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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
The Light Brahmas Preferred.

The cult vation Of poultry requires time,
sys em,tic attention. and cleanliness We
have cnIeavore.. as far as We could, TO
ascertain what strain Ut harm. yard poultry
could be made most profitable. For years
W.. bred gamas-Tartans and black breast.
ed reds They were beautiful pets. harry,
and xcellent table birds; but the hens
were poor layers, and both chickens and
eggs were small. Their propensity to
fight and fly over fences, caused Us to give
then. up The Black Spanish WAS next
tested. They proved good layers in the
sp:ing and summer, but the young were
very delicate, hard to rise. and proved
very int,rlo6 table birds. HeudaIs were
next tested. These birds were good lay.
ers, quite hardy. mslurrd e.rly. snd wero
good for The table; but thy suffered more
from vermn than ary other strain, A0f
quite frequently suffered from sore throat,
foot rot. etc Buff Cochins were next
tested These proved inferior in every
respect, and We gave ihess up as bad lay
ers, poor table birds, and too liable 10 gOut
for tarm use. The Dark Brahma proved
a ue,ter bird. More active and indpstrl.
Gus than the Cochin, very hardy. and
quite h,ndsome. but IA, ing small eggs.
The Light B; alma we had cultivated fOr
years. an | our effprrs W.T.. TO find sOEe.
thing b-,ter. but in this we failed. They
are splendid layers Of large eggs. in Vip.
ter. Are admirable sitters and mothers.;
are good table birds, and very hardy and
healthy. We prefer them for general
utility to any other STRAIN. Virginia Pa.
tron.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
County Officers.

]. S. McnGtnhall Chairman Board Z. q
J. $. Mcnhenhall.
&. w. Wakefield
Probate Judge-A. ID. Mcpherson.
Clerk and kccorGcr-A. J. Malln.
Sheriff -SllaS RalsiOn.
Trca>urcr-.J. ID. McHamman.
Superintendent PEb In. l.. Stone.
Surveyors. NJ. Reed.
Coroner J. c. Swi'Zlcr.
Asscssor-B NJ Dawes
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

A reduction In telegraph rates 10 the
happy result tor the pub from renew d
wartale between the Telegraph Compan-
les.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

1876, making some changes. rs 1oiloWs:
SUPREME COURT.
In Heller first monday in January and
Second mon ay in August.
FIRST DlsTRICT-u. N. Blake, Judge.
In Madison county, ut Virginia City.
tlarJ monday in March; third monday IN
September.
Ii Galaiin county. IL BoZcnan. first
monday in May, third .nonday il! October.
SECOND DIsrEIcr-lI. Knowles, Judge.
In Deer Lod &c county, at Deer Lodge
city. second monday III April.
FIRST monday in September. tor all
causes that can be tried without Jury.
cx,e epi in cases where the parties consent
that a special ycnirc may issue TO Try the
sam
Fist monday in December.
In Missoula county. ut Missoula, fourth
monday In June; second monday in No
yembtr.
In Bcaycrhead county, at BanLa k, first
monday III June; second monday III Oc
dOber.
THIRD D1sTR1CT-.D. S. Wade, Judge
10 Lewis and Clarke county. at Helena.
first monday in March; fist monday ~
Nvv. mbcr.
In jefferson county, at Radersburg,
first Tuesday in April; first Tuesday in
October.
IL Meaghcr county, at Diamond City.
fourth monday in april; fourth monday
in October.
[Notc.--United States Courts are held at
Virginia City, Der Lodge and Helena, al
the times the Territorial District Courts
are held at those ri ~
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
John Potter,
Don u, BVam.

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN-Ofiice in
II Fridley's building, nor b side Main
street. Having located in Bozeman, ten
tsosr his professional services to the citl-
.zens OF the town and county
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
PR0FESSl0NA. CARDS.
Il. r. Edwards.

A TrORNEY AT LAW-Oflice next
IA door to A. Innnc d Co.'S, BazcmaE,
Montana. viii practice in all Courts Of
the Territory.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

Most men arr afraii Of b.d nam but
few men fear their consciences.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
Times Of Holding the Courts Of the
Territory for The Year 1876.

The Supreme Court at its late session
fixed the time Of holding the cour, tor
1876, making some changes, as follows:
SI-PREME COURT
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

A TTOkNEY AT LAW - Office on
IA Black street, Bozeman, NJ. I. VIII
practice in all Courts OF The Territory.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

Mote United States Courts are held at
Virginia City, Der Lodge and HeIcra, al
the times the Territorial District Courts
are held at those pl -.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24

IL IIeleI first monday in JANUARY and
Second mon ay III August.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16
Eyergreens In the Orchard.

Every plan by which fruit trees may be
protected from cold winds is of interest,
especially in those portions of the country
where fruit growing is rendered difficult by
the inclemency Of the climate. We have
heretofore spoken of the benefit derived by
Mr. Benjamin Macomber, of Grand Isle, from
planting belts of arbor vitae in his pear or
chard. The following from the pen of f.
r, Elliot the well known pomologist, of
Cleveland, Ohio, upon this subject, appeared
recently in the Massachusetts, Ploughmda;
"You, MIR Editor, probably know that many
years since advocated the intermingng OF ever
greens among the fruit trees Of an orchard The
ameliorating influence which an evergreen fifty
ieet high, planted and grown, every one hundred
to one hundred and fifty feet among an orchard
OF irnit, can only be known and appreciated by
those who In times Of severe winds, cold, etc. IT..
have stood upon the lee side OF them My early
education In fruit-grewlng WAS ON the Long Island
Sound, in the town OF Guilford, Conn, aud the
best trees that my father had were those planted
amid the rocky knobs, where the red cedar sbel.
tered the fruit trees in blossom and when heavily
loaded with fruit
A" Let me say that one feature of iruit-rrowinp
by the farmers, who are mainly the fruit-growers,
is the neglect to thin out the crop when the fruit
Is about half grown. The refuse taken from the
tree at that time, being or two Of the smallest
from cluster and all the small and knotty ones
on the weak Iwiss, etc, are profitable food for all
classes of stock
In all my tiayels-and have driven horse
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16
A True Story for Boys.

Many years ago gentleman from the
town Of Methuen, Mass, while on a visit to
prominent merchant in Boston, was asked
| by the merchant If he knew q boy in
Methuen that he could recommend to work
in his store.
At first the gentleman could think Of no
one for he knew none but faithful, honest
boy would suit the thrifty merchant At
length, however, he called 10 mind boy of
excellent character in his neighberhood, but
feared he would hardly do, as his parents
were very poor, and he had no education or
other advantages to fit him for such posi-
ton. But the description of the boys habits
pleased the merchant so much that he
handed the gentleman a dollar, and requested
him to send the lad to Boston, and if on a
personal interview all should not prove sat
isfactory, he would send him back home
again.
The gentleman, as requested, visited the
boys parents, and stating the merchants
| proposal, advised them to send the boy for
trial. lie then gave him the dollar which
WAS to pay his fare to Boston, aud departed.
Under similar circumstances ninety-nine
out of every hundred boys would have said,
Now for good time never saw city,
and never rode in the stage. oh, there will
ride, and here is money sent to pay my fare. +"
Not so with this boy. Putting the money
carefully in his pocket he said to himself.
"rhis is ths first dollar ever had how /
wish | could save it. 1t is only twenty-five
miles to Boston | can walk there in a day.
| I'll do it, and save my dollar"
His mother patched up his clothes as well
as she could, and early next morning the lit
tie fellow parted with his parents at the
door Of their humble home, and set out on
his long tramp to the great city, which he
reached, tired and dusty, a little before sun
set. lie soon found the merchant, who
stenly asked Where have you been all
day Z The stage came in hours ago" The
boy thought he had displeased the merchant
at the outset, and with downcast head and
tremulous voice, he answered did not
come on the stage, sir" Didn't come on
the stage What do you mean ? Didn't
send money TO pay your fare %
The boy thought it was all up with him
sure, and amid gathering tears, he replied,
81 am very sorry, sir-I did not mean to Of.
fend you. | thought would walk and save
the dollar. never had one before.
Placing his hand gently upon the boys
head, the merchant replied My little
man, you did exactly right Come home
with me and get some supper Then turn
ing to bystander, he remarked, al
wouldn't take thousand dollars for this
boy to-day"
That boy has grown to manhood and has
since become widely known in business cir
cles lie is now owner of the extensive
mills at Methuen, the Pemberton mills at
Lawrence, a banking house in Boston, and
one of the finest farms in Massachusetts,.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16
Farmers and Professors.

The New England Farmer commenting
upon the plan Of the Michigan Board Of Ag-
ricuture, for cooperating with the State
Agricultural College, and thus bringing the
agricultural professors in direct contact and
communion with the practical farmers says
This is as il should be and whenever this
course has been adopted much good has resulted
both to the colleges and to the farmers at large
| There has been feeling u disirnst, on the part
Of many farmers, towards the professors OF agri-
cultural colleges and complaintha been made that
] such learned men are of no use 10 tie farmers or
/ the farmer. sons. ~ their teaching and example
tend rather 10 divert from the farm than to attract
towards it; that their teachings arc theoretical
rather than practical, that dabbling with phos-
pilates and chemicals aud weighing the expan.
siye power Of squashos, or measuring the flow u
sap, Is all nonsense, but when the farmers come
to these public meetings for the discussion Of pac.
tical agriculture and find that these college pro-
fessors have been at work for purpose that they
can tell them how to manure their fields cheaper
or to feed their animals more economically, aud
can explain the "whys" and whereiores con-
nected with agricultural practice, which have for
so many years, puzzled the farmers they are led
to entertain more kindly feelings towards the nae
nlty OF these colleges and the objects Tor winch
the professors are working.
The change In public sentiment among the
farmers Of Massachusetts regarding the Agricnl-
tural College has been very great since It hrst
started at Amherst and the part taken by IL
president and professors at the winter meetings
Of the State Beard OF Agriculture has done very
much towards bringing about this change. Iheex-
pernents Of Professor Stockbridge, for instance,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16

JONAS IN THE WELL. A temperance
agent called upon Jonas Hodge, to induce
him to sign the. temperance pledge. Jonas
replied, that he would do so when convinced
it was his duty, but he could not find a war.
rant in Scripture for such a course, no ex-
press command to pledge himself to total
abstinence. Jonas afterward invited his
friend, the agent, to go with him into the
fields and see fine horse which he owned /;
but from his (Jonas) eagerness to gaze at
tho beautiful animal, which was prancing
before him, Jonas fell into a well, which
happened to bo in his path. Rising to the
surface of the water, into which he had been
immersed he cried Justify TO his companion
for help. -" BE patient, Jonas, be patient"
he replied. Jonas expostulated. lie was
suffering, and must perish unless assisted at
once. BE patient, Jonas, cannot act with.
out warrant; let me first find a Scripture
text suited to your case, then will help
you" When the sophstry OF Jonas had
been washed out of him, his companion lifted
him from the well.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16
Education.

The following extract from the recent adj
dress of Hon. f. p Cotton, Master of the
Vermont State Grange, at the annual meet
ing of that body, is worthy of particular at
tention. 1t will be seen that he espouses the
plan suggested in these columns twelve
months ago, that the farmers found an agri-
cultural school of their own, and sustain it
with their own money. They are amply
able TO do so, if they only choose to think so ;
and it is probably the only way in which we
shall ever get a school Of agriculture in this
state. Mr.. Cotton says
"The question Of educating young men for the
farm is attracting considerable attention in our
state. In this connection let me call to your mind
the instruction given you at the time of your in
stallation 1t will be prominent part Of your
duty, both in and out Of the grange, to encourage
the education of the children within the limits Of
your jurisdiction, to see that they not ban
ishcd at the tender age of childhood from the
school OF early instruction to the labors OF the
fields, before the mind has received that gentle
care and training which enlvens explains and
dignifes labor The master Of every grange has
assented to, and approved Of, the above charge.
1t is made part of his duty to that the young
farmers are properly educated for their duties
The young farmer should have such educational
advantages a. will enable him 10 work old and
WORKOUT lands and get remuneratiye crops from
them. Unless this is DONE he will leave the scenes
OF his childhood and seek farer lands. lie should
have sufficient knowledge Of mineralogy and geol-
ogy to understand the composition Of the soil he is
to cultivate. lie should have such knowledge Of
chemistry as would enable him to ascertain what
plant-food his soil required To make it produce re-
munerative crops lie should have practical
knowledge, so that he could Till his lands when In
proper condition lie should also have that phys
iea development only acquired by labor upon the
farm II is well known that the young men edu-
Gated at our schools and colleges do not settle
down upon our farms, but go into the professions,
or emigate TO other states, clearly proving that
our colleges are educating our boys for other pur-
suits than agriculture Are we 10 be Taught that
our calling is too degrading for men Of education
and culture 10 adopt? Is it our duty to let the
professions recruit their ranks from our sons2
We cannot afford to allow this state of things to
always exist 1t is our duty to devise some plan
whereby our sons may receive thorough practi-
cal education, which will fit them for all the sta
tons which they may be called to ill., and at the
same time create in them a love for our noble call
ing. Such school can be established and sus-
tained in Nermonta school where the sons Of
the poorest farmer may secure practical educs-
ton, and pay proper proportion Of the expense
In labor, school where the students could work
upon the farm, and secure that physical develop
ment now so often sought after in the gymnasium,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16

usEs or RAwnIDE.-The skin of an ami
nal, VIII ether COW, calf, colt or horse, that
dies ON the farm, is worth more at home than
at the tanners. Cut il into narrow strips,
and shave off the hair with a sharp knife be.
fore the kitchen fire, or in your workshop,
on stormy days and evenings You may
make them soft by rubbing. A rawhide
halter-strap an inch wide, will hold horse
better, aud last longer, than an inch rope
1t Is stronger than hoopiron and more dur.
able and may be used To hoop dry casks
and boxes, and for hinges. Try it on a
broken thill, or any woodwork that has been
split Put II on wet, and nail il fast. Thin
skins make the best bag-string in the world
A rawhide rope is good substitute for a
chain. II is valuable 10 mend broken
link in traee-chain. For some purpose,
IT is best 10 use II in its natural state. Fol
other purposes il may be dressed soft.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16
STATE OF VERMONT.
- DISTRICT OF wAsIIINGTON, IS
II CHANCERY,
MARCH lEHN, A. u. ls16


Whereas }. o. Livingston. Trustee Of Ro.a V Cray "
Montpelier lu the county Washington. has filed n tile
oce VI the CLERK " the Court Cancery county
hls petition for foreclosure, settling forth substance that
Ceol,s faunge formerly Of Nidltex In aid comfy, ami
George l.. Rich, of said MulllescN, the 2ld day
August A. D. 1915 duly executed GO lrentiss r. Persons
uf Washington, described ioluws " Being the lands
his day decided % me ny lrents. o. Persons aud Emily s.
Ve}ei q the suu ilenti-s y Persons hy Lumau J.. Per
aud wife by their deed August q ls supposed 10
contain four acres Of land with buildings thereon reference
being made to an deeds record for particular
-cupuon conditioned for the payment OF eight pumssory
notes OF hiy dollars each all bearing with the
aforesaid mortgage, and al payable to said T. H. Persons.
1915 5000 May lst 1854 5000 May ls 1906 $50 " Novsn-
her lst ISIS, S5Qn0 May it, lr6; 5000 November h si6
days all bearing interest annually and An signed by
Lamudge and Rich and further setting forth that on the
st day " November, ls3 the SAID mortgage deed and said
NOTES secured thereby were duly assigned o The said J. o.
Livingston, Trustee Aforesaid for a valuable considers
ton, which assignment and Transfer duly reorlei, and
that said NOTES unpaid and Justly due and owing
the orator; and praying that tile said George Lnnge and
George L. Rich be folo-si Of an equity redemption
In said premises agreahly " ssto Is Of
chapter ~ Of the General statutes Of Vermont, Aud,
Whero1s, u appears that the said George anudge and
reside without this state that subpaua bs
such case made aud provided notice l. hereby given to the
said George Lamudge, and he Is hereby required
appear before The Court Of chancery next To be held
Montpelier within and for The county Of Washington.
the second Tuesday of Marr, \. -. l-l6 being the
OF The next stated teu Of The Court Of thaucery for
county. at nine O'Clock In the forenoon Of said
the premises said shall meet And the ie-
tiioner directed Ia cause the order together with the sub
lively Ia the Vermont Waterman state journal. news
paper printed At MONTPELIER aforesaid, the last which
said second Tuesday Of March, a. u. isi6
dated ~ Montpelier, IN said county Of Washington this ls
day Of February A. d. i@e. .,..,,,.
}. q. LIvINcsroN. Solicitor for Petitioner lois
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16

PRAYING AND DoING.-" Bless tile poor
children who haven't got any beds tonight"
prayed little boy just before he lay down
on his nice warm cot, on cold, windy night.
As he rose from his knees, his mother said /:
" You have just asked God TO bless the poor
children; what will you do TO bless them ?"
The boy thought a moment. "Why, if |
had hundred cakes, enough for all the fam.
lily, would give them some" but YOU
have no cakes what, then, are you willing
TO do p When get money enough to buy
the things | want, and have some over, In
give them some" Z" But you haven't half
enough money TO buy all you want, and per.
haps never will have; what will you do to
bless the poor now ?" "l'll give them some
bread" You have no bread--the bread is
mine" "Then could earn money and buy
a loaf myself" "Take things as they are
you know what you have that is your own;
what are you willing TO give to help the
poor ?" The boy thought again. "Ill give
them half my money; | have seven pennies,
III give them four. Wouldn't that be rght?"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16

Winch Do You PREFER p" If you pre-.
fer the keg Of lager, or the bottle of wine, to
me, said Mary, "just take them to the mag.
istrate, and get married to them" "What
do you mean 2" asked john "Just what |
say. don't want young man TO come
here evenings chewing cloves 10 cover his
breath, and hide his habit of drinking If
you like lager more than you love me, lust
marry it at once, aud don't divide your at.
fections between woman and wine, or a
woman and lager; love and liqnor have no
affinity" "Why, Mary, how you talk |" ex-
claimed John. Yes, mean Just what
say unless you sign the pledge, and keep
it, you had better not call here again" John
did sign the pledge, and kept it, and married
Mary
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-02-16

The whole system of the liquor traffic be.
ing based ON ayarice, selfishness and hate, il
is not strange that selfish and wicked men
should exult in their success, while good
men depore, and suffering, abused women
and children mourn in bitter anguish for
the terrible mistake 1t is no small matter
to repeal or violate the sixth command of
the decalogue "Thou shalt not kill" and
who shall say at this day that the state that
authorizes, or the man who engages in the
traffic is not as really an agent in the ruin and
death of his victim as if he were stricken
with the assassin's dagger Though these
reverses are depressing, and may postpone,
II we work right on and trust on, they can
never prevent the final triumph of right aud
temperance.