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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

RIDING A CAMEL. 1t is not hard to ride
a camel "a witty writer says, but the proc
ess has some sweet surprises for novice.
The camel lies upon the ground with his legs
SHUT up,under him like a iack-knle. You
sci yourself in the broad saddle and cross
your legs in front of the pommel. Before
you are ready something like a private
earthquake begins under you. The camel
raises his headquarters suddenly and
throws you forward upon his neck, and be-
fore you recover from that he slraightcns
his knees and gives YOU jerk over his tail,
and while you are not at all certain of what
has happened he begins to move at that dis
located walk which sells you into see-saw
motion, waving backward aud forward
in the capacious saddle. Not admiring this
movement, you courageously lash the
beast with your koorbash to make him
change his gait lie is nothing 10th to do
it, aud at once starts into high trot, which
sends you foot into the air at every step.
bobs you from side to side, drives your
backbone into your brain aud makes cast8-
nets of your teeth. Capitol exercise.
When you have enough Of it YOU pull up
and humbly inquire what is the heather
method OF llding dromedary, fully con-
WINGED by mis- limo that Christians do not
know everything.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

USE OF FLIEs.-Although 1'es are, in
summer, the pest of our lives, and we Won
der why they were ever made at all, il
should he remembered that they have an
infancy as maggOts, and the loathsome life
they then lead as scavengers cleanses and
purifiSs the August air, and lowers the
death rates of our cities aud towns. Thus,
while stables, and piggeries, and filth are
tolerated by city and town authorities, the
young of The house fly and the flesh and
blow-ny, with their thousand allies, are do
ing something toward purifying the pesti-
lential and averting the summer brood of
cholera, dyseDtery and typhoid fever,
which descend like harpies upon the de-
voted towns and cities. 1t may be regard
ed as an axiom that where flies most
abound, there filth, death dealing and bane-
full, is most abundant, and filth diseases
such as we have named do congregate.
fly which is born in August generally lives
a month or six weeks, aud dies al the com
ing OF frost, either of cold or from the al
tacks of fungoid plants. A few, probably,
winter over, and survive until midsum-
mer, and thus maintain the existence Of
this useful species, 10 which civilized man
owes more than can readily be estimated,
and which he can dispense with only when
the health Of cities and towns is looked af-
ter with far greater vigilance and intelli-
gence than is perhaps likely to be the case
for several centuries to come.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

best thing of the kind in The country, how
ever, is the bust Of Washington, situated
on the road leading from the Whitman
mine, Palmyra district, to the old town Of
Como. When this was first discovered,
some half dczen prospeclors were march
ing along up ravine, When one Of them
said, Hold on, boysl look at that rock up
there on the side of that ravine, and tell
me whose face you see in itT where's
his little hatchet?' cried one. Hes the
chap that couldn't tell a lie = said another.
odd George Washington himselfl shouted
all hands and, sure enough, there he was,
and there he is to this day, the Father of
His Country in solid rock, and carved by
the hand of nature"
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RducaainE = Coli.

IF you ha We a colt to teach, and have the
habit OF speaking sharply and loudly, cor
rect yourself OF 1t at once. Colts are timid,
high-sPlrited things, II they are worth any
thing; and he who manages them should
be Of quiet habits, and have low, pleas
ant-toned voice. The trainer that yelln
stands In the same category as the driver
in public race who screams and whoops
like q Comanche Indian, when coming
down the home-stretch the one should be
banished the track, and the other turned
out OF the gentleman's stables.
Our method of educating a colt to IL o
harm ess and wagon is to educate him sing
ly, by himself; aud this education should
begin very early. When The colt is twelve
or fourteen months old, begin to put the
harness on him. In few weeks he is &C
customed to II, and ready for the shafts.
But, in doing this, do not be in hurry.
Give the youngster time TO get thoroughly
acquainted with every strap and buckle, as
II were. Let him see everything, and smell
everything. The sense Of sight, smell, and
touch, Is the great avenue of knowledge to
the horse, especially the last two. The ear
aud eye give the alarm. These two organs
stand, az II were, on picket for the animals
safety. But, If your horse is frightened at
anything, let him smell aud touch it, aud
he will fear no longer.
II your colt is afraid OF the harness as 1t
comes rustling out OF the harness-room, let
him touch 1t with his nose, and smell OF 1t
few times, and he will soon understand
that II will not hurt him. II he is inclined
to kick or jump il the breeching- band or
any strap hits his hams or legs, by gently
Kubb ing them aGainst the sensitive places
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

CURIOUS GROUP OF RocKs.-The Vir-
ginia New Enterprise contains this de-
scription of some curious natural forma-
tions: "on the ridge between Mount ophir
and Nevada Hill, the first and second
mountain peaks north of Mt. Davidson, is
a rugged and picturesqe group of rocks
standing some 80 or 40 feet above the gem
eral surface. About sundown and afler
during twilight, these rocks are distinctly
outlined against the western sky, and, seen
from the north end of the platform of the
freight depot or the south end OF the trestle-
work bridge leading TO the Ophir, present
the appearance of a group of Indians. The
most prominent figure of the group is one
that resembles squaw standing with
hands uplilted above the heads of a num-
Der of little indians, squatted and kneeling
about her. We admit that, like most other
objects of that nature, some little exercise
ofthe imagination is required in order to
bring out the details of the group; but the
squaw holding up her hands is plainly to
be scents much more readily recognized
than the features OF Shakespeare on the face
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

Co NUNDRUMs.-Wbat is the difference
between spider aud sea-gull ?-One has
his feet on web and the other has web
on his feet.
Why are lawyers and doctors safe people
by whom 10 lake example p Because they
practice their professions.
What is the difference between a hungry
man and glutton?- One longs TO eat, the
other eats too long.
When were there only two vowels Pin
the days Of Noah (no ~, before you and
Q) were born.
Why is a good resolution like a ralnling
lady at ball?-Because it ought to be car
ried out.
Why is the strap of az omnibus like con-
science ?-It is an inward check on the out
er mau.
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MatIroa1e.
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

y,sr7sgOFrss ana S on is Ip yo q ls %
- ~ leave BBATTLEBORO for all
-AA----AA------s--poi North at 1O:35 a. M,
800 p M, 5:4j p. M, and 10 10 p. m.
Tho ;O5 p m train direct to the white Noun
tains, with drawng-room car attached and does not
stop at any station between Brattcboro aud Bellows
Falls.
The 1910 p. IN. train Is express for Montreal with
sleeping car attached.
The 10 1876 a. IN. train is mail train for Montpelier
St. Adams, Rutland, Burlington Montreal the Pas
sumpsic road and the White Mountains.
The J:45 p. train Is mail train for Rutland and
White River Junction.
Trains leave BELLOWS FALLS for the South, con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at BrattebO-
70, follows: Montreal express train at 30 o.
mail and accommodation, 40 a. m. mail and accom-
mediation, 2;25 p. M; White Mountain express, 100
p m. The 3 40 a. m. train arrives in New York at
1900 the 1910 a. train at 4;1b; the 800 p.
express 1T $50, stopping only at principal points
the line. This train runs with drawing-room
attached through to New York, without change Of
All these trains make close connection with Boston
Albany II. r., both east and west Of Springfield.
20 S. NJ. WAITE, Vice President
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

PAIN THE PENALTY OF SUPERIORITY
The ideal perfect life that men imagine is al
ways one in which pain forms no pant, yet
curio usly, in all the life We know, pain is
ever the penllty paid for superiority. The
higher the organism in the scale of being,
the greater its capacity for pain; this is the
universal rule. MutilaliOn, such az an in
sect bears without apparent inconvenience,
will kill a reptile. a fish or reptile dis
regards injuries that would DC quickly ia.
tai TO mammal through a nervous shock
A savage laughs at wounds that would rack
the system of a civilized man with acutest
agony. Thus in every instance capacity
for pain is the measure of development.
Evolution being attended 10y an ever-in-
creasing compleXiiy and delicacy of nerv-
Gus org anzation, it is inevitable that in
creasiug liability to nervous arrangement
must mark every upward movement in the
scale of being. Will the price of elevation
ever rise 50 high as to put an end to prog
ress in this direction? There would GER
taiuly seem to be possibility Of such a re.
suit, when We consider the late Of those
most admirable persons who are, as we say,
too finely strung tor this rude world. The
acu teness and deliCacy Of their sensiblitIes
make them at once the highest moral and
intellectual types Of humanity, and phys.
ically the most unfortunate. And they
rarely or never leave be lind them vigor-
Gus family.-Scient!fc .ImericaH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

Cannot be cured by snuffs washes or local applica-
tions. 1t is weakness Of the constitution developing
itself in the nasal organs first, afterwards extending
to the throat and lungs, ending generally in Consump
ton, If not checked by proper remedies. Pains in
head back, lons and weakness Of kidneys are its at
tendAnt diseases. More people have Catarrh than apy
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
Constitutional CdtGrrh Remedy. Certificates to back
the above, and treatise Catarrh In 32page PAM
phlet, sent free on application to Ltlefed Co.. pro-
prietors. Manchester, N. H. Send name on postal
card and 1t will cost only cent Price, 81 per bottle
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he will soon become Indifferent to them.
BY the time the colt is two years Of age, or
even less, he should be educated to go be-
tween the shafts, either forward or back
ward, and be thoroughly familiar with the
harness and vehicle and ordinary road
service. Instructed at this early age, he
will never forget the lessons Of obedience
and submission taught, but be ready at
any future time to he put 10 work, without
any considerable trouble to the owner or
purchaser Golden Rule.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

Herbs intended for drying should be
picked just before the plant blossoms.
Wash them until they ale entirely free
from dust, and place them on sieve to
drain. Then put them in the oven aud let
them remain until they are perfectly dry.
AIterwaId rub from the stalks, put in glass
jars and cover closely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07
CATAR IL III.
A Man Cured of CntnITh of 40
Years standing!
so BAD THAT IT IMPAIRED HIs EYESIGHT,
MADE HIM ALMOST DEAF.
TROUBLED WITH
Dropplngs in Throat, StrangIing, Buzzlng in Head,
and Fetid Breath.

The CONSTITUTIONAL CATARKH REMEDY is the FIRST
article placed before the public that proposed to
Catarrh by building up the Constitution. IL struck at
the root OF the whole difficulty, and thousands upon
thousands of letters have been received by the prOpr
etOrs, setting forth the marvellous cures and what
remarkable curing not only the Catarrh but all other
ailments at the same time. This is what II always
does. The following statement is only a sample Of
what We are constantly receiving, from wen known
people to whom you write, and not to bogus ones
Catarrh and its attendant evils cold IN head, hacking
cough, incirleut consumption, headache, pains in
back and iuns, dizziness auguducss, loss of appetite
and general weakness all leave together when the
Constitutional CItsrrh Remedy is taken recon-
mended.
LOWELL, MAss., Feb. -, 1874.
MEssRs. LITTLETTLD Il Co: ! have been entirely
cured of Catarrh by the Of the Constitutional Ca
tarrh Remedy. have had 1t for forty years. and so
severely that my eyesght was impaired by 1t. l
almost dead, my head was aiUdys stopped up. /
could not breathe freely, often at night could not
sleep, being kept awake by dropping in my throat
sometimes SO badly as to almost strange me- The
discharge from my nose was fetd and my breath was
always foul had, too continual buzziug In my
head, aud headache almost all the time During forty
years have tried almost every medicine for Catarrh
beneht until used Constitutional Catarrh Remedy.
After using two bottles very much relieved and
used IN all six bottles, and am now COMPLETELY
cured. My eyesight il good, hear well as ev-
er could have no disagreeable discharges from my
nose, no droppings in my throat breathe perfect
" freely and sleep every night soun6ly My general
health is better than it has been for fourteen years
and all owing to the Constitutional Catarrh Remedy
(Signed) EDWIN GOODWIN,
Dover st., Lowell Mass.
Price 81 per bottle. Pamphlet OF 80 pages, giving
treatise on Caiarrh with innumeTable Of cures
sent FREE, by addressing the Proprietors
LITTLEFIELD & CO. Manchester, NH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

-''Martha's Vineyards a darned Yankee
fra I'D" said Western tourist after brief
snjourn there. "Tbere isn't grape grown
on the whole island, and not a soul met
had ever seen Martha, or could tell me
where she lived"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07
A'ATISr SANATINE.
SANATINE,
SANATINE "a Balm for Every Wound"
Old DR.. Sweets New Remedy!

Old DR.. Sweets New Remedyl
His Latest and Greatest Triumph
The Grandest Pain Destroyer and
Healer Of the age! The elimination Of
40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. surpass.
4 ing and oclipsing all former attempts,
Beyond comparison the grandest discoy.
cry Of the 18th century.
Extracted and prepared by processes
known only to DR.. Sweet, from the great
est Of all herbs,
Z The Indian Sentative,
together with other rare plants and fiow-
ers. This wonderful remedy was first
brought to the notice Of the elder DR..
Sweet by a missionary who had labored
among the Wild Indians Of the Far West,
who, with that natural sagacity and intu.
tive knowledge Of useful plants, adopted
II as their sovereign remedy, both for
themselves and their "next OF kim" the
horse, for Sores, Cuts, Wounds, Bruises,
LaceratiOns, Burns, Scalds, Chilbaips'
1nfiamed Piles, Sprains, Lame Back, Sci.
atica, Sore Throat, Dysentery, Diarrhea,
Summer Complaints, Felons, Collie, Chol.
era Morbus, Skin Diseases, Erysipelas,
Sumac and Ivy Poisoning, ChApped and
Cracked Hands, and finally, 1 am free 10
l. say, for each and every kind Of Infam-
nation, whether acute or chronic IL is
without doubt the greatest remedy known
TO man. 1t will not cure Rheumatism or
Neuralgia, neither 10 there a remedy on
the face of the globe that will, applied
T. externally, not excepting electricity. But
Sanatine will cure many Of the above,
while it will relieve all. Its greatest use
fulness is in Acute Inflammation, and as
Lotion in those Complaints com.
mon 60 Women, aud in Catarrh in
T. fact for all diseases Of the mucous surface
Of either sex, II will recommend itself,
MALE WEAHNESR,
OF all the diseases to which frail hu-
manity is heir, this complaint Is virtually
the most destructive to human life. This
T. is an important subject, inasmuch az II
not only forms the starting point for nu-
merous diseases, ruins the health Of the
individual, but reaches out to genera
tons yet unborn" In sanatine you will
:, hnd relief. Fun directions accompany
4 each bottle.
CATARRH,
which so insidiously steals away the life
Of Its unsuspecting victim, inasmuch as
u renders the human system so suscep-
. tible to atmospheric changes, and there
by unlocks the door TO q vile horde OF dr.
eases, may be effectually removed by the
internal and external use Of Sanatine.
what will &c do for
Our Dumb Friendsf
Thy it and seel First, it is the Hnest
remedy known for the RETENTION OF
URINE IN HORSES. II may be relied ON
every time" for many Of those diseases
from which they mutely appeal for aid.
Try i'll Try 1t! Only fifty cents a bot
tie; family size, one dollar. Ordered di-
rect from DR.. Sweet and for sale BY I. N.
THORN 4 CO., H. C. WILLARD a CO..
70, VT.
"a Balm for Every Wound"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-09-07

DIR. =. -. HOWe's Arabian MIX Cure,
II used in connection with the Arabian Tonic, goes
farther towards curing consumption than any other
preparation the world ever saw. Try it on a hard
cough and see how quick It will cure II
Sold IN Brattleborn NV I N rrhuo A. G. -, r., =,
Willard Co., druggists.
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G. +. THOMPSON & co.
Assignee's Sale.

TN THE MATTER Of LORENZO HARRIS, bank
Il rupt will sell by pdblic auction, at the mill ana
on the premises where the said Lorenzo Harris now
resides, in HALIFAX, on Saturday, Sept. y,
WITS engine lathe, erosscut saws, several bench
saws, sled chain and q small lot Of lumber.
Also about 48 acres Of land, with Saw Mill and
Lumber Shop, it being the premises in Halifax where
Lorenzo Harris nov resides subject to the homestead
right OF said Harris and mortgages of about $780,
$3.50 A. II. STONE, Assignee.
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THIS PATENT is now owned by
JOHN GORE and S. M. WAITE,
and a 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, BrattlcbOro,
Vermont TITO
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PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP

Nnnrn er.nnMnrr A. 80 q 1a

NORTH SEARsMoNT ME-, Sept 0, 1870.
Dear Sir II gives me very great pleasure to inform
you of the beneht received from the Of PERUVIAN
SYRUP in my own family. My wife, for the past ten
years, has been in feeble health-very much debiita
ed generally, Last spring she concluded to try bot
tie Of PERUVIAN SYRUP, aud was 80 well pleased
with the result, continued It's until three or four
bottles had been used, and she in better health
than at any time for ten years and has increased in
weight from ITO pounds to l26 Ia. have employed
physicians and used great variety Of patent med-
cnes TO the extent Of hundreds Of dollars and know
she received more beueht from the PERUVIAN SYR-
UP than all the rest together.
My sales Of the Syrup very large aud constantly
increasing, and do not hesitate to recommend and
even warrant it to give satisfaction II you desire you
are at liberty to this communication as you see m
as II gives pleasure 10 recommend 30 good an ar
ucle TO suffering humanity.
trply
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NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

TRAINS LEAVE BEATTLEBoRo AS FOLLOWS:
Going south.
4;12 n. m. for South Vernon, Springfield, Millers
Falls. Fitchburg, Boston, sc.
S:35 a. M, for New London, connecting with Conn.
River Il. H., Il. & A. r. r., II. p h +. II. r., and at
New London with express trains for Providence
and New York.
10 :O5 a. m, for Milleu Falls Fiichburg, Boston,
Hoosac Tunnel, &c.
1925 r. m, for Conn. River r. II.
$3.50 =. m, for Conn. River X. IT,, with Fichburg
train west, with fast express for Boston via Boston
Albany II. r., aud at New London with steamers
for New York.
Going North.
Trains arrive IN Brattleboro-
1857 a. in, from New London and New York.
II "a p. m, from Mlers Falls, Hootac Tunnel, Bos-
ton, Fitchburg, sc.
1903 p M, from South Vernon, Springfield, nc.
5;4J p m, from New London, Boston, Sprin gfeld,
New York, &c.
l0:ll p. M, from Mers Falls, Boston, Fichburg nc.
q. W BENTLEY, Gen, supt.
New London, Conn, July %, 1877. 80
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Purifier.-An the leading physicians endorse it.
IT is guaranteed to the worst case Of Dyspepsia
Indigestion, Kidney or Liver Disease, Chronic or
Intestines.
Sold in Brattleboro by H. G. willard Co. and l. N.
Thorn Son, Druggists.
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CLAIMS.

1. The combination, substantially as above set
forth, Of the hnger-bean projecting lateray at one
side Of the main frame and stif-drat tongue and Of
both the running wheels of the harvester the hinged
link connecting the hnger-benm and main frame, and
the handlever connected with the inner end Of the
hnger-beam for the purpose Of turning up the outer
end thereof upon the lower hingepivot Of the said
link as an axis.
2. The combination, substantially as before set
FORTH Of the hngerbeam projecting laerally at one
side Of the main frame and stin draft tongue and Of
both the running-whees Of the harvester, the link
connecting the hngerbeam and main frame the hand
lever connected with the inner end Of the ngerbeam
and the second lever upon the main frame
3. The combination, substantially as before set
forth, Of the cuterstock, the crank for driving the
same, the connecting rod and the swivel journabox
Of the connectngrod, having its pyots arranged lon
gtudinally Of said connecting-rod.
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CAUTION !
New England Mower.
REISSUE.

B,0fO. HARvRsTEBs. John Gore Drattleboro VT.
Patent No. 6,5s2, dated Dec q, 1859 reissue No.
1il29, dated Jan. Is, 1861 extended seven years.
TITLED May II, 1875.
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Moving Machines.

NTESSRS. NEWHALL x STEBBINS having issued
LNl 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 TO them and the public that II
Newhall Stebbns will furnish any good evidence Of
their pecunary responsibility that would be a respect
able guaranty that damages could be collected Of them
chance. JOHN GORE,
s. NJ WAITE.
Brattleboro, June 70, 1877. %
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Dyspepsia and Debility
Dyspepsia and Debility
Dyspepsia and Debility
Dyspepsia and Debility
Almost Invariably Yield 90 the
TONIC AND INVIG0RATlMG EFFECTS
OF THE
PERUVIAN SYRUP
PERUVIAN SYRUP
90 OR
PROTECTED SOLUTION OF
PROTOXIDE OF IRON,
READ THE FOLLOWING:
READ THE FOLLOWING:

WEST FAIRLEE, VI, Jan. II, 1871.
Dear Sir-For seven or eight years past have been
in poor health aud for the past year very fee
BILE My health continued TO decline, and my flesh and
strength wasted away, until unable TO work, OF
go up stairs without great exhaustion. suffer-
ed from frequent and distressing attacks Of palpaton
and pain in the stomach and suffered from extreme
nervousness constipation, and debility Of the system
generally, my blood being thin aud poor and sluggish
In circulation, and was for years suffering all the
fortunes oka confirmed dyspeptic About six months
SYRUP, and received so much beneft from II that
purchased Ave bottles more, and have continued the
use Of the SYRUP until quite recently 1t has resor-
ell my health to such extent that feel myself
good as new My digestion il good and my weight has
increased in the past four months from 100 to 1888
pounds; my strength has returned, and my general
health is thus wonderfully improved, aud can truly
cay owe II all TO the use Of your PERUVIAN SYRUP.
l earnestly recommend all sufferers from dyspepsia
and debility to give 1t trial, hoping 1t will do them
much good az IT has me.