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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

At a convention of sheep-breeders and
woolgrowers, held at Philadelphia, one of
the speakers said; 81 would say to the farm
err. go on and manage your sheep in the way
you can get the most money for their car
cases, whether raising mutton or lambs, and
let your wool take care of itself You must
regard your sheep as machines for converting
grass, roots and grain, in the shortest posi-
BILE time, into mutton, with wool as a mere
incident. BY making your sheep fat in the
shortest possible time-which you can do
best with the English races-and killing
them as soon as they are mature, you make
the best and soundest WOOL 1t will not only
be young, but healthy; it will have no tender
places in it. Aiming for the best mutton,
you will be certain to get the best wool,
which will always sell, no matter what race
it belongs to. This is the system in England,
the great mutton-producing and combing-
producing country in the world. 1t is
really matter of surprise in reading English
agricultural journals TO see how little consid-
Grafton is apparently given to the qualities
of wool, while the size and fattening apti-
tudes of the different breeds of varieties are
the subjects of the most weighty attention.
Yet it Is fully recognized that the character
istic qualities of the English combing woods
have been developed upon originally short
wooded animals, by the unconscious develop
ment of their forms and the secondary quail
ties of their heeces, through a constant aim
to develop their carcasses for the mutton
market. Thus the interests of the grower,
the consumer of meat, and the manufacturer
of wool are identified"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
NIX AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY DECEMBER 2, 1881


Fully nine-tenths Of the diseases from which
fowls suffer are simply and solely caused by
vermin. Careful investigation has establish
ed this as a fact. The comb of fowl may
be considered its health indicator. The first
intimaton close observer Of his flock has is
the condition OF their combs. Comparative
ly few birds, in their natural wild state die
of disease. They have certain ways to keep
themselves comparatively free from lice
fifty are not crowded in space where only
twenty-five should be- natures (bird) laws
are not traugressed, and they thrive in health.
With domestic fowls il is different they are
crowded together, become lousy, and get the
"cholera," roup, canker, and various So
forths-none of which would they have II lice
were not preying on their bodies-unless it
is roup, which is caused by several things.
To avoid many of these troubles watch your
poultry, and the first time you see hen mop
ing around or refusing to eat, or one with
feathers rumpled up or comb looking dark
blue at the end, pick her up and look for
bugs You will find them. Grease her well
with an ointment made Of lard and sulphur
under the wings and over the vent and on the
head. Perhaps if you examine the roosts in
the hen-house, by taking them up and look
ing on the under side wherever the ends Of
the roosts rest on anything, you will be as
tonished to find the numerous little red lice
congregated there. These torment the fowls
at night and return to their hiding places be-
fore the fowls leave the roosts. The roosts
should be frequently washed on all sides with
coal oil.-Odadda Farmer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

HoMEsIcK HoRsE.-A horse raised in
Norwich, Vt, but used for family purposes
in this city for several years, was recently
sold to party in Oxford, N. II. In taking
him from the wagon one evening he slipped
away from his owner and disappeared, going
at high rate of speed. A diligent search in
the morning on all roads for circuit of sew
eral miles failed to reveal any trace of the
animal, A dispatch was received during the
day by his former master in this city, asking
if the horse had made his appearance here, in
reply to which the owner was directed to in
quire at Norwich. The horse was found there,
and the owner vas told that the animal made
his appearance in the place at 3 o'clock in
the morning, after his escape from Oxford,
having in six hours crossed the Connecticut
river aud travelled twenty -seven miles in the
darkness, over road he had not seen since
he was three-year-old colt To make this
distance in the time mentioned he must have
avoided all crossroads and without delay
gone by the regular route. Who will say that
horse does not love the scenes of his colt
days, and was it reason or instinct Man
chester Mirror
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Prof. James Law, writing to the New York
Weekly Tribune says; Books on sheep have
seriously misled flock masters ON this subject.
Almost any sheep owner will tell you that af-
ter year the sheep gets pair of broad teeth
yearly; and if you show that his three-year-
olds have four pairs of broad teeth, he claims
that they are exceptions, and protests that
they do not exceed three years of age. Now,
these cases are not exceptions, for all we'll
bred sheep have full mouth of front teeth
when three years old. Some old, unimproved
flocks may still be found, in which the mouth
is not full until near four years old but, for
tunately, these are now the exceptions, and
should not be made the standard, as they so
constantly are. In Cotswolds, Leicesters,
Lincolns, Southdowns, Oxford Downs, Hamp-
shire Downs, and even in the advanced Meri
nos and the grades of all these, dentition is
completed from half year to year earlier.
The milk or lamb teeth are easily distinguish
ed from the permanent or broad teeth by
their smaller size and by the thickness of the
jaw-bone around their fangs, where the per-
manent teeth are still enclosed. AS the lamb
approaches a year old, the broad, exposed
part of the tooth becomes worn away, and
the narrow fangs projecting above the gums
stand apart from each other leaving wide in
tervals. This is even more marked after the
first pair of permanent teeth have come up,
overlapping each other at the edges and from
this time onward the number of small milk
teeth and of broad permanent teeth are white,
clear and pearly. The successive pairs of
permanent teeth make their appearance thro'
the gums in advanced breeds at about the fol-
lowing dates: The first pair at one year, the
second pair at one year and half, the third
pair attwo years and three months the fourth
and last at three years. 1t will be observed
that between the appearance of the first two
pairs there is an interval of six months, while
after this each pair comes up nine months
after its predecessors. For backward grades
and the unimproved breeds the eruption is
about six months later for each pair of teeth
but even with them the mouth is full at three
| years and six months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
HAWLEY!

have Just closed a manufacturers entire
stock of LIGHT DoLMANs at a GREAT
SACRIFICE.
Am now ready to show them ct ono-third
less than same goods have heretofore been
sold.
just opened another lot of elegant gar
ments at $50, S45, $40, $751; $50, $25, $40.
Have large assortment at sis, sl7, SIC, si5,
Si4, Sl2, and $lO-also line of cloaks and
jackets at $3.50, 81, $3.50, 81, SC, $3.50,
and 80.
Largest variety ever shown here-many
styles not to be found elsewhere in the mar
ket.
New things in handsome ulsters-new
styles for children and Misses.
In style and fit, have the best
FULL REGULAR MADE, two-threaded
GENTS white UNDERSTANDS and DRAW
Frs at 81 % for all sizes.
Regular wholesale price of this number
s15 for 49, SIC for SO, $i7 for 9s, SIS for 40
$40 for 49, $50 for A.
l.. A.. l.. "A
have just put on sae:a line of the cele-
brated 'Nonpareil velveteens." or these
Democrats journal says; ut has a lustrous,
silky surface, is as soft and pliable as Lyons
velvet, which it closely resembles in texture
and appearance and lends itself as readily to
graceful drapery. These velveteens come in
the fashionable autumn colors and black, the
latter having the brilliant blue lights on
the folds which are characteristic of the best
qualities of silk velvet, and are highly recon-
mended for their durability, as they neither
fade nor grow rusty with wearing, and do
not spot easily with rain"
Two special bargains in TOWELS opened
! this week.
Lot brocade cotton dress goods in new
cloth shades, Sc yard
Gents scarlet, all wool shirts and drawers,
"Star" goods $l.2j-all sizes.
N. |. HAVLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
GENIRAL VERMONT RAILROAD.
uEpMnNI Valley RAlIRnAn.

- an and after Nov 1sti 81,
Vy7sI5iS55SS77n a LII trains on this road will
EitsEisssfssls9 = -.B leave BnATTLEBOHO for all
North at 1880 q. m,
4:A2, ;55 and 10 40 pm.
The 10 80 D. m. train IL express for Montrtul(via
white River Junction. with sleeping car attached.
The 10 3Oa. m train is mail train for Montpelier,
st. Adams Rutland, Burlington, Montreal the Psf'
sumpsic road and the White Mountains.
The 1865 pm. train is mail train for White River
junction and Rutland.
TrAinsleave BELLOWS FALLS for the South, con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line ut Brattlebo
ro as follows: Montreal express train at go
mail and accommodation, 10 am. mail and accom-
mediation, 2 $50 p, m.
The $50 a. m. train arrives In New York at ~ 800
m. the 40 a. N. train at :45 p. m.
Allthese trains make close connection with Boston
Albany II. r., both east and west Of Springfield.
2g ]. MULLIGAN, Snperlniendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

He could not tell what allied him. He knew his di-
gestion was poor and his heart papiated felt his
nervous system was shattered He knew his urine
milky and ropy. But he had suffered from these
disorders for years and only Of late had he begun to
feel himself completely exhausted, his nervous sys-
TEN shattered and his constitution broken down.
friend recommended Browns Iron Bitters 1t suited
his precisely, and he is healthy, robust
an strong his heart could desire Go thou and do
lik ewise; then may you live long and be happy
Commercial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The world-renowned success Of Hostetter's Bitters
and their continued popularity for quarter Of
fury remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia maarious
feyers, and all kindred diseases is scarcely more Won
derful than the welcome that greets the annual APP
burgh, Pa, under their own supervision, employing
80 hands in that department Ten cylinder printing
presses folders, job presses, etc, are running
about ii months In the year hswork and the issue
of for 1882 will not be less than IL 900 600 print
gian Swedish, Holland, Bohemian aud Spanish lam
guages. Refer to a copy of It for valuable and inter-
osng reading concerning health, and numerous tes-
tmonials to the efficacy Of Hostetters Bitters,
amusement, varied information astronomical calcua-
lions and chronological items, ETC., which be de-
pended for correctness The almanac for 1882 can
be obtained free of cost from druggists and general
dealers In all parts Of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

the horse chestnut as usual produces album
dainty The tree is a native of Turkey, and
received its name on account Of being extern
sively used for horse feed there, the nuts be-
ing ground and q coarse flour made, which is
considered very nutritious. Before the nut
hardens, cows are very fond of it, and for this
purpose it has a marketable value in the state
of New York. A large amount of wholesome
cattle food now allowed to go to waste might
thus be saved. Germantown Telegraph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE BRAITbERORo AS fOLL'
Going south.

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTBEHORO AS fOLLONS
Going south.
40 a. m. for South Vernon, Springfield, Millers
Falls Fitchburg, Boston, and all stations on the
New London Northern railroad. sundays, only
connects for Springfield. Mondays, starts from
Millers Falls, leaving there at 6:05 q. m.
1000 a. M, for Conn. River II, r., Millers Fails,
Fitchburg, Boston, Hoosac Tunnel &c.
$50 y. M, steamboat train for New London ana also
for Conn. River h. r.
Going North.
Trains arrive in BrattleborO-
10 :26 a. H. from New London and New YORK.
~ :23 p. m from Millers Falls Hoosac Tunnel Dos
ton, Fitchburg, &C.
5:43 p. m, from Springfield New York &c.
lO:1l m, from Boston. Worcester Ho0fac Tunnel
and all stations New London Northern road
and from Springfield. New York. sc.
@. W. BENTLEY, Gen. Supt.
New London, Conn, Nov. Let, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

BAL1fMORE, Md, Feb Y, IbSI
Upon the recommendation of a friend l tried
Browns Iron Bitters tonic and restorative for
my daughter, whom was thoroughly convinced was
fast wasting away in consumption. Having lost three
daughters by the terrible disease under the OF
eminent physicians, was 10th to believe that any
thing could arrest the progress Of the dsease but to
my surprise, before my daughter had taken bottle
Of Browns Iron Bitters, she began TO mend and is
now quite restored to her former health. fifth
daughter began to show signs of consumption, and
when physician was consulted he quickly said that
tonics were required. And when informed that the
elder sister was taking Browns Iron Bitters he said
THAT is a good tonic; take it."
ADoRAM PHELPS, Of Askey & Phelps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

KidneyWort acts hrst by overcoming In the mildest
manner all tendency to constipaton then by its tonic
and invgorang properties 1t restores ia health the
debilitated and weakened parts. We have hundreds
Of certified cures where all else had failed Use it,
and suffer no longer.-GEx.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

saw so much said about the merits Of Hop Bitters
and my wife, who was always doctoring and never
well, teased me urgently to get her some conclud
ed to be humbugged again; and am glad did for
after less than two months OF the Bters my wife
was cured, and she has remained for IS months
since. like such humbugging-H. T., st. Paul (Pio-
ueer presR)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

For the prevention and sure cure Of Diphthera and
Cancers This remedy destroys the parasite in these
diseases, aud cures alterations II by maggie Pint
bottles rs cents, or SO per Dozen Agents wanted For
medicine or circulars address DIR. ROE, Gen1 Agent,
1888 Broadway, New York City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Coon IEvEsrMENT.-one Of our prominent bust
ness men said to us the other day: SIN the spring
my wife got all down, and could not eat anything
Passing your store saw pile Of Hoods Sarsaparilia
IN the window and got bottle After she had tax
EN- 1t week she had rousing appetite and II did her
everything. She took three bottles, and it was the
best three dollars ever invested. c. /. HooD Co.,
Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Thousands of women have been entirely cured Of
the most stubborn cases of female weakness by the
use OF Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Send to Mrs. Lydia L. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue
Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
FITCHByRG RAILROAD un!;EI .

North Adams 1880 :O2 b:OO IL ;U2
Runs Sundays: omitted Mondays.
The trains arriylngin Boston at 9:05 am, 2:45,
and 80 p. M. aud the trains leaving Boston at $3.50
am, 100, and 600 pm, through trains with
through sleeping or drawing-rooA cars TO and from
the West via HO1sac Tunnel
General once Hoosac Tunnel Route, $50 Washington
Street, Boston. JOHN ADAMS, Gen1 Supt.
4. X. TURNER, AsstSupt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The rose awoke one morning fair,
Its petals filled with dew,
And bending DER thistle there
She filled its crown with tender care,
Until the dews and perfume rare
Forced the poor thistle to declare:
"Sweet Rosel o Thistle do ?"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

am in receipt OF your circular. keep good sup
ply of Downs Elixir (a the szes) believing 1t to be
one of the best cough remedies put up. I also keep
Dr. Baxter's Mandrake Bitters and Henry 4 Johnsons
Arnica and Oil Liniment I'D BRIsToL, Druggist.
The aboye-named remedies are all warranted to give
satisfaction and be found in any hrstcass drug
store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Sick headache, nervous headache, neuralgia, ner-
vousness, paralysis dyspepsia sleepessness and brain
diseases positively cured by DR.. Bensons Celery and
Chamomile Pills. They contain opium, qdinine,
or other harmful drug. Sold by druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

$500 per year can be easily made at home work
ing for E. g. Rideout Co., 10 Barcay-st., New York
Send for their catalogue and full particulars ly42
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

For dyspepsia and liver complaint you have print
ed guarantee every bottle OF Shiloh's YialEer II
never fails to cure Nor sale by H. @. Willard Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Old Winter has come with his great white cloak and
his roisterng Jack Frost is creeping in at every
creyice even into system and sowing the seeds OF
death. Do not neglect cold or cough for one day,
even, for it may be too late DR.. N. q. Whites Pull
monary Elixir is for sale by all dealers In medicine
and should be on the medicine shelf Of every family
Used as directed, it has already saved thousands Of
lives, aud will yet save thousands more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS are offered you by the Bur-
ngton route 1t will pay you read their advertise
ment, to be found elsewhere in this issue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Shilohs Vitazer is what you need for constipation,
loss OF Appetite dizziness and all symptoms Of Dys-
pepsa Price and rs cents per bottle. For sale by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

That hacking cough can be quickly cured by shi-
iloh's Cure. We guarantee it. For sale by II. g. Will
lard Co. AIT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Good books and agreeable young ladies are always
pleasant companions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

The who tries to stop auo.her's hat which has
blown OF, generally "puts his foot in it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

"THE MILK PROBLEM. "

The subscriber, having a large stock of the best
Jersey COWS that can be found in windhAm county,
and can therefore furnish the best milk thAtis put
upon the Market will supply all responsible customers
for the old price of cents per quart.
5lh ]. @. NEWTON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

warning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Why is it very proper for the basso to sing alone
Because he sings solo.-Twaterloo Observer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

Celery and Chnmomilc Pills
Build up the nervous SYSTEM and positively cure Sick
and Nervous Headache, Neuralgia, Nervousness Sleep
essness and Dyspepsia Il has been proved tthey
successfully ward on all danger Of Paralysis, Apo
plexy aud Sudden Death. Their effect upon the ner-
vous stem IL something wonderful aud there is no
wonder that thousands Of people avail themselves OF
such a valuable remedy while II may be found, IN
these days Of nervous diseases. The simplicity and
purity Of these pills at once In their favor hs they
do not physic.
Paralytics that have not walked for two years have
been fully restored by these pills, and thousands Of
cases Of weakness perfectly cured while the
cases Of sick and nervous headache that have been
cured are innumerable each year, and add to their
popularity. Too much cannot be said in their favor
FOR, while they cure these terrible nervous diseases,
they also improve the general health, and especially
the complexion and skin, and invariably improve the
digestion.
Sold by all druggists. Price, 90 cents box. De-
pot LOG No. Eutaw street, Baltimore, Md. By mail,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02
THE GREAT
BURLINGTON ROUTE.

taH-No other line runs Three Through Pas
senger Trains Daily between Chicago, Des
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Direct connections for all points in Kansas,
Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming Montana, Ne
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California.
The Shortest, Speediest and Most Comforta.
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Dallas, Houston, Austin. San Antonio, Calves
ton and all points in Texas.
The unequaled Inducements offered by this
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The celebrated Pullman nG-whceD Palace
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Reclining Chairs. No extra charge for Seats
in Reclining Chairs. The famous c., II. & Q.
Palace Dining Cars. Gorgeous Smoking Cars
fitted with Elegant High-lacked Rattan Re
volving Chairs for the exclusive use Of first
class passengers.
Steel Track and Superior Equipment, com
bined with their Great Through Car Arrange
ment, makes this, above all others, the favorite
Route TO the South, Southwest, and the Far
West.
Try it, and you will find travelling luxury
instead Of a discomfort.
Through Tickets via this Celebrated Line
for sale at all offices in the United States and
Canada.
All information about Rates of Fare, Sleep
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Will be oheerfully given, and will send hTcr 80
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800 Westinghouse, Boston, and 3l7 Broadway, NY.
PERCEVAL LOWELL, Gen Pass. Agt., Chicago.
T. j. POTTER, Gen. Manager, Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

U79 week sl2 day at home cas- lily made. Costly
y l 4 outfit free. Address TRUE 4 Co., Augusta, Ne
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

It's the mean temperature that makes people sick.
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-04-21
Horse Education.

In something written we have an
indistinct recollection Of having made
reference TO a general disposition
among boys IN their teens, as well as
boys of maturer years, to enlighten
ana bless the world with their pro-
found knowledge of the horse and his
history Our books and newspapers
are full Of this kind of literature, and
it varies in style from the production
Of the child at school. commencing
with: The horse has four legs and i
tail; up to the eloquent tribute of the
scholar when he quotes from Job: That
his neck is clothed with thunder and
the glory of his nostrils is terrible.
He smelleth the battle afar off. the
thunder Of the captains and the
shouting Between these two ex-
tremes Of the child at his first school
composition, and the professional
literature, we have every grade of pre-
tentIon, and each protesting to have
mastered the whole subject. As We
approach the close of this nineteenth
century, We begin to look for some
thing better in this department of
knowledge from those who assume to
instruct. And it is Ia he found IN
kendalls Treatise on the horse, sent
by mail To any person for twenty-five
cents, postage paid. Apply {" The
ASTOEIAN office, or address ID. c. Ire
land. Astoria, Oregon.