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The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
The Onion.

THE various kinds of onions, garlic, and
leeks are called alliaceous plants, and
were formerly placed by the older bota-
nists under the natural order of the AS
phodelie9, but are now included in the
Liliace9, or Lily tribe. The native coun-
try of the garden onion (.4Hium Cepa)
is not known. DR.. Kitto, in his "Cyclo-
padia of Biblical Literature" thinks that
some region of Persia may have pro-
duced it in its wild state, as many species
are to be found in the mountainous chain
which extends from the Caspian to CASH
mere, and likewise in the Himalayan
Mountains. There is tradition in the
East that when Satan stepped out of the
Garden of Eden, after the fall of man,
onions sprang from the spot where he
placed his right foot and garlic from that
which his left foot touched. Be this as
it may, there is no doubt of its great an
tiquity, since there is evidence to show
that this bulb was known and esteemed
in Egypt 2,Oe0 years before the birth of
Christ, for Herodotus informs us that in
his time there was an inscription on the
Great Pyramid stating that sum amount
ing to 1000 talents was paid for this vege-
table, which had been consumed by The
workmen during the progress of its cree
ton. One of the complaints that the Is
raelites made to Moses in the wilderness
was that of being deprived of the onions,
leeks and garlic of Egypt 1t has been
said by some authors that the onion was
worshiped as god by the Egyptians,
and Pliny, in his " Natural History"
writes thus on the subject: Where, by
the way, cannot overpass the foolish
superstitution of the Egyptians, who
used to swear by garlic and onions, call
ing them to witness in taking their oaths,
as if they were no less than some god"
Juvenal, in like manner, ridicules the
Egyptians for their superstitious venera-
ton of the onion (Sat XIV 81:
IT'S mortal sin an onion to deyour:
Each Glove of garlic is sacred power:
Religious nations sure, and blest abodes
Where WY orchard is o'errun with gods.
Dr. Kitto remarks that this must be an
exaggerated statement, as it is unlikely
that the Israelites should have been al
lowed to regale themselves upon what
was considered too sacred for, or forbid
den to, their task-masters. 1t is probable,
as suggested by Dr. Harris, that the
priest only RETAINED from what was free
" partaken of by the people. This may
be observed at the present day among
the Brahmins Of India. It has also been
supposed that some particular kind Of
onion may have been held sacred from
its utility as medicine, a. the sea onion
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
intelligent Dogs.

JIM is large brown and-white mastiff,
with an intelligent face, short, alert ears
wide-awake eyes, and general air that
seems to betoken that he considers him.
self master of the situation. Somewhat
perhaps, on the "love-me-love my dog"
principle, he has been much petted by
the family across the way. Whenever
the young gentleman of the house called
upon Miss Ida, Jim went also, and in
summer watched proceedings through
the low parlor window from his position
on the piazza, and in winter from the
warmest corner of the hearth-rug. When
the family were invited to dinner Jim
was included as a matter of course, and
was RECALLED with many dainty bits from
the table as he sat behind the hostess
chair. Although usually very chary of
making new friends, Jim was on excel
lent terms with the gentle, palefaced
lady who never passed him without
kindly notice, and when she ran in for a
call invariably escorted her home. When
she sickened and died the other day Jim
shared in the general sorrow, and lay on
the porch for hours, regarding the house
opposite with an unwonted look of grief
on his grave face. The morning of the
funeral he went to the house, and during
prayers stood in the most dignified man
ner near the casket that contained
all that was mortal Of his lovely
friend; then followed decorously be-
hind the procession to the church,
where, although he had never been
inside the door before, he walked grave
ly up the broad aisle and took his place
in the pew with his master, where he sat
wide awake through the service, and
then walked beside the mourners to the
grave, seeming by his demcanor to real
ize fully the solemnity of the occasion.
After the burial he trotted gravely home
with the self-satisfaction Of the dog who
had done his duty.
Mig is large, handsome fellow, with
out white hair to mar the beauty Of
his shining black coat; and Tige il .
black-and-white water-spaniel, who lives
next door, and with whom Mig is very
intimate. You have hoard the old say
ing that dogs never trade bones" but
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

A gentleman who was very Jealous
on the subject of horses. but not accord
ng to knowledge, bought a mare at auc-
ton and rode her home. We'll, Cesar
said he to his sable coaclIman, what do
you think of her? She cost me $500"
:" Dunno, massa" Yes, but what do
you thinks' We'll, massa, it makes me
think of what the preacher said yester-
day-something about his money is soon
parted | disremember the first part
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i" Tipping in England.

IL addition to the ordinary expenses of
bed and board in London must be reck-
oned a large tribute paid to the iniqui-
tous European system of tips" 1t is
strange enough to an American, wonted
to the lavish liberality of our theatrical
managers, to be obliged to pay for the
programme he uses at the theater or
opera. And also so strange that proba-
bly, he will not at first comprehend it is
the daughter Of the-horse-leech look
which the usher who shows him his seat
at the opera or theater gives him if he
does not voluntarily slip sixpence into
said usher's palm. You cannot inquire
your way in the street that, in all proba-
bility, the Intercepted will not reply, 4
can't describe the way, but I'm just going
there and will show you" That means
a shilling-thirty cents in American cur
rency, although only twenty-four in
American coin. You see one can take
cab almost as economically as to inquire
the way. The waiter who brings me
single cup of chocolate in cake shop
hangs about my presence as if response
BILE for the one spoon with which l sip
the beverage till begin to think myself
that am in the Land of the Leeches and
give him his experienced tip" If
cross the street, a filthy wretch darts be-
fore me with stump of a broom, and,
stirring up all the dirt possible in so short
time, to make my passage triumphal
march of dirtinoss and my raiment like
unto the raiment of the Confederate army
in color, stands whining for his tip
cannot call a cab that another loafer does
not dart forward to open the door for me
and stand with a mouthful of curses
ready if fail TO render him tribute of
penny or two. One cannot go into many
Of the city churches on week days that
some one, verger or pew-opener, does not
force companionship upon you to the
tune Of sixpence.-London Letter.
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Long and Patient Suffering.

"BE you the police force?' inquired a
dilapidated old man as he entered the
Central Station Saturday and addressed
a sergeant He was informed that such
was the case, whe n he continued: well,
I'm clean tuckered out. It's that wife
of mine. I'm a fool-a blasted old fool
sir, I'm fifty and she is twenty She
wants to CAD, and | want to stay at
home, and if ! say word it's the tea
pot, club, tlat-iron, or whatever comes
coaxed and fit, and here l am. Look at
this black eye! Look at me all over,
Mister Police Forcc Once | was happy,
now I'm busted. She wants to go to
every picnic and excursion and festival
and dance, and it's killing me by inches
Then she wants new dress to-day, il
bonnet tomorrow, hustle next day, and
so on, and I've got to get 'em or have a
fight I've stood it all along, but I'm
broke down now. See that ere arm-see
where she put her teeth in thar this
morning when wouldn't let her have
money to buy pair of high heeled
shoes. Just lay yer eyes on that air
scar, Mister Police Force" Its pretty
tough" said the sergeant, as he looked
" Tough! Great heavens! it's awful per
fectly awful to bite me up that way"
continued the old man But the end
has come. I'm going to Canada, | am
going right now. I've got relashuns over
thar who wouldn't see me abused, and
she's welcome to what's in the house.
If any one comes around here sayin' I've
committed suicide or disappeared, just
tell how it is, Mister Police Force-tell
EN- ] suffered and suffered and suffered
until | had to leave her or die. Tell
everybody to beware of her; she looks
nice, but she's vagaro, hipercrit-a
regular yaller fox behind the currant
bushes" The sergeant promised, and
the old man rolled down his sleeves and
pursued his journey toward the ferry
Detroit Free Press.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
80 ~ bsnchee "a yiolets q one cent

MIX no benches Of violets Ct one cent
bunch which he sold for e2.50.
LA, MEr' sighed Mrs. Darlington
ahere / have been suffering the bigamies
Of death for three mortal weeks. First,
/ was seized with bleeding phrenology
in the left hampshire Of the brain, which
was exceeded by stoppage of the ven
tilator of the heart. This gave me an
Inflammation in the borax, and now I'm
sick with the chloroform morbds. There
is no blessing like that of health, partic-
ularly when you are ill.,"
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

ONE of the most successful agricultur-
lists in the country is Robert Pel, who
has 1,200-acre farm in Ulster County,
n. T., all in the highest state of cultiva-
ton. One feature is an orchard of 200
acres, planted exclusively with the New
ton Pippin, and the produce of this orch
ard is famous in England and Europe, as
well as at home. To attain his present
perfection in fruit culture Mr. Pell
studied the art of pomology and learned
how to assist nature in her efforts to sup
port mankind. Commonly speaking the
apple tree bears every alternate year.
Mr. Pell determined to have an annual
harvest, and to give his orchard hand
some start he sacrificed the crop of a
bearing year. All the apples were picked
while green. He discovered that the
germ of next years fruit was in exist
ence at the time of the apple harvest,
but that the tree would be so exhausted
that this germ would fail of develop
ment, and year of rest would follow be-
loiS aHothSl SioP Nouii NC lloduttb
Having stopped his trees from fruiting
in the manner have mentioned, he was
sure of crop on what was generally the
of, year, and determined to follow this
up by treatment which would abolish
the year system. He learned that trees
require a variety of food, the chief of
which is found in potash, lin. and soda,
and his orchard has been thus fed with
all the success that could have been an
The potash is found in wood
ashes, lime is obtained from oyster shells
at low cost (stone lime being undesira-
ble), while soda is supplied by common
salt Orchards thus fed and judiciously
pruned cannot fail of success, and al
though this season is generally short of
apples Mr.. Pell's crop is of usual abun-
dance -Neac York Tribune.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

WILHoFT's ANTI Periodic OR FEVER AND
AGUE ToNIc-This invaluable and standard
family medicine is now Il household word and
maintains its reputation unimpaired Ii is in
dorsed by the medical profession, and pre-
scribed daily in the Charity Hospital and
other Hospitals in New Orleans. Wilhofts
Tonic is thus highly recommended by the
leading medical men of the country, and is
worthy of such Endorsement. WHEELocK,
FINLAY x Co, Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTs
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

cents a pound for weed-seed which it
will cost him dollar a pound to get rid
rid of. We confess that we can see but
one sure way out of this difficulty, and
that is for our farmers to raise their own
grass-seed 1t will cost more, of course.
than they could buy it for, but when
they get it it won't be weed-seed.-N r.
Herald
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A YOUNG bootblack observed a neigh

4 YOUNG bootblack observed a neigh
Dor porting wisely over a newspaper,
whereupon he addressed him thus ::
Julius, what are you looking at that
paper for: You can't read Go
away" cried the other, Indignantly;
guess can read; Is big enuf' for dat"
" Big enutt' retorted the other scorn-
fully; dat amt muffin. A COWS big
enough to catch mice, but she can't"
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
Ye Old Mexican Mustang Iiniment has

produced more cures of rheumatism, neuralgia,
sprans, scads burns, salt rheum sore nipples swell
ing lameness, chapped hands, poisonous bites stings
bruises, etc. ETC., men, women and children and
sprans, strains, gals still joints. Inflammation etc..
in beasts, than all other liniments put together II
will do what is promised or We money refunded.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

In New Hapshire there are sixty-four
savings banks, having 92,7SS depositors.
The aggregate amount of deposits is now
$2S,829 376.73, being an increase of
$363, 1856. s. the past year.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

Terminating the Hair.-When the hair
ceases to draw from the scalp the natural lubricant
which is its ssteHance, its vitality is it were,
pended, and, If not promptly attended to, badness
will be the certain result. The sure method of
avoiding such unpleasant catastrophe is to use
LYONS KATHAInoE, which, when well rubbed into
the scalp, will speedily reanimate the hair and pre-.
vent it from falling out.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

Pillows long used acquire disagree
able odor The ticks should be emptied
and washed, the feathers put into bag
and exposed to the heat of the sun for
several hours.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

MRS. WISsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP Is the prescriP,
non of of the best Female Physicians and Nurses
In the United States. and has been used for thirty
years with never-failing safety AID success by mill
ions of mothers and children from the feeble infant
of week old to the adult II acidity OF
the stomach relieves wind colic regulates the bow
els and gives rest health. and comfort to mother and
child We believe it to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY and
DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN. whether it arises from
Teething or from any other cause. Full directions
for Using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the fac-simile OF 3JAilIS l. PERKINS is on
the outside wrapper,
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

The Grand Revolution IN MEDICAL. TREAT.
ME,T which commenced in 1860 is still in prog
principle, row universally acknowledged, that physi
cal ygor is the most formidable antagonist of all hui
man ailments, and experience has shown that PLAN
TATIoN BITTERs is peerless invigorant, as well as
the best possible safeguard against epidemic diseases
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
why VIII You s.,,.,,

To all persons suteu,,
from rheumatism, Neurale.
Cramps in the limbs or stom.
ach, Bilious Collie, Pain in III.
back, bowels or side, We woup
say THE HOUSEHOLD P.NAcr,
AND FAMILY LISIMENr is Of m
others the remedy you wan,
for internal and external use
It has cured the above com
plants In thousands of cases
There Is no mistake about Il
Try it. Sold by all Druggists.
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Pianos and ORGANISM Chicago

have been sold ever since the panic at very
great reduction in prices.
Reeds Temple of Music is recommended a
the largest in the city and very reliable To deal
with They are AT No g2 Van Buren, ST.
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Don't put up with poor washing. A linen
collar Will only last one day in this
hot weather. and will not keep it, shape even
that long. The EImwood Collar never loses
its shape and always looks well.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

Grecian mould, well-turned neck and beautifully
rounded arms. doubt very nice things to have
and ladies who possess these charms have reason to
be thankful TO Mother Nature yet after all the most
captivating Of all womany charms is pure fresh
and brilliant complexion. This suporlaive fascina-
ton any lady may secure by using HAGAS's MAGSo-
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

Half a dozen Cinnamon arrived at
Virginia, New, recently, from Reno, hay
ing walked on the railroad track 325
miles in seventeen days.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

THE names of victories may he erased from
our battle flags; bat SILVER TIPPED Shoes
will never become obsolete. They are ma
tional institution.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16

A RATTLEsNAKE ten feet or more in
length and as thick as mans arm has
been seen near Frenchtown, Cal.
The Toledo chronicle. [volume] (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1873-1924, 1874-07-16
Thirty Year, Experience OF an O4d

THE NORTHWESTERN HoRsE-NAIL Co s
"a Finished - Nail is the best ip the world
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For Ten Times Its Cost.
MARVELLOUS EFFECT!

MR.. n. Il. STEVENS:
Dear Sir-I have used the great bleoc remedy, VEG
ETlNE, and feel 1t duty to acknowledge the great
benefit 1t has done In the spring of the year 1862
was sick from general debility caused by over.work
want Of sleep and proper rest. was very weak aud
much emaciated. tried many remedies without re.
cevng any benefit from any Of them until was per-
suaded to try VEGETlNE. Before had taken this
one week my improved condition gave me renewed
hope and courage. Icontinued to take it, every day
gaining more strength, until was completely re.
stored to health The effect Of this remedy In ease Of
general debility Ia indeed marvellous.
ELIZABETH A. FOLEY,
q Webster street, Charlestown, Mass.
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Children Often lOOiS Pale n nd Sick
BROWNS VERMIFUGE COMFITs

Children Often LOon Pale and Sick
From no other cause than having worms in the stou
ach.
BROWNS VERMIFUGE COMFITS
will destroy Worms without injury to the child, being
perfectly WHITE, and free from ali cooring other
injurious ingredients usually used in worm prepare
tlous.
CURTIS BROWN. Proprietors
No. els Fulton street. New York
--o'd by Druggists and Chemists. and Dealers II
Medicines a TwRNrv-FIyR CENTS Box.
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tE AsrHMAca be cured. See Hurst's advertise
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"eePinS tsS IL HcI HcaTt would break, ana
meeting playmate exclaimed, in a
paroxysm of grief, "Oh, Dora! we were
engaged to be married, and Charley's got
the measles"
a TIMID man wants to know chow to
tell mad dog We don't know what
he wants to tell him, but the safest way
would be to communicate with the dog
in writing. Send the letter from a gun
In the shape of wadding, followed by
small shot to see if he gets it.-Neu Or
leans Republican.
NAPOLEON Ill. never had the reputa.
ton Of wit, but he said one sharp thing
after he had made himself master of the
destinies of France. 1t was at the ex-
pense OF his princely cousin, Plon Plon,
who said to him one day, You have
nothing Of your uncle about you" Eyes"
he replied" his family"
A LADY walking on the street at Port.
iand' Me-, lately found herself on fire.
one screamed (of course), and running
'nu neighboring shop bucket of
~a'ei extinguished the flames. Her
ciotnng was badly burned, but she was
haroiy injured at ALL The origin of this
conhagration'remains mystery
MARSHAL souLr once, showing the pic
lures he stole in Spain, STONED before
one, and remarked: Il value that n;c
ture very much; it saved the life Of two
estimable persons" An aide de amn
whispered in the listeners ear. q III
threatened to have them both shot inn.
mediately unless they gave them upn
MAIDEN, Mass, boasts the sharnest
boy In the United States. He is onlv
thirteen years old. Last year be took
the job Of cleaning his fathers door,
steps for nifty cents and sub-let it to
three other boys for ten cents each. His
latest speculation was to hire bows to
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-27
STATE NEWS.

Mrs. Mathew, for several years the kind,
faithful and efficient matron of the Orphans
Home, in Bath, is dead.
During the shower of Tuesday afternoon,
the house owned by Mr.. Larrabee, and oncu
pied by Mr.. Young on Greenwood hill, He
bron, was struck by lightning. The chimney
was thrown dswn, the rafters and the window
frames shattered, but the house did not take
fire. Mr.. Young received severe shock.
The Maine Eclectic Medical Society held
their annual meeting at the Preble House in
Portland, on Wednesday. The following Of
fcers were elected for the ensuing year -
President, N. Il. Martin of Saccarappa; Vice
President, r. G. Milliken of Biddeford; Re-
cording and Corresponding Secretary, r.
Mace of Yarmouth; Treasurer, N. X. Mar
tin Of Sacarrappa; Librarian. j. Parker of
Biddeford; Counsellors, NJ. H. Holmes, W.
Wright, NJ. f. Marble; anniversary chair
man, DIR. Wright. DR.. Mace delivered the
anniversary address, and the society adjourn
ed to the second Wednesday in January at
the Preble House.
Col. j. Frank Godfrey, of Bangor, is to
deliver the 4tE of July Grafton in Presque
Isle, at which time the soldiers monument 10
to be dedicated.
Mr. Robinson Fogg, of Bath, and wife have
celebrated the fitch anniversary Of their
wedding.
Mr.. Frank Herrick, of New Vineyard, a
man about 40 years old, attempted to commit
suicide, but only succeeded in cutting bad
cash in his throat with a razor.