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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
An Early Cron ofPens.

There are two distinct classes of peas :;
those with small round Seeds the others with
much larger, irregularly. shaped peas, the sur
face of which is wrinkled. The wrinkle
seeded, or marrow peas, are as much better
than the other as sweet corn is superior to
field corn. The round peas while not good
are much harder and earlier than the others.
Unless the soil is warm and they terminate
quickly, wrinkled peas will decay before they
can come up. The round peas are vastly
better than no peas, and are very acceptable
until the others come. 70 have early peas
they must be sown early-the earlier the bet
ter After the soil has thawed for the first
four inches, even if it is solid below, SOW
peas. If the ground was MANFRED and plowed
last autumn, all the better if not select the
richest available spot and open a drill four
inches deep. Peas should be covered deeper
than most other seeds. For varieties the
EARLY Kent is one of the best it has al
most as many names as there are dealers
Daniel O'Rourke" is one of the names of q
good strain of this pea "Carters First
Crop is another good variety and every
spring new extra early sorts are sent from
England, which usually turn out to be the
old early Kent" with a new name. The
peas should be sown in the bottom of the
drill rather thickly, at least one every inch
and at first covered with about an inch of
soil. 1t is well to put about four inches of
coarse stable manure over the rows; this is
to be left on in cold days, but when it is sun
ny and warm pull it off with the rake and let
the sun strike the soil over the peas replao-
ing it at night When the peas sprout, grad
ually cover them with fine warm soil, placing
the coarse manure over them as needed, until
the covering of soil reaches the level of the
surface. If ridge of soil few inches high
er than the peas be drawn up on each side of
the row it will greatly protect them from
cold winds, When the plants are a few inches
high draw some fine soil up to them and stick
in the brush When the soil becomes warm
and dry the main crop of wrinkled peas may
be sown.-AmeJfcaR AgriculturiI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
THE VERMONT PHCN1X AND RECORD FARMER, NJ

strong burlap the size you wish the rug to be-
bind il strongly and neatly, and sew it into "a
frame as you would q quilt Trace upon it in
ink the pattern you wish TO work. Cut your
rags into widths varying according to texture,
but the equivalent Of quarter Of an inch Of
flannel. With a rug hook, like a large GRO
chet needle set in wooden handle, draw the
rags through the foundation, having the hook
in the right hand on top, and the rags in the
left hand underneath the frame. Draw both
ends of the strip through and leave on top
they need no other fastening. Trim the sur.
face evenly. Yarn may be thus drawn in and
initiate the Turkish rugs very nearly. More
satisfactory results may be obtained by this
method Of rug-making than by any other we
know Of
There is no better season than the present
to get ones house cleared OF everything liable
to attract moths. When everything is utiliz-
ed that can be, it is a comfort to know that
the junkman will gladly pay for what is left,
and our premises be free from all kinds of rag
trumDery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
A Eonh NYnr,l fnrnntmnnI

The oat crop, which is so prominent in our
farming, is rarely utilized for farmers tables
In somewhat long acquaintance in the rural
districts, we do not remember ever to have
met with oatmeal cooked in any form. This
diet is favorite at the breakfast table in our
cities, in the form of mush, and, eaten with
sugar and milk, is an appetizing and whole
some article of diet But upon the farm, the
crop is very largely money crop, sold in the
nearest market or at the railway station II
used upon the farm it goes to the horse with
out grinding, or, if ground, as provender for
the pigs. Almost everywhere we meet with
corn products upon the table, Indian bread
the convenient johnny cake, hasty pudding,
samp, hominy, corn bread, and that finest of
all summer dishes succotash-the sweet corn
mingled with the savory juices of the bean
The wheat plant is well represented in bread
and other forms of cooking, though it has
ceased to be a product of many northern
farms. In all the region where rye has take n
the place Of wheat, rye bread is a staple arti-
Gle of diet. Baked beans are about as popu-
lar as ever in the rural districts, and are likely
to bold their own with the coming genera.
tons But oatmeal is ignored rs food fit
for men. Among the people who use it, and
in the analysis of the chemist, it stands con.
fessed as one of The most nutritious and eco
nomi1al foods that can be used. The Scotch
people are living examples of what oatmeal
will do to make an athletic race with plenty
of brain, bone and muscle The Scotchman's
average daily ration is . lbs. Of oatmeal and
pint of milk. On this he thrves and per-
forms the labor of the farm. Analysis shows
that oatmeal is very rich in heterogeneous IN At.
ter, and comes much nearer wheat flour in uu-
tritive value, than is generally supposed.
The following table shows their comparative
wilma
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

In the - years from 1870 to 1882 the yield
of corn in South Carolina increased 12t per
cent, oats 1872, wheat 100, rice 100 strip 81 =,
sweet potatoes 1856, Irish potatoes 3G5 and
cotton as per cent and this last almost en-
tirely by an increase per acre.
According to the journal des Fabricants dc
Sucre, the production of beet-root sugar in
Europe this year amounts to 1920, 600 tons,
an increase of 1877, 500 tons over last year
Germany is still the greatest producer, head
ing the list with G7j, 600 tons; Austrian Hun
gary ranks next with 10000 tons; France
third, with 40, 600 tons Polish Russia fourth,
30, 600 tons.
l. p. Roberts, Professor of Agriculture at
Cornell, has given some interesting results of
experiments in feeding ensilage. The cattle
were weighed every day, and from March 10
to May l one animal had gained 1871 pounds ;
another II pounds, and third 3j4 pounds.
Three heifers being fed with food prepared
with good proportion of ensilage gained in
&C days 1lG pounds, 2lO pounds and l4G
pounds.
The usefulness of the silkwo is about
ended il the report of the discovery Of new
textile fibre-y yielding plant in Mexicois anthem
tic. Mexican newspapers declare that this
plant which is Of the vine species, yields q
brilliant fine, strong fibre that takes dyes
readily and is extremely plant and durable
There are said to be no difficulties in the way
of its preparation and manufacture, and the
fabric made from it closely resembles silk.
If correctly described, this new vegetable ad-
diton to the list of textiles will add largely to
the already abundant natural resources of
Mexico.
The Utica Herald says 1.-THE probability il
that during the past year there have been
made in New York $50, 600 gallons of sorghum
syrup, which has sold at 10 to 80 cents gal
Ion, and 100000 barrels of sorghum sugar
worth cents per pound For a new indust
ry which is just beginning to attract atten
ton, the production has been very satisfacto.
ry; and those who have entered upon the
cultivation of amber cane are enthusia. tic
over the results, and propose to enlarge THEN
acreage another season. improvements are
constantly being made in the manufacture
and another year will see the yield largely in
creased ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
Safe and Reliable.

A. W, BROWN, NJ, D., of Providence, r. l., says
81 have used Hunts Remedy in my practice for
thepast sixteen years. and cheorfully recommend
it as being a safe and reliable remedy
Hunts Remedy is purely vegetable com
pound, scientifically prepared bya irst-class reg
istered Pharmacist, and will surely cure all dis
eases of the Kidneys, Bladder, Liver, and Urin-
airy Organs. Cor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
TIE HOUSEITOLD.


Easter comes very early indeed this year
upon the 18th Of March, which is almost as
early as it ever can be, and before long chill
dren will begin to think about preparing
what in old times used to be called paas eggs
1t is good plan, too, for the egg coloreIs of
a neghborhood to hold a sort of "bee, " and
unite in the production of the dyes, thus
saving time and money.
The exchange Of eggs between friends, AS
token of love or friendship, lisa very ancient
custom, dating back almost to the flood. for
it is a symbol of the ark as well As of the
resurrection, which is the reason that we
present them at Easter 1t is moreover
very universal custom prevailing among diff
ferent nations and religions. The Jews
placed eggs on their Passover tables, the
Druids used them in their ceremonies and
the Persians frequently give them as New
Years gifts. If you should happen to be in
Russia this month, a Russian would greet
you on Easter morning with Christ is risen, "
and offer you an Easter egg and stranger
still, if you were in the far East NOLAN
medan would do the same At city confee-
TONER'S fancy sugar eggs-some of them of
enormous size, and containing panoramas of
landscapes and figures, or else filled with
bon bons, may be had at all prices but ap-
propriate home made ones are worth twice as
much.
To dye eggs, onion skins put in the water
in which they are boiled will make them a
bright yellow or, if left longer in the solu-
ton, a rich brown. Log wood or violet ink
gives royal purple. Cochineal, pink and
crimson and many pieces of chintz, or
bright ribbon that fade easily, if sewed tight
ly round the eggs, will color them nicely in
figures, stripes or dots Another way is to
dip the egg into hot water, and then write a
name or motto on the shell with tallow. 1t
is then boiled in the solution of dye-wood
when the inscription will appear in white, up
on a colored ground
Those who are skilful with pencil and paint
brush can present their friends with really
exquisite souvenirs, by ornamenting eggs
with flowers and butterflies, or appropriate
texts of scripture. For these painted eggs,
it Is better to puucture a tiny hole with n
pin in each side, and blow out the inside,
leaving clear shell, than to boil them and
the apertures can be concealed by stars of
silver or gilt papor.-Am. AgricuturtSt for
NdrcA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The agricultural college fund was granted
for special public purpose, and why should
not the grantees account to the public for its
expenditure? We are reminded of this by
reading notice of the report of a legisla-
tive committee to inquire into the manage
ment of an agricultural college. The public
are entitled to know how the fund is expend-
ed without waiting for the investigations of a
legislative committee. Why should not the
colleges make an annual, or at least biennial
report, showing in detail the uses to which
every dollar of the fund has been applied
We should know how much goes for the le-
climate purposes of the grant, and how
much fol the benefit of the old class of col
lego professors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
communicated.

An old physician retired from practice, having had
placed in his hands by an East India missionary the
formula Of simple vegetable remedy for the speedy
and permanent cure for Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh, Asthma and all throat and Lung Affections.
also positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility
and all Nervous Complaints, after having tested lis
wonderful! curative powers in thousands OF cases, has
felt 1t his duty to make it known to his suffering fell
lows. Artuued by this motive aud desire to relieve
human suffering will send free OF charge, to all no
desire II, this receipt in ierman French or English,
with fun directions for preparing and using sent by
W. A. Nuyes, l4J Powers Block, Rochester, n. Y.
41eOWl3t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

1t is said that blowing has commenced in
the southern states. 1t commenced here
more than six weeks ago, both with the com
mon pillow and the steam pillow. The steam
pillow cuts a furrow eight feet wide and
throws it up four feet high Farmers have
plowed burrows SO long and deep that only
two could be made in day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The spring catalogue of Geo. s. Josselyn,
nurseryman, of Fredonia, N Y, containsfull
lists of all standard small fruit stock, with
many novelties Mr.. Josselyn's Specially is
Gays Prolific" red currant fruit which
numerous growers testify is five times as pro-
life as the Cherry currant, while it is equal in
size and better in flavor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The best beeves are still quoted at s. per
hundred live weight, in the eastern city
markets. The difference between the price
of all kinds of farm products that are mere
ly good and those which are the best, widens
with the increase of the wealthy classes. In
this way, farmers that have the skill to pro-
duce gilt-edged articles, get back mere tri-
he from the sums that the millionarics have
absorbed, in large part, from them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

We estimate the whole number of silos in
Vermont at about 200. The Vermont Far
mer publishes list of more than one hun
bred. Windham, though one of the most
productive counties in the state for corn, has
fewer silos than single town in another
county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

Decided steps ought to be taken to cure a cough or
cold at once We should recommend DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. This valuable medicine is recommended by
physicians and you can rely on its doing the ey-
cry time.
eyes indeed, remarked society belle to her good
PASTOR - say my prayers night and morning during
Lent one might as well be out OF the world out of
fashion"
"Fire doctors: no end Of medicine; no yclict Dr.
BsasoHs skin cure has driceH array all erptions and
I'm, Hcariy 'reH."-Ida c. Young, Hamilton, ILL., Drug
gists' keep it, 81 per package.
An honest medicine is one that the proprietors are
willing to warrant. Such is the Constitutional Cough
syrup sold at any drug store. 1t is cure for
coughs, colds and all affections of the throat aud
lungs AT 20 and gu cents per bottle. 400
If you wish to purify the blood, make free use Of
Wheat Bitters. 1t is an economical physician.
clergymen, lawyers, public speakers and singers
confirm the opinion Of the general public in regard to
Ayers Cherry Pectoral All say it is the best remedy
that be procured for all affections of the vocal or
gans throat and lungs.
An attractive youthful appearance secured by using
Parkers Hair Balsam to all who are getting gray
Committee of the hole-Two little boys left to guard
woodchuck bugrow, while the third goes home for
matches TO smoke him out.
The nerves of the human body have been called SO
many strings in the makeup Of that mighty mechan-
ISM Excessive tension relaxation Of these chords
is always followed by i'll effects. DR.. Graves's Heart
Regulator cures all forms of nervous prostitution,
seeplessness, and heart disease in every stage.
Public benefactors are not alone confined to the
higher orders of scientific research Indeed few have
PeArline.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
Agricultural.

Chemistry has already discovered the
means Of wonderfully increasing the produc-
tions Of the soil yet the whole science is
new, and in its application to agriculture it
is hardly more than in the beginning Of its
infancy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The agricultural department at Washing
ton asks Congress to appropriate $50, coo to
defray the expenses of a Visiting committee
to Hamburg. 1t would be very soft thing
for some friends of somebody else, or of
themselves, to visit Europe in that way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

Life is restless, days are fleeing,
Children bloom, but die in teething;
Warning take, all friends and mothers,
Watch the precious girls and brothers;
Read the home lite of Victoria
Children nine, all had CasGOria.
No sleepless nights, by baby squalling,
Like larks they rise in early morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

Hay is quoted in the city markets below
our home price. At New York city fine tim
othy is selling from seventy-fve to ninety
cents per hundred, clover at sixty to seventy
cents and at Boston baled hay is quoted at
So to SIS per ton. In Bratteboro the best
hay has sold readily for $50 per ton. The
hay cut last summer was generally of excel
lent quality, and farmers report that it is
spending well. Should the spring prove ia
yorable it is doubtful whether the local high
price of hay will be maintained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
Farm for Sale.

hNE of the best-locato1 farms in southern Yer
~ mont situated on the line of the Brattleboro X
whitehall railroad, in the town of Newfane near the
Mlulamsylle depot, known as the Adrich farm, con-
ssung 81 about 800 Of good land, divided into
pasturng and tillage, aud including large lot Of
growing timber and wood. Sugar orchard of 700 trees
also good lot of fruit trees. Good dwelling house
barns, sheds and sugar house. Running water to
house and barn. Any desiring to purchase IA rm
In New England Will do well to examine this property
buying elsewhere Price, $4,000 $1,000 cash. the
rest to remain mortgage il desired. Apply to HAIR
RIsON ALDRICH, 2Os Safest Boston, Mass, or b.
Il. MORSE, WilamsVille, Vt. soft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
Prevent Decay Of the Teeth

With their surest preservatiye-ar SOzodont.
Whieuess of the dental row, heathful rosness and
hardness Of the gums, sweet breath and agreea-
BILE taste in the moutL-a these conferred by So
zOdont. Does not such invaluable toilet article
one SO pure well efcctive-deserye the popular
ity enjoys? Most assuredy. II has rival worthy
of the name; the ordinary powders aud pastes are
nothing to it, aud since its appearance have rapidly
lost ground SOLD by druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

There is a prospect that the manufacture of
syrup and sugar from sorghum will be large
ly increased another season. There were 40
or 80 mills for grinding sorghum cane and
making syrup in operation in New York
state last fall. The result of numerous anal
Uses by Prof. Collier tend to show that many
kinds of sorghum contain even more sugar
than the real sugar cane grown in Louisiana
or the West Indies but a much larger
amount of cane to the acre is.probably grown
there than could be raised here of sorghum.
We can scarcely expect to equal the West
Indies in the production of sugar, yet there
does appear to be reasonable hope that
sorghum syrup may be made in large quaint
ties in the northern states, and at profit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The correspondents of au agricultural ex-
change are discussing the question of tine
value of cob meal. This is prolific and
everlasting source of disagreement. As usu-
al the sides are about equally divided. 1t
has been proved thousand times that cob
meal is valuable and nutritious, and as many
other times that it is an entirely worthless
addition to corn meal. We are inclined to
believe that cattle would not thrive very
much on the meal of cobs with no other
food; yet we do believe they would be long
er in starving to death than if fed nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

The name Is comparatively new, but the disease is
as old as sin itself. II is condition of the throat
something like Group, only WORSE because 1t attacks
the sufferer with such rapidity and in such way
to stop the air Passages. The throat L. violently in
hamed and tough membrane, like leather, is rapid
ly formed Perry Dayiss Pain Killer has cured thou
sands of cases of diphthera. 1t acts 50 promptly and
efficiently that no family afford to be without
it.
containing much flood Tor thought" rather taken
aback by the remark Of friend: They may contain
food for thought, but it Is wretchtdly cooked"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

An old lady residing Reading won't let her bus.
band visit that city'since she read in the Bible that
''Readng makelh full man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTED


- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate of MILO r.
CROSBY, late of Wilmington, in said District de-
ceased, Greeting
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance of the account Of o. f. Butterheld
administrator upon said Estate, and decree distr-
button thereof to the entitled at the session
thereof to be held at the Probate ONCE in Townshend
in said District on the first Saturday of March, A. d.
1888, when aud where you may appear and be heard
in the premises, If you see cause
cause. Il. W. sTODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

sB-The Scarlet, Cardinal Red, Old Gold, Navy Blue,
Seal Brown Diamond Dyes give perfect results. Any
fashionable color, 10 cts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

@70 week, $40 day at home easily made. Costly
P1A outht free, Address True 4 Co., Augusta, Me
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

Decided steps ought to be taken to cure a cough or
cold at once We should recommend DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. This valuable medicine is recommended by
physicians and you rely its doing the work ey-
ery time,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

~ "' AN'7'ii ~ al VIM Nre Be'uns gray
Committee of the hole-Two little boys left to guard
woodchuck buGrow, while the third goes home for
matches to smoke him out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-03-02

Public beneiactors are not alone confined TO the
higher orders of scientific research, Indeed few have
gone more for the welfare Of the working than
poArline.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1883-09-06

had poisoned himself with gold leaf and
his fugitive was suing for peace in the
southern provinces. Colonel Gordon
was offered fortune by the grateful
country which he had saved. He re-
piled that he had not served for money
and would accept nothing. He left China
as poor as he came.
He was to visit the country once more.
In the spring of 1880 he went to Pekin
on mission of peace. He had been
elected to mediate between Russia and
China. Strange emotions filed his mind
as he sailed toward the capital. Passing
the mouth of the Yang-tse- Kiang, under
a sapphire sky and bright eastern sun.
he thought of the desolation he had left
upon its shores. Once more the richest
land in China, he remembered when its
horizon was unbroken except by graves,
commemorative arches and heaps of
ruins. Over its ravaged hills, now
clothed with wild tea, he followed, in
memory the peasants in their fight, the
men staggering under heavy loads OF
goods and chattels, the women hobblinR
along on their small feet. their arms
filed with babies. The paddy fields
which The husbaudmen we're now irri-
eating had been white with dead mems
bones. The reed hut of the fisherman
and the many stored pagoda had been
choked with corpses. The boatmen with
their hooks drew shoals of mangled
bodies to the sea, where the priest to-day
sat drumming by the waterside to soothe
the great fish that carries the world upon
its hack. It was Gordon vino had re-
stored peace to the nation, and as he
saved it from ruin in 1864 so he saved it
from war in 1880.