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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
Preparing Po,ntoss Tor seed.

There exists great diversity of opin-
ion as to the best method of preparing
potatoes for seed. Some farmers main
tain that the seed should be planted
whole; Others believe in the "one-eye"
system, while others again cut the tubers
into pieces containing two or more ewes,
The difference of yield between large
and small potatoes whole seed) is a
matter of some importance. Results
gained for 1882 and 1883 on the expert
mental grounds of the Ohio Agricultural
station and reported by the director,
Professor LaZenby, so far as yield was
concerned, appeared to favor large seed.
In 1882 Burbanks, large, whole seed,
gave 301. 8 bushels per acre, and the same
variety, small seed, 1914 bushels per acre,
a difference of 1918 bushels per acre in
favor of large seed. Comparing this with
the work of 1888, large seed gave yield
OF 1887 bushes per acre, and small seed
20S.1, a difference of $50 bushels per
acre. But the amount of seed required
to plant an acre must be taken into con.
sideration before pronouncing in favor of
either method. OF large potatoes about
thirty bushels are required to plant an
acre, varying with size; and of small
potatoes about ten bushels. The expense
OF planting an acre is an important item
if seed is costly. The percentage of
unmarketable potatoes should also be
taken into consideration. The above
comparison also applied to "Snowfakes. :"
The station also presents the results of
its tests, during two years, with whole
potatoes and the same cut to one eye
Before giving the figures Professor Laz-
enby makes few comments that may
aid In forming proper conclusions. The
small cuttings were planted just as far
apart in the row as the whole potatoes.
For exact comparison this affords good
basis, but it does not indicate what can
be practically accomplished by the diff
terent methods of using seed. To illus
trate; Twelve inches apart in the row is
as close as, and possibly closer than,
whole seed should be planted. If whole
potatoes can be planted twelve inches
apart seed cut to one eye can certainly
be planted more closely, and thus more
fully occupy the entire ground. This is
an important consideration in favor of
small cutting. By taking advantage of
these facts and by thoroughly preparing
the soil wonderful results have been pro-
duced from the method of cutting the
seed. The enormous saving of seed is
also very important matter, though
this is in part balanced by the expense OF
cutting. The variety used by the station
was Burbanks, and the potato was care
! fully cut to one eye-the seed end NOT
being used.
The yield from large whole potatoes,
for 1882 and 1888, was, as before given,
3O1.5 bushels and 1857 bushels per
acre, respectively; and of seed cut to one
eye, forthe same years, 1874 bushels and
135. 1 bushels, respectively. The per
centge of small potatoes for 1888 was
abort three per cent. greater with large
whole potatoes than with the small cut
tings. Attention is also called to the
fact that the former ripened nine days
earlier than the later.-Neo York. World
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

sections are from sets planted three or
five inches deep below the level surface.
In a dry season this is much better thqn
planting in shallow marks and then hill
ing up with mound of earth. With
deep planting draught is avoided, and
there is no need for killing up around
the plants TO keep the tubers from be
coming greened by the sun.
The practice of buying cattle in the
fall and fatening them on the farms as a
means Of charging the manure supply is
every year on the increase in the eastern
part of the country. 1t is found that in
the average season the animals can be
stted to good profit and much feed
which otherwise would have been
marketed is kept on the farm in shape of
manure, Just as it ought to be,
So far as possible manure should be
applied at least year before the land is
to be plowed. Sod land we'll top
dressed now or any time this fall will
have its fertility thoroughly distributed
through the soil by winter rains, and
will be in excellent condition TO pillow for
corn or potatoes next spring. The
manure applied now will do twice as
much good as that put op just before the
land is to be plowed.
Smut in corn is becoming more trouble
some every year, partly from lack of care
in destroying smutty corn before taking
to the crib. 1t is most prevalent on land
where corn is grown year after year,
showing that some of the germs remain
in the soil through the winter. AS il
appears first on the tassel, or male flower,
it is vel to go through the field and
destroy all that appears diseased. The
smut falls from the tassel to the silk and
is thus propqgated in the ear.
Not so much is said now as formerly
about the advantage of Analysing soil to
learn what fertilizers are needed. 1t is q
very uncertain and impractical method
of finding soil deficiencies. If crops are
poor in favorable seasons it is evident
that some element of plant food is de
ficient The lack is more likely to bC
phosphoric acid than anything else. Try
that. Then if it does not produce tht
desired result, add nitrogen and potash
These will invariably bring a crop if ap
piled in large enough quantity, however
barren the soil.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
MThe Day of the Dead"

The second of November is, in the
church calender, All Souls Day. In
France the same idea is expressed by
the name "le jour des morris" or, the
day of the dead. Graves are then decor
ated with real or artificial flowers and
wreaths, by loving hands.
Everybody visits the graves of dead
relatives or friends, and the crowds at
the cemeteries are so large that gend-
armes are stationed to keep the people
in line. Friends leave cards at the
tombs of their friends, so the families
may know who mas visited the last rest
ing place OF their loved ones. The custom
of leaving cards is observed through the
entire year. Most of the graves are as
vaults, with little room or house over
them, The door is an iron grating.
Cards left there are protected from the
weather, and when the family visits the
place they take them and send return
cards by mail, thus acknowledging the
kind remembrances. - Youths Compdnion
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
A Story OF Arctic Adventure.

Now that so much discussion has been
raised on the subject of the alleged can
nibalism in the Greedy expedition, some
interest may be felt in another dreadful
story of privation and danger, where a
similar temptation was heroically resist
ed, as told by James Mcintosh, sole sur
vivor from one of the boats of the whaler
Chieftain. On May 26 last the Chieftain
sent out four boats In chase of a whale,
two of which, one commanded by Alex
ander Balm, the harpooner, lost the ship,
and failing to find her, shaped their
course for Iceland. Some DAYS later two
of Bain's crew died, and Mcintosh then
came into Bain's boat from the other to
act as steersman. The only other occu-
pants of the boat then were Balm and a
seaman named McGrcgor. On the fol
lowing day Balm thought he saw land,
and they altered their course to steer to
it, but found to be only the reflection
OF cloud. BY so doing they lost their
consort, which did not follow them.
Next day McGregor died, and his body
was committed to the deep. The
same day storm arose, which
lasted three days, during all of which
time Mcintosh remained at his post as
steersman while Balm lay helpless and
despairing in the bows. At last the
storm abated, and the undaunted steers
man addressed some cheering words to
his comrade, but without rousing him
from his lethargy, which continued so
long that Mcintosh at last grew anxious,
and though hardly able to move, his legs
being bcnumbed with cold, managed to
crawl along on his hands and knees to
the bow of the boat, and found Balm
quite dead. A terrible sense of utter
loneliness came over him, mingled with
the fear that in his desperate condition
Che had not tasted food of any kind for
several days., he might yield to the temp
tation of supporting himself on the
awful means of nourishment within his
reach. Determined to avoid this danger
at all events, he with a great effort, weak
as he was, succeeded in heaving his dead
comrades body overheard. On the four
teenth day he perceived small schooner
and made desperate effort to wave his
cap to attract attention. He was seen
and picked up by the ship, but it was
found necessary to amputate both legs,
modification having set in. He finally
arrived at Dundee on Friday week. The
gallant fellow, who is married and has
one child, is now in perfectly destitute
co" dtlon, as the loss of his legs pre-
cludes his returning to his former sea
faring occupation, and he has never
learned any other trade. London Pal
Mall BudQet.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
The Foot of the North Pole.

81 understand that you are anxious to
visit the North again" said an inter
viewer to Sergeant Brainard.
eyes, sir" was the reply. 4I'd go
again to morrow if my health would per
NIT Of it, as | intend to write to Mel
vile with vilw of accompanying his
expedition. Although had no particu-
lar object in doing so went one half a
mile further north than any party in our
expedition, and can boast of the distinc-
ton of having been nearer the North
Pole than any person who ever attempt
cd it,"
"What did you find there3"
81 found traces of vegetation, of foxes,
hare and other animals, and thirty miles
south Of that point we saw musk oxen
and traces of them. l can also say that
/ claim the distinction of having nv
name carved in rock at that point, and
just for the fun of the thing | carved an
advertisement | have noticed all over
the United States on one of the rocks.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
The Palaces of thc BosrhOrus.

When we had moved out from the
CLOVER bridge into the stream, writes
q correspondent from Constantinople. |
could see the principal residence of the
Sultan, the Dolmabagtche palace. This
is really an elegant structure, invitingly
white and clean, right at the very shore
of the Bosphorus. 1t stretches along the
stony quay for long distance, inclosed
with graceful fence, which possesses
really magnificent gate in the rear. But
the sultan has long since abandoned this
and all the rest of his charming palaces
that fringe the picturesque shores of the
Bosphorus. Tie spends his time in the
palace Of Yildis, which is high up be-
hind Dolmabagtche, on the very brow q
the hill. THIS is q very decent establish
ment, but it has frowning aspect when
seen in the same picture with graceful
Dolmabagt 1t is an immense oblong,
with, | believe, six vast towers, ranged
four at the corners and two in the center
of the longer sides. The Bosphorus pal
aces are seldom used except when royal
guests are quartcred in them. Then the
Bosphorus is gay with gorgeous galleys,
and mclodious with the strains of or
chestral music.
At intervals north of the Dolmabagt.
che are attractive two and three story
palaces, along the quay in front of which
sentinels pace, and in which pale faced
eunuchs serve. These are the headquar-
ters of the royal harem, large and i'm
portant institution.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
The Ivory Plant,

The ivory plant is native of the
northern regions of South America, ex-
tending northward just across the 18TH
mus of Panama, large groves of it having
been recently discovered in the province
of that name. 1t is found in extensive
groves, in which it banishes all other
vegetation from the soil, or scattered
among the large trees of the virgin forest.
1t has the appearance of stemless
palm, and consists of graceful crown
of leaves twenty feet long, OF . delicate
pale green color, and divided like the
plume of feather, into from thirty to
fifty pairs Of long, narrow leaflets. 1t
is not, however, really stemless, but the
weight of the foliage and the fruit is too
much for the comparatively slender
trunk, and, consequently, pulls it down
to the ground, where it is seen like a
large exposed root, stretching for a
length of nearly twenty feet in old
plants. The long leaves are employed
by the Indians to cover the roofs of
their houses. The group of pistillate
flowers produces large, roundish fruit,
from eight to twelve inches in diameter,
and weighing, when ripe, about twenty
five pounds, 1t is covered by hard,
woody coat, everywhere embossed with
conical, angular tubercles, and is COM
posed of six or seven portions, each con-
tanning from six to nine seeds. These
seeds, when ripe, are pure white, free
from veins, dots or vessels of any kind,
presenting perfect uniformity of text
ure, surprising the finest animal ivory
and its substance throughout so hard that
the slightest streaks from the turning
lathe are observable. Indeed it looks
more like an animal than vegetable
product; but close comparison will
enable one to distinguish it from the
elephant, by its brightness and fatty
appearance, and its minute cells.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

The city of New Orleans is built on
swampy low land, almost in the delta Of
the Mississippi. Many large buildings
are slowly settling into the soft earth OF
getting into leaning position, The
custom-house, commenced so many years
ago that the memory of the oldest in
habitant does not run to the contrary,
has never been finished, stands to-day
without permanent roof is sinking an
inch in six years, and if the world wi |
last long enough it is only question OF
time as to when the officials in the lower
floor will have to move up one story, and
keep on moving at stated intervals until
they get to that part where the roof
ought to be.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

In India the seeds of a plant called
the jeguirity plant, have been used fol-
criminal poisoning. 1t was claimed that
their fatal powers were owing to germ
or microbe. Almost with sense Of re.
lief, facetiously remarks the New York
Hour, we learn that microbes have their
limits and that this poison is not germ
but a lethal substance called abrin,
which somewhat resembles the venom OF
7ernents
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
Loco, a Western weed, acts W

Loco, a Western weed, acts upon
norses and cattle just as alcohol does on
man. They lose all appetite for normal
food, become apparently intoxicated at
times, and finally die from a disease
strangely like delirium tremens. From
the vice comes the California expression,
"as bad as a locoed horse"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
The Los Angeles (Cal) Herald think

The Los Angeles (Cal) Herald thinks
there is an element of wealth in the oil
in grape seed. 1t says one pound of these
seed will yield about three ounces of oil,
which would be valuable for purposes Of
fuel or illumination. If this be true, it
is strange that the French, who are noted
Tor making the best use of all things,
have not turned the seed to profitable ac-
count before this.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
s: 1 shall break the engagement

"Yes; / shall break the engagement" she
said, folding her arms and looking defiant;
lit is really too much trouble to converse with
him; he's as deaf as a post, and talks like he
Lad mouthful of mush Besides, the way
he hawks and spits is disgusting" Don't
break the engagement for that tell him to
take DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 1t will
cure him completely" "Well, I'll tell him.
do hate to break it off, for in all other re-
spects he's quite too charming" OF course,
it cured his catarrh.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

The medical profession are slow land rightly
SOY to indorse every new medicine that is Rdver-
tsed and sold; but honest merit convinces the
fair-minded after reasonable tine. Physicians
IL go3d standing often prescribe Mrs. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound for the cure of female
Weaknesses
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

The great unnnimity with which dai1ymen Of
high reputation have adopted, in preference to
anything o'se, tho Improved Butter Color made
by Wells, Richardson & Co.. of Burlington, Vt,
is remarkable. 1t shows that the claims Of
initiative colors are baseless; wise dairymen
will use no other
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

There are nine establishments in the
United States producing $3.50 watches
u day, one establishment alone turning
out watch a minute for ten hours each
daY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

The rogue's gallery of the treasury de-
partment at Washington includes photo
graphs of over 5000 counterfeit makers
and "shovers." The subjects vary in
age all the way from fourteen to seventy,
and represent every nationality, even
the Chinese. There are several of the
latter nationality, and it is not surpris-
ing, as those mild-eyed pagans are con-
sidered the most expert imitators in the
world
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

An authority says Feed your dogs
on porridgc made of Indian meal instead
OF oatmeal. They will thrive better on
it, and beside it puts finer gloss on
the skin
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

HAY-FEvER. lean recommend Elys Cream
Balm to all Hay-Fever sufferers, it is, in my
opinion, sure cure. 1 was afflicted for %
years. and never before found permanent re-
ief-W. H. HAsKINs, Marshfeld, VT
HAY-FEvER L have been Hay Fever suf-
ferer for three years; have often heard Ely's
Cream Balm spoken of in the highest terms.
used it, and with the most wonderful success.
II. S. GEER Syracuse, N Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

1t is remarked that never in modern
times have actors or singers been so lib.
orally rewarded as now, nor have they
ever reached such social distinction. The
incomes of some exceed those of the most
distinguished churchmen, lawyers, ply
sicians or soldiers, and even the average
actor is much better paid than his fellow
man in any of the learned professions
And the number of actresses who have
married noblemen is quito remarkable.
For cold in the head, there is nothing so
good as Piso's Remedy for Catarrh.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

keller & Co., tho leading Furniture deal
ers of Boston, issue special catalogue of Fur
niture which will be mailed upon application.
SO to 81 Washington street, corner Elm.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

It costs 1910, OOO year to manufac-
tulc the stamped envelopes, newspaper
wrappers and letter sheets sold by post.
masters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
"Womnn and Her Disenses,,

is the title of an interesting illustrated treatise
(96 pages sent, postpaid, for three letter
sta mps Address Worlds Dispensary Medi-
cal Association, Buffalo, n. Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

AS rule prices of butter are much
higher in recent years than twenty-five
years ago. Cheese is now about ten per
cent. higher, as an average.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
ssDeiaxs nre Dnnrrrou..,

cough, with nightsweats, splitting Of blood
and shortness of breath, you have no time TO
lose Do not hesitate too long-'till you are
past cure; for, taken in its early stages, con
sumption can be cured by the use OF DIR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as
thousands can testify BY DRUGGISTS.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

Headache, fever, chills, malaria, dyspepsia,
cured by "Wells' Health Renewer." 81
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
Th. ,Ion. IN. Nn.,on
The Isest Rutter Color.

The Hope of the Nation.
Children, slow in development, puny ,scrawny
and delicate, use "Wells' Health Remover"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
Nothing Like II.

No medicine has ever been known 50 eff
fcctual in he re of all those diseases arising
from an impure condition of the bl)od as
ScovilIs Saraparila, or Blood and Liver
Syrup, The universal remedy for the cure of
scrofula, whit, swellings, rheumatism, PIN
pies, blothos eluptiols, vencrell sores and
diseases. consumpt on, go tre, b oils, cancers,
an all kin irel dis2a5 IS. Tnece is no better
means o. 81 uring beautiful complexion
than by using SEQ ,ils Sarsapari H., or Blood
and Liver Syrup WA CHI cleanses the bod
and gives permanent beauty to the skin
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

though on Pain"
Cures collie, cramps, diarrhpa; externally
aches, pains, sprains, headache, neural!ia
rheumatism. For man OF beast 25 and SOC
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

FoR RATS for advertising in this "a er. apply to the
publisher E 40
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

CIirbc lines.
He wins at last who builds his trust
In loving words aud actions just,
Who's head, who's walk, his very mien,
Proclaim the use Of Carholino.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

The display OF machinery and models
at the New Orleans exposition, which
opens in December cannot fail to com.
n ADD widespread interest and attention,
and that, too, in part of the country
where these branches Of industry need
most to be cultivated. The patent office
at Washington will add much to the
attractiveness of this display. Since
the patent Office was established in 1886,
ncaly three hundred thousand patents
have been issued. Many ingenious and
instructive models w.@-be sent to New
Orleans. These will serve to illustrate
all the industrial and scientific pursuits
of the American people. Beside the
patent models most of the machines OF
full size may be seen in operation in the
main building. One shoe factory in
Massachusetts turns out by patent ma
chinery, in twelve months, as many paIra
of boots and shoes as thirty thousand
shoemakers in Paris make by hand in a
year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

In a lecture upon the Esquimaux de-
Iivered in London recently, DR.. Rae ex-
pressed the opinion that this people were
originally an Asiatic race, who crossed
from Siberia by Behring's straits. From
Labrador to Alaska they speak but onl
language, with slight dialectical varia.
tons. They are physically strong, have
great affection for their children, and
are intelligent and faithful. The tallest
male measured by Dir. Simpson neal
Behring's straits was five feet ten and
half inches, and the shortest was five
feet one inch; the heaviest weighed 100
pounds and the lightest 1876 pounds. An
EsquimauX often eats as much as eight
pounds of seal or twelve pounds of fish
at a meal. The clothing of the people
is made almost entirely of reindeer skins,
and their dwellings, usually snug and
comfortable, consist of stone and mud
kraals, wooden huts and snow houses,
according 10 locality
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03
Trough on Pain" Plaster.

Porous and strengthening, improved, tn
best for bAckache, pains in chest or side, rheu
matism, neuralgia. 25c. Druggist, or mail.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

Painless cure. Book free
vAnIOUJEEE CiviAle Agency. 100 Fulton ST. n. Y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-10-03

CsEND age SEX lock of hair, and one dollar and re-
- ceiye clairvoyant exami nation In full. Mrs. Dr.
GREEN WOOD, 1929 fremont ST. boston, Mass,