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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-03-02
The Walking Horse.

The country would leap incalculable
benefit if the walk of its ordinary horse
could be accelerated single mile per
hour beyond what is now general IL
would put millions of dollars extra into
the national pockets every year. We
might have horses that would walk five
miles per hour, just as naturally and
easily rs three to three and a half, and
rarely four, as is now the rule. All the
farm and much of the country road and
town street horse work is done Mt a
walk. 1t costs no more to feed smart
walker than it does a slow, logy one,
and frequently not SO much. Now let
any one calculate the advantage of using
the former in preference to the latter.
Let the farmer see how much more land
per day lie can get plowed and harrow
ed how many more loads of hay, straw,
grain and vegetables he can take to
market, and how much moro rapidly he
is able to accomplish his other work,
and he will have little patience In keep
ing slow walking-horse any longer.
1t will be the same with the expressman,
the teamst'r and the truckman.
Belfounder, got by the celebrated
trotting horse of this name, out of Lady
Airport. was not only Il fast trotter, but
nau natural, easy Walk OF nVe miles
per hour. lie was kept by our family
several years, and nearly all his stock,
out of quite common mares, proved eX-
cellent walkers. This shows how easily
and rapidly an increased fast walking
stock may be bred by all farmers, il they
will only take due pains to select the
stallion to which they may hereafter
nick their mares. A fast walking horse
commands considerably higher price
with those who care for the pace, than q
slow walker, and such buyers are con
stantly on the increase now, and that
day Will come by and by when slow
walker will hardly get a bid. The at
est walk | have yet SEN exactly timed
and put on record WAS that of the
English horse Sloven. He made, with
out extra effort. 500 miles per hour
All agricultural societies ought to give
good premiums to fast walking horses
the highest prize to be awarded to the
one which will walk five miles per hour
the second to four and One-half miles
the third to four miles. This last should
be the least time for which to award {
prize, and all breeds should be allowed
to compete.-TA. b. Alien, in NeV Yorl
Tribune.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-03-02
Comparative Statement OfFarm Wages.

In his annual report for the year 1882
the commissioner of agriculture presents
the following figures in reference to the
wages of farm labor in the various see
lions of the United States The first
systematic general investigation of the
rate of wages paid for farm labor in the
United States was undertaken in Decem-
Der, 1866. by the division of statistics of
this department. Some thirty years
previous Mr.. II. c. Carey had made a
careful estimate from the best informa-
tion attainablc and placed the average
wages of the whole country at 80 per
month, with board. In 1866. from re-
turns embracing about 800 counties,
the average IA c was found to be $15.50.
with board. showing an apparent in
crease of about 80 per cent in one gen.
Grafton. AT the same date the average
monthly wages. when board was not
provided, was S26 for the whole coun-
try. and for the States employing white
labor almost exclusively, S2S. In the
next three years there was material de-
cline in the value of farm products. to
which labor yielded more slowly, the
average rate in 1869 being S25. l3 for la
Dor, without board. Prices had increas-
ed in the South, and had been somewhat
better maintained in the Eastern than in
Western States, in consequence of the
great activity of textile manufactures
and iron production. The decline,
though general. was nowhere very
great in this period.
In 1875 another investigation showed
stronger tendency to lower rate. some
what more pronounced in the West and
in New England than in the Middle
States. The reduction in six States had
| been from S32.0S to S2S.96 in the East
from S2S.02 to S26.02 in the Middle
States and from $27 0l to S23.60 in the
West. The cumulative and extreme eff
feet of the monetary revulsion which
commenced late in 1873 was not reached
| for several years after. At the next in
vestigation in 1873. the time of deepest
depression and distress of the laboring
classes in manufacturing industry, when
surplus laborers had been thrown into
competition with farm labor. general
and heavy reduction was recorded 1t
was greatest now in manufacturing
States, amounting to 80 per cent in New
England, % in the middle States and but
IA in the Western.
The present investigation shows the
degree of recovery, during the past three
years, of business activity and financial
confidence. The following statement
presents the average rate of wages with
out board) in employment by the season
or year:
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1883-03-02

These averages indicate recovery of
the status of 1870 in the, West. a near APP
proach to the rate of that year in the
New England States, and partial resto-
ration in the Middle States. There is
still decline Of 20 per cent or more
from the inflated rates of the flush times
Immediately following the civil war.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

There is no better criterion of pros
porous times than matrimony. Peo-
pie do not rush into matrimony when
times are hard only in exceptional
cases. When the sunshine of pros
perity falls all over community, how
ever, there is no limit to marriages.
If this assumption be correct, and nc
one can successfully combat it, we have
at the present moment an unparalleled
state of prosperity, for never was there
such boom of matrimonial alliances.
Old chronic cases of outstanding en-
gagements are now eliminating in that
happy event 1t is for the country s
good, and we hope the spirit will con-
tinue until there shall not be an old
bachelor or old maid left in all the
country.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

VIM. G. Osgoodby, the well known safe
manufacturer of Buffalo, Philadelphia,
Pittsburg, Newark and Atlanta, Ga, says /:
OFFICE OF OsGooDBY's IMPROVED SAFES,
II South Broad Street,
ATLANTA, GA, October II, 1881.
DR.. Rusl's MeGicuL association
DEAR DoCToRs-The three bottles of DR..
Rush's Regulator l ordered were received
by express last week. have taken nearly
one bottle and am thoroughly satisfied with
the result. For over two years have been
troubled with sharp pain at my heart. My
physician, upon examination, pronounced
it enlargement of the heart and was unable
to give me any relief The trouble grew
worse, until had become convinced that l
could not be cured. While in New York
City last week called on one Of the most
prominent physicians there, who charged
me $25 for an examination. and then rec
commended your Regulator" Knowing
you to be regular Medical Association
and not a patent medicine scheme | ordered
the three bottles. l have not been trou-
bled since commenced taking it, but shall
continue and take the entire three bottles,
so as to obtain a permanent cure. You
have my sincere thanks. l am, gentlemen,
very respectf'ly. VIM. G. OSGOODBY.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
The Stephens City Star.

ADVANCEMENT IN DOMESTIC TA STE.
1t is pleasant to see how fast our
American people are advancing in
real culture and taste, as shown by the
demand for articles designed for house
decoration and the greater skill dis
played in their arrangement. Time
was when the typical parlor, especially
in the rural districts, was a thing to
be dreaded and Stunned its stiff an
gular furniture, its bare walls, its high
mantelpie garnished with pair of
candlesticks and tray and shutters,
held out no invitation to intimate &C.
quaiLtance. TWAS not dirty or dingy,
for it was cared for with reverent par
ticularity; but it was cold, bald, dim,
unventilated and forbidding. 1t was
seldom used, and therefore did not
take kindly to use; it was kept for ex-
hibition, yet offered nothing pleasant
to the eye or suggestive to the mind.
In accordance with its nature, it died
dard. It presented stern front to
the demands of comfort and the gen.
tie advances of taste. Possibly it still
fingers in some fastness of the noun
tain or in the wilderness-som ething
like it in spirit. if not in detail, is vet
to be seen in boarding houses in the
cites and large towns-but for the
most part it is thing of the past
The modern parlor is what it should
be-the pleasantest room in the house,
where guests and hosts can meet in
easy, agreeable intercourse, surround
ed with objects calculated to crafty
the taste while stimulating the fancy
and the imagination. The furniture
is diverse in form and use, and skill
fully arranged to minister to comfort
and convenience pictures, chromos,
engravings and photographs adorn the
walls; here and there bracket holds
up statuette or vase of flowers to
view. In such room entertainment
is easy; things to talk about, without
degenerating into gossip, are always
/
at hand thought flows freely, and
conversation is not quite "lost art "
Nor has the parlor alone undergone
this pleasant change, the library, the
ding room, the bedrooms, even the
kitchen, have all felt the touch of
taste, and been frightened and beau
titled thereby.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
= oGning short OF UnmiStal1able
Benefits

Conferred upon tens of thousands of
sufferers could originate and maintain
the reputation which Ayers SARsA-
PARIII.A enjoys. 1t is a compound of
the best vegetable Alternatives, with the
iodides of Potassium and Iron, - all
powerful, blood-making, blood cleansing
and DEMONSTRATING and is the most
.tiectual of all remedies for scroftl-
lous. mercurial, or blood disorders.
Uniformly successful and certain, it
produces rapid and complete cures Of
Scrofula. Sores, Boils, Humors, Pim-
Piles, Eruptions, Skin Diseases and all
disorders arising from impurity of the
blood BY its invigorating effects it
always relieves and often cures Liver
Complaints, Female Weaknesses and
Irregularities, and is a potent remover
of waning vitality. For purifying the
blood it has no equal 1t tones up the
system, restores and preserves the
health, and imparts vigor and energy.
For forty years it has been in extensive
use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick.
For sale by all druggists.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
OUR LOCAL OPTION COLUMN.
BY A. A. P. N.
Danger.

Write it on the liquor store,
Write it on the prison door,
Write it on the gin shop fine,
Write. ave write this truthful line
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it on the workhouse gate,
Write it on the schoolboy's slate,
Write it in the copy book,
That the young may at it look
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it on the churchyard mound,
Where the drink slain dead are found,
Write it on the gallows high,
Write it for all passers-by-
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it underneath your feet,
Up and down the busy street;
Write it for the great and small,
In the mansion, cot and hall
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it on our ships which sail,
Borne along by steam and gale;
Write it in large letters plain,
Ger our land and past the main
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it in the Christians home;
Sixty thousand drukards roam,
Year by year from God and right,
Proving, with rtsistless might
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Write it in the nations laws,
Trampling out the license cause,
Write it on each ballot, white,
Politicians, read it right
"Where there's drink there's danger"
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

"LADIEs' Tonic. Tile Great Fe-
male Remedy is prepared by the Wo-
mems Medical Institute Of Buffalo, N.
Y, and is their favorite prescription
for ladies who are suffering from any
weakness or complaints common to the
sex. 1t is sold by druggists at $1.00
per bottle. Ladies can obtain advice
FREE. Send stamp for names of those
who have been cured.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

FARM INsURANCE.-The buildings
and personal property of farmers are
much less liable to be destroyed by
fire than similar property in cities and
villages. Occasionally fires spread
through the country, as was the case
in Michigan year or two ago; but
such instances are too rare to be taken
into account of common farm risks
The calamity in Michigan was not, in
fact, fire spreading from one farra to
another, but ferest fire, which Incl.
dentally took such farm buildings,
crops and other destructible property
as Law in its path. Such cases as this
hardly constitute good argument for
farm insurance, since in so widespread
conf1agration the company insuring
unless largely supported elsewhere,
may go down, while the supposed. in
surance becomes worthless when it is
most needed. There can be no doubt
that farmers are and have been taxed
much too heavily for insurance in pro-
portion to their risks. The expert
enoe of the Grange insurance compa-
MES proves this. From the reports of
their Secretaries we learn that while
the rate is only fifty cents per humid
red dollars for five years as compared
with sixty to seventy-fve cents per
hundred for three years charged by
stock companies, yet the Grange COM
panies are constantly accommodating a
surplus. To be sure these Grange
companies take only the best risks !;
that is, none except members of the
order can be, insured but the fact
that at the low rates charged they are
adding to their reserves shows that in
times past farmers have been taxed far
too high in this respect. In one town
it is reported that an insurance agent
in twenty years collected $4,000 in
premiums from farmers, and in all
that time less than 5000 had been re-
turned for property destroyed, while
this sum was much less than the local
agents commission for collecting pre-
miums and making disbursements.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from active prac-
tice having had placed in his hands by an
East India Missionary the formula of sim
Pile vegetable remedy for the speedy and
permanent cure of Consumption, Bronchi-
tbs, Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and
Lung affections. also positive and radical
cure for General Debility and all nervous
complaints, after having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of cases, feels it his duty to make it known
to his fellows. The recipe. with full par
ticulars, directions for preparation and use,
ond all necessary advice and instructions
for successful treatment at your own home,
will be sent you by return mail, free of
charge, by addressing with stamp or stamp
ed self-addressed envelope
DIR. j. G. RAYMOND,
1854 Washington street, Brooklyn, N, Y.
GB@ Mention this paper.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

DR.. Willoughby, the attending physician
at the Sisters Hospital, and one of Buffalo's
most prominent members of the profession,
has used it for years, and says:
BUFFALO, Aug. II, 1882.
DR.. RatSh's Medical association
DEAR DoCToRs-I unhestatingly add
my name to the long list of regular practi-
TONERS who have recommended your "Spe-
citic for Consumption" have used ii for
many years in my practice for all pulmonary
affections, and have always been more than
satisfied with the results. consider it the
best compound known for lung diseases.
Yours, M. WILLOUGHBY,M M. d.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

Farmers and others desiring a gen.
teel, lucrative agency business, by
which SIS to $40 day can be earned
send address at once, on postal, to H
c. WILKINSON & Co., 1876 and 1917
Fulton Street, New York. 23m6
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

DR.. Howard, Professor of Anatomy, Col
lege of Physicians and Surgeons, Buffalo,
N Y, says:
DR.. Rush's Medical Association:
DEAR DOCToRs-I have used your Spe-
cific for Consumption in my practice for
years with the best results | consider it
sure cure for consumption if taken accord
ing to directions. Yours truly,
c. F. HOWARD, NJ. d.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

The above preparations are prepared by
DR.. Rush's Medical Association, in which
DR.. Rush is associated with the most prom
iment specialists of both Europe and Amer
lea. Special treatment can be obtained for
any disease. These medicines are the reg
ular prescriptions for the diseases mention
ed, and never fail to give relief
They can be obtained in Richmond Va,
at wholesale, of OWENS & NIsNoR, and any
druggist will gladly obtain them for you
upon application, or they can be obtained
of lis direct Address
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
DR.. RUSH'S SPECIFIC
CONSUMPTION
A Positive Cure for Consump-
ton in All Stages.
For Bleeding at the Lungs, Coughs,
Colds, Group, Bronchitis, Lnfu-
emza, asthma, and all Afec-
tons Of the Lungs IT,
Has no Equal.

DR.. RUsH's SPECIFIC FOR CONSUMPTION
is recommended by all the leading physi-
clans who are acquainted with its use.
Price, Large Size, $l.00
Small Size, SO
rB- Sold by Druggists everywhere,
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
M R S. R. RU SH'S
CathartiC and Alt-BilOuS Pills.

PREVENT and CURE Constipation and
Piles. A sure remedy for Biliousness, Tor
pidity of the Liver. Jaundice and all Liver
Complaints. 1t gives immediate relief in
Sick and Nervous Headache. They cleanse
the stomach, and thus remove all bad taste
from the mouth and make the breath pure
and sweet. Remove all Impurities and
Sallowness from the complexion. Pleasant
to take and agreeable in their action. En-
tirely unlike other pills. Purely vegetable
Price % cents
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17

e4AxeZ=S- 49, apue. Malaria.
Vl3SQEN1Sliy and all Diseases
y caused by De-
rangement of Liver, Bowels and Kidneys.
SYMPTOMS OF A DISEASED LIVER.
Bad Breath; Pain in the Side, sometimes the
pain is felt under the Shoulder-blade, mistaken tor
Rheumatism general loss of appetite; Bowels
generally costvc, sometimes alternating with lax;
the head is troubled with pain, is dull and heavy,
with considerable loss Of memory, accompanied
with painful sensation ofleavins undone something
which ought to have been done; slight, dry cough
and flushed face is sometimes an attendant, often
mistaken for consumption: the patient complains
OF WEAKNESS and debility nervous, easily Startled
feet cold or burning, sometimes prickly sensation
Of the skin exists; spirits low and respondent,
and although satisfied that exercise would be bene
fetal, yet one can hardly summon up fortitude to
try it-in fact, distrusts every remedy. Several
Of the above symptoms attend the disease but cases
have occurred when but few Of them existed, yet
examination after death has shown the Liver to
have been extensively deranged.
1t should be used by all persons, old and
young, whenever any of the above
symptoms appear.
Persons Travelling or Living in I'm
healthy Localities, by taking dose OCCASION
ally to keep the Liver in healthy action, will avoid
all Malaria, Bilious attacks, Dizziness, Maui
sea, Drowsiness, Depression of Spirits, etc. 1t
tOxicating beverage.
If You have eaten anything hard of
digestion, or feel heavy after meals, or Sleep
less at night take dose and you will be relieved
Time and Doctors Bills will be saved
by always keeping the Regulator
in the Housed
For, whatever the ailment may be, a thoroughly
safe purgative, alternative and tonic can
never be out Of place. The remedy is harmless
pleasure.
1T is PURELY VEGETABLE,
And has all the power and efficacy of Caome or
Qunne, without any Of the injurious after effects.
A Governors Testimony.
Simmons Liver Regulator has been in use in my
family for some time, and am satisfied it is
valuable addition to the medical science.
j. GILL SHORTER, Governor of Ala.
Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Ca,
says: Have derived some benefit from the use Of
Simmons Liver Regulator, and wish to give it
further trial.
"The only Thing that never fails to
Relieve."-I have used many remedies for Dys-
pepsia, Liver Affection and Debility but never
have found anything to benefit me to the extent
Simmons Liver Regulator has. ! sent from Min
nesota to Georgia for it, and would send further for
such medicine, and would advise all who are SIM
ilarly affected to give it trial as it seems the only
thing that never fails to relieve.
aa P. M. JANsRY, Minneapolis, MINI.
DIR. 7. W. Mason says: From actual ex-
perience in the use Of Simmons Liver Regulator in
my practice have been and am satisfied to use
and prescribe it as a purgative medicine.
Dsay~ Take only the Genuine, which always
has on the Wrapper the red Trademark
and Signature of j. H. ZEILIN g. CO.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
DR.. RUSH'S
REGULATOR !
Heart Troubles

A Sure Cnre for all Diseases of
the Heart.
DIR. RUSH'S "REGULATOR has
never failed to give relief 1t has been used
successfully for years, in subduing the most
stubborn cases of heart difficulties.
Large Size, $1.00
Small Size, 80
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
Cured of Rheumatism in 2 Hours
BUFFALO. N. Y. Nav 9. 1882

BUFFALO, N. Y, May 2, 1882.
Dr.. Rushs Medical association
G ENTLEMEN-I have been troubled with
rheumatism for two years. tried all the
best advertised oils and liniments, and many
first class physicians without relief The
last doctor l visited recommended Dr.
RUSH BLOOD Roof OIL. l purchased a
large bottle for fifty cents, and applied it.
In two hours | was relieved, and now am
entirely well. Its effects are wonderful, and
believe it the only thing in the world that
will cure rheumatism. Truly yours,
JOHN HUTCHINSON,
SO Erie St., Buffalo, N. Y.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
DIR. r. US HIS
BLOOD ROOTOII
Gives immediate relief in all cases of
rheumatism.

Neuralgia, Sciatica, Latn'bago, Back
ache, Soreness of ahe Chest, Gout,
Quincy, Sore Throat, SweU-
saags and Sproims, Burns
and Scalds, General Bodily Pains,
Tooth, Eoa and Headache, Frost
ed Feet and Ears, and all
other Pains and Aches.
DIR. RUsH's BLOOD Roof OIL has no
equal in the world as liniment or OIL 1t
is cheap, safe, simple and sure external
remedy tor man or beast. 1t is put up in
two sizes. Price % and so cents Sold by
druggists everywhere.
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
Something New
AND GOOD !

JAMES V. SARGENT is manufactur-
ing at his residence, p miles east of Ste
phens City, the well known Rustic Chair,
of the very best hickory wood, and war
ranted to last lifetime. p. o. address
Stephens City, Va. 27y
Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-17
Heavy Groceries
Staple DOmestics

In order that we may better con-
duct our trading business for produce,
we have recently bought nice stock
of Domestics, such as Brown and
Bleached Cottons, Prints, Thread, &C.,
and thus put ourselves in better po-
sition than ever to increase the repu-
tation we have already won of being
among the leading shippers of