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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03
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ONLY A wITHERED ROSEBUD

ONLY A wITHERED ROSEBUD.
Only withered rosebud
A poor, dead, scentless thing;
But its leaves, as they fall from my chilly
hands,
host of memories bring,
Up to my aching eyelids
Crowd bitter, binding tears,
AS sill here under the frovn of the clouds
And think of the dear dead years
Only withered rosebud
But kiss the leaves as they fall
And moan while the shadows dim and gray
Cover the earth like pail,
And l shrink from the dreary future,
And long for the beautiful past,
With its Joyous days, and perfect bliss
Strange that it did not last
Only withered rosebud
Once it was bright and red
Turning its face to the sweet blue sky,
But now, alas it is dead
Vain are my bitter tears,
For my rose is dead, and my peace is gone,
And my heart is clark with fears.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

-Four years ago there was solitary wo-
man studying medicine at the University
of Zurich; now there are sixteen who are
earnestly pushing their studies there uR-
molested.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

Fred. Daglass is leetaring IN New Jcr-
sey, and Smells jass the ssnc as ever.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

A regular physician being sent for by
quaclS, expressed his surprise on Icing in
on an occasion appafensly triaine. Not
50 trifing either replied the quaek; for
to tell you the truth, | have by mistake.
taken some Of my own pills
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

Lydia Thomson has broken the hearts
Of an old gentleman and lady in New Or
leans, BY taking away the heart Of their
son The young iaaa is living. tas q
mare wgask.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

It proposed, BY resolution introduced
into the House, to repeal all act of Cen
gross on the subject Of bankruptcy, but
to leave untouched cases that are pending
under the present acts
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03

r ooK CUT.
NEW GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
am now receiving new let Of cassilnefes ana .t
heavy Wuolen gosssis, also treah supply OF La
ri a. wnd casidrers kkees FOR sale by
Disc. 3, q 4. y -.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03
ESAYL0R H0TGL,.~
MAIN ST. VIZ cHEsTER,
- ]. 2. HEIRONIMUe. PRopalkgoR.

]. P. HEIRONIMUe,- PRoFaIEgoR.
Having leased tor a.tefm Of years theTAY-
L0R HOTEL PROPERTY. long and favor
ally knosnt TO the travelling public, and hsv-
ing cleaused the house and reftirnished It With
comfortable Bedding, Furniture, &C., offer
to my friends and the travelling. public the
comforts of HOME. With competent assist
ants, and polite and attentive servants, | think
| can safely guarantee satisfaction to my
guests 1t shall be my endeayOr 10 restore
the Taylor Hotel to its former reputation as
the best conducted and most comfortable
public house in the Valley.
l confidently appeal to The public for a
generous patronage.
nov26,6 90 j. 2. HElRONIMUS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1870-02-03
NATIONAL HOTEL,
WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA.
c., NEEB, PROPRIETOR.

HAVING leased and refurniseed the National
Hotel, in Wooistock, | respectfully solicit
share of the patronage of both the LOCAL anu
travelling public
This Is on. of the largest and most com
pletely furnished houses in the Valley Of VIr-
GINA, and is situated in one O. the most health
faI, picturesque and convenient locations liz
the valley, and sill be a pleasant retrea, du-
ring the summer months. - -
My Table ~iH be furnished with the very
best Of the market, and accommodating ser
wants will bs employed. The Ear Will be
supplied With The choicest wines and liquors
An ex perencod ostier will be in attendance at
all timer. AprlI5, '08'-t
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-06-23
CAUTION.

ThGpubic is'couto1ed against emaloyinc any
but the regularly authorized Agents Of the Comma
~. since the Roberts Patent cover the use Of the
Torpedo and all explosive materials for oil wells
and the use of su"h materials by other parties is
direct infringement of their rights. Any parties in.
finging any of the ROBERTS PATENTS will be
dealt with according to law, and "a acting willIly
and knowingly in defiance Of law and the decisions
Of the Courts
with view to accomm oda,e Oil Men in every mart
Of the oil Region. They hav, employed the most
efficient Agents and ASSISTANTS that can be procu ed
for the business. Each Torpedo /. labelled with
date af patents, together with the p-ica Of the Tor
pedo, and si.ned by an officer IF the Company, an
every Operator Wishing Torpedo mny know its
price and whether II came from ouc Office
Operators will confer \ favor by reporting to this
Office any negligence of AGENTS.
The following named persons have been appoint.
81 Agents and Assistant AGENTS for the Oil Regions
Of Pennsylvania and West Nirginii.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-06-23
LIST OF AGENTS.

| TITUSvILLE, CHURCH RUN AND vICINI.
TY-SfEPlIEN nO0f. Office Hamilton's Cigar
store, address Titusville, Pa Assistant, John Van
| Scrive~.
TITUsvILLE, CHURCH RUN AND vICINI.
MY-H. II THOMAS. Ohice and address, Man.
sion House. 1itusvil'e, Pa
SHAMBUIG AND YICINiTY-GEORGE r.
IN. Office shamhnrg; residence, Titusville, Pa
Assistant, a, A. West
ENTERPRISE, PLEASANTTlLLE BEAN
FARM Anu PiTH0LE-GEoRGE w. VAN
NLIET. Office and address. Chase House, Pleas.
| anrvlle. Assistant, II. g. Huntington.
TIDIOUr- AND WEST HlCKORY-CHAS.
CLARK. Office and address, Exp css Office Tidi.
oute. Pa. Assistant, f. c. Bear'lsley.
PETROLEUM CENTRE AND VICINITY
LEVI MASON. Office and address, Petroleum Cen
tire, PA. Assistant Charles Blackford. ~.
TARR AND BLOOD FARMS and District lying
on OIL Creek md Cherry Run, from Story Farm to
Mcclintockvile--.TA NES SAUNDEkS. address
larr Farm, Pa. Assistants. Luther b. Saunders
Charles w. Cochran and william Hoyt,
| McCLlNrpCKViLLE, OIL CITY AND RENO
a; B. w ST Address, Oil City or Reno, Pa
i ANkLiN, ALONG THE ALLEGHENY pTv.
Err WiLBER Office and address, Franklin, Pa
| SCRuBG ASS, Fu~TER Farm a PAIR Eit'S
LANDINI-hlC'IARD W. REDFlELD Office
| and addr IS SrrubIra-s, Ia Assistant, Il. w Por.
! scffield, addrt ~ tmlrnton, IA.
WEST VIRGlNI\--C G ID. ANGEL, md It. f.
COOK Ad'r'ss, PsrksrshIrx Wet Virgins,
isobssts Petroleum Torpedo Co,
nayf-dl,,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-06-23

Fiey ds and patrons, ono aniol.
Your atieniion to my .b.z' would call;
Times are dull an money tight
But in these times I'm locking for light;
To those who are brild'rg RIGS withou' number,
would inform--ihis Is tie place to buy Lumber;
Ny motto is This: 'Qlici Sales ard Small proft,''
For business is healthy and | think much OF IT.;
In q-ali,y my Lumber Is second to ponc,
and Us for Shingles, keep No. J;
Some may not lo-k at it in the light DO,
And for ,.ose have quality No.2
And to those who arc rarticu'ar--as some may be,
| still have another qua lily called No
have good seasoned Lumber, Dressed UP nice,
Which win sell at a low cash price;
Such az Flooring, Ceiling and siding, tbo.h R6rch
and Dressed,
Lath, Battens and Surfaced Lumber, all of the
best;
also have Rig Timber Of all kinds,
AT prices to compare with oil aud hard lines
All kinds Of TImbcr kept constantly on hand,
And box Of Cigars of a very good brand;
Ny f.cilitos for sci inr surely without number
alway1 keep good teams to deliver good Lun,ber
So If you want Lumber, Rough, Dressed sofI or
Hlrd,
You viii find Just what you wan. at /. NJ S's Lum-
Der Yald.
icblS-f
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-06-23
GoIWG EAST.

1'.tc :. ~. LIGHTNING rXTFE's t'f,
4"ni.e ,lftt G,ri sundays excepted i'f " aye,
- May'ille. Er'ctnn a'd 'rine.,lle, ard DALI
t'r FIRE; ~ kmira with Northern CcirrHl EaLw;
IoT "'!iiu, -por. II ri'hu-g. Philad,'phsart VI.
lnnr" anI NJ No~ York ior Boston and Sew hr 1
sleeping Coacl, is attached 70 tli, ;ran al tI-
ci-uat' rrnnins through io Sew lurL
$40 y. W. CINCI%NATI VXpR2sS ii''
! sundays excepted, meeting AZ BirgNumVuN lJ
Albany and the celebrated sumIa"r rV un NuN'h
SpHnt-; and at Sew York fjr Il. stJn G.il all Ne"
England cities.
/ \ Sleeping Coach is attached u his train a
NvaGyillc running through To New No.k
2,33 =. NJ. NEW YoRK DAY NyrRESs;;
IL! y, 'lIu days excepted Counectsat Gna. fi.I
VIII nela"arc, Loc|sawanna b Western RaiiS1
Tor scr' ntnn, and at New iori with NGni&,l - -
pi,,ss train of New Jcrrey Eaiigoad for iA''i''
\ slscninC Cosch il attached to this train 81
cleveland, running through to Horne Ilsvi'lci gu
neciln" with train nFviny new and improved l.'r W
ing Room Coaches attached, running tmeuS"
New York.
10 p. VI. ACCOMMODATION, sandai'
excepted.
s,4o a. VI, ACCOMMODATES, sun'N'
excepted.
5,i5 A, m. WAY FREIGHT, surAays@ @
copied.
Boston and New England Passengers. WIN il,l I-t m
Dagsag", are transferred FREE OF .hAho+"
New York ,,-
The best ventilated md most luxurious P 7luVP's nj
coacnes &S-IN THE WORlD-1y accoH'PA"'
night trains on this Railway
I-7y" 7 he Erie Railway Compony has ol ls"t l,no tod
new Ferry from their Jersey city lepo 70 t-. ~" 10
OF 2ad 1t New oTk thus enabling Eas-ch L ey
re lc the II poiep7Ition OF the city wiihou' o"nbus
pcnse aud anuos Vance OF 4 street caror "' 0'''
transfer.
sa- The scenery along the entire ROME OF anau'fu
Ranway Is Of the most picturesque ana "o'' n 4
char C er Admirers of Natures b.'lt a, aver.
d wight journey over this Line viii hfu ndn,irl-
chnl ging hnta apes subjects of continual "''
tion and interest
lsagGnge Checked Thro"s
And fare always as low as. by any other No"''
ASK FOR TICKETS VIA ERIE R'iA""
Which can be obtained at all the fr'ncI''
Cliccs In the West and SOrth.N Nes' pv
+, u. ECCEBR, GenE FH7| So
c.a Snpt. JH ~
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-06-23
TIN AND REPAIR SHOP

1hanking onr friends for H. cir liberal patronage
u sIlri6uuhts Marsh III
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
The -Four Conquerors.

The four eonquerors who occupy tI|
most conspicuous places in the histo
Of the world are Alczander, Hanniba|
Caesar, and Bonaparte. Alexards1
after having climbed the dizzy heigl
Of ambition, with his temples boun|
with chaplets dipped in the blood 4
millions, looked down upon conquej
cd world, and wept that there was b
other world for him TO conquer, set
city ou fire aud died in scene Of a
bauch. Hannibal, after having to N
astouishmeDt aud dconsternation Of ROM
passed the Alps, and having put
fight the armies of the mistress Of N
world, and stripped s'three bushels I
gold rings from the fingers of her slaugi
tered knights" aud made her fcunda
tions quake, fed from his country bein
hated by those who exultipgly unite
his name to that Of their God, and "a
him Hanni Baal, aud died at last 4
poison administered by his own hasI
unlamented and uuwept, in forei
land. Caesar, after having conqucrl
eight hundred cities, and dyeiug I
garments in the blood of one million
his foes, after having pursued to ded
the only rival he had on earth, was nj
erably assassiuated by those he consii
cred his nearest friends, and in the vci|
place the attainment Of which had beo
his great ambition. Bcnaparsc, who1
mandate kings and popes obeyed- -=aftl
having filed the earth with the tcrr{
Of his name, after having deluged n
rope with tears and blood and cloth1
the world in sackcloth, ended his da}
in lonely banishment, almost literal
exiled from the world, yet where 4
could sometimes see his country's bal
ner waving over the depot, but whid
did not and could not bring him aid.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
The Origin Of Musquitoes.

The Red River Indians have Curl.
Gus legend respecting the origin Of fmuss
quitoes. They say that once upon .
time there was famine, aud the iudinusl
could get no game. hundreds had
died from hunger, and desolation filed
their country, All kinds of oferings
we're made TO the Great Spirit, without|
avail, until one day two hunters calnc|
upon a white Wolverine, rare animal.
Upon shooting the wolverine an old
woman sprang up ont Of the skim, and
saying that she WIS n "Manito," prom
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
alistellaueous.
A Weeping Tree.

There is a tree standing on the farm
of Mrs. 4. G. Maflitt, in Elk Neck that
now presents phenomenon which is
attracting much attention and puzzlirg
the wiseacres. How long the phenom
enon has existed is not known, but there
can be no oquestion that for several weeks
past it has regularly occurred, Near
the ruins Of an old dwelling which has
long been uuoccupicd, stand two trees
of the honey locust species One Of
these is in full vigor, but the other
shows some evidences of decay. The
laborers on the farm have during the
past season frequently noticed as they
passed the declining tree, traces OF
recent shower while all around was dry,
aud no cloud had been observed during
the day Finally they called the at
teution Of Mr.. Veach, the farmer Of the
place, to the fact The next day Mr..
V also observed that the grass under
this particular tree seemed wet. while
all around was dry, aud in order TO
further test it, lie caused n cart TO be
left under it, for few hours, after
which he found the bottom of the cart
quite wet. This induced him to watch
the descending shower, aud by daily
observation it was discovered that when
the day Is perfectly clear, about three
o'clock in the afternoon, drops begin
visibly to fall from the tree, oud to con
tinue in varying quantities ill night
fall. When the day is cloudy, no drops
descend, nor are any ever noticed be-
fore three o'clock, but about that time
whenever the weather is perfectly clear
the shower sets in Many persons have
VISITED the spot, but all come away
wondering and puzzled Who can solve
the mystery, or define the origin of this
dry weather shower? The supersti.
tious sec in it the tears of him who
planted the tree, and is now weeping
for some underlined sin, while scien.
tltic gentleman TO whose attention the
subject has been brought, attributes it
to the combat Of two hostile insects that
have gathered in large quantities on the
decIlhlnS Tree, one species OF which at
tacks the other in order to cause it to
discharge aspecies Of honey upon which
the assailant feeds, and he surmises that
the number of insects is so great that
the focd discharged is more than the
thiuned foliage will retain, and hence
some OF it falls to the earth in these
dimly defined showers. The first ex.
PLANTATION will do for the supcrstiiious to
tremble over, and haply cause them to
shed their tears in the flesh, ratl er than
wait to communicate them after death
through the agency of tree planted in
life, while the other explanation is at
least ingenious and somewhat plausible,
aud may satisfy in the absence of bet
ter one, the yearnings for more light Of
those whose bump of casualty is largely
developed. Waving the question Of
causes the fact remains that the tree
still weeps aud refuses to be comforted
-Ceca Democrat.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
curiOsities of American History.

American political history is full of
curious and singular incidents. For
instance: Three Of our Presidents all
of whom participated in the revolution.
died on lis great anniversary the Fourth
ofJuly-nnmely: John A Adams, Thomas
Jefferson, and James Monroe.
or the first six Presidents. fur Of
them were taken from the Office of Sec
retary Of State. and the other two, being
FIRST elected. could not perform its dutie. i.
From this fact arose the precedent that
makes the Secretary OF State The first
officer Of the Cabinet instead Of the
Secretary OF the Treasury. which Is the
case iu Great Britain.
No less than five of the greatest
American statesmen were born in the
same year-l782: Daniel Webster,
John c. Calhoun, Thomas II Benton,
Martin Van Bnren aud Lewis Cuss.
From 1900 to 1865 only two persons
filed the Office Of Chief Justice Of the
United Statcs-John Marshall and Ro
ger B. Taney.
The capital of the United States was
located at Washington, in pursuance ol
a corr upt bargain, by which two or three
members of Congress, who lived ada
cent to it, aud whose Districts would be
greatly benefited by it, voted for the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10

ENGLISH PRoNUNcIATIoN.-"Thim-
blerig Thistlethwaite thievishly thought
to Arrive through thick aud thin by
throwing his thimbles about But he
was thwarted and thwacked aud thumped
aud thrashed with thirty thousand this
ties and thorns, for thievishly think ng
10 thrive through thick aud thin by
throwing his thimbes about"
I'm give you something to equal il" "
says Herr Kinderklapper Now, then,
try this, and see what you can make out
out il:
A Story that is 10 be Read pcry Fast
The baroness Observation-Disclosures
digankerlgamschneber had a negro
servant, whose name was Dutzibautzi-
kitzilautzjk jkirlidirbalifunkcll. aud who
was so coalinkravenebonysootnigh htpiieh.
crowjetblack that the fowls in the barn.
yard, whenever they saw him, went 10
roost, because they thought that night
had come"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10

MEDICAL PROPERTIES OF Eaas. -
We find the following in an exchange
The white Of an egg has proved Of late
the most efficacious remedy for burns.
Seven or eight applications of this sub
stance soothcs the pain, aud effectnally
excludes the burned parts from thcair.
This simple remedy seems preferable to
colodion, or even cotton. Extraordi.
nary stories are told Of tn, healing pro.
peritics Of new oil which is easily
made from the yolks of hens eggs. The
eggs are first boiled hard, aud the yolks
are then removed, crushed and placed
over the fire, where they are carefully
stirred until the whole substance is lust
on the point Of catching FIRE, when the
oil separates and may be poured off.
One yolk will yield nearly two tea.
sPooniuls of oil. II is in general use
among the colonists of South Russia as
means OF curing cuts, bruises, aud
scratches.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10


CovERISo BP THE ScAR.--A a
tlnguished preacher of London in spoaI
ing Of the proneness christian demon
nations to observe each others deIes
rather than excelleucies, says:
Wheuau eminent painter was reaue|
ed to paint Alexander the Great 80 n
give a perfect likeness Of tho Maoeao,
conqueror, be felt difficulty. Aler,
der, In his wars, bad boen strpck X
sword, and across his forehead was /
immense scar The painter said n
retain the scar ii will be al offensa
the admirers Of the monarch ana Il
omit it, il will fail TO be perfect N
ness--what shall / do 7" he III M
a happy expedient; be represcbted +
Emperor leaning on his elbow Win
forehnger upon his brow, accidental
as i seemed, covering the scar uuon
forehead Might not we represent *
other with the finger of charity 81
the scar. instead Of reprcseutiac 4
scar deeper and blacker than i ac,ns
y Might not Christians learn N
heatAondom a lesson Of charitv II u
man Kindness aud Of loys2
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
Select Poetry.
INDIAN SUMMER.

Upon the hills the autumn sun
His radiance pours like golden wine;
And low, sweet music seems 10 run
Among the tassels Of the pine
Around us rings the wild birds scream
Above. an arch OF dark blue sky
While, like maiden's summer dream,
The mist upon the meadows lie.
o peerless Indian summer hours,
With braeing morn and slumbrous noon
How palc are June's bright, Haunting Aoweri
Amid thy wealth Of gorgeous bloom.
The river ripples softly on,
With purple hills upon its breast:
And soft cloud-shadows floating down,
Have found scene Of perfect rest
The evening darkness, from the hills
The glory fades, so proudly worm
And ia the west screnciy fills
The fair young moon her silvery horn
While from the deep'ning blue above
The stars steal slowly, singly forth
And night winds, like the breath of love,
Come floating DER the silent earth.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10
Select 2uetry.
IN TIE AUTUMN.


The sere leaves whrl across the lawn,
The garden trees are dun and red,
The yell0wing showers regretful fall
Upon mRiden's golden head:
As with eaeped hands she PAGES slow,
And fearful eyes, the shrubbery walk,
Her face untinged with roseate glow,
Her voice uncharmed by lovers talk.
All, Nelll what wouldst thou give that thou
Unsaid hadst left those bitter words?
Thou calpst in vain on his dear name
Thine only listeners the birds
Thou thnk'st thou canst recall the dream
Oflove thou dreamt in spring tide hours /;
Vain hoPcl Can summer bring again
The scent Of last years faded nowers2
No, maiden fair the bloom once brushed
From of the fruit, is past recall;
The rose, once gathered, knows no more
The sunshine Of the garden wall.
Thus young and fair oft trihe with
The happiest hours Ofhuman life;
And she who breaks a score Of hearts
May never know the name Of "wife !"
Weep, broken lily yl-Lorely still,
Some proud mans breast thou might'st
adorn.
Reap as thou sowed'st Gone the rose,
And thy white breast must bear the thorn
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10


TAKE CARE.--Withiu thirty days
from to-day there will be many deaths
which might be prevented by warmer
clothing. Many fatal case Of disease
is caused by the want Of wooden un.
dershirt or an extra blanket at night
The sudden changes of the temperature
which occur at this season of the year
are very trying TO the constitution
People with weak lung. quickly feel
the effect OF them Frequently the
thermometer falls many degrees within
few hours. Not only the feeble, but
robust aud strong persons suffer from
such great variations of temperature.
When the weather grows cold rapidly
the pores of the skin are suddenly
closed, aud the result frequently is u
bad cold, which may hold on all winter
and terminate ia consumption, or a fatal
attack of dysentery, or that dreadful
diaease the typhoid fever. If the day
seems ever SO warm and bright, il is
much safer to wear plenty Of under
clothing at this season.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10

WORTH kNowING.-If brooms sro
wet In boiling suds once a week thew
viii become very tough, will not cut the
carpet, last much longer, and ALWAYS
sweep like new broom. A very dns,y
carpet may be cleaned by setting nail
OF cold water out By the door. wet The
broom in it, knock it TO get of all the
drops, sweep yard or so, then wash tho
broom as before, and sweep again being
careful to shake all the drops off ,be
broom, and not sweep far at time IF
done with care, il will clean n carne,
very nicely you will be surprised al the
quantity Of dirt in the water. The wa.
ter may need changing once or twioe If
the carpet is very dirty. Moistened
Indian meal is used with good effect
oy some house keepers, aud salt by
others,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-11-10

The VALUE OF ApPLEs.-Says Lie
big on the subject of apples as food
The Importance of apples as food ha.
not, hitherto, been sufficiently estima.
ted or understood. Besides contributing
large proportion Of sugar, mucilage
and other nutritivc compounds in the
form Of food, they contain such a fine
combination Of vegetable acids, extrac
tive substances, and aromatic principles
as to act powerfully in the capacity Of
reirigerants, tonics, aud antiseptics; and
when freely used at the season Of ripe
ness, by rural laborers and othars, the,
probably maintain and strengthen III,
power of productive labor"