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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14
USE OF wATER-GLAss IN WASHING
WOOL.

Among the many practical applications of
water-glass or the silicate of potash and So
da, its use in the washing of wool is said to
be not the least important. For this pur-
pose one part of the watcr-glass is to be dis
solved in forty of warm water and the wool
placed in it for II minute, and stirred around
n little with the hand. 1t is then to be taken
out and rinsed in cold or lukewarm water,
when it will be white and entirely free from
smell After this treatment the wool is said
to remain perfectly soft, and is not affected
IN the slightest degree, even if allowed to re-
main for several days in the solution, and
then rinsed out with warm water. Wool
may be washed very rapidly in this way and
in large quantity, by inclosing it in baskets
or nets, immersing it in the solution, and
treating it rs above mentioned. Even the
sheep can be rendered of snowy wilderness
very quickly, if immersed for minute in IL
vessel containing the above solution at II
temperature of 1909 to 1909, and then rinsed
in pure water. In this case it may be ncces-
sary to take some precaution to prevent the
introduction of the solution into the eye of
the sheep, which may be done by fastening
the legs securely to prevent struggling, and,
perhaps, envcloping the head for the time in
cloth.
similar use of the water-gass is recon-
mended for the ordinary washing of clothes,
the process consisting in laying the fabrics
in II solution of one part Of glass and twenty
to thirty of water ut II temperature of 1909 to
1909 F.. and allowing them to stand several
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14
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what mistakes were made, and have a mu-
tual better understanding.
To those who have been led to believe that
the show was about equal to common
county fair, LET me state that there were pres
ent over 20 pens of sheep, the best display
we have had for IL number of years, fine
herds OF cattle of the Short Horns, Ayrshires.
Devons, Alderney and Dutch-a Mechanics
Hall better filed with useful machinery than
we have seen it for II long time, with many
other things that II county show could not
begin to equal.
Should we so to St. Johusbury in 1872 by
that time the Montpelier and Wells River
II. Il. and the Lamoille road will be, for
good distance, in running order, andwe shall
have more stock, and more people that will
attend the fair, in my opinion.
Will those papers in the interest of agri-
culture in our state, publish this article. in
justice to all concerned?
JOHN GREGORY, Director.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14
V e r Mt FARM Err.

hours, when they are to be stirred around
with stick, the bath having been previously
heated up by the addition of warm water.
The clothes are then laid upon II board or
over bars to drain, when the liquid coming
from them will be found to contain nearly
all the dirt. After this, treatment in the or
binary way, with very little soap, will
quickly remove any remaining impurity. 1t
is recommended to place the clothes Il second
time in weak solution of water-glass-one
part in fifty-and finally to rinse out with
warm water. Clothes thus treated, it is said,
become Il dazzling white. and do not need
bleaching. gig. Dept. Report.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14
GRAPES AND THEIR USES.

have often been surprised that so few
people know of no other use for grapes than
to eat them from hand or to make them into
wine Why, they are good to cook, Yes,
strange rs it may appear, they are most ex-
cellent stewed for sauce, make Il very rich
tart or pie the incest ofjellies, no fruit better
canned Can be dried with less trouble than
most any fruit. But the seeds, the great
rough seeds, what do you do with them? We
rough country folks care nothing for the
seeds, we eat Gem" But if you do not wish
to eat them, all you have to do is to procure
brass wire sieve they are on sale made
expressly for the purpose) with the meshes
between the wires just coarse enough SO that
the seed will not pass through, squeeze the
pulp and seeds from the skins, throw the
skins into one vessel and then rub the pulp
through the sieve into another; but when
well cooked, if stirred little, the seeds will
mostly settle to the bottom, and be out of the
way. The Concord is much better for cook
ing when half ripe, or when red, not black.
Ives Seeding is the best for cooking purpos-
es we have yet tried. To dry them, cut the
canes, with the fruit and all the leaves on
them, and hang them in the sunshine. They
will dry in few days, and can then be pack
ed away for winter use, when they will be
found better when properly cooked, than
most any other dried fruit.
The best thing about the whole grape bus
mess is, that the coarser easiest grown and
most unpalatable of our grapes, are the best
for cooking purposes; and have no doubt
that there are now and will be produced
line OF grapes too pulpy and austere to be
eaten at all, that will be very fine for cook
ing, like some pears. l have now large,
beautiful and productive white grape that
will keep fresh and sound through the VIM
ter, and though entirely unfit to eat, have
no doubt but that it will prove splendid"
when stewed. The finer grapes, like the
Delaware, &C., are not near so nice OF so
good for this purpose. The Clinton is Jaw
full nice' if freed from skin and seeds and
eaten with sugar us sauce, you Jct.'" So
let us utilize the easiest of all fruits grown, in
all ways.-COy. PomologIst and Gardener
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14
CHARLIER HORSESHOE.

A new horseshoe introduced in Paris by
NJ Charier has been favorably received.
1t consists of narrow rim iron, thoroughly
protecting the edge of the hoof without
cramping its sole in the least. The material
to be used must be of the best quality, but the
weight being considerably less, the cost is
not increased. Thousands ofhorses of many
public conveyances in Paris have been pro-
vided with these shoes and they give gen
er,ll satisfaction.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14

Ladies who cultivate flowers in the house
will find great benefit to the plants by spread
ing moss over the earth in flowerpo This
keeps the water from evaporating, and the
temperature more uniform. Tea grounds
are often used for the same purpose. Where
II tlower-pot sets in n saucer, with II hole in
the bottom of the pot, put little sand in the
saucer and cover it over with moss, and you
have II simple and admirable arrangement.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14

The United States marshal for the district
of New Jersey dislikes human averages,
and in his official line produces combinations
which almost rival Barnum. In the summer
heat he rakcd the state for fat men, and got
together grand jury ranging from 200
pounds to 400 pounds each. This afforded
fun for newspaper men, and now the mar
shall has chosen IL jury entirely of editors, us
he is resolved to see whether there is more
virtue in mind than matter.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-10-14

He that is too proud to ask is too good to
receive.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

CRUEL ExnIRTIoN-Two men, equip.
ped with a hand.organ, trained dog
and monkey, created no little excitement
on the streets among Young America Of
both sexes, yesterday, by the perform.
ances Of the dumb members Of the troupe.
The exhibition furnished great sport for
the crowds OF urChins collected wherever
position was taken, but il was not SO
funny for the principal performers. The
dog, especially, gave evident signs of
fatigue and Sulferingi still he was urged
to the performance of bis part Of the pro.
gramme by his master, We are not sure
that this is not q clear case for the inter
ference Of Mr.. Bergh, or some one who
holds corresponding views on the subject
Of cruelty to animals,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

THE FAIR GROUNDS, To.DAY.-The va.
rious entertainments on the Fair Grounds
to-day will, no doubt, attract quite a
crowd. Base bali, dancing and racing
are the principal features of the occasion.
Mr. Reynolds has heretofore been highly
successful in his efforts to afford diver.
sions of the character mentioned for those
who are thus inclined, and he has made
such arrangements for this days festivities
rs can hardly fail to eclipse anything of
the kind previously attempted in this re.
gion. Should the weather be propitious,
the attendance promises TO be immense,
Go over early. See advertisement d.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

THE RTvER-The river at this point
Is getting decidedly low. 80 thin has II
become that only the very lightest draught
steamers venture to navigate II. The
marks last night indicated three feet Of
water in the channel, but they are located
at the upper end Of the landing, and were
fixed before the bar at the mouth Of the
creek had assumed such formidable pro-
portions. 1t is very Questionable Il an
accurate measurement at the point last
named would have shown, last evening,
more than two feet. Would 1t moi be we'll
to have the marks placed where they
would show more nearly the actual stage
ofwater?
Business along the wharf, II Is hardly
necessary Tor us to say after tue foregoing,
is at a dead stand The Steubenville
packet has ceased to makeher daily trips,
and the Curtis could get no farther up on
Thursday than the Belmont Mills. She
remained there until yesterday evening,
when she lcl for sunRsh. 1t was thought
that tue New State might get through
from Parkersburg, last night, but after the
trouble the Science had at Captina on
her last trip, It is extremely doubtful
about her "maklng the rifle
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08
LoNa NEEDED IARRoYE,EEr.-For

LONG NEEDED lMPR0YEMEET.-FOr
months past q nuisance has existed AT
Esp. Schultz's corner in South Wheel.
ing. We reIer to the condition oil the
gutter, and also the sewer under the
street railway track, at that point. These
had become so completely filled up that q
pool OF stagnant water and semi.tluid
mud has perlumed the region round
about for square or more, to the great
annoyance and positive discomfort Of the
residents in that vicinity. Petroleum
used on the railway track to make the
wheels pass more easily around the
curvature has not improved the puri-
ty OF the air in the neighborhoOd, and we
were assured that the members OF a family
living near have suffered from sickness,
oCcasioned, it is believed, from the causes
mentioned. Yesterday, Commissioner
LeonhArdt had o force of men engaged in
abating the nuisance totho great delight
ofthe residents in that locality. We do
not think that any blame Is 70 be attached
to the railway authorities in this instance,
as they are not required to keep in order
any portion of the streets, except within
he rails apd two feet on each side of the
track. The cutters and sewers are under
the care. of the city authorities, exclu-
sively.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Court was en-.
gagged almost entirely in the transaction
of chancery business, yesterday. None
of the cases possessed any interest for the
general public, us Is usually the fact in
chancery matters.
An effort was made 10 have n final dc.
cree entered in the SteenrOd will case,
but 1t was resisted by counsel for the
losing parties, on the ground that as the
case had been tried In Brooke county, oil
the proceedings in relation to 1t should
be had where 1t had been adjudicated.
We were told that this was the reason
urged against the application, and we
presume our informant knew whereof he
was speaking.
The Court adjourned TO meet this morn.
Ing at 0 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

SENT TO JAIL.-A morning or two
since we made mention of the disorderly
conduct OF q man named Jacob Miller, in
ZoeCklers saloon, Eighth Ward. When
arrested and brought before EsQr.
Schultz he behaved so outrageously that
no examination could be had, and he was
sent to jail to become sober and less pu.
gilistlc. Miller was tried in the police
court next morning, and had to pay near.
ly twenty-five dollars for his reprehensi.
bic conduct. Thursday evening, having
cooled down very considerably, he was
again taken before Esqr, Schultz, and the
case thoroughly investigated, The exam
nation resulted in holding the prisoner
to bail in the sum of two hundred dollars
to keep the peace for one year. Failing
to find bOndsman, he was ro-committed
to Jail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

ALMOST A FTRE.-Yesterday afternoon
a strong smell ofgas in house on the
northeast corner of Main street and Alley
B, in Centre Wheeling, induced the occu.
pants to believe that something was wrong
with the pipes about the premises. A
young man provided himself with some
matches and went to the cCllarto discover
ifthe leak was in that locality. Reaching
the bottom of the steps leading thereto, he
ignited match, and In an Instant the eel
lar was filled with flame Theg not be.
ing closely coihned,gno explosion of any
consequence followed. For afew minutes
the excitement in the. house and neigh
borhood was quite intense, but no damage
was done either to person or property.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

Yesterday, Judge Mel.
win sitting in chambers, heard the argu.
ments pro and con in a motion to post
pono the hearing Of counsel on the injunc-
ton cnse between the Gas Company and
the city. Mayor LETTERS appeared for the
city, and asked that the consideration Of
the case be postponed until next Friday.
This was resisted by counsel for the Com.
pany, but unsuccessfully. The motion
will not, therefore, be argued until the
day named above.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

POLICE CouRT.-1n pecuniary point
of view, the Police Court, yesterday
morning, was not a success. The city
sustained a complete whitewash, and
worse, as 1t will have bill or two of costs
to foot by reason Of the testimony failing
to substantiate charges.
The following business was transacted (:
Frederick Ebeling, assault, dismissed /;
George Hancock, disorderly, dismissed;
John McAndrews, diSorderly, continued
until this morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

ASSAULT AND BArTERY.-George Fra.
zier was arrested and taken before Esqr
Gillespy, Thursday night, on a charge Of
assault and battery, preferred against him
by Fannie Hoilsclaw. Althoug 1t was 10
o'clock P. NJ. when officer Tracy reached
the Justices Office with his prisoner, the
case was fully examined and resulted in
requiring him to give bail in the slim Of
three hundred dollars for his appearance
at the next term of the Circuit Court
Frazier failed to secure a bondsman, and
in default was committed to Jail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

STEAMBOAT PURCHASED. The tow
boat company whose headquarters are
located here, purchased the Emma Logan
q day or two since in Pittsburgh. She Is
of light draught, and Is furnished with
engines of very considerable power. The
Emma Logan made her appearance in
front OF our city last evening, having LEFT
Pittsburgh, yesterday morning. Fhls,
we believe, was regarded as something Of
a feat, considering the low stage of water.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

DETANED.-Thc steamer Science, on
her last trip from ParkerSburg, was de.
tanned several hours at. Captina rifle. She
reached that point Thursday night about
12 o'clock, and did not get over until a
late hour yesterday morning, 1t was
long after noon when she arrived here,
and discharging her freight, Immediately
started on the return trip, Among her
freight were two hundred and fifty pals
of blackbGrrles.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

LARGE CRoP.-We hear that the black
berry crop along the river between here
and Parkersburg wlllb an immense one.
The season has been very favorable for
the growth and ripcnlng of this fine ber-
ry, and the prospect for large trade in
this market Is regarded as very good.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08

PATENT ITEM.-0n the 4th inst, pat.
ent was granted to Capt, William Dillon,
of this city, nan arrangement for sup.
porting the tiles in which boilers Of steam
boats are set. The invention Is said to
be IN important one, and will be of great
value to those interested in steamers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08
CnMMlss10NERs, sALE.

Pursuant 10 tho act Of the Legislature Of West
VIRGINIA, passed February 2jth, 1857, entitled
"An act 10 provide for winding up the affairs Of
the North Western Bank Of Virginia" the mn.
derslRned Commissioners, appointed under said
SATURDAY, the 18th Day Of July, ISL,
Commencing at ten O'clock, AN, IN front Of the
Court House at Wheeling cell the remaining
property, assets and claims Of the North Western
bank OF Virginia Of public auction for cash. The
purchase money 10 be payable on the transfer OF
Inc assets. The pufchaser to undertake to pay
all outstanding circulation OF ihe sad N9r!n
Western Bank Of Virginia at Wheeling and to
give such security therefor a. shall be satislacO
iy to the undersigned Commissioners. ,,,-,
Persons disposed to bid can obtain laiI mo,
nation respecting the said assets by application
10 Cihson Lamb AZ bank Of Wheeling.
Il CRANGLE,
ADAM KUHN,
O. OGLEBAY,
q. LAMB,
iy4 Commissioners;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-07-08
mOR SALE.

200 Acres Of Land on the north and south eide
Of Glcns RIM, one mile from the river up said
Run. The island known as the Lower Sister,
three miles up the river. The undivided half Of
Ak arpents Of land, being about three acres,
within four miles ofthe court house Of St. louis,
Mo. Also lhrty.fOur feet Of ground lying on
Main street, city Of Wheeling, adjoining my new
building. GEO. 7. TlNGLE.
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