Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-02-01


as the same amount of best hay. When
well cured pack closely in the NOW;
would not have the corn fodder either too
dry or mou'dy. A year ago he wintered
a two years old steer on the fodder from
an acre Of corn; thinks that corn can be
raised for forty cents per bushel, and this
was conceded in by number Of farmers
present. He has used BradleY's super
phosphate with this crop to grear advant.
age.
This was familiar talk. and the speaker
was often interrupted with questions,
which. although not very methodical,
were yet of much interest to those present.
Mr. Goodwin made some remarks on
the subject under discussion. as did also
others, the time cling fully occupied until
4 O'Clock, when the meeting was adjourned
until evening.
The attendance was large, the hall being
well filed
TUESDAY EVENING.
The audience having assembled at the
usual hour, music was furnished by a
select choir; after which the secretary.
DR.. Cutting, was introduced and delivered
an exceedingly interesting address upon
''Our homes, their surroundings, and some
of the present authorizations OF food" He
would advise farmers in locating new
house to set it some distance from the
road so as to afford plenty of room, avoid
the dnst of the highway and render the
prospect more pleasing. An eminence is
better THAI fat location and is more
healthful. Particular stress was placed
on the necessity and importance of secur
ing pure and plentiful supply of water,
free from all contamination that may arise
from any existing impurity about the
premises. Many useful hints were given
in relation to the erection of houses in
order to secure the most healthful condi-
tons possible. These, according to the
directions given, were not incompatible
with beauty, convenience or durability.
In speaking of Kidding old homes of YER
min, he said it was simple and only con-
sists OF placing cayenne pepper in their
runways aud they would become disguised
and leave. He attributes the physical
decline, if there is any, of the present gen.
Grafton to the unhealthy condition of the
houses, and perhaps we might add the
present modes of living. The means of
ventilation were freely explained, and
although they conflicted somewhat with
prevailing opinion in the matter it is to be
hoped that more sensible and rational
ideas will be entertained. The swarms Of
house flies are generally produced from
the filth about the premises, such us I'm
covered drains, cess pools, ETC.; get rid oil
the cause and the trouble will in great
measure cease. These pestiferous influ-
ences are the cause of so many diseases,
therefore there is u double incentive fol
he greatest care in relation to all the sur
ruundings of our homes. The doctors
remarks concerning the adulteration Of
spice>, sugar, coffee, etc, were very plain
and should carry conviction to every re
hecting mind. The Importance of pur-
cnusing pure articles ofthe kinds mentioned
or any others should be moro perfectly
understood and made practical use of in
our domestic economy. The lecture wa!
attentvely listened to, and b1ing freel,
illustrated, was rendered highly interest
ing as well as profitable. Adjourned unti
Wednesday morning.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The meeting came to order ut 10: 81
O'Clock, when Il. r. Towle led in discus
sion on Sugar Making" which was act
lively engaged in by those present.
Mr.. Goodwin thinks that more sap i
Obtained by tapping trees low down auc
on the south side.
DR.. Cutting says that from careful ex
perimenls he finds that the flow of sal
decreases as the tree is tapped from tn
base to the top. The degree of sweetnes
will also decrease in the same ratio.
was stated by one that the higher the tret
is tapped the more of nitre or malleate o
lime is found. lie is confident that
ashes or land plaster were to be sown il
limited quantities in alternate year
an Improvement will be secured il
quantity and quality of sap
A man IN Barnet sowod about ten bush
els Of ashes per acre in his sugar orchart
and WAS satisfied th,t the yield Of sap wa
double in consequence. He says th
western demand IL good st large price
for II superior quality of sugar. The hes
sugar is made by boiling the sap immedi
atelv down to sugar. BY this process Their
will be little or no trouble from the MALE
ate of lime. 1t is the poorer quolity O
sugar that contains most of this He ha
not succeeded in extracting this substance
without ipjuring the quality of the sugar
When this substance is in the honey O
syrup it will settle to the bottom and ca
be separated.
The chairman, Il successful sugar maker
made some interesting remarks upon tn,
subject under discussion. He spoke of tn
difference in taste of individuals. shown,
the ignorance of some regarding the quail
tiles Of the very best articlo-preferring
poorer grade instead lie is satisfied tha
his customers wonld prefer sugar FIRE
from the malleaIe Of lime, and conse
quently removes it. Western consumer
may require or be satisfied with a differen
quality from those supplied by him.
DR.. Cutting referred to q very fine sam
pie of caked sugar exhibited at the Wood
stock meeting, with the finest flavor, ye
he found. upon investigation, that full one
sixteenth WAS mllleate Of lime. This wa
not cooled in the process of manufactur
from beginning TO end. Maple sugar con
tains in its natural state from ten to twelv
per cent of glucose or g.ape sugar, bu
this is not perceptibie and it is not neces
sary to lie removed lie spoke of thre
years ago sending n sample can of mapl
syrup TO South Carolina as II curiosity an
as consequence an order has since bee
received for three car loads.
Mr.. Goodwin spoke Of the increasin
demand tor tho sugar product, and b
urged farmers TO make the best articl
possible.
DR.. Cutting says the malieale of lin
can be recipitated and removed. but
will be at the expense of the flavor.
The chairman makes syrup that wi
weigh twelve and a half pounds to th
gallon and not granulate He is not COZ
sciuus Of IL loss OF sugar in getting rid {
/ tic maleate. lie boits the sap in ii
evaporator 10 Il syrup and after sottlin
turns of, leaving any sediment.
Tho secretary stated that the deman
, for the syrup is decreasing, as the COZ
sumers are afraid OF aduIteration and pr,
|, fer to purchase sugar instead. He advise
, care in the preservation OF the sugG
orchards.
The discussion lasted until II o'cloc
!, when the meeting was adjourned I'm,
afternoon.
+ WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Tho meeting was called to order at