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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
CLEANSING ETS.

1t is quite as important to have blankets
on our beds clean, SO us to have the sheets
pure and white The Boston Journol of
Chemistry gives the following method of
cleansing blankets:
Put two large tablespoonfuls Of borax and
II pint bowl of soft soap into tub of cold
water. When dissolved, put in pair of
blankets, and let them remain over night.
Next day rub and drain them out, and rinse
thoroughly in two waters and hang them out
to dry. Do not wiring them.
But this is not the only domestic use to
which boraX may be put. Says the same
journal :-BoraX is the best c0ckroach en-
Termination yet discovered. This trouble
some insect has "a peculiar aversion to it, and
will never return where it has once been
scattered. AS the salt is perfectly harmless
to human beings, it is much to be preferred
for this purpose to the poisonous substances
commonly used. For cleansing the hair,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12

The Portsmouth On. H. ChrOniclc has
heard of the following: A little lady Of five
summers, whose father is an officer of rank
in the United States naval service, and now
absent on sea- duty. was recently offering up
her petitions for the absent one, and conclu-
died Us follows: go. Lord! Please send my
dear papa home again rs quick us Uncle Sam
will let you Another, three years old. fire.
quently hears the word "Amcn" mt church
One day she asked, "Mother, why don't you
say amen?' "Why should | say amcn?"
questioned the mother. "Why. to stop the
prayer"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
miscellaneous.
QUALITY OF PORK.

An exchange advances the following ideas
in reference to the influence which different
kinds Of feed have upon the quality of pork
produced:
We I'LL know what difference there is in
pork. Breed has something to do in this
matter, but not so much rs many suppose. 1t
is the kind of feed that makes the kind in pork
[ Sc milk or whey largely, and your pork is
sure to be soft, ilabby, and will fry away one
half. What is left is not relshable. Hence
our dairy pork is our poorest pork, varying
according to the amount Of grain that is fed
So still-fecd pork is in bad repute. Mscel-
lancous feed makes ordinary pork, often
quite ordinary. Stop will not do; there
seems to be too much water.
The grains are what Is wanted to make
good, sweet pork-pork that is solid and will
fry well. Rank pork is uncomfortable, and
yet there is much of it, and some people pre-
fer it, like the pork from large, strong hogs
y dirty, offensive sty is an element, no
doubt, in producing strong or even ietid pork
Have clean quarters, II clean animal, good
ventilation, and feed grain. For drink, give
cold not in any way foul, water. Corn for
feed is best, and old corn ut that. DO not
house too close, nor feed too sharp; look to
the convenience of the hog, and fat him so
that he is in good condition, not ovcr-iat
with possible diseased parts about him in
consequence, the pork affected by it.
Old corn submitted to heat will yield most
pork, but il is doubtful whether the quality
is rs good as when fed raw SO, probably
with all the grains.
We have had II chance to note clear dis
tinctions in the quality Of pork. Where the
dairy is excluded and the grains are fed
there is good. solid pork, and unless the hog
is old and large, we find it to be sweet. We
find it difficult to get good pork among the
dairymen-that is, pork that will not fry
away too much, and is of No. keeping quail
ity. This among all breeds, for all are kept
here. We are fatting n pig for our own use,
of mixed breed of Chester White and Berk-
shire, and we feed him old corn, ground,
and give him water to drink. We expect
the first quality of pork, and we shall not be
disappointed. We have practiced this for
years, and seen it practiced, and with unva-
rying success. The pork is always solid /;
cooks well in all forms; is sweet and tooth
some, and more wholesome than the rank
bacon. We have no difficulty in keeping our
pork.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12

where they were raised. If they really pos
sess genius, or special aptitudes, they may
first develope them, and test the metal they
are made Of in the limited sphere of their
native place, and. if the experiment proves
satisfactory, afterwards transfer them to II
wider sphere of action. Thousands of young
men who go to great cities to try the world.
find the world in such cities too much for
them, and learn, too late. that it would have
been better for them to make their trial in
IN humber and safer sphere
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
Eaoies' department.
MEASURING THE BABY.

We measured the riotuus baby
Against the cottage wall
4 lily grew Mt the Threshold
And the boy was just ~ tall
A royal tiger lily,
With spots Of purple and gold.
And cup like jewellcd chalice.
The fragrant dew to hold.
without the blurbirds whisted
High up in the old roof trees,
And to and fro ut the window
The red rose rocked her bees
And the wee pink fists of the baby
Were never moment still
Snatching at shine and shadow
That danced on the attice-sill.
His eyes were wide ~ blue bells
His mouth like flower unblown-
Two little bare feet, like funny white mice,
Peepci out from his snowy gown;
Aud We thought, with a thrill Of rapture,
That yet had touch Of pain.
When June rolls AROUND with her roses.
Wen measure the hoy again.
An me In larkenel chamber,
With the sunshine shut away,
Through tears that fell like bitter rain,
We measured the boy to-day
Aud the little bare feet, that were dimpled
And sweet ~ IA budding rose.
lay side by side together,
In the hush Of n long repose.
Up from the dainty pillow,
White ~ the risen dawn,
The fair little face lay smiling,
With the light Of Heaven thereon
And the dear little hands, like rose leaves
Dropped from rose, lay still.
Never tn snatch at the sunshine
That crcpt to the shrouied sill.
We measured the sleeping baby
With ribbons ~ white a. snow,
For the shining rosewood casket
That waited him below;
And out Of the darkened chamber
We went with clillless moan
To the hight Of the sinless angels
Our little one had grown.
-Hsdrh amt HOm
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
REMOVING faint FROM MEATS.

Mrs. d. b. White, Hampton, Va, writes
lis as follows IL saw II statement in late
issue of your excellent paper, that faint may
be removed from ham by boiling it with II
little soda in the water Now know this
is good, for have many times tried it; but
it somewhat ,liscolors the meat sometimes
leaves slight soda taste and if the meat be
much affected, will not remove all the faint
But if injured meat be well washed, then
put into cold water in which has been put II
few Jumps of charcoal, and brought to boil
ally rs to seem like perfectly fresh meat. 1t
even prevents any offensive odor during the
process of boiling. Let your readers try it
and be ;lstonished mt the result. '-Ru'ai
NcW IOrker.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12

Five ounces of tartaric acid, dissolved in
four quarts of boiling water, to which add
six pounds of white sugar, the whites of six
eggs well beaten to II froth, and two table
spoonfuls oflemon, pineapple vanilla, GIN
ger. or any ilavoring extract one chooses.
Boil all together in II porcelain kettle for ten
minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved. Just
before taking from the fire, add the whites
of the eggs, stirring them in while you count
three hundred slowly. Strain; add the es-
scnce when taken from the fire, and bottle
tightly. When desired for II drink, measure
two tablespoonful of it into half II tumbler
of ice water; add to it onc-third of tea
spoonful of baking soda OF saleratus, and you
will have II very good substitute for II glass
of soda water, which will both cool and re-
fresh you.
Green Bean Pickles.
4 very nice pickle can be made of string
beans, by stringing them, and putting them
in salt and water for two days, stirring them
frequently. Put them into Il kettle and place
cabbage leaves over, under andaround Them
adding II small piece of alum. Cover close
so us to conline the steam, and let them hang
over II slow fire until they are II good green.
After draining them in sieve, make strong
pickle of cider vinegar, boiling IN it for five
minutes, some mace, whole pepper, and
sliced ginger tied up in thin muslin bag.
Pour this pickle hot upon the beans, put
them in IL stone jar, and tie them up.
To Cook Green Corn.
Cut it from the cob; put an ounce of but
ter in the skillet and when right hot, put in
your corn and cover closely; cook fifteen
minutes, stirring occasionally; do not add
water; the steam and butter will cook it sufli-
GENTLY; when done, add one cup of sweet
cream.
Honey Cake.
One cup honey, one cup rich sour cream,
one egg, two cups flour, one-haf teaspoonful
soda. Flavor if preferred; bake one-half
hour. To be eaten warm very nice.
Potato Yeast.
One cup grated potato, one-half cup sugar,
one-fourth cup SALT two quarts boiling water
poured over the whole. One cup of hop tea
can be added though not necessary Rise
with IL cup of good yeast; bottle tightly and
IL will keep month.
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
THE FIRST STORM.


= written impromptu in sisters Album, by the l.,
Edwin Bynner.l
When first On unaccustUmed eyes,
The forked lightning CLEANS,
And pitiless the Embossed winds
Fierce lash the mountain streams;
When thuuders shake the mountain hight
And teinpests sweep the vale
The listening ear fills with alright,
And quivering lip Is pale.
so with the soul, when sorrows cloud
For the first time passes DER It,
And stern Grief, dark and heavy proved,
Sweeps all our joys before it
The ialtcring spirit folds its wings
Ailrghted fear withinu
The solnce browns that fond hope brings,
That Time relief will bring US.
But rs the lightnings cease their flash,
The winds their stormy blast
And Peace, succeeding thundcr's crash.
With sunlight comes at last;
So on the healing wings Of time,
To the heart compressed with grief,
II it but trust to aid divine,
Comes ever sure relief.
Dear sister, when thy cup shall seem
So full 1t must overflow,
And fiercely runs the troublous stream
OF grief that mortals know,
Remember lie who stills the storm
With power Past divining,
To every cloud, however dark,
Hath given ''silvcr lining"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12

Hugh Allan, President of the Montreal
Ocean Steamship Company, has been created
II Baronet, under title of Sir Hugh Allan of
Ravens Craig, in consideration of his great
services in promoting commercial intercom-
munication.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12
V MONT FARM E r

nothing is better than solution of borax in
water. Wash aflcrwarl with pure water, if
it leaves the hair too stiff. Borax dissolved
in water is also an excellent dentfrice or
tooth-wash.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-08-12

Over 1000 variety ofapples are being raised
in single Illinois orchard this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
HiHsdafs, ". III.

+. l.. Franklin, young man employ
ed in the factory of Boyden Amidon,
had his hand badly cut in machinery a
bout Which he was at work ON the LIST inst.
Mr.. Whitaker, of the chsel factory Of
Wilder & Hopkins, who has for several
weeks been disabled by fclon, commence
ed work again day or two since, but only
TO have finger crushed under trip ham
mer.
1t Is proper to presume that majority,
at least, of the people here are sufficiently
mindful Of Heavens BILE, sings to be thank
full for the copious showers with which
they have been favored in the last few
days.
This community has a fair share of pc
cuniary ability and also of public spirit;
but unfortunately the two essentials are
not united in any of its members. In
proof of this fact we call attention TO huge
piles of lumber and rubbish which through
one decade of years afler another have oc-
cupied the same spot in the very heart of
the village. 1t W ould seem by this time,
il there is really any public spirit here that
has the ability to "work," we might hear,
atiyely small outlay would convert the
place named into one of the neatest and
prettiest Of little parks, which, with taste
tul development of other latent beauties in
and near the village would give 1t a repu-
tation for attractive features unrlvalled by
any town of its class in the State. II does
seem that our men of means would at least
change the nuisance named into place of
"beauty and joy forever and at the same
time erect for themselves a monument of
lasting honor. Let us pray for new birth.
-Dysentery is beginning to prevail here,
and we trust the people will secure a sup
ply Of "Dr. Martins Great Pain Curer of
the Age" for II is not only an excellent
preventive for this and many other diseas-
es, but is also one of the surest and quick
est re medies for nearly all diseases of the
stomach and bowels and for pains of al
m ost every kind. Its healing powers are
! wonderful, Its composition entirely yegeta-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

We publish by request the following let
the Hartford Courant:
To the EDITOR Of THE CouRAsT -
Permit no. through your paper, to express my
thanks to the 1907 "True Women" whose names APP
pended to the anti-woman suffrage petition to con-
gress, have been forwarded to by Mise Sarah GeI-
son. Of Hartford The right to take part in political
affairs would, believe involve the duty OF engage
ing in party measures, and would tend to wo-
by making her the rival and competitor OF man.
The question Of woman suffrage thus grave
importance-not merely the putting a bit Of paper
into the ballot box but the dsorganizng society by
da gerous revolution which would overturn the
tablished laws Of social life in the whole christian
world.
Miss Beecher has wisely said at is the side issues
Of the woman suffrage question that have caused me
and others, who favo rsbly regarded it, to change
our opinions" Among the long list Of names sent
from Hartford, see represented the most honored
and influential families Of your city; but is
wanting. Yet in the published works Of Lydia Sgour-
ney, almost every page is the impress OF the true
In Of her latest publications Selections
from various authors" she says in preface "What
has given pleasure and edihcation to myself might
perform a similar Office to others No be-
quest IL more precious than pearls OF thought and
gems Of hallowed sentiment" May 1 be allowed to
quote from this volume Of my revered friend an eI-
tract from 1.-THE Christian Household Of Mrs. II. N.
Lincoln Phelps paragraph which proves that Mrs.
Sigourney endorsed the opinions thus quoted 'In
this period Of innovation md revolution, njudcious
efforts being made to break up the foundations o.
society and to bring woman forward in unwonted
places and situations Her true friends should adyo-
cate her advancement in all knowledge and wisdom
suitable to her character and duties should guard
her rights of property and personal liberty far
may consist with the organization Of society be-
ing diyinely constituted the head Of the family, page
220 Mrs. Sigourney's selections, etc.
As the names cannot be presented before the next
session Of congress-, there will be opportunity for
adding to the list. Influential ladies throughout the
state might circulate petitions and send the writer
such names, few many, they can obtain, giving
their own names and place Of residence to avoid i'm
position. Those who have not printed form Of petit
ton may say only, 1--WE protest against suff-
rage" 1--WE do not wish to vote at political eec
tons the papers sent duly authenticated will be ad
ded 10 the list Of thousands OF in my
hands. ALAIRA LINCOLN PHELPS,
Cor. Sec Washington Committee Of Ladies'.
Eutaw Place, Baltimore, Md
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

The haistorm in this place, July 10th,
was quite disastrous to the growing crops,
especially tobacco; but the plants since the
storm have put forth new leaves, and will
probably turn out better than was expect
ed. A thunder shower also passed over
Mortified village July 9th, during which
the lightning struck an elm tree on Main
street, near the residence of Joseph Young.
This is the fourth time in forty years that
lightning has struck on Main street in this
village.
Geo. II. Phelps of this town has piece
of nearly one acre of tobacco, set June 9th,
of which many of the plants measure A feet
across, and the leaves l6 inches i'm width.
Mr.. Phelps attributes the remarkable
growth to having MANFRED literally in the
TALL instead of spring, and the use of a small
quantity of night-soil, compost and phos-
phate in the hill. To secure fine texture
of leaf he sets his plants very much nearer
than many growers, putting nearly 7COC
plants on an acre. Not a single tobacco
worm has made its appearance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

We lave received communication from
Washington, signed "Chas. b. II. Colledge,
cir. Rep. to q. l.. L. s., |. o. o. F., in
further vindication of commodore" Fred
u. stuart. 1nasnuch AS the point which
Gen. Phelps evidently sought to make in
the correspondence published by hi l was
simply in reference to the military rank
aud character Of Mr.. Stuart, and rs his
friends have freely acknowledged the ficti-
tions character Of the title applied to him,
nd at the same time have informed the
public who and what he really IL, and,
moreover, rs the writer referred to takes
occasion to indulge in certain opprobrious
opithete which appear to MS wholly uncall-
ed for by the circumstances, we deom its
publication-save, perhaps, single clause
ritten by way of correction-at least un-
necessary. Ref, rring to the article in the
New York Times from which we quoted,
Mr.. Colledge says the writer was wrong
in saying Mr.. Stuart was one of the execu-
tive officers under Com. Perry in the ia
pan expedition. He was on one of the YES
sells Of the expedition for IL time, but had
no such position as this article placed him
in -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

AN ACCOMPLISHED SwINDLER.-George
|. Boardman, the masonic swindler, who is
now serving out six months sentence at
the house of correction at Greenfield, Mass,
appears to have been an old rogue. His
life for the past. 10 or 10 years has been one
of constant crime. The Livingston Demo-
crat (Nunda, y. w. gives a biographical
sketch of him which furnishes material
enough for another Jack shepard or
"Dick Turpin." He is "a years of age, WAS
brought up among the Shakers, from whom
he ran away, and travelled about exposing
their forms. manner of life, etc. Attempt
ing to join the Masons, he was black balled
for which he swore vengeance upon them.
For seven years he has roamed over the
country swindling lodges wherever he
could, and managing to clear himself in
some way when discovered. He has many
times been caught in stealing but by his
''cheek" and address kept out of the clutch
es OF the law. He, a few years ago, mar
ried respectable young lady, Miss Fox
of Nunda, n. Y. Since his confinement in
Jail he has made efforts to get influential
men to aid him in procuring pardon, but
ne is likely to serve out his sentence, and
other parties are ready to prosecute the
scoundrel when he gets through his present
engagement"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

The public reading by Miss II. Il. Wood,
last Saturday evening, was satisfactorily
received by her Vernon friends, who gave
good attention and attendance. Her class
in elocution opened auspciously, and we
wish her success in teaching this much
neglected accomplishment. She is at home
during vacation of the Institute at Canton,
n. v, which is under the direction of Prof.
j. s. Lee, formerly of Vernon.
Madame Goose, regardless of the day,
July Both, gave an exhibition of her fine
musical talent Sin the air'-as are many
musical or gymnastc entertainments of the
day, at the close of this 18th century. Her
companions WED with each other in time,
tone and harmony, and all who heard the
northern music with southern procivities
were astonished, and pronounced it an I'M
he ard of occurrence, to have such music so
early in the season. She selected the old
route, the valley of the Connecticut, that
has been familiar to the family since the
punishment of her "melodies," and we
trust the weather at the north will allow her
to make us second visit this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04

THE EARTHQUAKE IN THE PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS. Further particulars have been
received in London of the terrible earth
quake which recently visited the Philip
pine islands in the Indian archipelago. The
earthquake affected in terrible manner
from Misamis.
For some months previously, especially
In March, there had been succession of
violent shocks, which had opened exten-
sive creyces in the earth. Finally, on
May /, the level plain near the village of
Catarmin began gradually to subsde, un-
til the tops of the houses became level with
the surface of the earth.
This remarkable phenomenon attracted n
large number of people, when suddenly
some terrific shocks were felt and before
the laundering reverberations had died
away. the whole level plain fell in, engulf-
ing $50 persons. The plain became the era
ter of volcano. 1900 feet wide, and from it
smoke ashes and stones were thrown into
the air. \ pause til dark succeeded, when
there was another explosion, and a rain OF
fire followed.
The woods became ignited, and men and
ca tile went flying before the flames. The
spectacle was irightful in the extreme. The
volcano continues TO eject stones aud earth.
The inhabitants have left the island, which
formerly contained population of 10000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1871-08-04
FnfseH.

The frame of the new town hall was
raised on Thursday of last week, and the
work is being prosecuted in a satisfactory
manner.
The hail-s storm which passed over a por-
ton of this town on the 22d ult., considera-
bly, damaged some pieces OF tobacco. The
Messrs Washburne estimate their loss az
high IA $1,000.
Rev. Nathaniel Cudworth, Il native of
this place, died at Perkinsville, Aug. I'd.
He was formerly settled over the Baptist
church at Jamaica, and afterward preach
ed at North Springfield, Ludlow and Per-
kin sville, having been located at the latter
place some ten or fifteen years. He was
about 60 years of age, and was widely
known and esteemed throughout the State.
GAIL PUTNEy TO ASA DUNNERsToN, GREET
Gail was not aware of any former argu
IN ent of hers possibly hiss in favor of to-
bacco raising; especially such an elaborate
one as to "prove too much, If proving any
thing" No one but lawyer, well versed
in the delicate science of hair-splittng,
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