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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-01-28
ateeklu Aenuehee 9ournal,

Published every Wednesday morning, Is the
largest folio paper in The State, containing news,
political articles agricultural and scientific matter,
Gales, poetry, anecdotes, household matter, mark
ets &C., &c.
Terms, per annam in Advance.
Transient Advertisements, s. % per incn tor nrst
week; % cents per week Tor each subsequent In
sertion. %
Special Notices, - 80 per inch for first week; 30
cents per week for each subsequent week.
Business Notices, in reading columns, ~ cents
per line tor fret userton ~ cents per line tor eacn
subsequent insertion.
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Committes on Federal Relations.
The Committee on Federal Relations will me-
in Room No. II, Wednesdays at 2}i O'Clock P. n
until otherwise ordered.
TifOS. j. PEAKS, c.t,,,
GEORGE 5. WIGGIS, Snau ueH
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Reliable Evidence

Mr.. II. K. STEVENS
Dear Sir-I will most cheerfuy adj! my tes IT.
mony to the great number you have already receiv.
ed in favor OF your great and good medicine, Vege.
tine for do not think enough can be said in its
praise, for was troubled over thirty years with
that dreadful disease, Catarrh, and had such bad
coughing spells that 1t would seem as though
could never breathe any more, and Vegetne has
cured me; and do feel to thank God all the time
there SO good medicine as Vegetine, and also think
it one OF the best medicines for coughs and weak
sinkiny feelings at the stomach, and advise every.
body 10 take the Vegetine, for can assure them
that it is one ofthe best medicines that ever was
MRS. l.. GORE.
Cor Magazine and Walnut SITS,
Cambridge Mass.
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Committee on Military 46aiy.

Committee on Military 4faIs.
The Committee on Military Affairs will meet IL
the room under the Adjutant Generals Office every
Thursday afternoon at 2la o'clock.
THas THos. 4 !; PEARs IA Rsx charmen.
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ROBINSON L. CONY,

Persons who want to find
the Place to Buy Merchan.
disc at Bargains, read the
Advertisements In this Pa.
per.
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LONsNttllef on hdt1TOdus,
The Committee on Railroads will meet In tn
Senate Chamber on Tuesdays at 2 O'Clock r. NJ.
CHAS. II. HASKELL, }c,oi,,,o,
SAM'L j. ANDERSON, I enaiiw wen'
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THOUSANDS SPEAK.

Vegetine is acknowledged and recommended by
physicians and apothccaries to be the best pu, er
and cleanser of the blood yet discovered, and thou
sands speak in its praise who have been restored
to health.
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Commi.tee on Reform School.

The Committee Reform School will meet ir
Room No. IL, ON Wednesdays, at 2 O'Clock, r.
until ttaerwlse ordered.
B.F. STURG1S Cho,rnon
THOS. \. LORD, ! '''
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Mystery Solved.
The Great Secret OF the Wonderful
SUCCESS OF VE6ETlNE.

1T strikes at the root of disease by purify ng the
blood restoring the liver and kidneys to healthy
action. invigorating the nervou. yrt,m
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The Committee on Agriculture will meet in the
Agricultural Room, on Tuesday OF each week, at
2la O'Clock, p. NJ.
IVORY LORD, c.,
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COMMITTEE NOTICES.

Committee on Printing and Binding.
The Committee Printing and Binding will
meet in the Senate Chamber, on Tuesdays at 21s
O'Clock r NJ, until otherwise ordered
W. ii. STEVENS, ifho;x,on
SHEPHERD {NH"hNO"
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Report from a Practical Chemist
and Apothecary.

Boston, Jan. |, 1874.
DEAR SlR-This is TO certify that l have sold at
retail 1915 dozen (ls52 bottes) tf your vegeiine
since April Il, $50, and can truly say that It has
given the best satisfaction OF any remedy for the
complaints Tor which it is recommended that ever
sold. Scarcely day passes without some OF my
their friends. lam perfectly copnizant Of several
cases Of Scrofulous Tumors being cured BY vege.
tine alone Ia this vicinity.
Very respectfully vonrs.
AIGTLMAN,
46s Broadway.
Ton r. STEVENS, ESQ,
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The Committee on Claims will meet In Room 10,
on Wednesdays and Fridays, at o'clock, r. NJ :,
until otherwise ordered.
+. S.KTES, f,Aoi
EDWIN ID. LAMSOS,{ S""'
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Committee on Legal Afairs.
The Committee on Legal Affairs will meet at the
Judiciary Room Wednesdays and Fridays at 2
O'Clock =. NJ.
J0HS W P , DoSWoRTH, O. chairnen.
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The Committee on Education will meet every
Thursday at halfpast two O'Clock, r. NJ, in Room
No. 20, lower floor, I'm II further notice.
WM. ii. STkNENS,l rh.;rno,
E. u. NEALLEY, e""'
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tonmittte on Ladian 4fai's.
| The Committee on Indian Affairs will meet every
Tuesday. at O'Clock, Z. NJ, in Room 10, until fur
ther notice.
ALEX. WEBB, Cba.rmen,
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Conamiitee on State Lands and State Roads.
The Committee on State Lands and State Roads
will meet thursday afternoons ut O'Clock, in the
Land Office.
STEPHEN o BROWN, c,sirr.,
J. W. PORTER,
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COMMITTEE on Banks and Banking.
The Committee on Banks and Banking will NEE
in the Senate Chamber each Tuesday at y. o'clocl
z. NJ. j. =, INTERCHANGEABLE cho,,,or
y. W. DUTTON, Nnaii hien'
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Committee on Ways and Bridges.
The Committee on Ways and Bridges will NEE
every Tuesday afternoon, at Room No. T. at 2h
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COMMITTEE on Commerce.
The Committee oD Commerce " i'll meet in Room
No. Il. on Thursday Of each week, at O'Clock p
NJ. until otherwise ordered.
FRANKLIN l.. CARNEY, Chairman
FRANCIS c. JORDAN, eu""i inen'
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Committee on 7o,ens.
The Committee on Towns will meet In Represen
tatiyes Hail. Tuesday afternoons a O'Clock, unit
iur,her ordered.
GEO. X. THURLOCGH,
HOWARD ". LlTTLEFIEED, Nnan nen
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0WNU!Ee on INteri0F W0fefS.
The Committee on Interior Waters will NEE
every Thursday afternoon, at Room No. g. at q
O'Clock.
URANUS o. BRACKETT, c,.,.,
LEWIS A. FARRAR, Cna'i 'ineu
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COMMITTEE on Change Of Nance.
The Committee on Change of Names, will meet
n Room No. lG, on each " wednesday at 2 O'Clock p.
NJ, until further notice.
JASON FARRAR, Chairman.
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CommtHee on the Jndiciary
The Committee on the judiciary will meet on
Tuesday and Thursdays at ~ O'Clock p. NJ.
IEWELIYS IGi'I SS POWER roWERs chairmen.
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JAMES WAGG. Shaimen'
Evening star., 1876-10-21
THE COURTs,

CRIMINAL COURT-JtdJe Crtter.
To-day, the trial of John Bowen, charged
with presenting false claim in the name of
George Brown alias Major Dabney, u. 8,
colOred troops, was resumed.
EQUITY COURT-JuoiQe Olin.
Yesterday, Hovey and Dole agt. McDon-
aid; further time allowed. Schaltze ct al.
agt: Schulfze ct al; decree ratifying sale
nisf. Boston agt. Douglas; do. Hare agt,
Bennett; WorthiDgtOn agt. Marquis; Sim
mons agt. Douglas; Gawler agt. Harvey, and
MullOy agt. Partridge; orders for appear
ance OF defendants. Sharkie agt. Mueller;
Mills Dean appointed guardian ad litem.
Esnt agt. Gordon; argued. Coltman agt.
Moore order to retire schedule.
POLICE CoURr-Jtdge Shell.
To-day, A. 8. Winston was charged with
selling lottery tickets. The charge appeared
TO have been clearly proved and Winston
was flDed $500, and In default OF payment of
6ne Elk months IN jail. r. Peterson, assault
and battery on j, Schubert; 81 and costs.
Martha Lomax, threats to Harriet a. Lse;
S100 bonds to keep the peace. Charles Jones
and Joseph Bland, disOrderly boys, were fined
SIS each.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
GEORGETOWN.

FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE.-John Dia-
mond, colOred, who was sentenced to the
workhouse some days ago, but who escaped
therefrom last night, was this morning cap
tured In this city, and returned.
GRAIN TRADE.-2200 bushels wheat were
offered on change this morning. with sales
of 900 bushels at 81 3S \. $50 At 81 3S, and $50
at 81 344. The boat j. 8. Thomas arrived
this morning with 200 bushels wheat to j.
g. and j. M. Waters.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
CITY ITE MS,
NEW FALL HATS FOR 1876.
The Broadway SIX Hat, as and as.
Newest Shapes Suff Derbys, 90 10 s3 80.

NEW FALL HATS FOR 1876.
The Broadway SIX Hat, as and as.
Newest Shapes STUFF Derbys, s2 10 s35.
Elegant STYLES Soft Felts, az TO a.
Youths and Boys Stiff and Soft. : In a.
Two hundred dozen Boys and Child drer a
HAS, ior school and dress. from soc. 10 $50,
street, between and X
GAS HEATING Stoves, to heat anv s;xe
room or whole building; 6as-saying Rnrn-
eIs, pest In the world, the fact demonstrated
70 me purchaser before buying; Gas Drop
Lights, In endless variety; Gas Fixtnres' =
new Designs, In crystal, brpnze and gilt,
tsreest STOCK ever exhibited in washington:
Gas Filters and Plumbers supplies or All
Ilnds; Slate and Marble Manteis, new And
eleeant deefgps, fifty different STYLES: Ia.
tTobe Stoves, Ranges and Crates, All styies:
CIeveiand Non-explosive. Boston Standard
ana German Student Lamps; Weather
strips for doors and windows, Clocks.
i,n,o 5ron nzes' statuary, DC. Largest stock and
ting Q speciality. No boys sent out to do
mems o, WORK; HAMLToN q PEARSON,
lO,1 ,eoi; tRepublicapl
Evening star., 1876-10-21
Jackson Democratic Association,
A DISCUSSION ABOUT VOTERS AND SPEAK
FRS,


DISCUSSION ABOUT VOTERS AND SPEAK
special meeting of the Jackson Demo-
cratic Association was held at Beck's hall
Iast evening, Mr.. Norris presiding, Mr.. w. p.
Mr.. c. p. Culver stated that the object was
TO arrange for attending q barbecue and
mass meeting at the Rockville fair grounds
on Inc 18th inst. Also TO arrange for sending
democratic voters TO their homes, and also TO
send speeches into the states.
The chairman stated that committee had
Deen appointed on the matter OF sending vot-
Mr.. W. p. Bell said that be had, as chair
man OF the committee on the subject, been
committee were in correspondence with the
proper state committees.
Mr.. Culver said the Tilden and Hendricks
Club had committee on the subject which
Mr.: jackson Yates said the TIlden and
Hendricks committee had received 1O5 names
Of voters.
DR.. Allen urged warmly that speakers be
sent out 70 the states.
Mr.. Bell remarked that he considered the
question OF sending voters out as more inn
would urge that the money be devoted 10
sending out voters,
Mr.. Culver argued that speeches often con.
v1nced dozens and scores Of voters as TO their
duty.
Dr.. Allen said that last fall he had seen
Conversions take place In Ohio the same s.s
they take place at Methodist camp meetings,
and he gave some "reminiscences OF his work
at this time in Ohio.
Mr.. Culver suggested that Major j. McD
Darlington might be sent out, and he moved
that committee be appointed 10 walt on
him and Others with view to sending them
into the states.
Mr.. Bell raised the question as whether a
fuller meeting should not act on so important
a subject.
Mr.. Jesse Mann remarked that the matter
as TO speakers had better be dropped for the
country is safe anyhow, and that all work to
send voters home To vote.
Mr.. Culver Withdrew his motion, giving
notice that ne would renew IL at the regular
meeting on Thursday evening next. Ad-
jOurped.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

GOLD SEAL AHEAD.-The fact that the
Urbana Wine Company, OF Hammcndsport,
y. Y, was the only wine company awarded
two medals OF honor and two diplomas OF
merit at the Centennial Exposition will be
hailed by their friends with satisfaction.
This really wonderful award, considering
the competition, conclusively proves the
superiority OF their champagnes over all
Others, and will have the effect of making
their wines still more In demand. the re
port OF the International Jury on wines pays
Them the highest compliment, which any
one can verify by reading II. We add our
CONCENTRATIONS TO this popular company on
their success. I
Evening star., 1876-10-21

DR.. o. W. BENsoN's CKLRRY AND CHAN
oMILE PILLS are prepared expressly to cure
Sick Headache, Nervous Headache, Dyspep-
nc headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness and
Sleeplessness, and will cure any case Price,
% cents. Sold by all Druggists In Washing.
ton. GEORGETOWN and Alexandria $500
Evening star., 1876-10-21

SINGING CANARIHs.-Th0mas Bowling,
auctioneer. has Just received Q large con-
sigDment of fine singing canaries, which are
to be sold At private sale. The birds will be
ON exhibition and for sale during the coming
week.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

PRIGG's JKwELRY STORE received some
beautiful styles In Roman, LAKE George aud
oynx plain, and In gold and pearl; the best
nfty-cept eye glass In the city. No. 457 Penn
sylvania avenue, near 4k street.-Adu.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
Weather Probabilities 1o-dav.
orrII OF GHI,y sIesAL oryInn,l

10 The middle states falling, followed by
rising baron eter, northeast winds gradually
oecsing TO north westerly, threatening and
weather.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

ECONOMY Is WRALfH, and IN view of tb,.
grand fact We take pleasure in calling the
attention OF our readers TO the large and
varied assortment OF foreign and domestic
dry goods now offered by O. II. ToWson q
Co, 636 Penpa- avenue, confidently assuring
them that fully Is per cent. can be saved By
visiting this firm. AS seeing is believing
we would advise all TO call.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

THD TRUE MAN, and Other Practical Ser.
Il mons, by Rev. s. q. Mitchell, D. D. of Eew
York Avenue Church. ~ "
History Of the Reformation in the time of Calvin,
by D. a ubigue; Vol. z.
The Judgment Of Jerusalem. by Rev. VIM, Patton,
Near to n Naturs's Heart, by z. p. Roe,
Every Day Topics, by Dr. Holland.
Washington and rs. by Turensey
For sale BY
WIZ. BALLANTYNE,
octl2-r 42S BEVEHTH sTREBT.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

YOUTHS, BOYS AND CHTLDREN's OVER
COATS at the Boys Clothing House Of B.
Robinson a Co, 500 Pennsylyanta avenue,
next 10 Wnliana'-Adrt.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

REMovAL-Frd Class Seo,uTn1 and Dyesuo,
a. Fischer has enlarged his establishment
by removing to his new building, 906 q street
northwest, three doors from 9th street. near
the U. 8. Patent Office. BY promptly adopt
Ing the latest improvements, whether of
American or European invention, he is en-
abled 70 do any work IN q manner not to be
e9ualed by those not possessing these fscil-
ltleS. 9,l3,12
Evening star., 1876-10-21

A BRANCH HoUss-See the advert,.a-
ment of l.. c. Davis a Co. In regard 10 tneir
new branch house on Tth street. This estah
] snment will prove TO be great conveniencs
u u In that part OF the city and de-
serves the patronage Of the public.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
j. II. Squisr q Co.,
BANKERS.
Itl6 Per,rlsulpanfd Ars,l

TITO eFuIytOtttU dCtJHot
Pay per cent. interest on deposits payable
on demand. Special rates on time deposits.
Interest paid January aud July or cred
tied. 6Hao
Evening star., 1876-10-21
Easy Feet. &s,

Dr.. White, Chiropodist, of fifteen years
practical experience throughout the United
states and Canadas previous to being 10
cated In washington, u. O., Ia 1861 success
fully treats Corns, Bunions, Diseased Nails.
Ch1lbla1ps, Vascular Excrescences, &c, al
his establishment, 1416 P Pennsylvania avenue.
opposite Wtllards Hotel. Fee, 81 per visit,
Evening star., 1876-10-21

DECREE OF DIvoRCE-Iesterdsy in the
EQUITY Court, Judge DIN, Elizabeth Caro-
oDtalnCd divorce lrem Solomon Caro-. The
suit was entered in June last. Mrs Caro-
alleged that she was married TO Mr. Caro- In
1sl1, and that for some time they lived han
PLY tosetner; that she was at that time the
owner OF an extensive jewelry Establishment
under The national Hetel, the stock being
valued at sl6 600; and this blishment she
gave him In December, 1873, as q Christina as
gift She charges that he soon became
profiigate. and formed an improper relation
with one Kate Forrest, sold on his stock and
left the city with his paramour.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

"A bABE ABANDoNKD.-Yesterd av abont
seven ociock, an unknown coloref wono N
left colored female child about Two noa,os =
old on the porch Of the Colorei 0rn6ann,
Home and ran away. 1t has been temno-
IsTily cared for.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

THE SCHOONER CENTENNIAL, q brand
new vessel lately launched at Philadelphia,
ls now discharglDg In the Eastern Branch
Tor MT. Guinand, 800 tons white ash furnace
eoal, which be II selling at special rates
Parties IN want OF furnace or broken coal
can save money oy buying from him, ~ his
His ONCE In 623 Louisfaua avenue, ana wharf
foot Of Sd street southeast.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

WASTID TO SEE THE PArTERNs.-A
rustic couple wandered into a Photographic
gallery on the avenue yesterday mOrning,
and The yOUpG man, Rccosting the proprietor
said, BE you the man what takes prodles?"
81 sm." was tie answer. We'll" was the
reply, 've want our prOfileS took. Can you
take en- Eyes, think I can" was the
reply. "Well, then, tIot out your patterns. :"
The pho,O2rf pher was at a loss to know ex-
acty what be meant by patterns" and
said so. why, thunder, man, / want To
see some OF your picters-your patterns" !"
The patterns" were produced and being
satisfactory the couple sat for their counter
felt pTesen tments.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

MARRIAGE LICRNs es have been Issued tn
marley Greek and Catharine Slater; John
Grlmes and Lucinda ". Mansfieli. Jobu
Hsser ana Margaret G. Dougherty; J. II.
ZONES shd Katie 81. Harmon; George ID,
yo3 ~ 40 1ors Brisco; Isaac Brady and
Evening star., 1876-10-21

AMUsEMESrs- - National 7hedta.-Mag-
gle Mitchell attracted another crowded
Louise last night. She viii appear in
Becky Mix" for the last time TO nigh {.
Next week Mr.. Lewis n. James will appear
In WANTED, q Divorce"
ThereT Cb0IsqUe Good performances draw
good houses. Go TO the comique and see If
they don't.
Evening star., 1876-10-21
LOCAL NE VS.,

Amusements, ac., Tonight
National IheGteT. - Maggie Mitchell ir
Becky Mix"
TheoteT ConltQle.-First class varieties.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

CENTENNIAL VISITORS and travellers de
string strong, durable and neat trunks, tray.
eilpg bags, satchels, pocket books, shawl
straps, &c, should inspect the immense stock
at the practical mandatory OF James 8.
Tophsm, 425 eth street. Large wire sign ex-
tending from the roof,
Evening star., 1876-10-21

ACT Ia Legal Consultation, asStSsd by
MOthET- fH- ldiC.
ACT ii Legal Pr:tesdingS Resulting Unezpect-
edfy.
Act III-Legal EloqHesos TrtHmphaHt--T TaTse
Cases Gdtned-A Mother IN Iato Lost, aHf$ErsTy-
body Mads Harry.
Evening star., 1876-10-21

ENDORSED by the people ss safe, reliable, harm
less and cheap remedy. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup IL
Evening star., 1876-10-21

4. LDw. CLARK a CO.
peslers in Lu nbsr, wood ana Coal.
once, SOS reunslra-fs svcnue. northwest cor
ner reth street. Nhsrf, Depot and flAning Nil
loot q tth street east. CO N
Evening star., 1876-10-21
Hovey's water.Clesets Again.

A trustee of the Sd school district write,
as as follows In regard TO the com plant liz
yesterdays STAR, In regard to the water
closets at the Wallach building:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
Prof: Swing on Atheism.

Prof. Swing in an open letter, replying
to an atheistic criticism upon himself and
Christianity, says :-"Speaking abstract
ly, | do not hesitate to affirm that the sub
liner tho destiny Of the soul the greater
will be its heroism and its peace, and that
the dream OF an immortal life is most
valuable element in the formation OF n
great soul, but cannot demonstrate the
trutho this proposition. | can prove to
you that the square Of the hypothenuse Of
n right.angled triangle is equivalent to
the squares of the other two sides, but
when il comes TO proving to you or to
any one else tho propositions OF religion,
| must ask to I've excused.-l1erc deal
only in probabilities, andi ia demonstra-
ton You demand. lshOuld decline your
respectful invitation to become an atheist,
because that form OF belief seems to me to
involve more OF the spirit-ef credulity
than is involved by belief in theism. In.
stead OF offering higher rationalism, it
offers humber rationaism, for uni
verse issuing from eternal matter is to ME
an idea lcss reasonable than the conccp-
ton OF world rising out OF an eternal
mind. One may well avoid atheism in
order to avoid credulity. That the hu.
man race came from chemical action is a
dogma Us far removed from logic as any
dogma of moderate thcism.-Betwcen
two dogmatisms, that Of atheism and that
Of the Sermon on the Mount, infinitely
prefer the latter"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-04
The Scicnce Of Apple Eating.

John Burroughs In Winter Sunshlne.l
The boy is indeed the true apple eater,
and Is not to be questioned how he came
by the fruit with which his pockets are
filled. It belongs to him, and he may
steal it IL It can not be had 10 any other
way. His own juicy flesh Graves the juicy
flesh Of the apple. Sap draws sap. His
fruit eating has little reference to the state
OF his appetite. Whether he be full OF
meat or empty OF meat he wants the apple
all the same. Before meal or after meal
il never comes amiss. The farm boy
munches apples all day long. He has
nests OF them in the haymow, mellow
ing, to which he makes frequent visits.
Sometimes old Brindle, having access
through the open door, smells them out
and makes short work Of them.
The apple is indeed the fruit Of youth.
As we grow old we crave apples less. 1t
is an ominous sign. When you are
ashamed TO be seen eating them on the
street; when you can carry them in your
pocket and your hand not constantly.fnd
its way to them; when your neighbor has
apples and you have none, and you make
no nocturnal visits to his orchard; when
your lunch.basket is without them and
you can pass winters night by the fire.
side with no thought Of the fruit at your
elbow, then be assured you are no longer
boy, either in heart or years.
The genuine apple.cater comforts him.
self with an apple in their season as
others with pipe or cigar. When he
has nothing else to do, or is bored, he
eats an apple. While he is waiting for
the train he eats an apple, sometimes sew
eral of them. When he takes n walk lie
arms himself with apples. His travelling
bug is full OF apples. He oflers'an apple
TO his companion, and takes one himself.
They are his chief solace when on the
road, lie sows their seed all along the
route. He tosses the core from the car
window and from the top Of the stage
coach. He would, in time, make the
land one vast orchard. lie dispenSes
with knife. IJe prefers that his teeth
shall have the first taste. Then he knows
the best flavor is Immediately beneath
the skin, and that in pared apple this
is lost. II YOU will stew the apple, he
says, instead of baking it, by all means
leave the skin on. Itimproves the color,
and vastly hightens the flavor OF the dish.
The apple is masculine fruit; hence
women are poor apple-eaterS. 1t belongs
to the open air, and requires an open air
taste Ind relish.