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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-12-27
A FRUIr-rBEE WASH.

For the past twenty wears, writes VIM.
Saunders 10 an exchange, | have used a
mixture of lime and sulphur as wash for
the prevention and destruction of fungoid
growths on all kinds OF fruit trees, and
with decidedly beneficial effects 1t is now
we'll ascertained that many Of the diseases
of both vegetables and animals are due to
fungoid growths. and sulphur is the best
known and one of the most potent anti
dotes for the mvcelium and scores of micro
scopical fungi, and the most practicable
mode Of using ii Is as an ingredient in the
ordinary lime wash, applied to fences and
external woodwork. As sanitary auxil-
larry in cities, its employment will become
general rs its use becomes known. If every
fence, tree box, out-huilding or rough
wooden structure in this city could al once
receive a coating of this wash, it would
greatly check the speed of malarial disor-
ders 1t is not costly, and the sulphur i'm
parts additional adhesive qualities to the
mixture. The wash is prepared by placing
half bushel of fresh burned lime and
eight pounds of powdered sulphur in a
tight barrel, shaking the lime with ne trly
boiling water, the mouth Of the barrel
being covered with cloth. When cool
it is ready for use as ordinary whitewash-
New York News.
BETTER METHODS OF RAIsIN-cURING.
In the last issue of the Press and Horti-
cUlturist, Perry D. Cover, thoroughly
experienced raisin-grower, makes the fol-
lowing suggestions
l. Grapes when picked for raisins should
be carefully sorted, all the large and
evenly-matured lunches being placed on
one set of trays, and the cuttings on an
other set.
>. The vineyard is a better place for
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-12-27
PHILOSOPHY UPON REUNION.

My last interview was with Lieutenant
Governor Stands, of Mississippi, who a
few days ago presided over the Conference
with such marked ability. The Governor
was very cordial, and inclined to indulge
in "reminiscences. He recalled the fact
that Just twenty years ago he was engaged
in battle under Hampton, against War
rem. Yes" | suggested, "Methodists
fighting Methodists, and now you are
sitting side by side" Exactly" said Mr..
Stands, 'and | was wondering Yesterday. as
We all sat in the Conference room, how
many of the delegates from the NJ. f.
Church voted for our man-Cleveland.
Probably not one ventured to remark.
Yes, there was one, at least, and grand
man he is-Governor Pattison, of Pennsyl-
vania." Finally we came to the point.
and Mr. Stands remarked-"I like the
idea of Dr. Ridgaway advanced at our last
General Conference, to which he came as
fraternal delegate from the other Church.
the idea of the ripe apple of organic union.
You might knock it off with a pole, or
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-12-27

The sale of thoroughbred Guernsey cat
tie, from the herds of L. w. Ledyard and
Governor J. s. Smith, Of St. Adams, VT,
at Easton's exchange and salesrooms, at
Broadway and Thirty-eighth street, was
largely attended to-day, and fair prices
were realized. Silver OF Fernwood," sire
Cato and dam Silve-, born 1881, sold for
1915; "Roselle," dam La Grle, sire Prince,
$500; Counties Of Fernwood,' born 1873,
sire First Duke, dam Flerh:- de Terte.
$3.50 and Missus Lady May" born 1882,
sire Champion, out of Rose DIES Lendes,
$780, New York Post.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-12-27

shake the tree till it fell, but still it would
be sour, whereas if you wait till it comes
down of itself it will be sweet, because
ripe We can't have union yet; there is
too much of the old Adam on both sides of
the Ohio at present. | don't think it will
come in twenty-five years. When it does
come, it will be brought about, in my
judgment, through the necessity for co
.nneratinn in ollr mission fields
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
A QuestIon OF Grammar.

The other day a Bismarck man was coming
up from Standing Rock and stopped TO see a
man living near Cannon Ball river. In re-
sponse to his knock at the door came q shrill
"Walk in" and upon entering he found q
sharp faced, angular woman sitting in the
room under an open scuttle-hole leading into
the loft above, with shotgun on her knee.
''Is the man of the house in p he asked.
"Yes, sir he air"
"Csn 1 see him moment 2"
mo, sir; you can't see hide nor hair Of
i'm"
''But why not, maam7 wish to speak to
him on business"
''It you was a-dyin', an Jim war the only
doctor in Dakoty, you couldn't sot an eye on
i'm till he gives in an talks decent. At din
ner awhile ago he told me to pass i'm the ap-
pie soss, and toll him it wasn't soss, but
sass, an he said he knowed better, it was soss,
an told i'm that when he tux a notion that
a little apple sass would feel soothin' to his
stomach to say so, and he said he'd have that
soss or die. Then toll him I'd defend that
sass with my life, an made q break for the
shotgun, and he made a break up through
the scuttle into the loft. When his senses
come to him an he gives in that sass is sass,
he kin come down but if he makes q break
afore that, off goes the top of his head. Thar
sets the sass, stranger, and thar's Jim up in
the loft, aud that's the way the matter stands
jist now, an 1 reckon you'd better mosey
along and not get mixed inter the rowl"
As the stranger moved away he heard her
say
Jim, when you git tired o. yer durn fool
in and want this sass, jest squeal out"
And gruf voice from the darksome garret
responded:
''Soss! :" Bismarck Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
NO. 12.


The latest freak Of fashion in Paris, where
the concocton Of new devices for the amuse-
ment Of the several worlds into which the in
habitants are divided never ceases is the pri-
vate circus. On the Rue Renouville, Passy,
near the Bois de Boulogne, M. Molier has
built an arena, which is as large as that at the
public circus in the Champs Elys6es, but with
unique arrangements for the spectators, the
effect being that OF a plaza In Spanish city,
surrounded by houses. At the windows aud
on the balconies Of these limitations OF dwell
ings we're seated, on the opening night Of
the Cirque Molier, as the establishment is
called, the prettiest women of the capital,
dressed in their best, and escorted by the
most distinguished club men Of the city. The
peculiar attraction lies in the fact that the
performers are NJ. Moliers pupils who have
not yet shown their skill as exponents Of the
"high school of equitation" in public The
Cirque Molier is, in fact, an academy where
riders, tumblers, gymnasts and clowns are
taught and trained with the system which is
characteristic Of French schools that are de-
voted to the playhouse or opera. Some Of
the pupils however, are only there 10 prac-
tise gymnastic exercises for their health, hav-
ing no notion of devoting themselves TO a life
under canvas on the sawdust or tan.covered
arena, there being among them youths whose
blood is very blue and whose patronymios are
very distinguished, Win title mere ana there.
The invitations 10 the show were much
sought after by all Paris. Indeed, had it been
offered in competition with the ceremony Of
installing a new immortal at the Academy,
the forty might have held their conclave with
a small assistance" of Parisians Late
French papers also record a show of the cir
Gus variety given at Pau by non professional
performers for a charitable object. There
seems now to be left no field Of public amuse.
ment for the amateur to contest with the pro-
fessionsl II there is, rest insured that some
Frenohmsn will find II out, and work it for all
it is worth. Boston Transcript.
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Duties OF an Editor.

Always to be at his desk writing copy for
the paper.
Always to be outside rustling for items.
Always to be cheerful.
Always to be promptly at church on Sun
day.
Always to know exactly what is going on
Sunday as well as week days, and get out an
extra in case anything of interest occurs.
Always to have plenty of important local
news whether anything happens or not.
Always instantly to pay his bills and smil-
ingly take ''stand off" from all who are
pleased to pay some one else first.
Always cheerfully to hold himself account
able for the mistakes and blunders Of other
people, and meekly to submit to abuse there
for.
Always to 'h'ist' in the grammar, spelling
and punctuation for illiterate or careless con-
tributors.
Always to do his level best to promote ev-
cry public enterprise, to do what he can to
put money in other peoples pockets, and Sc
renely carry home pound Of liver for break
fast.
Always religiously to cater to the conflict
ing prejudices of the community.
Always to be round at all hours of the day
and night, in and out of all kinds of places,
on the alert for news, aud at the same time be
regular in his habits.
Always to serve God and the devil, blow hot
and cold to suit the public, and then attempt
to crawl into heaven under the edge of the can
vas
Always TO have unlimited advertising space,
next to reading matter, on the first page, top
Of column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
Miscellany.


written to a picture by E. A. Abbey, showing the
Quakers leaving Massachusetts, 10 1G60)
Over the threshold Of his pleasant home,
Set Ia green cloarings passed the exiled Friend,
In simple trust, mlsdoubting not the end
Dear heart Of mine - he said, "the time has come
To trust the Lord for shelter" One long gaze
Tho good wife turned on each familiar thing
The lowing kline, the orchard bOssominR,
The open door that showed the hearth-hres blaze
And calmly answered, "Yea, He will provide"
Silent aud slow they crossed the hOmestead's bound,
Lingering the longest by their childs gravemound.
"Move on, or stay and hang ." the sheriff cried.
They left behind them more than home or land,
And set sad faces toward an allen strand
Safer with winds and waves than human wrath.
with ravening wolves than those whose zeal for God
Was cruelty 10 man, the eXiles trod
Drear leagues Of forest, without guide or path,
Or, launching frail boats on the uncharted sea,
Round storm-vexed capes, whose teeth Of granite
ground
The waves to foam their periious way they wound,
Enduring all things so their souls we're free.
true confessoIsl shaming those who did
Anew the wrong their Pilgrim fathers borel
For you the Mayhower spread her sail once more.
Freighted with souls TO all that duty bid
Faithful as they who sought an unknown land,
Ger wintry seas from Hollands Hook Of Sandl
Aquidneck's isle, Nantucket's lonely shores,
And lndian-haunted Narrapausett, saw
Tho wayworn travellers round their camphrcs draw,
Or heard the plashing Of their weary cars.
And every place whereon they rested grew
Happier for pure and gracious womanhood,
And men whose names for stainless honor stood,
Founders Of states and rulers wise and true.
The Muse Of history yet shall make amends
To those who freedom, peace and justice taught,
Beyond their dark age led the van OF thought
And left unfOrfeted the name Of Friends.
mother state, how foiled was thy deslgn
The gain was theirs, the loss alone was thine
J. G Whittier IN Hdrper's Weekly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21

Old Cash, the South Carolina murderer,
and father Of murderer, says it will take "a
id big army" to get Bogy out of the
swamps before he gets ready to come out
The Great Pedee swamp is. a good place TO
hide IN, but il the South Carolina posse would
hunt the fellow with bloodhounds, as they
used to hunt the slaves, they would have Bo-
gan out of his fastness, Pedee Q.-SprfHateh
Union.
An observant young man while in Florida
was struck with the human-like courtship OF
the heron. The females stand in row and
look unconoerned while the males strut and
dance aud prance around on the sand like Sar-
atoga dudes. Finally, one OF the fair herons
would smile on a dude heron, and away the
pair would fly. All those left invariably be-
gan 10 eackle aud chatter as soon as match
'Sas announced, and sometimes rival would
pounce upon the lucky swain TO wiring his
neck. Troy Times.
A man in Terre Haute, who recently Sc
cured divorce from his wife, now employs
her as a servant girl, and she has more mon
ey and better clothes than when che was his
wife. II some men would treat their wives
as they do their servant girls there would be
fewer divorces. s.-It1ds SJtiHgs.
Robert Smith, brother of Sydney, and IA
miiarly called "Bobus" was a lawyer and an
ex-advocate- general and happened on one
occasion to be engaged in argument with an
excellent physician touching tho merits OF
their respective professions. "You must ad-
NIT, urged DIR. X, 'that your profession does
not make angels of men" "No," was the
retort, there you have the best of iti yours
certainly gives them the first chance"
A Western woman applied to doctor for o
prescription for her husbands rheumatism.
''Get that prepared" said the medical man
'and rub it well into your husbands back
If it does him any good let me know I've goi
q touch of rheumatism myself"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21

majority this may be true but it may not be
true Of all. Persons arc not, as a rule, moro
virtuous and modest in private than they are
in public, but rathor the contrary. And, sf-
ter ALL where is tho great difference between
public aud private kissing? II it is right for
persons to indulge in promscuous kissing in
public, why not in private also2 Aud IL this
kind of intercourse is wrong in private, why
is it not equally wrong in public? What diff.
ference can the presence or absence Of spec
tators make in the propriety or morality of
such conduct
The arguments by which these plays are
defended are quite frivolous and unsatisfacto
ry. It is said, They are no worse than gossip
and other social vices. This may or may not
be true, but it is no argument In this way
theft and poygamy might be justified, since
there are some sins worse than those. II pro-
miscuouG kissing and gossip are both wrong,
as they doubtless are, let them both be con-
demned and abolished and let US not excuse
ono because the other is equally bad or worse.
We are not obliged to practice either.
But it is said, Young people will be young
H0bBlts II AhAh BAbAbhhh hhh bAhNhlhi eo'Na
ton means that young people will be cheer.
ful and innocently playful, we reply, all right
we would not deprive them Of any harmless
enjoyment or have them a whit less cheerful
and hopeful. But IL this assertion means
that young people must be rude and vulgar
and that they should be permitted to indulge
in plays which are immodest and of harm.
full tendency, we deny it. There are plenty
Of wholesome and harmless recreations OF
which they can avail themselves. II they are
not capable Of entertaining each other with
conversation, 80 much the more need is there
that they should spend their social hours in
this way for the art of conversation can only
be learned by practice. There certainly can
be no need of rude and immodest plays in a
civilized community. There is no necessity
for sowing wild oats, and no good can come
of il. ="
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
Robert II. LINCOLN.

Washington Despatch to Cincinnati Com. Gazette.l
He has proved himself one of the most
thorough and at the same time most just of
Republican Secretaries. His executive ability
has lately been made apparent in a very prac-
tical way through the prompt and efficient
relief work performed in connection with the
distribution of money and supplies to suffer
ers by the Ohio flood There has been no
such work done, with the war department as
an instrument, since the day passed of equip
ping and moving armies. His absolute love
OF Justice il his most salient trait of charac-
ter. This causes him to hold the officers Of
the army to a closer responsibility than has
been done under former secretaries, and the
influence he has exerted has already had its
effect upon the army. Both his public and
private life are on high plane. Nothing in
either reflects anything but credit upon the
Lincoln name. He holds his fathers name
in high honor, and those most intimate in
his family circle say il is the main ambition
of his life to do nothing unworthy of his
great father. He is a man of brains, Of orig
inal thought, of sound and logical mind, of
most excellent judgment and in all respects
matured beyond his years. This could not
be otherwise, where a thoughtful youth was
passed in the very crucible of our great strug-
gle for national existence, while his father
grappled with the gigantic tasks before him.
The number is growing fast of those who
hope that when Illinois is called in the next
national convention, she will respond again
with the name which first gave the Republi-
can party victory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21

The following is an exact copy of an old
subscription paper found among the effects of
the late Ira Corse of Wilmington:
WHAREAs We the Subscribers being Desireous
to Have the Gospel propegated amongst US
and our posterity Trained up in The ways
of Christianity have hereunto Set our Names
with the Labour &c. that we will give to-
wards building House Of Worship As Near
the four Corners of Halifax, Molborough,
Wilmington and Nottingham As may be a
Convenient spot found for to set said Meet
ing House Viz:
June ye oath 1881.
Silas Hamilton six days work & one Thous-
and Boards.
Levi Hall six days work & one Thousand
Boards.
James Roberts two days work.
James Gardner four days work.
Jonothan Rich six days work.
John Hall five days work.
Joel Hall six days work.
Israel Gull six days work.
Jasper Hunt four days work with a team
& three Thousand Shingles.
James Cose four days work.
Rufus Coso four days work.
Levi Adams four days work.
Hazael Shepard six days work one Thous-
and Boards.
BENJAMIN Barton two days work.
Repley Merrill two days work.
Isaac Lyman four days work.
Amos Peabody ton days work,
John Wood one galon Rum.
Zebulon Ames Six days work.
Thos. Hunt1iye days work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21

eighth Of an inch tap. This invention will
make travelling at night safer than in the day
time The electric light will show an obstruc
ton a mile away. Collisions mostly occur on
curves, but the cone Of light sent ont from
one these headlights would pierce the dark
ness 10 far in straight line as to b. seen
from any part Of the curve. The Pennsylve-
MIA railroad purposes to put it on all their en-
ginos. It is the most important invention
for railroads since the Westinghouse sir
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21
An "InvuInerabIe" Ticket.

q TVI7 VI1V I'77 VIII "117--I -
Senator Edmunds would make an ideal can
didate for President He would not be OBJ
iectionable to stalwarts, half-breeds or indie
pendents The national convention will do a
wise thing if it remembers that We are living
in civil service reform times, and that no Re-
sentiment stands any show of being elected.
Edmunds is no jobber and would make a can
didate in whom the grand old party could
Justly feel pride. The young men of the
country would find in him their conception
of what President should be. His past ca
reer in Congress has no SAVIOR of chieane or
iobbery in it. In the matter OF ability he
ranks with the foremost men OF the nation.
With Edmuuds at the head and good, plain
Robert T. Lincoln, son of dear old Abe, for
the second place, the Republican ticket would
be invulnerable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-03-21

ELECTRIC LIGHT FOR LOCOMOTIVE HEAD
LIGHTs.-The latest application of electric
light is one of the most wonderful. Ever
since its discovery railroad men and inven-
tors have been trying to adapt it to use as
locomotive headlight The trouble was in
the oscillation Of the great engine frame,
which shook the carbons together. Some
Ohio aud Indiana men have invented a per-
fectly balanced lamp to hold the carbons. It
has been running for thirty days on the Pan
Handle railroad, between Bradford junction
and indianapolis, and has been success.
John f. Miller, superintendent of that divi-
sion, says it is perfect 1t is run by little
engine and dynamo placed on the side of the
locomotive back of the Westinghouse air
brake The engine is, Of course, in constant
motion, and fed direst from the boiler by an
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rho IhnnICanhihnte.

["A Prominent Business Man" who has studied the
situation at Washington.l
Elmunds comes nearer to the ideal candi-
date than any other man, in my opinion. lie
would suit the business men he would start
with New England solid he can carry New
York and Ohio; Pennsylvania will be for the
Republican candidate in any event Indiana
will gladly support Edmunds; and if Lincoln
is put upon tho ticket for Vice President do
not believe there Is any combination possi-
bio that can defeat IT, The stalwarts will not
oppose Edmunds; the rank and file of the
Republican party will go for him heartily,
aud he will have the support of the great
body of the independents. He appears TO me
to be by far the strongest candidate to day,
and l think his strength is likely TO increase
rather than diminish.
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Printenlps.
To the Editor:


Here is a balmy little thing,
To fill your heart with joy;
But as 1t is q song of spring,
send it by boy.
THE POEM.
The vine on the cot is blowing,
The nest is built in the tree,
And the apple limbs showing
Their blooms in the fragrant lea.
The bird TO his mate is singing,
The lAmbkin skips on the hill,
And the rosy clover's springing
Beside the gurgling rill.
Sir StrephOn his lore Is sighing,
The cricket begins TO chtrp,
And the boy in the back yards tying
The can 10 the brindied pUrp.
Above the lake in the hollow
That mirrors a cloudess sky,
Is dArtng the angry swallow
And the purple dragon-hy.
The bumble-bee in the garden
Runs riot the Hvelong day,
And Maud in her Dolly Warden
Picks flowers along the way.
Sir StrephOn his lore is sighting,
The cricket begins 10 ehirp,
And the boy in The buck yards tying
The can 10 The brindled purp,
POSTSCRIPT.
II this poetic daisy
should make you sad and sore,
And get you wild and crazy
To spill me on the floor,
And hurl me through the easement,
or maui me like toy,
And drop me to the basement,
why-take it out Of the boyl
EPITAPH.
Beneath this stone lies Johnny Green,
An ofice-boy Of modest mien,
Who found the pathway to the tomb
Straight from an editorial room.
-Hdrper's Magazine for april.
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Groceries OfEVeV Description and
Prices to Suit the Times,
M. SCOTT & SON,
81 Main Street.
PATENTS.
r. FL. EDDY,

r. FL. EDDY,
No. 40 state st., opposite RiIby, Boston,
Secures Patents in the United states also in Great
britain, France and other foreign countries. Copies
OF the claims Of any Patent furnished by remittng
one dollar. Assignments recorded at Washington
40 dgfHcy in the United States possesses superior "a
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'mabihty Of intentions. r. II. EDDY,
Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
u regard Mr.. Eddy one Of the most capable dna
'hecfSW practitioners with whom have had othelai
Intercourse. CHAs MASON, Commissioner OF Patents
=, Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor-
wy, or more capable Of securing for them an early
AAd favorable consideration at the Patent once
EDMUED BURKE late Commissioned Of Patents
Boston, oct, 10, 1870.
H. II. EDDY, Esq.-Dear Sir: You procured Tor
,ur' IN ls4O, my first patent Since then you have
acted Tor and advised me In hundreds Of casra, and
procured many patents, reissues aud extensions. 1
g4Ne occasionally employed the best agencies in New
lotk, Philadelphia aud Washington, but still give
you almost the whole Of my business in your line,
ana advise others to employ you. Yours truly,
GEORGE DRAPER.
Boston Jan, 1854.
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Large Stock, Best Variety, Excel
lent Quality and Prices Right!

FINE JAP, BOTH GREEN AND
UNCoLoRED, THAT TAKES THE
LEAD OF ANYTHING SOLD IN THIS
TOWN.