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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Hens That Did Not Pay.

Failures are not often published as far ns
the worth of an article is governed by tho
supply, the record of failures must be valui-
BILE for the supply is short. Here is rare
story from Hampshire county, Mass, man
about hens; it corresponds with the expe-
rience of some others, and is, no doubt, found
ed on facts
I'm March, 1888, l owned II b ems and one
cockerel. They were a mixture of all kinds,
but laid only three or four eggs day. So /
exchanged them for 10 Plymouth Rocks and
one cockerel. | commenced feeding these
new hens different kinds of food, giving a hot
mush of corn meal and wheat shorts in the
morning, and whole corn and oats at
night, with meat scraps and plenty of oyster
shells. The hens commenced laying and did
splendidly for short time, but they wanted
to set, after laying about 10 eggs apiece.
let them set and they Matched out a nice lot
of chicks. That is all those hens have paid
me. Not an egg have they laid since they set
last spring. l think they have eaten their
heads off about six times. / can't see any
profit in the business. Here you will say
that have the chicks, and so have. l had
from the lot 80 pullets, which with the 10 old
hens gave me 40 to start off with last fall
Well, l started, and haven't got there yet At
least, have received only one dozen eggs
from those 40 hens all this long winter. Get
ting about discouraged, l thought I would
market 10 of those pullets and then l should
have chance to see whether there were any
eggs in them or not. To my surprise, one Of
those pullets did have eggs in her the size of
peas. and would probably have laid about
April, when eggs will be worth a penny
apiece. have kept no separate account Of
the feed, but think they have eaten as much
grain as my two COWS, if not more"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
To Destroy the Canada Tb,.,Ie,

Thre are many methods given by which
this, the vllest pest of the farm may be per-
manently extirpated, but scarcely one is ever
found to be what it is claimed to be-a GER
tain remedy. In several states the legislatures
pursued it with the law, but who can tell US
that single owner of land ever made war up-
on the enemy because of the law? The Can
ada thistle and no other inhiction of the farm
was ever got rid of by act of assembly. But
there is plain, common sense method by
which the thistle is headed off, and that is by
frequent cultivation of the soil and there is
no better crop for this than that of corn and
assisting this by resolutely digging il out bith
h6 fork as fast as it makes its appearance
above ground By digging out with the fork
It can DO taken out entirely, leaving no pieces
behind but II the spade is used and the plant
cut, each piece will sprout again. II win not
be likely to disappear at the first attempt, but
by replantng the land with corn, and contin-
uinR to fight the pest with the fork as before
1t will eventually BIO headed OFF. If this this
tie shows itself in the garden or lawn, cut it
of close to the ground and fill the hollow of
tho remaining portion of the stem with salt
and it will soon give up the ghost. German
torn Telegraph,
In pasture or other field where the Cana
da thistle has things its own way, sure and
easy way to get rid of tue pest is to cut the
thistles close to the ground with a scythe Just
as they have reached their full growth and
are in blossom, but before they go to seed.
This method followed for a season or two will
ehectually discourage the crop aud give tue
grass a chance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Omr nnirr In,arn.,.

AT special meeting of the Sussex county
On. j. farmers held at Deckertown, an inter.
esting statistical pal mr. on the dairy interest
was read. From this it is learned that it re-
quires 1000 900 COWS to supply the demand
for milk and its products in this country, and
that there are invested in the dairy business
OF the United States over 81, 600, 900, 600, an
amount nearly double the capital invested in
banking and other commercial industries 1t
requires the cultivation of over 60, OOO, 600
acres of land to furnish food for the above
number of cows. More than 5000, OOO, 600 is
invested in dairy machinery and implements
alone. The men employed in dairying occu.
pations number 700 OO0 and 900, 600 horses
are necessary. The cows and horses con-
sumo annually 10000, 900 tons of hay, 3d.
DOC, 600 bushels of corn meal and the same
amount of Oat meal, 275 600 600 bushels of
oats, 1000, 600 bushels of bran, and 30 OOO, r.
600 bushels of corn, TO say nothing of the
brewery grains and questionable feed Of var-
GUS kinds that is used all over the country
1t costs $4,000 900 to feed these cows aud
horses. The hired help engaged on the dairy
farms of the Union costs SlGS, 900, 900, or an
average price OF $40 month per capita.
The annual yield of tho average COW il
placed at $50 gallons, making the total milk
product 6, $50, 600, 600 gallons a year. The
farmers receipts for this milk, averaging at
II cents gallon, amount to $50, 0OO, 900
Cheese and butter use up so per cent of the
milk yield. To make pound of cheese 10
pounds of milk are required, and ~ pounds
of milk make one of butter. Th9 Compare
tive nutritive quality of milk is as 81 pounds
to one pound of prime beef fat steer fur
nishes 30 per cent of homeless beef, but it
would require about q, 600, 600 steers, weigh
ing 1900 pounds each, to produce the same
amount of nutrition as the 10, GOO, 900 COWS
supply with their annual yield of milk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Splendid early vegetable plants can be
grown in the house, and none better than the
tomato. Very little care is required to raise
hne, stocky plants, much better than are usu-
ally bought at the greenhouse. Livingstone
Perfection is a medium early Sort of good
size and shape and fine quality. Plant seed
late in March or early in April, in shallow
box of fine, rich earth, and set in a sunny
window of warm room. When the plants
are few days old, thin to an inch apart, and
when they have four leaves transplant into
dishes holding a single plant giving them
plenty of room and what water they need.
For week or moro before they are finally
transplanted to the garden, let them be set
out of doors by day in some warm, sunny
place whore high winds will not reach them,
aud bring them in nights. This will harden
them. Old tin fruit cans make excellent dish
es to transplant into in the house, for they do
not need so much watering as earthen ones.
Cut the tops off, smooth, and fill with fine,
good earth. When danger of frost is over, it
is time to set in the garden. Saturate the
earth in the dishes with water, and pass case
knife around on the inside next to the tin to
loosen the earth. Put one hand over the top
of the dish, letting the stem of the plant 90
between the fingers, invert plant dish and all,
and lift off the empty dish. Set out the plant
without disturbing the ball of earth upon it,
and it will not wilt or stop growing. Cor.
Mdiae FdTnler
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
CONTINUED from last ueet,l
How Watch Cases are Made.

In 1875, thirteen men comprised the
entire working force used in the manu-
facture of the James BosS Gold Watch Clse
Now over fire hundred are employed, and the
number is constantly increasing. The rca-
son Of this increase is this: In the james
Boss Gold Watch Case all the metal in sight
and subject to wear is solid COLA, while there-
mainder which only lends strength to the
case, is of stronger metal than gold,
giving gold where gold is needed, and
strong, elastic metal where strength and
elasticity are needed, combination pro-
ducing a watch case better than solid gold
and at oNE-IIALF the cost. ~ ,.,,.
Over 100000 of these cases TA
have been sold, and every jeweler in the
country can testify to their quality and
merit.
e w Marsh, OF the Democrat bought Jas, Boss
short time ago when purchased It, and sold II 10
customer The case showed no signs Of wear, except
mat natural to any case, and am satisfied can no
safely guaranteed Tor at least ten years more have
sold the James Boss GoldWatch Case for many years
and the parties who bought tho FIRST are carry.
Jug them to-day a. well satisfied though they had
bought solid gold case costing twice the money. 1
regard them az the only cases OF this kind jeWeer
should sell who desires 10 give his customers tho
worth OF their money or values his reputation.
MM. J. CUBHWAY, Jeosler.
ssd cent stamp 10 Esyons watch Case FastOries PhIla
dspha, Pa for handsome illustrated how
James Boss and KsJ'tOns Watch Gases made.
Ito be CORtiDuedl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

IMPORTED EGos.-A great hurrah is being
made by the Ohio butter and egg-packers' az.
ISOLATION against the importation of eggs free
of duty. New York dealer, who does most
of the importing from Europe, claims to have
handled about II 900 cases during the year,
ending March l, or say 900, 900 dozen eggs.
These eggs are collected at Hamburg and Co
penhagen from all over Europe and reach the
consumer at less cost than if they were raised
IN Missouri or Kansas. But these importa-
tons from Europe are a very small part of
the foreign eggs consumed in this country.
The treasury returns of our foreign trade
show that the total importations of eggs for
the last two years are as follows
Eggs imported. Quantity VaIue
1855, dozen, l5,29OO93 90 596 9i4
1882, lI9222l7 ODDS 6i6
This is an average value of II or Is cents a
dozen. Most of these eggs are not brought
across the ocean but from Canada. The Bri-
fish maritime provinces ship immense guam
titles of them to Boston. The Yankee far.
mer will not ''putter" to raise poultry and
eggs one of the most profitable crops in
dense population, but tries to compete with
the plains of Texas or the mountains of Mon
tana in raising sheep. We rejoice that one
article OF food so commonly consumed az
eggs has escaped the protectonist anxiety to
protect the dear people, and if there were
any danger that duty would be put upon
them, loud protest would be raised But
there is just as much reason for protecting
the raiser of eggs as the raiser of sugar.
Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

at has become so common to write the beginning
of an article in an elegant, interesting manner,
"Ihon run 1t into some Advertisements that we
avoid all such,
"And simply call attention to the merits Of Hop Dit
tiers in as plain, honest terms possible,
"To induce people
ITO give them one trial, which proves their yluc
that they will never use anything else"
Thc remedy so favoraby noticed in all the papers,
"Rcligious aud secular is
"Hayng a large sale, aud is supplauting all other
medicines.
"Thcrc is no denying the virtues Of the Hop plant
and the propretors Of Hop Bltcrs have shown great
shrewdness
"And ability
ain compromising medicine whose virtues are so
palpable to every body's observation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

eleven years our daughter suffered on bed OF
misery,
From complication Of kidney, liver, rhoumati,
trouble and Nervous debility
"Undcr the care Of tho best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various Names
"But no relief,
"And now she il returned to us in good health by
as simple a remedy as Hop Bittcrs that We had shun
ned for years before using titus PARENTS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

paine's mandatory on Canal-st Boston. ia fur-
nishng large number of houses In this vicinity with
curtains, window-shades, lambrequins upholstered
room and library sets In ash, oak mahogany walnut
ana imported fancy woods. Now patterns are now
being introduced. One great advantage in selecting
from TINS place is the large assortment and low prices
Tor superior quality of work. which is warranted 10
be in every respect as represented ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
REV. WIN. t. WORTH
Neuralgia, Kidney Complaints,
and Rheumatism Yield
to Vegetine,

BowERY BEACH, Nc, Nov o, 1870
Mn. Fl. r. STEvHNs-Dcar Sir: For 30 years
my wife was a great sufferer from Neuralgia nndwt-
In that time, has tried great many kinds ~ medicine,
hutrcceiycd no benefit until she took the Ie0dHe and
since taking IT, has received much benefit she takes
great pleasure ~ recommending II to ull suffering from
EeiirdlgiG VI Kidney complaint
For many years have been q great sufferer from
rheumatism, and have never found anything that
ave me the relief that lgsine has. Therefore, TAX
pleasure In recummeudinl 1t tn any one guilCng from
AeUHditsu as being one OF 'hU best blood purifiers
now IN use REV. A. COOK,
Member OF the Maine Confer nee Of the NJ H. Church.
Ycgetine is Sold by all Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

mo!
"sho fingered and suffered along, pining away all
the time for years."
"The doctors doing her no good;"
"And at last was cured by this Hop Dttcrs the pa
pers say much about"
"Indeed! Indeed"
"How thankful we should be for that medicine"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Much OF the distress and sickness attributed to dys-
pepsia, chronic diarrhma and other causes is occa
stoned by humor In the stomach Several cases with
all the characteristics Of these complaints have been
cured by Hoods Sars0paria. Other cures effected by
TINS medicine are so wonderful that the simplest state
ment OF them affords the best proof that 1t combines
rare curative agents, and when used secures the
confidence Of the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

what saving have made during the last year by be-
ing my own doctor. Last year paid out SOC rs for
doctors aud their medicine. This year paid IS for
health in my whole family. They are the best aud
purest medicine ever made.-Chas. King, 60 Temple
st., Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLEBORO AS FOLLOWS:
Going south.
sos a. IN. for South Vernon, Springfield, Miller's
Falls, Fitchburg, Boston, and all stations on the
New London Northern railroad. sundays, only
connects for Springfield.
1000 Il. m. for Conn. River X. II Mlllers Falls,
Palmer, FitchburR, Boston, HOOsac Tunnel, sc.
$3.50 p. N. mail for New YOrE via Springfield and
steamboat train for New London connects at Mil
lcrs Falls at 6:3O, with Fitchburg train for BOst on
SOS p. m. express for Springfield and New York.
Going North.
Trains arrive In BrattlcbOrO-
l0:2G a. IN. from New London and New York.
l2:2s =. IN. from MleTs Fails, HoOsac Tuuudl, BOs-
ton, Fltchhurg, &c.
$500, Montreal express.
1855 p. IN. from Springfield and New London.
1910 p. m. from Boston, Worcester, Eo0sac Tun-
mel, aud all stations on New London Northern
road, and from springfield, New York &c.
c. +. SPAULDING, Supt
New london, Comm, Nov. 10. 1853.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Fn,heri.G et,inr VIII.

MY daughters say:
GLOW much better father is since hc used Hop Bit
ters."
"lIe is getting well after his long suffering from
disease declared iucurablc"
"And we are so glad that lie used Your Bittcrs."-
LADY of Utica, y. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Unless associated with good teeth are shorn of half
me attractions they may otherwise possess Bearing
TINS TACT IN mind, use Sozodont, which will prevent
der them spotoss If specked and discolored Tho
TINT and hardness of coral impaired to the gums by
TINS incompatible preseryative and identifying agent
ana the breath Is rendered fragrant honeysucke BY
us use. 1t is safe, besides being effective Sold BY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

, have used Bowkers Hill and Drill Phosphate for
me last two seasons, and well pleased with It's ef
iectsi would recommend to farmers a more general
use of It, think doubly repays the cost when used
on proper land. A. s. CHASE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Many people think rheumatism cannot be cured II
Is caused by bad state Of the blood which deposits
poisonous matter in the joints and MUSCLES causing
Ameness, stiffness and swelling of the joints with ex.
crucialing pain. kdneyWOrt will certainly effect q
cure, ~ acts on the Kidneys liver and bowels stim.
the blood and eliminates the poison from the system
cured. '' ""N N'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

~. nave improved greatly since using Ely's Cream
halm for Oatarrh. feel like new man. II is n
blessing to humanity.-John d. Farrell Hartford. Ct
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Railroads.
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD

n IN V
f9ssesa5s.sessS q J=ll ~ trains on This road VII
i--.l5.-sl5i.l sIsh leave BRAITLEBORo for all
North at 1880 a. III.
800. eco and 1910 p. m.
The 1910 p. IN. train Is express for Montreal Via
White River Junction. with sleeping car attached.
The 1890 a m. train Is mail train for Montpelier
st. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal, the Pas
sumpsic road and the White Mountains
The 600 p. m. train IS mall train for White River
Junction and Rutland.
Trains leave BELLOWS FALLS for the South,
connecting with the Connecticut River line at Brat
tlcbOro, as follows: Montreal express train at 42l
a. IN mail and accommodation, $40 a. NJ; Montrc-
al express, 1919 p m; mail aud passenger, $3.50 pm
All these trains make close connections with Bus-
ton Albany R.R both east and west q Sprl nglcd
% j. MILLlGAN, Supcrnte nhent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Have you cough? slcepess nights need no long
er trouble you The use Of Ayers Cherry Fectoral
before retiring will soothe tho cough to quiet alay
the Inflammation, and allow the needed repose. II
will moreover speedily heal the pulmonary organs,
and give you health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Look not through the sheltering bars
Upon tomorrow;
God will help thee bear what comes
OF 10Y or sorrow.

While permanent cure Of rheumatism and pueral-
gla through the agency Of Athlophoros must depend
on us power to expel the poisonous and provoking
wonderful potency in Immediately allevatine the tor
ture, inyigorating muscular action, and lfmberinp
stinaned joints. Says Rev. A. s. Cooper of Wiliston
Twelve hours use Of Athlophoros greatly removed
PAIN from my system and rendered the muscles SO
supple that could get up add down with ease"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Ducks charge everyone with being quack and few
are exempt from the gosng accusation. DR.. Bulls
cough syrup Is certainly an exception to the rule as
it is no doubt the greatest remedy offered to suer.
ing people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

DOubIy nepays the Co,,.

Editor "Chriatian Visitorr Yyritas,,.
Adamson's Botanic Cough Balsam has been frequent
" used in the family Of the editor and always with
the most SATISFACTORILY results. Rev. ]. L. HoPPER.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Mother swan's Worm syrup.

Women so farther 10 love than most men, but me1
go farther in friendship than women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

All the whetting in the world can meyer set razors
edge on that which has no steel in It.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Farmers who try to sell white butter are all OF IN,
UpmoI that dalrying does not pay. If they would u.s.
market their butter In perfect condition. they would
get good prices; but it will not pay to make any bu
the best IN color aRd quality This color Is used b,
all the leading creameres and dairymen and h sol;
by druggists and merchants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Ayers sarsaparilla the FIRST blood medicine to prove
areal success sti holds its place as first in the public
estimation both at home and abroad as shown by its
miraculous cures and immensely increased sales,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
FARM FOR SALEI

In Guiford, situated in weatherhead Hollow Of 100
acres-the cheapest in town for what it will do. Di-
Ylded equally into moving pastuTage and tilage.
Wood enough for farm. Good Onc-story house aud
l., painted, blinded aud slated. One shed A8x2O, an
other building 4sx20. Running water to house aud
shed. Good sugar orchard that will set 400 buckets
with eyaporator, gathering tubs, store tubs etc
Terms easy. Apply to j. ELLIOT JACOBS.
tito
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Froi' irving b. Smith Of Pike, N Y. makes the fol-
lowing statements "Samaritan NeTVine has entirely
cured me Of epileptic hts."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

There are 10000, 600 Christians now in the world
the end Of the first century there were only 500 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
RpIIep,y En,,reIv Cnr.d-

I've seen some old broken bowls planted out with
the bonniest flowers aud NOSES, and II 1t had not
been for their misfortune they would never have come
to such an honor and beauty.-[Garrett
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28
Color Your butter,

That virtue which requires to be ever guarded ia
scarce worth the sentinel. eU 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

IL is best to love wisely, doubt but to love fool
ishly is better than not to be able to love at ali
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Wells "Rough on Rats" Almanac at druggists, or
mailed for &c. stamp. Il. s. WELLS, Jersey City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

lnfallibe, tasteless harmless eathartic: for fever
ishnessi restlessness, worms, constipation. CSC.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Impotenoy, sexua
Debility cured by "Wells Health Renewer.6 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Farm for Sale.
SITUATED one mile north of the east meeting
- house in Dummerston, 1t contains % acres Of
land-mowing and pasture-With buildings thereon
Plenty Of wood and failing water on the prem
ises. VIII be sold reasonable. Inquire of L. ID.
THAYER, Buttleboro, or on the premises NJ
MRS. /. G. WILDER.
DummerBtOn, March lB. 1884
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-28

Ito be CoRtinuedl