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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Spring;tillle,
L 8 8 8
ALL READ!

My stock will be kept complete,
and | wish to state to all my custom
ers that | intend to sell goods as cheap
as any firm in the county and upon
same terms as they do. Sugars, &c to
Sc per 10; Coffee at all prices; Syrup,
SOC to SOC per gallon Muslin, &c to
12!c per yd.; Calico, DC to Sc per yd.;
everything else in proportion. In
fact, l will meet all competition. |
will pay you, at all times, full market
price for country produce. The best
grade of Roller Flour for sale or ex-
change for wheat upon same terms as
the millers. Thankful for past IA
vors, / will aim to please my custom
ers. Respectfully,
n. S. J. STRIDER,
Uvilla, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

"Bailiff," said an Arkansas judge one
day last week to the officer in charge of
the jury, evil you please inform them
that there will be a horse race in Mer-
rick's pasture ut three o'clock?" The
jury had been out for forty-eight hours,
but in less than thirty minutes they
came into court with verdict.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

''You sit OH your horse like butch
err" said a pert young officer, who hap
pened to be of royal blood, to veteran
general who was somewhat bent with
age. SIT is highly probable" respond
ed the old warrior, with a grim smile ;
cit is because all my life I've been lead
ing calves to the slaughter"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

A teacher once proved that it may be
embarrassing to use ones self as an IL
lustration. She was hearing a class in
spelling am efining words. The word
orphan had been correctly spelled, but
none of the class seemed to know its
meaning. After asking one or two Of
them she said, encouragingly: Now,
try again. l am an orphan. Now can't
some Of you guess what it means?"
The blank look on their faces remained,
until one of the scholars raised hand and
said with no intention of being saucy:
"It's some one who wants to get mar
ried and can't"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

yes" said Kentuckian who had
been in the far West, "Indians are pow
erful fond of whiskey, Let en- once get
the taste of whiskey an they'll give up
everything for it. An old chief out in
Western Dakota offered me pony, sad
die, bride, blanket and L don't know
what else for apint of whiskey l had
with me-"
"And you wouldn't give it to him? -
mot much. That was the last pint l
had left. But it shows how fond In
dams are of whisky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Mr.. Chas. E. Powell. postmaster,
Terre Haute, o., writes that two Of his
very finest chickens were recently af-
fected with roup. He saturated piece
of bread half an inch square with st.
Jacobs Oil and fed it to them. Next
day he examined them and there was
no trace of the disease remaining.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Little Neddie was talking to his
grandma, who was something of skep-
tic. "Grandma, do you belong to the
Presbyterian Church," Mo-
"well, grandma, don't you think it's
about time to get in somewhere"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
s"Why do hens always lay eggs in day
timeY" They are rOosters at night.

Every day adds to the great amount OF cyl
dence as TO the curative powers of Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Letters are continually being
received from all sections of the country.
telling Of benefits derived from this great
medicine. 1t Is uneQualled for general debil-
ity, and as blood purifier, expelling every
trace Of scrofula or other impurity. Now Is
the time to take IL. Made by c. i. Hood & Co.
Lowell, Mass. Sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Baltimore & Ohio Ia!.-:.:.

The following is the time oftmlus s,af.,
at shenandoah Junction:
EASr-BuuNp.
No. S.-Chicago and rittshurg cNpp,, d
m.
No. ll6.-Wny Freight, passenger ear t,,.
eel. ca "a. m.
No. G6.-lIaltimure and Piedmont a6.r.
dalton, ll.9i n. m.
No. ji.--Ncw orleans Express >ppu
No. S.-MnrtiuShurI accommodate d.
WNshingl n ana Baltimore Ir,s
5.2i p. M.
WEST.BuI NJ.
No. 7j.-Baltimorc. NJ. Airy and Mar.ry..
accommodation. i.ga.m
No. Gi.-Baltlmorr and Piedmont a-s-r.
dalton, llijR. m.
No. Iij.-Way Freight, passenger car a.l.
ed. ~ y. M.
No. 7.-Pittsburg Express in.i'p m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

The doctor, wishing to explain to a
little girl the manner in which lobster
casts his shell when he has outgrown
it, said: "What do you do when you
have outgrown your clothes? You
throw them aside, don't you?" ooh
no, replied the child, "we let out the
tucks." The doctor confessed that she
had the advantage Of him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
BuckIep's Arnica SnIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
'corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton, or money refunded. Price IS cents
per box. For sale by j. G. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Kentucky Colonel.-"Waiter, som )
thing to drink"
waiter-"Yes, sab; watah, sab? ?"
Kentucky Colonel-"Young man,
said something to drink; don't want
to take bath.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

A card of the Venus de Milo having
been brought for a Christmas gift, and
having, after much discussion, been ap-
propriately placed, the family assem-
bleG to admire. Among them was the
darby servant, who after testifying her
appreciation, turned suddenly 20 her
mistress to ask, with ar expression of
earnest curiosity: els that the fashion
now-no arms and no clo's?"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

A new game of cards called "Matri-
mony"is becoming very popular in
California. If the man wins he takes
the girl, if the girl wins she takes the
man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Mr.. E. r. Wilson, Grand Rapids,
Mich, reports the case of Mr.. ii. L.
Sheldon, OF Lansing, Mich, who for
several weeks suffered from frightful
cough and cold, which was cured by
one bottle Of Red Star Cough Cure.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Western MARYLAND R,il-,,:

Trains leave and arrive 40 H,re,r.,.
follows, on and after sunday. Non. n h.
DEPARTURES.
For Baltimore. 40 SOFA. m.lR.r,..
pot 2.iO. and 80 y. m. IT,. y. Depot s,.
at LILO a. IN" ana i"oud o.@P. m. aal l.
a. IN.
For Shippcnshurg, ~ 1.r1and lima,
p. m. arriving So a. m. and loan. ~
For MilllamspOrt at g.pla. m.. l.la Et,.
y, IN.
ARRIVALS.
From Baltimore, nj GU3a. m. I2lgts,.
500 p, m.
From Shippcnsburg. al 300 a. m.fe,.
6.tN y. IN.
From Williamsport. at so. U.6a. a d,
>. 40 and go =. m.
]. VI. HOOD. General Nart..,
Is. III. GRISwuLD, Gcnl Ticket AGENT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

A young lady being asked where her
native place was, replied: 81 have none.
/ am the daughter Of Methodist minis
ter"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Prize. 10 Conform 10 sha !ina.-fs'y Low

invite the especial attention of all persons
in need OF COOKING STOVES to the follow
ing list of necessary Furniture which | give
with each stove, and which | guarantee TO
be first-class In every respect: wash boiler,
l coffee boiler, l sauce pan and lid, iron
tea-kettle, 2 iron pots, pot lids, / long grid
die, skillet, 3 sheet-iron pans, lid litter, |
poker | stove scraper, joints of pipe and /
elbow; large tin bucket, bread pan, cul-
lender, l wash basin, pudding pans, patty
SKINNER, plain ladle, pierced ladle, soup
ladle, iron spoon, cake turner, egg whip,
pie crimper and trimmer, fancy teapot, =
sad-irons, teapot stand, sad-iron stand, |
pepper box, nutmeg crater, candle stick,
cake mould, tin cups, dipper, biscuit cut
ter, rolling-pin, potato maSher / butcher
knife, knives and q forks worth Sl.25 per set,
albata tablespoons, & albata teaspoons, |
coal-shovel, l flesh fork, 8 jelly-cake pans, |
pound of stove polish.
/ sell the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
Stoves at the following prices. will deliver
stoves and furniture free of freight in Bridge
port Md, at any station on the ;. V. r. r.,
also at any station on the Il. Il. o. X. Il. as far
west as Cumberland or south TO Staunton.
EXCELSIOR.
No. l6, $1,000; No. II, $3.50; No. %, $3.50;
No. q, $500; No. Is, $500; No 80, $500; No.
81, $500; No. IS, $1,000; No. 80, $4,000.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns of stoves.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage
of the past, hope to merit n continuance.
ii. c. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Picked ONIoNs.-Choose small ones
as near the same size as possible. Peel
them and pour over them strong boiling
hot brine; cover them closely, and the
next day drain them from the brine,
wipe them dry, put them into cold VIM
egar with whole pepper, bruised garlic,
blades of mace and sliced horse-radish.
Keep them covered with vinegar, air.
tight, and keep in a cool dry place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

fKun daily. All Others daily eAe'p 49,
Timetables giving time 81 local AMI '''
trains can be had on application 70 vi
X. Agent at ShepheTdst0wn. ....
!. i. BOYER Sup'fini'hff'
II. A. RIDDLE. Gen Pass. Agent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
The Jefferson County Eu'''
FIRE INSURANCE @GsS''
uor.rrlsIiEp y. :

ESIhBi+iSiAh
OFFERS 10 the people 81 J'sa,isSssftsrS -
Insnfance in a safe con- l.'i,l - - ~.
cost OF Insurance, whlch - ls.sjEs,l,y
money M home. Good risSs "'
bic parties are invited. IA. s,siy ~
Executiye Committee oee'' - Do
nmycTogs-y. :, white, Henil 80
poyt La. GarlarJ Hurt, John Va s y.
Fl II lewis u. Preston CnsS A,,,se,oo. -,
49,, Fng.ae BAKER, <. W: s5r,k -
I1rie .has. r. Wilson. Ichn I ~ Il SRI
< Kelvin. +. q. W. Herr. Isaac >" prssse
NS WHIJE....ss..s--- .IfeS
II. II. DAVENPORT. ulhsS. :
rxrrrry,yE coxmIrTEE1Mss > ~ $500
T. Tsssi.' Eugene Baker. lsS'' -
p soew W. washington. fohn g
iocAI AGESTs-M iddle~sSs;rsf: Hsffs
lev. Kearnsy.ville, J. Z; Bls,spr,ii,asOss., !,
Tsrry Chas. Z. Trail; sns p,nhad: -
Fleming: Dufiields, q. l. BsIII sr
town Washington 4 AleSsnnssss Il o.
ss-The Secretary will be i ,9s,s Jt0sr-S
pany,s Once. Gibson Buiih"s
ward, in Charlestowp.. ,vxAxpER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

So far as we know, Jonah was made
he first secretary of the interior.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

TOMATO CHowDER.-Slice q peck OF
green tomatoes, 6 green peppers, good
sized onions; s:rew teacup Of salt over
them in the morning turn of the water
and put into a porcelain kettle with
vinegar enough to cover them, teacup
of sugar, one Of grated horse-radish, a
tablespoonful Of Glove, allspice and Gin
namom Boil until soft and seal air
tight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10


First on the
b.
n plant sahOyc
Among those who have orders for this following
leading citizens of this county
Col. w. \. Morgan, Ct. T. Lckider, c. D. Wysong
Thomas Wvsong, t. II. Reinhar Joseph Reinhart.
j. Calvin Tabler, John NJ. Harman B. S McIntire.
Thomas Turner Dr. ID. w. Border, T. Homsher
Joseph TapneI Forrest W. Brown j. Garland Hurst
Geo. S. Knott h. /. Lee
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Furnace For oa'''

A NY one desiring 70 psee- Eaa,ns ~
"A portable heating ioth 1oT pfje<, o
NEARLY new, at veis ~ ire .<s7lI
BY addressing or esinRIps;isTER " v
shepherds'1
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

ToMATo KETCHUP.-Every summer
when ripe tomatoes get very cheap, l
buy lot and make up enough ketchup
to last through the year. After boiling
the tomatoes l strain them through a
sieve. To every quart of the juice add
"a tablespoonful each of pepper, mustard
aud cinnamon, half cup of salt and
two onions chopped fine. This boil
three hours. Then to every quart of
juice I add pint of vinegar and boil
ha an hour longer. 1t should be bot
tied hot.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
N0RTHWARD.

q. HOWARD RuYYr
Gen. PAS. ami Ticker -.
DAVID W. FLlCEMlR. R1,,'ts,,'..
L. VI. FUTTERER. SuperIrisri..' Va
Pass. Agent, Hagcr>tpwu M
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10
Cumberland Valley aa!.-:::

Timetable In effect June D. l.s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-10

Our new DRESS GOODS, in the new and
fashionable shades, are beautiful. Then they
are so cheap. We cut them i'll any lengths
desired, so you can make the combination
suits so very fashionable now, in any style
desired. Our stock in
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-03-04
Saratoga ScintillatiOns

February died with q blizzard on
its lungs.
Our assessor commenced his of1ic-
ial duty last week.
Religious meetings still continue
to be held. We really did not think
that it would require the daily ser
vice Of two clcrgymen three weeks to
administer religion enough 20 our
people to cause them to forever alb
stain from vice, and tread the path
Of virtue. but as republicans consti-
tute the majority OF the population
Of this community, it is obvious be-
fore they can accomplish the object
in view, that these meetings be con-
tinucd a few:weeks longer,
Once more we find ourselves drift
ing slowly toward gentle spring.
Once more the turbulent and tn
multuous blasts OF winter are be-
coming more mild and tranquil. Two
months OF the new year have already
taken their flight, and with them the
most unpleasant par. OF the year.
Though it has been severely and I'M
comfortably cold, no serious results
have been experienced either by the
excessive rigors OF winter, oriby dis
ease; but when spring arrives Wilt
find us thoroughly prepared to begin
work, If 80, it is none too soon to see
that the harrow. seeder and pillow is
not wanting repairs and in perfect
running order. Neither is it too soon
to prepare the grain which Is intend
ed for sowing, 10y disencumbering it
from foul seeds, and also with the
expenditure Of q few dollars you can
make the old harnesses look like
new ones, by applying some oil and
having few repairs added. Boz.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-03-04
LIES HPITONE.


i. HEAVEN.
In mellow sunlight slept the silent dell:
I'll. wind wis still: across The .lozing grass
heard the airy step q. summer pass
saw her Kiss tile sailcy piilperncl.
heard ilit. ri ting sejye and willow tell
Low ii mine ear. her blessing: lad and lass
Pledged Flushing VOWS amidst a wealthy
mas
or daisies. cpwslips. and sweet hcssthcr-bc!l
There f4an whisper through the listening ky:
..i4saA III AMI fear not: do thy work in Joy.
Train nerve and sinew III f!lc glad employ
Of simple soais that neither strive nor cry:
Drink happy driughts Of love that will not
Life shall not fail thee. for thy God Is nigh"
H. HILL.
They stand around me. gaunt and pale and
gray.
Those o!d-wor,d warriors. battle-staincd and
With h.oosile-s hands in countless combats
torn.
And faces married id life's amending fray:
Dear brother. welcome home. they seem to
say.
I'VE watched around thee on thy graded
mGrn,
Smiled At thy Sricfs. and knew thy joys for
lorn.
Counting each milestone ON thy hopeless way
Have We not fought and failed? We thought
like thee,
To tear lifes secret from its decp-sct home.
To save fresh souls from sorrows martyr
dom,
And turn this rugged earth TO revelry.
We 100 have fought and failed. In solemn
gice
We claim thy kindred soul Come. brother
come w. l.. COURTNEY.
The Nineteenth Century
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-03-04
AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFER
To All Manning EMElOYMcNt.

We want Live. Energetic and Capable agents
In every county In tie Giied states aud Cana
da, To sell 4 patent artici. Of great iherll. On
It's MERITS. IN article having IL large eale. pay.
Ing o,ei 100 per cent. profit. having no coinpe-
titan, and on which tie agent is protected in
tile exclusive sale by Il deed given for each ahd
every county lie may .eesite from US. with al.
these advantages 10 uur a9eat, and tie fact
that Il /, ri. artce that eau be sold To every
houseawner. Ii might Ii il liz necessary 10 MAKE
All "ENTEAoErJNARY oFFEs" 10 secure good
agents al once. but re have conclude. 10 male
IL TO ahow, not only our confidence In The mer-
it OF our Invention, Dit lii Its STABILITY by any
agent that VIII handle IL with energy. Our
agents now III work are making from Sl5o t.
500 u month clear. aud this tact makes 1t safe
Tor lis TO make Our offer tn all who are out &
employment. Amy agent that VIII give our
business thirty days trial and fall TO Clear al
least 500 In this time. ABOVE ALL EAPkN>Es can
return all good, unso.d 10 US and we VIII lc-
fund the money paid for them. Any agent or
General agent who would like ten or more
counties and work them through sub-a@cnts
for ninety days, and fail to Gear ut least $50
ABOVE ALL EXPENSES. can return all uns0ld and
get their money Hack. No other employer OF
agents ever dared to make such offers nor
would we II we did net know that W. have
agents now making more than double the
amount we guaranteed. and but two sales day
would give prolit OF over :1a5 a month, and
that one OF our agents ,o3k eighteen orders In
one day. our large DIES iiptive circulars explain
our oiier fully, and thee we wish 10 send to
every one oll 81 employment who viii send Us
three one cent stamps Tor postage. srni AT
once an! secure the agency in line for the
boom, and 20 q work OIL The term, named in
oEr extraordinary offer. We would Ike 10 have
tie address Of all the agsnts, sewing machine
solicitor, and alnen'efs IL the country, aid
ASK any reader OF this paper WHO ,eaus tnis Of
Ter. IL send Us At ence tAe name and address OF
ali such they know. Adaress at once, CT you
VII. loose the be-. ch ;4ee ever offered: 10 those
oat ui employ n.cAt 20 make money.
EEENFR assl.aaTIhisG Co,
1851 l6l Sinitaiieid 81. fiitsDurg Pa
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-03-04

OF what use is 2.ininnte horse
How many fine roadsters are made
by the would-be breeders oftrotters?
It Is stated by careful observers that
the trotting- horse mania in Maine
has made more worthless naSs and
bankrupt farmers than all other
causes combined, and mighty few
valuable horses for either track or
road. To what end? Mr.. Henry
Bergh we'll says, Horses are cruel
II whipped and spurred on all the
courses, and have been killed this
year in several instances. 1t is an
outrageous cruelty. this whipping
equine babes numerically and us
ing the spur until their flesh qnivers
with pain. only to satisfy the ssn.b-
ling propenssties OF the spectators.
On trotting tracks as we'll, animals
are whipped, shrieked at and urged
at an unnatural gate in order to beat
q record, and when it is lowered
owuers are just as unsatisiied as
ever and want something letter
done" Earnest truth, that Home
Guide.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1886-03-04
Crumbs Picked In.

Speak no SANDER, no, nor listen
to it Tennyson.
How poor are they who have not
patieneei
Oilcloth can be washed in butter
milk or Kerosene.
Money amused either serves or
rules Is. Horace.
Do not put lemon peel into lem
onade. 1t makes il bitter.
Turpen;inc applied to a cut is a
preventive Of lockjaw.
To cure and heal a running sore
apply alum water twice a day.
For ventilation, open your win
dows both at top and bottom.
4 Bit Of soap rubbed on the hinges
OF doors will prevent them from
creaking.
One direct and practical hint:
Buy--and usc--a 1ridron.- The
Cottage Kitchen.
women would command higher
wages were they as thorough in
their work as men,"
In making paste for wall paper.
have 1t quite thin and well boiled.
| Use it cold.
When IL horse refuses to eat allow
him TO rest. 1t will injure him To
make him do any laborious task.
While listening to parlor, church
or concert music, do not torture
others by beating time with foot OF
hand.
To Preserve Scarlet Dyes.-A little
borax put in the water in which
scarlet napkins and red-borderet
towels are to be washed will prevent
fading.
The enormous extent to which no
only food and drink, but almost
everything in us is being systemat
ically adulterated ut present, i
brought to public notice in srart
ling manner by the publication ii
Germany Of an illustrate Lex
icon OF Adulterants." The first vol
ume does not exhaust the latter y
although it consists Of 160 pages.
/ A writer describes in The Art Ag,
the curious way in which Mr.. An Dire,
!. Lang omits his final g's and hi
imbedded his.
He quotes the English author a
talking thus: "W'ereupon all tn
Inhabitants, w'ether male or female
set up whimsical w'imperin an,
w'inin' that resembled the w'istlin' o.
a w'ipcord vile w'irlin', much more
than itdid the w'isperin' Of the stars
MY husband is SO poetic,' sait
one lady TO another in a Seventl
street car the other day.
"Have you ever tried rubin hi
jints with hartshorn liniment, mum ?
interrupted a looking woman
with market basket at her feet
who was sitting at her elbow an,
overheard the remark. "That'l
straighten him out as quick as an,
thing Iknow OF, il he hain't got it TO
bad. Washington Republic.
Cold tea and tea-leaves laid abou
the roots OF potted plants fertile
and keep the soil light.
The luster OF morocco Is restored
by vanishing with the white Of a
egg, applied with sponge.
Glaze the bottom crust OF fruit o
pumpkin pies with the white Of al
egg and they will not get soggy.
Analyses have shown that the fal
len maple leaves contain four pc
cent OF valuable matter (soda
potash, lime, magnesia, phosphoru
J compounds), and poplar and will
: five per cent or more, aud that con
sequently the trees constantly ma
nure the surface soil beneath thei
> branches.