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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
Early Chickens.

A great many poultry gro wers, and | sus-
pect some who have no practical knowledge
of the matter, strongly advocate raising only
early chickens. Now it is desirable to have
all Of them hatched early in tho season.
Like extreems in everything else extremes
in the poultry business will be found disad-
vantageous. l should as soon think of hav.
ing all of my vegetables early, and all my
flowers blossom before summer was hardly
begun, as Of having all my chickens hatched
very carly in the season. No farmer would
think of having his COWS or his sheep all the
same age. He would very much prefer to
have them of different ages SO as to have
some young stock to take the place OF those
which have grown old. Why should not the
same rule apply to hens2 As they arc COM
parativcly short lived animals, and as breed.
ers seem to be agreed that it is not profta-
bic to keep them more than year or two it
follows that those who fall in with the pre-.
vailing fashion will, of necessity, havo all
the hens just on an age or at most will have
only two sets Of hens and all in each set of
the same age. Now l very much prefer to
have some early chickens and some late ones,
and do not care if have a few betreen
the ages Of these. Then | am much surer
OF having constant succession of eggs than
| could be if | raised only early chickens.
The early ones as matter Of course, begin to
lay first. When they have stopped for a
breathing spell some of the later ones take
up the work, and they are at length succeed
ed by those which were hatched last of all.
| consider this common sense way of get
ting eggs week after week and month after
mouth. If the hens are all of the same age,
or If they are all of different years growth
but still were ali hatchod at Just about the
same time of year, they will be very likely
to all lay at once and then all stop to rest at
the same time. Under this system the own.
or will have eggs in abundance when he has
any and then will be obliged to 20 a long
time without. This does not seem to mo to
be either pleasant or profitable Consequent
lY do not believe in the exclusive growing
Of early chickens.-COr. ". +. Homestead
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
Cows Loafing.

The following from the pen of a cores
pondent Of the Ohio Farmer, certainly has
the merit OF originality, aud certainly no one
will accuse its author Of plagiarism docs
the dairyman ever suspect that some cows
are dreadful loafers Where there is a
pond Of water to stand in, if flies happen to
be particularly bad, some COWS will spend
most of their time standing in the water,
when they should be moving the lawn.
Some dairymon think the act of standing in
iu water absorbs the milk from COWS. They
little suspect il is simply the effect of loaf
ing away her time. Shade trees area pro-
life source of laziness in cows. Many hours
are passed in .luxuriant laziness, enjoying
the cool shade when the COW could be much
more pro6tably employed eating grass for her
masters sake. To be sure cows suffer from
heat just as do horses, oxen, sheep, pigs aud
all other animals, but after observing to how
much greater exteRt idle men suffer with
heat more than men who hard at work, am
satisfied that the COW that is busy minds the
heat less than the one that is idly endavor-
ing to keep cool. once knew dairyman
to build lane through his apple orchard to
prevent his cows from loafng under the
trees, he stating he had no objection to their
getting the fallen apples-he preferred they
should, but he said that nothing but starva-
tion would prevail upon them to leave tho
inviting shade He asserted that his COWS
had increased large percentage in their
milk since they were compelled to 60 to
work like any other beast. Aud pray why
should not she too earn her fodder by the
sweat Of nose 2"
If the writer had, like the COW when she
stands in the shade, occupied limited por.
ton Of his time in working his material over
again he would not have advanced such
peculiar theory; the time required by a COW
in gathering her food in good pasture is
much less than that required for the purpose
of second masticatlon. The fact that she is
not at work filling her stomach from the field
is no proof that she is "loafng" If fthe pas
ture is what it should be tho cows can in
few hours, morning and evening, store up in the
first stomach enough material for double that
time spent in mastication which can be per.
formed as well 10 the shade as anywhere
else.-Phiadelphia Times.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18

IMP OyEMENTs IN PLoUGu.-If people
generally knew how much better the new
ploughs Of to-day would work than some Of
the old patterns which have been in use
half century or more, there would bo
something Of an accumulation of old iron at
the junk stores. Farmers buy new parts
for old ploughs which are really not worth
housing They are Improbable to use be-
cause they often draw or hold so hard that
strong man and heavy team arc needed,
where light team and boy could do better
work with the modern implements. One
farmer, who has just secured one of the new
swivel ploughs advertised in the Farmer,
and sent out as a premium for new sub
scribers, writes that he tried it first with a
pair of four-year-old steers and a pair of
horses. He ploughed grass ground seven
inches deep, but soon found that he was us.
ing more team than he needed, so he tried
first pair Of horses, and found they could
handle it easily without the steers lie then
tried the steers, and found they also could
draw it with ease. So he left his boy to do
the plowing with the steers alone, while he
went about other work with his horses. How
long it will take to save enough in team
work to pay for new plough, is question
which the owners of hard running and hard
holding ploughs would do well to consider.
-Nelo England Farmer.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
A Years Dairy Business.



Mr.. Jotham Weston of Skowhegan, Me-,
gives the following statement to the Maine
Farmer OF the income Of his dairy for 1876.
We commenced the year with seven COWS.
At the end Of three months purchased one
moro, aud three year old heifer; and one
month later had yearing heller come in
at ii months old. Now, by reckoning these
two hoilers las farmers frequently do), equal
to one COW, have, with the nine months OF
the COWS purchased, eighteen months, or one
COW and half to add to the seven, which
will give me an average Of eight and one
half COWS through the year One COW died
in November, just after calviug, which was
loss to the dairy of six weeks Of new
mlch COW, or sixty pounds Of butter, accord
ing to her former record. make no account
for this, but throw it in to make good the
account OF the helers. The death of this
COW, which was caused by accident, is the
first and only one lost in thirty.fve years,
which is the whole time have been keeping
ing COWS and this think is an argument
in favor of good keeping, warm stables and
careful management Of COWS generally. We
iind that our dairy book has a credit for the
eight and half cows Of 925 pounds of cheese
and 2,2S4 pounds of butter aud the family
estimate that the milk and cream used by
the family, and sold, and given away to the
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
Needs for the Future.-The Prospect

1t is very evident that raising and feeding
animals for meat must receive more atten-
ton than has hitherto been given to this
branch Of farming The speculation in pure
bred live stock, if it has been an evil at all,
or has been carried to an excess, as many
persons have believed, has not been an un.
mixed evil by any means. As we have
thought, aud have frequently said, the spec
ulative furore excited public interest, and
the undoubted merits of the animals them
selves, have fastened attention upon them,
and by their means vast Improvement has
been effected in our herds and focks. If
some people have gone in too heavily, and
have sunk money out Of present sight, they
have at least gained wisdom, and by and by
the Increase Of their stock will bring ends to
meet again. The vast increase Of wealth
contributed to the agricultural interest by
these improved animals, is now being mani
Tested. As good stock is coming forward
from the prairies and plains of Kansas and
Colorado, as have hitherto come from Illi-
nois and Kentucky pastures. The value OF
the product IS thus doubled. This is but
the beginning of the shower, which must by
aud by become a torrent. A channel seems
to have been opened for the increased sup
ply Of largely improved beef. mutton and
pork, now being produced, which promises
to be highly profitable. Thus the long hoped
for opportunity Of changing our system of
farming, has probably arrived, or is very
near. While we wait and hope, events shape
themselves by force of circumstances which
we cannot control, and which seem to be
mere accidents. Thus tho experimental
shipment OF a few oarcasses of beef to Eng
land, year ago, seems to have opened
way for us to change our exhaustive system
Of farming. Let us avail ourselves of the
opportunity; feed as many animals as we
can, and raise root and fodder crops for this
purpose. At first we must use artificial fer
tiizers freely, aud afterwards as may be
needed, to keep crops up to the highest limit.
"High farming" must now bo the rule if we
are to make money. We must get rid Of
our scrubs of cows that neither give milk
nor yield butter Of sheep that neither af-
ford wool nor mutton of pigs that make no
pork or lard, and Of poultry that lay no
eggs, We must keep only the best, that is,
grades from pure bred males 1--WE must feed
high and mature quickly, make rich manure
grow heavy crops, cultivate thoroughly, turn
off from one acre as much as we have done
heretofore from two, three or four, aud then
American agriculture, which is the froest in.
dustry in the world, will be the most prof
itable.-Ame1 iean AgriculturiSt.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
Tree Planting.

Everybody who has visited Woods Hole
at Falmouth, the place Of departure by
steamers for Nantucket and Martha's Vine-
yard, is struck by the luxuriant patches Of
forest in unexpected places on coast gener.
ally devoid Of trees. When of hot sum.
mer day the glare and glitter is oppressive,
the air Of Woods Hole is breezy aud the
whole scene rofreshingy shady aud deli
cious to the eye Mr. Joseph s. Fay brought
all this to pass by clothing barren headlauds
with forest verdure, aud it has not taken
either great many years to do it. In the fol.
lowing extracts from letter he tells how he
did it, together with the uses and general
economy of tree planting
"When | was quite young became inter-
ested in planting trees in my fathers garden
and now there are growing there along its
margins large elms and horse chestnut trees,
which | put there from the seed. Where
ever have lived have left trees that |
have planted as my landmarks, which am
always glad to see again. Although now
well along in life l shall plant trees, for they
are never ungrateful, never disrespectful or
irreverent, but always manifest Gods good
ness in their regular growth and verdant
beauty in summer, and by their picturesque
forms and sturdy strength, when, stripped of
foliage, they battle with the winters winds.
Now what would like to call attention
TO is this, that any little boy or girl, whose
parents have land, whether large or small
tract, should ask the privilege to plant a
few seeds, whether of pine or Of oak, or Of
hickory, or of chestnut, indeed, Of almost
any tree, and watch their growth and pro.
tect them. How many little corners there
are, which are left to weeds and briers and
bushes, where few trees might be started
to grow up and give shade and beauty to
the now bare and sandy country roads. 1t
is very simple thing, and would yield a
vast amount Of satisfaction. As a general
thing, seeds are best gathered and best
planted in the fall, but if children will hunt
about under oak and hickory or walnut trees
IN the spring, they will find acorns or nuts in
the holes covered by leaves, which are all
sprouted and beginning to grow. Then there
are many trees which throw up suckers,
which can be dug up and planted out by
themselves aud none of these afford better
result than the yellow locust. 1t is native
tree aud grows very rapidly. The foliage
is of very pretty color Qight grecn), and
graceful, and the wood is as valuable to the
farmer as any other, while for boat or ship
timber it is unsurpassed. A hundred Of
these any boy or girl could plant out in the
course of holiday and make a quarter Of
an acre Of land, now perhaps idle, become
very valuable. And then it is said to i'm
prove the soil where it grows, which in it.
self is an advantage The willow will grow
from slip or cutting, and the kinds of
these are valuable and handsome. A stick
cut about two feet long and set in the ground
about eighteen inches and the earth pressed
tightly around it will be quite sure to grow"
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
MuIden-on-the-Hudson, N. Y.
FARM FOR SALE.

VNIIE undersigned offers for sale the farm Of Sam
Il ue Drown IN Westmore, six miles from Barton
village. Said farm consists Of s5 Of the best
Of land good Cedar swamp and splendid lot Of Spruce
timber There is timber enough the farm 10 more
than pay for IT, A good house and barn with running
water to both VIII cut twenty tons of tho best ofhay.
will sell with the farm good COW, and twoyear
ods yearlng heier good work horse, harness,
ono-horse wagon, traverse sled, and all the farming
tools Price for farm, stock and tools thirteen hundred
d6fff.y, one-half down, tho remainder to remain on
mortgage fdesrod. For further particulars apply at
once to ~. e.. LGCAS,
st. Johnsbury, VT
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
EGGS FOR A TCHTNG.

n From the poultry yards Of Geo. S. Wheeler,
&ttsA New Ipswich, N. H., at the following prices,
I8HaA. for setting Of l3i Bronze Turkeys $500
--skA-ZPekn Ducks, S2.j0; Plymouth Rocks, b. B.
r. Game Bantams and Black Leghorns, S20O; White
Leghorns, Brown Leghorns and L. Brahmas, 81 80.
Have shewn Bronze Turkeys, Pekin Ducks, p. Rocks
and Black Leghorns at several of the leading eXhbi
ton this season, and have taken LIST premium each
White Leghorns, Brown Leghorns, and l.. Brahmas,
have been exhibited, but tho stock is first class,
All eggs sent warranted laid and to reach the
purchaser in good condition Address all orders to
GEO. =. WHEELER, New Ipswich, NH.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18

In England, it is estimated, there are 50,-
100000 acres Of land under cultivation, one
fourth Of which is manured annually with Is
tons of manure per acre, making total Of
lS7,000,000 tons.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
GREEN MOUNTAIN
EGGS FOR HATCHTNG.

- FROM Silver Spangled and Golden.Poncllled
WCN llamburgs and White Rose Comb BantaIns |
NSAA took the first premium and special Ham
ZHw@burgs at keene, Jan. 18th and 18th, 1876, and
hrst on Bantams Dec. 18th Goth and 2lst, 1876.
Eggs warranted TRUE GO Name.
EGGS sI.5O per 10. Chicks for sale in the Fall
N. Il. HONEY. NARROW, ". IE.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18

The SCOT from the ehimueys should be
saved. A plot of SCOT to pailul Of water
will make liquid manure Of great value
for flower beds aud plants of all kinds.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
EGGS FOR HATCHING.

a ] can furnish fresh eggs that will HATCH
a %ff from the following varieties s. s. aud q.
ESfA s. Hamburgs selected from J. g. McKecn's
'ViS ASEsFirst premium stock, equal to any in New
MY England, $500 per doz., Light Brahmas,
49, Todd's stock, 500 per doz. Heathwood
Games, 81 so, White Leghorns, $3.50.
My stock Is all FIRST CLASS and most of II bred
frOm first premium stock. Address
ID. w. mcKEEN. SO. Acw0rth, N. u.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
HUDSO.N' RIVER
FRUIT GARDENS.

Many novelties in spring price list. PrOuty's
Seeding, capt. Jack and 30 other varieties o
strawberries ThwncE md Delaware Rasp-
berries. Synder-a perfectly hardy blackberry.
Plants 81 90 per dozen by mail; $500 per 80. New
Grapes, Fruit trees ETC., etc. Berry baskets and
crates In great variety. Address
II. III. HAINES.
MnIden-On-the-H Hudson, n. v.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18

This establishment has been In successful operation
for quarter Of century and the largely increased
business aud the many complimentary letters received
every season speak we'll of tho quality Of plants,
trees, &e, which have boon sent not only 10 every
state Ia New England, but 10 many of the other
states and the Canadas.
Those who viii aid Us Ia tending our business by
ordering catalogues for " fonds who are interest
cd IN these things or IN lFs . q good word for US
will receive our hearty liarfi
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
VOL. VII.--NO. "a.
4sGGs FOR HATCHING.

n q From frst.class stock Of Plymouth
IN n Rocks, BrOwn LeghOrns, White
ES<tea Leghorns, Dominique Leghorns,
~ Black Red Game Bnntnms, at 81 per
sazzefaAA DOZEN EGGS from superior pekin
Ducks, at 81 per dozen. Fowls for sale Also one
pair each Of Buff and White Cochns and Light Brah
mas TO make room. All packed secure to 20 any dis
tance. Address
w. T.. SWIFT, 81. JOhnsbury, VI.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
Is77 SEED C.4T.ILOGUE

And circulars of Blooded Live Stock FREE. We offer
the best and reliable Garden, Field and Flower
Seeds. See sample packages farm seeds free for two 3c
stamps. BENSON Il BURPEE, Seed Warehouse 223
Church Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-05-18
.atNA NABUILDINGS MOVED.

fiG6iRSE
ksSs5h Having had large Experience, and
possessing all the facilities for Raising and IIO-
wing Buildings of all kinds in the best posi-
Bile manner, the subscriber would solicit share of
such work, Work done by the day job, at hard
times prices. JOHN BARR0WS Hartford VI.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-19
Temperance Workers.

The monthly public meeting of the Ju-
venile temperance workers was held at the
Methodist church Saturday evening. The
church was well filled and the exercises in
teresting, The meeting was opened with
prayer by c. II. Kinsman, after which the
following programme was rendered:
l. "Johnuie's thoughts" by Frank Nor.
ton.
Q. "Jennie's stand" by Carrie Fem.
8. "The workers" by BERTHE Curtis.
4. Music, by cadets of the Rutland mill.
tary institute.
g. Five minutes late, by Julia Day.
9. Dialogue, "New cider, "by Eddie SAT-
ford and Charlie Hutchins.
7. Song, GOTHAM and Hulda, by Cornie
Eddy and Charlie Taylor.
g. Dialogue, "The drunkard's daughter,
by Minnie Rugg, Jennie Kershaw, LottiC
Smith and Gerlie Smith,
0. Recitation, "The drunkard's wife," by
Miss Louise Campbell.
10 Song. "BsnniG's tears are dried for
ever" by Miss Cornle Eddy.
ii. Raising the temperance banner, by
Mamie Kinsman, Mabel Pearsons, Eta
Terrill, Clara Stevens, Mamie Post, Nellie
French, Clark Gardiner, Ilonnie Proctor.
~. Drumming and cornet playing, by
cadets OF the Rutland military institute.
Forty members were added to the society
After the close Of the exercises the chill
dren were addressed by s. II. Kelly. This
is the third entertainment arranged ant
given by the president of the society, Wal
ter II. Foster, ali successful and well at
tended.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-19
The Situation.
WHAT THE VARIOUS SPECIALS SAY.

NEW York, Feb. Is.
A Times Washington special Gays The
democratic programme in Louisiana is to
appeal to the Hayes government for the
recognition of Nichols and failing in this
toresort to the courts.
The Worlds Washington correspondent
states that the president declines taking
any action for the present with regard to
the recognition of the South Carolina or
Louisiana governments.
A Suns Washington dispatch Gays =
Bishop Wilmar of Louisiana called on the
president yesterday to urge his recognition
of Nichols, and that the president gave
him personal letter to Gov. Hayes. The
bishop left for Columbus to consult With
Hayes.
The Herald's Washington special states
that the democratic caucus appointed five
members to draw upa protest concerning
the action of the commission in the Louis
lana and Florida coees.
The Times Washington special says: =
When the resolution was offered in the
house for reassembling In joint convention
Monday, Mr. Baker of Indiana remarked
that it meant fllibusioring, to which A. s.
Hewitt replied, "That's ID lie" Sub
sequently Hewitt apologiZed.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-19
Fire at Bennington.

Friday night about six o'clock FIRE
broke out IN shed located in tie rear of
Buel Rockwood's barn on Main street,
completely destroying the shed and killing
valuable horse. This shed is located in
the rear of the barn and has lately been
finished Off and made into proper shape TOR
the accommodation Of horses. But for the
effJrts of the men from the mill across the
street, the main part of the barn, contain
ing horses, carriages and harness, would
have been destroyed. In the shed that
burnt was young horse which had been
troubled with epizootic and was receiving
extra attention. A pan of hot charcoal had
been carried in to give the horse some of
the fumes of the COAL and while in there
got upset and almost Immediately the
whole shed was in flames, and the horse
suffocated. The horSe was valued at $3.50.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-19
Investigating Louisiana.


WARRINGTON, req. IL.
Duncan s. Kenner testified before the
house committee on privileges and election
to-day that November II he met Wells on
the street aud asked an interview at wit
ness office. Tho apprehension was felt
that Nichols honest election would be
overcome. Wells said he was willing to
talk frankly and freely. Witness spoke Of
the financial trouble that four years more
Of misrule would cause, and urged Wells
to look well at the consequences of the
step he might take. The feeling of the
community ought to be of great weight.
Wells said he could not break with his
party without great personal sacrifce, as
he was poor. Witness asked what office
Packard could offer that would compensate
him for the hatred Of his people. Wells
said he did not look for office. The COM
pensation he received must enable him to
retro to his plantation. Witness and KEEL
ly and Packard would offer him (Wells)
anything, but Wells replied that this was
the biggest thing he ever handled. Prom
ises would not answer this time, as he was
determined to make it tell. Wells admit
ted that 1t was a great deal easier to count
in Nichols than Packard. Witness urged
Wells to name Some amount which would
compensate him. Wells refused to name q
sum, saying thst he must first consult with
Anderson. Several days later witness met
Wells, Calvert and Anderson on the steps
of the City hotel. Wells drew bundle of
letters from his pocket, assorted them, and
handed one to witness, saying, "Tbis is
for you" The letter had no superscrip,ion
or signature. The substance of it was, 81
have not heard from you; what does it
mean?" Witness wrote Wells to meet him
at the City hotel. He sent a note to Wells,
whe was at dinner at the City hotel. Wit
ness did not know what he did with the
note Wells handed him.