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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
Our LumI,er RnnnIr.

This has been a very favorable winter for
drawing wood and logs, and a large amount
of this kind of work has been done. The
snow has been about the right depth for
good shedding since the early part of the win
ter. 1t has seldom been free, for SO long
time, from the hard crusts which the winter
teamster breads. The teams are seen start
ing for the woods early in the morning and
the labor is continued till late at night There
was never before time when the timber was
being taken from our forests in such quaint
ties. A few years ago the water power mills
suffced to cut up nearly all the lumber and
to manufacture nearly all the wooden ware
used in this county or exported from it. But
now steam saw mills, portable or stationary,
abound in every district where timber can
be found. The cars are daily carrying off
heavy loads of logs, boards and various kinds
of wooden ware. We begin to share the be-
lief, which has been SO often expressed, that
our forests are in danger of being denuded Of
all their best timber trees, though during many
years before the revival of the lumber bust,
ness the natural growth of the forest in this
part of the state kept pace with the demands
upon it. We have now extensive tracts of
land in back places, and many rough pieces
and old pastures which are going back to
forest There are thousands of acres of such
lands in Windham county, and also in most
of the other counties of the state. Even at
this time, when so much is being taken from
the forests, it is question whether the in
crease by growth is not, in quantity, equal
to all that is removed. But there can be no
doubt that the quality is depreciatng from
the constant selection and use of the best
timber trees There is an increasing demand
for the best qualities and a constantly dimin-
ishing supply. Farmers that have valuable
timber trees, the lumber from which is worth
from 500 to $40 per thousand, need not be
in haste to cut and deliver them at five or six
dollars cord, or less than half their real val
ne at the former price, and less than one
fourth at the latter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

calves, 4s,9is; hogs GO,51L 1Gi sheep, D.
100, O33 horses, 1922. The shipments
have been: Cattle, s,g21,7lj; calves, 49,
4Gj; hogs, 2l,1OIa5i sheep, 2,329, 1917;
horses, 100, sO7. Full reports and statistics
are given from various localities upon the re-
suits of the winter feeding Of stock. The
result appears to be that, with the exception
Of the herds of the professional breeders, in
most states cattle make little actual gain dur
ing the four months of winter. There is a
brief report at the close of the treatise on
crops covering tho season of 1882, in order
to bring the results Of work in the division Of
statistics up to date. The footings of 1852
put the corn production for the United States
at 1 ,G2i, 011 500 bushels, and of wheat 9O2, 70
300 bushels. OF oats the production is
put at 475, Gj5 700 bushels, and potatoes, TO-
600 900 bushels.s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Very few agricultural accounts are publish
ed that do not show a balance on the right
side. We have always suspected that if more
exact accounts were kept, and the truth told,
we should see accounts with the balance the
wrong way little more frequently. We Of
ten have figures given which show clear
profit in fattening hogs on meal. Here is an
evidently honest account, with the larger sum
on an unusual side
april II bought shoat, put him in
good pen at my mill, and ordered him fed
with meal to fit him for market as soon as
possible. did not weigh him, but good
judges of live stock thought him reasonable
ut Sl2. He was killed Nov. II, after having
been fed 1887 pounds of corn meal, which
cost me $3.50, which with the first cost of
Sl2 made the total expense of the hog S3G. 80.
He dressed 3GS pounds, which at &c. brought
me $33.l2; so l was out of pocket Just So. rs
on that hog. l reckon the manure paid for
his care. Yesterday 1 saw fine lots of dressed
pork selling in Syracuse for to s ic., at which
figures there don't seem to be much profit in
hogs at present prices of corn."-M b. jar
els CdudStOta ~ Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
STATE or VERMONT, Westminster IS.

- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of JOSEPH
q. HOWE, late Of jamaica in said district deceased
Greeting.
You are hereby notified that Oscar Il. GARFIELD Ad-
minstrator Of said estate has presented bis petition
to this court setting forth the amount Of debts against
said estate, the probable costs of administration and
the value Of the personal estate, showing balance
CharFeuble upon the real estate q S7iO27 aud has
prayed for license to sell all Of the real estate Of said
deceased 10 pay said debts and charges and It IS or
dercd that said petition be referred for hearing and
decision TO session of said court 20 be held at the
probate office in TownshCud on the first Tuesday Of
February 1883, when and where you may Doe heard in
the premises, If you cause.
ID. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

CoLD IRON AN Experienced Horseman, "
in the Kentucky Live Stock Record, reminds
those who have the handling of horses of the
cruelty OF which they may be carelessly guilty;
LET any one who has the care of a horse
these cold, frosty mornings, deliberately grasp
in his hands piece of cold iron indeed, let
him touch it to the tip of his tongue; and
then let him place an iron bit in his horses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Gstonng through coral lips IL certainly pleasing OBJ.
ject; but of discoored, bespocked teeth in any
mouth at all is grcyOus drawback; add to this that
such set Of teeth is usually accompanied by impure
breath, and one can hardly imagine anything more
Objectionable SuzOdout, the great whitcner Of the
teeth and purifier Of the BREATH obvates this state Of
the mouth completely, rcscuiug It's dental occupants
from destruction and counteracting the influence on
the enamel Of acid sCcrCtious in the mouth
The youthful color. beauty and lustrc are gradually
restored to gray hair by parkor's Hair Basam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

o. NJ. Tinkham, writing from Davenport,
Ia, Jan. 10th, says that the Mississippi river
is frozen over with ice 1G inches thick He
had the pleasure while there of witnessing an
Iowa snow storm. mot great amount of
snow fell, for it couldn't fall anywhere-at
least, not anywhere about here-since the
wind was driving it, and when it struck the
face it was like frozen pins and needles. The
wind attends to its business out here, and no
fooling When it starts out for blow, it
just takes of its coat and splits on its hands,
so to speak, and gets right down to the work /;
and it don't stand on any 1O-hour plan, either
but will put in SO hours work every day
And it has got to, to get over these prairies
and do any business" Like many others,
Mr.. Tinkham feels more attached to Vermont
as he becomes better acquainted with the
specially -lauded portions of the country, and
he finds 'less and less reasons as he 'goes
about, TO be dissatisfied with Vermont as a
place to live in and enjoy ones self"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

The consumption Of Ayers pills far exceeds any
precedent They are constantly winning the conf
dcnce Of those who use them. They cleanse the
blood, improve the appetite, promote digestion, re-
store healthy action, and regulate every function.
They are pleasant to take aud gentle in their opera
ton; yet thorough searching and powerful in sub
dining 1ianasn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
We present no pretended miracle
Truth is mighty and must prevail"
No sophistry can withstand the power
of it's honest utterance.
Editor Of Ecening Press

Editor Of Ecening PrCss;-
DEAR SIR, Feeling deeply grateful for the
great benefits which have received from the use
of VERY valuable article which has its origin and
home in our beautiful city, and hoping that others
who are afflicted as have been may find like re-
lief from its use, l beg the indulgence of few
lines in your valuable paper for the privilege Of
communicating to you a brief statement Of facts,
for the benefit Of the multitude of sufferers to DO
met with on every side Many of my friends we'll
know that l have been very severely afflicted
with heart disease for number of years, and
have suffered from it as only those can suffer
who have that disease; it reduced my strength so
low that could scarcely walk across my room,
and the least eXertion rendered me so short
breathed that dared scarcely move, and life
seemed very burdensome. was treated for my
malady by the best physicians and derived no ben
eft from their treatment or prescriptions until
was advised by my family physician TO use
Hunts Remedy, as my trouble was caused by in
action of my kidneys, which affected very seri-
ously the action Of my heart. commenced tax
ing it (having little faith in It or any other modi-
cine, and it has helped me wonderfully, and 1
am now great deal better, and have been ever
since began its use, In fact have taken no
medicine that has benefited me so greatly. My
breathing is easy and have gained in strength
81 "'"'H 'h"I AN aule 10 40 my houseWOrk. =
cheeriuly recommend Hunts Remedy 70 all who
may be afflicted as have been or who are suffer-
ing from general debility and nervous prostra-
uon' Respectfully,
MRS. a. o. ROCKWELL,
Pearl Street, Providence, r. l.
A standard medicine for curing Brghts Dis
ease, bropsy Kidney, Bladder, and Glandular
Maladies is Hunts Remedy. Female Weak.
ness Pain in the back and lons, Gravel Diabetes,
lAl'mpernce, Excess, and Prostitution of the
nervous system are cured by Hunts Remedy.
Hunts Remedy imparts health and vigor to the
constitution when it has become deblitated.
Hunts Remedy restores the invalid to health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
CtTATH or NEnMONT. Mnrlhnrn SIS.

- The probate Court for said District
10 all persons interested In the estate of ELIZA
BETH o. BURLINGTON, late Of Wilmington In said
District, deceased, Directing
You are hereby notified that this court will decide
upon the allowance Of the account Of X. W. Clarke,
Administrator upon said Estate, and decree dstrbu-
ton thereof to the persons entitled, at the session
thereof to be the probate office in Bratteboro on
thelast Saturday Of January, 1888, when and where
you may be heard in the premises, If You cause.
l.. W. STODDARD. REGISTER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

An honest medicine is one that the proprieors are
willing to warrant. Such is the Constitutional Cough
syrup sold at any drug store 1t is o cure for
coughs colds and all affections of the throat an d
lungs At 20 aud 50 cents per bottle 400
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
EARM nenr Mnndstnck W tn ha sold

LNARM near Woodstock, VT, to be sold or
IL exchanged for real estate In the vicinity Of Brat
tehorO This farm is miles from Woodstock, VT,
and miles from Barnard; is on good road stage
passes the house every night aud morning. Farm
contains 40 acres; cuts from 90 to 80 tons Of good
hay; has great abundance of apple trees in bearing
tools necessary for making sugar; is well wooded
running water at house and barns The buildings are
In comfortable condition. Possession given April lst
1888. Forfurlher particulars apply to L. @. HOWARD
Jacksonville, Vt. %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Constitutional Cough Syrup is sold or - "No
care, no pay" principle Il contains no opium nos
anything injurious. Why suffer with coughs and cold
when for 20 or 90 ccuts you get bottle at any
drug store. 46-9
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

now often We hear it said. Well may the victim
complain, for the kidneys are suffering; and when
that s The case there H always danger-grcat danger
Kidney diseases, 10 let run, too often end fatally
There IT,, however, o sure cure for them. Hunts
Remedy is medicine that does not fail to cure hid
ney, liver bladder, and urinary complaints. Even
Brights Disease, the terror OF physicians s cured by
Hunts Remedy, the great kidney aud liver medicine
Try 1t, aud cure your buck-ache before II terminates
in something worse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
Farm for Sale or 10 Rent.

7 OFFER for sale the Farm, three miles north Of
i Brattieboro village, formerly owned by Judge
Hampden Cults, which for grain, hay, roots and
sugar is unsurpassed. With the farm will SELL II de-
sired the connecting "Dummerston pasture" for
merly OF Eli and j. H. Sargent; will rent the QUITS
farm, with without the Dummerston pasture, and
the greater part of my adjoining home farm to sat
isiactory tenOnt, to whom would sell, II desired my
large herd OF cows and other animals. Possession
given on the FIRST day Of April, 1888
j. n. BALESTIER.
Brattleboro, Dec %, 1882. 1859
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

A lady tells us: 1.-THE first bottle has done my
daughter great deal of good. Her food docs not dis
tress her now, nor does she suffer from that crrr,
tired ttctng which she did before taking Hoods Sar
saparila.' second bottle effected cure. No Other
preparation contains such concentration Of yitaliz
ing enrching purifying and inygorating properties
as Hoods Sarsaparia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
UsefuIin the Family.

The unhappy mortal whose food does not digest and
asstmilate perfectly Will hud immediate relief in
Wheat Bitters."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured

Ely's Cream Balm has completely cured me Of Ca
tarrh, Of which have been afflicted over ten years.
after trying almost every remedy recommended none
having proved so effective and thorough. Sd. Aiken,
Wholesale dealer in Boots and Shoes l43 Federal-st
Boston, Mass.
Try Ey's Cream Balm for Catarrh.
The best remedy for its purpose have sold. John
Hooker Druggist, Springfield Mass.
An article Of real merit-C. p. Alden, Druggist,
Springfield, Mass.
Those who it speak highly of it.-Geo. A. Hill,
Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory results.-W P.
Draper, Druggist, Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

tNOR SALE-Stebbins' Ferry, situated at
H the southern eud Of Mortified street, on direct
road from Turner'S Falls and Greenfield to Mortified,
winchester and Keene. said property consists of
from four to five Of land, with buildings there
on, boats, etc. Beautiful location about mile from
the Moody boys school, direct road from there to
seminary. Reasons for selling, increasing business
and increasing years. q. Il. STEBBINs.
Northheld, Mass, Nov. @, 1882. soft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

The less thinks or knows about bis virtue, tn,
better we lie him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
o. j. PRATT,
No. Granite Block.
CLOAK DEPARTMENT,
SPECIAL SALE OF A MANUFAC-
TURER'S STOCK OF LADIES',
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S
CLOAKS, DOLMANS, PALE
TOTS AND WALKING JACK
ETS.
Having closed out the bal

Having closed out the bal
ance Of a manufacturers
stock Of all grades of Out
side Garments at about %
the original cost, I shall
offer the same to the trade
during the next 30 days at
LESS THAN COST OF PRO-
DUcT1oN, and as these gar
ments cannot be duplicated
at the prices, I would rec
ommend patrons to make
their selections early.
Respectfully,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Too great refinement is false delicacy, but true de-
icacy is solid refinement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

How many people live on the reputation Of the rep
utation they might have made.-tHolmes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
ENtrcme Tiren EnnIinr.

An obstinate man does not hold opinions; they hold
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
C,TATE Or VERMONT. Mnrlhorn SIS

- The Probate Court for said District.
10 all persons interested in the Estate of NATHL
L. srEARNs, late ofBratloboro, In said District de-
ceased, GREETING
You are hereby notified that this Court will decide
upon the allowance of the account of Gee. A. BOYDEN
Administrator upon said estate, and decree dstrbu-
ton thereof to the persons entitled at the session
thereof TO be held at the Probate Office In Bratcboro
on the last Saturday Of January, 1888, when and
where you may be heard in the premises II you see
cause. +. w. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
Agricultural.

DR.. Sturtevant Of the New York agricul-
tural station has made some interesting OK
periments with seed corn, testing the germ
mating qualities Of kernels taken from the
butt, the middle and the tip of the car It
used to be the general practice of farmers,
when planting corn, to break of the tip Of
the ear and reject it, but the experiments Of
DIR. Sturtevant tend to show that the tip kerr
nels terminate the most readily and surely
and start with the most apparent vigor.
The New York silk Exchange has received
about 20, 900, 600 Japanese silk-worm eggs by
direct importation via San Francisco They
are deposited on cards about 3 inches square,
on which they lie so thickly as to prevent the
cards being cut without some Of the eggs be-
ing destroyed. The eggs are to be distribut-
ed gratis to silk-worm culturists throughout
the country. The Exchange states that the
interest in this industry in the United States
is growing rapidly, and that inquiries are be-
ing made of them by mail at the rate of about
100 per day. These facts are of especial in
terest when taken in connection with the en-
tertaining and practical article on silk-growing
published in the January st. Nicholas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
The weigh, orWnn.I.

The following table of the weight, per cord
of different kinds Of dry wood, is taken from
Browns Sylvo-Americana, 1884;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Is n compound Of the virtues Of Sarsaparil-
la, Stilingia, mandrake yellow dock, with
the iodidr Of potash aud iron. all powerful
hlood-maiiug, hluod-clcauSiug. and life-sus-
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and most cllcrtual Alternative medicine
known on available 90 the public. The Sci
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Produced So valuable a remedy, nor one so
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Impure uio0d. II cure, ScrOfula and
OIL srTOtulOus diseases, Erysipelas,
Rose, or st. Authuuy's Fire, Pimplcs
and Edcc-grub~, Pustulcs, BlOtChcs,
EOils, IumOrs. letter, Humors,
salt Rhrum, Scald-hcad. Ring-worm,
lccrs. sores, Rheumatism, Mcrcurial
Disease. Neuralgia. Female Weak
ncssUs and Irregularities, Jaundicc,
Affections of the Liver. Dyspepsia,
EmaciaiiUn. aud General Debility.
BY Us searching aud cleansing qualities
u purge, uUt the iuui ,uuulUuuS which
cuutlmuatc tine blood aud ,.tii,r drrauUc-
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the vital imotun>, promotes energy and
strength. restores and preserves health, and
iuiusrs new life and NGur Throughout the
whole system. No Sufferer from any dis
ease which arise, ilom impurty Of the
blood need despair who WIu give AiEH's
SAli> hrAEiLLA a idIr trial.
II is folly go experiment with the uuIner-
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and without medicinal. virtues. offered IS
headquarters, while disease becomes more
firmly seated. ANlE'~ StE.ArAluLLA is 4
medicine oi such concentrated curative
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26
argaI Notices.
CTATE or VERMONT, MaFI0oro IS.
CTATE OR NEmMONT. Mnrlhnrn SIS.

- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested On the Estate Of RUFUS
SMITH late Of Brattleboro, in said District deceased,
Greeting
Whereas MARY T.. SMITH has presented to this
Court an Instrument purporing to be the last VIII Of
said deceased, for probate:-You are hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office IN BrattlebOro In said District on the
last Saturday Of January, A. D. 1888, when aud
whore you may appear and contest the same, IL you
sec cause. +. w. STODDARD REGISTER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

Cattle have had to consume little extra
hay this month to maintain Their animal heat.
There was as much zero weather in the first
twenty days of January as in the whole of
last winter. The cold weather will suggest
economy in feeding hay-not by scrimping,
but by avoiding waste, and experimenting
with grain where the hay is likely to be in
sufficient to carry the cattle through. An
other good way to save hay in cold weather
is to make the stables as warm and comforta-
BILE as possible. With the high prices that
working oxen, beef cattle and other stock are
bringing it ought not to be difficult to make
the number of cattle to keep through tho re-
mainder of the winter correspond to the sup
ply of hay where that is short.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-01-26

By the latest figuring of the agricultural
bureau at Washington it is reported the corn
crop of 1882 is placed at 1885, OOO 600 BUSH
els, and the yield of wheat at 100000 600
bushels. Up to 1879 the country's maximum
yield of Indian corn was 1, 547, sol 600 bush
els. Last years crop, by the above estimate,
exceeds that of 1879 by $1,000, 900 bushels,
and falls only about POI, 900, 600 under the
crop of 1850. The latest official estimate of
that years wheat crop places it at about So
600, 600 bushels more than that of 1878, CO., .
600, 600 more than that of 1879 and 30, OOO,-
600 more than that of 1850. The year 1882
will, therefore, be memorable in the agricul-
tural annals of the country as one of the
fruitful seasons, filling not only our own land
but others with food and gladness.