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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22
Selecting Potatoes for Seed.

Now is the time to select seed potatoes
If left until planting time there is no selec-
ton. Those are taken that happen to be
left generally small or misshapen speci-
mems that have proved unstable or have
been thrown aside in selecting the best for
the table. Large size is matter of less
importance in seed potatoes than smooth,
well shaped roots. The crop is grown from
an eye not Il seed, and there is this impOr-
tant difference between the seed and the
eye, that while the first almost ALWAYS
shows variation from its parent by cross
fertilization, the eye or cutting formsa con-
tnuous growth which must perpetuate its
own characteristics. The application of
this principle in selecting seed potatoes is
obvious In the same variety there are
generally some potatoes better shaped than
others. Most buyers and house keepers
prefer Il long potato. The Early Rose,
when it grows of good size, takes this form
while the smallest potatoes are nearly
round. The same is true of the Peerless.
BY selecting the longest and smoothest
specimen for planting. this habit of growth
will become fixed and add largely to the
value of the crop. This | know to be 50
by experiment. | have II theory that by
cutting off the seed end and planting only
the eyes, or the long, smooth part of the
potato, this habit of growth would be ac-
celebrated
1t Is certainly reasonable to suppose that
eyes from the seed end, which is often near
ly round, would produce more potatoes OF
that shape than if cut from Il long, smooth
surface. The seed end of potatoes is also
crowded with eyes, and this also is IN UNI
desirable quality to perpetuate Some
thing may also be gained by cutting out
eyes that are too deeply set in the potato,
or too prominent on the surface These
are Objectionable features and should be
guarded against. The size of seed potatoes
IS otminOr Importance, except from the
fact that the best shaped specimens are of
medium or large size. Monstrosities of
every shape should be avoided. With the
best of care in selecting seed there will be
some misshapen potatoes caused by stones
or other obstacles in the soil. Manuring
with coarse manure is said to make pota-
toes grow pronged or knobby; but some
experiments made this year do not war
rant this idea. think that ashes and gvp-
sum on potatoes tend to make tubers large
and we'll shaped. If seed potatoes are
kept in the cellar they should be covered
with few sods to keep from them drying
up and thus iniuring the eyes The sods will
also retard the sprouting of large varieties
until planting time, thus insuring more
vigorous growth. Almost every year
some Early Rose, planted about the first
of June, fail to grow because the eye has
started once, exhausting the starch in the
potato, which has dried up until it is almost
worthless for seed. 4 little care ut this
time will save Il great deal of veNation and
loss in the potato crop next season. ". j.
e, in Nc}c York Tribune.
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MISCELLANEOUS
NENTRAL VERMONT r. r. LINE.
WINTER ARRAN G EMENT.
Commencing Monday, December 8, 1873.
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST.

TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST
Iaave Montpelier at LES m, a05 pm. and SIS pm.
Al White River Junction and Bellows Falls with trains
T Gf trans ON the Passampsc Raroad south Yer
non for Springfield and New YORK at new Lonoon
with steamer for New H 05k at $50 am St. Johns
at IS am Malone At s % m, St Adams at l1SS am-'
arriving in Boston via Lowell a. aU pt % 40 m Mon
treal $50 pm St johns at 20 Pm ~ A.pa a "a
100 pm, connecting at White River Junction ana BEL
living in Boston at $50 am. at South Vernon with
trains for Spring6eld and New YORK, arriving IN Ne"
York at IL So PM, and in New London at Hl9 am
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Montpelier and 7.45 a. m, and Alb and olo
Day Express leaves Boston via Lowell at 500 M for
Burlington St Adams Montreal &C. arriving IN Mon
real At 10 y p M and and st Abans leaves Bos
ton via Lowell at 200 m: via Lawrence ana
at 40 am, Springfield at 500 M New tondon az I
a M South Vernon at 1000 am, Bellows falis az lio
m White River junction at 245 pm, arriving In ST.
Trains leaving Boston via Fitchburgh at 30 M and
ton with Day Express train.
INSTRUMENTATION Train leaves leaves Northfeld at IS
a m Rutland at $40 am, Burlington at SW I'm, 81
Adams 70 m, for st Johns, Montreal and MSons
Night Express leaves New London at IS pm; south
ticut River Railroad. leaving New York at 500 pm
Springfield 81 m, Bellows Falls at H. 20 PM CON
Boston at 80 pm connecting at White River Junction
with train leaving Boston at 90 M ior burning "
St Abans Montreal &c arriSng Sonnftins with
Grand Trunk Railway for the West ~. .u.a
Tain rnnnina between Montreal and Boston Mon
treal and Springfield. and st. Adams and Troy;
Drawing Room Cars on Day Express Trains Deetweeh
Through Chicago and the West for sale at
''-' - --> JOHN ". HOBART, GenI Supt-
Adams Dec < FMly
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CROPS AT THE South. From the re
ports in our Southern exchanges, and from
other sources, there seems TO be a promis-
inc outlook for the crops in the Gulf States
the present wear There is an abundance
of labor and prices rule lower than hereto
fore while the policy adopted by the plant
ers of hiring on shares rather than on
monthly wages, has cleared the plantations
of oilers. The wisdom of diversity of
crops is perceived. and the raising of corn,
wheat, oats and rice is receiving needed at
tcntion. In Il number of localities corn
will be most relied upon, and in many
quarters it is already up. presentinga flour
ishinr appearance. In consequence of the
large exodus of negroes Fl ON certain parts
of the country, whole plantations are given
up to stock-r;lising. Altogether Il complete
revolution in the agricultural system OF
these states has occurred, and the farmers
are in excellent spirits at the cheering
prospect the change has placed before
them.
The monthly report Of the Department
of Agriculture, also, states that the strIn-
gency in the money market and the low
price of cotton ut the South has induced
the sowing of more wheat, oats and rye
this fall than in any season since the war.
and Il very large area will be planted in
corn this spring A letter from Marion
county. Georgia. SAYS: " For the first time
since the war, farmers are turning their
attention to raising grain. There have
been more small grains sOWn IN the fall of
1873 than in any year since 1864, and much
more would have been sown but for the
want of seed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22

knows more than she does. Delay may be
dangerous. Persons having sent us recipes
which they consider " the best thing in the
world " for this OF that disease, must ex-
cuse us if we do not publish them. 1t is
curious that most persons recommend any
remedy as Sc the best thing in the world"
while their knowledge of the world is ex-
ceedingly imited.-American Agricultur-
;ef
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22
DR. FLINT'S QUAKER BITTERS.

These celebrated Bitters are composed
of choice Roots, Herbs and Banks, among
which are Gentian, Sarsaparilla, Wild
Cherry. Dandelion, Juniper and other ber-
ries, and are so prepared as to retain al
their medicinal qualities. They invariably
cure or greatly relieve the following com
plants Dyspepsia, .Jaundice, Liver Com
plant, Loss of Appetite, Headache, Bill
ions Attacks, Remittent and Intermittent
Fevers, Ague, Cold Chills, Rheumatism
Summer Complaint, Piles, Kidney Dis
eases, Female Difficulties, Lassitude, Low
Spirits, General Debility, and, in fact
everything caused by an impure state OF
the Blood OF deranged condition of Stom-
ach, Liver OF Kidneys. The aged find in
the Quaker Bitters a gentle. soothing slim
ulant, so desirable in their declining years
No one can remain long unwell (unless
afflicted with an incurable disease) after
taking few bottles of the Quaker Bitters
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9oetru.
SPRING.
Thou of the sunny head,
yV;,,, Iiiias oariandptl.

InOu OF tne sunny HcttJ
With lilies garianded,
And bosom fairer than the blown sea ioamr
O Spring. in what waste desert doest thou stay
whilst leaves await thy presence to unfold?
The branches of the lime with frost are gray,
And all imprisoned is the crocus' gold.
Come sweet Enchantress, come!
Though, in the sombre west,
The star hath lit its crest
Pale PhOsphor, fronting full the withered moon
The violets are sepultured in snow,
The daisies twinkle never in the sun,
Rude winds through the ruined forests blow,
And silent the doves meodious moan;
Fnchantress. hasten soon.
White are the country ways,
And white and tangled maze.
Loved of the oxlip and the creeping thyme;
Bare shakes the poplar on the sullen ridge,
Cold glooms the spectral mill above the mood !;
uoarse torrents stream beneath the ivied bridge
Ard lightnings strike the darkness OF the wood
Enchantress, bless our cline.
No bloom of dewy morn.
No freshly blossomed thorn,
GIaddens the imporlunings OF sad eyes;
The dav wastes drearily, through cloud and sloet
over the watered meadows and stark wales
The night comes down mpetuous and feet, =
And ships and clueS snlFer ID inc SaicS,
fair Enchantress, rise.
Arise and bring with IL ee
The rattle bud Tor the tree,
Theh ealing sunshine for the trampled grass;
Loose tendrils for the boughs which bless tn
caves,
AMI shield the swallows n'the rainy hours,
The pendent flames which the laburnum heaves
And faint scents for the wind-stirred lilac flowers
Enchantress, breathe and pass.
Men knew, and kissed, of old.
Thy garments gilt ernS fold
Thy radiant footprint on the mead or waste:
Earth kinded at thine advent-atars burned,
And ringing cymbals babe the hearths be gay
But now in sunless solItudes inuned,
Thou Ieav'st the world unto reluctant day.
. haste Enchantress, haste
The lark shall sing again,
Between the and rain.
The brown bee through the lowered pastures 70 AT
There shall be music in the frozen woods,
\ gurglng carol In the rushing brook,
IN odor in the half unbosomed buds,
And dancing foX-sloves in each forest nook;
Then, come, Enchantress, come!
CHAMBERS J0urHdi.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22
MONTPELIER Il WELLS RIVER X. X.
WINTER ARRAN EMENT.
Commencing Monday, Norember "a, 1873.

TRAINS GOING FAST.
No l. Mail TRAIN leaves Montpelier at 80 Ar
rives Wells River 40 in season TO connect
with EXPRESS Trains and Mail trains down, Pas
sumpsic and Boston, Concord and Montreal Railroads
to and from Boston
No 3 MIXED TRAIN leaves Montpelier at 4 20 pm.
Arrives at Wells River at 500 pm
TRAINS GOING WEST
No . MIXED TRAIN leaves Wells River at 1O2 IN.
IT on arrival of trains Passunlpslc and Boston
Concord and Montreal Railroad. Arrives at Montpelier
at 90 m in season connect with afternoon trains
oing North and South the Central Vermont Rail
road
No T. MAIL TRAIN. leaves Wells River at 3 50 pm. Oh
arrival of trains from Boston the assumsc ano
Boston Concord and Montreal Railroads. Arrives al
Montpelier at 20 pm. - N -
Montpelier, Vt. Nov. 18th, 1873 FMi7
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22
Eyes and no Eyes.

You have all read the story in the school
reader of the two boys who went over the
same route, one with his eyes open, and
the other with them shut, 1t Is old, but
worth repeating and worth remembering
every day; so many things slip by us, so
many things worth knowing go on right
under our eyes without being noticed.
knew a man, think ! may have told
YOU of him before, Il busy man, who had
verv little time for reading or study, but
whose mind was II perfect storehouse OF
information on almost every subject.
How does it happen that you know so
much more than the rest of u.s." | asked
him, one day.
"Oh,n said he, never had time to lay
in Il regular stock of learning, 50 | Snre
all the bits that come in my way, and they
count up II good deal in the course OF the
year"
That is just the thing-savc all the bits.
That boy said Il gentleman, always
seems to be on the look out for something
to see.
SO he was; and while waiting in news
paper office for II package, he learned, by
using his ewes. how Il mailing machine
was operated. While he waited at the
nOflSt =. he SAW llc ultl StiIlllp d SlCt'
box of cuttings, and learned, by the Use OF
his eyes, what he never would have guess
ed. that slip, rooted best in nearly pure
sand.
This is lapas lazuli" said the jeweler
to his customer; land this is chrysoprase.
And the wide-awake errand-boy turned
around from the door to take Il sharp look,
so that in future he knew just how those
two precious stones looked. In one day,
he learned of the barber what became OF
the hair clippings; of the carpenter, how
to drive a nail so rs not to split the wood :
of the shoemaker, how the different sur
faces of fancy feathers are made; of To-
Gust. that his mouth was Of no use to him
in singing: from Il scrap of newspaper,
where sponges are obtained; and from an
old Irishwoman, how to keep stoyepipes
from rusting. Only bits and fragments
of knowledge, but all Of them worth say
inc, and all helping to increase the stock
in trade of the boy who means to be :,
man.-THe LUjc Corpora.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22

WHAT A WESTERN FARMER REALIZES
FOR HIS CoRN.-Turf. Feld and Farm
gives this account of Il shipment of corn
from Iowa (We do not wonder that Iowa
farmers want TO Join the grngers:)
During the latter part of July Il farmer
in Iowa shipped to New York five carloads
of corn, which was sold August 9th ut
56 - cents per bushel of so pounds, the
corn being sound, dry, and in every way
desirable, realizing l,004 81 When the
farmer received his account of sales in the
settlement, he was in possession of Sl45.-
% as the total net proceeds of his shipment.
This gave him u fraction over eight cents
per bushel for his corn, the balance being
eaten up in expenses of transportation,
commissions, handling, etc. This is only
one among Il number of grievances the
agricuIturists throughout the country ere
made to suffer, and it is in consequence of
this continued suffering that the Order
STYLING itself the " Patrons of Husbandry y
was first instituted. From mere hand
| ful of men, timid though reSolutc, who set
| the ball in motion, the organization now
numbers over 100000. The first toward
reforming the system of shipping seven
| bushels of corn to realize the price of
one, will be to place the consumer and
producer in more Immediate cOmmunica-
ton, and,to bring about areduction in the
| rates of transportation on agricultural
products. This will cnlighten the minds
| of many who are ignorant of the objects
sought by the Patrons of Husbandry.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22

APRIL DUTIES is about time to be
getting the garden ready and to set out
fruit trees. Are MT you sorry now that you
didn't set out Il few pear trees, a few cher
~ trees, few currant bushes and such
like, ten years ago? The quicker you set
about it the better. Turn over n new leaf
Look out for the future and let the dead
past take care of itself. If you made II
mistake ten years ago. correct it now. Go
ON with the ploughing as soon as the land
is dry enough to crumble down in the fur
row. Clean out all bitches and drains.
Go over the pastures and the moving lots
with the beetle or maui and scatter all the
,Iroppings of the cattle. See that the seeds
so soon to be needed are on hand and all
right Fork over the manure under the
barn. The finer the compost the better.
Mix up nanures and keep things stirring.
The hens ought to be set now or else your
chickens will be late. and it's the early
chicken that pays best. Set two OF three
hens on the same day, if you can, and
then you can put two or three broods to-
gether and sosave the time of two or three
mothers Set hens on the ground, Oh else
put two OF three inches of earth or a sod
under the eggs. Fill up the month with
April duties and pray fora blessing on the
opening season. Thon1Gs's Old Farmers
Alg11GrsGc.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22

ACACIA GROVES OF TIE UPPER NILE.
The rich and ever-varyin@ vegetation OF
the valley of the Upper Nile is constant
source Of delight to the botanical traveller.
The shore on either side presents Il picture
of tropical beauty; brilliant colored flowers
toss their gay blossoms in the breeze, whole
forests of tamarind and acacia cover the
hill-sides. and even the surface of the water
is heauteous with the broad rich leaves
and fragrant flowers of many varieties OF
aquatic plants. The accacia groves extend
over an area hundred miles square along
the right bank of the stream. They pro
duce gum in such unlimited quantities
that. in the interests of commerce, they are
specially worthy of regard. In the winter
time. with the greatest ease. in the course
of a day. Il hundred-w weight of this Valua-
bic article could be collected by one man.
1t is II curious fact, however, that the gath
erng of this gum is much neglected, and
the merchants of khartOom are never able
to supply sufficient quantity to meet the
demands of Europe The accacia-trces are
called .soffar by the natives, a word
signifvino a flute From the larvae Of in
sects which have worked a way to the in
side. their ivOrv-white shoots are often dis
torted in form. and swollen out ut their
base with glob1lar bladders measuring
about An inch in diameter. After the
mysterious insect has unaccountably man
aged to glide ont of its circular hole, this
thorn like shoot becomes Il sort OF musical
instrument upon which the wind as it plays
produces the regular sound of a flute. In
the winter season. when the trees are strip
ped of their leaves. the boughs, white as
chalk. stretch out like ghosts, and the wind,
signing through the insect-made flutes,
fills the whole air with soft, melancholy
tunes One who has seen these : sotlar =
forest, in a breezy moonlight night can
never forget the strange and weird effect
produced upon the imagination.-Fro
= 4 Naturalist in the Heart of Africa, by
HELEN 5. CoNNNr. in Ha1per's Naga.ine
for Nay.
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4 G.. b X q w \ .

GENERAL ASSURANCE 4GENT.
Fire and Life Insurance placed
RESPOfN SIBLE OMPANIEs
proved requisite the safety of the Companies and
proper protection Of the insured Losses adjusted
mail will receive prompt attention.
oFFICE CORNER or STATE AND MAIN STREETS.
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MONTPELIER, VT.

MONTPELIER, VI.
BRYANT d STRATT0N SCHOOL
BOSTON, MASS.
COMMERCIAL
Course OF Study Preparatory Business.
The studies embraced in the plan of the School and
designed for those pupils who have acquired good
knowledge of the Elementary English Branches
BOOK KEEPING
(By Single and Double Entry)
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC.
designed for Practical Application in BUSINESS
COMMERCIAL WRITING,
with Special Reference to Legibility and Rapdity1
COMMERCIAL LAW
tRelating to Negotiable paper, Contracts Partnership
etc, etc.
All of which especially necessary and adapted
Commercial purposes.
Those desiring TO accomplish more than the course
the following studies viz: READING, WRITING. SPELL
ING, GRAMMAR and ARITHMETIC, and pursue them as
associate studies or separately.
Pupils desiring other studies than above named NAV
select any all of the COMMON ENGLISH STUDIES and
pursue them in connection with separate from the
COMMERCIAL STUDIES.
Pupils received at any time if there vacancies.
Prospectus and Circular Of the school free The
school is located at 36s Washington St-location
previous TO the fire of May 30, 1873.
Hours, stos- CLOSED SATuRpArs
VACATION DURING JULY AND AUGUST.
Application for admission, September st may be made
letter only building closed August 18th till Septem
Der lst the principal will be in attendance daily from
Fs3y1 Il. E. HIBBARD, PRINCIPAL
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IN ordering another small lot of your invaluable
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALSAM
should like to tell You what know about it, in order
that others may have the benefit of my
EXPERIENCE.
Since this Basam first came to my notice in s4s
myself tobe out OF 1t over night In all these
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
has failed single instance my own to
the desired relief aud Will say the in regard
to my mother, whose
LIFE WAS SAVED
by it cannot but think. Hers was case of Conges-
ton Of the Lungs, and although attended by most
shu physician she seemed TO tail constantly so that
neiEhbor persuaded her to try this Vegetable Pui-
nonary Balsaln The gratifying, l
RELIEF WAS IMMEDIATE
d sn wa s e d of
drops according 70 the violence Of the cough, which
a an on oS Tetn a 1t 'T y ff the the bal
IRRITATION
at once subdued, and good nights sleep secured
will mention another that OF young lady
quautance, who
BLEED AT THE LUNGS
andcoug he'd friyhtfully had night and
fully reduced. She lett Boston tor her country home
TO miles away as we supposed to die sent her bot
hear that she was much better She continued taking
1t Tor While and got
ENTIRELY WELL.
and is living now which il be ascribed mainly
to the use OF the
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALSAM
Very truly yours, JOHN CAPEN.
Boston, March II, 1873, No, Worcester Square.
Price in large bottles which are much the cheapest
81 Small bottles old style. 81 cents
FIJI to Se the Genuine which Is prepared only by CUT
LER BROS. X CO, successors to Reed tutler < Co.
Wholesale
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1874-04-22

The grangers Of Stowe have sent for
100 barrels of -four which have cost them,
delivered there only as per barrel.
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Z 4. SMITH h son.
BAKERS md CONFECTIONER!S.
wHITE:RIvER JUNCTION. VT

The celebrated Hanover and other Crackers endless
varieties freshly manufactured from the best material
and promptly all parts of the country by freight
express, Graham Waters, &c, Ginger and Lemon
Snaps. EeE Biscuits fresh baked constantly hand
and furnished TO order.
Confectionery In all its rdfiettts
manufactured from procured directly OF the best
of New York, and uneSCe!led for purity
and pleasantness of flavor.
MEAD SYRUPS. PEANUTS, CIGARS &c,
all times and orders for them will be filed
promptly aud the entire satisfaction purchasers
The senior member of the firm has had thirty
practical experience i'll this business most of
before removing from Hanover in ISL and the junior
partner has for many years been engaged in selling
the goods. filling orders and knows the Importance
promptness and dispatch in meeting the wants
their customers With their increased facilities at
White River Junction. embracing all the modern i'm
prOVements their trade. large scale, and the
with which goods be supplied 10 all points. the
firm prepared to give their patrons the best Of
FOODS reasonable prices and at the shortest notice
e Goods delivered by freight or express free of
charge. and no extra charge for barrels and boxes.
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GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS.
HIRAM ATKIES,

At Argus and Patriot store Montrder VT + IL md
fishers JobbinR Agent for WastpetoA- VI ee,9ia,f
IAnoille Coupt1es-
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Ia ordering another small lot of your invaluable
VEGETABLE PULMONARY BALSAM
should like to tell You what know about it, in order
that others may have the benefit OF my
EXPERIENCE.
Since this Basam first to my notice in lS4s !
have kept il constantly III the house, never. allowing
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EIGHT NEV STYLES
NTESSRS. CUTLER BROS. 4 co.

Heat Of State street, Montpelier, !