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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN GERMANY.
The German Empire contains lS4 agri-
cultural colleges, 8 colleges for horticulture.
rs practical middle schools for agriculture,
% middle schools for garden culture, l6
colleges for special branches, besides an i'm
mense number of larger and smaller associa-
tions for the education of farmers. There
are in the empire l947 agricultural associa-
tions. Nearly all the schools and colleges
are connected with model farms for the prac-
teal education of the students. One Of
these, the academy of Proskau, contains 245O
acres of farming land and l4,7OO acres of
forest. The institutions are supported by
the government at q great cost. The Ger
man government also maintains excellent
veterinary schools and splendid stock raising
establishments. IL keeps over 5000 bloolud
stations and large number of mares for
the Improvement of horses. These facts 60
far towards explaining the immense agricul-
tural production Of country where the land
is of inferior quality and the climate cold
and damp.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

ROTATION OF CRoPs.-As desirable as ro-
tation in office may be, it cannot be more so
than a judcious rotation Of crops raised on
the farm. No matter how fertile the soil,
it is conceded that constant cropping with
one, two or three kinds Of grain. will wear
out the land. All good farmers concede
that proper rotation of crops, including
the grasses, should be followed. Chemists
inform US that the nutriment of food-produc-
ing plants is taken in part from the air
through the leaves, and therefore that suit
able food must bo provided, or manifest
deterioration will result. The good farmer,
while he aims to produce the largest crops
at the least expense, will also be careful to
keep up the fertility Of the soil by judi
cious rotation Of crops, supplemented by the
application Of manures to the land.-RTaL
World
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

The COW Of Mr.. JAS Hatch of Springfield
produced a calf with two perfect heads. A
stable full! Of men, one of them farmer
tortured the poor COW six hours in the effort
to deliver her and then performed the
"Caesarean operation" OF course both pa
tients died. Barnum can have the calf if
he will give poor Hatch another COW.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

Coleman's Rural World advises a CORE
spondent whose COW has "lost her cud" to
take tie cud ont Of Tie mouth Of any othe,
animal that is chetoing The cud, and PIT i,
in the mouth Of the one that has lost IL, ,
and give her pound of glaubcr salts aud
au ounce of ginger dissolvedsiu hot water
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

any other form, besides having three or four
times'as much gross weight to pay freight
upon as in the other forms OF commercial
potash. Also that while tho cost of potash
in good hard wood ashes at 25 cents per
bushsl is less than either of the other forms,
there is as much phosphoric acid as in
the average superphosbate.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

GYpsUM-The Canada Farmer has this
on gypsum One of the cheapest and most
efficient of the mineral manures is gypsum,
Common plasterj. Under favorable circum-
stances this works "like charm Plaster
as it is dug from the quarries contains forty
six per cent. sulphuric acid, thirty.threo per
cent. lime and twenty.one per cent. water.
The latter is held in the mineral in a mechan-
ical state, and can bo driven off by heat :
but for agricultural purposes it is better to
let it remain. Both sui phuric acid and lime
are the direct food of plants, and both act
as powerful absorbents of ammonia and other
nutritious gases. 1t is only on the latter
supposition that we can account for the won
derful effects which plaster sometimes pro-
duces Sown at the rate of two or three
bushels per acre, on piece of newly stocked
land, it often doubles the crop Of clover, as
into this crop both lime and sulphur enter
largely, and the ammonia Is furnished from
the air by the absorption of the plaster.
Such result has led farmers in some in-
stances to rely upon plaster alone as fer
tilizer-a mistake of which few years eX-
perience is sure to convince them. Their
farms become "plaster sick" as the express
sion is.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

CONVENIENT OUT BUILDINGS ON FARMs.-
We are inclined to think that the fault OF
the majority of farmers is not in building
too cheaply, bst in building too little, and
too cold. A friend from Kentucky, who
made US visit last winter, was greatly
struck with the number and convenience Of
the farm buildings that he found all over
New England wherever he went. He found
the contrast between his own state and the
Eastern states very great, for in Kentucky
it is rare to find any kind of barns and with
considerable acquaintance with his own
state, he told us that he could not bring to
mind a single farm within his knowledge,
where there was wood house OF any kind,
or a well, pump, or privy connected with
the farm house.-New ENGLAND Farmer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

1t is said by those who have tried it,
that soaking the seed over night ia a solu.
tion of copperas and saltpetro will protect
corn from the attacks Of wire worms, and
also gives more vigorous growth to the
nlant
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

The PREcocITY OF SHEEP.-The question
of tho precocity of sheep, has been for some
time under discussion, in respect to the
breed NJ. Sauson, professor of ZOOLOGY, at
the Agricultural college of Grignon, believes
it is possible to develop in the pure Morlnos,
the alleged precocity of the dishlcy -Morino,
or any variation Of that type, namely, 46
pounds of meat in II months. Precocity, NJ.
Sauson defines to be, the rapid unity Of the
bones and the quick development Of the per-
manent teeth, aud that an animal is more or
less precocious, in proportion as it possesses
its adult teeth the consequence follows,
that there will be greater activity in the pro-
cesses of nutrition, in the sense that the ami
NAL will be able to assimilate larger guam
tity of ailments, thereby acquiring weight,
which is the test of precocity. At Grignon
the shropshire Downs display greater pre-
cocity than the Southdowns, at whose side
they live, and consume larger daily ration.
But weight for weight of food there is no
perceptibe difference in the "pound of flesh"
produced, and that production is the practi-
cal test of every animal machine.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
ST. JOHNSBURY FRIDAY, MAY 10. 1876

very best, for the accomplishment of our de-.
sire, and the adaptability of any particular
breed to our own wants, or as best fitted to
any particular soil or climate. The capabili-
ties and points, each in its place, should al
ways be considered before we make our se-
lections for breeding purposes.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

Is THE PoTATo DISEASE HEREDITARy?-
A correspondent of an English Journal of
horticulture says he planted in 1868 some
pink kidney potatoes of a late keeping kind,
called Yorkshire kidneys. They produced
much haulm, and were little given to dis
ease. The crop was diseased. He selected
from the diseased potatoes twelve Of the very
worst, so bad, so rotten as scarcely to have
any vitality, and planted them in March
1866, on piece of poor ground without any
manure. The result was II potatoes quite
sound, and 10 diseased. In 1867 he planted
the diseased potatoes and few sound ones,
sufficient to make a long row. the result was
scarcely any disease at all. In 1865 he
planted two rows, taking all the diseased and
small potatoes; the result was q good crop
aud no disease. Ga the 2lst Of April 1869,
he looked over the potatoes left, about half
a bushe, and could find no trace of disease.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

A valuable COW of Mr.. @. w. Mudgctt
Of Weathers6eld got her foot over the chain,
threw herself and strauglod She was rumin.
ating quietly an hour and half before he
found her dead Had been tied with the
same chain all winter.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

James r. Walker of Springfield has a
Jersey heifor fourteen months and two days
old, which is the mother Of a healthy, lively
calf.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
Sweet Potato Plants 4!
ENPR ESSI.

ENPRESSLK FOR Northern Planting.
Ton years experience. Write for circulars Of direc
tions and testimonials Oh! the luxury Of nice meay
Sweet Potatoes fresh from your soil. Sent with
perfect safety from May IS to June 25 by mail, 81 per
FOO. By express 300 81 So 600, $500; 1000, $500.
2O0,OOO Cabbage Plants at $3.50 per 1000. Address,
COAX POND FARM" Willimantc, Conn.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
SEEDS. POTATOES.

Lanes InprvOed Imperial Sugar Beet. The
best to raise for feeding stock H. f. Grover, North
Kngsville Ohio, writes From the lbs Of seeds sent,
We raised good 20 tons: cannot do without
thonl." Sent by mail, postpaid ID, 25e; b. soc :
lbs, S3.OO package sc. COnqucrOr Tomato. The
early variety l5c. SnOpfiRke Eureka and other
Potatoes and over 80 varieties Of Seeds, at low rates.
send for catalogue DAVID IL. WOOD,
MnrrisYille. VI
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
VOL. Vino. "a.

Poultry exhibition at the centennial Oct
9th TO Nov, 9th.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
Choice Flower &c Garden Seeds,
STRAWBERRIES AND PEACHES
Nelg Sorts bU Mail.

Plants Of the newest and finest improved sorts, care
fully packed and prepaid by mail My collection OF
Strawberries took the first premium for the best cooe-
ton. at tho great show Of the Mass. horticultural
Society," In Boston, last grow nearly 100 va
rietcs tho most complete collection in tho Country
including all the now, large American and imported
kinds. Priced descriptive Catalogue, gratis by mail
Also, Bulbs, Fruit Trees, Roses Eyorpeons % pack
ots Flower or Garden Seeds, a. 90 by mail.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
PLYMOUTH ROCKS
BTANDARD SToCFx :

Awarded first and second premiums and special at 0tta
Quechee Valley Poultry Show. 1 make speciality Of
the above variety and prepared to furnish eggs for
Matching at 81 80 p doz packed in the bost manner and
delivered at the express oice, Satisfaction guaran-
teed. L. w. WASIBURN,
Woodstoct
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19
GARDENING for Pleasure

~ NOA U AN1t = = UO'I = Il = ,
A guide 10 the amateur in the Fruit, Vegetable and
Flower Garden with full directions for the Greenhouse
Conservatory and Window Garden, by Peter Hender
son. Published by ORANGE JUDD co.
A few copies at the FARMER OFFICE, or sent by mail
nj
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

- - The true Cape Cod Cranberry. best
Na Na sort for Upland, L0wland or GaTden
- BY mail, post paid 81 90 per 100
Va $500 per l00l. Wholesale Catalogue
10 the trade. Agents Wanted
n. N. WATSON, Old Colony Nurseries and Seed
Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass
ESTABLISHED lsi2.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-05-19

EGGS FOR HATCHING.
ERESII eggs from my premium stock, packed and
IL delivered TO express office at tho following prices.
p. COchins, IOudans, s. s. llamburgs, 81 80 dOz.
q. S. Ilamhurss $500 v doZ Bronze Turkeys $500.
l took eight eoops six first premiums and two
Ond premiums at Newport, and seven other premium
cOOps were bred by me. My stock will compare favor
ably with the best Can furnish eggs from White
LeghOrns Light Brahmas p Rocks ut IL 80 v dozen.
Stock first class. Write for particulars.
JONI g. McKEEN,
South AcwoTth, N. H.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07

In,lanter cure, Tooothachc ~ one moment
2lu
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
State News.

Nv liumphry AN old and h-hl r,-
-pycI,i cItilou ~ ElH-or. stepped into !,
carriage 90 Id, home at .hnu, 3 l. VI )
policeman >lw l- WA~ 'IlL.af.y ia. Aad
rot in in drive I.n home. hu' Mr. II.
died hrI.r. he @uI home
All the banks iu Wa'"r,4Iic-iiyr .Y
number -afr uow supplied wHh Nom Il
iceland superior hUr-.lr-prput safes. 'u-
Najioua. EIuk. which 80 recently came
near being robbed. haviu. ig~t ordered a
fiuc safe. with BE ttm" loek.
4 steamer +, b-iu. built - ram be.
tween Belfast ana Bruuh>vI.ir. She will
br owned principal ) ln Belfast. with a
small portion ui the stock held 10y parties
on the other side Of the bay. and Wil h.
comma dcG by tapt Fred Gilmore or Be-
tat.
Levi, sylvester, or Great ,h"beaguc
Island. was found dead IN a boat Al Cots
in Island. Wednesday afternoon with a
cash In hi- head. lie was between 40 and
- years old. aud leaves a wife and tour
smaH children. The cash may have been
caused by falling in a III.
-Goycrnor Stearn.. OF Florida. Was
college student In Maine. of which state
he j. "A native. when the war broke out.
He lost an arm At Winchester. Virginia.
anu Ilif.l INC " al NfliA - ! -OitttA III Alit
service oi III" Freedmcu's Bureau.
A woman on the poor farm ia Belgrade
recently came hear poisoning all the in
mates of the aims house there. Her hu--
band who had len the aims house. sent
her a quantity of poison in letter. This
she managed to get into food prepared for
the inmate, OF the house. and came near
poisoning the whole lot.
The Governor and Council held sos-
sion Friday and Issued certificates to the
republican elector-. They adjourned To
Thursday next. when decision will be
rendered in the Knox county election case
probably adverse 10 the petitioners. Tie
Council viii remain in session uhtii The
close of the year.
The Sprague mills in Augusta give
employment TO between four and five hun
dred persons. Last week they manutac-
tured one hundred and fity-six thousand
yards of print cloths. all finished and put
into bales and forwarded 10 the print works
at Cranston, Il. /. No extra time or force
was required 10 produce it. Ninetyfive
thousand yards OF cloth were woven the
last month in excess OF the amount woven
at the mill during the corresponding month
last year.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Business Notices.


Eas Stoueham, Me-, MAY u, 1873.
Messrs. Seth W. Fowle & Sons:
GentlemanI iecl IL my duty to write a few
words in favor OF DIR. WIsIER's B,LsAM OF
WILD CHERRY. In the early part of last win
ter took a severe cold, and shortly afterwarl
"A distressing cough was added TO il. Ny friends
did everything they could for me, bat W ithOui
avail. The bes; physicians that could be pro-
cured did not relieve me. and my cough eontin-
ued with me, all through the winter with in
Creasing severity. | spit blood three or four
times day. and my friends considering my
ease hopeless gave me up as confirmed Con-
sumpiive. | was In this condition when heard
of DR. WISTAR'S BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY.
| began it, use, and before | had taken halt
bottle of it my cough and al my other troubles
left me. and | was cured. feel so truely in
dehted to thi- great remedy for what il has
done for me that send you this voluntary tes-
iimony. hoping ii may be the means OF Undue
ing others, who are suffering as | was, TO make
use of it. II il the best remedy for lung com
psint> that ever heard of, and am con >tAnt-
" recommending ii TO my friends.
Yours. with respect, Mrs. MELISS, NJ. BALL.
30 cents and II bottle. sold by all drug
giSlS.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
=
" DOWN IN THE MOUTH.

Where there is continual dropping down
into the back of the mouth, with irritation and
Inflammation Of .he nasal cavities and throat,
with hawking, splitting, and sense Of fullness
about the head, be not deceived or fancy it .
simple cold. You are afflicted with that seourge
of this climate. Catarrh, the forerunner of Con-
sumption. In its early stages few bottles OF
DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy will effect all entire
cure when confirmed, DIR. Pieree's Golden
Medical Discovery should be used in connection
with The Remedy. These standard medicines
have been before the public many years, and
their use has been attended with ibe most graf
ifyipg success. A full discussion of Calarrh and
il. rational treatment - contained in The
PEOPLES common Sense Medical Adviser" a
book Of over nine hundred pages, Illustrated
with two hundred and eighty two engrayings,
bound in cloth and gilt, rice, postpaid. S1.50.
pensary, Buffalo, N. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07

The Burlington Hawkeye says the po-
litical speech delivered by Mr.. Hobbs re-
Gently, would have been a deathless effort,
had not the falling out Of his teeth some
what marred the effect. He said. Men OF
the republic. day dawns at last upon the
struggling freemen who for years have
borne upon their patient necks the yoke OF
the nppresS0r and tie burden OF the most
infamous and ma@ignant degpotism get ev-
crushed gee ligeblOod from gee hearts OF a
ligerty-luggiGg az pagrioggis people. Rise
up. o my feg gow cigizens, al hurl gee ty-
ra ut from gig At this point the audience
rose up aud smiled, and the orator stopped
and hunted up his teeth. and resumed his
.peeclf ID the English language.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
- . -

ON Monday last Hon. l.. c. Carpenter
of Columbia, :. c.. received through the
expres, a snug parcel. Upon takiug OF
the wrapper there was box, nicely made
with top screwed on; it was about 6 by Is
inches ia size. Upon opening ii, which
was done. using all possible precaution, il
was found TO contain coffin, Just about
10 inche, long, and in il a piece of hemp
rope. This was suggestive, certainly. Nj.
Carpenter was Republican candidate tor
Congress at the recent election. No man
was ever hung IN this country for treason.
but We are often reminded, IN ways like
this. that many men have been murdered
because OF their political views.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07

CastOria is perfect substitute 70
Castor oil. without any Of it, objections, for
it j. plae> an; Ia take aud does not nau>catr or
gripc. For Cosiiycncss at any age but csPcr-
tally for sour stomach. Wind Collie. Worms
and the DI>oried Bowels OF Children. ii, the
most effective remedy in existence. II is
harmless. it j. rclisblc,. aud it il cheap.
" : 3mo> ii
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
lyS 3uos s.

There need be no pain wnerc Centanr
Liuiment j. used. Burns and Scald- are heal
,d without = scar rheumatism, srraiu~, and
most la,h. bone ana muscle ailments can hc
absolutely cured. There are Two kinds. The
t"ntaur I.iniment j. for family use. the Vel
low FOR horse and animals. one trial will
couvuc" the incrclulnu..
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
"HOusehOld and Home DecOra.
tiOnS."

Will have a prominent place, whilst the latest pro-
ductlOns OF American humori-ts will appear from
month To month. The list of shorter SO res bio
graphical and other sketches, etc, is long one.
The editorial department win continue TO en-
ploy The ablesi peas both at home and abruad.-
There Will be "a series OF letters literary mat
ters from London, by Mr. Wexford.
IHe pages OF the magazine VIII be open, as
here etOiorc, 50 far as limited space will permit, 10
the discussion OF all themes aTectin, the social
and religious lie OF the world, and spec ALI To
the freshest thought Of the Christian thinkers and
scholars o! this country.
We mean To make the magazine sweeter and
Purer. higher and noOler, more genial and gener-
Gus III all It's ut,ernnces and influences, and
more welcome Visitor than ever before in homes
Refinement and eulfura
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Communication between Taiahasse G
and Lake City cut Of.
New YORK. Dec.

NtW OKk, Dec, ..
The W. I. Telegraph Office reports the
wires down from Lake City to Tallahassee
ria are interrupted. Nopress dispatches
have been received from Tallahassee to-
night.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07

oSE HUNDRED DEATHS PER WEEK IN New
FORK aud Brooklyn from diseases OF the throat
and lungs i il not awful, And vet HG{c'S
Honey Of H0rsh0HHd GHd Tar. taken in time
woud prevent seyeu-eighthe Of thi. fIightml
moriaIly. No cough or cold can resist this
bal,amic remedy. Sold by all Druggists.
Pixies ToOthachc Drops cure in minute.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Convention of Reform Clubs.

~kowHEGAN. Me. =.
The reform clubs Of Maine met in
convention at Skowhcgan, on Tuesday 3,
and chose :. T Pearson of Portland,
President
Reports were read showing about so
clubs in the State, with membership
ui ll.uno.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Fifteen Months for 81.

sEKlESER for December now ready, and which
contains the opening chapters of ''Scholas Min
turn VIII be read with eager curiosity and inter
est. Perhaps no more readable number Of this
magazine has yet been issued. The three mum
berz OF scribner Tor August, september and Oc-
tober, containing the opening chapters OF That
Lass o Lowre's.' VIII be given to every new
subscriber twho requests iD, and whose subscrip-
ton begins with the present olume l. e., with the
November aumber
Subscription price, 81 years. cents Il num-
Der. Special terms on bornd volumes. Subscribe
WIN the nearest bookseller, or send checS or
Il. %. money order to
sCgIBNER s Co. IA EInadMay Y Y.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Elector chosen in place Of Solace.

Burlington Vt. Dec. OH.
{ The college met to-day Mr.. Solace,
doubling his right to vote refused to at
tend. havin" been a Post master at the
time he was elected. Accordingly va
icancy was declared and Sol.ce was elect
[ cd to MI the vacancy.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
.NiCIl0las Minlurn.,, ',

by DT. Holland, the Editor. whose story OF "Scy
cnoakr" gave ihr highest satisfaction % the read
err nt the Monthly The scene nt yAis latest nov
-l D. laId On the banks ~ the Hudson. Tie hero
/. a yOuHg man who ha- been always tied to 4
sumat'- apron strings, hut ThO. by the death 81
h- mother u len alone in the wof.d,-tp drift on
the current ~ tlc.-wIth fortune, but without Il
yurpo-c.
Another -eria!. Ills Inheritancc.' hy Mis-,
Ir4ttOn, will begin on the completion Of That
Lass o. I.owre's.n y by Mrs. HOdgson Burnett
Mrs. Burrelt's story, begun IN August. has pa
tho, and dramatic power which have been a sur
prise 10 the public
There i to be series Of Original and cAquis-
itely Illustrated papers OF Popular science by
Mrs. HeTrck, each paper complete in Itself.
Ellsworth American., 1876-12-07
Notice Of Foreclosure,

M f, The undersigned hereby give public notice
w that We have II claim by mortgage on four
certain parcels Of land situated in Ellsworth IN
the 1oan.y Of Hancock, near and about Patteu's
Pond, being the same parcels conveyed TO James
+. Hooper by Sarah Jarvis and others by deeds
dated FEBRUARY l0sh a. ID. 1866, and recorded in
the Hancock Registry o Deeds, Vol. 124, Page bj9,
and sarah Jarvis. guardian to said Hooper, by
deed Of The same date, recorded in said Registry,
Noi. l27 Page 09, TO which records reference is 10
y hal ioi more particular description of said
parcels SAID mortgage was igiven by James f.
iisOl ef and Is dated the Sd day of December, A.
u. 1874, and the condition thereon has been bro.
ken. by reason whereof we claim a foreclosurof e
said mortgage.
SAMUEL X. WHITING.
uESBY WHITISG.
Hale Emery, Attys.
Noy. %, 1S1G. 3was