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194 CAMPING AND WOODCRAFTsaxin, crystallose, is no substitute at all, save in meresweetening power (in this respect one ounce of itequals about eighteen pounds of sugar). This drug,which is derived from coal tar, has medicinal qualitiesand injures one's health if persistently taken.It has none of the nutritive value of sugar, andsupplies no energy v/hatever. Its use in food productsis forbidden under the Federal pure-food law.Maple sugar is always welcome. Get the softkind that can be spread on bread for luncheons.Sirup is easily made from it in camp by simplybringing it to a boil with the necessary amount ofwater. Ready-made sirup is mean to pack around.Sweet chocolate (not too sweet) has remarkablesustaining power. It will be mentioned further inVolume II, under Emergency Rations.When practicable, take along some jam and marmalade.The commissaries of the British army werewise when they gave jam an honorable placein Tommy Atkins' field ration. Yes: jam for soldiersin time ot war. So many ounces of it. substituted,mind you, for so many ounces of the porky,porky, porky, that has ne'er a streak of lean. So,a little currant jelly with your duck or venison isworth breaking all rules for. Such conserves canbe repacked by the buyer in pry-up cans that havebeen sterilized as recommended under the headingButter.Fresh Vegetables.— The only ones worth takingalong are potatoes and onions. Choose potatoeswith small eyes and of uniform medium size, evenif you have to buy half a bushel to sort out a peck.They are very heavy and bulky in proportion totheir food value; so you cannot afford to be burdenedwith any but the best. Cereals and beanftake the place of potatoes when you go light.Fresh onions are almost indispensable for seasoningsoups, stews, etc. A few of them can be takenalong almost anywhere. I generally carry at leastone, even on a walking trip. Onions are good forthe suddenly overtaxed system, relieve the inordinate