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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
HOUsEIIOLD ITEMS.

Dry buckwheat flour, ii Is said, If re-
peatedly applied, will remove entirely the
worst grease spots on carpets or any other
wooden cloth, and will answer as well as
French chalk for grease spots ON silk.
A st. Louis scientist estimates that the
annual loss TO farmers caused by insects
averages 800 100000; that the chinch bug
alone in 1874, caused loss of $4,000, 900 10
the Western States and that in three years
the grasshorpers have caused loss of $780,
5000.
There is vast difference in the flavor
of eggs. Hens fed on clear, sound grain,
aud kept on clean grass run, give much
finer favored eggs than hens that have ac-
cess to stable and manure heaps, and eat
all kinds of filthy food. Wheat aud corn
give eggs the best color, while feeding
them on buckwhe makes them colorless.
The Gardeners Monthly says that a
temperature of So deg. will give more flow
ers TO the common window plant than a
higher temperature, and names such old
fashioned sorts as Mignonette, Sweet Alys-
sum, Zonale Geraniums, Cupheas, Fuch-
sias, Violets, Roses, Chinese Primrose, &C.,
as among the best for this purpose.
Hens eggs hatch in from nineteen to
twenty-one days turkeys in from twenty
six TO twenty nine days; ducks in twenty
eight days; Guinea fowls in from twenty
five to twenty-scven days; pea fowls in
from twenty-eight to thirty days; geese's
in from thirty 10 thiry.two days. Fresh
egls will hatch one or two days sooner
than those two or three weeks old.
Every one should know that hot wa
Ter will restore cut flowers that are faded
by being worn on the dress, or carried in
the hand. Cut off half an inch from the
end of the stem, and put it directly into
boiling water; the petals will smooth out,
and resume their beauty in a few minutes.
Colored flowers will revive most perfectly,
for white flowers are inclined to Gull and
turn yellow. The thickest textured flow
ers will be restored the most wonderfully.
Flowers will keep fresh after this treat
ment almost as long as they would if fresh
ly gathered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

Babies Ia magazine writer s0ys) must
suffer fortunes they cannot tell from per-
sons who wheel them in perambuators and
bring them up with jerk against curb
stones, who fare candles before their eyes
10 amuse them with the "pretty light" who
play laundering tunesin their ears TO while
away a tedious hour, or who tickle them
nearly into spasms and think the poor lit
tie things are happy because they helpless
ly laugh, or kiss and hug them when they
(the persecutOrs) are suffering from colds,
catarrh or influenza. Then again the inno-
cents, perhaps, are jumped, screamed or
whistled at, or tossed up in the air so vio-
lently that their nerves are thoroughly
shaken, or unclean fingers are thrust into
their mouths, or they are "bo- peeped" at so
vigorously as to scare them, A very little
violent excitement goes long way with
infants, and much of II causes needless suf-
fering, both in the present and in the flu
ture. Rest and quietness are the CHIEF
thin gs they require, and yet seldom get,
especially in a large family, or where there
are many friends TO take their turn at The
little immortals, regardless of the fact that
they are perishable and delicate as to their
bodies,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

GEORGE ELIOT. The renowned "George
Eliot" who is generally considered the
greatest Of living novelists, was born in the
north OF England in 1920, her maiden name
being Marian c. Evans. She is the wife of
George II. Lewes. Her father was poor
Presbyterian clergyman, graduate of OK
ford, who was fortunate enough to receive
a legacy of a lew hundred pounds when
sue was twelve, which helped her educa-
ton. At eighteen she began TO write, her
first stories being "Scenes from Clerical
Life" anonymous, written for pay. Three
years later she wrote "Silas Marfer,"
for which she got $500. "Adam Bede"
brought her in a large sum, aud for "Tho
Mill on the Floss" she got $4,000 down
and a percentage Of sales. "The Spanish
Gypsy" was her first poem. She got s2O,-
900 for it, but the publishers never got
their money back. Poetry is not her forte.
For "Middlemarch" $4,000 was paid her,
and it is said her publishers have already
cleared 5000 from 1t, and are still selling
largely. "Daniel Deronda," ii is rumored,
is even more costly. Personally, she is
plain, and withal retiring. She and her
husband live very comfortably but quietly
near Regents Park, spending part of the
year in the country, and are as harmoni-
Gus and contented as if neither had ever
seen an inkstand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
soap is ample for this purpose.

A 5000, 900 HoTEL.-We learn that DR..
r. V. Pierce, proprietor of the "World's
DispensaIy," in this city, has perfected the
purchase Of large lot of land, on which he
proposes TO erect large hotel for the ac-
commodation OF his numerous patients,
coming hither from all points of the COM
pass. The land purchased by The enter
prising Doctor is 234 feet front on Prospect
Avenue, running through 10 Fargo Az
enue, 332 feet; also an adjoining lot ex-
tending from the above TO Connecticut
Street. 1t is in the midst OF our extensive
beautiful Prospect Park, is but II short dis
lance from the "Circle" in one direction,
and the Lake Front in The other. The
site selected is line one, being both beau
tiful and healthGul is one of the highest
portions of our city, easily accessible yet
sufficiently retired 10 secure quiet, and
commands pleasant view of the lake and
river, as well as OF The surrounding city
and country. We understand that it is the
intention of DIR. Pierce TO erect hot Il at
dollars, where those who come to enjoy the
benefit Of his treatment may lind all desir-
ed accommodations under one roof, in
stead Of being scattered over the city, as at
present. We are further given TO under
stand that our architects will he invited to
submit plans for the proposed structure
without delay Buffalo Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

DANGEROUS SoAP.-We have remarked
of late the introduction into the market,
under high sounding names, of various
strong potash combinations intended for
laundry and cleansing purposes. One of
these preparations, which appears to con-
tain more caustic potash than any other in
gredient, lately caused the death of a child
who accidentally ate little of ii; and we
have found the same stuff strong enough 10
remove old hard paint from wood work
when merely wetted by the same and al
lowed to rest thereon for perhaps an hour
or two. We advise our readers TO let such
preparations severely alone they are ru-
inous to clothes, and, except 10 clean kitch-
en- floors or other grease-soaked places,
should not be used. Even the ordinary
low grade soaps are heavily charged with
soda and impurities, which, the manuiac-
turers say, they are Obliged to add in order
TO hold their own with fraudulent dealers
who adulterate still more heavily; and
these soaps are also highly destructive
TO fabrics. 1t is much better economy TO
purchase a good quality, even superior
quality, of white soap for household pur-
poses; for the extra cost of the soap will,
in the end, be more than saved in the les
sened wear of clothes, of oil cloths and OF
paint. 1t is hardly necessary TO add that
strong alkali soaps should never be used
on the skin, as their effect is corrosive and
harmful. The object of using soap for the
toilet is simply to overcome the natural
oil which exudes from the body, and rem
der 1t possible for the water TO combine
herewith; and very little of the mildest
soap is ample for this purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

CHEATING IN COTTON GooDs.-Accord-
Ing TO the Boston Journal of Chemistry
there is now produced a class of goods
made entirely OF cotton, but called merino,
and which have the look OF the latter ia
brio, owing to the woolly surface impaired
to them in the process of manufacture.
These goods are found both in the United
States and the Spanish American markets
in large quantities, especially in mems I'M
dershirts and drawers. To cause the cot
ton to thus resemble wool, 1t is scratched,
and the surface raised by particular oper-
alton. On drawing out a thread or two and
burning them in the flame of a taper, il the
material be cotton it will consume TO q
light, impalpable, white ash, cotton being a
vegetable fibre but II, on the contrary, II
is wool, aud therefore an animal fibre, IL
will twist aud curl in the flame and show q
black ash, accompanied with a smell which
will at once indicate its origin. Cotton il
now so cleyerly treated that 1t is frequent
Iy taken for sllk-also an animal fibre-and
the simplest test referred TO can always be
applied when there is any doubt upon this
point
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

GALA LILIEs.-Mis. Rollin Smith, of
Swanton, writes 10 the Burlington Free
Press as follows: "Since the notice in the
Free Press recently of my possessing a
continual blooming Gala, have received
several letters from different parts of the
State asking for the treatment which pro-
duces such favorable results. use fUuI-
gallon jar, and give an eastern exposure.
In the summer keep it wet enough SO the
water may stand on the tor, and at all
times very wet. Once year l take the
plant, shake the earth from the roots, and
fill the jar with earth taken from under old
sod. AS soon as a blossom commences TO
wither cut II down, never allowing a
flowerto die on the plant. The result is in
sixteen months have had eighteen bios
sons on the same plant, and al the present
time it has :wo very large full blossoms"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
CATARRH.
A COUGH OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
STANDING CURED.

Cdtdrrh with DroppinJs in The Throat, Cdus-
ing Feelings Of .StrdHgiiag. Dizziness, FniRS
ia Side, and Weakness Of Kidneys, iRlme-
didtely relieved, System seemingly made
over Mem by use Of one Bottle.
MEssRs, LrTrLEFIELD 4 Co. IL live in Manchester
about two miles from here. am II years old. l
have had Catarrh for fifteen years, apd bad cough
for twenty-five years, especially spring and fall. Good
deal Of that time have had dizziness in the head.
During the fifteen years have had droppings from
the head upon the lungs, hlling my throat with
phlegm, causing tickling in the throat and whenever
was down with fever creating feeling Of suffoca-
ing and strangling. People have thought had the
consumption. was doctOred for that. / have con-
suited great many physicians, but never got more
than temporary relief. About two months ago had
a dizzy SPELL fell down and was insensible for some
time, and did not know my own folks for over six
hours. Ny brother told me Of your CONSTITUTIONAL
CATAREH REMLDY, and advised me to try u bottle.
He had Canrrh and took this, and ii left l got a
bottle and in ten days it cured the CStarrh removed
the phlegm, tickling In the throat, and my cough and
was able to saw four cords Of wood, working six
hours day. never saw anything like it. II seemed
to make me all over new. now have Of the old
troubles unless get cold, and then teaspoonful of
the Constitutional Catarrh Remedy removes every
thing. would not be without it as long as I could
get money to buy it with. My grsndson and his wife
immediate relief.
have had pains in the small Of my back and weak
ness OF the Kidneys for many years, and though
work hard daily shoyeng this Of the year my
Gldneys have found great relief and the pains have
Manchester, N. H., April %, 1870.
Capt Joseph George can get the testimony of every
bank man aud city Officer to back him reliable and
honest.
III Hundreds Of cases Of a similar nature cured
within the last year. Snufs and lotions give only
temporary relief. The Constitutional Catarrh Remedy
strikes at the root builds up the constitution makes
Il new and drives away Caarrh and all diseases of
the mucous membranes, and their attendant pains
and aches, pertaining TO head, back, shoulders, kid
neys, and throat.
prsna M hofll A 90
Treatise on Catarrh, and containing innumerable
cases Of cures, sent FREE by addressing the Propre
tors,
LITTLEFIELD & CO., Manchester, NH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

SPRING SHOPPING.-The ladies offspring
increased chances they are I O have this sea-
son for their Spring shopping, which is un-
doubtedly the pleasantest task of tue year
for the fair creatures. The heavy goods of
winter, no doubt, abundantly satisfy their
desire for spending money, but il is in the
dry goods of this season, the light, airy,
gossamer goods that the dear beings can
exercise their taste without exceeding their
allowances, and produce those effects of
toilet which men admire without analyz-
ing. We were specially impressed with
these thoughts as we walked through the
mammoth store of Mcknight, Norton &
Hawley, just occupied by them at the cor
ner of NJ ain and Bridge street. The build
ing is as commodious and well arranged
inside as 1t is original and becoming with
out, and is great credit to its young arch
itects, Gardner & Ferre. The deep shape
of the lot, 80 feet in front by 200 deep,
would seem to make 1t difficult TO secure
an abundance Of light, but the architects
have succeeded admirably. Nearly the
whole front of the first floor is of glass. n
court In the mi ddle Of the building admits
a sky-light, and in the rear half there are
windows near the ceiling, lighted from a
passage way that will not be closed, even
when the adjoining lot is built upon. The
entrance TO the store being from each side
the whole centre is reserved for an elegant
and spacious show window. A row of
counters runs down each side, the office be-
ing in the centre of the north side, and
row of counters and tables will occupy the
| centre. The rear end of the store will be
used for shawls, and the dress goods will
occupy the shelves ON one side, and linen 5
and cotton goods the other, and fancy goods
the front part of the store. All the most
modern appurtenances of dry goods store
are furnished, waiting room for CUSTOM
ers and dark room where the effect of gas
| light on the various kinds of goods can be
shown. The second floor Is occupied by
John ID. McKnight's carpet store, aud is as
large as the floor below, excepting the space
occupied by the skylight. Mcknight, Nor
ton 4 Hawley have built up, probably, the
largest dry goods business In that city, and
their reputation for fair dealing and low
| prices has extended mp and down the Con-
necticut valley from Bellows Falls to New
Haven. They are now in the best lighted
and most commodiouS store in that city,
and have filled II with very heavy stock
| OF dry goods, dress goods and staple arti-
] cies for the spring trade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

the OLD VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN.-"Il is
a pitiful sight TO see an erect, clean shaved,
clean shirted old gentleman with shabby
outer garments, with flushed face and 4
red nose, but with the chivalric and court
Gus manner Of knight Of the middle ages
with luxurious and costly habits, with a
high spirit and an hereditary fondness for
good liquors, broken in fortune and with
out money, going to Richmond only once
in a twelvemonth and then borrowing
funds to get home on, without any earthly
prospect of ever paying back the trifling
sum. His poverty attacks his coat and
pants and vest first, leaving the shirt and
shoes last. The shirt must have lily
whiteness, and shoes an irreproacbable
polish, for both constitute the final stand
ard of personal cleanliness and decency,
and the last ditch OF respectable appear
ances. These provided for, the barber and
the barkeeper may divide the rest Of his
funds between them, without either secur-
ing any very lucrative advantages over the
other. But with all this the average Vir-
ginian is far from favoring reputation. He
will repudiate his own debts much sooner
than those of the Old Dominion" Louis
Uule Courier Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
Wonderful Success.

1t is reported that BoscHEEs GERMAN
SYRUP has, since its introduction in the
United States, reached the immense sale of
40, 900 dozen per year. Over 6,O00 Drug
gists have ordered this medicine direct
from the factory, at Woodbury., N. j., and
not one has reported a single failure, but
every letter speaks of lis astonishing sue
cess in curing severe coughs, colds settled
on the breast, consumption, or any disease
of throat and lungs. We advise any per-
son that has any predisposition to weak
lungs 10 go 10 their Druggist and get this
medicine, or inquire about it. Regular
size, rs cents sample bottle, 10 cents. Two
doses will relieve any case. Don't neglect
your cough.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

SUNSET AND SUNRIsE.-The sun sets on
some retired meadow, where no house is
visible, with all the glory and splendor that
it lavishes on the cities, add perchOnce as
1t has never set before-where there is but
q solitary marsh hawk to have his wings
gilded by it, or only musquash looks out
from his cabin, and there is only some lit
tie black veined brook in the midst Of the
marsh, just beginning to meander, wind
ing slowly round a decaying stump. We
walked in so pure and bright light, gild-
ing the withored grass and leaves, so softly
and serenely bright, l thought l had never
bathed in such Il golden food, without a
ripple or murmur in it. The west side Of
every wood and rising ground cleaned
like the boundary of Elysuni, and the sun
on our backs seemed like gentle herds
man driving us home at evening. So we
sauuter toward the Holy Land, Till, one
day, the sun shall shine more brightly than
ever he has done; shall perchance shine
into our minds and hearts, and light up
our whole lives with great awakening
light, as warm and serene and golden ~ on
a bank-sde in Summer InOredu.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

offer for sale my Farm, situated about one mile
south OF Dummerston Centre. Said farm contains
about 40 acres in a good state of cultivation with
large orchard OF young grated fruit in bearing
dition. The pastures are Of the best in town. The
buildings in good repair including large tobacco
barn 50x37 feet capable of drying three Of to-
bacco said barn constructed to make first class
stock barn II not wanted for tobacco. On said farm
are conveniences for raising trout, with some nice
ponds already stocked. Said farm is only 1--WE mikes
from the village Of Brattleboro, good road that
drifts In winter. Persons wishing to buy farm
will do well to call and examine said premises,
will sell at bargain. Enquire Of the subscriber
the premises. MARTIN W. GATES.
Dummerston, VT, Oct IL, 1875. TIA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

Ten years ago, MeSsrs Geo. P. ROWe Co. established
their advertising agency in New York City, Five years ago.
they absorbed the business conducted by Mr. John Hooper,
who The first TO go into this kind of enterprise Now
they have the satisfaction of controlling the most extensive
and complete advertising connection which has ever been
secured and which would be hardly possible in any
other country but this They have succeeded in working
down complex business into thoroughly systematic
method that change in the newspaper system of America
escape notice. while the widest Information upon all
topics Interesting to advertisers is placed readily at the dis
pOsa of the public
NEW YORK TIMES, June IA, 1875.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05

offer for sale my farm, situate in Wilmington, VT,
about and half miles from the village, and we'll
known as the Silas Cushman place. The farm com
tains 200 Of land, about so Of which is Deereld
River meadow and very productive; the remainder is
upland and easily carried The buildings all
good repair and Of sufficient size for the farm and
very convenient, with unfalng running water ut
both house and barn. There annually cut upon
the farm about co tons Of rstquality hay The pas
turesiproduce feed for stock to consume the hay The
sugar lot produces from about 1900 trees from 5000
1000 lbs. maple sugar, and there is good chance to
tap 1000 trees. Terms LIBERAL and will be made known
application to the subscriber on the premises.
ALBERT l.. WHEELER.
Wilmington May 70, 1878. tf20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
CaStOria.

DR.. Samuel Pitcher Of HyEnEis, Macs, experiment.
ed in his private practice for twenty years to produce
combination tina; would have the properties Of Cas-
tor Oil without its unpleasant taste and gripping fleet
His preparation was sent for, near and far, till
finally he gave It the name o Casora, and put it up
for sale. 1t is very wonderful in liz effects partcu-
lirly with the disordered stoinachs and bowels Of
children. 1t assin,iIates the food. cures sour
stomach and wind collie, regulates the bowels expels
worms, and may be relied upon in Group.
As a pleasant, effective and perfectly safe cath
arthic remedy, it is superior to Castor OIL, Cordias
and syrups II does not contain alcohol aud is
adapted to any age.
BY regulating the stomach aud bowels OF cross
and sicLly children they become good natured
and healthy. They can enjoy sleep aud mothers
have rest. The CastoriA is put up at the Labora-
tory Of j. b. Rose Co., &c Dey Street, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-05-05
A MEXICAN & FOREIGN PATENTS.

N
IA R.H. EDDY Solicitor of Patents for Inven
tuns, Trade Marks or Designs, No. rs State Street
opposite kilby Street Boston.
After extensive practice OF upwards Of so years,
continues to secure patents in the United States
In Great Britain France and other foreign countries
Caveats Specifications Assignments, aud all
patents, executed on reasonable terms with dispatch
Researches made to determine the validity and utility
of patents OF Inventions and legal and other advice
rendered in all matters touching the Copies OF
the claims Of patent furnished by remtting one
dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington.
No Agency in the URIted States pOsss5Ses superior
facilities for obtaining Patents, or asesTtaRng
PdfeRtd6iiity oJiRUsAtioHs.
Allneeessity Of journey to Washington toprocure
a Patent, and the usual great delay there, are here
savedi inventors.
TESTIMONIALS.
''Iregard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable and
practitioners with whom have had official
intercourse.-CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of
Patents"
''Ihave no estationin assurin thatthey
oannotemploy man more comp teRt and trustpOJ
thy and more capable of putting their applcationsin
form TO secure for them early and favorable con-
sideration at the Patent ohiee.-EDMUND BURKE
late Commissioner OF Patents"
INT. h. II, EDDY has made for me overTHIRTYap-
plicatonsfor Patents havn almost
eyeryoase. Such unmistakable proof Of great talent
and ability on his part, leads me to recommend ALL
inventors to applyto him to procure their patents as
theymay be sure ofhavingthe most faithfuattentjcn
bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable
sharges.-JOHN TAGGART.'
Boston Jan. l ,IS76.-1y1