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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

Somebody with an appetite for statistics
has figured out how many millions OF dol
lars are expended yearly 10 the United
States in building and repairing useless
fences. The waste is doubtless enormous
in the aggregate, but 1t Is not enough in in
dlvidual case TO really threaten universal
bankruptcy just yet. Doubtless a statute
well enforced is an adequate barrier against
animals in villages aud suburban places I;
and nine-tentbs Of The division fences could
be dispensed with TO great advantage TO the
beauty Of streets and landscapes. But il will
be some time yet before the farmers fields
are marked only by stakes and surveyors
lines. This being the case, the fences should
be looked afer before the growing crops are
exposed TO damage. Cropped corn, tram
pied grain fields and nipped meadows are
the price paid for negligence in this matter.
you are a farmer, have you inspected
every rod Of your fences this year, or are
you waiting to have the cattle ind the open
ingS Ifyou have five miles of fence, you
can inspect it all in day, with an axe over
your shoulder to reset the loosened or miss
ing stakes, and right up the rails.
~ tbO otOuO waits Ou Tue SuIluNO
OF the ground, as more than half of the old
walls in New England were built, there
will be work every spring in repairing the
damages Of the frost. 1t will almost-we
think quite-pay the farmer 10 relay these
walls, where they are designed 10 be per-
manent, in trench eighteen inches deep.
The frost that goes below that depth will
rarely heave wall, but with foot or two
of purchase, Jack Frost will lift a meeting
house. Our fathers didn't understand this
in building their stone fences, but we
should not go on repeating their errors,
nor suffering from them when they can be
so easily remedied. "Know a farmer by
his fences" is almost proverbial Judgment
among the experienced observers. How
are you prepared for the test f-Golden
RuIe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

INTELLIGENCE OF Cows.-The London
Milk Journal says: "That cows have mem
ory, language, signs, and means of enjoy
ing pleasant associations, combining for ag-
gressive purposes, has been recognized,
but scarcely to the extent the subject mer-
its. Travelling in Italy many years ago,
We visited some of the large dairy farms in
the neighborhood of Ferrara. Interspers-
ed among much of the low-lying, un-
healthy land, remarkable for the preva-
lence on it of very fatal forms of anthrax
in the summer season, are fine undulalng
pasture lands, and the fields are of great
extent. We happened TO stop at farm
house one fine autumn afternoon when the
cows were about to be MIXED. A herd of
over one hundred was grazing homewards.
The women took their positions with stool
close 10 the house, and as the cows APP
preached, names were called out, which at
first were, We thought, addressed TO the
milk maids. Rosa, Florenza, Giula, Sposa,
and many names, which were noted by us
at the time, were called out 10y the over
seer, or one of the women, and we were as
tonished 10 see COW after cow cease feeding
or chewing the cud and make direct, some
times at a trot, for the woman that usually
MIXED her. The practice, We found, was
not confined 10 one farm; all the cows on
each farm knew their respective names,
and took up their position in the open just
as readily as the individual members OF
some large herds in this country take up
their places in the Sheds"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

We are authorized 10 guarantee this rem
edy for the cure of Dyspepsia, inactive Liv-
er, Sour Stomach, Constipation, Loss of
Appetite, Coming up Of Food, Yellow
Skin, and General Languor and Debility.
You must acknowledge that this would be
ruinous unless we had positive evidence
that it will cure. To you who are suffer.
ing from these complaints, these words are
addressed-and will you continue TO suffer
when you can be cured on such terms? 1t
is for you to determine. Sample bottle, 10
cents; regular size rs cents. Sold by Ii. Z.
Willard Il Co.
$4,000 die annually by neglecting a
Cough, Cold or Group, oIlen leading to
Consumption and the grave. Why will
you neglect SO important a matter when
you can get at our store SHILoH's Con-
SUMPTION CURE, with the assurance of a
speedy recovery. For soreness across the
Chest or Lungs or Lame back or Side, SHI-
LoH's Porous PLASTER gives prompt re-
lief. Sold by II. c. Willard & Co.
HAoKMETAcK, a popular fragrant per-
fume. Sold by II. G. Willard & Co., Brat
tleboro, VT; elsewhere. by dealers generally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

THE PROPER TIME FOR SLAUeHTERING.
1t has been discovered by a French chem
ist that the flesh of animals which are kill
ed in the latter part of the night will keep
much longer without sailing than it will
when they are killed in the day time This
proves that the flesh is better fitted for
keeping when the life and blood are taken
from the animal at the time The tempera-
ture Is the lowest and respiration is the
least active. Hence the reason that the
flesh from animals that have been highly
heated or hard driven will scarcely keep at
all. II is nc new discovery that the meat
OF an animal killed amer rest will keep bet
ter than that killed Immediately AFTER
exercise. AS animals rest in the night, the
meat will of course be better in the morn
ing. The reason why the above facts are
so is this: Exercise draws the blood to the
extremities, and distributes it through all
the veins. After rest it gradually returns
TO the vitals; If an animal Is then Killed, the
arteries ana large veins being cut, the
blood Is at once emptied. But, If he is kill
ed while the blood is at the surface, dstrb-
uted through the small veins, it will not be
discharged. AS blood corrnpts sooner than
flesh, the meat spois.-Frdiris Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

A NEW AND IMPORTANT INDUSTRY
Within ten years new process of putting
up meats has been discovered and put in
operation in this country, which consists
in drying the flesh by patent blowing and
steam evAporatlng process, which is follow
cd by the removal of all greasy and gristly
substances and bone. The meat is then
packed in thin slices and will preserve its
good qualities, it is claimed, for an unlim-
tied period in any climate. A quarter of a
pound of meat thus prepared is equal to
pound of solid meat. Two houses now
produce 10000 cans a week of this meat
for the English market, and slaughter in
Chicago from three TO four thousand head
OF cattle week for this purpose. In one
OF these establishments over 1000 men, boys
and girls are employed, and the floor of the
packing house covers four acres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

THAT THE WAY OF THE TRANsGREssoR
Is HARD-sometimes- illustrated by the
career of c. T. Carleton, the defaulting sec
rotary of the Union trust company of New
York, who has lately died, miserably, in
Peru. Formerly a respected citizen Of
Brooklyn, where he bad wife and child,
trusted with the control of vast sums by
the officers of the trust company, he fell a
victim to the mania Tor stock gambling,
and in the panic Of 1873 got hopelessly in
volved. Then his defacation of some $780,
900 was discovered, and the young man
fed. He did not take more than $1,000
with him, and the first heard of him was in
1875, in Belgium, where he had been seen
by another noted fugitive from justice. AT
that time Carleton had become u confirmed
drunkard, aud was in very reduced cir
cumsIsnces. The Union trust company
had obtained all the securities and assets
available from the friends of Carleton, and
resolved to allow him to go free provided
he did not return TO New York. 1t is un-
derstood that be has been in Peru about a
year. At the time Of his death he was
about 81 years of age, and widower, leav-
ing two children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
u,p.. for the summer Vacation.

First. II there be any weakly children
in the family, make an effort TO find a
boarding place near river or lake, and
give them boat and oars with due regard
for their safety, of course). There can he
no healthier pastime for boys or girls Of
dyspeptic or consumptive tendencies than
padding the summer away in light skin.
We know of more than one child-a few
years ago narrow-cbested, pale, stopped
shouldered, subject to incessant headaches
in school, who is now broad-breasted and
ruddy, simply from the exercise of rowing
during the summer months.
Secondly. Pack up all the iinery of both
girls and boys and-leave 1t at home. Have
stout, well-fitting shoes made for them TO
order. without heels. Clothe the whole of
them in flannel. Navy blue at lorty-five
or fifty cents per yard is the best. Pretty
and cheap loose-fitling suits of this are the
most artistic dress for child or adult on the
seaside, hills, or wherever tramping, and
sudden showers, aud downright fun are
tho rule. Flannel is, by all odds, the COOL
est dress TO wear in the hot season, and an
almost certain preventive of colds, neural
gia, etc
Thirdly. II there are boys, you will find
1t wise investment to spend Sc or IS for a
shelter tent They could sleep in it, if me-
cessary, with benefit to health but in any
case, they can carry it TO lonely solitudes
back of the barn, or up on the mountain,
and camp out all day and night, cooking
their own meals and keeping upa watch
FIRE.
Fourthly. Provide for rainy days,-a
check board, decalcomanie pictures, sto-
ry books, and especially good-humor. A
family stranded upon the barren shore of a
farmhouse with nothing but their trunks
is spectacle not edifying 10 gods or men.
Ct,,.;bos,.'c lfoofbIu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
Catarrh

Cannot be cured by snuffS washes or local appica-
tions. 1t Is weakness Of the constitution developing
itself in the nasal organs rst afterwards extending
to the throat and lungs ending generally in Consump
tion, II not checked by proper remedies. Pains in
head back, lons and weakness of Kidneys are its at
tepdant diseases More people have CASrTh than any
other disease 1t is easily cured. Thousands of cases.
some OF FORTY years standing, have been entirely
cured in New Hampshire the past three years. by the
cOnstitHtOnal CafayTh Remedy. Certificates to back
the above, and treatise CatArrh in 32page PAM
phlet sent free application to Littleeld Co.. pro-
prietors, Manchester, N. H. Send name on postal
card, and 1t will cost only cent Price, 81 per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

The brewers should to "Malta" go,
The boobies oil to "scilly,"
The QuSkers to the "Friendly Isles"
The furriers to "Chili,"
The little snarling, caroling babes,
That break our nightly rest,
Should be packed OF to Babylon"
To "Lspland," or to "Bress."
From "Spithead" coolly go DER to "Greece,"
And while the miser waits
His passage to the "Guinea" coast,
spendthrifts are in the "strsits."
spinsters should to 1.-THE Needles" go,
wine-bibbers to burgundy"
Commands should lunch at Sandwich Isles,
Ways at the ''Bay Of Fundy."
Bachelots to the Omitted States"
Maids to the "Isle OF Man."
Let gardeners go to "Botany Bay"
And shoeblacks to Japan"
Thus emigrate, and misplaced men
viii then no longer veI us,
And all who're not provided for
Had better go to Texas"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
SEwKAfL sTEBBISs.
Letter from J. Russell PRrsOns, AttOr-
ney OF the walter A. Wood Moving
Machine Manufacturing Company.

HoosIcK FALLS, N. Y, June s, 1877.
MEssRs. NEwHALL SILpBINs, HinsdAle, N. II.
Dear SirS,-In accordance with your request have
examined re-issued Letters Patent No. 65l0, dated
Sept II, 1873 based original patent granted to
John Gore, Brattleboro, VT, Dec a. 1882 No. 265s2.
am familiar with the construction Of the machines
Manufactured by your firm, at HinsdAle, n. II. Some
time since purchased an interest in the NewhAll
patents, which led me TO careful investigation Of the
Newhall machine, and the inventions therein con-
tanned. have carefully examined the re-issued pat
ent granted John Gore, aforesaid and while have
great respect and admiration for the talent and nge-
nuity displayed by my friend L. s. Renwick Of New
York, in this case as in all Others must say that
these claims. so far your machine is concerned,
cannot be maintained; and my advice to you both as
= solicitor Of patents and a manufacturer Of moving
machines ia to issue circular to every person who
wishes to buy one Of your machines, stating that you
will guarantee them against any and all damages
which they may incur by reason Of any violation Of
the patented rights Of Mr. John Gore or Mr.. S. NJ.
Waite.
The circular you sent me headed "New England
Mower fails to state that the date Of the reissue No.
G640, Sept, 1875. Even allowing the absurd po-
ston that this reissue is tenabie one there can be
no pretence Of any claim against you your custom
for the violation Of the Gore patent except for the
year 1875, and thereafter.
Yours respectfully,
J. RUSSELL, PARSONS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

HISsDALE, y. H., June G, 1877.
To OUR PATRONS:
II has come to our notice that Mr.. JOHN GoRE and
Mr. g. NJ WAIIK have issued and issuing circulars
In effect cautiOnng persons against buying using
our machines. We cannot discuss in short circular
the validity Of Mr. Cores patent. But desire TO
say to all who like Moving Machine, and who de-
sire 20 purchase one that will guarantee them In
the Of the same against any party claiming dam
ages by of violation Of the United States patent
laws.
If Messrs. Gore and Waite have any claims for in
fringement Of patents, we frankly say 10 them that
we hold ourselves responsible for the same, to be
tried before the courts, in q manly way; that are
manufacturers and propose 10 protect those who pur-
chase Of us. We do not consider 1t manly to issue
circulars to brighten purchasers who are ignorant Of
the patent laws and We propose TO stand by our Gus
TONERS. We do not propose TO violate the rights q
anybody, neither do we propose TO have our own
rights violated.
We have been manufacturing moving machines for
the last fifteen years. We have lived terms Of
ciprocty and good feeling with our brother mAnufac
in the line during all this time We take
pride in saying that the largest manufacturers in the
country have shown themselves to be friends and
when they wished to acquire right in inventions
have come promptly forward and paid for the
same, and feel confidence in saying that we have
never violated the confidence good feeling Of
brother manufacturers.
We certain that AL customers among the
farmers ready to say good word for to the
performance Of our machines in the held.
We, therefore, ready to meet any legitimate
prosecution in the courts for alleged infringement Of
patents.
Yours respectfully,
SEwKALL sTEBBINS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or Depression weak
exhausted feeling no energy eourage the result of
Mental OVerWOrk, IndiscretiOns or Ex-
ceases, or some drain upon the system, is always
cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC
No. rs. 1t tones up and nvgOrAtes the SYSTEM dis
pels the gloom and dependency, impArts strength
and ensrgy,-stopS the drain and reuVenaes the en-
tire man. Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess BY Thousands. Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per
single VIAL or $500 per package Of ave walls and s2OO
vial Of powder. Sent by mail on receipt OF price.
Address AuHnphrey's MOneOPathie med
Aeias OsAaRAAy, 100 FaitOn Street, New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

One pound OF corn is equal in real food
to about three and three-quarers pounds
OF potstoes, or eight and One-half pounds
OF cabbage. or to eleven and one-half
pounds Of white turnipa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
Moving Machines.

NTESSRS. NEwHALL 4 sTEBBINS having issued
Nl their circular in which they propose TO guArAn-
tee all parties using their moving machines from
damages for infringement OF John Cores patent the
subscribers would say 10 them and the public that IL
HewhAl Stebbns will furnish any good evidence Of
their pecuniary responsibility that would be respect
able guaranty that damages could be collected Of them
on the issue Of suit they shall be grathed with such
chance. JOHN GORE,
s. NJ WAITE.
Bratteboro, June 70, 1877. %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

THIS PATENT is now owned by
JOHN GORE and S. M. WAITE,
and right to use it must be secured
from them, or its infringement will
be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law.
Address JOHN GORE or S. NJ WAITE, Brattleboro,
Vermont. tho
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
Romim9 MarDtmts.
CAUTION {!
New England Mower
REISSUE.

O,0lO. HAnvEsTERs. John Gore, Brattleboro, Vt.
Patent No. q, &c., dated Dec ~, 1859 reissue No.
1,l29 dated Jan. is, 1861 extended seven years.
TITLED May II, 1881
CLAIMS.
l. The combination, substantially as above set
forth, Of the nngerbeam projecting aterally at one
side Of the main frame and stdraft tongue, and Of
both the running wheels of the harvester the hinged
link connecting the hnger-beam and main frame, cd
the hand-lever connected with the inner end Of the
hngerbeam, for the purpose Of turning up the outer
end thereof upon the lower hnge-pivot Of the said
link as axis.
2. The combination, substantially as before set
forth, Of the nger-beam projecting literally at one
side Of the main frame and si-draft tongue and Of
both the runningwheels Of the harvester, the link
connecting the hngerbeam and main frame, the hand
lever connected with the inner end o the ngerbeam
and the second lever upon the main frame,
8. The combination, substantially as before set
FORTH of the cuter-stock, the crank for driving the
Eame the connecting rod, and the swivel journabox
Of the oonnecng-rod, having it's pvots arranged lon
gitudnally Of said connecting-rod.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
The Driven Well.

FINAL DECREE HAS BEEN RENDERED IN FA-
VoR OF THE GREEN PATENT AND THE JUDO
MENT SATISFIED.
At the instance Of the principal "Pump Manufactu-
rers," who are acting agents for the sale Of
Licenses for future Wells, have agreed to allow to
their customers discount Of Fifty per cent.
on past Royalties for Domestic and Farm
WellA, when paid voluntarily at the once of our
agent within twenty days after published notice. We
will extend the same terms to oil infringers in the
County Of Windham.
GRANT WHITE are our agents for the County
whose Office is at "a 10 Seventh Street, Troy N "
where they will receive Royalties and issue Licenses
on these terms
Parties neglecting to settle within Twenty Days
viii be liable to the full Royalty Of Ten Dol
lars and to suit without notice.
w. d, ANDREWS BRO,
Joint Owners and Attorneys for the Patentee.
June ~, 1877.
- Parties sending for licenses will please state
about what year well driven who by who for, on
what part OF premises and give location Of premises
GRANT KNIGHT, Agents,
25-2I "a 10 Seventh st., Troy, n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
DARN FOR SALE.

The well known Converse farm, situated in the
west part of Chesterfield, about two miles from the
centre Of the town. The above named farm is in
turing and woodland: vefy desirable farm, II will
be sold with the crops If any one desires to pur-
chase soon. For further particulars and terms Of
ises
Chesterfield, N. H., June 10, 1877 1927
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

Everywhere, to sell the "ShOO-FIy," the most per-
feet screen arrangement known. Easy to SELL cheap,
aud good PROFITS Send stamp for circulars or S5 cts
for sample by mail to POMERoY 4 SHELDON, 81
Main St., Springfield, Mass. 2l26
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

Price 81 per bottle. Pamphlet Of so pages giving
treatise Catarrh with innumerabe cases OF cures
sent YREE, by addressing the Proprietors,
LITTLEFIELO & co. Manchester NH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29

CLARKMoNT, N H., September 1875.
On. FLAGG-My Dear Sir: Your Cough and Lung
Syrup has proved a great benefit to me- giving relief
from severe Coughs and Soreness Of the Lungs when
all other remedies and physicians had failed. have
never taken medicine more pleasant to the taste
more satisfactory in its results.
Mrs. LYDIA WILEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-29
Remember that IL
C$ HI: C $$;#E;+,

On. WIN. LADD, leading Druggist Of Claremont, Ger.
tiies as follows:
For many years have known DR.. A. ]. FlAgg ~
successful practcing physician, and assure the
public that his representations relative to the Cough
and Lung Syrup can be strictly relied upon. 1t has
been used in his extended practice with marvellous
success, and know it to be all that he claims for it.
VIM. NJ. LADD, N. d,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-04

The Egyptian troops have fought
bravely for The Sultan, but some of
them evidently do not like Che smell OK
powder. Two hundred and forty flour
of them are In the hospital OF Adrian
ople with the tops OF their right thumbs
missing, This self@mutilation will pre-
vent them handling easily the breeeh-
loading guns. Mehetnet All, the foun-
der of the present Egyptian dynasty,
once had similar experience in con-
'sc,ripting en- army 10 Egypt hundreds y.
only one eye, aud to he without the
right forehnRer-- theyA trigger finger.
Mehemet ALI at once ordered d eertaiu
number Of regiments raised OF sbhsIeyed
and nine fingered men==and there were
no more m utilations. d -
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-04
A PIsA1i.lls, 4 MANUAL ]. 49,,
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e III Hi - s3ssA "a 81 III sHS&Fsssx H9 N
One autumn day, Natohias fcr adnnts
while enscnnHed On h Ttlt1alsfAt House Tn
The great Mendocioa lnAreh.. which eex-
tends back many HES from the sMissia-
sippi river. opposite Olinton, Inotieed
some objects meving aonk this summit of
a knoll. BY oafefpl watch ling Il ediscova
cred they were ptaifia fowls, and. moved
bycuriosity, CAREFUL yappr oach led th EN-,
AS / drew meet, II disco Il fteen
prairie fowls, sapparentlv danuin Esaa
minuet. They've scattered about
on the short turf, twenty yards apart,
nodding their heads at III ons al
other, and presently two would "a run
out and perform the figure which lii d
country dance IL Known az 'crpss over
and back to places, 'alsthe Will at1ttsrs
ing soft note ef 'teoo -ceoe' --the. last
syllable being much elongated. Then
would follow 'afRAIllte yotlr pArtfiars'
and ''dos d dos This scene OF filerrf-
ment was sustained ! for half anzhour,
ana until d shot from neigh boring gun
caused the birds to run Into the tell
cover OF the hreeds. The bright SUM
shine Of a,Itumn md the conspicuous
group of native birds impressed the
scene wildly on the spepthtor mind.
sneighboring farmer, to whom The cir
ctifnstance was mentioIeti, BHftls Yes,
them same birds skye around there
mostly everv day,' The othervarieties
of prairie grouse indulge In the same,
kind Of amusement. Il NJ taagss4s N ysH II