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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
Poor Organs.

The following from the New York Chris
tian Advocate, written by its editor-in-
chief, DIR. Currie, some years since, is
yet more true to-day than when it was
written; as the popularity of the instru-
ment has extended, the number of in
competent makers has increased. There
are now few articles in reference to
which.the public is more deceived and i'm
posed upon than in parlor or cottage Or
gans. This is attested by the thousands
of such instruments now standing utterly
useless all over the country, which are
but few months or years old:
CABINET OR PARLoR ORGANISMS
usual in such cases, the new and large
demand for these instruments has in
duced a great number Of persons to en-
gage in their manufacture, some of whom
are quite unequal to the business they
have undertaken. 1t requires something
more than the mechanical skill of the
artifcer in wood and iron to make and
prepare for use musical instrument;
and yet some have evidently brought
nothing else to their aid in the business.
The result is that the country is becom-
ing filled with inferior and defective
instruments. Large sums of money are
expended for valueless articles, and the
people are dcfrauded of their needed
musical education. The evil is intensi-
fed by the fact that these inferior
instruments are, on account of their
inferiority, most industriously urged
upon tue public. Because they can not
compete with better ones in the open
market, they are pressed upon the public
by direct solicitations; and because they
offer larger commissions, they are the
most commonly offered by agents and
hawked by peddlers. And as most pur-
chasers are unable tojudge of the relative
merits of these things, the inferior
articles are often bought when better
ones are desired, and would be cheerfully
paid for.
Induced by these considerations, we
have been at some pains to ascertain
what instrument of the many now solicit
ing the public favor combines the great
est amount of real excellencies. We
have prosecuted this inquiry entirely
independently of aid or direction from
interested parties. The opinions of
some of the best musical critics, COM
posers, and performers nave been OBJ
tanned; reports of experiments made in
the ordinary use OF various instruments
in churches, schools, and families have
been compared, all of which, with singu-
lar unanimity concur in assigning the
first place to the Cabinet Organ of Mason
& Hamlin-a decision that corresponds
with our own previously formed convic-
lions. \ We have written
these things without solicitation from
any one, and without the knowledge Of
those whose pecuniary interests we may
seem to favor. The interest of our read
ers is the object we have sought especially
to promote, and in that interest we have
prosecuted our inquiries, and now we
record our convictions.-N. Y. Christian
Advocate.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

THERE is no simpler method for pre-.
venting cider growing sour than mustard
seed. After the cider has fermented and
reached the desired palatable condition,
put one pint of mustard seed to barrel
9 cider, and bung tight.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
How TO Deceive.

If your hair or whiskers gray they can be
instantly changed to a beautiful black by TUTT's
Hair Dye, and deceive the closest observer. This
article possesses qualities never known before
4 Murray at N v
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

AT our request Cragin & Co., of Phila-
delphia, Pa, have promised to send any
Of our readers gratis ION receipt of fifteen
cents to pay postage, sample of Dobbins'
Electric Soap to try. Send at once.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

WASHINGTON letter: You will find
Mrs. Bristow in very pleasant parlers on
X street, and when you have talked with
her FIVE minutes you won't know or care
what the rooms are like or how much
anything costs. There is nothing in the
least pretentious about their mendge,
and though Mrs. Brstow dresses richly,
there is never anything conspicuous in
her toilets. Her rare loneliness of
character wins her the best affection of
every one.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
southern Hotel, ~. Louis, Mo.

The most complete hotel in all its appoint
ments in the West. The table supplied at
all times with the best the market affords.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

IT does not follow, by any means, that
q girl is goose because she inarries q
Michigander.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30

VIM. ROBINSON, journalist, known as
Warrington died at his residence in
Maiden, recently, aged fifty-eight years.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
HO! FOR IOWA!!

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paDy, D. Randolph st Chicago, HI. Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. JOHN IL. CALHOUN,
Land Com m issiOner
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-03-30
Cotton Statement.

The following is the cotton statement for
the week ending March II, as compared with
the same period last year:
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On March IL in honor OF the one hun.
dredth anniversary OF the evacuation of Bos.
ton by the British troops, business was
generally suspended, flags were displayed
from the shipping and from the State and
National buildings and many private
residences. A large number of historical
buildings and places were decorated. Sa.
lutes we're fired at sunrise. There was a
large attendance at Old South Church where
historical addresses were delivered. The
Irish societies TURNED out. In the evening
the old State-house, the State-house, Faneuii
Hall and the Old South Church were bril-.
liantly illuminated. Calcium lights were
displayed on Bunker Hill, on the dome of the
State.house, Washington Heights, South Bos.
ton, Telegraph Hin, Dorchester Heights,
Boston Meek, where the barriers were, and
on the long wharf, where the British embar.
kation took place Returns from ali towns
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20
OPPOSITION TO PACIFIC MAIL.

The steamship Clyde Captain Kennedy, belonging to
tho Panama Transit Steamship Company has just ar
rived in this city from Philadelphia, where she has
boon heightened and had another deck put on her.
Her dining saloon which extends the whole breadth OF
the vessel is gorgeousy fitted up and compares favor
ably with the saloons OF the deliberately furnished
European steamers Her deck house accommodation
has also been increased. Within very short period
Will sail for San Francisco, following tho pioneer vessel
South Carolina, which has already arrived at
that port Tho Clyde has been engaged Tor
several years in tho coasting trade in tho
lines or Messrs. w. p. Clyde Co. The next new
vessel 10 enter the Panama Transit Steamship Com
pany will probably be the w. =. Clyde, now being
overhaulcd nj Philadelphia The Crescent CITY, long
known in tho Havana trade. has just completed her
nrst voyage 10 Aspnwall. her cargo after being
carried across the lsthmus OF Panama, taken on
to San Francisco by the above mentioned vessel South
Carolina Tue Georgia, another vessel OF the line ls
on her way round Cape Horn to San Francisco
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20
PROBABLE HOMICIDE IN HoBoKEN.

Andrew Gohar, German laborer, residing at sixth
and Madison streets, Hoboken was arragncd yester-
day before Recorder Bohnscdt for innictng what
thought 10 be fatal injuries Mrs Kelly neighbor
II appears that Thursday Collars pet dog died. and
no determined 10 bury Il hydrant belonging 70
Mrs Kelly. Sho objected, end from words the pair
came TO blows, and Collar after striking hcr with his
head, alter which he threw her into adjoining dtch
Her husband came to her assistance, and both men,
alter severe struggle, rolled together into tho ditch
Gohlar. being the more powerful man, the victor
Kelly was taken to the police station anu the injured
woman conveyed To her homo City Physician
Pudar promptly summoned, and he pronounced
the injured woman's wounds 10 DO OF most serious
character For many hours after the assault she was
delriouS Collar. who claims 20 have acted In self
defencs held BY Recorder Bohnsledt, who refused
10 accept bail Last evening MA Kelly vas In very
slightly improved conditioA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20
ELOPEMENT.

John sruckoG, ex-Poceman OF Hobokcn, and
who was faithful oflcer for nvo years, has eloped
with tho wife OF New York bartender named stoddcr-
man. All Struckons property was transferred to his
paramour, and he has lett his wife two children IN
needy circumstances The guilty pair taken Ssod-
dermans eldest son with them, boy nine years Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20
MRS. WALKERS CASE.

Tho HERALD has received 50 from an unknown cor.
respondent Tor Mrs. Walker, tho censenarian, who =
sck and destitute The money VIII - duly forvardsa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

A -CAkTfEk's DANciSG ACADEMY. rLiNPT0N
"A Budinx. bssyvesxut and 9TH syn opsu III ann uss
rnvsts isssonA 0lds wallis speciality.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

r COOKE AUCTIoNEER.
e.. Large sale Household Goods
Ths day, vt lOts o'clock,
Corner 125th 1t. and Sd av.. Harlem
Elegant oak Bedroom Suit. Paor Suits Library Tables;
large walnut nedstcads husk hair and spring
Extension. Dining. Library and Centre Tables; Sofas
Lounges Mirrors, Engravers Desks Washtands Ia
bes Chairs. Cutlery, Glassware; Kitchen Utensils
tans shades Ac three chests Of Carpenters Tools
IA n uoSiti
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. May - an
~, az Clinton Hall. aud now on exhibition ~ tho Al
Rooms, SIT broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

GENERAL JAMES LORIMER GRAIiAM'S large col
lection u tine and Branzes by ratn Meme aud others
also Marbles Water coiors Draw ngs Engrayngs framed
Hall.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

GENERAL JAMES LORIMER GRAHAM'S entire col
lection OF Paintings by celebrated old modern masters
more than 100. Of great interest aud value.
The Nessr IEAyITT Auctfouecrs.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-20

A Er SALES
Hall
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21

been kept recorded aud are now lost, a mis-.
fortune which, under the present stringent
rules as TO recording pedigrees, reduces their
selling value by many hundred dollars. Mr.
Cleveland. very wisely, we think, breeds
with care, for dairy qualities. He pointed
to elk cows in one row which he assured us
would average twenty quarts Of milk per
day each for eight months His COWS are
hrst.rate butter makers, both in quantity
and quality. He has besides a few grade
cows. Our venerable friend Judge Clcve-
land, now in his eighty.6rst year, so long
identified with progress in the cause of ag-
riculture and stock breeding, for many
years, and until the present year m
active director Of tho state agricultural
society (in which place he is worthily sue.
ceeded by bis scnl, is at the present time in
feeble health. He has our best wishes for
a speedy restoration to health, aud yet many
years Of life in which to witness the new era
Of prosperity in agriculture, of which this
centennial year is,we cou6dentiAlly hope, the
dawn.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
For tho VERMONT FARMER.
Training Horses.

From what little experience have had
in training aud using horses have come to
the conclusion they ought never to be whipped
nor abused 10 any case whatever. | wish to
be understood that think the horse is the
most knowing animal that our Creator has
placed here for our especial benefit, il rightly
managed. l frequently see men whipping
their horses because they say they will not
draw. l said to the last man | came in con.
tact with whipping his horse because he did
not draw his load, My friend, you have so
heavy load that it is utterly impossible for
your horse to draw it." Now it is very
strange, that there are so many men that
have not the judgment nor the sense to have
the management Of horses. 1 DO not think
such men ought to have horses to use at all.
| will eudeavor to tell you little Of my ex.
psrience in handling colts. have had
eight or twelve Of my own 20 break, and six
which | have bought, aud can truly say
that | never have had occasion to strike one
Of them blow any harder than could bear
myself think it much better than apply.
ing the whip severely, as many do. II |
wish to handle colt, in the first place
put the halter on. II he does not feel dis
posed to come along give him an apple,
or few oats, or corn, or potatoes. | can
halter-break colt in one day, so that part
will be thoroughly done. Then apply the
harness; keep the whip away use kind
language and be gentle and calm yourself, if
you wish to have good, gentle horse. Give a
horse occasionally something which he likes.
He will then think you are his friend and
you will have no more trouble with him.
That is my experience. ]. T. SHERwIY.
Morristoion, January s, 1876.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
BREVITIES.

G. Smith and o. B. Lawton Of Whining.
ton have sold yokes Of thrse-y year.old steers
for s2l5 and 800, respectively. Those are
the cattle that pay,
Uriah NJ. Straw Of West Unity N. H.,
sent yoke Of three.year.od steers to mar
ket which weighed $500 lbs and dressed
24l2 pounds and sold for S247.
The Westminster farmers club has re.
organized by the election Of the following
officers President p. d. Keys !; Vice
President. d. @, Wright Secretary. j. b.
Morse Treasurer, M. W. Davis.
The Hampdeu county commissioners haVs
approved bills for damages by dogs during
the year, there beiOg l23 claims amounting
To S3253 this year, against "a claims for
SlOlI, last year. The total amount Of the
dog tax is s9439. .........
Mr. Todd tells the American Institute
Farmers club that his COW will give more
milk 10 winter, when fed on cut eornstalks
and hay, ono aud one.half quarts each Of
meal and shorts and four quarts Of potatoes
daily, than in summer when she is fed on
grass.
The thoroughbred herd Of Devon cattle
Of William Mattoon Springfield, Mass, Was
put up at auction by the sheriff December
9th, aud sold at beef prices. Duke Of
Hanipden for which an offer Of $1,000 had
been refused. sold for s55. Nineteen AMI.
mails sold for 1866,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
For the VKRHOSr FARhER
Insurance of Farm Property.

Master Cotton, in his annual address at
the meeting Of the state grange at Burlng-
ton last month, made the suggestion that
the Patrons Of Vermont combine and effect
their own insurance. And it was a good
suggestion, for the farmers are outrageously
swindled by the insurance. companies. ]
speak plain, but have a reason for the
faith that is in me as hope to show. Why
30 says one, believe the company | am
insured 10 is honest, etc. Another says,
the company I arn insured in l have been
insured 10 long time and have never seen
anything wrong, which all may be very true
Of all the companies in the state. each having
supporters.
Now |, being an old insurance man, know
some Of the ropes not in view. Of course
have choice in our state companies, but
do not propose to give il gratutous adver-
tisemeut in the FARMER wish l coulc
cOnseieutlously, but so loOg as they use vi
nearly as much money 10 fees as they pay il
losses, think there is chance for improve
ment
Statistics being dry to most readers l viii
omit them, and make some comparisons thS
will be readily understood. will refer Il
the business Of one Of the cheapest insurance
companies, as | believe, for farm property
as that is the class Of property the Patro
wishes to insure, aud find the fees Pai
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
How to Secure Premium Honey.

DR. Z. A. Baker gives in the Beekepeer's
journal the following plan for securing an
extra yield Of honey. Perhaps our Bridport
correspondent will tell the readers Of the
FARMER whether the advice is sound.
The plan is simply to keep a very strong
colony queenless during the period of the
greatest flow Of honey. All apiarians know
that virgin swarm will work with more
energy in building comb aud storing honey
than one with full supply. 1t Is not un.
common for strong families, with everything
needful for storing honey in surplus boxes,
to loaf about the hive until few empty
frames are given between the full ones, when
they will soon be filled, but, being in the
queens chamber, she immediately performs
her maternal duty and you get no honey.
The law is immutable, in their allowing no
empty space between broad combs, aud the
law impeling the bees to fill the space with
comb acts with like force in indicating to
the queen her duty. By virtue of cause
and effect, if the entire hive is made into
space it is but fulfilling that law for the bees
to promptly fill it with comb aud honey, if
perchance it is in abundant supply, but
madam queen being present, we must allow
4 considerable force TO assist in attentions to
her royalty; dethrone her and supply the
colony with material to make new one. and
yet allow none to mature for period, and
we shall have our boxes filled with the beau.
teous nectar. The operation is to put two
large swarms, without queens or comb, into
a hive filled with empty sectional frames or
honey boxes, aud give one broad comb at
Que end Of the hive, and before the new
queen is hatched remove the comb and give
them another. When the second has become
fertile, the greatest flow OF honey being over,
remove the honey frames or boxes aud fill
the hive with combs or empty frames as the
fall season for honey may indicate. The
queens and broad combs can be utilized to
advantage, which any intelligent apiarian
will understand.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-01-21
For the VERMONT FARNER.
Billiards. Fertilizer.

Ia the Messenger Of December 10th saw
slur 10 respect to fertilizers, particularly
to Billiards., given by Chas SpauldiDg before
the state board at Ludlow, December aud 2
and the agricultural interests of our state
demand all the light that can be given to.
war'l an increased crop. In the fall of
1873 | broke up three acres Of boundout
land, worthless aud uucropped since 1856.
| planted potatoes on one half Of the piece
sowed oats on the other half, using Wilson's
phosphate. Received $50 bushels potatoes
aud "A bushels of oats. Last spring put
on Sparhawk l. Billiards. and stocked with
herdsgrass aud clover. had very heavy
growth Of wheat and an excellent catch Of
grass. Measured wheat ifty.nx bushels and
four qurts. IL it had not been picked up
by the crows in the spring 1 think | must
have had an increased crop Of one-third. |
broke up four acres last spring beside this
wheat field, land in same condition, using
Sparhawk & Billiards. fertilizer; sowed to
oats and stocked with herdsgrass and clover.
Harvested 2l9 bushels oats, and l never
saw n better catch Of grass on lands that
were heavily manured. Many of my neigh.
bors, among whom are Hon B. N. Davis,
Chas II. Davis, VIM II. Stone. Josiah Bates
aud others who were we'll acquainted with
the worn-Out condition of my soil, think it
would have taken from forty to fifty loads
Of iarm-yard manure to produce as good
as had on SpRrhawk l. Billiards. fertilizer.
Heretofore have used all kinds of phos-
pilates aud Peruvian guano aud among them
all never had so good results from SO lit
tie money expended, aud think any one
that will give it an impartial trial, as have,
cannot fail Of coming to the same conclusion
that | have. intend to make aud use ten
tons the coming season.
Aaron II. SMITH.
Ddnpille, December "a. 1875