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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
sheep for the Hi. Of Vermont.

Few, if any, of.the states are better adapt
ed to sheep culture than Vermont. Sheep
are natural habitants of mountainous coun-
tries. Species nearly allied to the domestic
sheep are still found in a wild state in the
mountainous regions of both continents. The
Partially of our flocks for mountains is seen
in their inclination to reach the highest Access
sible parts of their pasture, and in thsir pref
erence for the heritage that grows ON high
lands. We have never seen any mention of
the wild species, similar to the domestic
sheep, being found except in mountainous
countries 1t is hardly questionable that if
the hocks kept on low plains or in level coun-
tries were free to change their location, they
would migrate TO a country Astounding in hills
and mountains.
1t might be expected that state so we'll
adapted to the natural habits of the sheep
would be noted for the number of its hocks
and for the production of wool. It has been
30 noted but for some reason 1t is less noted
for its sheep husbandry now than formerly
About half the states have now each more
sheep than Vermont. Thirty years ago only
three states-and those the three great states
OF New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio-pro-
duced more wool than Vermont. No state
produced as much according to area. Since
then the number of sheep kept in the state
has decreased more than one-half but the
wool product has not fallen of in the same
proportion, being diminished less than ten per
cent, showing a great improvement in the
average quality of the sheep. The Yemunera-
tive and steady prices that have been obtained
for sheep and their products for the past two
or three years, with the prospect of good
prices ahead, should increase the focks in a
region so suitable for their home. The Ma
tional Live Stock Journal asks the question.
why raise sheep?" and answers:
Because 1t will pay. That is to say: A
farm of given size can be stocked with sheen
for less money than will be required for cattle,
horses, sheep or hogs Sheep will come near
or utilizing everything that grows ON the farm
than either or all OF the aboVe-named animals
Less labor viii be required for getting feed
and stock together. The returns will come In
sooner Except with hogs) and oftener than
from any other farm stock. Less money is
required for fencing and shelter, when these
are supplied; and less labor is involved in
herding, where outside pasturage is accessible
and preferred. Add TO these the further fact
that handsome income can be had on the
investment without the sale of the animals
themselves, and one has the reason why every
farmer not exceptionally situated should have
mock OF sheep suited TO his surroundings"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

What is it2 Farmers are apt to overlook
the fact that rich cattle food makes rich crop
food and vice versa, poor cattle food makes
poor crop food. shovelful of clover hay
manure is equal to two and one-fourth shovel
fuls of meadow hay or straw manure and
$50 pounds of clover hay contain as much nj
trogen, potash, ETC., as 1000 pounds of oat
straw. A cubic foot of fresh horse manure
weighs thirty-fve pounds, or 4, 48O pounds
per cord cubic foot of old manure weighs
forty pounds or ., 120 pounds per cord and
mixed manure weighs forty-fve pounds per
cubic foot or $3.50 pounds per cord. An av-
erage of several analyses represents a ton of
barn manure to contains Nitrogen, thirteen
pounds phosphoric acid, seven pounds /;
potash, fourteen pounds; lime, twenty-four
pounds magnesa, three pounds; soda one
pound sulphur, two pounds; salt, seven
pounds soluble silica, twenty-five pounds !:
woody fbre, $50 pounds, and water, 1924
pounds. Total, 1000 pounds. - Vermont
Farmer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

An estimable lady who, ten or fifteen years
ago, was compelled by family ties, to ''take
up her bed'and walk" for tue far west, that
is, Northwestern Wisconsin, thus expresses
her present views of facts and prospects of
that section. She was O native of Washing
ton county, VT "The cold and deep SHOWS
have been terrible to encounter, though the
suffering here is nothing to what it is in Min
nesota. They keep everything as dark as
they can. In some cases several families
would get into one house and burn other
houses and furniture to keep from freezing.
Oh, the horrors of the western country So
many have left comfortable homes to come
here to suffer death. wish l could preach
sermon that all Vermont could hear. But
with all the suffering there has been, there
will still be lots of fools that will go west
during the coming season. cannot see why
they will do it. The farmers here do not be-
gin to lay up money as they do east If they
would think they had better stay where they
are. II the eastern people could see the
mortgages that are carried here, think they
would conclude they had better remain east
It is awful to see how our people are in debt
You can have no idea of it. Still they crack
up the west. 1t seems to me there has got to
come a fearful crash, for 1 cannot see how
the debts are going to be paid. "-Aontpelier
Waterman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
STATE OF VERMONT.
OFFICE or THE SECRETARY OF STATE
NnuTuurEr Mo- O 1921

b.
NoBrHFIRLD, May o, 1881.
Agreeably to the provisions OF act entitled IAN
act providing for the publication OF future volumes
OF the VERMONT REPoRTs," approved Nov. ~, 1878,
sealed proposals for printing aud binding eight humid
red copies " the Fiftyhrd Volume Of said Reports
will be received ON before the 30th day Of May
A. ID. 1881, under the following conditions TO wit:
First.-The printing, including size Of page style
OF heads size and style Of type, and quality Of ink
used to be uniform with the preceding volumes and
each signature to embrace sixteen pages sheet Of
medium.
SecOnd.-The paper to be medium, twenty by twenty
four inches, weighing thirty pounds to the ream aud
in COLOR stock and finish corresponding with the pre-
ceding volumes.
Third.-The binding to be in law sheep, strongly
bound, thoroughly pressed aud trimmed correspond
ing in quality, stamping and style Of titles with the
preceding volumes.
Printers making the requisite sealed proposals are
required to state the price Of composition per thous-
and ems; the price of paper per ream the price Of
press-work per token of two hundred and hfty-two
perfect whole sheets Of medium, printed on both
sides; and the price Of binding per copy.
Contracts to be subject 10 all the conditions Of the
act above named and the right to reject any or all
proposals, not deemed advantageous to the state il
reserved.
Proposals must be addressed to the undersigned at
Northheld VT endorsed Proposals for printing YER
mont RepOrts.h GED. NICHOLS,
1920 SecTHdrV Of State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

DAIRY UTENsILs.-With the re-opening of
the seasons dairy work, there is usually a
sudden gathering together of the dairy uten-
sils, gathered from the many uses 10 which
they have been applied during the winter.
New pans and pals are first used and then
there is On onslaught made upon rusty pans,
leaky pals, unwashed milk cans, etc. holes
can be stopped with rags putty and bits Of
tallow, and the implements again got into
working order This picture is one to be
shaded TO suit the masses, with honorable
exceptions. To make perfect products the
dairy must be furnished with a we'll appoint
ed and whole apparatus 1t is an apparent
fact that milk-soaked rags, rusty pans, and
musty ehurns cannot be relied upon TO make
first quality of goods. Cleanliness, whole
ness, wholesomeness, pure air, regularity and
studied attention in all its branches are neg
leeted in the average dAiry.-Oor. Ohio Far
meF.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

WHAT RAILROAD CAR WILL HoLD.-Tak
ing 26, 900 pounds as fair average load the
ordinary railroad freight car will hold: Corn,
$50 bushels, barley, 400 bushels oats, SOC
bushels rye, 400 bushels; wheat, 425 bush.
elsi bran, 1000 bushels; faxseed, $50 bush.
els; apples, $50 bushels potatoes, 4sO bush.
els whiskey, 60 barrels salt, 20 barrels
lime, 40 barrels flour, 80 barrels flour, 200
sacks cattle, Is head hogs so head sheep,
cords solid boards, 5000 feet shingles, 49,
600; hard lumber, 10000 feet green lum.
Der, $4,000 feet; joist, scantling and large
lumber, 4, 200 feet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The Essex County Herald says DIR. II. A.
Cutting, secretary of the board of agriculture,
has read and answered one thousand letters
during the past month. The longest one re-
ceived by him was one of twenty-seven pages
Seventy sight were inquiries about oleomar-
garine and fifty three about silos The doc
tor thinks fifty silos will be built in Vermont
this season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

v,sss9O.r SiSs a on t6is r0ad 'S will
- - leave BRATTLEBORO for all
points North at 1880 q. m.
8 40 and 10 40 p. M.
The 1880 p. m. train ia express for Montreal (via
white River Junction. with sleeping car attached.
The 10 :20a. M train IL mail train for Montpelier,
st. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal, the Piss.
sumpsic read and the White Mountains.
The $40 p. m. train IL mail train for White River
Junction and Rutland.
Trainsieav BELLOWS FALLS for the South. con
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at BrattebO-
70, as follows Montreal express train at 80 4. m
mail and accommodation 10 am. mail and accom-
mediation, 1850 p. m.
The 1880 q. m. train arrives in New York at IL 100
m the 9:l0 a. m. train at 5:4b p. m. the 2:50p. m.
train at 80.
Allthese traius make close With Boston
Albany Il. R., both east and west Of Springfield
20 J. MULLIGAN, superintendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

A New York fruit dealer who has just WIS.,
tied the Delaware and peach districts
reports the crop as ruined by the severe win
ter, not only for this season but for several
years to come. In the Hudson valley, on the
contrary, the peach crop promises to DO W.
usually large
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

American agriculturists get up earlier, are
better educated, breed their stock more sci.
entifically, use more machinery, and general
ly bring more brains to bear upon their work
than the English farmer. The practical con-
clusion is, that if farmers in England worked
as hard, lived as frugally, were clad as mean.
ly as those of the states, were content to
drink filthy tea three times day, read more
and hunted less, the majority of them may
continue TO live in the old country.-O s.
Read 10 tie London Farmers Club.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

An old farmer, who has been close obser-
yer of the average time when pears blossom,
says the middle of May is an average season.
According to present indications pears will
not be much behind the average time of
blossoming this year. If we have warm wealth
err this week pears on warm lands and shelter
ed positions will be in blossom merit week.
Boston CuitiUdtOr May 14M.
Blossoms'began to appear on pear trees
here as early as the 10th, and on the 18th
they were in full bloom. A few apple trees
were also in full bloom at the same time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLERoRo AS FOLLOWS :
Going South.
( 40 a. m. for South Vernon, Springfield, Miller
Fails. Fitchburg, Boston, and all stations on the
New London Northern railroad. Sundays only
connects for Springfield. Mondays, starts from
Mers Falls, leaving there at 6 :05 m.
10 100 M, for Conn. River II. H., Millers Falls,
Fitchburg, Boston, Hoosac Tunnel, &c.
go p. m, steamboat train for New London and also
for Conn. River II. X.
Going North.
Trains arrive in Brattleboro-
10 :26 a. M, from New London and New York.
70 :23 p. % from Millers Falls Hootac Tunnel, Dos-
ton, Fitchburg, &C.
5.49 p M, from Springfield New York, &c.
10:il p. m, from Boston, Worcester HoUsac Tunnel
aud all stations on New London Northern road, and
from Springfield, New York, &c.
@. W. BENTLEY, Gen. Supt.
New London. Conn, Feb. 10, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
Health ls WeaIthI
!" The MIX Problem. p

TINHE subscriber, having large stock Of the best
Il Jersey cows that can be found in Windham eoun-
y and can therefore furnish the best mik that s put
upon the MARKET will supply all responsible customers
for the old price Of cents per quart, Skim mill
from the Cooley Creamer having AL the keeping quail
tiles Of new milk, and buttermik delivered at cents
per quart will also deliver milk TO nay customers
morning or evening, or both, as they prefer.
blu ]. O. NEWTON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

A correspondent of the Oultivator thinks
that large quantity of iron in the soil is IA
vorable for the production of fruit, especially
for peaches. Lands having so much iron as
to make tho soil sterile for ordinary farm
crops have been noted for producing a sure
crop of peaches Of the finest quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The average yield of corn per acre in 1879
in Vermont as given in the report of the De.
partment of Agriculture, was SO bushels
The lowest average was in North Carolina,
bushels the highest in Nebraska, Al bushels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

There was formerly very little competition
between Western butter and the best grades
of Eastern make. Western butter was quot
ed in the markets at one half or two-thirds
the price of good article from VeImont !;
but fine butter from the West now brings
about the same price as that from Vermont or
New York. There is, however, an extra fine,
gilt edge quality, such as special customers
demand, that is still mostly produced in
Eastern dairiaa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The hemlock is the most beautiful of all
trees for ornamental hedges. II may be
transplanted at this season of the year or a
little later, when the new leaves begin to ap-
pear. Great care is necessary in removing /;
ifthe roots are allowed to dry, if only slight
ly, it will be fatal to the life of the tree. 1t
has been successfully transplanted at nearly
all seasons, but its growth seems to be retard-
ed least if removed at the beginning of the
period of its most vigorous growth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The freight on live stock from Chicago to
New York has been reduced to 80 cents per
hundred. On dressed beef the rate is reduced
from so to 40 cents making the difference
between Chicago and New York less than one
half a cent per pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
Tho profe..ion ongbt 10 h,.r IN MINI

The profession ought to bear in mind that the
lAehlg Company prepare genuine extract of Witch
Hazel and In ordering the remedy be to designate
the preparation desired; otherwise worthless article
may be obtained.
The same hrm also makes a most usefnl and con-
yenient nutrient tonic, in the form of Coca Beef
Tonic which has justly received the highest com
mendation We have used both Of those preparations
with the most satisfactory results-EdiioriaI IA nc
Medical and Surgical Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

Coon IEvRsTMKNT.-one Of our prominent bust
ness nen said TO us the other day: 'In the spring
my wife got all run down. and could not anything
Passing your store, saw pile Of Hoods sarsapara
III the window, and got bottle. After she had tax
1t week she had rOusing appetite and Il aid her
everything. She took three bottles, and it was the
best three dollars ever invested. G. l. Hoop Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

BY the census of 1870 windham county
was credited with one farm of over thous-
and acres. Whose farm was that2 There
were seven farms in the county of 800 acres
or over and less than 1000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

Rip Van Wrinkle slept good while; yet, had hi
sleep occurred 90 years ago, when Downs Elixir hrs
attained its reputation, on awaking he would have
been able TO recognize this friend Of the acted ant
might have taken another twenty years nap and wax
ed up to md Downs EiIir, at the end Of half cen
fury, the most popular and best cough remedy known
but good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

Is ii disordered liver, giving you yellow skin or
costve bowels, which have resulted in distressing
piles do kidneys refuse to perform their func-
lions? II so, your system will soon be elogged with
posons. Take few doses Of Kidney Wort aud you N
feel like q new man-nature will throw of every i'm
pediment, and each organ will be ready for duty
Druggists sell both the dry and liquid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

As in New England, the census returns Of
England show large gain in the cities and
loss in some of the rural districts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The reduction Of rates Of interest by the savings
banks, and the probability Of considerable advance
insures welcome for loan peculiarly suited to the
popular demand. Such is coupon dividend stock Of
ment entitled "a Popular Loan elsewhere in tbis
paper, attention is caed.-GOiden Rule, April o. 1881
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
NEW GOODS
Opening Every Day at
HOUGHTON
& KUECH'S,
MANY OF THEM AT
AUCTION PRICES!

4 Lot BLdck H. Wool BunttnOs
at 18c. former price, 80. Buntngs in light and me-
dium shades, from rs to 25c Black Dress silks and
Summer silks al prices that can't be undersod Black
aud colored satina and Brocades. Twist Chenille and
Bead Fringes, Bead 0imps and ornaments.
Largest and best stock of Dress
Buttons. Remnants in Foulards, Cambrics and
Prints. Remnants in double and twist Cotonades at
less than price New lot Curtain Muslins at about
one-half former prices.
Lots Light Jackets. Lots Black
worsted Dolmans for spring and summer wear, at
reduced prices.
NetU and Special Thing IN Mems
Cotton Half-Hose; no seams. Large lots Ladies' and
Children's Hosiery and Gloves.
Chenille, Shetland and WOrsted
shawls. Paisley shAwls at the recent reduction in
prices.
Lot Spring listers, 20 per cent.
less than cost 10 make. Linen Busters and listers,
less than last years prices.
Ladies', Cents and ChiLdren's
Spring and Summer Underwear.
NeIO and Special Prices on Car
pets, OIL Cloths and Mattings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
Agricultural.

The maple sugar made in this state the
past season is estimated at 12,5OO 900
pounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

Parents should not forget that their shoe bills can
be reduced onehaf by purchasing for their children
They wear well the metal, aud add TO the beauty
OF the shoe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

San Francisco court has decided that man hA
no right to whip his wife after he is divorced from
her,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

Kentucky man says there is volcano under hii
farm. He gan now raise baked potatoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

The Peruvian syrup has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility, Liver
Complaint, Boils, Humors Female Complaints etc.
Sons, Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

TNo RENT.-Two good offices in the new
Il Bank Block, one Of them with use Of a book
vault, Apply atPeople'a National Bank. TIA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20

1t costs $50 900 year to print the postage stamps
the United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
A NEW DEPARTURE
In the Weekly Republican,

Since its foundations nearly years Ago. the SPRING
field Republican has always contributed generously to
the instruction and entertainment Of it's large rural
constituency by It's agricultural news To make the
paper still more valuable guide and assistant 10
farmers and their families It has been determined to
introduce special agricultural department into the
weekly edition. This department will be begun in the
number Of May 10. 1t will occupy from four to ave
columns Of space, contain variety Of valuable orlgi
nal and selected matter, aud be under the charge Of
trained agricuturalist Each week there win be a
special article some live subject, by leading agr-
cultural writer. Among those who have already been
secured as contributors are DR.. George b. Ioring,
president Of the New England agricultural society,
DR.. L. Lewis stdrtevant Of South birmingham, sec
Rotary OF the society for the promotion Of agricultural
science, Major Henry Z. Alvord Of Easthampton,
President Chadbourne Of Williams College, President
Levi Stockbrdge Of the Amherst agricultural college,
aud James 8. Grinnell Of Greenfield Particular at
tention will be given to describing local enterprises
and experiments in agriculture aud to reporting local
meetings aud discussions The other departments Of
the Weekly, news, editorial, literary, religious and
miscella will be kept up their recognized high
sanda and all Of the best Of the pa
per carefully preserved.
In order to permit those who are not noI subscribe
ers to the Weekly to try II at slight expense after this
addition to It's attractions has been made trial sub
scrplons from May 20 to the close Of the year will be
received at 90 cents, and from July for 90 cents.
Sample copies free.
TIE REPUBLICAN,
May 8, 1881. Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
NATURES REMEDY
VEGEEIMEm
Iat cRLAr Blocu PvMnLa/
THE BEST SPRING MEDICINE.

CHARLEsTowH.
II. r. SrEvKNs-Dear Sir: This IA to certify that I
have used your BLOOD Preparation" In my family for
several years. and think that for scrofula Canker
Gus Humora, or Rheumatic Affections, IL cannot be
exeelled and as blood purifier aud spring medicine
II 10 the best thing have used, and have used
almost everything. can cheerfully recommend Il to
any one In need Of such medicine. Yours respect
fully, MRs. A. A. DINsMORE, 10 Russell-st
Vegetine is sold by all Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-20
Railroads.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAIL ROAD.

and whitehall Division
IL rnINNINn Mnnhnv Foh 1Ih irnlnn viii INN Al
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1881-07-07

by overwhelming numbers for eight days,
without food and with little ammunition, is
feat almost withouta parallel in military
annals. And when he at last resolved to
cease the struggle, it was not with corpor-
ais guard around him, but gallant army Of
II, 900 men. If he saw fit to forget his own
glory and to consult only the interests of
our common country, let us endeaver to
appreciate his magnanimity and give him
that praise which posterity will certainly
accord him.
It is impossible to estimate the heroism
OF his army on this retreat, unless we con-
slider the sufferings they were subject to,
and above all the suferings from
hunger. I knew Of no rations that were
issued after the 5th, except that of parched
corn. This was to Mahene's men while
hating in the road under arms. They were
not allowed to stop to eat it, but appeased
their hunger as they marched; not irregu-
larly, but by fours, every man in his place
ready for action.
During the whole terrible retreat Malone
maintained the strictest discipline, though
fighting battle nearly every day. How the
other division of Lees army behaved in
those closing days of the struggle am not
able to speak, but the conduct Of Mahone's
men could not be surpassed,