Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-03

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Sept I'd:
Gents Edward G. Adams, l.. w. Davis,
n. =. Everett, G. ID. Earl, f. II. Howe,
Geo. a. IIadley, J. c. Hamilton, Henry
w. Jackson, NJ. l.. Kensington, (2) Chas.
Lognc, James Lyons, I. w. Langley,
Frank Mills, Joseph Mills, A. J. Perham,
Capt. L. a. Pierce, s. b. Rockwell, A. 5.
Shaw, Chas. G. Snow, Geo. Slinson, II. II.
Tiffany, NJ. D.
Ladies-Mis Emily Anderson, Miss
Emily :. Barrett, Mrs. Carrie S. Blood,
Harriet L. Bushnell, Mrs. Shepard Bur-
nett, Mrs. T.. Il. Carpenter, Miss Josie ].
Carroll. Miss Kittie Chamberlain, Miss L.
+. Day, Mrs. Il. l.. Elbridge, Mrs. Ros-
well Frost, Mrs. T. c. Field, Miss Abbie
NJ. Hamilton, Miss Fannie Koarns, Miss
Margaret Mccormick, Miss Mary Moor,
Mrs. Stanford Morse, Mrs. Alfred ii. Port
err, Miss Carrie o. Putnam, Miss Clara
Pierce, Mrs. Maggie Ridley, Sarah l. Reed,
Roxaua Sargent, Miss Mary n. Shepard,
Mrs. NJ. y. Taylor.
Held for Postage Alice II. Foley, Essex
junction, VT, Robert Davis, Hicksville,
l.. l., Matiicld Fertilizer Co., Boston, Mass.
TEXAS CATTLE FEVER IN BRATTLEBoRo.
w. L. Richardson, the well known
butcher Of this place, has lately lost several
cattle from what is called the Texan fever
Out Of herd Of twenty procured in Al
bany some three weeks ago, seven have
died Of the disease. Eight others have
shown symptoms Of the fever, but are now
in "a fair way to recover. Prof Greasy of
Mass. Agricultural College was called to eX-
amino and doctor the cattle. He thinks
there will be no further trouble from the
disease, which is Il specific fever, very ma
lignant and of a continuous type, propa-
gated by contagious efIluvia, but not con-
taeious in The Northern States from one
native or acclinaied creature to another.
Hr. Richardson's herd is in pasture at
the west part Of the town. The owner, for
his own intere i, as well as that of tbe pub
lie, has spared no effort 10 suppress the
disease, and people need have no fear Of its
spreading or ofbeing invited TO partake Of
the meat of infected cattle.
The following communication in regard
to this outbreak, from MI. c. Horace Hub
bard Of Springfield, the well known agri-
cuturist, appeared in the Boston Journal
| Of Thursday:
At the request Of prominent citizens Of
BrattlebUTu and vicinity / have to-day eX-
amined the diseased cattle at that place, IN
company with Dr. Greasy, Neterinary Sur
gcun OF the Massachusetts Agricultural
College. Eight animals have died. All
now Affected are in a fair way to recover.
1t appears, rs intmated in my hasty
note OF the 2Slh, that the disease is not COM
I
| lis spread is not probable. This fact is re-
| gaIded by DR.. Greasy and other yeterinari-
/ ans as well settled. And yet, respecting
/ their opinions as much as ! do, l should
/ build iUItincations around my farm rather
| than have cattle affected with Texas fever
come In contact with my herd of short
horns. ! am still OF the opinion that DIS
/ eused or suspected animals should be seclu-
! ded until after the occurrence Of heavy
! frOs,s. Precautionary measures Will do no
| harm. Should the disease assume a new
and unexpected form the results might be
! serious.
The appearance Of the flesh Of the ami
! mails slaughtered after the attack does not
! indicate the presence of the disease. Its
use is not fatal TO human life but il must
| he anything but wholesome.
1t is not unlikely that other affected ami
! mails are in the Stale, and may not be in
| the hands of men as honest as Messrs. W.
| +. Richardson * Son Of Brattleboro, who
| DESTROYED the carcass of an OK which hung
/ in their stall ready for sale, soon as they
learned that certain symptoms, which they
| noticed in dressing ii, indicated that The
animal was diseased.
DR.. Cressy is Of opinion that the prompt
! application Of remedies within the first day
| or TWO after the attack will save all cases.
The most obvious symptoms of the dis
easeare extreme constipation, bloody urine,
fever, with some heat about the head, Ian
! guor aud loss of appetite.
Farther investigation into the disease,
! treatment, manner Of communication and
| means of prevention is very desirable.
The Vermont Board of Agriculture will
| take any precautionary measures in the
premises which they may regard as desir-
| able for the protection OF farmer and con-
| sumeis OF beef.
am indebted 10 DR.. Cressy Tor valuable
| assistance.
c. HORACE HUBBARD.
Springfield, W., Aug. 30, 1873.
THE RACES.
The races at the Windham County
| Park began on Tuesday afternoon and
were continued on Wednesday and Thurs
day. Theweather throughout was pleasant
but quite warm and the track duty. The
spectators were few on the first day, but
the number increased next day, and on
| Thursday there were probably one thous-
and people present. Col. Hooker, +.
L. Lyman and Lemuel Whitney acted
as judges. The horses entered for the
three minute race, $500 purse, with the
record made 10y each, were as follows;
Night Hawk, W. Kimler, Il l
Hattie, c. Long, > :
Joker, 5. +. Hager, 3
| Naked Truth, Hiram Lincoln, 4
Night Hawk was awarded the first mon
ey. Time 1884, 2:4O PAPA, 24O.
The same afternoon purse of 800 fol-
2.3S horses WAS trot,ed with the following
result:
I.angdon, +. NJ. Woatherbee, l ? . ! > !
Henry Stone. IL. Stone, l
| Clifford. c. Clancy, 4 l 4 4
Gypsy Girl, J. i. Whipple, dr.
Much time was occupied in scoring, and
considerable dissatisfaction was occasioned
by the ruling Of the judges in the case Of
"Ghord," he being given the third heat
with record of 2:35, which was afterwards
reduced TO 2:3s. The race was won by
Langdon. Time, 2;Ssl, 2:3Sl 2:3S, 2:3S
2:39, 2:39.
Wednesday afternoon purse Of S40O, fol
2:42 horses was first trotted for, the judges
being Mr.. Houghton of Keene, A. Starkey