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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
Minerals, Shells, Birds, &c.

The Nsturalists' Agency has been established at
SlS5 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, for tie pur.
pose OF giving collectors Of objects Of Natural H..
tory an opportunity Of buying, selling or eXchans.
Ing their duplicates or collections.
Specimens sent to any part OF the world by lsn
An illustrated monthly bulletin offs pages sslt!ree
received the highcsi award given u any one ~
the Centennial Exposition Of ls16, and the Only
award and medal given to any American for "CoI
lecuons of Minerals"
My Neurological Catalogue Of 30 pages is die
Tibuted free to all customers, % others on receipt
of 10 cents. II is profusely illustrated. and tie
before copy was struck on. By means Of the
table of species and accompanying tables most
species may be verified The price list ia an excel
lent check list containing the names OF ali the
species and the most common varieties, arranged
alpha and preceded by the species mum
any mineralin the table Of species, after will be
found the species name, composition streak OF
gravity, fSsibiiity and specialization. 'f''-'-'
me to rent the store No Sal and use il entirely for
Mound Builders Relics and other objects OF NRtur
al History. / have secured the service OF one OF
the bes. taxidermists in the country. and can do
over IS tons, and nearly $4,000 worth Of M.n
erals on hand. $4,000 worth sold since the I'm
my establishment. November Is my cash ssles
were over 1880 and cash receipts over sl.2oo,
COLLECTIONS OF MINERALS
and other Professioaal Men.
The collections Of 100 illustrate all the principal
species and all the grand subdivisions in Dana
and other works on Mineralogy; every Crystalline
System; and all the principal Ores aud every
known Element The collections are labelled with
printed label that can only be removed by soak
ing The labels Of the $500 and higher priced col
lectons give Dana's species number, the name,
locality, and In most cases, the composition OF the
Mineral. All collections accompanied by my Illus
trated catalogue and table of species. %.
NUMBER OP SPECIMENS in box IN box In box
Crystals and fragments, so el.0o also
Students size, larger. $50 500 500
NUMBER OF SPECIMENS 100 200 800
Crystals and fragments, 8l.00 s2.O $500
Students size, larger, 500 1000 1900
Amateurs size, 2l-2 in.xll2 1000 1000 5000
High School or Academy
size, 2l-2xS l-7 In, Shelf
Specimens, $500 5000 1000
College size, 3 l-2 Z In.
Shelf Specimens 1000 1900 5000
send for the bulletin. stating where you saw this
advertisement
A. E. FOOTE. MD,
Prof Of Chsmistry and Ni,lsralogs
Fellow OF the American Association for the Ad
vanoement of Science; Life Member or the Phil
adelphia Academy OF Natural Science and OF the
American Museum of Natural History Central
Park. New York. a
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

The crops in Russia this year have
proved an utter failure, and heavy
orders for expectation to Europe are
anticipated in America.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

The Wisconsin State Agricultural
Society will hold its annual meeting AT
Madison, on the lat. I'd and Sd of Feb
ruary next.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
Ammonia in Snow,

EDS. COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.-Our at
tention was recently called to all article
on " Snow, a Manure" in late number
of your paper. Being engaged in an
analysis of natural waters at the time,
the results of few of our analyses may
be of interest to your readers.
The following table shows the
amounts of ammonia and of organic
nitrogen (the important elements to the
farmer) in six samples of snow water.
No. 3 was obtained from snow which
fell after two days of rain. No. 5 was
the top snow, and No. the bottom
snow directly under 1.-THE snow being
about eighteen inches deep. The num-
bers represent parts per 100000 by
weight
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
Agricultural Department.
{GoSDpcrEnlBY ALBERT CHAIRMAN

We are very sorry that the name of
tho author of The very valuable paper
upon soiling published last week should
have been carclc-sly omitted. 1t was
written by E. r. Towle, Esq, of West
Berkshire, and read by him Mt the meet
Ing of the board at Ilighgate. We hope
Mr.. Towlc will pardon us for the
omission.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE

Is local and constitutional remedy, and Is ap.
piled to the nasal passages by Insulation with Or.
Sanfords Improved Inhaling Tube, which accom-.
panies each bottle free of charge and internally.
or constitutionally, where by its action on the mu
cous coatings of the throat and stomach, II frees
the system nom the poison generated by Catarrh.
Until this good result is effected no permanent
cure can be made. Thus the united action of this
remedyis superior 10 all others combinations of
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

Twelve thousand hogs died of cholera
in Morgan Co., ILL.,, last year, and the
disease is still prevalent.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

On an Arkansas plantation, recently,
sixty-three bolls were picked from one
stalk of cotton. The cotton when pick
ed out weighed half pound.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
1T CAN BE CURED.

1t can be cured. There is no doubt about It,
The immediate relief afforded by SANFoRD's RAD.
IcAL CURE FOR CATARRH Is but slight evidence
of what may follow a persistent use Of this rene
dy. The hard, incrusted matter that has lodged
in the nasal passages is removed with few appii.
cations the liberation and Inflammation subdued
and healed; the entire membranous Innings of the
head are clcansed and purified. Constitutionally
its action is that of powerful purifying agent, dc.
sroying in its course through the system the acid
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
RADICAL CURE

Has worked n revolution In the treatment of
Catarrh. II has demonstrated beyond all doubt
that this disease even in its severest FORMS Is cur
able, ana that comfort and happiness may be made
to follow years of misery, years of suffering by a
persistent use of 1t. The method Of treatment or.
iginated by DIR. Sanford viz, the local and con.
Is the only one ever offered to the public that will
hnnl the fnsf of Tina - ~ W.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

Whitebeck Grange, in Indiana, has
purchased an acre and half OF land on
which to build Grange hall.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
! I \ \ \ \ I \

10 THE WORKING CLAss.-We are now prepar.
cd 10 furnish all classes with constant employment
at horne, the whole OF the time. or for their spare
moments. Business new, light and profitable.
Persons OF either sex easily earn nom 50 cents to
Is per evening, and proportional sum by devot
ing their whole time 70 the business; Boys and
see this notice may send their address, and test the
business We make this unparalleled OFFER To such
pay for i've trouble Of writing. Full particulars,
samples worth several dollars 70 commence work
on, and copy Of Home aud fireslde, one OF the
nee by mail. Reader. II you want permanent,
profitable work, address, GEokoE sTISsoS 4 Co.,
Portland, Maine Is
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

A Chinese planter, near Singapore,
India, has ordered plows and seed corn
from America.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
sANFORD's RADICAL CURE

Every plant and herb that yields its medical es
sence TO II Is placed In improved still and there
mingled with solvent liquid, which, by heat is
1t the healing essences or juices of these plants
and herbs, free from every contamination, pure
ana colorless. Thus the active, medical constitu
densed into very small compass. In this way
SANfORD's RADICAL CURE Is Invested of the
nauseating, worthless features Of all other rene
dies, while Its curative properties arc increased
triumph of the age.
Each package contains Dr. Sanford's improved
lnhalng Tube with full directions for use In ali
cases. Price Sl.00 For sale by all Wholesale and
retail druggists throughout the United States
WEEKS POTTER, General Agents and Whole
sale Druggists, Boston.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

Taking the average of the first three
samples, we have-ammonia, .O465479:
organic nitrogen, .0i1. With these
values, calculating the total amount of
ammonia and of organic nitrogen to the
acre, for each inch of water Chat is,
melted SNOWY, we find it to be-ammo-
mia, .l055 lbs; organic nitrogen, .O93
lbs.
The ratio of snow to water is very
variable; and is not the same for all
localities. Prof. Loomis of New Haven,
well-known meteorological authority,
writes us that at New Haven he has
always calculated that ten inches of
snow were equivalent to fall of one
inch of rain; but at Hudson, O., be
considered the ratio to be twelve to one.
AT the station at the Dudley Observa-
tory, it is calculated that the ratio is ten
to one. The officer in charge there re-
ports that during the last winter (Nov.
l, lo76-March 81, 1879 the snow fall
was feet 90 inches.
In this we calculate there could not
have been more than 60il9 pounds of
ammonia and .6ll94 pounds of organ i d,
nitrogen to the acre. This shows that
though snow may be n great protective
TO the ground, still ii does not act as
very powerful or rich manure.
These analyses were carried on under
the supervision of Prof. Perkins.
F. j. BALLART.
+. NJ. COMsToCK.
Union College, Schenectady, April lG. 1877.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
THE
THE
NATIONAL DISRASB.
IS 1T CURABLE2

Those who have suffered from the various and
complicated forms Of disease assumed by Catarrh.
and have trlod many physicians and remedies
without relief or cure, await the answer 10 this
question with considerable anxiety. And well
they may for no disease that can be mentioned Is
so universally prevalent and so destructive to
health as Catarrh. Bronchitis, Asthma, Coughs,
and serious and frequently fatal affections Of the
lungs follow, In many cases, a case of simple but
neglected Catarrh, Other sympathetic affections,
such as deafness, impaired eye.sght and loss Of
sense OF SMELL may be referred to as minor but
nevertheless serious results Of neglected Catarrh,
bad enough in themselves, but as nothing com.
pared with the dangerous affections Of the throat
and lnnua 1kaiv IN
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
COLLINS
Voltaic Plasters
ELECTRICITY

An Electro. Galvanlc Battery combined with the
Celebrated Medlcated Porous Strengthening Plas
ter forming the best Plaster for pains and aches
in the world of medicine.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04

->"' 's'%' i'"'' NHi ma 'lsNlN u
|. Snow from woods amer
lying days. Mar. 10 .O3Gi2a 03i
2. Snow from open field
after lying days. Mar. 20 .GG67SI 03s
3. Snow from open field,
freshly fallen. Mar. % .O9Gl29 O5j
4. snow from open field,
old. .................. Mar. Il O2l2,i 0nj
.. Top snow from open
field, old ............ Mar. 20 .Ols2li OOi
q. Bottom snow from open
aalI
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1877-05-04
NEW AID VERTLSEAENTS.

GOO week In your own town. Terms and t5
0VO outfit free. H. HALLEIT & CO., Port.
land, Maine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
AWARDING COMMITTEES.

i. Members of awarding committees will re-
port themselves to the superintendent at their
respective departments at 9 O'Clock on Wednes-
day, October 10, when all vacancies will be filled
appointments made &C., SC.
2. No person can act as jud &c in any class in,
which he may be an exhibitor, nor can any two
exhibitors act az JUDGES on each others animals
products.
3. No article or animal deemed unwo rthy shall
be awarded premium, but no premium shall be
Withheld merely because there is no competition
4. Judges will report the articles, Or animals
entitled to premiums, exceptit they may especially
commend such Others as they may deem worthy
Of commentator. No person, other than the
Judges, herdsman or groom in charge of the
stocksand the superintendent, will be permitted
to enter the exhibition ring during the exhibit
ton of animals No stock will be permitted to
enter thersng unless under the halter or in care
Of some competent groom. Judges are also in
structaa, in all cases of attempted interference
on the part of e1hbitors, with their deliberations
or decisions to exclude the parties SO offending,
from competition in that particular class.
5. Purity of blood, as established by pedigree,
symmetry, size, early maturity and general char
aateristics Of the several breeds of animals will
be considered, and proper allowance made. for
age, feeding and other circumstances.
6. Each award must be written in plain
careful manner on the blank page opposite the
entry, and the books must be returned to the
Secretary as soon as the awards in each class are
completed. Great care must be exercised in en-
tering the awards in plain, legible manner, in
the proper places, and in preserving the books of
the awarding committee, as the premiums are
paid on the authority of these entries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
been made as above, and entry fee paid on horses

been made as aboxe, and entry fee paid on horses
and cattle.
8. Such stateseRts-ensd ecsfes-oftnedigrees as
are required for examination mEst be in passes g.
sion of the owners when the animals are on XIII.
ton.
9. No article or animal shall compete for more
than one premium, except as apart of herd or
for sweepstake premium. Except that horses
may compete in either general class and also in
speed.
TO- Any animal or article comp eting for sweep
stake premium must be separately entered for
"sweepstake," with number, class and division,
at the time of entering for the other premiums
aud will receive an additional card SO marked
H. Exhibitors win at all times give the neces-
sary personal attention 10 whatever they have on
exhibition and at the close of the fair take entire
charge of the same. Diligence will be used by
the officers Of the Association to prevent injury
to animals Or articles on exhibition, and night
watch will guard the grounds, bat the Society
viii not be rssponsislefor any lpss that may oc-
car,
II MOI gambling or games sof chance of what
over kind will be allowed on tie grounds, and the
tsis of any spurious liquor is,also prohibited.
10. Persons living at a distance are requested
to make entries b, mail at spg5 time Previous to
the fair, to the Secretary giving description and
amount of articles entered! By so doing they
will save inconvenience to themselves and assist
the Secretary in his duties
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
GENERAL RULES.

1. Hay, straw and water will be furnished on
the grounds without charge.
2. No animal or article on exhibition can, be,
removed from the grounds until 4 O'Clock on
Thursday, October II, without the written con-
sent of the superintendent of the department
&. All horses and cattle must be led ont when
called for.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26

presenting this list to the Public we feel
1t our duty to our patrons To explain =
course of action which rlsay seem, to some
premature and visionary. We have succeeded in
getting the organization of county fair in fair
way to success; and it behoeves us, although
emery thing may not get be in perfect readinss to
present the following complete and carefully
compiled Premium List, to show you what it is
We have undertaken;. to prove to you that we
maan!to have fair: and to show you the induce
ments offered to not only bring the best of every
thing you have for exhibition and com petit ton
out to give your hearty co-operati in carry
ing out the necessary preparatory arrangements.
We need six hundred dollars in subscriptions to
stock, only part of which is as yet secured and
we trust that one and all willianswer to the call
and that next October, will give us display
creditable to our county, and an attendance th at
will enable us to pay premiums without discount.
AS the receipts of the fair will make the fund
from which to pay premiums, it will depend up
on yourselves to make the fair success. Ar
engagements for reduced R. R. rates will be made
for those living at distance. endlevery conyen.
fence will be afforded visitors while here, on the
most reasonable terms.
Wsinvite special attention to the Grand Sale
to take place on the last day ofthr fair.
SD. LORD, Secretary.
IN accordance with the provisions of Chan,
l ter So, General Laws of Wisconsin of 1858,
THE WOOD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND Me-
CHANIcAL ASSOCIATION was organized a body
corporate, June 20, 1877, in the city of Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, by the adoption Of the fol-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
suPERINTENDENTs of DEPARTMENTS.

I. Each superintendent will have the selection
of an assistant subject to the approval of the
President, and the arrangement and supervision
of all articles or animals in his department.
2. He will afford the awarding committees ev-
cry facility for examination; will afx the prizes
take charge of" the committee books and return
them to the Secretary every night. Every super
intendent will please call upon the Secretary
promptly at o'clock A. N. on Wednesday, Oct.
TO- for his class books.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
Class 5-Speed Ring.
Superintendent-JNo. EDHARps, Port
Edwards

Edwards. .......
Judges-To be appointed heresfter.
l. Walking Race. Single or double, in harness
or under saddle. Best two in three.-Mile heats
ito enter, to start. Money forfeited if time ex-
ceeds 12H minutes. Purse $40. First money
SOU. second money, $500. $1,000
2. Trotting race on time. For horses thst
have never beaten minutes. Best in s. to
harness 5to enter, 8 to start, Purse $40 First
$50, second, SIS. $4,000
8. Fancy Driving Race. double. For gentle
men driving horses :, buggy. Owner to drive
No horses eligible that have tretted for money
Race to be judged on speed, style, and ease of
management. to enter, to start. Purse $50.
First, $4,000, second, $1,000. $1,000
4. Fancy Driving Race, single. Conditions
same as 10. a.. Purse $500. First, $500,
second, $1,000. .tra $500
s. Best specimen Ladies Equestrian with
OF wlthouteseert~ g.....-.s5 $1,000
6. Stallion Race. Free to all st allions in
Wood County. Best 8 in to harness, to enter
to start. Purse $4,000. First $500, second
$500. $40 90
s. Running Race. Free to all in the county.
Best lin 5. to enter, to start. Purse $4,000
First, $500, second, $500. $4,000
Q. oCruO race Horses, mules or wildcats,
under saddle. No one to ride his own horse.
Last horse wins. Five to enter. Premium, $500
RULESsGOVERNING:R
1. Trotting will be governed by the rules of
the National Trotting Association.
2, Entries for races can be m aee st the Seays
Office at any time before 10 o'cloekP NJ. Tuesday
Oct. 9, 1877
3. Entrance fee of 10 per cent; of purse. offer
ed Will be required at the time of. making entry.
This rule is imperative.
a. All horses at rick of owner.
5. horse distancing the field will be entitled
to only one premium.
6. No premiums will be awarded to- ruled out
horses.
z. The Society reserve the right TO postpone a
race, or change the order of programme as the
exigencies of the occasion may demand.
8. Amy question not decided or provided Tor
By the above will be decided by the judges.
g.. All communication should be addressed
tpS. d. Lord, Secretary, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
clas. 4-Horses for Genera, Pur,ose,

Class 4-Eorses fox General Purposes.
l. Bet stallica, any age, 500
3d. - 60 q &c
q Bet brood mara, A years old. and over,
With colt by her side. SEQ
I'd b;st brood mare, 4gears old and over
with Gilt by her side, 400
G. Bes mare or gelding, years old aud over 6 %
I'd . q 49, :. 8 90
4. Bet mare or geIding over / year and
Under years, ~ 400
I'd, best mare or gelding over year and
under years, 200
5. Bes pair matched horses, years old
o. over 600
I'd best pair matched horses, 4 years old T..
o. over 800
6. Bes; sucking stallion foal, 800
~ q hlly III 200
z. Bes. pair mules, 500
8. Best jack, 400
e
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
ADMISSION 10 THE GROUNDS.

All persons, whether exhibitors or not, can OBJ
tain tickets for admission to the grounds, at the
entrance gate, at the following prices:
Admitting one person for the whole fair, S1.o0
=" child from 10 to is g so
horse or team 100
one person once Is
" child from 10 to Is once 10
horse or team Is
Tickets for admission once will be taken up at
the gate. Tickets for the whole iair will be re-
tained'by the purchaser during the fair.
OFFICIAL LIST OF PREMIUMS.
Premium ribbons will be attached before leav-
ing the ring. First-Blue. Second-Re
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS.

Premiums win, be paid from the receipts of the
fair. And in case the receipts are insufficient to
pay them in full, they will be paid pro rata. No
premiums will be paid within 10 days of the close
of the fair. ....-t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26

The fire worm is reported as hav-
ing done much damage among the
cranberries. Some marshes have been
ruined for this year. a.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26

The FOND DU LAC Commonwealth
asserts chat Hon. z. Sawyer will uE-
der no consideration consent to be
candidate for Governor. The names
of aspirants are becoming. remarkably
few. f..-..... +.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
THE CHIEF MARSHAL.

viii execute the orders OF. The President Of the
Society, have charge of the police, and see that
none of the rules of the society are violated with
impunity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26
ENTRIES.

1. Entries may be made by addressing S. D.
LORD, Secretary, Grand Rapids, WIS. at any time
previous to the fair, giving list oSe agiicles to
be exhibited. All entries, except for trial of
speed must be made before o'clock P. NJ. Oct
9. No entry fee will be charged except on horses.
cattle and horse races.
2. All entries of stallion years old and over
and horses in harness or under saddle, s1.O0 each
entry All entries OF cattle two years old or over
$3.50 each entry.
8. All articles which are the resnI b of meohan-
zeal or artistic skill must be entered by the man
ufacturer, artist or agent.
4. Products of the soil must be entezedfn the.
name of the producer.
5. All animals must be entered in the sme Of
the owner.
6. On the entry upon the books Of each arti-
Gle or animal, card viii be furnished the exhib-
itor, eeHying the division, class and number of
the entry, which card must remain attached to
such article or animal during the exhibition.
2. No, animal or article will be assigned q
place on The grounds until the entry shall have
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-07-26

Teachels Meeting.-The Teach
er's meeting will be held S aturday in
sterd of Thursday, in order to give
those who desire chance to 60 from
Constantinople to Jerusalem.