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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

ted to IT, dimly lighted stable imposes on
the horse sudden changing from twilight to
broad sunlight, which cannot fail to weaken
the sight. II the windows are arranged on
one side or tho other of stall, the horses
head will be directed mostly to the side from
which the light comes; one eye will BIO more
in the shade than the other, consequently
both eyes will be strained from being expos
ed to unequal light. II the window is direct
ly in front of the stall, n glare of light is di-
rected toward the eyes with binding effect,
which is very injurious. Probably the best
arrangement for lighting stables is by means
of sky light or windows placed near the
ceiling.
Much has been said against blinkers, yet
their use continues TO a considerable extent
II the eyes of the horse, like those of man.
were directed forward, blinkers might prove
uncomfortable but not injurious. The range
of vision in the horse is much greater than in
man; by limiting this range of vision and al
lowing it forward direction only-which is
not according to nature-the muscles Of the
eyes become strained and their strength inn
paired. Is it not reasonable TO suppose that
the timid, nervous horse that starts at every
unusual sight or sound, would be inspired
with more confidence il allowed to see all
there was to be seen than If straining the
eyes painfully to see objects terrible to him
Just back of the blinkers? The position a
horses head has to assume when feeding
from a high rack is the one most favorable for
chat or other hurtful matter from the hay TO
fall into the eyes. The most serious injury
commonly arising from the cause is from the
boards of grain. The sharp little hooks or
prickles on these attach themselves to the eye
in such a way that the water from the tear.
gland cannot wash out the boards inflamma-
ton follows and even the most judicious
treatment cannot always save the eye.
Probably every one is familiar with the eff
fects of a sniff from grandma's bottle of harts-
horn or smelling salts-which is only ammo
mia under other names-and can imagine how
uncomfortable a continued application of the
fumes arising in even a very badly kept sta
bic would be. OF course the ammonia fumes
arising in even very badly kept stable
would not be SO concentrated as those
from the salts, yet they are of sufficient
strength to seriously injure the sensitive and
deicately organized eye of the horse. Well
constructed floors, good management, and
cleanliness, are perfect remedies for the enc
my. OF all the causes of blindness in our no.
BILE, docile useful friends, none prick us SO
sharply with our unworthiness to possess
such animals as when it is caused by the use
of n whip. No excuse can be made for such
accidents, whether done in wanton careless
ness or by cruel intent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

Many and various have been the plans, both
kind and harsh, tried for the cure of balkiness
in horses, by parties troubled, delayed and
provoked in this way Having had consider
able experience in the handling of such
horses, have found the following a good
remedy. 1t is easily and quickly performed,
and has never, so far rs l am aware, failed to
cure
Two persons are required for the trial One
should hold the reins while the other fastens
a short strap or rope-a halter-strap, always
at hand, answers the purpose well-just be-
low the fetlock of a fore-leg then, going for
ward, he should pull on the rope until the
horse lifts his foot continuing to pull, the
foot will be brought forward and set down
little in advance of the other. The horse
thus thrown out of natural position, will
move forward to gain lis equilibrium. An
other pull will cause another move forward
This may be repeated several times, or until
the horse moves without having the foot pull
ed forward. Usually the first or second pull
will start him. Three or four such reminders
at most will do the work When the start is
made it is generally an easy one. Sometimes,
however, it has the appearance of the horse
being in hurry to get away from the pro-
voking man with the strap therefore a
steady hand should manage the reins. Ihave
never known horse under this treatment to
kick, or to act mean in any other way than to
try to run. When be does start off, the hold
on the strap should be given up After hAv-
ing gone twenty five or more yards, the horse
should be gently brought to a stand and the
strap removed. Then try to start him with
out the strap. If he does not move off at
once, apply it again. He will soon tire of
being thus annoyed, and will give you no
further trouble in this way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

of the Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton of Buffalo, Of which Dr. Il. " Pierce is
the president, consisting Of the seal of Els
culapius, the Father Of Medicine, surmount-
ing the globe, ftly symbolizes the worldwide
reputation gained by the Family Medicines
of DIR. Pierce now manufactured by this in
corporated company and sold in all parts Of
the world With a mammoth establishment,
the Worlds Dispensary and Invalid's Hotel in
Buffalo, and correspondingly large estab-
lishment in London, this Association make
medicines for the whole world-not only that
but they personally examine aud treat with
special medicines thousands Of cases. Among
the most celebrated of the proprietary or
family medicines are DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery-the great blood purifier,
and DIR. Pierces Pleasant Purgative Pellets
Qittle pills.. and DR.. Pierce's Compound EE.
tract of Smart Weed for bowel affections,
colds and painful attacks rs collie, neuralgia,
and rheumatism, -Favorte Prescription fur
nishes relief from female weaknesses, and
kindred affections. All sold by druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

DIR. IL. A. Cutting, curator of the State
Cabinet, has been making diameter measure
ments of the fibre of wool for the Vermont
Merino Sheep Breeders Association. These
measurements have been made under n mi
croscOpic power of three hundred dameters,
with stage micrometer verified by micro
meter eye piece. The average measurements
for each fleece of wool has been found by
taking the mean of at least one hundred diff
ferent measurements of fibre, from different
parts of the fleece; so great accuracy has
been attained through an almost infinite
amount of labor. In 1856 similar measure
ments were undertaken by William Youatt,
and also by Mr.. Powell OF London. At that
time Merino wool measured 900 to .O33 of a
mlimetre, DR.. Cuttings measurements show
that many of the improved Merinos of Yer
mont yield fleeoes as fine as .O14, and none
Of the best bloods are coarser than .O3O,
which was the very finest in 1856. There are,
however, at this time sheep in Australia and
on the Cape of Good Hope, that yield wool as
fine as .Ol2 of a millimetre. These measure
ments show a wonderful advance in the fine
ness OF Vermont Merinos, and if our sheep
husbandmen are able to keep on at this rate
of improvement, it requires but few years
longer for us to excel in fine-wool sheep. In
fact we may be able to challenge the world
for the equal. The immunity of Vermont
sheep from diseases, doubtless, owing to our
fine pasturage, enables us to rival even coun-
tries that might seem better fitted for sheep
husbandry; and this should induce many
more to become breeders of sheep, and of the
best sheep too. While most admit that poor
sheep pay well for keeping, all know, OF
should know, that good sheep yield profit not
found in other branches of stock raising. A
word to the wise is sufficient.
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Met CeIIars Tor AnpIe..

A correspondent of the Tribune thinks a
wet cellar best for keeping winter apples
while others advise dry one. The truth is
that both wet and dry cellars keep apples
well if the temperature is kept evenly at
about freezing A wet cellar is most easily
kept at this temperature, for the presence
of water in the cellar, especially of running
spring water, will prevent the fruit from
freezing so long as, or a little longer than,
the water itself remains unfrozen. 1t will al
so, by its GOODNESS, prevent the rising of the
temperature in the cellar during warm days
in the winter. The presence of the water is
no injury but rather benefit to the fruit it.
SELF as it keeps the air from becoming so dry
as to cause the apples to shiyel. Cold water
will not rot apples, even when in contact with
them, at low temperatures. This is proved
by apples keeping well on the ground, if we'll
covered by leaves or snow.
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Dried Po,a,oe. in California.

A California inventor has made a machine
for pressing and drying potatoes SO that they
will keep for years, yet preserve their natural
flavor. No chemicals are used in the opera
lion of curing, everything being done by
simple machine capable of pressing six hun
bred bushels of potatoes in twenty -four hours.
The machine not only presses the potatoes,
but lays them on a tray in a concave form
with the hollow side down. After the pres
sure they are put into drying apparatus,
where they remain for two hours, then they
are ground into coarse meal resembling crack
ed rice.
The first shipment of these preserved pota-
toes to Liverpool last year. brought a large
profit. The average price of potatoes in San
Francisco is about twenty centsa bushel
Dried, they brought in England, forty five
Shillings a hundredweight, or at the rate of a
dollar and half bushel for green potatoes.
This year preparation has been made for dry
ing and shipping large quantities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

II is a privilege enjoyed by very few tillers OF
the soil in the countries of Great Britain.
The general rule in feeding cows is that q
pounds of dry food daily are required for
i, 900 pounds Of live weight and that three
fourths or two-thirds Of this should be bulky
food such as hay. This is q rule which adj
mits Of many exceptions. Very much de-
pends upon the form Of the COW. Some COWS
weighing 800 pounds consume more food
than others weighing 900 pounds.
The annual product OF the wooden manu-
factories Of the United States is estimated at
$2Ss, 329, 900, and the dairy products at
$3.50, 600, 900. Butter being in excess OF con-
sumption, the balance has TO seek foreign
market, while the production Of wool being
far below our consumption, we are annually
importing large quantities.
The raising of horses in the great Yellow
stone valley has become an important and
profitable business Some Of the herders
have from 500 to 1900 each, and dispose OF
their three years.o old colts at from $50 to 500.
The animals feed on grass alone, and the on
ly shelter from the weather is roughly built
sheds
The 1872 acres of cotton planted for expert
ment in Kern county, Cal, proves the high
est adaptability Of q vast area Of land in
southern California counties 10 cotton Gull
ture. Rigid inspection by old planters and
by manufacturers shows that California cot
ton will take the market as fully equal to No.
l average South Carolina.
Potato growers in England are giving con-
siderable attention to planting potatoes in
autumn, but it is claimed that nothing is
gained over those planted in spring. A gen
tleman in Cohasset planted potatoes in De-
tober, 1879, and covered them with sea weed.
Tho mi ~ fuyDrahla lharn hniuU
no frost Of any account. The potatoes came
up very early, but not many days in advance
of a few chance sown ones which were not
covered They did not ripen, however,
many days in advance of those planted in
April.
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LOOK HERE!

EXPECTING that my strawberry field will claim
II my time for a few year,, offer for rent one Of
the most pleasant aud stores the county
Aud not only Is 1t pleasant situation but 10 man Of
the right stamp dne class of ready-pAy customers
assured. VIII sell my goods 10 whoever rent to,
II they dcsrt; or II the store j. not rented soon,
to close out before next summer. offer for sale my
large aud varied stock OF goods at from 10 Is per
cent below my usual selling price. Come one, come
all, and the bargains have to % in Dress Goods
Hats aud Cape, Clothing, Cruckery, etc, etc.
Also for sale this fall and next spring. quantity Of
the cele rated "Cresceut Seeding strawberry plants
hne strong roots, At one dollar a hundred. This Is
one Of the most prodgious bearers We have.
A. Il. PIERCE.
west Townsheud, VI, oct. u, 1880 %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

DARN FOR SALE.-The subscriber find
Il ing Il necessary on account Of advanced age, 20
dispose Of his place. offers for sale his farm sit
uacd one mile south Of West 1Ownsheud, containiD
500 acres Of which O. meadow, 2DO pasture, aud
the balance timber land on which there II an estimate
u 100, 0o0 feet pine large quantities Of poplar, white
BIRCH oak ash, hemlOck, maple D., cch aud butternut
House 2-fiory, 5OilJ. with 2OAtO; one barn aO1G0
one 3OI35, with cellar under both; paIu barn 1870;
ueyer-faihug spring. ipfObaby have the beet variety
Of fruit in the vicinity, consisting % apIles, pears
peaches grapes, currants raspberries and sirawber
RES fun set u farming tools sold with the place
II wanted Price 5000, aud there Is timber enough
a cord No pay down required provided good securi-
~ Is given. 4itf NATHAN PIERCE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

writer in the New York Tribune on dis
eases of the horses eye says Some of the
ailments are hereditary and from unknown
causes, others-and these are of painful fire.
quency-are not inherited, and their origin
may be readily traced. OF this latter class of
causes may be mentioned insufficient or bad
arrangement of light in stable blukers
high racks for feeding; ammonia fumes in
stalls, and the whip Although the eye of
the horse is well adapted for seeing at night
yet he is not nocturnal animal, therefore
the stable should have daylight freely admit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

With half the farmers their fowls cost them
more than they get from them. They feed
them just enough to keep them alive aud to
enable them to lay an egg now and then.
When dry time comes, very likely they do
not have any water, and hens without water
do not do well. They should have plenty Of
clean water always accessible. 1t is the extra
feed an animal gets over and above what is
required to sustain life which makes the prof
it. With poultry it will make eggs in the sea-
son, and with all animals flesh, which is gain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12
RraI Estate.
FARM FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for talc at reasonable valu-
alton the farm known 90 the "Lathrop Place" stu-
ated within the village corporation Of Wilmington, W.
II contains upwards Of 0O acres OF choice land, IN
nearly equal portions Of moving, paHturage and
woodland. over 80 tons Of hay annually produced.
thrifty sugar lot Of CAS- trees yielding from 1900 TO
1000 pounds OF sugar. 100 apple trees, barring from
100 TO 400 bushels. The buildings, finely located and
commanding view Of the village and surroundings,
are commod ous and 10 excellent repair, with all Or
binary conyrniences For the number " acres COM
taned the farm II considered Of the best IN the
town by every one knowing IT, having had the best Of
care aud cultivation for many years by my deceased
father. Correspondence solicited.
g. NJ. RUSSELL.
Wilmington, Vt, oct. q, 1880. mH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

OF disordored liver the bilious need expect to de.
rive permanent relief from the Of cAlome blue
pill, or the barGArous cathArtics now happily losing
ground In general and professional estimation. These
rASp, cOnyulse and weaken the system, but Hoatett
stomach Dtters relieve regulate and invigorate IT,
Those significant pains IN the liver. the saffron hue
which Its arrangement commu nicates to the skin the
impurty Of the blood, constipation, furred condition
Of the tongue and contamination Of the breath which
result from biliousness, are entirely, speedily and
pleasantly removed by this ben AlterAtiye which
IL likewise potent remedy for chills and fever and
its best preventive. while the system IL regulated
purihed 1t is also thoroughly inyigorated by this
peratvely ine medicine, which IL Of botanic origin
and contains none but sAutary ingredients. The
medicalfrAternity highly commend IT,
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1881 THE CU LIT 1881
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN.



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Coon IHvEsTMENI.-One OF our prom Il ent bust
said to US the other day; ain the spring
my wife got all down, and could not cat anything
Passing your store saw pile Of Hoods SarsAparilA
II week she had rousing appetite and II did her
everything. She took three bottles, and It Was the
best three dollars ever invested c. !. Hoop b Co.
Lowell, Mass.
The Peruvian syrup has cured Thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils HumorH, Female Complaints, etc
Pamphlets free TO any address. Seth ". Fowle
Sons, Boston.
VAN sToSE h CROSBY, wholesale and retail drug
gsts, Toledo, o., says; We have sold large quantities
Of the Excelsior Kidney Pad and have been surprised
at the nnvArying satisfaction given by themec dp
Have WIsGar's BaISam OF wild Cherry
always at hand. II Coughs, Colds, Brone hits
NbuOping Cough, Group, Influenza, Consumption, and
all Throat aud Lung complaints Fifty cents and 81
u bottle.
II. Z. HoDoE, Cambridge, Mich, says: IbAve been
afflicted with asthma for years An "Only Lung Pad"
gave me immediate relief can recommend il as
the greatest remedy ever produced.-See ADJ.
As q remedy to purify the blood, nothing can be
found equal to DIR. DaNter's Mandrake Bit
tiers. Price as cents per bottle.
When 4 cough sounds like croup-thAt is, dry and
hard-dO not delay an instant. Give Downs Elk
tr often enough to keep the cough loose and the dam
ger will soon be over.
LiRimeRt we furnish you large bottle for so cts.
Lyons Patent Heel StifEener is the only invention
that will make old boots straight as new.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

Many persons are puzzled to understand
what the term "four-penny," ''fve-penny,
'six-penny" and "ten penny" MEANS as APP
piled to nails. "Four-penny" means four
pounds to the thousand nails, "six-penny"
means six pounds to the thousand nails, and
so on. 1t is an old English term, and meant
at first "ten-pound nails, (the thousand be-
ing understood), but the old English clipped
ed it to "ten-pun," and from that it degene-
rated until penny" was substituted for
pound"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

look with great interest on the efforts Of
the working classes TO raise themselves by
cooperation. The movement is good one,
and the object aimed at must commend itself
to the sympathy Of every person who wishes
10 see the mass Of the people elevated in the
social scale. Richard Golden, NJ. r.
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Cooperation must follow on sound and
universal education, just as light follows the
sun. 1t il to cooperation we must look for
the political regeneration Of this country. Co
operation will divert the fertizing streams of
capital from a few channels, and diTuse them
over the land William HO1rit
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IARCE STEAM MILL
Brattleboro Coal Gas Works,

NOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-A History
l. Dwelling House, suitable for two families situ-
ated on Reed street. in the southerly portion Of the
village Of Brattleboro being the house and lot now
belonging To the estate Of u. NJ Bradley Said prop
erty nrstrae renting property, and will be sold at
public auction unless sold at private sale soon.
=. n. HERR1CK, Administrator.
B1atllebOfo. July n. 1850. tl3l
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MACHIN ES
SALEM LEAD COMPANY,
SALEM MASS

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAD-wen known
throughout New England as the wHITEsT, FINEST,
and BEST.
LtADPIPE, Of any size or thickness
LEAD TAPE, So in. wide, reels for Curtain
Sticks.
LEAD RIBBON, from 2l-2 to inches wide, ON
reels for Builders.
AtloWest market price for goods Of equal quality.
CT. THOMPSON a CO., Agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-12

without showing the condition OF our teeth Every
laugh exposes them. In order not TO be ashamed Of
them, let US use that stand dentifrce sOZODONT
which il sure to keep them white and spotless. No
tartar encrust them, cAnker affect the enamel
species Of decay infrst the dental bone, II 5000
DON'T is regularly used II 10 . botanical prePAra-
ton and tH beneficial effects the teeth and gums
are marvellous, as it removes all dseolorations aud
renders the gums hard and rosy.
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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The real estate known a. the Tyler property, stuat
I'd North Main street in the village Of Brattleboro
facing the common on the north and Terrace street
the east, that It's view cannot be DISTRACTED.
The property il surrounded with sbrubbcry aud large
shade trees, aud the buildings thereon consist II
two-story dwelling house and barn slated roofs. This
property eau be bought at price low that the pur
chaser car, II lac choose, remove the buildings there
from, leaving very large lot suitable for two
small building lots very desirable large lot To-
Gated in 81 the very best portions uf the flourish
ing village u Brattleboro. :. y. HERRICK.
Brhttlrborn. JuY u. lhsO. tiJl