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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Rammy, Rammy, Ram.

Molie had little ram as black as a rub
Der shoe, and everywhere that Mollie went
he emigrated, too.
He went with her to church one day-the
folks hilarious grew to see him walk de-
murely into Deacon Aliens pew.
The worthy deacon quickly let his angry
passions rise, and gave it an unchristian kick
between the sad brown eyes.
This landed rammy in the aisle; the dea-
con followed fast, and raised his foot again,
alas that first kick was his last.
For Mr.. Sheep walked slowly back, about
a rod, It's said, and ere the deacon could re-
treat, it stood him on his head.
The congregation then arose and went for
that ere sheep. Several well directed butts
Just piled them in heap.
Then rushed they straightway for the door
with curses long and loud, while rammy
struck the hindmost man and shot him
through the crowd.
The minister had often heard that kind.
ness would subdue the fiercest beast. AhaP
he says, I'll try that game on you"
And so he kindly, gently called Come,
rammy, rammy, ram to see the folks abuse
you so, grieved and sorry am"
With kind and gentle words he came from
that tall pulpit down, saying; Rammy,
rammy, ram-best sleepy in the town"
The ram quite dropped its humble air,
and rose from off its feet, and when the
parson lit he was beneath the hindmost seat
AS he shot out the door and closed il
with a slam, he named California town
| think twas "Yuba Dam."-BurlingtOn
HdtOkeye.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Maple Syrup for Summer Use.

Mrs. NJ. writes 81 put up maple syrup
for summer use, or to keep any length of
time, in this manner Bring the syrup to a
boil for few moments on the stove. l now
use bottles as they are useless to lie round
empty in the way. heat my bottles by
using hot water, increasing the heat until |
can turn boiling water in and over them.
have my rosin ready, and iron hot, my we'll
fitted corks thrown into boiling water l
then set my tunnel in the bottles and dip my
syrup into each bottle boiling hot until all are
filed. Then fit the corks tightly and seal.
have never found any crystalized as l used
to do, when put up cold as in former years. l
like bottles holding from pint to quart,
for convenience for small family"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Mrs, PulIman's Palace Car.

THE Graphic thus describes Mrs. Pull
mans palace car " Entering the car the
first room seen is the kitchen, a small but
well arranged room, provided with range,
faucets for hot and cold water, shelves, cup
boards, etc. Next to that is the pantry,
supplied with silverware, china and wine,
in special lockers for each also an electri-
cal apparatus, connecting with the smoking
room, parlor and sleeping sections, and
movable bed for the cook. Then comes the
wash room, next to the stove room, connect
ing with which are the heating pipes. The
next apartment comprises two sleeping
sections elegantly furnished with every con-
trivance that will add to the comfort and
luxury of the fortunate individuals occupy
ing them. The parlor is the next apartment,
and is the center of attraction to every
visitor and must be to the occupants of the
car also, for it is lavishly furnished with
every convenience imaginable, An organ
graces one corner, writing desk another;
on the opposite side is beautiful lounge,
which, by novel contrivance, can be
changed into two beds, one above another.
Three mirrors, a center table, three or four
elegant chairs, two handsome chandeliers
and rich velvet curtains complete the furni-
ture of this luxurious apartment. Next
comes private Iooni iu'h'sneu "hen u
wardrobe that can be placed horizontally by
an ingenious process and form comfortable
bed; adjoining this is dressing room, fur
nished with mirror, combs, brushes and
other conyeniences, with cases for holding
iewelry and other valuabes. The next
apartment is the rear one of ALL the smoking
room, provided with an elegant lounge,
which can easily be converted into a CON-
Portable bed, with a head board formed by
a sliding panel. A commanding view can
be obtained from this room being provided
with windows and doors on three sides. A
glass door in the rear, with handsome
semi.circle railing on the outside, completes
the car"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Some Points on Cheese Making.

An experienced cheese maker in Canada,
writing to the Montreal Journal Of Agricul-
ture, gives the following instruction upon
important subjects in connection with his
business There is wide difference in
opinion among cheese makers as to which is
the best process for making Cheddar cheese.
The one side contends that it is preferable
to draw off the whey from the curd while
perfectly sweet, and make the cheese after
what is called the "non-acid process !" and
the other side is equally confident that it is
right to leave the whey on the curd until
the acid develops; that is the acid process.
Much has been said on this question, and
beg the indulgence of the readers of the
Journal while call attention to what | con-
slider the right system. The old proverb,
Truth lies between two extremes was
never more applicable than in this matter.
The peculiar sweet, nutty flavor of the
finest cheese is caused by the presence Of
the light navoring oils that are to be found
in the herbs or grasses that the cows feed on,
and these oils are more easily destroyed by
the action of acids than the heavier fats,
such as oleine, margarine, etc. Conse
quently, when the curd is left in the whey
until sour, it is impossible to produce full
favored cheese, because the fiavoring is
destroyed but still the cheese might show
rich and solid when tried. On the other
hand, if the whey be drawn off before the
curd is sufficiently hard to enable the maker
to keep it stirred loose and apart, it will
mat together and the proper aeration is i'm
possible especially if there be any bad
odors in the milk, and the danger to the
cheese is greater than when left in the whey
for the acid to develop, because the cheese
made after the acid process is only not very
good, while the other is often positively
very bad, owing to lack OF proper aeration
while making. If the curd is kept carefully
in motion in the whey until it is hard
enough SO that when handful of it is pressed
firmly together in the hand upon opening
the hand it will all easily fall apart, the
whey may then be drawn off, and the curd
be kept agitated sufficiently to prevent its
packing together (taking care at the same
time that the temperature of the curd does
not get below eighty degrees) until it will
draw fine on the hot iron about half an inch
long. Then it may be salted and put to
press, and, thus far, the flavor is neither de-
stroyed by too much acid, nor has the still
more important process of aeration been
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Carrots.

An exchange says Carrots, when given
to COWS, not only render the milk richer in
quality, but they also communicate to the
butter and cheese fine color, equal to that
produced by the must luxuriant grasses, and
the flavor is superior. The fact that carrots
are the best root for cows when the cream is
to be churned ought to induce dairy farmers
to bestow more attention On their cultiva-
tion." There is no doubt that the carrot is
an excellent root for cows,-none better.
But others experience must be different
from ours if they can change cows butter
in winter, from white to yellow by feeding
carrots, or any other kind of roots. We
should like to hear from practical dairymeu
on this question.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
A Very Curious Riddle.

Here is curious old story that is some-
thing like puzzle A crocodile stole a baby,
" in the days when animals could talk" and
was about to make dinner of it. The poor
mother begged piteously for her child. Tell
me one truth, said the crocodile, "and you
shall have your baby again" The mother
thought it over, and at last said you will
not give him back" " Is that the truth you
mean to tell 2" asked the crocodile. " Yes, "
replied the mother. "Then by our agree
ment | keep him." added the crocodile :
" for II you told the truth | am not going to
give him back, and If it is a falsehood,
then | have also won." Said she; "No,
you are wrong. Ii told the truth you are
bound by your promise and, If a falsehood,
il is not a falsehood until after you have
given me my child Now, the question is,
who won
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

nine out of ten Of these cases of executive
interference.
The remedy Of so great an evil must be
found in the determination of the citizen to
refuse his name for any such service, and in
the determination of the executive to with
hold his name in any case TO which his per-
sonal knowledge and conviction Of its JUS
tice does not extend. For what end do we
create laws, forms of trial, and benches of
judgment, If it be not for righteous deci-
sion between society and the culprit That
decision reached, why should not the citizen
and the executive unite in accepting and
executing it? Cases do arise which de-
mand mercy,-a reversal Of Judgment But
such cases are rare. To doubt this would
be to impugn all the forms of trial and judg-
ment, TO cast contempt on our courts of JUS
tice, and pull down all law to the ground.
And we claim that the too common exercise
of the pardoning power is already working
out in our communities these very results
NeU Hampshire Journal
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

The Nep England Farmer says; can
amendment to the new agricultural depart
ment bill provides that the head of the pro-
posed department shall be a practical agri-
culturist, or, in other words, shall know
something about the business he is to under
take. This is all very well, but it will es-
tablish dangerous precedent one of these
days somebody will begin to imagine that
the secretary of war ought to be practically
acquainted with military affairs, or that the
secretary of the navy should know man-of-
war from canal-boat. Better put in pol
itician, according to the usual rule, without
insisting that he shall masquerade as far
mer it will save lots of trouble, and amount
to just the same thing in the end"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
The End In View.

When Lincoln was practicing in the old
Sangamon courthouse, tall, slim lawyer,
noted for wearing very short coat, slid
along on the seat TO be nearer the advocate
addressing the jury. A protruding nail tore
the seat of the lawyers pantaloons. Obliged
to follow his opponent Immediately, there
was no time to sew up the rent in the gar
ment. A legal wsg present wrote sub
scription paper awe, the undersigned,
agree to pay the sums set opposite our sew
eral names for the purpose OF purchasing
Brother Brown new pair OF pantaloons." F"
Several of the lawyers put down sums rang
ing from fifty cents to ten cents. The paper
was presented to Lincoln who sat opposite
the rear of the advocate, who bending over
in gestculating, made quite an exposure.
Lincoln took out his pencil and wrote upon
the paper, " have nothing to contribute to
the end in view" Chicago Inter- Ocean.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Fashion on the Farm.

Editor Cheeyer of the NeW England
Farmer has the following remarks upon this
topic "Farmers who laugh at the follles
of women who are guided by fashion in the
selection of bonnets and cloaks are some
times themselves controlled by fashion far
more than they have learned to realize.
We have been laughed at and even derided
for cutting down for the cows promising
fields of wheat, rye, barley and oats when
coming into bloom, by farmers who would
never think of weeping to see the ripened
grain of those fields converted into beer or
whiskey. The explanation is, one OF these
processes is fashionable, the other was not
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
VOL. 77.--394S. NO. 36.

cessive length Of service. Others supposed
him a gallant out on serenade, singing
gaily to some fair one or some roysterer re-
turning home from too convival meeting,
and singing ditties and snatches as he goes
along. But 70 one who examines this gen
tie creature can hold these theories. He is
spare, which indicates temperate habitsi he
is slight and slender, and may be little
vain Of his figure, but the sober gray Of his
dress shows that he is not conceited fop.
am, upon profound meditation, satisfied
that the mosquito has a natural voice; that,
like the nightingale, he sings of preference
at night, and that bloodsucking is but an in
cident, while the fine arts are the true aim
Of his being.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

at that time. Farming in America, es-
pecially in New England, is getting to that
point where a good deal Of independent
thinking is required. Old ruts and old
fashions can not always be followed with
safety or success. We are being crowded
and pushed towards the wall. Our condi-
tions are changing so fast, and the new in
6uences are so controlling, that the highest
success in agriculture is only attainable by
those who are open-eyed, wide-awake and
watchful. Old-fashioned methods, like old
fashioned sermons, are rapidly getting out
of date. Live farmers, like other live men,
are seeking out the "short cuts and leav-
ing the old, long-traveled paths to the less
ambitious and the less energetic"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Iarirnlfmal Deparf,rrh
t. II. HosKINs. Agricultural Editor.



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ANA every palates In iiut'er'
The gastric muse Is surely bound
To sing The praise Of golden butter'
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When buckwheat pancakes smoke ana spluiter'
Nor on autumnal ears Of corn
That bathe themselves in golden butter
pr, .,,,,,,no o, ,,,ro,,,,, ,,,s,or,,s ,asa.
Where other unctlons clog and clutter
And dripping down from age to age
Behold the strains Of golden butterl
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
Select MisfeHany.
JOHN BURNS OF GETTYSBURG.


ny BRET HARrE'
Have you hoard Tho storv that oosslps tell
or Rnrna NJ ue,tvsb,,go -No9 An ,vei,
Briefls tho glory ina, hero earns.
Brefer the storv Of poor John Bnrns,
He was the fellow who won renowp.-
The only man who didn't hack down
When the rebels rode through his native town;
But held bls own in the fiqht next day.
nen All nus .owhsiolh ran AWAY
,nh' was III ouiy, slN'y-'n'ee'
lue very uV uu" "eneru Lee'
'Vwe, VI sou'"e'n ein."iN
na'neu ana uea'en, oauk"aIu ree'eu
from stubborn meade ana barren heiu
nhght tell now out tne uAy oeiofe'
Sonh Duina s'ooa AZ ms uo,'ase
hooNins uoWn .ie N'ilase S''ee'
mne'e' III .le snaue vi nls pe'oeiu, ''"e'
~ ~ ,ie"i" 'no "" VI ni9 s","''V' N"o'
n"u lei' 'ne'' O'ea'n WIN 'il. inuense sWee,'
VI ! n,sn' S"y' VINES 'ne su''.e' oui"eu
I"o oiu iai"' saue' ne '"ousn' i" 'u'ne"
ine i'l'lN ula' ie..' III pappnns noou
nv 'ne ii'',N-p'n, ieu as p'oou'
VI now nc isnceu 'ne nui" VI uees
But all such fanciful thoughts "a these
Were strange 10 practical man like Burns,
who minded only his own concerns,
Troubled no more by fancies line
Than one of his oalm-eyed, long-talled kine,-
Quite old-fashioned and matter-of-fact,
Slow to argue, but quick 10 act
That was the reason. as some folks say,
He fought 30 well on that terrible day.
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~ -, 80 vs.. -oy -
,,'s,1,,, - ~ s--- -.
,,,,',,s ''-. 90 ,..' " -.
Undulate like the living waves
That all that day unceasing swept
Up to the pits the rebels kept
Round-shot plow the upland gades,
sown with bullets, reaped with blades,
Shattered fences here and there
mo ,,ar,, too. ,,,ar, ,,r,,,,,od a,,a horo
rs -. ~, -, go ,,a,.,.' -,
- .'e'. -" -.
".''' ia, 80 '', VI .,e oi",'i'
a. - -, = q.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

PooR MANS PuDDING.-One quart milk,
five tablespoonfuls rice, sweeten and flavor
to taste. Put the rice dry into the milk,
and stir shortly after it begins to cook.
Bake it in moderate oven two hours. 1t
is best eaten cold.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

A BosToN paper reports that I" A mort
gage on personal property, recently recorded
in this city, provided for rate of interest
of fifty per cent per annum." This is in a
state where the people were persuaded to
abolish their usury laws because it would
reduce the rate of interest.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

THE Rural New Yorker (always improv-
ing, but in nothing more than in its engrav-
ings,) presents in its last issue portrait of
the late James Wick that is admirable. Mr..
Wick was not only our most eminent seeds
man, but was personally lovable and be-
nevolent man. We think no death would
be more generally mourned in American
rural households than that of Mr.. Wick,
who has contributed so much to adorn and
refine them. His life has been benefac-
tion to our homes, hard to be sufficiently ap-
preciated, and long to be remembered.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

THE Maine Farmer says Since Maine
has become state she has been represented
in congress by sixty.eight lawyers and only
five farmers. OF her senators, eight were
lawyers and one an editor. 1t seems that
the farmers haven't confidence in their own
class Of citizens. Isn't it about time to ex-
change some of the legal fraternity for some
representative agriculturists ?" We used to
ask similar questions but we have now con-
cluded that when the voters want to be rep
resented by farmers they will be, and until
they do they won't be.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

TnE Troy Times tells how a clergyman
cured balky horse. lie took along a book
and lunch basket, and when the horse, as
usual, made dead stop, fell to reading, and
when the animal, tired of standing, he
started up, cried "whoa |" compelled him
to wait his pleasure for good share of the
day. II cured the baking
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

A CHISAMAN thus describes trial in
our courts "One man is silent, another
talks all the time, and twelve wise men CON
denim the man who has not said a word"
lie wasn't at Guiteaus trial, sure.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

The "CUT. UNDER" HAY RAoK,-A cor
respondent (W. f. B. OF Corinth, vermont,)
wishes an explanation of the cut-under "
hay-rack. We do not think we could give
working description of it, but would feel
greatly obliged to any reader who would do
so. Win not our Randolph friend who has
made them for so many years give us the re-
quired information
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

"Ou, Moike, Moike, darlint I" cried his
wife, as her husband was brought home to
her with his legs broken from a fall down
an elevator, :" do ye think any harm will
come av it, MoikeH" "Diyil bit, if the
doctors don't find it out" was the sufferers 5
answer,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

OFFICER OF the Prussian guards, looking
at the ocean, TO his wife +" Isn't this glor-
ious sight, Minnie2" But the sea seems
greatly agitated-probably has never before
seen an officer Of the Prussian guards
Fliegende Bldtter,
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
BROWNS IRON BITTERS is

bhUWN D INUN bT tHo IS
a complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing a true, reliable, non-alcohOIic
tonic, It eurlches the blood, gives
new life TO the muscles and tone
to the nerves.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

quarts of good soft soap and six quarts of
water added together. If this is the right
consistency to work well with a paint or
whitewash brush, all right. To thicken it
add more soap; to thin, more water. A
whitewash brush is the best to apply it with
One thorough application will do for one
year. Apply in the spring, the first of June
being good time. This will remove moss
from apple trees, especially from small trees.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14

soI N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war | was in
iured in the stomach by piece
of q shell, and have suffered
fromitever since, About four
sagoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said l could not
live. suffered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. | tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles / am
able to get up and go around
and am rapidly improving.
G. DECKER.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
New Idrerfisemenfs.

IsLEsBoRo, Me-, December %, 1917.
Mr. STEvEss-Dedr Sfr.-I had had Cough for
eighteen years when commenced taking the NEGEilNE
was low; my system dehtated by disease |
had the kidney Complaint and very HeruOus-c0ugh
bad, lungs sore When had taken bottle found 1t
helping 1t has helped my cough and It strengthens
me. ! am now able TO do my work. Never have found
anything like the VEGEIlNE, know II s everything IA
recommended to be. Mrs. A. j. PENDLETON.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
STRENGTH

strength to regulate a household,
strength to do days labor with
out physical pain. All this repre-
sents what is wanted, in the often
heard expression, "0h | wish
had the strength" If you are
broken down, have not energy, or
feel as if life was hardly worth liv-
ing, you can be relieved and re-
stored to robust health and strength
by taking BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS, which is true tonlc-a
medicine universally recommended
for all wasting diseases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-06-14
VeGetine
DR.. W. ROSS WRITES:
ScrOfula, Liver Complaint, Dyspepsia,
rheumatism, Weakness.
VeGetine.
A PERFECT REMEDY.

BALTIMORE, May q, 1879
Mr.. STRvESs-Dedr Sirs-l have used your vEGETINE
put up in POWDER FORM preparing II according to di
rectons found in the Package and must say was Just
what needed have been great sufferer from Female
Weakness and complaints peculiar to women and nnd In
the VEGETINEa perfect remedy.
Yours respectfully, MRs HENRIETTA MASON,
llg North High street