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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

On July last, according to estimates of the
Treasury Department, the debt of the United
States per capita of population was S2s.4l,
and the interest per capita % cents Stats
tics of the public debt show that in this re-
spect there has been a wide range in the tig.
ures of the past thirty years In 1857 the
debt was less than 500 600. showing au
amount per capita OF but 80 cents the inter
est charge being six cents per capita. InlsGI
these amounts had risen respectively to s.. "A
and 10 cents The following year there was
a leap to Sl5.4j and e. cents. and in 1862 the
per capita of debt was S33. 81 and of interest
sips. Vast expenditures in suppressing the
rebellion rapidly swelled the proportions, IN
til gu August ST. 1865, the indebtedness had
reached high-water mark, standing at S7s.25
per capita with an interest charge Of s. %
per capita
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Cape YORK was at last reached without sr-
rIous accident. but there was no sign there OF
any vessel 50 on August 10 the weary yoy-
ayers set out again for the south. making Up
ernayik their next objective point Lieuteu
ant CoiweI with one boat set out boldly
across Melville Bay, intending TO keep on "a
direct course southward until he should find
the laIuc. But Lieutenant Darlington, with
the other boat aud the crew Of the Proteus
chose the more circuItous but safe route along
the shore a heavy snow storm set IN on
August Z. which WIS ridden out by the boats
at anchor 10 the ice The storm was severe
and many Of the iceberes fuundered, so that
the party had to change its anchorage several
times
Uperuavik was reached on August 1, and
there the Aantic picked mp the shipwrecked
men and brought them to St Johns
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
CODDer.ROofng.

The Scientific American mentions the
decline in tie price of copper as likely
to lead to the increased use of that met.
aim building. At present the material
for copper roof costs at the outset,
only about twice as much as tin, and as
the latter must be repaired and painted
about once in three years, and in fifteen
or twenty years must be renewed alto
gether, the copper which never needs
painting, and is practically indestructi-
BILE, is much the cheaper in the end.
There are in Boston many copper roofs
put on about forty years ago, which
show no signs of deteriol alton; and the
metal is still much employed in that
city for cornices, cutters, and rain-wa-
ter pipes, as we'll as for covering bay
windows, and in many other ways, in
place of galvanized iron, which is much
inferior in beauty and durability, and
not very much cheaper. The copper
has the additional advantage of needing
no paint, go that the delicate lines ofar-
tistic work are in no danger of being
6lied up, and the metal increases rather
than diminishes in beauty, by the slow
formation of a bluish.green patina over
it. For fashings, as we'll as other por-
tons Of roof-work copper is much supe-
rior 10 zinc or tin. and with the aid OF Q
certain amount of lead, the most diff
cult problems in roofing can be success
fully and permanently solved. .-Ameri-
can Architect.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
The Values of Vegetables.

All vegetables have an effect on chem.
stry of the body, so that We cannot
speak too highly of their importance at
he table. We will mention few of
these matters first and dispose of this
aspect of the subject, so as not to seem
10 mix the pharmaconeia with the. .kitch-
en-. Asparagus is strong diuretic, and
forms part of The cure for rhe umatic pa
tents at such health resorts as Aix-les-
balns. sorrel is cooling, and forms the
staple of that soupe aux herbes which
French lady will order for herself after a
long and tiring journey. Carrots, as
containing quantity of sugar, are avoid
ed ny some people, while others COM
p!aln OF them as indigestible. With re-
gard to the latter accusation, it may be
remarked in passing, that it is the yell
toW core OF the carrot that is difficult of
dlgestlon, the outer or red layer, is ten
ger enough. In Savoy the peasants
have recourse to an infusion of carrots
as a. specific for jaundice.
;, Ihe large sweet onion is very rich in
those alkaline elements which counter.
act the poison of rheumatic gout. If
slowly stewed in meek broth, and eaten
with little Nepaul pepper, it will be
found to be an admirable article of diet
ior patients of studious and sedentary
habits. The stalks of cauliflower have
the same sort of value, only too often
the stalk of caulihower is SO ill-boiled
and unpal' table that few persons would
thank you for proposing to make part of
their meal consist OF so un;nviting an ar
t1cie. Iurnlps in the same way, are oft
en- thought to be indigestible and better
suited Tor COWS and sheep than for deli
cate people. But here the fault lies
With The cook quite as much as with the
root. The cook boils the turnip badly,
ana then pours some butter over it.
and the eater of such dish is sure to be
worse for it. Try better way. Half
s1;aa GGM your turn and cut it in
q pie dish, put in the slices, moisten with
a little milk and weak broth, dust once
with bi cad crumbs and pepper and salt,
and bake in the oven till it gains bright
golden brown. This dish, which is the
Pledmontese fashion of eating turnips,
is quite unsuited to COWS, and ought to
be popular.
-, What shall be said about our lettuces?
The plant has slight narcotic action, of
which French old woman, like French
doctor. well knows the value. and when
properly cooked it is really easy of
digestion. But in our country, though
lettuces are duly grown in every garden,
you often hear the remark, IL can't eat
a salad," and as few cooks know how to
use the vegetable which has been refused
IN its raw state, the lettuces are all
wasted, and so is the ground in which
they are grOWn.-Ex.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
KEEPING THEIR END UP.
How the Great Vests Marvels are
Apt to Multiply.

As last Tuesdays west-bound train
passed Cape Horn, a large party of Eng.
lishmen, of the Lunnon'
variety, crowded out on the platform
and loudly expressed their dissatisfac-
tion at the scenery, which was "not at
all rp to the guide-books, you know, by
Jovev " A.. 1 -
As they returned to their seats:to en-
Joy jolly good British all-around grum-
BILE, entirely oblivious of the indignant
glances of the native passengers,
meek-looking, gentle-voiced journalist
from Frisco approached from the other
end Of the car ndvolunteered to.give the
tourists some valuable facts concerning
the country. In an ingenious and plaus-.
ibie way, he answered their questions in
manner that reduced our critics from
.over-the-pond to acondition Of profound
amazement, not to say awe.
The next morning the journalist was
informed by the reporter that q COM
Inittee Of gentlemen wished to see him.
in the baggage car. As he pntered he
found q dozen travel llers, all native and
to the manner born, waiting to receive
.nim bat in hand. The spokesman ad-
syanced and said: 81 81
s You ers u party VII NJ Stying
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
Cooking Recipes.
BEEF LoAr.-One and one-haif poun

BEEF LoAr.-One and one-haif pounds
of bee&steak chopped very fine, and free
from gristle; two cups of rolled crackers;
one cup of cold water, one-half cup of
butter, salt and pepper to suit the taste.
Bake till done.
PooR MANS SWEET CAKE.-One cup of
sugar, one cup Of sour cream, one-half
cup of butter, one egg, half teaspoonful
of soda, one-half nutmeg, grated fine;
-four enoug b to make stiff batter. Bake
in slow oven.
Potato CRoQUETTEs.-Season cold
mashed potato with pepper, salt and
nutmeg. Beat to a cream, with a tea
spoonful of melted butter to every cup.
full of potato. Bind with two or three
beaten eggs and add some minced par
sley. Roll into oval ball, dip in heaten
egg, then in bread crumbs and fry in hot
lard or d:ippings. Pile in a pyramid
upon fiat dish and serve. Tney are
nice with a little cream beaten up with
them.
Corn LoAr.-Four eggs, whites and
yolks, beaten as light as possible, sep
arately; one quart of corn meal, quarter
of a pound of butter, two quarts of boil
ing milk; teaspoonful of salt mixed
we'll with corn meal. Melt the butter
in the milk and scald the corn mea!
with it, beating and stirring we'll until
it becomes perfectly smooth; then add
the light yolks; and last y the stih1y
beaten whites. Bake in q quick oven.
Half the quantity will make agood-sized
loaf.
BUBBLE PuDD1Na.-One quart of fresh
milk, five eggs, three tablespoonful of
cornstarch, one tablespoonful of sugar,
nutmeg. to taste, pinch of soda in the
milk. Scald the milk, stir in the corn
starch, cook one minute, and pour upon
the beaten eggs and sugar. Season, and
whip up we'll, pour into around-oottom-
ed mold we'll buttered, fit on the top, set
in pot of boiling water, boil three-Quar-
ters of an hour, turn out upon q dish
and eat with sauce.
PEPPER PoT.-A dish familiarly known
as ''pepper pot" much sought for by
the epicure, is made thus: Boil six
pounds of tripe for one hour, then take
it from the water in which it has boiled
and put it in fresh water with knuckle
of veal. Let these boil for two hours,
then put in some potatoes, onions, car
rots, little parsley, some celery salt or
stalks of celery, and any other herb or
vegetable your taste demands: plenty of
salt is essential, and considerable black
pepper. When the tripe is tender, cut
it in small bits and put it back in the ket-
tie. After removing the vegetables,
make nice gravy. Dumplings may be
served with this if you please. The best
way to cook them is to steam them and
then drop them in the boiling gravy just
before serving. They are certain to be
thoroughly cooked and to be light if
steamed for three-quarters Of an hour.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
~
A Game Of Base Ball Played by Sixf
teen Girls,

At Pastime Park, Philadelphia, sixteen
young girls, aided by two lads, played base
ball. The players were modestly dressed,
and their skirts reached to their knees Oae
side wore dresses of white with blue trim
mings and stockings ofa light red color,
while the other had blue stockings. All
wore jaunty little white-cloth bats and base
ballshoes of the regular style, except one
girl, who luxuriated IN fifteen. button gait.
ers that reached . span around her ankles
and must have taken half sn hour each to
tasten. When play was called the reds
went to the bat, each girl clamoring about
the scoer's table to know when would be
her turn to Ego in. It was evident from
tie start that the dimond Of regulation
size was entirely to large for the girls either
for running or throwing. a bail thrown
from pitcher 70 second base almost invariably
/, fell short, and was stopped on the roll. The
throw from fr1t to third base was an utter
sibilty
fhs throwing W. s novelty % Pa.time,
md excited tho playe1s Who Mntehed fhs5
eam6to unconfoll llable langhtE. Al the
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

those globe trotters in the rear sleeper
some points about the coast, believe?''
II am sir" said the quill-driver,
modestly.
'You told them, I understand, y con.
tinued the chairman, e'that Mount Shasta
was, e, 600 feet high?"
1.-THE same" sTs..s s.-
"You diyulged the well-known fact
that trains on this road were often de-
tanned four days by herds of buffalo,
and that they frequently have to use q
Gatling qua on the cowcatcher to pre-
vent the locomotive being pushed off
the track by tho grizzly bears?" s.s
"Yes, sir"
''You further acquainted them with
the circumstance that the Digger In
dians live to the average age of24, and
that the ratification of the air on the
plains is such that an ordinary pin looks
faTfv,mn iae tslegfaph ;pt pole at the distance OF
II think wedgsd that in," respond
ed the newspaper man.
"And we are informed they all made
at the Palace Hotel an average of two
walters per DAY were shot by the guests
for bringing cold soup-eh?"
"And, finally, we believe that you are
the originator of that beautiful-tbat
b'e-a- -a-utiful-er-factr regarding that fal-
len redwood tree up at Mariposa-I
mean the hollow one into which the
six horse.stage drives, and comes out
of knot-hole 165 feet further
along?"
II told them all about it."
"Just so! just sop said the committee
man, grasping the patriots hand and
producing q well-tille buckskin bag,
"and am instructed by this committee
of your fellow-countryman to present
you with this slight token of our appre-
citation of the noble manner in which
you have vindicated the honor of our
noble land; God bless you, STRIP
"Gentlemen," said the true Califor-
nian, much affected, II understand your
feelings, and although blush to be re-
warded for simply doing my duty, &C.
cept the gift as a sacred trust to be de.
voted to the further exaltation of our
country"
Gin what way?" asked the chairman,
"Why, am going back to rope those
fellows into little game of studhorse
poker.' And as he left the car they
gave him cheer that nearly shook the
train off the rails
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

disdain. Soldiers are given the bright
est, sharpest and most effective weapons
80 every farmer should have the
very best machines and implements for
the war which he has to wage against
vegetable az ,ressors and insect depreda-
tors in the field, the orchard and the
garden, and every farmers wife should
have every appliance for economising
muscle. All that remains for farmer
TO do, is to subscribe to first class
agricultural paper, and to say, as did
Shakespeare's working man: II owe
no man hate, and envy no mans hap.
piness; am glad with every mans good,
and content with my own farm."-Ben
Perlev Poore.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
General Mention.

A certified copy of the will of Edward
Clark. New York millionaire, whose
estate is said to be worth $50,000,000,
with the proceedings thereupon in the.
Surrogate Court of Otsego county, has
been filed in the Office of the register of
deeds at Milwaukee. By the will the
sum of $50. 900 is bequeathed to Williams
College. Four grandsons Of the deceased
are beQueathed the sum of $3.50, 900 each,
while more distant relatives receive
sums ranging from $4,000 to $50, GOO.
Beside these cash bequests, large and
valuable tracts of land are given to the
heirs of the deceased millionaire by
terms of the will.
The Chinese ..claim that the system of
competitive examination had its origin
in China, and is in operation to-day.
There are three stages to be passed by
the aspirant to the highest honors and
any one may lenter for an examination.
One peculiar feature is the thorough
prevention of fraud. The candidates
are carefully searched, even the finger
nails and soles of the feet being exam
ined. Sometimes a mans mouth is
opened and inspected. The questions
for examination are answered in one
day, and no candidate is allowed to fill
more than "a sheets of paper.
Ministers at Saratoga are endeavoring
to assist each other in expounding the
best modes of preaching. All of the
speakers have agreed that good SER
mon is the necessary basis for preaching.
Most believed the extemporaneous
method is the truly effective. while one
or two advocated combination of the
manuscript and extemporaneous meth
cd. The best method was once ex-
planned by DR.. Charming to Theodore
Parker: "Give my love to Theodore
Parker, and tell him to preach what he
full heart pour itselfforth."
New Jersey has had her great Wash
Day on the Saturday in August when
the inhabitants within thirty miles of
the coast meet for a grand saltwater
bath. This year :, 1000 people cole cted
at Seagirt, mostly farmers and their fam
lilies. Dancing and eating were amuse-
ments, but bathing was the great fun.
Bathing suits were worn all day, people
wandering in and out of the water ac-
cording to fancy.
The region around Elkhorn Grove,
Iowa, where the Polk City murderers,
Crawford and Hardy, we're captured,
and where one of them was shot, is set
tied principally by Danes. Thew are su-
perstitious, and it is pretended that the
ghosts of sthe murderers play pranks
there nightly. Two farmers were walk.
ing by night recently near wood. They
cut short their stroll to hasten back to-
the homes of their neighbors and pro-
claim that the ghost Of Crawford and
Hardy had appeared to them. Tue
neighbors turned out, and all Of them
now profess to have seen the spooks
plainly and enthusiastically. It is said
that some Of the settl tlers are go troubled
that they are preparing to omit the re-,
Rion.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

girls handled the ball in the same way.
The right arm was doubled and the hand
brought near the face, then sudden jerk
threw it thirty feet or so. In catching all
the girls held their hands out in front of
of them, with the palms up; and, it the ball
was we'll directed, and came at q nice curve
they caught it we'll enough, but ifit came
they got out of its way without delay
Nev York Times -..- q.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
A Motto for Farmers.


2 Dollars for comforts, but not cent
for Injuries" is good home motto for
every farmer. The largest, sunniest,
apartment in every farmhouse should
be in daily use by the family, and the
most cherries room should be used for
the parlor, which Is rarely opened. ex-
cept at funerals and for the meetings Of
the sewing society. Tho freshest eggs
and the sweetest butter and the earliest
fruit should not all be sent 10 market and
a good share Of the proceed Invested in
bananas, almonds, raisins, coffee and
tea. Its bad policy to cut down the
shade trees along the Wavside 70 raise
money orithe purchase Of fashiopable
parasols Tor the women folks If istime.
misepent for those Who having eyes zee
moi, q troll through the.
grounds 81 q, q IS kurai
6if With their hands; 80 III kefa
and & pesyerseexpT preston 81 ddiiscqntont
ON their c0unte tenAnces, ], !, n they kitnenG !
on neysry hand the eyt tdennD 81 ) bFo.
sueees Nhicll ihsy s 3fo|
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
We recommend Wise's Axle Grease.
HAY-FEVER.

My brother Myron and N.Y.
self were both cured, to all ap-
pearance. of Catarrh and Hay
Fever last July and August. Up
to this date, Dec. 2S, neither
have had any return of these
troubles. Ely's Cream Balm
was the medicine used. GA
BRIEL FERRIS, Spencer, Tioga
Co., N. Y.
CREAM BALM will, when ap-
piled by the finger into the nos
trils, be absorbed, effectualIy
cleansing the nasal passages of
catarrhal virus. causing healthy
secretions. 1t allays intiamma-
;ion, protects the membranal
Innings of the head from colds;
completely heals the sores and
restores the sense of taste and
smell. Beneficial results are
re ealized by a few applications.
n thorough treatment 10ill care.
in the head. Agreeable to use.
D cents package, by mail or at
Owego, N. Y.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
PSAIAGS

lREYISEnl

H 4
TEAR this, all ye people, and give
- ear all ye inyalids Of the world,
Hop Bitters will make You well and to
rejoice. z. ==s. ~
2. 1t shall cure all the people and put
sickness and suffering under foot.
8. Be thou hot afraid when your fam.
lily is sick, or you have Brights disease,
or Liver Complaint, for Hop Bitters will
cure you. .zsss
4. Both low and high, rich and poor
know the value of Hop Bitters for bilious,
nervous and Rheumatic complaints.
5. Cleanse me with Hop Bitters and
shall have robust and blooming health.
6. Add disease upon disease and let
the worst come, I am safe if I use Hop
Bitters. rs
T. For ali nv life have I been plagued
with sickness and sores, and not until year
sgo was cured by Hop Bitters.
8. He that keereth his bones from ach.
ing from Rheumatism and Neuralgia, with
Hop Bitters. doeth wisely.
8. Though thou hast sores, pimples,
freckles, salt rheum, erysipelas, plood pois-
oning, yet Hop Bitters will remove them
all.
10. What woman is there, feeble and sick
from female complaints, who desireth not
health and useth Hop Bitters and is made
we'll.
II. Let not neglect to use Hop Bittars
bring on serious Kidney and ! iver COM
plants.
IL: Keep thy tongue from being furred,
thy blood pure, ana Thy stomach from indi.
eestion BY using Hop Bitters. ~
IL. ALI my pains and aches and disease
60 like chaff before the wind when use
Hop Bitters.
IA. Mark the man who was nearly dead
and gwen up by the doctors after using Hop
Biiters and becometh we'll.
Is. Cease from worrying about nervous
ness gene raj debility, and urinary trouble,
or Hop Bitters will restore you.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

Queen Victoria1 recovery from the ef.
sfeots Of her fall on the stairs Of Windsor
castle, nearly ave months ago, Is now Al
most complete. Her general heaith has
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Depression Of
Spirits and General Debility, in their var forms
other Intermittent Fcvers the sFerrO-PhosphOr-
ated Elixir Of Callsaya,' ma le by Caswel, Hazard
d Co.. New York, and sold by all Druggists, is the
best tonic and for patients recovering from Fever
other sirkO09s If has no annsI
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

For seven years Aliens Brain Food has stood the
strongest tests to its merits in curing Nervousness
Nervous Debility and restoring lost powers to the
weakened Generative System. and. in instance has
it ever failed testit. 81 for $5. At druggists,
by mail, from j, H, Allen, 315 1st Ave-. N. Y.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

The American Express Company
Transfers m cney by telegraph between any
fits 1000 agencies in New England, Middle
md Western States, making delivery of fsame
at local address when requested.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

OwENroN, KY DIR. I. F. Mundy, says: 81
have found Browns Iron Bit ers one of the
best t0nics and prescribe it frequentIY.n
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

The proprietors of the Farm. Field and EDesicle,
Chicago. arc meeting with great success in securing
subscribers to their publication. In addition to
furnishing an exec lent paper at the low price Of so
cents for six months, they propose to distribute
$4,000 in presents to their subscribers. See their
announcement i'll advertising columns.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

I used Swifts Specific Is. s. S for bad
case of Blood Poison from Malaria, and am
salts fled that it saved my if., as was given
up to dis. G. G. SPENCER, Sup't G4s Works,
Rnmo IN ~
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

The insurance companies doing business
in Minnesota are shelling out tor the cy-
clone people.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
2lSlSlS CURE FOR
Wi esRts WHERE all EISf fAiIS,
E Best Cough Syrup. Tastes good, 81
Use In time. Sold by druE9ists S
SkSlZk5ylNIS57|SSlE

V'H1 OLDEST NKDIC1NE IN THE WORLD, ID
4 probably D.. ISAAC THOAPSON'3 CBLEBKATkD
EYE WATER. This article u Q carefully prepare4
phyetctan's prescription and has bsen In constant
H1e Tor nearly century. and Notwithstanding the
many other prepAra6ons that have been introducod
into the market the sale Of this article II constantly
Increasing. L the directions are followed. Il Win
phydciAns 70 IT. merits.
JOHN l. THOMPSON, SONS D CO,
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13

BALTIMORE, MD.--Dr. Irwin H. Elderidge,
says: u would recommends q trial of Browns
Iron Bitters in all cases of fanaemic debility or
when tonic or appetizer is indicated"
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
pnrsr,vl,Al Man n-Irp

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will send
Dr. Dyes Celebrated Electro-Voltaic Belts aud
Electric Appliances on tial fer thirty days to men
young old who are aaictedwith debility,
lost vitality and kindred troubles, guaranteeing
speedy and complete restoration of health and
is incurred, as thirty DAYS trial is allowed.
The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-13
I Like an Evil Spirit.

Like Evil Spirit.
thought evil spirits in through cracks
and kyhos The generally approved keep them plug
keyhoes the cracks with Notwithstanding these
measures things had their and often
as they pleased.
and by the crack We the crack and from
aeak the plumbing opening from neglected dran from
unsupported source and unguarded direction.
We cannot always keep malaria out but give battle and
time malaria has ghost of chance This the med
Your duee sells and ought keep bottle in tine house