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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

NOTHING LIKE GRAMMAR. R.-Nothing ike
grammar! Better go without a COW than go
without that. There are numberless PRO
iesSars'' who so TRAMP, tramp, tramp, nay
boys!" around the country, peddling weak
article, by which in twenty days they
guarantee to set man thoroughly up in
the English language. An instance in point
comes from Greenville, Alabama, where a
professor had labored with the youth
of that people, and taught them to dOte On
grammar according to Morris s. system.
Daring one of the lectures the sentence,
Mary milks the COW, was given out to be
parsed. Each word had been parsed save
one, which fell to Bob L., sixteen year old
near the foot of the class, who commenced
thus: Cow is noun, feminine gender, sin
gular number, third person, and stands for
Nary"
Stands for Mary'' said the excited
professor. How do you make that out ?'
Because" answered the noble pupil, If
the COW didn't stand for Mary, ho,o could
Harry milk her ?"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02
Who taught him d?


Deacon Frisbe was invited to stay to din
ner. He graciously assented, and the two
deacons settled themselves comfortably in
their chairs and had a good time talking
over church matters.
When dinner was ready we all set down
together; and Deacon Frisbe ask ed bes-
sing, in which he praised Deacon Thorne,
and Mrs. Thorne, and Jim, and "the stran-
ger within the gates" (meaning me- and
! really expected to hear him give thanks
for the old spotted cow, but he stopped just
short of it.
Dinner done he shook hands all around
in friendly manner, and departed.
When ne was safely in the road, Deacon
Thorne chuckled audibly. and observed to
his wife with sly poke in her side:
'Old Fill Pail, difference in the butter,
eh ?''
To which Mrs. Thorne replied with a
grave, cunning smile.
Neither chuckle poke or smile was lost on
the ever present Jim.
Strange Jim told lies !
Who taught him?
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A MOTHERS WoRDs.-A youth of eigh-
teen or nineteen years sat at an open win
dow-a look of painful perplexity in his
face, apparently occasloned by letter he
held in his hand. After sitting thus for
some minutes, he muttered to himself:
''Yes, l must 90, if [ don't Brown and
Smith will laugh at me, and call me righ-
teous overmuch and after all there's no
great harm in it, for I'll go to church in
the morning, and it's only to be sail down
the river aud spend the day in the coun-
try.
Still, he pressed his hand on his fore
head for an instant, then rising hastily, he
said:
There is no use of bothering about it, I
must GO
As he arose, his eyes lighted on the set
ting SUM- and as it did so his whole expires
sion changed a sweet yet sad look played
over his face-his thoughts were elsewhere
another scene was before his eyes The
dark street had disappeared, aud in its stead
4 neat country cottage had risen. He thO't
he was there. Once more he saw the hills
that rose near that cottage door; once more
the blae waters of the lake glistened before
him, once more he sat in the cottage gar
den with hrs widowed mother aud watched
the setting sun.
Once more that mothers words sounded
in his ears-''John don't forget your God
ard He'll not forget you. Remember the
Sabbath day to keep it holy Though sin-
ners enlice you to break it consent thou not.
O, when you're tempted to do wrong don't
forget to pray Never let the sun go down
on prayerless day. May the God of the
faithful guide you-may the Lord Jesus be
your Saviour"
Yes, six months had passed since he
heard these words, aud yet they seemed to
sound in hIs ears. Tears filed his eyes, and
rising, he folded his hands and kneeled in
prayer, and then taking up his pen, he
wrote thus;
Thanks, Brown, for your invitation
but cannot accept it. My duty to God is
to obey his commands, and he hath said
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it
holy Spending the day in idle pleasure
is not doing this, and | wish you would
think over the subject. and not go your
self
How great is the influence Of pious
mothers words. How wonderful tho
swers to her earnest prayer.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02
Selett Poetry.
SOUVENIR DE PARIS.


What's the world without Paris?
What are all its joys to me?
When that lovely town no longer
Lures me from beyond the sea.
Every Journal brings new anguish;
Bursting sobs our grief reveal,
When [ dream Of days of shopping,
And Jack murmurs-Ah : Ma5tiis.
All those vanished days Of Paris
Eneeliug counts Of ancient birth,
Begging curIs by Cherrei twisted
Rumpling dresses built by Worth.
Oh, the German at the Palace
Led by that dear Marquis Caux-
With tho Empress on the dais,
While Strauss ruled the floor below
EIfzsfuI days with thee Bon Marche,
Gas Tit nights with thee, Musard
How nay sad feet die to press thee
Asphalt of the Boulevard
How the hours fed. winged with rapture:
Iinged with gold. Times dropping sands
In that waste of silks and cashmeres,
In the Compsgnie des Indies
Al the Germans in the palace,
But no more the dancers go,
SwayeI by Strauss magic blteu,
ANA the gIoTed hand of De Csux,
? sis needs no boots Of satin
For the balls that fill the air,
md TO more she sings with Schneider,
H. CUE i'sginc les DliEtzfres
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A DEMOCRATIC MARRTAGE.-Therei is a
little place called Tonawanda, lying on the
Niagara river, Erie canal and Central Rail
road, about midway between Buffalo and
the Niagara Falls 1t is small place, and
yet 1t requires two counties to contain 1t.
The people there are in habit Of going
strong for the Democratic ticket; but We
never heard until quite lately that the obi
CATION to do so forms part Cf the marriage
ceremony in that classic locality.
The following is an exact copy of scene
which took place there within the last week.
1t is furnished by one who was present, and
was SO moved by the magnitude Of the joke,
that he insisted upon its being put in print
The scene is the office Of well known
and most popular Democratic Justice of the
peace and counsellor. Enter two Dutch
innocents, of large proportions and counte-
nances, who inform the Squire that they
desire to be made one. At the same mo-
ment a gentleman from Niagara Falls, is
called in by the functionary to witness the
ceremony.
The parties being properly called, the
ceremony proceeds thus:
Hans, Is there any reason why you
shouldn't marry Katrine?'
Nine.
'Katrine, is there any reason why you
shouldn't marry Hans?
'Nein, nein'
Do you Hans, promise to love, honor and
comfort katrine as your wife q
'Yaw.'
Do you, Katrne promise to love, honor
and obey Hans, as your husband p
'Yaw, yaw'
Then in the name of the people of the
Safe of New York, l pronounce you man
and wife; and you solemnly swear, to sup
port the Constitution Of the United States,
and the Constitution of the state of New
York, and to vote the Democratic ticket
every time it comes around?'
Hans-'Yaw'
Katerine-'Yaw.'
Squire-(to witnessl-'Can you beat that
in Niagara Falls?'
Witness-Lvery positively II should
think not. - Os,cego Adcertiser.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

THE LITTLE Boys REBUKE.-There was
once a very old man who lived in a house
with his son The old man was deaf, his
eyes were dim, and his legs weak and thin.
When he was at the table he could hardly
hold his spoon, so much did his hand shake;
and at times he would spill it on the table
cloth All this vexed his sons wife; and
they made him sit in a corner behind the
stove. Then ne ate his food from an earth
enware dish, and he had not too much to
eat, as you may guess.
Well, one day his trembling hand could
not hold his dish. Ii fell to the floor and
broke At this the sons wife was so vexed
that she spoke harshly TO the old man. His
only answer was a deep sigh Then she
bought bowl of wood, out Of which he ate
his food Not long after this his grandson,
a boy about seven years Of age, was seen
at work following out log of wood His
parents could n guess what he was trying
to do. The little boy said nothing to any
one; but kept at his work Oh the log, and
looked very grave, as If he had some work
on hand
"What are you doing there ?" asked the
boy father
The boy did not want to tell. Then his
mother asked:
What are you doing there, my son ?'
20, said he, Il am only making a
trough, such as our hogs eat out of. -
But what are you making it for?
4 am making it for you and father to eat
out Of when l grow up a big man." said the
boy.
The parents looked at each other, and
burst into tears. From that time they
treated the old man well. He had the best
place at the table, nice dish and plenty of
food.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

An EQUIyoCAL APoLoGY.-In a certain
country town lived two worthy men-neigh-
bors and friends; but they never could
agree upon political questions. In dispute
one day, one of the disputants LOST his
temper, and called the other liar, fool,
aud so on. This was his weakness. He
easily lost his self control; and then he
was very abusive and then rcpented. On
the occasion referred to, he was so chag-
rined at the exhibition ne had made of his
passion, that he soon called upon his neigh
Dor, pemtent, and purposing an apology.
We give, in substance, the apology:
Il am ashamed of myself for being 50
abusive in my talk with you. To think ]
should call neighbor and friend, liar,
fool and knave! am very sorry, and ]
have come to apologize. Forgive me, |
know not why it is that in my talk with
you | lose my temper But the fact is you
talk so much like a jacsass, l can help it y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A few Sundays ago, as Mr.. Beecher was
about commencing his sermon, a stout,
fatherly locking man was endeavoring to
make his way through the crowd, to get
within a better hearing distance Of the
distinguished orator. At that moment, Mr..
Beecher's voice rang out the words Of the
text: 'tWho art thou? p who art thou p
again cried out the dramatic preacher. The
stout party, thinking himself in the wrong,
perhaps, by pressing forward, and believ-
ing himself to be personally addressed,
startled the brethren and nonplussed the
reverend ehieftain, by sedately replying /;
''I'm a pig merchant from CINCINNATI, sir.
| hope you amt mad. There amt nary
chair, or else I'd sot down. plymouth
church didn't recover its serenity for ten
minutes
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Said loving wife to her husband: "Will
you never learn, my dear, the difference
between real and exchangeabie value?"
The husband, tired of POLITICAL economists
in petticots; replied: ''Ah, yes my dear,
know your great learning and many virtues.
That's your real value. But | also know
that none of my married friends would
exchange wives with me. That's your
exchangeablc value.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A dusky Adonis took his Dulcinea 70 the
fair at Bowling Green, Ky, last week, and
in rambling through the grounds came to a
tank in which crocodile fresh from the
Nile, was disporting himself wat dar ar
scaly ting am in dar?'' languidly inquired
the damsel. Dat said Johnsing,
momentarily taken back, and scratching his
head in perplexity. Dat, miss, am a con-
cubine from de shores OBJ de Nile. -
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Professor" said a student in pursuit
of knowledge concerning the habits of ami
mails, why does cat, while eating, turn
her head first one way and then the other?'
For the reason," replied the Professor,
that she cannot turn it both ways at once. 4"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

The art of painting on marble, which, if
ever known, had been lost for centuries, has
at length, after years Of experiment, been
brought to high degree of perfection, by u
New York artist In brilliancy of color his
specimens are equal to oil painting, while
the pigments when once fixed. are perma-
nent, and canrot be injured by the action
of the atmosphere, water or acids.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

well, David, said a poor but worthy
citizens to one of the State street magnates,
''the world has prospered with you, and
they say you are immensely rich - We'll, )"
replied David, perhaps it is true, but we
cannot take our gold with US when we go. y
1T would melt if you did, . was the quick
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

There are 81, 600 Indian children of school
age and though the government has spent
$500, 600 600 since 1920 in fighting Indians
it has only spent Sc, 200, 900 directly in edu-
eating them
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

There is no such thing as a menial office
when you put a true man into it. A menial
office is an Office with mean man init: and
it makes no difference whether it is king t
office or a scavenger' s Office
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

''Lookee here, Mister. l ANT complain
in but this ere moosic stool you sold to
my wife, we've twisted in round" till we've
twisted off un's cad, an not ha porth
o 'toon can we get out on un.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A young lady fell asleep in hotel parlor
recently, and was awakened, ike the sleep
ing beauty" by a kiss on her mouth. Her
Indignation can be imagined when she dis
covered it was one of the bell boys who had
been sent in to clean the windows, and whose
excuse was, that he wanted to tell his friends
that he had actually kissed live lady"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Mrs. Partington says that since the inven-
ton of the needle gun there is no reason
why the woman shouldn't fight as well as
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Bindman's bluff is said to be genuine
human sympathy, because it is a fellow
feeling for fellow creature.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Justlfable stinqiness-grudging friend
the right of laughing at our expense.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

SURVEYOR.-The undersigned offers
~ his services to the public, as Surveyor.
He may be found at his residence in Law enco
township. when not engaged; or addressed by
letter at Cfearfeld, Penn'a.
March 9Th, lS67.-tf. JAMES MITCHELL
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

DR p. BURCHFIELD-Late Surgeon of the
~ SD Reg't Penn'a Vols. having returned
from the army, offers his professional services te
the citizens of Clearfed and vicinity. Profes-
SOUTHEAST corner of Sd and Market Streets
Oct 4. IS65-6mn.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

7 TEST. Attorney at Law. CIearfeld, Pa, will
! attend promptly to all Legal business entrust-
ed to his care in Clearfeld ard adjoining coun-
ties Office on Market street. July II, 1867.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A Toast-The Press 1t expresses
truth, re-presses error, I'M m-presses knowl-
edge, de- presses tyranny, and op-presSes
none
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Mental abstraction stealing the ideas of
others, and fancying them your own.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

JOHN GUELICH. Manufacturer OF all kinds o
- Csbinet-ware, Market street. Clearfeld. Pa
He also makes to order Collins. on short office and
attends funerals with hearse Aprl0,i59.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

~ KRATZER & son, dealers in Dry Geeds.
J. Clothing, Hardware. Queensware. Groce-
ries, Provisions, &c, Second Street Clear field,
Pa Dec 81. 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

HARTSwICK L IRWIN, Dealers in Drugs,
Medicines. Paints Oils Stationary. Perfume
ry, Fancy oods, Notions, etc. etc, Market street
Clearfeld, Pa Dec. g, 1869
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

M'ENALLY, Attorneyat Law, CIearield
y . Pa. Practices in Clearield and adjoining
,vunties. ofioo IN new brick building off, Boyn
IN, 81 street, one door south of Lanichs Hotel.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

THOMAS H. FORCEY Dealer in Square and
. Sawed Lumber Dry q oods Queensware. Gro
ceros. Flour Grain, Feed, Bacon, &c, &c, era
hamtOn. Clearfeld county, Pa. Get IS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

WTALLACE FIELDING, ATTORNEYS At LAW
w Clearfeld, Pa Office in res dencs of W A.
Wallace Legal business of all kinds attended to
with promptness and fidelity. Jan Io-yp
'WN A WALLACE PRANK FIELDING
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

ICHARn nInSSAp .nAaIe- E~-Ai On and %
| \ mestic Dry Goods, Groceries, Flour. Bacon,
Liquors, &c. Room, Market street, a few door:
west OF Journal o flee, ClearfcId, Pa. Apr27-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

TT W Smith. ATTORNEY At Law Clearfeld
II Pa will attend promptly TO busine = en-
trusted to his care. Office second floor of new
building adjoining County National Bank. and
nearly opposite the Court House. June 80, '69
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

TREDERICK LEITZINGER, Manufacturer Of
Il all kinds of Stone-ware, CIearfeld, Pa. Or
ders Iolicited-wbolesaleo or retail He alsok keeps
on hand and for sale assortment of earthen
ware of his own manufacture. Jan. l. 1858
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

~ KRATZER Dealer in Dry-GooGs. Clothing,
-. Hardware Queensware, Groceries, Proyi-
sions, etc, Market Street, nearly opposite the
Court House, Clcarheld. Pa June, 1865.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

HERIN T. NOBLE, Attorney at Law, Lock Ha-
" ven. Pa. Will practice in the several courts
of ClearHeld county. business entrusted TO him
will receive prompt attention. Je. 20, 10Y.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

JOHN II. FULFORD, Attorney at Law. Clear
sb field Pa. Office on Market Street, over
given TO the securingo tBounty claims, 6c.,and to
all legal business. March 27, 1867
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A W. WALTERS, ATTORNEY AT Law.
"a. Clearfeld, Pa. Office in the Court House
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

~ B READ, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN and SURGEON.
L KylertOwn, Pa, respectfully offers his pro
fessonal services the citizens of that place and
surrounding country. |Apr. 20-6m.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

tNALTER BARRETT, Attorney Law. Clear
w field, Pa. May 10, 1868.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

7 3. GRAHAM & SONS, Dealers in Dry-Goods
- Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Wooden
ware, Provisions etc, Market St, Clearfeld Pa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

MANSION HOUSE, CIearfeli, Pa This
vi wuIl known hotel, near the ourt House is
worthy the patronage of the public. The table
will be supplied with the best in the market The
best of liquors kept JOHN DOUGHERTH-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

VIZ L CURLEY. Dealer in Dry Goods,
w Groceries, Hard ware. Queensvars. F Flour Ba-
con, etc, Woodland, CIearfeId county Pa. Also
extensive dealers in all kinds of wed lumber
shingles and square timber. Orders solicited.
woodland. Pa. Aug lQth. lS63
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

Al HOR n, NJ D., PHYSICIAN AND
~ SURGEON, having located at kylertown,
Pa, offers his professional services to the citi-
zens OF that place and vicinity. Sep .29- Y
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

GEoRGE C. KIRK. Justice of the Peace, Sur
W veyor and Conveyancer, Luthersburg, Pa
All business entrusted to him will be promptly at
tended to. Persons wishing TO employ survey
or will do well to give him call. as he matters
himself that he can render satisfaction Deeds
of conveyance articles of agreement and all legal
papers promptly and neatly executed JeSTo-yp
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

A 1 SHAW Dealer in Drugs. Patent Medicines
"A. Fancy Artictos, etc, and Proprietor of DR.
Boyers West Branch Bitters, Market Street,
Glearfeld, Pa. June Is 20.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

=" T. BIGLER 4 Co, Dealers in Hardware
III. and manufacturers of Tin and Sheet-iron
ware, Second Street, Clearfeld, Pa. Mar 10
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

II F NAUGLE, Watch and Clock Maker. and
L L. dealer in Watches Jeveiry, &c Room IN
Graham srow, Mark etstreet. Nov. l6
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

VJM REED, Market Street, CIearfeld. Pa,
w Fancy Dry Goods, White Goods, Notions,
Elnbroideries, Ladies' and Gents Furnishing
GTood. etc. June Is, 10.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

THo'S MCCULLOUGH. ArroRxErs-Ar-LAw,
Il ClearfeId, Pa. All legal business prompt
ly attended to- Get. 81. 1869.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

II BUCHER SWoOPE. Attorney at Law, Clear.
IL. field, Pa Of;e. IN rah am s Row fourdo s
west of Graham BOynton' 5 store. NoV.l0.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02
SMALL PROFITS and QUICK SALES

HARTSWICK IRWIN
are constantly replenishipg their stock of Drugs
Medicines. &c. School books and Stationery,
including the 0sgOod and National series
of readers Also-Tobacco and Ci-
gars, of the best quality. and al
the lowest prices. Call and see
Clearheld, Nov 10, 1869
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

This medicine increases the power of digestion
and excites the absorbeDts info healthy exercise
and all unnatural eniargements, as well as pain
and inf animation reduced, and it is taken by
men. women and children. Directions for use and
diet accompany.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

haterlne-'1 aW.
Squire-(to witnessl-'Can you beat that
in Niagara Falls?'
Witness very positively II should
think not - Oacego AdUertiser.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-11-02

The Bladder is composed Of various coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz the Upper, tn
expels. the lower retains. Many have a desire to
urinate wihon; the ability. Others urinats with
out the ability to retain. This frequently occurs
in children.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-06-16
.THE cow rREE,

" Among the many curious phenom-
ena which presented themselves to
me in the course of my travels" says
Humboldt, 81 confess there were few.
by which my Imagination was SO pow
erfulIy affected as by the COW tree
On the parched side of a rock of the
mountains of Venezuela grows a tree
with dry and leathery foliage its large
woody roots scarcely penetrating into
the ground. For several months in
the year its. leaves are not moistened
by a shower; its branches look as if
they were dead and withered but
when the trunk is bored, a bland and
nourishfng milk flows from it. 1t is a
surprise that the vegetable fountain
flows most freely. At this time blacks
and natives are seen coming from all
parts, provided with large bowls to
receive the milk, which grows yellow
and thickens at its surface Some
empty their vessel on the spot, while
others carry them 10 their children
One imagines he see the family of a
shepherd who is distributing the milk
of his flock" s.Es ,f e,.-,aHs 6.rs +,