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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
Windsor County.

REV. THOMAS TAYLOR, pastor OF st. Panfs
tEpiscopaD church Mt Windsor, has resigned
The White River Junction Universallsts have
organized a society, with Rev c. C. Thornton
as pastor,
WESTON made forty-six thousand pounds OF
maple sugar this past season from about eighteen
thousand trees.
HERE is a clear case of over-prodncton. The
Standard says that II Woodstock man set fifteen
eggs under hen, from which came twenty-five
chickens.
Mrs, CAPTAIN WOODWARD of Ludlow, cele-
brated her eighty-fifth birthday by an old ladies'
party on Tuesday OF last week, the average age
of those present being seventy-three.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

A TEXAS young lady raised three bales of cot
ton ON five acres, doing the work herself
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

AT a lively town meeting, during which con-
siderable feeling" was manifested, Wardsboro
said no to the proposed West River railroad The
friends of the road are least down, but not
discouraged"
JESSE II. LEWIS, who was convicted at the April
term of the Windham county court in 1877, Of
the murder Of Albert Deming on Ball Mountain,
in Jamaica, died in Newfane Jail Thursday, May
9th while awaiting the action Of the Supreme
Court on his petition for a new trial Lewis had
long been in consumption and fully realized that
his earthly end was near; yet he steadfastly
maintained his innocence of the crime with which
he yns CHARGED
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Professor Joseph Henry, the distinguished head
Of the Smithsonian Institution, and one of the
greatest scientists Of his age, died in this city
Monday last at the ripe age of eighty-one, Dur
ing his life he had made many highly important
discoveries in electricity and electromagnetic.
Professor Spencer +. Baird has been elected his
successor by the Regents OF the Institution,
Rev DIR. S. S. Mitchell has resigned the pastor
ate of the New York Avenue Presbyterian church
of this city, and accepts a call to Brooklyn,
Colonel Mike Thompson, prominent attorney
of Washington, has recently absconded from the
city, defaulter to a large amount.
Hiram Atkins and wife, Of Montpelier; William
T. whitcomb, Esq, and T. T., French, Esd, and
wife, Of Barre, have been in Washington during
the week Sol.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

on this matter are worthy of notice. To a cor
respondent the other day he stated that he should
oppose all one-sided and one-handed investiga-
tons Of this kind first, last and all the time.
Why don't they accept the Hale amendment"
he said, "and act like men of sense. 1t does
seem to me that there never was such besotted
set, except those who led us into secession. II
this resolution passes without the Hale amend
ment, or some equally broad, my opinion is that
we shall have another bloody-shirt campaign on
our hands, and would not give fig for our
chances to hold the next House Of Representa-
tives. look at it in the interest of TRUTH broad
and free. Probe the whole fraud or let II alone 4"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-22

THE works Of the Brandon Manufacturing Com
pany will be removed to Rutland next month.
WHILE some men were digging cellar in Fair
haven, the other day, they discovered vault six
feet long by three feet in width, made Of brick
and mortar, which contained the remains of n
human body. The vault contained beside the
corpse few old army brass buttons, and chem-
Gals to hasten decomposition
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

to breed and sell a COW for the latter
sum. / intend to do It yet, and have
my customer feel proud ofhis purchase.
1 believe there are cows of this breed
which would be cheap at that sum-
For the cheese-dairy districts OF
Ayrshire, Scotland, there is no breed OF
cattle that, for the amount offood con-
sumed, can begin to compete with them;
and they are held in such high estima'
ton that, at a recent fair and cattle
show, the entries Of thoroughbred
Ayrshire cattle were ATS; Of all other
breeds, 81 animals. This exhibition
was the AID Annual Spring Show oftle
Ayrshire Agricultural Association. Ny
own experience IN breeding and keep
ing these cattle proves them to be both
hardy aud thrifty, and much more easily
kept in good condition than most other
breeds. They stand our long, cold New
England winters as we'll as any, and
better than many other breeds.
The only objection to this breed OF
dairy cows, here, seems to be that many
of the imported animals have 100 short
teats. The apparent cause OF this is
that in Scotland, where women and
girls do all the milking. cows OF this
kind seem to be preferred; but here, in
New England, where hard-tisted and
large handed farmers do the milking,
these fiue teats become a serious objec-
ton, and one which our breeders will
will endeavor to obviate. lam breed
ing for good teats as we'll as for good
escutcheons aud milk-velns. My rule
for breeding this most valuable dairy
animal is, breeding for constitution
milk and beauty. Rural Ne'c Yorker.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
Remedies fer vermln on Cattle.

Some one makes an inquiry, in the
Rural, for remedy, for lice on cattle.
Many years ago mine were troubled
exceedingly. They were covered with
lice. fused great many remedies
washed them in tobacco water, which
vas disagreeable to apply, and did lot
do its work efiectually. Oil and grease
were also used, but not with satisfactory
results. Mercurial ointment was effectual
but was dan ;erous, a. lost one or two
animals by its use. About this time by
the purchase of some animals. fresh
importation was made of blue lice, and
something had to be done forthwith. !
saw in some paper that ground plaster
would kill them. We busted it on the
hacks Of the cattle and it killed about
the whole Of the pests. The plaster
must be ground very fine, and be dry, or
1t will not destroy them. 1t is well to
dry it in pan. on the steve, before
applying it.
When animals have been badly in
tested, lice Fill live long time in the
barn, and find their way on to any
cattle which may be kept there. We
whitewashed the inside Of the cattle
stalls and afte: time got the barn
clean. We had animals afterwards
which we had purchased which were
troubled with vermin. We treated them
with carbolic suds. We bought the CIR
bOlic cry stalls which may be had at
almost any drug store, and which should
not cost more thai eight or ten cents
per ounce. One pound Of common bar
soap should be put in dish with some
water and melted down; then add one
ounce of crystals. stirring well. This,
when cold, makes strong soap
cheaper and better than we are able to
buy. A strong suds made with it is
sure death to all insects which iniest our
domestic animals, and is safe and
pleasant to use. 1t is also good remedy
for all skin diseases, aud good appli-
cation to cleanse any wound or sore.
A wash of the suds will benefit any
animal which is high-bOund or out Of
condition, it is cheap, useful remedy
tor many things, and should he kept on
every farm. In killing lice, two or
three applications are necessary as the
nits keep hatch!ng. Many fail by not
observing this; it is mistake to sup
pose. that fat cattle do not have them.
but no animals can long remain in good
condition where they are abundant
People who are negligent in the care OF
their animals, will not discover and ex-
terminate the pests until their animals
are Over-run with them. Those who
card their cattle daily are seldom much
troubled with thin. It's mistake to
suppose that filth will generate them, as
many suppose. There must be life to
10 beget life. With a little care, aud
the free use Of carbolic suds. no one
need be troubled with them long.
Where the barn is once clean, by little
watching We may easily keep clear OF
them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

A FINE HEAD Of HAIR L. such a.
indispensable adjunct TO beauty, thai
no one who prizes good looks should
neglect TO us London Hair Color Re.
storer,' the most delightful article ever
introduced 10 the American people foI
increasing its growth, restoring it,
natural color, and at the same time a
lovely HAIR dressing and beauti6er. |,
is totally different from all others; NOS
sticky aud gummy, and free from all
impuer ingredients that render man!
other articles obnoxious; in fact, il il
exquisitely perfumed and so perfectly
and elegantly prepared as to mako it il
lasting hair dressing and toilet luxur,
Sold by all dealers 10 toilet articles
articles. at rs cents a bottles tor
bottles for 81. Address letters and
orders to DR.. Swayne g. Son, Phlla
Ask your druggist TOR it. Sold in
Woodstock at the Drug Store of DIR
D. d. CARTER.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

TAR WATER FOR INsECTs.-Fof the
last five years have net lost cucum-
Der or melon vine, or cabbage plant.
Get a barrel with a few gallons OF gas
tar in it pour water on the tar; always
have it ready when needed, and when
the bugs appear give them liberal
drink OF the tar water from garden
sprinkler, or otherwise, and II the rain
washes it of and they return, repeat
the dose. 1t will also destroy the Colo
RADIO beetle, aud irighten the old long
potato bug worse than threshing with
brush. Five years ago this summer,
both kinds appeared on my late pota-
toes. and watered with the tar water.
The next day all Colorados that had not
been well protected from the sprnkling
were dead. and the others. thong their
names was legion, were all gone, and
have never seen one of them since. |
am aw are that many will look upon this
Mi it'll indifference, because it is SO cheap
and simple remedy. Such should al
WAYS feel both their own and their
uv.g hbors' bOrs bugs as they frequently
10
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

LOOK AHEAD.-Every farmer who
,as timber, should get few logs to the
mill for drag-iimber, wagon ton-ucs,and
ihe like. Have them sawed and piled
under cover so that next season, when
worked is crOwding ard a piece Of
seasoned timber is needed, YOU will
know Just where the desired article can
be found without being Obliged to spend
the whole day ina search for it. Each
one should have a chest OF common
tools, such as are necessary for repair
work Oh the farm. 1t is much easier il
# we have the mate trials, TO repair a
broken harrow or other utensil, than to
travel four or five miles to a shop for the
purpose Of hiring done what we could
do Just as well ourselves. Any articles
that are liable to break. had better be
attended to at once, and not laid aside
with i guess can make that last this
season, we'll enough 1t will be sure
to break wher you are in hurry. There
10 a world Of wisdom In the old maxim,
'Procrastination is the thief Of time,
and to no one is time so precious as to
the farmer at the busy season.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

"IrCHISG PILEs"-Is a very preva-
lent and distressing complaint, the
$, mptoms Of which are moisture, like
precipitation, intense itching, partlcn
Iarly at night. when undressing, OF
after getting warm IN bed, might
think pin worw were crawling in and
about the recium, the private parts are
sometimes affected, Do not sufftI
an other hour, and allow them to
become aggravated while you have i
pleasant and sure cure in "Swayne's
Ointment. Also cures letter and all
skin diseases. Mailed to any address
on receipt of price, 50 cents box, or
hree boxes $l.25' Address letters TO
r. Swsyne g. Son, Philadelphia,
Richmond agents, Badeker Brothers,
l444 Main street Sold by all leading
Sold by DR.. d. u. CAR.
4-k WovdstocS.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

CHAPPED HANDS. -Olllny the hands
Will answer a good purpose. Glycerinc
is cheap and good remedy. Have
added to 1t little tincture of arnca.
The following is also a good ointment
Two ounces almond oil, one ounce
white beeswaX, one ounce spermaceu.
ounce camphor gum. Put them in q
tin cup and let them melt slowly
together. Wet the hands before rubbing
on the ointment. Always wipe The
hands dry after washing in cold watel
before exposing them to the wind; Il
kept perfectly dry they never will chap.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOB MAN AND BEAST.

This linlrent very naturally originated in Ameri
CO, where Nature provides In her laboratory sucl
surprising antidotes for the maladles Of her chill
dren. Its fame has been spreading for IS years
until now It encircles the habltablo globe.
The Mexican Mustang; Llnimcnt IS q matches
remedy for all external ailments Of man and beast
To stock owners and farmers It - Invaluable.
single bottle often saves n human life or re
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse. OK,
COW, or sheep.
II cures foot-rot, hoof-ail, hollow horn, grub
screw.worm, shouldcr.rot, mango, the bites aid
stines Of poisonous reptiles and insects, and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life.
It cures every external trouble Of horses, such
"a lameness, scratches, swinny, sprains, founder.
wind gall, rlnsbonc, etc, etc.
Tho Mexican Mustang Eminent Is the quickest
cure In tho world for accidents occurring in the
family, in the absence Of q physician, such as
burns. scalds. sprains cuts, etc, md for rheuma
tisrn, and stiffness engendered by exposure. Par
tlcuiarly valuable to Miners.
II Is the cheapest remedy in the world, for Il
penetrntes the muscle TO the bone, and single
application is generally sufficient 20 cure.
Mexican Mustang Eminent is put up In three
sizes Of bottles, the larger ones being proportion
stely much the cheapest. sod everywhere.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

To DRESS EGG.PLANT.-Take as
n any egg-plants as the size Of your
family requires pare. quarter, and boil
them till soft enough to mash like tur-
nips. Mash them. add little bread
crumb soaked in milk, butter, chopped
parsley, an onion boiled and mashed,
some butter, pepper and salt. Min
these well together, and pour it into II
baking-dish cover the top with grated
bread, and bake it for half an hour.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

SORE THROAT.-Salt and water is
used by many as a gargle, but little
alum and honey dissolved in sage tea is
better. An application of cloths wrung
out OF hot water and applied to the neck
changing as often as they begin to cool,
has the most potency fer removing
inflammation Of anything We have tried
1t should be kept up for a number ol
hours during the evening is usually the
most convenient time Ter applying this
remedy.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

FEVER AND AouE.-The following
is contributed by one Of the readers oil
Indoor and Out as a certain cure FOL
fever and ague, if the remedy is admins
tered in the early stage Of the disease
One teacup of hop tea, taken at the
time Of retiring, three nights IN success
sion, then emitting three nights. and re-
peating as before continue at alternate
seasons until nine teacupiuls Of the de
cOc.lon have been taken.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

1T was simply an Informal affair
wrote the editor, Of a little strawberry
party at q neighbours house. 1t was
simply an Internal affair, read the COM
positor, and that editor will never get
any more invitations from that quarter.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

CUTs.-An ex, hah. g says that y i
not generally known tie ea 60 of gefaD-
ums are an excellent application for
cuts, where the skin IS rubbed of, aud
other wounds of that kind. One or two
caves must be lruised aid applied to
~ I.arI, and the wound will be cicatlz-
ca 10 a shoyt tlme, =.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

- = c K 5 &c.
Mustard, Nutmcgs,
Mace, Cinnamon,
Cloves, All>picc,
Pepper, Ginger,
Turineric Mustard Seed.
Celery Seed, Flavorug Extracts
and Essences, Reuuel Wine,
Salad Oil, Gelatin.
Isingla>s, Sage,
CornStarch, Farina
Baking Powders, Tapioca
Cream of Tartar, Soda,
and everything in this line of Il pure
quality and sold rs cheap rs the
adui' Grated articles.
b. ~HilMlrr
May lS--ii Druggist Wool,tork.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

large sack, Of fine salt only $500
Best coffee, perlb. IS
food coitees " %
Green teas per ID. %
White sugar. l2l-2
Light II
Heavy bright navy. per Id. 70
'hoice twi>i, so
Oliver, best II inch. 50
cable coil in tin, so
Grain pepper, per 10. rs
} bars Rabbits aud higgins soap. %
Three lbs. OF soda, 20
Oyster per quart. Is
. adamantire candles for %
Navy pickles m barrels, sauces,
.picvs. iellies. canned goods of nearly
every description. WIlon's pressed corn
beef. salmon, Holsters, sardines, oysters,
PEACHES corn. )matoes, peas, &c. Raj
sons, citrOn, currents, prunes, figs,
chocolate, crackers. cakes, plain and
French candies, ian,y sugar cured hams,
heel. sausage, 81 eakfast bacon macksrel
Ne. large Saltwater oysters in the
hell. various brands OF cigars, Cigarette
SNORING TOBACCO, VERY CHEAP,
,;owdel. shot aud cups, washing crystal
sTitiug ink, six bottles for % eta.
Pearl llOmlny. mdcaroni. indigo aud
ill bluing. Clubs and social parties
..,n buy oysters and candles af reduced
rates. Above is cash prizes only.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

LIGHT PIE CYUsT.-Mrs. Curtis
saws, tell the readers Of the Rural how
10 make apple pies and not have the
.ottom crust heavy and water-soaked.
Put The apples right on the baking plate
and spread crust on the top. When
the pie is baked take plate oftne same
size and turn the pie on it. This brings
the crust under and makes a neat and
more healthful pie, as the more crust
there is the less wholesome it is. Our
plan would be to do away with both
crusts, and put the apples in a nice
frat dish and serve them from it. This
we would call, the no-trOuble-at-all pie.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06

SCRATCHES IN HORsEs.-A horse
WAS troubled with scratches, owing tC
neglect IN grooming. The joints were
BADLY inAamed and swollen, causing
iameness. AS soon as noticed, the dis
eased parts were thoroughly cleanseC
with CASTLE soap and warm water, and
An ointment OF the pulverized root Of
Indian Turnip (Arum triphyllum) mixed
with boiling lara, applied and allowed
to cool. 1t was well rubbed in with the
nand, and after very few applications
cure was effected. The limbs Of
horses should be well rubbed with straw
every night when working, whether any
mud adheres to them or not. There is
nothing that will rest tired horse,
quicker than this practice. They should
always be rubbed until the blood obtalss
a free circulation, or until they feel
warm to the hand.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
EGG SOUP.

Beat up an eggln teacup, add salt,
pepper, anu posr over it boiling water
to cook it little butter may be added
if desired, also toasted bread or crackers.
A variety Of harmless dishes to suit the
capricious appetite of an invalid is
sometimes difficult to obtain.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
Cookery for the Sick.
WATER CRUEL.

Into a quart of boiling water stir two
tablespOonslul Of Indian meal. previous
" wet with little cold water add salt
and boil at least one-half hour. When
served, pour spoonful Of thick, sweet
cream over each saucerful, but do not
stir into the Cruel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
FARM AND FIRESIDE,
Dlmsn stock Farm Papers.
No. l.-AYRsHIRE CATTLE.
JOHN DINON.

No. l.-AYRSHIRE CATTLE.
Ia choosing for my subject Ayrshires,
1 feel that am treating subject not as
well understood by the average farmer
and dairyman as it should be. Having
myself, for upwards of fifteen years,
been breeder and dealer ofthis most
useful animal in the dairy, and having
made Them special study, owned and
bred as handsome..animals as eversaw
q ,ywhere, / think should una, r,tand my
subject. Presumng this to be the case,
/ will give the readers Of the Rural my
idea Of
A MODEL AYRSHIRE COW.
She should be OF medium size, weigh
ing, in good milking condition, not to
exceed 1000 lbs, or less than 700 lbs,
live weight-about 800 lbs. l prefer She
should be dark red and white, brown
and white, or brindle and white in color,
having more Of the dark color than Of
the white. prefer her to be two-thirds
red. brown or brlndle to one third white.
She should be beautiful spotted or
notified. aud present nice contrast of
eolors the head small, fine and clean;
the face long and narrow at the muzzle,
with sprightly, yet generally mild ex-
preston; eye s.lal sn ert and lively;
horns short, curved upward and slightly
inward. and set wide apart at the roots;
neck rather long and quite thin; body
what we call wedge shape" the fore
quarters. being much the lighter; back
straight and narrow, but wide across the
hips; bone fine; tail long, with very fine
bone and good switch; hair very fine and
soft; udder capacious, extending well
forward; teats Of fully medium size, set
regularly and wide apart milk-veins
prominent and well developed legs
rather short and well shapen, very
smooth and clean. On the whole, she
must be so put together as to be hand
some-so handsome as TO attract the
attention Of the most casual observer.
When.you see COW filling the above
description. yop will seen not only an
Ayrshire bat coed dairy COW.
As TO the milking capacities Of these
cows, am fully satisfied, by long ex-
porience, that, as breed, they will
yield more milk, for the amount Of food
consumed, than any other breed; and for
milk dairy they stand at the lead Of
the list of all breeds. Their milk is also
exceedingly rich in casein; hence they
are exceedingly valuable for the cheese
dairy. And for all growing animals,
there is no cows milk equal to that Of
The Ayrshire, as it is more rich in bone
and muscle-formlng material than that
ofany other. l am often asked the
question as to what breed Of COW is the
haef for
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-03-06
RICE CRUEL.

Into one pint and half of water put
a large spoonful of unground rice and
let boil until soft; strain add one pint
of new milk; and boil again for a few
minutes. Ifground rice is used, mix a
spoonful of it with little cold water
and stir into the water; boil for five or
six minutes, stirring constantly; season
with salt and if the patient can bear it
a piece of butter the size ola walnut ;
some season with sugar and nutmeg.