turn charges added, if ordered in lots not less
than one half dozen.
Address,
Alum Mass Company,
Alum Wells, P. O. Washington Co., Va.
July 30, '75 ly.
John II. Sell. John M. Scuonouk.
NELI, A SIIIOXOIK,
Second Street, Womelsdoiif, Pa.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC LIQUORS
WINES, BRANDIES, GINS,
Pare Old Kje Whiskey,
Apple Wuisket, Cordials, &c.
All Liquors sold gaurrantecd as represented.
Orders promptly attended to and public pa
tronage respectfully solicited.
SELL & SCHONOUR.
2d St., Womelsdorr, Berks Co., Pa.
Feb. 27, 1874. U.
JOS. EYSTER, .
MANUFACTURER OF
NATIVE GRAPE WINE,
SUNBURY. North'd Co., Pa.
We, the undersigned, can cheerfully testify to
the excellent qualties of Wine made by Dr. Jos.
Eyster, and advise its universal use everywhere.
COL. C. NEFF. MA J. J. P. HAAS,
H.J.FRANK, DR. A. C. CLARK,
II. E. DAVIS, FRANK BRIGHT,
JACK WALTZ, N. S. ENGLE.
GEN. L. H. KA8E.
May 28, 1875.
WATCHES. JEWELRY A SILVER.
WAKE.
Johu W. Steventton,
Corner Third and Market Sts, Suubury,
HAS completely renovated his Store Room,
and opened the largest assortment of
WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SOLID SIL
VER AND PLATED WARE,
ever exhibited in this part of the State. Every
thing iu the Jewelry line is kept in store.
Silver-Ware,
Itracelets,
Rlugs A Chains,
of every description and of the finest quality
Particular attention paid to repairing
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Ac.
HAIR JEWELRY made to order.
Sunbury, March 6. 1874.
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A LARGE ASSORTMENT
OF
SPKIXG and SUMMER
DKESS GOODS.
Fancy Goods and Notions just opened at Miss
Kate Black's Istore, Market Square,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
SILKS, CALICOES, LAWNS, GINGHAMS,
and a general assortment of Ladies Dress Goods,
Gents7 Gloves, Neckties, Handkerchiefs, &c.
A Full Assortment of Soaps,
Perfumery, Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers and
.trimmings.
Ladies are Invited to call and examine my
large stock. MISS KATE BLACK.
Sunbury, May 7, 187a.
Were again awarded the highest premium,
over all Makers, at the late Franklin Institute
Exhibition, and are the only First-class, Instu
ments that can be obtained at Manufacturer's
cost prices.
9300
For an Elegant I1, oct. Rosewood Piano.
The following are a few of the Principal medals
received :
First Prize Medal, (Franklin Institute,), 1S74
" Silver " (Grand Piano,) 1858
Prize " Crystal Pa:ace World Fair.N Y1853
Gold " American Institute, N. Y. 184S
" Prize " Maryland " Baltimore 1848
" Silver " Franklin Institute, Phila. 1848
Pianos ordered by mail, are carefully selected,
and remittance is not required, until the instru
ment has been received nnd approved. All ouv
styles and classes, arc built of the same excel
lent material and workmanship. Every instru
ment is guaranteed.
EST" Write or send for illustrated catalogue,
and price list, giving full description of styles,
prices, etc.
SCnOMACKER PIANO MF'G CO.,
AVarerooms 1103 Ohestnui St., Phila.
June 11, 1875. 3mos.
SUSQUEHANNA
COFFIN & CASKET W ORKS,
Front St., above Race,
SUNBURY, PENN'A.
THE undersigned having established a Colfiu
& Casket Manufactory, at tbe above place,
are now prepared to furnish to Cabinetmakers
and Undertakers, and the trade generally
Coffins and Caskels
Of the best and latest patterns and finished in
the best style. Their different patterns inclnding
both Coffin and Casket shapes are of
WALNUT, CHERRY, CHESTNUT,
Imitation of Rosewood and Cherry,
and all other styles, made of the best material
and finish ; work done by the most experienced
workmen.
Orders will be filled promptly, and Collins and
Caskets will be shipped to any place, desired, at
the shortest notice, and at the most reasonable
prices.
Tbe patronage of the trade Is solicited. Send
for PRICE and DESCRIPTIVE LIST, and learn
the styles and prices.
FRYLING, BOWEN & ENGEL.
8unbury, April 30, 1875.-tf.
Qver Thhfy'fonr Competitors
Standard SjSbgjwr
ghS5tautSt,?HILRDEl.PKIft
MACHINE SHOP AMI IUO.
FOUNDRY'.
GEO. ROIIRBACII & SONS,
Sunbury, Penn'a,
TNFORM the public that they are prepared to
JL do all kinds of CASTINGS, and having added
a new Machine Shop in connection with their
Foundry, and have supplied themselves with New
Lathes, Planing and Boring Machines, with the
latest improvements. With the aid of skillful
mechanics, they are enabled to execute all orders
or
NEW WORK OR REPAIRING,
that may be given them, In a satisfactory man
ner.
Urates to suit any Stove.
IRON COLUMNS, for churches or other build
ings, 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, THRESHING MACHINES.
Suuburv, May 20. 1874.
FURNITURE ROOMS!
The undersigned begs leave to Inform the citi
zens of Northumberland county, that he has
opened a
FIRST CLASS FDRNITUEE STORE.
On Market Street, opposite the City
Hotel, in Snnbnry,
Where he keeps on band a large assortment of
iFTjrimsriT'cnR.E,
Consisting in part of
Walnut Paklor Sets,
Chamber Sets,
Cain Seat Chairs,
Wood Swat Cuaiks,
Rocking Chairs,
Dinino.Tahi.es,
Extension Tables,
Marble Top Tables,
Bureaus.
Bedsteads,
Wasustands,
Lounges,
Mattresses,
Cupboards,
Book Casees,
Fancy Brackets,
Looking Glasses,
KlTCHEO tUKNITI RE,
xc, &c, &c.
He will also mannfacture to order, on short no
tice, auy article iu bis line, if not in store.
He is prepared to offer superior inducements
to purchasers.
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY.
Call nnd examine bis stock and prices and be
convinced.
JACOB HAUPT.
Jau. 22. 1875, 3 mos.
QAKRIAGES, ItLOUIES AC.
H. K. FAGELY & CO.
respectfully Inform the public that they have
commenced the manufacture of
Mfe CARRIAGES,
BUGGIES, &C,
at the new shop recently erected by J. F. Lerch
Corner or Fourth and Chestnut Sts.,
SUNBURY, PA.,
and solicit a fair share of Patronage.
A ril 3-6m. J. F. LERCH. Snp't.
PIANOS
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Furniture Ware-Rooms!
ROBERTS V IIOSTER MAN,
(Successors to B. L. RAUDENBUSH.)
Masonic Building,
WILL SELL CHEAP, AN ENDLESS VARIETY
OF
FUKNITUIIK
of tbe latest styles and best material.
CONSISTING OF
Parlor and Chamber Suits;
LOUNGES, TABLES, CHAIRS, STANDS.
Bedsteads of all kinds, Cupboards, Sinks, and
In short everything usually to be found in a first
class Furniture Store.
Special attention is given to Undertaking in all
its branches.
Coffins and Burial Caskets
OF ALL STYLES CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
An invitation is extended to all to come aud
examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
ROBERTS & HOSTERMAN.
Sunbury, Feb. 19, 1875.
ficrcanlilf.
HARDWARE.
We are better prepared than ever to supply
the demand for goods in our line. We have just
received a full stock of
Shovels, Iron,
Hoes, Steel,
Rakes, Oils,
Forks, Paints,
Pumps, Glass,
Cutlery, Varnishes,
LEATHER BELTING,
TOOLS,
AND GOODS SUITABLE FOR
Builders, Housekeepers,
Farmers, Blacksmiths,
Shoemakers, Cabinet Makers.
Carpenters, Machinists,
Painters aud the People.
Call and examine our goods.
CON LEY, HACKETT & MATEER,
Opposite Whitmer's store.
March 2C, 1875. tf.
Spring & Summer Goods.
NEW I NEW!! NEW!!!
AT
Reed, Brother & Kensholfz's
Cheap Store,
market Street, Sunbury, Fa.
DRESSGOODS,
The Latest Styles and Be-t Quality,
comprising all the novelties in fabric and shade.
Full Assortment of Notions,
which are being sold at the lowest Cash Prices.
Alsq, Groceries and Provisions,
pure and fresh.
QUEENSWABE, GLASSWARE, AND WOOD
AND WILLOW WARE,
Xicesl Brands of Flour constantly on hand
A very large
ASSORTMENT OF WALL PAPER,
both glazed and common, always on hand.
BOOTS AND. SHOES
FOR
MEN, WrOMEN AND CHILDREN.
READ Y-MADE CLOTHING,
of all sizes and of the latest styles.
FLOUR.
A constant supply of western white wheat flour
a speciality.
Tne public are invited to call and examine our
Goods tree of charge. Our motto is "tjuick
Sales and Small Profits," and to please all.
Tbe highest prjfes 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 full share of
patronage.
REED BROTHER & SEASHOLTZ.
Sunbury, May 21, 187,5.
Sugar,
Coffee,
Syrups,
Soices,
Canned Goods,
Queens,
Willow and
Cedar Ware.
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Salt,
Fish,
Phosphate,
Land Plaster,
Harrisburg Cider
Mills.
Maize & Schwartz,
Successors to Geo. Evans & Co.,
1108 Market Street, Philadelphia,
MERCHANT TAILORS
and
MILITARY CLOTHIERS.
Men and Boys' suits made to order in the latest
styles, of the best cloths and cassimeres in mar
ket, at prices suitable to the times.
Military, Band & Fire Organizations
promptly uniformed.
Samples of Cloth, with Photographs, sent
free on application.
Ours being the leading house on Military work,
we feel that we can offer inducement which can
not be attained anywhere else.
Nov. 27, 1872
ailraais.
PENNSYLVANIA RAIL ROAD.
PHILADELPHIA A ERIE R. R. DIVISION.
SUMMER TIMETABLE.
On and after Sunday, May 23d, 1875, the
Trains on the Philadelphia & Erie Rail Road Divi
sion will run as follows :
WESTWARD.
Faet Line leaves New York
" " " Philadelphia,
" " Baltimore,
" " ' Harrisburg,
" arr. at Williamsport,
" " " Lock Haven,
" " Bellefonte,
Erie Mail leaves New York,
4i " ' Philadelphia,
Baltimore,
" " u Harrisburg,
9.25 a m
12.55 p m
1.20 p m
5.00 pm
8.55 p m
10.20 p m
11.50 pm
8.25 p m
11.55 p m
11.55 p m
4.25 a m
8.35 a m
9.45 a m
11.05 a m
7.50 pm
7.40 a m
7.35 am
10.55 a m
1.55 p in
3.15 p m
4.30 p m
8.00 a m
8.S0 a m
1.25 d m
" " " Williamsport,
Lock Haven,
" " " Renovo,
" " arr. at Erie,
Niagara Express leaves Philadelphia,
" Baltimore,
" " " Harrisburg,
" " arr. at Williamsport,
" " " Lock Haven,
" Kenovo,
leaves Philadelphia,
Eln ira Mail
" Baltimore,
" " " Harrisburg,
" ' arr. at Williamsport,
" Lock Haven,
EASTWARD.
6.10 p m
7.30 p m
Philad'a Express leaves Lock Haven,
" " Villiam.nn.l
6.40 p m
Williamsport. 7.55 a m
" arr. at Harrisburg, H.45atn
" " " Baltimore, 6.15 pm
" " " Philadelphia, 3.35 pm
" " " New York, 6.45 pm
Day Express leaves Renovo, 9.10 a ra
" " ' Lock Haven, 10.25 a m
" ' " Williumsport, 11.35 a m
arr. at Harrisburg, 3.00 p ni
" Philadelphia, 6.20 p m
" New York, 9.15 p ni
" Baltimore. 6.35 d m
Erie Mail leaves Erie, 11.20 a m
Renovo 8.25 p m
" Lock Haven, 9.45 p m
" Williamsport, 10.50 p m
arr. at Harrisburg, 2.25 a m
" Baltimore, 7.35 a m
" Philadelphia, G.45 a m
" New York. 10.10 a m
Fast Line leaves Williamsport, 12.35 a m
" arr. at Harrisburg, 3.55 a m
" " " Baltimore, 7.35 am
" Philadelphia, 7.35 am
" " ". New York, 10.25 am
Erie Mail West, Niagara Express West.
Elmira Mail West and Day Express East make
close connection at Northumberland with L. &
B. R. R. trains for Wilkesbarre and Scran ton.
Erie Mail West, Niagara Express West and
timira Man west make close connection at
Williamsport with N. C. R. W trains north.
Erie Mail East and West, Niagara Express
West, Fast Line West and Day Express East
make close connection at Lock Haven with B. E.
V. R. R. trains.
Erie Mall East and West connect at Erie with
trains ou L. 8. & M. S. R. R.. at Corrv with O,
C. & A. V. R. R-, at Emporium with B. N. Y.&
P. a. K., and at Unftwood with A. V. R. R.
Parlor Cars will run between Philadelphia and
Williamsport on Niagara Express West, Fast
Line West, Philadelphia Express East and Day
Express East. Sleeping Cars on all niht trains.
W.U. A. BALDWIN. Gen'l Sup't.
Philadelphia A Reading; Railroad
WINTER ARRANGEMENTS.
January 17tb, 1875.
TitALNS Leave Herdox as Follows: (Scsdats
EXCEPTED.)
For Shamokiu, 10.40, 11.00 a. m. and 3.40
p. m.
For Mt.Carmel, Ashland, Tamaqua, Pottsville,
Keaaing ana rnuaaeipma, 1U.4U a. m.
Trains fob Herndon. Leave as Follows:
(Susday3 Excepted.)
Leave Shamokiu at 8.00 a. m. 1.50 and 3.55
p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. ra., Reading 11.30
a. m., fottsville, 12.10 p. ni., Tamaqua, 1.20 p m
Asniana, z.iso p. m., .vt. carmei, 3.21 p. m.
Trains Leave Harbisbcro, as Follows :
For New York, 5.20, 8.10 a. m. and 2.00 7.40
p. m.
For Philadelphia, 5.20, 8.10 9.45 a. m.,2.08 and
3.5C, p. m.
Sundays.
For New York, 5,20 a. nu
For Philadelphia, 1.45 p. ta.
Tuains for Harrisburg, Leave as Follows
Leave New York, 9.00 a. m., 13.40 and 5.15,
".4a p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 9.15 a. ra. 3.40 and 7.00
p. nn
Sunday.
Leave New York, 5.15 p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, 7.00 p. m.
Via Morris and Essex R. R.
J. E. WOOTTEN,
General Sftp't.
Reading, Pa. Nov. 13. 1871.
CENTRAL DRUG STORE
Q.B.CADVLLADER
Is the place to buy pure and fresh
MEDICINES, DRUGS,
PAINTS, OILS,
GLASS, PERFUMERY,
NOTIONS, CIGARS,
TOBACCO, LIQUOR
for medicinal purposes, and all other arti
cles usually kept in a first-class Drug Store.
Special attention paid to compounding pre
scriptions and family receipts by competent
druggists.
I am prepared to furnish in quantities to suit
purchasers and at Philadelphia prices,
CALCINED PLASTER,
PHILADELPHIA LIME,
FINISHING SAND,
PLASTERING HAIR.
Portland, Roman, Roseudale and Lehigh
CEMENTS,
Land Plaster for Farmers, Timothy and Clover
Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds of all kinds. Aall
and get a Rural Register for 1874.
Suubury, Feb. 6, 1874.-ly.
Dn. C. M. Martin. Geo. W. Bloom
NEW DRUC STORE,
No. 13, South Third Street,
Clement House MfiniL Slimy, ft.
DR. C. M. MARTIN & CO,
HAVE just received a fresh lot of PureDrngs
and Patent medicines.
We have also a fall assortment of
DRESSING AND PACKET COMBS.
nalr, Tooth, Nail,Clothe,Shoe and other brushes.
TOILET AD FAXCY ARTICLES.
FINE EXTRACTS, POCKET BOOKS, KNIVES, C, C,
REED'S GRAND DUCHESS COLOGNE,
the sweetest perfume Ih America.
I'aVlHiHii, a Kid Glove Wash,
warranted to clean perfectly the most delicate
shades without injury to the kid
All the leading preparations for the Hair,
SEGARS, THE BEST IN MARKET,
Pure Wine and Liquors, for medical purposes,
Physicians Prescriptions and lauuiy teceipts
compounded with care. '
Thankful for past favors we hope by fair deal
inur to receive a share of your patronage.
September 11. 1S73.
TOY COXFKCTIOXEKY STORE.
Everybody is invited to come and buy of the
handsome assortment ot
TOTS AND CONFECTIONERIES
SAMUEL P. NEVIN'S STORE,
in frame bnildinsr, adjoinine Moore S Disslnger's
building, THIRD STREET, SUNBURY, PA.
Just opened a fresh supply of Confectioneries of
every description.
TOYS OF ALL KIXO.S
constantly on hand. The best RAISINS, FIGS,
CURRANTS & DRIED FRUIT.
PURE RIO COFPEE, TEA & SPICES,
fresh Bread, Buns & Cakes, every morning
FANCY CAKES, BISCUITS, CRACKERS, &e.
ORA9IGERS, LEMOXS,
FRESH FISH EVERY DAY
will be sold at the lowst rates. The best ot
Albemarl Shad will be delivered at the residence
of purchasers In any part of the town.
Call and see the excellent assortment of goods
and ascertain prices.
(jricttliitraL
Stobiho Potatoes. Of late years the potato
has been one of the most profitable of farm
crops in the east, and this chiefly arises from the
fact that it is somewhat difficult to keep an j
great quantity of them. Thus only so many are
grown that can be preserved, and as the accom
modations are limited there te no glut in the
market as there are with things which are grown
and must be sent to market at once. Of course
there are times when potatoes rule low. Thia ia
apt to be the case with early ones, grown espe
cially for early purposes, and which follow' the
same law that rules in transient vegetables. So
also those who grow potatoes and have no con
veniences for storing them. These have to
market in the fall, and have to take whatever
price may rule lor them. Those who have good
cellars under their barns, or In auy place safe
from frost and yet cool and dry, can generally
mane potato-growing pay ; and these are usual
ly the ones who do.
In old times a large quantity of potatoes were
stored out of doors fn the open ground. They
were arranged in long ridges, not in great bulk,
as even a mass of potatoes will heat, and cover
ed with earth sufficiently thick to keep out the
irost. But since the incoming of the potato dis
ease, this plan is not much followed. The in
fected tubers will often rot, especially if the mass
heats a little, and the diseased paes will often
communicate the disease to the rest. In a cellar
this can be seen and noted, but in a mound out
of doors no one knows of the trouble till spring,
wnen great loss nas been found. Besides this,
it is so difficult to get at them in winter that
those who have no way to preserve potatoes ex
cept this, as a general thing prefer not to grow
at an ratner man to be bothered with this.
Stored in cellars the potato is seldom trouble
some If healthy. No matter In how great bulk,
or whether put In wet or dry, they seldom heat
to injury. But if the seeds of disease be there
the little heat generated by the heaping togeth
er of so many roots, is often enough to set the
disease to work, and very great losses have been
the consequence.
Dampness undoubtedly favors the spread of
the potatoe disease, and therefore where there U
any chance at all of the disease existing in the
roots, tney ought to be stored as dry as possible.
Those which are to be kept in this general way
should be dry and cool, but this should be espe
cially seen to in tbe case of seed potatoes. Since
the potato-beetle came among ns it is clear that
we are to have the best results from very early
plauting, and by the use of the earliest varieties.
Now these early kinds are more easily affected
by warmth than the late ones. They sprout
easily, and coolness ! therefore the more essen
tial Tor them. Some people think it makes little
difference whether seed potatoes sprout or not
before planting. We have known people tear
off sprouts se veral inches long, and cut up the
tubers in full faith that they will sprout ont
again and be none the worse for it. They do
generally grow; but there Is little doubt they
are constitutionally weaker, and much more
liable to disease than those which do not sprout
till ready to go in the ground Germantown
Telegraph.
The Otsteb Ckop. As population Increase
the consumption of oysters steadily grows, and
the grounds for propagating themt are annually
enlarged. In anticipation of a very large de
mand for these succulent shell fish during the
coming year, the New Jersey oysterraen have
many extensive beds held in reserve, which wilt
not be disturbed the present season. As soon as
the spawning period is over, which extends from
early in May until the latter part of August, th
oyster commences to fatten and continues to in
crease in size until tbe advent of cold weather,
when it la sufficiently plump te tempt the palate
of an alderman oi that of any other epicure.
A large proportion of the oyster planted along
the Jersey eoast is brought from Virginia, and?
many vessels are employed In- the work during:
the planting season. The supply Ia also largely
Increased by the spawning of those planted
They are usually placed in water about four feet
deep at high tide, which allows the bed to be un
covered about ten hours out of every twenty-'
four. Some species of oysters have a larger
amount of spawn-than others. When the eggs
leave the shell they arise to the surface of the
water, but toon after settle down and attach
themselves to any hard or rough substance with
which they come in contact. The young oyster
grows rapidly, and in three years is marketable,
although it is said not to reach its greatest size
before the sixth or seventh year. Planted oys
ters, however, are rarely allowed to attain sc
great an age before they are removed. In order
to increase their plumpness and white appear
ance they are placed in fresh water for several
weeks. On this account the oysters we eat at
the seaside, which come directly from the salt
water, have generally a more briny and decided
flavor than those brought to Philadelphia, al
though the latter, to tbe eye, often look the
"pink of perfection," but when judged by the
palate aie sometimes fonnd to be tasteless in
sipid. Germmtovm Telegraph.
Propagating Shrubs pboit Green Ccttisos
It is probably not generally known to those1
who are novices In horticultural matters that
many of oer hardy, ornamental shrubs may by
readily propagated by green cuttings taken off
In summer. An ordinary hot-bed aash placed!
upon a board frame a foot high or less, and six
inches iu depth of sand (or sandy loam) at the
bottom and the structure is complete. If tha
frame is exposed fully to the sun, it is well to
white-wash the glass, to prevent burning tbe cut
tings. The cuttings are taken from the terminal
shoots or side branches while they are in a grow
ing state. Three to four inches long will usually
be sufficient for the coarse-growing varieties, the
lower leaves being removed and the upper ones
left entire. These sott cuttings mav be set close
together iu the rows and the soil pressed firmly
down against them, aRer which it is well to wa
ter the bed liberally and close up tightly. In
very hot weather one edge of the sash may be
raised a little during the middle of the day to
prevent too high a temperature within the frame.
Three weeks since I put in some green cuttings
of the comparatively new Snowball, ( VibHrnvm
plication) and to-day they were found to have
produced a mass of roots and ready for planting
or potting. One good, strong plant In the gar
den will supply a large quantity of snch green
cuttings during the season, and by a little at
tention in planting and watering the greater
part can be made to grow.
Of course, all kinds of shrubs do not grow-
readily from such green cnttiugs, but there are
many which will, and it is well to know it, es
pecially If it is desirable to increase the number.
The greater part of the hardy, as well as tender
roses, can be multiplied in the same way, thereby
increasing the number of plants with very little
expense. Correspondent Rural Xtrn Torher.
How to Km, Nettles. A correspondent of
the Rural from lona, Mich., asks the best method
of killing nettles. He says, "my lands
marsh five or six years drained and the thistles
are coming in faster than I like." We know no
better way to kill nettles than to plow the ground
and cut off the sprouts as fast as they appear,
if possible ; snch treatment will in two or three
months destroy any kind of weed. Our corres
pondent is to be congratulated over his trouble
some customers. Nettles only grow on the very
richest of land, and if his drained swamps or
marshes are troubled with nettles it is a sign that
they are rich enough to produce any kind of a
crop. Probably draining the soil has made it
possible for nettle seeds which may have been
dormant for years to grow. The first effect of
all good farming is to increase the difficulty of
destroying weeds, as they grow so much more
readily in drained and highly manured soil. Bat
when weeds are killed crops of all kinds do so
much better as to well repay all the extra labor
and expense.
Celery should be earthed-up as fast as It needs
it. Care should be exercised that yon do not get (
the "heart-stem" covered over, as that will ma-
terially check its growth. Do not fill up when
the stalks are wet that's what causes rust.
Strawberry plants can be set ont this month,.
and, if properly protected during the winter will
bear a good crop next season. There are so
many really good varieties that each one most
make up their minds for themselves which they
will raise. Strawberries, like most othetplants,
will give far better returns if the ground is well
manured before the plants an set.