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THE FRENCH WAY WITH
POULTRY.

La Base Cour, a French journal,
specially devoted to the interests of the
poultry yard, gives the following direc-
tions for insuring white, plump, and
tender poultry for the table, as obtained
from a celebrated cook in the south of
France. To get good weight and del
icate color, only meal from grain of last
years growth should be used in the fat
tening process, and the water employed
for the mixing of the food should be
mixed with salt in the proportion of ten
grammes to the litre (three-eighths of
an ounce avoirdupois to a quart of
meaD, Further, small quantity of
gravel should be added to the paste thus
made, so as to assist the birds digestive
functions. Special care should be tax
en- not to give them any heavy meal for
at least twelve hours before they are
killed, so that the intestines may be
empty at the time of death and the acid
fermentation of their contents, which
would otherwise ensue and which facil-
itates decomposition, may be avoided
Nor should we be in too great a hurry
to pluck them. If feathers are pulled
out while the blood is still fluid, thu
vesicle at the root of each of them be
comes engOrged and the skin gets spot
ted. A fowl killed while digestion il
going on will hardly keep for a week
By attention to the above directions
they may be preserved for fortnight il
mild, wet weather, and for three week
or more when it is dry and cold. A fey
pieces of charcoal put inside will assis
in preservation.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
sllonth's Column,
ssI CAN AND I WILL. -

How many boys there are who can,
but never do, because they have no will
power. or. if they have. do not use 1T
Before undertaking to perform any task
you must carefully consider whether you
can do it, and once convinced that you
are able to accomplish 1t, then say, 81
will do it, with determination that
you will never give up till it is done,
and you will be successful. The differ
ence between "Give up" and 81 can't"
and 81 can and will' is just the differ
ence between. victory and defeat in all
The great conflicts of life.
Boys, adopt for your motto, ''If can,
l will" and victory will be yours in all
life's battles. 81 can and | will" nerves
the arms of the worlds heroes to-day, in
watever department of labor they are
engaged. 81 can and I will" has fought
and won all the great battles of life and
of the world.
l know of boy who was preparing
to enter the junior class of the New York
University. He was studying trigonom-
etry, and 1 gave him three examples for
his next lesson. The following day he
came into my room to demonstrate his
problems. Two of them he understood,
but the third-a very difficult one-he
had not performed. l said to him:
"shall help you ?"
"No. sir / can and will do it, if you
will give me time"
/ said, II will give you all the time
you WISH"
The next day he came into my room
to recite another lesson in the same
study.
"Well. Simon, have you worked that
example?"
mo, slr!" he answered "but can
and will do it. if you will give me a
little moro time"
Certainly; you shall have all the
time you desire"
l always like those boys who are de-
termined to do their own work, for they
make our best scholars, and men too
The third morning you should have
, seen Simon enter my room. [ knew hi
had it, for his whole face told the story
of his success. Yes, he had it, notwith
standing it had cost him many hours o
the severest mental labor. Not onl,
had he solved the problem, but wha
i. was of infinitely greater Importance t
him, he had begun to develop mathemat
ical powers which, under the inspiration
e of 81 can and | WILL he has continues
to cultivate, until to-day he is Professo
of Mathematics in one of our larges
colleges, and one of the ablest mathema
;. ticians Of his years in our country.
- My young friends, let your motto eve
be: eff | can, l will."-Golden Days.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
CHARCOAL AND LIME.

These two articles play very impor-
tant part in the management of fowls,
whether bred in fancier's yard or on a
farm. Charcoal should be literally fed,
for no one thing is more conducive to
health than this 1t should be broken
in small Jumps and put where the fowls
can get at it, and they will eat it with
great relish. We have seen it fed to
pigs with the very best results; and
those which were treated to it were
never troubled with disease or sickness,
while neighboring ones we're This
hell to prove its value not only for
swine, but for fowls. Where the birds
are kept in confinement, it is a very
good plan to keep small trough in a
sheltered place, full of small bits of
fresh charcoal, and the fowls will soon
learn to help themselves. The value of
lime in the form of whitewash is we'll
known, and those who use it literally
are the ones who keep their focks heal
thy and clearly. To render whitewash
more effective in dislodging. driving
away or destroying lice and other par
asitic nuisances, the addition of littl,
carbolic acid is invaluable, for scarcely
anything else seems so distasteful to tn
vermin. Air-slacked lime should b
occasionally scattered over the floor Q
the chicken house, to remove unpleasan
and unhealthy odors, while a littl
of it should be scattered around tn
yards and runs. For material for egg
shells oyster she'll lime is the best fc
this purpose.-Americaia .Stockman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
Aaritultngal department.
IMPROVING STOCK.

The time has been in this country, and
not great number of years ago. when
many farmers found almost insurmount-
able difficulties in the way of the in
PRODUCTION of good stock; but that time
has passed away. Obstacles which pre-
scented themselves disappeared, and it is
no longer an open question whether or
not it is good policy to breed, grow and
fatten the best. The great cost of thor
oughbred stock, at one time, was bar
rier in the way of its general use, but
breeding has now grown to be vast
industry, and prices of good individual
sires and dams have been so reduced as
to place them nearer the reach of all,
than ever before The hard times of a
few years back prevented many farmers
from wedding out trashy breeding stock,
the means for making desirable substi-
tuition being actually unprocurable; but
this difficulty is now removed. The
generally unremunerative condition of
the fat stock trade was another impedi-
ment to those desiring to raise their
standard of breeding: but this trouble
no longer exists. There actually are
no obstacles in the way of general i'm
provements at this time which are worth
considering. On the contrary there is
an incentive to the introduction of good
blood. 1t is one of the urgent demands
of the day, and if the American people
would become, as they can, the regular
feeders of Europe, it must be needed.
The standard quality of the stock on
our fat stock markets can, with proper
effort, be raised fifty per cent. within
the next two years time, without any
financial trouble whatever.-PItsbmryl
tStOckDaan.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
ssSHE WAS A STRANGER -

A missionary was requested to 60 out
to a new settlement to address Sabbath
school. He had preached in the morn
ing and was wearied, and felt quite IN
fitted for the task, but reluctantly con-
sented to 60. When he found himself
at the spot he looked around for the
assembly with great misgivings, not
knowing what to say to them. He no.
ticed little girl, shabbily dressed and
barefooted, shrinking in a corner. her
little sunburnt face buried in her hands,
the tears trickling between her small
brown fingers. and sobbing as though
her heart would break. Soon, however,
another little girl. about eleven years
old, got up and went to her, led her
toward a brook, then seated her on
log. and, kneeling beside her, she took
off her ragged sunbonnet, and dipping
her hand in the water bathed her hot
eyes and tear-stained face, and smoothed
the tangled hair, talking in CHEEKY
manner all the while.
The little girl frightened up; the
tears all went, and smiles came creep
ing round the rosy mouth.
The missionary stepped forward and
said, "Is this your little sister, my
dear ?"
mo, sir" answered the child, with
tender and earnest eyes. II have nc
sister, sir"
"Oh. one of the neighbours children, u
replied the missionary. ga little school.
mate, perhaps"
"No. sir, she is stranger. I do no
know where she came from. I never
saw her before
"Then how came you to take her out
and have such care for her, if you d
not know her %
because she was stranger, sir, AM
seemed all alone, and needed somebod
/ to be kind to her.
"Ah !" said the missionary to himself
:, "here is text for me to preach from
Because she was stranger and SCENE
l. all alone, and needed somebody to
kind to her," The words came to hin
n "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto OF
re of the least of these my brethren,
- have done it unto me-"
ry So taking the little girl by the hal
IN he went back to the sehool-room al
told the people the simple story, a
he then spoke of the great love that /
should bear to one another, even as o
r.. Saviour sought out those who were hu
We BILE and Of low estate. making them
IL peculiar care. The missionary fors
an his WEAKNESS and felt that God had I
a good word into his mouth Childre
es' Friend.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

What the omission of a word may
cause is shown in the following: At a
military dinner in Ireland, the following
was on the toast-list: "May the man who
has lost one eye in the glorious service
of his beloved country never see distress
with the other" But the person whose
duty it was to read the toast accident
ally omitted the word distress" which
completely changed the sentiment, and
caused no end Of merIiment.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

DAIsEs AND THIsTLEs.-The ox-eye
daisy is perennial plant; yet if it is
not allowed to ripen its seed, the vitali-
ty of the root is soon exhausted. and it
will disappear. Some claim that if kept
closely cut it will not survive more than
two years. The writer has cleaned a
roadside which was covered with it, by
repeated cuttings and not allowing the
seed to ripen. Sometimes the cutting
was done number of times in season,
and now only here and there a plant
makes its appearance. In wet season
like the present, docks may be pulled
up by the roots, but in dry season il
will be found nearly impossible to do So
Thistles are great nuisance, but may
be reduced, and in many cases killed
by cutting two or three times in sea
son. Then if the land is heavily ma
nured, SO that heavy crop of grass i
encouraged to grow, they will be seri
ously checked, if not entirely destroyed
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
A GOOD YIELD OF WHEAT.

The past season has been exceptionally
favorable for the growth of wheat, and
those farmers who sowed for this crop
are we'll pleased with the result of the
harvest, and especially as the price of
-four is tending upward. We shall ex-
pect to hear of many large yields, and
perhaps with them also some facts that
will be worth remembering by farmers.
We will give an example here and shall
be pleased to hear of others of a similar
character in order that all may know
the conditions under which these fine
crops were raised. Mr.. A. Mosier of
West Berkshire last year obtained eight
quarts;of imperfect English Rose wheat,
from which he raised, Notwithstanding
the season was not generally favorable,
thirteen and one-half bushels. Last
spring he sowed three bushels of this
wheat on not over two acres of land, and
the yield was eighty bushels of clean,
plump grain, or forty bushels to the
acre.
Now for the manner of raising this
crop. The field is sandy soil, situated
on a side-hill inclining to the west, and
was planted to corn and potatoes, last
on sod. Manure was only put in the
hill. Plowed again last fall and % OF
80 loads of manure were spread on il
the spring and narrowed IN with thu
grain. Plowed quite deep as the sol
readily admitted of this operation, bu
of course this would not be PRACTICABLE
nor advisable on clay or hard-pan soil.
Mr.. Mosier dwells with much earnest
ness on the necessity of narrowing LAM
thoroughly. no danger of spending to
much time or of getting the soil in to
fine condition. This practice was Cal
ried out on his field, although from tn
nature of the soil many would suppos
that but little labor would be require
for the purpose. He says, and truly
| that farmers need not expect much of
crop on land that is poorly plowed an
, badly narrowed.
f This success may be in great mea'
f ure attributed first, to the favorablene;
f of the season and especially for his land
second, the value of the seed, it beln
a excellent in itself, while a change
: climate and soil appears to act to tt
r best advantage. and last, although |
e no means the least important, the tho
e ough preparation of the soil. The whe
d is a bearded variety, is inclined to till
b largely, has long heads there being son
: six inches in length. and the grains a
|. large and plump in appearance.
v neighbor has raised so bushels of whe
4 on 2 IL acres of land, on which CO
,e was grown last year. Manure was a
D. piled to the corn and not to the whe;
t. The soil is of gravelly loan and tt
is may be considered an excellent Gro
<. Salt was sown on portion of the fe
s, and the grain ripened soonest here a
in was very ine.-.S. Al5ans Messenger.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

No plant can long survive constant and
close cutting. as the root soon becomes
exhausted unless the top is allowed to
grow and draw nutriment from the at
mosphere, and thistles are no exception
to the rule. The great trouble is that
people make no effort to prevent their
growth, but complain of their presence
and spread.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

Switches, Curls, Puffs and Frizzes made to orderin
a neat and wOrkmanlike manner. Also, Gents
Guard Chains and variety of Hair Flowers, ngle
or formed in a wreath. Give me call. All orders
by mail promptly attended to.
MRS. J. n. SMITH, Park St., Barton, Vt.
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NOTICE.

Having disposed of my mercantile business all per-
sons ind sbted to me, whether on Book Account or
Note requested to call on me at my residence and
nav the same at once J. w. HALL.
Barton VT, Oct. II, 1881. Aft
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

Take good care of your stock as winter
approaches.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31

n - Watches wnders $780, metal Hunting Case
s.. Imitation gold S. Solid gold$Ie Cheapest and best
n for your speculative purposes Valuable cat
w. THOMPSON Co.. 13a Nassau st. New York
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-10-31
Terri BILE Accident
Necessitating a Surgical Opcration-Loving
Mother Attempts to Take Pair of Shears
From Her ChiIG-PARENTS
BE CAREFUL.

Domestic accidents common to women, and
some of them very serious. Mrs. Warner, of South
Rondout, Ulster Co., N T. some weeks ago attempted
take from her child pair of shears with which it
was playing slight struggle ensued, in which the
point OF the shears entered Mrs Warmers left eye,
entirely destroying the sight. Her family physician
did what he could but intensely painful Inflammation
arose. which, by sympathy threatened the loss of the
other eye. Total blindness to woman having the
care of a household is irretrevable calamity. In
this strait Mrs. W. applied to the well-known and
sklful Surgeon, DR.. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N.
Y. who removed the injured eye by very successful
operation setting aside all danger of further harm
the sight of the other eye. But owing to pain and
mental Distress her system needed tonic and resor-
alive medicine. To do this work the Doctor prescribed
"Kennedy's Favorite Remedy which sustained its
reputation and laid a sure foundation of health.
DIR. Kennedy's ssFavOrite Remedy'' removes
all impurities from the blood regulates the Liver and
Kidneys. Cures Constipation, and all diseases and
weaknesses peculiar to Females. 1t is for sale by all
our druggists at ONE DOLLAR bottle.
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which. in the language of experienced
foreign travellers, is unsurpassed on
either Continent. comprising the entire
valley of the oft-sung "Blue Juniata.
Wopsonoc's fringe of timber shades be-
low wealth of rural comfort seldom
seen elsewhere. in shape of highly cult
waited farms bounded by swelling ranges
of hills, gently undulating till they reach
down to shelter the substantial old Ger
man or Scotch homes beyond which is
always the serpentine meandering of the
purest of virgin streams. where not only
the lowing kline can slake their thirst, but
wherein dwelleth the famous speckled
beauties called mountain trout, which
disport to the joy of the angler.
More again. PRETZEI..
p. Send us an honest lawyer here.
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Forgetfulness of People

We would not by enticing headings and
other devices lead yuu into reading of the
virtues possessed lay Pierce's Celebrated
Medicines were it not that we are aware of
the forgeIfulneSS of neoplr, and that must
he onr excuse, dear reader, for again telling
You that DR.. Perce's Golden Medical Dis
Covery is without an equal as Il hlood-puri-
fer. 1t cures all humarS from the common
blotch. pimpl-, or eruption, to The worst
scrottIla, fever ulcer. DIR. Pierce 5
Pellets are Il pleasant but efficient cathartic.
Sold by druggists.
ST. CLOUD House, Chicago, HI, Jan, 1879.
Hon. Il. V. Pierce, NJ. D.:
Dear Doctor have been using your
Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for
liver complaint and general debility. 1t is
impossible to express the gratitude | feel. 1t
is simply wonderful the effect your mrdi-
zines have had upon me. am in every
way \ thousand per C mt. better.
AIN, yours gratefully.
DC, DAVIDSON.
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The Democracy is demonstrating once
more its right to the title of moss-backed
1t is the same old concern that it was
quarter of century ago. 1t is perpet-
nally trying to thwart the spirit of the
time. 1t opposed the abolition of slavery
it opposed the war, ana it tried to defeat
resumption by running the public credit.
Its representatives in Congress are fight
ing on the same line to-day. They op-
pose all recognition of the military ser
vices of General Grant, thereby declar-
ing anew their disapproval Of the war for
the Union, and they try to defeat refund
lng and thus strike y blow at the public.
credit. In both cases they are fighting
the inevitable General Grants services
Will be deservedly recognized, if not by
THIS Congress. certainly by the next. for
the country demands it; and the public
credit will of course be maintained II
is no wonder that the few men of sense
IN the party are leaving it. The only
wonder is that there are any who re.
main.-Iri6une
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GEN. WALKER predicts that the popu-
latlon of the United States when the
census of 1890 is taken will be Ga, 49,
900. He has undoubtedly made the rate
of increase during the last decade the
basis of his prediction, and he would
probably agree with the recent estimate
that the census of 1900 will show at
least 20. 100000 inhabitants. However,
unforeseen causes may greatly check
or increase immigration, so that all
present predictions will be wide of the
mark. Gen. Walker was deceived in his
estimation last June of the result of the
census of 1880, having expected to find
population of not more than 40. 600, OOO
instead of 80. 152. $50.
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LETTER FROM THE ORPHAN.


ALToONA, Pa. January 10. 1881.
Mr.. EDIToR:-Iour welcome paper
reaches me for breakfast Sunday morn
inc always. and is thoroughly read anC
digested. This is pay day. To-day anG
tomorrow about slG0 coo will be paiC
ont here to employees. about g. 600 in num-
Der. As you are aware. doubtless, thi,
youthful city is the creation of the Penn
svlvania Railroad Company. Prior to
1919, Altoona was only a paper city-one
in prospective. 1t now contains over 90,
o30people, all interested, directly or in,
directly. i'll railroads. We are here l, 1GS
feet above tide level. at the foot of the
grand old Alleganies, where the grade is
% feet to the mile: at the summit .. 16l
feet.
Progression in hands of the great
railroad king, Thomas a. Scott, was hi,
watchword. On, on he went until the
company owned = 400 miles of railroad
and controls over 1900 miles, developing
iiiiliSitiS' Ni'''iii, sup" anu
tories. till billions only can enumcrate
values. We have at least ten trains cacl
way here per day. suppose at least
800 people arrive and depart daily.
Nor is the railroad the only matter OF
interest here. We have valleys fertile
and productive. while the mountains
fairly TEEN with their wealth. the rcsul,
of Dame Nature freaks: and yet We
are not done with this Etlorado oil
America. We are surrounded by the
most picturesque and novel scenery,
where one might look, yes gaze, until
the eye is gorgcd with its magnitude, as
well as enhancing beauty. Very neal
us, over a gradual elevation, we find 4
good driving road to the summit of one
of the mother Alleganys mute children
called Wopsonoc Mountain, from which
is spread to the eye panoramic view,