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Plaster for Potatoes.

According 10 Mr.. Crompton. author of
The prize essay on the cultivation Of the
potato, very remarkable results are OBJ
tanned from plaster by dusting the Vine
with ii as soon as they are through the
soil; again immediately after the last
ploughing and hoping; and AT intervals
through the whole growing season. The
first application may be light, the second
heavier, and after that, more bonn1itul.
say two hundred pounds to the acre. II
renders the plant less palatable 10 the in
sectS, and appears 10 be fatal TO many OF
the fungi family. The vines retain 4
bright lively green color, and the tubers
continue swelling until growth is stopped
hy he frost besides, potatoes thus grown
are 50 sound and free from disease as TO be
easily kept for the spring market without
any loss by the rot Mr.. Crompton says
he has seen n field, all planted with the
same variety, Al The same time. on one
halt OF which, that had received no
plaster, The yield was but sixty bushels
per acre. and many rotten, while the other
half, 10 which plaster had been applied,
yielded three hundred bnshel, per acre
and not an unsound one among them
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-08-13

Let man keep the law. any law. and
his pathway will be strown with Satistac-
ton. There is more difference in the
quality of our pleasure than the amount
Emerson.
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A French horticnltuifst has perceived
hat wherever 4 lruit-a pear, for instance
rested upon some branch or other sup
port beneath it, that fruit always grew to
a large size. The support given to the
irnit permits the sap vessels of shem to
remain open, and the fruit has received
abundant nourishment. Mr. Thomas
Meehan made substantially the same
observation some wears aGo
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1874-08-13

Time appears very short, eternity near;
and great name, either in or after life,
together with all earthly pleasures and
profit. but an empty bubble 4 delUding
dream Rrainerd,
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How TO TAKE THE ''Cowf" ODUi: ouT
OF MILk One OF the difficulties the
mlkman and cheese factory have to con-
tend with is the "cowy' odor in freshly
drawn milk. 1t is worse even than the
animal heat, or rather more troublesome
to get rid OF. 1t is much more perceptihlc
in hot weather than it is in cold. and
varies in intensity with the health and
condition Of the COW. TO remedy this an
inventor has contrived the following: 1t
is tin pail, the bottom of which is
perforated with one or two rows of holes.
The milk is turned through a straincr
fastened over the top, and ii comes out
through the holes Ii starts in streams,
but before it gets down a foot or fifteen
inches il is separated into drops and all
aerated All know what deodoriZer
pure air is. Almost any farmer can get
up simple arrangement which will serve
the purpose very well, or if he can't do 1t
himself he can 90 to the tinman and get
him to punch holes in the bottom of pail
and hang it up over can or other vessel,
so that in dropping down through the air
it will be thoroughly aerated. But it must
be in pure air. The air Of a filthy COW
house will not do it,
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Five wears have come and gone sine,
that night. and time has made man,
changes Abel Stearns and Jessie are nc
longer in Rabbit Creek. One misfortune
after another has happened to them unit
starvation StareS them in the lace They
have one more mouth TO teed since We
saw them last. and Christmas night. 1898
sees them in san Francisco without food
Jessie, unable 10 see her invalid hue
band suffer any longer. had made up hen
mind TO BEG. Uut into the street she goes
trying 10 gain courage for her task. Faint
and tired from fasting and oycrwork, She
reached the corner Just rs fine carriage
is driving past. She tries To avoid it. hut
her foot slips, and She falls on the cross
ING, The carriage stops, the windows are
lowered and 4 man voice asks; What
Is the mattrr?"
The bystanderS reply that "a woman
has tainted" and then a Woman'~ voice
asks '.if She is hurt p
"oho il in the drug store, the same
person reply. "and j. inscnsiblp"
The soft voice from the carriage speak.
ID her companion. saying a should like
sec her, dear
The door i opened, and passing int,
the store, and asking 10 see The lady who
tainted She is shown in1o the room >hC
glides up 10 the lounge and casts one look
Al thc white face, and drops ON her knee,
ana puts the poor hcad to her shoulder
Only ion moment does she remain there
then turnin" 10 tile clerk shr ~a.d Garry
th~ lady to my carriage; she i, N
INF ,,t | .ti ,.E
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The California wheat crop of the present
year, says the n \. Tribune, is a true
golden shower 1t is estimated at fully
100000 bushels This is about one
sixth Of the whole production of the
United States last year. This vast guam
tity Of grain, too, is the product of little
more than one-tenth of the area of the
whole State. What will be the value of
the wheat harvest when the whole OF the
available lands shall be brought under
cultivation, can hardly be estimated
''Ihe Golden Gate will truly be the portal
of the worlds granary, as it has BEEN and
now is, in great measure the outlet Of a
stream of gold. II is estimated that GOO
ships of 100 tons each wond be required
to transport the crop TO market. The
freight 10 Europe would amount to $50,
600, 900 in gold, and each ship would earn
over $50, 600 as It's shares OF the freight
Here is comfort, certainly both to the
Cailornans and the hungry Europeans.
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About the middle of July the owners of
the beet fields around Brighton, near San
Francisco. procured twenty-five hundred
turkeys and turned them loose on the army
worms which were devastating their broad
acres. The turkeys charged on the loath-
some things, and deyonred them in great
lunches, gnlping them down in their
eagernrss like starving ynltnres The
worms came on in great waves, SWayin|
on the beet tops like an nndulating sea.
The turkeys gorged themselves till they
reeled and staggered and tottercd like
demoralized soldiers. As the gorged
turkeys fell back, fresh and hungry ones
took their places, and scooped up the food.
After hot contest, in which finally all the
turkeys took part. they fell back with
overladrn crops and disguised looks
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self will 60 and nurse Nancy Jones'
baby
The doctor looked at her radiant face
lof ah instant; the tears come to his eyes.
anu ms voice trembled with emotion
~ ou are an angel, Mrs Stcarns," and
he llited her hand revercntlv to his lips
and kissed it.
lhen the vile, with an indescribable
grace, turned to her husband, and said
ape, nave | Your consent to 60 ?"
ana the great, strong bearded creature
plched her up in his arms like a child.
while the big, manly voice shook and
trelnbled in reply Yes, Jessie, my wife,
God forbid that should stand in the way
OF your angel mission Go. my love, and
God bless you
ana the doctor, after sundry coughs,
ostenslbly for the purpose of clearing his
throat, managed at length to say: III you
TWO Young people don't have luck | shall
turn lntidel, id if | don't Excuse
me, Mrs. Stearns, but could not help it,
me preparations We're soon completed;
jessie bent over the cradle for a moment.
kissed her husband, charging him to be
careful Of the boy, and then went out
into the night
Inc wind had ceased, and the moon
shone bright and clear; the cold. sharp
air, cut like knife; but still they labored
on, sometimes breaking through the frozen
crust, never stopping until they reached
the Log House Jessie here spoke for
the first time: is there any one with her
doctor RI
"les; the old negress, Judith " and as
he spoke he opened the door.
Jessie Tor moment stood on the thresh-
old-only for moment. however, for the
faint cry OF Il child was heard. and then
all the women came to her relief. and she
stepped quickly into the room. The cry
Of the child came again. Going to the
hcd, She took it in her arms-it moaned
she seated herself in low chair; the
doctor turned his face away-a feeble cry
OF content from the child. and then all
was quiet. and Nancy Jones baby was
saved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-13
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
Real Estate.

TINE subscriber offers for sale the Real Estate be-
Il longing to the Estate OF CALVIN BUCKLIN, late
of Halifax, Vt, deceased, situated in said Halifst,
near Read Hollow" SO called, and about IL miled
from Brattleboro, and consisting Of the following
farms, to witt
The "home farm" containing nearly 800 acres OF
land suitably divided into moving and pssturing,
with about so acres Of woodland Suitable building
conveniently arranged, with running water at both
house and barns Large orchard with great variety Of
apples, together with peaches and pears Also maple
sugar orchard Of about 1900 trees School house with
in about 100 rods Of the buildings said farm The
above described farm is Of the best and most pro-
ductiye in the town OF Halifax.
Also the Roberts farm" adjoining the above de.
scribed premises, containing 100acres Of land suitably
divided, with convenient buildings; well vatered.
Large apple orchard, and maple sugar orchard Of 100
trees. School house standing on the premises.
Also the "Nies" or "Newvill" farm adjoining said
"home farm" contaning.l50 suitably divided.
convenient buildings, running water, and large
orchard.
Also 1877 acres Of pasture and timber land adjoining
said 'home farm and on the south side Of the brook
which runs through said "Read Hollow All
either Of the farms above described will be sold ct
bargain.
Parties be shown over the premises by calling
upon A. g. YKAw at sAid home farm. For terms, &C.,
inquire Of STEPHEN NILES, at said Halifax, Of the
subscriber at Wilmington, VT.
Z. T. BUTTERFIELD,
Administrator.
Wilmington, Vt, May LIST, 1873 the
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NEWS ITEMS.

-Banditti recently attacked stage coach
gers and mal-treated others.
Gen. r. G. Schenck, American Minister
TO Great Britain, arrived on Saturday, on
leave of absence until next May.
Charles Orion has confessed that the
Tichborne claimant is his brother. He says
he was bribed TO keep silence.
The Turkish Government has ordered
a new iron. clad in England, TO cost $780,
600.
An actress and a writer OF considerable
celebrity, named Ada Noyes, better known
as Ada Glare, died in New York Wednes-
day evening from hydrophobia.
Rev. Jacob Knapp, more familiarity
known as "Elder Knapp" died at Rockford,
H., March Sd, aged "a years. He was a
celebrated revivalist.
MFR. Sartoris, who is TO wed Miss Nellie
Grant in May, is described as blonde
who parts his hair in the middle, and has
an intensely English appearance. He APP
pears to have made very favorable inn
preston upon his prospective father-in-law.
During hurricane at sea on the 9th
ult., the steamer Pennsylvania, from Liv-
erpool for Philadelphia, was injured and
five lives lost, including the captain, first
and second mate.
An enormous amount of snow has fall
en- in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Cali
fornia. Passenger trains cannot move,
and freight trains have been abandoned for
the present.
"A Nevada judge, aller the jury had
been empannelled and counsel ready TO
proceed, pulled out a revolver and judi
cously remarked, "If any man goes frol-
licking around the courtroom during the
trial of this case I shall interrupt him in
his career" The strctest decorum pre-.
vailed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-03-13

THE AFFECTION OF a DoG.-Tho propr-
etor of one of the hotels in Richford, VT,
has dog in his possession who is slowly
terminating his days in grief for the loss of
his master. The previous proprietor OF the
hotel owned the dog, which has black and
tan blood in his veins, for almost eighteen
long years, and was very much attached to
him. The attachment was reciprocated by
the dog, and about year ago the master
was taken i'll aud died. During his sick
ness the dog was shut up in stable for the
purpose OF keeping him quiet and of wean-
ing him from his master, whose absence he
would most likely loudly bewail in the
manner peculiar to such animals, and
shortly afler the funeral the poor brute was
liberated. lie Immediately Instituted a
search for the grave OF his late master, and
soon found il, and would not loava IL for
three weeks. lie was subsequently taken
home, and for the past eleven months has
been well fed and kindly cared for by the
present occupants Of the hotel, but no a.
mount of kindness and pctting will elicit
from him any manifestation of joy, and he
will, no doubt, soon follow his deceased
master.
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A Walking Miracle.

Mn. II. Il. SrEvEHs9
Dear Sir-Though stranger, want TO inform you
what Negetine has done for me.
Last Christmas Scrofula made its appearance in my
system-large running ulcers appearing on me fol-
lows: One on each side Of my arms, one my thigh
which extended to the scat my head, which eat
into the skull tone, my left leg, which became
so bad that two physicians came TO amputae the limb
though upon consultation concluded not to do So as
my whole body full Of Scrofula they deemtd It
advisable to cut the sore which painful beyond
description, and there quart Of matter from
this OF sore The physicians all gave up to die
ard said they could do no more for me. Both Of my
legs were drawn up to my seat and II thought II
did get up again would be cripple for life
When in this condition VEoETINE advertised
and commenced taking II IN March, and followed on
with it, until had used 10 bottles, aud this morning
am going to pillow corn, well man. All my townsmen
say 1t is miracle to see IN round walking and work
ing.
In conclusion will add, when was enduring such
great suffering from that dreadful disease Scrofua,
prayed to the Lord above TO take out Of this world
but VEoErIsB has restored TO the blessings Of
health, desire than ever to i've that may be
Of service to my fellow man, and know Of no
better way TO aid suffering humanity, than TO enclose
you this statement Of my case, with earnest hope
that you will publish 1t, and 1t will afford me pleasure
to reply to any communication which may receive
therefI u.
am, Sir, very respectfully,
WILLIAM PAYN.
Avery, BerTien County, Mich, July 10, 1872.
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EXuAUsTED VITALITY.

THE "SCIENcE OF LIFE, OR SELF PREsERvA-
TIoN,"A Medical Treatise on the Cause aud Cure Of
Exhausted vitality, Premature Decline in Man. Ner-
and Physical Debility, HypoehondriA, Impotency,
Spermatorrhma or Seminal Weakness, and all other
diseases arising from the errors OF youth or the nds
creons excuses Of mature years. This Is ndeeda
book for every man. Thousands have been taught by
this work the true way to health and happiness II ia
the cheapest aud best medical work published and
the only this class Of ills worth reading l90lh
edition. revised much enlarged, illustrated, bound in
beautiful French cloth. Price only ST. Sent by mail
post Gfid, receipt Of price. Address PEABODY
MEDICAL INSTITUTE, No. 4Bulhnch street, Boston,
Mass, or DR.. W. II. PARKER, Assistant Physician.
N. d. The author may be consulted on the above as
well as all diseases requiring skill and experience
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SCROFULA.
sCnOFULOUa mUMOns.

II vEoErIsE will relieve pain, cleanse, purify and
such diseases, restoring the patient to perfect
health after trying different physicians, many rene
dies suffering for years. IL II not conclusive proof II
you are sufferer, you can be cured1 Why is this
medicine performing such great cures II works in
the blood in the circulating fluid. IL can truly be
called the Great Biood-Purfer. The great Of
disease originates in the blood and medicine that
does not act directly upon IT, TO purify and renovate
has any just claim upon public attention. When the
blood becomes lfeless and stagnant, either from
lar diet, from any other cause the VEGKTINE will
the blood, carry of the putrid humors cleanse
the stomach regulate the bowels and impart tone Of
vigor TO the whole body The conviction is in the
public mind as well in the medical profession, that
the remedies supplied by the Vegetable Kingdom are
safe more successful in the Of disease than
mineral medicines. VEGErINE is composed Of roots,
baks and herbs II pleasant to take, and perfectly
safe to give infant In scrofula the VKoETINE has
performed wonderful cures, where many other reme-
dies have failed will be by the following
licitcd testimonial:
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RtaI Estate.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

Una Of the very best CONNECTICUT RIVER
~ FARMS at q bargain. Contains nearly 90 acres
90 Of which is meadow land in high state Of eultiya
ton. Aho good wood land, timber and pastlring; q
variety Of choice young fruit trees good land for rails
ing tobacco II desired Situate within miles Of Brat
tleboro, and the line Of the Vt. Valley r. II.
Also 200 acres Of Pasturng and Sugar Orchard, with
in miles Of depot which will be sold with or without
the above named farm.
Ooe-half Of the purchase money remain mort
gage.
Also, TWO FARMS FOR SALE IN DELAWARE,
one Of which n large fruit farm.
For further Particulars call at our once or address
BENZ. r. JENNIE a CO.,
Insurance and Real Estate Agents,
us Bratteboro, vt
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Absolutely safe Perfectly odorless. Always uni
form. Illuminating qualities superior to gas. Burns
In lamp without danger Of exploding taking IRE
Manufactured expressly to displace the of volatile
and dangerous oils Its safety under every possible
test and its perfect burning qualities proved by
its continued use in over 500, 900 families.
Millions Of gallons have been sold and accident
directly indirectly-haB occurred from burn
ing, storing or handlingit.
The immensely yearly loss to life and property,
suing from the use Of cheap aud dangerous oils in
the United States is appalling.
The Insurance Companies and Fire Commissioners
throughout the country recommend the ASTRAL
the best safeguard when lamps are used. Send for
c Tcular.
For sale at retail by the trade generally, and at
Wholesale by the proprietors, CHAS. PRATT CO..
los Fulton Street. New York 6m3l
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sV-FRIEND, stop that Cough, D

Avery, Berrien County, Mich, July TO- 1872.
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IATERTOwN UNION LIVE STOCK MARKET.


WATERFOWL, Mar. 10, 1874.
Prices Market Beef, few choice-t9 $500 so;
xtra SIS so as9 90; first quality 81 5Oa IS; Second
qnAity, Sc OO9tT so; third quality, IS O0tsS5 so.
StOres-WorkiDg OXen-SlO0, $780, 200@ $3.50 SPAR.
Mich Cows an Calves-ss6 to G5; extra, S7Oto 90.
Farrow Cows-s20 : $40
fearlings-sl0 90 to -. Two years old-teO to t2s
Three years old-s30 to As.
Bwne-Store pigs, wholesale 697c retail tat l-2c.
Prices of Sheep and Lsmbs.-In lots, So 90, IS 80,
a 90 asa rs each Extra, SIS O09S7 so per head, or
from l-2aTc q h.
Hides-Brighton, 71-2casc . h Country, 71-2c.
Tallow-Brighton, So IS sac Sib. CountT! 4s4 l-2c
per ID.
Pelts 81 5Os2 IS each; sheared Sheep Skins Sec
eaph. Lamb Skins 5Oa75o each. Calf Skins l5sl6c
Ub.
POultry-Live, 1Oa14c.
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Thirty Years Experience Of an
old Nurse.

MRS. wINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is the pre-
scription Of Of the best Female Physicians and
Nurses in the United States, and has been used for
thirty years with failing safety and by
millions of mothers and children, from the feeble in
FAINT OF one week old to the adult It corrects aedy
OF the stomach, relieves wind collie regulates the
bowels and gives rest health and comfort to mother
and child. We believe 1t to he the Best and surest
Remedy in the World in all cases of DYSENTERY
and DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether 1t arises
from Teething or from any other cause. Full direc-
lions for using will accompany each bottle. None
e on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine
Dealers. 1y9I
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sT-FRIEND, stop that Cough! Do not
neglect common Cold even for day-it may end in
Consumption and death. REV. II. DOWNS ELIXIR
has cured Thousands, both old and young, and it will
cure you If taken freely aud in season. Sold by all
Druggists and Merchants. Price, 2oz IS cents; l2oz
s1OO per bottle. Forty years since Elder Downs hrst
manufactured his Elixir in Northern Vermont and its
remarkable at brought II prominently before
the people of the United States aud Canada While the
sale has rapidly increased every year other medicines
have been popular for few months years. but their
lack Of intrinsic value has consigned them to compare
tive oblivion. In justice to Downs Elixir be it said,
that duty the people to themselves that they
continue to the article that has always cured them
OF their Coughs and Colds rather than take or try
every medicine that is pulled up and may be
worthless n. II. Downs Elixir is warranted to give
eHtire satisfaction, or The price viii be refunded
Clergymen will fnd this excellent remedy for the
Throat, Chest and Lungs. tN Ask for pamphlet
Thrilling ralst" TO. - ell drus aud
HENRY JOHNSON, Proprieiors, Burlington, VT
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A Common Form of Indigestion

Is oppression after eating, depressing dizziness Of
the sprits with hatulence, belching up Of wind,
and almost always follows COSTIVENESs. Dr. Har-
relief. They pleasant portable do not require in
crease OF dose never GRIPPE and Constipation Of the
bowels Piles Headache, Dizziness Irreg and
other Female Weaknesses, they are ineomparable.
Trial box, 80 cents large box, 60 cents mailed free
for this last price.
DR. HARRIsoN's ICELAND BALsAM,
splendid cure for Coughs, Hoarseness and all
Throat and Lung Complaints. For sale by +. s. HAIR
RIsos Co., Proprietors, No. fremont Temple.
Boston and by all druggists. alto
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Deaths.

In Pratteboro, Mar. 10, Mrs. Lucy Newell, aged o.
In Bratteboro, March 8, Lucenia r., wife OF SevA
Butler, aged 60 years, months.
In Wilmington, March 8, LYDIA Maria, wife Of
Chauncey CuAhman, aged ~ years, months.
In Wilmington, March 5, Corydon Ware aged GO.
In Wilmington, March 8, Of pneumonia, Susan, wife
Of Freeman Haskins, aged rs.
In Wilmington, March 9, Lizzie NJ. Bowker, aged TO-
In Chesterfield, N. H., March 8, Miss ANGELA c. NJ
Herrick, aged 40.
In WiiliAmstown, Feb. 10, OF consumption, Ella A.,
youngest daughter Of Albert Howard, formerly OF
ToWnshend
In Winchendon, Mass, March 2, Rev. Willard Grig-
ham, formerly Of Wardsboro VT, aged 81.
In Chicopee, Mass., Match 2, Eva Bella, only child
Of Frederick and Fannie c. Wilson, aged 4 days.
In Shebina, Mo. Feb. %, Of pneumonia, HortentiA
Foster aged CO, formerly OF Putney, VT.
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STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro SIS.
~ The Probate Court for GAid District:
To all persons interested in the Estate of CLARA
+. CLARK, late Of Drattleboro, deceased Greeting:
Whereas, Charles II. Crosby has presented to this
Court Instrument purporting to be the last VIII Of
said deceased, for probate You hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate o. said In
strument A. the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Once in BrAttleboro in said district the
last A;urday Of March, A. ID. 1874, when aud where
you may appear and contest the II you
10 ASA KEYES, Register.