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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

SPRING CHICKENs.-As the spring APP
proaches, the younger members OF the
farmers family-if not, perchance, their
mother-are laying plans for their annuai
employment-or rather enJoyment-ol
raising young chickens.
Remembrance of former years Will bring
to mind some individual hens that showed
certain pecuiariti6s; one did not keep
steadily to her work of Matching; another
perhaps, broke her eggs; while others be
haved so quietly as to allow you to lit
them of the nest, examine the eggs, and
replace them again, without any such an
noyance as some that pecked at your hands
till they tore the skin. Those that sat well,
brought out the most chicks and took the
greatest care of them will be the first to
have the privilege of sitting again, should
they so desire and the cross hen that is sus-
pected of killing other hens chicks. will
be shut up when broody, till she is cured
of the fever. The eggs OF those hens
that laid best, must be saved to be set: also
some of different breeds, to be compared
for their special merits, not forgetting
those of the strongest and hardest of the
flock.
1lOSe WlO IldNO
will bear in mind to put nests in qniet cor
ners, so that their favorite birds may lay
where they will want them to sit. This
makes easy work for those who have TO
look after them for u hen generally keeps
well to the nest she has been accustomed
to lay in, especially if it is in quiet, coy
corner, that every hen cannot find out.
Do not allow the impulses of few fine
days, in very early spring, to lead you to
set hens too early. This is bad practice.
April is early enough 10 have the chicks
hatched out, as we sometimes have such
cold weather in March, that it is hard
matter to raise chicks, unless they are al
lowed to get around kitchen fire during
stormy weather, and are put in n very
warm place at night.
Unless you want large proportion of
cockerels. do not set all the largest eggs
you can pick out. There are no means
known by which the sex of eggs can, with
certainty, be determined. Although many
have thought some signs indicated the sex,
yet, after repeated fair trials, all these in
dicatiOns have entirely failed with me, ex-
cept the one which follows with regard to
eggs of most of the feathered kingdom, i
you pick the biggest out Of II nest they are
the ones that generally produce males
especially if they happen to be the first
laid. Even in canary's nest, it is notice
able that the first egg laid is very offer
the largest the young from it is the frs
hat ched out; keeps ahead of its comrades
is the first to quit the nest and the first t.
sing.-Henry HaleS, in Rural NeaO Yorker
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

DECOMPoSING MANUREs IN THE SoIL.-
When clover ley is turned under. the
analysis of its mass of vegetable matter
leaves, stems and roots-will rarely ac-
count for its effect in stimulating the sue
ceeding crop and enriching the field. The
decomposition of this mass disintegrates
the soil, and sets free elements which might
lie dormant for years. The soil gets the
benefit of not only what the green manure
contained, but what it liberaLes in the soil
Does any one suppose that if this vegetable
matter were dried and burned, the ashes
would produce any proportionate effect ?
OF course in burning the ammonia would
be lost; but if enough were added to make
the ash as rich every way rs green ma
nure it would still fail to produce the full
effect. Ash, even if mixed with ammonia,
will not decompose. There would still be
the lack of chemical changes effected by
the decomposition of the manure in the
soil.
SO long as decomposition in the soil is
going on the manure keeps the particles
light and open to air and moisture. The
al5unnoids are changed to nitrogen, and
us this comes in contact with water it will
produce ammonia, while other portions oil
nitrogen gas in contact with oxygen pro-
duce nitric acid and form nitrate Of pot.
ash. soda, lime or other suitable base il
the soil be dry. The luXuriant growth oil
plants, when II heavy rain follows II LONG
spell of dry weather, is probably due t.
the dissoiving of niratrs which have
formed during the dry weather, and whicl
len - lnI, tIl f.p M, htrt tina r
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

1t is with great qualification that we re-
ceive, for our report of the Montpelier
meeting. the appreciation of so eminent n
practical farmer, as that of the gentleman
from whom we receive the following very
handsome letter.
Though not designed for publication we
think it contains matter of interest TO our
readers, and shows one of the most im-
portant of the mems by which he secured
such remarkable results, i. g., in the uni
formly kind and gentle treatment his cows
received. There is a pretty broad margin
of difference between 2065 lbs. sold from
5 COWS, and 1900 lbs. sold from 20 cows
and yet we know of one dairy where this
last result was the one obtained last year.
Verify, there are different cows and differ
ent ways of taking care of them:
.. NJ. TINKHAM. Dear SIR Il receiv-
ed copy of your paper, the FREEMAN,
and | here wish to express to you my
thanks for the favor, and the style of your
report. There were some items which yOaI
noticed and considered essential, which
others perhaps did not, which ig1iny opn-
ion cannot be overlooked or ignored, and
still obtain the best results. First, feeding,
milking, and in every way caring person
ally for the wants of your COWS. In this
way, in time, they become in II manner
attached to you, are at perfect case in youl
presence, and have no fear whatever
Their nervous system being perfectly quiet
they yield to you more abundant supply
and of better quality their whole powers
are drawn into the right channel, without
anything to retard. Also the manner O.
watering and sailing has, in the winter
time especially, its marked effects. There
is also marked difference between mea
and bran, cooked or scaldcd with boiling
water, and that which is raw. But die
not intend to speak again of these things
only to express my satisfaction that yor
noticed them. | think you will handl,
them TO the benefit Of the public Will
best regards, remain, yours, ETC.,
f. r. SKINNER.
Tunbridge, VT, March 1lth, 1878.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

CEMENT FOR SHoES.-Not seeing a reply
to one OF our correspondents inquiries for
formula of II cement for invisible patches
on shoes, send it, and will say it can be
relied on.
Gutta percha l 2 OF bi-sulphuret car
bon, on. In II wide mouth bottle nut the
two together, and shake occasionally until
the gutta percha is dissolved and it is
ready for use.
observation-disclosures the patch is to be
applied, scrape the boot or shoe until the
bacKing is off, and the leather is little
rough. On this dust with fine rosin. mi
nutest quantity; serve the patch the same
way. Then spread little of the cement
on both the shoe and the patch, first hay.
ing shaved the edges of the patch. Apply
Ike court plaster, and smooth with IA
warm spoon or iron, and the shoe will
soon be ready TO wear. A few hours will
harden the cement. When properly done,
the patch will be invisible, and will last as
long us tho shoe. This cement is water
proof. The gutta percha, shaved to thin
slices, is kept in India rubber stores for
the above purpose. Ten cents worth will
do the work of family for II long time.
The bi-sulphuret of carbon is sold by drug
glsls, and will cost five or ten cents nm
ounce. The smell which is offensive. soon
passes Old, 2. s., IN Country Gentle.
man.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

KEEPING HAMs.-I noticed an innnirv in
a late issue off, your paper for the best mode
of keeping hams, through the summer.
from the fly. have tried many, and find
The best to be thick paper sacks, such AS
millers use to put flour in, made of thick
MANILA paper. Wrap the ham in several
thcknesses of old paper. or any kind, to
keep the moisture from striking through
and spelling the sack. Tie up tightly first,
twisting the top around well, and then
hang up anywhere; the fly will not find its
way into The ham. know pork butch.
or That serves his in this way, and has
them hanging in his market house. some
OF them all summer. The paper is strong
enough to bear the weight of the ham. 4
twenty-five pound sack, costing from three
so five cents, is large enough, and will last
from three to five years. Il. p, Muleaca
Hill, N. j.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27
2oftru.
EVEN-SONG.

From each days care we gladly nee
To find, o Lord, our rest in thee;
Our burden to thy feet we bring
Our sins to Mercy's healing spring
We know that at thy gracious voice
The evenings outgoings rejoice;
To us assembedlin thy sight,
At even time may there be light
In Christ accepted, Lord, may we
The light of thy salvation see;
Transformed by thy free Spirits grace
Walk in the brightness of thy face.
Thy favor crown each peaceful day,
Thy presence cheer each pleasant way;
And when we walk lhrO' sorrows night,
Atevening-time may there he light
by every joy or grief we find
Oar hearts to thee more closely bind;
Trial and blessing, peace and pain,
An inks in Mercy's golden chain.
And when lile's closing shadows come,
Oh may they fnd us nearer home
Then in our souls, with heaven in sight,
At evening" time may there be lisht--Se'.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27
agricultural Department.
o. NJ. TINKHAM, Editor.

Accommodations for this department should be
sut to the editor, Mr.. o. II. TINKHAM, n. POM
fret vt.
Please wrteon side of the paper only sign such
name or initials you wished published, but give
your FULL NAME AND ADDRESS, post office, County and
State.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

long. and another nearly as bad is to slope
the cut outward so as TO leave sharp
point at the top of the base where Inc
branch was severed. These should both De
carefully avoided, as the desire is to have have
the wounds made in the operation heal
over quickly and well.-L. J. 1empI'"'
Reno Co., Kansas, in Ohio Turner.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
SWORN EVIDENCE.
The following Cure is probably the most
remarkable ever effected by any medi-
cal preparation for the treatment
of Catarrh-

GESrLEMEN.--I hereby certify that have had
Catarrh for ten and for the last six years ae
Sad buZzng in the head pains across the temple ulz
~ spells, weak aud painful eyes, swollen anu niCgr
across the chest aud every indication Of G9nsninp
ton. My head ached all the tine, Inc natler
could not keep them free Frequently at nighti,
would spring out of bed 1t seemed to me- az me lut
W smffotation would then have recourse 70 every
means in my pow T to dislodse the hiuctls from ~
brat and head before being able to sleep AGAIN or
perioJ OF six years my tpsils were liberated anu
much inhampd that could with difficulty swallow !
fnally consulted an eminent SURGEON J.. f-tII ~ 81
pperation on them but at his request roatp'hea u,
The constant Inflammation aud nleera,inh W iS
from my head had so rrtated aud lhha!heu my tnII
that coughed hc 10 LEN the effects oi
this disease that lost iesh grew pale and showed
When matters had reached this stage, or about slX
months ago. began the use OF SAhFohDs hhD,' AZ
gan TO i'm prove rapidly The first dose seemed tn clear
my head had not known y TO be Tor years. "
seemed gradually to arrest the DISCHARGES II siope9
my cough in three days BY using 1t as 4 tar4I =
soon reduced the inflammation aid SMGlnS Vi 7 S
soreness across my chest disappeared, the bozZlhE
noises In my head ceased my senses Of seeing and Of
hearing were completely restored,aud every symptom
of disease that mad reduced me 20 the verge VI u
grave disappeared by the use of SANFoRD's RADICAL
/ have been thus explicit because, as druggist, |
have seen great deal OF suffering from CatarTh anu
hope to convince many that TINS Is -reat rtInt
lam familiar with the treatment OF Caarrh as Irtc-
ticed by the best physicians, and have c2snted th9
most eminent abOu, my case have used every klhd
remedy and apparatus tldt nave appeared
period of six years past, and have. wElie fonuwn4
their use taken great care of my general health, bat
obtained no relief or encourage meut nom any OF
them. bEO. T. DIN 9IptL'
Boston, Feb % 1875.
SuFFo1K 50 iFej %, is7j
Then personally appeared the said George Dl4a
more and made oath that the FOREGOING statement by
him subscribed is true Before mo,
tSETH j. THOMAS, Justice Of the Peace
Each package contains Or sanfori's Improved In
hnIiug Tube aud nil die, tons Tor use ia all case
price SI % For sale bv all Wholesale aud Retail
Drn.gsts and Dealers tbrOuI hput the United state
and eCauadgs WEEKS POTTER. General Agent
and Wholesale Drug ists Boston, Mass.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

ALoEs A LICE EXTERMtNAToR- Year:
ago | discovered that aloes, in fine DOW
der, is II specific for the destruction of lict
on all animals, and it is harmless (aloe.
contains no poisonous properties-ts in
tense bitterness is what kills), it can be
freely applied; and as it is to be used in :
dry state, its application is as safe in colo
as in warm weather-conSequcntly it is
free from all objections to other remedies.
My regard for the comfort of anmals ana
the interests of their owners, induces me
to publish this for the benefit of all con
cerned and as this is the season when
these parasites are usually most numerous
and annoying, an opportunity is afforded
for testing It's unparalleled merits:
DjrectioaS.-Fill large common pep
per-boX with the powder, and sprinkle
thoroughly into the hair, on the neck,
back. sides and rump of the creature in,
tested, and rub it thoroughly through the
hair and on the skin with the ends of the
fingers. Leave it undisturbed for a week
then card or curry thoroughly, and apply
rs before, and so continue ut intervals of n
week, until there is not living parasite
have used and recommended this exter.
minator in numerous cases, without fail
ure; and two applications, if thoroughly
made, generally suffice. ". j. b. KtQqs.
ley, O'ee'da, County, N. Y, in CounJr,
Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1878-03-27

Each packa,e contains Or Sauf7rd's Improved In
bnur II The aud liil die. tons Tor Use IA all cases
price 81 % For sale by al Wholesale aut Retail
druggists and Dealers tbrGuEhuut the United states
and Cauadas WEEKS h POTTER General Agents
and Wholesale Druggists, Boston. Mass.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-08-21
liver H. King,

Tho Liver Is tho imperial organ 81
tho whole human system, as II controls
tho life, health and happinessof man,
When II Il disturbed 10 its proper
action, all kinds Of ailments are the
natural result, The digestion Of food
tho movements Of the heart aud blood
tho action OF the brain aud nervous
system, arc all Immediately connected
with the workings Of the Liver, II has
been successfully proved Il u Green's
August Flower i llnCquallel IN curing
all persons afflicted with Dyspepsia
or Liver Complaint, ann all tho mum
crous symptoms that result from an
unhclthy condition OF the Liver and
Stomach. Sample bottles TO try 10
cents, Positively sold In all towns
OH the Western Continent, Three
doses will prove that II Is Just what
you want,
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Foetry.
HRI.sIiAzzAa,

TRANSLATED From aEisb'
Tie midnight hour Was drawing on
flushed into real lay i'at5ion'
All save tho royal palace, where
Was tho dia Of rsyel, and torches hare
There high withia his royal hall
Belshszlar the King held festival
Ills MOBILES around him ia splendor shine,
Aud drain down gObleIs Of sparkling wlae'
The MOBILES shout, sRd tho goblsls riagi
'lis sweet 10 tbs heart u that slin'neeked
King,
The cheeks VI the King, they flushed with ire
And still 40 no dIahk bis e0neelI grew higher I
And. mlddsned with pride, his lips LOT fall
Wild words, that blssphemed ihe greal Lord
o. Al,
More Wanting he grew, and his blasphe@ous
sleefs
We're hailed by hia loTdy rouI with cheers
Proudly tho King has mandate passed
Away hle the slaves, Aha como pseA 'p' 'ss''
Many gold vessels they pfina WIN l'e'a'
The spoIls u Gods house Ia Jerusalem
With impious hand tho hins eAash' up
FILLED 10 the bTlm, sacred cup
And down to Tho lotion no a'A'hea " u'S'
And aloai Win hid mouth s'eAm u'e'''-
"Jehoy.bi ,eoff Al Thy greatness gone
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-08-21
SUDDEN CHANGES.

The Proplitors Dowys' ELlxIR frequently
here /, remarked by those not in the business
that cough medicines do not sell mnch during
the summer months. This is u mistaken idea.
The sudden changes to which this, climate Is
subject al all seasons Of the year, renders il
necessary to always have some rcli6lc cough
remedy at hand. Downs ELIXIR Is u sufo
cure for Coughs, Colds and Whoopng Cough
and all Lung Diseases. when taken IN season.
and one dose, we have no doubt, has many
times prevented consumption and death.
The best certificate that can be given for any
medicine is daily accorded to Downs ELIXIR
in the iac1 that it has survived the storm and
tempest OF nearly half u century, and is to
day the most popular with those who have
known it longest. 1t has gained this great
mvcr with the public entirely on its own NOR
its, having had less advertising done for it in
the whole time than is done for some medi
cine in single year. For sale everywhere.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-08-21

The black clouds gathered in the
north and betokened the coming Of a
thunderstorm A citizen who was
coming down on Madison avenue
car remarked to an elderly man beside
him. "a storm il portending."
"Hey ~ inquired tie other Il say
there are tokens of a Storm" contin'
ued the first. "Hey was the brisk
inquiry again. appearances indicate
u storm " exclaimed the citizen, q lit
tie embarrassed. "Hey! What did
you say about indicate p querled the
other. "There's going to be thun'
der-storm !" shouted the citizen, drop.
ping his big words all Of sudden.
"Ah! Now / understand" said the
old man-"going to be a thunder
storm. Well, what do you want me
to do about it ~ Detroit Free Press.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-08-21
JjirHgay RAILROAD

ls7s, SUMMER ARRANGEMENT, 1875
nu aui after duly /, 1919, Passenger Train
" win run as follows
UPWARD TRAINS,
Dly ESpFpss Train Leaves Concord 10 lOA5
AM aud Accommodation Train ~ 1910
Nu'ipr White River junction, connection
ilh train lGf Well River, 81 J1lnsbuTy,
Warnu, Newport, Willpuahhy aud MagGg
lake, Flnusitad, Quebec, liall, LitlletGn,
LLaucastcT, AUd Tic White und FraHeOn
Mountains, Also, Witlirglns iuf Mont
peioF, Mansfield Mountain, darlington, ~,
Albsb-, l'ousgs Point, Montreal, Oi-lons-
lmrsi, and lhc West
ACCuaNcDAfloS THAIS leaves Concord ~
d,aO q, ~ tor White River Junction & Bristol.
EVENING ENWEaa TRAM leaves Concord
NJ HAj T., II, for White River Junction, con
uecdug with tralus for Montpelier, liuFling
Ton, ~, Abanr, Houses Point, Montreal,
Oglousburgh, guG the West, aud with Wood
stock II, u, lur QueChce, Woodstock, CiC,
cor on arrival OF trains from iio'iOn, Wor.
eu,luf, Fort mouth, Portland, Sc,
Dow INWARD TRAINS
tMoHNtyC EXrRHSs THAISieayes White
River junction for Concord ~ 200 A. hu o. an
arrival Of trains FROM uHlCpshursh aud Mon
trogl This train i run 10 lios,0n ON Sunday
ACC1NNGpAfIoS THtIS leaves White II,
Junction for Concord ut 600 4, ",
tlillstnL TRAIN leaves bristol for Concord
~ 7,1O \, ", and Franklin 1t O,0j 4, ~,
MAIL TWAIS leaves White River Junction
Tor Concord NJ 1900 uu or on arrival OF
tfuius over the Vermont Genital, PAssumpSic,
and White Mountains Railroads.
DAY EMPRESS IRA!S leaves White RIVER
Junction 1T i2O T., w., or ON arrival OF trains
from Montreal and OglCusburgh. lirattlC'
boro, Kcone, Bellows fallJ, Windsor, &c.,
connecting at Concord with train for Man
chester, Nashua, Lowell ald Goston,
tlhc,c trains connect ut Concord with
,pns Tor Manchester, Lawrence, Ports
mouth, Portland, Nashua, Worcester. New
York, Lowell, and liosion.
GEO. T., TODD, Supt.
Concord, y. H., July |, 1878.
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THE DEAD ARE ALIVE!
Write to Your Deceased Friends |!

Sealed letters addressed to Spirits in their
full name answered through Il. W. FLINT,
No. 20 East 18th ST., near broadway,
New York, terms two dollars, and three
three cent stamps, the money returned il
letters sent are not answered.
l am controlled by a guiding Spirit who
writes the answers for the spirit addressed,
using my hand mechanically, moving it from
right to left. backward independent of my
will, or attention, am not conscious of what
is written.
Address the spirit in his or her full name,
put yolr questions clear, brief distinct and
plain.
Seal your letter securely, so it can't be
opened without your detection, it will come
back to you with the answer, unopened. Say
nothing OH the outside OF the envelope. Sign
your full name. refer to THOMAS Rich.
NoND, Woodstock, VT. II. W. FLINT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-08-21

A Sioux City man blew down the
chimney Of bis kerosene lamp every
night for five years and never had an
accident. The explosion which burned
the shirt off his back and the hair of
his head occurred on the occasion of
the first blow in the sixth year. Bur.
lington Hawkeye.