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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23
Horns vs.. No Horns.

A writer in the American Cultivator anath-
ematizes horns, and calls for their abolition,
in three columns of solid fine print He is
not a temperance lecturer either the horns
which he denounces being simply the horns
of oxen and COWS. 1.-The presence of horns
upon their heads he says, "creates much
the same conditions of temper among cattle
that the habit of carrying deadly weapons
causes among men in the frontier life in the
West Our civilization should be above such
low standards. Legislatures in nearly every
State have passed laws abridging this natural
liberty of the citizen to carry arms and it
may now be in order to apply the spirit of
these same civilizing laws to our domestic
animals in breeding away their arms which
now exist in the shape of horns. Taking in
to consideration the long period during which
cattle have been under domestication, it has
been demonstrated pretty conclusively that
as matters now exist we have already arrived
at all the docility we may ever expect in our
domestic animals now wearing horns. We
have observed previously concerning Mexi-
can and American cattle, where associated
together that there is a constant tendency,
under favoring circumstances, to revert to a
semi-wild condition. But if we dishorn
them, we take from them, with the means,
the motive also for doing evil. This power
to do evil among cattle as among men is often
its own inducement. few generations of
peace breeds indispostion for war, and
changes the nature of the animal as well as
the man. There is no good reason why cat
fla eho,,ld NOT bacon,a oc topoa and dooiIa DC
well as harmless, as sheep.
''The cost of producing the material of
which horn is composed is no uncomfortable
item in the animal economy. Horn tissue is
composed of carbon BLOB parts, hydrogen
$50, nitrogen 1924, oxygen 22.51, and of
sulphur 3.42 parts. Hence it may be seen
that horn tissue is somewhat complicated
structure. 1t is formed of indicated cells,
developed like cells of most other organs, but
which to a considerable extent dry up and
become agglutinated together by intercellular
substance. The exact economic per cent of
the cost of these structures cannot perhaps
be estimated in all cases, but from the nature
of the constituents of horn the building up
of the latter must prove exhaustive in GER
tain degree to the animal system, since the
mineral elements are the most difficult of Sc
erection. Very much of the discomfort and
danger of handling cattle arises from the
presence of horns. If cattle were hornless
they could be turned into close quarters, and
permitted to huddle together in beds under
straw stacks as pigs now do, thereby econo-
MIXING both food and stable room"
We suspect that the writer himself, or
some of his uncles, aunts or cousins may be
breeding the hornless Galloways or Angus
cattle for sale but whatever his motives may
be- he certainly gives some substantial rea-
sons for the abolition of horns. We favor
no-horned cattle if they can be bred equal in
other respects to cattle with horns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

A Harrisburg paper calls attention to the
maple and hemlock forests of Pennsylvania,
and remarks that there has never been the
right kind of enterprise to render those woods
as important and useful as they merit.
1t is claimed that the maple wealth of the
Keystone State is as great as that of the black
walnut once was, If properly handled be-
cause the wood is hard, and can be utilized to
produce a beautiful effect in building and
furniture. There is an enormous supply of
maple in Pennsylvania, and it is predicted
that sooner or later il will become one of the
most profitable sources of industry in the
state. Rock maple is found in no state in
greater abundance than in Vermont. The
great state of Pennsylvania-in extent, four
or five times as large as Vermont-has fewer
naples, judging from the amount of maple
sugar produced in that state, which is less
than fourth part as much as is made in Yer
mont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Benz Perley Poore, anticipating another
boom in silk culture, gives a history of the
attempts that have been made heretofore to
produce silk in New England, all resulting in
disastrous failure, and says that although
silk culture can be demonstrated on paper to
be practicable and profitable, practically it
cannot be made success. About forty years
ngo, the silk worm deluson spread into Yer
mont and prevailed in New England to such
an extent that an inferior species of mulber-
ry tree, the morus multicaulis, costing two
cents to raise, was sold for two dollars and
the demand exceeded the supply, SO that sales
to the amount of many thousand dollars were
made for trees to be delivered in six months
or year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

On account of some unexplained short
coming of ex.Commissioner of Agriculture
lie Due, the usual agricultural reports will
not be ready for delivery until March This
is a misfortune, as the delay, unless Repre-
sentatives send them out promptly, will rem
der it impossible to get them into the hands
of the farmers wives in season to exchange
them with the peddlers for milk pans for the
season of 1SS2.-BOstOn journal.
This will do well enough for joke, but
the intimation which IL contains hits rather
wide of the truth. The agricultural reports,
as a rule, have come far nearer TO a posses
sion of some real interest and value than the
average Of public documents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Lowell (Mass.) paper so we observe cites the
case of Mr. p. II. Short, proprietor of the Belmont
Hotel In that city, who suffered with rheumatism
for seventeen years without finding relief from any
OF the numerous remedies employed, until he APP
piled st. Jacobs OIL. 81 never found any medicine
that produced such remarkable and instantaneous
effect as It did," says Mr.. short.-(Lyons Qa) Mir
rOr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Many persons, having gotten the wrong idea that
hops are strengthening, have taken to drinking ale
and beer very freely. The consequence is, they
feel better for short time but when the reaction
comes they are much weaker than before. Reader,
II you value life lay aside all malt and alcoholic
beverages, and put your trust In that temperance
preparation OF iron and vegetable tOnics called
Browns Iron Bitters. II gives real health and
strength to every part Of the body, refreshes the
mind, and restores the system to its proper
standard. over 100000 bottles have been sold
this year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

At a late meeting of the Massachusetts
Board of Agriculture, Prof. Sanborn said he
believed he could keep more cows on an acre
of corn fodder dried in the ordinary way
than from the same fodder preserved in a
sio The majority of speakers however, be-
lieved in ensilage, and it was asserted that
the new method was no longer an experiment,
its value having been fully established.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23
Agricultural.

There is one mich COW to every four per-
sons in the United States. It should be
good COW to supply milk, butter and cheese
for four, but the average COW has to do little
more, as some of the butter and cheese is ex-
porled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

ave lived and loved" said an unhappy old maid
"When was young, DR.. Benson's Skin Cure, for
letter, eczema and pimpes on the face, was not to
be bought. As had rough skin, l kept out Of
company; and now am an old maid"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

ScRoFULA.-A medicine that destroys the germs Of
scrofula and has the power to root 1t out is Apprec
ated by the afflicted. The remarkable cures OF men,
women and children, as described by testimonials
prove Hoods Sarsaparilla reliable medicine
ing remedial agents which eradicate scrofuA from the
blood. 100 doses 81. Sold by all dealers. @. l. Hoop
4 Co., Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

WARRANTED the greatest pain-relever in the world,
DIR. Tobiass Venetian Linimcnt Thrty-four years
established, and never failed to Group, spaams,
collie chronic rheumatism, old sores, and pain In the
limbs, back and chest. Ladies will find that this n-
ment will Immediately eradicate Pimples, Freckles
aud Botches Also, restores gray hair to is natural
COLOR Perfectly harmless. Sold by the druggists.
eow3-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

That are always wetting their beds, ought not to be
scolded and punished for what they cannot help.
They need medicine having tonic efecton the kid
neys and urinary organs. Such 4 medicine is Kidney
Wort II has specific action. Do not fail TO get 1t for
them.-[ Exchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Celery and Chamomile Pills
Build up the nervous system, aud positively Sick
and Nervous Headache Neuralgia Nervousness, Sleep
lessness and Dyspepsia. It has been proved that they
successfully ward OF all danger Of Paralysis, Apo
plexy and Sudden Death. Their effect upon the
ny stem is something wonderful, and there IL
wonder that thousands Of people avail themselves Of
such valuable remedy while It may be found, in
these days Of nervous diseases. The simplicity and
purity Of these pills are at In their favor a. they
do not phyBic.
Paralytics that have not walked for two years have
been fully restored by these pills, and thousands Of
Of nervous weakness perfectly cured while tho
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 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, 80 cents a box. De-
pot, LOG No. Eutaw street. Baltimore, Md. By mail,
two boxes for 81 six box for So to address,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

One Of the most popular medicines now before the
American public is Hop Bitters. You see Il every
where People take 1t with good effect. 1t builds
them up. 1t is not pleasant TO the taste as some
other Bitters It is not whiskey drink. II more
like the od-fashioned boneset tea, that has done
world OF good II You don't feel Just right try Hop
Bitters.-tNunda News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Old Winter has come with his great white cloak and
his rosterng son, Jack Frost is creeping in at every
ereee even into our system and sowing the seeds OF
death. Do not neglect cold cough for one day.
even for 1t may be too late DR.. N. g. 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 and will yet save thousands more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

That hacking cough be so quickly cured by shi-
lard Co. ASH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

$500 per year can be easily made at home, work
ing for e. G. Rideout Co., 10 Barclay ST.. New York
Send for their catalogue and full particulars. IyI2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done
Thousands Of women more good than the medicines
Of many doctors. il is positive for all female
complaints. Send to Mrs. Lydia Z. Pinkham, 233
Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

The new hyphenated daily in New Orleans is calet
the Times-Democrat. Another instance OF a Demo
crat being behind the times.-t Boston Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23
awe lived and loved,

ats time to lay aside old clothes" says clothing
merchant in big type True, true; but rather uncom
Portable to one who has no others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Under the head Of "Musical," a Cleveland paper
gives account Of horse trot. Presume Il was an
attempt to beat time.-[Boston Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Shoh's Vtalizer is what you eed for constipation,
loss Of appetite, dizziness, and all symptoms Of Dys
pepsa. Price 10 and rs cents per bottle. For sale by
II. O. Willard Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Peruvian syrup cures Dyspepsia, General De-
bility, Liver Complaint, Boils Humors Chronic DiAr
rh0a Nervous Affections, Female Complaints, and al
diseases originating in bad state Of the blood.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

am In receipt Of your circular. keep good sup
ply Of Downs Elixir all the sizes believing it to be
one Of the best cough remedies put up. also keep
DR.. Bakers Mandrake Bitters and Henry Johnsonis
Arnioa and Oil Liniment. I'D. BmsroL, Druggist
The above-named remedies all warranted 10 give
store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

The latest approved death notice is, "He leaves 4
wife and policyfor $1,000"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

Some of the most timid girls are not afraid of I
loud bang.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

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, 1881-12-23

"Shaker socks" is the advertisement in an uptown
store. Undoubtedly for ballroom use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

The leader Of choir says that choir training very
m UGH a matter OF chants
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23
4 ITERATION NOTIOE.-Notioe Is horob

For dyspepsia and liver complaint you have print
never fails 10 cure Nor sale by vi C willard A Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-23

II given that have given my son, HENRY @. BAR
RETTi his time during the remainder OF his minority,
and shall claim Of his wages pay any debts Of
his contraction after this date. misc n BARRETT.
Brookline, VT, Dec. 8, 1881. 49-u
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
iNinlE NSI. TURKEYS.
The Great American lIlrd ~ u Christm mas
Present.

Tho Great American ISlri ~ u Chrisimas
Present.
Lancaster county is noted for breeding
fine turkeys, and perhaps tho finest lot
ever brought to this city were received
this morning by Mr.. Edward Kauty
Hector kautz, rs he is familiarly called),
the depot master Of tho Pennsylvania
railroad company, this city. Tho birds re-
ceived by MIR. KautZ numbered about sixty,
forty Of them being purchased by him for
Mr.. B. J. McGrann and twenty for Mr..
John Murphy, for presentation to Ito
friends of these gentlemen. Tho birds
weighed from 90 to 3J pounds eacl,ss
Eighteen of Mr.. Murphy's weighed sos
pounds, trifle over an average of 90
pounds cach-the heaviest weighing :,3
and the lightest "a pounds. OIe of Mr..
McGrann's lot tipped the beam ut 81
pounds, and several others were nearly
as heavy. These birds were stored
for short time in tho cellar
of the Globe motel, whence num-
Der of them were distributed, alive, to Mr..
city friends, and the others
were carted Oft to Prince street to TO
dressed and shipped to friends
Of Messrs. McGrann and Murphy in other
places. For several years past it has been
a custom with tho gentlemen named to
Mr.. Kautz to purchase large
Of the finest turkeys to be had in
the county for presentation to their friends.
Fred Brimmer, the liveryman, also pur-
chased eleven large gObblcrs for Christmas
presents to his employees. They were all
beautiful birds, weighing between 1S to 90
pounds.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
An Old Mlrafral,a lpnnun.s

I1averly's mastOdOn minstrels wcre NAV.
ing in London, and wero softly singing
one night to a crowded house the chorus
in "Old Kentucky Home" When the
last notes melted away 4 strange look
ing figure advanced few steps from
his seat in dark corner of the
pit, and the auditors were startled
at hearing voice say earnestly and
distinctly Is Sing the dear old song again
sing it to me. I'm listening hard and
I'm listening low, boys, and every word is
a friend to me-hOme to me-eyerythinc
Say, will You sing it once moro for me.
right now aud here? ?" 1t was the figure and
voice of Ben Leland, an old minstrel, who
left this country several years ago and.
after playing in Australia made his wav'
a broken down old man, to London
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
WNShiNr fnn N0fAS

The Postmaster General has directed
that the Post offices throughout the coun-
try shall be closed on Monday. the Goth
instant, and Monday. January I'd, as holi-
days.
A caucus of the Republican Senators
was held yesterday to consider PROPOSE
tion by 4 number Of Democratic Senators
that Neil Brown, Of Tennessee, lately
Reading Clerk Of the House, be elected to
similar position in the Senate, now prac
tically vacant by the assignment Of Chief
Clerk Shober to be acting Secretary Of the
latter body. There was much difference
Of opinion as to the advisability Of select
ting Democrat, and tie caucus adjourn
ed without 4 decision
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
An Old Man Murders u Boy.

In Newark, Y. j.. Eddie Soden. aged
thirteen, was fatally shot by James
Graves, man sixty-threc years old, on
Market street. Soden went out ut dark
to light street lamps for his father, who is
lampliShtcr. While so engaged he was
shot. The pistol was held so close to his
body that it set fire to his clothing. The
murderer walked rapidly down the street.
but was captured Immediately. He said
he guessed tho boy would not bother him
again, and offered to plead guilty to MUIR
der in the second degree. Graves former
ly lived i'll the same house with the Sod
ems, aud was arrested three years ago for
threatening the elder Soden'S life.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
DOWN COUNTRY NEWS.

h's Pigs and Calf and sii"cd Pear.
llaincs Brown e. Brother, Of Lyles,
Lancaster county, have i Short Horn calf
which weighed 2l2 pounds when six weeks
old, and twelve days later it weighed 2Gl
pounds. showing 4 gain Of a pounds per
day. IL was fed only on it's mother s
milk.
Henry &. Wood, of Little Britain town
ship, recently slaughtered two fine Poland
ChnaS and ono Chester White, for home
use, which weighed 57S, $50 and 5lS
pounds, respectively. Mr.. Woods had two
hogs last year which weighed GiO and Cos
pounds.
E. Henry lIaines, of Fulton township,
sends us Il Secke! pear which has been
preserved in his silo. 1t is we'll preserved
in appearance, but tastes as ii it had
been picked i'll vinegar. This is doubt
less the stage that cnsilage rcaches-a
condition Of suspended fermentation, or
alcoholism, and the question whether such
material is suitable food for cattle seems
to be pertinent one at any rate, We
prefer Scckel pears fresh from the trees,
after they become mellow, before their
nectar is thus turned into vinegar.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
Sale Of Market Stnn,ls

This morning Henry Shubert, ,auct ioneer,
sold for tho m ,rkct committee, the stands
in the central market, for the year com.
mencing January 1882. Tho sales Of
the stands amounted to SO, 755. so, and the
amount paid into the hands OF tho city
treasurer up to noon to-day was 81, 40S. so.
Heretofore the market stands wcrc sold
Oh the 1st Of April, but on rccommentla-
ton of Mayor MacGOnglo they wcro sold
last April for pino months only, 70 that
the market year should commence ON the
lst of January. by the new arrangement,
the funds arising from this source become
available of a time of the year that money
is most badly needed.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1881-12-21
MARRIED uI: NOT MARRIED.
"A Brooklyn Merchant Who is Cl,iusi u
husband by u NOrwalk Lady Be
nylng that He is Married.


Mrs. Anna $. Hoadley Grifliths, of Nor
walk, Conn.,, dau ghtor of Judge Carter, of
that place, has begun \ suit for limited
divorce in the Brooklyn city court, against
Thomas w. GriifithS, L merchant of Sixth
avenue, Brooklyn, in which she AYERS that
she was married to the defendant on Jan
uary II, 1881, and that subseaucntly. on
October "a, 4 child was born, which has
been named Marie Louise. She alleges
that, at the instance Of the defendant, She
kept the marriage secret and lived apart
from him until about the time of the
birth Of the child. Since the ciliId's birth
she says that she has offered to live with
the defendant, aud has demanded OF him
that he should support the child, but he
has refused. She prays for \ limited di-
vsrce and for the support of herself and
child, and asks for the custody of the
child.
The defendant denies that he was ever
married to the plaintiff. Tho latter was a
widow when he met her, her name being
Anna 5. HOadlcy. Shc is now about
twenty-five years old, and her sprishtli-
ness and gayety when she was visiting in
brooklyn about 4 year ago attracted Mr..
Grlfilths, although he was then engaged
to marry young woman living in Hanson
place. lie spent the summer in Europe.
but he found on his return that Mrs.
Hoadley claimed to be his wife, and that
the following marriage notice appeared in
a Norwalk paper
GRIFFITHs--CARTER.-!n New York city, on
January II, by the Rev. ThOma. Reid, Thomas
Watken GriflithS, OF Brooklyn, ~ Y, to Anna
s. iioadley. daughter OF Judge Carter, of Nor
Some marked copies of the paper con-
tanning this notice were sent to the friends
of Mr.. Griffiths, and the announcement
led to the breaking of the engagement be
tween him and the young lady in Hanson
place. MIR. Griffiths caused contradic-
tion of the marriage notice to be printed
in the Norwalk paper in November. AL
though appealed to, it is alleged by rela-
tives of Mrs. Hoadley, he refused to make
any acknowledgment of the marriage. He
denied that any ceremony had been per-
formed, or that he had promised to marry
the PLAINTIFF. The suit will probably be
BE- tried before 4 referee