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Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

Is CONSUMPTION CONTAGIOUS Popular
belief has generally been on the side of the
contagiousness of pulmonary consumption.
In southern Europe it is a part of sanitary
legislation to destroy the clothes and bed
ding of those who die of this disease. Un-
til recently the opinion of medical men has
, leaned to the other side. Experiments and
observations now being made in Europe
seem to show that tubercle introduction by
inoculation into the body of healthy ami.
, NAL will give rise to tuberculosis, or the
formation and deposit of like matter in the
tissues and organs. Dr. Gerhard terminates
his paper on the treatment of continued
fevers by some remarks on the transmission
of pulmonary consumption from one person
to another, when sleeping in the same bed
He says: 81 should set down the probabili.
ty of consumption occurring to persons thus
exposed to contagion ms husband and wife,
two sisters and two brothers, sleeping in
close rooms, to be at least three fold greater
than ordinary, if they be long exposed to
inhale the exhalations from one patient to
another"
AS regards the prognosis of consumption
or the judging of the period of its duration,
DR.. Gerhard speaks very properly of the
difficulty of making it, and cautions against
telling patients that they have the consump-
ton, which is interpreted by them to be a
decree of death. This popular belief ia, of
course, au absurdity, for person may live
while laboring under a tubercular disease,
nearly or even quite as long as if he were
not affected with it." We are not to under.
stand by this that as general thing con-
sumptive patient will live long, but only
that consumption is not always fatal dis
ease, nor one that invariably shortens life.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

GREAsING WAGoNs.-But few people arc
aware that they do wagons and carriages
more injury by greasing too plentifully than
in any other way. 4 we'll made wheel will
endure common wear from ten to twenty five
years, if care is taken to use the right kind
and proper amount of grease; but if this is
not attended to, they will be used up in five
or six years. Lard should never be used on
a wagon, for it will penetrate the hub and
work its way out around tho tcnous of the
spokes, and spoil tie wheel. Tallow is the
best lubricator for wood axletrees, and cas-
tor oil for iron.
Just enough grease should be applied to
the spindle of the wagon to give it light
coating this is better than more, for the
surplus put on will work out at the ends.
and be forced by the shouldeI-bands and
nut-washers into tie hub around the out.
side Of the boxes.
To oil an axletree, frat wipe the spindle
clean with cloth wet with spirits of tur-
pentine, and then apply few drops Of cas-.
tor oil near the shoulder and end. One tea
spoonful is sufficient fo. the whole Ohio
Farmer
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

"THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PUR-
sUETH."-The old sore heads who oppose so
ardently, what they term political preach
ing, will see themselves reflected in the fol
lowing incident
A worthy deacon hired q journeyman
farmer from a neighboring town for the
summer, and induced him although he
was unaccustomed to church -going-to ac-
company the family to church ON the first
Sabbath of his stay. Upon their return TO
the deacon's home, he asked the hired man
how he liked the preaching. He replied
II don't like to hear any minister preach
politics"
II am very sure that did," said the man.
Mention the passage" said the deacon.
81 WILL" he said. IF the Republicans
can scarcely be saved, where will the Demo
Gratis appear2"
"Ah," said the deacon, "you mistake
These were the words-"If the righteous
scarcely are saved, how will the ungodly
and wicked appear2"
10, yes" said the man, che might have
used those words, but l knew very well
what lie meant"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

A stupid fellow tried to annoy q popular
preacher by asking him whether the fatted
calf of the parable was male or female
"Female, to be sure" was the reply "for
see the male"-looking his questioner full
in the face-"yet aliye in the flesh befo re
me-"
There is a certain lady of rank and fashion
in Paris who constantly believes herself to
be dying. To her husband, who is absent
on a political mission, she recently sent the
following telegram: Return instantly.
am very ill-dying." To which n. de
night" Madame de-has waited.
At wedding in Delaware, when all was
arranged and the minister called on any to
speak who objeGted.to the marriage, a husky
voice from the corner cried out" do p AL
eyes were turned in that direction, when 9
man emerged from the crowd, holding his
handkerchief up to his eyes and blubbering
"Why do you object 7" asked the minister
Because want her myself"
The chap deseTvedly won his bet, who, il
company, when every one was Dragging o.
his tall relations, wagered that he himsel
had brother twelve feet high. He had, b!
said, "tyo half brothers, each measuring 81,
feet,
A certain colored deacon, on occasion o
missionary collections, was wont to shut hi
eyes and sing, "Fly abroad, thou almight.
Gospel" with such earnestness and unctioi
that he would quite forget to see the plat
as it came around. 80, yes" said the plate
bearer, "but you must give something &
make 1t fly"
A girl with ringing laugh" caused a
alarm of fire in Peoria. Tney took her TO
belle.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

LET WELL ENOUGH ALoNE.-When you
have good strawberry os raspberry which
suits your soil, don't throw it aside for any
new sort with a high-sounding name and
high-sounding praise; but stick to it. IL
the new sort tuns out to be real acquisi-
tion, you can grow it if you like quite time
enough to enjoy any good qualities it may
possess We know of persons who are al
ways changing their varieties of small fruits
always experimenting-and arc nearly al
ways without good supply, In our expe,
'lct- vel enough alone" policy to be the
best. When convinced that a new variety
of this or that was an improvement, it was
adopted and recommended, and our readers
we think will vouch for US that We haYe
not often been mistaken. - Germantoun tt
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

SETTING OUT THE RAsPBERRY.--Rssp
berry canes can be set out now at any time
They should be planted three feet apart in
the row and the rows three feet aud half
apart. Cut down the canes to within SIX
inches of the ground, and set firmly in the
ground. We prefer rather moist spot for
them, and if in the shade portion of the
day, so much the better. They can be plant
ed under fguit.trees where scarcely anything
else will grow, and the berry will be larger
and finer. They like cool, moist soil, kept
so by liberal mulcbing with leaves, light
manure, or any trash, and II Q foot in depth
il is an advantage.
Not day should be lost in pruning the
canes in the old beds, and don't be afraid
you will lessen the crop by liberal cutting.
- Germantown Telegraph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
POETICAL.
AN EMPTY SLEEVE.

BY tho moons pale light to the gazing throng,
Let me tell one tale, let me sing one song;
IT'S a tale devoid of an aim or plan
IT'S a simple song Of a one-armed man.
Till this very hour l could not believe,
What tell-tale thing is an empty sleeve;
What wierd, queer thing is an empty sleeve
II tells in silent tone to all,
OF country's need and a country's CALL
or a sweet kiss for child and wife,
And hurried march for a country's life.
Till this very hour who could ever believe,
What tell-tslo thing is an empty sleeve!
What werd, queer thing is an empty aleeVe'
1t tells of battle and folds of gore,
OF tho sabre's clash Of the cannon's roar,
OF the deadly charge, of the bugle's note,
OF a gurgling sound in u foeman's throat
OF the whizzing grape, of the fiery sholl,
OF a sccno which mimics tho scene Of holl.
Till this very hour who could ever believe,
What a tell-tale thing is an empty sleeve!
What wierd, queer thing is an empty sleeve
Though it points to a myriad Of wounds and scars
Yet 1t tells of flag of stripes and stars,
In Gods own chosen time will take
Each place of the "rag" with the rattlesnake,
And ii points to time when that flag shall wave
0'er land where breathes no covering slave.
To the top of the skies, then, let us all heavo
One proud huzza for tho empty sleeve
For tho one-armed man and the empty sleeve
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
From the Dubuque Qowa) Times, March 5.
A Survivor Of the Minnesota NIussa-
ere Kills One Hundred and Eight
Indians.

A young man is now stopping at the Key
City House, by the name of George w. Por-
ter, whose parents, brothers, sisters, and
relatives, were all murdered at Redwood,
Minnesota, in the great Indian massacre of
1861. He is the sole survivor, and was the
only one left to communicate the mournful
intelligence to the nearest settlement. Bereft
in one brief hour of all that he held dear
on earth, and with the victims of savage
ferocity extended in death before him, he
took a solemn vow of vengeance. How well
| he has performed that vow, the reader may
| Judge when we state that in six years young
Porter has alone, and with the assistance OF
nothing but his trusty rifle, sent to the hap
! py hunting grounds the souls of one hun
| dred ana eight Indian braves. He carries a
piece of canebreak, about twelve inches in
length, and whenever he killed an Indian
he would make notch in this. One hun
dred and eight notches are now to be count
eG on the piece of cane alluded to, the last
one being cut on Christmas, 1866. Surely
young Porter has been an ayenging Meme
sis on the footsteps of those who slaughter
ed his kindred. The Indians killed embrace
representatives from nearly every tribe on
the plains. By night and by day he has
followed them through the trackless forests,
over desert wastes, by the mountain side
and in the lonely glen has he pursued his
victims until the crack of the rifle and the
death yell proclaimed that another redskin
had been sent to his final account, and
sated with blood the vengeance of his pur-
suer. Porter had not passed through all
these perilous scenes unscathed. His body
has been riddled by eleven bullets and stab
bed in thirty-three places by the knife
But he has withstood all, came out victo-
rious, and now exhibits with pride the tro-
phies of his proves. Truly his parents
and relatives have been deeply, terribly
avenged.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
AGRICULTURAL. &C

PRUNING TREEs.-There is a great deal
said about the proper time Of pruning trees,
and especially the applet tree. Some prefer
fall, some mid-winter, some spring; but
scarcely one recommends the very hest time
in our humble opinion midsummer. -
Doubtless some old foges will open their
eyes and hold up their hands ut such an in
novation, and denounce it as an absurdity /;
but VIC think we will be sustained By ma.
jority of the "live" men Of the day.
If We desired tn improve the form of o
fruit.tree and get rid OF some of the super
fluous wood, we SHOULD prune in winter I;
but if we desired fruit and a perfectly healed
stump, we should prune from the fifteenth
of June to the twentieth of July. We have
done this often with the happiest results
The fruit-buds form after this, aud the ope
ration suddenly cutting off its growth, pro.
duce buds; while the winter or early spring
pruning will produce only wood.
In pruning ornamental trees in midsum.
mer, the bark, instead of reccding from tho
stump, grows over it, and in few years will
completely cover it and make a perfect am
pntstion.
We have noticed this upon our own pTe
misses as well as upon those of others many
times. This pruning is done when the trco
is taking its midsummer "siesta," and then
wakes Up, refreshed for another start, and
the bark gradually steals over the stump as
! if ashamed of the shabby.looking exposure.
When the tree is in full leaf, and presents
Its full form to us, we can see exactly whero
tac pruning should be done, in order that
| while tho overgrowth may be removed, the
symmetry of tree may be preferred. Especi-
ally is midsummer pruning to be preserved,
first, to produce buds on fruit bearing trees
as before stated and second when large
limbs are to bo removed. - Germantown Tel.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
6ooflano's German Ditters

Is entirely vegetable, and contains no
liquor. IL Is n cOmp0un OF Fluid En-
tracts. The Roots, Herbs, and Burks
from which these extracts are made
are gathered In Germany. All the
medicinal virtues are extracted from
them by n scientific chemist. These
extracts are then forwarded TO this
country 30 be used expressly for the
manu- ia ture of these Bitters. There
Is no alcoholic substance Of any kind
used In cOmpounding the Bttters,
hence IL Is the only Bltters that can
be used In cases where alcoholic slim.
ulanfs arc not advisable,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

REDUCING BONES AND FLESH FOR FARM
UsE.-A fortnight ago correspondent ask
ed for an economical way to reduce bones
to manure. My experience may be of seE-
vice to him. A year ago bought az old
white horse for dollar, had him taken to
large pile of fresh stable manure, and there
killed and buried in the black mass. In
September last we hauled manure ont; and
nothing remained to bring the old horse to
memory but the long hairs of his name and
tail, and skull bone, and good rich smell.
He and the manure were completely ANAL
gamated. The grain and grass grew luxu-
riantly over his remains, and the old horse
is probably more useful in death than in life.
Cor. Country Gentleman.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

For SUMNER HEDsE.-There are some
situations where low hedge or screen is
very useful and ornamental. We know of
nothing that will make prettier hedge, sup.
ported by reat brush, than the Sweet Pes
If sown early in the spring and deep in the
ground-not less than four inches-and the
earth is kept well hoed mp to the plan IS
In good soil, the hedge win bs three or fou,
feet in height. The Amaranthns makes 9
fine ornamental hedge; the foliage is dark
rich, and some varieties two or three colors
The Gomphrens globosa, in good rich SOL
makes very good background or hedge
Almost any tall-growing plant may be use
for this purpose.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

TAKING UP RASPBERRY CANEs-The
canes which have been laid down over win
ter, should be taken up and firmly staked
not later than the frat of next month. In
tying up the canes care should be taken not
to tie too closely, but to leave room to ex.
papd and the new wood TO grow freely.
Where extra canes are wanted, which some
times sprout In the space between the rows,
mulchipg should be delayed until these have
grown foot or two, otherwise it will retard
if not entirely prevent the sprouting.-Ger-
nlant0pn Telegraph.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

QuARRELINo.-If anything in the world
will make man feel badly, except pinching
his fingers in the crack of a door, it is an-
questionably a quarrel. No man ever fails
to think less of himself after it than before.
1t degrades him in the eyes of Others, and
what is worse, blunts his sensibilities on the
one hand, and increases the power of pas
sionste irritability on the other. The truth
is the more peaceably and quietly we get
on, the better for neighbors. In nine cases
out of ten the better course is, If man
cheats you, cease to deal with him; If be is
abusive, quit his company; and If he Sian.
ders you, take care to live SO that nobody
will believe him. No matter who he Is, or
how he misuses you, the wisest way is to let
him alone; for there is nothing better than
this cool, calm and quiet way of dealing
with the wrongs wo meet with.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
CONSUMPTION.

Thousands OF cases, when the pa
tient supposed he was afflicted with
this terri bic disease, have been cured
by the use of these remedies. Extreme
emaciaiton, debility, and cough are
the usual attendants upon severe
cases OF dyspepsia or disease OF the
digestive organs. Even In cases of
genuine Consumption, these remedies
will be found OF the greatest benefit, |,
strengthening and invigorating.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
Eoofluuo's Wermau Comic

is combination Of all the ingredients Of he Bies.
tyith PURE Snta Cruz Rum, Orange, etc. IL is used fo
Gte sdse diseases as The Biuers in cases wherc some
pure alcoholic stimulus is required. lou ,oiH bear
mind that these remedies entirely different from
anu Others adrsrfistd for The cure Of The diseases
ndnea these being scientific preparations If medicnal
ezydcts iuhe The others decoctions Of run,
in some form The TONIC is decidedly one Of He moI
pleasant and agreeable remedies erer offered 10 the
public. It's taste is exquisite is pleasure 20 take
H. ,chiIe its ifsgriW1 erhitadting, and medicinal
qualities hirV caused 10 be ko,cn as the greatest Of
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
DEBILITY.

There is no medicine equal 10 Ro9tiInds German
Bitiers or Tonic IN Of Dsbiliiy They impart
tome aud rgor TO the UhoIe syste, strengthen the dp'
petite cause an enjoyment Of the food, enable the
s.oniach to digest ii, purity The blood, gipe good,
sound healthy complexion, eradicate The yelIo,o tin9s
from the eye, impdTt bloom to the cheeks and changs
the pdtiet.t from shoytbredted, emacidted, tceak,
and nerrous nrdlid, to ulI Ieea stout, and vgor-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

Between Memphis and Nashville is the
following inscription on signboard ct
railroad crossing Look out for the Iuginc
when the wisle bloes or rings
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
TIE SSMFsENIcN.

Ladies who wish n fair skin and
good compieHion free from n Yellow
ish ttnge md atf other dish gurement,
should use these remedies OCCASION
nlly. The Liver I'm perfect order, and
the blood pure, will result I'm spark
ling eyes and blooming cheeks.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
Weak and Delicate Children

are made strong by using the Bttters
or Tonic. In fact, they arc Family
Medicines. They can be administered
with perfect safety to child three
months old, the most delicate female,
or a man OF ninety.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

We have connected with our establishment well
selected JOB OFFICE, which will enable us TO
execute, in Tho neatcst style, every variety Of
rintng
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
Blood Purifiers

erer knoun, and riH cure all diseases resuling from
bad blood.
Keep your blood pure; keep your Lire. ia order;
Keep your digestire organs in sound healthy condi
tion by the IF these remedies, and disease rin
greF dssaH yJu.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
FROM HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD,

FROM HON. GEO. W. WOODWARD,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 10th, 1867.
lind "LI0eadnds German Bitters' is not an intoz.
icdting bererdge, but is good tonic, useful IN disor
ders Of ne ?igestfre organs, and Of great benst ia
edscS of dsbity and tpdRt Of nervous action in The
system. Yours truly
GEO. w. WOODWARD.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
q AUIION.

H'efGads Germ0H Remedies arc counierScised.
The genuine hare The signature Of O. W. Jackson
on The TTat Of The outside Wrdppfr Of each bottle and
the f Tie driict, Ll0ica IN each bottle. AL others
are count IJtH.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
DIR. J. 8. ANGLE,

OFFICE,
At his residence, in BRIGHT'S ROW, Walnut ST.,
SUNBURH, PA
March z, 1868.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
READ THE RECOMMENDATIONS.

Thousands of letters have been re-
seived, testify ing to the virtue of these
remedies.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04
BUSINESS CARDS.

J. h. CRESSINGER

SURGEON DEN TIST,
Formerly Of ASHLAND, o., announces to the citi.
zens of Northumberland county, that he has located
in SUNBURY, for tho practice of Dentistry, and
respectfully solicts your patronage Best OF refer
ence given If desired.
Office in Rooms formerly occupied by DR.. j. 5.
Angle, in Peasants Building, Market Square,
Sunbury, Pa. mar 2, .oo.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

March Z, 1905.
GEORGE HILL, SIMON P. WoLvERTos
HILL g. WOLVERTON,
Attorneys and COunsclors mt Law.
SUNBURY, PA
an ILL attend to tho collection of all kinds of
w claims, including Back Pay, Bounty and PEN
ions. apl. l, '66.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

Pastor Of the Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelphia
DR.JAcKsoS--DEAR SIR ;--Ihars been Jrequentlyre-
qUested 10 connect my iOih recommendations Of
different kinds gf medicines but regarding e practice
out Of my appropriate sphere IhGus in all de
clined but Uith clear proof IN rarioas instances. and
pdriculdriy IN my osoa family Of The selness of Dr.
IIootidnds German Bfiers Idepdrt for once from my
usual course, 10 express y Ji conrictiol That for
general debility of the system and especially for Liver
Complaint, il is a safe and valuable preparation. IN
some cases IL may fail but usually Idosbt not IL sOi
be rery beneficial TO those Oho suffer from the ADORE
causes. Yours uery respectf fitliy,
j. H. KENN1RD,
Eighl bsioiV Cbdies 81.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

Price of the Bitters. sl.oo per bottle;
Or, a half dozen for $500.
Price of the Tonic, al.5o per bottles
Or. q half dozen for s7.6o.
The Tonic Ia put up In quart bottles.
ReeoIl<ct that Il is Dr.. HooaaRds German Remedies
that are 90 unipeTsaiy assd aud highly recommend
ed and do not GllOio the Drl0gisi % induce you "a
take any thing else that he may say just as good Be
cause ne makes a laygy profit on u. Thee Remedies
so be sent By ezpress 10 any locality upon application
10 the
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-04

HUM IIUN, JAMES IHU1PcUNi
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 2sth, 1906
consider "Hoofiand's German Bit
ters" n rdiuabte medicine In ease of att
tacks OF indigestion or Dyspepsia. ]
can certify this from my experience
oft. Yours, with respect,
JAMES THOMPSON.
The Van Buren press., 1868-07-03
DIE D.

On the morning OF 30th inst, at Fort Smith.
after a brief illness, WILLIAM II, MAYEEs.
The Van Buren press., 1868-07-03
A General Amnesty.

Our special dispatches from Washing.
ton, Sunday morning, said there was good
reason for believing that the President
would, on the approaching 4th of July,
issue proclamation ofgeneral amnesty.
We believe no act Of the President would
be more in accord with the general senti.
ment Of the country.
The New York Evening Post, fRep., }
in noticing the resolution before Congress
to pardon particular citizens of the South,
ve.y properly asks "What is the use Of
compliment this, that or the other South
ern man with pardon by special act of
Congress ?" Why not pass a general act
ofamnestyf" And it adds "The coun.
try will be very glad when a general am.
nesty is announced. Exclusion has now
lasted long while and the farce ofhold.
ing Davis to trial has got to be very tire.
some" The Post undoubtedly interprets
correctly the general sentiment and wish
Of the country, and we hope that the
President will issue the proclamation
suggested. Nothing could be more sp.
proprlate for the day, nor more becom.
ing the people Of the North. Cincinnati
Enquirer.