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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
TOO MUcH SHADE FOR HEALTH.

The shade trees about our dwellings,
have done much to make our wives and
daughters pale, feeble and neuralgia, says
a noted authority. Trees ought not to
stand near enough to our dwellings, to east
a shade upon them; and If the blinds were
removed and nothing but a curtain within
left to lessen ON the hottest days the inten-
sity of the heat, it would add greatly to
the tone of u nerves and our general
vigor. The piazzas which project over the
lower story always make that less healthy
than the upper story, especially for sleep
ing purposes. Gases of rheumatism have
been cured by patients leaving bedrooms
shaded by trees and piazzas and sleeping
in a room and bed which were constantly
dried and purified by the direct rays of the
sun.
On hot Summer days it is true that we
have our houses darkcned and sit under
the shade of the elm, and we would not be
likely to expose ourselves to the hot rays
of the sun. But it is known that the sun
is purifying and conducive to health, yet
many persons think ITS warm rays should
never shine upon them or enter the house.
Every room should nave the sun If posi-
BILE; don't be afraid of it and your pale and
haggard look and rheumatic pains will not
trouble you so much.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
PACKING BUTTER FOR WINTER USE

Forthe benefit Of such of our readers as
desire to pack away butter now for use
later on is here given, in brief, the method
Of preserving butter employed by d. II.
Buttell & Co., Little Falls, n. Y, and
published in their annual catalogue;
"With reference to the holding of butter,
our method here is, during the hot months,
to churn the cream until the butter comes
in small granules about the size of kernels
Of wheat, when We draw off the buttermilk
and wash the granular butter in the cold
water while it is in the churn, turning the
churn q few times, then drawing the water
off and finally washing it with brine.
Then We take oak casks which have been
previously scalded out with brine and
thoroughly eleansed; place in the bottom
Of the cask a layer of salt, with a little
~saltpetre in it, then put in the butter, fill
ing the cask to the top, then putting on a
cloth. and over the cloth a pailful Of salt,
then putting the head in the cask securely,
driving the hoops down tight, finally pour
ing in brine through a small hole. DO red in
the head until the cask is filled.
.'The cask is then stored away in a cool
place and watched for a couple of weeks,
pouring in brine SO as to keep it full. but
when finally it has taken up all the brine
it will, we drive a plug in the hole and let
the cask remain until such time as we de-
sire to sell the butter, when we open the
cask and take out sufficient butter to churn
in the buttermilk that results from the
churning of the cream on that day, and by
churning this granular butter in the
buttermilk for a few moments it's flavor is
freshened. Then we take the butter from
the churn, work, salt pack it in tubs as
usual, and it is very seldom that the
sharpest buyer can tell that this butter has
not been freshly made. The tubs in which
it is packed are fresh and bright, and there
is nothing to indicate that it is old, and in
fact it is fresh, because each of the bntter
granules has been surrounded by strong
brine, thus excluding the air and retaining
the aroma"
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
LEMON JUICE.

There is said TO be no better medicine
for persons who are troubled with bilious
and liver complaints than lemon juice. 1t
excites the liver, stimulates the digestive
organs, and tones up the system generally.
1t is mentioned as a cure for sick head
ache, the juice of half a lemon being put in
a glass of water, without sugar. Lemon
juice and sugar, mixed very thick, is use
full to relieve coughs and sore throats.
Lemonade is not only a luxury, but it is
wholesome, and is a good temperance
drink. If the hands are stained, there is
nothing that will remove the stain better
than q lemon, or lemon and salt.
4 correspondent writes that he had long
been troubled with an inactive liver, which
gave him a world of pain and trouble,
until he was advised to take a glass of hot
water W it'll the juice 0 fhalfa lemon squeezed
into it, bat without sugar, night and morn
ing. He tried it, and found himself better
almost Immediately. His daily headaches,
which medicine had failed to cure, left him;
his appetite improved, and he gained sew
eral pounds in weight within a few weeks.
Good Housekeeping.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
EVENTS THAT HAPPENED ON FIRE.
DAY.

Washington born on Friday.
Queen Vietoria married on Friday.
Napoleon Bonaparte born on Friday.
Battle of Bunker Hill fought on Friday.
America discovered on Friday.
Mayflower landed on Friday.
Joan of Arc burned at the stake on Fri
day.
Battle Of Waterloo fought on Friday.
Bastile destroyed on Friday.
Declaration of Independence signed on
Battle of Marengo fought on Friday.
julius Caesar a~ssassinated ON Friday.
Lee surrendered on Friday.
Fort Sumter bombarded on Friday.
Moscow burned on Friday.
Shakespeare born on Friday.
King Charles /. beheaded on Friday.
Richmond evacuated on Friday.
Battle of New Orleans fought on Friday.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

Tea, taken hot, is certainly more whole
some than iced tea. This is well shown by
the enormous population of China, which
could never have increased to its present
numbers if epidemics had ravaged that
empire as they ave those of the West. In
spite of oyererowding Z a degree else
where unknown, and indescribably filthy
surroundings, the Chinese have remained
healthy. The only sanitary redeeming fea-
ture of their lives is the almost universal
use Of tea as a beverage. That is to say,
Of water hat has been boiled. This lesson
in practical sanitation is of more value than
anything brought forth by u numerous
boards of health, national, state or munich
pal. In the presence of an epidemic OF
cholera. typhoid fever or d~ysentery, the
wisest precaution TO take against infection
would be to boil all fluids used for drink
ing purposes.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
HAgD-Iy-HAED.

The thinker must work and the worker think
For both go band-in- hand.
The smithy's stroke and the drop of ink
Make the Drawn and brain of The land.
o, you at your forge and you at your books,
BE both at your implements striving
To uplift from the dust the kingdom of man
To a higher and better living.
The man that tolls and the man that thinks.
Must work now, shoulder to shoulder,
All labor is worthy, if honest it be,
The world must grow wise as older.
When we lift the man at the desk, we lift
The laborer at the pillow.
When from a measure of wrong we lift,
Two measures are sifted somehow.
Joseph Dana Miller.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
one of Many testimonials.

CIARKsBoRo, y. T., Dec. 81, lSSs.
MIR. j. r. TRUTTT, Bridgeport, Nj.
nEAR SIN. 1t affords me very great pleasure
10 write the following: Miss Kate Ramsey,
n young lady who makes her nome with as,
has been troubled fer a long time with very
severe pains In the stomach after eating,
whether she atelittle or much, and whatever
kind OF food she ate. a few weeks ago !
bought some of your Vegetable l~ozepges,
which She used with some relict Immediately,
and perfect relief very soon, ana she has no
%ntpunfty whatever she wants. Respectfully
yoars, John b. Westcott, pastor OF clarks
horo NJ. +. Church,
Don't fail to try this valuable remedy.
1t will cure dyspepsia in any form, and at
the same time you may ca anything you
wish. Price SOC a box. For sale by +. b
Humphreys & Co, or sent BY nail. Agents
wanted in every county. Address J. 4.
TRuITT, Manufacturer, r. o. Box 30,
Bridgeport, n. J.. sent2S-1y
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
sCYTHE SONG.

Mowers, weary and brown and blithe,
What is the word methinks ye know,
Endless overword that the scythe
Sings to the blades OF the grass below?
seythes that swing in the grass and clover,
Something, still, they say as they pass
What is the word that, over and over,
sings the seythe to the flowers and grass?
Hush, All hush, the scythes are saying.
Hush, and heed not, and fall asleep.
Hush, they say to the grasses swaying.
Hush, they sing TO the clover deep.
Hush-'tis the lullaby Time is singing
Hush, and heed not, for all things pass,
Hnsh, All husband the scythes are swinging
over the clover, over the grass!
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

The microbe causing dysentery has been
discovered by German investigators. The
lymph-giands, spleen and intestine are the
chosen resort of this troublesome invader.
Its appetite is not dainty, as it german
dies on anything, even a picked-up-dinner;
and its capacity of doubling itself at a
rapid rate is simply immense. 1t does not
thrive in acid, so people who have cause to
fear an attack had better confine their pc-
tations to lemonade with little sugar.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
WHERE PEpPERMINTs GROW.

oh, Myrtle Belle, what do you s'pose
1t really, dear, is So
I've been down into Candy Land
To see where pep'mints grow.
I've been to Grandpa Percy's, dear,
Almost a month, seems If;
And, playing in the meadow there,
l shifted a pep'mfnt sniff.
At first I thought the eandy-man
Was waiting there for me;
And then l spied, o Myrtle Belle,
4 cunning pep'mint tree.
There was no candy TO be seen,
But baby flowers, instead:
But they mean candy by and by
Peppermints white and red.
And SO when Grandpa harvests in
His citron, squash and ounce,
I'm going down to Candy Land
To get my peppermints
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
rercea te Icnye rson,c.

Over go people were forced TO leave their
homes yesterday to call for a free trial
package Of Lanes Family Medicine. II
your blood is bad, your liver and kidneys
out OF order, If You are censtipated and
have headache and an unsightly complex
ion, don't fail to call ON any druggist to-
day for . free sample Of this grand remedy.
The ladies praise it. Everyone likes 1t.
Laarge-size package so cents.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
@ Repnlsiva

Is bad breath, and yet how many other
wise attractive, polite, and particular peo-
pie afiict their friends with the fonl odor
Of their breath. III there was no remedy
for this, it might excite our sympathy, but
as there is no need OF having a foul breath,
il is an unpardonable breach of good man
ners to obtrude such an offence on good
society.
Foul breath ARISES from disordered di-
gestien which can be corrected by using
Sulphur Bitters, aud The result viii be a
pure, sweet breath.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
NURSERY SONG.
Pace, pace, pace:

race, pace, pace:
That's the way the ladies ride,
Foot hung down the pony's side,
Pace, pace, pace.
Pacing gently into town
To buy a bonnet and a gown;
Pacing up the narrow street,
Smiling nj the folks they meet;
That's the way the ladies ride,
Foot hung down the pony's side;
Pace, pace, pace.
1'rot, trot, trot:
That's the way the gentlemen ride,
Der the horses back astridc,
Trot, trot, trot.
Riding after fox and hound,
Leaping DER the meadows bonna,
Trotting through the woods in spring.
Where the little wild birds sing.
That's the way the gentlemen ride.
Ger the horses back astride;
Trot, trof. trot.
Rock, rock, rock;
That's the way the sailors ride.
Rock and reel from side to side,
Rock. rock, rock.
Jack Tar thinks les on the seas,
Tossing in a northern breeze;
Thinks that he must veer and tack.
When he mounts a horses back,
Rocking east and rocking west,
Jack Tar rides, dressed in his best;
Rock, rock, rock.
Sleep, sleep, sleep;
That's the way boy Ned will ride,
Floating on the slumber tide.
Sleep, sleep, sleep.
Out upon the drowsy sea-,
Where the sweet dream blossoms be,
Far away to sleepy isles
sails my Ned. GOOD night, he smile:
Sinking down in pillows deep,
Little Ned is fast asleep;
Sleep, sleep, sleep.
Inn II TfEkY.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

Canton mattings. We are selling one at
% cents, which is worth, as things, go 10
cents more. It's nicely woven and very
heavy. 1t don't pay to buy the Toe and
f5c qualities il you expect any service
from them. E. d. Humphreys q Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

Don't pay large doctors bills. The best
medical book published, one hundred pages
elegant eolored plates. will be sent you on
receipt OF three 2-cent stamps to pay post
age. Address A. P. Ordway q CO., Bos-
ton, Mass.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

The Burt Improved Dress Shirt is the
best fitting and best made OF all, bone
better, none no good try one, yon a buy
more. New Store under the Opera House.
E. B. Humphreys.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

We are selling the best White Satin Roll
CIR Flour at Toe = bag or $3.50 per hundred,
there is none better. f. B.. Humphreys &
On
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12
vOL VI.
PATENT MEDICINES

Webrobose TO KEEP a stock Of
aHMe 0a'zous Pyob,zetaay Nett
zines that there is any deu1aua
for, and 7ozH, from time to time,
add to ou1~ stock all safch that may
be e1lquued fer. I'VE annex a
Price Isl, and can huw1M any
br0c7Du6h articles IN this line
at a60Aa the sane acreage of fri
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

when Baby was sick, We gave Ter cssterta,
When she WIS a chiLl, she erie. forcassaria.
When she became Miss, she chung 70 eastoria.
When she had chillrsls. she gave t.ssla astoria.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

Hires Improved Root Beer Extract. One
bottle, II cents, makes five gallons Of
healthful and refreshing beer. Sold by
E. B. Humphreys Y Co.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-07-12

White pine fence piekets, for fencing, at
JOS. G. Stretch's, Dickinson street.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
9iterara notes.

In the issue of the Chicago Ameri-
ca for October 3, Mr.. Andrew Lang
has delicious paper entitled, "With
the Authors Compliments 1t has
a literary flavor that would have de-
lighted the soul of Charles Lamb HIM
self. Mr.. Lang says: "Canvas-back
ducks, Greek gems, rare first editions
Gas long as they are not the gift Of
the author), l can receive without re-
greet and acknowledge without ingrat-
itnde,' but in the case of book
with the compliments of the author,
zone feels as if a friendly physician
had conferred on him a box of pills. :"
The cartoons, by Thomas Mast and
his associates, in this number of
America are especially clever.
Some time ago the Detroit Free
Press offered $4,000 in prizes for the
three best serial stories sent in before
July 1st The result of this compe-
tition has been that Major Joseph
Kirkland, of Chicago, ILL.,, has taken
the first prize of $1,000. His story is
entitled. "The Captain of Company
K" Mr.. Kirkland is the author of
"Zury, the Meanest Man in Spring
County, "The McVeys,' and other
stories. The second prize goes to
Omaha, Neb., and is taken by Mrs.
Eliza W. Peattie. Her story is en-
titled, "The Judge" The third
prize of $500 was awarded to Elbridge
S. Brooks of Boston, Mass. The
title of his story is, "The Son of
Issichar."
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
On a Wrong Track.

A small boy up on Thirteenth street
was heard gravely mumbling over a
single sentence one Sunday recently.
His mother caught word or two and
drew near to catch the whole. "Why,
son." said she, gaspingly, "what are
you saying?'
"Why, my Sunday-school teacher
told us to member the text Of the
sermon, and | am saying 1t over so
as to member it. Pronounce the
devil Of the baptist church. PRO
nounce the devil Of the baptist
church. >"
1t took the good lady five minutes
to figure out the real text. 1t was:
"Renounce the devil and all his
works. Washington Post.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
A Little Angel Among the Sinners

A minister's little daughter was at
tending her first church service, at
which her father presided. She had
never seen him in the pulpit before,
and, on his entrance there, her pres
ence of mind forsook her and she
piped up in voice Of joyful recogni-
ton: "Why there's my papa, up
in that box!" Avenging propriety
swept down upon the little maiden,
and for a season there was q great
calm. But the services were griev-
ously long to such wee worshiper,
and she became very restless, walking
up and down the pew signing audibly.
Mamma whispered comfortingly,
''Papa's almost through, DEAR"
whereupon ensued another brief pc
Rod OF quiet; but it was not to last.
Tired baby nature had reached its
utmost limit of endurance, and, by
and by, over the quiet listeners arose
a little voice-clear and plaintive and
coaxing-''isn't you most froo,
papa?" Toledo Blade.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
PIE household.
About Oysters.
From the Graded Cook Book

From the Graded Cook Book
Oysters when stale are white and
not firm and grayish, and will adhere
to the fork when passed through them.
To ROAST OYTERs.-Wash and dry
she'll oysters. Put in veryhot oven
or on a gridiron, always having the
upper shell down, SO as to retain the
juices. When the shells open lay on
a hot platter and serve with melted
butter, cayenne pepper and salt.
BRoILED OYsTERs.-Drain the oys-
tiers we'll and dry them with napkin.
Have ready hot skillet, lay in few
oysters at time, so they will not
touch each other. Take them up as
soon as they curl at each end. Serve
on buttered toast.
PIcKLED OYsTERs.-One quart of
oysters, one pint of vinegar, one even
tablespoonful whole pepper, one tea
spoonful whole allspice, two blades
of mace. Drain the liquor from the
oysters; add to it one-half cup boil
ing water, and an even teaspoouful
salt. When this boils throw in the
oysters and let them remain until they
curl. In the meantime boil the vine.
gar and spice, which pour over the
oysters after they have been scalded.
These will keep several days.
FRIEc OYsTERs.-Procure large
plump oysters, selects, spread them
between two pieces of linen, and leave
them till the moisture is absorbed.
Beat an egg, adding pepper and salt.
Dip the oysters in the egg, then roll
in fine cracker crumbs until they are
we'll covered. Fry in part lard and
butter. Place napkins in platter in
which oysters are to be served. Gar
nish with slices of lemon and parsley.
OYSTER SoUP.-Drain the liquor
from one quart of oysters, add to this
one quart of milk. When this reach
es the boiling point add one table
spoonful of butter, when melted put
in the oysters; leave only until they
curl, when add one-half teacup of
cream, and one half teacup of rolled
crackers. Season with salt and pep
per. Do not add any water, and use
only select oysters.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the in
dividual. Such a remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the
agency whereby the good health has
been attained is gratefully blessed.
Hence it is that so much is heard in
praise of Electric Bitters. So many
feel they owe their restoration to
health to the use of the Great Alter
alive and Tonic. If you are troubled
with any disease of kidneys, liver or
stomach, of long or short standing
you will find relief by use of Electric
Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per bot
tie at G. J. Lincoln's drug store.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
VigOr and Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. That tired feeling Is en-
tirely overcome. The blood is purified, en-
rshed, and vitallzed, and carries health in
stead of disease to every organ. The stomach
toned and strengthened, the appetite re-.
stored. The kidneys and liver are reused and
invgorated. The brain is refreshed, the mind
made clear and ready forwork. Try 1t.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12

Nothing is so strong as gentleness /;
nothing so gentle as real strength
st. Francis de Sales.
Atheism is a disease of the soul
before it become an error of the I'M
Outstanding. -Plato.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-12
FOR DYSPEPSIA
Use Browns Iron Bittcrs.

Physicians recommend it.
All dealers keep It, S1OO per bottle Genuine
has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-04
MOTION OVERRULED.
Judge Bradley Declines to Give a New
Trial to James Waters.

In the Criminal Court, Judge Bradley, this
morning, the case Of James Waters, convicted
Of receiving stolen property (the proceeds Of
the Tyler and Britton house-breakings, of
which George Parker and Lewis wayman had
been convicted) was argued on motion for new
trial Messrs. W. Preston Williamson and J.
Mcdowell Darlington argued the motion for
the defendant claiming that Waters was not
properly convicted and coald not be held ON
more than one count Of the indictment, and
submitted that he should be sentenced to iail.
The court referred to the testimony as show
ing conclusively that Waters must have known
the value Of the articles, and the defendants
own testimony as to his dream showed that he
was feeling bad about what he had done. He
oyerruled the motion, stating that the distr let
attorney had no reason to labor hard for his
conviction, and while the evidence was not all
In in his case, enough had been shown 10 satisfy
him that the defendant virtually kept a fence
and had for some years. He had no doubt that
Waters had fair and impartial trial, and over
ruled the motion.
The defense noted an exception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-04
CRITICISING THE COURT.
What Army Officers Say About the Ly-
decker Case.

The news Of the findings and sentence Of the
Lydecker court-martial surprised army officers.
Almost without exception the opinion was e1-
pressed, or covertly implied, to-day that the
court had gone out Of its way to acquit the
major, practically, after pronouncing
him guilty. The imposition of fine
rather hurts the pride Of service
men, who think that if the accused was guilty
at all of neglect of duty he was sufficiently so
to merit punishment more dignifed, more in
keeping with the honor of the army, than that
which was given him. At the same time one
officer remarked: II am not surprised, for 1
have educated myself up to the point of never
being surprised at the findings of a court
martial"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-04
Written for TEE EVENING srAa.
A Bird-Song.

Sweetheart, sweetheart. sweetheart
Pretty, pretty, prettyi
Pretty you are, and prettier know
You are than anything here below:
Prettier far than the tulips bright,
Prettier far than the lilies white;
Prettier you
Than the violets blue;
Prettier, too, than the flowers o. the sky,
Called stars, that twinkle and shine on high,
Sweetheart
Pretty, pretty, prettyi
Sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart
Pretty. pretty. prettyi
Now that the month of May is here,
Come, let US build nest, my dear;
Come, let US mate in the time Of flowers,
Let US mate, and wisely improve the hours,
Come, let US build
A nest to be filed
With a brood thatu sing ere long like me,
And nearly as pretty as you shall be,
Sweetheart
Pretty, pretty, prettyi
Sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart
Pretty, pretty, prettyi
Come, oh, come, for love you well,
Love you more than:my song can telli
There was never a bird In garden or wood
Was half 50 pretty as you, or good.
Let US build and mate,
And early and late
III sing you a song as our brood we rear.
To proclaim how pretty you are, and dear,
Sweetheart
Pretty, pretty, prettyl
May 1, 1889. w. L. SHOEMAKER.