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Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22
The Geysers of Montana,

The MontGnide says: In nearly every newspaper or magazine articles referring to the great Montana Geysers, that mar vellous region has been spoken of as the Wonders of the Yellowstone, making little or no reference in this connection to the Madison River. Drawing a conclusion from the already published accounts, the reader inevitably forms an incorrect idea of the great spouting Geysers, prismatic springs and immense boiling chalk pots, which in themselves form the real wonders so often referred to as the "W onders of the Yellowstone. These phenomena, if phe- nomena they be, are not located upon the river last referred to at all, but over divid- ing range of mountains twenty or twenty five miles to the west and south of Yellow stone Falls. Indeed there is not a single Geyser on the Yellowstone River or near the lake deemed of sufficient importance to be noted down on Hayden's map of the National Park. To be sure, that noble stream has it's grand attractions, in beau tiful lake, literally among the clouds, being l6,00O feet above sea level, 300 miles in circumference, 25 miles its greatest breath and with soundings of 300 fleet; in it's towering mountains, majestic falls, and sublime nature painted canyons. But the crowning glory, the glittering jewel which endows the National Park with its mar vellous splendor, and weaves about the awe-inspiring, mysterious veil of wonder ment, is the Upper Geyser Basin, on the west branch of the Madison River. With out the existence of it's incomprehensible boiling, spouting fountains of crystal liquid there would probably have been no Ma tional Park set aside, and the Old World would not now be turning it's staring eyes te the (to them) almost my thical realms of the Rocky Mountains. It is not our pur- pose or desire to detract one iot or tlttle from the attractions of the Yellowstone, but to simply secure to our own beautiful Madison her legitimate crown.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

OXEN IN NEW 1eRK.-New York busi- ness men during the horse distemper there had to resort to oxen and hired agents in the country for them. Many went from Putnam and Orange counties, and the prices ranged from $8 to SIP per day for 8 yoke with driver accompanying. The freight on a pair of oxen from there to New York was $3 to $5.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

DEATH OF MRS. VINCENT GOLFER. Mrs. Vincent Colyer, wife of the late member of the Indian Peace Commission, and niece of General Hancock, was drowned while driving over the stream crossing the road to the island where they residee. at Darien, Conn. She was returning alone after having accompa- nied her husband to the cars on his way to visit the Kiowa Indian delegation. The tide being unusually high, it is SUD- posed she missed her way.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Winter is now fairly upon us, and the teams are hastening to the lumber woods in various parts of the country. Our advice to every man who goes te the woods, be he captain, cook, good stock ofJoHNsoNs ANoDYNE L1N1MENT and PARSONS PURGATIvE PILLS. Many months of labor Gin the aggregate) may be saved by this precaution.-[Com.]
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

In lecture at Stonebridge, England Sir John Pakington denounced the Ala bama settlement, saying it was painful; and humiliating to apologize for wrongs never committed and to pay for injuries steadily denied. He, however, found no fault with the Government for the decision of the San Juan boundary question.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

The Cuban insurgents attacked the town of Guisa, and burned fifty houses. They were encountered by Government troops, and in the engagement seven ln- surgents and three Spaniards were killed. Among the former was the leader Nunez, who was killed by his former companion, Pepillo Gonzalez, -s
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

CONFERENCE OF JEWS IN BRUSSELS A general conference of the Jews has been in session in Brussels. The dele gates of Roumania have laid before it the condition of their people in the principalities. They propose to petition the Romanian Chamber for full civil and political rights, and state that the fnten- tion of emigrating en masse to America had been abandoned.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

SH1PwREoK AND Loss OF L1FE.-Porter 0. Bliss, United States Charge d'Affaires of the City of Mexico, telegraphs to Thomas T. Wilson, United States consul at Matamoros, that the steamer. Guate- mala, of the Panama and Acapulco line, was wrecked on the bar of Sanala, and twenty-three lives were lost. Those saved are at Tehuantepec, awaiting trans pOrtatiOn
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Bad enough to look and feel bad yourself but no excuse for having your horse look and feel badly, when for a small sum you can |. buy SHERIDAN's CAVALRY CONDITION POWDERS . which given in grain two or three times week, will make him look and feel well.-[Com.]
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

CRIsTADoRo's EXCELSIOR HAIR DYE is the and complete preparation of it's kind in the world Its effects magical its character harmless, it's tints natural, its qualities enduring.-Csm.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

The Masonic Lodge at Strasburg having been informed that it could not be allowed to keep up it's connection with the Grand Orient of France, has resolved to break up rather than be affiliated to German uperior.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

THE purest and sweetest Cod-Liver Oil in the world is HAZARD & CAswELI's, made on the sea shore from fresh, selected flyers, by CAswELL, HAZARD & Co.,, New York. It is absolutely pur- and saeeet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Best and Oldest Family Medieine-Sar- fords Ltssr InvicorGtor-A purely Vegetable Cdthdr tte and Tsnis-for Dyspepsa, Constipation. Debility Sck-Hsadache, Bilious Attacks and all derangements of Liver, Stomach and Bowels Ask your Druggist for it. BsWdrS of fimttdtions-[ Com.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

A colony of English sparrows settled in Reading, Pa., year or two ago, since when they have increased so largely, that now every street in the city is said to be alive with their cheerful twitter-
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

LIKE LIGHTNING are the miraculous cures effected with FlaSgs Instant Relief Aches, Pains. Sprains, Bowel CeqrplantS etc. cannot exist if this great medi- cine is used. Relief warranted,
 Or Money Refunded. Com
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Tho Venerable Archdeaeon Scott, of Dun ham, Canada East says that suffered from Dyspepsia than twenty-five years. but that three weeks use of the Peruvian Syrup n Iron Tonic) has benehtted of the reality and people who know him astonished Att change.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Information about any Railrord Bonds can be obtained if you write to CHARLES W. HAss1nR, No. Wall St., N. Y. x
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

few applications of s'The Queens Toilet" will render the toughest skin smooth and soft. -[Com
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

PUMPKIN PRESERVES. nice ripe pumpkin into pieces third of an inch thick, pairing them. Take equal weigh in white sugar. Allow the juice of one lemon to a pound of pumpkin. Let the sugar and juice all night. In the morn- ing put into preserving kettle, cooking till perfectly clear. Be sure to skim well. Then add lemon-peel cut in pieces small as marbles. Take out and strain the syrup through a jelly bag, and pour oyer the pumpkin.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22
It was a Free Fight.

E The story is familiar of the man who took passage in a fat-boat from Pitts burg bound for New Orleans. He pass ed many weary, listless days on his way down the Ohio and Mississippi, and seemed to be Responding for want of ex- citemen. Superfcially, he was quiet and inoffensive; practically, he was perfectly good-natured and kindly disposed. In course of time the craft upon which he was passenger put into Napoleon, in the State of Arkansas, 'sfor groceries. " At the moment there was general fight extending all along the ''front of the town" which at that time consisted of a single house.
 The unhappy passenger, after fdget- ing about, and jerking his feet up and down, as if he were walking on hot bricks, turned to ''used up spectator and observed:
 Stranger, is this free fght?"
 The reply was prompt and to the point: ''It ar; and if you wish to go in, don't stand on ceremony"
 The wayfarer did Ego in, and in less time than we can relate the circumstance he was literally "chawed up." Cropping his way down to the fiat, his hair gone, his eye closed, his lips swol- len, and his face generally mapped out, D he sat himself down on chicken coop, and soliloquized thus:
 s'So this is Na-po-le- on, is it?-upon my word it's lively place, and the only one at which have had any fun since I left home."
 Insensible as this man was to wounds and bruises, we think that we once met with more striking example in a s'half- horse, half-alligator" fellow, who by some accident was cut up with twenty dirk-knife wounds at least, some of which, according to his own statement, s'reached into the hollow" On our sympathizing with his deplorable condi- tion, he cut us short by remarking:
 Stranger, don't be alarmed about these 'scratches'-I've mighty healing flesh"
 A ssT1GER' CAsE.-An interesting case was tried before Judge Sedgwick in the Superior court of New York. John NJ. Parkhurst, merchant, lost $6, ,O00 at faro won by gamblers and sued to recover it. The purely technical question presented for the decision of the judge was in re- gard to the meaning of the eighth and forteenth sections of the Revised Stat utes in relation to gaming. The prose. cution said that the violation of the law was indictable within the meaning of the fourteenth section, which is in effect that any one who engages in game of chance and bets on it, is entitled to recover from the man who wins; while the defence claimed, in an elaborate argument, that the whole scope of the offence was chargeable in the eighth section, which is, in effect, that the events and detailed schedule of losses must be exhibited with the dates of times when the money was lost, and the particular amounts lost on specified days, precisely like the bill of tailor who furnishes coats, panta- looms. &c., to customer, and makes out a bill at the end of the month, or quar, terly, with full particulars. Failing to set forth this in his bill of particulars he is not entitled to recover one cent. Judge Sedgewick reserved his decision. Many of the uptown gamblers were in court, much interested in the proceed. ings.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

Dooley's Yeast Powder is the cheapest, but not lowest priced, Baking Powder. Elegant Biscuits, Rolls, &c., prepared in few minutes. -TCOm,1
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22
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How to Advertise.

If you wish to advertise extensively at the least possi ble expense, send for sxplanatory Crcnlars to
 E. w. FOSTER,
 Nos Sl, S3 and & Centre st., New York
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

No Person cnn take these Filters accord- Ing to directions and remain long unwell, provided their bones are not destroyed by mineral poison or other means, and vital organs wasted beyond the point Of repair.
 Dyspcpsfa or Indigestion, Headache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tightness or the Chest, Dizziness, Sour Eructations of the stomach, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Bilious Attacks PalPitatlon or the Heart, Inflammation of the Lungs Pain in tho region of the Kidneys and hundred other phniul symptoms, are the otf-springs of Dyspepsia. One bottle will prove better guarantee ot It's merits than lengthy advertisement.
 For Female Complaints, in young or old, married or single, at the dawn Of womonhood or the turn Of life, these Tonic Filters display So decided an influence that improvement is soon perceptible.
 For Inflalnmatory and Chronic Rheu" matism and Gout Bilious, Remittent and Inter- mittent Fevers, Diseases of the Blood Liver, Kid neys and Bladder, these Btters have no equal. Such Diseases are caused by Nitated Blood.
 They are a gentle Pursative os we'll Ns . Tonic, possessing the merit Of acting as powerful agent in relieving Congestion or lnfam- matien of the Liver aud Niseeral Organs, and in Bilious Diseases.
 For Skin Diseases, Eruptlona, Tctter, Salt Rheum, Blotches Spots, Plmples, Pustues Boils, Carbuncles, Rmg-worms, Scala Head, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas Itch Scurfs Discolorations of the Skin, UumOrs and Diseases Of the Skin of whatever name nature, are literally dug up and carried out of the system in a short time by the use Of these BitterS.
 Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR Err TIERS the most wonderful Invigorant that ever sustained the sinking system.
 H. HI. MCDONALD G C@. Druggists and Gen. Agts., San Francisco, Cal, & cor Of Washington and Charlton Sts., NY
 SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS X DEALERS.
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22

A GENTS Wanted. We guarantee employment more gear New works by Mrs. Fl. B. Stowe. and others. Superb Premiums Giuen Away. Money made rapidly and easily work for Write and Par torlsrs free. WorthnEton Dustin & Co. Hartford. Ct DIR. WHITTIER, sag 9,'tt.SIrs FESM sTSEsr' Psnn
 Longest engaged and most successful physician of the age. Consultation pamphlet free. Call or write
 S5 tO S20 per day AGents wanted All classes or of old make more money at work for us in their spare moments all the time than at anything else Partlc-
Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22
RADWAY'S READY RELIET

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents. There is not remedial agent in this world that will cure Fever and Ague, and all other Malalious, Bilious, Scarlet, Typhoid Yellow, and other Fevers aided by RADWAY'S PILLS) so quick as RADWAY'S READY RELIEF. Fifty Cents per Bottle.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24

in Connecticut is much used to plow in rs II
fertilizer before tobacco.
II has been noticed that corn does not
succeed well after turnips. This would be
difficult to explain by our ordinary knowl-
edge. but the second table gives us u key to
it, 1t will there be seen that turnps take
largely from the soil of sulphuric acid and
lime, (the ingredients OF gypsum or plaster)
and also that the stalk of corn requires much
of these same ingredients. Now experiment
has shown that corn will do well after tur-
nips if either the turnps or the corn are ma
nured with plaster, but if not, both crops
drawing strongly on these elements, there Is
deficiency, and consequently poor crop of
corn. This is but one illustration of the in
formation afforded to II careful student by
these tables.
Plaster being soluble in water is very east
" washed ont of the soil. and ought to be
frequently applied. In proportion to cost,
plaster is the next best manure to dung. If
corn is planted after turnips always use
plaster. To alternate grasses with roots and
grain with clover will usually he found good
practice.
In reply to questions, Professor johnson
said that buckwheat though useful, was
much inferior us II fertiizing crop to clover
or rye. Also that sowed corn was preferable
to buckwhcat for that purpose. In reply to
another question he said that the root of clo-
yer, large rs it is, is less than the top.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
VERMONT HORSE STOCK COMPANY.

The meeting IN this city, Wednesday, was
largely attended, the larger part of the
stock being represented either in person or
by proxy. The proceedings on the whole
We're of rather an exciting character. Much
bitterness was manifested on the part of some
of the stockholders. and some sharp talk
was INDUCED in. The session began at two
p. M, and with i'm hours intermission for
supper lasted until midnight. The old board
of directors were reelected, in opposition to
the nominees of the nominating committee
The result, it is understood, involves the
permanent retirement of Superintendent
Tucker. Several important changes, after
about four hours discussion, were made in
the bylaws, which we understand are to be
printed in full. Whatever may he the merits
ofthc past discussions IN the company, there is
no question but that they have bad effect
outside, and every one must earnestly hope
that they may come TO IN end, and the les
sons of the past be turned to account in added
wisdom in the management of the affairs of
the company in the fnture.-Frec Press.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
Rye.

Here we see the difference in the proper
ton between what is carried off the field
and what is left in the ground and conse-
quently can. to that extent. measure the rel
alive value of each crop rs a preparation for
the succeeding crop. These residues are
manifcstly very important, and more so when
we come to consider their ingredients as
shown in the first table given.
There was once II German farmer who
was supposed to be "clovcr-mad.n He made
himself the missionary of clover culture
throughout the country, and spent twenty-five
years of his life in teaching and dcmonstra-
ting its value us II fertIlizing crop. At first he
waslaughed Mt, rs most beneElctors are, but in
the end he received the gratitude of his coun-
trymen. When towards the close of his
life the government wished to testify ITS ac-
acknowledgement of the great value of his Ia
bors and offered him II title of nobility, he
chose for his title name which in English
signifies 1.-The knight of the Glover Field
Although, as the table shows, there is so
much difference, rye stands next to clover as
green crop for turning down. This is
seen in the table of roots and stubble. In
some soils rye is considered preferable, and
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24

There is critical period in the growth of
every plant when it requires an abundant
supply Of food, and when, if the soil fails to
afford it, the crop suffers. In wheat this is at
the time the grain is forming. This, after it
is fully formed, Is ripened ut the expense of
the nutrient material already existing in
the stem and leaves. After the straw turns
yellow at the bottom no more nutriment is
received from the roots, and the grain may
then be cut. 1t is the same with other grains,
but different with plants like clover. Unlike
wheat it does not open all its flowers and
perfect all its seed at once. Its flowers are
successive. and it does not die in producing
its seed. The top dies, but the root continues
to produce leaves. 1t seems to have, so to
speak, IL stronger constitution. The follow
ing tables exhibit comparison between the
rye plant and the clover plant at different
stages of their growth; weights taken when
dry.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24

10th, you seem to think that phosphorc acid
once dissolved and gone back " in u super
phosphate has lost Ualue. My attention was
first called to the fact that such was not the
case by the late DIR. S. l.. Dana, many years
ago, who, after telling me his method of pre-
pairing n superphosphate in the usual way,
and then ddi,,ig carbonate Of potash (Which
rendered the whole phosphoric acid insolu-
BILE i. @. insoluble in pure water,) to my
remark that this must injure it replied in
his mild way, to this effect - IF the tcstimo-
ny of crops grown upon it is to be taken. it
is IN Improvement Icould scarcely receive
it then. but have been compelled to do SO
since. The fact that this precipitated, return
ed or gone buck portion is readily dissov-
ed in the laboratory by neutral salts, and in
the fields by run water, shows at once wide
difference between it and such us has not
been unlocked from its naturally insoluble
state.
Again, rs we make superphosphate there
is no uncertainty in its agricultural value us
shown by crops, although the soluble as
ShotCn by analysts, varies with keeping from
w vi IL w - vi w anu p'iihtpo ioSS' POI ''ie'
Yet the older, showing less soluble in pure
water, is never worse. is milder, and SO less
dangerous to seeds coming in contact with it
before precipitation takes place in the soil,
and is generally reported us better by
farmers.
Since all becomes insOlube soon after
being put in the soil, the only possible adj
vantage of solubilty when applied is in pos
sible better distribution in the soil, and facts
tend to show that this is theoretical. rather
than seen in practical results in crops
1t is yet doubtful matter whether we shall
ever have in the market any large quantity
of permanently soluble superphosphate,
such rs can be made from cacncd bones.
Meantime we think it important that our
farmers do not surrender themselves to II
disbelief in the value of such really excellent
fertilizers rs the Cumberland, or those made
by Russell and +. +. Coe, Bradley's XL. and
perhaps some others. We believe they are
sold at fair prices and will pay when judi
ciousy applied.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
a." GOING BACK" IN sUPERPHOs-
PLATES.

The tendency of phosphoric acid in COM
mercial fertilizers, after having been made
soluble by the ordinary process of manufac-
ture, to revert more or less to IN nsoluble
condition in consequence of the presence of
organic matter, Professor Collier regards rs
insurmountable. Consequently in fertilizers
containing organic matter. Gas all those now
in the market do we can never be certain
how much of the phosphoric acid, their most
mediately soluble.
But there is I'M important point in connec-
ton with this matter that has not yet been
thoroughly ventilated This reverted phos-
phate though il has become insoluble in
purG water, is no means in that almost
totally insouble condition in which it existed
in the bone before being submitted to the
action of sulphuric acid. 1t is, in fact, in the
state which all phosphates no matter how
soluble when applied, almost Immediately
assume when put in contact with the soil
In this condition, though insouble in pstre
water, they slowly dissolve in the water of
the soil, and do this rs many believe, with
sufficient rapidity for I'LL practical purposes.
On this subject we have recently received
II letter from Mr.. GOodale, which, UhOugh
apparently not intended for publcation)
states the matter so plainly that we take the
liberty of printing it here ;.s expressing views
that deserve the most respectful considera-
ton. Mr.. &. says;
"In your remarks in the FARMER of the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
JOHNSON ON ROTATION
OF CROPS"

The abstract of the lecture of Professor
johnson before the Board of Agriculture, ut
Burlington, on Rotation, printed in this num-
Der of the FARMER, deserves to be carefully
studied by every farmer who would improve
himself in the knowledge of his art. The
tables there presented represent an amount
OF conscientious and pains-taking labor such
us few are capable of approaching, and fewer
still of performing. Their worth is not re-
voaled by II cursory inspection, but study will
make them luminous with facts of the high
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
THURSDAY AFTERNOON

correspondent of the Lamoille NeCsdeai-
en- says that the "nitre " (malate Of lime) that
is deposited from maple sap in boiling may
be removed from the pans by applying II
slight coating of lard, and heating evenly
until it smokes quite freely. Then take the
pan from the fire and rub the CREASED surface
briskly with II coarse wooden rag. The de-
post will come off easily. 1t will pay to
do this every day during the boiling season.
ms it improves the sugar and saves fuel.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1872-02-24
80

from the soil where other plants, like wheat,
cannot. Clover will by" notification " take
l27 pounds of nitrogen to the acre, where
wheat takes forty-five pounds. Turnips will
help themselves where wheat will starve
As large quantities are left in the soil in the
roots of clover, wheat succeeds well after
clover. The following table exhibits the
quantity of different elements taken by diff
crcnt crops from the soil. The quantity of
each crop is taken at the average yield from
an acre of ground.