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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
Cattle Feed.

We have repeatedly been asked whether
it will pay to buy grain to feed cattle, cows
or hogs. la true Yankee fashion, we must
answer with another question, viz Does
it pay to feed grain to cattle, cows or hogs2
If it pays to feed it out Of our own grain,
it is worth no more nor less than the market
price at which we buy from a neighbor 1t
is high time that farmers were getting rid
Of the idea that their own grain can be fed
more economically than it can be replaced
by that grown somewhere else. The fact
is that il costs too near the value Of a
bushel of corn to make its production in
our Eastern States profitable. If our
farmers would only devote their attention
to some other crop, they would soon find that
the product Of an acre Of some more per-
ishable crop, would buy the product Of two
or three acres Of corn, raised on the much
lower priced land Of the West. The eco
nomical feeding Of grain, in addition to thai
produced on the farm, is one Of the true
secrets of increasing the productions and
value Of the land. If farmer can max,
the feeding pay for the cost Of the grain
he makes very fafe Investment, for he cal
look for bis interest and pay for work il
lheinoreased value Of his land. Exchange
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
The pitcIl.FOrk.

Some years ago, in the informal chat
with which the meetings Of farmers clubs
most always adiourn--and in this kind Of
talk there arc often many things said that
are too useful to be forgottcn--the question
was asked " which sort Of farm implement
does the farmer use most p Some said
the hoe, some the shovel, some one thing
and some another; for several answered at
once. An old farmer Of experience and
observation said very quickly: " the pitch
fork aud he was not far from right
The hoe in the hands Of good farmer is
used a great deal, and perhaps if the hours
Of lis use were put into days, and the same
with the fork, the time would not be very
much different in either case. But during
the two months Of hay and grain harvest,
and the six months of winter feeding, the
pitch.fork has to be in the farmers hands
large share Of the time, and it would form
a not inappropriate emblem Of the farmers
vocation were it not that the pillow has from
time immomorial done satisfactory duty in
this respect.
A good farmer can be told from the way
10 which he handles the pitch-lork. Go
into his barn at this season Of the year and
see il this statement be not true. You
will find the barn floor of the good farmer
clean and neat-vith the different kinds Of
hay for horses, sheep and cows in snug
piles by themselves, the scatterings all
raked up no chat or dirt to be seen, and
no orts in the crib or feed racks lie knows
how to handle the pitch.iork advantage
ously, aud 10 his hands it is made to show
to all that he is careful, systematic far
mer. How is il with the barn Of the care
less farmor-tho man who is farmer be-
cause be can do nothing else2 Don't you
find his barn Aoor from six to eight inches
thick with s3atterings, with lots Of hay
wasted and in a confused mass from one
end to the other, with cribs full Of orts, and
scatterings covering the yard? And does
not his use Of the fork betoken his thriltless,
thoughtlcss way Of doing things2 More
than this in the hands OF the careful far
mcr, the pitch-fork is as good as q pair Of
stecl.yarls He knows what each animal
needs, aud no nay is given to be wasted.
In years Of short hay crop, how much eau
be saved during the foddcring season, by a
careful attention to the daily use Of the
fork. And this discipline, while contribut-
ing to the good health Of the farm stock, is
also noticeable in the saving Of many dol
lars worth Of hay to the farmer. Besides
the fork handle is the thermometer for
many farmers Not very good one to be
sure, but we know of some farmers who al
ways tell the severity Of the weather of 0
winter morning, by the degree Of GOODNESS
Of the fork-handle, and come pretty neal
right, too!
Just now the pitch.fork is the rciguin!
implement upon the farm. Use it judi
ciously and carefully. Keep the floors
, and cribs, and yards well cleaned up. Fec
regularly and in sufficient amount for thu
wants Of the several animals. Give II,
food to he wasted; and remember tina
the pitch.lork is never to be used as goa
, stick Maine Farmer
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11

nov Dr.. cuANDEps' SCRAP NOOK.

1t is not wise to say anything to a child
under an injunction not to tell Here is a
story in point which was reported to me
from tho ladies at Fingask, Perthshirc,
QS33l \ Highland family Of some dig
nifty, but not much means, was to receive a
visit from some English relations for the
first time. Great was the anxiety and
great the efforts to make things wear a re-
spectacle appearance before these assum-
edly fastidious strangers The lady had
contriyed to get up a pretty good dinner,
but, either from an indulgent disposition,
or from some defect in her set Of servants,
she allowed her son Bobby, little boy, to
be present, instead Of remanding him to
the nursery But little was she aware of
Bobby's power Of torture.
Bobby, who was dressed in a new Jacket
and pair of buff colored trousers, had pre-
yiousy received strict injunctions to sit at
table quietly, and on no account to join in
conversation For little while he carried
out these instructions by sitting perfectly
quiet till the last guest had been helped to
soup, wheroupon, during slight lul in the
conversation, Bobby quietly said
81 want some soup, mamma"
You can't be allowed to have any soup,
Bobby. You must not be always asking
for things"
If you don't give me some soup right
off, I'll tell yoi."
The lady seemed little troubled, and
instead of sending Bobby out Of the room,
quietly yielded to his demand Soup being
removed and fish introduced, there was a
fresh demand,
"Mamma, want some sea fish," IA rar.
ity in the Highlands.)
Bobby" said the mother, You are
very forward, You can't get any fish
You must sit quietly, and not trouble us so
much"
"Well, mamma, If don't get some fish
mind, I'll tell yoH"
"Oh, Bobby, you're a plagued aud
she gaye'hm the fish.
A little further on in the dinner, Bobby
observing his papa and the guests taking
wine, was pleased to break in once more
Papa, | would like glass of wine %
BY this time, as might we'll be supposed
the attention Of the company had been
pretty fully drawn to Bobby, about whom
in all probability, there prevailed but on,
opinion. The father was irritated at the
incident.
Bobby, you must be quiet you car
have no wine"
"Wel, papa, if don't get some wine
mindful tell yoU."
"You rascal, you shall have no wine =
"You had better do it," answered Bob
by firmly. "Once, twce-will yon give
me the wine "Come, now, mind Iii tel
you. Once, twice"
The father looked canes aud ashes at hi
progeny, Bobby, however was not to b,
daunted.
Z" Here goes, now Onee---twice---wil
you do it Once-twice thrice! NJ,
trousers were made out Of mothers OIL,
window blinds"
Stiff English party dissolyes in incon
strainable merriment. i i.il5.I
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
Alphabet Game.

The players sit in a row, and the FIRST
says al am going on a journey to An
napolis," or any place beginning with an A.
The one seated next then says "What
shall you do there2" The verbs and nouns
in the answer must begin with the same
letter, and so on through the alphabet the
one who asks the question, "What will you
do thereG" continuing the game. But an
example is better than any directions; we
will relate to you how party played it:
Ellen-I am going on a journey to Albany.
Louisa--What shall you do thero2
Ellen-Ask for apples anl apricots
Louisa-to her next neighbour am 90.
ing to Boston.
Frank-What will you do there?
Louisa--Buy bonnets and buns.
Frank am going to college.
Susan-What will you do there?
Frank Gut capers.
Susan--l am going to Dover.
Sarah-What will you do there
Susan-Dress dolls.
Sarah am going to Erie.
Russell--What will you do there2
Sarah-Eat eggs.
RUSSELL am going to Fairhayen
Grace-What will you do there?
Russel-Feed fawns with frogs.
Grace Il am going to Greenbush.
Howard-What will you do there2
Grace-Give gold to girls.
Howard am going to Hanover.
Sarah-What will you do there2
lioward-Iiunt with hounds and horses
The party went through tho alphabet il
the above manner. Whoever cannot answe
readily after due time is allowed, must
either pay forfeit or suffer some penalty
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
Save the Best for Breeding.

1t is the worst possible policy to kill all
the best and handsomest fowls, and save
only the mean and seraggy ones to breed
from This is precisely the way to run out
your stock for like tends to breed like,
and the result is, that by continually taking
away the best birds, and using the eggs Of
the poorest, your flock will grow poorer and
poorer every succeeding year
1t would seem as though this was too
plain to be insisted upon, but in fact, " line
upon line" is needed. 1t is the crying
want Of the poultry upon the farms the
country through-this careful and inteli.
gent selection Of the best for breeding.
Nothing is lost by little self-denial to
start with. The extra pound or two Of
poultry flesh that you leave on its legs, in.
stead of sending it to the market, is as good
seed, and will bring forth ten.iold and
twcnty.fold 10 your future broods. Save
your best stock for breeding.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
The Proper Feed for Horses.

The proper feeding Of horses has much
to do with their condition, aud likwise with
their remaining sound. Food should be
proportional to work, and it should also be
of the best quality. Hay that has been
much heated in the stack is above all things
to be avoided, as, from its powerful diu-
retic properties, il debilitates and create.
thirst and mow.burnt or heated oats are
equally produciiyeo of mischief. Hay which
is produced on dry upland ground is best
Indeed, we are far from thinking that rich
meadow hay, finely scented as it is, and APP
parently so full of nourishment, is fitted
for any description of horse that is required
to 60 fast, and it is quite certain that thou,
sands Of horses are destroyed annually by
the effect Of hay aud water. The latter
cannot be too soft, and when not so should
be given with small portion Of bran in it
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
HtttnntSnnlG,
Sparkling aud Bright.

Sparkling aud Bright.
The article chiefly sold at most fancy
lairs-Tho visitor
Why is Faster no longer movable
feast p Because it is kept still.
bookkeeping may be taught in q
single lesson Of three words; Never lend
them.
"A minister walked six miles to marry
a couple lately He said he felt sort Of
fcc-bil like. The groom saw it,
"A widowcr replied to a sympathizing
visitor at the funeral Of his wife, "WelL
yes, Sir, shall miss herr she was O very
expensive woman"
What is the difference between a MUIR
derous attack and pig killing" One is
assault with intent to kill, and the other is
a Kill with intent to salt
-" Grandma, why don't you keep a SER
want any longor2' Well, you see, child,
Im getting old now, and can't take care Of
one, as | used to, you know"
"A Danbury man was going to send a
dollar to the Howard Mission, but couldn't
ma sui,'lent'y "upsy oiIl 10 r,sS I'D %
'o''or' anu sent u's r'garus 'ns'oau'
"A gentleman late enc evening met bis
servant Halo whore are you going to
at this time of night for no good, I'll war
rant was going for YOU, SIR
SOME people 90 about The world with
their hands IN their pockets. That Is bet
TER though than II they went about with
''''r Danus III o'''r poOP'o PocN..S'
-" bullding castles 10 SPAN Mr. >.
saia the lanaiady 10 SP'eer' VINO was thought
iu'iy regarding ms breakfast cup. NO
ma an' salo op'cer' only looking over
my grounds Ia Java
A saloon keeper having started bust.
ness 10 building where trunks had been
uiau'' usNou d ,'ien' "nlr nc n9u oe''or
40 WIN 'ne olu sign " IruuN Factory; y,
", sara 'ne freud just 'h"ng' the
TO ~ ana II Will 'u' you oAAo''y
"A photographer adyeriises; In CON
sequence of the daily Increase OF accidents
/ by railway the public are earnestly re-
gles'ed to eau at and nave tAG''
porlr4''s taNen' tuat some iholneu'o oil uo-
parted ''i.na' may ne ie'1 TO sorro"'uS
survivors
"A John Bull, conyersing with an ln-
diam asked him if he knew The sun never
sets on the queens domiuions. No." said
the Indian. " Do you know the reason
why asked john because goa J., J..
AFRAID TO trust an hng'isnhAn ID the DARK
was the savage reply
In Peoria, lady teacberiu one Of the
public schools was amazed the other day, by
seeing perfect forest Of juvenile hands ay
up in the air, and shake and gesticulatC
With violent agitation. What DO yot
wantf' quericd the puzzled instructor
Chorus" ier hairs l,llln on
q "A missionary among the freedmen it
= Tennessee, after relating to some little col
orcl children the story Of Anauias on,
J Sapphire, asked them why God does no
strike everybody dead that tells lie, whel
] one Of the least in the room quickly an
3 swcrod, Because there wouldn't be any
body lelt.'
Tho Gol3eu Age tells another colleg
story Sail professor to a notorou
laegard who was once, for a wonder
promptly in his place of morning prayers
at the appointed time | marked you, sir
as punciual, this morning. What is you
excuse? S.s-sick, sir, and couldn't sleep
was the reply"
-ur.e cot two grandmother. b,arce
a little tbrec.yoar-od TO his plav.fellow
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
Agrioul tural,
rnE cnuRNINc soNo.

tpron on and dash In hand,
DER the old churn here ] stand
Cachug
How the thick cream spurls ani f'cs
Now on shoes, and now 10 eyes -
Cnchug cachug
All, how soon ! tired got
But the butler fingers yet -
Cachug
Aching back and weary arm
Quite rob churning n iis charm -
Cachug cachug
See. the golden specks appear
And the churn rings sharp aud clear,
Oachink
Arms. that have 20 flag begun,
Work on you will soon be done
Cachink cach'nk
Rich flakes cling 10 ia and dash
Hear the thin mllk's watofy splash -
Calink
Sweetest music TO the ear,
For IL SAYS the buffers here '--
Callnk callnk
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11
CONSTITUTIONAL
G A 7 A II X IL Il Il NJ EDY

10 Me,srs. Lhefed CO.. Proprictorso Of C0HgitufioHal
Catpfh Remedy, Manchester, n. H.
reside at Manchester, n. H.. and previously re-
sided at lienniker, and am native Of Weare, this
State. have had Catarrh twenty-five years ever
siuce j was nineteen years Old had II bad all the
time IL run all that period, and nights II would al
up and drop down In my throat, causing feeling Of
choking, that would spring up in bed 70 save my
self from strangulAtion 10 Affected my head 80 that
iet confused and was troubled with severe headache
at intervals Tor week az time. also had bad
pains in shoulders, back and kidneys, from which
suffered immensely SO bad were they, that year
ago last summer was Obliged To lie In bed most Of
the time for three months. have tried all kinds Of
snuiI and Catarrh remedies with no particular benefit
and consulted physicians. | had a hacking cough.
began to take the Constitutional cafsTTh Remedy last
August. began % grow bettor before finishing the
first bottle. am now on the third bottle. My Ca
tarrh Is cared my health is restored. / have no
pains aches, or cough Ny whole system Is made
over new. know 1t Is this medicine that has rescued
me from Intense suffering, and almost the grave /
am now able TO do tho hardest work and boar the
greatestexp0sure and feel that cannot say too much
in favor Of the c'"'fiaii',1ip caqra R9Tetg
Manchester, N H., February /, ISL.
/ am Anythree years old, have had Catarrh ever
since was eighteen years old, and headache all the
tmei have suffered beyond description with run
ming ut the nose, droppings In the throat chokings
and stranglings. lave tried any quantity Of Catarfh
remedies, but have found no relief till tried Your
Constitutional Oatarrh Remedy six months ago /
Catarrh aud all lis attendant evils have legIIead
ache, Palms in LQins and Back, Dizziness, Loss of
Appetite, aud General Weakness. Lees than three
bottles Of Constitutional Catarh Remedy have cured
me. have not boon 40 we'll since / can remember a.
now / feel a. VI ! could not say too much for the
medicine or thank God too heartily that through It's
fundamentally have been restored to health
MARY NJ ABBOTT
No. ~ Manchester Corporation.
Manchester, n, H. January "a, 1872
Tho above lady is my mother. / am printer by
trade, and am member Of the City Council of Man
chester, Every word that my mother states Is true.
l JACOB j. ABBOTT.
Hundreds Of cases Of similar nature cured within
the last year. Suuis and LOtiunsare only temporary
Ielies. The CONSTITUTIONAL CATARlH REM.
EDY strikes at the root builds up the Constitution,
makes ID new, and drives away Catarrh and ali
diseases Of this mucous membranes and their attend.
ant pains and aches pertaining to head back, Shout
ders, Kidneys and throat.
Price 81 per Bottle Sold by all Druggists. A
pamphlet Of thirtytNo pages, giving a Treatise on
Catarrh, and containing nnnmorabe cases Of cures
sent fRER, by addressing the Proprietors,
LlrrLEFlELD x CO.,
MANCHESTER, N, IL.
REDFIELD 4 BASC0M, General Agents,
Oa,i5 -. MONTPELIER, vT
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"A hen 10 Templeton, Mass, which had
a brood Of chicks, moulted, and hired
another hen to do her brooding until her
feathers grew This is fact. So also is
the statement that duck at Athol follows
a young lady wherever she goes, like Mary's
little lamb.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-02-11

Two clever men in Wilmington, Ohio,
the other day, receiving permission to show
what they could do in cutting up hogs,
actually dismembered one hundred good
average animals in thirty minutes. They
now offer to perform the same feat il
twenty-five minutes.
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CENTRAL VT. RAILROAD LINE.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT,
Commencing Monday, Dec. g, 1873.
m ffvv gaFVg epffuu avn n sQg


Leave Montpelier at sos a. M, 2Os p. m. 9.55 J.. m.
Mall Tain leaves st. Adams at G. 20 a. M, connect
lng nt White River Junction and Bellows Falls with
trains for Boston, Worcester &C., at White River
Junction with trains ON the pasfumpsc Railroad
atsouih Vernon Tor Springfield, and New York at
Sow London with steamers Tor New York
Day Expires loavcs Montrcnlht b. QOa. m. st. Johns
no 0.l- a. M, Malone 90 G.ll u. no.. ST. Adams at
ili5nm arriving in boston Via iowcif al I10 0p M
Night Express lenycs Osdonshurg at ". M, Mon
rcal 40 300 p. m.' So. Johns at $50 D. m, 81
Alhans nt n p. nl., connecting nt White River
and Worcester &c., nrrIyinu at uoston 40 800 a M.
NJ South Vernon with trains for Springfield and New
York auiMns Doc New York of 1880 ,. M, New
London 40 nos q. M.
TRAINS GOfYG NoRTH md NEST.
Leave Montpelier at 1to.a. m 5.i5 a. M, i.l5 and
fi5 p On.
lor Darlington, 81 Alhansi Montreal, Sc, arriving ia
Montreal at lult D.. u., and Ogioushurg az g.00a
Mail Train for burlington and 50. Adams leaves
Boston Via Lowell 90 fu o. NJ, via Lawrence and
tchhurg at 5jl % Co.,. Springfield at $40 a. IN, New
A0ndunH 100 SOD n mi south Vernon az Co., On a. m Bel
lows Falls llj0p. rn White NiverJunction2. % p. m
arriving In so. Adams ut H.ll % m.
Trains leaving Boston via fiichhurgh az 100 a. m,
junction With pny Express train.
Accommodation Train leaves North0ed nt 1.35 a. m,
Rutland Of ii D. n. Burlington at 300 a. M. st. Al
bans 90 BOD n., iuf 50. Johns Montreal and Malone
NI-lt LEpfC leaves Sew London az 2i5 ,. M,
south lruonat9 E. p, m, receiving passengers ifom
Connecticut River Railroad, leaving New York at
i'0u p' m Ply ln-hel, ipp mos bellows talls " %
D., &c., connecting with train over Cheshire Railroad,
!rAfIu4 iN.lNh hl y"l p uis connecting az Nhitc
River Junction with truIn leaving Boston nt600p. M.
for Burlington. 50. AlhnnH. Montreal &c., arriving In
Montreal 90 I'D o. moo nnl in ugdcnshurgh at ~ %
p. in connecting with Grand Trunk Railway for the
Not.
sleeping ears ore attached 20 night Express Trains
runnlu4 between Montreal and boston, and Montreal
and Springfield. and S.. Alhaus and Troy.
Drawing Room Care Qu dag Expfcas Trains TO
/ tween Montreal and Boston.
Through tickets FIR Chicago and the Wet for sale
/ at The principal stations
JW HOBART, gmgai saSerinr.aeni
50. AhGns. December 3, 1873.
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For the Tnung.


SNUG UP.
Come closer aud closer together,
Snug up 10 the Jolly hearth hre
II round us be grim scuwling weather,
Wen snug up the higher aud higher
Snug up
Winds may chatter and chatter about
The wolf through the lattice may grini
Who cares for the chaos without
We're deaf to the clattcr within
Snug up
a tear for the ono empty chair,
lsct &c tcndorly back TO the WALL
But the little blue feet 10 the shivcr.ng street
God pity them-pity them all
Snug up
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MIR. 4. Batchelder, of Wenham, Mass,
claims to have made 450 pounds of butter
from single Jersey COW last year. Five
quarts Of milk made pound Of butter.
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-" What is your name, little girl 2"
J" Minnie" Minnie whst2" "Minnie
Don't, mamma calls me-
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The great rule of moral conduct is,
next TO God, to respect time.
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