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nonsr- EARn IND GARDEN.
Selecting corn for seed.


yo,r older readers will remember the
cold summer of 1916, when but very
little corn rot ripe in the New England
states A wear or two afterward my
father obtained a small kind OF eight
roved corn that was recommended as
sure to ripen. do not know what was
it's Droper name, but remember II was
called in this vicinity 'tu0Aet corn.
According to the best Of any recollectioh
tbeears wonld average about six inches
in LENGTH # rfpened early. He Sc
lected for seed the largest ears, and the
resulvwas, the ears continually increas-
ed in size and length, and from eight
rows he got ten, then twelve, then tour
teen. and at last there began to be a
few ears with sixteen rows. But as it
Gained in size it was later in ripening,
and in fifteen or twenty years we had
another short summer, and an abundance
of ''pig corn"
The next spring | was told that q
tavern keeper in Haverhill, this state,
raised the season before q small KIND oil
Canada corn that got thoroughly ripe
before the frost, and was advised to try
1t. have planted this corn ever since /;
that is, some thirty or forty years. |
have taken care, however, to avoid my
fathers mistake, and have greatly in
creased the size of the ears without ma
terially frightening the period OF growth.
For the first year picked the earliest
ears for seed, taking them before cut
ting the corn. But the growth, altho'
larger than at first, was too small, audit
ripened so early / concluded to profit by
my fathers experience and obtain a
larger kind without making it much
less.
Any farmer, if he is keen observer,
viii have noticed that the large and late
ears always have a large cob, which is
indicated by large stem when broken
off at husking. For the purpose of in
creasing the size | stopped picking my
seed in the field and selected the largest
ears that had a small stem. If | found
large ear with a small stem, and espe-
cially ii the stem was wilted and tough
to break, which indicated early matur-
ing, / saved it for seed. In this way
soon perceived an increase of size, and
fearing that in escaping Scylla l should
run on Charybdis, as my father did,
commenced picking my seed in the field
But noticing that my corn continued tc
ripen considerably earlier than my
neighbors. | ventured to try the expert
ment of making it still larger. COnse
quently for a few years past | have Sc
lected seed at husking, and saved fol
seed handsome ears, having ten or twelve
rows, with the indispensable small stems
AT first | found but few ears of this
kind, but they have become so numer
GUS that this year I have saved only
twelve rowed ears, and probably shall
not venture to go beyond this, although
l find now and then an ear with four
teen, and, this year, with sixteer
rows.
This shows what can be done by Sc
lecting seed corn. have no doubt bu
any other grain can be improved in the
same way Cor. The People.
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TERRIBLE SCENE AT A MENAGERIE. -
The Swiss Times says that at the me-
nagene of Senior Bidell and Farnali, at
Turin, on Monday evening, December
Odd, the audience were treated to per-
Torrance not announced in the bills.
Senior Bidell the famous lion tanner, en-
tered, as usual, a large cage, in which
were lions, lionesses, bears, hyenas and
a lamb. After the feats of leaping, etc,
ordinarily shown at such exhibitions,
the grand feature consisted IL the sim
ultaneous approach of the wild animals
TO the lamb, and the exchange of ''the
kiss of fraternity" This was accom-
plished successfully, the animals method
ically touching noses and then gravely
stalking back to their places. The per-
Torrance was to close by putting the
lambs head into the lions mouth No
sooner had the jaws closed upon the
head of the animal than it was evident
by the eyes and movement of the tail of
the lion that foul play was threatened,
and before a word of command could be
given streams of blood were running
from his mouth Children screamed
and women tainted, but fortunately the
panic was Of short duration. Senior
Bidell, with q tremendous blow on
the throat of the lion and a shout of
command, forced the half wild animal
to reliuquish his victim, and although
roaring fearfully, lie sullenly obeyed the
the fixed eye and gesture Of his master,
retiring into q corner of the cage But
to the renewed horror of the people, in
dealing with the lion he had turned his
back upon the lioness, who, with a howl
of rage, leapt upon his back For
tunately for Bidell, her claws and teeth
entered his clothing only, and, with a
cry and a spring, he leapt from under
her, at the same time striking right and
left with his loaded whip, forcing the
animals to the front of the cage. There
was moment of hesitation and sub
mission on the part of the latter, during
which Bidell, revolver in hand, unfast-
ened the cage and backed himself out
of il. Seeing him safe, the reaction of
the audience was tremendous, and the
cheers that greeted his appearance were
deafening. Although perfectly quiet,
the deadly pallor of his face cave cv
dence of the danger he had .,assed
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The killing of Andrew Strong seems
to have started into life lots of rumors in
regard to him and his course of life.
Andrew, it is said, was very fond Of
whiskey-corn preferred-and that, at
the time of his death, he was on big
spree. He and Steve Lowry, the re-
manning outlaw, were not on very good
terms, and were seldom seen together
They fell out, and almost fought, some
months ago. The cause was the same
as the cause of Adams troubles. Ste
phen became enamOred of one of the
dusky bellies of scuffletOwn, and bestow-
ed on her a huge gold ring (probably
stolen from some dead mans hand, and
in a few days afterward he found the
same ring sparkling on John Strong's
finger. The two outlaws had never
fought, bat this circumstance, it is said,
served to ALLEVIATE them very greatly
from each other. Indeed, it is reported
that Steve Lowry had been seen since
the death Of the other, and that he as
serted that he ''didn't care if Andrew
Strong was killed, and that he and
Andrew -'didn't get long together no
how" But with the dusky brown fe-
male citizens ofScutfletOwn among whom
Andrew distributed his fayors just as
his fancy prompted, there is said to I've
weeping and wailing for the dead out
law.
Andcew Strong is described to have
been a huge, broad-shouldered, powerful
fellow, but more inclined to fight in the
dark than by daylight. The gun he
carried with him when he met his death
is a Spencer rifle, with sixteen cham
bers ready loaded, and with lot of
cartridges in the breech pocket. 1t was
nearly new, and is said to have been re-
Gently ordered for him by some party
living on the South Carolina line A
pocket knife, gold chain, and some
eighty cents in fraudulent currency.
were also found on the body Some of
those who saw him the previous dav
state that he had with him then about
$40, which it is presumed he squander-
ed while on his spree.
The gun with which the outlaw was
shot was double-barreled shot gun.
with both barrels heavily loaded with
buckshot. 1t is said to be the property
of Lloyd OXendine, colored, who for
some reason, had vowed Andrews DEATH
OXendine, it is said, had carefully cleans
ed and loaded the gun, and left it with
Mr.. Wilson, with the parting advice to
make sure of his aim before he pulled
the trigger How well this advice was
carried out the sequel has already shown.
Mr.. Wilson was only about six feet
from the outlaw when he killed him.
yet only one of the buckshot went
through his head, the other seventeen
lodging in the back part of the head and
neck Washington, ". O. JoarnaL
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The IoE House. The long continued
and intensely hot weather of the past
year has given many of our readers fire.
quent and feeling admonitions that the
comfort and luxury derived from a plen-
tiful supply of ice, are cheap and al
most necessary qualifications. No well
appointed farm should be destitute of its
ice house, any more than of its horse
barn or wood house. No elaborate or
costly building is needed for this use );
no large expense need be incurred in
making the enclosure, or filling it with
ice. On pinch the farmer can do all
the work himself, and need only buy
the lumber, nails, and a few hinges.
at any rate, without writing further of
the matter of cost, it is safe to say that,
any farmer, even if he 'Owes good
deal, or his "taXes are hard to pay, J"
can compass the cost of an ice house.
He had better sell his best COW than do
without the ice, for by the aid of the
latter the profits of his dairy will be
largely increased in hot weather. In
the house the uses of ice arc so various,
that once introduced, it becomes ne
cessity Some hints regarding Construc-
ton, though DID, may be of use to those
wishing to build. First, good drainage
must be secured without giving the air
access to the ice through the drain. If
the soil is porous, or grayclly, no artiti-
cial drainage is required. it is not es-
sential that the ice be stored under
ground, as it keeps quite as well above
the surface. Double walls are not ne
cessary, but in small houses are perhaps
safest. The ice should be compactly
packed and enclosed with packed saw
dust, or tan bark. on all sides and on the
top to the depth of at least twelve inch
es. This packing is the great preserva-
tive of the ice. Ventilation must be
given from the top of the ice. With
these principles in view it is easy for a
novice to build an ice house. 1t is well
to bear in mind that the larger the
body of ice stored the better it will
keep; no farm ice house should be less
than twelve feet square on the inside,
and eight feet high. AS it is considera-
BILE work to haul ice from distance, it
is wise to procure it on or near the
farm, by throwing a dam across a brook
or leading the water Of spring into a
basin. A few square rods Of ice viii
suffice to fill an ordinary house. And
the depth of water need net be more
than three feet. 1t is seasonable now
TO build ice houses, and we hope none
of our readers, who, in the past sum
mer, have yainly wished for supply Of
ice, viii neglect to provide for the flu
ture. DIM. Rural Home
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The Auburn, Me-, Journal says that
there came near being a fire in that town
a few days since, from a curious source !;
a toilet bottle full of water, of white
glass, with bullying vase, sat on Ia
bic. The morning sun shone into the
room of which an invalid was the only
occupant. She soon suffered an odor as
of burning wooden and queried what it
could be- Turning her face toward the
table, she discovered a wooden mat on
which the toilet bottom stood on fire in
several places. In few moments the
table and room would have been in
volved had she not speedily extinguished
it. The concave surface of the bottle
had acted so as to converge the warm
rays of the sun upon the wooden, and set
it on fire. Several experiments made
since have resulted similarly, but the
bottle emptied of its contents did not
produces the same effect.
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ed value of apples as an article OF dlet.
They contain a large amount OF sugar
and other nutritive matter, besides aro-
matte and acid properties which power
fully act as refrigerants, tonics and anti
septics upon the system. They are far
more nourishing, when ripe, than pota-
toes. and nearly as much 50 as bread.
Baked apples have been used almost eX-
oIusively by workmen in English manu-
featuring towns in season of scarcity,
and it is asserted that they could stand
their work fully as well as when they
had access to meats. 1t is well known
that for workmen, a potato diet is in
sufficient without meat or some other
substantial nutriment. The French and
Germans use apples extensively, as do
the inhabitants of all European nations.
The laborers depend upon them as an
article of food, and frequently make a
dinner of sliced apples and bread.
There is no food cooked in as many diff
ferent ways in our country as apples,
nor is there any fruit whose value, as
an article of nutriment, is so great
Journal Of tile Farm.
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FALLING OFF OF Fowls FEATHERS. =
F. II. Graves, Washington, Iowa, wants
a reason for the falling off of the feath-
ers from the necks of his ''Houdans. "
1t is continual trouble, and does not
arise from melting or feather eating.
Who can shed light on this matter?
We would suggest that it is caused by
the heating of the system from having
too much grain and not sufficient green
vegetable food. We never knew fowls
which had access to clover or grass
fields to be troubled in this way, but
those which are cooped up in runs often
suffer from this disorder. Plenty of
chopped cabbage would well meet the
dif1iculty.-Am. AZ.
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gegal 1nttres.
OLE VERMONT

- DISTRICT OF FAIRHAvEN. SIS.
The Probate Court for the District of
Falrhaven. To all persons Interested in
the estate of Henry r. Hosford, iatn ~
Pawlet, in said District, deceased, =
GREETING.
you are hereby notified to appear before
said Court, at the Probate Office, in
Castleton, in said district, on the 9th
If any you have, why the account OF J.
G.. Burton, executor of the last will of said
deceased should not be allowed, and also
why the residue of said estate should not
be distributed 10 the parties entitled
thereto.
Dated at Castleton, In said district. this
9TH day OF January, A. d. 1873. tae
HENRY L. CLARK,
2w3w Register.
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SHEEP FOR RENovATING PASTURES
1t is generally admitted that sheep are
the most important domestic animal to
keep up the fertility of pasture lands,
and that they will in measure restore
worn out pastures. No other animals
can be credited with as much service in
this resnect
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sI-ICInE nnMMIrrEII',

as the result of an inactive state of liver
and stomach, producing headache, obtuse
intellect, dizziness, dependency, demen-
tia, ana finally insanity, is no uncommon
occurrence. All of these disagreeable
symptoms and bad feelings are most GER
tainly dispelled by the use of Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. 1t revltalizes
and builds up the whole system. a little
book on chronic diseases sent free. Adj
dress r. Y. Pierce, NJ. D., Buffalo, n. Y. 623
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Special aotites.
Fifty Dollars Will be Paid

To any rheumatic subject. who, after Civ
ing Hills RHEUMATIC PILLS fair trial
is not cured. And made from harmless
roots. Cures sick and nervous headache,
are anti-bilious and the best purgative in
the market. For sale by FRANCIS FEM
co, Rutland, and Wells, Richardson &
Co, Burlington. A. Q. HILL, Proprietor,
Portland, Me. 49w31n
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WEEKS MAGIC CoMPoUND cures colds,
coughs, and all affections of the throat
and lungs. 1t will relieve, and when
taken in season, cure more cases of lung
disease than any remedy ever known
Sold by all druggists. 49w2m
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OF VERMONT,

- Il n UT ERMUN I,
~ DISTRICT OF RUTLAND, S.
The Probate Court for the District of
Rutland To all persons interested in the
estate of Charles G. Barnes, late of Rut-
land in said district, deceased,
GREETING:
BY the authority of the State of Yer
mont, you are notified to appear before
the said Probate Court. at the Probate Of
fee in Rutland, in said District, on the
28th day of January, A. D., 1873. to
snow cause, it any you have, why the ac-
count of John Webb, administrator
OF the estate ofSaid deceased should not be
allowed, and also why the residue of said
estate should not be distributed to the
parties entitled thereto.
Dated At Rutland, Vt, this Sth day OF
january, A. ID. Is73.
TH0s. G. ROBBINS,
2W5 Register.
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janl4dIdaw&w1n
TlISSOLUTION.

The copartnership heretofore existing
under the firm name of Murtling, Wilson
o., Is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. All accounts due, and all demands
against, the late firm of Murtling, Wilson
y Co., VIII be settled by Wilson & Peck.
who Will continue the business at the old
stand. 49,
", +. MURTLING,
j. III. WILSON,
y. PECK
Fairhaven, Jan. 10, 1873, aws
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pXRD MEACHAAL
Brandon, VT.
ENOR SALE,

4 PASTURE AND WOOD LOT, in
Plttsiord, about two miles from the rail-
ROAD, between 400 and 800 acres. sbout
nall cleared Several acres of tilla gable
land with an Orchard and some mea dow.
the balance being timbered, easy OF ac-
cess -FOUR yniles from Brandon village.
TO person acquainted with the Jun
Der and Wood Business, this is chan zee to
make money.
Along pay day given if desired.
OZRo MEACH.AM.
Brandon, Vt. swff
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~ of Fairhaven, IS.
Be it remembered, that at session of
the Probate Court, holden at CastletOn,
within and for said District, on the 18th
day of January, a. ID. 1873.
PRESENT: Hon. j. B. Bromley, Judge.
Whereas, a certain instrument in writ
ing, purporting to be the last will
and testament of William Hughes, late
of Fairhaven, in said District, deceas-
ed, having been this day presented to
said Court for Probate. and duly filed in
the REGISTERS Office: Therefore, it is or
dered that all persons interested in the
estate of said deceased, be notified to APP
pear before said Court, at the Probate
office, III Castleton, in said District, on the
10th day of February, A. d. 1873, by
publication of this order three weeks sue
cessively previous thereto, in the Rutland
Herald, newspaper printed at Rutland,
in the county!of Rutland, to show cause, If
any they may have, why said instrument
in writing should not be proved and al
lowed, as the last will and testament of
the said deceased.
HENRY L. CLARK,
3WiEy RNoi Stpr.
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FARM FOR SALE.

l offer for sale the well known Harry
Armstrong" farm, lately owned by Lizard
well, situated in the towns of CastIeton
and Poultney, three miles from Castleton
and one and half miles from the Rutland
and Washington Railroad. 1t is near the
road leading from Castleton to West Rut-
land, and adjOins the farm of Col. Pond
1t contains 400 acres, suitably divided into
meadow, grass, grain and wood land, and
a sap orchard, among the largest and best
in the county. 1t cuts from so to 100 tons
of hay of the best quality; has four good
barns, corn, hogs, and dairy houses, a
large and convenient farm house and
woodshed, with never failing running wa
ter in the house. 1t will keep 40 cows, with
necessary teams for carrying on the farm.
The woodland is all accessible by teams,
and 1000 cords of hard wood may be cut
ferom the farm and hauled but a short dis
lance ., che highway, where it can be rea-
u 1he farm Will be sold at n reason ahle
price and on easy terms of pay mont and
the stock, farming, dairy, and sugar MAX
ing utensils, viii be sold with the farm at
q fair appraisal, If desired. Inquire of j.
=. Giddings, Esq, who resides near the
premises, on the Castleton and West Rut-
land road, or of the subscriber.
$. NJ. DORR,
Center Rutland, Vt.
Dec. 2Sth, 1872. d:tu&sat&wtf
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WHoLEsoMENE5s OF APPLIES. In the
present season of great plentitude, it is
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DOWDOIN COLLEGE.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
Green Mountain Poets.

A Volume of Poetry has been issued
containing poems by authors from all
parts of the State. The poems are mostly
Of high order and must be interesting
to any lover OF literature. The editor has
not sought to give the productions OF
great number of poets but to collect those
of merit. The volume contains some of
the sweetest poems ever penned by YER
monters. There is Il good variety; the
grand old patriotic fire, the sublime, and
the pathetic. The volume is meeting q
rapid sale both in and out of the State.
1t is good book for present to teacher
or friend.
For sale by futile & Co, Rutland: e. d.
Gibbs, Brandon; Northrop 4 Son, Castle
ton; l.. Kellogg, Fairhaven; l.. ID. Coy,
Manchester, and by booksellers through
out Vermont.
Any one sending $500 to 4 J. SAN
BORN, Bernardston, Mass, viii receive a
copy by mail, post paid. 46w3m
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DARN FOR SALE-CHEAP.

1oG acres of as good upland rs any in
the country, suitably divided into Mead
ow, Pasture. Tillage and Wood Lots; with
a variety of Apples, Pears, Plums and
Small Fruit; well fenced with cedar rails
good HOUSE, painted and blinded con
venient BARNS, one new; SUGAR OR
CHARD, SUGAR HOUSE. with ARCH,
SAP PANS sc. Located in the Town of
LEICESTER, VT,
one mile from the Depot, and the same
distance to church and postofice one
fourth mile to school-house. Win be sold
before the LIST of April next. Together
with Il COWS, WAGONS, sLEDs, NOW
ING MA CHINE, HORsE-RAKE, PLOW
and other Farming Tools, if desired.
This is race chance for practical far
mer to secure n pleasant home aad desi-
rable farm. at Il low price.
Terms easy.
nZRO MEACHAAL.
Rrop