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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
The American Agricultural.

This standard agricultural journal having
finished its thirty.iourth year, announces that
its centennial year is to be its best. With
an able corps of editors and writers among
the ablest in the country, it offers attractions
to the farmer whatever his department, which
are hard to resist. For 81 60 year it fur
nishcs 800 double pages of useful and inter-
esting reading aud 500 or GOO more of 6ue
engraving All Of which may be had by
addressing Orange Judd Il Co, New York.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

A correspondent at Franklin writes
l noticed in your paper few weeks ago
a statement Of the weight Of one or two
calves which think we can beat.
Harrison Gates of Franklin Slaughtered a
bull calf (gradc durham) November l3, eight
months old, which dressed 46j pounds
When six months old be weighed alive 6l0
pounds. His food was sour milk twice day
until four months old aud three times a day
since. Was fed 100 pounds Of middliDgs
during August and September. After OctO-
Der l, pumpkins took the place of milk once
day.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
The OleOmargarine Cheese War.

1t will bo remembered that wo character.
iged the onslaught by the American Grocer
and others Ou those writer's who gave fair
report of the maDuiaeture OF OleOmargarins
OheOse as hasiy and unoalled for. The Gro
Ger aud some others begin TO see their mis-
take aud are free to admit that parties en-
gagged 10 this manufacture are not doing a
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

While there is eight or ten inches Of snow
in southerly Windsor county, with good
sleighing, and thirty inches and all blocked
up in parts of Caledonia, in Chittenden the
wheeling is 6ue, and an occasional drift only
reminds the traveller that it is winter
The temperature at the time of our visit was
balmy and spring.hke.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Mr. II. A. Post of Hinosburgh, who took
the editor of the FARMER into his pleasant
home, and cared for him like brother, al.
though a village farmer, keeps forty COWS
besides considerable other stock. lie sends
milk to the cheese factory for some FIVE
month, ami makes butter the balance OF the
season. He has improved his dairy by a
cross of Ayrshire blood and thinks he gets a
hardy COW and good mixer. His stable
is in the basement Of his barn, on the sunny
SIDE well ventilated and above freezing
temperature 10 the cOdOst weather Ties
with stanchions. Mr. Post gave MS a sug'
gestion 10 regard to stable hoors--tO bed
them in clay, the sleepcrs Of locust being
sunk into, and the plank resting on the clay
BY this method cold drafts under the fool
are avoided and the comfort Of the cow
greatly enhanced. This intelligent farmer
believes in the grass crop in preference to al
others, as profitable one for farmers Ia
raise, having large meadow which yield
oyer two tons Of hay to the acre on an aV
erage. hr Post is working for the FARMEI
and we anticipate many new subscriber
from bis efforts
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

At meeting of the directors Of the Ver-
mont state agricultural society at Burlington,
December 81, applications were received for
tie next fair from Brattleboro, Windsor and
Burlington. President Merrill, james A.
Shcdd and S. G. HOlyOke were appointed a
committee to locate the fair, with instructions
to receive proposals until February l, and to
meet to decide on the location February l5.
Mr. Il. Bradley declined the position of di-
rector, to which Office he was elected, and F.
Goodhue of Brattleboro was elected to fill
the vacancy.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Another friend of the FARMER, Mr. 7. G.
Naramore, whose communications appear in
our columns occasionally, very kindly gave
conveyance for Mr. Fassett aud ourself
from the Hinesburgh meeting through dark.
ness and mud to his farm home in Williston,
whence after night of refreshing sleep
and long before dawn We took our departure
for the early train.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The Springfield Republican says that w.
H. Bardwell of Shelburue, Mass, has an OK
weighing 270O lbs which is gaining two
hundred pounds week. What buster
he will be when he is ready for the Centcn-
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

and VIC Cheorfully accept criticism upon the
subject so far as the same will hang together
Since writing the above we have com.
munication on the subject to be iOuod in
another column.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
c. HORACE HUBBARD, Agricultural Bd'F,
BOARD OF AGRIcuLTuRE MEETINGS.

Barre Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. % and %.
Cabot Thursday and Friday, Dec 20 and 81
Iratlurgh, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. II and u.
Franklin, Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10 and ~.
Brandon, Monday and Tuesday, January " and ".
Orwell. Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. y and 20.
Fayetteville, Tuesday and "Wednesday, Fen ana z
POnifet Thursday and Friday, Feb and 4.
Rochester, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 2.
Chslsea, Thursday aud Friday, Feb. 10 and II.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

We found many readers Of the FARMER at
Hinesburgh, and they spoke in terms of
praise Of all the departments of the paper,
and think it is little the best paper which
circulates there
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
Heavy Cattle.

Mr. Nathan G.. Pierce Of Westminster
writes us
0u the FIRST Of December l butchered a
bull which was two years old the 6fth day
Of last May, which weighed as follows:
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Three ear loads Of silk.wOrm eggs, worth
$4,000, 900, arrived in New York. recently
via San Francisco, in 80 days from Hong
KoHg, aud are going to Italy and southern
France.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

Rev Mr. Murray says it does not pay to
raise colts in New England, unless they are
worth at least $500 apiece when five years
old. He does not state what proportion of
those he raises pay for themselves at that
standard. 1t is little bad TO tell farmers
that nine hundred and ninety nine out of a
thousand of the colts they raise to five years
old are produced at dead loss of two or
three or even four hundred dollars each
Bu. so it is, according to this authority.
He imparts the valuable information that it
is very easy to raise them worth from $500
upwards, and make it dead sure thing
every time. How fortunate!
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

The meeting Of the board of agriculture
at Hinesburgh, December 22-23, was well
attended by the farmers and citizens Of that
and surrounding towns. A report of the
proceedings will appear, as usual in the
FARMER, and it is unnecessary TO recte at
this time the list of papers and addresses.
The exercises were of high order Of merit.
The board received efficient assistance from
the other gentlemen appointed to participate
in the work of the meeting. Several vaiua.
Bile papers we're omitted aud the interesting
discussions abridged for want Of time. The
people in attendance, who filled the hall to
its utmost seating capacity at most OF the
sessions, held on to the last moment, and
fingered after the meetings broke up to talk
over the subjects which had been under dis
oussion. We found an intelligent commuui.
ty, who stand up manfuIly for farming, and
are willing and eager for new light The
hospitality extended SO cheerfully to the
visitors from abroad, made our stay delight
fol, and We all departed hoping to be there
again.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

by means Of irrigation the sage brush
plains of Nebraska produce grain, vegetables
aud fruit Of mammoth proportions.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31

A meeting Of citizens Of various sections
Of the state was held at Rutland, December
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-12-31
A eorrespondont at Franklin writes

Or less than thirty per cent shrinkagc.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

Professor Bastian makes it quite clear
that living matter, subjected to the action
of water heated up to 2l2 degrees Fair en-
heit, cannot survive more than two or
three minutes.
A Paducah (Ky.) merchant offered, as an
inducement to matrimony, to give the
first couple, married in that city in 1875 "a
nice breakfast table.
Ninety people tried to bid adieu to the
'srock-ribbed hills Of Maine'' through the
medium Of suicide last year, and sixty-fve
of them succeeded.
No human being can cut pie into six
pieces and convince six children that one
Of their number hasn't got piece inst j,
trifle the largest.
A man and his wife, ninety-seyen and
seventy-five years old respectively, were
tined for drunkenness at Oakland, Oal..
the other day.
"A California man pounded his wife. was
fined $50, and she sold her silk dress to
pay the fine.
Large families are born and raised in the
poor mouse OF the county in which Chicago
is situated
1t is said that Victor Hugo contemplates
writing the life Of John Brown of Ossawat-
tonic.
Boston girls have taken to eyeglasses,
believing that it adds to their personal
style.
A German can recite any one of Shakes
peare's plays without book OF manuscript.
In Detroit women apply every day for
positions as street car conductors.
One seat hacks can be hired in Paris for
IS cents an hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

aC parting Wltn me-and L, too, began t.
admit suspicion and doubt. Then [ recol
lected that this was cruel and unkind il
me, and in a second bethought me Of lie
gal aid. just at this instant one of tn,
outer windows was raised from without
and at it appeared the head and shoulders
Of Duff. uela3 -Hlo 1875
| "Holloa!'' cried that worthy, 'swhat's
up?n <Q5
went to him and whispered:
| mot a word. Come in and watch this
man until return"
Duff, amazed, and not knowing what to
make of the aspect of things, obeyed. l
ran for the constable. I found that officer,
and armed with the necessary authority,
we were soon on our way back to the Dith-
mar mansion to solve the problem that had
been presented, by law. Atthe door, much
to my surprise and Joy, I met Mrs. Dith-
mar, in her bonnet. aaqs
l ''Mr. Simpson" said she, in voice that
yet had a tremb1e in it; 81 am so glad
you've come. It's all over; he's gone.''
/ dismissed the constable on Mrs. Dith-
mars assurance that there was no further
need for his services, and went in Duff
and the lady were the only persons present.
My late companion, the intruder, was no.
where to be seen.
70 whats become Of him?'' | asked.
Duff made answer with laugh;
ellis keepers took him off,
;oJ r
manded explanation
'sMr. Simpson," said Mrs. Dithmar, ssthat
poor creature who has so soreIy troubled
us is my husbands demented brother, He
has been confined in a lunatic asylum for
some years, and none of our children have
ever seen him before. Yesterday he es-
capped and came direct to N, and at
night, attracted by the lights, he broke in
upon us here. His coming to our house
was purely accidental, for he did not know.
until he saw us, that we resided at N.
Once among us, his malady, which takes
the form you saw, broke out afresh; and
knowing from experience that the poor
man is sometimes asferce and bloodthirsty
as savage, we dismissed the guests and
then all left the house temporarily, while
Mr.. Dithmar went to the asylum for the
Keepers. Fearing to arouse the maniac,
we let the lights burn, and left him in pos
session. The rest is soon told. The keep.
ers, Mr.. Dithmar, and the lunatic, have
just this instant gone, and now, if you
please, you and Mr.. Duff may go and bring
the girls home. They are at E--'s, on
the main street, 4s
Thus ended the strange story-the Gu
rious adventure that sprang out of the Ball
at Dithmar's''- now, after lapse Of
years as think Of it. 1 shudder as spec
ulate on what might have CHANGED had
fortune not favored me while [ was alone
with and was striving with all my might
to initiate dangerous and INSCRIPTIONS
maniac. Mary and I often talked to our
children of it after wards.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

The OLD TEsTAMENT.-Dr. Kirkpat-
rick is giving series of interesting lee
lures in the Presbyterian Church, at Lex
'mgton, on Sunday evenings, upon the
characters of the Old Testament. On last
Sunday evening he lectured on Cain. Dur
ing the course of his remarks he referred
to the custom SO common in the South of
carrying concealed weapons, and the evil
resulting therefrom.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

ALL FOR LovE.-A young girl name
Louisa Sheinfeilder, daughter of tailor
living at West New York, eloped on Wed
nesday with a young man named Dunning.
employed in clothing store in that city.
The girl made her escape from her parents
by jumping out of second story window.
She broke her ankle, and was carried off
by her lovers friends. The pair were
married.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

LARGE LAND SALE.-Messrs. Stewart
and Palmer, of Saltville, Va, have sold to
James Cook, Of Newburyport, Essex coun-
ty, Mass, their West Point plantation,
lying at the head of York river, contain
ing 1880 acres, for $4,000. Mr.. Cook is
connected with the parties who have
bought out the town of West Point, Va,
and they propose to settle a large colony
ON those lands and at West Point.-LqJ,ach-
burg Virgiqian.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
VX7ATCHES, CLOCKS AND JRWELR1
a. a, COME,
TSuccessor to Cone and Hanger

Successor to Gone and Hanger,
OLD STAND, MAIN ST., STANTON, VA
have on hand large Stock of the above
Goods, and am constantly receiving additions
thereto. Also, fine Sterling Silver Ware, the
celebrated Rogers Plated Ware, Knives, Forks,
Spoons, Casters, Ice Pitchers, &c. l am agent
for the
DIAMOND SPECTACLES l. EYE GLASSES,
in fine Gold, Steel, Shell and Rubber Frames
Recommend ed by Opticians.
Ali kinds of Repairing neatly done by myself,
and warranted. a. A. CONE.
my 29.ly
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
Poetry.
MOUNT TABOR.
BY JOHN HAY.


On Tabor's height a glory came, IL
And shrined In clouds OF lambent fame,
The awe-struck, hushed disciples saw i
Christ and the prophets of the law;
Moses, whose grand and awful face
OfSinai's thunder bore the trace, s
And wise Elias in his eyes
The shade of Israel's prophecies, s
Stood in that vast mysterious light 10
Than Syrian moons more purely bright,
Shone forth the godlike Nazarene.
They bowed their heads in holy fright,
No mortal eyes could bear the sight,
And when they looked again, behold!
The fiery clouds had backward rolled. q
And borne aloft, ingrandeur lonely,
Nothing was left, "save Jesus only" is5
1,as,,,o,,,,o,,. +,,,o ,,e r ,,, -
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

* ENTLEMENS' Fine Calf Boots and Caters
lT Gentlemen's Light and Heavy Kip Boots
and Shoes. Boots, Shoes and Hats for Boys and
Children in endless variety, at prices to defy
competition, at G. L. WELLERS Boot, Shoe
and Hat Store, ney27
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

r ADIES'. Gentlemens' Childrens' ARTIO
OVER CATERS and RUBBER SHOES
large stock on hapd at prices to suit the times,
at c. L. WELLER's Boot, Shee and Hat Store.
nov27
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

call ON
y. fl. s. r. III. BICKLE
before purchasing elsewhere, as we are deter
mined to sell our goods as cheap, If not little
cheaper than can be bought in the city. We
are now receiving large lot of NEW and
STYLISH FURNITURE, purchased in the East
era cities for cash, and will sell for cash for less
than any other house in Staunton. Give US
call.
We keep always on hand large supply of
Cane and Wood seat Chairs, Bureaus, Bedsteads,
Washstands, Tables, Lounges, Mattresses, and
.Parlor and Chamber sets in Walnut, Mahogany
and Ook, manufactured in our shop Of dry ma
terial and by the best of workmen. Give US
call. Guarantee work to suit and prices to fit.
Fisk's metallic cases and Baskets always on
hand. Undertaking promptly attended to.
Va Main ST., Stauntop one door above Lu-
theran Church. decl
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
Sbe stan,rtom 1inDieator.
RATES

ADVERTISING RATES
Advertisements inserted at the rate of One
Dollarper square of eight lines Of Brewer for
the first, and SO cents for each subsequent in
sertion
A liberal deduction for advertisements for
three, six, or twelve months.
RIABLY IN ADVANCE; quarterly, semi-an-
nual and yearly advertisements payable per
quarter
Obituaries, announcements of candidates for
Office, cemmunicationscalling upon, advocating
oropposfng candidates, and all communication
or notices of personal or private character, or
lntendedor calculated to promoteany private en- :
terprise interest, will be charged for as adver
tisements. E
rs Speclalnotices 20 cents per line for eve
ry insertion.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
DRY GOODS

ever offered for sale in the city. The greatest
possible care has been taken in selecting the en-
tire stock; in fact, not one piece of goods has
been bought without first being certain we had
found the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
ELsOM & PIPER

Are now receiving, (at Jas. A. Piper's Store
Room, near the Virginia Hotel, one of the larg-
est, best selected and most elegant stocks of
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
MANY BEAUTIFUL STYLES OF
New Goods

are now out for the first time, and we know we
can show you quite line of all the best styles
of Dress Goods, ETC., etc.
In connection with this large stock of Dress
Goods, Bleached and Brown Cottons, Prints,
Shawls, at from $500 to $75 90; Cloaks at
from SIS 90 to Sl00; full lines of Mems CASH
meres and Cloths, Flannels, Shoes, Hosiery,
Gloves, Trimmings, and Notions generally. We
also have the largest stocks of Queensware ever
before offered in Staunton.
Now Ladies don't think it is too far to come
down to see u.s. for we can promise you that you
shall be paid for every step you take, that is if
you buy from us. Oct %
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

BALTIMORE CORN BREAD.-One cna,+
OF milk, one pint of Indian meal, three
eggs, one-quarter pound of butter. Boil
the milk, and with it scald the Indian
meal; stir in gradually the meal and butter:
when cold add the eggs. Bake in square
tins, and half an inch thick of butter when
put in pans, An excellent recipe.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

YOU CAN SAVE FEED and trouble bv
getting rid Of your poorest stock now.
This is particularly true of sheep. Get rid
OF the miserable scrawny ones that Won
know will not winter over, or if they do
will be worth nothing when spring opens.
Better knock them in the head and sell the
pelts than to feed them all the winter for
nothing. 1t pays to keep good stock, but
Door stock never.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

CLEANSING BOTTLES, ETC.-Bottles that
have had medicine in them may be clean
sed by putting ashes in each, immersing
them in cold water, and then heating the
water gradually tillit boils. After boiling
an hour, let them remain in the water till
it is cold. Wash them in soapsuds, and
rinse them till clear in fair water. Pie
plates that have been long used for baking
are apt to impart an unpleasant taste on
account of the rancidity of the butter and
lard imbibed. Put them in brass kettle,
with ashes and cold water, and boil them
an hour.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
LATEST NOVELTIES

of the season on our counters.
We have made Alpacas and all black goods q
specially and can offer GREAT inducements in
this class of goods.
1t is unnecessary to name the endless styles
and fabrics now in market. Suffice it to say
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

"A GOOD LUBRIcAToR for wooden axles
is made of six parts of clean tallow and two
parts OF fine smooth plumbago. Another
is made of five parts Of tallow, FIVE parts Of
soapstone, one part plumbago, and nine
parts rosin oil; the tallow and the oil are
heated and mixed, after which the soau.
stone and plumbago are added.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

To MAKE HAIR CURL.-The method
employed by professional workers in hair
Is as follows: Wet the hair to be curled.
wrap it smoothly around a cylindrical
stick OF tube of proper size, tie it in place.
then pour it in water and boil it two or
three hours, remove it from the boiler.
wrap it carefully in newspaper and bake
1t III modern oven for an hour. Thus
treated, it will stay in curl permanently.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

BEEF-TEA.-Take one pound of juicy,
lean beef-say piece from the shoulder or
round-and mince it. Put it, with it's
juice, into an earthern vessel containing
pint OF tepid water, and let the whole stand
for one hour. Then slowly heat it to the
boiling point, and let it boil for three min
utes, Strain the liquid through colan-
der, and stir in a little SALT If preferred,
little pepper OF allspice may be added,
Mutton-tea may be prepared in the same
way. 1t makes an agreeable change when
the patient has become tired of beef-tea.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
DECLINED FROM 10 tOl5 PER
CENT.

We doubt whether, upon an average, goods
have ever been as low down as now, and we
promise all who may buy from us the same ad-
vautages WE have had in prices. Some of our
goods have been imported
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22
Bottom Figures.

Another advantage we claim is, nearly every.
thing was bought after the first of October, at
which time goods generally
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1875-01-22

DIRECT FROM INDIA FOR OUR TRADE.
This is big for Stanton and some were made
EXPRESSLY FOR US.
All Dress Goods are beau tiful this season, and
we think our stock is unsurpassed. You will
find all the