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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

Some Paris cabmen not long since enjoy.
cd a rare entertainment A young Amer
ican girl who had been insulted by the
persistent annoyances of member of
the Legion Of Honor whenever she appear.
ed on the street, became so exasperaled
by his offensive attentions one day Just as
she was passing cab stand that she by II
sudden impulse snatched one ofthe drivers
whips from its socket, and turning on her
tormentor cut him sharply across the face
with the lash. Being taken by surprise
he started back and let jall his hat. As
he stopped to pick it up she followed up
her advantage, raining blow after blow
upon his head and shoulders. so stunning
him and bewilderng him that he was
some time in discovering his lost head
gear, every moment of which she employ.
ed to the best advantage. At last. catch
ing his rescued hat he fled from the scene
as fast as his legs could carry him, follow.
cd by the laughter and jeers of the whole
line of cabmcn, who heartily sympathzed
with the brave young heroine of the
scene. When the old cabman received
back his whip he exclaimed, "Bravo Mad
omoisele! That was well done"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

MAKE ALLowANcE.-Do not fail to
make allowance for the effects of poor
health upon those of your friends who
are invaids. No matter how much self
control and sweetness of temper they may
OF may have had when they were
WELL it is almost inevitable for them 10
seem, and probably to become. a little
irritable now and then, and, at any rate,
to show less inte est than you expect
them to feel in what interests others. The
uncomfortable consciousness of being shut
out from many of their wonted activities,
the knowledge that they necessarily are
causing others extra thought and labor,
the strain of long endurance of discom
fort, the shocks, the things which ord.
nariIy seem to be mere trifles, now indict
upon their frequent and natural forgetful
ness, to some degree. of matters external
and concentration Of attention upon their
inner selves and the future. Bear with
them patiently and lovingly and help
them to cultivate that sweet and blessed
state of mind which without undue neglect
of this world, while they are in it, is cen
tered chiefly upon the world to come, and
in the peace of Christ which this world
can neither give nor take away.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

According to Il paper lately read before
the Danish Meteorological Society, giving
tho results Of observation made in the
extreme north, there is probable con.
nection between the auroa and sun spots.
About every twelve years the sun is covered
with numerous blemishes, aud at about
the same time the auroras are frequent in
the north temparate zone. 1t is now as.
certained that the auroral zone is a nova
BILE one, oscilating FROM its creates north
ern decllnation 10 its lowest south latitude
in a period also of twelve years. Thus,
when displays are occurring frequently in
southern latitudes the maximum of sun
spots are coincident. During the years
when the auroral arch recedes away to its
Arctic fastness, reaching its greatest north
declination, almost perfect quiet reigns on
the sun and spots are rare, Upon this
theory the auroral zone during 1888 will
be near its southern limit, and astrcn-
omers express the opionion that the COM
ing summer will be rather Il hot one, with
a considerable amount OF electrical distur-
bance Alternating with cool or reactionary
periods.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

BITING HoRsEs. Horses have been
successfully cured of this vice by putting
a piece of hard wood an inch and half
square in the animals mouth, about the
same length as an ordinary snaffia bit.
1t may be fastened by n thong of leather
passed through two holes in the ends OF
the wood and secured TO the bride. 1t
must be used in addition to the bit. but 10
no way impede the working of the Bit.
Rarev adopted this plan with he zebra in
he Zoo, which was terrible blute at
biting. Mr.. Rurcy succeeded, however,
n tanning and training him to harness end
lrove hun through the streets Of London.
Animals with this vice should be treated
sndly in the stable and not abused with
pitchlo!k handles, whips, c;c. An apple.
crust Of bread, a piece Of beet, etc. and II
kind pat, but firm, watchful hand and eve
With the use of the above wooden biz. will
'ure lbe most invcerate bitter. Tie fact
hat he cnnno shut his mouth or grip
tnythng soon dawns upon him, and then
he is rquered.-1oyonto Glob'.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

4 In an. wer to rorresr ondent. the editor
of the County Gentleman expresses the
opinion thpt poultry keeping on an exten.
sivc scale is not profitable. At least he
has never heard of any one who has
made it SO. Not more than Two or three
hnndred hens can be kept together sue
cessfuliy where eggs and meat are the
sole objects sought. They may be kept
aivantageousy in greater numbers. per.
haps. in extensive orchards. where they
render valuable service in the extermina-
tioa of various insect pests. but for their
own product alone they must be kept in
com paratively small lots to be made prof.
liable.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

HAVE A HoME.-Havc home of your
own somewhere. Buy piece of land and
own it. Buy it with the determination to
keep it as long as you live, and TO leave
it to your heirs. Ifyou have no money
except what you earn yourself, then save
scrupuously and lay aside part of your
income. until you have enoug h to pay for
Il piece of land. To be an owner of a
homestead will have beneficial effect
upon your character. 1t will increase
your sef.respect, your confidence in your
self. You will feel that you have a sub
stanlial position, and something at stake
in the community. The habit of saving,
which you have formed in saving money
to purchase piece of land, will, in itself,
be valuable to you. 1t will aid you
greatly in acquiring other property and
becoming independent. The tendency of
this is to make You selfreliant, more
ambitious. more industrious, more careful,
and better citizen.
The ownership of home will add
greatly to your happiness. The feeling
which it engenders is source of constant
satisfaction. There is one spot on earth
which you improve and beautify.
With that spot your thoughts become
identified. You learn to love it. 1t is
like an unchanging friend. 1t becomes
an unfailipg source Of enjoyment.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

CHEAP EATING IN WAsHINGToN.-The
dairy opposite the treasury is Il great re.
sort, where may be seen not only rany
bureau officers and men of considerable
position in the government service, but n
great many others who do not want a
cheap luncheon but light one, and know
that If they once settle into restaurant
chair the result would be spoiled appe-
tite by dinner time Secretary Chandler is
one of the frequent visitors, and often may
be seen standing in a crowd of treasury
clerks, drinking his mug of milk and
munchng his bscuit-that is two cents
if he takes n buttered biscuit, and only one
cent If it is unbuttered. 1t will be seen
by a slight, intellectual effort that the
salary of n cabinet officer for one year
would purchase 100000 unbuttered bis
cults. The secl etary's future may be
regarded, therefore, as reasonably secure.
If the secretary takes mug of milk and
two unbuttered biscuits the total cost of
his luncheon is the magnificent sum of
cents, two bultered biscuits will raise it
to cents, aud If he should take piece of
pie-which he probably wond not do-as
he came from New England, where pie
making is religious and not a sordid
pursuit the cost-will reach IA cents.
This is regarded, however, ns extrava-
gance only to be justified in a cabinet
officer. = Washington Correspondence Ne,D
York 7ribant
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

DR. Loring. United States commissiou-
er of agricul ure, LAS recently delivere
an address before The cane growers
convention at St. Louis on the production
of sorghum. He presented statistics and
analyses, made by the government chem
list, TO show that The manufacture OF sugar
and syrup from sorghum had proved sue
cessful We would advise the doctor tu
avoid in futr re any uncomplimentary
TO his predecessors in the
department, MS it is eveident the lat
Ter were right en- many points which
first vested with the authority Of Office
american Cultiuator.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

To have succession of green peas for
the table, sow on the same day, as soon
as the land will work mellow, Dan
o 'Rourke, Bliss American wonder, Nc
Leans advancer and champion of England.
The first named will be ready on early
land, by June 15 to 20, and will be follow.
ed by the other sorts in the order named,
until about July 15. If it is desired 10
have peas later than this, SOW moro of the
champions every ten days. The same
plan may be followed with sweet corn
Sow about May 1st, on the same day. the
Narraganset, the Crosby and the Stowell's S
Evergreen, and you will have n succession
of corn in season for three or four weeks,
and then SOW more of the late kinds ever,
ten days, till June 20. and you will have
corn til the frost takes it.
So also with beans, sow at the same
time, May TO 10, the early Mohawk, the
golden wax, the dwarf cranberry, horti
cultural, and pole cranberry; and May 20,
the Lima, and you will have a succession
of beans till frost kills them. OF course
there are other varieties Of peas, beans
and corn that will give this succession,
and some perhaps that many would prefer
have simply mentioned well known, pop
uar sorts that will be sure to give general
satisfaction.
There is another vegetable which may
easily be grown in succession through the
season, and is every year coming into
more general use and favor-I mean let
tuce. 1t is easy TO get good supply for
the table by planting few dozen of plants
from the hot bed, which can be bought oil
any gardener, and sowing at the same
time, (about April 20,) seed of the black
seeded tennis ball variety. Sow seed every
ten days, ami thin out the plants so as 10
stand ten inches apart. Tho land can
hardly be too rich for lettuce. and If the
weather should be hot and dry, it will
need watering. Lettuce. however, will
head pretty we'll on low, moist land, even
in time of severe drought. w. D. Pit-
bricb in the Fdrme'.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

One pound of learning requires ten
pounds of common sense TO apply it. This
is the rel son why so manv men with but
a limited education outstrip thousands Of
our college graduates in the race for life
men in all profession and trades. Educa-
tion is a good thing the best equipment,
with character, that any young man can
possess when starting out TO battle for
himself. But how often do we see gradu-
ates of colleges left far in the rear by men
with but tenth of their knowledge of
books. but far above them in practical
common sense and persistent, intelligent
industry-rugged characters. who would
have been greater men had they possessed
the book learning of their college compel
itors, and held fast 10 their common sense.
-PreSbyterfan Observer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

ALL IN THE FAMILY,-Audubon the
great authority on birds, says that the
crow does vastly more good than harm in
devouring destructive insects, and worms.
The new Hampshire lawmakers do not
put their trust in Audubon, and they hav G
granted q bounty of ten cents each for
every dead crow produced before the
proper authorities. This has led to a
curious traffic. A young man in Newbury-
port, Mass, married the daughter of a
New Hampshire man. The young man
shoots crows near his home in the Bay
state and sells them to his father. .in.law at
seven cents each, and the old man gets
ton cents bounty, thus making a profit Of
three cents himself.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

1t has been discovered that potash for
potatoes does little good unless applied
early and thoroughly mixed with the soil.
This may indicate either that tho potato
plant needs the potash in its earliest
stages of growth or that the alkali serves
other purposes in developing plant food in
the soil, which requires a longer time. Il
is probable that crude potash is rarely or
never used rs plant food. AS it ahsorbs
nitrogen and becomes nitrate of potash
its virtues become available for plant
nutrition. - Vermont Journal.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

Too Much ZEAL Tile Christian Intel
ligencer tells this story to show that there
is such thing as too much ZEAL A
young man entered stage in New York,
who was full of Christian zeal An
elderly gentleman sat reading a Bible.
"This is a chance to scatter seed," thought
young Timothy, The old gentleman
alghted; SO did he. Starting down a
street he overlook him, and with undis-
guised solicitude he asked him, "Under.
standest thou what thou readestp' He
understood it all, and looking down upon
his questioner with fatherly smile he
answered, as he patted him on the shoul-
der, Young man, l have been preaching
this gospel over thirty years; but you
meant well, my young friend, you meant
we'll" The young man lost no time in
turning the first corner, and realized that
no needed a little more "serpent" 10 keep
his "dove" company.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02
VOL. XII.

The Washington Sunday Herald con-
tains an article about the mystery sur
rounding the tomb of Abraham Lincoln.
The grave is not guarded, so far as any
of his father could never be stolen. After
the first attempt secure means of protec
tion were employed The secret of this
security is only known to three people.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

HUMOR.-Josh Billings recently said 1:
"Humor must be based on truth 1t is
because thing is ludicrous and at the
same time true 10 nature that people
laugh at ii. Now, Artemus Ward was
not a humorist, but he was the drollest
man the country has ever produced.
Writer'S who make their effect by hyper.
bole are not humorisls. Genuine humor
lasts forever. because it is truea You
soon tire of hearing man tell stupen-
dous lies "
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

Coop SUGGESTIONS The Sanitarian
makes the following good suggestions,
which many sick persons will do well to
attend to: Courage is wonderful agent
in throwing of disease. A walk of five
miles would cure many an occupant of
the lounge. Win power will surpass pill
power in nine cases ont Of ten, if not in
every ono. 10 hold IL bottle of smelling
salts in the hand on account of headache
may be just the thing at times. but to
ding pound of fruit cake into the alley,
and then walk furlong as rew1rd for
not eating the compound, is nearly always
a much better thing"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

A well-known Presbyterian clergyman
of the lower Delewaro counties, some-
what famous as a wit was approached by
a Baptist clergyman with the question,
"Well. brother, we're going to have a
new bell tor our church. What sort
would you recommend" There was a
twinkle behind the Presbyterian parsons
glasses; and he answered promptly, by
MI means, a diving bell"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

A VERMONT INvENToR.-M. l.. Baxter,
the inventor of the new telephone, fol
long distances. is son of the late Hon
Portus Baxter of Vermont, and brother of
DR.. Baxter of the United States army.
he was formerly of Derby Line. He says
that he has not yet witnessed the expert
ments of long distance talking. but has II
wire running from his laboratory for II
distance of five miles, and he says tha,
over this wire he can hear a whisper
spoken at distance of seventeen feet
from the transmitter. The great difference
between the Blake transmitter and his
invention, Mr.. Baxter says. lies in the
fact that while there is no doubt that the
Blake instrument could be so adjusted as
to admit of a whisper spoken several feet
away being heard over the entire line, if
the speaker changed his voice to a shout
it would so agitate the diaphragm that
nothing could be heard; with the Baxter
on the other hand, the tone of
voice would not make any difference at
the other end Mr.. Baxter says that he
has experimental with electricity for
twenty-five years and is now endeavoring
to apply the duplex system to the tele.
phone.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02
THE TiR ED FOOT.

Tie potter stood at his daily work,
one patient foot on the ground;
The other. with never slackening speed,
Turning his swift wheel round.
Silent, we stood beside him there,
Watching the restless knee,
Till my friend said low, in plying voice,
"IIOw tired his foot must be !"
The potter never paused in his work,
Shaping the wondrous thing:
Twas only II common fower-pot,
But perfect in fashioninR.
Slowly he raised his patient eyes,
With homely truth inspired:
"No, marm; it isn't the foot that kicks;
The one that stands gets tired !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02
TERMS FOR ADvERIIs;EG.

For one sqlare ot u lines lesa Of Aq1ta re
insertion, $J; for each sub 'aquert insert ~ p ct.
Unless tlio umber OF IL sertons are maTRel Oh Z
advertise nents 1t will be continued until ar tered pnt
Lib raj discount made 10 merchants aud others advr
tsing by the year.
Probate and Commissoners' Notices, 500.
For Notices Of Liberation, Estrays, the Forinstlcg
and Dissolution OF Copartnershipa etc. 81 5 each for
three insertions II sent by mail the money must ac'
company the letter
Notices in columns 10 cents rer line each user
ton, but no charges made OF less than tD cents.
Notices of Deaths and Marriages inserted gratis bus
extended Obituary Notices of Poetry will be charged
at the rate OF o cents per line.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-05-02

as your mistress imp said caller 10
the domestic. "She is, sir" "Is she en-.
gagedp" asked the caller. "Faith she Is
more than that, was Bridget's prompt
response; "3hc's r1arrcd. - TendS sin.
mas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-14
LAWYERS AND TIE CODE.

largely attended meeting of the Bar Association
held last evening for the special purpose OF DIS
cussing the Penal Code. A committee had been ap-
pointed al previous meeting TO consider ana re-
port upon the mat er The report of that commit
tee was read by Lucien Oudin. IL contained care
full review OF all changes In tine statutory Jaw made
by the Penal Code. Ia COncius on the report SAID :
Your committee are OF opinion from the examination
they have made Of tue code that II has TO Ger
tain syscmzed the criminal Jaw Of the Statc, that
II has In some cleared up Inconsistencies IN the
former law and that It has introduced many
new PROVISIONS which are 10 be commended. on tue
other hand. u ha- crta.ed new cTn"s and uds unucces
sauly changed the pe.aty In many eases Further
wGcre 1t apparently adopted the substance Of the
previous statutes II has frequently altered the phrase
Oogy and viii IN consequence give rise 10 needless ti
CATION I'm conclusion your committee believe
tat statute which collects tae criminal laws found In
the Revised tautes, ana scattered hrough many Eoiues
OF session laws AMI states the results OF the
numerous amendments tIeret0, has long been dena d
cd: that aPenal toie INA oohuelses tIe cllnlll "a
into "A comp act aud ineligible form aud leaves the eX-
tons Of the law free Rom doubt inoh TO DE desedahu
that this one wnich na' come law mas IN Any COM
nOt Ia favor or -ucn peal.
Tho report was signed BY Thomas G..
Evans, G.. W. Van Nest w. c. 81 Iger. Ii.
Is. B.. staples, Sutherland ID. smith, +. X. COu-
dert. Lucirn Oudrn and John b. Whiting. The
only member of the committee who did not sign the
report was H. Miller lie presented "a minority
report, stating many OF he salient objections that
often have been urged against many OF The changes
made IN the criminal law by TINS code. There was
no further discussion nor any disposition snOwn 10
enter mo any. A motion made 10 adopt the
iual opinion expressed by the majority report; but
tbls was laid on the table To make way fora notion
that 800 copies OF tne report be printed aud dis
trbutcd among the members before any action was
taken upon II.
Albert Matthews read a paper commemora-
tive of the lie of the late Edgar Van Wrinkle.
A. w Sper offered a resolution, winch was adopted,
recommending the pas g OF law making the
onices OF County Clerk Register and Sheriff saared
Offices and providing that tine fees be paid into the
County OF state treasury. +. \. Bangs, the prcsl-
dent Of the association, the only one who voted
nr.lIIIsL tho TrnOluIIOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-14
4 RECEPTION BY TIE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The President gave
n reception this evening to the members OF the
Senate and House Of Representatives. Members OF the
Diplomatic Corps were Invited and the Cabinet and
bureau officers among the guests. The gentlemen
were with few exceptions accompanied by the ladies of
their families and though there no crowd the rooms
were well filed AID more comfortable than usual at OH
cial receptions The conservatory open and brill
iany lighted and the Marine Band played selections at
intervals from to 10 o'clock Colonel Rockwell! pre-
sented the guests the President and Marshal McM-
cae stood on the aters right and introduced them to
Mrs McElroy and the ladies assisting her.
Mrs McElroys toilet black satin reception dress,
relieved by pale violet satin faclnes and long loops OF
ribbons square corage and bouquet OF roses Mrs FIRE.
nghuysen wore black velvet with point Lace and white
roses in her hair Mrs Brewsters toilet was white silk
with draperes Of black thread lace. Mrs. Teller wore
white satin with duchcsse lace and diamonds. Mrs.
Tottcns toilet was white satin with point lace MISS
McElroy wore pale blue silk with natural flowers
The Secretary of state Secretary OF War and Secretary
OF the Interior grouped back of the receiving
party The Secretary of the Navy and Postmaster Gen
era were not present, having gone on the afternoon
train to Hartford attend the funeral OF the ate Mar
shall Jewell Among Others In the Blue Parlor were
Senator and Mrs. H. OF Colorado; Senator ana MISS
Pendleton. Representative Mrs and inc Misses DWlent,
Speaker and Mrs. Kcifcr and Miss White Representative
phrcy REPRESENTATIVE and Mrs Wllets, Representative
Williams. Representative and Mrs BncS Tue hesiSter
the Treasury nd Mrs Bruce Representative ana Mrs
Adrch Senator and Mrs. Logan, ReprssentaIve ; aiu
the Misses Cnlen, Repre- 'cntauFe ana MIS- Dtci!ns
Senator Harrison accompanied by his son and daughter
Senator Sawyer and his daughter. Mrs. Goodman Rep
roseLtatve Mrs. and Miss Neal, Representative anu
Mrs Page go, , -,
Colonel and Mrs. Robert O. lngersoll al their residence
in laayetesauaTe inc gaes1 included many n o.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine and Miss Dodge Colonel ana
Mrs Ingerso were assisted Dy mr. ana SINNER s ~ was
served and the reception did not close until after md